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1 apretado
adj.tight, confining, binding, serried.past part.past participle of spanish verb: apretar.* * *1→ link=apretar apretar► adjetivo1 (objeto) tight2 (en un espacio) jammed; (personas) crowded, cramped3 (ocupado) busy4 (difícil) tight, difficult\estar/ir apretado,-a de dinero to be short of money* * *(f. - apretada)adj.* * *ADJ1) [tapa, tornillo, ropa] tightle puso la venda bien apretadita en la pierna — she put the bandage tightly around his leg, she tightened the bandage around his leg
2) (=difícil) difficult3) (=ocupado) [agenda, mañana] busyun apretado programa de actividades — a very full o busy programme of activities
4) (=apretujado) [en asiento, vehículo] squashed, crampedsi te sientas ahí, vamos a estar muy apretados — if you sit there we're going to be really squashed o cramped
pusieron a los hinchas apretados contra las vallas — they shoved o pushed the fans against the barriers
5) * (=tacaño) tight-fisted *, tight *6) * (=tozudo) pig-headed *7) [escritura] cramped8) Méx (=presumido) conceited9) Caribe [sin dinero] broke *, flat (EEUU) *10) Ven (=aprovechado)usa el teléfono sin pedir permiso ¡qué apretado es! — he uses the phone without asking permission, he's got a real cheek *
* * *- da adjetivo1)a) ( ajustado) tightb) ( sin dinero)andamos or estamos algo apretados — we're a little short of money (colloq)
c) ( apretujado) crampedíbamos muy apretados — it was o we were very cramped
2) <calendario/programa> tight; < victoria> narrow3) (fam) ( tacaño) tight (colloq), tightfisted (colloq)4) (Ven fam) ( estricto) strict* * *= serried, tight [tighter -comp., tightest -sup.], dense [denser -comp., densest -sup.], tight-fitting, cramped.Ex. Looking at the foot-thick carpet of serried and disordered books everywhere on the floor, he agreed that the library was outgrowing its accommodations.Ex. The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.Ex. The author describes in detail the development of an integrated system of children's libraries in Singapore which has a dense, mostly urban, multilingual population.Ex. Caution should be taken if subjects are clothed in tight-fitting swimsuit.Ex. Vissenbjerg Library, Funen, serving a population of 5,860 and converted to full-time status in 1980, is placed in a stagnant shopping centre in cramped conditions.* * *- da adjetivo1)a) ( ajustado) tightb) ( sin dinero)andamos or estamos algo apretados — we're a little short of money (colloq)
c) ( apretujado) crampedíbamos muy apretados — it was o we were very cramped
2) <calendario/programa> tight; < victoria> narrow3) (fam) ( tacaño) tight (colloq), tightfisted (colloq)4) (Ven fam) ( estricto) strict* * *= serried, tight [tighter -comp., tightest -sup.], dense [denser -comp., densest -sup.], tight-fitting, cramped.Ex: Looking at the foot-thick carpet of serried and disordered books everywhere on the floor, he agreed that the library was outgrowing its accommodations.
Ex: The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.Ex: The author describes in detail the development of an integrated system of children's libraries in Singapore which has a dense, mostly urban, multilingual population.Ex: Caution should be taken if subjects are clothed in tight-fitting swimsuit.Ex: Vissenbjerg Library, Funen, serving a population of 5,860 and converted to full-time status in 1980, is placed in a stagnant shopping centre in cramped conditions.* * *apretado -daA1 (ajustado) tightesta falda me queda muy apretada this skirt is very tight on me o too tight for meeste nudo está muy apretado this knot is very tightno hagas el punto tan apretado don't knit so tightlytiene la letra muy apretada he has very cramped handwriting2(de dinero): este mes andamos or estamos apretados we're a little short of money this month, money's a bit tight this month ( colloq)3 (apretujado) crampedíbamos muy apretados it was o we were very crampedcaben cinco pero bastante apretados there's room for five but it's a tight squeeze o it's a little crampeden ese piso tan pequeño viven muy apretados they're very cramped in that tiny apartmentB1 ‹calendario/programa› tight2 ‹victoria› narrow1 (de carácter fuerte) strict2* * *
Del verbo apretar: ( conjugate apretar)
apretado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
apretado
apretar
apretado◊ -da adjetivo
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2 ‹calendario/programa› tight;
‹ victoria› narrow
3 (fam) ( tacaño) tight (colloq), tightfisted (colloq)
apretar ( conjugate apretar) verbo transitivo
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‹ acelerador› to put one's foot on, press;
‹ gatillo› to pull, squeeze
‹puño/mandíbulas› to clench;
2a) ( apretujar):◊ apretó al niño contra su pecho he clasped o clutched the child to his breast;
me apretó el brazo con fuerza he squeezed o gripped my arm firmly
verbo intransitivo
1 [ropa/zapatos] (+ me/te/le etc) to be too tight;
2 ( hacer presión) to press down (o in etc)
apretarse verbo pronominal
to squeeze o squash together
apretado,-a adjetivo
1 (muy ceñido) tight: íbamos todos apretados en el metro, we were all squashed together in the tube
2 (atareado) busy
apretar
I vtr (pulsar un botón) to press
(el cinturón, un tornillo) to tighten
(el gatillo) to pull: me aprietan los zapatos, these shoes are too tight for me
II verbo intransitivo el calor ha apretado en julio, it was really hot in July
♦ Locuciones: apretar el paso, to hasten, hurry
apretarle las clavijas a alguien, to put the screws on someone
donde aprieta el zapato, where the problem is
' apretado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
apretar
- apretada
- justa
- justo
- calendario
English:
cramped
- full
- heavy
- schedule
- tight
- dense
- feel
* * *apretado, -a♦ adj1. [ropa, nudo, tuerca] tight;estos pantalones me quedan apretados these trousers are too tight for me2. [estrujado] cramped;en esta oficina estamos muy apretados we're very cramped in this office;íbamos un poco apretados en el coche it was a bit of a squeeze o we were a bit squished in the car3. [caligrafía] cramped4. [triunfo] narrow;[esprint] close5. [de tiempo] busy;tengo unas tardes muy apretadas my afternoons are very busy6. [de dinero]vamos muy apretados things are very tight at the moment, we're very short of money at the moment;están pasando una época apretada they're going through hard times♦ nm,fMéx Fam Pey [reprimido] strait-laced o uptight person* * *adj1 tight2:iban muy apretados en el coche they were very cramped o squashed in the car* * *apretado, -da adj1) : tight♦ apretadamente adv* * *apretado adj2. (muy reñido) close3. (apiñado) squashed / cramped -
2 servir a un público de
(v.) = serve + a population ofEx. Vissenbjerg Library, Funen, serving a population of 5,860 and converted to full-time status in 1980, is placed in a stagnant shopping centre in cramped conditions.* * *(v.) = serve + a population ofEx: Vissenbjerg Library, Funen, serving a population of 5,860 and converted to full-time status in 1980, is placed in a stagnant shopping centre in cramped conditions.
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3 falto de espacio
(adj.) = crampedEx. Vissenbjerg Library, Funen, serving a population of 5,860 and converted to full-time status in 1980, is placed in a stagnant shopping centre in cramped conditions.* * *(adj.) = crampedEx: Vissenbjerg Library, Funen, serving a population of 5,860 and converted to full-time status in 1980, is placed in a stagnant shopping centre in cramped conditions.
