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security mechanism

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1 mecanismo

m.

1 mechanism.

2 mechanism (procedimiento).

mecanismo de defensa (Psi) defense mechanism

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mecanismo

► nombre masculino

1 mechanism

2 figurado (funcionamiento) working, mechanism

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FRASEOLOGÍA

mecanismo de dirección steering mechanism

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noun m.

mechanism, device

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SM

1) [de reloj, cerradura, fusil] mechanism

mecanismo de dirección — steering gear

mecanismo de seguridad — safety mechanism

2) (=procedimiento) mechanism

el mecanismo electoral — the electoral procedure

mecanismo de defensa — defence mechanism

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masculino

a) (Mec) mechanism

un mecanismo que cierra las puertas — a door-locking device o mechanism

el mecanismo de dirección — the steering gear

b) (de proceso, sistema) mechanism

el mecanismo administrativo — the administrative mechanism

a través de los mecanismos de negociación — through the negotiating process

- mecanismo de cambio europeo or de cambios or de paridades

- mecanismo de defensa

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= device, mechanics, mechanism, provision, rig, gearing.

Ex. The extent of application of the synthetic devices will vary from one library to another.

Ex. However, it is clear that the mechanics of searching post-coordinate indexes differ from those involved in searching pre-coordinate indexes.

Ex. This helps to illustrate the methods of analysis employed by the scheme and to introduce the mechanisms of its use.

Ex. Chapter 9 considered the provisions for selecting headings for added entries.

Ex. An adjustable seating rig was used to create the three-dimensional shape of a static lounge chair.

Ex. The bronze gearing was far too corroded to be taken to bits, cleaned up, and made to work.

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* activar un mecanismo de control = set + control.

* desactivar un mecanismo = disable + mechanism.

* mecanismo de absorción = absorber.

* mecanismo de apertura = opening mechanism.

* mecanismo de apoyo = enabler.

* mecanismo de cierre = closing mechanism, fastener.

* mecanismo de control = watchdog.

* mecanismo de cuerda = clockwork.

* mecanismo de defensa = defence mechanism [defense mechanism, -USA].

* mecanismo de detección = dragnet.

* mecanismo de fijación = locking/releasing mechanism.

* mecanismo de integración = integrator.

* mecanismo de presión = impression assembly.

* mecanismo de reclamación = appeals process, appeals mechanism, appeals procedure.

* mecanismo de reducción de situaciones difíciles = threat-reduction mechanism.

* mecanismo de relojería = clockwork.

* mecanismo de seguridad = security mechanism.

* montado sobre un mecanismo giratorio = pivoted.

* persona o mecanismo que resuelve problemas = solver.

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masculino

a) (Mec) mechanism

un mecanismo que cierra las puertas — a door-locking device o mechanism

el mecanismo de dirección — the steering gear

b) (de proceso, sistema) mechanism

el mecanismo administrativo — the administrative mechanism

a través de los mecanismos de negociación — through the negotiating process

- mecanismo de cambio europeo or de cambios or de paridades

- mecanismo de defensa

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= device, mechanics, mechanism, provision, rig, gearing.

Ex: The extent of application of the synthetic devices will vary from one library to another.

Ex: However, it is clear that the mechanics of searching post-coordinate indexes differ from those involved in searching pre-coordinate indexes.

Ex: This helps to illustrate the methods of analysis employed by the scheme and to introduce the mechanisms of its use.

Ex: Chapter 9 considered the provisions for selecting headings for added entries.

Ex: An adjustable seating rig was used to create the three-dimensional shape of a static lounge chair.

Ex: The bronze gearing was far too corroded to be taken to bits, cleaned up, and made to work.

* activar un mecanismo de control = set + control.

* desactivar un mecanismo = disable + mechanism.

* mecanismo de absorción = absorber.

* mecanismo de apertura = opening mechanism.

* mecanismo de apoyo = enabler.

* mecanismo de cierre = closing mechanism, fastener.

* mecanismo de control = watchdog.

* mecanismo de cuerda = clockwork.

* mecanismo de defensa = defence mechanism [defense mechanism, -USA].

* mecanismo de detección = dragnet.

* mecanismo de fijación = locking/releasing mechanism.

* mecanismo de integración = integrator.

* mecanismo de presión = impression assembly.

* mecanismo de reclamación = appeals process, appeals mechanism, appeals procedure.

* mecanismo de reducción de situaciones difíciles = threat-reduction mechanism.

* mecanismo de relojería = clockwork.

* mecanismo de seguridad = security mechanism.

* montado sobre un mecanismo giratorio = pivoted.

* persona o mecanismo que resuelve problemas = solver.

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mecanismo

masculine

1 ( Mec) mechanism

mecanismo de apertura retardada time lock mechanism

mecanismo de relojería clockwork mechanism

el mecanismo de dirección the steering gear

un mecanismo que bloquea las ruedas a device o mechanism that stops the wheels from moving

2 (de un proceso, sistema) mechanism

el mecanismo administrativo the administrative mechanism

se espera encontrar soluciones aceptables a través de los mecanismos de negociación it is hoped that acceptable solutions will be found through the negotiating process

a través de otros mecanismos diferentes al de las armas by means other than the use of arms

Compuestos:

● mecanismo de cambio europeo or de cambios

European Exchange Rate Mechanism

● mecanismo de defensa

defense* mechanism

● mecanismo de paridades

Exchange Rate Mechanism

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mecanismo sustantivo masculino
mechanism;
◊ mecanismo de defensa defense^{( conjugate defense)} mechanism

mecanismo sustantivo masculino mechanism

' mecanismo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
freno
- maquinaria
- pedal
- propulsor
- propulsora
- regir
- rueda
- accionar
- atascar
- bloquear
- botón
- desarmable
- desarmar
- desbaratar
- desbloquear
- desequilibrado
- desequilibrar
- deshacer
- desmontable
- desmontar
- dirección
- dispositivo
- efecto
- enganche
- estropear
- fastidiar
- fiar
- funcionamiento
- imperfección
- obedecer
- picaporte
- probar
- seguro
English:
clockwork
- device
- failsafe
- mechanics
- mechanism
- movement
- time-saving
- work
- clock
- machinery
- works

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mecanismo nm

1. [estructura] mechanism;

acordaron un mecanismo automático de revisión salarial they agreed on a procedure o system for automatic salary reviews

Comp
Psi mecanismo de defensa defence mechanism; Fin mecanismo de los tipos de cambio exchange rate mechanism
2. [funcionamiento] mechanism;

conoce muy bien el mecanismo electoral she's very familiar with the electoral procedure o process

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mecanismo

m mechanism

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mecanismo nm

: mechanism

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mecanismo n mechanism

Spanish-English dictionary > mecanismo
2 seguridad

f.

1 safety (ausencia de peligro).

de seguridad safety (cinturón, cierre)

seguridad en el trabajo safety at work o in the workplace

seguridad vial road safety

2 security.

seguridad ciudadana public safety

seguridad Social Social Security

3 security (guardias).

4 security (estabilidad, firmeza).

una inversión que ofrece seguridad a safe o secure investment

5 certainty (certidumbre).

con seguridad for sure, definitely

con toda seguridad with absolute certainty

tener la seguridad de que to be certain that

6 confidence (confianza).

habla con mucha seguridad she speaks very confidently

seguridad en sí mismo self-confidence

mostrar una falsa seguridad to put on a show of confidence

7 assurance, guaranty.

8 self-reliance, firmness, positiveness, assurance.

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seguridad

► nombre femenino

1 (gen) security

■ Pedro deseaba seguridad Pedro wanted security

2 (física) safety

■ seguridad en carretera road safety

3 (certeza) certainty, sureness

4 (confianza) confidence

5 (organismo) security

6 (fiabilidad) reliability

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FRASEOLOGÍA

con toda seguridad most probably

de seguridad security

■ medidas de seguridad security measures

en la seguridad de que... in the safe knowledge that...

hablar con seguridad to speak with confidence

para mayor seguridad (certeza) to be on the safe side 2 (protección) for safety's sake

tener la seguridad de que... to be certain that..., be sure that...

seguridad en sí mismo,-a self-confidence

seguridad financiera financial security

seguridad social ≈ National Health Service

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noun f.

1) security

2) assurance, certainty

3) confidence

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SF

1) (=falta de riesgo)

a) [ante accidente, peligro] safety; [ante delito, atentado] security

han aumentado la seguridad en el circuito — they have increased safety on the circuit

para mayor seguridad recomendamos el uso de la mascarilla — for safety's sake we recommend that you use a mask

han cuestionado la seguridad del experimento — they have questioned the safety of the experiment

• cierre de seguridad — [de pulsera, collar, arma] safety catch

• cinturón de seguridad — safety belt

• empresa de seguridad — security company

• medidas de seguridad — [ante accidente, incendio] safety measures; [ante delito, atentado] security measures

b) [económica] security

le preocupa la seguridad de sus inversiones — he's worried about the security of his investments

hasta que no tenga trabajo no tendrá seguridad económica — until he has a job he won't have any financial security

c) (Mil, Pol) security

• consejo de seguridad — security council

2)

seguridad alimentaria — food security

seguridad ciudadana — the security of the public from crime

nos preocupa mucho la seguridad ciudadana — we are very concerned about crime

seguridad colectiva — collective security

seguridad contra incendios — fire precautions pl

seguridad del Estado — national security, state security

las fuerzas de seguridad del Estado — state security forces

seguridad en el trabajo — health and safety at work

seguridad en la carretera — road safety

seguridad social — (=sistema de pensiones y paro) social security, welfare (EEUU); (=contribuciones) national insurance; (=sistema médico) national health service, ≈ NHS

seguridad vial — road safety

3) (=sensación) [de no tener peligro] security; [de confianza] confidence, assurance

la seguridad que da tener unos buenos frenos — the security that good brakes give you

habla con mucha seguridad — he speaks with great confidence o assurance

quiere dar la impresión de seguridad — he wants to give a confident impression

seguridad en uno mismo — self-confidence, self-assurance

4) (=certeza) certainty

no hay ninguna seguridad de que vaya a ocurrir — there's no certainty that that will happen

no puedo darle seguridad — I can't say for sure o for certain

• con seguridad, no lo sabemos con seguridad — we don't know for sure o for certain

con toda seguridad, podemos decir que... — with complete certainty, we can say that...

• tener la seguridad de que... — to be sure o certain that...

tenía la seguridad de que algo iba a pasar — he was sure o certain that something was going to happen

tengan ustedes la seguridad de que... — (you may) rest assured that... frm

5) (Jur) [de fianza] security, surety

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femenino

1) ( ausencia de peligro) safety; (protección contra robos, atentados) security

cierre de seguridad — safety catch

por razones de seguridad — for safety reasons

medidas de seguridad — (contra accidentes, incendios) safety measures; (contra robos, atentados) security measures

como medida de seguridad — as a safety precaution

una prisión de alta seguridad — a high security prison

- seguridad ciudadana

- seguridad del estado

- seguridad vial

2) (estabilidad, garantía) security

- seguridad social

3)

a) ( certeza)

no te lo puedo decir con seguridad — I can't tell you for certain o for sure

b) (confianza, aplomo) confidence, self-confidence

tener seguridad en uno mismo — to be sure of oneself, to be self-confident

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= fall-back [fallback], safety, security, peace of mind.

Ex. The program has been enhanced to provide system security and the various levels of fall-back operation in the event of system failure.

Ex. Not all topics are covered, but a broad group of industrial topics are represented, including, measurement, environmental and safety engineering, energy technology and communication.

Ex. DBMS systems aim to provide data security and access safeguards.

Ex. The article is entitled 'Licensing of digital publications: peace of mind for research libraries or an expensive nightmare?'.

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* abrochar el cinturón de seguridad = fasten + seat belt.

* alfiler de seguridad = safety pin.

* ataque contra la seguridad = security attack.

* barrera de seguridad = crush barrier.

* brecha del sistema de seguridad = security leak.

* brecha en el sistema de seguridad = security hole.

* caja de seguridad = safe, safety deposit box.

* cámara de seguridad = storage vault, security camera, surveillance camera.

* certificado de seguridad = security certificate.

* cinturón de seguridad = seat belt.

* código de seguridad vial = highway safety code.

* como medida de seguridad = as a backup.

* con seguridad en uno mismo = assertively.

* Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas = United Nations Security Council.

* Consejo de Seguridad, el = Security Council, the.

* con toda seguridad = safely.

* control de seguridad = security checkpoint.

* copia de seguridad = backup [back-up], duplicate copy, backup copy.

* copia de seguridad del sistema = system backup.

* cotización a la seguridad social = national insurance contribution.

* de máxima seguridad = safety critical [safety-critical].

* depósito de seguridad = storage vault.

* distancia de seguridad = stopping distance, braking distance.

* encargado de seguridad = security officer, security officer.

* evaluación de la seguridad = safety evaluation.

* falsa sensación de seguridad = false sense of security.

* fuerzas de seguridad = security forces.

* guarda de seguridad = security patrol, security officer, security officer.

* guardia de seguridad = security guard.

* línea de seguridad = lifeline.

* llevar puesto el cinturón de seguridad = wear + a seat belt.

* malla de seguridad = safety net.

* mecanismo de seguridad = security mechanism.

* medida de seguridad = safety standard, security measure, safety regulation, safety precaution.

* medida de seguridad e higiene en el trabajo = health and safety standard.

* mostrador de seguridad = security desk.

* ordenador de seguridad = firewall.

* película de seguridad = safety film.

* peligro para la seguridad = safety hazard, security risk.

* personal de seguridad = security staff.

* plan de seguridad = backup plan.

* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.

* por razones de seguridad = for security reasons, for safety reasons.

* por seguridad = for safety reasons.

* problema de seguridad = security problem.

* red de seguridad = safety net.

* relacionado con la seguridad = safety-related.

* responsable de seguridad = safety official.

* riesgo para la seguridad = security risk.

* seguridad ambiental = environmental security.

* seguridad ciudadana = public safety.

* seguridad contra corrientes eléctricas = electrical security.

* seguridad contra incendios = fire security, fire safety.

* seguridad de circulación en bicicleta = bicycle safety.

* seguridad de las redes = network security.

* seguridad del sistema = system security.

* seguridad en el empleo = employment protection and safety.

* seguridad en el trabajo = safety at work, occupational safety.

* seguridad en (la) carretera = driving safety, road safety.

* seguridad en las aglomeraciones = crowd safety.

* seguridad en uno mismo = self-confidence, assertiveness, self-efficacy, self-belief.

* seguridad informática = computer security.

* seguridad laboral = occupational safety.

* seguridad nacional = national security, homeland security.

* seguridad personal = personal safety.

* seguridad pública = public safety.

* seguridad que da estar en un grupo numeroso = safety in numbers.

* seguridad social = social security, national insurance.

* Seguridad Social Británica = National Health Service (NHS).

* seguridad urbana = urban safety, urban security.

* seguridad vial = driving safety, road safety, highway safety.

* servicio de seguridad = security service.

* sistema de copias de seguridad = backup system.

* sistema de seguridad = security system, backup system.

* tener la seguridad de = have + the security of.

* tener la seguridad de que = rest + assured that.

* tomar medidas de seguridad = take + safety precautions.

* tomar medidas de seguridad más estrictas = tighten + security.

* valla de seguridad = crush barrier.

* válvula de seguridad = safety valve, pressure relief valve.

* vigilante de seguridad = security guard.

* volver a la seguridad de = burrow back into.

* vulneración de la seguridad = security breach.

* vulnerar la seguridad = breach + security.

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femenino

1) ( ausencia de peligro) safety; (protección contra robos, atentados) security

cierre de seguridad — safety catch

por razones de seguridad — for safety reasons

medidas de seguridad — (contra accidentes, incendios) safety measures; (contra robos, atentados) security measures

como medida de seguridad — as a safety precaution

una prisión de alta seguridad — a high security prison

- seguridad ciudadana

- seguridad del estado

- seguridad vial

2) (estabilidad, garantía) security

- seguridad social

3)

a) ( certeza)

no te lo puedo decir con seguridad — I can't tell you for certain o for sure

b) (confianza, aplomo) confidence, self-confidence

tener seguridad en uno mismo — to be sure of oneself, to be self-confident

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= fall-back [fallback], safety, security, peace of mind.

Ex: The program has been enhanced to provide system security and the various levels of fall-back operation in the event of system failure.

Ex: Not all topics are covered, but a broad group of industrial topics are represented, including, measurement, environmental and safety engineering, energy technology and communication.

Ex: DBMS systems aim to provide data security and access safeguards.

Ex: The article is entitled 'Licensing of digital publications: peace of mind for research libraries or an expensive nightmare?'.

* abrochar el cinturón de seguridad = fasten + seat belt.

* alfiler de seguridad = safety pin.

* ataque contra la seguridad = security attack.

* barrera de seguridad = crush barrier.

* brecha del sistema de seguridad = security leak.

* brecha en el sistema de seguridad = security hole.

* caja de seguridad = safe, safety deposit box.

* cámara de seguridad = storage vault, security camera, surveillance camera.

* certificado de seguridad = security certificate.

* cinturón de seguridad = seat belt.

* código de seguridad vial = highway safety code.

* como medida de seguridad = as a backup.

* con seguridad en uno mismo = assertively.

* Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas = United Nations Security Council.

* Consejo de Seguridad, el = Security Council, the.

* con toda seguridad = safely.

* control de seguridad = security checkpoint.

* copia de seguridad = backup [back-up], duplicate copy, backup copy.

* copia de seguridad del sistema = system backup.

