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1 sure

sure [ʃʊə(r)]

1 adjective

(a) (convinced, positive) sûr, certain;

∎ are you sure of the facts? êtes-vous sûr ou certain des faits?;

∎ I'm not sure you're right je ne suis pas sûr ou certain que vous ayez raison;

∎ I'm not sure when they're coming/what he wants je ne sais pas au juste quand ils doivent venir/ce qu'il veut;

∎ I'm sure of it j'en suis sûr ou certain;

∎ I can't be sure, but I think it was 2 o'clock je n'en suis pas tout à fait sûr, mais je pense qu'il était 2 heures;

∎ are you quite sure he hasn't left yet? êtes-vous bien sûr qu'il n'est pas encore parti?;

∎ he's not sure whether he's going to come or not il n'est pas sûr de venir;

∎ she isn't sure of or about her feelings for him elle n'est pas sûre de ses sentiments pour lui;

∎ you seem convinced, but I'm not so sure tu sembles convaincu, mais moi j'ai des doutes;

∎ I wouldn't be so sure about that! ça, ça m'étonnerait!;

∎ he'll win, I'm sure il gagnera, j'en suis sûr;

∎ I'm sure I've been here before je suis sûr d'être déjà venu ici;

∎ she's sure she didn't receive your letter elle est sûre de ne pas avoir reçu ta lettre;

∎ what makes you so sure?, how can you be so sure? qu'est-ce qui te fait dire ça?;

∎ I don't know, I'm sure ma foi, je ne sais pas

(b) (confident, assured) sûr;

∎ is he someone we can be sure of? est-ce quelqu'un de sûr?;

∎ you can be sure of good service in this restaurant dans ce restaurant, vous êtes sûr d'être bien servi;

∎ to be sure of oneself être sûr de soi, avoir confiance en soi

(c) (definite, certain) sûr, certain;

∎ one thing is sure, he won't be back in a hurry! une chose est sûre ou certaine, il ne va pas revenir de sitôt!;

∎ we're sure to meet again nous nous reverrons sûrement;

∎ she's sure to be here soon elle va sûrement arriver bientôt;

∎ they're sure to get caught ils vont sûrement se faire prendre;

∎ the play is sure to be a success la pièce va certainement avoir du succès;

∎ it's a sure thing c'est dans la poche;

∎ esp American familiar sure thing! d'accord!;

∎ be sure to be on time tomorrow il faut que vous soyez à l'heure demain;

∎ be sure to go to bed early il faut que tu te couches tôt;

∎ be sure not to lose it, be sure that you don't lose it prenez garde de ne pas le perdre;

∎ we made sure that no one was listening nous nous sommes assurés ou nous avons vérifié que personne n'écoutait;

∎ I'll just go and make sure je vais vérifier;

∎ it is his job to make sure that everyone is satisfied c'est lui qui veille à ce que tout le monde soit satisfait;

∎ make sure you don't lose your ticket prends garde à ne pas perdre ton billet;

∎ make sure you've turned off the gas vérifie que tu as éteint le gaz

(d) (firm, steady) sûr;

∎ with a sure hand d'une main sûre;

∎ figurative a sure grasp of the subject des connaissances solides en la matière

(e) (reliable, safe → method, remedy, judgement) sûr; (→ profit, success) assuré;

∎ there is only one sure way of doing it il n'y a qu'un moyen sûr de le faire;

∎ work is a sure remedy for boredom le travail est un remède sûr contre l'ennui;

∎ insomnia is a sure sign of depression l'insomnie est un signe incontestable de dépression;

∎ it's a sure bet he'll be late il y a tout à parier qu'il sera en retard

2 adverb

(a) familiar (of course) bien sûr^□ ;

∎ can I borrow your car? - sure (you can)! (est-ce que) je peux emprunter ta voiture? - bien sûr (que oui)!

(b) esp American familiar (really) drôlement, rudement;

∎ he sure is ugly il est drôlement laid;

∎ she sure can cook! elle cuisine drôlement bien!;

∎ it sure was difficult c'était vraiment ou bien difficile;

∎ are you hungry? - I sure am! as-tu faim? - plutôt! ou et comment!;

∎ I sure as hell do object! et comment que je proteste!

(c) (as intensifier)

∎ (as) sure as aussi sûr que;

∎ as sure as my name is Jones aussi sûr que je m'appelle Jones;

∎ as sure as I'm standing here (today), as sure as fate, as sure as eggs are or familiar is eggs aussi sûr que deux et deux font quatre

(d) Irish familiar

∎ sure, he's a terrible liar c'est un grand menteur^□ ;

∎ sure, he doesn't know anything il n'y connaît rien^□

(e) American familiar (you're welcome)

∎ sure! de rien!^□, il n'y a pas de quoi!^□

3 for sure adverb

∎ I'll give it to you tomorrow for sure je te le donnerai demain sans faute;

∎ one thing is for sure, I'm not staying here! une chose est sûre, je ne reste pas ici!;

∎ she won't come, that's for sure elle ne viendra pas, c'est certain;

∎ I think he's single but I can't say for sure je crois qu'il est célibataire, mais je ne peux pas l'affirmer

4 sure enough adverb

effectivement, en effet;

∎ she said she'd ring and sure enough she did elle a dit qu'elle appellerait, et c'est ce qu'elle a fait;

∎ no, it's whisky sure enough non, c'est bien du whisky

5 to be sure adverb

∎ to be sure, his offer is well-intentioned certes, son offre est bien intentionnée

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2 sure

sure [∫ʊə^r]

1. adjective

   a. ( = safe) sûr ; [success] assuré

   b. ( = definite) sûr

• he is sure to come il viendra sûrement

• it's sure to rain il va pleuvoir, c'est sûr

• be sure and tell me ne manquez pas de me le dire

• you're sure of a good meal un bon repas vous est assuré

• he's sure of success il est sûr de réussir

• sure thing! (inf) oui bien sûr !

   c. ( = positive) sûr

• I'm sure I've seen him je suis sûr de l'avoir vu

• I'm sure he'll help us je suis sûr qu'il nous aidera

• I'm not sure je ne suis pas sûr ( that que + subj)

• I'm not sure how/why/when je ne sais pas très bien comment/pourquoi/quand

• I'm not sure if he can je ne suis pas sûr qu'il puisse

• he says he did it but I'm not so sure il dit qu'il l'a fait mais je n'en suis pas si sûr

• to be/feel sure of o.s. être/se sentir sûr de soi

► for sure

• he'll leave for sure il partira sans aucun doute

• and that's for sure (inf) ça ne fait aucun doute

• I'll find out for sure je me renseignerai pour savoir exactement ce qu'il en est

• do you know for sure? êtes-vous absolument sûr ?

• I'll do it next week for sure je le ferai la semaine prochaine sans faute► to make sure

• to make sure of a seat s'assurer une place

• to make sure of one's facts vérifier ce qu'on avance

• better get a ticket beforehand and make sure il vaut mieux prendre un billet à l'avance pour être sûr (inf)

• did you lock it? -- I think so but I'd better make sure l'avez-vous fermé à clé ? -- je crois, mais je vais vérifier

2. adverb

   a. ( = certainly) (inf) he can sure play the piano il sait jouer du piano, ça oui ! (inf)

• he sure was sick il était vraiment malade

• will you do it? -- sure! le ferez-vous ? -- bien sûr ! (inf)

   b. ► sure enough effectivement

• I warned them it would break and sure enough, it did je les avais prévenus que ça casserait, et ça n'a pas raté

• he sure enough made a hash of that (inf) (US) pour sûr qu'il a tout gâché (inf)

3. compounds

► sure-fire (inf) adjective

[way, method] infaillible

• this film is a sure-fire winner ce film est sûr de faire un tabac (inf) ► sure-footed adjective au pied sûr

• to be sure-footed ( = skilful) faire preuve de doigté

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[ʃɔː(r)], US [ʃʊər] 1.
adjective

1) ( certain) sûr (about, of de)

I feel sure that — je suis sûr que

I'm not sure when he's coming — je ne sais pas trop quand il viendra

to be sure of one's facts — être sûr de son fait

one thing you can be sure of... — une chose est sûre...

I'm sure I don't know —

I don't know I'm sure — je n'en ai pas la moindre idée

we can never be sure — on n'est jamais sûr de rien

I wouldn't be so sure about that! — ce n'est pas si sûr que ça!

I won't invite them again, and that's for sure! — (colloq) une chose est sûre, je ne les inviterai plus!

we'll be there next week for sure! — on y sera la semaine prochaine sans faute!

nobody knows for sure — personne ne (le) sait au juste

there's only one way of finding out for sure — il n'y a qu'une seule façon de s'en assurer or d'en avoir la certitude

he is, to be sure, a very charming man — c'est certes un homme très charmant

to make sure that — ( ascertain) s'assurer que; ( ensure) faire en sorte que

make sure all goes well — fais en sorte que tout se passe bien

make sure you phone me — n'oublie pas de m'appeler

she made sure to lock the door behind her — elle a fait bien attention de fermer la porte derrière elle

he's a sure favourite — c'est le grand favori

2) ( bound)

he's sure to fail — il va sûrement échouer

3) ( confident) sûr

sure of oneself — sûr de soi

4) ( reliable) [friend] sûr; [method, remedy] infaillible

the surest way to do — le moyen le plus efficace de faire

she was chain-smoking, a sure sign of agitation — elle fumait sans arrêt, ce qui montrait bien qu'elle était agitée

5) ( steady) [hand, footing] sûr

to have a sure aim — bien viser
2.
adverb

1) (colloq) ( yes) bien sûr

‘you're coming?’ - ‘sure!’ — ‘tu viens?’ - ‘bien sûr!’

2) (colloq) ( certainly)

it sure is cold — ça oui, il fait froid

that sure smells good! — (colloq) qu'est-ce que ça sent bon! (colloq)

3)

sure enough — effectivement

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as sure as eggs is eggs — (colloq)

as sure as I'm standing here — aussi sûr que deux et deux font quatre

sure thing! — (colloq) US d'accord!

English-French dictionary > sure
3 sure

sure, US [transcription][SU\\@r]

A adj

1 ( certain) sûr (about, of de) ; I feel sure that… je suis sûr que… ; I'm quite sure (that) I'm right je suis tout à fait sûr que j'ai raison or d'avoir raison ; ‘are you sure?’-‘yes, I'm sure’ ‘en es-tu sûr?’-‘oui, j'en suis sûr’ ; I'm not sure when he's coming/how old he is je ne sais pas trop quand il viendra/quel âge il a ; I'm not sure if ou whether he's coming or not je ne sais pas trop s'il va venir ou pas ; I'm not sure that he'll be able to do it je ne suis pas sûr qu'il puisse le faire ; (are you) sure you're all right? t'es sûr que ça va? ; to be sure of one's facts être sûr de son fait ; you can be sure of a warm welcome/of succeeding vous pouvez être sûr d'être bien accueilli/de réussir ; she'll be on time, of that you can be sure elle sera à l'heure, tu peux en être sûr ; one thing you can be sure of… une chose est sûre… ; I couldn't be sure I had locked the door je n'étais pas vraiment sûr d'avoir fermé la porte ; ‘did you lock it?’-‘I'm not sure I did’ ‘tu l'as fermé?’-‘je n'en suis pas sûr’ ; I'm sure I don't know, I don't know I'm sure je n'en ai pas la moindre idée ; we can never be sure on n'est jamais sûr de rien ; I wouldn't be so sure about that! ça m'étonnerait! ; I won't invite them again, and that's for sure ○ ! une chose est sûre, je ne les inviterai plus! ; we 'll be there next week for sure! on y sera la semaine prochaine sans faute! ; we can't say for sure nous n'en sommes pas vraiment sûrs ; nobody knows for sure personne ne (le) sait au juste ; there' s only one way of finding out for sure il n'y a qu'une seule façon de s'en assurer or d'en avoir la certitude ; he is, to be sure, a very charming man c'est certes un homme très charmant ; to make sure that ( ascertain) s'assurer que (+ indic) ; ( ensure) faire en sorte que (+ subj) ; make sure all goes well fais en sorte que tout se passe bien ; make sure you phone me n'oublie pas de m'appeler ; be ou make sure to tell him that… surtout n'oublie pas de lui dire que… ; she made sure to lock the door behind her elle a fait bien attention de fermer la porte derrière elle ; in the sure and certain knowledge of/that avec la profonde conviction de/que ; he's a sure favourite (to win) Sport c'est le grand favori ;

2 ( bound) he's sure to fail il va sûrement échouer ; she' s sure to be there elle y sera sûrement ; if I am in the shower, the phone is sure to ring si je suis sous la douche, le téléphone va sûrement se mettre à sonner ;

3 ( confident) sûr ; to be/feel sure of oneself être/se sentir sûr de soi ; I never feel quite sure of her je me méfie toujours un peu d'elle ;

4 ( reliable) [friend] sûr ; [method, remedy] infaillible ; the surest route to success le moyen le plus sûr de réussir ; the surest way to do le moyen le plus efficace de faire ; she was chain-smoking, a sure sign of agitation elle fumait sans arrêt, ce qui montrait bien qu'elle était agitée ; to have a sure eye for detail/colour avoir l'œil pour les détails/la couleur ;

5 ( steady) [hand, footing] sûr ; with a sure hand d'une main sûre ; to have a sure aim bien viser.

B adv

1 ○ ( yes) bien sûr ; ‘you're coming?’-‘sure!’ ‘tu viens?’-‘bien sûr!’ ;

2 ○ ( certainly) it sure is cold ça oui, il fait froid ; ‘is it cold?’-‘it sure is!’ ‘fait-il froid?’-‘ça oui ○ !’ ; that sure smells good ○ ! US qu'est-ce que ça sent bon ○ ! ;

3 sure enough effectivement ; I said he'd be late and sure enough he was! j'ai dit qu'il serait en retard et effectivement il l'était!

Idioms

as sure as eggs is eggs ○, as sure as fate, as sure as I'm standing here aussi sûr que deux et deux font quatre ; sure thing ○ ! US d'accord! ; to be sure†! certes!

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4 sure

1. adjective
1) (confident) sicher

be sure of something — sich (Dat.) einer Sache (Gen.) sicher sein

sure of oneself — selbstsicher

don't be too sure — da wäre ich mir nicht so sicher

2) (safe) sicher

be on surer ground — (lit. or fig.) sich auf festerem Boden befinden

3) (certain) sicher

you're sure to be welcome — Sie werden ganz sicher od. bestimmt willkommen sein

it's sure to rain — es wird bestimmt regnen

don't worry, it's sure to turn out well — keine Sorge, es wird schon alles gut gehen

he is sure to ask questions about the incident — er wird auf jeden Fall Fragen zu dem Vorfall stellen

4) (undoubtedly true) sicher

to be sure — (expr. concession) natürlich; (expr. surprise) wirklich!; tatsächlich!

for sure — (coll.): (without doubt) auf jeden Fall

5)

make sure [of something] — sich [einer Sache] vergewissern; (check) [etwas] nachprüfen

you'd better make sure of a seat or that you have a seat — du solltest dir einen Platz sichern

make or be sure you do it, be sure to do it — (do not fail to do it) sieh zu, dass du es tust; (do not forget) vergiss nicht, es zu tun

be sure you finish the work by tomorrow — machen Sie die Arbeit auf jeden Fall bis morgen fertig

6) (reliable) sicher [Zeichen]; zuverlässig [Freund, Bote, Heilmittel]

a sure winner — ein todsicherer Tipp (ugs.)
2. adverb
1)

as sure as sure can be — (coll.) so sicher wie das Amen in der Kirche

as sure as I'm standing here — so wahr ich hier stehe

sure enough — tatsächlich

2) (Amer. coll.): (certainly) wirklich; echt (ugs.)
3. interjection
sure!, sure thing! — (Amer.) na klar! (ugs.)

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[ʃuə] 1. adjective
1) ((negative unsure) having no doubt; certain: I'm sure that I gave him the book; I'm not sure where she lives / what her address is; `There's a bus at two o'clock.' `Are you quite sure?'; I thought the idea was good, but now I'm not so sure; I'll help you - you can be sure of that!) sicher

2) (unlikely to fail (to do or get something): He's sure to win; You're sure of a good dinner if you stay at that hotel.) gewiß

3) (reliable or trustworthy: a sure way to cure hiccups; a safe, sure method; a sure aim with a rifle.) sicher
2. adverb
((especially American) certainly; of course: Sure I'll help you!; `Would you like to come?' `Sure!') sicher(lich)

- academic.ru/72361/surely">surely
- sureness
- sure-footed
- as sure as
- be sure to
- be/feel sure of oneself
- for sure
- make sure
- sure enough
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sure

[ʃɔ:ʳ, ʃʊəʳ, AM ʃʊr]

I. adj

1. pred (confident) sicher

▪ to be \sure [that]... [sich dat] sicher sein, dass...

are you \sure? bist du sicher?

I'm not really \sure ich weiß nicht so genau

to feel \sure [that]... überzeugt [davon] sein, dass...

to seem \sure [that]... als sicher erscheinen, dass...

▪ to be \sure/not \sure how/what/when/where/whether/who/why... genau/nicht genau wissen, wie/was/wann/wo/ob/wer/warum...

▪ to be \sure/not \sure if... genau/nicht genau wissen, ob...

▪ to be \sure/not \sure about [or of] sth sich dat einer S. gen sicher/nicht sicher sein

are you \sure about this? sind Sie sich dessen sicher?

I'm not \sure about what to do for the best ich weiß nicht genau, was am besten zu tun ist

▪ to be \sure/not \sure about [or of] sb sich dat über jdn im Klaren/nicht im Klaren sein

you can always be \sure of Kay du kannst dich immer auf Kay verlassen

2. (expect to get)

▪ to be \sure of sth etw sicher bekommen

▪ sb is \sure of sth etw ist jdm sicher

we arrived early to be \sure of getting a good seat wir waren frühzeitig da, um auch ja gute Plätze zu bekommen

3. (certain) sicher, gewiss

▪ to be \sure to do sth überzeugt [davon] sein, etw zu tun

where are we \sure to have good weather? wo werden wir aller Voraussicht nach gutes Wetter haben?

we're \sure to see you again before we leave bestimmt sehen wir Sie noch einmal, bevor wir abreisen

4. (true) sicher

one \sure way [of doing sth] ein sicherer Weg [etw zu tun]

5. attr (reliable)

a \sure sign of sth ein sicheres Zeichen für etw akk

to have a \sure understanding of sth sich dat über etw akk im Klaren sein

6.

▶ to be \sure ( form: to concede truth) sicherlich, gewiss; (as emphasis) klar

that was a great movie, to be \sure! eines ist klar: das war ein großartiger Film!

▶ to be \sure of oneself selbstbewusst sein, sehr von sich dat überzeugt sein

▶ [as] \sure as eggs is eggs, as \sure as the day is long [or BRIT ( dated)\sure God made little apples] so sicher wie das Amen in der Kirche [o ÖSTERR im Gebet] fam

▶ \sure enough ( fam) tatsächlich

▶ for \sure ( fam) bestimmt, ganz sicher

to know for \sure that... ganz sicher [o genau] wissen, dass...

and that's for \sure! das ist mal sicher! fam

one thing's for \sure eines ist [schon] mal sicher [o steht schon mal fest] fam

▶ [as] \sure as hell (sl) todsicher fam

▶ to make \sure sich akk versichern

▶ to make \sure [that]... darauf achten, dass...

make \sure you lock the door when you go out denk daran, die Tür abzuschließen, wenn du weggehst

▶ as \sure as I'm standing/sitting here so wahr ich hier stehe/sitze

▶ \sure thing ( fam: certainty) sicher!; esp AM (of course) [aber] natürlich!, [na] klar! fam

II. adv esp AM ( fam: certainly) echt fam

I \sure am hungry! hab ich vielleicht einen Hunger!

III. interj ( fam: certainly!)

oh [or yeah] \sure! [aber] natürlich! iron, na klar [doch]! iron

\sure I will! natürlich!, aber klar doch! fam

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[ʃʊə(r)]
1. adj (+er)

1) (= reliable, steady, safe) hand, touch, marksman, footing, knowledge sicher; criterion, proof, facts eindeutig; method, remedy, friend zuverlässig, verlässlich; understanding genau

his aim was sure — er traf sicher ins Ziel

in the sure knowledge that... — in der Gewissheit, dass...

2) (= definite) sicher

it is sure that he will come — es ist sicher, dass er kommt, er kommt ganz bestimmt

it's sure to rain —

he was sure to see her again — es war sicher, dass er sie wiedersehen würde

be sure to tell me — sag mir auf jeden Fall Bescheid

be sure to turn the gas off — vergiss nicht, das Gas abzudrehen

be sure to go and see her — du musst sie unbedingt besuchen

you're sure of a good meal/of success — ein gutes Essen/der Erfolg ist Ihnen sicher

I want to be sure of seeing him — ich möchte ihn auf jeden Fall sehen

to make sure to do sth — nicht vergessen, etw zu tun

make sure you get the leads the right way round — achten Sie darauf, dass die Kabel richtig herum sind

make sure you take your keys — denk daran, deine Schlüssel mitzunehmen

it's best to make sure — sicher ist sicher

to make sure of one's facts — sich der Fakten (gen) versichern

to make sure of a seat — sich (dat) einen Platz sichern

I've made sure that there's enough coffee for everyone — ich habe dafür gesorgt, dass genug Kaffee für alle da ist

sure thing! ( esp US inf ) — klare Sache! (inf)

he's a sure thing for president ( esp US inf ) — er ist ein todsicherer Tipp für die Präsidentschaft

he'll quit for sure — er kündigt ganz bestimmt

I'll find out for sure — ich werde das genau herausfinden

do you know for sure? — wissen Sie das ganz sicher?

to be sure! —

and there he was, to be sure (esp Ir) — und da war er doch tatsächlich!

3) (= positive, convinced) sicher

I'm sure she's right — ich bin sicher, sie hat recht

do you want to see that film? – I'm not sure —

I'm perfectly sure — ich bin (mir da) ganz sicher

to be sure about sth — sich (dat) einer Sache (gen) sicher sein

I'm not so sure about that — da bin ich nicht so sicher

to be sure of one's facts — seiner Fakten sicher sein

to be sure of oneself — sich (dat) seiner Sache sicher sein

I'm sure I don't know, I don't know, I'm sure —

I'm not sure how/why... — ich bin (mir) nicht sicher or ich weiß nicht genau, wie/warum...

2. adv

1) (inf)

will you do it? – sure! — machst du das? – klar! (inf)

that meat was sure tough or sure was tough —

know what I mean? – sure do — du weißt, was ich meine? – aber sicher or aber klar (inf)

that's sure pretty (US) — das ist doch schön, nicht?