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4 estrecho2
2 = cramped, tight [tighter -comp., tightest -sup.], narrow [narrower -comp., narrowest -sup.].Ex. Vissenbjerg Library, Funen, serving a population of 5,860 and converted to full-time status in 1980, is placed in a stagnant shopping centre in cramped conditions.Ex. The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.Ex. The subject areas which such data bases cover may range from relatively narrow subjects, to interdisciplinary areas.----* con lazos muy estrechos = close-knit.* en estrecha colaboración con = hand-in-glove with.* estrecho de mente = narrow-minded.* estrecho de miras = narrow-minded.* muy estrecho = poky [pokier -comp., pokiest -sup.]. -
5 estrecho
adj.1 narrow, tight, close, constrained.2 intimate.m.strait, sound, channel connecting two seas, straits.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: estrechar.* * *► adjetivo1 (poco ancho) narrow3 (habitación) cramped, poky, small4 (sin espacio) packed, jam-packed5 figurado (amistad etc) close, intimate6 figurado (mezquino) mean7 figurado (estricto) narrow, rigid\ser estrecho,-a de miras figurado to be narrow-mindedel Estrecho de Gibraltar the Straits of Gibraltar————————* * *adj.1) narrow, tight2) close* * *estrecho, -a1. ADJ1) (=angosto) [calle, pasillo] narrow; [zapato, ropa] tightes muy estrecho de hombros — he's very narrow-shouldered, he's got very narrow shoulders
estábamos muy estrechos en el asiento trasero — it was a tight squeeze o we had to squeeze up tight in the back seat
2) [amistad, relación] closetrabajan en estrecha colaboración con el comité — they work in close collaboration with the committee
la sometieron a una estrecha vigilancia — they kept her under close supervision o a close watch
3) [sexualmente] prudish, prim4) [de mentalidad] narrow-mindedestrecho de miras o mente — narrow-minded
2. SM1) (Geog) strait, straits pl2) † (=aprieto) predicamental estrecho — by force, under compulsion
3.SM / F * prude* * *I- cha adjetivo1)b) ( apretado) tight2) <amistad/colaboración/vigilancia> closeIImasculino (Geog) strait, straits (pl)* * *I- cha adjetivo1)b) ( apretado) tight2) <amistad/colaboración/vigilancia> closeIImasculino (Geog) strait, straits (pl)* * *estrecho11 = sound, strait.Ex: This guide provides brief descriptive information on the geomorphology and ecology of sounds, beaches, inlets, and dunes.
Ex: Any attack on Iran will require that military forces quickly deploy to Dubai to forestall the closing of the strait.* Estrecho de Bering, el = Bering Straits, the.* estrecho de Gibraltar, el = Strait of Gibraltar, the.estrecho22 = cramped, tight [tighter -comp., tightest -sup.], narrow [narrower -comp., narrowest -sup.].Ex: Vissenbjerg Library, Funen, serving a population of 5,860 and converted to full-time status in 1980, is placed in a stagnant shopping centre in cramped conditions.
Ex: The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.Ex: The subject areas which such data bases cover may range from relatively narrow subjects, to interdisciplinary areas.* con lazos muy estrechos = close-knit.* en estrecha colaboración con = hand-in-glove with.* estrecho de mente = narrow-minded.* estrecho de miras = narrow-minded.* muy estrecho = poky [pokier -comp., pokiest -sup.].* * *A1 (angosto) ‹calle/pasillo› narrow; ‹falda› tightes estrecha de caderas she has narrow hips2 (apretado) tightla falda me queda estrecha de cintura the skirt's too tight around the waistíbamos muy estrechos it was very cramped, we were very crampedB ‹amistad/vínculo› close; ‹colaboración/vigilancia› closemantienen estrechas relaciones con la organización they maintain close ties with the organizationeste tema guarda una estrecha relación con el anterior this topic is closely linked to the previous oneC1 (limitado) ‹criterio› narrow; ‹persona› narrow-mindedtiene horizontes muy estrechos he has a very limited o narrow outlook on life2 ( fam) (mojigato) prudish, straitlaced( Geog) strait, straits (pl)el Estrecho de Gibraltar the Strait(s) of Gibraltarel Estrecho de Magallanes the Strait of Magellan, the Magellan Strait* * *
Del verbo estrechar: ( conjugate estrechar)
estrecho es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
estrechó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
estrechar
estrecho
estrechar ( conjugate estrechar) verbo transitivo
1a) ‹falda/pantalones› to take … in;
‹ carretera› to make … narrower
2 (abrazar, apretar):
me estrechó la mano he shook my hand
estrecharse verbo pronominal
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2 ( recípr) ( apretarse):
se estrechoon la mano they shook hands
estrecho 1◊ - cha adjetivo
1 ‹calle/pasillo› narrow;
‹ falda› tight;
2 ‹amistad/colaboración/vigilancia› close
3 ( limitado) ‹ criterio› narrow;
estrecho 2 sustantivo masculino (Geog) strait, straits (pl);
estrechar verbo transitivo
1 to make narrow
2 (la mano) to shake
3 (entre los brazos) to hug
4 el Gobierno estrechará lazos con Cuba, the Government will strengthen bonds with Cuba
estrecho,-a
I adjetivo
1 (espacio) narrow
2 (indumentaria) tight: esos pantalones te están estrechos, those trousers are too tight for you
3 (íntimo) close, intimate
II m Geog strait, straits pl; Estrecho de Gibraltar, the Strait(s) of Gibraltar
' estrecho' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
camino
- estrecha
- nado
- encajonar
- estrechar
- mira
- provinciano
English:
bottleneck
- channel
- close
- cramped
- insular
- intimate
- narrow
- narrow-minded
- small-minded
- sound
- strait
- tight
- blinkered
- clasp
- liaise
- slender
- slim
* * *estrecho, -a♦ adj1. [de poca anchura] narrow;[ropa] tight;es estrecho de caderas he is narrow-hipped;desde que he engordado toda la ropa me está estrecha since I put on weight, all my clothes have been too tight for me;aquí se está muy estrecho it's very cramped in here;íbamos muy estrechos en el autobús our bus was packed2. [íntimo] close;tengo una estrecha relación con él I have a close relationship with him;el asunto tiene una estrecha relación con los juicios a la mafia the affair is closely tied up with the mafia trials;ambos países mantienen estrechos lazos de amistad the two countries have close ties of friendship3. [tacaño] miserly, mean4. [rígido] strict;serán sometidos a estrecha vigilancia they will be kept under close o strict surveillance;estrecho de miras narrow-minded♦ nm,fFam Pey [reprimido] prude♦ nm[entre dos mares] strait(s) el Estrecho de Bering the Bering Strait(s);el Estrecho de Bonifacio the Strait of Boniface;el Estrecho de Dardanelos the Dardanelles;el Estrecho de Gibraltar the Strait(s) of Gibraltar;el Estrecho de Magallanes the Strait(s) of Magellan;el Estrecho de Mesina the Strait(s) of Messina;el Estrecho de Ormuz the Strait(s) of Hormuz* * *I adj1 narrow;estrecho de miras narrow-minded2 ( apretado) tight;el vestido me queda estrecho the dress is too tight3 amistad close4:estar oir estrechos be cramped (for space)II m strait, straits pl ;el Estrecho de Gibraltar the Strait(s) of Gibraltar;Estrecho de Magallanes Magellan Straits* * *1) : tight, narrow2) íntimo: close♦ estrechamente advestrecho nm: strait, narrows* * *estrecho1 adj1. (en general) narrow2. (ropa, zapato) tight3. (amistad) closeestrecho2 n strait / straits -
6 servir
v.1 to serve.¿te sirvo más patatas? would you like some more potatoes?¿me sirve un poco más, por favor? could I have a bit more, please?¿en qué puedo servirle? what can I do for you?la polémica está servida the gloves are offLa ley sirve su propósito The law serves its purpose..No servimos a los menores de edad We do not serve kids under age.Este lugar sirve buen pescado This restaurant serves good fish.María sirvió y llamó a comer Mary served and called us to eat.Esto sirve This serves.2 to serve (prestar servicio).servir en el Ejército to serve in the Army3 to be in service (como criado).4 to suit someone's purposes, to suit, to serve someone's purposes.El estante sirve The shelf suits one's purposes.5 to serve the ball.El tenista sirvió The tennis player served the ball.6 to be useful for.Este sistema me sirve This system is useful for me.7 to process, to fill.El chico sirve la órden de compra The boy processes the purchase order.* * *(e weakens to i in certain persons of certain tenses)Present IndicativePast IndicativePresent SubjunctiveImperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperative* * *verb1) to serve2) be of use3) work•- servirse- servirse de* * *1. VT1) [+ persona, intereses, causa] to serveestán sirviendo a su interés personal — they are furthering o serving their own interests
¿en qué puedo servirle? — how can I help you?
2) [para comer]a) [en la mesa] [+ comida] to serve; [+ bebida] to serve, pour¿a qué hora sirven el desayuno? — what time is breakfast served?
