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1 revelación
f.1 revelation, illustration, disclosure, revealment.2 unveiling.3 eye opener.* * *1 revelation* * *noun f.* * *1.SF revelation; [de un secreto] disclosure2.ADJ INV* * *1) (de secreto, noticia) revelation, disclosure2) (éxito, figura) revelation3) (como adj inv)los Tigers, el equipo revelación de la temporada — the Tigers, this season's surprise success story
* * *= disclosure, illumination, revelation, unfolding, eye-opener, epiphany, awakening.Ex. The patent abstract is a concise statement of the technical disclosure of the patent and must emphasize that which is new in the context of the invention.Ex. It can guide the moral will in so far as its illuminations depreciate certain modes of conduct and, conversely, reinforce others.Ex. It may not be a startling revelation but its undoubted value is that the plain fact has gone on record.Ex. Successive issues consulted together become a continuous narrative of the gradual unfolding of Community policy objectives.Ex. It will be an eye-opener for anyone interested in exploring the complex relationship between history, environmental issues, economy, and governance.Ex. In this journal entry, Sarah describes her epiphany of simplicity: how she first came to realize that she wants less, not more.Ex. Puberty, he describes as 'dreamy and sentimental' and though this may seem a far cry from the teenagers we would recognize that adolescence brings an awakening of emotions, idealism and commitment to a romantic ideal.----* no revelación = nondisclosure [non-disclosure].* revelación de escándalos o corrupción = muckraking.* ser una revelación = be an eye-opener.* * *1) (de secreto, noticia) revelation, disclosure2) (éxito, figura) revelation3) (como adj inv)los Tigers, el equipo revelación de la temporada — the Tigers, this season's surprise success story
* * *= disclosure, illumination, revelation, unfolding, eye-opener, epiphany, awakening.Ex: The patent abstract is a concise statement of the technical disclosure of the patent and must emphasize that which is new in the context of the invention.
Ex: It can guide the moral will in so far as its illuminations depreciate certain modes of conduct and, conversely, reinforce others.Ex: It may not be a startling revelation but its undoubted value is that the plain fact has gone on record.Ex: Successive issues consulted together become a continuous narrative of the gradual unfolding of Community policy objectives.Ex: It will be an eye-opener for anyone interested in exploring the complex relationship between history, environmental issues, economy, and governance.Ex: In this journal entry, Sarah describes her epiphany of simplicity: how she first came to realize that she wants less, not more.Ex: Puberty, he describes as 'dreamy and sentimental' and though this may seem a far cry from the teenagers we would recognize that adolescence brings an awakening of emotions, idealism and commitment to a romantic ideal.* no revelación = nondisclosure [non-disclosure].* revelación de escándalos o corrupción = muckraking.* ser una revelación = be an eye-opener.* * *A (de un secreto, una noticia) revelation, disclosureCompuesto:divine revelationB (éxito, figura) revelationla revelación literaria del año the literary sensation o discovery o revelation of the yearel coche fue la revelación del salón the car was the star attraction at o the revelation of o the sensation of the showla revelación taurina de la temporada the revelation of this bullfighting seasonC ( como adj inv):los Tigers, el equipo revelación de la temporada the Tigers, the revelation of the season o this season's surprise success storyel coche revelación de este año the car of the year, the revelation of the car world this year* * *
revelación sustantivo femenino
1 (de secreto, noticia) revelation, disclosure
2 (éxito, figura) revelation
revelación sustantivo femenino
1 revelation
la revelación de un secreto, the disclosure of a secret
2 (sorpresa, descubrimiento) un escritor revelación, a sensational new writer
' revelación' also found in these entries:
English:
disclosure
- exposure
- eye-opener
- revelation
- eye
* * *revelación nf1. [de documento, secreto] revelation2. [sorpresa] revelation;el cineasta tailandés fue la revelación del festival the Thai director was the revelation o discovery of the festival;el equipo revelación de la temporada the team that has been the revelation of the season3. Rel revelation* * *f revelation* * * -
2 revelación
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3 revelación de escándalos o corrupción
(n.) = muckrakingEx. Muckraking has usually been associated with liberal reform movements.* * *(n.) = muckrakingEx: Muckraking has usually been associated with liberal reform movements.
Spanish-English dictionary > revelación de escándalos o corrupción
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4 revelación involuntaria
• accidental exposure• give work to• givenDiccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > revelación involuntaria
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6 no revelación
(n.) = nondisclosure [non-disclosure]Ex. It is contended that adoption policies have encouraged nondisclosure of information by gay men & lesbians, & surrogacy arrangements are often handled stealthily.* * *(n.) = nondisclosure [non-disclosure]Ex: It is contended that adoption policies have encouraged nondisclosure of information by gay men & lesbians, & surrogacy arrangements are often handled stealthily.
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7 ser una revelación
(v.) = be an eye-openerEx. It also can be an eye-opener to students who are focused on clinical practice.* * *(v.) = be an eye-openerEx: It also can be an eye-opener to students who are focused on clinical practice.
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8 falta de revelación de hechos
• nondirection• nondiscretionary trustDiccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > falta de revelación de hechos
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9 corrupción
f.1 corruption, vice, corruptedness, immorality.2 corruption, corruptness, crookedness, improbity.* * *1 (putrefacción) rot, decay2 figurado corruption, degradation\corrupción de menores corruption of minors* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=pudrición) rot, decay2) [moral] corruption3) (Jur) corruption, graft; (=soborno) graft, bribery4) [de lengua, texto] corruption* * *a) ( de materia) decayb) (de moral, persona, lengua) corruption* * *= corruption, depravation.Ex. For example, the Library of Congress established names of indigenous American and African peoples are very often derogatory corruptions of their real names.Ex. Poverty and depravation impacts on those directly affected and also influences the well being of the whole macro structure of the nation.----* corrupción de datos = data corruption.* corrupción de la policía = police corruption.* corrupción del gobierno = government corruption.* corrupción moral = moral corruption.* persona que desvela escándalos o corrupción = muckraker.* revelación de escándalos o corrupción = muckraking.* * *a) ( de materia) decayb) (de moral, persona, lengua) corruption* * *= corruption, depravation.Ex: For example, the Library of Congress established names of indigenous American and African peoples are very often derogatory corruptions of their real names.
Ex: Poverty and depravation impacts on those directly affected and also influences the well being of the whole macro structure of the nation.* corrupción de datos = data corruption.* corrupción de la policía = police corruption.* corrupción del gobierno = government corruption.* corrupción moral = moral corruption.* persona que desvela escándalos o corrupción = muckraker.* revelación de escándalos o corrupción = muckraking.* * *1 (de la materia) decay2 (de la moral, de una persona) corruption; (de la lengua) corruptionCompuesto:corruption of minors* * *
corrupción sustantivo femenino
corrupción sustantivo femenino
1 (perversión moral) corruption
corrupción de menores, corruption of minors
2 (putrefacción) rot, decay
' corrupción' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
asco
- lacra
- rebajar
- cuajo
- perversión
- vicio
English:
blatant
- corruption
- expose
- graft
- riddled
- rife
- rottenness
- sack
- rid
* * *corrupción nf1. [delito, decadencia] corruption;brigada anti corrupción fraud squadDer corrupción de menores corruption of minors2. [soborno] bribery3. [de una sustancia] decay* * *f decay; figcorruption* * *corrupción nf, pl - ciones1) : decay2) : corruption -
10 descubrimiento
m.1 discovery.La cruda realidad The cruel [unmasked] reality...2 unveiling.3 uncovering.* * *1 discovery* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (=hallazgo) [de país, invento, deportista] discovery2) [de conspiración, estafa] uncovering3) [de secreto] revelation4) [de estatua, placa] unveiling* * *1) (hallazgo, comprobación) discovery2) ( persona) discovery* * *= disclosure, discovering, discovery, research finding, unearthing, unfolding, unveiling, find, epiphany.Ex. The patent abstract is a concise statement of the technical disclosure of the patent and must emphasize that which is new in the context of the invention.Ex. This subdivision requires that DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION be further modified to specify who did the discovering; for example, AMERICA-DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION, SPANISH.Ex. If done effectively, displays can add interest and even excitement to the process of information discovery.Ex. These cases also serve as 'springboards' to more generalized discussions about issues, values, hypotheses, research findings, points of view, and so forth.Ex. This activity leads to the unearthing of information that smooths daily working in the library itself.Ex. Successive issues consulted together become a continuous narrative of the gradual unfolding of Community policy objectives.Ex. The unveiling of the mural took place during National Library Week.Ex. This article provides an interpretation of a major historical and archaeological find, the 1st Emperor of China's terra-cotta figures of warriors and horses.Ex. In this journal entry, Sarah describes her epiphany of simplicity: how she first came to realize that she wants less, not more.----* de descubrimiento reciente = newly-discovered.* descubrimiento de datos = data mining.* descubrimiento de información en las bases de datos = knowledge discovery in databases (KDD).* descubrimiento de uno mismo = self-discovery.* hacer un descubrimiento = make + discovery.* redescubrimiento = rediscovery.* viaje de descubrimiento = voyage of discovery.* * *1) (hallazgo, comprobación) discovery2) ( persona) discovery* * *= disclosure, discovering, discovery, research finding, unearthing, unfolding, unveiling, find, epiphany.Ex: The patent abstract is a concise statement of the technical disclosure of the patent and must emphasize that which is new in the context of the invention.