* cotización a la seguridad social = national insurance contribution.

* de máxima seguridad = safety critical [safety-critical].

* depósito de seguridad = storage vault.

* distancia de seguridad = stopping distance, braking distance.

* encargado de seguridad = security officer, security officer.

* evaluación de la seguridad = safety evaluation.

* falsa sensación de seguridad = false sense of security.

* fuerzas de seguridad = security forces.

* guarda de seguridad = security patrol, security officer, security officer.

* guardia de seguridad = security guard.

* línea de seguridad = lifeline.

* llevar puesto el cinturón de seguridad = wear + a seat belt.

* malla de seguridad = safety net.

* mecanismo de seguridad = security mechanism.

* medida de seguridad = safety standard, security measure, safety regulation, safety precaution.

* medida de seguridad e higiene en el trabajo = health and safety standard.

* mostrador de seguridad = security desk.

* ordenador de seguridad = firewall.

* película de seguridad = safety film.

* peligro para la seguridad = safety hazard, security risk.

* personal de seguridad = security staff.

* plan de seguridad = backup plan.

* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.

* por razones de seguridad = for security reasons, for safety reasons.

* por seguridad = for safety reasons.

* problema de seguridad = security problem.

* red de seguridad = safety net.

* relacionado con la seguridad = safety-related.

* responsable de seguridad = safety official.

* riesgo para la seguridad = security risk.

* seguridad ambiental = environmental security.

* seguridad ciudadana = public safety.

* seguridad contra corrientes eléctricas = electrical security.

* seguridad contra incendios = fire security, fire safety.

* seguridad de circulación en bicicleta = bicycle safety.

* seguridad de las redes = network security.

* seguridad del sistema = system security.

* seguridad en el empleo = employment protection and safety.

* seguridad en el trabajo = safety at work, occupational safety.

* seguridad en (la) carretera = driving safety, road safety.

* seguridad en las aglomeraciones = crowd safety.

* seguridad en uno mismo = self-confidence, assertiveness, self-efficacy, self-belief.

* seguridad informática = computer security.

* seguridad laboral = occupational safety.

* seguridad nacional = national security, homeland security.

* seguridad personal = personal safety.

* seguridad pública = public safety.

* seguridad que da estar en un grupo numeroso = safety in numbers.

* seguridad social = social security, national insurance.

* Seguridad Social Británica = National Health Service (NHS).

* seguridad urbana = urban safety, urban security.

* seguridad vial = driving safety, road safety, highway safety.

* servicio de seguridad = security service.

* sistema de copias de seguridad = backup system.

* sistema de seguridad = security system, backup system.

* tener la seguridad de = have + the security of.

* tener la seguridad de que = rest + assured that.

* tomar medidas de seguridad = take + safety precautions.

* tomar medidas de seguridad más estrictas = tighten + security.

* valla de seguridad = crush barrier.

* válvula de seguridad = safety valve, pressure relief valve.

* vigilante de seguridad = security guard.

* volver a la seguridad de = burrow back into.

* vulneración de la seguridad = security breach.

* vulnerar la seguridad = breach + security.

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seguridad

feminine

A (ausencia de peligro) safety

la seguridad de los rehenes the safety of the hostages

como medida de seguridad, mantengan los cinturones abrochados as a safety precaution please keep your seatbelts fastened

cierre de seguridad safety catch

por razones de seguridad, no se permite fumar for safety reasons, smoking is not permitted

medidas de seguridad (contra accidentes, incendios) safety measures; (contra robos, atentados) security measures

la empresa encargada de la seguridad del edificio the company responsible for the security of the building

una prisión de alta seguridad a high security prison

Compuestos:

● seguridad biológica

biosafety

● seguridad ciudadana

public safety

● seguridad del estado

la seguridad del estado state security, national security

● seguridad vial

road safety

B (estabilidad, garantía) security

una alta seguridad para el inversor a high degree o level of security for the investor

no ofrece ninguna seguridad it doesn't offer any security

Compuesto:

seguridad social

social security

C

1

(certeza): no te lo puedo decir con seguridad I can't tell you for certain o for sure o ( frml) with any degree of certainty

con seguridad se quedó dormido he's probably fallen asleep o ( colloq) I bet he's fallen asleep

no me dio ninguna seguridad de tenerlo listo para mañana she didn't give me any assurances that she'd have it ready by tomorrow

con toda seguridad te hace el favor you can be sure he'll do that for you

2 (confianza, aplomo) confidence, self-confidence

tiene mucha seguridad en sí mismo he's very sure of himself, he has a lot of self-confidence

da una falsa impresión de seguridad he gives off a false impression of self-confidence

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seguridad sustantivo femenino
1 ( ausencia de peligro) safety;
(protección contra robos, atentados) security;
◊ medidas de seguridad (contra accidentes, incendios) safety measures;

(contra robos, atentados) security measures;
◊ una prisión de alta seguridad a high security prison;

seguridad ciudadana public safety
2 (estabilidad, garantía) security;
◊ seguridad social social security

3
a) ( certeza) certainty;

◊ podemos decir con seguridad que … we can say for sure o with certainty that …

b) (confianza, aplomo) confidence, self-confidence

seguridad sustantivo femenino
1 (confianza) confidence: hablaba con mucha seguridad, he spoke with great self-confidence
2 (certeza) sureness: ten la seguridad de que no te engañará, you can be certain that he won't deceive you
con toda seguridad, surely
3 (garantía) no me dan la seguridad de que me vayan a contratar, they won't guarantee that they'll hire me
4 (contra accidentes) safety
cinturón de seguridad, safety belt
seguridad en el empleo, safety at work
5 (contra robos, etc) security
cerradura de seguridad, security lock 6 Seguridad Social, Social Security, GB National Health Service
Recuerda que safety se refiere a la seguridad física, mientras que security hace referencia a la seguridad contra el delito.
' seguridad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alta
- beneficio
- cartilla
- cierre
- cinturón
- confianza
- copia
- cotizar
- cotización
- específica
- específico
- inspección
- red
- responsable
- SS
- válvula
- abrochar
- ajustar
- aportar
- aporte
- atentar
- bóveda
- burlar
- caja
- consejo
- estado
- falla
- garantía
- norma
- potenciar
- reforzar
- riguroso
- seguro
English:
around-the clock
- asbestos
- assurance
- backup
- bolster
- buckle up
- certainty
- check
- compromise
- demonstrate
- failsafe
- health service
- job security
- most
- National Insurance
- NHS
- pass
- road safety
- safe-deposit
- safety
- safety belt
- safety net
- screen
- seal
- seatbelt
- security
- Security Council
- security forces
- social insurance
- social security
- social welfare
- speech
- steward
- strap in
- tight
- tighten
- tighten up
- unfasten
- welfare
- back
- brim
- doubt
- fail
- guard
- harness
- homeland
- involve
- national
- pretense
- record

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seguridad nf

1. [ausencia de peligro físico] safety;

la seguridad de los pasajeros es nuestra prioridad passenger safety is our priority;

de seguridad [cinturón, cierre] safety

Comp
seguridad ciudadana public safety;
la principal preocupación del electorado es la seguridad ciudadana the main concern of the electorate is law and order;

seguridad en el trabajo safety at work o in the workplace;

seguridad vial road safety

2. [protección material, afectiva] security

Comp
seguridad privada security firms;
Seguridad Social Social Security

3. [estabilidad, firmeza] security;

una inversión que ofrece seguridad a safe o secure investment

4. [certidumbre] certainty;

con seguridad for sure, definitely;

no lo sé con seguridad I don't know for sure o for certain;

con toda seguridad with absolute certainty;

tener la seguridad de que to be certain that

5. [confianza] confidence;

habla con mucha seguridad she speaks very confidently;

seguridad en sí mismo self-confidence;

mostrar una falsa seguridad to put on a show of confidence

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seguridad

f

1 de tratamiento, puente safety;

cinturón de seguridad seatbelt

2 contra crimen security

3 ( certeza) certainty;

con toda seguridad for sure

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seguridad nf

1) : safety, security

2) : (financial) security

seguridad social: Social Security

3) certeza: certainty, assurance

con toda seguridad: with complete certainty

4) : confidence, self-confidence

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seguridad n

1. (contra robos, ataques, etc) security

medidas de seguridad security measures

2. (contra accidentes) safety

3. (certeza) certainty

tengo la seguridad de que vendrá I'm certain that he'll come

4. (confianza) confidence

es bueno tener seguridad en sí mismo it's good to have self confidence

seguridad ciudadana public safety

seguridad social social security

Spanish-English dictionary > seguridad
3 mecanismo de seguridad

(n.) = security mechanism

Ex. The trust in computer systems rests on their ability to prove that their security mechanisms work as advertised and cannot be disabled.

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(n.) = security mechanism

Ex: The trust in computer systems rests on their ability to prove that their security mechanisms work as advertised and cannot be disabled.

Spanish-English dictionary > mecanismo de seguridad
4 dispositivo

adj.

dispositive.

m.

device.

dispositivo intrauterino intrauterine device, IUD

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dispositivo

► nombre masculino

1 device, gadget

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SM

1) (Mec) (=aparato) device; (=mecanismo) mechanism

dispositivo de alimentación — hopper

dispositivo de arranque — starting mechanism

dispositivo de seguridad — (=mecanismo) safety catch, safety (EEUU); (=medidas) security measures pl

dispositivo intrauterino — intrauterine device, coil

dispositivo periférico — peripheral device

2) pl dispositivos (Mil) forces

dispositivos de seguridad — security forces

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masculino

1) ( mecanismo) mechanism; ( aparato) device

el dispositivo de arranque — the starting mechanism

- dispositivo intrauterino

- dispositivo de seguridad

2) (frml) ( destacamento)

han reforzado el dispositivo militar en la zona — they have reinforced their military presence in the area

un fuerte dispositivo policial — a large police presence

aumentará el dispositivo de vigilancia en las carreteras — the number of highway patrols will be increased

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= device, unit, rig.

Ex. The extent of application of the synthetic devices will vary from one library to another.

Ex. Data-capture units are light pens, and such units can be made available at various locations in the library for public consultation.

Ex. An adjustable seating rig was used to create the three-dimensional shape of a static lounge chair.

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* activar un dispositivo de control = set + control.

* controlador de dispositivo = device driver.

* dispositivo de alarma = alarm device.

* dispositivo de almacenamiento = storage device.

* dispositivo de almacenamiento de datos = store.

* dispositivo de ayuda a usuarios con necesidades especiales = assistive device.

* dispositivo de cierre = fixing arrangement.

* dispositivo de clasificación = sorting device.

* dispositivo de conexión = linking device.

* dispositivo de conmutación = toggle switch.

* dispositivo de control del movimiento del cursor = cursor-control device.

* dispositivo de desconexión automática transcurrido un tiempo determinado = time out mechanism.

* dispositivo de detección de robos = theft detection device.

* dispositivo de detección electrónica = electronic detection device.

* dispositivo de entrada de información mediante la voz = voice input device.

* dispositivo de lectura = reading device.

* dispositivo de lectura digital = scanning device.

* dispositivo de perforación = punching device.

* dispositivo de presentación visual = VDU (Visual Display Unit), display device.

* dispositivo de préstamo = checkout unit.

* dispositivo de salida = output equipment.

* dispositivo de señalización = pointing device.

* dispositivo de vídeo = video playback unit.

* dispositivo electrónico = electronic device.

* dispositivo motorizado = motorised device.

* dispositivo para interceptar al lector = trapping.

* dispositivos = armoury [armory, -USA].

* dispositivos de entrada = input equipment.

* driver de dispositivo = device driver.

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masculino

1) ( mecanismo) mechanism; ( aparato) device

el dispositivo de arranque — the starting mechanism

- dispositivo intrauterino

- dispositivo de seguridad

2) (frml) ( destacamento)

han reforzado el dispositivo militar en la zona — they have reinforced their military presence in the area

un fuerte dispositivo policial — a large police presence

aumentará el dispositivo de vigilancia en las carreteras — the number of highway patrols will be increased

* * *

= device, unit, rig.

Ex: The extent of application of the synthetic devices will vary from one library to another.

Ex: Data-capture units are light pens, and such units can be made available at various locations in the library for public consultation.

Ex: An adjustable seating rig was used to create the three-dimensional shape of a static lounge chair.

* activar un dispositivo de control = set + control.

* controlador de dispositivo = device driver.

* dispositivo de alarma = alarm device.

* dispositivo de almacenamiento = storage device.

* dispositivo de almacenamiento de datos = store.

* dispositivo de ayuda a usuarios con necesidades especiales = assistive device.

* dispositivo de cierre = fixing arrangement.

* dispositivo de clasificación = sorting device.

* dispositivo de conexión = linking device.

* dispositivo de conmutación = toggle switch.

* dispositivo de control del movimiento del cursor = cursor-control device.

* dispositivo de desconexión automática transcurrido un tiempo determinado = time out mechanism.

* dispositivo de detección de robos = theft detection device.

* dispositivo de detección electrónica = electronic detection device.

* dispositivo de entrada de información mediante la voz = voice input device.

* dispositivo de lectura = reading device.

* dispositivo de lectura digital = scanning device.

* dispositivo de perforación = punching device.

* dispositivo de presentación visual = VDU (Visual Display Unit), display device.

* dispositivo de préstamo = checkout unit.

* dispositivo de salida = output equipment.

* dispositivo de señalización = pointing device.

* dispositivo de vídeo = video playback unit.

* dispositivo electrónico = electronic device.

* dispositivo motorizado = motorised device.

* dispositivo para interceptar al lector = trapping.

* dispositivos = armoury [armory, -USA].

* dispositivos de entrada = input equipment.

* driver de dispositivo = device driver.

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dispositivo

masculine

A (mecanismo) mechanism; (aparato) device

el dispositivo de arranque the starting mechanism

Compuestos:

● dispositivo de almacenamiento

( Inf) storage device

● dispositivo de seguridad

( Tec) safety device o mechanism; (medidas de seguridad) security measures (pl)

● dispositivo intrauterino

intrauterine device, IUD

B ( frml)

(destacamento): han reforzado el dispositivo militar en la zona they have reinforced their military presence in the area, they have deployed more troops in the area

un fuerte dispositivo policial a large contingent of police

aumentará el dispositivo de vigilancia en las carreteras the number of highway patrols will be increased

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dispositivo sustantivo masculino
1 ( mecanismo) mechanism;
( aparato) device
2 (frml) ( destacamento):
◊ un fuerte dispositivo policial/militar a large police/military presence

dispositivo sustantivo masculino device
dispositivo intrauterino, intrauterine device (IUD)
' dispositivo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aparato
- artefacto
- DIU
- intrauterina
- intrauterino
- reflector
- reflectora
- accionar
- activar
- alarma
- chivato
- espiral
- estallar
- instalación
- luz
English:
appliance
- contraption
- intrauterine device
- IUD
- timing mechanism
- device
- dispenser
- guard

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dispositivo nm

1. [mecanismo] device

Comp
Informát dispositivo de almacenamiento storage device; Informát dispositivo de entrada input device;
dispositivo intrauterino intrauterine device, IUD;
Informát dispositivo periférico peripheral device; Informát dispositivo de salida output device;
dispositivo de seguimiento tracking device;

dispositivo de seguridad safety device

2. [grupo de personas]
un fuerte dispositivo policial a large contingent of police;

un impresionante dispositivo de seguridad impressive security arrangements;

se desplegó un dispositivo militar a lo largo de la frontera troops were deployed along the border

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dispositivo

m device

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dispositivo nm

1) aparato, mecanismo: device, mechanism

2) : force, detachment

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dispositivo n device

Spanish-English dictionary > dispositivo
5 guarda

intj.

watch out, look out.

f.

1 guardianship (tutela).

2 flyleaf.

f. & m.

guard, keeper (vigilante).

guarda forestal gamekeeper, forest ranger

guarda jurado security guard

m.

1 watchman, gatekeeper, guard, caretaker.

2 shield, protector.

3 flyleaf, end sheet, end leaf, endpaper.

pres.indicat.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: guardar.

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guarda

► nombre masulino o femenino

1 (persona) guard, keeper

► nombre femenino

1 (custodia) custody, care

2 (de la ley etc) observance

3 (en cerradura - pieza fija) ward; (- pieza móvil) lever

4 (de libro) flyleaf

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Angel de la Guarda guardian angel

guarda forestal forest ranger

guarda jurado security guard

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noun mf.

1) guard

2) keeper

3) warden

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1. SMF

1) (=vigilante) [de parque, cementerio] keeper; [de edificio] security guard

guarda de caza, guarda de coto — gamekeeper

guarda de dique — lock keeper

guarda de pesca — water bailiff, fish (and game) warden (EEUU)

guarda de seguridad — security guard

guarda fluvial — water bailiff

guarda forestal — (forest) ranger

guarda jurado — (armed) security guard

2) Cono Sur (Ferro) ticket inspector

2. SF

1) [de libro] flyleaf, endpaper

2) (Téc) [de cerradura] ward; [de espada] guard

3) Cono Sur (Cos) trimming, border

4) (=custodia) [de lugar, costumbre] guarding; [de niño] guardianship
ángel 1)
5) [de la ley] observance

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I
masculino y femenino (de museo, parque) keeper; ( de edificio público) security guard

- guarda forestal

- guarda jurado
II
femenino

1)

a) ( de cerradura) ward

b) ( de libro) flyleaf

2) ( acción) keeping

manzanas de guarda — apples which can be stored for long periods

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= fly-leaf [fly-leaves, -pl.], attendant, paste-down, park attendant, paper paste-down, guard, vigilante, gamekeeper, security officer, security officer.