¿me ayudas a servir la mesa? — can you help me serve (the food)?
la cena está servida — dinner's on the table, dinner is served frm
¿te sirvo un poco más? — would you like some more?, can I give you some more?
había cinco criados para servir la mesa — there were five servants waiting at o serving at table
b) (=proporcionar) to give, serve frmese día sirven una comida especial a la tropa — the troops are given o frm served a special meal that day
sirvieron unos canapés tras la inauguración — after the opening ceremony there were canapés, canapés were served after the opening ceremony frm
3) (Com) [+ pedido] to process4) (Tenis) to serve5) (Mec) [+ máquina, cañón] to man6) (Naipes) [+ cartas] to deal2. VI1) (=ser útil) to be usefulsiempre que lo he necesitado me ha servido — whenever I've needed it, it's done the job
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eso no sirve — that's no good o useeste sistema ya no sirve — this system is no good o use any more
ya no me sirve — it's no good o use to me now
la distinción entre derechas e izquierdas ya no sirve — the distinction between right and left is no longer valid
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servir para algo, puede servir para limpiar el metal — it can be used for o it is suitable for cleaning metal¿para qué sirve? — what is it for?
¿para qué sirve este aparato? — what's this gadget for?
la nueva normativa solo ha servido para crear polémica — the new regulation has only served to stir up controversy frm, the only thing the new rule has done is to stir up controversy
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servir de algo, la legislación italiana puede servirnos de guía — we can use Italian law as a guide, Italian law can serve a guide•
no sirve de nada quejarse — it's no good o use complaining, there's no point in complainingno sirve de nada que vaya él — it's no good o use him going *, there's no point in him going
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¿de qué sirve mentir? — what's the good o use of lying?, what's the point in lying?3) [en el servicio doméstico] to work as a servant•
ponerse a servir — to become a servant4) [camarero] to serve5) (Mil) to serve frmyo serví en la Marina — I was in the Navy, I served in the Navy frm
6) (Tenis) to serve7) (Naipes) (tb: servir del palo) to follow suit3.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) ( ser útil)esta caja no sirve — this box won't do o is no good
tíralo, ya no me sirve — throw it away, it's (of) no use to me anymore
servir para algo: ¿para qué sirve este aparato? what's this device for?; no lo tires, puede servir para algo don't throw it away, it might come in useful for something; este cuchillo no sirve para cortar pan this knife is no good for cutting bread; no sirves para nada you're useless; no creo que sirva para este trabajo I don't think he's right o suitable for this job; yo no sirvo para mentir I'm a hopeless liar, I'm not good at lying; servir de algo: de nada sirve llorar it's no use o good crying; ¿de qué sirve hablarle si no te escucha? what's the point in o the use of talking to him if he doesn't listen to you?; esto te puede servir de mesa — you can use this as a table
2)a) ( en la mesa) to serveb) ( trabajar de criado) to be in (domestic) servicec) (Mil) to serve (frml)3) (Dep) ( en tenis) to serve2.servir vtservir la comida — to serve (out) o (colloq) dish out the food
2)a) ( estar al servicio de)servir a algo/alguien — to serve something/somebody
¿en qué puedo servirle? — (frml) how can I help you?
b) (Com) < pedido> to process; < cliente> to serve; < mercancías> to send3.servirse v pron2) (frml) ( hacer uso)servirse de algo — to make use of something, use something
3) (frml) ( hacer el favor de)servirse + inf: sírvase rellenar la solicitud please fill in the application form; les rogamos se sirvan enviarnos esta información — we would ask you to send us this information (frml)
* * *= be of use, do, serve, do + the trick, host, dish out, serve up.Ex. Libraries sometimes also find it useful to prepare leaflets which deal with a particular category of information source which might be of use to various users.Ex. It needs a name, and, to coin one at random, 'memex' will do.Ex. This broader consideration of descriptive cataloguing problems serves to set a context for the consideration of cataloguing problems associated with nonbook materials.Ex. We are currently in the process of looking at two products that seem to do the trick.Ex. Most computer bureaux which host the factual data bases have their own world-wide networks.Ex. One has only to turn on the television to see that educated people still have little influence on the trash dished out to the uneducated masses.Ex. A watering hole in Spain is serving up free beer and tapas to recession-weary customers who insult its bartenders as a way to let off steam.----* ¿para qué sirve... ? = what's the use of... ?.* no servir de mucho = be little more than an interesting exercise.* no servir de nada = be of no avail, be to no avail.* no servir de nada que + Subjuntivo = no use + Ving.* no servir para nada = be good for nothing, pissing into the wind, be of no avail, be to no avail, all + be for + naught.* por si sirve de algo = for what it's worth [FWIW].* servir a = be of service to.* servir al mismo tiempo como = double up as.* servir al mismo tiempo de = double as.* servir a los usuarios = serve + patrons.* servir a un público de = serve + a population of.* servir como = serve as.* servir de apoyo a = inform.* servir de ayuda = be of assistance.* servir de catalizador = serve as + a catalyst.* servir de contrapeso = counterpoise.* servir de experiencia = chart + the waters.* servir de factor de predicción de = be predictive of.* servir de guía = carry + the torch.* servir de introducción = set + the backdrop, set + the framework, set + the context.* servir de introducción a = provide + a background to.* servir de modelo = serve as + a model.* servir de poco = be of little use.* servir de poco o nada = be of little or no avail.* servir de puente = act as + a bridge.* servir de puente entre = serve as + a bridge between.* servir de punto de partida = point + the way to.* servir de telón de fondo = set + the backdrop.* servir los intereses = serve + interests.* servir muy bien = take + Nombre + a long way.* servir para = be instrumental in/to.* servir para nada = count + for nothing.* servir repetidamente = ply + Nombre + with + Bebida.* servirse = help + Reflexivo.* servirse de la experiencia = draw on/upon + background.* servirse de la experiencia de = draw on/upon + experience of.* servirse de la formación de Uno = draw on/upon + background.* servir una Bebida = pour + Bebida.* servir un documento = deliver + document.* servir un fin = serve + end.* servir un pedido = fulfil + order, fill + order.* utensilio para servir = serving utensil.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) ( ser útil)esta caja no sirve — this box won't do o is no good
tíralo, ya no me sirve — throw it away, it's (of) no use to me anymore
servir para algo: ¿para qué sirve este aparato? what's this device for?; no lo tires, puede servir para algo don't throw it away, it might come in useful for something; este cuchillo no sirve para cortar pan this knife is no good for cutting bread; no sirves para nada you're useless; no creo que sirva para este trabajo I don't think he's right o suitable for this job; yo no sirvo para mentir I'm a hopeless liar, I'm not good at lying; servir de algo: de nada sirve llorar it's no use o good crying; ¿de qué sirve hablarle si no te escucha? what's the point in o the use of talking to him if he doesn't listen to you?; esto te puede servir de mesa — you can use this as a table
2)a) ( en la mesa) to serveb) ( trabajar de criado) to be in (domestic) servicec) (Mil) to serve (frml)3) (Dep) ( en tenis) to serve2.servir vtservir la comida — to serve (out) o (colloq) dish out the food
2)a) ( estar al servicio de)servir a algo/alguien — to serve something/somebody
¿en qué puedo servirle? — (frml) how can I help you?
b) (Com) < pedido> to process; < cliente> to serve; < mercancías> to send3.servirse v pron2) (frml) ( hacer uso)servirse de algo — to make use of something, use something
3) (frml) ( hacer el favor de)servirse + inf: sírvase rellenar la solicitud please fill in the application form; les rogamos se sirvan enviarnos esta información — we would ask you to send us this information (frml)
* * *= be of use, do, serve, do + the trick, host, dish out, serve up.Ex: Libraries sometimes also find it useful to prepare leaflets which deal with a particular category of information source which might be of use to various users.
