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1 gravedad
f.1 seriousness (cualidad de grave).2 gravity (physics).3 severity, importance, gravity, seriousness.* * *1 FÍSICA gravity2 (importancia) gravity, seriousness3 (seriedad) solemnity, gravity4 (de sonido) depth* * *noun f.1) gravity2) seriousness* * *SF1) (Fís) gravity2) (Med) seriousnessel herido evoluciona favorablemente, dentro de la gravedad — the patient is progressing well, but his condition remains serious
3) (=seriedad) seriousness4) (=dignidad) seriousness, dignity5) (Mús) depth* * *1) (Med) seriousnessla gravedad de sus lesiones — the seriousness o severity of her wounds
2) (de situación, problema) seriousness, gravity3) (de tono, expresión) gravity, seriousness* * *1) (Med) seriousnessla gravedad de sus lesiones — the seriousness o severity of her wounds
2) (de situación, problema) seriousness, gravity3) (de tono, expresión) gravity, seriousness* * *gravedad11 = seriousness, severity, gravity.Ex: Each member state is allocated a fixed quota in proportion to the seriousness of its regional problems.
Ex: Exuberance and enthusiasm are proper to the young, as Quintillian remarked: 'The young should be daring and inventive and should rejoice in their inventions, even though correctiveness and severity are still to be acquired'.Ex: The islands had been part of the British community since 1833 and the invasion was termed a matter of 'great gravity' by the Prime Minister.* gravedad de la situación, la = seriousness of the situation, la, gravity of the situation, the.gravedad22 = gravity.Ex: Examples include terms arising from energy (force, gravity, heat), matter (molecular states, elements, compounds), earth, plants, animals, man.
* centro de gravedad = centre of gravity.* desafiar la gravedad = defy + gravity.* falta de gravedad = weightlessness.* fuerza de gravedad = gravitational force.* fuerza de la gravedad = G-force.* fuerza de la gravedad, la = force of gravity, the.* ley de la gravedad, la = law of gravity, the.* teoría de la gravedad, la = theory of gravity, the.gravedad33 = gravitas.Ex: Such considerations whether invested with the gravitas assumed by LSIC whenever they address such imponderables or when issued by freebooting critics miss the mark.
* con gravedad = grimly.* * *A ( Med) seriousnessla gravedad de sus lesiones the seriousness o severity of her woundsha experimentado una leve mejoría dentro de la gravedad she has improved slightly although she is still in a serious condition o her condition is still seriousestá herido de gravedad he is seriously injuredB (de una situación, un problema) seriousness, gravityes un asunto de mucha gravedad it is a very serious matter, it is a matter of great seriousnessC (de tono, expresión) gravity, seriousness; (de carácter) seriousnessandaba con mucha gravedad she carried herself with great poise o composureD ( Fís) gravity* * *
gravedad sustantivo femenino
1 ( en general) seriousness;
es un asunto de mucha gravedad it is a very serious matter
2 (Fís) gravity
gravedad sustantivo femenino
1 (de una situación, estado) seriousness: dentro de la gravedad del asunto puede haber esperanza, notwithstanding the seriousness of the situation, there may still be hope
2 Fís gravity: centro de gravedad, centre of gravity
fuerza de gravedad, gravitational force
3 solemnity: fue un protocolo llevado con mucha gravedad, the protocol was carried out very solemnly
' gravedad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
leve
- ante
- extremo
- fuerza
- relativo
- sufrir
English:
centre
- G-force
- graft
- gravity
- minor
- pull
- seriousness
- severity
- bring
- gravely
- grievous
* * *gravedad nf1. [de lesiones, enfermedad] seriousness;resultó herido de gravedad en el accidente he was seriously injured in the accident2. [de situación] seriousness3. [solemnidad] seriousness;con gravedad seriously, gravely4. Fís gravity;en la nave espacial no había gravedad there was zero gravity within the spaceshipgravedad cero zero gravity* * *f1 seriousness, gravity;herido de gravedad seriously injured2 FÍS gravity* * *gravedad nf1) : gravitycentro de gravedad: center of gravity2) : seriousness, severity* * *gravedad n1. (importancia, seriedad) seriousness2. (en física) gravity -
2 seriedad
f.1 seriousness (gravedad, importancia).viste con demasiada seriedad he dresses too formally2 sense of responsibility.¡qué falta de seriedad! what an irresponsible way to behave!3 gravity, seriousness.* * *1 (gravedad) seriousness, gravity■ ¡señores, un poco de seriedad, por favor! gentlemen, please be serious!2 (formalidad) reliability, dependability\con seriedad seriouslyfalta de seriedad irresponsibility* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=calidad personal) seriousnesshablar con seriedad — to speak seriously o in earnest
2) (=responsabilidad) responsibility, sense of responsibilityfalta de seriedad — lack of responsibility, irresponsibility
3) [de enfermedad, crisis, problema] seriousness4) (=fiabilidad) reliability, trustworthiness* * *a) ( falta de jocosidad) seriousnessb) (sensatez, responsabilidad)se comportó con mucha seriedad — she behaved very sensibly o responsibly
un poco de seriedad! — come on, let's be serious now!
es una falta de seriedad que nos tengan esperando así — it's no way to treat people keeping us waiting like this
c) (gravedad, importancia) seriousness* * *= earnestness, solemnity.Ex. The tone of voice should suggest that the inquirer's interest demonstrates something positive about the person -- if not charm, wit, or intelligence, then perhaps earnestness.Ex. Her diversified and highly committed authorship is characterized by disrespectful humour, clear-sighted solemnity and inconspicuous warmth.----* dar la impresión de seriedad en el trabajo = appear + businesslike.* falta de seriedad = flippancy.* * *a) ( falta de jocosidad) seriousnessb) (sensatez, responsabilidad)se comportó con mucha seriedad — she behaved very sensibly o responsibly
un poco de seriedad! — come on, let's be serious now!
es una falta de seriedad que nos tengan esperando así — it's no way to treat people keeping us waiting like this
c) (gravedad, importancia) seriousness* * *= earnestness, solemnity.Ex: The tone of voice should suggest that the inquirer's interest demonstrates something positive about the person -- if not charm, wit, or intelligence, then perhaps earnestness.
