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1 desigual
adj.1 different (diferente).2 changeable.3 unequal, irregular, different, asymmetric.4 rough, uneven, up-and-down.* * *► adjetivo1 (gen) unequal, uneven2 (diferente) different, unequal3 (irregular) uneven, irregular4 (no liso) uneven, rough5 (variable) changeable* * *adj.1) unequal2) uneven* * *ADJ1) (=diferente) differentlas mangas de la chaqueta me han salido desiguales — the sleeves of my jacket have come out different sizes
los ciudadanos reciben un trato desigual — people are treated differently, people are not treated equally o the same
2) [lucha, batalla] unequal3) (=irregular) [terreno, calidad] uneven; [letra] erraticlos resultados del alumno son muy desiguales — the pupil's marks vary widely o are not at all consistent
4) (=variable) [tiempo] changeable; [carácter] unpredictable* * *1)a) ( diferente)las mangas quedaron desiguales — one sleeve turned out longer (o wider etc) than the other
b) ( desequilibrado) < lucha> unequal; < fuerzas> unevenly-matched2) ( irregular) <terreno/superficie> uneven; < letra> uneven, irregular; < calidad> variable, varying (before n); < rendimiento> inconsistent, erratic* * *= patchy [patchier -comp., patchiest -sup.], uneven, unequal, asymmetric, inequal, inequitable, spotty, ragged, asymmetrical, craggy [craggier -comp., craggiest -sup.], lumpy [lumpier -comp., lumpiest -sup.], unbalanced, imbalanced.Ex. The retrospective bibliographic control mechanism is somewhat patchy but there are some large scale works.Ex. Not surprisingly this can lead to gaps in coverage, and uneven coverage of subjects.Ex. However, problems arose as a result of combining headings of unequal importance and the multiplicity of languages involved.Ex. These graphs are represented in the form of similarity matrices which are asymmetric.Ex. Statistics show the inequal geographical distribution of these libraries, with 74% of university libraries to be found in the north and central regions, while only 26% are found in the south.Ex. Librarianship is an occupation dominated by women and subject to inequitable compensation.Ex. Enforcement of library policies is spotty at best.Ex. Even in more mainstream publishing, despite the ubiquity of word processors, which can so easily produce justified text, ragged right margins are becoming more common, even fashionable.Ex. MPEG is more expensive and complicated but more powerful and better suited to asymmetrical applications such as CD-ROM data bases.Ex. This is a series of meditative poems in which the author chronicles an encounter with the craggy Atlantic coastline of Brittany.Ex. Between 9 and 12 months, lumpy or chopped foods, such as vegetables, meats, or cottage cheese, may be introduced.Ex. Another problem with the main classes is that are unbalanced.Ex. The article includes two great maps, which show regions in which there may be a danger of imbalanced markets.* * *1)a) ( diferente)las mangas quedaron desiguales — one sleeve turned out longer (o wider etc) than the other
b) ( desequilibrado) < lucha> unequal; < fuerzas> unevenly-matched2) ( irregular) <terreno/superficie> uneven; < letra> uneven, irregular; < calidad> variable, varying (before n); < rendimiento> inconsistent, erratic* * *= patchy [patchier -comp., patchiest -sup.], uneven, unequal, asymmetric, inequal, inequitable, spotty, ragged, asymmetrical, craggy [craggier -comp., craggiest -sup.], lumpy [lumpier -comp., lumpiest -sup.], unbalanced, imbalanced.Ex: The retrospective bibliographic control mechanism is somewhat patchy but there are some large scale works.