Ex: It needs a name, and, to coin one at random, 'memex' will do.Ex: This broader consideration of descriptive cataloguing problems serves to set a context for the consideration of cataloguing problems associated with nonbook materials.Ex: We are currently in the process of looking at two products that seem to do the trick.Ex: Most computer bureaux which host the factual data bases have their own world-wide networks.Ex: One has only to turn on the television to see that educated people still have little influence on the trash dished out to the uneducated masses.Ex: A watering hole in Spain is serving up free beer and tapas to recession-weary customers who insult its bartenders as a way to let off steam.* ¿para qué sirve... ? = what's the use of... ?.* no servir de mucho = be little more than an interesting exercise.* no servir de nada = be of no avail, be to no avail.* no servir de nada que + Subjuntivo = no use + Ving.* no servir para nada = be good for nothing, pissing into the wind, be of no avail, be to no avail, all + be for + naught.* por si sirve de algo = for what it's worth [FWIW].* servir a = be of service to.* servir al mismo tiempo como = double up as.* servir al mismo tiempo de = double as.* servir a los usuarios = serve + patrons.* servir a un público de = serve + a population of.* servir como = serve as.* servir de apoyo a = inform.* servir de ayuda = be of assistance.* servir de catalizador = serve as + a catalyst.* servir de contrapeso = counterpoise.* servir de experiencia = chart + the waters.* servir de factor de predicción de = be predictive of.* servir de guía = carry + the torch.* servir de introducción = set + the backdrop, set + the framework, set + the context.* servir de introducción a = provide + a background to.* servir de modelo = serve as + a model.* servir de poco = be of little use.* servir de poco o nada = be of little or no avail.* servir de puente = act as + a bridge.* servir de puente entre = serve as + a bridge between.* servir de punto de partida = point + the way to.* servir de telón de fondo = set + the backdrop.* servir los intereses = serve + interests.* servir muy bien = take + Nombre + a long way.* servir para = be instrumental in/to.* servir para nada = count + for nothing.* servir repetidamente = ply + Nombre + with + Bebida.* servirse = help + Reflexivo.* servirse de la experiencia = draw on/upon + background.* servirse de la experiencia de = draw on/upon + experience of.* servirse de la formación de Uno = draw on/upon + background.* servir una Bebida = pour + Bebida.* servir un documento = deliver + document.* servir un fin = serve + end.* servir un pedido = fulfil + order, fill + order.* utensilio para servir = serving utensil.* * *viA(ser útil): esta caja no sirve, trae una más grande this box won't do o is no good, can you bring a bigger one?tíralo, ya no me sirve throw it away, it's (of) no use to me o it's no good to me any moreservir PARA algo:¿para qué sirve este aparato? what's this device for?, what does this device do?¿esto sirve para algo? is this any use?no lo tires, puede servir para algo don't throw it away, it might come in useful for somethingeste cuchillo no sirve para cortar pan this knife is no good for cutting breadno creo que sirva para este trabajo I don't think he's right o suitable for this jobyo no sirvo para mentir I'm a hopeless liar, I'm no good at lyingservir DE algo:de nada sirve llorar/que me lo digas ahora it's no use o good crying/telling me now¿de qué sirve hablarle si no te escucha? what's the point in o the use of talking to him if he doesn't listen to you?esto te puede servir de manto para el disfraz you can use this as a cloak for your fancy dress costumeB1 (en la mesa) to serveen este restaurante no saben servir the service is very poor in this restaurantse sirve a los invitados primero guests are served firstno esperes a que te sirva help yourself, don't wait2 (trabajar de criado) to be in (domestic) serviceempezó a servir a los catorce años she went into service at the age of fourteensirvió en Infantería he was in o he served in the InfantryC ( Dep) (en tenis) to serve■ servirvtA ‹comida› to serve; ‹bebida› to serve, pourlos alumnos mayores ayudan a servir la comida the older pupils help serve o serve out o ( colloq) dish out the fooda mí no me sirvas salsa no sauce for me, thanks o I won't have any sauce, thank yousírvele otro jerez a Pilar will you pour Pilar another sherry?¿te sirvo un poco más de arroz? can I give you a little more rice?, can I help you to a little more rice?la cena está servida dinner is servedservir frío/a temperatura ambiente serve cold/at room temperatureB1 (estar al servicio de) servir A algo/algn to serve sth/sbservir a la patria/la comunidad/Dios to serve one's country/the community/Godella se sienta y espera que la sirvan she sits down and expects to be waited on¿en qué puedo servirla? ( frml); how can I help you?no se puede servir a dos señores or a Dios y al diablo no man can serve two masters2 ( Com) ‹pedido› to process; ‹cliente› to serve; ‹mercancías› to sendserviremos el pedido a la mayor brevedad we will process your order as soon as possibleC ( Agr) to service■ servirseA ( refl) ‹comida› to help oneself to; ‹bebida› to pour oneself, help oneself tosírvete otro trozo help yourself to another pieceC ( frml) (hacer el favor de) servirse + INF:si el señor se sirve firmar aquí … if you would be kind enough to o would care to sign here, Sir … ( frml)sírvase rellenar la solicitud que se adjunta please fill in the enclosed application formsírvase pasar por caja donde le harán efectivo el pago if you would like to go over to the cashier, they will give you the moneyles rogamos se sirvan enviarnos esta información a la brevedad we would ask you to send us this information at your earliest convenience ( frml)* * *
servir ( conjugate servir) verbo intransitivo
1 ( ser útil):◊ esta caja no sirve this box won't do o is no good;
ya no me sirve it's (of) no use to me anymore;
¿para qué sirve este aparato? what's this device for?;
no lo tires, puede servir para algo don't throw it away, it might come in useful for something;
este cuchillo no sirve para cortar pan this knife is no good for cutting bread;
no sirves para nada you're useless;
no creo que sirva para este trabajo I don't think he's right o suitable for this job;
servir de algo: de nada sirve llorar it's no use o good crying;
¿de qué sirve? what's the point o the use?;
esto te puede servir de mesa you can use this as a table
2
c) (Mil) to serve (frml)
3 (Dep) ( en tenis) to serve
verbo transitivo
1 ‹ comida› to serve;
‹ bebida› to serve, pour
2 ( estar al servicio de) ‹persona/a la patria› to serve;◊ ¿en qué puedo servirla? (frml) how can I help you?
servirse verbo pronominal ( refl) ‹ comida› to help oneself to;
‹ bebida› to pour oneself, help oneself to
servir
I verbo intransitivo
1 to serve
servir a la patria, to serve one's country
2 (ser útil) to be useful, be suitable: su fracaso no me sirve de consuelo, his failure is no consolation to me
el cine te servirá de distracción, the film will keep you amused
ahora ya no sirve para nada, it's no use at all
¿para qué sirve?, what is it (used) for?
3 (ropa, objetos) los pantalones ya no le sirven, the trousers don't fit him now
4 (tener capacidad) este muchacho sirve para estudiar, this boy is good at studying
5 (actuar como sustituto) esta cacerola me servirá de casco, this pot will serve as a helmet
II verbo transitivo
1 to serve
¿en qué puedo servirle?, what can I do for you? o may I help you?