2)

and sure enough he did come — und er ist tatsächlich gekommen

he'll come sure enough —

it's blood sure enough — es ist tatsächlich Blut

3)

as sure as I'm standing here (inf) — garantiert, todsicher (inf)

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sure [ʃʊə(r); Br auch ʃɔː]

A adj (adv → surely)

1. nur präd (of) sicher, gewiss (gen), überzeugt (von):

are you sure (about it)? bist du (dessen) sicher?;

I feel sure of getting my money back ich bin überzeugt (davon), dass ich mein Geld zurückerhalte;

if one could be sure of living to 80 wenn man sicher wüsste, dass man 80 Jahre alt wird;

sure of winning ( oder victory) siegessicher;

I am not quite sure that … ich bin nicht ganz sicher, dass …;

he is ( oder feels) sure of success er ist sich seines Erfolges sicher;

be sure of one’s facts sich seiner Sache sicher sein;

be sure of o.s. selbstsicher sein;

I’m sure I didn’t mean to hurt you ich wollte Sie ganz gewiss nicht verletzen;

she was not sure that she had heard it es war ihr so, als hätte sie es gehört;

are you sure you won’t come? wollen Sie wirklich nicht kommen?;

don’t be too sure sei mal nicht so sicher!

2. nur präd sicher, gewiss, (ganz) bestimmt, zweifellos (objektiver Sachverhalt):

he is sure to come er kommt sicher oder bestimmt;

man is sure of death dem Menschen ist der Tod gewiss oder sicher;

you must be sure to come and see us when … Sie müssen uns unbedingt besuchen, wenn …;

make sure that … sich (davon) überzeugen, dass …;

make sure of sth

a) sich von etwas überzeugen, sich Gewissheit über eine Sache verschaffen,

b) sich etwas sichern;

to make sure (Redew) um sicherzugehen;

be sure to ( oder and) shut the window vergiss nicht, das Fenster zu schließen!;

for sure sicher, bestimmt;

not now, that’s for sure jetzt jedenfalls nicht;

to be sure (Redew) sicher(lich), natürlich (auch einschränkend = freilich, allerdings)

3. sicher, untrüglich (Beweise etc)

4. sicher, unfehlbar (Behandlung, Schuss etc):

sure thing! umg (aber) klar oder sicher!

5. verlässlich, zuverlässig

6. sicher, fest (Halt etc):

sure faith fig fester Glaube

B adv

1. umg sicher(lich):

sure enough

a) ganz bestimmt,

b) tatsächlich;

sure! (aber) klar!, aber sicher!, und ob!; → egg¹ A 1

2. US umg wirklich:

it sure was cold es war vielleicht kalt!

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1. adjective
1) (confident) sicher

be sure of something — sich (Dat.) einer Sache (Gen.) sicher sein

sure of oneself — selbstsicher

don't be too sure — da wäre ich mir nicht so sicher

2) (safe) sicher

be on surer ground — (lit. or fig.) sich auf festerem Boden befinden

3) (certain) sicher

you're sure to be welcome — Sie werden ganz sicher od. bestimmt willkommen sein

it's sure to rain — es wird bestimmt regnen

don't worry, it's sure to turn out well — keine Sorge, es wird schon alles gut gehen

he is sure to ask questions about the incident — er wird auf jeden Fall Fragen zu dem Vorfall stellen

4) (undoubtedly true) sicher

to be sure — (expr. concession) natürlich; (expr. surprise) wirklich!; tatsächlich!

for sure — (coll.): (without doubt) auf jeden Fall

5)

make sure [of something] — sich [einer Sache] vergewissern; (check) [etwas] nachprüfen

you'd better make sure of a seat or that you have a seat — du solltest dir einen Platz sichern

make or be sure you do it, be sure to do it — (do not fail to do it) sieh zu, dass du es tust; (do not forget) vergiss nicht, es zu tun

be sure you finish the work by tomorrow — machen Sie die Arbeit auf jeden Fall bis morgen fertig

6) (reliable) sicher [Zeichen]; zuverlässig [Freund, Bote, Heilmittel]

a sure winner — ein todsicherer Tipp (ugs.)
2. adverb
1)

as sure as sure can be — (coll.) so sicher wie das Amen in der Kirche

as sure as I'm standing here — so wahr ich hier stehe

sure enough — tatsächlich

2) (Amer. coll.): (certainly) wirklich; echt (ugs.)
3. interjection
sure!, sure thing! — (Amer.) na klar! (ugs.)

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adj.

gewiss adj.

sicher adj.

zuverlässig adj.

English-german dictionary > sure
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ʃuə
1. прил.
1) уверенный;
убедившийся I'm sure I didn't mean to hurt you. ≈ Уверяю вас, я не хотел вас задеть. Syn: certain, definite, doubtless, positive Ant: doubtful, improbable, unlikely, unsure, wavering
2) верный, безошибочный;
безопасный, надежный a sure method ≈ верный метод sure remedy ≈ верное средство
3) предик. несомненный be sure to/and tell me ≈ непременно скажите мне, не забудьте сказать мне ∙ as sure as eggs is eggs ≈ верно, как дважды два четыре as sure as a gun сл. ≈ безусловно as sure as fate/death ≈ несомненно to make sure of/that ≈ быть уверенным( в чем-л.), убедиться, удостовериться;
достать;
обеспечить (of) sure bind, sure find посл. ≈ крепче запрешь, вернее найдешь sure draw
2. нареч.
1) (употр. для усиления) конечно I sure am sorry about it. ≈ Я очень сожалею об этом. It sure is hot, he thought. ≈ "Чертовски жарко", - подумал он. Syn: certainly
2) амер.;
разг. конечно, непременно, безусловно (в ответе на вопрос) "He rang you?" - "Sure. Last night." ≈ "Он вам звонил?" - "Да, конечно. Вчера вечером."
3. межд. безусловно! уверенный - to be /to feel/ * of success быть уверенным в успехе - I am * that he is honest я уверен /убежден/ в его честности - are you /do you feel/ * (about it) ? вы уверены (в этом) ? - I am * of that я в этом убежден - * person самоуверенный человек твердый, уверенный - * hand твердая рука - with a * step уверенным шагом, твердой походкой - * brush strokes уверенные мазки - * faith непоколебимая вера - to stand on * ground стоять на твердой почве - he spoke from * knowledge он говорил на основании точного знания фактов убедившийся - to make * of /that/ убедиться, удостовериться - I want to make * that he is here я хочу убедиться, что он здесь - you'd better make * yourself лучше удостоверьтесь сами - I think there is a train at
5. 15 but you'd better make * кажется, есть поезд в
5. 15, но советую вам это проверить несомненный, бесспорный;
неизбежный - one thing is * одно несомненно - * disaster неизбежная катастрофа верный, надежный - * remedy верное средство - * proof верное доказательство - * shot меткий стрелок - he is my * adviser он мой верный советчик - put it in a * place положите это в надежное место обязательный, непременный - be * to come приходите обязательно /непременно/ - be * to close the door after you не забудьте запереть за собой дверь - the weather is * to be fine погода, безусловно, будет хорошая - don't worry, it is * to turn out well не беспокойся, все, несомненно, наладится > to be * конечно > to be *, she is pretty она, конечно, хорошенькая > well, to be *!, well, I'm *! вот те раз!, однако!, вот те на!, ну и ну!, нечего сказать! > * draw лес, в котором наверняка есть лисицы;
замечание, рассчитанное на то, чтобы заставить кого-л. проболтаться /выдать себя/ > as * as fate /as my name is Bob/ вернее верного;
можете не сомневаться > as * as a gun /as death, as fate, as eggs is eggs/ наверняка, дело верное;
как дважды два четыре, как пить дать обыкн. (американизм) конечно - it * was cold было очень холодно - are you glad? - I * am! ты рад? - Чертовски! обыкн. (американизм) (разговорное) конечно, безусловно - will you come? - S.! ты придешь? - Конечно! - it's pleasant, *, to see one's name in print приятно, признаться /конечно/, видеть свое имя в печати - for * несомненно, непременно;
точно, наверняка - I shall do it for * я это непременно /обязательно/ сделаю - I don't know it for * я этого точно /наверняка/ не знаю ~ enough действительно, конечно;
без сомнения;
as sure as верно, как as ~ as a gun sl. безусловно;
as sure as fate (или as death) несомненно ~ амер. разг. конечно, непременно, безусловно (в ответе на вопрос) ;
as sure as eggs is eggs = верно, как дважды два четыре ~ a predic. несомненный;
be sure to (или and) tell me напременно скажите мне, не забудьте сказать мне;
he is sure to come он обязательно придет ~ уверенный;
sure of убежденный в;
sure of oneself самоуверенный;
to feel sure( that) быть уверенным (что) for ~ обязательно for ~ точно, наверняка ~ a predic. несомненный;
be sure to (или and) tell me напременно скажите мне, не забудьте сказать мне;
he is sure to come он обязательно придет well, I am ~! вот те раз!;
однако!;
sure thing! безусловно!, конечно!;
to be sure разумеется, конечно to make ~ of (или that) достать;
обеспечить (of) ;
I must make sure of a house for winter я должен обеспечить себе жилье на зиму ~ употр. для усиления: I sure am sorry about it я очень сожалею об этом to make ~ of (или that) быть уверенным (в чем-л.) to make ~ of (или that) достать;
обеспечить (of) ;
I must make sure of a house for winter я должен обеспечить себе жилье на зиму to make ~ of (или that) убедиться, удостовериться sure int безусловно! ~ верный, безошибочный;
надежный, безопасный;
a sure method верный метод;
sure shot меткий стрелок ~ употр. для усиления: I sure am sorry about it я очень сожалею об этом ~ амер. разг. конечно, непременно, безусловно (в ответе на вопрос) ;
as sure as eggs is eggs = верно, как дважды два четыре ~ a predic. несомненный;
be sure to (или and) tell me напременно скажите мне, не забудьте сказать мне;
he is sure to come он обязательно придет ~ уверенный;
sure of убежденный в;
sure of oneself самоуверенный;
to feel sure (that) быть уверенным (что) ~ уверенный ~ bind, ~ find посл. = крепче запрешь, вернее найдешь ~ enough действительно, конечно;
без сомнения;
as sure as верно, как ~ верный, безошибочный;
надежный, безопасный;
a sure method верный метод;
sure shot меткий стрелок ~ уверенный;
sure of убежденный в;
sure of oneself самоуверенный;
to feel sure (that) быть уверенным (что) ~ уверенный;
sure of убежденный в;
sure of oneself самоуверенный;
to feel sure (that) быть уверенным (что) ~ верный, безошибочный;
надежный, безопасный;
a sure method верный метод;
sure shot меткий стрелок well, I am ~! вот те раз!;
однако!;
sure thing! безусловно!, конечно!;
to be sure разумеется, конечно

Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь > sure
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[ʃuə] 1. adjective
1) ((negative unsure) having no doubt; certain: I'm sure that I gave him the book; I'm not sure where she lives / what her address is; `There's a bus at two o'clock.' `Are you quite sure?'; I thought the idea was good, but now I'm not so sure; I'll help you - you can be sure of that!) prepričan

2) (unlikely to fail (to do or get something): He's sure to win; You're sure of a good dinner if you stay at that hotel.) gotov

3) (reliable or trustworthy: a sure way to cure hiccups; a safe, sure method; a sure aim with a rifle.) zanesljiv
2. adverb
((especially American) certainly; of course: Sure I'll help you!; `Would you like to come?' `Sure!') seveda

- surely
- sureness
- sure-footed
- as sure as
- be sure to
- be/feel sure of oneself
- for sure
- make sure
- sure enough
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I [šúə]
adjective

gotov, zanesljiv, siguren; varen, nenevaren; nedvomen, nezmoten, nezmotljiv, nesporen; stalen; prepričan (of o, that da)

for sure — gotovo, sigurno, nedvomno, vsekakor

a sure draw — skrivališče, v katerem je zanesljivo lisica

a sure shot — zanesljiv strelec

a sure proof — nesporen, zanesljiv dokaz

a sure faith — trdna vera

sure thing American slang gotova, zanesljiva stvar

sure (thing)! American slang gotovo! sigurno! vsekakor! zanesljivo!

slow and sure — počasen, ali siguren

I am sure — gotovo, zares

I am sure of his honesty — prepričan sem o njegovem poštenju

I am sure I don't know — zares ne vem

I'm sure I didn't mean to hurt you — zares (prav gotovo) vas nisem hotel žaliti

well, I'm sure! — (vzklik presenečenja)

well, to be sure! — no, kakšno presenečenje!

are you sure? — ali res?

be sure! — ne pozabi!

be sure to ( —ali and) shut the window — ne pozabi zapreti okno!

to be sure colloquially gotovo, brez dvoma, seveda

he is sure to come — gotovo (zanesljivo) bo prišel

it is sure to turn out well — gotovo se bo dobro končalo

I feel sure of success — gotov, prepričan sem o uspehu

to make sure of — prepričati se (of o), biti prepričan ( that da); zagotoviti si (of s.th. — kaj)
II [šúə]
adverb (prav) gotovo, seveda; zares

it sure was hot American colloquially zares je bilo vroče

as sure as (I live) — tako gotovo kot (živim)

as sure as a gun colloquially popolnoma zanesljivo

Will you come? -- Sure! — Boš prišel? -- Seveda! Pa ja!

sure enough — čisto gotovo (zanesljivo); zares, v resnici, dejansko, nedvomno

I said it would happen, and sure enough it did — rekel sem, da se bo to zgodilo, in zares (dejansko) se je

English-Slovenian dictionary > sure
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1. [ʃʋə] a
1. 1) уверенный

to be /to feel/ sure of success [of oneself] - быть уверенным в успехе [в себе]

I am sure that he is honest - я уверен /убеждён/ в его честности

are you /do you feel/ sure (about it)? - вы уверены (в этом)?

I am sure of that - я и этом убеждён

sure person - самоуверенный человек

2) твёрдый, уверенный

sure hand - твёрдая рука

with a sure step - уверенным шагом, твёрдой походкой

sure brush strokes - уверенные мазки

sure faith - непоколебимая вера

to stand on sure ground - стоять на твёрдой почве

he spoke from sure knowledge - он говорил на основании точного знания фактов

3) убедившийся

to make sure of /that/ - убедиться, удостовериться

I want to make sure that he is here - я хочу убедиться, что он здесь

you'd better make sure yourself - лучше удостоверьтесь сами

I think there is a train at 5.15 but you'd better make sure - кажется, есть поезд в 5.15, но советую вам это проверить

2. несомненный, бесспорный; неизбежный

one thing is sure - одно несомненно

sure disaster - неизбежная катастрофа

3. верный, надёжный

sure remedy - верное средство

sure proof - верное доказательство

sure shot - меткий стрелок

he is my sure adviser - он мой верный советчик

put it in a sure place - положите это в надёжное место

4. обязательный, непременный

be sure to come - приходите обязательно /непременно/

be sure to close the door after you - не забудьте запереть за собой дверь

the weather is sure to be fine - погода, безусловно, будет хорошая

don't worry, it is sure to turn out well - не беспокойся, всё, несомненно, наладится

♢ to be sure - конечно

to be sure, she is pretty - она, конечно, хорошенькая

well, to be sure I, well, I'm sure I - вот те раз!, однако!, вот те на!, ну и ну!, нечего сказать!

sure draw - а) лес, в котором наверняка есть лисицы; б) замечание, рассчитанное на то, чтобы заставить кого-л. проболтаться /выдать себя/

as sure as fate /as my name is Bob/ - вернее верного; можете не сомневаться

as sure as a gun /as death, as fate, as eggs is eggs/ - наверняка, дело верное; ≅ как дважды два четыре, как пить дать
2. [ʃʋə] adv обыкн. амер.
1. конечно

it sure was cold - было очень холодно

are you glad? - I sure am! - ты рад? - Чертовски!

2. разг. конечно, безусловно

will you come? - Sure! - ты придёшь? - Конечно!

it's pleasant, sure, to see one's name in print - приятно, признаться /конечно/, видеть своё имя в печати

for sure - а) несомненно, непременно; I shall do it for sure - я это непременно /обязательно/ сделаю; б) точно, наверняка; I don't know it for sure - я этого точно /наверняка/ не знаю

НБАРС > sure
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1. a уверенный

to be sure of success — быть уверенным в успехе

I am sure that he is honest — я уверен в его честности

are you sure ? — вы уверены ?

feel sure — быть уверенным

dead sure — полностью уверенный

I am reasonably sure — я более или менее уверен

I am not so very sure — я в этом отнюдь не уверен

be sure — быть уверенным; иметь гарантию; убеждаться

2. a твёрдый, уверенный

sure hand — твёрдая рука

with a sure step — уверенным шагом, твёрдой походкой

sure brush strokes — уверенные мазки

sure faith — непоколебимая вера

I am not so sure of that — я не очень-то уверен в этом

3. a убедившийся

to make sure of — убедиться, удостовериться

sure to put a label — убедитесь что метка нанесена

4. a несомненный, бесспорный; неизбежный

one thing is sure — одно несомненно

as sure as fate — наверняка, неизбежно

misprint are sure to slip in — опечатки неизбежно будут

5. a верный, надёжный

sure remedy — верное средство

sure proof — верное доказательство

sure shot — меткий стрелок

sure card — верное дело

slow and sure — медленно, но верно

6. a обязательный, непременный

be sure to come — приходите обязательно

be sure to close the door after you — не забудьте запереть за собой дверь

the weather is sure to be fine — погода, безусловно, будет хорошая

to be sure, she is pretty — она, конечно, хорошенькая

for sure — обязательно

7. adv обыкн. амер. разг. конечно, безусловно

will you come? — Sure! — ты придёшь? — Конечно!

sure enough — действительно, конечно

sure as hell — непременно, безусловно, точно

sure thing — наверняка, конечно; само собой

Синонимический ряд:

1. abiding (adj.) abiding; fixed; never-failing; steadfast; unfaltering; unqualified; unquestioning; unshakable; unshaken; unwavering; wholehearted

2. certain (adj.) assured; certain; cocksure; confident; convinced; definite; inarguable; incontestable; incontrovertible; indisputable; indubitable; irrebuttable; irrefutable; positive; uncontestable; uncontrovertible; undeniable; undisputable; undoubtable; undoubted; undoubting; unequivocal; unquestionable

3. inevitable (adj.) destined; inescapable; inevitable; unavoidable

4. secure (adj.) enduring; fast; firm; safe; secure; solid; sound; stable; staunch; steady; strong; sturdy

5. unfailing (adj.) accurate; dependable; faithful; honest; inerrable; inerrant; infallible; precise; reliable; surefire; sure-fire; trustworthy; trusty; unerring; unfailing

Антонимический ряд:

doubtful; dubious; evanescent; hesitating; ignorant; impermanent; insecure; loose; precarious; questioning; transient; uncertain; unreliable; unsteady

English-Russian base dictionary > sure
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I.

sur¹ [syʀ]

preposition

   a. (position) on ; (avec mouvement) onto ; ( = dans) in ; ( = par-dessus) over ; ( = au-dessus de) above

• il y a un sac sur la table/une affiche sur le mur there's a bag on the table/a poster on the wall

• elle a jeté son sac sur la table she threw her bag onto the table

• retire tes livres de sur la table take your books off the table

• il a grimpé sur le toit he climbed onto the roof

• une chambre qui donne sur la rue a room that looks out onto the street

• sur la place in the square

• la clé est restée sur la porte the key was left in the door

• il a 1 500 € sur son compte he has 1,500 euros in his account

• il neige sur Paris/sur toute l'Europe it's snowing in Paris/all over Europe

• mettre du papier d'aluminium sur un plat to put silver foil over a dish

• un pont sur la rivière a bridge across the river

• s'endormir sur un livre/son travail to fall asleep over a book/over one's work

• elle a acheté des poires sur le marché she bought some pears at the market

• sur terre et sur mer on land and sea

• s'étendre sur 3 km to spread over 3km

• « travaux sur 5 km » "roadworks for 5km"

• gravure sur bois/verre wood/glass engraving

   b. (direction) tourner sur la droite to turn (to the) right

• l'église est sur votre gauche the church is on your left

• revenir sur Paris to return to Paris

• les vols sur Lyon flights to Lyon

   c. (temps: proximité, approximation) il est arrivé sur les 2 heures he came at about 2

• la pièce s'achève sur une réconciliation the play ends with a reconciliation

• il est sur le départ he's just going

• sur le moment or sur le coup, je n'ai pas compris at the time I didn't understand

• sur une période de trois mois over a period of three months

• juger les résultats sur une année to assess the results over a year

   d. (cause) sur invitation/commande by invitation/order

• sur présentation d'une pièce d'identité on presentation of identification

• sur un signe du patron, elle sortit at the boss's signal, she left

   e. (moyen, manière) on

• ils vivent sur son salaire they live on his salary

• travailler sur écran to work on screen

• choisir sur catalogue to choose from a catalogue

• chanter qch sur l'air des lampions to chant sth

• sur le mode mineur (Music) in the minor key

   f. (matière, sujet) on

• renseignements sur la drogue information on drug addiction

• roman sur Louis XIV novel about Louis XIV

• être sur un travail to be doing a job

• être sur un projet to be working on a project

   g. (rapport de proportion) out of ; (prélèvement) from ; (mesure) by

• sur douze verres, six sont ébréchés out of twelve glasses six are chipped

• un homme sur dix one man out of ten

• neuf fois sur dix nine times out of ten

• il a une chance sur deux de réussir he has a fifty-fifty chance of success

• il mérite 7 sur 10 (School, University) he deserves 7 out of 10

• un jour/un vendredi sur trois every third day/Friday

• il vient un jour/mercredi sur deux he comes every other day/Wednesday

• les cotisations sont retenues sur le salaire contributions are deducted from salaries

• la cuisine fait 2 mètres sur 3 the kitchen measures 2 metres by 3

   h. (accumulation) after

• faire faute sur faute to make one mistake after another

• il a eu rhume sur rhume he's had one cold after another

   i. (influence, supériorité) on

• avoir de l'influence sur qn to have influence on sb

• avoir des droits sur qn/qch to have rights over sb/to sth

   j. ► sur ce ( = sur ces mots)

sur ce, il est sorti upon which he went out

• sur ce, il faut que je vous quitte and now I must leave you

II.

sur², e [syʀ]

adjective

( = aigre) sour

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Note: Lorsque sur indique une position dans l'espace il se traduit généralement par on: sur la table/une chaise = on the table/a chair; sur la côte/le lac = on the coast/the lake

On trouvera ci-dessous exemples supplémentaires et exceptions

Lorsque sur a une valeur figurée comme dans régner sur, pleurer sur, sur l'honneur, sur place etc la traduction sera fournie dans l'article du deuxième élément, respectivement régner, pleurer, honneur, place etc

I syʀ
préposition

1) ( dessus) on

prends un verre sur la table — take a glass from the table

appliquer la lotion sur vos cheveux — apply the lotion to your hair

la clé est sur la porte — the key is in the door

passer la main sur une étoffe — to run one's hand over a fabric

2) (au-dessus, sans contact) over

un pont sur la rivière — a bridge across ou over the river

3) (étendue, surface)

sur 150 hectares — over an area of 150 hectares

une table d'un mètre sur deux — a table that measures one metre by two

4) ( direction)

se diriger sur Valence — to head for Valence

une voiture déboucha sur la droite — a car pulled out on the right

5) ( support matériel) on

écrire sur du papier — to write on paper

elle est sur la photo — she's in the photograph

dessiner sur le sable — to draw in the sand

6) ( au sujet de) [débat, thèse] on; [étude, poème] about

7) ( objet d'un travail)

être sur une affaire — to be involved in a business deal

8) ( indique un rapport de proportion)

une personne sur dix — one person out of ou in ten

une semaine sur trois — one week in three

un mardi sur deux — every other Tuesday

9) ( indique l'accumulation) lit upon; fig after

faire proposition sur proposition — to make one offer after another

10) ( juste après)

ils se sont quittés sur ces mots — with these words, they parted

sur le moment — at the time

sur ce or quoi — upon which

sur ce, je vous laisse — with that, I must leave you

11) ( pendant)

on ne peut pas juger sur une période aussi courte — you can't judge over ou in such a short period

12) Radio, Télévision, Télécommunications on [radio, chaîne, ligne téléphonique]

II

sure syʀ adjectif ( aigre) (slightly) sour

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I syʀ prép
1) (position) on

Pose-le sur la table. — Put it on the table.