Ex: Not surprisingly this can lead to gaps in coverage, and uneven coverage of subjects.Ex: However, problems arose as a result of combining headings of unequal importance and the multiplicity of languages involved.Ex: These graphs are represented in the form of similarity matrices which are asymmetric.Ex: Statistics show the inequal geographical distribution of these libraries, with 74% of university libraries to be found in the north and central regions, while only 26% are found in the south.Ex: Librarianship is an occupation dominated by women and subject to inequitable compensation.Ex: Enforcement of library policies is spotty at best.Ex: Even in more mainstream publishing, despite the ubiquity of word processors, which can so easily produce justified text, ragged right margins are becoming more common, even fashionable.Ex: MPEG is more expensive and complicated but more powerful and better suited to asymmetrical applications such as CD-ROM data bases.Ex: This is a series of meditative poems in which the author chronicles an encounter with the craggy Atlantic coastline of Brittany.Ex: Between 9 and 12 months, lumpy or chopped foods, such as vegetables, meats, or cottage cheese, may be introduced.Ex: Another problem with the main classes is that are unbalanced.Ex: The article includes two great maps, which show regions in which there may be a danger of imbalanced markets.* * *A1(diferente): las mangas me quedaron desiguales one sleeve turned out longer ( o wider etc) than the otherreciben un trato muy desigual they are treated very differently2 (desequilibrado) ‹lucha› unequal; ‹fuerzas› unevenly-matchedB (irregular) ‹terreno/superficie› uneven; ‹letra› uneven, irregular; ‹calidad› variable, varying ( before n)su rendimiento ha sido desigual his performance has been variable o irregular o inconsistent* * *
desigual adjetivo
1
‹ fuerzas› unevenly-matched
2 ( irregular) ‹terreno/superficie› uneven;
‹ letra› uneven, irregular;
‹ calidad› variable, varying ( before n);
‹ rendimiento› inconsistent, erratic
desigual adjetivo
1 (irregular, poco igualado) uneven
2 (descompensado) unequal
3 (variable, cambiante) changeable
' desigual' also found in these entries:
English:
irregular
- patchy
- ragged
- rough
- unequal
- variable
- bumpy
- erratic
- mixed
- one
- uneven
* * *desigual adj1. [diferente] different;recibieron un trato desigual they weren't treated the same, they were treated differently;un triángulo de lados desiguales a triangle with unequal sides2. [irregular] [terreno, superficie] uneven;[alumno, actuación] inconsistent, erratic;ha publicado varias novelas con desigual fortuna he has published several novels, with mixed results3. [poco equilibrado] [lucha, competición] unequal;[fuerzas, rivales] unevenly matched4. [variable] [tiempo] changeable;[temperaturas] variable; [persona, humor] changeable* * *adj1 reparto unequal2 terreno uneven, irregular* * *desigual adj1) : unequal2) disparejo: uneven* * *desigual adj1. (distinto) different2. (combate) unequal3. (tiempo, carácter) changeable4. (superficie, terreno) uneven -
2 actitud
f.1 attitude.con esa actitud no vamos a ninguna parte we won't get anywhere with that attitude2 posture, position (postura).el león estaba en actitud vigilante the lion had adopted an alert pose* * *1 (disposición) attitude; (postura) position\estar en actitud de + inf to be getting ready to + inf* * *noun f.1) attitude2) posture* * *SF1) (=comportamiento, disposición) attitudehan adoptado una actitud firme — they have taken a firm stand o a tough stance
2) (=postura física) posturetenía el mentón levantado, en actitud desafiante — he had his chin raised in a defiant posture
en actitud de: estaba en actitud de absoluta concentración — he was in state of total concentration
3) (=estado de ánimo) frame of mind, mooden actitud resignada — in a resigned mood o frame of mind
* * *a) ( disposición) attitude¿cuál fue su actitud? — what was his reaction?
b) ( postura)* * *= attitude, set, mindset [mind-set], turn of mind, field of vision.Ex. One major hurdle remain before wider implementation can be expected user attitudes and acceptance of this physical form of catalogue and index.Ex. A child's set about books and reading may be deeply ingrained as a result or earlier reading experiences, or it may be temporary and changeable.Ex. The article 'The emergence of a new mindset' argues that despite an evolving sense of social responsibility by librarians, confusion as to the public library's mission still persists.Ex. The key to quality correctional library service is the turn of mind, the energy, and sense of dedication which the librarian brings to the job.Ex. Publishers, teachers and librarians need to adjust their field of vision and accept a trend away from Europe to one geared towards Africa, Asia, the Hispanic World, the Pacific Islands and Arabian countries.----* actitud abierta = open mind.* actitud ante la vida = approach to life.* actitud ante los libros = set about books.* actitud belicista = warmongering.* actitud + cambiar = attitude + go.* actitud crítica = critical eye.* actitud de defensa = defensiveness.* actitud defensiva = bunker mentality.* actitud del personal = staff attitude.* actitud de superioridad = attitude of superiority.* actitud distante = aloofness.* actitud imparcial = open mind.* actitud liberal = liberal attitude.* actitud mental = set of mind.* actitud negativa = negativism, negative attitude.* actitud personal = personal attitude.* actitud positiva = positive attitude.* actitud resignada = resigned attitude.* actitud sensata y recta = no-nonsense approach.* actitud sexista = sexist attitude.* actitud social = social attitude.* adoptar una actitud = adopt + outlook, adopt + attitude, take + role.* cambiar de actitud = change + attitude.* cambio de actitud = change in attitude, change of heart.* con una actitud crítica = with a critical eye.* con una actitud de = in a spirit of.* con una actitud desafiante = defiantly.* con una actitud de superioridad = snooty.* escuchar con una actitud abierta = lend + a sympathetic ear to.* mantener una actitud = hold + attitude.* mantener una actitud abierta = be open-minded.* * *a) ( disposición) attitude¿cuál fue su actitud? — what was his reaction?