2 (comida) to serve
(bebida) to pour
' servir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bar
- cafetera
- cuchara
- fuente
- pala
- carrito
- echar
- hacer
- helado
- huevera
- jarra
- jarro
- lechera
- panera
- poner
- servicio
- tetera
- valer
English:
act
- attend
- disagree
- dish
- dish out
- dish up
- do
- fix
- help
- off-chance
- pour
- pour out
- purpose
- rim
- serve
- serve out
- serve up
- server
- tablespoon
- venue
- wait
- wait on
- deterrent
- duty
- fat
- serving
- spatula
- table
* * *♦ vt1. [comida, bebida] to serve;todavía no nos han servido we haven't been served yet;sírvanos dos cervezas two beers, please;¿te sirvo más patatas? would you like some more potatoes?;¿me sirve un poco más, por favor? could I have a bit more, please?;la polémica está servida the gloves are off2. [prestar servicio a] to serve;¿en qué puedo servirle? [en tienda, mostrador] what can I do for you?;servir a la patria/a Dios to serve one's country/God;Formalpara servirle, para servir a usted [como respuesta] at your service3. [suministrar] [mercancías] to supply;le serviremos el pedido en el acto we'll bring you your order immediately;nuestra empresa sirve a toda la zona our company serves o supplies the whole area4.Fig [tengo de sobra] I've got plentyvoy servido [en naipes] stick, I'm sticking;♦ vi1. [prestar servicio] to serve;sirvió de ministro en el gobierno socialista he served as o was a minister in the socialist government;servir en el ejército to serve in the Army2. [valer, ser útil]esta batidora ya no sirve/aún sirve this mixer is no good any more/can still be used;esta mesa no me sirve, necesito una mayor this table's no good o use to me, I need a bigger one;servir de algo [cumplir la función de] to serve as sth;el desván le sirve de oficina he uses the attic as an office, the attic serves as his office;la radio me servía de distracción the radio kept me entertained o served to entertain me;servir de guía to act as a guide;servir para [utensilio, máquina, objeto] to be for;¿para qué sirve esto? what's this for?;este líquido sirve para limpiar la plata this liquid is for cleaning silver;¿te sirven estos papeles para algo? are these papers any use to you?;este pegamento no sirve para la madera this glue is no good for wood;yo no serviría para sacerdote I wouldn't be any good as a priest;no sirve para estudiar he's no good at studying;de nada sirve que se lo digas it's no use telling him;¿de qué sirve quejarse si no nos hacen caso? what's the point in o what's the good of complaining if they never take any notice of us?3. [como criado] to be in service;tuvo que ponerse a servir she had to go into service;servir en palacio/en una casa to be a servant at a palace/in a household4. [en tenis, squash] to serve* * *I v/t serve;¿le sirven ya? are you being served?;¿en qué puedo servirle? what can I do for you?;¡para servirle! at your service!II v/i1 be of use;servir de serve as;esta habitación sirve de trastero we use this room as a junk room;servir para be (used) for;¿para qué sirve esto? what is this (used) for?;no servir de nada be no use at all2 MIL, DEP serve3 fig:ir servido fam have another think coming* * *servir {54} vt1) : to serve, to be of use to2) : to serve, to wait3) surtir: to fill (an order)servir vi1) : to workmi radio no sirve: my radio isn't working2) : to be of use, to be helpfulesa computadora no sirve para nada: that computer's perfectly useless* * *servir vb1. (atender, poner comida) to serve¿ya le sirven? are you being served?2. (poner bebida) to pour¿sirvo yo? shall I pour?3. (trabajar) to serve / to work4. (en tenis) to serve5. (hacer las veces) to serve6. (ser útil) to be useful7. (valer) to do8. (emplearse) to be for¿para qué sirve esto? what's this for?9. (ser apto) to be good -
7 población rural
f.1 rural population, country people, grassroots, red neck population.2 country town, country place.* * *(n.) = rural people, rural populationEx. In particular, rural people, who are already marginalized by harsh circumstances, are further deprived of access to information.Ex. This study was based on 18 responses to questionnaires distributed to 25 bookmobiles serving small rural populations.* * *(n.) = rural people, rural populationEx: In particular, rural people, who are already marginalized by harsh circumstances, are further deprived of access to information.
Ex: This study was based on 18 responses to questionnaires distributed to 25 bookmobiles serving small rural populations. -
8 usuario
m.user, owner.* * *► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 user* * *(f. - usuaria)noun* * *usuario, -aSM / F userusuario final — (Inform) end user
* * *- ria masculino, femenino user* * *= client, customer, enquirer [inquirer, -USA], information seeker, inquirer [enquirer, -UK], patron, requester [requestor], searcher, user, library user.Ex. Regular monthly outputs can be supplied, or other arrangements can be made to suit the client.Ex. New data base items are sent to customers on magnetic tape.Ex. Different enquirers might ask for this subject in quite different ways -- eg, is there anything on 'TV advertising of aluminium pressure-cookers'?.Ex. Their effective operation is not immediately obvious to the uninitiated and the cards in the index are liable to become disorganized if inexperienced information seekers tamper with the index.Ex. In such instances the attitude and disposition of the inquirer is important.Ex. The level of specificity that is desirable in any index is a function of the collection being indexed, its use and its patrons.Ex. The system permits the requester to specify up to five potential lending libraries, and the system transmits the requests to these libraries one at a time.Ex. Equally, various trade directories and other lists need to list and organise names in a form that will enable a searcher to find information about an organisation or person.Ex. Users make suggestions for modifications and these are then channelled through a series of committees.Ex. Librarians also provide some assistance with that most familiar and awkward-to-handle enquiry from library users concerning the possible value of Grandpa's old Bible or other old book unearthed in the attic during a clear-out.----* adaptable a las necesidades del usuario = customisable [customizable, -USA].* a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.* basado en el usuario = use-based, client-centred [client-centered, -USA].* bibliotecario encargado de la formación de usuarios = instruction librarian.* búsqueda por el usuario final = end-user searching.* centrado en el usuario = customer focused [customer-focused], user-focused, user-centred [user-centered, -USA].* círculo de usuarios = circle of users.* comunidad de usuarios = user community.* configurable por el usuario = user configurable.* contador de usuarios = patron counter.* creación de perfiles de usuario = user profiling.* Declaración de los Derechos del Usuario = Library Bill of Rights.* dedicado al usuario = user-related.* definido por el usuario = user-defined.* de servicio al usuario = client-serving.* destinado a despertar el interés del usuario = highlight abstract.* determinado por el usuario = customer driven [customer-driven].* dirigido al usuario = user-orientated, client-directed, user-oriented, user-driven.* diseñado para el usuario = human-oriented.* dispositivo de ayuda a usuarios con necesidades especiales = assistive device.* estudio de usuario = reader survey, consumer survey, customer survey.* estudio de usuarios = user study, marketing audit, user survey.* estudio de usuarios de la biblioteca = library user study.* etiquetado por el usuario = user tagging.* evaluación de usuario = user rating.* fácil de consultar por el usuario = browser-friendly.* fichero de usuarios del sistema = system user file.* formación de usuarios = information literacy, library instruction, information skills, library user education, bibliographic instruction (BI), user education, library user training, user instruction, user training, patron instruction, reader education.* formador de usuarios = bibliographic instructor.* garantía del usuario = user warrant.* grupo de usuarios = user group, users' group, population served.* grupo de usuarios al que va dirigido = target user group.* guía del usuario = user guide.* guiado por el usuario = customer driven [customer-driven].* GUI (Interfaz Gráfico de Usuario) = GUI (Graphic User Interface).* identificador de usuario = user ID.* iniciado por el usuario = user-driven.* interfaz de usuario = front end [front-end], user interface, front end system.* interfaz de usuario final = end-user interface.* interfaz usuario-sistema = user/system interface.* manual de usuario = user manual.* mostrador de atención al usuario = service area.* motivado por el usuario = user-driven.* nivel de satisfacción del usuario = user satisfaction.* nombre de usuario = user ID, username, user's name.* no usuario = non-user.* orientado al usuario = user-related, human-oriented.* orientado al usuario final = end-user oriented.* orientado hacia el usuario = user-driven, user-centred [user-centered, -USA], client-based, client-centred [client-centered, -USA], client-driven, client-directed, client-oriented, customer focused [customer-focused], user-focused.* pensado para el usuario = user-orientated, user-oriented, user-driven, human-oriented.* perfil de interés del usuario = subject profile, user interest profile.* petición de usuario = user request [users' request].* política de usuarios = user policy.* prestar un servicio a los usuarios = serve + patrons.* servicios orientados hacia el usuario final = end-user services.* servir a los usuarios = serve + patrons.* software de interfaz de usuario = front end software, front-end computer software.* sugerido por el usuario = user-driven.* tecnología adaptada a usuarios con necesidades especiales = assistive technology.* temas de interés de los usuarios = user interests.* título buscado por el usuario = sought title.* usuario a distancia = remote user.* usuario al que va dirigido = target user, intended user.* usuario asiduo = frequenter.* usuario avanzado = advanced user, power user.* usuario con discapacidades = disabled user.* usuario conectado en línea = online user.* usuario de Internet = Internet neighbour, netizen, clicker.* usuario de la biblioteca = library user, library patron.* usuario de la información = information browser.* usuario del mundo de los negocios = business user.* usuario discapacitado = disabled user.* usuario en persona = walk-in user.* usuario final = end user [end-user/enduser], ultimate consumer, ultimate reader, target user.* usuario más antiguo = traditional.* usuario particular = home user, domestic user, residential user.* usuario problemático = problem patron.* usuario público = public user.* usuario que busca información = information searcher.* usuario que hace mucho uso del préstamo = heavy borrower.* usuario que hace poco uso del préstamo = light borrower.* usuario que hace uso del préstamo = borrower.* usuario remoto = remote user.* usuarios = clientele, constituent group, user population, user base, customer base.* usuario satisfecho = satisfied user.* usuarios finales = target user group, targeted audience.* usuario tradicional = traditional.* * *- ria masculino, femenino user* * *= client, customer, enquirer [inquirer, -USA], information seeker, inquirer [enquirer, -UK], patron, requester [requestor], searcher, user, library user.Ex: Regular monthly outputs can be supplied, or other arrangements can be made to suit the client.