2) (en recouvrant) over

Pour finir, versez le coulis de fruits rouges sur le gâteau. — And to finish it, pour the coulis of red berries over the cake.

3) (sans contact direct) over

Ils ont construit un nouveau pont sur le Rhône. — They have built a new bridge over the Rhone.

sur soi; Je n'ai pas d'argent sur moi. — I haven't got any money on me.

4) (direction) towards

en allant sur Paris — going towards Paris

sur votre droite — on your right, to your right

Vous verrez l'hôpital sur votre droite. — You'll see the hospital on your right., You'll see the hospital to your right.

5) (= à propos de) on, about

un livre sur Balzac — a book on Balzac, a book about Balzac

une conférence sur l'art roman — a lecture on Romanesque art, a lecture about Romanesque art

6) (dans une proportion) out of

Sur 20, 2 sont venus. — Two out of twenty came.

7)

un sur 10 (statistiques) — one in 10, ÉDUCATION one out of 10

J'ai eu quatorze sur vingt en maths. — I got 14 out of 20 in maths.

une semaine sur deux — every other week, one week in two

une semaine sur trois — every third week, one week in three

8) (dans une mesure de surface) by

4 m sur 2 — 4 m by 2

9) (en indiquant l'heure) around

sur les dix heures — around ten o'clock

10) (cause)

sur sa recommandation — on his recommendation

sur son invitation — at his invitation

11) (répétition)

avoir accident sur accident — to have one accident after another

12) (autre locution)

sur ce — whereupon

Sur ce, il partit sans dire un mot. — Whereupon he left without uttering a word.

Sur ce, il faut que je vous quitte. — And now I must leave you.

II sur, -e
sour

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I.

sur prép

❢ Lorsque sur indique une position dans l'espace il se traduit généralement par on: sur la table/une chaise = on the table/a chair; sur la côte/le lac = on the coast/the lake.

On trouvera ci-dessous des exemples supplémentaires et exceptions. Lorsque sur a une valeur figurée comme dans régner sur, pleurer sur, sur l'honneur, sur place etc la traduction sera fournie dans l'article du deuxième élément, respectivement régner, pleurer, honneur, place etc.

1 ( dessus) on; le verre est sur la table the glass is on the table; prends un verre sur la table take a glass from the table; appliquer la lotion sur vos cheveux apply the lotion to your hair; la clé est sur la porte the key is in the door; passer la main sur une étoffe to run one's hand over a fabric; il doit être sur la route he must be on the road ou on his way by now;

2 (au-dessus, sans contact) over; des nuages sur les montagnes/la plaine clouds over the mountaintops/the plain; un pont sur la rivière a bridge across ou over the river; la nuit est tombée/l'orage s'est abattu sur la ville night fell/the storm broke over the city;

3 (étendue, surface) la forêt est détruite sur 150 hectares the forest has been destroyed over an area of 150 hectares; une table d'un mètre sur deux a table (of) one metre by two;

4 ( direction) se diriger sur Valence to head ou make for Valence; une voiture déboucha sur la droite a car pulled out on the right;

5 ( support matériel) on; sur un morceau de papier on a piece of paper; elle est très jolie sur la photo she looks very pretty in the photograph; dessiner sur le sable to draw in the sand;

6 ( au sujet de) [débat, exposé, essai, chapitre, thèse] on; [étude, poème] about; [article, livre] on;

7 ( objet d'un travail) être sur une affaire to be involved in a business deal; on est sur un gros chantier actuellement we're currently involved in a big construction project;

8 ( indique un rapport de proportion) une personne sur dix one person in ou out of ten; une semaine sur trois one week in three; il a fait trois exercices sur quatre he did three exercises out of four; sur 250 employés, il y a seulement 28 femmes out of 250 employees, there are only 28 females; un mardi sur deux every other Tuesday; il y a deux chances sur trois qu'il ne vienne pas there are two chances out of three that he won't come;

9 ( indique l'accumulation) lit upon; fig after; entasser pierre sur pierre to pile stone upon stone; faire proposition sur proposition to make one offer after another, to make offer after offer; commettre erreur sur erreur to make one mistake after another, to make mistake after mistake; il a eu deux accidents coup sur coup he had two accidents one after the other;

10 ( juste après) ils se sont quittés sur ces mots with these words, they parted; sur le moment at the time; sur ce or quoi upon which, thereupon; sur ce, je vous laisse with that, I must leave you;

11 ( pendant) on ne peut pas juger sur une période aussi courte/trois jours you can't decide over ou in such a short period/three days;

12 Radio, TV, Télécom on [radio, chaîne, ligne téléphonique].

II.

sur, sure adj (slightly) sour.

( féminin sûre) [syr] adjectif

1. [certain, convaincu] sure, certain

j'en suis tout à fait sûr, j'en suis sûr et certain I'm absolutely sure, I'm positive

c'est sûr et certain it's 100% sure

j'en étais sûr! I knew it!

c'est sûr qu'il pleuvra it's bound to rain

c'est sûr qu'ils ne viendront pas it's certain that they won't come

une chose est sûre one thing's for sure

rien n'est moins sûr nothing is less certain

être sûr de to be sure of

être sûr de son fait to be positive

elle est sûre du succès

a. [du sien propre] she's sure she'll succeed

b. [de celui d'autrui] she's sure it'll be a success

je suis sûr d'avoir raison I'm sure I'm right

2. [confiant] sure, confident

être sûr de quelqu'un to have (every) confidence in somebody

être sûr de soi

a. [en général] to be self-assured ou self-confident

b. [sur un point particulier] to be confident

il n'est plus sûr de ses réflexes he has lost confidence in his reflexes

3. [fiable - personne, ami] trustworthy, reliable ; [ - données, mémoire, raisonnement] reliable, sound ; [ - alarme, investissement] safe ; [ - main, pied] steady ; [ - oreille] keen ; [ - goût] reliable

avoir le coup d'œil/de crayon sûr to be good at sizing things up/at capturing a likeness (in drawing)

le temps n'est pas sûr the weather is unreliable

4. [sans danger] safe

des rues peu sûres unsafe streets

le plus sûr est de... the safest thing is to...

appelle-moi, c'est plus sûr! call me, just to be on the safe side!

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adverbe

(familier)

sûr qu'il va gagner! he's bound to win!

il va accepter — pas sûr! he'll accept — don't count on it!

à coup sûr locution adverbiale

definitely, no doubt

elle sera à coup sûr en retard she's sure to be late

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pour sûr locution adverbiale

(familier) for sure

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > sûr
10 tener

v.

1 to have.

tengo un hermano I have o I've got a brother

tener fiebre to have a temperature

tuvieron una pelea they had a fight

tener un niño to have a baby

¡que tengan buen viaje! have a good journey!

tengo las vacaciones en agosto my holidays are in August

Yo tengo una casa I have a house.

El carro tuvo un accidente The car had an accident.

Esto tiene azúcar This has=is made of sugar.

Yo tengo dos hijos I have=am the parent of two sons.

Tengo un primo I have a cousin,

Ella tuvo una gran idea She had a great idea.

Yo tengo paperas I have=suffer from the mumps.

Tengo un ataque de nervios I am having a nervous fit.

Ella tiene su aprobación She has=meets with his approval.

2 to be.

tiene 3 metros de ancho it's 3 meters wide

¿cuántos años tienes? how old are you?

tiene diez años she's ten (years old)

tengo tres años aquí I've been here for three years (Am)

tener hambre/miedo to be hungry/afraid

tener mal humor to be bad-tempered

le tiene lástima he feels sorry for her

3 to get (recibir) (mensaje, regalo, visita, sensación).

tuve un verdadero desengaño I was really disappointed

tendrá una sorpresa he'll get a surprise

4 to hold.

tenlo por el asa hold it by the handle

Ella tiene su bolso She holds her purse.

5 to offer, to have.

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TENER

CONJUGACIÓN

Present Indicative

tengo, tienes, tiene, tenemos, tenéis, tienen.

Past Indicative

tuve, tuviste, tuvo, tuvimos, tuvisteis, tuvieron.

Future Indicative

tendré, tendrás, tendrá, tendremos, tendréis, tendrán.

Conditional

tendría, tendrías, tendría, tendríamos, tendríais, tendrían.

Present Subjunctive

tenga, tengas, tenga, tengamos, tengáis, tengan.

Imperfect Subjunctive

tuviera, tuvieras, tuviera, tuviéramos, tuvierais, tuvieran;

tuviese, tuvieses, tuviese, tuviésemos, tuvieseis, tuviesen.

Future Subjunctive

tuviere, tuvieres, tuviere, tuviéremos, tuviereis, tuvieren.

Imperative

ten (tú), tenga (él/Vd.), tengamos (nos.), tened (vos.), tengan (ellos/Vds.).

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verb

1) to have

2) hold

3) own, possess

4) feel

•

- tener en cuenta
- tener que
- tenerse por
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Para las expresiones como tener cuidado, tener ganas, tener suerte, tener de particular, tener en cuenta, ver la otra entrada.
1. VERBO TRANSITIVO
El uso de got con el verbo have es más frecuente en inglés británico, pero solo se usa en el presente.
1) (=poseer, disponer de) to have, have got

¿tienes dinero? — do you have {o} have you got any money?

¿tienes un bolígrafo? — do you have {o} have you got a pen?

¿tiene usted permiso para esto? — do you have {o} have you got permission for this?

tiene un tío en Venezuela — he has an uncle in Venezuela, he's got an uncle in Venezuela

ahora no tengo tiempo — I don't have {o} I haven't got time now

2) [referido a aspecto, carácter] to have, have got

tiene el pelo rubio — he has blond hair, he's got blond hair

tenía una sonrisa preciosa — she had a lovely smile

tiene la nariz aguileña — she has an aquiline nose, she's got an aquiline nose

tenía el pelo mojado — his hair was wet

3) [referido a edad] to be

tiene siete años — he's seven (years old)

¿cuántos años tienes? — how old are you?

al menos debe de tener 55 años — she must be at least 55

4) [referido a ocupaciones] to have, have got

tenemos clase de inglés a las 11 — we have an English class at 11, we've got an English class at 11

el lunes tenemos una reunión — we're having a meeting on Monday, we've got a meeting on Monday

mañana tengo una fiesta — I'm going to a party tomorrow

5) (=parir) to have

va a tener un niño — she's going to have a baby

6) (=medir) to be

tener 5cm de ancho — to be 5cm wide

7) (=sentir) + sustantivo to be + adj

tener hambre/sed/calor/frío — to be hungry/thirsty/hot/cold

no tengas tantos celos — don't be so jealous

hemos tenido mucho miedo — we have been very frightened

le tengo mucho cariño — I'm very fond of him

he tenido un presentimiento — I've had a premonition

8) (=padecer, sufrir) to have

han tenido un accidente — they have had an accident

hemos tenido muchas dificultades — we have had a lot of difficulties

Luis tiene la gripe — Luis has {o} has got flu

tengo fiebre — I have {o} I've got a (high) temperature

¿qué tienes? — what's the matter with you?, what's wrong with you?

9) (=sostener) to hold

tenía el pasaporte en la mano — he had his passport in his hand, he was holding his passport in his hand

tenme el vaso un momento, por favor — hold my glass for me for a moment, please

¡ten!, ¡aquí tienes! — here you are!

10) (=recibir) to have

aún no he tenido carta — I haven't had a letter yet

¿has tenido noticias suyas? — have you heard from her?

11) (=pensar, considerar)

• tener [a bien] hacer algo — to see fit to do sth

• tener a algn [en] algo, te tendrán en más estima — they will hold you in higher esteem

• tener a algn [por] — + adj to consider sb (to be) + adj

le tengo por poco honrado — I consider him (to be) rather dishonest

• ten por [seguro] que... — rest assured that...

12) tener algo que ({+ infin})

tengo trabajo que hacer — I have {o} I've got work to do

no tengo nada que hacer — I have {o} I've got nothing to do

eso no tiene nada que ver — that has {o} that's got nothing to do with it

13) [locuciones]

ya saben dónde me tienen — you always know where you can find me

• ¡[ahí] lo tienes! — there you are!, there you have it!

• tener algo [de] + adj —

de bueno no tiene nada — there's nothing good about it

no tiene nada de particular — it's nothing special

¿qué tiene de malo? — what's wrong with that?

• tenerlo [difícil] — to find it difficult

• tenerlo [fácil] — to have it easy

- ¿conque esas tenemos?

- no tenerlas todas consigo

no las tengo todas conmigo de que lo haga — I'm none too sure that he'll do it, I'm not entirely sure that he'll do it

- tener todas las de ganar

- tener todas las de perder

- quien tuvo retuvo

2. VERBO AUXILIAR

1) tener que ({+ infin})

a) [indicando obligación]

tengo que comprarlo — I have to {o} I've got to buy it, I must buy it

tenemos que marcharnos — we have to {o} we've got to go, we must be going

tienen que aumentarte el sueldo — they have to {o} they've got to give you a rise

tuvo que devolver todo el dinero — he had to pay all the money back

tiene que ser así — it has to be this way

b) [indicando suposición, probabilidad]

¡tienes que estar cansadísima! — you must be really tired!

tiene que dolerte mucho ¿no? — it must hurt a lot, doesn't it?

tiene que estar en tu despacho — it must be in your office

tiene que haberte dolido mucho — it must have hurt a lot

c) [en reproches]

¡tendrías que haberlo dicho antes! — you should have said so before!

¡tendría que darte vergüenza! — you should be ashamed of yourself!

¡tú tenías que ser! — it would be you!, it had to be you!

d) [en sugerencias, recomendaciones]

tendrías que comer más — you should eat more

tendríamos que pedirle perdón — we should apologize to him

2) + participio

tenía puesto el sombrero — he had his hat on

nos tenían preparada una sorpresa — they had prepared a surprise for us

tenía pensado llamarte — I had been thinking of phoning you

te lo tengo dicho muchas veces — I've told you hundreds of times

yo no le tengo visto — I've never set eyes on him

3) + adj

procura tener contentos a todos — he tries to keep everybody happy

me tiene perplejo la falta de noticias — the lack of news is puzzling, I am puzzled by the lack of news

4) esp Méx (=llevar)

tienen tres meses de no cobrar — they haven't been paid for three months, it's three months since they've been paid

tengo cuatro años aquí — I've been here for four years

3.

See:

tenerse

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1.
verbo transitivo [El uso de 'got' en frases como 'I've got a new dress' está mucho más extendido en el inglés británico que en el americano. Éste prefiere la forma 'I have a new dress']

Sentido I

1) (poseer, disponer de) <dinero/trabajo/tiempo> to have

¿tienen hijos? — do they have any children?, have they got any children?

no tenemos pan — we don't have any bread, we haven't got any bread

no tengo a quién recurrir — I have nobody to turn to

tú no tienes idea de lo que fue — you've no idea what it was like

aquí tienes al culpable — here's o this is the culprit

ahí tienes! yo te lo dije — there you are! I told you so

¿conque ésas tenemos? — so that's the way things are, is it?

2)

a) ( llevar encima) to have

¿tiene hora? — have you got the time?

b) ( llevar puesto) to be wearing

qué traje más elegante tienes! — that's a smart suit you're wearing!

3) (hablando de actividades, obligaciones) to have

tengo invitados a cenar — I have o I've got some people coming to dinner

tenemos clases mañana — we've got school tomorrow

tener... que + inf — to have... to + inf

tengo cosas que hacer — I have o I've got things to do

4)

a) (señalando características, atributos) to have

tiene el pelo largo — she has o she's got long hair

tiene mucho tacto — he's very tactful

la casa tiene mucha luz — the house is very light o gets a lot of light

tiene un metro de largo — it is one meter long

tiene mucho de su padre — he's very much like his father

¿y eso qué tiene de malo? — and what's so bad about that?

no tiene nada de extraño — there's nothing strange about it

le lleva 15 años - ¿y eso qué tiene? — (AmL fam) she's 15 years older than he is - so what does that matter?

b) ( expresando edad)

¿cuántos años tienes? — how old are you?

tengo veinte años — I'm twenty (years old)

c) ( con idea de posibilidad)

no creo que tenga arreglo — I don't think it can be fixed

el problema tiene solución — there is a solution to the problem

5) ( dar a luz) <bebé/gemelos> to have

Sentido II

6) (sujetar, sostener) to hold

tenlo derecho — hold it upright

7) ( tomar)

ten la llave — take o here's the key

Sentido III

8) ( recibir) to have

no hemos tenido noticias de él — we haven't heard from him

la propuesta tuvo una acogida favorable — the proposal was favorably received

9)

a) ( sentir)

tengo hambre/sueño/frío — I'm hungry/tired/cold

tiene celos de su hermano — she's jealous of her brother

no tiene interés por nada — she's not interested in anything

le tengo mucho cariño — I'm very fond of him

tengo el placer de... — it gives me great pleasure to...

¿qué tienes? — what's wrong?, what's the matter?

b) (refiriéndose a síntomas, enfermedades) to have

tengo dolor de cabeza — I have o I've got a headache

no saben lo que tiene — they don't know what's wrong with him

c) (refiriéndose a experiencias, sucesos) to have

que tengas buen viaje — have a good trip

tener una discusión con alguien — to have an argument with somebody

10) ( refiriéndose a actitudes)

ten más respeto — have a little more respect

ten paciencia/cuidado — be patient/careful

Sentido IV

11) (indicando estado, situación) (+ compl)

la mesa tiene una pata rota — one of the table legs is broken

tengo las manos sucias — my hands are dirty

tienes el cinturón desabrochado — your belt's undone

lo tiene dominado — she has him under her thumb

lo tengo terminado — I've already finished it

me tiene muy preocupada — I'm very worried about it

nos tuvo allí esperando — he kept us waiting there

me tienen de sirvienta — they treat me like a maid

tengo a la niña enferma — my little girl's sick

12) ( considerar)

tener algo/a alguien por algo: se lo tiene por el mejor he/it is considered (to be) the best; siempre lo tuve por tímido I always thought he was shy; ten por seguro que lo hará — you can be sure he'll do it
2.
tener v aux

Sentido I

1)

a) (expresando obligación, necesidad)

tener que + inf — to have (got) to + inf

tengo que estudiar hoy — I have to o I must study today

no tienes más que apretar este botón — all you have to do is press this button

no tengo por qué darte cuentas a ti — I don't have to explain anything to you

tienes que comer más — you ought to eat more

b) (expresando propósito, recomendación)

tener que + inf: tenemos que ir a verla we must go and see her; tengo que hacer ejercicio I must get some exercise; tendrías que llamarlo — you should ring him

2) ( expresando certeza)

tener que + inf: tiene que estar en este cajón it must be in this drawer; tiene que haber sido él it must have been him; tú tenías que ser! — it had to be you!

Sentido II

3) ( con participio pasado)

¿tiene previsto asistir? — do you plan to attend?

tengo entendido que sí viene — I understand he is coming

te tengo dicho que eso no me gusta — I've told you before I don't like that

teníamos pensado irnos hoy — we intended leaving today

tiene bastante dinero ahorrado — she has quite a lot of money saved up

4) (AmL) ( en expresiones de tiempo)

tienen tres años de casados — they've been married for three years

tenía un año sin verlo — she hadn't seen him for a year
3.
tenerse v pron

1) ( sostenerse)

no podía tenerse en pie — he couldn't stand

no tenerse de sueño — to be dead o asleep on one's feet

2) (refl) ( considerarse)

tenerse por algo: se tiene por muy inteligente — he considers himself to be very intelligent

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= bear, contain, have, hold, own, carry, have got, have + in place, live with, have at + Posesivo + disposal, possess.

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Ex. The label contains information about the record, indicating, for instance, its length, status, for example, new, amended, type and class.

Ex. Many of the aspects of the indexing process including, in particular, term selection and search logic have common features.

Ex. If the search is made with a call number, a summary of copies with that call number which are held by the library is first displayed.

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Ex. But this would require time and competencies, which not all policy makers have at their disposal.

Ex. Not every index necessarily exhibits all the features of either of these types of indexing systems, and indeed, some will possess elements of both types of systems.

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* acabar teniendo = end up with.

* acontecimiento + tener lugar = occurrence + take place.

* a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.

* aquí tiene(s) = here is/are.

* a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.

* cambio + tener lugar = change + take place.

* curso que tiene lugar fuera de la universidad = extension course, off-campus course.

* dar gracias por lo que Uno tiene = count + Posesivo + blessings.

* del que se tiene constancia = recorded.

* demostrar que se tiene razón = prove + Posesivo + point.

* el cliente siempre tiene la razón = the customer is always right.

* empezar a tener dudas = get + cold feet.

* empezar a tener sentido = become + meaningful.

* estudiar + Nombre + teniendo en cuenta + Nombre = place + Nombre + against the background of + Nombre.

* hacer que tenga más valor = put + a premium on.

* hombre que tiene mucho mundo = a man of the world.

* lo que tenga que pasar, que pase = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.

* lo que tenga que ser, será = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.

* mujer que tiene mucho mundo = a woman of the world.

* necesitarse tener en cuenta = need + consideration.

* negar tener relación con = disclaim + connection with.

* no querer tener nada que ver con = want + nothing to do with.

* no tener alternativa = have + no choice.

* no tener apetito = be off + Posesivo + food, be off + Posesivo + oats.

* no tener constancia de Algo = unrecorded.

* no tener donde caerse muerto = not have two pennies to rub together.

* no tener dos dedos de frente = as thick as a brick, as thick as two (short) planks, as daft as a brush.

* no tener dos dedos de frnete = knucklehead.

* no tener en cuenta = disregard, overlook, skip over, be oblivious of/to, close + the door on, leave + Nombre + out of the picture, fly in + the face of, drop + Nombre + out of the picture.

* no tener errores = be error-free.

* no tener éxito = come up with + nothing, prove + unsuccessful, be unsuccessful.

* no tener fin = there + be + no end to.

* no tener fronteras = have + no boundaries.

* no tener fundamento = be unfounded.

* no tener ganas = can't/couldn't be bothered, can't/couldn't be bothered.

