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  • 21 comparar

    v.
    1 to compare, to make a comparison.
    comparar algo/a alguien con algo/alguien to compare something/somebody with something/somebody
    comparar precios to compare prices, to shop around
    ¡no compares, ésta es mucho más bonita! don't compare, this one's much nicer!
    Elsa carea beneficios Elsa compares benefits.
    2 to draw a comparison, to make a comparison.
    * * *
    1 to compare
    \
    ¡no compares! familiar far from it!
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    verb
    * * *
    1.
    VT to compare (a to) ( con with, to)

    comparar dos archivos — (Inform) to compare two files

    por favor, no compares, esta casa es mucho mejor que la que tenías antes — there's no comparison, this house is much better than the one you had before

    2.
    See:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    a) ( contrastar) to compare

    comparar algo/a alguien con algo/alguien — to compare something/somebody with something/somebody

    b) ( asemejar) to compare

    comparar algo/a alguien a algo/alguien — to compare something/somebody to something/somebody

    2.
    comparar vi to make a comparison, to compare
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    = compare, draw + parallel, make + comparisons, liken, cross-tabulate, factor, collate, triangulate, cross-reference, equate (with/to), diff.
    Nota: Usado generalmente en informática para comparar diferencias entre diferentes versiones de un mismo archivo.
    Ex. All words in the titles of the documents to be indexed will be compared, by a computer, with a pre-selected stop list or stopword list.
    Ex. This article draws a parallel between the growth of video collections and the earlier introduction of paperbacks into libraries.
    Ex. Quality in reviewing can be variable, but ARBA has a good record for providing critical comments when indicated and does not hesitate to make comparisons with similar tools.
    Ex. It can be likened to the production of a modern painting using spray paints and masks.
    Ex. Survey items, including subject searched, method of instruction, amount of searching experience, data base selected, and perceived relevance of citations retrieved, were cross-tabulated and examined for significance using the chi squared test.
    Ex. Library funding was factored against the comprehensive budgets of WTALC institutions, resulting in a measurement of the comparative percentage of university money made available to its libraries.
    Ex. It is no longer necessary to collate unaided, since copies can now be compared mechanically with a Hinman collating machine, which rapidly shows up all variation between them.
    Ex. The author discusses the advantages of using meta search engines for searching the World Wide Web as an alternative to using several search engines and triangulating the results.
    Ex. The editor has done a good job of cross-referencing the material, thus highlighting some of the ways in which separate factors interact and multiply their disintegrating effects.
    Ex. These new symbols can be equated with the symbols 'x' and 'xx' that are used currently in many authority listings to convey the same meaning.
    Ex. There are many tools available for diffing text files, but we often find ourselves wanting to see how an image file has changed too.
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    * comparándolo = in comparison.
    * comparar con = match against, run + Nombre + through + Nombre, weigh against, stand up against.
    * comparar detalle a detalle = compare + point by point.
    * comparar notas = compare + notes.
    * comparar precios = comparison shop.
    * compararse = rival, measure up (to).
    * compararse con = stack up against, measure up against, match up against.
    * compararse favorablemente = compare + favourably.
    * comprar comparando productos = shop around, shopping around.
    * imposible de comparar = incommemsurable, incommensurate.
    * si los comparamos = in comparison.
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    1.
    verbo transitivo
    a) ( contrastar) to compare

    comparar algo/a alguien con algo/alguien — to compare something/somebody with something/somebody

    b) ( asemejar) to compare

    comparar algo/a alguien a algo/alguien — to compare something/somebody to something/somebody

    2.
    comparar vi to make a comparison, to compare
    * * *
    = compare, draw + parallel, make + comparisons, liken, cross-tabulate, factor, collate, triangulate, cross-reference, equate (with/to), diff.
    Nota: Usado generalmente en informática para comparar diferencias entre diferentes versiones de un mismo archivo.

    Ex: All words in the titles of the documents to be indexed will be compared, by a computer, with a pre-selected stop list or stopword list.

    Ex: This article draws a parallel between the growth of video collections and the earlier introduction of paperbacks into libraries.
    Ex: Quality in reviewing can be variable, but ARBA has a good record for providing critical comments when indicated and does not hesitate to make comparisons with similar tools.
    Ex: It can be likened to the production of a modern painting using spray paints and masks.
    Ex: Survey items, including subject searched, method of instruction, amount of searching experience, data base selected, and perceived relevance of citations retrieved, were cross-tabulated and examined for significance using the chi squared test.
    Ex: Library funding was factored against the comprehensive budgets of WTALC institutions, resulting in a measurement of the comparative percentage of university money made available to its libraries.
    Ex: It is no longer necessary to collate unaided, since copies can now be compared mechanically with a Hinman collating machine, which rapidly shows up all variation between them.
    Ex: The author discusses the advantages of using meta search engines for searching the World Wide Web as an alternative to using several search engines and triangulating the results.
    Ex: The editor has done a good job of cross-referencing the material, thus highlighting some of the ways in which separate factors interact and multiply their disintegrating effects.
    Ex: These new symbols can be equated with the symbols 'x' and 'xx' that are used currently in many authority listings to convey the same meaning.
    Ex: There are many tools available for diffing text files, but we often find ourselves wanting to see how an image file has changed too.
    * comparándolo = in comparison.
    * comparar con = match against, run + Nombre + through + Nombre, weigh against, stand up against.
    * comparar detalle a detalle = compare + point by point.
    * comparar notas = compare + notes.
    * comparar precios = comparison shop.
    * compararse = rival, measure up (to).
    * compararse con = stack up against, measure up against, match up against.
    * compararse favorablemente = compare + favourably.
    * comprar comparando productos = shop around, shopping around.
    * imposible de comparar = incommemsurable, incommensurate.
    * si los comparamos = in comparison.

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    comparar [A1 ]
    vt
    1 (contrastar) to compare comparar algo/a algn CON algo/algn to compare sth/sb WITH sth/sb
    comparado con los de ayer, este ejercicio es fácil this exercise is easy compared with o to yesterday's
    2 (asemejar) to compare comparar algo/a algn A algo/algn to compare sth/sb TO sth/sb
    en el poema la compara a una diosa griega in the poem he compares her to a Greek goddess
    ■ comparar
    vi
    to make a comparison, compare
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    comparar ( conjugate comparar) verbo transitivo
    to compare;
    comparar algo/a algn a or con algo/algn to compare sth/sb to o with sth/sb;
    ◊ no puede ni compararse al otro it doesn't even compare at all to o with the other one

    verbo intransitivo
    to make a comparison, to compare
    comparar verbo transitivo to compare [con, with]: no le compares con su hermano, don't compare him with his brother

    ' comparar' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    como
    - contraponer
    - asemejar
    - equiparar
    English:
    compare
    - equate
    - liken
    - shop around
    - measure
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    ♦ vt
    to compare;
    comparar algo/a alguien con algo/alguien to compare sth/sb with sth/sb;
    comparar precios to compare prices, to shop around
    ♦ vi
    to compare, to make a comparison;
    ¡no compares, ésta es mucho más bonita! don't compare, this one's much nicer!
    * * *
    v/t compare ( con with, to)
    * * *
    : to compare
    * * *
    comparar vb to compare

    Spanish-English dictionary > comparar

  • 22 cuanto más

    adv.
    how much more.
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    (máximo) all the more
    * * *
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    = all the more so, all the more, a fortiori
    Ex. Authors gain exposure in their domain -- isn't it why one publishes? -- all the more so if it is through peer reviewing and what we hope will be a high quality conference.
    Ex. He listened with rapture, and all the more because it was a poignant moment in his life.
    Ex. The same problem is posed a fortiori when the liquid to be pasteurized contains dissolved gas under pressure (carbonated liquid) -- the case of beer for example.
    * * *
    = all the more so, all the more, a fortiori

    Ex: Authors gain exposure in their domain -- isn't it why one publishes? -- all the more so if it is through peer reviewing and what we hope will be a high quality conference.