Ex: This subdivision requires that DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION be further modified to specify who did the discovering; for example, AMERICA-DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION, SPANISH.Ex: If done effectively, displays can add interest and even excitement to the process of information discovery.Ex: These cases also serve as 'springboards' to more generalized discussions about issues, values, hypotheses, research findings, points of view, and so forth.Ex: This activity leads to the unearthing of information that smooths daily working in the library itself.Ex: Successive issues consulted together become a continuous narrative of the gradual unfolding of Community policy objectives.Ex: The unveiling of the mural took place during National Library Week.Ex: This article provides an interpretation of a major historical and archaeological find, the 1st Emperor of China's terra-cotta figures of warriors and horses.Ex: In this journal entry, Sarah describes her epiphany of simplicity: how she first came to realize that she wants less, not more.* de descubrimiento reciente = newly-discovered.* descubrimiento de datos = data mining.* descubrimiento de información en las bases de datos = knowledge discovery in databases (KDD).* descubrimiento de uno mismo = self-discovery.* hacer un descubrimiento = make + discovery.* redescubrimiento = rediscovery.* viaje de descubrimiento = voyage of discovery.* * *A1 (hallazgo) discoveryel descubrimiento de América/de la penicilina the discovery of America/of penicillin2 (de un artista, atleta) discovery3 (comprobación) discoveryB (persona) discovery, find* * *
descubrimiento sustantivo masculino
discovery
descubrimiento sustantivo masculino discovery
' descubrimiento' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
accidental
- hallazgo
- revelación
- abrir
English:
detection
- discovery
- exposure
- strike
* * *1. [hallazgo] [de nuevas tierras, artista] discovery;este restaurante ha sido todo un descubrimiento this restaurant was a real find2. [avance técnico o científico] discovery;el descubrimiento de los agujeros negros the discovery of black holes;publicaron su descubrimiento en la revista “Nature” they published their discovery in “Nature”3. [de estatua, placa, busto] unveiling4. [de complot] uncovering;[de asesinos] detection* * *m2 ( revelación) revelation* * *: discovery* * *descubrimiento n discovery [pl. discoveries] -
11 escándalo
m.1 scandal, public disturbance, lot of noise, public and noisy disturbance.2 scandal, big scene, discreditable action, indecency.3 defamatory talk.4 noise.imperat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Imperative of Spanish verb: escandir.* * *1 scandal2 (alboroto) racket, fuss, din, uproar\armar un escándalo to kick up a fusscausar escándalo to cause a scandal* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (=tumulto) scandal, outrage¡qué escándalo! — what a scandal!
¡es un escándalo! — it's outrageous o shocking!
precios de escándalo — (=caros) outrageous prices; (=baratos) amazing prices
un resultado de escándalo — (=malo) a scandalous result; (=bueno) a great result, an outstanding result
2) (=ruido) row, uproararmar un escándalo — to make a scene, cause a row o an uproar
3) (=asombro) astonishmentllamar a escándalo — to cause astonishment, be a shock
* * *1) (hecho, asunto chocante) scandalqué escándalo! qué manera de vestir! — what a shocking o an outrageous way to dress!
2) (alboroto, jaleo)no armen or hagan tanto escándalo — don't make such a racket o row (colloq)
cuando lo sepa va a armar un escándalo — when she finds out she'll kick up a fuss o she'll create a scene (colloq)
* * *= fuss, scandal, rumpus, outrage, disgrace, racket.Ex. Hernandez decided that if he wished to survive in this restrictive atmosphere his options were clearly the following: don't make waves, do a good job with no fuss of which he could be proud, and try to gain Balzac's respect.Ex. The subjects referred to recur frequently in the writings of the 'socially committed' -- drugs, sex, racism, student unrest, riots, scandals in government, conservation, the role of women in society are among them.Ex. Then reading of this story aloud to young children as they look at the pictures, needs a firm, quiet voice, until that glorious wordless pictorial passage showing the 'wild rumpus,' when at least one reader discovers it is necessary to give a one-man vocal performance of some rumbustious classical music as accompaniment to the viewing of those pages.Ex. The outrage expressed by users of the Internet brought about the passing an act aimed at ridding the Internet of pornography.Ex. Distribution of any publication that tends to expose an individual to public contempt, ridicule, or disgrace is forbidden.Ex. He says the library science degree is a racket; that there's nothing taught in library school that can't be better learned on the job.----* armar escándalo = make + a ruckus.* armar un escándalo = raise + a stink, kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, kick up + a row.* de escándalo = outrageous.* escándalo político = political scandal.* escándalo público = public scandal.* escándalos sexuales = sleaze.* incitar escándalo = arouse + furor.* obras que revelan un escándalo = exposé.* persona que desvela escándalos o corrupción = muckraker.* revelación de escándalos o corrupción = muckraking.* * *1) (hecho, asunto chocante) scandalqué escándalo! qué manera de vestir! — what a shocking o an outrageous way to dress!
2) (alboroto, jaleo)no armen or hagan tanto escándalo — don't make such a racket o row (colloq)
cuando lo sepa va a armar un escándalo — when she finds out she'll kick up a fuss o she'll create a scene (colloq)
* * *= fuss, scandal, rumpus, outrage, disgrace, racket.Ex: Hernandez decided that if he wished to survive in this restrictive atmosphere his options were clearly the following: don't make waves, do a good job with no fuss of which he could be proud, and try to gain Balzac's respect.