Ex: New data base items are sent to customers on magnetic tape.Ex: Different enquirers might ask for this subject in quite different ways -- eg, is there anything on 'TV advertising of aluminium pressure-cookers'?.Ex: Their effective operation is not immediately obvious to the uninitiated and the cards in the index are liable to become disorganized if inexperienced information seekers tamper with the index.Ex: In such instances the attitude and disposition of the inquirer is important.Ex: The level of specificity that is desirable in any index is a function of the collection being indexed, its use and its patrons.Ex: The system permits the requester to specify up to five potential lending libraries, and the system transmits the requests to these libraries one at a time.Ex: Equally, various trade directories and other lists need to list and organise names in a form that will enable a searcher to find information about an organisation or person.Ex: Users make suggestions for modifications and these are then channelled through a series of committees.Ex: Librarians also provide some assistance with that most familiar and awkward-to-handle enquiry from library users concerning the possible value of Grandpa's old Bible or other old book unearthed in the attic during a clear-out.* adaptable a las necesidades del usuario = customisable [customizable, -USA].* a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.* basado en el usuario = use-based, client-centred [client-centered, -USA].* bibliotecario encargado de la formación de usuarios = instruction librarian.* búsqueda por el usuario final = end-user searching.* centrado en el usuario = customer focused [customer-focused], user-focused, user-centred [user-centered, -USA].* círculo de usuarios = circle of users.* comunidad de usuarios = user community.* configurable por el usuario = user configurable.* contador de usuarios = patron counter.* creación de perfiles de usuario = user profiling.* Declaración de los Derechos del Usuario = Library Bill of Rights.* dedicado al usuario = user-related.* definido por el usuario = user-defined.* de servicio al usuario = client-serving.* destinado a despertar el interés del usuario = highlight abstract.* determinado por el usuario = customer driven [customer-driven].* dirigido al usuario = user-orientated, client-directed, user-oriented, user-driven.* diseñado para el usuario = human-oriented.* dispositivo de ayuda a usuarios con necesidades especiales = assistive device.* estudio de usuario = reader survey, consumer survey, customer survey.* estudio de usuarios = user study, marketing audit, user survey.* estudio de usuarios de la biblioteca = library user study.* etiquetado por el usuario = user tagging.* evaluación de usuario = user rating.* fácil de consultar por el usuario = browser-friendly.* fichero de usuarios del sistema = system user file.* formación de usuarios = information literacy, library instruction, information skills, library user education, bibliographic instruction (BI), user education, library user training, user instruction, user training, patron instruction, reader education.* formador de usuarios = bibliographic instructor.* garantía del usuario = user warrant.* grupo de usuarios = user group, users' group, population served.* grupo de usuarios al que va dirigido = target user group.* guía del usuario = user guide.* guiado por el usuario = customer driven [customer-driven].* GUI (Interfaz Gráfico de Usuario) = GUI (Graphic User Interface).* identificador de usuario = user ID.* iniciado por el usuario = user-driven.* interfaz de usuario = front end [front-end], user interface, front end system.* interfaz de usuario final = end-user interface.* interfaz usuario-sistema = user/system interface.* manual de usuario = user manual.* mostrador de atención al usuario = service area.* motivado por el usuario = user-driven.* nivel de satisfacción del usuario = user satisfaction.* nombre de usuario = user ID, username, user's name.* no usuario = non-user.* orientado al usuario = user-related, human-oriented.* orientado al usuario final = end-user oriented.* orientado hacia el usuario = user-driven, user-centred [user-centered, -USA], client-based, client-centred [client-centered, -USA], client-driven, client-directed, client-oriented, customer focused [customer-focused], user-focused.* pensado para el usuario = user-orientated, user-oriented, user-driven, human-oriented.* perfil de interés del usuario = subject profile, user interest profile.* petición de usuario = user request [users' request].* política de usuarios = user policy.* prestar un servicio a los usuarios = serve + patrons.* servicios orientados hacia el usuario final = end-user services.* servir a los usuarios = serve + patrons.* software de interfaz de usuario = front end software, front-end computer software.* sugerido por el usuario = user-driven.* tecnología adaptada a usuarios con necesidades especiales = assistive technology.* temas de interés de los usuarios = user interests.* título buscado por el usuario = sought title.* usuario a distancia = remote user.* usuario al que va dirigido = target user, intended user.* usuario asiduo = frequenter.* usuario avanzado = advanced user, power user.* usuario con discapacidades = disabled user.* usuario conectado en línea = online user.* usuario de Internet = Internet neighbour, netizen, clicker.* usuario de la biblioteca = library user, library patron.* usuario de la información = information browser.* usuario del mundo de los negocios = business user.* usuario discapacitado = disabled user.* usuario en persona = walk-in user.* usuario final = end user [end-user/enduser], ultimate consumer, ultimate reader, target user.* usuario más antiguo = traditional.* usuario particular = home user, domestic user, residential user.* usuario problemático = problem patron.* usuario público = public user.* usuario que busca información = information searcher.* usuario que hace mucho uso del préstamo = heavy borrower.* usuario que hace poco uso del préstamo = light borrower.* usuario que hace uso del préstamo = borrower.* usuario remoto = remote user.* usuarios = clientele, constituent group, user population, user base, customer base.* usuario satisfecho = satisfied user.* usuarios finales = target user group, targeted audience.* usuario tradicional = traditional.* * *masculine, feminineuserlos usuarios de los transportes públicos public transport users, users of public transport* * *
usuario◊ - ria sustantivo masculino, femenino
user
usuario,-a sustantivo masculino y femenino user
' usuario' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
arrendar
- usuaria
- rentar
English:
lay
- survey
- user
- user-friendly
- borrower
- flier
- help
* * *usuario, -a nm,fuserInformát usuario final end user;usuario registrado registered user* * ** * *: user* * *usuario n user -
9 quizás
adv.perhaps, perhaps so, maybe, possibly.* * *► adverbio1 perhaps, maybe■ quizás venga hoy maybe she'll come today, she may come today* * *= quizá* * *= maybe, perhaps, I daresay that, for all you know, for all we know.Ex. If this appears to be excessively difficult, maybe it is time to question whether the tool is too complex.Ex. For our profession, what we call information science, we need the courage of our conviction that we can establish or perhaps re-establish our credibility as a profession = Para nuestra disciplina, lo que denominamos documentación, necesitamos la fuerza de la convicción de que podemos establecer o quizás restablecer nuestra credibilidad como profesión.Ex. I daresay that the same would be true of examples from other libraries of similar size and serving a similar population.Ex. And for all you know, he might wake up all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed tomorrow and not remembered a thing!.Ex. For all we know, this department may never have put together a policy for something like this -- some prefer to keep sticking their heads in the sand.----* o quizás + Verbo = if not + Verbo.* * *= maybe, perhaps, I daresay that, for all you know, for all we know.Ex: If this appears to be excessively difficult, maybe it is time to question whether the tool is too complex.
Ex: For our profession, what we call information science, we need the courage of our conviction that we can establish or perhaps re-establish our credibility as a profession = Para nuestra disciplina, lo que denominamos documentación, necesitamos la fuerza de la convicción de que podemos establecer o quizás restablecer nuestra credibilidad como profesión.Ex: I daresay that the same would be true of examples from other libraries of similar size and serving a similar population.Ex: And for all you know, he might wake up all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed tomorrow and not remembered a thing!.Ex: For all we know, this department may never have put together a policy for something like this -- some prefer to keep sticking their heads in the sand.* o quizás + Verbo = if not + Verbo.* * *
quizá(s) adverbio perhaps, maybe ➣ Ver nota en maybe
' quizás' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acaso
- quizá
- repente
English:
dare
- maybe
- may
- work
* * *adv perhaps, maybe* * *quizás adv perhaps / maybe -
10 supongo que
Ex. I daresay that the same would be true of examples from other libraries of similar size and serving a similar population.* * *Ex: I daresay that the same would be true of examples from other libraries of similar size and serving a similar population.