* no tener ganas de comer = be off + Posesivo + food, be off + Posesivo + oats.

* no tener hijos = be childless.

* no tener hogar = be homeless.

* no tener idea = have + no clue, have + no idea.

* no tener idea de = be clueless about, have + no understanding of.

* no tener importancia = be of no importance, make + no difference, be of no consequence.

* no tener información = be undocumented.

* no tener la más mínima idea sobre Algo = Negativo + have + the foggiest idea.

* no tener la menor importancia = be of no particular concern.

* no tener la necesidad de usar Algo = have + no use for.

* no tener la obligación de = be under no obligation.

* no tener la preparación = be untrained.

* no tener límite = have + no limit.

* no tener límites = be boundless.

* no tener lugar = fall through.

* no tener más alternativa que = have + no other option but.

* no tener más opción que = have + little choice but, have + no other option but.

* no tener más remedio que = be stuck with, be left with the need to, get + stuck with.

* no tener nada en contra de = have + no quarrel with, have + nothing against.

* no tener nada en contra de Algo = have + no quarrel about + Nombre.

* no tener nada que perder = have + nothing to lose.

* no tener nada que ver con = be irrelevant to.

* no tener ni idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.

* no tener ni la más mínima posibilidad = not to have a prayer.

* no tener ni la más remota posibilidad = not to have a prayer.

* no tener ningún escrúpulo en = have + no qualms about.

* no tener ningún fundamento = not have a leg to stand on.

* no tener ningún interés = can't/couldn't be bothered.

* no tener ningún problema con = be okay with.

* no tener ningún remilgo en = have + no qualms about.

* no tener ningún reparo = have + no qualms about.

* no tener ni pies ni cabeza = be pointless.

* no tener ni punto de comparación = be in a different league.

* no tener ni puta idea = not get + Posesivo + shit together.

* no tener ni puta idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.

* no tener ni un pelo de tonto = there are no flies (on/about) + Pronombre.

* no tener ni voz ni voto en = have + no say in.

* no tener noticias es buena señal = no news is good news.

* no tener opción = have + no choice.

* no tener otra alternativa = have + no choice.

* no tener otra alternativa que = have + no other option but.

* no tener otra opción = have + no choice.

* no tener otra opción que = have + no other option but.

* no tener otro objetivo que el de = have + no other purpose than.

* no tener otro sitio donde recurrir = have + nowhere else to turn.

* no tener parangón = be unequalled, be without peer.

* no tener pelos en la lengua = call + a spade a spade.

* no tener posibilidades = be dead meat.

* no tener prejuicios = be open-minded.

* no tener presente = be oblivious of/to.

* no tener que ir muy lejos = not have to look far.

* no tener razón = be wrong.

* no tener razón de ser + Infinitivo = there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.

* no tener reparos = make + no bones about + Algo.

* no tener reparos en admitir que = make + no bones about + Algo.

* no tener representación = be unrepresented.

* no tener respuesta = be unanswerable.

* no tener rival = be second to none.

* no tener rumbo = lose + Posesivo + way.

* no tener salida = be stuck, get + stuck.

* no tenerse en pie = Negativo + hold + water.

* no tener sentido = be meaningless, be pointless, be senseless.

* no tener sentido el + Infinitivo = there + be + no point in + Gerundio.

* no tener sentido + Infinitivo = there + be + little point in + Gerundio, there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.

* no tener suerte = be out of luck.

* no tener tiempo de nada = have + not a moment to spare.

* no tener trabajo = be unemployed.

* no tener trascendencia = be of no consequence.

* no tener un duro = not have a bean.

* no tener valor = be valueless.

* no tener vida privada = like being in a (gold)fish bowl.

* no terminar nunca de tener problemas con = have + no end of problems with.

* ¡Ojalá tuviera...! = I wish I had....

* ¡Ojalá tuviese...! = I wish I had....

* parece tener poco sentido que = there + seem + little point in.

* por si + tener + suerte = on spec.

* que no tiene compensación = non-compensatory [noncompensatory].

* que no tiene precio = priceless.

* que pase lo que tenga que pasar = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.

* que tiene lugar una vez a la semana = once-weekly.

* que tiene precio = priced.

* que tiene sentido = meaningful.

* que tiene solución = solvable.

* revista que tiene una gran demanda popular = mass-market journal.

* sin tener = in the absence of.

* sin tener en cuenta = never mind, without regard to, independently of, disregarding, not including.

* sin tener en cuenta el hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.

* sin tener que recurrir a = without recourse to.

* tenemos intereses en ambas partes = our feet are in both worlds.

* tener a Alguien metido en un puño = have + Nombre + under + Posesivo + thumb.

* tener a cargo de uno = have + as + Posesivo + charge.

* tener acceso a información confidencial = be on the inside.

* tener acuerdos con = have + deals with.

* tener afinidades = share + common ground.

* tener aire acondiconado = be air-conditioned.

* tener a la disposición de Uno = have at + Posesivo + disposal.

* tener al alcance = have at + Posesivo + touch.

* tener Algo al alcance = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* tener algo a mano = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* tener + Algo + a + Posesivo + entera disposición = have + the run of the + Nombre.

* tener Algo bajo el control de Uno = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + command.

* tener Algo claro = clarify + Posesivo + mind.

* tener Algo en común = have + Nombre + in common, share + Nombre + in common.

* tener algo en contra de = have + something against.

* tener Algo fácilmente accesible = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* tener Algo hecho a la medida de uno = have + Nombre + cut out.

* tener algo muy vivo en la mente de uno = be strong in + mind.

* tener algo que decir sobre = have + a say in.

* tener algo que ver con = have + something to do with.

* tener algo reservado = have + something up + Posesivo + sleeve.

* tener alguna incidencia en = have + some bearing on.

* tener alguna posibilidad = have + a fighting chance.

* tener alguna posibilidad de triunfar = have + a fighting chance.

* tener alguna relevancia para = have + some bearing on.

* tener alucinaciones = hallucinate.

* tener a mano = have at + Posesivo + touch, have + on call, have + to hand, keep within + reach, be to hand.

* tener ansias de = crave, crave for.

* tener antecedentes de = have + a track record of.

* tener antojo de = crave, crave for.

* tener a + Posesivo + cargo = have + in + Posesivo + charge.

* tener aspecto = look.

* tener atrasos = be in arrears.

* tener aversión a = have + aversion to.

* tener beneficios = have + benefits.

* tener buena mano con las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.

* tener buen apetito = have + a good appetite.

* tener buenas intenciones = be well-intentioned, mean + well.

* tener buenas perspectivas para = be well-placed to.

* tener buen ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a good judge of character.

* tener bulla = be in a hurry.

* tener cabida para = hold, accommodate, include, take.

* tener calentura = have + a temperature, have + a fever.

* tener características en común = share + similarities.

* tener cara de muerto = look like + death warmed (over/up).

* tener carencias = find + wanting.

* tener carta blanca = have + carte-blanche.

* tener causa justificada = have + good cause.

* tener cautela = proceed + with caution.

* tener celos = feel + jealous.

* tener claro = be clear in your mind.

* tener coherencia = cohere.

* tener cólicos = be colicky.

* tener como consecuencia = result (in).

* tener como equivalente = have + counterpart.

* tener como motivo central = plan around + Nombre.

* tener como objetivo = have + as + Posesivo + objective, be in business for.

* tener como sede = headquarter (at/in).

* tener compasión de = have + compassion for.

* tener conocimiento de = be privy to, be aware of.

* tener consecuencias = have + consequences.

* tener consecuencias en = have + implication for.

* tener consecuencias negativas = backfire.

* tener contacto = have + contact.

* tener contactos = liaise (with/between).

* tener controlado a Alguien = have + Nombre + on the run.

* tener control sobre = have + hold on.

* tener coraje = pluck up + courage, gather up + courage.

* tener correlación con = bear + correlation with.

* tener correspondencia = bear + correspondence (to).

* tener cosas en común = share + common ground.

* tener cualidades + Adjetivo = be of + Adjetivo + quality.

* tener cuidado = exercise + care, exercise + caution, proceed + with caution, watch out, take + caution.

* tener cuidado con = watch for, beware (of/that), look out for, be wary of.

* tener cuidado con lo que se dice = say + the right thing.

* tener cuidado con lo que Uno dice = watch + Posesivo + mouth, watch what + say.

* tener cuidado de = be careful, be chary of, take + (great) pains to.

* tener cuidado (de que) = take + care (that).

* tener cultivos = grow + crops.

* tener debilidad por = have + a soft spot for.

* tener delante = have + before.

* tener demasiada prisa = be in too much of a hurry, be in too much of a rush.

* tener derecho a = be entitled to, have + a right to, entitle to, have + the right to, have + a say in.

* tener derecho a expresar + Posesivo + opinión = be entitled to + Posesivo + own opinion.

* tener derecho de paso = have + the right of way.

* tener dificultad = struggle, experience + difficulty, be hard pressed.

* tener dificultad de + Infinitivo = have + difficulty + Gerundio, have + difficulty in + Gerundio.

* tener dificultad en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.

* tener dificultades = have + a hard time, have + a tough time.

* tener dinero a punta pala = roll in + Dinero.

* tener dominado a Alguien = have + Nombre + on the run.

* tener dudas = be doubtful, have + misgivings, have + reservations (about), be suspicious.

* tener dudas sobre = be ambivalent about.

* tener efecto = take + effect, have + effect.

* tener efecto sobre = impinge on/upon.

* tener el atrevimiento de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener el corazón de un león = have + the heart of a lion.

* tener el deber de = have + a responsibility to.

* tener el derecho de = have + the right to.

* tener el descaro de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener el destino de = suffer + the fate of.

* tener el estatus profesional de + Nombre = have + Nombre + status.

* tener el gusto de = take + pleasure.

* tener el hábito de = have + the habit of.

* tener el honor de = have + the honour of.

* tener el lujo = have + luxury.

* tener el mando = rule + the roost.

* tener el mejor aspecto posible = look + Posesivo + best.

* tener el mismo destino = suffer + the same fate.

* tener el mono = suffer from + withdrawal symptoms.

* tener el placer de = take + pleasure.

* tener el plazo cumplido = be due.

* tener el plazo vencido = be overdue.

* tener el poder = be the boss, call + the shots, call + the tune, rule + the roost.

* tener el poder de = have + the power to.

* tener el toque mágico = have + the magic touch.

* tener el valor = have + the courage.

* tener el valor de = have + the guts to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener en común = hold in + common, tread + common ground.

* tener en común con = partake (in/of).

* tener en consideración = take into + consideration, take into + consideration.

* tener en cuenta = allow for, bear in + mind, cater for/to, consider (as), heed, make + allowances, take + account of, take + cognisance of, take + cognition of, take into + account, take into + consideration, make + provision for, bring into + play, give + an ear to, factor, have + regard for, factor in, be aware of, note, keep in + mind.

* tener en cuenta las posibilidades de Algo = consider + possibilities.

* tener en cuenta un punto de vista = take into + account + viewpoint, contemplate + view.

* tener en funcionamiento = have + in effect.

* tener en gran estima = have + a very high regard for.

* tener en mente = bear in + mind, have + in mind, keep in + mind.

* tener en observación = hold under + observation, keep under + observation.

* tener en reserva = hold in + reserve.

* tener entre manos = be up to.

* tener envidia de = envy.

* tener errores = be flawed.

* tener éxito = achieve + success, be successful, get + anywhere, meet + success, prove + successful, succeed, attain + appeal, be a success, find + success, come up + trumps, prove + trumps, take off, meet with + success, hit + the big time, be popular, go + strong.

* tener éxito en el mundo = succeed in + the world.

* tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.

* tener expectativas = hold + expectations, have + expectations.

* tener experiencia = have + experience.

* tener fácilmente accesible = have at + Posesivo + touch.

* tener fallos = be flawed.

* tener fe = have + faith (in).

* tener fe en = have + faith (in).

* tener fiebre = have + a temperature, have + a fever.

* tener fijación por = be hipped (on/to), get hipped (on/to).

* tener flatulencia = pass + gas, break + wind, pass + wind.

* tener forma + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in shape.

* tener frenillo = lisp.

* tener fundamento para pensar que = have + reason to believe that.

* tener futuro = have + potential, there + be + a future for/in, have + a future.

* tener ganada la mitad de la batalla = be half the battle.

* tener ganada sólo la mitad de la batalla = be only half the battle.

* tener ganas de = be keen to, have + an/the inclination to.

* tener ganas de + Infinitivo = feel like + Gerundio.

* tener gancho = be engaging.

* tener gastos = incur + costs.

* tener gastos generales = incur + overheads.

* tener gran éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.

* tener gran importancia = be of high significance.

* tener gran repercusión = be far reaching.

* tener hambre = be hungry, feel + hungry.

* tener hambre después del esfuerzo = work up + an appetite.

* tener hijos = father + children, have + children.

* tener hipo = hiccup.

* tener horario ajustado = be under time constraint.

* tener horror a = loathe, hate.

* tener idea = have + a clue.

* tener impacto = make + impact.

* tener impacto (sobre) = have + impact (on).

* tener implicaciones para = have + implication for.

* tener importancia = carry + weight, have + high profile, be of consequence.

* tener indigestión = have + indigestion.

* tener influencias = have + pull.

* tener influencia sobre = have + hold on.

* tener iniciativa = be proactive.

* tener intereses en = have + a stake in.

* tener intereses en juego = have + invested.

* tener interés por = have + an interest in.

* tener interés por/en = be interested in.

* tener inventiva = be inventive.

* tener jurisdicción = have + jurisdiction (over).

* tener la autoridad = have + mandate.

* tener la bragueta abierta = fly + be undone.

* tener la capacidad de = have + the potential (to/for).

* tener la cara de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la cara descompuesta = look like + death warmed (over/up).

* tener la categoría profesional de + Nombre = hold + Nombre + rank, have + Nombre + rank, enjoy + Nombre + rank.

* tener la certeza de = feel + confident.

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

* tener la conciencia limpia = have + a clear conscience.

* tener la conciencia tranquila = have + a clear conscience.

* tener la convicción = it + be + Posesivo + understanding.

* tener la costumbre de = have + a habit of, have + the habit of.

* tener la costumbre de + Infinitivo = be in the habit of + Gerundio.

* tener la cuenta bancaria = bank.

* tener la culpa (por/de) = be at fault (for/to).

* tener la culpa de Algo que se ha causado Uno mismo = be of + Posesivo + own making.

* tener la desfachatez de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la desvergüenza de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la doble función = double as, double up as.

* tener la facultad de = have + powers to.

* tener la fama de = have + a good record for.

* tener la fecha de + Fecha = be dated + Fecha.

* tener la frescura de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la función de = be in the business of.

* tener la impresión = have + the impression, get + the impression.

* tener la impresión de que = get + the feeling that.

* tener la intención de = be intended to, intend, mean.

* tener la intención de + Infinitivo = set out to + Infinitivo.

* tener la libertad de = be at liberty to, feel + free to.

* tener la libertard de/para = have + the latitude to.

* tener la malafortuna de = have + the misfortune to.

* tener la mirada perdida = stare into + space, gaze into + space.

* tener la misma importancia = carry + equal weight.

* tener la obligación de = be under the obligation to.

* tener la ocasión de = have + opportunity to.

* tener la oficina central en = headquarter (at/in).

* tener la opinión = it + be + Posesivo + understanding.

* tener la oportunidad = have + the opportunity.

* tener la oportunidad de = get + (a/the) + chance to, have + opportunity to, get + a chance to.

* tener la osadía de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la paciencia del santo Job = have + the patience of Job.

* tener la paciencia de un santo = have + the patience of a saint.

* tener la posibilidad de = have + chance.

* tener la potestad = have + mandate.

* tener la potestad de = have + the power to, have + the right to.

* tener lapsus = have + lapses.

* tener la reputación de ser = be well known for.

* tener la responsabilidad = charge, undertake + burden.

* tener la responsabilidad de = have + the responsibility of.

* tener la sartén por el mango = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.

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

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

* tener la sensación de que = have + a gut feeling that.

* tener las mismas prerrogativas = have + an equal voice in.

* tener las riendas de = hold + the reins of.

* tener las riendas del poder = hold + the reins of power.

* tener lástima = pity.

* tener lástima de = take + pity on.

* tener la tentación de = be tempted to.

* tener la última palabra = have + the ultimate say, have + the final say, call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.

* tener la vista cansada = need + reading glasses.

* tenerle manía a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.

* tenerle rabia a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.

* tenerle tirria a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.

* tener libertad = have + freedom.

* tener libertad sobre = have + wide discretion over.

* tenerlo crudo = not be easy.

* tenerlo difícil = not be easy, not be easy.

* tenerlo duro = not be easy.

* tenerlo fácil = have + an easy ride.

* tener lo mejor de ambos mundos = have + the best of both worlds.

* tener lo mejor de los dos mundos = have + the best of both worlds.

* tener lo que hace falta = have + what it takes.

* tener lo que hay que tener = have + what it takes.

* tener lo que se necesita = have + what it takes.

* tener los días contados = day + be + numbered, be doomed, doomed, be dead meat, the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* tener los nervios de punta = have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.

* tener los nervios en el estómago = have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.

* tener los pies firmemente en el suelo = feet + be + firmly planted on the ground.

* tenerlo todo = have + the best of both worlds.

* tenerlo todo hecho = have + an easy ride.

* tener lugar = take + place, go on, come to + pass.

* tener madera de = be cut out for.

* tener mala fama por = hold in + disrepute, be infamous for.

* tener malas conexiones con = have + poor connections with.

* tener malas intenciones = be up to no good, get up to + no good.

* tener mal de amores = be lovesick.

* tener mal ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a bad judge of character.

* tener más paciencia que el santo Job = have + the patience of Job.

* tener más paciencia que un santo = have + the patience of a saint.

* tener mérito = be meritorious.

* tener miedo = be afraid, be in fear, frighten.

* tener miedo a = be scared of.

* tener miedo a Alguien = regard + Nombre + with fear.

* tener motivo = be right.

* tener motivo justificado = have + good cause.

* tener motivo para = have + cause to.

* tener movilidad = be mobile.

* tener mucha distancia que recorrer = have + a long way to go.

* tener mucha ilusión = be thrilled.

* tener mucha personalidad = be full of character.

* tener mucho camino que recorrer = have + a long way to go.

* tener mucho carácter = be full of character.

* tener mucho cuidado = be extra vigilant.

* tener mucho éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.

* tener mucho interés en = have + a high stake in.

* tener mucho interés por = be keen to.

* tener mucho que ver con = have + a great deal to do with.

* tener mucho tiempo libre = have + plenty of time to spare.

* tener muy mala cara = look like + death warmed (over/up).

* tener niños = have + children.

* tener + Nombre = be not without + Nombre.

* tener noticias de = hear from.

* tener + Número + Período de Tiempo = be + Período de Tiempo + old.

* tener obligación = have + obligation.

* tener obsesión con = be hipped (on/to), get hipped (on/to).

* tener ojeras = have + bags under + Posesivo + eyes.

* tener ojos en la nuca = have + eyes in the back of + Posesivo + head.

* tener opinión = take + view.

* tener paciencia = be patient.

* tener paciencia con = bear with + Pronombre.

* tener palabra = keep + Posesivo + word, live up to + Posesivo + word.

* tener paralelo = have + parallel.

* tener pelos en la lengua = mince + words.

* tener pérdidas = make + a loss.

* tener perplejo = stump.

* tener plena conciencia de = be fully aware of.

* tener poca información = be information poor.

* tener pocas luces = as thick as a brick, as thick as two (short) planks, as daft as a brush, knucklehead.

* tener pocas posibilidades de = have + little recourse.

* tener poco que ver = have + little to do.

* tener poco valor = be of little value.

* tener por costumbre + Infinitivo = be in the habit of + Gerundio.

* tener por término medio = average.

* tener posibilidades = stand + chance, be in with a chance.

* tener potencial = have + potential.

* tener precaución de = be chary of.

* tener precedencia = take + priority.

* tener preferencia = be preferential, have + the right of way.

* tener preferencia (sobre) = take + precedence (over).

* tener presente = be mindful of/that, bear in + mind, consider (as), keep in + focus, keep in + mind, make + consideration, mind, make + provision for, have + regard for, be aware of.

* tener presente las posibilidades de Algo = consider + possibilities.

* tener prioridad = trump.

* tener prisa = be in a hurry.

* tener problema con Algo = experience + trouble with.

* tener problemas = have + problems.

* tener problemas con = fall + foul of, run + afoul of problems, run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.

* tener problemas con la ley = fall + foul of the law, go + afoul of the law, fall + afoul of the law.

* tener programado su comienzo = be scheduled to start.

* tener programado su finalización = be scheduled for completion.

* tener pros y contras = be a mixed blessing.

* tener que = have to, hafta [have to].

* tener que aguantar Algo = be stuck with, get + stuck with.

* tener que arreglárselas solo = leave (up) to + Posesivo + own resources, leave to + Posesivo + own devices.

* tener que cargar con = be stuck with, saddle with, get + stuck with.

* tener que cargar con el peso de = be burdened with.

* tener que cargar con el peso de la tradición = be burdened with + tradition.

* tener que competir con = face + competition from.

* tener + que felicitar a Alguien = have to hand it to + Nombre.

* tener que ocurrir = be boun.

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verbo transitivo [El uso de 'got' en frases como 'I've got a new dress' está mucho más extendido en el inglés británico que en el americano. Éste prefiere la forma 'I have a new dress']

Sentido I

1) (poseer, disponer de) <dinero/trabajo/tiempo> to have

¿tienen hijos? — do they have any children?, have they got any children?

no tenemos pan — we don't have any bread, we haven't got any bread

no tengo a quién recurrir — I have nobody to turn to

tú no tienes idea de lo que fue — you've no idea what it was like

aquí tienes al culpable — here's o this is the culprit

ahí tienes! yo te lo dije — there you are! I told you so

¿conque ésas tenemos? — so that's the way things are, is it?

2)

a) ( llevar encima) to have

¿tiene hora? — have you got the time?

b) ( llevar puesto) to be wearing

qué traje más elegante tienes! — that's a smart suit you're wearing!

3) (hablando de actividades, obligaciones) to have

tengo invitados a cenar — I have o I've got some people coming to dinner

tenemos clases mañana — we've got school tomorrow

tener... que + inf — to have... to + inf

tengo cosas que hacer — I have o I've got things to do

4)

a) (señalando características, atributos) to have

tiene el pelo largo — she has o she's got long hair

tiene mucho tacto — he's very tactful

la casa tiene mucha luz — the house is very light o gets a lot of light

tiene un metro de largo — it is one meter long

tiene mucho de su padre — he's very much like his father

¿y eso qué tiene de malo? — and what's so bad about that?

no tiene nada de extraño — there's nothing strange about it

le lleva 15 años - ¿y eso qué tiene? — (AmL fam) she's 15 years older than he is - so what does that matter?

b) ( expresando edad)

¿cuántos años tienes? — how old are you?

tengo veinte años — I'm twenty (years old)

c) ( con idea de posibilidad)

no creo que tenga arreglo — I don't think it can be fixed

el problema tiene solución — there is a solution to the problem

5) ( dar a luz) <bebé/gemelos> to have

Sentido II

6) (sujetar, sostener) to hold

tenlo derecho — hold it upright

7) ( tomar)

ten la llave — take o here's the key

Sentido III

8) ( recibir) to have

no hemos tenido noticias de él — we haven't heard from him

la propuesta tuvo una acogida favorable — the proposal was favorably received

9)

a) ( sentir)

tengo hambre/sueño/frío — I'm hungry/tired/cold

tiene celos de su hermano — she's jealous of her brother

no tiene interés por nada — she's not interested in anything

le tengo mucho cariño — I'm very fond of him

tengo el placer de... — it gives me great pleasure to...