    Ex: He listened with rapture, and all the more because it was a poignant moment in his life.
    Ex: The same problem is posed a fortiori when the liquid to be pasteurized contains dissolved gas under pressure (carbonated liquid) -- the case of beer for example.

    Spanish-English dictionary > cuanto más

  • 23 dar un aviso

    (v.) = make + warning
    Ex. Having made this prefatory warning, it has also to be said that many teachers successfully contrive to make reviewing an enjoyable and useful ingredient in their book and reading programs.
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    (v.) = make + warning

    Ex: Having made this prefatory warning, it has also to be said that many teachers successfully contrive to make reviewing an enjoyable and useful ingredient in their book and reading programs.

    Spanish-English dictionary > dar un aviso

  • 24 dedicarse a

    v.
    1 to dedicate oneself to, to devote oneself to, to apply oneself to, to give oneself to.
    Ella se dedica a aprender She dedicates herself to learn.
    Ella se dedica a pasear perros She dedicates herself to walk dogs.
    2 to concentrate on, to go in for, to work on, to pursue.
    Ella se dedica a los estudios She concentrates on her studies.
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    (v.) = aim at, be concerned with, embark on/upon, engage in, indulge in, turn to, get + involved with/in, devote + Reflexivo + to, home in on, enter + a business, make + a life's work of, spend + Posesivo + days, go into
    Ex. This paper describes research carried out into the use of an on-line bulletin board service aimed at those in the academic community who are interested in applying computing to teaching in the Arts and Humanities.
    Ex. Now we are concerned in this work with the organisation of knowledge and information retrieval in a specific context.
    Ex. Before we embark upon more extensive consideration of the software packages and their use in information retrieval, it is worth reviewing the options for computer hardware.
    Ex. In the libraries which were engaged in large-scale cataloguing co-operation was central to developments, as outlined in chapter 18.
    Ex. Each library must make policy decisions concerning whether it will indulge in analytical cataloguing.
    Ex. We shall turn to this distinction very shortly.
    Ex. This article aims to cover tools that shed light on what the stakes might be in getting involved with CD-ROM technology = Este artículo intenta analizar las herramientas que nos aclaren cuáles podrían ser los riesgos de involucrarse con la tecnología del CD-ROM.
    Ex. Having devoted herself to medical librarianship in her elective course work, she hoped when she received her degree to put her knowledge to work at a university medical school.
    Ex. This article discusses the organisations that develop standards in information management and homes in on the US national bodies central to many of the international standards.
    Ex. Some of those pupils will undoubtedly enter one kind of business or another which has links with Europe.
    Ex. For librarianship students not intending to make a life's work of official publications the problem is to teach an awareness that they are not necessarily highly specialist materials of restricted interest.
    Ex. He now spends his days drawing, painting and counting himself lucky that he actually gets paid for doing what he loves.
    Ex. She views librarianship through traditional eyes and plans to go into public service.
    * * *
    (v.) = aim at, be concerned with, embark on/upon, engage in, indulge in, turn to, get + involved with/in, devote + Reflexivo + to, home in on, enter + a business, make + a life's work of, spend + Posesivo + days, go into

    Ex: This paper describes research carried out into the use of an on-line bulletin board service aimed at those in the academic community who are interested in applying computing to teaching in the Arts and Humanities.

    Ex: Now we are concerned in this work with the organisation of knowledge and information retrieval in a specific context.
    Ex: Before we embark upon more extensive consideration of the software packages and their use in information retrieval, it is worth reviewing the options for computer hardware.
    Ex: In the libraries which were engaged in large-scale cataloguing co-operation was central to developments, as outlined in chapter 18.
    Ex: Each library must make policy decisions concerning whether it will indulge in analytical cataloguing.
    Ex: We shall turn to this distinction very shortly.
    Ex: This article aims to cover tools that shed light on what the stakes might be in getting involved with CD-ROM technology = Este artículo intenta analizar las herramientas que nos aclaren cuáles podrían ser los riesgos de involucrarse con la tecnología del CD-ROM.
    Ex: Having devoted herself to medical librarianship in her elective course work, she hoped when she received her degree to put her knowledge to work at a university medical school.
    Ex: This article discusses the organisations that develop standards in information management and homes in on the US national bodies central to many of the international standards.
    Ex: Some of those pupils will undoubtedly enter one kind of business or another which has links with Europe.
    Ex: For librarianship students not intending to make a life's work of official publications the problem is to teach an awareness that they are not necessarily highly specialist materials of restricted interest.
    Ex: He now spends his days drawing, painting and counting himself lucky that he actually gets paid for doing what he loves.
    Ex: She views librarianship through traditional eyes and plans to go into public service.

    Spanish-English dictionary > dedicarse a

  • 25 diferencia

    f.
    1 difference.
    el problema de esa pareja es la diferencia de edad that couple's problem is the difference in their ages
    establecer o hacer una diferencia entre to make a distinction between
    el mejor/peor con diferencia by far the best/worst
    2 difference (desacuerdo).
    tuvieron sus diferencias they had their differences
    limar diferencias to settle one's differences
    3 difference.
    tendremos que pagar la diferencia we'll have to pay the difference
    diferencia horaria time difference
    diferencia salarial wage differential
    4 differendum, difference, dispute.
    pres.indicat.
    3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: diferenciar.
    * * *
    1 difference
    2 (de opinión) difference, disagreement
    \
    hacer diferencia entre to make a distinction between
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    noun f.
    * * *
    SF
    1) (=distinción) difference

    • a diferencia de — unlike

    a diferencia de sus hermanas, ella es bajita — unlike her sisters, she's quite short

    • con diferencia — by far

    Rosa es, con diferencia, la más guapa — Rosa is by far the prettiest, Rosa is the prettiest by a long way

    diferencia salarial — (Com) wage differential, pay differential

    2) (=intervalo) difference, gap

    hay una diferencia de edad de diez años entre ellos — there's an age difference o age gap of ten years between them, there's ten years' difference in age between them