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11 activo
adj.1 active, vigorous, diligent, animated.2 active, running.3 active, effectual.4 busy.m.1 asset, assets, commodity.2 active soldier.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: activar.* * *► adjetivo1 active\activo disponible liquid assets pluralactivo y pasivo assets and liabilities————————* * *(f. - activa)adj.* * *1. ADJ1) (=que obra) active; (=vivo) lively, energetic; (=ocupado) busy2) (Ling) active2. SM1) (Com) assets plactivo fijo — fixed assets pl
activos inmobiliarios — property assets, real-estate assets
2) (Mil)* * *I- va adjetivoa) <persona/población> activeb) (Ling) activec) < volcán> activeIIa) (bien, derecho) assetb) ( conjunto) assets (pl)* * *= active, assets, underway [under way], lively [livelier -comp., liveliest -sup.], proactive [pro-active], in operation, spry [spryer comp., spryest -sup.], sprightly [sprightlier -comp., sprightliest -sup.], industrious, energetic, up and about.Ex. This function can be used when some information on an active order has to be changed.Ex. Those eligible normally include only companies with less than 45 million of net fixed assets and fewer than 500 employees.Ex. Experiments in improved document delivery systems, and the establishment of networks between libraries are under way.Ex. 'Turnover of stock' is, then, an important part of successful and lively bookselling.Ex. Compiling information of this nature requires a proactive and not a reactive approach to the task.Ex. However, the network remained in operation until its management was taken over by the fascist regime.Ex. A spry 80 years young, Virginia has been painting murals for the last 50 years and a lot can be said for the advantages of experience.Ex. He was described as a ' sprightly nonagenarian' who was born in 1905.Ex. The article 'Books made to order: libraries as publishers' reviews the practice of publishing as an activity for industrious smaller libraries.Ex. She has been a vital and energetic voice in the movement to increase the sensitivity and responsibility of libraries to social issues, as well as a first-rate cataloger.Ex. Active kids are happy kids - they like to be up and about, running around and having fun.----* activo de nuevo = up and about.* activo digital = digital assets.* activo fijo = fixed assets.* activo fijo tangible = tangible fixed assets.* activos socialmente, los = socially committed, the.* activo tangible = tangible assets.* capital activo = working capital.* en activo = practising [practicing, -USA].* hiperactivo = hyperactive.* mantener activo = keep + Nombre + going.* mantener Algo activo = keep + Nombre + at the fore.* participar de forma activa = involve.* participar de forma activa en = engage in.* personas muy activas, las = those on the go.* población activa = work-force [workforce], labour force, working population.* publicación seriada activa = active serial.* seguir activo = remain + in being, remain + in place.* verbo activo = active verb.* * *I- va adjetivoa) <persona/población> activeb) (Ling) activec) < volcán> activeIIa) (bien, derecho) assetb) ( conjunto) assets (pl)* * *= active, assets, underway [under way], lively [livelier -comp., liveliest -sup.], proactive [pro-active], in operation, spry [spryer comp., spryest -sup.], sprightly [sprightlier -comp., sprightliest -sup.], industrious, energetic, up and about.Ex: This function can be used when some information on an active order has to be changed.
Ex: Those eligible normally include only companies with less than 45 million of net fixed assets and fewer than 500 employees.Ex: Experiments in improved document delivery systems, and the establishment of networks between libraries are under way.Ex: 'Turnover of stock' is, then, an important part of successful and lively bookselling.Ex: Compiling information of this nature requires a proactive and not a reactive approach to the task.Ex: However, the network remained in operation until its management was taken over by the fascist regime.Ex: A spry 80 years young, Virginia has been painting murals for the last 50 years and a lot can be said for the advantages of experience.Ex: He was described as a ' sprightly nonagenarian' who was born in 1905.Ex: The article 'Books made to order: libraries as publishers' reviews the practice of publishing as an activity for industrious smaller libraries.Ex: She has been a vital and energetic voice in the movement to increase the sensitivity and responsibility of libraries to social issues, as well as a first-rate cataloger.Ex: Active kids are happy kids - they like to be up and about, running around and having fun.* activo de nuevo = up and about.* activo digital = digital assets.* activo fijo = fixed assets.* activo fijo tangible = tangible fixed assets.* activos socialmente, los = socially committed, the.* activo tangible = tangible assets.* capital activo = working capital.* en activo = practising [practicing, -USA].* hiperactivo = hyperactive.* mantener activo = keep + Nombre + going.* mantener Algo activo = keep + Nombre + at the fore.* participar de forma activa = involve.* participar de forma activa en = engage in.* personas muy activas, las = those on the go.* población activa = work-force [workforce], labour force, working population.* publicación seriada activa = active serial.* seguir activo = remain + in being, remain + in place.* verbo activo = active verb.* * *1 ‹persona/participación› activetomar parte activa en algo to take an active part in sth2 ‹población/edad› activeen servicio activo on active service3 ( Ling) activela voz activa the active (voice)4 ‹volcán› active1 (bien, derecho) assetactivos líquidos liquid assets2 (conjunto) assets (pl)el activo y el pasivo de la empresa the assets and liabilities of the companyCompuestos:current assets (pl)frozen assets (pl)current assets (pl)working assetsfixed assets (pl)floating assets (pl)● activo inmaterial or intangibleintangible assets (pl)property assets (pl), real-estate assets (pl)fixed assets (pl)invisible assets (pl)net assets (pl), net worthhidden assets (pl), concealed assets (pl)operating assets (pl)bankrupt's estatecorporate assets (pl)tangible assets (pl)* * *
Del verbo activar: ( conjugate activar)
activo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
activó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
activar
activo
activar ( conjugate activar) verbo transitivo
‹economía/producción› to stimulate;
‹ circulación› to stimulate;
‹ negociaciones› to give fresh impetus to
‹ dispositivo› to activate;
‹ máquina› to set … in motion
activarse verbo pronominal [ alarma] to go off;
[ dispositivo] to start working
activo 1◊ -va adjetivo
active
activo 2 sustantivo masculino
assets (pl)
activar verbo transitivo
1 (poner en marcha) to activate
2 (acelerar, animar) to liven up: la publicidad les ayudó a activar el negocio, the publicity campaign helped them to bolster up business
activo,-a
I adjetivo active
II m Fin assets pl
♦ Locuciones: estar en activo, to be on active service
' activo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
activa
- capital
- empresarial
- intensificar
- liquidación
- liquidar
- revalorización
- sin
English:
active
- asset
- brisk
- fixed assets
- frisky
- liquidity
- live
- move
- who
- working
- fixed
* * *activo, -a♦ adj1. [dinámico] active;el principio activo de un medicamento the active ingredient of a medicine;es muy activo, siempre está organizando algo he's very active, he's always organizing something or otheren activo [trabajador] in employment;[militar] on active service;todavía está en activo he's still working3. [eficaz] [veneno, medicamento] fast-acting;tiene un veneno poco activo its poison is fairly weak4. [volcán] active6. Gram active7. CompFampor activa y por pasiva: hemos tratado por activa y por pasiva de… we have tried everything to…;se lo he explicado por activa y por pasiva y no lo entiende I've tried every way I can to explain but she doesn't understand♦ nmFin assets activos de caja available assets, bank reserves;activo circulante current assets;activo disponible liquid assets;activo fijo fixed assets;activo financiero financial assets;activo inmaterial intangible assets;activo inmovilizado fixed assets;activos invisibles invisible assets;activo líquido liquid assets* * *I adj1 active;en activo on active service2 LING:voz activa active voiceII m COM assets pl* * *activo, -va adj: active♦ activamente advactivo nm: assets plactivo y pasivo: assets and liabilities* * *activo adj active -
12 reflejo
adj.reflex, knee-jerk.m.1 reflection, mirror image, reflexion.2 reflex, automatic response, knee-jerk response.3 glare, glitter, glint.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: reflejar.* * *► adjetivo1 reflected2 GRAMÁTICA reflexive3 (movimiento) reflex1 (imagen) reflection2 (destello) gleam, glint3 (en el pelo) tint, rinse4 (movimiento) reflex1 (mechas) streaks, highlights\tener reflejos to have good reflexesreflejo condicionado conditioned reflex————————1 (imagen) reflection2 (destello) gleam, glint3 (en el pelo) tint, rinse4 (movimiento) reflex* * *noun m.* * *1. ADJ1) [luz] reflected2) [movimiento] reflex3) [verbo] reflexive2. SM1) (=imagen) reflection2) (=índice) reflectioneste es un reflejo de la inquietud del pueblo — this reflects o is a reflection of people's unease
3) (Anat) reflex; (=acción) reflex actionperder reflejos — (fig) to lose one's touch
5) pl reflejos [en el pelo] highlights6) (=tinte para el pelo) rinse* * *I- ja adjetivo reflex (before n)II1)a) ( luz reflejada) reflected lightb) ( imagen) reflectiones el reflejo de su papá — (Col fam) he is the living o spitting image of his father
c) (de situación, sentimiento, época) reflectiond) reflejos masculino plural ( en el pelo) highlights (pl)2) (Fisiol) reflex* * *= reflection [reflexion], mirror, reflex [reflexes, -pl.], mirror image.Ex. It should be noted that the space devoted to a scheme in this chapter is not necessarily a reflection of its significance.Ex. By serving the needs of the lower socioeconomic groups, the public library is seen as becoming itself part of the process of social change rather than a passive mirror of mankind.Ex. This study helps writers develop the critical reflex to analyze and then make judgments about the values implied by connotative systems.Ex. Since the dandy roll worked on the right side, its watermark pattern was fashioned as a mirror image of what was to be seen in the finished paper.----* acto reflejo = knee-jerk reaction.* reflejo de uno mismo = self-reflection.* reflejo especular = mirror image.* * *I- ja adjetivo reflex (before n)II1)a) ( luz reflejada) reflected lightb) ( imagen) reflectiones el reflejo de su papá — (Col fam) he is the living o spitting image of his father
c) (de situación, sentimiento, época) reflectiond) reflejos masculino plural ( en el pelo) highlights (pl)2) (Fisiol) reflex* * *= reflection [reflexion], mirror, reflex [reflexes, -pl.], mirror image.Ex: It should be noted that the space devoted to a scheme in this chapter is not necessarily a reflection of its significance.