b) ( postura)* * *= attitude, set, mindset [mind-set], turn of mind, field of vision.Ex: One major hurdle remain before wider implementation can be expected user attitudes and acceptance of this physical form of catalogue and index.
Ex: A child's set about books and reading may be deeply ingrained as a result or earlier reading experiences, or it may be temporary and changeable.Ex: The article 'The emergence of a new mindset' argues that despite an evolving sense of social responsibility by librarians, confusion as to the public library's mission still persists.Ex: The key to quality correctional library service is the turn of mind, the energy, and sense of dedication which the librarian brings to the job.Ex: Publishers, teachers and librarians need to adjust their field of vision and accept a trend away from Europe to one geared towards Africa, Asia, the Hispanic World, the Pacific Islands and Arabian countries.* actitud abierta = open mind.* actitud ante la vida = approach to life.* actitud ante los libros = set about books.* actitud belicista = warmongering.* actitud + cambiar = attitude + go.* actitud crítica = critical eye.* actitud de defensa = defensiveness.* actitud defensiva = bunker mentality.* actitud del personal = staff attitude.* actitud de superioridad = attitude of superiority.* actitud distante = aloofness.* actitud imparcial = open mind.* actitud liberal = liberal attitude.* actitud mental = set of mind.* actitud negativa = negativism, negative attitude.* actitud personal = personal attitude.* actitud positiva = positive attitude.* actitud resignada = resigned attitude.* actitud sensata y recta = no-nonsense approach.* actitud sexista = sexist attitude.* actitud social = social attitude.* adoptar una actitud = adopt + outlook, adopt + attitude, take + role.* cambiar de actitud = change + attitude.* cambio de actitud = change in attitude, change of heart.* con una actitud crítica = with a critical eye.* con una actitud de = in a spirit of.* con una actitud desafiante = defiantly.* con una actitud de superioridad = snooty.* escuchar con una actitud abierta = lend + a sympathetic ear to.* mantener una actitud = hold + attitude.* mantener una actitud abierta = be open-minded.* * *1 (disposición) attitudetiene una actitud muy negativa hacia su trabajo he has a very negative attitude to his work¿cuál fue su actitud cuando se lo planteaste? what was his reaction when you put it to him?necesitamos adoptar una nueva actitud frente a este problema we need to adopt o take a new approach to this problemsu actitud lo hace parecer más joven he seems younger because of his outlook on life o his attitude to lifesi no adoptas una actitud más firme no te obedecerá if you're not firmer she won't do what you sayactitudes que revelan una absoluta falta de ideales attitudes o views which reveal a total lack of idealism2(postura): estaban todos en actitud de estudiar they were all bending over their workpasaba horas en el sillón en actitud pensativa he would spend hours sitting in the armchair looking pensive o in a thoughtful poseadoptó una actitud de amenaza he adopted a threatening attitude o stance* * *
actitud sustantivo femenino ( disposición) attitude;
actitud sustantivo femenino
1 (postura ante algo) attitude
2 (postura física) posture
una actitud amenazante, a threatening posture
' actitud' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
almibarada
- almibarado
- compeler
- conducir
- crispar
- desdecir
- desesperante
- endémica
- endémico
- escéptica
- escéptico
- exhortar
- hipócrita
- impertinencia
- instar