Ex: Her diversified and highly committed authorship is characterized by disrespectful humour, clear-sighted solemnity and inconspicuous warmth.* dar la impresión de seriedad en el trabajo = appear + businesslike.* falta de seriedad = flippancy.* * *1 (falta de jocosidad) seriousness2(sensatez, responsabilidad): se comportó con mucha seriedad she behaved very sensibly o responsibly¡un poco de seriedad! come on, let's be serious now!es una falta de seriedad que nos tengan esperando así it's no way to treat people ( o to conduct business etc) keeping us waiting like this3 (gravedad, importancia) seriousness* * *
seriedad sustantivo femenino
b) (sensatez, responsabilidad):◊ se comportó con mucha seriedad she behaved very sensibly o responsibly;
¡un poco de seriedad! come on, let's be serious now!
seriedad sustantivo femenino
1 seriousness
2 (de una persona, empresa) reliability
falta de seriedad, irresponsibility
' seriedad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cachondeo
- formalidad
- rasgo
English:
earnestly
- muck about
- muck around
- reliability
- responsibly
- seriousness
- sobriety
* * *seriedad nf1. [gravedad, importancia] seriousness;viste con demasiada seriedad he dresses too formally2. [responsabilidad] sense of responsibility;[formalidad] reliability;¡qué falta de seriedad! it's disgraceful!* * *f seriousness* * *seriedad nf1) : seriousness, earnestness2) : gravity, importance* * *seriedad n seriousness -
3 formalidad
f.1 formality (requisito).es una mera formalidad it's just a formality2 (good) manners.3 reliability.4 seriousness.5 conventionality.* * *1 (norma de comportamiento) formality2 (seriedad) seriousness3 (fiabilidad) reliability4 (trámite) formality, requisite\¡un poco de formalidad! please behave yourselves!una mera formalidad a mere formality* * *noun f.1) formality2) seriousness3) reliability* * *SF1) (=requisito) formalityes pura formalidad — it's a pure o mere formality, it's just a matter of form
2) (=fiabilidad) reliabilityse quedó sin clientes por falta de formalidad — he lost all his customers because of his unreliability
3) (=seriedad)¡señores, un poco de formalidad! — gentlemen, let's be serious!
¡niños, formalidad! — kids, behave yourselves!
* * *1) ( de persona) reliability2) ( requisito) formality* * *= formality, dependability.Ex. Fraktur, cut with a contrived formality that belied its cursive origins, became the most successful of all the gothic types, surviving as a book face in Germany until the mid twentieth century.Ex. Dependability could be subdivided into 1) discharge of own job responsibilities, 2) regular and punctual attendance, and 3) self-control.* * *1) ( de persona) reliability2) ( requisito) formality* * *= formality, dependability.Ex: Fraktur, cut with a contrived formality that belied its cursive origins, became the most successful of all the gothic types, surviving as a book face in Germany until the mid twentieth century.
Ex: Dependability could be subdivided into 1) discharge of own job responsibilities, 2) regular and punctual attendance, and 3) self-control.* * *A (de una persona) reliability, dependabilityniños, formalidad behave yourselves, childrenno se puede hacer planes con él, no tiene formalidad it's impossible to plan anything with him, he's so unreliableB (requisito) formalityes una simple formalidad it's a mere formality* * *
formalidad sustantivo femenino
1 ( de persona) reliability;
2 ( requisito) formality
formalidad sustantivo femenino
1 (trámite, protocolo) formality
2 (seriedad, corrección) seriousness
3 (responsabilidad, puntualidad) reliability
' formalidad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
formalmente
- trámite
English:
form
- formality
- mere
- reliability
- seriousness
- trustworthiness
- stiffly
* * *formalidad nf1. [requisito] formality;es una mera formalidad it's just a formality2. [fiabilidad] reliability;este mecánico no tiene ninguna formalidad this mechanic is totally unreliable;¡qué poca formalidad! you just can't rely on some people!3. [seriedad] seriousness* * *f formality* * *formalidad nf1) : formality2) : seriousness, dignity3) : dependability, reliability -
4 ante
prep.1 in front of, before, in the presence of.2 before, in the event of, taking into consideration.m.1 elk, moose.2 suede, deer skin.* * *1 ZOOLOGÍA elk, moose2 (piel) suede————————1 before, in the presence of2 (considerando) in the face of\* * *1. prep.1) before2) considering, faced with•2. noun m.1) elk, moose2) suede* * *ISM1) (Zool) (=ciervo) elk, moose; (=búfalo) buffalo; Méx (=tapir) tapir2) (=piel) suede3) Méx (=dulce) macaroonIIPREP1) (=en presencia de) [+ persona] before2) (=enfrentado a) [+ peligro] in the face of, faced with; [+ dificultad, duda] faced with3)ante todo hay que recordar que... — first of all let's remember that...
* * *I1)a) (frml) ( delante de) beforeb) ( frente a)2)IIante todo — ( primero) first and foremost; ( sobre todo) above all
a) (Zool) ( especie europea) elk; ( especie norteamericana) mooseb) ( cuero) suede* * *I1)a) (frml) ( delante de) beforeb) ( frente a)2)IIante todo — ( primero) first and foremost; ( sobre todo) above all
a) (Zool) ( especie europea) elk; ( especie norteamericana) mooseb) ( cuero) suede* * *ante11 = suede.Ex: English riders will wear riding breeches with swede patches that fit very snugly.
* piel de ante = suede.ante22 = before, in the face of, vis à vis, in the presence of, in view of, facing.Ex: The hearings before the Royal Commission, including among the witnesses some of the most prominent librarians and scholars of that day, extended from 1847 to 1849.
Ex: In the face of present priorities and staff commitments, the Library feels that it cannot undertake a comprehensive study of the subject heading system that would pave the way for a major restructuring of the system.Ex: The information note following the explanatory heading provides guidance to the user of the catalogue vis à vis the conventions used in formulating uniform headings.Ex: Errors in colleagues' work should be brought to their attention tactfully and not in the presence of others = A los compañeros se les debería hacer ver sus errores discretamente y no en presencia de otros.Ex: In view of the frequency with which users could benefit from references to a broader subject this omission must be regarded as a deficiency of A/Z subject catalogue.Ex: Under the Highway Safety Code, cyclists must ride on the street, facing traffic.* ante cualquier adversidad = in the face of + adversity.* ante la adversidad = in the face of + adversity.* ante la ley = at law.* ante la opinión pública = in the public eye.* ante la posibilidad de = at the prospect of.* ante la presión de = in the crush to.* ante + Posesivo + propios ojos = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes, before + Posesivo + very eyes.* ante-sala = lobby.* ante todo = first and foremost, before anything else, more than anything else, first of all, above all, above all things.* estar ante = be faced with.* representación ante el juzgado = representation at tribunal.* * *ante1A1 ( frml) (delante de) beforecomparecer ante el juez to appear before the judgemiles de personas desfilaron ante su cadáver thousands of people filed past the body2(enfrentado a): ante la gravedad de la situación in view of o considering o given the seriousness of the situationante la proximidad de las elecciones with the elections so closeveamos cómo reacciona ante este problema let us see how he reacts when faced with this problemtodos somos iguales ante la ley we are all equal in the eyes of the lawnos hallamos ante una gran injusticia we are faced with a grave injusticeante la duda, abstente if in doubt, don'tBse considera ante todo madre she thinks of herself as a mother above all elsela seguridad ante todo safety first, safety must come firstante2A2 (cuero) suedeuna chaqueta de ante a suede jacket* * *
ante preposición
1
b) ( frente a):
iguales ante la ley equal in the eyes of the law;
nos hallamos ante un problema we are faced with a problem
2
( sobre todo) above all
■ sustantivo masculino ( cuero) suede
ante 1 sustantivo masculino
1 (piel) suede
2 Zool elk, moose
ante 2 preposición
1 before, in the presence of
Jur ante notario, in the presence of a notary
2 (en vista de) faced with, in view of: ante la falta de medios, hicieron un llamamiento a la solidaridad, faced with the shortage of resources, they made an appeal for help
♦ Locuciones: ante todo, discreción, above all, be discreet
' ante' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
a.m.