Ex: The subjects referred to recur frequently in the writings of the 'socially committed' -- drugs, sex, racism, student unrest, riots, scandals in government, conservation, the role of women in society are among them.Ex: Then reading of this story aloud to young children as they look at the pictures, needs a firm, quiet voice, until that glorious wordless pictorial passage showing the 'wild rumpus,' when at least one reader discovers it is necessary to give a one-man vocal performance of some rumbustious classical music as accompaniment to the viewing of those pages.Ex: The outrage expressed by users of the Internet brought about the passing an act aimed at ridding the Internet of pornography.Ex: Distribution of any publication that tends to expose an individual to public contempt, ridicule, or disgrace is forbidden.Ex: He says the library science degree is a racket; that there's nothing taught in library school that can't be better learned on the job.* armar escándalo = make + a ruckus.* armar un escándalo = raise + a stink, kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, kick up + a row.* de escándalo = outrageous.* escándalo político = political scandal.* escándalo público = public scandal.* escándalos sexuales = sleaze.* incitar escándalo = arouse + furor.* obras que revelan un escándalo = exposé.* persona que desvela escándalos o corrupción = muckraker.* revelación de escándalos o corrupción = muckraking.* * *A (hecho, asunto chocante) scandalestá implicado en un escándalo financiero he's involved in a financial scandal¡qué escándalo! ¡qué manera de vestir! what a shocking o an outrageous way to dress!es un escándalo cómo suben los precios it's shocking o scandalous the way prices are going upla noticia provocó un gran escándalo the news caused (a) great scandal o outrage[ S ] precios de escándalo amazing pricesCompuesto:public indecencyB(alboroto, jaleo): no armen or hagan tanto escándalo don't make such a racket o row o ( AmE) ruckus ( colloq)cuando le presentaron la cuenta armó un escándalo when they gave him the bill he kicked up a fuss o stink o he created a scene ( colloq)nada de escándalos dentro del local we don't want any trouble in hereun borracho que daba un escándalo en la calle a drunk who was causing a commotion o scene in the street* * *
escándalo sustantivo masculino
1 (hecho, asunto chocante) scandal;◊ ¡qué escándalo! ¡qué manera de vestir! what a shocking o an outrageous way to dress!
2 (alboroto, jaleo) fuss;
cuando lo sepa va a armar un escándalo when she finds out she'll kick up a fuss;
no armen tanto escándalo don't make such a racket o row (colloq);
nada de escándalos dentro del local we don't want any trouble in here
escándalo sustantivo masculino
1 (ruido, jaleo) row, racket, din: con este escándalo vais a despertar a los vecinos, you'll wake up the neighbours with all this row
2 (inmoralidad) scandal
' escándalo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
armar
- campanada
- carnaza
- espectáculo
- follón
- montar
- organizar
- polvareda
- salpicar
- vergüenza
- boca
- deber
- descubierto
- destapar
- estallar
- luz
English:
breath
- capital
- catch up
- disgrace
- disorderly
- furor
- furore
- fuss
- hush up
- row
- rumpus
- scandal
- scene
- stink
- blow
- carry
- kick
- outrage
* * *♦ nm1. [hecho inmoral] scandal;[indignación] outrage;un escándalo de corrupción política a political corruption scandal;hubo escándalo generalizado entre la opinión pública there was widespread indignation among public opinion;¡esto es un escándalo!, quiero que me devuelvan el dinero this is outrageous! I want my money back;los sueldos de los políticos son un escándalo o [m5] de escándalo politicians' salaries are a scandal o a disgrace;sus declaraciones causaron escándalo her statements caused a great scandalDer escándalo público public indecency;escándalo sexual sex scandal2. [alboroto] uproar, racket;¡dejen ya de armar tanto escándalo! stop making such a racket!;armar un escándalo to kick up a fuss;menudo escándalo armó al enterarse she made quite a scene when she found out♦ de escándalo loc adjFam1. [enorme] enormous;una goleada de escándalo a real hammering2. [asombroso] astonishing;precios de auténtico escándalo really amazing prices* * *m1 ( asunto vergonzoso) scandal2 ( jaleo) racket, ruckus;armar un escándalo make a scene* * *escándalo nm1) : scandal2) : scene, commotion* * *1. (asunto) scandal2. (ruido) racket -
12 escritor
m.writer, literary person, literary man, author.* * *► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 writer* * *(f. - escritora)noun* * *escritor, -aSM / F writerescritor(a) satírico/a — satirist, satirical writer
* * *- tora masculino, femenino writer, author* * *= writer.Ex. Authors may be persons or corporate bodies, and the term author is normally extended to include writers, illustrator, performers, producers, translators, and others with some intellectual or artistic responsibility for a work.----* bloqueo mental del escritor = writer's block.* escritor de canciones = songwriter [song writer].* escritor de casos prácticos = case writer [case-writer].* escritor de diarios = diarist.* escritor de discursos a sueldo = speechwriter.* escritor de enciclopedias = encyclopaedist [encyclopedist, -USA].* escritor de fábulas = fabulist.* escritor de novela romántica = romantic novelist.* escritor de novelas = fiction writer.* escritor de novelas de misterio = mystery writer.* escritor residente = writer in residence.* grandes escritores, los = great imaginative writers, the.* programa de escritores en estancia = writers in residence programme.* * *- tora masculino, femenino writer, author* * *= writer.Ex: Authors may be persons or corporate bodies, and the term author is normally extended to include writers, illustrator, performers, producers, translators, and others with some intellectual or artistic responsibility for a work.
* bloqueo mental del escritor = writer's block.* escritor de canciones = songwriter [song writer].* escritor de casos prácticos = case writer [case-writer].* escritor de diarios = diarist.* escritor de discursos a sueldo = speechwriter.* escritor de enciclopedias = encyclopaedist [encyclopedist, -USA].* escritor de fábulas = fabulist.* escritor de novela romántica = romantic novelist.* escritor de novelas = fiction writer.* escritor de novelas de misterio = mystery writer.* escritor residente = writer in residence.* grandes escritores, los = great imaginative writers, the.* programa de escritores en estancia = writers in residence programme.* * *masculine, femininewriter, author* * *
escritor◊ - tora sustantivo masculino, femenino
writer, author
escritor,-ora sustantivo masculino y femenino writer
' escritor' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atentar
- escritora
- faceta
- negra
- negro
- pluma
- revelación
- salón
- argentino
- brillante
- citar
- comprometido
- contracorriente
- distinguido
- genial
- introducir
- justicia
- magnífico
- menor
- místico
- monta
- oscuro
- pacotilla
- premiado
- premiar
- profano
- reseña
- seudónimo
- traducir
English:
consummate
- dogged
- foremost
- freelance
- ghostwriter
- great
- livelihood
- note
- satirist
- speechwriter
- storyteller
- writer
- writing
- author
- distinction
* * *escritor, -ora nm,fwriter;escritor de cuentos short-story writer* * *m, escritora f writer, author* * *: writer* * *escritor n writer -
13 flechazo
m.1 arrow shot.2 distance traveled by an arrow, bowshot, distance travelled by an arrow.* * *1 (disparo) arrow shot2 (herida) arrow wound3 figurado (enamoramiento) love at first sight* * *SM1) (=acción) bowshot; (=herida) arrow wound2) * (=amor) love at first sightfue el o un flechazo — it was love at first sight
3) * (=revelación) revelationaquello fue el flechazo — then it hit me, that was the moment of revelation
* * *a) (fam) ( enamoramiento)b) ( herida) arrow wound* * *= love at first sight, crush.Ex. This shows how quickly he lost his heart to his beloved, and that he believes in love at first sight.Ex. Many kids experience a genuine early crush, but others feel that all their friends are lovestruck and they want to fit in.* * *a) (fam) ( enamoramiento)b) ( herida) arrow wound* * *= love at first sight, crush.Ex: This shows how quickly he lost his heart to his beloved, and that he believes in love at first sight.