¿qué tienes? — what's wrong?, what's the matter?

b) (refiriéndose a síntomas, enfermedades) to have

tengo dolor de cabeza — I have o I've got a headache

no saben lo que tiene — they don't know what's wrong with him

c) (refiriéndose a experiencias, sucesos) to have

que tengas buen viaje — have a good trip

tener una discusión con alguien — to have an argument with somebody

10) ( refiriéndose a actitudes)

ten más respeto — have a little more respect

ten paciencia/cuidado — be patient/careful

Sentido IV

11) (indicando estado, situación) (+ compl)

la mesa tiene una pata rota — one of the table legs is broken

tengo las manos sucias — my hands are dirty

tienes el cinturón desabrochado — your belt's undone

lo tiene dominado — she has him under her thumb

lo tengo terminado — I've already finished it

me tiene muy preocupada — I'm very worried about it

nos tuvo allí esperando — he kept us waiting there

me tienen de sirvienta — they treat me like a maid

tengo a la niña enferma — my little girl's sick

12) ( considerar)

tener algo/a alguien por algo: se lo tiene por el mejor he/it is considered (to be) the best; siempre lo tuve por tímido I always thought he was shy; ten por seguro que lo hará — you can be sure he'll do it
2.
tener v aux

Sentido I

1)

a) (expresando obligación, necesidad)

tener que + inf — to have (got) to + inf

tengo que estudiar hoy — I have to o I must study today

no tienes más que apretar este botón — all you have to do is press this button

no tengo por qué darte cuentas a ti — I don't have to explain anything to you

tienes que comer más — you ought to eat more

b) (expresando propósito, recomendación)

tener que + inf: tenemos que ir a verla we must go and see her; tengo que hacer ejercicio I must get some exercise; tendrías que llamarlo — you should ring him

2) ( expresando certeza)

tener que + inf: tiene que estar en este cajón it must be in this drawer; tiene que haber sido él it must have been him; tú tenías que ser! — it had to be you!

Sentido II

3) ( con participio pasado)

¿tiene previsto asistir? — do you plan to attend?

tengo entendido que sí viene — I understand he is coming

te tengo dicho que eso no me gusta — I've told you before I don't like that

teníamos pensado irnos hoy — we intended leaving today

tiene bastante dinero ahorrado — she has quite a lot of money saved up

4) (AmL) ( en expresiones de tiempo)

tienen tres años de casados — they've been married for three years

tenía un año sin verlo — she hadn't seen him for a year
3.
tenerse v pron

1) ( sostenerse)

no podía tenerse en pie — he couldn't stand

no tenerse de sueño — to be dead o asleep on one's feet

2) (refl) ( considerarse)

tenerse por algo: se tiene por muy inteligente — he considers himself to be very intelligent

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= bear, contain, have, hold, own, carry, have got, have + in place, live with, have at + Posesivo + disposal, possess.

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* acabar teniendo = end up with.

* acontecimiento + tener lugar = occurrence + take place.

* a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.

* aquí tiene(s) = here is/are.

* a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.

* cambio + tener lugar = change + take place.

* curso que tiene lugar fuera de la universidad = extension course, off-campus course.

* dar gracias por lo que Uno tiene = count + Posesivo + blessings.

* del que se tiene constancia = recorded.

* demostrar que se tiene razón = prove + Posesivo + point.

* el cliente siempre tiene la razón = the customer is always right.

* empezar a tener dudas = get + cold feet.

* empezar a tener sentido = become + meaningful.

* estudiar + Nombre + teniendo en cuenta + Nombre = place + Nombre + against the background of + Nombre.

* hacer que tenga más valor = put + a premium on.

* hombre que tiene mucho mundo = a man of the world.

* lo que tenga que pasar, que pase = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.

* lo que tenga que ser, será = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.

* mujer que tiene mucho mundo = a woman of the world.

* necesitarse tener en cuenta = need + consideration.

* negar tener relación con = disclaim + connection with.

* no querer tener nada que ver con = want + nothing to do with.

* no tener alternativa = have + no choice.

* no tener apetito = be off + Posesivo + food, be off + Posesivo + oats.

* no tener constancia de Algo = unrecorded.

* no tener donde caerse muerto = not have two pennies to rub together.

* no tener dos dedos de frente = as thick as a brick, as thick as two (short) planks, as daft as a brush.

* no tener dos dedos de frnete = knucklehead.

* no tener en cuenta = disregard, overlook, skip over, be oblivious of/to, close + the door on, leave + Nombre + out of the picture, fly in + the face of, drop + Nombre + out of the picture.

* no tener errores = be error-free.

* no tener éxito = come up with + nothing, prove + unsuccessful, be unsuccessful.

* no tener fin = there + be + no end to.

* no tener fronteras = have + no boundaries.

* no tener fundamento = be unfounded.

* no tener ganas = can't/couldn't be bothered, can't/couldn't be bothered.

* no tener ganas de comer = be off + Posesivo + food, be off + Posesivo + oats.

* no tener hijos = be childless.

* no tener hogar = be homeless.

* no tener idea = have + no clue, have + no idea.

* no tener idea de = be clueless about, have + no understanding of.

* no tener importancia = be of no importance, make + no difference, be of no consequence.

* no tener información = be undocumented.

* no tener la más mínima idea sobre Algo = Negativo + have + the foggiest idea.

* no tener la menor importancia = be of no particular concern.

* no tener la necesidad de usar Algo = have + no use for.

* no tener la obligación de = be under no obligation.

* no tener la preparación = be untrained.

* no tener límite = have + no limit.

* no tener límites = be boundless.

* no tener lugar = fall through.

* no tener más alternativa que = have + no other option but.

* no tener más opción que = have + little choice but, have + no other option but.

* no tener más remedio que = be stuck with, be left with the need to, get + stuck with.

* no tener nada en contra de = have + no quarrel with, have + nothing against.

* no tener nada en contra de Algo = have + no quarrel about + Nombre.

* no tener nada que perder = have + nothing to lose.

* no tener nada que ver con = be irrelevant to.

* no tener ni idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.

* no tener ni la más mínima posibilidad = not to have a prayer.

* no tener ni la más remota posibilidad = not to have a prayer.

* no tener ningún escrúpulo en = have + no qualms about.

* no tener ningún fundamento = not have a leg to stand on.

* no tener ningún interés = can't/couldn't be bothered.

* no tener ningún problema con = be okay with.

* no tener ningún remilgo en = have + no qualms about.

* no tener ningún reparo = have + no qualms about.

* no tener ni pies ni cabeza = be pointless.

* no tener ni punto de comparación = be in a different league.

* no tener ni puta idea = not get + Posesivo + shit together.

* no tener ni puta idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.

* no tener ni un pelo de tonto = there are no flies (on/about) + Pronombre.

* no tener ni voz ni voto en = have + no say in.

* no tener noticias es buena señal = no news is good news.

* no tener opción = have + no choice.

* no tener otra alternativa = have + no choice.

* no tener otra alternativa que = have + no other option but.

* no tener otra opción = have + no choice.

* no tener otra opción que = have + no other option but.

* no tener otro objetivo que el de = have + no other purpose than.

* no tener otro sitio donde recurrir = have + nowhere else to turn.

* no tener parangón = be unequalled, be without peer.

* no tener pelos en la lengua = call + a spade a spade.

* no tener posibilidades = be dead meat.

* no tener prejuicios = be open-minded.

* no tener presente = be oblivious of/to.

* no tener que ir muy lejos = not have to look far.

* no tener razón = be wrong.

* no tener razón de ser + Infinitivo = there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.

* no tener reparos = make + no bones about + Algo.

* no tener reparos en admitir que = make + no bones about + Algo.

* no tener representación = be unrepresented.

* no tener respuesta = be unanswerable.

* no tener rival = be second to none.

* no tener rumbo = lose + Posesivo + way.

* no tener salida = be stuck, get + stuck.

* no tenerse en pie = Negativo + hold + water.

* no tener sentido = be meaningless, be pointless, be senseless.

* no tener sentido el + Infinitivo = there + be + no point in + Gerundio.

* no tener sentido + Infinitivo = there + be + little point in + Gerundio, there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.

* no tener suerte = be out of luck.

* no tener tiempo de nada = have + not a moment to spare.

* no tener trabajo = be unemployed.

* no tener trascendencia = be of no consequence.

* no tener un duro = not have a bean.

* no tener valor = be valueless.

* no tener vida privada = like being in a (gold)fish bowl.

* no terminar nunca de tener problemas con = have + no end of problems with.

* ¡Ojalá tuviera...! = I wish I had....

* ¡Ojalá tuviese...! = I wish I had....

* parece tener poco sentido que = there + seem + little point in.

* por si + tener + suerte = on spec.

* que no tiene compensación = non-compensatory [noncompensatory].

* que no tiene precio = priceless.

* que pase lo que tenga que pasar = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.

* que tiene lugar una vez a la semana = once-weekly.

* que tiene precio = priced.

* que tiene sentido = meaningful.

* que tiene solución = solvable.

* revista que tiene una gran demanda popular = mass-market journal.

* sin tener = in the absence of.

* sin tener en cuenta = never mind, without regard to, independently of, disregarding, not including.

* sin tener en cuenta el hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.

* sin tener que recurrir a = without recourse to.

* tenemos intereses en ambas partes = our feet are in both worlds.

* tener a Alguien metido en un puño = have + Nombre + under + Posesivo + thumb.

* tener a cargo de uno = have + as + Posesivo + charge.

* tener acceso a información confidencial = be on the inside.

* tener acuerdos con = have + deals with.

* tener afinidades = share + common ground.

* tener aire acondiconado = be air-conditioned.

* tener a la disposición de Uno = have at + Posesivo + disposal.

* tener al alcance = have at + Posesivo + touch.

* tener Algo al alcance = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* tener algo a mano = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* tener + Algo + a + Posesivo + entera disposición = have + the run of the + Nombre.

* tener Algo bajo el control de Uno = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + command.

* tener Algo claro = clarify + Posesivo + mind.

* tener Algo en común = have + Nombre + in common, share + Nombre + in common.

* tener algo en contra de = have + something against.

* tener Algo fácilmente accesible = have + Nombre + at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* tener Algo hecho a la medida de uno = have + Nombre + cut out.

* tener algo muy vivo en la mente de uno = be strong in + mind.

* tener algo que decir sobre = have + a say in.

* tener algo que ver con = have + something to do with.

* tener algo reservado = have + something up + Posesivo + sleeve.

* tener alguna incidencia en = have + some bearing on.

* tener alguna posibilidad = have + a fighting chance.

* tener alguna posibilidad de triunfar = have + a fighting chance.

* tener alguna relevancia para = have + some bearing on.

* tener alucinaciones = hallucinate.

* tener a mano = have at + Posesivo + touch, have + on call, have + to hand, keep within + reach, be to hand.

* tener ansias de = crave, crave for.

* tener antecedentes de = have + a track record of.

* tener antojo de = crave, crave for.

* tener a + Posesivo + cargo = have + in + Posesivo + charge.

* tener aspecto = look.

* tener atrasos = be in arrears.

* tener aversión a = have + aversion to.

* tener beneficios = have + benefits.

* tener buena mano con las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.

* tener buen apetito = have + a good appetite.

* tener buenas intenciones = be well-intentioned, mean + well.

* tener buenas perspectivas para = be well-placed to.

* tener buen ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a good judge of character.

* tener bulla = be in a hurry.

* tener cabida para = hold, accommodate, include, take.

* tener calentura = have + a temperature, have + a fever.

* tener características en común = share + similarities.

* tener cara de muerto = look like + death warmed (over/up).

* tener carencias = find + wanting.

* tener carta blanca = have + carte-blanche.

* tener causa justificada = have + good cause.

* tener cautela = proceed + with caution.

* tener celos = feel + jealous.

* tener claro = be clear in your mind.

* tener coherencia = cohere.

* tener cólicos = be colicky.

* tener como consecuencia = result (in).

* tener como equivalente = have + counterpart.

* tener como motivo central = plan around + Nombre.

* tener como objetivo = have + as + Posesivo + objective, be in business for.

* tener como sede = headquarter (at/in).

* tener compasión de = have + compassion for.

* tener conocimiento de = be privy to, be aware of.

* tener consecuencias = have + consequences.

* tener consecuencias en = have + implication for.

* tener consecuencias negativas = backfire.

* tener contacto = have + contact.

* tener contactos = liaise (with/between).

* tener controlado a Alguien = have + Nombre + on the run.

* tener control sobre = have + hold on.

* tener coraje = pluck up + courage, gather up + courage.

* tener correlación con = bear + correlation with.

* tener correspondencia = bear + correspondence (to).

* tener cosas en común = share + common ground.

* tener cualidades + Adjetivo = be of + Adjetivo + quality.

* tener cuidado = exercise + care, exercise + caution, proceed + with caution, watch out, take + caution.

* tener cuidado con = watch for, beware (of/that), look out for, be wary of.

* tener cuidado con lo que se dice = say + the right thing.

* tener cuidado con lo que Uno dice = watch + Posesivo + mouth, watch what + say.

* tener cuidado de = be careful, be chary of, take + (great) pains to.

* tener cuidado (de que) = take + care (that).

* tener cultivos = grow + crops.

* tener debilidad por = have + a soft spot for.

* tener delante = have + before.

* tener demasiada prisa = be in too much of a hurry, be in too much of a rush.

* tener derecho a = be entitled to, have + a right to, entitle to, have + the right to, have + a say in.

* tener derecho a expresar + Posesivo + opinión = be entitled to + Posesivo + own opinion.

* tener derecho de paso = have + the right of way.

* tener dificultad = struggle, experience + difficulty, be hard pressed.

* tener dificultad de + Infinitivo = have + difficulty + Gerundio, have + difficulty in + Gerundio.

* tener dificultad en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.

* tener dificultades = have + a hard time, have + a tough time.

* tener dinero a punta pala = roll in + Dinero.

* tener dominado a Alguien = have + Nombre + on the run.

* tener dudas = be doubtful, have + misgivings, have + reservations (about), be suspicious.

* tener dudas sobre = be ambivalent about.

* tener efecto = take + effect, have + effect.

* tener efecto sobre = impinge on/upon.

* tener el atrevimiento de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener el corazón de un león = have + the heart of a lion.

* tener el deber de = have + a responsibility to.

* tener el derecho de = have + the right to.

* tener el descaro de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener el destino de = suffer + the fate of.

* tener el estatus profesional de + Nombre = have + Nombre + status.

* tener el gusto de = take + pleasure.

* tener el hábito de = have + the habit of.

* tener el honor de = have + the honour of.

* tener el lujo = have + luxury.

* tener el mando = rule + the roost.

* tener el mejor aspecto posible = look + Posesivo + best.

* tener el mismo destino = suffer + the same fate.

* tener el mono = suffer from + withdrawal symptoms.

* tener el placer de = take + pleasure.

* tener el plazo cumplido = be due.

* tener el plazo vencido = be overdue.

* tener el poder = be the boss, call + the shots, call + the tune, rule + the roost.

* tener el poder de = have + the power to.

* tener el toque mágico = have + the magic touch.

* tener el valor = have + the courage.

* tener el valor de = have + the guts to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener en común = hold in + common, tread + common ground.

* tener en común con = partake (in/of).

* tener en consideración = take into + consideration, take into + consideration.

* tener en cuenta = allow for, bear in + mind, cater for/to, consider (as), heed, make + allowances, take + account of, take + cognisance of, take + cognition of, take into + account, take into + consideration, make + provision for, bring into + play, give + an ear to, factor, have + regard for, factor in, be aware of, note, keep in + mind.

* tener en cuenta las posibilidades de Algo = consider + possibilities.

* tener en cuenta un punto de vista = take into + account + viewpoint, contemplate + view.

* tener en funcionamiento = have + in effect.

* tener en gran estima = have + a very high regard for.

* tener en mente = bear in + mind, have + in mind, keep in + mind.

* tener en observación = hold under + observation, keep under + observation.

* tener en reserva = hold in + reserve.

* tener entre manos = be up to.

* tener envidia de = envy.

* tener errores = be flawed.

* tener éxito = achieve + success, be successful, get + anywhere, meet + success, prove + successful, succeed, attain + appeal, be a success, find + success, come up + trumps, prove + trumps, take off, meet with + success, hit + the big time, be popular, go + strong.

* tener éxito en el mundo = succeed in + the world.

* tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.

* tener expectativas = hold + expectations, have + expectations.

* tener experiencia = have + experience.

* tener fácilmente accesible = have at + Posesivo + touch.

* tener fallos = be flawed.

* tener fe = have + faith (in).

* tener fe en = have + faith (in).

* tener fiebre = have + a temperature, have + a fever.

* tener fijación por = be hipped (on/to), get hipped (on/to).

* tener flatulencia = pass + gas, break + wind, pass + wind.

* tener forma + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in shape.

* tener frenillo = lisp.

* tener fundamento para pensar que = have + reason to believe that.

* tener futuro = have + potential, there + be + a future for/in, have + a future.

* tener ganada la mitad de la batalla = be half the battle.

* tener ganada sólo la mitad de la batalla = be only half the battle.

* tener ganas de = be keen to, have + an/the inclination to.

* tener ganas de + Infinitivo = feel like + Gerundio.

* tener gancho = be engaging.

* tener gastos = incur + costs.

* tener gastos generales = incur + overheads.

* tener gran éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.

* tener gran importancia = be of high significance.

* tener gran repercusión = be far reaching.

* tener hambre = be hungry, feel + hungry.

* tener hambre después del esfuerzo = work up + an appetite.

* tener hijos = father + children, have + children.

* tener hipo = hiccup.

* tener horario ajustado = be under time constraint.

* tener horror a = loathe, hate.

* tener idea = have + a clue.

* tener impacto = make + impact.

* tener impacto (sobre) = have + impact (on).

* tener implicaciones para = have + implication for.

* tener importancia = carry + weight, have + high profile, be of consequence.

* tener indigestión = have + indigestion.

* tener influencias = have + pull.

* tener influencia sobre = have + hold on.

* tener iniciativa = be proactive.

* tener intereses en = have + a stake in.

* tener intereses en juego = have + invested.

* tener interés por = have + an interest in.

* tener interés por/en = be interested in.

* tener inventiva = be inventive.

* tener jurisdicción = have + jurisdiction (over).

* tener la autoridad = have + mandate.

* tener la bragueta abierta = fly + be undone.

* tener la capacidad de = have + the potential (to/for).

* tener la cara de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la cara descompuesta = look like + death warmed (over/up).

* tener la categoría profesional de + Nombre = hold + Nombre + rank, have + Nombre + rank, enjoy + Nombre + rank.

* tener la certeza de = feel + confident.

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

* tener la conciencia limpia = have + a clear conscience.

* tener la conciencia tranquila = have + a clear conscience.

* tener la convicción = it + be + Posesivo + understanding.

* tener la costumbre de = have + a habit of, have + the habit of.

* tener la costumbre de + Infinitivo = be in the habit of + Gerundio.

* tener la cuenta bancaria = bank.

* tener la culpa (por/de) = be at fault (for/to).

* tener la culpa de Algo que se ha causado Uno mismo = be of + Posesivo + own making.

* tener la desfachatez de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la desvergüenza de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la doble función = double as, double up as.

* tener la facultad de = have + powers to.

* tener la fama de = have + a good record for.

* tener la fecha de + Fecha = be dated + Fecha.

* tener la frescura de = have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la función de = be in the business of.

* tener la impresión = have + the impression, get + the impression.

* tener la impresión de que = get + the feeling that.

* tener la intención de = be intended to, intend, mean.

* tener la intención de + Infinitivo = set out to + Infinitivo.

* tener la libertad de = be at liberty to, feel + free to.

* tener la libertard de/para = have + the latitude to.

* tener la malafortuna de = have + the misfortune to.

* tener la mirada perdida = stare into + space, gaze into + space.

* tener la misma importancia = carry + equal weight.

* tener la obligación de = be under the obligation to.

* tener la ocasión de = have + opportunity to.

* tener la oficina central en = headquarter (at/in).

* tener la opinión = it + be + Posesivo + understanding.

* tener la oportunidad = have + the opportunity.

* tener la oportunidad de = get + (a/the) + chance to, have + opportunity to, get + a chance to.

* tener la osadía de = have + the gall to, have + the nerve(s) to, have + the cheek to.

* tener la paciencia del santo Job = have + the patience of Job.

* tener la paciencia de un santo = have + the patience of a saint.

* tener la posibilidad de = have + chance.

* tener la potestad = have + mandate.

* tener la potestad de = have + the power to, have + the right to.

* tener lapsus = have + lapses.

* tener la reputación de ser = be well known for.

* tener la responsabilidad = charge, undertake + burden.

* tener la responsabilidad de = have + the responsibility of.

* tener la sartén por el mango = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.

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

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

* tener la sensación de que = have + a gut feeling that.

* tener las mismas prerrogativas = have + an equal voice in.

* tener las riendas de = hold + the reins of.

* tener las riendas del poder = hold + the reins of power.

* tener lástima = pity.

* tener lástima de = take + pity on.

* tener la tentación de = be tempted to.

* tener la última palabra = have + the ultimate say, have + the final say, call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.

* tener la vista cansada = need + reading glasses.

* tenerle manía a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.

* tenerle rabia a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.

* tenerle tirria a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.

* tener libertad = have + freedom.

* tener libertad sobre = have + wide discretion over.

* tenerlo crudo = not be easy.

* tenerlo difícil = not be easy, not be easy.

* tenerlo duro = not be easy.

* tenerlo fácil = have + an easy ride.

* tener lo mejor de ambos mundos = have + the best of both worlds.

* tener lo mejor de los dos mundos = have + the best of both worlds.

* tener lo que hace falta = have + what it takes.

* tener lo que hay que tener = have + what it takes.

* tener lo que se necesita = have + what it takes.

* tener los días contados = day + be + numbered, be doomed, doomed, be dead meat, the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* tener los nervios de punta = have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.

* tener los nervios en el estómago = have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.

* tener los pies firmemente en el suelo = feet + be + firmly planted on the ground.

* tenerlo todo = have + the best of both worlds.

* tenerlo todo hecho = have + an easy ride.

* tener lugar = take + place, go on, come to + pass.

* tener madera de = be cut out for.

* tener mala fama por = hold in + disrepute, be infamous for.

* tener malas conexiones con = have + poor connections with.