- acobardarse
- actitud
- apelar
- calma
- comparecer
- contingencia
- declarar
- desesperación
- desfilar
- disyuntiva
- doblarse
- el
- entera
- entero
- escamarse
- evidenciar
- expectante
- firme
- humillarse
- igualdad
- impasible
- inclinarse
- infranqueable
- inmutable
- levantarse
- palidecer
- plantarse
- prestar
- reaccionar
- resistir
- retroceder
- sombrero
- sucumbir
- viabilidad
- abogado
- acobardar
- alarma
- apocarse
- ciego
- conducir
- humillar
- igual
- imperturbable
- inclinar
- interceder
- ley
- mediar
- negativa
- poder
English:
a.m.
- accountable
- accused
- admire
- alarmed
- ambush
- ante
- appear
- appearance
- before
- bristle
- career
- cheek
- crawl
- curtsey
- curtsy
- demonstrator
- equal
- flail
- gazumping
- give in
- give up
- go before
- grovel
- guilt
- haul up
- insecure
- justice
- kneel
- kowtow
- March
- primarily
- protest
- quail
- react
- responsible
- safety
- shrink
- stick
- suede
- survivalist
- unmoved
- yield
- address
- barrister
- bow
- eye
- file
- first
- go
* * *ante1 nm1. [piel] suede;zapatos de ante suede shoes2. [animal] [europeo] elk;[americano] mooseante2 prep1. [delante de, en presencia de] before;se arrodilló ante el Papa he kneeled before the Pope;comparecer ante el juez to appear before the judge, to appear in court;apelar ante el tribunal to appeal to the court;es muy tímido y se encoge ante sus superiores he's very timid and clams up in the presence of his superiors;nos hicimos una foto ante la Esfinge we took a photo of ourselves standing in front of the Sphinx;estamos ante otro Dalí this is another Dali, we have before us another Dali;desfilar/marchar ante algo/alguien to file/march past sth/sb2. [frente a] [hecho, circunstancia] in the face of;ante una actitud tan intolerante, poco se puede hacer there is little we can do in the face of such intolerance;ante la insistencia de su hermano, accedimos a admitirla at her brother's insistence, we agreed to take her on;no se detendrá ante nada she'll stop at nothing, nothing will stop her;no se amilana ante nada he isn't scared of anything;¿cuál es tu postura ante el aborto? what's your opinion about abortion?;cerrar los ojos ante algo [ignorar] to close one's eyes to sth;ante la duda, mejor no intentarlo if in doubt, it's best not to attempt it;me descubro ante su esfuerzo I take my hat off to him for his effort;extasiarse ante algo to go into ecstasies over sth;se quedó solo ante el peligro he was left to face the danger alone;se crece ante las dificultades she thrives in the face of adversity;ser responsable ante alguien to be accountable to sb;retroceder ante el peligro to shrink back from danger3. [respecto de] compared to;su obra palidece ante la de su maestro his work pales in comparison with that of his master;su opinión prevaleció ante la mía his opinion prevailed over mine4.[en primer lugar] first of allante todo [sobre todo] above all;* * *I m1 suede2 ZO mooseante todo above all* * *ante nm1) : elk, moose2) : suedeante prep1) : before, in front of2) : considering, in view of3)ante todo : first and foremost, above all* * *ante1 n suedeante2 prep1. (delante de) before2. (frente a) in the face of -
5 gravedad1
1 = seriousness, severity, gravity.Ex. Each member state is allocated a fixed quota in proportion to the seriousness of its regional problems.Ex. Exuberance and enthusiasm are proper to the young, as Quintillian remarked: 'The young should be daring and inventive and should rejoice in their inventions, even though correctiveness and severity are still to be acquired'.Ex. The islands had been part of the British community since 1833 and the invasion was termed a matter of 'great gravity' by the Prime Minister.----* gravedad de la situación, la = seriousness of the situation, la, gravity of the situation, the. -
6 mesura
f.1 moderation, restraint.con mesura in moderation2 courtesy, politeness.3 dignity, seriousness.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: mesurar.* * *1 restraint, moderation* * *SF1) (=moderación) moderation, restraint2) (=calma) calm* * *femenino moderation, restraint* * *= temperance, forbearance, gravity.Ex. Cutter instructs that 'of two subjects exactly opposite choose one and refer from the other, e.g. 'Temperance and Intemperance', 'Intemperance' See ' Temperance and Intemperance''.Ex. This constituted the FCC's Forbearance Doctrine the aim of which was to encourage competition within the industry.Ex. He speaks of him as 'a man of great gravity, calmness, sound principles, of no faction, an excellent preacher, of an upright life'.----* usar con mesura = eke out.* * *femenino moderation, restraint* * *= temperance, forbearance, gravity.Ex: Cutter instructs that 'of two subjects exactly opposite choose one and refer from the other, e.g. 'Temperance and Intemperance', 'Intemperance' See ' Temperance and Intemperance''.
Ex: This constituted the FCC's Forbearance Doctrine the aim of which was to encourage competition within the industry.Ex: He speaks of him as 'a man of great gravity, calmness, sound principles, of no faction, an excellent preacher, of an upright life'.* usar con mesura = eke out.* * *moderation, restrainthay que comer con mesura you should eat in moderationno tiene mesura a la hora de gastar dinero she knows no restraint o she has no sense of moderation when it comes to spending money* * *
Del verbo mesurar: ( conjugate mesurar)
mesura es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
mesura sustantivo femenino moderation, restraint
' mesura' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
discreción
* * *mesura nf1. [moderación] moderation, restraint;con mesura in moderation2. [cortesía] courtesy, politeness3. [gravedad] dignity, seriousness* * *f:con mesura in moderation* * *mesura nf1) moderación: moderation, discretion2) cortesía: courtesy3) gravedad: seriousness, dignity -
7 asignar una cuota
(v.) = allocate + quotaEx. Each member state is allocated a fixed quota in proportion to the seriousness of its regional problems.* * *(v.) = allocate + quotaEx: Each member state is allocated a fixed quota in proportion to the seriousness of its regional problems.