Ex. These books he bound up in three volumes, and on the fly leaf of the first volume wrote his name.

Ex. Other libraries allow bags to be brought in but an attendant is employed to check the contents as the reader leaves the library.

Ex. Their purpose was, as paste-downs, to reinforce the joints of the covers and, as flyleaves, to give additional protection to the end pages of the book.

Ex. Slake was disturbed in his daydream by shouts from the park attendant.

Ex. A strip of paper or vellum was pasted on to the spine to reinforce it, and a skin of the right size was stuck down over the spine and the outside of both boards, the overlapping edges being turned in and secured inside the boards under a paper paste-down.

Ex. A guard is a strip of paper, muslin, or other thin material used to attach or reinforce leaves or inserts in books, permitting bending.

Ex. In a complex social mechanism librarians were often the most active vigilantes.

Ex. Both particularly fancied the idea of Hughes as gamekeeper and bard of the primitive urges, whose animal magnetism drives women mad.

Ex. Guards, who are also called security officers, patrol and inspect property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity.

Ex. Guards, who are also called security officers, patrol and inspect property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity.

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* ángel de la guarda = guardian angel.

* casa del guarda = lodge.

* guarda de los aparcamientos O.R.A. = meter maid.

* guarda de seguridad = security patrol, security officer, security officer.

* guarda forestal = wildlife manager, gamekeeper, forestry official.

* guardas = endpapers.

* guardas de la contratapa = lining papers.

* hoja de guarda = fly-leaf [fly-leaves, -pl.].

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I
masculino y femenino (de museo, parque) keeper; ( de edificio público) security guard

- guarda forestal

- guarda jurado
II
femenino

1)

a) ( de cerradura) ward

b) ( de libro) flyleaf

2) ( acción) keeping

manzanas de guarda — apples which can be stored for long periods

* * *

= fly-leaf [fly-leaves, -pl.], attendant, paste-down, park attendant, paper paste-down, guard, vigilante, gamekeeper, security officer, security officer.

Ex: These books he bound up in three volumes, and on the fly leaf of the first volume wrote his name.

Ex: Other libraries allow bags to be brought in but an attendant is employed to check the contents as the reader leaves the library.

Ex: Their purpose was, as paste-downs, to reinforce the joints of the covers and, as flyleaves, to give additional protection to the end pages of the book.

Ex: Slake was disturbed in his daydream by shouts from the park attendant.

Ex: A strip of paper or vellum was pasted on to the spine to reinforce it, and a skin of the right size was stuck down over the spine and the outside of both boards, the overlapping edges being turned in and secured inside the boards under a paper paste-down.

Ex: A guard is a strip of paper, muslin, or other thin material used to attach or reinforce leaves or inserts in books, permitting bending.

Ex: In a complex social mechanism librarians were often the most active vigilantes.

Ex: Both particularly fancied the idea of Hughes as gamekeeper and bard of the primitive urges, whose animal magnetism drives women mad.

Ex: Guards, who are also called security officers, patrol and inspect property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity.

Ex: Guards, who are also called security officers, patrol and inspect property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity.

* ángel de la guarda = guardian angel.

* casa del guarda = lodge.

* guarda de los aparcamientos O.R.A. = meter maid.

* guarda de seguridad = security patrol, security officer, security officer.

* guarda forestal = wildlife manager, gamekeeper, forestry official.

* guardas = endpapers.

* guardas de la contratapa = lining papers.

* hoja de guarda = fly-leaf [fly-leaves, -pl.].

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guarda¹

masculine and feminine

A (de un museo, parque) keeper; (de un edificio público) security guard

Compuestos:

● guarda forestal

forest ranger

● guarda jurado

masculine and feminine security guard

B

1 ( RPl) (en trenes) guard

2 (Ur) (de un ómnibus) bus conductor

guarda²

feminine

A

1 (de una cerradura) ward

2 (de un libro) flyleaf

3 (CS) (en costura) border, decorative trim

irse/venirse guarda abajo ( Chi fam); to come crashing down

B ( Der) custody ( of a child)

C (acción) keeping

manzanas de guarda apples which can be stored o kept for long periods

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Del verbo guardar: ( conjugate guardar)

guarda es:

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

2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
guarda
guardar
guarda sustantivo masculino y femenino (de museo, parque) keeper;
( de edificio público) tb
◊ guarda jurado security guard

guardar ( conjugate guardar) verbo transitivo
1 ( reservar) to save, keep;
◊ guarda algo para después save o keep sth for later

2
a) ( poner en un lugar) ‹juguetes/libros› to put … away;

◊ ya guardé toda la ropa de invierno I've already put away all my winter clothes

b) (conservar, mantener) to keep;

◊ lo guardó durante años she kept it for years;

guarda las apariencias to keep up appearances
c) ‹ secreto› to keep;

‹ rencor› to bear, harbor^{( conjugate harbor)};
◊ guardo muy buenos recuerdos de él I have very good memories of him

guardarse verbo pronominal
1
a) ( quedarse con) to keep

b) ( reservar) to save, keep

2 ( poner en un lugar):
◊ se guardó el cheque en el bolsillo he put the check (away) in his pocket

guarda sustantivo masculino y femenino guard
guarda jurado, security guard
guarda forestal, forest ranger
ángel de la guarda, guardian angel
guardar verbo transitivo
1 (preservar) to keep: ¿puedes guardármelo?, can you look after it for me?
todavía guardo sus cosas, I still keep his things
2 (un secreto, recuerdo) to keep: guardaron silencio, they remained silent
guardemos un minuto de silencio, let's observe a minute's silence
guarden silencio, por favor, be quiet, please
3 (en un sitio) to put away: guarda las tazas en ese armario, put the cups away in that cupboard
4 (reservar) to keep
5 Inform to save
♦ Locuciones: guardar cama, to stay in bed
' guarda' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ángel
- el
- forestal I
- guardar
- parecida
- parecido
- pecho
- proporción
- relevar
- ronda
English:
attendant
- exact
- guardian
- keep
- lodge
- meticulous
- proportionate
- put back
- relation
- security guard
- bus
- conductor
- fly
- guard
- keeper
- ranger
- safe
- security

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guarda

♦ nmf

1. [vigilante] guard, keeper

Comp
guarda forestal gamekeeper, forest ranger;
guarda jurado security guard;

guarda de seguridad security guard

2. Urug [cobrador] conductor

♦ nf

1. [tutela] guardianship

2. [de libros] flyleaf

3. [de cerradura] ward

4. Andes, RP [ribete] ribbing, trimming

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guarda

m/f keeper

* * *

guarda nmf

1) guardián: security guard

2) : keeper, custodian

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guarda n

1. (en general) guard

2. (de zoo) keeper

guarda de seguridad security guard

guarda forestal forest ranger

guarda jurado armed security guard

Spanish-English dictionary > guarda
6 vigilante

adj.

1 vigilant.

2 alert, open-eyed, wary, wakeful.

3 watching.

f. & m.

1 guard.

vigilante nocturno night watchman

2 vigilante, member of a vigilance group.

3 bouncer, chucker-out.

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vigilante

► adjetivo

1 (que vigila) vigilant, watchful

2 (alerta) alert

► nombre masulino o femenino

1 (hombre) guard, watchman; (mujer) guard

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vigilante jurado security guard

vigilante nocturno night watchman

* * *
1. adj.
alert, vigilant
2. noun mf.
watchman, guard

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1.

ADJ (gen) vigilant, watchful; (=alerta) alert

2. SMF

1) (en cárcel) warder, guard (EEUU); [de trabajo] supervisor; (en tienda) store detective; [de museo] keeper; (en piscina) attendant

vigilante de noche, vigilante nocturno — night watchman

vigilante jurado — armed security guard

2) ( Cono Sur) (=policía) policeman

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I
adjetivo vigilant, on the alert

en actitud vigilante — on the alert
II
masculino y femenino ( en tienda) store detective; (en banco, edificio público) security guard

- vigilante jurado/nocturno

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= watchman [watchmen, -pl.], vigilant, watchful, warder, guard, warden, vigilante, enforcer, security officer, security officer.

Ex. These descriptors are still alive: boatmen, city council-men, firemen, foremen, longshoremen, stunt men, statesmen, watchmen, man and manpower.

Ex. After a discussion of the historical background to copyright, the reasons why libraries have had to become vigilant about infringement of copyright are examined.

Ex. Though in the teacher's case it does mean that he is more watchful for opportunities.

Ex. The provision of health and disability information direct to patients, rather than making such information the province of warders or guardians, is a new trend.

Ex. This article reports on the results of a survey measuring student library users' perception of the effectiveness of using guards in the library.

Ex. Carers and wardens are encouraged to involve themselves in the service.

Ex. In a complex social mechanism librarians were often the most active vigilantes.

Ex. They merely act as a conduit of state funds rather than an enforcer of the rules meant to guarantee the lawful use of those funds.

Ex. Guards, who are also called security officers, patrol and inspect property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity.

Ex. Guards, who are also called security officers, patrol and inspect property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity.

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* vigilante de noche = nightman [nightmen, -pl.].

* vigilante de parque = park attendant.

* vigilante de seguridad = security guard.

* vigilante nocturno = night watchman.

* * *
I
adjetivo vigilant, on the alert

en actitud vigilante — on the alert
II
masculino y femenino ( en tienda) store detective; (en banco, edificio público) security guard

- vigilante jurado/nocturno

* * *

= watchman [watchmen, -pl.], vigilant, watchful, warder, guard, warden, vigilante, enforcer, security officer, security officer.

Ex: These descriptors are still alive: boatmen, city council-men, firemen, foremen, longshoremen, stunt men, statesmen, watchmen, man and manpower.

Ex: After a discussion of the historical background to copyright, the reasons why libraries have had to become vigilant about infringement of copyright are examined.

Ex: Though in the teacher's case it does mean that he is more watchful for opportunities.

Ex: The provision of health and disability information direct to patients, rather than making such information the province of warders or guardians, is a new trend.

Ex: This article reports on the results of a survey measuring student library users' perception of the effectiveness of using guards in the library.

Ex: Carers and wardens are encouraged to involve themselves in the service.

Ex: In a complex social mechanism librarians were often the most active vigilantes.

Ex: They merely act as a conduit of state funds rather than an enforcer of the rules meant to guarantee the lawful use of those funds.

Ex: Guards, who are also called security officers, patrol and inspect property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity.

Ex: Guards, who are also called security officers, patrol and inspect property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity.

* vigilante de noche = nightman [nightmen, -pl.].

* vigilante de parque = park attendant.

* vigilante de seguridad = security guard.

* vigilante nocturno = night watchman.

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vigilante¹

adjective

alert, vigilant, on the alert

estaba en actitud vigilante he was on the alert

vigilante²

masculine and feminine

(en una tienda) store detective; (en un banco, edificio público) security guard

Compuestos:

● vigilante jurado

security guard

● vigilante nocturno

night watchman

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vigilante adjetivo
vigilant, on the alert;
◊ en actitud vigilante on the alert

■ sustantivo masculino y femenino ( en tienda) store detective;

(en banco, edificio público) security guard;
◊ vigilante jurado/nocturno security guard/night watchman

vigilante
I sustantivo masculino y femenino watchman, guard
vigilante jurado, security guard
II adjetivo watchful, on the alert

' vigilante' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ronda
- rondar
- vigía
- sereno
English:
keeper
- vigilante
- watchful
- watchman
- vigilant
- watch

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vigilante

♦ adj

vigilant;

conviene mantenerse vigilantes it's best to stay on your guard o remain alert

♦ nmf

guard

Comp
vigilante jurado security guard;
vigilante nocturno nighwatchman

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vigilante

I adj watchful, vigilant

II m L.Am.

policeman

* * *

vigilante adj

: vigilant, watchful

vigilante nmf

: watchman, guard

* * *

vigilante n guard

Spanish-English dictionary > vigilante
7 mecanismo de cierre

(n.) = closing mechanism, fastener

Ex. One such improvement was an opening and closing mechanism applied to the sluice gates.

Ex. Most types of door fasteners and deadbolts extend into a recess in the door jamb when engaged, making the strength of the door jambs vitally important to the overall security of the door.

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(n.) = closing mechanism, fastener

Ex: One such improvement was an opening and closing mechanism applied to the sluice gates.

Ex: Most types of door fasteners and deadbolts extend into a recess in the door jamb when engaged, making the strength of the door jambs vitally important to the overall security of the door.

Spanish-English dictionary > mecanismo de cierre
8 peligro

m.

1 danger.

correr peligro (de) to be in danger (of)

estar/poner en peligro to be/put at risk

en peligro de extinción endangered (especie, animal)

fuera de peligro out of danger

¡peligro de muerte! danger! (en letrero)

peligro de incendio fire hazard (en letrero)

ser un peligro to be dangerous o a menace

2 dangerous situation, hazard, hazardous situation, pitfall.

pres.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: peligrar.

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peligro

► nombre masculino

1 danger

2 familiar (persona) menace

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FRASEOLOGÍA

correr peligro de to be in danger of

estar en peligro to be in danger

estar fuera de peligro to be out of danger

poner algo en peligro to endanger something, put something at risk

poner en peligro la vida de alguien to put somebody's life at risk

'Peligro de muerte' "Danger"

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noun m.

1) danger

2) hazard

3) menace

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SM [gen] danger, peril liter; (=riesgo) risk

en peligro de extinción — in danger of extinction

no hay peligro de la vida de la madre — the mother's life is not in danger

estos gases constituyen un peligro para la salud — these gases pose a risk to health, these gases pose a health hazard

¡ese niño es un peligro andante! — hum that child is a walking disaster area!

• correr peligro, corre el peligro de que lo descubran — he runs the risk of being found out

bajo esta roca no corremos peligro — we're in no danger under this rock, we're free from danger under this rock

• estar en peligro — to be in danger

está fuera de peligro — he's out of danger

• poner en peligro — to endanger, put at risk, jeopardize

peligro de incendio — fire risk, fire hazard

peligro de muerte — danger

peligro amarillo — yellow peril

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masculino danger, peril (liter)

estar en or correr peligro — persona to be in danger; vida to be in danger o at risk

esta escalera es un peligro para los niños — this staircase is a hazard for children

un peligro para la salud — a health risk

poner a alguien en peligro — to put somebody at risk, to endanger somebody

poner algo en peligro — to put something at risk, to jeopardize something

correr el peligro de + inf — to be in danger of -ing

corres el peligro de que te despidan — you run the risk of being fired

estar fuera de peligro — to be out of danger

peligro de incendio — fire hazard

peligro de muerte — danger

- peligro público

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= danger, hazard, risk, peril.

Ex. Librarians have always been afraid of the danger of failing to collect important material or of disposing of it simply through ignorance of its value.

Ex. Under WOMEN -- EMPLOYMENT, for instance, are listed works on the health and safety hazards of employment, the wages of employment, the problems of mothers, married and/or single women and employment, and so on.

Ex. This is viewed as a mechanism for data base producers to become hosts, and to share the cost and risk participating in an international host service.

Ex. The article 'Librarian as author: the perils of publishing' reports on the issue that most academic librarians are now compelled by their terms of employment to engage in some form of scholarly activity and increasingly are writing for publication.

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* buscar el peligro = court + danger, flirt with + danger.

* con peligro de muerte = life threatening.

* correr el peligro de = be in danger (of), run + the danger of.

* correr peligro = be at risk.

* darse cuenta del peligro que = see + the danger that.

* en peligro = endangered, jeopardised [jeopardized, -USA], at stake, at risk, under threat, under challenge, on the line, on thin ice, on dangerous ground, threatened, in harm's way.

* esconder peligros para = hold + pitfalls for.

* especie en peligro = endangered species.

* estar en peligro = be in jeopardy, be in question, be endangered, be at risk, be at stake.

* estar en peligro (de) = be in danger (of).

* franquear un peligro = negotiate + hazard.

* fuera de peligro = out of the woods, out of harm's way.

* invitar al peligro = court + danger, flirt with + danger.

* libre de peligro = free of danger.

* mantener Algo fuera de peligro = keep + Nombre + out of harm's way.

* no verse en peligro = be uncompromised by.

* parecer en peligro = appear + in jeopardy.

* peligro biológico = biological risk.

* peligro de incendio = fire risk, fire hazard.

* peligro oculto = hidden danger.

* peligro para el medio ambiente = environmental hazard.

* peligro para la salud = health hazard.

* peligro para la seguridad = safety hazard, security risk.

* peligro público = public danger.

* peligro + surgir = danger + arise.

* poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.

* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.

* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.

* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.

* presentar peligro = present + danger.

* presentar un peligro = pose + danger.

* proteger de un peligro = protect from + hazard.

* puesta en peligro = endangerment.

* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.

* representar un peligro = pose + danger.

* señal de peligro = danger signal.

* sin peligro alguno = safely.

* solo ante el peligro = out on a limb.

* superar un peligro = overcome + danger.

* suponer peligro = hold + danger.

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masculino danger, peril (liter)

estar en or correr peligro — persona to be in danger; vida to be in danger o at risk

esta escalera es un peligro para los niños — this staircase is a hazard for children

un peligro para la salud — a health risk

poner a alguien en peligro — to put somebody at risk, to endanger somebody

poner algo en peligro — to put something at risk, to jeopardize something

correr el peligro de + inf — to be in danger of -ing

corres el peligro de que te despidan — you run the risk of being fired

estar fuera de peligro — to be out of danger

peligro de incendio — fire hazard

peligro de muerte — danger

- peligro público

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= danger, hazard, risk, peril.