    3) (=desacuerdo)

    existen diferencias en el partido con respecto al aborto — there are differences of opinion within the party on the issue of abortion

    partir la diferencia — frm to split the difference

    4) (=resto) difference
    * * *
    1) ( disparidad) difference

    a diferencia del marido, ella es encantadora — unlike her husband, she's really charming

    con diferencia: es, con diferencia, la mejor — she's easily o by far the best

    2) ( desacuerdo) difference
    3) ( resto) difference
    * * *
    = difference, discrepancy, distinction, distinguishability, mismatch, gap, dissimilarity, point of difference, differential, fault line, disconnect, diff.
    Ex. Some concepts are described differently in different versions of one language.
    Ex. Reshelving by users could explain the discrepancy.
    Ex. Variations in the extent of the description between a set of entries account to a large extent for the distinction between main, added and unit entries.
    Ex. In this article, the notion of distinguishability is used to measure the degree to which two values of an attribute are dissimilar.
    Ex. The electron microscope is a clear case of extreme mismatch between the number of citations received and the impact of the instrument in a wide area of science.
    Ex. The gap between what private and public institutions charge means that private schools are at a big disadvantage in recruiting students.
    Ex. No significant study has investigated similarities and dissimilarities betwee these two types of reviewing journal.
    Ex. Some points of difference with Canadian practices, especially as regards staffing, are noted.
    Ex. The gap between people who have the resources to access digital information and those who do not have these resources, the so-called 'digital divide', includes a differential in information literacy skills = La diferencia entre la gente que dispone de los recursos para acceder a la información digital y los que no, denominada "brecha digital", supone también una diferencia en las destrezas relacionadas con la alfabetización informacional.
    Ex. These views underlie the fault line that divides British politics today.
    Ex. The disconnect is about how the two groups view each other.
    Ex. There are some diffs between the free version and the full version.
    ----
    * acortar las diferencias = close + the gap.
    * a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).
    * a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.
    * aumentar las diferencias entre... y = widen + the gap between... and.
    * aumento de las diferencias entre... y = widening gap between... and, widening of the gap beween.... and.
    * con diferencia = by far.
    * confundir las diferencias entre = blur + the boundaries between.
    * con mucha diferencia = by far.
    * contrato basado en las diferencias de género = gender contract.
    * con una gran diferencia = by a huge margin.
    * desaparecer las diferencias = blur + distinctions, blur + the lines between, blur + the boundaries between.
    * desaparición de las diferencias = blurring of differences, blurring of roles, blurring of boundaries.
    * desaparición de las diferencias entre = blurring of distinctions between.
    * desdibujar las diferencias = blur + distinctions, blur + the boundaries between.
    * detectar una diferencia = detect + difference.
    * diferencia cada vez mayor entre... y = widening of the gap beween.... and, widening gap between... and.
    * diferencia cada vez menor entre... y = narrowing gap between... and, narrowing of the gap between... and, narrowing of the gap between... and.
    * diferencia cultural = cultural difference.
    * diferencia debida al género = gender gap.
    * diferencia debida al sexo = gender gap.
    * diferencia de género = gender difference.
    * diferencia de horario = time differences.
    * diferencia de opinión (sobre) = difference of opinion (on).
    * diferencia de precio = price differential.
    * diferencia de precios = price differentiation.
    * diferencia de retribución entre mujeres y hombres = gender pay gap.
    * diferencia de sexo = gender difference.
    * diferencia entre... y... es mínima = line between... and... is thin.
    * diferencia generacional = generation gap.
    * diferencia horaria = time differences.
    * diferencia lingüística = language difference.
    * diferencia lógica = logical difference.
    * diferencia salarial = pay inequality.
    * diferencias de opinión = shades of opinion.
    * diferencias de precio = differential pricing.
    * diferencias de sexo = gender.
    * diferencia significativa = significant difference.
    * diferencias insalvables = irreconcilable differences.
    * diferencia social = social gap.
    * eliminar diferencias = flatten out + differences.
    * eliminar las diferencias = iron out + differences.
    * establecer una diferencia = draw + demarcation.
    * existir mucha diferencia entre... y... = be a far cry from... to....
    * haber muchísima diferencia = be in a different league.
    * hacer frente a las diferencias = face + differences.
    * indicar diferencias = point out + differences, note + difference, point to + differences.
    * insensible a las diferencias de género = gender blind.
    * limar las diferencias = iron out + differences, flatten out + differences.
    * marcar la diferencia = make + the difference, make + a difference, spell + the difference.
    * mostrar las diferencias = turn up + differences.
    * muy a diferencia de = in marked contrast to/with.
    * nadie notaría la diferencia = no one would be the wiser.
    * Número + años de diferencia = Número + year gap.
    * paliar las diferencias = bridge + the gap, bridge + the gulf.
    * que diferencia entre mayúscula y minúscula = case-sensitive.
    * rectificar la diferencia = redress + imbalance, redress + the balance.
    * reducción de las diferencias entre... y = narrowing gap between... and, narrowing of the gap between... and.
    * reducir las diferencias = bridge + the gap, bridge + the divide, bridge + the chasm, bridge + the gulf, close + the gap.
    * reducir las diferencias entre... y = narrow + the gap between... and.
    * representar la diferencia entre... y = represent + the difference between... and.
    * resolver las diferencias = iron out + differences, resolve + Posesivo + differences, settling of differences, flatten out + differences, flush out + differences, settle + Posesivo + differences.
    * resolver una diferencia = negotiate + difference.
    * respetar una diferencia = observe + difference.
    * respeto a la diferencia = respect to differences.
    * sacar a relucir diferencias = turn up + differences.
    * saldar las diferencias = iron out + differences.
    * señalar diferencias = point out + differences, note + difference, point to + differences.
    * significar la diferencia entre... y = mean + the difference between... and.
    * sin diferencias = undifferentiated.
    * sin que se note la diferencia = seamlessly.
    * suponer la diferencia entre el éxito o el fracaso = make or break.
    * suponer una diferencia sobre = move + one away from.
    * tener sus diferencias = have + their differences.
    * * *
    1) ( disparidad) difference

    a diferencia del marido, ella es encantadora — unlike her husband, she's really charming

    con diferencia: es, con diferencia, la mejor — she's easily o by far the best

    2) ( desacuerdo) difference
    3) ( resto) difference
    * * *
    = difference, discrepancy, distinction, distinguishability, mismatch, gap, dissimilarity, point of difference, differential, fault line, disconnect, diff.

    Ex: Some concepts are described differently in different versions of one language.