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8 consideración
f.1 consideration, reflection, deliberation, study.2 consideration, respect, regard, concern.* * *1 (reflexión) consideration, attention2 (respeto) regard\de consideración important, seriousen consideración a consideringpor consideración a out of consideration fortomar algo en consideración to take something into account, take something into considerationtratar con consideración to treat with caretratar sin consideración to treat carelesslyfalta de consideración lack of consideration* * *noun f.2) regard* * *SF1) (=deliberación) consideration•
en consideración — under considerationdos elementos entran en consideración a la hora de decidir — two factors should be taken into consideration when making a decision
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someter algo a la consideración de algn — to put sth to sb for consideration2) (=punto a considerar)hizo hincapié en la consideración de que... — he stressed the fact that...
tales consideraciones no se ajustan a la realidad — such statements o views do not reflect reality
sin querer entrar en consideraciones acerca de su propia actuación — without entering into a discussion of his actual performance
3) (=concepción) conception4) (=importancia) statusde consideración — [herida, daños] serious
5) (=atención) considerationeso sería una falta de consideración hacia nuestros invitados — that would be showing a lack of consideration towards our guests
¡qué falta de consideración! — how inconsiderate!
•
en consideración a algo/algn — out of consideration for sth/sblo dejaron libre en consideración a sus circunstancias — he was released out of consideration for his circumstances
le dieron un premio en consideración a su trabajo — they awarded her a prize in recognition of her work
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sin consideración, tratar a algn sin consideración — to show no consideration for sb•
tener consideración a o con algn — to show consideration to sb6) (=estima) regardtengo una gran consideración por él — I have (a) great regard for him, I hold him in high regard
7) [en cartas]le saludo con mi más distinguida consideración — frm I remain yours faithfully frm
De mi (mayor) consideración — LAm Dear Sir/Madam
* * *a) ( atención) considerationb) ( miramiento) considerationla trataron sin ninguna consideración or no tuvieron ninguna consideración con ella — they treated her most inconsiderately
c) ( importancia)d) (AmL frml) (Corresp)De mi mayor consideración — Dear Sir/Madam
e) consideraciones femenino plural ( razonamiento) considerations (pl)* * *= consideration, regard, respect, decency.Ex. This broader consideration of descriptive cataloguing problems serves to set a context for the consideration of cataloguing problems associated with nonbook materials.Ex. Their sheer institutional standing and regard have had a bearing upon the creation of a situation which is a good deal better than it might otherwise have been.Ex. The authorities had in mind the book's endemic lying, the petty thefts, the denigrations of respect and religion, the bad language and the bad grammar.Ex. He has a decency and character that is both enviable and especially rare in today's world of expediency and self-service.----* actuar con poca consideración hacia = play + fast and loose with.* con la debida consideración = with due consideration.* consideraciones económicas = cost considerations.* consideración práctica = practical consideration.* con una consideración especial hacia = with particular regard to.* digno de consideración = worthwhile.* en consideración = under consideration.* en consideración a = for the sake of, out of consideration for, out of respect for.* merecer consideración = merit + consideration.* por consideración a = out of respect for, out of consideration for.* sin la debida consideración = without due consideration.* tener en consideración = take into + consideration, take into + consideration.* tomar en consideración = allow for, take into + consideration.* * *a) ( atención) considerationb) ( miramiento) considerationla trataron sin ninguna consideración or no tuvieron ninguna consideración con ella — they treated her most inconsiderately
c) ( importancia)d) (AmL frml) (Corresp)De mi mayor consideración — Dear Sir/Madam
e) consideraciones femenino plural ( razonamiento) considerations (pl)* * *= consideration, regard, respect, decency.Ex: This broader consideration of descriptive cataloguing problems serves to set a context for the consideration of cataloguing problems associated with nonbook materials.
Ex: Their sheer institutional standing and regard have had a bearing upon the creation of a situation which is a good deal better than it might otherwise have been.Ex: The authorities had in mind the book's endemic lying, the petty thefts, the denigrations of respect and religion, the bad language and the bad grammar.Ex: He has a decency and character that is both enviable and especially rare in today's world of expediency and self-service.* actuar con poca consideración hacia = play + fast and loose with.* con la debida consideración = with due consideration.* consideraciones económicas = cost considerations.* consideración práctica = practical consideration.* con una consideración especial hacia = with particular regard to.* digno de consideración = worthwhile.* en consideración = under consideration.* en consideración a = for the sake of, out of consideration for, out of respect for.* merecer consideración = merit + consideration.* por consideración a = out of respect for, out of consideration for.* sin la debida consideración = without due consideration.* tener en consideración = take into + consideration, take into + consideration.* tomar en consideración = allow for, take into + consideration.* * *1 (atención) considerationsometió el tema a la consideración de los allí reunidos he put the matter to those present for considerationen consideración a sus méritos in recognition of her meritsno tuvieron or tomaron en consideración su estado de salud they did not take into consideration o account the state of his health2 (miramiento) considerationtuvieron muchas consideraciones conmigo they treated me very considerately o thoughtfully, they showed me a great deal of considerationla trataron sin ninguna consideración or no tuvieron ninguna consideración con ella they treated her most inconsiderately, they showed her no consideration¡qué falta de consideración! how thoughtless!no lo denunciaron por consideración a su familia they didn't report him out of consideration for his family3(importancia): de consideración ‹problema› important, serious;‹herida/daños› serious4* * *
consideración sustantivo femenino
consideration;◊ tomar algo en consideración to take sth into consideration o account;
por consideración a su familia out of consideration for his family;
en consideración a sus méritos in recognition of her merits;
la trataron sin ninguna consideración they treated her most inconsiderately;
¡qué falta de consideración! how thoughtless!;
de consideración serious
consideración sustantivo femenino
1 (ponderación, juicio) consideration: no tomes en consideración su observación, don't take his remark into account
2 (respeto a los demás, cuidado) regard
♦ Locuciones: de consideración, (grande) important, considerable
(grave) serious
' consideración' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
deferencia
- enorme
- ponderación
- respeto
- seria
- serio
- valorar
- vertiente
English:
barge in
- careful
- consideration
- inconsiderate
- primary
- regard
- sustain
- thoughtfully
- thoughtfulness
- thoughtlessly
- thoughtlessness
- decency
- extensive
- light
- respect
- rough
- sir
* * *1. [reflexión] consideration, factor;debemos tener en cuenta estas consideraciones we must take these factors into consideration;tomar en consideración to take into consideration o account;estas cifras no tienen en consideración el año 1999 these figures do not take 1999 into account2. [respeto] consideration;te tengo en mucha consideración I think very highly of you;tratar algo con consideración to treat sth with respect;tratar a alguien con consideración to show sb consideration;falta de consideración lack of consideration;no tiene ninguna consideración con su madre he is very inconsiderate to his mother, he shows his mother no consideration;Amde mi (mayor) consideración [en carta] Dear Sir/Madam3. [atención] consideration;en consideración a algo in recognition of sth;tuvieron con él muchas consideraciones they were very considerate to him, they showed him great considerationhubo varios heridos de consideración several people were seriously injured;hubo veinte heridos de diversa consideración there were twenty people with injuries of varying degrees of seriousness* * *f1 consideration;en consideración a out of consideration for;tener otomar en consideración take into consideration;falta de consideración lack of consideration2:de consideración herida serious* * *consideración nf, pl - ciones1) : consideration2) : respect3)de consideración : considerable, important* * *1. (reflexión) consideration2. (respecto) respect / regard -
9 dar credibilidad
(v.) = give + credence, lend + credence, bestow + credibility, provide + credibilityEx. Many prominent librarians believe that materials selection is the single element of librarianship which gives it credence as a profession.Ex. The department head had hoped the latter request would lend credence to the seriousness of the situation.Ex. It was felt that locating such services in branch libraries would bestow on them more credibility.Ex. If FIAC manages to get established then it could provide much needed credibility for the Neighbourhood Advice Centre movement.* * *(v.) = give + credence, lend + credence, bestow + credibility, provide + credibilityEx: Many prominent librarians believe that materials selection is the single element of librarianship which gives it credence as a profession.