Ex: Librarians have always been afraid of the danger of failing to collect important material or of disposing of it simply through ignorance of its value.

Ex: Under WOMEN -- EMPLOYMENT, for instance, are listed works on the health and safety hazards of employment, the wages of employment, the problems of mothers, married and/or single women and employment, and so on.

Ex: This is viewed as a mechanism for data base producers to become hosts, and to share the cost and risk participating in an international host service.

Ex: The article 'Librarian as author: the perils of publishing' reports on the issue that most academic librarians are now compelled by their terms of employment to engage in some form of scholarly activity and increasingly are writing for publication.

* buscar el peligro = court + danger, flirt with + danger.

* con peligro de muerte = life threatening.

* correr el peligro de = be in danger (of), run + the danger of.

* correr peligro = be at risk.

* darse cuenta del peligro que = see + the danger that.

* en peligro = endangered, jeopardised [jeopardized, -USA], at stake, at risk, under threat, under challenge, on the line, on thin ice, on dangerous ground, threatened, in harm's way.

* esconder peligros para = hold + pitfalls for.

* especie en peligro = endangered species.

* estar en peligro = be in jeopardy, be in question, be endangered, be at risk, be at stake.

* estar en peligro (de) = be in danger (of).

* franquear un peligro = negotiate + hazard.

* fuera de peligro = out of the woods, out of harm's way.

* invitar al peligro = court + danger, flirt with + danger.

* libre de peligro = free of danger.

* mantener Algo fuera de peligro = keep + Nombre + out of harm's way.

* no verse en peligro = be uncompromised by.

* parecer en peligro = appear + in jeopardy.

* peligro biológico = biological risk.

* peligro de incendio = fire risk, fire hazard.

* peligro oculto = hidden danger.

* peligro para el medio ambiente = environmental hazard.

* peligro para la salud = health hazard.

* peligro para la seguridad = safety hazard, security risk.

* peligro público = public danger.

* peligro + surgir = danger + arise.

* poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.

* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.

* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.

* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.

* presentar peligro = present + danger.

* presentar un peligro = pose + danger.

* proteger de un peligro = protect from + hazard.

* puesta en peligro = endangerment.

* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.

* representar un peligro = pose + danger.

* señal de peligro = danger signal.

* sin peligro alguno = safely.

* solo ante el peligro = out on a limb.

* superar un peligro = overcome + danger.

* suponer peligro = hold + danger.

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peligro

masculine

danger, peril ( liter)

siempre se expone al peligro she's always exposing herself to danger

su vida está en or corre peligro his life is in danger o is threatened o at risk o ( liter) in peril

puso en peligro su propia vida she put her own life in danger, she risked her own life

esta escalera es un peligro para los niños this staircase is a hazard o is dangerous for children

el incidente puede poner en peligro las negociaciones the incident could put the negotiations at risk, the incident could jeopardize o endanger the negotiations

corres el peligro de que se te adelanten you run the risk of others beating you to it

corre el peligro de perder un ojo she is in danger of losing an eye

el enfermo está fuera de peligro the patient is out of danger

[ S ] peligro de incendio fire hazard

[ S ] peligro de muerte danger

Compuestos:

● peligro biológico

biohazard

● peligro público

( fam); menace, public nuisance

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Del verbo peligrar: ( conjugate peligrar)

peligro es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

peligró es:

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

Multiple Entries:
peligrar
peligro
peligrar ( conjugate peligrar) verbo intransitivo
to be at risk;
◊ hacer peligro algo to put sth at risk

peligro sustantivo masculino
danger;
estar en or correr peligro [ persona] to be in danger;

[ vida] to be in danger o at risk;
◊ un peligro para la salud a health risk;

poner algo/a algn en peligro to put sth/sb at risk;
corren el peligro de perder la final they're in danger of losing the final;
corres el peligro de que te despidan you run the risk of being fired;
estar fuera de peligro to be out of danger;

( on signs) peligro de incendio fire hazard
peligrar verbo intransitivo to be in danger, to be threatened: sus imprudencias hacen peligrar el negocio, his carelessness is jeopardizing his business
peligro sustantivo masculino
1 (situación) danger, risk: corrió el peligro de caerse por la ventana, he ran the risk of falling out of the window
2 (persona) menace: ese hombre es un peligro público, that man is a public menace
3 (amenaza, riesgo) hazard
peligro de incendio, fire hazard
' peligro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alertar
- arriesgada
- arriesgado
- calma
- comprometer
- correr
- ecologista
- enfrentarse
- exponer
- exponerse
- fuera
- hipotecar
- ingestión
- inseguridad
- pro
- remota
- remoto
- rescatar
- retroceder
- salvar
- segura
- seguro
- sortear
- volver
- zafarse
- acechar
- acobardar
- afrontar
- alarma
- atención
- confrontar
- desafiar
- desafío
- desprecio
- en
- encerrar
- enfrentar
- escapada
- escapar
- evadir
- extinción
- imperturbable
- librar
- percibir
- público
- resguardar
- seguridad
English:
avert
- brave
- clear
- compromise
- court
- danger
- danger area
- endanger
- endangered
- grave
- hazard
- in
- jeopardy
- leopard
- life-threatening
- menace
- nerve
- overhang
- peril
- premonition
- recede
- risk
- safe
- scent
- shelter
- smell
- society
- species
- breach
- health
- heedless
- imperil
- jeopardize
- line
- oblivious
- safely
- still

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peligro nm

1. [situación] danger;

ya ha pasado el peligro the danger has passed;

correr peligro (de) to be in danger (of);

corremos el peligro de que se enfade there's a danger that he'll get angry;

estar/poner en peligro to be/put at risk;

una especie en peligro de extinción an endangered species;

un animal en peligro de extinción an animal threatened with extinction;

fuera de peligro out of danger;

¡peligro de muerte! [en letrero] danger!;

peligro de incendio [en letrero] fire hazard

2. [persona, objeto]
ser un peligro to be dangerous;

ese cable eléctrico es un peligro that electric cable is dangerous;

un peligro público a public menace

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peligro

m danger;

correr peligro be in danger;

poner en peligro endanger, put at risk;

su vida no corre peligro his life is not at risk;

fuera de peligro out of danger;

sin peligro without risk

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peligro nm

1) : danger, peril

2) : risk

correr peligro de: to run the risk of

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peligro n (situación) danger

su vida está en peligro his life is in danger

cruzar la carretera es un peligro crossing the road is dangerous

correr peligro to be in danger

poner en peligro to endanger / to put at risk

Spanish-English dictionary > peligro
9 defensa

f.

1 defense.

en defensa de in defense of

la defensa del medio ambiente the protection of the environment

defensa personal self-defense

2 defense (sport).

3 defence, security, defense, guard.

4 protection, succor, refuge.

5 defendor, advocate.

6 shield, guard, protector.

7 defensive movement, ward.

8 back, back-line player.

f. & m.

defender (sport).

defensa central central defender, center back

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defensa

► nombre femenino

1 defence (US defense)

► nombre masulino o femenino

1 DEPORTE (jugador) back, defender; (conjunto de jugadores) defence (US defense), defenders plural

► nombre femenino plural defensas

1 (colmillos de un animal) tusks

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FRASEOLOGÍA

en defensa propia in self-defence (US self-defense)

en legítima defensa in self-defence (US self-defense)

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noun f.

defense

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1. SF

1) (=protección) defence, defense (EEUU)

la defensa del territorio nacional — the defence of national territory

la cueva nos sirvió de defensa contra la lluvia — the cave offered us protection from the rain

en defensa de los derechos civiles — in defence of civil rights

salió en defensa de su hermano — he came to his brother's defence

en defensa propia — in self-defence

(Ministerio de) Defensa — Ministry of Defence, Defense Department (EEUU)

defensa pasiva — civil defence

defensa personal — self-defence

defensas costeras — coastal defences

2) (Jur) (=abogado, argumentación) defence, defense (EEUU)

3) (Dep)

la defensa — (=jugadores) the defence, the defense (EEUU)

4) pl defensas (Med) defences, defenses (EEUU)

está bajo de defensas — his (body's) defences are low, his resistance is low

5) pl defensas [de toro] horns; [de elefante, jabalí] tusks

6) (Náut) fender

7) Méx bumper, fender (EEUU)

2.

SMF (Dep) defender

defensa escoba, defensa libre — sweeper

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femenino

1)

a) ( protección) defense*

salir en defensa de alguien — to come to somebody's defense

actuó en defensa propia or en legítima defensa — he acted in self-defense

defensa de algo/alguien — defense* of something/somebody

b) Defensa femenino the Defense Department (AmE), the Ministry of Defence (BrE)

- defensa personal

2) (Der) defense*

los testigos de la defensa — the witnesses for the defense, the defense witnesses

3) defensas femenino plural (Biol, Med) defenses* (pl)

4) (Náut) fender

5) (Dep)

a) ( conjunto) defense*

b) defensa masculino y femenino ( jugador) defender

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= defence [defense, -USA], plea, advocacy, championship, crusade, championing, affirmation, apologia, bulwark.

Ex. The only defense that Panizzi was able to muster in this case was to cite the authorities instead of the reasons he followed.

Ex. Enter a brief, plea, or other formal record of one party to a case under the heading for that party.

Ex. However, what American libraries mean by advocacy is 'Work to overcome obstacles that the enquirer encounters in trying to secure help from outside resource agencies'.

Ex. Such championship cannot be lightly set aside, nevertheless it is now quiet certain that 'bibliography', incorrect and unfortunate as it may be, is here to stay and the situation must be accepted.

Ex. The Thatcher government's crusade for privatisation is also hitting British libraries.

Ex. Many say the role of consumer advice centres as being simply mediators between the consumer and the retailer/manufacturer; only a few adventurous authorities encouraged the aggressive championing of consumer complaints.

Ex. This article argues that the OTA report, despite its affirmation of public access to information, is unlikely to cause a redeployment of resources unless librarians argue vociferously that there is a real need for this information.

Ex. The article ' apologia for alternatives' examines the situation where professional standards may have to give way to commercial interests.

Ex. Thus our freedom has prompted many to think of libraries as 'a great instrument and bulwark of democracy'.

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* actitud de defensa = defensiveness.

* actuar defensa de los intereses de las bibliotecas y bibliotecarios = library advocacy.

* actuar en defensa de la profesión = advocacy.

* alegar defensa = muster + defense.

* decir en defensa de = say in + defence of.

* defensa bioquímica = biodefence [biodefense, -USA].

* defensa con misiles = missile defence.

* defensa costera = coastal defence.

* defensa de intereses = lobbying.

* defensa de la profesión = advocacy.

* defensa del consumidor = consumer protection.

* defensa de los intereses de las bibliotecas y bibliotecarios = library advocacy.

* defensa de tesis = dissertation defence, thesis defence.

* defensa nacional = national defence.

* defensa propia = self-defence [self-defense, -USA].

* defensas marítimas = maritime defences.

* defensas naturales = natural defences, natural defences.

* defensa solapada = plug.

* Departamento de Defensa = Department of Defense.

* departamento de defensa del consumidor = consumer protection department.

* el ataque es la mejor defensa = attack is the best form of defence.

* en defensa propia = in self-defence.

* estrategia de defensa = defence strategy.

* fuerzas de defensa, las = defence forces, the.

* industria de defensa, la = defence industry, the [defense industry, -USA].

* mecanismo de defensa = defence mechanism [defense mechanism, -USA].

* Ministerio de Defensa = Ministry of Defence.

* ministro de defensa = defence minister.

* movimiento en defensa de los derechos de la mujer = women's rights movement.

* movimiento en defensa de los derechos de los animales = animal rights movement.

* preparar una defensa = mount + defence.

* primera línea de defensa = first line of defence.

* secretario de defensa = defence minister.

* sistema de defensa = defence system.

* Tribunal de Defensa de la Competencia = Office of Fair Trade.

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femenino

1)

a) ( protección) defense*

salir en defensa de alguien — to come to somebody's defense

actuó en defensa propia or en legítima defensa — he acted in self-defense

defensa de algo/alguien — defense* of something/somebody

b) Defensa femenino the Defense Department (AmE), the Ministry of Defence (BrE)

- defensa personal

2) (Der) defense*

los testigos de la defensa — the witnesses for the defense, the defense witnesses

3) defensas femenino plural (Biol, Med) defenses* (pl)

4) (Náut) fender

5) (Dep)

a) ( conjunto) defense*

b) defensa masculino y femenino ( jugador) defender

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= defence [defense, -USA], plea, advocacy, championship, crusade, championing, affirmation, apologia, bulwark.

Ex: The only defense that Panizzi was able to muster in this case was to cite the authorities instead of the reasons he followed.

Ex: Enter a brief, plea, or other formal record of one party to a case under the heading for that party.

Ex: However, what American libraries mean by advocacy is 'Work to overcome obstacles that the enquirer encounters in trying to secure help from outside resource agencies'.

Ex: Such championship cannot be lightly set aside, nevertheless it is now quiet certain that 'bibliography', incorrect and unfortunate as it may be, is here to stay and the situation must be accepted.

Ex: The Thatcher government's crusade for privatisation is also hitting British libraries.

Ex: Many say the role of consumer advice centres as being simply mediators between the consumer and the retailer/manufacturer; only a few adventurous authorities encouraged the aggressive championing of consumer complaints.

Ex: This article argues that the OTA report, despite its affirmation of public access to information, is unlikely to cause a redeployment of resources unless librarians argue vociferously that there is a real need for this information.

Ex: The article ' apologia for alternatives' examines the situation where professional standards may have to give way to commercial interests.

Ex: Thus our freedom has prompted many to think of libraries as 'a great instrument and bulwark of democracy'.

* actitud de defensa = defensiveness.

* actuar defensa de los intereses de las bibliotecas y bibliotecarios = library advocacy.

* actuar en defensa de la profesión = advocacy.

* alegar defensa = muster + defense.

* decir en defensa de = say in + defence of.

* defensa bioquímica = biodefence [biodefense, -USA].

* defensa con misiles = missile defence.

* defensa costera = coastal defence.

* defensa de intereses = lobbying.

* defensa de la profesión = advocacy.

* defensa del consumidor = consumer protection.

* defensa de los intereses de las bibliotecas y bibliotecarios = library advocacy.

* defensa de tesis = dissertation defence, thesis defence.

* defensa nacional = national defence.

* defensa propia = self-defence [self-defense, -USA].

* defensas marítimas = maritime defences.

* defensas naturales = natural defences, natural defences.

* defensa solapada = plug.

* Departamento de Defensa = Department of Defense.

* departamento de defensa del consumidor = consumer protection department.

* el ataque es la mejor defensa = attack is the best form of defence.

* en defensa propia = in self-defence.

* estrategia de defensa = defence strategy.

* fuerzas de defensa, las = defence forces, the.

* industria de defensa, la = defence industry, the [defense industry, -USA].

* mecanismo de defensa = defence mechanism [defense mechanism, -USA].

* Ministerio de Defensa = Ministry of Defence.

* ministro de defensa = defence minister.

* movimiento en defensa de los derechos de la mujer = women's rights movement.

* movimiento en defensa de los derechos de los animales = animal rights movement.

* preparar una defensa = mount + defence.

* primera línea de defensa = first line of defence.

* secretario de defensa = defence minister.

* sistema de defensa = defence system.

* Tribunal de Defensa de la Competencia = Office of Fair Trade.

