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61 ser una constante
(v.) = be a constantEx. Librarians and libraries are always asked to do too much with too little, so the search for outside funding through grants, gifts and fundraisers is a constant in library life.* * *(v.) = be a constantEx: Librarians and libraries are always asked to do too much with too little, so the search for outside funding through grants, gifts and fundraisers is a constant in library life.
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62 ser una copia exacta de
(v.) = be a dead ringer forEx. The final photocopy was a dead ringer for the PDF files downloaded from the CBS website.* * *(v.) = be a dead ringer forEx: The final photocopy was a dead ringer for the PDF files downloaded from the CBS website.
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63 ser una cuestión de
(v.) = be a matter for/ofEx. It can only be a matter of time before we have in effect a complete set of MARC records to call on for details of any item we require.* * *(v.) = be a matter for/ofEx: It can only be a matter of time before we have in effect a complete set of MARC records to call on for details of any item we require.
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64 ser una cuestión debatible
(v.) = be an open questionEx. Whether such a solution would be agreed by users, and in particular the users of the Library of Congress itself, is still an open question.* * *(v.) = be an open questionEx: Whether such a solution would be agreed by users, and in particular the users of the Library of Congress itself, is still an open question.
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65 ser una cuestión problemática
(v.) = be at issueEx. What constitutes 'fair use' is at issue as well, and libraries, on the advice of lawyers, have to be extremely careful about what they reproduce digitally.* * *(v.) = be at issueEx: What constitutes 'fair use' is at issue as well, and libraries, on the advice of lawyers, have to be extremely careful about what they reproduce digitally.
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66 ser una epopeya
(v.) = be an odysseyEx. What followed over the next nine months was an odyssey of violence, fear, torture, surrealism and unexpected humanity.* * *(v.) = be an odysseyEx: What followed over the next nine months was an odyssey of violence, fear, torture, surrealism and unexpected humanity.
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67 ser una espina que Alguien tiene clavada
= be a thorn in + Posesivo + sideEx. 'It's finally come to a showdown with Stuart Wronski. I guess you know he's been a thorn in my side for a long time. But he's finally gone too far, and I've got to do something about it.' He bit his lip, and looked at the floor.* * *= be a thorn in + Posesivo + sideEx: 'It's finally come to a showdown with Stuart Wronski. I guess you know he's been a thorn in my side for a long time. But he's finally gone too far, and I've got to do something about it.' He bit his lip, and looked at the floor.
Spanish-English dictionary > ser una espina que Alguien tiene clavada
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68 ser una flecha
(v.) = be quick off + Posesivo + feetEx. He is very quick off his feet and is active around the basket at both ends.* * *(v.) = be quick off + Posesivo + feetEx: He is very quick off his feet and is active around the basket at both ends.
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69 ser una forma de
(v.) = provide + a way of/toEx. Style flexibility provides a way to be accommodating without compromising integrity or naturalness of expression.* * *(v.) = provide + a way of/toEx: Style flexibility provides a way to be accommodating without compromising integrity or naturalness of expression.
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70 ser una ganga
(v.) = be a bargainEx. The outcome of the bidding was slightly disappointing for the vendor, but they say it was a bargain for the buyer.* * *(v.) = be a bargainEx: The outcome of the bidding was slightly disappointing for the vendor, but they say it was a bargain for the buyer.
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71 ser una gozada
(v.) = be a treatEx. This article discusses the line 'It' s a treat to beat your feet on the Mississippi mud' from the 1927 song by Harry Barris.* * *(v.) = be a treatEx: This article discusses the line 'It' s a treat to beat your feet on the Mississippi mud' from the 1927 song by Harry Barris.
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72 ser una gran ayuda
(v.) = be a tower of strengthEx. Australia's economy is a tower of strength after two respected international reports confirmed it continued to lead the developed world.* * *(v.) = be a tower of strengthEx: Australia's economy is a tower of strength after two respected international reports confirmed it continued to lead the developed world.
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73 ser una interrogante
(v.) = be an open questionEx. Whether such a solution would be agreed by users, and in particular the users of the Library of Congress itself, is still an open question.* * *(v.) = be an open questionEx: Whether such a solution would be agreed by users, and in particular the users of the Library of Congress itself, is still an open question.
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74 ser una lástima
(v.) = be a shameEx. It would be a shame, and very expensive, if the accumulated wisdom of librarianship were to be sacrificed, and the profession later reinvented, for digital information.* * *(v.) = be a shameEx: It would be a shame, and very expensive, if the accumulated wisdom of librarianship were to be sacrificed, and the profession later reinvented, for digital information.