Ex: The department head had hoped the latter request would lend credence to the seriousness of the situation.Ex: It was felt that locating such services in branch libraries would bestow on them more credibility.Ex: If FIAC manages to get established then it could provide much needed credibility for the Neighbourhood Advice Centre movement. -
10 director de departamento
(n.) = department headEx. The department head had hoped the latter request would lend credence to the seriousness of the situation.* * *(n.) = department headEx: The department head had hoped the latter request would lend credence to the seriousness of the situation.
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11 en proporción a
= proportionate to, in proportion toEx. Rewards proportionate to readership rather than sales may provide a little extra income for authors.Ex. Each member state is allocated a fixed quota in proportion to the seriousness of its regional problems.* * *= proportionate to, in proportion toEx: Rewards proportionate to readership rather than sales may provide a little extra income for authors.
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12 en relación proporcional con
Ex. Each member state is allocated a fixed quota in proportion to the seriousness of its regional problems.* * *Ex: Each member state is allocated a fixed quota in proportion to the seriousness of its regional problems.
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13 enturbiamiento
m.1 cloudiness.2 clouding.* * *= turbidity.Ex. The location, rate of flow, and turbidity (clear or murky) are the critical factors when evaluating the seriousness of seepage from a dam.* * *= turbidity.Ex: The location, rate of flow, and turbidity (clear or murky) are the critical factors when evaluating the seriousness of seepage from a dam.
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14 filtración
f.1 leak, leakage, filtration, seepage.2 filtration, purification, straining.3 leak of information.* * *1 filtration2 (de información) leak* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (Téc) (=proceso) filtration2) (=fuga) seepage, leakage, loss3) [de datos] leak; [de fondos] misappropriation* * *2) ( de información) leak* * *= leakage, filtration, seepage.Ex. An earlier leakage had prompted library staff to make arrangements with a nearby firm of book conservation specialists in the event of a further disaster.Ex. Preventative measures are discussed including: air-conditioning and filtration; protection from ultraviolet light; and the use of insecticides along with good housekeeping.Ex. The location, rate of flow, and turbidity (clear or murky) are the critical factors when evaluating the seriousness of seepage from a dam.----* filtración de información = leakage of information.* filtración de secreto industrial = industry leak.* * *2) ( de información) leak* * *= leakage, filtration, seepage.Ex: An earlier leakage had prompted library staff to make arrangements with a nearby firm of book conservation specialists in the event of a further disaster.
Ex: Preventative measures are discussed including: air-conditioning and filtration; protection from ultraviolet light; and the use of insecticides along with good housekeeping.Ex: The location, rate of flow, and turbidity (clear or murky) are the critical factors when evaluating the seriousness of seepage from a dam.* filtración de información = leakage of information.* filtración de secreto industrial = industry leak.* * *A2 (gotera) leakB (de información) leakuna filtración a la prensa a leak to the pressla filtración de un informe the leaking of a report* * *
filtración sustantivo femenino ( en general) leak ;
( de información) leak;
filtración sustantivo femenino
1 (paso por un filtro) filtration
2 (gotera) leak
figurado (de un dato, una noticia) leak
' filtración' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
gotera
English:
leak
* * *filtración nf1. [proceso] filtration, filtering2. [gotera] leak3. [de información, noticia] leak;fue responsable de la filtración de la noticia he was responsible for leaking the news* * *f1 filtration, filtering2 ( gotera) leak* * *filtración nf: seepage, leaking -
15 gravedad de la situación, la
(n.) = seriousness of the situation, la, gravity of the situation, theEx. The department head had hoped the latter request would lend credence to the seriousness of the situation.Ex. Even according to the official figures, which no doubt understate the gravity of the situation, more than 4 million people live on less than $1 a day. -
16 opacidad
f.1 opacity (also figurative).2 lack of brightness, somberness, dullness, colorlessness.* * *1 opaqueness, opacity* * *SF1) (=falta de transparencia) opacity, opaqueness2) (=falta de brillo) dullness, lifelessness3) (=tristeza) gloominess, sadness* * *femenino opacity* * *= opacity, turbidity.Ex. This collection of poems is a good alternative to the opacity and egocentricity of much contemporary American poetry.Ex. The location, rate of flow, and turbidity (clear or murky) are the critical factors when evaluating the seriousness of seepage from a dam.* * *femenino opacity* * *= opacity, turbidity.Ex: This collection of poems is a good alternative to the opacity and egocentricity of much contemporary American poetry.
Ex: The location, rate of flow, and turbidity (clear or murky) are the critical factors when evaluating the seriousness of seepage from a dam.* * *opacity* * *opacidad nftambién Fig opacity* * *f opacity* * *opacidad nf1) : opacity2) : dullness -
17 situación
f.1 situation, state, picture.2 position, siting.3 presentation of the fetus, lie, lie of the fetus, presentation.* * *1 (circunstancia) situation2 (posición) position3 (emplazamiento) situation, location* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=circunstancias) situation¿qué harías en una situación así? — what would you do in a situation like that?