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defensa

feminine

A

1 (protección) defense*

nadie acudió en su defensa nobody went to his defense, nobody went to defend him

salió en nuestra defensa he came to our defense

actuó en defensa propia or en legítima defensa he acted in self-defense*

defensa DE algo/algn defense* OF sth/sb

se manifestaron en defensa de sus derechos they demonstrated in defense of their rights

2

Defensa feminine the Defense Department ( AmE), the Ministry of Defence ( BrE)

Compuestos:

● defensa personal

self-defense*

● defensas antiaéreas

fpl

anti-aircraft defenses* (pl)

● defensas marítimas

fpl

sea defenses* (pl)

● defensas ribereñas

fpl

river defenses* (pl)

B ( Der) defense*

los testigos de la defensa the witnesses for the defense, the defense witnesses

C defensas fpl ( Biol, Med) defenses* (pl)

las defensas biológicas del organismo the organism's biological defenses o biological defense mechanisms

está bajo de defensas his resistance is low

D

1 ( Náut) fender

2 (Cu, Méx) ( Auto) bumper

3 ( Chi) ( Const) barrier

E ( Dep)

1 (conjunto) defense*

2

defensa masculine and feminine (jugador) defender

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defensa sustantivo femenino
1
a) ( protección) defense^{( conjugate defense)};

◊ salir en defensa de algn to come to sb's defense;

actuó en defensa propia he acted in self-defense;
defensa de algo/algn defense^{( conjugate defense)} of sth/sb;
defensa personal self-defense^{( conjugate defense)}
b) (Dep) defense^{( conjugate defense)}

2
a)

◊ Defensa sustantivo femenino

the Defense Department (AmE), the Ministry of Defence (BrE)
b)

◊ defensas sustantivo femenino plural (Biol, Med) defenses^{( conjugate defenses)} (pl)

c)

◊ defensa sustantivo masculino y femenino ( jugador) defender

defensa
I sustantivo femenino
1 defence, US defense: salió en defensa de su hija, he came out in defence of his daugther
2 Auto bumper, US fender
3 Dep (conjunto) defence
4 Med defensas, defences: la enfermedad le ha dejado sin defensas, the disease affected his immune system
II m Dep defender, back
' defensa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
caída
- caído
- Cesid
- legítima
- legítimo
- llave
- alegar
- lateral
- mecanismo
English:
AA
- back
- defence
- defender
- defense
- fender
- for
- spirited
- stout
- behalf
- defend
- element
- guard
- mace
- self

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defensa

♦ nf

1. [protección] defence;

la defensa del medio ambiente the protection of the environment;

lleva siempre una pistola como defensa she always carries a gun to defend herself;

en su defensa cabe decir que él ignoraba lo sucedido in his defence, it has to be said that he didn't know what had happened;

acudir en defensa de algo/alguien to come to the defence of sth/to sb's defence;

salir en defensa de algo/alguien to come out in defence of sth/sb

Comp
defensa antiaérea anti-aircraft defences;
la defensa nacional national defence;

defensa pasiva passive resistance;

defensa personal self-defence

2.
(Ministerio de) Defensa Br ≈ Ministry of Defence, US ≈ Defense Department

3. [legal] defence;

basó su defensa en la falta de pruebas he based his defence on the lack of evidence;

en defensa propia, en legítima defensa in self-defence;

la defensa [parte en un juicio] the defence;

la defensa tiene la palabra [en juicio] it is the turn of the defence to speak

4.
defensas [sistema inmunitario] defences;

tiene las defensas muy bajas his body's defences are very low

5. [jugadores, parte del juego] defence

Comp
defensa al hombre man-to-man defence;
defensa hombre man-to-man defence;

defensa en zona [en baloncesto] zone defence

6. Méx [parachoques] Br bumper, US fender

7. Aut
defensa (delantera) [en todoterrenos] bull bars

♦ nmf
[jugador] defender;
la línea de defensas the back line, the defence

Comp
defensa central [en fútbol] central defender, centre back;
defensa de cierre [en rugby] fullback;
Fam defensa escoba [en fútbol] sweeper
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defensa

I f

1 JUR, DEP defense, Br

defence;

legítima defensa self-defense, Br self-defence;

salir en defensa de alguien come to s.o.’s defense

2 L.Am.
AUTO fender, Br
mudguard

3

:

defensas pl MED defenses, Br defences

II m/f DEP defender

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defensa nf

: defense

defensa nmf

: defender, back (in sports)

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defensa n

1. (en general) defence

2. (jugador) defender

en defensa propia in self defence

Spanish-English dictionary > defensa
10 desactivar un mecanismo

(v.) = disable + mechanism

Ex. The trust in computer systems rests on their ability to prove that their security mechanisms work as advertised and cannot be disabled.

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(v.) = disable + mechanism

Ex: The trust in computer systems rests on their ability to prove that their security mechanisms work as advertised and cannot be disabled.

Spanish-English dictionary > desactivar un mecanismo
11 riesgo

m.

risk.

a todo riesgo comprehensive (seguro, póliza)

correr (el) riesgo de to run the risk of

a riesgo de at the risk of

un riesgo calculado a calculated risk

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riesgo

► nombre masculino

1 risk, danger

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a riesgo de / con riesgo de at the risk of

a todo riesgo (seguro) fully-comprehensive

correr el riesgo de to run the risk of

por su cuenta y riesgo at one's own risk

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noun m.

risk

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SM risk (de of)

esta operación presenta mayores riesgos — the risks are higher with this operation, this operation is riskier

un riesgo para la salud — a health hazard o risk

factor de riesgo — risk factor

grupos de riesgo — risk groups

de alto riesgo — high-risk

seguro a o contra todo riesgo — fully comprehensive insurance policy

a riesgo de: a riesgo de que me expulsen — at the risk of being expelled

correr riesgos — to take risks

no quiero correr ese riesgo — I'd rather not take that risk

correr el riesgo de hacer algo — to run the risk of doing sth

corres el riesgo de que te despidan — you run the risk of being dismissed

por su cuenta y riesgo —

los que se adentren en el bosque lo harán por su cuenta y riesgo — those who enter the forest do so at their own risk

la compañía autorizó los pagos por su cuenta y riesgo, sin consultar — the company authorized the payments on their own behalf, without consulting

riesgo calculado — calculated risk

riesgo profesional — occupational hazard

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masculino risk

un riesgo para la salud — a health hazard

siempre existe el riesgo de que... — there's always a danger o a risk that...

aun a riesgo de perder su amistad — even at the risk of losing his friendship

heridas con riesgo de muerte — injuries which could prove fatal

correr el riesgo — to run the risk

de alto riesgo — high-risk

es un riesgo que hay que correr — it's a risk you have to take

por su cuenta y riesgo — at your own risk

un seguro a or contra todo riesgo — an all-risks o a comprehensive insurance policy

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= danger, hazard, risk, stake, peril, gamble, safety hazard.

Ex. Librarians have always been afraid of the danger of failing to collect important material or of disposing of it simply through ignorance of its value.

Ex. Under WOMEN -- EMPLOYMENT, for instance, are listed works on the health and safety hazards of employment, the wages of employment, the problems of mothers, married and/or single women and employment, and so on.

Ex. This is viewed as a mechanism for data base producers to become hosts, and to share the cost and risk participating in an international host service.

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. The article 'Librarian as author: the perils of publishing' reports on the issue that most academic librarians are now compelled by their terms of employment to engage in some form of scholarly activity and increasingly are writing for publication.

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. Under WOMEN -- EMPLOYMENT, for instance, are listed works on the health and safety hazards of employment, the wages of employment, the problems of mothers, married and/or single women and employment, and so on.

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* alto riesgo = high stakes.

* análisis de riesgos = risk analysis, risk assessment, risk evaluation.

* asumir un riesgo = bear + risk, take + risks.

* calcular un riesgo = calculate + risk.

* capital de riesgo = venture capital.

* capitalista que presta capital de riesgo = venture capitalist.

* contra todo (tipo) de riesgo = against all risks.

* correr el riesgo = risk, face + the risk, chance, take + Posesivo + chances.

* correr un gran riesgo = play (for) + high stakes.

* correr un riesgo = run + risk, take + chances (on).

* de bajo riesgo = low-risk.

* deporte de riesgo = extreme sport.

* disminuir el riesgo = reduce + risk.

* en situaciones de riesgo = in harm's way.

* evaluación de riesgos = risk assessment.

* evitar un riesgo = duck + risk.

* factor de riesgo = risk factor.

* libre de riesgo = riskless, risk-free.

* mitigar el riesgo = minimise + risk.

* póliza de seguro a todo riesgo = all risks cover.

* poner en riesgo = put at + risk.

* por cuenta y riesgo de Uno = at + Posesivo + peril.

* por su cuenta y riesgo = at + Posesivo + own risk.

* presentar un riesgo = pose + risk.

* prevención de riesgos = risk management, risk prevention.

* prevención de riesgos laborales = occupational hazard prevention.

* reacio a la toma de riesgos = risk-averse.

* reducir el riesgo = reduce + risk.

* riesgo biológico = biological risk.

* riesgo calculado = calculated risk.

* riesgo comercial = business risk.

* riesgo de incendio = fire risk, fire hazard.

* riesgo de la profesión = occupational hazard.

* riesgo del oficio = occupational hazard.

* riesgo económico = financial risk.

* riesgo financiero = financial risk.

* riesgo innecesario = unnecessary risk.

* riesgo laboral = occupational hazard.

* riesgo muy elevado = high stakes.

* riesgo para la salud = health risk, health hazard.

* riesgo para la seguridad = security risk.

* riesgo político = political risk.

* riesgos-beneficios = risk-return.

* riesgo social = social risk.

* seguro a todo riesgo = comprehensive insurance, all-risk insurance.

* sin riesgo = riskless.

* sopesar riesgos = weigh up + risks.

* toma de riesgos = risk-taking, calculated risk-taking.

* tomar un gran riesgo = play (for) + high stakes.

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masculino risk

un riesgo para la salud — a health hazard

siempre existe el riesgo de que... — there's always a danger o a risk that...

aun a riesgo de perder su amistad — even at the risk of losing his friendship

heridas con riesgo de muerte — injuries which could prove fatal

correr el riesgo — to run the risk

de alto riesgo — high-risk

es un riesgo que hay que correr — it's a risk you have to take

por su cuenta y riesgo — at your own risk

un seguro a or contra todo riesgo — an all-risks o a comprehensive insurance policy

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= danger, hazard, risk, stake, peril, gamble, safety hazard.

Ex: Librarians have always been afraid of the danger of failing to collect important material or of disposing of it simply through ignorance of its value.

Ex: Under WOMEN -- EMPLOYMENT, for instance, are listed works on the health and safety hazards of employment, the wages of employment, the problems of mothers, married and/or single women and employment, and so on.

Ex: This is viewed as a mechanism for data base producers to become hosts, and to share the cost and risk participating in an international host service.

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: The article 'Librarian as author: the perils of publishing' reports on the issue that most academic librarians are now compelled by their terms of employment to engage in some form of scholarly activity and increasingly are writing for publication.

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: Under WOMEN -- EMPLOYMENT, for instance, are listed works on the health and safety hazards of employment, the wages of employment, the problems of mothers, married and/or single women and employment, and so on.

* alto riesgo = high stakes.

* análisis de riesgos = risk analysis, risk assessment, risk evaluation.

* asumir un riesgo = bear + risk, take + risks.

* calcular un riesgo = calculate + risk.

* capital de riesgo = venture capital.

* capitalista que presta capital de riesgo = venture capitalist.

* contra todo (tipo) de riesgo = against all risks.

* correr el riesgo = risk, face + the risk, chance, take + Posesivo + chances.

* correr un gran riesgo = play (for) + high stakes.

* correr un riesgo = run + risk, take + chances (on).

* de bajo riesgo = low-risk.

* deporte de riesgo = extreme sport.

* disminuir el riesgo = reduce + risk.

* en situaciones de riesgo = in harm's way.

* evaluación de riesgos = risk assessment.

* evitar un riesgo = duck + risk.

* factor de riesgo = risk factor.

* libre de riesgo = riskless, risk-free.

* mitigar el riesgo = minimise + risk.

* póliza de seguro a todo riesgo = all risks cover.

* poner en riesgo = put at + risk.

* por cuenta y riesgo de Uno = at + Posesivo + peril.

* por su cuenta y riesgo = at + Posesivo + own risk.

* presentar un riesgo = pose + risk.

* prevención de riesgos = risk management, risk prevention.

* prevención de riesgos laborales = occupational hazard prevention.

* reacio a la toma de riesgos = risk-averse.

* reducir el riesgo = reduce + risk.

* riesgo biológico = biological risk.

* riesgo calculado = calculated risk.

* riesgo comercial = business risk.

* riesgo de incendio = fire risk, fire hazard.

* riesgo de la profesión = occupational hazard.

* riesgo del oficio = occupational hazard.

* riesgo económico = financial risk.

* riesgo financiero = financial risk.

* riesgo innecesario = unnecessary risk.

* riesgo laboral = occupational hazard.

* riesgo muy elevado = high stakes.

* riesgo para la salud = health risk, health hazard.

* riesgo para la seguridad = security risk.

* riesgo político = political risk.

* riesgos-beneficios = risk-return.

* riesgo social = social risk.

* seguro a todo riesgo = comprehensive insurance, all-risk insurance.

* sin riesgo = riskless.

* sopesar riesgos = weigh up + risks.

* toma de riesgos = risk-taking, calculated risk-taking.

* tomar un gran riesgo = play (for) + high stakes.

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riesgo

masculine

risk

en cualquier operación hay un componente de riesgo there's an element of risk in any operation

los riesgos que esto implica son enormes/mínimos the risks involved are enormous/minimal

siempre existe el riesgo de que no paguen there's always a danger o a risk that they won't pay up

aun a riesgo de perder su amistad even at the risk of losing his friendship

heridas con riesgo de muerte injuries which could prove fatal

lo salvó con riesgo de su propia vida she put her own life at risk o she risked her own life to save him

un riesgo que hay que correr a risk you have to take

corres el riesgo de perderlo you run the risk of losing it

una inversión de alto riesgo a high-risk investment

se encuentran entre los grupos de alto riesgo ( Med) they are in the high-risk groups

por su cuenta y riesgo at your own risk

un seguro a or contra todo riesgo an all-risks o a comprehensive insurance policy

riesgo no asegurable uninsurable risk

Compuestos:

● riesgo biológico

biohazard

● riesgo vital

life-threatening risk

está grave y con or en riesgo vital he is in a very serious condition and his life is at risk

asma de riesgo vital a life-threatening case of asthma

situaciones de riesgo vital life-threatening situations

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riesgo sustantivo masculino
risk;
◊ un riesgo para la salud a health hazard;

a riesgo de perder su amistad at the risk of losing his friendship;
riesgos que hay que correr risks you have to take;
corres el riesgo de perderlo you run the risk of losing it;
un seguro a or contra todo riesgo an all-risks o a comprehensive insurance policy
riesgo sustantivo masculino risk
deportes de alto riesgo, high-risk sports
♦ Locuciones: correr el riesgo de, to run the risk of
seguro a todo riesgo, fully-comprehensive insurance ➣ Ver nota en risk

' riesgo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
correr
- peligro
- segura
- seguro
- significar
- suponer
- vida
- asegurado
- asegurar
- asumir
- cubrir
- encerrar
English:
acceptable
- calculated
- chance
- comprehensive
- cover
- danger
- diminish
- fear
- gamble
- hazard
- incidental
- jeopardy
- needless
- peril
- risk
- safe
- subject
- health
- high
- low
- pit
- still

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riesgo nm

risk;

hay riesgo de inundaciones there's a danger of flooding;

a riesgo de at the risk of;

saltó por el barranco (aun) a riesgo de matarse he jumped across the ravine even though he was risking his life;

se lo contó, a riesgo de que se enfadara she told him, despite the risk of him getting annoyed;

a todo riesgo [seguro, póliza] comprehensive;

aseguró la casa a todo riesgo she took out comprehensive home insurance;

correr (el) riesgo de to run the risk of;

corremos el riesgo de no llegar a tiempo we are in danger of not arriving in time;

¿para qué correr riesgos innecesarios? why should we take unnecessary risks?;

existe el riesgo de que no queden localidades there's a risk o danger that there won't be any tickets left

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riesgo

m risk;

a riesgo de at the risk of;

correr el riesgo run the risk (de of);

correr un riesgo to take a risk;

de alto/bajo riesgo high/low risk;

riesgo de desplome danger of collapse

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riesgo nm

: risk

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riesgo n risk

correr el riesgo de algo to run the risk of something

Spanish-English dictionary > riesgo
12 dispositivo de seguridad

(Tec) safety device o mechanism; ( medidas de seguridad) security measures (pl)

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(Tec) safety device o mechanism; ( medidas de seguridad) security measures (pl)

Spanish-English dictionary > dispositivo de seguridad
13 efecto

m.

1 effect (consecuencia, resultado).

con efecto desde with effect from

hacer efecto to take effect

surtir efecto to have an effect

tener efecto to come into o take effect (vigencia)

efecto dominó domino effect

efecto invernadero greenhouse effect

efecto óptico optical illusion

efectos secundarios side effects

2 aim, purpose.

al efecto, a dicho efecto, a tal efecto to that end

a efectos de algo as far as something is concerned

a efectos legales,… as far as the law is concerned,…, in the eyes of the law,…

a todos los efectos for all practical purposes

3 impression.

producir buen/mal efecto to make a good/bad impression

4 spin.

dar efecto a to put spin on

5 bill (commerce) (document).

efecto de comercio commercial paper

efecto de favor accommodation bill

6 effectiveness, striking quality.