    Ex: Reshelving by users could explain the discrepancy.
    Ex: Variations in the extent of the description between a set of entries account to a large extent for the distinction between main, added and unit entries.
    Ex: In this article, the notion of distinguishability is used to measure the degree to which two values of an attribute are dissimilar.
    Ex: The electron microscope is a clear case of extreme mismatch between the number of citations received and the impact of the instrument in a wide area of science.
    Ex: The gap between what private and public institutions charge means that private schools are at a big disadvantage in recruiting students.
    Ex: No significant study has investigated similarities and dissimilarities betwee these two types of reviewing journal.
    Ex: Some points of difference with Canadian practices, especially as regards staffing, are noted.
    Ex: The gap between people who have the resources to access digital information and those who do not have these resources, the so-called 'digital divide', includes a differential in information literacy skills = La diferencia entre la gente que dispone de los recursos para acceder a la información digital y los que no, denominada "brecha digital", supone también una diferencia en las destrezas relacionadas con la alfabetización informacional.
    Ex: These views underlie the fault line that divides British politics today.
    Ex: The disconnect is about how the two groups view each other.
    Ex: There are some diffs between the free version and the full version.
    * acortar las diferencias = close + the gap.
    * a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).
    * a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.
    * aumentar las diferencias entre... y = widen + the gap between... and.
    * aumento de las diferencias entre... y = widening gap between... and, widening of the gap beween.... and.
    * con diferencia = by far.
    * confundir las diferencias entre = blur + the boundaries between.
    * con mucha diferencia = by far.
    * contrato basado en las diferencias de género = gender contract.
    * con una gran diferencia = by a huge margin.
    * desaparecer las diferencias = blur + distinctions, blur + the lines between, blur + the boundaries between.
    * desaparición de las diferencias = blurring of differences, blurring of roles, blurring of boundaries.
    * desaparición de las diferencias entre = blurring of distinctions between.
    * desdibujar las diferencias = blur + distinctions, blur + the boundaries between.
    * detectar una diferencia = detect + difference.
    * diferencia cada vez mayor entre... y = widening of the gap beween.... and, widening gap between... and.
    * diferencia cada vez menor entre... y = narrowing gap between... and, narrowing of the gap between... and, narrowing of the gap between... and.
    * diferencia cultural = cultural difference.
    * diferencia debida al género = gender gap.
    * diferencia debida al sexo = gender gap.
    * diferencia de género = gender difference.
    * diferencia de horario = time differences.
    * diferencia de opinión (sobre) = difference of opinion (on).
    * diferencia de precio = price differential.
    * diferencia de precios = price differentiation.
    * diferencia de retribución entre mujeres y hombres = gender pay gap.
    * diferencia de sexo = gender difference.
    * diferencia entre... y... es mínima = line between... and... is thin.
    * diferencia generacional = generation gap.
    * diferencia horaria = time differences.
    * diferencia lingüística = language difference.
    * diferencia lógica = logical difference.
    * diferencia salarial = pay inequality.
    * diferencias de opinión = shades of opinion.
    * diferencias de precio = differential pricing.
    * diferencias de sexo = gender.
    * diferencia significativa = significant difference.
    * diferencias insalvables = irreconcilable differences.
    * diferencia social = social gap.
    * eliminar diferencias = flatten out + differences.
    * eliminar las diferencias = iron out + differences.
    * establecer una diferencia = draw + demarcation.
    * existir mucha diferencia entre... y... = be a far cry from... to....
    * haber muchísima diferencia = be in a different league.
    * hacer frente a las diferencias = face + differences.
    * indicar diferencias = point out + differences, note + difference, point to + differences.
    * insensible a las diferencias de género = gender blind.
    * limar las diferencias = iron out + differences, flatten out + differences.
    * marcar la diferencia = make + the difference, make + a difference, spell + the difference.
    * mostrar las diferencias = turn up + differences.
    * muy a diferencia de = in marked contrast to/with.
    * nadie notaría la diferencia = no one would be the wiser.
    * Número + años de diferencia = Número + year gap.
    * paliar las diferencias = bridge + the gap, bridge + the gulf.
    * que diferencia entre mayúscula y minúscula = case-sensitive.
    * rectificar la diferencia = redress + imbalance, redress + the balance.
    * reducción de las diferencias entre... y = narrowing gap between... and, narrowing of the gap between... and.
    * reducir las diferencias = bridge + the gap, bridge + the divide, bridge + the chasm, bridge + the gulf, close + the gap.
    * reducir las diferencias entre... y = narrow + the gap between... and.
    * representar la diferencia entre... y = represent + the difference between... and.
    * resolver las diferencias = iron out + differences, resolve + Posesivo + differences, settling of differences, flatten out + differences, flush out + differences, settle + Posesivo + differences.
    * resolver una diferencia = negotiate + difference.
    * respetar una diferencia = observe + difference.
    * respeto a la diferencia = respect to differences.
    * sacar a relucir diferencias = turn up + differences.
    * saldar las diferencias = iron out + differences.
    * señalar diferencias = point out + differences, note + difference, point to + differences.
    * significar la diferencia entre... y = mean + the difference between... and.
    * sin diferencias = undifferentiated.
    * sin que se note la diferencia = seamlessly.
    * suponer la diferencia entre el éxito o el fracaso = make or break.
    * suponer una diferencia sobre = move + one away from.
    * tener sus diferencias = have + their differences.

    * * *
    A (disparidad) difference
    la diferencia de edad entre ellos the age difference o age gap between them
    salieron con una diferencia de pocos minutos they left a few minutes apart
    a diferencia del marido, ella es encantadora unlike her husband, she's really charming
    es un hombre alegre, a diferencia de su antecesor que … he is a cheerful man, in contrast to o unlike his predecessor who …
    cagarse or sentarse en la diferencia ( vulg CS): ¿$20 en vez de $19,99? ¡me cago en la diferencia! ( vulg); $20 instead of $19.99? big difference! o big deal! o that's a hell of a difference! ( iro)
    antes me importaba mucho pero ahora me siento en la diferencia it used to bother me a lot, but now I couldn't give a damn o I couldn't care less ( colloq)
    con diferencia: es, con diferencia, la más inteligente de las dos hermanas she's easily o far and away o by far the more intelligent of the two sisters, she's the more intelligent of the two sisters by a long way o by far
    este restaurante es mucho mejor, y con diferencia this restaurant's better by far o by a long way
    Compuesto:
    time difference
    B (desacuerdo) difference
    se reunieron para tratar de resolver or saldar sus diferencias they met to try to resolve their differences
    C (resto) difference
    dame el dinero que tienes y yo pagaré la diferencia give me the money you have and I'll pay the difference o the remainder o the rest
    * * *

     

    Del verbo diferenciar: ( conjugate diferenciar)

    diferencia es:

    3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo

    2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

    Multiple Entries:
    diferencia    
    diferenciar
    diferencia sustantivo femenino


    a diferencia del marido, ella es encantadora unlike her husband, she's really charming



    resolver sus (or mis etc) diferencias to resolve one's differences


    diferenciar ( conjugate diferenciar) verbo transitivo ‹colores/sonidos› to tell the difference between, differentiate between
    diferenciarse verbo pronominal:
    ◊ ¿en qué se diferencia esta especie? what makes this species different?;

    no se diferencian en nada there's no difference between them;
    diferenciase de algo/algn to differ from sth/sb;
    solo se diferencia del otro en or por el precio the only difference between this one and the other one is the price
    diferencia sustantivo femenino difference
    ♦ Locuciones: a diferencia de, unlike
    con diferencia, by far: su hermana es la más simpática con diferencia, his sister is the nicer (de dos) o nicest (de más de dos) by far
    diferenciar verbo transitivo
    1 (saber discernir) to distinguish, tell the difference: no diferencia la seda del algodón, she can't tell the difference between silk and cotton
    2 (hacer distinto) to differentiate: eso es lo que nos diferencia, that's what makes us different

    ' diferencia' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    abismal
    - cada
    - caja
    - cerrarse
    - diferenciar
    - discrepancia
    - distinguir
    - economía
    - error
    - fundamental
    - ganarse
    - haber
    - hablarse
    - llevar
    - llevarse
    - notable
    - piso
    - poder
    - política
    - resaltar
    - salario
    - salto
    - sensible
    - sutil
    - tarde
    - variante
    - acentuado
    - cambio
    - desigualdad
    - desnivel
    - distinción
    - mínimo
    - pequeño
    - tremendo
    English:
    appreciable
    - art
    - by
    - change
    - difference
    - discrepancy
    - distinction
    - gap
    - hate
    - insignificant
    - material
    - misunderstanding
    - now
    - opposed
    - out
    - settle
    - sharp
    - study
    - tell
    - unlike
    - up
    - within
    - world
    - yawning
    - compare
    - quite
    * * *
    1. [disimilitud] difference (con/entre from/between);
    el problema de esa pareja es la diferencia de edad that couple's problem is the difference in their ages;
    la diferencia está en que tú eres hombre the difference is that you're a man;
    establecer o [m5] hacer una diferencia entre to make a distinction between
    2. [desacuerdo] difference;
    tuvieron sus diferencias they had their differences;
    limar diferencias to settle one's differences
    3. [en suma, resta] difference ( entre between);
    tendremos que pagar la diferencia we'll have to pay the difference
    diferencia horaria time difference; Elec diferencia de potencial potential difference;
    diferencia salarial wage o pay differential
    * * *
    f
    1 difference;
    hay una diferencia como del día a la noche it’s like the difference between night and day;
    con diferencia fig by a long way
    2
    :
    diferencias pl ( desacuerdo) differences
    * * *
    1) : difference
    2)
    a diferencia de : unlike, in contrast to
    * * *
    diferencia n difference
    ¿qué diferencia hay entre los dos coches? what's the difference between the two cars?