Ex: By serving the needs of the lower socioeconomic groups, the public library is seen as becoming itself part of the process of social change rather than a passive mirror of mankind.Ex: This study helps writers develop the critical reflex to analyze and then make judgments about the values implied by connotative systems.Ex: Since the dandy roll worked on the right side, its watermark pattern was fashioned as a mirror image of what was to be seen in the finished paper.* acto reflejo = knee-jerk reaction.* reflejo de uno mismo = self-reflection.* reflejo especular = mirror image.* * *reflex ( before n)A1 (luz reflejada) reflected lightlos reflejos del sol sobre su pelo the reflected rays of the sun on her hair2 (imagen) reflection3 (de una sociedad, un sentimiento, una época) reflectionse hizo or se puso or se dio reflejos en el pelo she had highlights put in her hair, she had her hair highlightedB ( Fisiol) reflextiene reflejos rápidos she has fast reflexeses lento de reflejos he has slow reflexesperder reflejos to lose one's touchCompuesto:conditioned response, conditioned reflex* * *
Del verbo reflejar: ( conjugate reflejar)
reflejo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
reflejó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
reflejar
reflejo
reflejar ( conjugate reflejar) verbo transitivo
to reflect
reflejarse verbo pronominal
reflejo 1◊ -ja adjetivo
reflex ( before n)
reflejo 2 sustantivo masculino
1
( luz reflejada) reflected lightb)
2 (Fisiol) reflex
reflejar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo to reflect: su novela refleja la desesperación de la población civil, his novel captured the desperation of the civilian population
reflejo,-a
I adjetivo
1 (luz, imagen) reflected
2 (movimiento, dolor) reflex
II sustantivo masculino
1 (imagen) reflection: su novela es un reflejo de su propia vida, her novel is a reflection of her own life
2 (destello) gleam 3 reflejos, (movimiento) reflexes pl; ser lento de reflejos, to have slow reflexes
(en el pelo) highlights
' reflejo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acto
- fiel
- refleja
English:
gleam
- highlight
- mirror
- mirror image
- reflection
- reflex
- shimmer
- streak
* * *reflejo, -a♦ adj[movimiento, dolor] reflex;acto reflejo reflex action♦ nm1. [luz] reflection;me cegó el reflejo del sol I was blinded by the sun's reflection2. [imagen, manifestación] reflection;la novela es un fiel reflejo de la realidad the novel is a faithful reflection of reality3. Anat reflex;también Figtener buenos reflejos to have good o quick reflexesreflejo condicional o condicionado conditioned reflex o response4.reflejos [de peluquería] highlights;* * *I adj reflex atrII m1 acción, movimiento reflex;tener buenos reflejos have good reflexes2 imagen reflection* * *reflejo nm1) : reflection2) : reflex3) reflejos nmpl: highlights, streaks (in hair)* * *reflejo1 adj reflex -
13 Anpassungsgesetz
Anpassungsgesetz
amendment law;
• Anpassungsklausel rise-and-fall clause, (Löhne) escalator clause, (Steuersystem) matching clause;
• automatische Anpassungsklausel (Versicherungswert) self-reducing clause;
• Anpassungskosten (Euro) adjustment costs;
• Anpassungsmaßnahmen (EU) measures of adjustment;
• Anpassungsmechanismus adjustment mechanism;
• Anpassungsphase settling-down phase;
• Anpassungspolitik time-serving policy;
• Anpassungsprozess process of accommodation, adjustment process;
• Anpassungsreaktion phase of adjustment;
• Anpassungsschwierigkeiten von Bevölkerungsgruppen (Euro) difficulties in adaptation affecting several categories of the population;
• Anpassungsverfahren adjustment process;
• Anpassungsvermögen adaptability;
• Anpassungszeitraum period of adjustment. -
14 Soares, Mário Alberto Nobre Lopes
(1924-)Lawyer, staunch oppositionist to the Estado Novo, a founder of Portugal's Socialist Party (PS), key leader of post-1974 democratic Portugal, and twice-elected president of the republic (1986-91; 1991-96). Mário Soares was born on 7 December 1924, in Lisbon, the son of an educator and former cabinet officer of the ill-fated First Republic. An outstanding student, Soares received a degree in history and philosophy from the University of Lisbon (1951) and his law degree from the same institution (1957). A teacher and a lawyer, the young Soares soon became active in various organizations that opposed the Estado Novo, starting in his student days and continuing into his association with the PS. He worked with the organizations of several oppositionist candidates for the presidency of the republic in 1949 and 1958 and, as a lawyer, defended a number of political figures against government prosecution in court. Soares was the family attorney for the family of General Humberto Delgado, murdered on the Spanish frontier by the regime's political police in 1965. Soares was signatory and editor of the "Program for the Democratization of the Republic" in 1961, and, in 1968, he was deported by the regime to São Tomé, one of Portugal's African colonies.In 1969, following the brief liberalization under the new prime minister Marcello Caetano, Soares returned from exile in Africa and participated as a member of the opposition in general elections for the National Assembly. Although harassed by the PIDE, he was courageous in attacking the government and its colonial policies in Africa. After the rigged election results were known, and no oppositionist deputy won a seat despite the Caetano "opening," Soares left for exile in France. From 1969 to 1974, he resided in France, consulted with other political exiles, and taught at a university. In 1973, at a meeting in West Germany, Soares participated in the (re)founding of the (Portuguese) Socialist Party.The exciting, unexpected news of the Revolution of 25 April 1974 reached Soares in France, and soon he was aboard a train bound for Lisbon, where he was to play a major role in the difficult period of revolutionary politics (1974-75). During a most critical phase, the "hot summer" of 1975, when a civil war seemed in the offing, Soares's efforts to steer Portugal away from a communist dictatorship and sustained civil strife were courageous and effective. He found allies in the moderate military and large sectors of the population. After the abortive leftist coup of 25 November 1975, Soares played an equally vital role in assisting the stabilization of a pluralist democracy.Prime minister on several occasions during the era of postrevolu-tionary adjustment (1976-85), Soares continued his role as the respected leader of the PS. Following 11 hectic years of the Lusitanian political hurly-burly, Soares was eager for a change and some rest. Prepared to give up leadership of the factious PS and become a senior statesman in the new Portugal, Mário Soares ran for the presidency of the republic. After serving twice as elected president of the republic, he established the Mário Soares Foundation, Lisbon, and was elected to the European Parliament.Historical dictionary of Portugal > Soares, Mário Alberto Nobre Lopes
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