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efecto

► nombre masculino

1 (resultado) effect, result, end

■ aquel jarabe no produjo ningún efecto that cough syrup had no effect

2 (impresión) impression

■ la escena le hizo un gran efecto the scene made a great impression on her

3 (fin) aim, object

4 DEPORTE spin

■ dio efecto a la pelota he put some spin on the ball

5 COMERCIO bill, draft

► nombre masculino plural efectos

1 (bienes) effects, possessions; (mercancías) goods; (personales) effects, belongings

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a efectos de... with the object of...

a tal efecto to that end

causar efecto to make an impression

chutar con efecto to curl the ball, swerve the ball

en efecto quite, yes indeed

hacer buen efecto to be impressive, look good

hacer efecto to make an impression, take effect, work

ser de efecto retardado figurado to be slow on the uptake

surtir efecto to work, be effective

tener efecto (celebrarse) to take place 2 (entrar en vigor) to take effect

efecto interbancario bank draft, bank bill

efectos de escritorio stationery sing

efectos especiales special effects

efectos personales personal belongings

efectos públicos public bonds

efectos secundarios side effects

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noun m.

effect

- efectos personales
- en efecto
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SM

1) (=consecuencia) effect

los efectos devastadores de la crisis — the devastating effects of the crisis

ya empiezo a notar los efectos de la anestesia — I'm starting to feel the effect of the anaesthetic now

los cambios no produjeron ningún efecto — the changes did not have o produce frm any effect

la reforma tuvo por efecto el aumento de los ingresos — the reform had the effect of increasing revenue

conducía bajo los efectos del alcohol — he was driving under the influence of alcohol

• hacer efecto — to take effect

el calmante no le ha hecho ningún efecto — the sedative has had no effect on him o has not taken effect

• por efecto de — (=por acción de) by; (=a consecuencia de) as a result of

nos movíamos por efecto del viento — we were being driven by the wind

la producción de vino se estancó por efecto de la crisis — wine production came to a halt as a result of the crisis

• de efecto retardado — [bomba] delayed-action antes de s

es de efectos retardados — hum he's a bit slow on the uptake *

• surtir o tener o causar efecto — to have an effect

el truco no surtió el efecto deseado — the trick did not have the desired effect

las picaduras de avispas pueden tener efectos graves — wasp stings can have serious effects

efecto 2000 — (Inform) millennium bug, Y2K

efecto bumerán — boomerang effect

efectos colaterales — collateral damage sing

efecto dominó — domino effect

efecto embudo — funnel effect

efecto invernadero — greenhouse effect

efecto óptico — optical illusion

efectos especiales — special effects

efectos secundarios — side effects

efectos sonoros — sound effects

efecto túnel — tunnel effect

efecto útil — (Mec) efficiency, output

2)

• en efecto — indeed

nos encontramos, en efecto, ante un invento revolucionario — we are indeed faced with a revolutionary invention

en efecto, así es — yes, indeed o that's right

y en efecto, el libro estaba donde él dijo — sure enough, the book was where he had said it would be

3) (=vigencia)
[de ley, reforma]
una ley con efecto desde 1950 — a law that has been in force since 1950

• efecto retroactivo, esas medidas tendrán efecto retroactivo — those measures will be applied retroactively o retrospectively

una subida con efectos retroactivos desde primeros de año — an increase backdated to the beginning of the year

• tener efecto — to take effect, come into effect

4) frm (=objetivo) purpose

• a efectos fiscales/prácticos — for tax/practical purposes

a estos efectos se convocó una nueva reunión — a new meeting was called for this purpose

a efectos legales — for legal purposes, in legal terms

a efectos de contrato, los dos cónyuges son copropietarios — for the purposes of the contract, husband and wife are co-owners

a efectos de máxima seguridad — in order to ensure the tightest security

• al efecto — for the purpose

una comisión designada al efecto — a specially established commission, a commission set up for the purpose

• a efectos de hacer algo — in order to do sth

a efectos de conseguir una rebaja de su condena — in order to achieve a reduction of his sentence

• llevar a efecto — [+ acción, cambio] to carry out; [+ acuerdo, pacto] to put into practice; [+ reunión, congreso] to hold

llevaron a efecto sus amenazas — they carried out their threats

la reunión se llevará a efecto en Bruselas — the meeting is to be held in Brussels

• a tal efecto — to this end, for this purpose

a tal efecto, han convocado un referéndum — to this end o for this purpose, a referendum has been called

una habitación habilitada a tal efecto — a room fitted out for this purpose

• a todos los efectos — to all intents and purposes

lo reconoció como hijo suyo a todos los efectos — he recognized him to all intents and purposes as his son

5) (=impresión) effect

no sé qué efecto tendrán mis palabras — I don't know what effect o impact my words will have

les has causado un efecto sorprendente a mis padres — you've made quite an impression on my parents

• ser de buen/mal efecto — to create o give a good/bad impression

es de mal efecto llegar tarde a una reunión — being late for a meeting creates o gives a bad impression

6) (Dep) [gen] spin; (Ftbl) swerve

sacó la pelota con efecto — she put some spin on her service, she served with topspin

dar efecto a la pelota, lanzar la pelota con efecto — (Tenis) to put spin on the ball; (Ftbl) to put a swerve on the ball

7) pl efectos (Com) (=bienes) stock sing, goods; (=documentos) bills

efectos a cobrar — bills receivable

efectos a pagar — bills payable

efectos bancarios — bank bills

efectos de consumo — consumer goods

efectos de escritorio — writing materials

efectos descontados — bills discounted

efectos navales — chandlery sing

efectos personales — personal effects

8) (Numismática)

efecto postal — postage stamp

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masculino

1) (resultado, consecuencia) effect

el castigo surtió efecto — the punishment had the desired effect

un calmante de efecto inmediato — a fast-acting painkiller

hacer efecto — to take effect

bajo los efectos del alcohol — under the influence of alcohol

llevar a efecto una operación — to carry out an operation

de efecto retardado — < mecanismo> delayed-action (before n)

- efecto bumerán

- efecto invernadero/secundario

- efecto óptico

- efecto retroactivo

- efectos especiales/sonoros

2) ( impresión)

su conducta causó muy mal efecto — his behavior made a very bad impression o (colloq) didn't go down at all well

no sé qué efecto le causaron mis palabras — I don't know what effect my words had o what impression my words made on him

3) (Der) ( vigencia)

la nueva ley tendrá efecto a partir de... — the new law will take effect o come into effect from...

con efecto a partir de... — with effect from...

4) (frml) ( fin)

construido expresamente al or a tal or a este efecto — specially designed for this purpose

a efectos legales — legally (speaking) o in the eyes of the law

a todos los efectos es un adulto — to all intents and purposes he is an adult

5) (Dep)

a) ( movimiento rotatorio) spin

le dio a la bola con efecto — she put some spin on the ball

b) ( desvío) swerve

tiró la pelota con efecto — he made the ball swerve

6)

a) (Fin) ( valores) bill of exchange, draft

efectos negociables — commercial paper

b) efectos masculino plural (frml) ( de comercio) stock; ( de local) contents (pl)

•

- efectos bancarios

- efectos personales

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masculino

1) (resultado, consecuencia) effect

el castigo surtió efecto — the punishment had the desired effect

un calmante de efecto inmediato — a fast-acting painkiller

hacer efecto — to take effect

bajo los efectos del alcohol — under the influence of alcohol

llevar a efecto una operación — to carry out an operation

de efecto retardado — < mecanismo> delayed-action (before n)

- efecto bumerán

- efecto invernadero/secundario

- efecto óptico

- efecto retroactivo

- efectos especiales/sonoros

2) ( impresión)

su conducta causó muy mal efecto — his behavior made a very bad impression o (colloq) didn't go down at all well

no sé qué efecto le causaron mis palabras — I don't know what effect my words had o what impression my words made on him

3) (Der) ( vigencia)

la nueva ley tendrá efecto a partir de... — the new law will take effect o come into effect from...

con efecto a partir de... — with effect from...

4) (frml) ( fin)

construido expresamente al or a tal or a este efecto — specially designed for this purpose

a efectos legales — legally (speaking) o in the eyes of the law

a todos los efectos es un adulto — to all intents and purposes he is an adult

5) (Dep)

a) ( movimiento rotatorio) spin

le dio a la bola con efecto — she put some spin on the ball

b) ( desvío) swerve

tiró la pelota con efecto — he made the ball swerve

6)

a) (Fin) ( valores) bill of exchange, draft

efectos negociables — commercial paper

b) efectos masculino plural (frml) ( de comercio) stock; ( de local) contents (pl)

•

- efectos bancarios

- efectos personales

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efecto¹

¹ = effect, action.

Ex: Kaiser also investigated the effect of grouping subheadings of a subject.

Ex: Coates believed that in order to conceptualise an action it is necessary to visualise the thing on which the action is being performed.

* a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.

* a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.

* a tal efecto = to this effect.

* a tales efectos = hereto.

* atenuar el efecto = mitigate + effect.

* a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.

* causa-efecto = causal.

* con efecto desde + Fecha = with effect from + Fecha.

* dar el efecto de = give + the effect of.

* de gran efecto = wide-reaching.

* diluir el efecto = dissipate + effect.

* efecto adverso = ill effect [ill-effect], adverse effect.

* efecto bola de nieve = snowball effect.

* efecto coercitivo = chilling effect.

* efecto de halo = halo effect.

* efecto de la guerra = effect of war.

* efecto del santo = halo effect.

* efecto desastroso = chilling effect.

* efecto dominó = knock-on effect, chain reaction.

* efecto dominó, el = ripple effect, the, domino effect, the.

* efecto duradero = lasting effect, long-lasting effect.

* efecto especial = special effect.

* efecto final = net effect.

* efecto invernadero, el = greenhouse effect, the.

* efecto látigo, el = whip effect, the.

* efecto moderador = toned effect.

* efecto multiplicador = multiplier effect.

* efecto nefasto = deleterious effect.

* efecto negativo = ill effect [ill-effect], chilling effect, blowback.

* efecto nocivo = damaging effect, toxic effect, harmful effect.

* efecto óptico = optical illusion.

* efecto perjudicial = damaging effect, harmful effect.

* efecto positivo = beneficial effect, positive effect.

* efecto profundo = profound effect.

* efecto represivo = chilling effect.

* efecto secundario = side effect [side-effect], spillover effect, after effect [after-effect].

* efecto sicológico = psychological effect.

* efecto sonoro = sound effect.

* efectos secundarios = knock-on effect.

* efecto tóxico = toxic effect.

* efecto visual = visual.

* emisión de gases de efecto invernadero = carbon emission.

* en efecto = to all intents and purposes, for all intents and purposes.

* estropear el efecto = spoil + effect.

* gas que produce el efecto invernadero = greenhouse gas.

* intensificar el efecto de algo = intensify + effect.

* los efectos negativos se están dejando sentir ahora = chickens come home to roost.

* luchar con los efectos adversos de = combat + the effects of.

* mitigar el efecto = mitigate + effect.

* mitigar el efecto de Algo = minimise + effect.

* paliar el efecto = mitigate + effect.

* para todos los efectos prácticos = for all practical purposes.

* profundo efecto = profound effect.

* protegerse de los efectos de Algo = ward off + effects.

* relación causa-efecto = cause-effect relation, causal relationship.

* sentir los efectos de = feel + the effects of.

* sufrir el efecto de Algo = suffer + effect.

* surtir efecto = take + effect, have + effect, pay off, pay, come into + effect.

* tener efecto = take + effect.

* tener efecto sobre = impinge on/upon.

* tener su efecto = take + Posesivo + toll (on).

* tener un efecto adverso sobre = have + an adverse effect on.

efecto²

* efecto bancario = bank draft, banker's draft, banker's cheque.

* efectos negociables = commercial paper.

* efectos personales = personal belongings, belongings.

* tienda de efectos navales = chandlery.

efecto³

³ = topspin.

Ex: In order to be effective with passing shots, you need to be able to impart a lot of topspin on the ball.

* * *

efecto

masculine

A

1 (resultado, consecuencia) effect

el castigo surtió efecto the punishment had the desired effect

las medidas no han producido el efecto deseado ( frml); the measures have not had the desired effect

un calmante de efecto inmediato a fast-acting painkiller

ya ha empezado a hacerle efecto la anestesia the anesthetic has begun to work o to take effect

bajo los efectos del alcohol under the influence of alcohol

medidas para paliar los efectos de la sequía measures to alleviate the effects of the drought

la operación se llevó a efecto con gran rapidez ( frml); the operation was carried out extremely swiftly

de efecto retardado ‹bomba/mecanismo› delayed-action ( before n)

soy de efectos retardados ( hum); I'm a bit slow on the uptake ( hum)

2

en efecto indeed

en efecto, así ocurrió it did indeed happen like that

estamos, en efecto, presenciando un hecho único we are indeed witnessing an extraordinary event

¿es usted el doctor? — en efecto are you the doctor? —I am indeed

Compuestos:

● efecto bumerán

puede tener un efecto bumerán it may boomerang o backfire

● efecto dominó

domino effect

● efecto invernadero

greenhouse effect

● efecto 2000

( Hist, Inf) millennium bug

● efecto óptico

optical illusion

● efecto retroactivo

la ley no tendrá efecto retroactivo the law will not be retroactive o retrospective

el aumento se aplicará con efecto retroactivo the increase will be backdated

● efecto secundario

side effect

● efectos escénicos

mpl stage effects (pl)

● efectos especiales

mpl special effects (pl)

● efectos sonoros

mpl sound effects (pl)

● efectos visuales

mpl visual effects (pl)

● efectos visuales digitales

mpl videographics (pl)

B

(impresión): su conducta causó muy mal efecto his behavior gave a very bad impression o ( colloq) didn't go down at all well

no sé qué efecto le causaron mis palabras I do not know what effect my words had o what impression my words made on him

C ( Der) (vigencia) effect

la nueva ley tendrá efecto a partir de octubre the new law will take effect o come into effect from October

D ( frml)

(fin): el edificio ha sido construido expresamente al or a tal or a este efecto the new building has been specially designed for this purpose

debe rellenar el formulario que se le enviará a estos efectos you must fill in the relevant form which will be sent to you

a efectos legales tal matrimonio es inexistente legally (speaking) o in the eyes of the law o for legal purposes such a marriage does not exist

se trasladó a Bruselas a (los) efectos de firmar el acuerdo she traveled to Brussels to sign o in order to sign the agreement

estos gastos se admiten a efectos de desgravación de impuestos these expenses are tax-deductible

tendrá que comparecer ante el juez a los efectos oportunos he must appear before the judge to complete the necessary formalities

a todos los efectos un joven de 18 años es un adulto to all intents and purposes a youth of 18 is an adult

E

(fenómeno científico): el efecto de Barnum the Barnum effect

F ( Dep)

1 (movimiento rotatorio) spin

le dio a la bola con efecto she put some spin on the ball

2 (desvío) swerve

tiró la pelota con efecto he made the ball swerve

G

1 ( Fin) (valores) bill of exchange, draft

efectos negociables commercial paper

2 efectos mpl ( frml) (de un comercio) stock; (de un local) contents (pl)

Compuestos:

● efecto cambiario

bill of exchange

● efecto postal

( frml); postage stamp

● efectos bancarios

mpl bank bills (pl), bank paper

● efectos navales

mpl chandlery

● efectos personales

mpl personal effects (pl)

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efecto sustantivo masculino
1
a) (resultado, consecuencia) effect;

◊ hacer efecto to take effect;

un calmante de efecto inmediato a fast-acting painkiller;
mecanismo de efecto retardado delayed-action mechanism;
bajo los efectos del alcohol under the influence of alcohol;
efecto dos mil (Inf) millennium bug;
efecto invernadero greenhouse effect;
efecto óptico optical illusion;
efecto secundario side effect;
efectos especiales special effects;
efectos sonoros sound effects
b)

◊ en efecto in fact;

( así es) indeed
2 ( impresión):
◊ su conducta causó mal efecto his behavior made a bad impression o (colloq) didn't go down well;

no sé qué efecto le causaron mis palabras I don't know what effect my words had on him
3 (Dep) ( desvío) swerve;
( movimiento rotatorio) spin;
◊ le dio a la bola con efecto she put some spin on the ball

4
◊ efectos personales personal effects (pl)

efecto sustantivo masculino
1 (consecuencia, resultado) effect: no tiene efectos secundarios, it has no side effects
se marea por efecto de la medicación, she feels ill because of the medicine
2 (impresión) impression: su discurso no me causó el menor efecto, his speech made no impression on me
hace mal efecto, it makes a bad impression
efectos especiales, special effects
3 (fin, propósito) purpose: se le comunica al efecto de que.., you are informed that... 4 efectos personales, personal belongings o effects
5 Meteor efecto invernadero, greenhouse effect
6 Dep spin
♦ Locuciones: a efectos de..., for the purposes of...
su firma es válida a todos los efectos, his signature is valid for any purpose
surtir efecto, to take effect: nuestro plan no surtió efecto, our plan didn't work out
' efecto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ambiente
- consecuencia
- deberse
- destructor
- destructora
- difusor
- difusora
- ser
- estabilizador
- estabilizadora
- fulminante
- golpe
- imagen
- impresión
- imprimir
- incidir
- influencia
- invernadero
- mella
- mirada
- obra
- prohibición
- resultado
- retardada
- retardado
- retroactiva
- retroactivo
- surtir
- swing
- afectar
- agradable
- compensar
- denominar
- disuasivo
- enfoque
- impactante
- inmediato
- pasar
- recorte
- relación
- simular
- soporífero
- surrealista
- trascendental
English:
act
- actually
- adverse
- aerial
- after-effect
- bite
- boomerang
- cause
- domino effect
- effect
- effectively
- enough
- evil
- fall
- flourish
- fuck
- greenhouse effect
- heighten
- leverage
- ripple effect
- send
- side
- some
- special
- spin
- void
- wear off
- work
- after
- draft
- effective
- green
- indeed
- millennium
- sedation
- succeed
- sure

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efecto

♦ nm

1. [consecuencia, resultado] effect;

los efectos del terremoto fueron devastadores the effects of the earthquake were devastating;

sus declaraciones causaron el efecto que él esperaba his statements had the desired effect;

el analfabetismo es un efecto de la falta de escuelas illiteracy is a result of the lack of schools;

la decisión de bajar los tipos de interés tuvo un efecto explosivo the decision to lower interest rates had an explosive impact;

un medicamento de efecto inmediato a fast-acting medicine;

un mecanismo de efecto retardado a delayed-action mechanism;
Esp
conducía o Am [m5] manejaba bajo los efectos del alcohol she was driving under the influence (of alcohol);

hacer efecto to take effect;

todavía no me ha hecho efecto la aspirina the aspirin still hasn't taken effect;

llevar algo a efecto to put sth into effect, to implement sth;

el desalojo de las viviendas se llevará a efecto mañana the evacuation of the homes will be carried out tomorrow;

llevaron a efecto sus promesas/amenazas they made good o carried out their promises/threats;

surtir efecto to have an effect, to be effective;

las medidas contra el desempleo no han surtido efecto the measures against unemployment haven't had any effect o haven't been effective;

por efecto de as a result of;

el incendio se declaró por efecto de las altas temperaturas the fire broke out as a result of the high temperatures

Comp
Informát el efecto 2000 the millennium bug;
efecto bumerán boomerang effect;

efecto dominó domino effect;
Fís efecto Doppler Doppler effect;
efecto fotoeléctrico photoelectric effect;

efecto invernadero greenhouse effect;

efecto mariposa butterfly effect;

efecto óptico optical illusion;

efecto placebo placebo effect;

efectos secundarios side effects;
Fís efecto túnel tunnel effect
2. [finalidad] aim, purpose;

al efecto, a dicho efecto, a tal efecto to that end;

rogamos contacte con nosotros, a tal efecto le adjuntamos… you are requested to contact us, and to that end please find attached…;

un andamio levantado al efecto scaffolding erected for the purpose;

las medidas propuestas a dicho efecto the measures proposed to this end;

a estos efectos, se te suministrará el material necesario you will be provided with the necessary materials for this purpose;

a efectos o [m5] para los efectos de algo as far as sth is concerned;

a efectos fiscales, estos ingresos no cuentan this income is not counted for tax purposes, this income is not taxable;

a efectos legales, esta empresa ya no existe as far as the law is concerned o in the eyes of the law, this company no longer exists;

a todos los efectos el propietario es usted for all practical purposes you are the owner

3. [impresión] impression;

sus declaraciones causaron gran efecto his statements made a great impression;

nos hizo mucho efecto la noticia the news came as quite a shock to us;

producir buen/mal efecto to make a good/bad impression

4. [vigencia] effect;

con efecto desde with effect from;

con efecto retroactivo retroactively;

con efecto inmediato with immediate effect;

un juez ha declarado sin efecto esta norma municipal a judge has declared this by-law null and void;

tener efecto [vigencia] to come into o take effect;

¿desde cuándo tiene efecto esa norma? how long has that law been in force?