    Spanish-English dictionary > diferencia

  • 26 disimilitud

    f.
    dissimilitude.
    * * *
    1 dissimilarity
    * * *
    Ex. No significant study has investigated similarities and dissimilarities betwee these two types of reviewing journal.
    * * *

    Ex: No significant study has investigated similarities and dissimilarities betwee these two types of reviewing journal.

    * * *
    ( frml)
    dissimilarity
    * * *
    dissimilarity

    Spanish-English dictionary > disimilitud

  • 27 divertido

    adj.
    amusing, cool, entertaining, fun.
    past part.
    past participle of spanish verb: divertir.
    * * *
    1→ link=divertir divertir
    1 (gracioso) funny, amusing
    2 (entretenido) fun, entertaining, enjoyable
    * * *
    (f. - divertida)
    adj.
    1) amusing, funny
    * * *
    ADJ
    1) (=entretenido) [libro, película] entertaining; [chiste, persona] funny, amusing

    ¡qué divertido! ¿ahora me dices que no puedes ir? — iró that's just great! now you tell me you can't go?

    2)

    estar divertido — LAm * to be tight *

    DIVERTIDO ¿"Funny o fun"? ► Divertido solo se puede traducir por funny si nos hace reír: Acabo de ver una obra muy divertida I've just seen a very funny play ► Cuando hablamos de una actividad o situación divertida (en el sentido de entretenida y agradable), a menudo se la puede describir en inglés como fun: Me gusta jugar al escondite. Es muy divertido I like playing hide and seek. It's great fun NOTA: Fun es un sustantivo incontable y por lo tanto, al contrario que funny, no puede ir acompañado de adverbios como very. Se suele acompañar de great, good y a lot of. Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada
    * * *
    - da adjetivo
    a) (que interesa, divierte) <espectáculo/fiesta> fun, enjoyable; <momento/situación> entertaining

    es un tipo muy divertido — he's a really fun guy, he's really fun to be with

    b) ( gracioso) funny
    * * *
    = amused, enjoyable, facetious, laughable, hilarious, fun, amusing, funny [funnier -comp., funniest -sup.], playful, cheery [cheerier -comp., cheeriest -sup.], comedic, droll.
    Ex. After the wait, her first words emerged with an amused laugh.
    Ex. Having made this prefatory warning, it has also to be said that many teachers successfully contrive to make reviewing an enjoyable and useful ingredient in their book and reading programs.
    Ex. This might, perhaps, be considered a facetious example; however, consider the effect of the indiscriminate use of LATIN AMERICA and SPANISH AMERICA.
    Ex. It's laughable when Archie Bunker says that, because we know he's an uneducated slob.
    Ex. In studying the structure of bibliographic control it is not difficult to discover strange, and even hilarious, examples of specialist bibliographic sources.
    Ex. To make the reading more fun for the children we'll include a squib about the garbage dog from 'The Eighteenth Emergency' by Betsy Byars to put alongside a passage about mongrels from the 'World Book Encyclopedia'.
    Ex. In the proceedings of the pioneer 1876 Conference of Librarians we can read that 'Mr Edmands gave some amusing illustrations to show that readers often had only the most vague idea of what they really wanted'.
    Ex. This article reviews on-line data bases that may be used to search for references to humour (cartoons, funny articles and books, and medical aspects of humour).
    Ex. The article is a playful attempt to describe the historical determinations of the subject.
    Ex. The novel is a cheery social satire about geeky middle-aged men and their freakishly attractive, younger spouses.
    Ex. In the year 2000, news and entertainment programs dedicated a great deal of comedic attention to the presidential election.
    Ex. Never sentimental, the movie has moments of droll, deadpan humor.
    ----
    * algo diverto que hacer = fun thing to do.
    * de forma divertida = funnily.
    * de manera divertida = funnily.
    * de modo divertido = comically, funnily.
    * lo divertido = the fun part.
    * resultar divertido = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.
    * * *
    - da adjetivo
    a) (que interesa, divierte) <espectáculo/fiesta> fun, enjoyable; <momento/situación> entertaining

    es un tipo muy divertido — he's a really fun guy, he's really fun to be with

    b) ( gracioso) funny
    * * *
    = amused, enjoyable, facetious, laughable, hilarious, fun, amusing, funny [funnier -comp., funniest -sup.], playful, cheery [cheerier -comp., cheeriest -sup.], comedic, droll.

    Ex: After the wait, her first words emerged with an amused laugh.

    Ex: Having made this prefatory warning, it has also to be said that many teachers successfully contrive to make reviewing an enjoyable and useful ingredient in their book and reading programs.
    Ex: This might, perhaps, be considered a facetious example; however, consider the effect of the indiscriminate use of LATIN AMERICA and SPANISH AMERICA.
    Ex: It's laughable when Archie Bunker says that, because we know he's an uneducated slob.
    Ex: In studying the structure of bibliographic control it is not difficult to discover strange, and even hilarious, examples of specialist bibliographic sources.
    Ex: To make the reading more fun for the children we'll include a squib about the garbage dog from 'The Eighteenth Emergency' by Betsy Byars to put alongside a passage about mongrels from the 'World Book Encyclopedia'.
    Ex: In the proceedings of the pioneer 1876 Conference of Librarians we can read that 'Mr Edmands gave some amusing illustrations to show that readers often had only the most vague idea of what they really wanted'.
    Ex: This article reviews on-line data bases that may be used to search for references to humour (cartoons, funny articles and books, and medical aspects of humour).
    Ex: The article is a playful attempt to describe the historical determinations of the subject.
    Ex: The novel is a cheery social satire about geeky middle-aged men and their freakishly attractive, younger spouses.
    Ex: In the year 2000, news and entertainment programs dedicated a great deal of comedic attention to the presidential election.
    Ex: Never sentimental, the movie has moments of droll, deadpan humor.
    * algo diverto que hacer = fun thing to do.
    * de forma divertida = funnily.
    * de manera divertida = funnily.
    * de modo divertido = comically, funnily.
    * lo divertido = the fun part.
    * resultar divertido = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.