2) (=emplazamiento) situation, locationla casa tiene una situación inmejorable — the house is in a superb location, the house is superbly located o situated
3) [en la sociedad] position, standingcrearse una situación — to do well for o.s.
situación económica — financial position, financial situation
4) (=estado) state5)precio de situación — LAm bargain price
* * *1)a) ( coyuntura) situationb) ( en la sociedad) position, standing2) ( emplazamiento) position, situation (frml), location (frml)* * *= event, location, picture, position, scenario, scene, setting, situation, state, state of affairs, pass, set and setting, landscape, juncture, setup [set-up], footing, stage, climate, conjuncture.Ex. The concept of corporate body includes named occasional groups and events, such as meetings, conferences, congresses, expeditions, exhibitions, festivals, and fairs.Ex. Having been alerted to the existence of a document, the user needs information concerning the actual location of the document, in order that the document may be read.Ex. Outside the Gwynedd, Dyfed and Clwyd heartland the picture was not encouraging.Ex. The directory is a finding list which lists for every field its tag, the number of characters in the field, and the starting character position of the field within the record.Ex. This article describes a scenario in which the training of junior staff on-the-job is discussed emphasising that the reality in New Zealand libraries falls far short of the ideal.Ex. Scenes that include conflict, emotions, prejudices, misunderstandings, and unreasonableness but also kindliness, humor, friendliness, and goodwill are acted out daily in different kinds of libraries.Ex. Over 700 CRT terminals are online to Columbus and are used in a variety of ways to improve service in the local library settings.Ex. Even in this apparently straightforward situation, complications can arise.Ex. Before she could respond and follow up with a question about her distraught state, Feng escaped to the women's room.Ex. One likely effect of this would be that the information-rich would become richer and the information-poor poorer, a state of affairs which many would consider highly undesirable.Ex. As he traversed the length of the corridor to the media center, Anthony Datto reflected on the events that had brought him to this unhappy pass.Ex. For me a picture of myself in a dentist's waiting room is a perfect metaphor for set and setting very much in play against the easily obtained pleasures I usually get from reading.Ex. During the post-war period international organizations have become a prominent feature of the international landscape.Ex. For all national libraries a major factor is technological change in communication proceeding at an ever accelerating rating which has brought them to the current juncture.Ex. 'You know,' she had said amiably, 'there might be a better job for you here once things get rolling with this new regional setup'.Ex. Certain new factors have fertilized the ground for the rooting and growth of activity on a stronger and firmer footing than has ever been possible in the past.Ex. Although this study examines the international management stage, there are some points of relevance to this project.Ex. The article 'Keeping your ear to the ground' discusses the skills and knowledge information professionals need to have in today's IT-rich climate.Ex. This has opened up issues of what is & is not thinkable &, therefore, doable in the present conjuncture of crisis & instability.----* aceptar la situación = accept + situation.* adaptable a la situación = situation-aware.* afrontar la situación = bear + the strain.* agravar una situación = exacerbate + situation, aggravate + situation.* analizar los pormenores de una situación = look + behind the scene.* aprovechar la situación = ride + the wave.* cambiar a la situación anterior = reverse.* cambiar la situación = change + the course of events.* complicar la situación = cloud + the issue, confuse + the issue.* confundir la situación = cloud + the view, cloud + the picture.* contemplar una situación = address + situation.* controlar la situación = tame + the beast.* corregir una situación = correct + situation, redress + situation.* crear una situación = create + a situation.* dada la situación = in the circumstances.* darse una situación más esperanzadora = sound + a note of hope.* desafiar una situación = challenge + situation.* describir una situación = depict + situation.* disfrutar de la situación = ride + the wave.* dominar la situación = tame + the beast.* empeorar la situación = make + things worse.* empeorar una situación = exacerbate + situation, aggravate + situation.* encontrarse con una situación = come across + situation, meet + situation.* encontrarse en una mejor situación económica = be economically better off.* en cualquier otra situación = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.* en cualquier situación = in any given situation.* en esta situación = at this juncture.* enfrentarse a una situación = face + situation, meet + situation.* en la situación concreta = on the scene.* en situación de = in the position to.* en situación de crisis = on the rocks.* en situaciones de riesgo = in harm's way.* en situaciones normales = under normal circumstances.* en situaciones peligrosas = in harm's way.* en una situación de emergencia = in an emergency situation, in an emergency.* en una situación desesperada = in dire straits.* en una situación muy problemática = in deep trouble, in deep water.* estado de una situación = state of being.* estar en situación de = be in a position to.* estar en una situación diferente = be on a different track.* explicar la situación = explain + the situation.* gravedad de la situación, la = seriousness of the situation, la, gravity of the situation, the.* hacer frente a la situación = tackle + situation.* hacer que se produzca una situación = bring about + situation.* hecho para una situación específica = niche-specific.* imaginarse una situación = envision + situation.* información que permite mejorar la situación social de Alguien = empowering information.* informe de situación = status report.* informe sobre la situación actual = state of the art report.* la situación = the course of events.* mecanismo de reducción de situaciones difíciles = threat-reduction mechanism.* mejora de situación social = upward mobility.* mejorar la situación = improve + the lot.* mejorar una situación = ameliorate + situation.* meterse en una situación embarazosa = put + Reflexivo + into + position.* ocupar una situación idónea para = be well-placed to.* pasar a una situación económica más confortable = improve + Posesivo + lot.* perder el control de la situacion = things + get out of hand.* reaccionar ante una situación = respond to + situation.* rectificar una situación = rectify + situation.* remediar una situación = remedy + situation.* resolver una situación = manage + situation, resolve + situation.* responder a una situación = respond to + situation.* salir de una situación difícil = haul + Reflexivo + out of + Posesivo + bog.* sensible a la situación = situation-aware.* simulacro de una situación supuesta = play-acting.* situación actual = current situation, current state, present state, current status.* situación actual, la = scheme of things, the.* situación + agravar = situation + exacerbate.* situación análoga = analogue.* situación apremiante = plight.* situación apurada = hardship.* situación azarosa = predicament.* situación buena = strong position.* situación + cambiar = tide + turn.* situación cómica = comedy sketch.* situación confusa = muddy waters.* situación cotidiana = everyday situation, daily situation.* situación crítica = critical situation.* situación de decadencia irreversible = terminal decline.* situación de desesperación = scene of despair.* situación de estrés = stress situation.* situación de préstamo = loan status.* situación desagradable = unpleasantness.* situación de tensión = stress situation.* situación diaria = daily situation.* situación difícil = plight, hardship, bumpy ride.* situación económica = financial situation, economic status.* situación económica, la = economics of the situation, the.* situación embarazosa = embarrassing situation.* situación en la que hay un vencedor y un perdedor = win-lose + Nombre.* situación en la que las dos partes salen ganando = win-win + Nombre.* situaciones = sphere of activity, sphere of life, walks (of/in) life.* situaciones de la vida = life situations [life-situations].* situación experimental = laboratory situation.* situación forzada = Procrustean bed.* situación hipotética = scenario.* situación ideal = ideal situation.* situación insoportable = unbearable situation.* situación insostenible = unbearable situation.* situación + irse de las manos = things + get out of hand.* situación laboral = employment situation, employment status.* situación + mejorar = situation + ease.* situación peligrosa = endangerment, dangerous situation.* situación penosa = plight.* situación poco clara = clouding.* situación política = political scene.* situación posible = scenario.* situación precaria = precarious situation.* situación privilegiada = advantageous location.* situación problemática = problem situation.* situación sin solución = impasse.* situación + surgir = situation + arise.* situación tensa = stress situation.* situación ventajosa = winning situation.* superar una situación difícil = weather + the bumpy ride, weather + the storm.* verse en la situación = find + Reflexivo + in the position.* * *1)a) ( coyuntura) situationb) ( en la sociedad) position, standing2) ( emplazamiento) position, situation (frml), location (frml)* * *= event, location, picture, position, scenario, scene, setting, situation, state, state of affairs, pass, set and setting, landscape, juncture, setup [set-up], footing, stage, climate, conjuncture.Ex: The concept of corporate body includes named occasional groups and events, such as meetings, conferences, congresses, expeditions, exhibitions, festivals, and fairs.