5. [de balón, bola] spin;

lanzó la falta con mucho efecto he put a lot of bend on the free kick;

dar efecto a la pelota, golpear la pelota con efecto [en tenis] to put spin on the ball, to spin the ball;
[en fútbol] to put bend on the ball, to bend the ball;
dar a la bola efecto de la derecha/izquierda [en billar] to put right-hand/left-hand side on the ball;

dar a la bola efecto alto [en billar] to put topspin on the ball

6. Com [documento] bill

Comp
efecto bancario bank bill;
efectos a cobrar bills receivable;

efecto de comercio commercial paper;

efectos del estado government securities;

efecto de favor accommodation bill;

efecto interbancario bank draft;

efectos a pagar bills payable;

efectos públicos government securities

♦ efectos nmpl

1. Cine & TV efectos especiales special effects;

efectos sonoros sound effects;

efectos visuales visual effects

2. [posesiones] efectos personales personal possessions o effects

3. [mercancías] goods

Comp
efectos de consumo consumer goods
♦ en efecto loc adv

indeed;

y, en efecto, fuimos a visitar la ciudad and we did indeed visit the city;

¿lo hiciste tú? – en efecto did you do it? – I did indeed o indeed I did

* * *

efecto

m

1 effect;

surtir efecto take effect, work;

efecto a largo plazo long-term effect;

aplicarse con efecto retroactivo be applied retroactively;

la subida con efecto retroactivo de las pensiones the retroactive increase in pensions;

llevar a efecto carry out;

dejar sin efecto negate, undo

2

:

hacer buen/mal efecto give o create a good/bad impression

3

:

al efecto for the purpose;

en efecto indeed

* * *

efecto nm

1) : effect

2)

en efecto : actually, in fact

3) efectos nmpl

: goods, property

efectos personales: personal effects

* * *

efecto n

1. (en general) effect

efectos especiales special effects

efecto invernadero greenhouse effect

2. (pelota) spin

golpeó la pelota con mucho efecto he put a lot of spin on the ball

en efecto indeed

hacer efecto to take effect [pt. took; pp. taken] / to work

surtir efecto to work

efecto secundario side effect

Spanish-English dictionary > efecto
14 cierre2

² = fastener.

Ex. Most types of door fasteners and deadbolts extend into a recess in the door jamb when engaged, making the strength of the door jambs vitally important to the overall security of the door.

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* cerrar con cierre metálico = shutter.

* cierre hermético = seal.

* cierre metálico = shutter, security shutter.

* dispositivo de cierre = fixing arrangement.

* mecanismo de cierre = closing mechanism, fastener.

* sistema de cierre = locking system.

* válvula de cierre = stop valve.

Spanish-English dictionary > cierre2
15 cierre

m.

1 closing, shutting.

cierre patronal lockout

2 fastener (mecanismo).

cierre centralizado (automobiles) central locking

cierre de combinación combination lock

cierre metálico metal shutter (de tienda)

3 zip (fastener) (British), zipper (United States) (cremallera). (Andean Spanish (Bolivia, Chilean Spanish, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru), Mexican Spanish, River Plate)

4 closedown, closing, closing down, closure.

5 clasp, fastener, zip.

6 lock, lock primitive.

pres.subj.

1^st person singular (yo) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: cerrar.

* * *

cierre

► nombre masculino

1 (acción) closing, shutting; (de fábrica) shutdown; (de radio etc) close-down

2 (de prenda) fastener; (de bolso) clasp; (de cinturón) buckle, clasp

3 (de tienda) shutter, blind; (de puerta) catch; (de automóvil) choke

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

cierre centralizado centralized locking system

cierre de seguridad safety lock

cierre patronal lockout

* * *

noun m.

1) closure, closing

2) clasp, fastener

* * *

SM

1) (=acto) [de verja, puerta] [gen] closing, shutting; [con llave] locking; [automático] central locking; [de edificio, establecimiento, frontera] closing

un dispositivo especial controla el cierre de la puerta — the door is closed o shut by a special device

se está incumpliendo el horario de cierre de los bares — bars are not observing closing time

cuatro horas después del cierre de los colegios electorales — four hours after the polling stations closed

el mal tiempo obligó al cierre del aeropuerto — the airport was forced to close due to the bad weather

cierre empresarial, cierre patronal — lockout

2) (=fin) [de una emisión] closedown; [de campaña electoral] end, close; [de la Bolsa] close; [de año fiscal] end

el mitin de cierre de la campaña electoral — the final rally of the electoral campaign

• al cierre, al cierre de esta edición de noticias — at the end of this news bulletin

al cierre de impresión — at the time of going to press

al cierre de la sesión de ayer — at the close of trading yesterday

• precio de cierre — closing price

3) [de negocio, carretera, instalaciones] closure

los vecinos piden el cierre de la factoría — local residents are demanding the closure of the factory

muchos comerciantes se verán obligados al cierre de sus comercios — many traders will find themselves having to close down their businesses

4) (=mecanismo) [de maleta, puerta] catch; [de collar, pulsera, libro] clasp; [de vestido] fastener, snap fastener

cierre antirrobo — anti-theft lock

cierre centralizado — (Aut) central locking

cierre de dirección — (Aut) steering lock

cierre eclair — Chile zip, zip fastener, zipper ( esp EEUU)

cierre hermético — airtight seal

cierre metálico — (=persiana) metal shutter; (=cremallera) metal zip

cierre relámpago — Cono Sur, Perú zip, zip fastener, zipper ( esp EEUU)

5)

• echar el cierre —

a) [a un local, comercio] [temporalmente] to close; [definitivamente] to close down

estaba echando el cierre a la tienda — he was locking the shop up o locking up the shop

b) Esp
* (=callar)
¡echa el cierre! — give it a rest!

echar el cierre a algn — to shut sb up

* * *

masculino

1) ( acción)

a) (de fábrica, empresa, hospital) closure

b) ( de establecimiento) closing

la hora de cierre — closing time

c) ( de frontera) closing

d) ( de emisión) end, close

al cierre de esta edición — at the time of going to press

hora de cierre — close, closedown

e) ( de negociación) end

f) (Fin) close

- cierre patronal

2)

a) (de bolso, pulsera) clasp, fastener; (de puerta, ventana) lock

frasco con cierre hermético — airtight container

b) ( cremallera) zipper (AmE), zip (BrE)

•

- cierre centralizado

- cierre de dirección

- cierre metálico

- cierre relámpago

* * *

masculino

1) ( acción)

a) (de fábrica, empresa, hospital) closure

b) ( de establecimiento) closing

la hora de cierre — closing time

c) ( de frontera) closing

d) ( de emisión) end, close

al cierre de esta edición — at the time of going to press

hora de cierre — close, closedown

e) ( de negociación) end

f) (Fin) close

- cierre patronal

2)

a) (de bolso, pulsera) clasp, fastener; (de puerta, ventana) lock

frasco con cierre hermético — airtight container

b) ( cremallera) zipper (AmE), zip (BrE)

•

- cierre centralizado

- cierre de dirección

- cierre metálico

- cierre relámpago

* * *

cierre¹

¹ = closure, closing, shutdown.

Ex: Some of the common auxiliaries are allocated notations in which the facet indicators possess both an opening and a closure sign.

Ex: This article argues that the closings of the University of Chicago Graduate Library School and the Columbia University School of Library Service do not signal a trend.

Ex: With our students, with our employees, the stress of the pulp and paper mill's shutdown is starting to hit home.

* cierre de plazo = deadline, dateline.

* cierre y despedida = sign-off.

* fecha de cierre = closed date.

* hora de cierre = closing hour, closing time.

* horario de cierre = closing hour, closing time.

cierre²

² = fastener.

Ex: Most types of door fasteners and deadbolts extend into a recess in the door jamb when engaged, making the strength of the door jambs vitally important to the overall security of the door.

* cerrar con cierre metálico = shutter.

* cierre hermético = seal.

* cierre metálico = shutter, security shutter.

* dispositivo de cierre = fixing arrangement.

* mecanismo de cierre = closing mechanism, fastener.

* sistema de cierre = locking system.

* válvula de cierre = stop valve.

* * *

cierre

masculine

A (acción)

1 (de una fábrica, empresa, hospital) closure

2 (de un establecimiento) closing

la hora de cierre closing time

3 (de una frontera) closing

4 (de una emisión) end, close

al cierre de esta edición at the time of going to press

hora de cierre close, closedown

5 (de una negociación) end

6 ( Fin) close

precio al cierre closing price

Compuesto:

cierre patronal

lockout

B

1

(dispositivo): ¿me abrochas el cierre del vestido? will you fasten/zip up my dress o ( BrE) do my dress up?

el cierre de esta pulsera the clasp on this bracelet

frasco con cierre hermético airtight container

2 (cremallera) zipper ( AmE), zip ( BrE)

Compuestos:

● cierre centralizado

central locking

● cierre cler or eclair

( Chi) zipper ( AmE), zip ( BrE)

● cierre de dirección

steering lock

● cierre metálico

(en una tienda) metal shutter o grille (en una prenda) ( AmL) cierre relámpago

● cierre relámpago

(CS, Per) zipper ( AmE), zip ( BrE)

* * *

Del verbo cerrar: ( conjugate cerrar)

cierre es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo

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

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
cerrar
cierre
cerrar ( conjugate cerrar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹puerta/ventana› to close, shut;

‹ojos/boca› to shut, close;
◊ cierra la puerta con llave lock the door

b) ‹ botella› to put the top on/cork in;

‹ frasco› to put the lid on;
‹ sobre› to seal
c) ‹paraguas/abanico/mano› to close;

‹ libro› to close, shut;
‹ puño› to clench
d) ‹ cortinas› to close, draw;

‹ persianas› to lower, pull down;
‹ abrigo› to fasten, button up;
‹ cremallera› to do … up
e) ‹grifo/agua/gas› to turn off;

‹ válvula› to close, shut off
2
a) ‹fábrica/comercio/oficina› ( en el quehacer diario) to close;

( definitivamente) to close (down)
b) ‹aeropuerto/carretera/frontera› to close

3
a) ‹ cuenta bancaria› to close

b) ‹caso/juicio› to close

c) ‹acuerdo/negociación› to finalize

d) ‹acto/debate› to bring … to an end

verbo intransitivo
1 (hablando de puerta, ventana):
◊ cierra, que hace frío close o shut the door (o window etc), it's cold;

¿cerraste con llave? did you lock up?
2 [puerta/ventana/cajón] to close, shut
3 [comercio/oficina] ( en el quehacer diario) to close, shut;
( definitivamente) to close (down)
cerrarse verbo pronominal
1
a) [puerta/ventana] to shut, close;

◊ la puerta se cerró de golpe the door slammed shut

b) [ ojos] to close;

◊ se le cerraban los ojos his eyes were closing

c) [flor/almeja] to close up

d) [ herida] to heal (up)

2 ( refl) ‹ abrigo› to fasten, button up;
‹ cremallera› to do … up
3 [acto/debate/jornada] to end
cierre sustantivo masculino
1 ( acción)
a) (de fábrica, empresa, hospital) closure

b) ( de establecimiento) closing

c) ( de frontera) closing

d) ( de emisión) end, close

e) (Fin) close

2
a) (de bolso, pulsera) clasp, fastener;

(de puerta, ventana) lock
b) ( cremallera) zipper (AmE), zip (BrE);

◊ cierre metálico ( en tienda) metal shutter o grille;

cierre relámpago (CS, Per) zipper (AmE), zip (BrE)
cerrar
I verbo transitivo
1 to shut, close
(con llave) to lock
(un grifo abierto) to turn off
(el ordenador) to turn off, switch off
(subir una cremallera) to do up
(un sobre) to seal
(los puños) to clench
2 (un negocio temporalmente) to close
(definitivamente) to close down
3 (un trato, un acuerdo) to finalize
(liquidar una cuenta bancaria) to close
4 (un acceso, un servicio de transporte) to close
(bloquear) cerrarle el paso a alguien, to block sb's way
II verbo intransitivo
1 to close, shut
2 (un negocio temporalmente) to close
(definitivamente) to close down
♦ Locuciones: familiar cerrar el pico, to shut one's trap
cierre sustantivo masculino
1 (acción de cerrar) closing, shutting
2 (cese de un negocio) shutdown, closing-down
3 (artefacto para cerrar un bolso) clasp
(una puerta) catch
(un collar) fastener
4 TV (final de emisión) close-down
5 cierre centralizado, central locking
cierre de seguridad, safety lock
cierre metálico, metal shutter
cierre patronal, lockout
♦ Locuciones: echar el cierre, to close down
' cierre' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
clip
- corchete
- hermética
- hermético
- atorar
- automático
- definitivo
- seguro
- trabar
English:
clasp
- closing
- closing price
- closing time
- closure
- collapse
- fastener
- lockout
- mismanagement
- rundown
- seal
- self-closing
- should
- shutdown
- tight
- wedge
- catch
- lock
- press
- shut
- snap
- threat
- zip
- zipper

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cierre nm

1. [de fábrica, tienda, colegio] [permanente, administrativo] closure;

el juez ordenó el cierre del bar the judge ordered the closure of the bar, the judge ordered the bar to be closed;

se encarga del cierre de la tienda al final del día he locks up the shop at the end of each day;

el horario de cierre de las tiendas the shops' closing times;

echar el cierre [a tienda] [cada día] to close up;
[permanentemente] to close up shop, to call it a day
Comp
Ind cierre patronal lockout
2. Prensa
al cierre de la edición as we were going to press

3. Rad & TV [de emisión] Br closedown, US sign-off;

la hora de cierre closedown

4. Bolsa [de sesión] close (of trading);

precio de cierre closing price

5. [finalización] end;

las elecciones supusieron el cierre de una época oscura en el país the elections brought to an end o a close a dark chapter in the country's history;

al cierre del plazo se habían presentado cinco candidaturas by the closing date, five candidates had put their names forward;

según los datos del cierre del ejercicio 1998… according to the figures for the end of the 1998 Br financial o US fiscal year…

6. [mecanismo] fastener

Comp
Aut cierre centralizado central locking;
cierre de combinación combination lock;

cierre metálico [de tienda] metal shutter

7. Andes, Méx, RP [cremallera] Br zip (fastener), US zipper

Comp
Andes, Méx cierre relámpago, Chile cierre eclair, Urug cierre metálico Br zip (fastener), US zipper
8. [de herida] closing up

9. [de fronteras] closing

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cierre

m

1 de prenda, maleta etc fastener

2 de negocio: permanente closure; a diario closing;

cierre de la Bolsa close of the stock exchange;

al cierre de la edición at the time of going to press

* * *

cierre nm

1) : closing, closure

2) : fastener, clasp, zipper

* * *

cierre n

1. (de collar, pulsera) clasp / fastener

2. (de puerta, caja) lock

3. (acción) closure

el juez ha declarado el cierre de la fábrica the judge has ordered the closure of the factory

Spanish-English dictionary > cierre
16 dirección

f.

1 direction, guidance, orientation, tack.

2 address, postal address.

3 steering wheel, steering.

4 management, administration.

5 editorial board.

6 editorship.

7 authorities.

8 leadership, leaders of the party.

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dirección

► nombre femenino

1 (acción de dirigir) management, running

■ le han encomendado la dirección de un banco he has been entrusted with managing a bank

2 (cargo) directorship, position of manager; (de un partido) leadership; (de un colegio) headship; (de editorial) position of editor

3 (junta) board of directors, management

4 (oficina) head office, headquarters plural

5 (sentido) direction, way

6 (destino) destination

■ salió con dirección a Cádiz he left for Cádiz

7 (domicilio) address

8 TÉCNICA steering

9 figurado (orientación) direction

■ el premio que gané cambió la dirección de mi vida the prize I won changed my way of life

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

llevar la dirección de algo to run something, direct something

calle de dirección única one-way street

dirección asistida AUTOMÓVIL power assisted steering, power steering

dirección general head office

'Dirección prohibida' "No entry"

* * *

noun f.