Ex: Many kids experience a genuine early crush, but others feel that all their friends are lovestruck and they want to fit in.* * *1 ( fam)(enamoramiento): le ha dado el flechazo he has been struck by Cupid's arrow ( literor hum), he's smitten o besottedfue un flechazo it was love at first sight2 (herida) arrow wound* * *
flechazo sustantivo masculinoa) (fam) ( enamoramiento):
flechazo sustantivo masculino
1 (lanzamiento de flecha) arrow shot
2 (herida) arrow wound
3 (enamoramiento repentino) love at first sight
* * *flechazo nm1. [con saeta] arrow shot;[herida] arrow wound* * *m figlove at first sight* * *flechazo n love at first sight -
14 sorpresa
adj.surprise.f.surprise.¡qué sorpresa! what a surprise!¡qué sorpresa verte por aquí! what a surprise, seeing you here!dar una sorpresa a alguien to surprise somebodyllevarse una sorpresa to get a surprisede o por sorpresa unexpectedlypillar a alguien por sorpresa to catch somebody by surprise* * *1 surprise\coger de sorpresa / coger por sorpresa to take by surprisellevarse una sorpresa to be surprised* * *noun f.* * *1. SF1) (=asombro) surprise¡qué o vaya sorpresa! — what a surprise!
fue una sorpresa verte allí — it was a surprise to see you there, I was surprised to see you there
ante o para mi sorpresa — to my surprise
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causar sorpresa a algn — to surprise sb•
coger a algn de o por sorpresa — to take sb by surprise•
dar una sorpresa, Pablo quería darme una sorpresa — Pablo wanted to take me by surprise o surprise menunca ha llegado a la final, pero esta vez podría dar una o la sorpresa — she has never reached the final before but this time she may cause an upset o she may surprise a few people
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llevarse una sorpresa — to get a surprise•
producir sorpresa a algn — to surprise sb2) (=regalo) surprise¿me has comprado alguna sorpresa? — have you bought a surprise for me?
3) (Mil) surprise attack2.ADJ INV surprise antes de svisita sorpresa — unannounced visit, surprise visit
* * *Ia) ( emoción) surprisese va a llevar una sorpresa — she's going to be surprised, she's in for a surprise (colloq)
para mi gran sorpresa or con gran sorpresa por mi parte — to my great surprise
tomar or (esp Esp) coger a alguien de or por sorpresa — to take somebody by surprise
b) ( regalo) surpriseIIadjetivo invariable <fiesta/ataque> surprise (before n)* * *= shock, astonishment, surprise, eye-opener.Ex. The shock of Sputnik precipitated a near-frantic concern about our technological complacency, sending the country into a crash program of science education and space exploration in order to regain a lost prestige.Ex. In a flash, without a moment wasted on intelligent astonishment, the poor accosted earthling gives a detailed description of the instrument he apparently assumes without further investigation the stranded space man needs.Ex. So overset was she by the dramatic surprise of his remarks that she was reduced to staring impotently at him.Ex. It will be an eye-opener for anyone interested in exploring the complex relationship between history, environmental issues, economy, and governance.----* ataque por sorpresa = surprise attack.* ataque sorpresa = surprise attack, sneak attack.* caja de sorpresas = grab-bag, lucky dip, lucky draw.* causar sorpresa = cause + an eyelid to bat.* coger a Alguien por sorpresa = catch + Nombre + off-guard, catch + Nombre + napping, catch + Nombre + flat-footed.* coger por sorpresa = come as + a great surprise, catch out, blindside, take + Nombre + unawares.* encontrarse con sorpresas = encounter + surprises.* encontrarse con una sorpresa desagradable = rude awakening + be in store, be in for a rude awakening.* esperar una (gran) sorpresa = be in for a (big) surprise.* esperar una sorpresa desagradable = rude awakening + be in store, be in for a rude awakening.* factor sorpresa = cuckoo factor, element of surprise.* fiesta sorpresa = surprise party.* ganador sorpresa = dark horse.* guardar sorpresas = hold + surprises.* llevarse una (gran) sorpresa = be in for a (big) surprise.* mostrar sorpresa = raise + eyebrows, register + surprise.* no coger por sorpresa = come as + no surprise.* para + Posesivo + gran sorpresa = much to + Posesivo + surprise.* para + Posesivo + sorpresa = to + Posesivo + surprise.* para sorpresa de todos = to everyone's surprise.* para sorpresa + Posesivo = to + Posesivo + surprise.* pillar a Alguien por sorpresa = catch + Nombre + napping, catch + Nombre + off-guard, catch + Nombre + flat-footed.* pillar por sorpresa = take + Nombre + unawares.* por sorpresa = unawares.* sorpresa desagradable = rude awakening.* tener una sorpresa preparada = have + something up + Posesivo + sleeve.* tener una sorpresa reservada = have + something up + Posesivo + sleeve.* tomar por sorpresa = storm.* * *Ia) ( emoción) surprisese va a llevar una sorpresa — she's going to be surprised, she's in for a surprise (colloq)
para mi gran sorpresa or con gran sorpresa por mi parte — to my great surprise
tomar or (esp Esp) coger a alguien de or por sorpresa — to take somebody by surprise
b) ( regalo) surpriseIIadjetivo invariable <fiesta/ataque> surprise (before n)* * *= shock, astonishment, surprise, eye-opener.Ex: The shock of Sputnik precipitated a near-frantic concern about our technological complacency, sending the country into a crash program of science education and space exploration in order to regain a lost prestige.
Ex: In a flash, without a moment wasted on intelligent astonishment, the poor accosted earthling gives a detailed description of the instrument he apparently assumes without further investigation the stranded space man needs.Ex: So overset was she by the dramatic surprise of his remarks that she was reduced to staring impotently at him.Ex: It will be an eye-opener for anyone interested in exploring the complex relationship between history, environmental issues, economy, and governance.* ataque por sorpresa = surprise attack.* ataque sorpresa = surprise attack, sneak attack.* caja de sorpresas = grab-bag, lucky dip, lucky draw.* causar sorpresa = cause + an eyelid to bat.* coger a Alguien por sorpresa = catch + Nombre + off-guard, catch + Nombre + napping, catch + Nombre + flat-footed.* coger por sorpresa = come as + a great surprise, catch out, blindside, take + Nombre + unawares.* encontrarse con sorpresas = encounter + surprises.* encontrarse con una sorpresa desagradable = rude awakening + be in store, be in for a rude awakening.* esperar una (gran) sorpresa = be in for a (big) surprise.* esperar una sorpresa desagradable = rude awakening + be in store, be in for a rude awakening.* factor sorpresa = cuckoo factor, element of surprise.* fiesta sorpresa = surprise party.* ganador sorpresa = dark horse.* guardar sorpresas = hold + surprises.* llevarse una (gran) sorpresa = be in for a (big) surprise.* mostrar sorpresa = raise + eyebrows, register + surprise.* no coger por sorpresa = come as + no surprise.* para + Posesivo + gran sorpresa = much to + Posesivo + surprise.* para + Posesivo + sorpresa = to + Posesivo + surprise.* para sorpresa de todos = to everyone's surprise.* para sorpresa + Posesivo = to + Posesivo + surprise.* pillar a Alguien por sorpresa = catch + Nombre + napping, catch + Nombre + off-guard, catch + Nombre + flat-footed.* pillar por sorpresa = take + Nombre + unawares.* por sorpresa = unawares.* sorpresa desagradable = rude awakening.* tener una sorpresa preparada = have + something up + Posesivo + sleeve.* tener una sorpresa reservada = have + something up + Posesivo + sleeve.* tomar por sorpresa = storm.* * *1 (emoción) surprise¡qué sorpresa! what a surprise!nos cogió de sorpresa he took us by surprise o caught us unawaresse va a llevar una sorpresa she's going to be surprised, she's in for a surprise ( colloq)sus palabras causaron gran sorpresa her words caused great surprise o surprised everyonepara mi gran sorpresa or con gran sorpresa por mi parte to my great surprisevamos de sorpresa en sorpresa it's just one surprise after anotherme miró con cara de sorpresa he looked at me in surprisetodo se desarrolló sin grandes sorpresas everything went ahead without any great surprisescoger or tomar a algn de or por sorpresa to take sb by surprise2 (regalo) surprisete he traído una sorpresa I've brought you a surprise3 (CS) (en una fiesta) favor*surprise ( before n)ataques sorpresa surprise attacksfiesta sorpresa surprise party* * *