* tener malas intenciones = be up to no good, get up to + no good.

* tener mal de amores = be lovesick.

* tener mal ojo para juzgar a la gente = be a bad judge of character.

* tener más paciencia que el santo Job = have + the patience of Job.

* tener más paciencia que un santo = have + the patience of a saint.

* tener mérito = be meritorious.

* tener miedo = be afraid, be in fear, frighten.

* tener miedo a = be scared of.

* tener miedo a Alguien = regard + Nombre + with fear.

* tener motivo = be right.

* tener motivo justificado = have + good cause.

* tener motivo para = have + cause to.

* tener movilidad = be mobile.

* tener mucha distancia que recorrer = have + a long way to go.

* tener mucha ilusión = be thrilled.

* tener mucha personalidad = be full of character.

* tener mucho camino que recorrer = have + a long way to go.

* tener mucho carácter = be full of character.

* tener mucho cuidado = be extra vigilant.

* tener mucho éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.

* tener mucho interés en = have + a high stake in.

* tener mucho interés por = be keen to.

* tener mucho que ver con = have + a great deal to do with.

* tener mucho tiempo libre = have + plenty of time to spare.

* tener muy mala cara = look like + death warmed (over/up).

* tener niños = have + children.

* tener + Nombre = be not without + Nombre.

* tener noticias de = hear from.

* tener + Número + Período de Tiempo = be + Período de Tiempo + old.

* tener obligación = have + obligation.

* tener obsesión con = be hipped (on/to), get hipped (on/to).

* tener ojeras = have + bags under + Posesivo + eyes.

* tener ojos en la nuca = have + eyes in the back of + Posesivo + head.

* tener opinión = take + view.

* tener paciencia = be patient.

* tener paciencia con = bear with + Pronombre.

* tener palabra = keep + Posesivo + word, live up to + Posesivo + word.

* tener paralelo = have + parallel.

* tener pelos en la lengua = mince + words.

* tener pérdidas = make + a loss.

* tener perplejo = stump.

* tener plena conciencia de = be fully aware of.

* tener poca información = be information poor.

* tener pocas luces = as thick as a brick, as thick as two (short) planks, as daft as a brush, knucklehead.

* tener pocas posibilidades de = have + little recourse.

* tener poco que ver = have + little to do.

* tener poco valor = be of little value.

* tener por costumbre + Infinitivo = be in the habit of + Gerundio.

* tener por término medio = average.

* tener posibilidades = stand + chance, be in with a chance.

* tener potencial = have + potential.

* tener precaución de = be chary of.

* tener precedencia = take + priority.

* tener preferencia = be preferential, have + the right of way.

* tener preferencia (sobre) = take + precedence (over).

* tener presente = be mindful of/that, bear in + mind, consider (as), keep in + focus, keep in + mind, make + consideration, mind, make + provision for, have + regard for, be aware of.

* tener presente las posibilidades de Algo = consider + possibilities.

* tener prioridad = trump.

* tener prisa = be in a hurry.

* tener problema con Algo = experience + trouble with.

* tener problemas = have + problems.

* tener problemas con = fall + foul of, run + afoul of problems, run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.

* tener problemas con la ley = fall + foul of the law, go + afoul of the law, fall + afoul of the law.

* tener programado su comienzo = be scheduled to start.

* tener programado su finalización = be scheduled for completion.

* tener pros y contras = be a mixed blessing.

* tener que = have to, hafta [have to].

* tener que aguantar Algo = be stuck with, get + stuck with.

* tener que arreglárselas solo = leave (up) to + Posesivo + own resources, leave to + Posesivo + own devices.

* tener que cargar con = be stuck with, saddle with, get + stuck with.

* tener que cargar con el peso de = be burdened with.

* tener que cargar con el peso de la tradición = be burdened with + tradition.

* tener que competir con = face + competition from.

* tener + que felicitar a Alguien = have to hand it to + Nombre.

* tener que ocurrir = be boun

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tener [ E27 ]

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■ tener (verbo transitivo)

Sentido I

A poseer, disponer de

B

1 llevar encima

2 llevar puesto

C actividades, obligaciones

D

1 señalando características

2 expresando edad

3 con idea de posibilidad

E dar a luz

Sentido II

A sujetar, sostener

B tomar

Sentido III

A recibir

B

1 sentir

2 refiriéndose a síntomas

3 refiriéndose a sucesos

C refiriéndose a actitudes

Sentido IV

A indicando estado, situación

B tener algo/a alguien por algo

■ tener (verbo auxiliar)

Sentido I

A

1 tener que: obligación

2 tener que: propósito

B tener que: certeza

Sentido II

A con participio pasado

B en expresiones de tiempo

■ tenerse (verbo pronominal)

A sostenerse

B tenerse por algo

vt

[El uso de `got' en frases como `I've got a new dress' está mucho más extendido en el inglés británico que en el americano. Éste prefiere la forma `I have a new dress']

Sentido I

A (poseer, disponer de) ‹dinero/trabajo/tiempo› to have

ése ya lo tengo I already have that one, I've already got that one

¿tienen hijos? do they have any children?, have they got any children?

tiene un sueldo muy bueno she earns a very good salary, she is on a very good salary

no tenemos aceitunas we don't have any olives, we haven't got any olives

no tenía bastante dinero I didn't have enough money

no tengo a quién recurrir I have o I've got nobody to turn to

tú no tienes idea de lo que fue you've no idea o you can't imagine what it was like

aquí tienes al autor del delito here's o this is the culprit

¡ahí tienes! ¿ves cómo no se los puede dejar solos? there you are! you see how they can't be left on their own?

¿conque ésas tenemos? so that's the way things are, is it?

no tenerlas todas consigo ( fam): no sé, no las tengo todas conmigo I don't know, I'm not entirely sure o I'm not a hundred percent sure o I'm not at all sure

tenerla con algn (CS fam); to have it in for sb ( colloq)

tenerla con algo (CS fam); to keep o go on about sth ( colloq)

B

1 (llevar encima) to have

¿tienes cambio de $100? do you have change for $100?

no tengo un lápiz I don't have a pencil (on me), I haven't got a pencil (on me)

¿tiene hora? have you got the time?, could you tell me the time?

2 (llevar puesto) to be wearing, have on

¡qué traje más elegante tienes! that's a smart suit you're wearing o you have on!

C (hablando de actividades, obligaciones) to have

esta noche tengo una fiesta I'm going to o I have a party tonight

los viernes tenemos gimnasia we have keep-fit on Fridays

tenemos invitados a cenar we have o we've got some people coming to dinner

tengo un par de camisas que planchar I have o I've got a couple of shirts to iron

D

1 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] (señalando características, atributos) to have

tiene los ojos castaños/el pelo largo she has o she's got brown eyes/long hair

tiene mucho tacto/valor he's very tactful/brave

tiene habilidad para esas cosas he's very good at that sort of thing

tiene sus defectos he has o he's got his faults

la habitación tiene mucha luz the room is very light o gets a lot of light

tiene cuatro metros de largo por tres de ancho it is four meters long and three meters wide

¿cuánto tienes de cintura? what's your waist measurement?

tiene mucho de su padre he's very much like his father, he takes after his father

tener algo DE algo:

¿y eso qué tiene de malo? and what's (so) bad about that?

no tiene nada de extraño there's nothing strange about it

le lleva 15 años — ¿y eso qué tiene? ( AmL fam); she's 15 years older than he is — so what does that matter?

2 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ]

(expresando edad): ¿cuántos años tienes? how old are you?

tengo cuarenta años I'm forty (years old)

tengo edad para ser tu padre I'm old enough to be your father

el televisor ya tiene muchos años the television set is very old

3

(con idea de posibilidad): no creo que tenga arreglo I don't think it can be fixed, I think it's beyond repair

el problema no tiene solución there is no solution to the problem, the problem is insoluble

E (dar a luz) to have

tener un niño or hijo or bebé to have a child o baby

Sentido II

A (sujetar, sostener) to hold

sube, que yo te tengo la escalera go on up, I'll hold the ladder for you

¿me tienes esto un minuto? could you hold this for a minute?

tenlo derecho hold it upright

B

(tomar): ten la llave take the key, here's the key

Sentido III

A (recibir) to have

hace un mes que no tenemos noticias de él we haven't heard from him for a month

la propuesta tuvo una acogida favorable the proposal was favorably received

tuvo una gran decepción/sorpresa it was a terrible disappointment/a big surprise for her

B

1

(sentir): tengo hambre/sueño/frío I'm hungry/tired/cold

tiene celos de su hermano she's jealous of her brother

no tiene interés por nada she's not interested in anything

le tengo mucho cariño a esta casa I'm very fond of this house

tengo el placer/honor de anunciar … it gives me great pleasure/I have the honor to announce …

¿qué tienes? ¿por qué lloras? what's wrong? o what's the matter? why are you crying?

2 (refiriéndose a síntomas, enfermedades) to have

tengo un dolor de cabeza horrible I have o I've got a terrible headache

¿has tenido las paperas? have you had mumps?

está enfermo, pero no saben qué tiene he's ill, but they don't know what it is o what he's got o what's wrong with him

3 (refiriéndose a sucesos, experiencias) to have

tuvimos un verano muy bueno we had a very good summer

tuve un sueño espantoso I had a terrible dream

que tengas buen viaje have a good trip

tuve una discusión con él I had an argument with him

C

(refiriéndose a actitudes): ten un poco más de respeto have a little more respect

ten paciencia/cuidado be patient/careful

tuvo la gentileza de prestármelo she was kind enough to lend it to me

tuvo la precaución de llamar antes de ir she had the foresight to phone before she went

bien² adv G. (↑ bien (2))

Sentido IV

A (indicando estado, situación) (+ compl):

el sofá tiene el tapizado sucio the upholstery on the sofa is dirty

la mesa tiene una pata rota one of the table legs is broken

tenía el suéter puesto al revés he had his sweater on back to front

tengo las manos sucias my hands are dirty

tenía los ojos cerrados she had her eyes closed

tienes el cinturón desabrochado your belt's undone

lo tengo escondido I have it hidden away

ya lo tiene roto it's already broken o he's broken it already

la tuvo engañada mucho tiempo he was cheating on her for a long time

lo tiene dominado she has him under her thumb

eso me tiene muy preocupada I'm very worried about that

me tuvo escribiendo a máquina toda la tarde she had me typing all afternoon

nos tuvo allí esperando una hora he kept us waiting there for an hour

a la pobre la tienen de sirvienta they treat the poor girl like a maid

tengo a la niña enferma my little girl's sick

¿en qué mano lo tengo? which hand is it in?

B (considerar) tener algo/a algn POR algo:

se lo tiene por el mejor hospital del país it is supposed to be o it is considered (to be) the best hospital in the country

lo tienen por buen cirujano he's held to be o he's considered (to be) a good surgeon

siempre lo tuve por tímido I always thought he was shy

ten por seguro que lo hará rest assured o you can be sure he'll do it

■

v aux

Sentido I

A

1 (expresando obligación, necesidad) tener QUE + INF:

tengo que terminarlo hoy I have to o I must finish it today

tienes que comer más, estás muy delgada you must eat more, you're very thin

no tienes más que apretar este botón all you have to do is press this button

no tienes que estar allí hasta las nueve you don't have to be there until nine

no tengo por qué darte cuentas a ti I don't have to explain anything to you, I don't owe you any explanations

no tienes que comer tanto (no debes) you mustn't eat so much; (no hace falta) you don't have to eat that much, there's no need to eat that much

tendría que cambiarme, no puedo ir así I'd have to o I ought to o I should change, I can't go like this

2 (expresando propósito, recomendación) tener QUE + INF:

tenemos que ir a ver esa película we must go and see that movie

tengo que hacer ejercicio I must get some exercise

tienes que leerlo, es buenísimo you must read it, it's really good

B (expresando certeza) tener QUE + INF:

tiene que estar en este cajón it must be in this drawer

tiene que haber sido él it must have been him

tengo que haberlo dejado en casa I must have left it at home

¡tú tenías que ser! it had to be you, didn't it?

ver² vt I. (↑ ver (2))

Sentido II

A

(con participio pasado): ¿tiene previsto asistir al congreso? do you plan to attend the conference?

ya tenían planeada su estrategia they already had their strategy worked out

tengo entendido que llega mañana I understand he's arriving tomorrow

tiene ganado el afecto del público she has won the public's affection

te tengo dicho que eso no me gusta I've told you before I don't like that

teníamos pensado irnos el jueves we intended leaving on Thursday

tiene bastante dinero ahorrado she has quite a lot of money saved up

B

( AmL) (en expresiones de tiempo): cuatro años tenía sin verlo she hadn't seen him for four years

tienen tres años de casados they've been married for three years

■ tenerse

v pron

A

(sostenerse): no podía tenerse en pie he couldn't stand

tiene un sueño que no se tiene ( fam); he's out o dead on his feet ( colloq)

B ( refl) (considerarse) tenerse POR algo:

se tiene por muy inteligente he considers himself to be o he thinks he is very intelligent

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Multiple Entries:
tener
tener algo
tener ( conjugate tener) verbo transitivo El uso de `got' en frases como `I've got a new dress' está mucho más extendido en el inglés británico que en el americano. Este prefiere la forma `I have a new dress'
1
a) (poseer, disponer de) ‹dinero/trabajo/tiempo› to have;

◊ ¿tienen hijos? do they have any children?, have they got any children?;

no tenemos pan we don't have any bread, we haven't got any bread;
tiene el pelo largo she has o she's got long hair
b) ( llevar encima) ‹lápiz/cambio› to have;

◊ ¿tiene hora? have you got the time?

c) (hablando de actividades, obligaciones) to have;

◊ tengo invitados a cenar I have o I've got some people coming to dinner;

tengo cosas que hacer I have o I've got things to do
d) ( dar a luz) ‹bebé/gemelos› to have

2
a) (señalando características, tamaño) to be;

◊ la casa tiene mucha luz the house is very light;

tiene un metro de largo it is one meter long;
le lleva 15 años — ¿y eso qué tiene? (AmL fam) she's 15 years older than he is — so what does that matter?
b) ( señalando edad) to be;

◊ ¿cuántos años tienes? how old are you?;

tengo veinte años I'm twenty (years old)
3
a) (sujetar, sostener) to hold;

◊ tenlo derecho hold it upright

b) ( tomar):

◊ ten la llave take o here's the key

4
a) ( sentir):

◊ tengo hambre/frío I'm hungry/cold;

le tengo mucho cariño I'm very fond of him;
tengo el placer de … it gives me great pleasure to …
b) ( refiriéndose a enfermedades) ‹gripe/cáncer› to have;

◊ tengo dolor de cabeza I have o I've got a headache

c) ( refiriéndose a experiencias) ‹discusión/accidente› to have;

◊ que tengas buen viaje have a good trip

5 ( refiriéndose a actitudes):
◊ ten más respeto have a little more respect;

ten paciencia/cuidado be patient/careful;
tiene mucho tacto he's very tactful
6 (indicando estado, situación):
◊ la mesa tiene una pata rota one of the table legs is broken;

tengo las manos sucias my hands are dirty;
tienes el cinturón desabrochado your belt's undone;
me tiene muy preocupada I'm very worried about it
tener v aux
1 tener que hacer algo
a) (expresando obligación, necesidad) to have (got) to do sth;

◊ tengo que estudiar hoy I have to o I must study today;

tienes que comer más you ought to eat more
b) (expresando propósito, recomendación):

◊ tenemos que ir a ver esa película we must go and see that movie;

tendrías que llamarlo you should ring him
c) ( expresando certeza):

◊ tiene que estar en este cajón it must be in this drawer;

¡tú tenías que ser! it had to be you!
2 ( con participio pasado):
◊ tengo entendido que sí viene I understand he is coming;

te tengo dicho que … I've told you before (that) …;
teníamos pensado irnos hoy we intended leaving today
3 (AmL) ( en expresiones de tiempo):
◊ tienen tres años de casados they've been married for three years;

tenía un año sin verlo she hadn't seen him for a year
tenerse verbo pronominal ( sostenerse):
◊ no podía tenerse en pie he couldn't stand;

no tenerse de sueño to be dead on one's feet
tener
I verbo transitivo
1 (poseer, disfrutar) to have, have got: tengo muy buena memoria, I have a very good memory
no tiene coche, he hasn't got a car
tiene dos hermanas, he has two sisters
tiene mucho talento, he's very talented
no tenemos suficiente dinero, we don't have enough money
(ser dueño de) to own: tiene una cadena de hoteles, he owns a chain of hotels ➣ Ver nota en have 2 (contener) to contain: esta bebida no tiene alcohol, this drink doesn't contain alcohol
3 (asir, sujetar) to hold: la tenía en brazos, she was carrying her in her arms
4 (hospedar) tiene a su suegra en casa, his mother-in-law is staying with them
5 (juzgar, considerar) la tengo por imposible, I regard her as a hopeless case
nos tienen por tontos, they think we are stupid
tenlo por seguro, you can be sure
6 (pasar el tiempo de cierta manera) to have: he tenido un día espantoso, I've had a dreadful day
7 (padecer, sentir) tiene celos, he's jealous
tengo hambre/sed, I'm hungry/thirsty
ten paciencia conmigo, be patient with me
tengo un dolor de cabeza terrible, I have a terrible headache
8 (profesar) to have: me tiene cariño, he is very fond of me
no le tengo ningún respeto, I have no respect for him
9 (años, tiempo) to be: el bebé tiene ocho días, the baby is eight days old
(medidas) la cama tiene metro y medio de ancho, the bed is one and a half metres wide
10 (mantener) to keep: no sabe tener la boca cerrada, she can't keep her mouth shut
nos tuvo dos horas esperando, he kept us waiting for two hours
tiene su habitación muy ordenada, he keeps his room very tidy
me tiene preocupada, I'm worried about him
11 ( tener que + infinitivo) tengo que hacerlo, I must do it
tienes que tomarte las pastillas, you have to take your pills
tendrías que habérselo dicho, you ought to have told her ➣ Ver nota en must
II verbo aux to have: mira que te lo tengo dicho veces, I've told you time and time again
Tener tiene dos traducciones básicas: to have o to have got. Esta segunda se usa casi únicamente para expresar posesión y solo en el presente: Tengo un coche nuevo. I have got a new car.
La primera se usa en sentido más general: Va a tener un problema. He's going to have a problem. Recuerda que la forma interrogativa de I have got es have I got?, mientras que la forma interrogativa de I have es do I have?
Cuando tener significa sentir, se traduce por el verbo to be: Tengo hambre. I am hungry.

' tener' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abrigar
- abuela
- abundar
- acarrear
- accidente
- acostumbrar
- admirar
- adolecer
- agobiarse
- añorar
- antena
- apetecer
- apremiar
- aptitud
- arcada
- arte
- banco
- bombera
- bombero
- burbuja
- cabida
- cabronada
- cacao
- caer
- cagalera
- calor
- cantar
- capaz
- carácter
- carrete
- celebrarse
- céntimo
- certeza
- certidumbre
- ciega
- ciego
- conciencia
- conllevar
- consecuencia
- constar
- contingente
- corazón
- correa
- correrse
- cosa
- cosquillas
- costar
- creer
- cruda
- crudo
English:
access
- accommodate
- act
- add up
- afraid
- agree
- aim to
- allow for
- allowance
- approve of
- around
- associate
- attached
- augment
- authoritarian
- ax
- axe
- barrel
- be
- bear
- bear with
- bearing
- begrudge
- believe in
- belong
- beware
- boast
- bone
- boomerang
- breathing space
- broody
- brush
- butterfly
- calculate
- careful
- celebrate
- clash
- clever
- come off
- command
- connected
- conscience
- consider
- consideration
- count
- crash
- date
- daunt
- debt
- depend

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tener

♦ vt

1. [poseer, disfrutar de] [objeto, cualidad, elemento, parentesco] to have;

no tengo televisor/amigos I haven't got o I don't have a television/any friends;

¿tienes un bolígrafo? have you got o do you have a pen?;

¿tiene usted hora? have you got the time?;

tenemos un mes para terminarlo we've got a month in which to finish it;

tiene el pelo corto, ojos azules y gafas she has (got) short hair, blue eyes and she wears glasses;

muchos no tienen trabajo o [m5] empleo a lot of people are out of work;

el documental no tiene mucho interés the documentary is not very interesting;

¿cuántas habitaciones tiene? how many rooms has it got o does it have?;

¿tienes hermanos? have you got o do you have any brothers or sisters?;

tengo un hermano I've got o I have a brother;

tener un niño to have a baby;

no tienen hijos they haven't got o don't have any children;
RP Fam
tener algo a bocha [en gran cantidad] to have tons o loads of sth;

Comp

¿conque ésas tenemos?, ¿ahora no quieres ayudar? so that's the deal, is it? you don't want to help now, then;

Comp

no las tiene todas consigo he is not too sure about it;

Comp
muy Fam
tenerlos bien puestos to have guts;

Prov

tanto tienes, tanto vales you are what you own

2. [padecer, realizar, experimentar] to have;

tener fiebre to have a temperature;

tiene cáncer/el sida she has (got) cancer/AIDS;

doctor, ¿qué tengo? what's wrong with me, doctor?;

no tienes nada (grave) it's nothing (serious), there's nothing (seriously) wrong with you;

tuvieron una pelea/reunión they had a fight/meeting;

tengo las vacaciones en agosto my holidays are in August;

mañana no tenemos clase we don't have to go to school tomorrow, there's no school tomorrow;

¡que tengan buen viaje! have a good journey!;

no he tenido un buen día I haven't had a good day;

tiene lo que se merece she's got what she deserves

3. [medida, años, sensación, sentimiento] to be;

tiene 3 metros de ancho it's 3 metres wide;

¿cuántos años tienes? how old are you?;

tiene diez años she's ten (years old);
Am
tengo tres años aquí I've been here for three years;

tener hambre/miedo to be hungry/afraid;

tener suerte/mal humor to be lucky/bad-tempered;

tengo un dolor de espalda terrible I have a terrible backache;

tengo alergia al polvo I'm allergic to dust;

me tienen cariño/envidia they're fond/jealous of me;

le tiene lástima he feels sorry for her;

tengo ganas de llorar I feel like crying

4. [hallarse o hacer estar en cierto estado]
tenía la cara pálida her face was pale;

tienes una rueda pinchada you've got a Br puncture o US flat;

tienes la corbata torcida your tie isn't straight;

me tuvo despierto it kept me awake;

eso la tiene despistada/preocupada that has her confused/worried;

esto la tendrá ocupada un rato this will keep her busy for a while;

un psicópata tiene atemorizada a la población a psychopath is terrorizing the population;

nos tuvieron una hora en comisaría they kept us at the police station for an hour;

me tuvo esperando una hora she kept me waiting an hour;

nos tuvieron toda la noche viendo vídeos they made us watch videos all night;

la tienen como o [m5] de encargada en un restaurante she's employed as a manageress in a restaurant

5. [sujetar] to hold;

tenlo por el asa hold it by the handle;

¿puedes tenerme esto un momento? could you hold this for me a minute?;

ten los brazos en alto hold your arms up high

6. [tomar]
ten el libro que me pediste here's the book you asked me for;

¡aquí tienes!, ¡ten! here you are!;

ahí tienes la respuesta there's your answer

7. [recibir] [mensaje, regalo, visita, sensación] to get;

tuve una carta suya I got o had a letter from her;

el que llegue primero tendrá un premio whoever arrives first will get a prize;

tendrás noticias mías you'll hear from me;

tenemos invitados/a la familia a cenar we've got guests/the family over for dinner;

tendrá una sorpresa he'll get a surprise;

tenía/tuve la impresión de que… I had/got the impression that…;

tuve una verdadera desilusión I was really disappointed

8. [valorar, estimar]
tener en mucho/poco a alguien to think a lot/not to think very much of sb;

me tienen por tonto they think I'm stupid;
Formal
tener a bien hacer algo to be kind enough to do sth;

les ruego tengan a bien considerar mi candidatura para el puesto de… I would be grateful if you would consider my application for the post of…

9. [guardar, contener] to keep;

¿dónde tienes las joyas/el dinero? where do you keep the jewels/money?;

¿dónde tendré las gafas? where can my glasses be?;

la botella tenía un mensaje the bottle had a message inside;

esta cuenta no tiene fondos there are no funds in this account

10. RP Fam
tenerla con algo/alguien to go on about sth/sb;

¡cómo la tenés con tu vecino! you're always going on about your neighbour!;

¡cómo la tiene con el auto que se va a comprar! he's always going on about the car he's going to buy!;

¡cómo la tiene el jefe contigo! the boss really has it in for you!