1) address

2) direction, way

3) management

4) steering

* * *

SF

1) (=sentido) direction

la dirección del viento — the wind direction

¿podría indicarme la dirección de la playa? — could you show me the way to the beach?

dirección prohibida — no entry

• salir con dirección a — to leave for

salió con dirección desconocida — he left for an unknown destination

el tráfico con dirección a Barcelona — traffic for Barcelona

trenes con dirección este — eastbound trains

• ir en dirección contraria — to go the other way

• de dos direcciones Esp —

calle de dos direcciones — two-way street

conmutador de dos direcciones — two-way switch

• ir en dirección a — to go in the direction of, go towards, head for

el taxi iba en dirección al aeropuerto — the taxi was going in the direction of o towards the airport, the taxi was heading for the airport

el tráfico en dirección a Burgos — traffic for Burgos

• calle de dirección obligatoria o única — one-way street

2) (=orientación) way

desconozco la dirección que están siguiendo los acontecimientos — I don't know which way events are going

3) (=señas) address

su nombre y dirección completa — your full name and address

la carta llevaba una dirección equivocada — the letter was wrongly addressed o had the wrong address

• poner la dirección a un sobre — to address an envelope

dirección absoluta — absolute address

dirección comercial — business address

dirección de correo electrónico — email address

dirección de Internet — web address

dirección del remitente — return address

dirección electrónica — email address

dirección IP — IP address

dirección particular — home address

dirección postal — postal address

dirección profesional — business address

dirección relativa — relative address

4) (=control) [de empresa, hospital, centro de enseñanza] running; [de partido] leadership; [de película] direction

tomar la dirección de una empresa — to take over the running of a company

le han confiado la dirección de la obra — he has been put in charge of the work

se ha hecho cargo de la dirección de la orquesta — he's been appointed conductor of the orchestra

con dirección de Polanski — directed by Polanski

dirección colectiva, dirección colegiada — (Pol) collective leadership

dirección de escena — stage management

dirección de orquesta — conducting

dirección empresarial — business management

dirección escénica — stage management

5) (=personal directivo)

• la dirección — [de empresa, centro escolar] the management; [de partido] the leadership; [de periódico] the editorial board

prohibido fumar en este local: la dirección — smoking is prohibited in this building: the management

habrá cambios en la dirección del partido — there will be changes in the party leadership

6) (=cargo) [en colegio] headship, principalship (EEUU); [en periódico, revista] editorship; [en partido] leadership; [de gerente] post of manager; [de alto cargo] directorship

7) (=despacho) [en colegio] headteacher's office, principal's office (EEUU); [en periódico, revista] editor's office; [de gerente] manager's office; [de alto cargo] director's office

8) (=oficina principal) head office

Dirección General de Seguridad — State Security Office, State Security Service

Dirección General de Turismo — State Tourist Office

dirección provincial — regional office of a government department

9) (Aut, Náut) steering

tiene la dirección averiada — the steering is faulty

mecanismo de dirección — steering (mechanism)

dirección asistida, dirección hidráulica — LAm power steering

* * *

femenino

1) ( señas) address

nombre y dirección — name and address

- dirección electrónica

- dirección particular

- dirección postal

2) (sentido, rumbo) direction

ellos venían en dirección contraria — they were coming the other way o from the opposite direction

¿en qué dirección iba? or ¿qué dirección llevaba? — which way was he heading o going?

cambiar de dirección — to change direction

señal de dirección prohibida — no-entry sign

dirección obligatoria — one way only

3) (Auto) ( mecanismo) steering

- dirección asistida

4) (Adm)

a) ( cargo - en escuela) principalship (AmE), headship (BrE); (- en empresa) post o position of manager

b) ( cuerpo directivo - de empresa) management; (- de periódico) editorial board; (- de prisión) authorities (pl); (- de partido) leadership

c) ( oficina - en escuela) principal's office (AmE), headmaster's/headmistress's office (BrE); (- en empresa) manager's/director's office; (- en periódico) editorial office

5)

a) (de obra, película) direction

la dirección es de Saura — it is directed by Saura

b) ( de orquesta)

bajo la dirección de Campomar — conducted by Campomar

c) (de empresa, proyecto) management

bajo la dirección de su profesor — under the guidance of her teacher

* * *

femenino

1) ( señas) address

nombre y dirección — name and address

- dirección electrónica

- dirección particular

- dirección postal

2) (sentido, rumbo) direction

ellos venían en dirección contraria — they were coming the other way o from the opposite direction

¿en qué dirección iba? or ¿qué dirección llevaba? — which way was he heading o going?

cambiar de dirección — to change direction

señal de dirección prohibida — no-entry sign

dirección obligatoria — one way only

3) (Auto) ( mecanismo) steering

- dirección asistida

4) (Adm)

a) ( cargo - en escuela) principalship (AmE), headship (BrE); (- en empresa) post o position of manager

b) ( cuerpo directivo - de empresa) management; (- de periódico) editorial board; (- de prisión) authorities (pl); (- de partido) leadership

c) ( oficina - en escuela) principal's office (AmE), headmaster's/headmistress's office (BrE); (- en empresa) manager's/director's office; (- en periódico) editorial office

5)

a) (de obra, película) direction

la dirección es de Saura — it is directed by Saura

b) ( de orquesta)

bajo la dirección de Campomar — conducted by Campomar

c) (de empresa, proyecto) management

bajo la dirección de su profesor — under the guidance of her teacher

* * *

dirección¹

¹ = administration, directorship, management, senior staff, governance, senior management, top management, headship, steerage, directing, leadership, senior managers.

Ex: Since the Reagan administration began its war on waste in 1981, farmers and other citizens have had not alternative to buying their information from the private sector at far steeper prices.

Ex: An applicant for the directorship of a medium-sized public library is asked to explain how he would conduct a community survey and demonstrate how he would plan library programs.

Ex: The practice of librarianship requires performance of the same management functions irrespective of position.

Ex: Senior SLIS staff were seen to be relatively content with their present levels of funding which has been modestly increased in recent years = El personal de dirección de las EUBYD parecía estar relativamente contento con sus niveles actuales de financiación que se han incrementado moderadamente en los últimos años.

Ex: Public libraries specifically face enormous problems of funding and governance.

Ex: In some library authorities these associations are highly developed and form a positive bridge between junior staff and the senior management.

Ex: Nevertheless, performance evaluation can be made more effective if, as stated earlier, the program is strongly supported by top management.

Ex: In the context of collegial management in university libraries, this article presents the advantages and disadvantages of rotating headships.

Ex: Incorrect reference entry is an unpardonable sin, since the purpose of the entry is to give exact steerage to the original paper from the abstract.

Ex: All managers should be knowledgeable in strategies of good directing so that a productive and nurturing environment can be created.

Ex: The leadership challenge is to flatten out differences, identify the new goals, and make tough decisions.

Ex: Our senior managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of the organisation.

* asumir la dirección = take over + the leadership (from).

* bajo la dirección de = under the supervision of.

* comité de dirección = steering committee.

* de dirección = directorial, administrative.

* dirección cinematográfica = film direction.

* dirección compartida = shared governance.

* dirección de la biblioteca = library administrators.

* dirección de la biblioteca, la = library administration, the.

* dirección general = directorate-general.

* dirección participativa = participative management.

* en el puesto de dirección = in the hot seat.

* en la dirección = in the saddle.

* en la dirección (de) = at the helm (of).

* equipo de dirección = management, management team, administrative team.

* grupo de dirección = management.

* junta de dirección = board of directors.

* junta de dirección de la escuela = school board.

* nivel alto de dirección = higher management.

* ocupar un cargo de dirección = hold + a chair.

* personal de dirección = senior staff, senior management.

* puesto de dirección = position of leadership.

* relativo a la dirección = directorial.

* resumen de la dirección = executive summary.

* reunión de la dirección = board meeting.

dirección²

² = direction, quarter.

Ex: Thus the thesaurus user may approach a term from 'either direction'.

Ex: A reappraisal is therefore outlined here with the understanding that it is open to rebuttal and challenge from whatever quarter.

* cambiar dirección = change + direction.

* cambio de dirección = change of hands.

* continuar en esta dirección = proceed + along this way.

* dar dirección = lend + direction.

* dirección del viento = wind direction.

* en ambas direcciones = two-way.

* en dirección de la proa = abaft.

* en dirección este = eastward(s), eastbound.

* en dirección norte = northbound.

* en dirección oeste = westbound, westward(s).

* en dirección sur = southward(s), southbound.

* en la dirección de = toward(s).

* en la dirección de la máquina = machine-direction.

* en la dirección del viento = downwind.

* falta de dirección = indirection.

* indicador de dirección = signpost.

* línea de dirección = line of direction.

* mantener Algo en la dirección correcta = keep + Nombre + on track.

* mirar en otra dirección = look + the other way.

* por buena dirección = a step in the right direction.

* seguir una dirección = follow + path, take + path.

* timón de dirección = rudder.

* tomar otra dirección = branch off + on a side trail.

* tomar una dirección = take + direction.

dirección³

³ = address.

Ex: The Acquisitions system uses a Name address Directory as its source of address information for orders.

* correo con dirección errónea = misdirected mail.

* dirección de contacto = contact address.

* dirección de correo = mailing address.

* dirección de correo electrónico = email address.

* dirección de envío = shipping address.

* dirección de facturación = billing address, invoice address.

* dirección del remitente = return address.

* dirección de pago = payment address.

* dirección favorita = bookmark.

* dirección para correspondencia = mailing address.

* dirección postal = postal address, mailing address.

* dirección web = web address.

* fichero de direcciones = addresses file.

* intercambio de direcciones = exchange of address.

* libreta de direcciones = address book.

* lista de direcciones = mailing list.

* máquina de imprimir direcciones = addressograph, addressing machine.

* poner la dirección en un sobre = address + envelope.

dirección⁴

⁴ = steering.

Ex: This article describes in detail the various methods of ink-jet printing employing electrostatic steering, electromagnetic steering, and multiple ink jets.

* dirección asistida = power steering.

dirección⁵

⁵ = tack.

Ex: The simplest tack would be to include the metadata in the notes field but sorting by metadata attributes is problematic and clunky.

* dirección asistida = power-assisted steering.

* explorar una dirección = chart + direction.

* * *

dirección

feminine

A (señas) address

nombre y dirección name and address

Compuestos:

● dirección absoluta

absolute address

● dirección comercial

business address

● dirección electrónica

e-mail address

● dirección particular

home address

● dirección postal

postal address

● dirección relativa

relative address

● dirección telegráfica

telegraphic address

B (sentido, rumbo) direction

circulaba con or en dirección a Madrid it was heading toward(s) Madrid

ellos venían en dirección contraria they were coming the other way o from the opposite direction

¿en qué dirección iba? or ¿qué dirección llevaba? which way was he heading o going?

su política ha tomado una nueva dirección their policy has taken a new direction

vientos de dirección norte northerly winds

cambiar de dirección to change direction

señal de dirección prohibida no-entry sign

la flecha indica dirección obligatoria the arrow indicates that it's one way only

C ( Auto) (mecanismo) steering; (volante) steering wheel

alinear la dirección to align the wheels

Compuesto:

dirección asistida

power-assisted steering, power steering

D ( Adm)

1 (cargo — en una escuela) principalship ( AmE), headship ( BrE); (— en una empresa) post o position of manager

2 (cuerpo directivo — de una empresa) management; (— de un periódico) editorial board; (— de una prisión) authorities (pl); (— de un partido) leadership

3 (oficina — en una escuela) principal's office ( AmE), headmaster's/headmistress's office ( BrE); (— en una empresa) manager's/director's office; (— en un periódico) editorial office

E

1 (de una obra, película) direction

es su primer trabajo de dirección it's the first time she's directed, it's her first job as a director o her first directing job

la dirección es de Saura it is directed by Saura

2

(de una orquesta): bajo la dirección de Campomar conducted by Campomar

3 (de una empresa, proyecto) management

bajo la dirección de su profesor under the guidance of her teacher

* * *

dirección sustantivo femenino
1 ( señas) address
2 (sentido, rumbo) direction;
◊ ellos venían en dirección contraria they were coming the other way o from the opposite direction;

¿en qué dirección iba? which way was he heading o going?;
señal de dirección prohibida no-entry sign;
dirección obligatoria one way only
3 (Auto) ( mecanismo) steering;
◊ dirección asistida power-assisted steering, power steering

4 (Adm)
a) ( cargo — en escuela) principalship (AmE), headship (BrE);

(— en empresa) post o position of manager
b) ( cuerpo directivo — de empresa) management;

(— de periódico) editorial board;
(— de prisión) authorities (pl);
(— de partido) leadership
c) ( oficina — en escuela) principal's office (AmE), headmaster's/headmistress's office (BrE);

(— en empresa) manager's/director's office;
(— en periódico) editorial office
dirección sustantivo femenino
1 (sentido, rumbo) direction
dirección obligatoria, one way only
dirección prohibida, no entry
en dirección a, towards
2 (domicilio) address
3 Cine Teat direction
4 (conjunto de dirigentes de una empresa) management
(de un partido) leadership
(de un colegio) headship, US principal's office
5 (cargo de dirección) directorship
6 (oficina del director) director's office
7 Auto Téc steering
dirección asistida, power steering
' dirección' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abajo
- allí
- cambiarse
- canalizar
- cara
- de
- derivar
- DGT
- dirigir
- domicilio
- dorso
- este
- girar
- giro
- hacia
- jefatura
- junta
- lado
- llevar
- para
- patronal
- recta
- recto
- rumbo
- saber
- seña
- singladura
- viraje
- a
- actual
- adelante
- adentro
- afuera
- anotar
- arriba
- arroba
- atrás
- calle
- camino
- casualidad
- contramano
- contrario
- deber
- encabezamiento
- indicador
- nordeste
- noroeste
- norte
- oeste
English:
address
- administration
- ahead
- ashore
- back
- business
- change
- course
- direction
- double-jointed
- eastbound
- entry
- film making
- him
- inquire
- leadership
- management
- negotiation
- oncoming
- opposite
- out of
- over
- overseas
- power steering
- promptly
- redirect
- round
- self-addressed
- somewhere
- south
- south-east
- south-west
- spin
- steering
- swing
- switch
- to
- turn
- up
- way
- westward
- with
- down
- east
- easterly
- eastward
- head
- inland
- internal
- may

* * *

dirección nf

1. [sentido] direction;

se halla interrumpido el tráfico en ambas direcciones the road is closed in both directions;

cambiar de dirección to change direction;

en dirección contraria in the opposite direction;

calle de dirección única one-way street;

señal de dirección obligatoria = sign indicating that traffic must go in a particular direction;

dirección prohibida [en letrero] no entry;

no gires por la siguiente, que es dirección prohibida don't take the next turning, it's no entry;

circular en dirección prohibida to drive the wrong way up a one-way street

2. [rumbo] direction;

con dirección a, en dirección a towards, in the direction of;

los trenes con o [m5] en dirección a Málaga trains to Malaga;

¿en qué dirección ibas? which way were you going?;

íbamos en dirección a mi casa we were heading for my place;

se fue en dirección (al) sur he went south;

el buque avanzaba en la dirección del viento the ship had the wind behind it;

los acontecimientos han tomado una dirección inesperada events have taken an unexpected turn

3. [domicilio] address;

déme su nombre y dirección, por favor could you tell me your name and address, please?

Comp
dirección de entrega shipping address
4. Informát address

Comp
dirección de correo electrónico e-mail address;
dirección electrónica [de correo] e-mail address;
[de página] web page address;
dirección IP IP address;

dirección de memoria memory address;

dirección web web address

5. [mando, gestión] [de empresa, hospital] management;
[de partido] leadership; [de colegio] headship; [de periódico] editorship; [de película] direction; [de obra de teatro] production; [de orquesta] conducting;
estudia dirección de cine he's studying film directing

6. [oficina] [de empresa, hospital] manager's office;
[de colegio] Br headmaster's/headmistress's o US principal's office; [de periódico] editor's office
7. [junta directiva] [de empresa, hospital] management;
[de partido] leadership; [de colegio] management team; [de periódico] editorial board;
la dirección de este periódico no se hace responsable de la opinión de sus colaboradores the editors of this newspaper are not responsible for opinions expressed by contributors

Comp
dirección comercial commercial department;
dirección general head office;
RP Dirección General Impositiva Br ≈ Inland Revenue, US ≈ IRS;
Dirección General de Tráfico = government department in charge of road transport

8. [de vehículo] steering

Comp
Esp dirección asistida power steering; Am dirección hidráulica power steering
9. Geol strike

* * *

dirección

f

1 ( sentido) direction;

en aquella dirección that way, in that direction;

dirección obligatoria one way only

2 COM management; POL leadership

3 de coche steering

4 TEA, de película direction;

bajo la dirección de under the direction of, directed by

5 en carta address

6 ( rumbo)

:

con dirección a Lima for Lima;

en dirección a heading for;

en dirección sur heading south

7

:

direcciones pl ( instrucciones) guidelines

* * *

dirección nf, pl - ciones

1) : address

2) : direction

3) : management, leadership

4) : steering (of an automobile)

* * *

dirección n

1. (sentido) direction

se fue en esa dirección she went in that direction / she went that way

empezamos a caminar en dirección a su casa we began walking towards his house

el tren con dirección a Sevilla the train to Seville

2. (señas) address [pl. addresses]

dame tu dirección give me your address

3. (directores de una empresa) management

profesiones como dirección empresarial professions such as business management

dirección prohibida no entry

dirección única one way

Spanish-English dictionary > dirección

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security mechanism

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