    * * *
    1 (que interesa, recrea, divierte) ‹espectáculo/fiesta› fun, enjoyable; ‹momento/situación› entertaining
    fue una fiesta muy divertida it was a very enjoyable o ( colloq) a fun party, the party was a lot of fun o was great fun
    el baile estuvo muy divertido the dance was very entertaining o great fun
    ¡qué divertido! ahora va y se pone a llover ( iró); (that's) wonderful o great! now it's started raining ( iro)
    es un tipo muy divertido he's a really fun guy o a very entertaining guy, he's really fun to be with
    2 (gracioso) funny
    * * *

     

    Del verbo divertir: ( conjugate divertir)

    divertido es:

    el participio

    Multiple Entries:
    divertido    
    divertir
    divertido
    ◊ -da adjetivo

    a) (que interesa, divierte) ‹espectáculo/fiesta› fun, enjoyable;

    ‹momento/situación› entertaining;


    divertir ( conjugate divertir) verbo transitivo
    to amuse
    divertirse verbo pronominal ( entretenerse) to amuse oneself;
    ( pasarlo bien) to have fun, enjoy oneself;
    ◊ ¡que te diviertas! have fun!, enjoy yourself!;

    nos divertimos mucho en la fiesta we had a really good time at the party
    divertido,-a adjetivo funny, amusing: son una pareja muy divertida, they are a very amusing couple
    un libro divertido, a funny book ➣ Ver nota en funny
    divertir verbo transitivo to amuse, entertain

    ' divertido' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    amén
    - divertida
    - lance
    - monda
    - salada
    - salado
    - simpática
    - simpático
    - tío
    - cachondo
    - gracioso
    - más
    - piola
    English:
    amusing
    - comic
    - enjoyable
    - entertaining
    - fun
    - funny
    - humorous
    - hysterical
    - riotously
    - amused
    - company
    * * *
    divertido, -a adj
    1. [entretenido] [película, libro] entertaining;
    [fiesta] enjoyable;
    la fiesta fue de lo más divertido it was such an enjoyable party
    2. [gracioso] [persona, chiste] funny, amusing;
    es un chico muy divertido he's a very funny o amusing boy;
    encontraba divertido aquel entusiasmo pueril I found this childish enthusiasm amusing
    3. Andes, Arg, Guat [achispado] tipsy
    * * *
    adj
    1 funny
    2 ( entretenido) entertaining
    * * *
    divertido, -da adj
    1) : amusing, funny
    2) : entertaining, enjoyable
    * * *
    1. (gracioso) funny [comp. funnier; superl. funniest] / amusing
    2. (entretenido) enjoyable
    ¡qué divertido! what fun!

    Spanish-English dictionary > divertido

  • 28 doméstico

    adj.
    1 domestic, home, house, family.
    2 domestic, national, native, inland.
    3 domestic, domesticated, tame, domesticized.
    m.
    domestic, manservant, servant, house-servant.
    * * *
    1 domestic
    ► nombre masculino,nombre femenino
    1 domestic, servant
    \
    servicio doméstico domestic help
    * * *
    (f. - doméstica)
    adj.
    * * *
    doméstico, -a
    1. ADJ
    1) [vida, servicio] domestic antes de s

    economía doméstica — home economy, housekeeping

    2) [vuelo] domestic
    2.
    SM / F servant, domestic
    * * *
    - ca adjetivo
    1) <vida/problemas/servicio> domestic; < gastos> household
    2) < vuelo> domestic
    * * *
    Ex. Results indicate that bibliographers at these libraries depend on inadequate reviewing sources and domestic approval plans for developing these literatures.
    ----
    * animal doméstico = pet.
    * ayuda doméstica = domestic help.
    * ciencias domésticas = domestic science.
    * encargado de las tareas domésticas = housekeeper.
    * labores domésticas = housework.
    * mercado doméstico = domestic market.
    * problema doméstico = domestic problem.
    * residuos domésticos = household rubbish, household waste.
    * servicio doméstico = cleaning lady, domestic service, housekeeper.
    * tareas domésticas = housework.
    * trabajador doméstico = domestic worker.
    * trabajo doméstico = domestic work, domestic task.
    * uso doméstico = domestic use.
    * vertido doméstico = domestic effluent.
    * vida doméstica = domestic life, home life.
    * violencia doméstica = domestic violence.
    * * *
    - ca adjetivo
    1) <vida/problemas/servicio> domestic; < gastos> household
    2) < vuelo> domestic
    * * *

    Ex: Results indicate that bibliographers at these libraries depend on inadequate reviewing sources and domestic approval plans for developing these literatures.

    * animal doméstico = pet.
    * ayuda doméstica = domestic help.
    * ciencias domésticas = domestic science.
    * encargado de las tareas domésticas = housekeeper.
    * labores domésticas = housework.
    * mercado doméstico = domestic market.
    * problema doméstico = domestic problem.
    * residuos domésticos = household rubbish, household waste.
    * servicio doméstico = cleaning lady, domestic service, housekeeper.
    * tareas domésticas = housework.
    * trabajador doméstico = domestic worker.
    * trabajo doméstico = domestic work, domestic task.
    * uso doméstico = domestic use.
    * vertido doméstico = domestic effluent.
    * vida doméstica = domestic life, home life.
    * violencia doméstica = domestic violence.

    * * *
    A ‹vida/problemas/servicio› domestic
    para uso doméstico for household use
    gastos domésticos domestic o household expenses
    B ‹vuelo› domestic
    masculine, feminine
    servant, domestic
    * * *

    Del verbo domesticar: ( conjugate domesticar)

    domestico es:

    1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

    domesticó es:

    3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

    Multiple Entries:
    domesticar    
    doméstico
    domesticar ( conjugate domesticar) verbo transitivo
    to domesticate
    doméstico
    ◊ -ca adjetivo

    1 ‹vida/problemas/servicio› domestic;
    ‹ gastos› household;

    2 ‹ vuelo› domestic
    domesticar verbo transitivo to domesticate
    (a un animal) to tame
    doméstico,-a adjetivo
    1 domestic
    un producto para uso doméstico, a product for domestic use
    tareas domésticas, housework
    2 (domesticado) las gallinas son aves domésticas, hens are domestic fowls
    (mascota) no me gustan los animales domésticos, I don't like pets
    ' doméstico' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    buey
    - doméstica
    - servicio
    - animal
    - mascota
    English:
    domestic
    - pet
    * * *
    doméstico, -a
    ♦ adj
    1. [tarea, vida, problema] domestic;
    las tareas domésticas housework, (the) domestic chores;
    el servicio doméstico domestic service;
    aparatos/productos de uso doméstico appliances/products for domestic o household use
    2. [animal] domestic
    ♦ nm,f
    [en ciclismo] domestique
    * * *
    I adj domestic, household atr
    II m, doméstica f servant
    * * *
    doméstico, -ca adj
    : domestic, household
    * * *
    doméstico adj domestic

    Spanish-English dictionary > doméstico

  • 29 efectista

    adj.
    1 designed for effect, dramatic.
    2 sensationalist.
    f. & m.
    sensationalist.
    * * *
    1 showy, stagy
    * * *
    * * *
    adjetivo theatrical, dramatic

    es un recurso puramente efectista — it`s purely for dramatic effect

    * * *
    = gimmicky, glitzy.
    Ex. Only time will tell whether the rather gimmicky approach to libraries and to culture in general as manifested in the centre is the shape of things to come.
    Ex. The article has the title 'Censorship, negative criticism, glitzy trends, growing publisher output, and other shadows on the landscape of children's book reviewing'.
    * * *
    adjetivo theatrical, dramatic

    es un recurso puramente efectista — it`s purely for dramatic effect

    * * *
    = gimmicky, glitzy.

    Ex: Only time will tell whether the rather gimmicky approach to libraries and to culture in general as manifested in the centre is the shape of things to come.

    Ex: The article has the title 'Censorship, negative criticism, glitzy trends, growing publisher output, and other shadows on the landscape of children's book reviewing'.