sorpresa sustantivo femenino
tomar or (esp Esp) coger a algn de sorpresa to take sb by surprise
■ adjetivo invariable ‹fiesta/ataque› surprise ( before n)
sorpresa sustantivo femenino surprise: la sorpresa la dejó muda, she was really astonished
para mi sorpresa, to my surprise
♦ Locuciones: nos atacaron por sorpresa, we were attacked by surprise
llegaron por sorpresa, they arrived without warning
' sorpresa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
admirar
- anda
- aviso
- ay
- bombazo
- buena
- bueno
- callar
- campanada
- caramba
- chafar
- cielo
- córcholis
- gritar
- hasta
- incluso
- Jesús
- manifestar
- reservar
- revelación
- tomar
- admiración
- aguardar
- ah
- ahí
- andar
- choque
- demonio
- dios
- esperar
- hala
- hombre
- ir
- jo
- que
- recuperar
- shock
- si
- vuelta
English:
amazement
- bombshell
- complete
- cracker
- dear
- fright
- hence
- however
- jack-in-the-box
- kissogram
- let on
- life
- never
- rude
- some
- spring
- surprise
- turn-up
- well
- come
- in
- mystery
- pleasantly
- store
- surprised
- what
* * *sorpresa nf1. [impresión] surprise;¡qué sorpresa! what a surprise!;¡qué sorpresa verte por aquí! what a surprise, seeing you here!;dar una sorpresa a alguien to surprise sb;llevarse una sorpresa to get a surprise;por sorpresa unexpectedly;el enemigo atacó la fortaleza por sorpresa the enemy made a surprise attack on the fort;pillar a alguien por sorpresa to catch sb by surprise2. [regalo] surpriseexamen sorpresa surprise exam* * *f surprise;de opor sorpresa by surprise;por sorpresa fam take s.o. by surprise;llevarse una sorpresa be surprised, get a surprise* * *sorpresa nf: surprise* * *sorpresa n surpriseme llevé una gran sorpresa I got a big surprise / I was very surprised -
15 éxito
m.1 success, achievement, victory, big time.2 success story.* * *1 success\con éxito successfullyno tener éxito to fail, not succeedsin éxito unsuccessfully, without successtener éxito to be successfuléxito de taquilla box-office success* * *noun m.success, hit* * *SM1) (=buen resultado) successla operación resultó con éxito — the operation was successful o was a success
tiene mucho éxito entre los hombres — she's very successful with men, she has a great deal of success with men
tener éxito en algo — to be successful in sth, make a success of sth
no tener éxito — to be unsuccessful, not succeed
2) (Mús, Teat) success, hitun éxito rotundo — [gen] a resounding success; (Mús) a smash hit
3) † (=resultado) result, outcomebuen éxito — happy outcome, success
tener buen éxito — to succeed, be successful, have a happy outcome
tener mal éxito — to have an unfortunate outcome, fail, be unsuccessful
* * *masculino successlas negociaciones no tuvieron éxito — the negotiations were not successful o were unsuccessful
tuvo mucho éxito en la fiesta — he/it was a great success o (colloq) hit at the party
la operación fué un éxito — the operation was successful o a success
* * *= achievement, success, triumph, boom, popularity, accomplishment.Ex. All SLIS heads co-operated willingly, discussing their problems, difficulties and achievements candidly and critically.Ex. A producer is the person with final responsibility for the making of a motion picture, including business aspects, management of the production, and the commercial success of the film.Ex. One of the real triumphs of cataloging is that cataloging rules based on Charles Ammi Cutter's work of a century ago have been effective over such a very long time.Ex. The article 'The electronic boom: a gamble or a sure bet?' considers the threat of the new technology to the future of newspapers.Ex. The reason for its popularity was largely that it was based upon a principle of conformity in essentials, and freedom in details.Ex. At the time, it was a startling accomplishment and gained wide recognition.----* asegurar el éxito = ensure + success.* camino seguro al éxito = blueprint for success.* caso con éxito = success story.* clave del éxito = key success factor, key to success.* colmado de éxitos = crowned with + success.* con éxito = successful, successfully, winningly.* con mucho éxito = with a wide appeal.* conseguir éxito = achieve + success.* conseguir éxitos y fracasos = encounter + problems and successes.* cumbre del éxito, la = pinnacle of success, the.* de éxito = successful.* de éxito asegurado = sure-fire [surefire].* de éxito garantizado = sure-fire [surefire].* de éxito seguro = sure-fire [surefire].* de gran éxito comercial = high selling.* de un gran éxito comercial = best selling [bestselling/best-selling], top-selling.* de un gran éxito de ventas = best selling [bestselling/best-selling], top-selling.* el éxito genera éxito = success breeds success (SBS).* el éxito llama al éxito = success breeds success (SBS).* éxito absoluto = award-winning success.* éxito artístico = artistic success.* éxito comercial = commercial success, financial success.* éxito contundente = roaring success.* éxito demostrado = proven success.* éxito de público = blockbuster.* éxito de taquilla = blockbuster.* éxito editorial = blockbuster.* éxito repentino = overnight success.* éxito repentino y total = flush of success.* éxito rotundo = resounding success, award-winning success.* éxitos o fracasos = successes or failures.* éxito sonado = resounding success.* éxitos y fracasos = pitfalls and successes, successes and failures.* éxito taquillero = blockbuster.* fórmula del éxito = formula for success, recipe for success.* fórmula para el éxito = blueprint for success.* garantizar el éxito = guarantee + success, ensure + success.* gente con éxito = successful people.* gente de éxito = successful people.* hacer que Algo sea un éxito = make + Nombre + a hit.* historial de éxitos = track record of success.* hombre con éxito = successful man.* hombre de éxito = successful man.* índice de éxito = success rate.* lista de éxitos = chart.* lista de éxitos de cartelera de espectáculos = Billboard chart.* lista de éxitos, la = charts, the.* lleno de éxitos = crowned with + success.* mujer con éxito = successful woman.* mujer de éxito = successful woman.* no tener éxito = be unsuccessful, come up with + nothing, prove + unsuccessful.* obtener éxito = achieve + success.* obtener éxitos y fracasos = experience + problems and successes.* persona con éxito = successful person.* persona de éxito = successful person.* personas con éxito, las = successful, the.* pináculo del éxito, el = pinnacle of success, the.* porcentaje de éxito = success rate.* receta del éxito = formula for success, recipe for success.* resultar ser un éxito = prove + to be a success.* secreto del éxito = secret of/for success.* ser el éxito de la fiesta = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.* ser todo un éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.* ser un éxito = prove + trumps, prove + a success, come up + a treat, go down + a treat.* significar éxito = spell + success.* sin éxito = unsuccessful.* suponer la diferencia entre el éxito o el fracaso = make or break.* tener éxito = achieve + success, be successful, get + anywhere, meet + success, prove + successful, succeed, attain + appeal, be a success, find + success, come up + trumps, prove + trumps, take off, meet with + success, hit + the big time, be popular, go + strong.* tener éxito en el mundo = succeed in + the world.* tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.* tener gran éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.* tener mucho éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.* tener todo un éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.* tener un éxito roturno = take + Nombre + by storm.* traer consigo éxito = spell + success.* traer éxito = spell + success.* trayectoria de éxitos = track record of success.* * *masculino successlas negociaciones no tuvieron éxito — the negotiations were not successful o were unsuccessful
tuvo mucho éxito en la fiesta — he/it was a great success o (colloq) hit at the party
la operación fué un éxito — the operation was successful o a success
* * *= achievement, success, triumph, boom, popularity, accomplishment.Ex: All SLIS heads co-operated willingly, discussing their problems, difficulties and achievements candidly and critically.