♦ v aux

1. [antes de participio] [haber]
teníamos pensado ir al teatro we had thought of going to the theatre, we had intended to go to the theatre;

¿cuánto tienes hecho de la tesis? how much of your thesis have you (got) done?;

te tengo dicho que no pises los charcos I've told you before not to step in puddles;

tengo entendido que se van a casar I understand (that) they are going to get married

2.
tener que: [indica obligación] [m5] tener que hacer algo to have to do sth;

tenía/tuve que hacerlo I had to do it;

¿tienes que irte? do you have to go?, have you got to go?;

tienes que esforzarte más you must try harder;

tiene que ser así it has to be this way;

tenemos que salir de aquí we have (got) to o need to get out of here, we must get out of here;

teníamos que haber hecho esto antes we should have o ought to have done this before;

no tienes que disculparte you needn't apologize, you don't need to apologize;

si quieres algo, no tienes más que pedirlo if you want something, all you have to do is ask;

no tienes por qué venir, si no quieres you don't have to come if you don't want to

3.
tener que: [indica propósito, consejo] [m5] tenemos que ir a cenar un día we ought to o should go for dinner some time;

tienes que ir a ver esa película you must see that movie;

tenías que haber visto cómo corría you should have seen him run;

tendrías que dejar de fumar you ought to give up smoking

4.
tener que: [indica probabilidad] [m5] ya tienen que haber llegado they must have o should have arrived by now;

las llaves tienen que andar por aquí the keys must be round here somewhere;

tendría que haber terminado hace rato she should have o ought to have finished some time ago;

tenía que ser él, no podía ser otro it had to be him, it couldn't have been anyone else

5.
tener que ver: tener que ver con algo/alguien to have to do with sth/sb;

actitudes que tienen que ver con la falta de educación attitudes which are related to a lack of education;

se apellida Siqueiros, pero no tiene que ver con el pintor his surname is Siqueiros, but he's got nothing to do with the painter;

¿qué tiene eso que ver conmigo? what has that got to do with me?;

no tener nada que ver con algo/alguien to have nothing to do with sth/sb;

lo que digo no tiene nada que ver con eso what I'm saying has nothing to do with that;

aunque los dos vinos sean Rioja, no tienen nada que ver even if both wines are Riojas, there's no comparison between them;

¿qué tiene que ver que sea mujer para que haga bien su trabajo? what's her being a woman got to do with whether or not she does a good job?;

es un poco tarde, ¿no? – ¿y qué tiene que ver? it's a bit late, isn't it? – so what?;

tener que ver en algo to be involved in sth;

dicen que la CIA tuvo que ver en ello rumour has it the CIA were involved;

¿has tenido tú algo que ver en esto? have you had something to do with this?

♦ See also the pronominal verb tenerse

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tener

v/t

1 have;

tener 10 años be 10 (years old);

tener un metro de ancho/largo be one meter wide/long o in width/length

2

:

ha tenido un niño she’s had a little boy

3

:

tener a alguien por algo regard s.o. as sth, consider s.o. to be sth

4

:

tengo que madrugar I must get up early, I have to o I’ve got to get up early;

tuve que madrugar I had to get up early

5

:

conque ¿esas tenemos? so that’s how it is o things stand, eh?;

no tuvo a bien saludarme he did not see fit to greet me;

no las tengo todas conmigo fam I’m not one hundred per cent sure;

eso me tiene nervioso that makes me nervous

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tener {80} vt

1) : to have

tiene ojos verdes: she has green eyes

tengo mucho que hacer: I have a lot to do

tiene veinte años: he's twenty years old

tiene un metro de largo: it's one meter long

2) : to hold

ten esto un momento: hold this for a moment

3) : to feel, to make

tengo frío: I'm cold

eso nos tiene contentos: that makes us happy

4)

tener por : to think, to consider

me tienes por loco: you think I'm crazy

tener v aux

1)

tener que : to have to

tengo que salir: I have to leave

tiene que estar aquí: it has to be here, it must be here

2) (with past participle)

tenía pensado escribirte: I've been thinking of writing to you

♦ See also the reflexive verb tenerse

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tener vb

1. (en general) to have

¿tienes hermanos? have you any brothers or sisters?

tiene el pelo largo she has long hair

tenía dolor de cabeza I had a headache

tuve un sueño I had a dream

En el presente, sobre todo en inglés hablado, se puede emplear have got en vez de have, por ejemplo, have you got any brothers or sisters?

2. (edad, tamaño) to be

tiene quince años she's fifteen years old

la habitación tiene cuatro metros de largo the room is four metres long

Muchas veces se utiliza el verbo to be y el sustantivo se traduce con un adjetivo

tengo calor I'm hot

tengo hambre I'm hungry

tengo miedo I'm afraid

tengo sed I'm thirsty

aquí tienes here you are

tener pensado hacer algo to intend doing something

tener que to have to

tengo que ir a trabajar I have to go to work

tienes que estudiar más you have to study more

tener que ver to have to do with / to concern

no tiene nada que ver contigo it's got nothing to do with you / it doesn't concern you

Spanish-English dictionary > tener
11 éxito

m.

1 success, achievement, victory, big time.

2 success story.

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éxito

► nombre masculino

1 success

■ la obra fue un éxito rotundo the play was a huge success

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FRASEOLOGÍA

con éxito successfully

no tener éxito to fail, not succeed

sin éxito unsuccessfully, without success

tener éxito to be successful

■ ha tenido éxito en el mundo del espectáculo he's been successful in show business

éxito de taquilla box-office success

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noun m.

success, hit

- tener éxito

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SM

1) (=buen resultado) success

la operación resultó con éxito — the operation was successful o was a success

la tarta que trajiste fue un gran éxito — the cake you brought was a great success

tiene mucho éxito entre los hombres — she's very successful with men, she has a great deal of success with men

es un hombre de éxito — he's a successful man

tener éxito en algo — to be successful in sth, make a success of sth

no tener éxito — to be unsuccessful, not succeed

2) (Mús, Teat) success, hit

un éxito rotundo — [gen] a resounding success; (Mús) a smash hit

grandes éxitos — greatest hits

éxito de librería — best seller

éxito de taquilla — box-office success

éxito de ventas — best seller

éxito editorial — best seller

3) † (=resultado) result, outcome

buen éxito — happy outcome, success

con buen éxito — successfully

tener buen éxito — to succeed, be successful, have a happy outcome

tener mal éxito — to have an unfortunate outcome, fail, be unsuccessful

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masculino success

con éxito — successfully

las negociaciones no tuvieron éxito — the negotiations were not successful o were unsuccessful

tuvo mucho éxito en la fiesta — he/it was a great success o (colloq) hit at the party

la operación fué un éxito — the operation was successful o a success

- éxito de ventas

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= achievement, success, triumph, boom, popularity, accomplishment.

Ex. All SLIS heads co-operated willingly, discussing their problems, difficulties and achievements candidly and critically.

Ex. A producer is the person with final responsibility for the making of a motion picture, including business aspects, management of the production, and the commercial success of the film.

Ex. One of the real triumphs of cataloging is that cataloging rules based on Charles Ammi Cutter's work of a century ago have been effective over such a very long time.

Ex. The article 'The electronic boom: a gamble or a sure bet?' considers the threat of the new technology to the future of newspapers.

Ex. The reason for its popularity was largely that it was based upon a principle of conformity in essentials, and freedom in details.

Ex. At the time, it was a startling accomplishment and gained wide recognition.

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* asegurar el éxito = ensure + success.

* camino seguro al éxito = blueprint for success.

* caso con éxito = success story.

* clave del éxito = key success factor, key to success.

* colmado de éxitos = crowned with + success.

* con éxito = successful, successfully, winningly.

* con mucho éxito = with a wide appeal.

* conseguir éxito = achieve + success.

* conseguir éxitos y fracasos = encounter + problems and successes.

* cumbre del éxito, la = pinnacle of success, the.

* de éxito = successful.

* de éxito asegurado = sure-fire [surefire].

* de éxito garantizado = sure-fire [surefire].

* de éxito seguro = sure-fire [surefire].

* de gran éxito comercial = high selling.

* de un gran éxito comercial = best selling [bestselling/best-selling], top-selling.

* de un gran éxito de ventas = best selling [bestselling/best-selling], top-selling.

* el éxito genera éxito = success breeds success (SBS).

* el éxito llama al éxito = success breeds success (SBS).

* éxito absoluto = award-winning success.

* éxito artístico = artistic success.

* éxito comercial = commercial success, financial success.

* éxito contundente = roaring success.

* éxito demostrado = proven success.

* éxito de público = blockbuster.

* éxito de taquilla = blockbuster.

* éxito editorial = blockbuster.

* éxito repentino = overnight success.

* éxito repentino y total = flush of success.

* éxito rotundo = resounding success, award-winning success.

* éxitos o fracasos = successes or failures.

* éxito sonado = resounding success.

* éxitos y fracasos = pitfalls and successes, successes and failures.

* éxito taquillero = blockbuster.

* fórmula del éxito = formula for success, recipe for success.

* fórmula para el éxito = blueprint for success.

* garantizar el éxito = guarantee + success, ensure + success.

* gente con éxito = successful people.

* gente de éxito = successful people.

* hacer que Algo sea un éxito = make + Nombre + a hit.

* historial de éxitos = track record of success.

* hombre con éxito = successful man.

* hombre de éxito = successful man.

* índice de éxito = success rate.

* lista de éxitos = chart.

* lista de éxitos de cartelera de espectáculos = Billboard chart.

* lista de éxitos, la = charts, the.

* lleno de éxitos = crowned with + success.

* mujer con éxito = successful woman.

* mujer de éxito = successful woman.

* no tener éxito = be unsuccessful, come up with + nothing, prove + unsuccessful.

* obtener éxito = achieve + success.

* obtener éxitos y fracasos = experience + problems and successes.

* persona con éxito = successful person.

* persona de éxito = successful person.

* personas con éxito, las = successful, the.

* pináculo del éxito, el = pinnacle of success, the.

* porcentaje de éxito = success rate.

* receta del éxito = formula for success, recipe for success.

* resultar ser un éxito = prove + to be a success.

* secreto del éxito = secret of/for success.

* ser el éxito de la fiesta = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.

* ser todo un éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.

* ser un éxito = prove + trumps, prove + a success, come up + a treat, go down + a treat.

* significar éxito = spell + success.

* sin éxito = unsuccessful.

* suponer la diferencia entre el éxito o el fracaso = make or break.

* tener éxito = achieve + success, be successful, get + anywhere, meet + success, prove + successful, succeed, attain + appeal, be a success, find + success, come up + trumps, prove + trumps, take off, meet with + success, hit + the big time, be popular, go + strong.

* tener éxito en el mundo = succeed in + the world.

* tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.

* tener gran éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.

* tener mucho éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.

* tener todo un éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.

* tener un éxito roturno = take + Nombre + by storm.

* traer consigo éxito = spell + success.

* traer éxito = spell + success.

* trayectoria de éxitos = track record of success.

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masculino success

con éxito — successfully

las negociaciones no tuvieron éxito — the negotiations were not successful o were unsuccessful

tuvo mucho éxito en la fiesta — he/it was a great success o (colloq) hit at the party

la operación fué un éxito — the operation was successful o a success

- éxito de ventas

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= achievement, success, triumph, boom, popularity, accomplishment.

Ex: All SLIS heads co-operated willingly, discussing their problems, difficulties and achievements candidly and critically.

Ex: A producer is the person with final responsibility for the making of a motion picture, including business aspects, management of the production, and the commercial success of the film.

Ex: One of the real triumphs of cataloging is that cataloging rules based on Charles Ammi Cutter's work of a century ago have been effective over such a very long time.

Ex: The article 'The electronic boom: a gamble or a sure bet?' considers the threat of the new technology to the future of newspapers.

Ex: The reason for its popularity was largely that it was based upon a principle of conformity in essentials, and freedom in details.

Ex: At the time, it was a startling accomplishment and gained wide recognition.

* asegurar el éxito = ensure + success.

* camino seguro al éxito = blueprint for success.

* caso con éxito = success story.

* clave del éxito = key success factor, key to success.

* colmado de éxitos = crowned with + success.

* con éxito = successful, successfully, winningly.

* con mucho éxito = with a wide appeal.

* conseguir éxito = achieve + success.

* conseguir éxitos y fracasos = encounter + problems and successes.

* cumbre del éxito, la = pinnacle of success, the.

* de éxito = successful.

* de éxito asegurado = sure-fire [surefire].

* de éxito garantizado = sure-fire [surefire].

* de éxito seguro = sure-fire [surefire].

* de gran éxito comercial = high selling.

* de un gran éxito comercial = best selling [bestselling/best-selling], top-selling.

* de un gran éxito de ventas = best selling [bestselling/best-selling], top-selling.

* el éxito genera éxito = success breeds success (SBS).

* el éxito llama al éxito = success breeds success (SBS).

* éxito absoluto = award-winning success.

* éxito artístico = artistic success.

* éxito comercial = commercial success, financial success.

* éxito contundente = roaring success.

* éxito demostrado = proven success.

* éxito de público = blockbuster.

* éxito de taquilla = blockbuster.

* éxito editorial = blockbuster.

* éxito repentino = overnight success.

* éxito repentino y total = flush of success.

* éxito rotundo = resounding success, award-winning success.

* éxitos o fracasos = successes or failures.

* éxito sonado = resounding success.

* éxitos y fracasos = pitfalls and successes, successes and failures.

* éxito taquillero = blockbuster.

* fórmula del éxito = formula for success, recipe for success.

* fórmula para el éxito = blueprint for success.

* garantizar el éxito = guarantee + success, ensure + success.

* gente con éxito = successful people.

* gente de éxito = successful people.

* hacer que Algo sea un éxito = make + Nombre + a hit.

* historial de éxitos = track record of success.

* hombre con éxito = successful man.

* hombre de éxito = successful man.

* índice de éxito = success rate.

* lista de éxitos = chart.

* lista de éxitos de cartelera de espectáculos = Billboard chart.

* lista de éxitos, la = charts, the.

* lleno de éxitos = crowned with + success.

* mujer con éxito = successful woman.

* mujer de éxito = successful woman.

* no tener éxito = be unsuccessful, come up with + nothing, prove + unsuccessful.

* obtener éxito = achieve + success.

* obtener éxitos y fracasos = experience + problems and successes.

* persona con éxito = successful person.

* persona de éxito = successful person.

* personas con éxito, las = successful, the.

* pináculo del éxito, el = pinnacle of success, the.

* porcentaje de éxito = success rate.

* receta del éxito = formula for success, recipe for success.

* resultar ser un éxito = prove + to be a success.

* secreto del éxito = secret of/for success.

* ser el éxito de la fiesta = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.

* ser todo un éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.

* ser un éxito = prove + trumps, prove + a success, come up + a treat, go down + a treat.

* significar éxito = spell + success.

* sin éxito = unsuccessful.

* suponer la diferencia entre el éxito o el fracaso = make or break.

* tener éxito = achieve + success, be successful, get + anywhere, meet + success, prove + successful, succeed, attain + appeal, be a success, find + success, come up + trumps, prove + trumps, take off, meet with + success, hit + the big time, be popular, go + strong.

* tener éxito en el mundo = succeed in + the world.

* tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.

* tener gran éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.

* tener mucho éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.

* tener todo un éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.

* tener un éxito roturno = take + Nombre + by storm.

* traer consigo éxito = spell + success.

* traer éxito = spell + success.

* trayectoria de éxitos = track record of success.

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éxito

masculine

1 (resultado bueno) success

lo llevó a cabo con éxito she carried it out successfully

participaron con poco éxito they competed with little success, they did not have much success in the race ( o competition etc)

las negociaciones no tuvieron éxito the negotiations were not successful o were unsuccessful

ha tocado con gran éxito en todo el país he has played with great success o to great acclaim throughout the country

tu primo tuvo mucho éxito en la fiesta your cousin was a great success o ( colloq) hit at the party

2 (cosa, obra, campaña) success

la operación ha sido un éxito the operation has been successful o a success

Compuesto:

éxito de ventas

best-seller

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éxito sustantivo masculino
success;
◊ con éxito successfully;

tener éxito to be successful;
éxito de ventas best-seller;
éxito de taquilla a box-office hit
éxito sustantivo masculino success: la obra tuvo mucho éxito, the play was very successful
con éxito, successfully

' éxito' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aceptación
- airosa
- airoso
- arrollador
- arrolladora
- asegurar
- congratularse
- entrever
- extirpar
- mermar
- mojar
- resultar
- rotunda
- rotundo
- solicitada
- solicitado
- trampolín
- alcanzar
- apabullante
- atribuir
- cabeza
- celebrar
- clamoroso
- conquistar
- conseguir
- cumbre
- desear
- esperanza
- grande
- igualar
- impresionante
- llamado
- llave
- lograr
- logro
- prodigioso
- resonante
- revelación
- saborear
- sensación
- subir
- total
- tremendo
- triunfar
- triunfo
- trivializar
English:
accomplishment
- achievement
- begrudge
- best-seller
- best-selling
- blockbuster
- brass
- carry off
- collaboration
- do
- effectively
- element
- elusive
- eventual
- every
- flash
- flying
- get ahead
- go
- good
- hit
- hugely
- initial
- make out
- moneymaker
- qualified
- resounding
- result
- rise
- runaway
- sensation
- show-stopper
- spur
- succeed
- success
- successful
- successfully
- take off
- unqualified
- unsuccessfully
- combined
- delight
- desirous
- flushed
- get
- made
- make
- measure
- resent
- sell

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éxito nm

1. [logro, fama] success;

éxito clamoroso o [m5] rotundo resounding success;

la fiesta fue un éxito the party was a success;

su éxito se debe a su esfuerzo she has achieved success through her own efforts;

con éxito successfully;

superó con éxito sus exámenes she passed her exams successfully;

tener éxito to be successful;

el experimento no tuvo éxito the experiment was unsuccessful o was not a success;

la obra tuvo poco éxito the play was not a success;

tuvimos mucho éxito en América we had great success o were very successful in America

2. [canción, película] hit;
[producto, operación, experimento] success;
éxito (editorial) bestseller;

la lista de éxitos [de libros] the bestseller list;
[de canciones] the charts;
un disco de grandes éxitos a greatest hits album;

de éxito [libro] bestselling;
[canción] hit;
ser un éxito (de ventas) [libro] to be a bestseller;
[canción] to be a hit
Comp
éxito de taquilla box-office hit
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éxito

m success;

con éxito successfully;

sin éxito without success;

éxito (musical) hit;

tener éxito be successful, be a success

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éxito nm

1) triunfo: success, hit

2)

tener éxito : to be successful

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éxito n

1. (triunfo) success

la obra fue un éxito the play was a success

2. (canción, película) hit

tener éxito to be successful

ha tenido mucho éxito she's been very successful

se presentó al concurso, pero no tuvo éxito he entered the competition, but he was unsuccessful

Spanish-English dictionary > éxito
12 asegurar

v.

1 to secure.

María aseguró el barco en el muelle Mary secured the boat at the dock.

Silvia aseguró su posición Silvia secured her position.

2 to assure.

te lo aseguro I assure you

asegurar a alguien que… to assure somebody that…

el gobierno aseguró que no subiría los impuestos the government promised it would not increase taxes

¿y quién me asegura que no me está mintiendo? and what guarantee do I have he isn't lying to me?

Alicia asegura su declaración Alice assures her declaration.

Ella le asegura a Ricardo su regreso She assures Richard her return.

3 to insure (contra riesgos).

asegurar algo a todo riesgo to take out comprehensive insurance on something

asegurar algo en to insure something for (cantidad)

Ricardo aseguró su auto Richard insured his automobile.

4 to guarantee, to ensure.

Mario asegura el pago íntegro Mario guarantees the payment in whole.

5 to promise to, to guarantee to.

Ricardo le aseguró cumplir con su palabra Richard promised him to keep his word.

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asegurar

► verbo transitivo

1 (fijar) to secure

2 COMERCIO to insure

3 (garantizar) to assure, guarantee

■ te aseguro que lo haré I assure you that I'll do it

► verbo pronominal asegurarse

1 (cerciorarse) to make sure

■ asegúrate de cerrar la ventana make sure you close the window

2 COMERCIO to insure oneself

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verb

1) to assure, ensure

2) secure

3) insure

•

- asegurarse

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1. VT

1) (=sujetar) to secure

unos cables aseguran la carpa — the marquee is held in place o secured by cables

hay que asegurar mejor el cuadro a la pared — the painting needs to be more firmly fixed o secured to the wall

asegurar algo con algo — to secure sth with sth

aseguró con cola las patas del armario — he secured the legs of the wardrobe with glue

aseguraron los fardos con cuerdas — they fastened o secured the bundles with rope

2) (=proteger) [+ zona, edificio] to make secure ( contra against)

3) (=garantizar) [+ derecho] to guarantee

eso asegura el cumplimiento de los acuerdos — that ensures o guarantees that the agreements will be fulfilled

si quieres asegurarte el aprobado, tienes que estudiar más — if you want to be certain of passing, you'll have to study more

es posible, pero no lo aseguro — it's possible, but I can't tell you for sure

es verdad, se lo aseguro — it's true, take my word for it o I assure you

asegurar a algn que — to assure sb that

nos aseguraron que no habría retrasos — they assured us that there would not be any delays

4) (=declarar) to maintain

asegura que no salió de casa — he maintains that he didn't leave the house

asegura no saber nada del asunto — he maintains o affirms that he knew nothing about the matter

asegura estar dispuesto a ayudarnos — he says that he is willing to help us

5) (Com, Econ) [+ vehículo, vivienda] to insure (de, contra against) (en for)

han asegurado los cuadros en más de seis mil millones — the paintings have been insured for more than six thousand million

deberías asegurar el coche a todo riesgo — you should have your car fully insured, you should take out a comprehensive insurance policy on your car

2.