    * * *
    theatrical, dramatic
    esas pausas son un recurso puramente efectista those pauses are purely for dramatic effect
    un ademán efectista a dramatic o theatrical gesture
    * * *

    efectista adjetivo
    theatrical, dramatic
    ' efectista' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    teatral
    * * *
    designed for effect, dramatic;
    recursos efectistas dramatic effects
    * * *
    adj theatrical, dramatic
    * * *
    : dramatic, sensational

    Spanish-English dictionary > efectista

  • 30 embarcarse en

    v.
    1 to embark on, to board on, to go aboard.
    Ellos se embarcaron en un crucero They embarked on a cruise boat.
    2 to embark on.
    Se embarcaron en un proyecto They embarked on a project.
    * * *
    (v.) = embark on/upon
    Ex. Before we embark upon more extensive consideration of the software packages and their use in information retrieval, it is worth reviewing the options for computer hardware.
    * * *
    (v.) = embark on/upon

    Ex: Before we embark upon more extensive consideration of the software packages and their use in information retrieval, it is worth reviewing the options for computer hardware.

    Spanish-English dictionary > embarcarse en

  • 31 emprender

    v.
    1 to start (trabajo).
    emprender el vuelo to fly off
    2 to undertake, to engage in, to begin, to initiate.
    Pedro abordó la hercúlea tarea Peter tackled the Herculean task.
    3 to undertake to.
    * * *
    1 (gen) to start
    2 (misión) to tackle; (viaje) to set off on; (tarea) to undertake
    \
    emprender el vuelo to take flight
    emprender la marcha to start out
    emprenderla con alguien familiar to pick on somebody
    * * *
    verb
    * * *
    VT
    1) (=empezar) [+ trabajo] to undertake; [+ viaje] to embark on
    2)
    * * *
    verbo transitivo < viaje> to embark on; <proyecto/aventura> to undertake; <ataque/ofensiva> to launch

    emprender la retirada — (Mil) to beat a retreat

    emprenderla con alguien: estaba de mal humor y la emprendió conmigo she was in a bad mood and she took it out on me; la emprendió a puñetazos con él — he started punching him

    * * *
    = embark on/upon, set about + Gerundio, undertake, set out on, enter, take on, spring for.
    Ex. Before we embark upon more extensive consideration of the software packages and their use in information retrieval, it is worth reviewing the options for computer hardware.
    Ex. The CRG set about trying to define a series of integrative levels upon which it would be possible to base the main classes and their order for a new general classification scheme.
    Ex. Among the documents that are worthy of consideration for abstracting are sources, in particular journals or reports issued by a specific organisation, for which the abstracting agency has undertaken to give comprehensive coverage.
    Ex. However rudimentary or advanced the system, and no matter what the age of the children involved, certain matters should be considered before setting out on the venture.
    Ex. Though the reference librarian cannot enter the reference process until he receives the question from the enquirer he is vitally concerned about all of its stages.
    Ex. If we decide to take on making up a subject file there'd be a lot of footwork even if we use that list as a basis = Si decidimos aceptar crear un fichero ordenado por materias habría mucho trabajo incluso si usamos esta lista como base.
    Ex. If I decide to spring for this I'll let you in on what I find out.
    ----
    * emprender acciones legales = take + legal proceedings, take + legal action.
    * emprender el vuelo = take to + the sky.
    * emprenderla con Alguien = turn on + Nombre.
    * emprenderla(s) a golpes con = lam into, lay into.
    * emprenderlas con = lash out at/against/on.
    * emprender una acción = initiate + action.
    * emprender una iniciativa = undertake + enterprise.
    * emprender una lucha contra = launch + attack on.
    * emprender una tarea = go on + expedition.
    * emprender un negocio = take on + business venture.
    * emprender un proceso de = set on + a course of.
    * emprender un proyecto = undertake + project.
    * * *
    verbo transitivo < viaje> to embark on; <proyecto/aventura> to undertake; <ataque/ofensiva> to launch

    emprender la retirada — (Mil) to beat a retreat

    emprenderla con alguien: estaba de mal humor y la emprendió conmigo she was in a bad mood and she took it out on me; la emprendió a puñetazos con él — he started punching him

    * * *
    = embark on/upon, set about + Gerundio, undertake, set out on, enter, take on, spring for.

    Ex: Before we embark upon more extensive consideration of the software packages and their use in information retrieval, it is worth reviewing the options for computer hardware.

    Ex: The CRG set about trying to define a series of integrative levels upon which it would be possible to base the main classes and their order for a new general classification scheme.
    Ex: Among the documents that are worthy of consideration for abstracting are sources, in particular journals or reports issued by a specific organisation, for which the abstracting agency has undertaken to give comprehensive coverage.
    Ex: However rudimentary or advanced the system, and no matter what the age of the children involved, certain matters should be considered before setting out on the venture.
    Ex: Though the reference librarian cannot enter the reference process until he receives the question from the enquirer he is vitally concerned about all of its stages.
    Ex: If we decide to take on making up a subject file there'd be a lot of footwork even if we use that list as a basis = Si decidimos aceptar crear un fichero ordenado por materias habría mucho trabajo incluso si usamos esta lista como base.
    Ex: If I decide to spring for this I'll let you in on what I find out.
    * emprender acciones legales = take + legal proceedings, take + legal action.
    * emprender el vuelo = take to + the sky.
    * emprenderla con Alguien = turn on + Nombre.
    * emprenderla(s) a golpes con = lam into, lay into.
    * emprenderlas con = lash out at/against/on.
    * emprender una acción = initiate + action.
    * emprender una iniciativa = undertake + enterprise.
    * emprender una lucha contra = launch + attack on.
    * emprender una tarea = go on + expedition.
    * emprender un negocio = take on + business venture.
    * emprender un proceso de = set on + a course of.
    * emprender un proyecto = undertake + project.

    * * *
    emprender [E1 ]
    vt
    ‹viaje› to embark on; ‹tarea/proyecto/aventura› to undertake
    emprender la retirada ( Mil) to beat a retreat
    el pájaro emprendió el vuelo the bird took flight
    emprendieron la lucha contra la droga they took up the fight against drugs
    el ejército emprendió el ataque contra el enemigo the army launched an attack on the enemy
    emprendimos el regreso al amanecer we began our o embarked on the return journey at daybreak
    emprenderla con algn: estaba de mal humor y la emprendió conmigo she was in a bad mood and she took it out on me
    la emprendió a puñetazos con él he started punching him
    * * *

     

    emprender ( conjugate emprender) verbo transitivo ‹ viaje› to embark on;
    ‹proyecto/aventura› to undertake;
    ‹ataque/ofensiva› to launch;

    emprender el regreso to begin one's return journey
    emprender verbo transitivo
    1 (una tarea) to undertake
    2 (un viaje) to embark on, to set out
    ♦ Locuciones: emprenderla con alguien, to pick on sb

    ' emprender' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    embarcarse
    - legal
    - encaminar
    - huida
    English:
    attack
    - begin
    - embark
    - go about
    - launch into
    - set about
    - strike out
    - undertake
    - launch
    - set
    - start
    - under
    * * *
    [trabajo, tarea, proyecto] to undertake; [viaje] to set off on; [ataque, ofensiva] to launch;
    emprender acciones judiciales contra alguien to initiate legal proceedings against sb;
    la prensa emprendió una campaña contra él the press launched a campaign against him;
    emprender el vuelo to fly off;
    ¿a qué hora emprenderás la marcha? what time are you setting off?;
    al oír la sirena emprendieron la huida when they heard the siren they took flight;
    el Papa emprendió viaje a Oriente Medio the Pope left on a trip to the Middle East;
    emprenderla con alguien: la emprendió con él sin provocación alguna she started laying into him without any provocation;
    la emprendió a puñetazos con su hermano he started punching his brother
    * * *
    v/t
    1 embark on, undertake
    2
    :
    emprenderla con alguien fam take it out on s.o.;
    emprenderla a golpes con alguien exchange blows with s.o.;
    emprenderla a tiros con alguien start shooting at s.o.
    * * *
    : to undertake, to begin
    * * *
    1. (en general) to start / to begin [pt. began; pp. begun]
    2. (viaje) to set off on [pt. & pp. set]

    Spanish-English dictionary > emprender

  • 32 espíritu critico

    Ex. The author discusses 5 bibliographies published since 1985 by Greenwood Press; looks at reviews they received in the library press; and wonders what became of the critical spirit in reference book reviewing.
    * * *

    Ex: The author discusses 5 bibliographies published since 1985 by Greenwood Press; looks at reviews they received in the library press; and wonders what became of the critical spirit in reference book reviewing.