Ex: A producer is the person with final responsibility for the making of a motion picture, including business aspects, management of the production, and the commercial success of the film.Ex: One of the real triumphs of cataloging is that cataloging rules based on Charles Ammi Cutter's work of a century ago have been effective over such a very long time.Ex: The article 'The electronic boom: a gamble or a sure bet?' considers the threat of the new technology to the future of newspapers.Ex: The reason for its popularity was largely that it was based upon a principle of conformity in essentials, and freedom in details.Ex: At the time, it was a startling accomplishment and gained wide recognition.* asegurar el éxito = ensure + success.* camino seguro al éxito = blueprint for success.* caso con éxito = success story.* clave del éxito = key success factor, key to success.* colmado de éxitos = crowned with + success.* con éxito = successful, successfully, winningly.* con mucho éxito = with a wide appeal.* conseguir éxito = achieve + success.* conseguir éxitos y fracasos = encounter + problems and successes.* cumbre del éxito, la = pinnacle of success, the.* de éxito = successful.* de éxito asegurado = sure-fire [surefire].* de éxito garantizado = sure-fire [surefire].* de éxito seguro = sure-fire [surefire].* de gran éxito comercial = high selling.* de un gran éxito comercial = best selling [bestselling/best-selling], top-selling.* de un gran éxito de ventas = best selling [bestselling/best-selling], top-selling.* el éxito genera éxito = success breeds success (SBS).* el éxito llama al éxito = success breeds success (SBS).* éxito absoluto = award-winning success.* éxito artístico = artistic success.* éxito comercial = commercial success, financial success.* éxito contundente = roaring success.* éxito demostrado = proven success.* éxito de público = blockbuster.* éxito de taquilla = blockbuster.* éxito editorial = blockbuster.* éxito repentino = overnight success.* éxito repentino y total = flush of success.* éxito rotundo = resounding success, award-winning success.* éxitos o fracasos = successes or failures.* éxito sonado = resounding success.* éxitos y fracasos = pitfalls and successes, successes and failures.* éxito taquillero = blockbuster.* fórmula del éxito = formula for success, recipe for success.* fórmula para el éxito = blueprint for success.* garantizar el éxito = guarantee + success, ensure + success.* gente con éxito = successful people.* gente de éxito = successful people.* hacer que Algo sea un éxito = make + Nombre + a hit.* historial de éxitos = track record of success.* hombre con éxito = successful man.* hombre de éxito = successful man.* índice de éxito = success rate.* lista de éxitos = chart.* lista de éxitos de cartelera de espectáculos = Billboard chart.* lista de éxitos, la = charts, the.* lleno de éxitos = crowned with + success.* mujer con éxito = successful woman.* mujer de éxito = successful woman.* no tener éxito = be unsuccessful, come up with + nothing, prove + unsuccessful.* obtener éxito = achieve + success.* obtener éxitos y fracasos = experience + problems and successes.* persona con éxito = successful person.* persona de éxito = successful person.* personas con éxito, las = successful, the.* pináculo del éxito, el = pinnacle of success, the.* porcentaje de éxito = success rate.* receta del éxito = formula for success, recipe for success.* resultar ser un éxito = prove + to be a success.* secreto del éxito = secret of/for success.* ser el éxito de la fiesta = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.* ser todo un éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.* ser un éxito = prove + trumps, prove + a success, come up + a treat, go down + a treat.* significar éxito = spell + success.* sin éxito = unsuccessful.* suponer la diferencia entre el éxito o el fracaso = make or break.* tener éxito = achieve + success, be successful, get + anywhere, meet + success, prove + successful, succeed, attain + appeal, be a success, find + success, come up + trumps, prove + trumps, take off, meet with + success, hit + the big time, be popular, go + strong.* tener éxito en el mundo = succeed in + the world.* tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.* tener gran éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.* tener mucho éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.* tener todo un éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.* tener un éxito roturno = take + Nombre + by storm.* traer consigo éxito = spell + success.* traer éxito = spell + success.* trayectoria de éxitos = track record of success.* * *1 (resultado bueno) successlo llevó a cabo con éxito she carried it out successfullyparticiparon con poco éxito they competed with little success, they did not have much success in the race ( o competition etc)las negociaciones no tuvieron éxito the negotiations were not successful o were unsuccessfulha tocado con gran éxito en todo el país he has played with great success o to great acclaim throughout the countrytu primo tuvo mucho éxito en la fiesta your cousin was a great success o ( colloq) hit at the party2 (cosa, obra, campaña) successla operación ha sido un éxito the operation has been successful o a successCompuesto:best-seller* * *
éxito sustantivo masculino
success;
tener éxito to be successful;
éxito de ventas best-seller;
éxito de taquilla a box-office hit
éxito sustantivo masculino success: la obra tuvo mucho éxito, the play was very successful
con éxito, successfully
' éxito' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aceptación
- airosa
- airoso
- arrollador
- arrolladora
- asegurar
- congratularse
- entrever
- extirpar
- mermar
- mojar
- resultar
- rotunda
- rotundo
- solicitada
- solicitado
- trampolín
- alcanzar
- apabullante
- atribuir
- cabeza
- celebrar
- clamoroso
- conquistar
- conseguir
- cumbre
- desear
- esperanza
- grande
- igualar
- impresionante
- llamado
- llave
- lograr
- logro
- prodigioso
- resonante
- revelación
- saborear
- sensación
- subir
- total
- tremendo
- triunfar
- triunfo
- trivializar
English:
accomplishment
- achievement
- begrudge
- best-seller
- best-selling
- blockbuster
- brass
- carry off
- collaboration
- do
- effectively
- element
- elusive
- eventual
- every
- flash
- flying
- get ahead
- go
- good
- hit
- hugely
- initial
- make out
- moneymaker
- qualified
- resounding
- result
- rise
- runaway
- sensation
- show-stopper
- spur
- succeed
- success
- successful
- successfully
- take off
- unqualified
- unsuccessfully
- combined
- delight
- desirous
- flushed
- get
- made
- make
- measure
- resent
- sell
* * *éxito nm1. [logro, fama] success;la fiesta fue un éxito the party was a success;su éxito se debe a su esfuerzo she has achieved success through her own efforts;con éxito successfully;superó con éxito sus exámenes she passed her exams successfully;tener éxito to be successful;el experimento no tuvo éxito the experiment was unsuccessful o was not a success;la obra tuvo poco éxito the play was not a success;tuvimos mucho éxito en América we had great success o were very successful in America2. [canción, película] hit;[producto, operación, experimento] success;éxito (editorial) bestseller;la lista de éxitos [de libros] the bestseller list;[de canciones] the charts;un disco de grandes éxitos a greatest hits album;de éxito [libro] bestselling;[canción] hit;ser un éxito (de ventas) [libro] to be a bestseller;[canción] to be a hit éxito de taquilla box-office hit* * *m success;con éxito successfully;sin éxito without success;éxito (musical) hit;tener éxito be successful, be a success* * *éxito nm1) triunfo: success, hit2)tener éxito : to be successful* * *éxito n1. (triunfo) success2. (canción, película) hitse presentó al concurso, pero no tuvo éxito he entered the competition, but he was unsuccessful -
16 figura
f.1 figure (objeto, de persona).una figura en la oscuridad a shadowy formfigura geométrica geometrical figure o shapefigura paterna father figurefigura de porcelana china o porcelain figure2 (well-known) figure (personaje destacado).figuras del mundo del deporte well-known figures from the sporting world3 picture card, face card.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: figurar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: figurar.* * *1 (gen) figure2 (forma) shape3 (en obra, película) character\tener buena figura to have a good figuretener mala figura to have a bad figurefigura decorativa figureheadfigura geométrica geometrical figurefigura retórica figure of speech* * *noun f.1) figure2) shape* * *1. SF1) (=estatua) figurefigura decorativa — (lit) decorative motif; (fig) figurehead
2) (=forma) shape, formuna chocolatina con figura de pez — a fish-shaped chocolate, a chocolate in the shape of a fish
3) (=silueta) figure4) (=personaje) figurees una figura del toreo — he's a big name in bullfighting, he's a famous bullfighter
la figura del partido de hoy — (Dep) today's man of the match
5) (Geom) figure6) (=ademán)7) (Naipes) face card; (Ajedrez) piece, man8) (Ling) figurefigura de dicción, figura retórica — figure of speech
9) (Teat) character, role10) (Baile, Patinaje) figure11) (Mús) note12) (Astron)13) †† (=rostro) countenance2.SMser un figura — to be a big name, be somebody
* * *1) ( objeto) figure; ( en geometría) figure2)a) (forma, silueta) figure, formb) ( tipo) figuretiene buena/mala figura — she has/doesn't have a good figure
c) ( persona importante) figure3) ( en naipes) face card (AmE), picture o court card (BrE); ( en ajedrez) piece ( except pawns)4) (en patinaje, baile) figure5) (Mús) note6) (Ling) figure•* * *1) ( objeto) figure; ( en geometría) figure2)a) (forma, silueta) figure, formb) ( tipo) figuretiene buena/mala figura — she has/doesn't have a good figure
c) ( persona importante) figure3) ( en naipes) face card (AmE), picture o court card (BrE); ( en ajedrez) piece ( except pawns)4) (en patinaje, baile) figure5) (Mús) note6) (Ling) figure•* * *figura11 = figure, icon, shape.Ex: Figure 16 on page 24 gives an overview of searching.