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75 ser una mancha para
(v.) = be a blot onEx. Their heart-rending plight stretching over centuries is a blot on Indian civilization.* * *(v.) = be a blot onEx: Their heart-rending plight stretching over centuries is a blot on Indian civilization.
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76 ser una mejora con respecto a
(v.) = be an improvement onEx. Whilst there was still a budget deficit, the situation was an improvement on last year and indications for the future look good = Aunque el déficit presupuestario seguía existiendo, la situación había mejorado con respecto al año anterior y las pespectivas para el futuro parecían buenas.* * *(v.) = be an improvement onEx: Whilst there was still a budget deficit, the situation was an improvement on last year and indications for the future look good = Aunque el déficit presupuestario seguía existiendo, la situación había mejorado con respecto al año anterior y las pespectivas para el futuro parecían buenas.
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77 ser una mierda
Ex. Our health-care system is the pits -- millions of Americans don't have any health insurance.* * *Ex: Our health-care system is the pits -- millions of Americans don't have any health insurance.
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78 ser una novedad en el contexto del que se está hablando
(v.) = be a newcomer to the sceneEx. A recent newcomer to the scene is the Index to International Statistics.* * *(v.) = be a newcomer to the sceneEx: A recent newcomer to the scene is the Index to International Statistics.
Spanish-English dictionary > ser una novedad en el contexto del que se está hablando
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79 ser una odisea
(v.) = be an odysseyEx. What followed over the next nine months was an odyssey of violence, fear, torture, surrealism and unexpected humanity.* * *(v.) = be an odysseyEx: What followed over the next nine months was an odyssey of violence, fear, torture, surrealism and unexpected humanity.
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80 ser una piña
(v.) = stand + togetherEx. For instance, in reproduction of Renoir's work under the subject IMPRESSIONISM, Renoir's works would not stand together in the catalog but be spread out according to their titles.* * *(v.) = stand + togetherEx: For instance, in reproduction of Renoir's work under the subject IMPRESSIONISM, Renoir's works would not stand together in the catalog but be spread out according to their titles.
См. также в других словарях:
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ser una manera de decir — ser sólo una formulación ligera; no deber ser tomado literalmente; deber entenderse superficialmente; cf. tomar en serio, tomar en broma, ser una manera de hablar, ser un decir; cuando digo que la Corte Suprema está corrupta, no es una manera de… … Diccionario de chileno actual
ser una fulana — Ser una prostituta. Como otras veces, el femenino sale perdiendo, porque fulano se refiere únicamente a la persona desconocida o cuyo nombre se ignora. (Ver ) … Diccionario de dichos y refranes
ser una hormiga o una hormiguita — ► locución coloquial Ser una persona laboriosa y ahorradora: ■ siempre la alabaron por ser una hormiga en el trabajo … Enciclopedia Universal
ser una perita en dulce — perita, ser una perita en dulce expr. persona agradable, atractiva. ❙ «...porque esta perita en dulce te hace la boca agua.» Jesús Alviz Arroyo, Un solo son en la danza, 1982, RAE CREA. ❙ «...que el pibe no estuviera bueno. ¡Una perita en dulce!… … Diccionario del Argot "El Sohez"
ser una horterada — horterada, ser una horterada expr. ser algo de mal gusto. ❙ «Pero, peor que eso, es una horterada fascista.» Francisco Umbral, El Mundo, 12.2.98. ❙ «Porque te ha abandonado tu desodorante es su horterada preferida...» Ángel Palomino, Las otras… … Diccionario del Argot "El Sohez"
ser una pasada — pasada, ser una pasada expr. sorprendente, excesivo, inaudito. ❙ «La respuesta fue una pasada.» M. Vázquez Montalbán, Los alegres muchachos de Atzavara. ❙ «Este cacharro es una pasada» Lucía Etxebarría, Beatriz y los cuerpos celestes. ❙ «¡Hala,… … Diccionario del Argot "El Sohez"
ser una zorra — En el masculino, ser inteligente. En el femenino, ser una prostituta. (Ver ) … Diccionario de dichos y refranes
ser una matraca — ► locución coloquial Ser una persona pesada por la insistencia con que repite las cosas: ■ todos le evitan porque es una matraca … Enciclopedia Universal
ser una persona o una cosa un viva la virgen — ► locución adjetiva coloquial Ser una persona irresponsable y despreocupada en exceso … Enciclopedia Universal
ser una cosita de gusto — cosita, ser una cosita de gusto expr. persona o cosa indeseable. ❙ «Desde luego que habéis tenido suerte al casarse tu hermana porque la tía es una cosita de gusto.» DCB. ❘ no se ha podido documentar fuera de diccionarios … Diccionario del Argot "El Sohez"