    Spanish-English dictionary > espíritu critico

  • 33 establecer comparaciones

    (v.) = make + comparisons
    Ex. Quality in reviewing can be variable, but ARBA has a good record for providing critical comments when indicated and does not hesitate to make comparisons with similar tools.
    * * *
    (v.) = make + comparisons

    Ex: Quality in reviewing can be variable, but ARBA has a good record for providing critical comments when indicated and does not hesitate to make comparisons with similar tools.

    Spanish-English dictionary > establecer comparaciones

  • 34 evaluación de la productividad

    (n.) = performance appraisal, performance review
    Ex. Such performance appraisal assures the organization that the individual is meeting the standard set and also reassures the individual that the contribution being made is significant.
    Ex. The article 'Reviewing the situation: performance reviews in Surrey' discusses the 3 year review of public library services in Surrey.
    * * *
    (n.) = performance appraisal, performance review

    Ex: Such performance appraisal assures the organization that the individual is meeting the standard set and also reassures the individual that the contribution being made is significant.

    Ex: The article 'Reviewing the situation: performance reviews in Surrey' discusses the 3 year review of public library services in Surrey.

    Spanish-English dictionary > evaluación de la productividad

  • 35 evaluación del rendimiento

    (n.) = performance appraisal, performance evaluation, performance measurement, performance review, performance rating
    Ex. Such performance appraisal assures the organization that the individual is meeting the standard set and also reassures the individual that the contribution being made is significant.
    Ex. All parts of a personnel program except the results of the performance evaluation are public and should be explained thoroughly to employees.
    Ex. Performance measurement involves the evaluation of a programme or service in relation to its appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency.
    Ex. The article 'Reviewing the situation: performance reviews in Surrey' discusses the 3 year review of public library services in Surrey.
    Ex. A performance rating should be administered at the end of the probationary period.
    * * *
    (n.) = performance appraisal, performance evaluation, performance measurement, performance review, performance rating

    Ex: Such performance appraisal assures the organization that the individual is meeting the standard set and also reassures the individual that the contribution being made is significant.

    Ex: All parts of a personnel program except the results of the performance evaluation are public and should be explained thoroughly to employees.
    Ex: Performance measurement involves the evaluation of a programme or service in relation to its appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency.
    Ex: The article 'Reviewing the situation: performance reviews in Surrey' discusses the 3 year review of public library services in Surrey.
    Ex: A performance rating should be administered at the end of the probationary period.

    Spanish-English dictionary > evaluación del rendimiento

  • 36 evaluador

    adj.
    appraising.
    m.
    reviewer, tester, valuator, evaluator.
    * * *
    ► nombre masculino,nombre femenino
    1 assessor
    * * *
    evaluador, -a
    SM / F assessor
    * * *
    = referee, reviewer, evaluator, rater, awards administrator, publication referee, assessor.
    Ex. The contributions are input to the data base, then referred and any suggestion made by the referee are communicated through the data base to the editor.
    Ex. In addition to her reputation as a leading expert in information control, Phyllis Richmond is another of ISAD's official reviewers of the AACR2's draft.
    Ex. Usefulness depends on the values and motives of the index users or evaluators, and is not inherent in the index alone.
    Ex. Sometimes it is wise for the rater to base judgment on written notes or a diary kept over a period of time.
    Ex. The two cases perhaps indicate the beginning of attitudinal changes in awards administrators which will give parity of esteem to information-driven programmes.
    Ex. This does not imply that the abstractor becomes a publication referee, trying to second-guess decisions already made by editors.
    Ex. This article examines the role of the external assessor in the process of reviewing academic libraries.
    * * *
    = referee, reviewer, evaluator, rater, awards administrator, publication referee, assessor.

    Ex: The contributions are input to the data base, then referred and any suggestion made by the referee are communicated through the data base to the editor.

    Ex: In addition to her reputation as a leading expert in information control, Phyllis Richmond is another of ISAD's official reviewers of the AACR2's draft.
    Ex: Usefulness depends on the values and motives of the index users or evaluators, and is not inherent in the index alone.
    Ex: Sometimes it is wise for the rater to base judgment on written notes or a diary kept over a period of time.
    Ex: The two cases perhaps indicate the beginning of attitudinal changes in awards administrators which will give parity of esteem to information-driven programmes.
    Ex: This does not imply that the abstractor becomes a publication referee, trying to second-guess decisions already made by editors.
    Ex: This article examines the role of the external assessor in the process of reviewing academic libraries.

    * * *
    masculine, feminine
    ( Educ) assessor
    * * *
    evaluador, -ora adj
    evaluating, evaluative

    Spanish-English dictionary > evaluador

  • 37 gestión de empresas

    Ex. The goal of this study was to identify the most productive reviewing journals for business management.
    * * *

    Ex: The goal of this study was to identify the most productive reviewing journals for business management.

    Spanish-English dictionary > gestión de empresas

  • 38 hacer comparaciones

    (v.) = draw + comparisons, make + comparisons
    Ex. However, Figure 1.8 is a reasonably simple attempt to draw some broad comparisons.
    Ex. Quality in reviewing can be variable, but ARBA has a good record for providing critical comments when indicated and does not hesitate to make comparisons with similar tools.
    * * *
    (v.) = draw + comparisons, make + comparisons

    Ex: However, Figure 1.8 is a reasonably simple attempt to draw some broad comparisons.

    Ex: Quality in reviewing can be variable, but ARBA has a good record for providing critical comments when indicated and does not hesitate to make comparisons with similar tools.

    Spanish-English dictionary > hacer comparaciones

  • 39 hacerse ver

    (v.) = gain + exposure
    Ex. Authors gain exposure in their domain -- isn't it why one publishes? -- all the more so if it is through peer reviewing and what we hope will be a high quality conference.
    * * *
    (v.) = gain + exposure

    Ex: Authors gain exposure in their domain -- isn't it why one publishes? -- all the more so if it is through peer reviewing and what we hope will be a high quality conference.

    Spanish-English dictionary > hacerse ver

  • 40 hacerse visible

    (v.) = gain + exposure
    Ex. Authors gain exposure in their domain -- isn't it why one publishes? -- all the more so if it is through peer reviewing and what we hope will be a high quality conference.
    * * *
    (v.) = gain + exposure

    Ex: Authors gain exposure in their domain -- isn't it why one publishes? -- all the more so if it is through peer reviewing and what we hope will be a high quality conference.

    Spanish-English dictionary > hacerse visible

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