Ex: Icons, or pictorial representations of objects in systems, were pioneered by Xerox.Ex: If the book has an unusual shape then both the height and the width of the book will be given.* Caballero de la Triste Figura, el = Knight of the Doleful Countenance, the.* escultura de figura humana = figure sculpture.* figura de ánfora = hourglass figure.* figura de cartón = cardboard cutout.* figura decorativa = figurehead.* figura de guitarra = hourglass figure.* figura geométrica = geometric shape, geometric pattern.* figura recortada = cutout [cut-out].* figura recortada de cartón = cardboard cutout.* figura retórica = figure of speech, trope.figura22 = figure, outstanding leader.Ex: Much potentially valuable historical material is lost to posterity because of the attitude to the collection of primary sources which always gives pride of place to the ephemeral as long as it is compiled by a well-known figure.
Ex: The introductions to the chapters are by outstanding leaders in their fields who provide inside information about the nature of the work.* con figuras en movimiento = animated.* figura de culto = cult figure, cult hero.* figura destacada = leading figure.* figura histórica = historical figure.* figura materna = mother figure.* figura mediadora = mediating figure.* figura paterna = father figure, parental figure.* figura política = political figure.* figura prominente = outstanding leader.* figura venida a menos = fallen star.* * *A (objeto) figure; (en geometría) figureuna figura de barro/porcelana a clay/china figureuna figurita de cristal tallado a cut glass figurineB1 (forma, silueta) figure, form2 (tipo) figuretiene buena/mala figura she has/doesn't have a good figure3 (persona importante) figureuna figura de las letras españolas an important Spanish literary figureuna de las grandes figuras de la canción one of the great stars of the singing world4 ( Teatr) characterCompuestos:cult figure, cult herofather figureC2 (en ajedrez) piece ( except pawns)D (en patinaje, baile) figureE ( Mús) noteF ( Ling) figureCompuesto:figure of speechG ( Der) concept* * *
Del verbo figurar: ( conjugate figurar)
figura es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
figura
figurar
figura sustantivo femenino
figure;
una figura de las letras an important literary figure;
figura paterna father figure
figurar ( conjugate figurar) verbo intransitivo (en lista, documento) to appear
figurarse verbo pronominal
to imagine;
me figuro que sí I imagine so, I figure she (o he etc) will (AmE);
me figuro que tardaremos una hora I reckon o (AmE) figure that it'll take us one hour;
¡figúrate, tardamos dos horas! just imagine! it took us two hours;
ya me lo figuraba yo I thought as much, so I thought
figura
I sustantivo femenino
1 (aspecto) figure: tiene una figura esbelta, she's slim
2 (representación) figure: en el jardín había figuras de mármol, there were marble statues in the garden
3 (persona destacada) es una figura del deporte, he's a well-known sportsman
figurar
I vi (en una lista, en un grupo) to figure [como, as] [entre, among]: no figura entre los seleccionados, she wasn't listed in the selection
II vt to represent
' figura' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bosquejo
- estampa
- figurar
- inscribir
- inversión
- línea
- resaltar
- rompecabezas
- sílfide
- solitaria
- solitario
- surgir
- talle
- agraciado
- apuesto
- atlético
- cono
- construir
- cruz
- dama
- destacar
- dimensión
- distinguir
- esbozar
- estilizado
- falla
- formar
- gracioso
- invertido
- invertir
- lucir
- modelar
- plano
- proporcionado
- realce
- realzar
- recortar
- redondel
- revelación
- tipo
- vértice
English:
apostrophe
- father figure
- figure
- figure of speech
- rank
- ex-directory
- loom
- name
- piece
- unlisted
* * *♦ nf1. [objeto] figure;una figura de porcelana a china o porcelain figure;una figura geométrica a geometrical figure o shape;Famfigura decorativa [persona] figurehead2. [forma] shape;un objeto con figura de ave an object shaped like a bird;vislumbré una figura de mujer I was able to make out the shape of a woman3. [de persona] figure;hace ejercicio para mantener la figura she exercises to stay in shape;tener buena figura to have a good figure4. [en naipes] picture card, face card5. [personaje literario, de ficción] character6. [personaje destacado] (well-known) figure;es una figura de las letras she's a well-known figure in the literary world;acudieron numerosas figuras del mundo del deporte many well-known figures from the sporting world were in attendance8. [en baile, patinaje] figure10. [de ajedrez] piece♦ nmfEsp Fames todo un figura he's really something* * *f1 figure;tener buena figura have a good figure2 ( estatuilla) figurine2 ( forma) shape3 naipes face card, Brpicture card* * *figura nf1) : figure2) : shape, form3)figura retórica : figure of speech* * *figura n1. (en general) figure2. (forma) shape -
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adj.1 secret, backstairs, backstage, covert.2 secret, undeclared.3 secret, hidden.m.1 secret, secrecy.2 secret, hidden fact.3 secret, hidden know-how.4 soundboard, sounding board.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: secretar.* * *► adjetivo1 secret1 (lo reservado) secret2 (reserva) secrecy\en secreto secretlyguardar un secreto to keep a secretsecreto a voces familiar open secretsecreto de estado state secretsecreto profesional (práctica) professional secrecy————————1 (lo reservado) secret2 (reserva) secrecy* * *1. (f. - secreta)adj.2. noun m.1) secret2) secrecy* * *1. SM1) (=confidencia) secretconfiar o contar un secreto a algn — to tell sb a secret
en secreto — in secret, secretly
estar en el secreto — frm to be in on the secret
hacer secreto de algo — frm to be secretive about sth, keep sth secret
secreto de confesión — (Rel) confessional secret
secreto de Polichinela — frm open secret
mantener 1., 2), b)secreto de sumario, secreto sumarial, debido al secreto del sumario o sumarial — because the matter is sub judice
2) (=clave) secret¿cuál es el secreto de su éxito? — what is the secret of her success?
3) (=reserva) secrecy4) (=cajón) secret drawer5) (=combinación) combination2.ADJ secret* * *I- ta adjetivo secretIIa) ( información confidencial) secretlos preparamos en secreto — we prepared them secretly o in secret
revelar un secreto — to give away o reveal a secret
no es ningún secreto que... — it is no secret that...
b) ( truco) secret* * *I- ta adjetivo secretIIa) ( información confidencial) secretlos preparamos en secreto — we prepared them secretly o in secret
revelar un secreto — to give away o reveal a secret
no es ningún secreto que... — it is no secret that...
b) ( truco) secret* * *secreto11 = secrecy, secret.Ex: That book is a source document; it's something in the hand for somebody interested in censorship and secrecy in government.