Ex: Having been alerted to the existence of a document, the user needs information concerning the actual location of the document, in order that the document may be read.Ex: Outside the Gwynedd, Dyfed and Clwyd heartland the picture was not encouraging.Ex: The directory is a finding list which lists for every field its tag, the number of characters in the field, and the starting character position of the field within the record.Ex: This article describes a scenario in which the training of junior staff on-the-job is discussed emphasising that the reality in New Zealand libraries falls far short of the ideal.Ex: Scenes that include conflict, emotions, prejudices, misunderstandings, and unreasonableness but also kindliness, humor, friendliness, and goodwill are acted out daily in different kinds of libraries.Ex: Over 700 CRT terminals are online to Columbus and are used in a variety of ways to improve service in the local library settings.Ex: Even in this apparently straightforward situation, complications can arise.Ex: Before she could respond and follow up with a question about her distraught state, Feng escaped to the women's room.Ex: One likely effect of this would be that the information-rich would become richer and the information-poor poorer, a state of affairs which many would consider highly undesirable.Ex: As he traversed the length of the corridor to the media center, Anthony Datto reflected on the events that had brought him to this unhappy pass.Ex: For me a picture of myself in a dentist's waiting room is a perfect metaphor for set and setting very much in play against the easily obtained pleasures I usually get from reading.Ex: During the post-war period international organizations have become a prominent feature of the international landscape.Ex: For all national libraries a major factor is technological change in communication proceeding at an ever accelerating rating which has brought them to the current juncture.Ex: 'You know,' she had said amiably, 'there might be a better job for you here once things get rolling with this new regional setup'.Ex: Certain new factors have fertilized the ground for the rooting and growth of activity on a stronger and firmer footing than has ever been possible in the past.Ex: Although this study examines the international management stage, there are some points of relevance to this project.Ex: The article 'Keeping your ear to the ground' discusses the skills and knowledge information professionals need to have in today's IT-rich climate.Ex: This has opened up issues of what is & is not thinkable &, therefore, doable in the present conjuncture of crisis & instability.* aceptar la situación = accept + situation.* adaptable a la situación = situation-aware.* afrontar la situación = bear + the strain.* agravar una situación = exacerbate + situation, aggravate + situation.* analizar los pormenores de una situación = look + behind the scene.* aprovechar la situación = ride + the wave.* cambiar a la situación anterior = reverse.* cambiar la situación = change + the course of events.* complicar la situación = cloud + the issue, confuse + the issue.* confundir la situación = cloud + the view, cloud + the picture.* contemplar una situación = address + situation.* controlar la situación = tame + the beast.* corregir una situación = correct + situation, redress + situation.* crear una situación = create + a situation.* dada la situación = in the circumstances.* darse una situación más esperanzadora = sound + a note of hope.* desafiar una situación = challenge + situation.* describir una situación = depict + situation.* disfrutar de la situación = ride + the wave.* dominar la situación = tame + the beast.* empeorar la situación = make + things worse.* empeorar una situación = exacerbate + situation, aggravate + situation.* encontrarse con una situación = come across + situation, meet + situation.* encontrarse en una mejor situación económica = be economically better off.* en cualquier otra situación = in the normal run of things, in the normal run of events.* en cualquier situación = in any given situation.* en esta situación = at this juncture.* enfrentarse a una situación = face + situation, meet + situation.* en la situación concreta = on the scene.* en situación de = in the position to.* en situación de crisis = on the rocks.* en situaciones de riesgo = in harm's way.* en situaciones normales = under normal circumstances.* en situaciones peligrosas = in harm's way.* en una situación de emergencia = in an emergency situation, in an emergency.* en una situación desesperada = in dire straits.* en una situación muy problemática = in deep trouble, in deep water.* estado de una situación = state of being.* estar en situación de = be in a position to.* estar en una situación diferente = be on a different track.* explicar la situación = explain + the situation.* gravedad de la situación, la = seriousness of the situation, la, gravity of the situation, the.* hacer frente a la situación = tackle + situation.* hacer que se produzca una situación = bring about + situation.* hecho para una situación específica = niche-specific.* imaginarse una situación = envision + situation.* información que permite mejorar la situación social de Alguien = empowering information.* informe de situación = status report.* informe sobre la situación actual = state of the art report.* la situación = the course of events.* mecanismo de reducción de situaciones difíciles = threat-reduction mechanism.* mejora de situación social = upward mobility.* mejorar la situación = improve + the lot.* mejorar una situación = ameliorate + situation.* meterse en una situación embarazosa = put + Reflexivo + into + position.* ocupar una situación idónea para = be well-placed to.* pasar a una situación económica más confortable = improve + Posesivo + lot.* perder el control de la situacion = things + get out of hand.* reaccionar ante una situación = respond to + situation.* rectificar una situación = rectify + situation.* remediar una situación = remedy + situation.* resolver una situación = manage + situation, resolve + situation.* responder a una situación = respond to + situation.* salir de una situación difícil = haul + Reflexivo + out of + Posesivo + bog.* sensible a la situación = situation-aware.* simulacro de una situación supuesta = play-acting.* situación actual = current situation, current state, present state, current status.* situación actual, la = scheme of things, the.* situación + agravar = situation + exacerbate.* situación análoga = analogue.* situación apremiante = plight.* situación apurada = hardship.* situación azarosa = predicament.* situación buena = strong position.* situación + cambiar = tide + turn.* situación cómica = comedy sketch.* situación confusa = muddy waters.* situación cotidiana = everyday situation, daily situation.* situación crítica = critical situation.* situación de decadencia irreversible = terminal decline.* situación de desesperación = scene of despair.* situación de estrés = stress situation.* situación de préstamo = loan status.* situación desagradable = unpleasantness.* situación de tensión = stress situation.* situación diaria = daily situation.* situación difícil = plight, hardship, bumpy ride.* situación económica = financial situation, economic status.