- masculina
- masculino
- orientar
- origen
- pábulo
- perseverar
- pose
- protagonismo
- prudente
- rebelde
- reflexiva
- reflexivo
- rozar
- ruborizar
- sabia
- sabio
- salvajada
- severa
- severo
- simbólica
- simbólico
- simpleza
- solidaria
- solidario
- suave
- sumisión
- suya
- suyo
- trasfondo
- tripa
- adoptar
- apertura
- asumir
- avasallador
- burlón
English:
aback
- aggravate
- apathetic
- attitude
- benign
- come
- deeply
- flippant
- in-your-face
- intolerable
- make for
- manner
- nice
- nonchalant
- object
- patronizing
- pose
- positive
- puzzle
- resent
- settle
- spirit
- studied
- superior
- supportively
- suspicion
- it
- open
- toward
* * *actitud nf1. [disposición de ánimo] attitude;con esa actitud no vamos a ninguna parte we won't get anywhere with that attitude;mostró una actitud muy abierta a las sugerencias she was very open to suggestions;llegó en actitud de criticar todo he arrived ready to find fault with everything;la actitud ante la muerte the way one faces one's death* * *f1 ( disposición) attitude2 ( posición) position* * *actitud nf1) : attitude2) : posture, position* * *actitud n attitude -
3 inquieto
adj.1 restless, bouncy, wriggly, antsy.2 uneasy, worried, anxious, pre-occupied.3 everchanging, changeable, restlessly active, skittish.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: inquietar.* * *► adjetivo1 (agitado) restless2 (preocupado) worried, anxious3 (interesado) eager, interested* * *(f. - inquieta)adj.1) restless2) troubled, uneasy* * *ADJ1) (=preocupado) anxious, worriedestar inquieto por algo — to be anxious about sth, be worried about sth
2) (=agitado) restless, unsettled* * *- ta adjetivoa) [estar] ( preocupado) worriedb) [ser] ( emprendedor) enterprising; ( vivo) lively, inquiring (before n)c) ( que se mueve mucho) restless* * *= restive, uneasy, fidgeting, restless, anxious, ill-at-ease, fidgety, frisky [friskier -comp., friskiest -sup.].Ex. We are increasingly restive about being held hostage to bindings that cost more than they are actually worth for library use.Ex. Hawthorne gave an uneasy laugh, which was merely the outlet for her disappointment.Ex. As children we learn in converse with our parents the significance of a sigh, or a firmly closed mouth, or fidgeting hands, or raised eyebrows.Ex. While scanning the area under supervision, the librarian may detect persons who appear restless or puzzled.Ex. In this reading mood we feel anxious, tired, lazy, worried -- whatever causes us to reject demanding and 'new' literature and forces us to take up again books that are comfortably -- and comfortingly -- known and easily enjoyed.Ex. One quite serious barrier to improvement is the reluctance of users to tell librarians of their feelings, but perhaps it is expecting too much of them to complain that they are ill-at-ease.Ex. Fidgety people are rarely well, they have generally `a headache,' or `spasms,' or `nerves,' or something of that sort.Ex. A man sitting alone on a park bench is suddenly joined by two women that get very frisky with him, but they have other things on their mind than just sex.----* estar inquieto = be disturbed.* persona inquieta = fidget.* * *- ta adjetivoa) [estar] ( preocupado) worriedb) [ser] ( emprendedor) enterprising; ( vivo) lively, inquiring (before n)c) ( que se mueve mucho) restless* * *= restive, uneasy, fidgeting, restless, anxious, ill-at-ease, fidgety, frisky [friskier -comp., friskiest -sup.].Ex: We are increasingly restive about being held hostage to bindings that cost more than they are actually worth for library use.