Ex: And therein lies the secret of the unshakeable belief of reference librarians that what they do is the very pith and marrow of librarianship.* confiar un secreto = tell + a secret.* descubrir un secreto = spill + the beans, blow + the gaff, let + the cat out of the bag.* en el mayor secreto = a veil of secrecy.* filtración de secreto industrial = industry leak.* guardar en secreto = keep + Nombre + under wraps.* guardar un secreto = keep + a secret.* ley del secreto industrial = trade secret law.* mantener en secreto = keep + Nombre + under wraps.* prohibición de informar por secreto de sumario = gag order.* revelar el secreto de = lift + the curtain on.* revelar secretos = reveal + secrets.* revelar un secreto = spill + secret, spill + the beans, tell + a secret, let + the cat out of the bag, blow + the gaff.* secreto a voces = open secret.* secreto celosamente guardado = closely kept secret.* secreto comercial = trade secret, competitive information.* secreto de estado = state secret.* secreto de familia = skeleton in the closet.* secreto de la vida, el = secret of life, the.* secreto del éxito = secret of/for success.* secreto de sumario = gag order.* secreto industrial = trade secret, competitive information.* secreto mejor guardado = best kept secret.* secreto militar = military secret.* secretos = wall of secrecy.* secretos profesionales = security classification.* secreto sumarial = gag order.secreto22 = arcane, confidential, q.t., secret, stealth, undercover, cryptic, hush-hush.Ex: It is the breadth, not the depth, of librarians' knowledge that enables them quickly to provide a productive context for even the most apparently arcane questions.
Ex: There is also a large amount of information that is kept secret: not merely cloak-and-dagger state secrets, but vast quantities of confidential technical and commercial data.Ex: 'I probably shouldn't tell you this,' he said confidentially, 'but you'll find out sooner or later; in the meantime, it's strictly q.t.; Jay's in trouble'.Ex: This article raises some of the issues associated with the collection and documentation of Aboriginal archival material which is secret/sacred in nature.Ex: A business dependency on sophisticated information systems makes it vulnerabble to stealth attacks.Ex: Small to midsize companies are more likely to use technological surveillance (i.e., computer spy programs), as they're more readily available than undercover detective agencies, which can get a bit pricey.Ex: Documentation in the on-line fields is a mass of small and medium-sized pamphlets, clumsy binder and cryptic electronic paragraphs.Ex: Several hundred women die every year in the United States from hospital-acquired infections, but it's so hush-hush here that we rarely hear about them.* acuerdo secreto = secret deal.* agente secreto = secret agent.* amigo secreto = invisible friend.* argot secreto de los cacos = thieves' cant.* argot secreto de los ladrones = thieves' cant.* arma secreta = secret weapon.* célula secreta = secret cell.* con el mayor secreto = a veil of secrecy.* en secreto = in confidence, covertly, in secret.* guardar en secreto = keep + confidential.* información secreta = secret information.* mantener en secreto = keep + secret, keep + hush hush, keep + confidential.* mantener secreto = keep + secret.* más secreto = innermost.* pacto secreto = secret deal.* pasadizo secreto = secret passage.* policía secreto = undercover police officer.* sociedad secreta = secret brotherhood.* voluntad de mantener Algo en secreto = secretiveness.* voto secreto = secret ballot.* * *secret1 (información confidencial) secretguardar un secreto to keep a secretel secreto de su éxito the secret of his successlos preparamos en secreto we prepared them secretly o in secret o in secrecyreveló todos los secretos she gave away o revealed all the secretste lo dije en secreto I told you in confidenceven que te lo digo en secreto ( fam); come here and I'll whisper it in your earno es ningún secreto que están pasando una crisis it is no secret that they are going through a crisis2 (truco) secretel secreto está en la manera de doblarlo the secret is in the way you fold ity no tiene más secreto and that's all there is to itCompuestos:open secretel secreto bancario client confidentialityintimate secretsecret of the confessionalstate secretel secreto de sumario me impide dar más detalles I am unable to give further details because the matter is sub judicemilitary secretprofessional secret* * *
Del verbo secretar: ( conjugate secretar)
secreto es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
secretó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
secretar
secreto
secreto 1◊ -ta adjetivo
secret
secreto 2 sustantivo masculino
◊ los preparamos en secreto we prepared them secretly o in secret;
secreto a voces open secret
◊ el secreto está en … the secret is in …
secretar verbo transitivo to secrete
secreto,-a
I adjetivo secret
agente secreto, secret agent
II sustantivo masculino
1 secret: no sabe guardar un secreto, he can't keep a secret
la naturaleza tiene sus secretos, Nature has its own mysteries
un secreto a voces, an open secret
2 (discreción, reserva) secrecy
secreto profesional, professional secrecy
♦ Locuciones: en secreto, in secret, secretly
' secreto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
callarse
- cifra
- consistir
- descubrir
- divulgar
- divulgación
- guardar
- hermética
- hermético
- iniciar
- privada
- privado
- reservarse
- revelar
- revelación
- sanctasanctórum
- secreta
- urdir
- voto
- voz
- agente
- callar
- confiar
- contar
- develar
- impenetrable
- indiscreción
- indiscreto
- íntimo
- luz
- pregonar
- reserva
English:
agent
- away
- betray
- classified
- closely
- closet
- collude
- confidence
- confidential
- covert
- divulge
- ear
- expose
- exposure
- give away
- hush-hush
- in
- inner
- innermost
- intelligence agent
- keep
- let out
- open
- put
- repeat
- scandal
- search out
- secrecy
- secret
- secret agent
- secret service
- secretly
- skeleton
- sneaking
- strict
- swear
- top-secret
- trade secret
- undercover
- unspoken
- well-kept
- wrap
- hush
- top
- trade
- under
* * *secreto, -a♦ adjsecret♦ nm1. [noticia, información] secret;guardar un secreto to keep a secret;mantener algo en secreto to keep sth secret;ser un secreto a voces to be an open secret;no es ningún secreto que el país atraviesa una crisis it's no secret that the country is going through a crisis;la mecánica no tiene ningún secreto para él mechanics holds no secrets for himsecreto bancario banking confidentiality;secreto de confesión secrecy of the confessional;secreto de Estado State secret;secreto profesional professional secret;secreto sumarial o del sumario: [m5] decretar el secreto sumarial o [m5] del sumario = to deny access to information relating to a judicial inquiry2. [sigilo] secrecy;en secreto in secret;me dijo en secreto que iba a divorciarse she told me in secret that she was going to get divorced;llevaban con mucho secreto los preparativos de la fiesta they kept the preparations for the party very secret* * *I adj secretII m secret;un secreto a voces an open secret;en secreto in secret* * *secreto, -ta adj1) : secret2) : secretive♦ secretamente advsecreto nm1) : secret2) : secrecy* * *secreto adj n secreten secreto in secret / secretly -
18 develamiento
m.1 unveiling.2 disclosure.* * *( AmL)1 (de un secreto) revelation, disclosure2 (de un monumento) unveiling* * *develamiento nmAm1. [revelación] revelation, disclosure2. [inauguración] unveiling
См. также в других словарях:
Revelación — la acción y efecto de revelar, manifestar una verdad secreta u oculta.[1] Lo revelado, es lo dicho o dado a entender, generalmente por parte de una divinidad o ser sobrenatural, sobre otra cosa de la cual no se tenía conocimiento previo, y que se … Wikipedia Español
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revelación — ► sustantivo femenino 1 Acción y resultado de revelar o revelarse. SINÓNIMO revelamiento 2 RELIGIÓN Manifestación de un misterio o descubrimiento de una verdad por acción divina. 3 Persona, animal o cosa que destaca por sus cualidades y empieza a … Enciclopedia Universal
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revelación — (f) (Intermedio) hecho de mostrar algo que permanecía oculto Ejemplos: Todos están esperando la revelación de documentos confidenciales del estado. Anuncian la revelación de los secretos del presidente. Sinónimos: expresión, noticia,… … Español Extremo Basic and Intermediate
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