* situación económica, la = economics of the situation, the.* situación embarazosa = embarrassing situation.* situación en la que hay un vencedor y un perdedor = win-lose + Nombre.* situación en la que las dos partes salen ganando = win-win + Nombre.* situaciones = sphere of activity, sphere of life, walks (of/in) life.* situaciones de la vida = life situations [life-situations].* situación experimental = laboratory situation.* situación forzada = Procrustean bed.* situación hipotética = scenario.* situación ideal = ideal situation.* situación insoportable = unbearable situation.* situación insostenible = unbearable situation.* situación + irse de las manos = things + get out of hand.* situación laboral = employment situation, employment status.* situación + mejorar = situation + ease.* situación peligrosa = endangerment, dangerous situation.* situación penosa = plight.* situación poco clara = clouding.* situación política = political scene.* situación posible = scenario.* situación precaria = precarious situation.* situación privilegiada = advantageous location.* situación problemática = problem situation.* situación sin solución = impasse.* situación + surgir = situation + arise.* situación tensa = stress situation.* situación ventajosa = winning situation.* superar una situación difícil = weather + the bumpy ride, weather + the storm.* verse en la situación = find + Reflexivo + in the position.* * *A1 (coyuntura) situationnuestra situación económica our financial situation o positionno está en situación de poder ayudarnos she is not in a position to be able to help usse encuentra en una situación desesperada her situation o plight is desperate, she is in a desperate situationapenas crearon situaciones de gol they hardly made any scoring chancessalvar la situación to save the day o rescue the situation2 (en la sociedad) position, standingCompuesto:extreme situationla situación del local es excelente the premises are ideally situated o located* * *
situación sustantivo femenino
1
2 ( emplazamiento) position, situation (frml), location (frml)
situación sustantivo femenino
1 (económica) situation
2 (trance) me puso en una situación muy embarazosa, he put me in an awkward situation
3 (emplazamiento) location
4 (condiciones, disposición) state: no estamos en situación de rechazarlo, we are in no position to refuse it
' situación' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abusiva
- abusivo
- acierto
- aclimatarse
- adueñarse
- afianzarse
- airosa
- airoso
- ambiente
- ámbito
- anterioridad
- aprovechar
- caer
- calibrar
- callejón
- cañón
- capear
- cargo
- caso
- comparable
- comprometedor
- comprometedora
- comprometida
- comprometido
- compromiso
- condición
- conducir
- considerablemente
- correr
- coyuntura
- crisis
- decantar
- desdramatizar
- desembocar
- detonante
- dimanar
- disposición
- dueña
- dueño
- embrollo
- emotiva
- emotivo
- endemoniada
- endemoniado
- enrarecerse
- enredar
- enredarse
- entrar
- estar
- estado
English:
aggravate
- anywhere
- applicable
- apprise
- aspect
- assess
- assessment
- awkward
- backdrop
- border on
- break
- bullet
- business
- case
- command
- confuse
- consolidate
- danger
- defuse
- deteriorate
- dinner
- dire
- disgusting
- distressing
- encouraging
- end
- explosive
- fraught
- fuel
- further
- grim
- heat
- hook
- hot up
- in
- indoors
- inflammable
- injustice
- irritating
- joke
- mess
- misjudge
- muddy
- nasty
- need
- no-win
- off
- ongoing
- pass
- picture
* * *situación nf1. [circunstancias] situation;[legal, social] status;estar en situación de hacer algo [en general] to be in a position to do sth;[enfermo, borracho] to be in a fit state to do sth;estar en una situación privilegiada to be in a privileged positionsituación económica economic situation;situación límite extreme o critical situation2. [ubicación] location;la tienda está en una situación muy céntrica the shop is in a very central location* * *f situation;estar en situación de be in a position to* * ** * *situación n situation -
18 turbiedad
f.1 cloudiness.2 shadiness.3 turbidity, cloudiness, opacity, turbidness.4 disturbed sediment in a liquid, cloud.* * *SF1) [de líquidos] cloudiness2) (=opacidad) opacity; (=confusión) confusion3) (=turbulencia) turbulence* * *= turbidity.Ex. The location, rate of flow, and turbidity (clear or murky) are the critical factors when evaluating the seriousness of seepage from a dam.* * *= turbidity.Ex: The location, rate of flow, and turbidity (clear or murky) are the critical factors when evaluating the seriousness of seepage from a dam.
* * *1 (de un líquido) cloudiness; (de un río) murkiness, muddiness2 (de la visión) mistiness3 (de un asunto, negocio) shadiness, shady nature* * *
turbiedad, turbieza sustantivo femenino
1 (del agua) cloudiness
2 (de intención, negocio) shadiness
' turbiedad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
turbieza
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19 velocidad de flujo
(n.) = rate of flowEx. The location, rate of flow, and turbidity (clear or murky) are the critical factors when evaluating the seriousness of seepage from a dam.* * *(n.) = rate of flowEx: The location, rate of flow, and turbidity (clear or murky) are the critical factors when evaluating the seriousness of seepage from a dam.
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20 gravedad de la situación
la gravedad de la situación(n.) = seriousness of the situation, la, gravity of the situation, theEx: The department head had hoped the latter request would lend credence to the seriousness of the situation.
Ex: Even according to the official figures, which no doubt understate the gravity of the situation, more than 4 million people live on less than $1 a day.
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seriousness — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ complete (esp. AmE), deadly (esp. BrE), deep, great, high ▪ He maintained an attitude of high seriousness. ▪ mock … Collocations dictionary
seriousness — se|ri|ous|ness [ˈsıəriəsnıs US ˈsır ] n [U] 1.) the quality of being serious 2.) in all seriousness a) spoken used to show that what you say next is not a joke, especially because it is important = ↑seriously ▪ In all seriousness, if Tom does… … Dictionary of contemporary English
seriousness — noun 1. an earnest and sincere feeling (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑earnestness, ↑sincerity • Derivationally related forms: ↑sincere (for: ↑sincerity), ↑earnest … Useful english dictionary
seriousness — serious ► ADJECTIVE 1) demanding or characterized by careful consideration or application. 2) solemn or thoughtful. 3) sincere and in earnest, rather than joking or half hearted. 4) significant or worrying in terms of danger or risk: serious… … English terms dictionary
Seriousness — Serious Se ri*ous, a. [L. serius: cf. F. s[ e]rieux, LL. seriosus.] 1. Grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn; not light, gay, or volatile. [1913 Webster] He is always serious, yet there is about his manner a graceful ease.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
seriousness — noun see serious … New Collegiate Dictionary
seriousness — See seriously. * * * … Universalium
seriousness — noun a state of being serious … Wiktionary