Ex: Hawthorne gave an uneasy laugh, which was merely the outlet for her disappointment.Ex: As children we learn in converse with our parents the significance of a sigh, or a firmly closed mouth, or fidgeting hands, or raised eyebrows.Ex: While scanning the area under supervision, the librarian may detect persons who appear restless or puzzled.Ex: In this reading mood we feel anxious, tired, lazy, worried -- whatever causes us to reject demanding and 'new' literature and forces us to take up again books that are comfortably -- and comfortingly -- known and easily enjoyed.Ex: One quite serious barrier to improvement is the reluctance of users to tell librarians of their feelings, but perhaps it is expecting too much of them to complain that they are ill-at-ease.Ex: Fidgety people are rarely well, they have generally `a headache,' or `spasms,' or `nerves,' or something of that sort.Ex: A man sitting alone on a park bench is suddenly joined by two women that get very frisky with him, but they have other things on their mind than just sex.* estar inquieto = be disturbed.* persona inquieta = fidget.* * *inquieto -ta1 [ ESTAR] (preocupado) worriedestaba inquieto porque no habían llamado he was worried o anxious because they hadn't calledse sentía inquieta en la casa tan sola she felt nervous o uneasy being all alone in the house3 (que se mueve mucho) restless* * *
Del verbo inquietar: ( conjugate inquietar)
inquieto es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
inquietó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
inquietar
inquieto
inquieto◊ -ta adjetivo
( vivo) lively, inquiring ( before n)
inquietar verbo transitivo to worry
inquieto,-a adjetivo
1 (preocupado, desazonado) worried, [por, about]
2 (curioso, emprendedor) eager
3 (agitado) restless
' inquieto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
espíritu
- inquieta
- mosca
- nerviosa
- nervioso
- vilo
English:
antsy
- anxious
- fidgety
- restless
- unsettled
- worried
- apprehensive
- disturbed
- fretful
- ill
- uneasy
* * *inquieto, -a adj1. [preocupado] worried, anxious ( por about);estoy inquieto por su ausencia I'm worried that he's not here2. [agitado, nervioso] restless;es un niño muy inquieto he's a very restless o fidgety child;el paciente está muy inquieto the patient is very unsettled3. [con afán de saber] curious;tiene una mente inquieta he has an inquiring mind* * *adj worried, anxious* * *inquieto, -ta adj1) : anxious, uneasy, worried2) : restless* * *inquieto adj1. (agitado, revuelto) restless2. (preocupado) worried -
4 convicción
f.conviction, belief, assurance, faith.* * *1 conviction* * *noun f.* * *SF conviction* * *a) ( convencimiento) convictiontengo la convicción de que lo sabe — I'm certain o convinced he knows it
b) ( persuasión) persuasionc) convicciones femenino plural (ideas, creencias) convictions (pl)* * *= belief, conviction, set.Ex. Written substantiation of this belief, from a wide variety of points of view, has become plentiful in the 1970s.Ex. It is a source of innovation and strength, but it blurs traditional distinctions and can unsettle professional convictions.Ex. A child's set about books and reading may be deeply ingrained as a result or earlier reading experiences, or it may be temporary and changeable.----* con la convicción de que = in the belief that/of, on the assumption that.* convicciones = belief system.* convicción personal = personal conviction.* convicción política = political persuasion.* en la convicción de que = on the assumption that.* fuerza de la convicción = courage of conviction.* sin convicción = doubtfully, lamely.* tener la convicción = it + be + Posesivo + understanding.* una plena convicción de = a strong sense of.* * *a) ( convencimiento) convictiontengo la convicción de que lo sabe — I'm certain o convinced he knows it
b) ( persuasión) persuasionc) convicciones femenino plural (ideas, creencias) convictions (pl)* * *= belief, conviction, set.Ex: Written substantiation of this belief, from a wide variety of points of view, has become plentiful in the 1970s.
Ex: It is a source of innovation and strength, but it blurs traditional distinctions and can unsettle professional convictions.Ex: A child's set about books and reading may be deeply ingrained as a result or earlier reading experiences, or it may be temporary and changeable.* con la convicción de que = in the belief that/of, on the assumption that.* convicciones = belief system.* convicción personal = personal conviction.* convicción política = political persuasion.* en la convicción de que = on the assumption that.* fuerza de la convicción = courage of conviction.* sin convicción = doubtfully, lamely.* tener la convicción = it + be + Posesivo + understanding.* una plena convicción de = a strong sense of.* * *1 (convencimiento) convictionlo dijo con convicción she said it with convictiontengo la convicción de que ocultaba algo I'm certain o convinced he was hiding something2 (persuasión) persuasiontiene un gran poder de convicción he has great powers of persuasion, he is very persuasiveeso sería ir en contra de sus convicciones that would mean going against her convictions o principles* * *
convicción sustantivo femenino
◊ tengo la convicción de que lo sabe I'm certain o convinced he knows it
c)
convicción sustantivo femenino conviction: tengo la convicción de que es inocente, it is my conviction that she's innocent
' convicción' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
íntima
- íntimo
- firme
- poder
English:
conviction
- doubtfully
* * *convicción nf1. [convencimiento] conviction;actuaba sin convicción he lacked conviction in what he was doing;consiguió persuadirlos gracias a su fuerte convicción he managed to persuade them because he was so convinced of himself;tener la convicción de que to be convinced that;expresó su convicción de que pronto se hallaría una solución al conflicto he said he was convinced that a solution to the conflict would soon be found2.convicciones [principios] convictions, principles;un político de profundas convicciones católicas a politician with strongly-held Catholic beliefs, a staunchly Catholic politician* * *f conviction* * *
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