See:

asegurarse

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) (afirmar, prometer) to assure

le aseguro que... — I assure you that...

asegura no haberlo visto — she maintains that she did not see

b) ( garantizar) <funcionamiento/servicio> to guarantee

tendremos buen tiempo asegurado — we'll be guaranteed good weather

2) (Com, Fin) <persona/casa> to insure

aseguró el coche a or contra todo riesgo — she took out fully comprehensive insurance for o on the car

3)

a) (sujetar, fijar) <puerta/estante> to secure

lo aseguraron con una cuerda — they secured it with a rope

aseguró bien el pie en la roca — she got a firm foothold in the rock

b) <edificio/entrada> to secure, make... secure
2.
asegurarse v pron

1)

a) ( cerciorarse) to make sure

asegúrate de que no falta nada — make sure there's nothing missing

b) (garantizarse, procurarse)

con ese gol se aseguraron el triunfo — by scoring that goal they guaranteed themselves victory

2) (Com, Fin) to insure oneself

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= affirm, assure, ensure [insure, -USA], reassure, secure, lock in + place, brace, asseverate.

Ex. This move has probably affirmed the future of DC.

Ex. They have some very distinct advantages over more usual indexing techniques, and these are likely to assure citation indexes a place in the information market.

Ex. The acquisition policy's purpose is to ensure that the library has the right sort of material for its particular needs, and in the right quantities.

Ex. The student might be reassured to recognize that this type of fundamental analysis of a subject need be conducted only once for each subject entering the indexing system.

Ex. They are responsible for putting together advertisements, securing proofs, procuring the matrices, electrotypes, and other duplicate plates needed for insertion in publications.

Ex. Most card catalogues are equipped with rods which lock the cards in place and prevent unauthorized removal of entries.

Ex. The cheeks were braced from their tops to the ceiling, to prevent the press from twisting or shifting about in use.

Ex. Junctionville is not a 'Cadillac' town, they asseverated.

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* asegurar el éxito = ensure + success.

* asegurar que = vouch + for the fact that.

* asegurarse = be sure, check to make sure, make + sure, make + certain.

* asegurarse contra = self-insure for.

* te lo aseguro = take it from me.

* volver a asegurar = reinsure.

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) (afirmar, prometer) to assure

le aseguro que... — I assure you that...

asegura no haberlo visto — she maintains that she did not see

b) ( garantizar) <funcionamiento/servicio> to guarantee

tendremos buen tiempo asegurado — we'll be guaranteed good weather

2) (Com, Fin) <persona/casa> to insure

aseguró el coche a or contra todo riesgo — she took out fully comprehensive insurance for o on the car

3)

a) (sujetar, fijar) <puerta/estante> to secure

lo aseguraron con una cuerda — they secured it with a rope

aseguró bien el pie en la roca — she got a firm foothold in the rock

b) <edificio/entrada> to secure, make... secure
2.
asegurarse v pron

1)

a) ( cerciorarse) to make sure

asegúrate de que no falta nada — make sure there's nothing missing

b) (garantizarse, procurarse)

con ese gol se aseguraron el triunfo — by scoring that goal they guaranteed themselves victory

2) (Com, Fin) to insure oneself

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= affirm, assure, ensure [insure, -USA], reassure, secure, lock in + place, brace, asseverate.

Ex: This move has probably affirmed the future of DC.

Ex: They have some very distinct advantages over more usual indexing techniques, and these are likely to assure citation indexes a place in the information market.

Ex: The acquisition policy's purpose is to ensure that the library has the right sort of material for its particular needs, and in the right quantities.

Ex: The student might be reassured to recognize that this type of fundamental analysis of a subject need be conducted only once for each subject entering the indexing system.

Ex: They are responsible for putting together advertisements, securing proofs, procuring the matrices, electrotypes, and other duplicate plates needed for insertion in publications.

Ex: Most card catalogues are equipped with rods which lock the cards in place and prevent unauthorized removal of entries.

Ex: The cheeks were braced from their tops to the ceiling, to prevent the press from twisting or shifting about in use.

Ex: Junctionville is not a 'Cadillac' town, they asseverated.

* asegurar el éxito = ensure + success.

* asegurar que = vouch + for the fact that.

* asegurarse = be sure, check to make sure, make + sure, make + certain.

* asegurarse contra = self-insure for.

* te lo aseguro = take it from me.

* volver a asegurar = reinsure.

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asegurar [A1 ]

vt

A

1 (afirmar, prometer) to assure

le aseguro que no habrá ningún problema I assure you that there will be no problem

me aseguró que vendría she assured me that she would come

vale la pena, te lo aseguro it's worth it, I assure you o I promise you

asegura no haber visto nada she maintains o says that she did not see anything

2 (garantizar) ‹funcionamiento/servicio› to guarantee

el gol que les aseguró el partido the goal that guaranteed them victory, the goal that sewed the game up o that ensured victory

la herencia le aseguró una vida desahogada the inheritance guaranteed him a comfortable life

al menos tendremos buen tiempo asegurado at least we'll be assured of o guaranteed good weather

B ( Com, Fin) ‹persona/casa› to insure

aseguró el coche a or contra todo riesgo she took out fully comprehensive insurance for o on the car

C

1 (sujetar, fijar) ‹puerta/estante› to secure

lo aseguraron con una cuerda they secured it o made it fast with a rope

aseguró bien el pie en la roca she got a firm foothold in the rock

aseguró el poste colocando piedras alrededor de su base he fixed the post in position by putting stones around the base

lo aseguraron con tornillos they held it in place o fixed it o secured it with screws

2 ‹edificio/entrada› to secure, make … secure

D ( Méx)

1 (decomisar) to seize

2 (capturar) ‹delincuente/asaltante› to capture

■ asegurarse

v pron

A

1 (cerciorarse) to make sure

asegúrate de que no falta nada make sure there's nothing missing

2

(garantizarse, procurarse): con esas medidas se aseguraron el triunfo with those measures they guaranteed themselves victory o they made sure of victory, those measures assured them of o guaranteed them victory

B ( Com, Fin) to insure oneself

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asegurar ( conjugate asegurar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ( prometer) to assure;

◊ te lo aseguro I assure you;

asegura no haberlo visto she maintains that she did not see
b) ( garantizar) ‹funcionamiento/servicio› to guarantee

2 (Com, Fin) ‹persona/casa› to insure;
◊ aseguró el coche a todo riesgo she took out fully comprehensive insurance for o on the car

3
a) (sujetar, fijar) ‹puerta/estante› to secure

b) ‹edificio/entrada› to secure, make … secure

asegurarse verbo pronominal
1
a) ( cerciorarse) to make sure

b) (garantizarse, procurarse):

◊ con ese gol se aseguraron el triunfo by scoring that goal they guaranteed themselves victory

2 (Com, Fin) to insure oneself
asegurar verbo transitivo
1 to insure
2 (garantizar) asegurar el éxito de una empresa, to ensure the success of a project
te aseguro que..., I assure you that...
3 (afianzar, sujetar) to fasten, tighten up
' asegurar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
base
- garantizar
English:
assure
- attach
- ensure
- guarantee
- insure
- loop
- reassure
- indemnify
- nail
- peg
- secure
- under

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asegurar

♦ vt

1. [fijar] to secure;

asegúralo con una cuerda secure it with a rope;

asegura las piezas con pegamento fix the pieces together with glue;

aseguró la puerta con el cerrojo she bolted the door (shut)

2. [garantizar] to assure;

te lo aseguro I assure you;

asegurar a alguien que… to assure sb that…;

el gobierno aseguró que no subiría los impuestos the government promised it would not increase taxes;

¿y quién me asegura que no me está mintiendo? and what guarantee do I have he isn't lying to me?;

con él de coordinador el conflicto está asegurado with him as co-ordinator, conflict is assured o a certainty;

tienes que trabajar más si quieres asegurar tu ascenso you'll have to work harder if you want to make certain you get promoted

3. [contra riesgos] to insure ( contra against);
asegurar algo a todo riesgo to take out comprehensive insurance on sth;

asegurar en [cantidad] to insure sth for

4. Méx [decomisar] to confiscate, to seize

♦ See also the pronominal verb asegurarse

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asegurar

v/t

1 ( afianzar) secure

2 ( prometer) assure;

te lo aseguro I assure you

3 ( garantizar) guarantee

4 COM insure;

asegurar algo contra incendios insure sth against fire, take out fire insurance on sth

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asegurar vt

1) : to assure

2) : to secure

3) : to insure

♦ See also the reflexive verb asegurarse

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asegurar vb

1. (afirmar) to assure

me aseguró que no tuvo nada que ver con el robo he assured me that he had nothing to do with the robbery

2. (garantizar) to ensure

sus notas le aseguraban una plaza en la universidad his grades ensured him of a place at university

3. (coche, casa, etc) to insure

hemos asegurado el coche contra robo we've insured the car against theft

Spanish-English dictionary > asegurar
13 seguro

adj.

1 safe, sure, low-risk, risk-free.

2 safe.

3 confident, definite.

4 certain, sure, sure-enough, unfailing.

adv.

sure, surely.

m.

1 insurance, underwriting, assurance, insurance policy.

2 safety catch.

3 safety lock, latch.

4 safety-pin.

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seguro

► adjetivo

1 (asegurado) secure

2 (a salvo) safe

3 (firme) firm, steady

4 (cierto) certain, sure

■ estoy segura de que fue allí I'm sure she went there

■ lo más seguro es que llegue tarde I'll probably be late

5 (de fiar) reliable

6 (confiado) confident

■ está muy seguro de sí mismo he's very self-confident

► nombre masculino seguro

1 (contrato, póliza) insurance

2 (mecanismo) safety device, safety catch

► adverbio

1 for sure, definitely

■ seguro que no definitely not

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a buen seguro without any doubt

dar algo por seguro to take something for granted

ir sobre seguro figurado to play safe

sentirse seguro,-a to feel safe

sobre seguro without risk

seguro a terceros third-party insurance

seguro a todo riesgo fully comprehensive insurance

seguro contra incendios fire insurance

seguro de vida life insurance

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seguro

► nombre masculino

1 (contrato, póliza) insurance

2 (mecanismo) safety device, safety catch

► adverbio

1 for sure, definitely

■ seguro que no definitely not

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1. (f. - segura)
adj.

1) safe, secure

2) sure

3) reliable

4) self-assured, confident

5) firm, fixed
2. adv.
certainly
3. noun m.
1) insurance

2) fastener, clasp

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1. ADJ

1) (=sin peligro)

a) [refugio, método, vehículo] safe

no te subas a esa escalera porque no es muy segura — don't go up that ladder, it's not very safe

a causa de una práctica sexual poco segura — due to unsafe sex

b) [persona, objetos de valor] safe

está más seguro en el banco — it's safer in the bank

el bebé se siente seguro cerca de su madre — the baby feels safe o secure close to its mother

2) (=sujeto, estable) secure

hay que atar mejor la carga porque no parece muy segura — the load needs to be fixed a bit better because it doesn't seem to be very securely attached o very secure

su trabajo no es nada seguro — his job is not at all secure

3) (=definitivo) [fracaso, muerte] certain

su dimisión no es segura — her resignation is not certain

aún no hay fecha segura — there's no definite date yet

• eso es lo más seguro — that's the most likely thing

lo más seguro es que no pueda ir — I almost certainly o most likely won't be able to go

• dar algo por seguro, si yo fuera tú no daría la victoria por segura — if I were you I wouldn't be sure of victory

se da por seguro que se trataba de un secuestro — there's little doubt that it was a kidnapping

• es seguro que..., es seguro que ganaremos la copa — we're bound o sure o certain to win the cup

lo que es seguro es que el congreso se celebrará en Barcelona — the conference is definitely going to be held in Barcelona

4) (=convencido) sure

¿estás seguro? — are you sure?

sí, estoy completamente segura — yes, I'm absolutely sure o positive

-¿estás seguro de que era él? -sí, segurísimo — "are you sure it was him?" - "yes, positive"

- vamos a ganar -pues yo no estaría tan seguro — "we're going to win" - "I wouldn't bet on it" o "I wouldn't be so sure"

• seguro de algo — sure of sth

nunca he visto un hombre tan seguro de sus opiniones — I've never seen a man so sure of his opinions

no estoy seguro de poder ir — I'm not sure I'll be able to go

no estés tan seguro de que vas a ganar — don't be so sure that you're going to win

5) [de uno mismo] confident

se muestra cada vez más seguro en el escenario — he is more and more sure of himself o confident on stage

me noto más segura al andar — I feel more steady on my feet, I feel more confident walking now

seguro de sí mismo — self-confident, self-assured

6) (=fiable) [fuente, cálculo, método] reliable

no es un método muy seguro — it's not a very reliable o sure method

es la forma más segura de adelgazar — it's the surest way to lose weight

7) LAm (=honesto) trustworthy

2.

ADV for sure, for certain

no lo sabemos seguro — we don't know for sure o certain

-¿seguro que te interesa? -sí, seguro — "are you sure that you're interested?" - "yes, I'm sure"

-estoy dispuesto a cambiar de actitud -sí, sí, seguro — iró "I'm willing to change my attitude" - "yeah, yeah, sure!" iró

seguro que algunos se alegrarán — some people will certainly be pleased, I'm sure that some people will be pleased

seguro que llueve mañana — it's sure to rain tomorrow

• a buen seguro, de seguro — certainly

a buen seguro o de seguro va a dar que hablar — it will certainly give people something to talk about

- ir o jugar sobre seguro

decidieron jugar sobre seguro contratando a un buen abogado — they decided to play (it) safe and hire a good lawyer

3. SM

1) (=dispositivo)

a) [de puerta, lavadora] lock; [de arma de fuego] safety catch; [de pulsera] clasp

echa el seguro, que van niños en el coche — lock the doors, there are children in the car

b) CAm, Méx (=imperdible) safety pin

2) (Com, Econ) insurance

¿tienes el seguro del coche? — have you got your car insurance documents with you?

• hacerse un seguro — to take out insurance

seguro a todo riesgo — comprehensive insurance

seguro contra terceros — third-party insurance

seguro de accidentes — accident insurance

seguro de crédito a la exportación — export credit guarantee

seguro de daños a terceros — third-party insurance

seguro de desempleo — unemployment benefit, unemployment compensation o insurance (EEUU)

seguro de enfermedad — health insurance

seguro de incendios — fire insurance

seguro de jubilación — retirement plan, pension plan, pension scheme

seguro de paro — Esp unemployment benefit, unemployment compensation o insurance (EEUU)

seguro de viaje — travel insurance

seguro de vida — life assurance, life insurance ( esp EEUU)

seguro marítimo — marine insurance

seguro mixto — endowment assurance, endowment insurance ( esp EEUU)

seguro multirriesgo — multirisk insurance

seguro mutuo — mutual insurance

seguro temporal — term insurance

3) * (=sistema médico) national health *

los médicos de pago y los del seguro — private doctors and national health o NHS ones

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

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I
- ra adjetivo

1)

a) [SER] ( exento de riesgo) safe

ese aeropuerto no es muy seguro — it's not a very safe airport

ese ascensor no es seguro — that elevator is not safe

ponlo en un lugar seguro — put it in a safe place

b) ( estable) secure

un trabajo seguro — a secure job

una inversión segura — a safe o secure investment

esa escalera no está segura — that ladder isn't safe o steady

sobre seguro: un político que sabe jugar sobre seguro a politician who knows how to play safe; sabía que iba sobre seguro — he knew he was onto a sure thing (colloq)

c) [SER] ( fiable)

un método anticonceptivo poco seguro — not a very reliable o safe method of birth control

el cierre de la pulsera es muy seguro — the fastener on the bracelet is very secure

d) [ESTAR] ( a salvo) safe

el dinero estará seguro aquí — the money will be safe here

a su lado se siente seguro — he feels safe when he's beside her

2)

a) [ESTAR] ( convencido) sure

no estoy seguro — I'm not sure

seguro DE algo — sure o certain of something

estoy absolutamente seguro de haberlo dejado aquí — I'm absolutely sure o certain (that) I left it here

no estaba seguro de haber elegido bien — he wasn't sure that he'd made the right choice

b) [SER] ( que no admite duda)

su triunfo es seguro — his victory is assured

iban a una muerte segura — they were heading for certain death

no me han dado fecha segura — they haven't given me a definite day

todavía no es seguro — it's not definite yet

se da por seguro — there seems to be little doubt about it

no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada — don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing

seguro que se le olvida — he's sure o bound to forget

a buen seguro — ( ciertamente) for certain; ( a salvo) safe

guárdalo a buen seguro — keep it safe, put it away for safe keeping

c) ( con confianza en sí mismo) self-assured, self-confident

es una persona muy segura de sí misma — he's a very self-confident person
II
masculino

1)

a) ( mecanismo - de armas) safety catch; (- de una pulsera, un collar) clasp, fastener

poner el seguro — to do up the clasp o fastener

echó el seguro antes de acostarse/arrancar — he locked the door before going to bed/starting the car

b) (Méx) ( imperdible) safety pin

2)

a) ( contrato) insurance

se sacó or se hizo un seguro — she took out insurance o an insurance policy

b) ( Seguridad Social)

el seguro or el Seguro — the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)

se operó por el seguro — he had his operation through Medicaid/on the National Health

me lo recetó el seguro — I got the prescription on Medicaid (AmE), I got it on prescription (BrE)

•

- seguro contra or a todo riesgo

- seguro contra or de incendios

- seguro contra terceros

- seguro de desempleo

- seguro de enfermedad

- seguro de vida
III
adverbio

dijo que llegaría mañana seguro — she said she'd definitely be arriving tomorrow

no lo sabe seguro — she doesn't know for sure o certain

seguro que sospecha lo nuestro — I'm sure he suspects we're up to something

¿seguro que basta? - sí, seguro — (are you) sure that's enough? - yes, positive

esta vez dice la verdad - sí, seguro! — (iró) this time he's/she's telling the truth - oh yeah, sure (he/she is)! (colloq & iro)

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I
- ra adjetivo

1)

a) [SER] ( exento de riesgo) safe

ese aeropuerto no es muy seguro — it's not a very safe airport

ese ascensor no es seguro — that elevator is not safe

ponlo en un lugar seguro — put it in a safe place

b) ( estable) secure

un trabajo seguro — a secure job

una inversión segura — a safe o secure investment

esa escalera no está segura — that ladder isn't safe o steady

sobre seguro: un político que sabe jugar sobre seguro a politician who knows how to play safe; sabía que iba sobre seguro — he knew he was onto a sure thing (colloq)

c) [SER] ( fiable)

un método anticonceptivo poco seguro — not a very reliable o safe method of birth control

el cierre de la pulsera es muy seguro — the fastener on the bracelet is very secure

d) [ESTAR] ( a salvo) safe

el dinero estará seguro aquí — the money will be safe here

a su lado se siente seguro — he feels safe when he's beside her

2)

a) [ESTAR] ( convencido) sure

no estoy seguro — I'm not sure

seguro DE algo — sure o certain of something

estoy absolutamente seguro de haberlo dejado aquí — I'm absolutely sure o certain (that) I left it here

no estaba seguro de haber elegido bien — he wasn't sure that he'd made the right choice

b) [SER] ( que no admite duda)

su triunfo es seguro — his victory is assured

iban a una muerte segura — they were heading for certain death

no me han dado fecha segura — they haven't given me a definite day

todavía no es seguro — it's not definite yet

se da por seguro — there seems to be little doubt about it

no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada — don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing

seguro que se le olvida — he's sure o bound to forget

a buen seguro — ( ciertamente) for certain; ( a salvo) safe

guárdalo a buen seguro — keep it safe, put it away for safe keeping

c) ( con confianza en sí mismo) self-assured, self-confident

es una persona muy segura de sí misma — he's a very self-confident person
II
masculino

1)

a) ( mecanismo - de armas) safety catch; (- de una pulsera, un collar) clasp, fastener

poner el seguro — to do up the clasp o fastener

echó el seguro antes de acostarse/arrancar — he locked the door before going to bed/starting the car

b) (Méx) ( imperdible) safety pin

2)

a) ( contrato) insurance

se sacó or se hizo un seguro — she took out insurance o an insurance policy

b) ( Seguridad Social)

el seguro or el Seguro — the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)

se operó por el seguro — he had his operation through Medicaid/on the National Health

me lo recetó el seguro — I got the prescription on Medicaid (AmE), I got it on prescription (BrE)

•

- seguro contra or a todo riesgo

- seguro contra or de incendios

- seguro contra terceros

- seguro de desempleo

- seguro de enfermedad

- seguro de vida
III
adverbio

dijo que llegaría mañana seguro — she said she'd definitely be arriving tomorrow

no lo sabe seguro — she doesn't know for sure o certain

seguro que sospecha lo nuestro — I'm sure he suspects we're up to something

¿seguro que basta? - sí, seguro — (are you) sure that's enough? - yes, positive

esta vez dice la verdad - sí, seguro! — (iró) this time he's/she's telling the truth - oh yeah, sure (he/she is)! (colloq & iro)

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seguro(de)

(adj.) = confident (in)

Ex: Experience of IT in USA is associated not infrequently with the confounding of confident expectations.

seguro¹

¹ = insurance.

Ex: Increasingly worrying to all however were the escalating cost of insurance, servicing and maintenance.

* actuario de seguros = actuary.

* agencias de seguros, las = insurance industry, the.

* agente de seguros = insurance agent, insurer, insurance broker.

* compañía de seguros = insurance company, insurer.

* compañia de seguros de vida = life-insurance company.

* contratación de seguros = insurance broking.

* contratar una póliza de seguros = take out + insurance policy.

* contratar un seguro = take out + insurance policy.

* corredor de seguros = insurance agent, insurance broker.

* hacerse una póliza de seguros = take out + insurance policy.

* hacerse un seguro = take out + insurance policy.

* impreso de solicitud de seguro = insurance form.

* mutua de seguros = mutual insurance company, mutual insurance society.

* oficina de seguros = insurance office.

* plan de seguros = insurance plan.

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

* póliza de seguros = insurance coverage, insurance policy, insurance cover.

* póliza de seguros contra incendios = fire insurance policy.

* prima de seguro = insurance premium.

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

* seguro con franquicia = insurance with deductible.

* seguro contra indemnizaciones = indemnity policy.

* seguro contra indemnizaciones profesionales = indemnity insurance.

* seguro de automóvil = automobile insurance.

* seguro de coche = car insurance.

* seguro de coche sin determinación de culpabilidad = no-fault auto insurance.

* seguro de enfermedad = health insurance.

* seguro de incapacidad = disability insurance.

* seguro de invalidez = disability insurance.

* seguro de jubilación = retirement fund, retirement plan.

* seguro de la casa = home insurance.

* seguro dental = dental plan, dental insurance.

* seguro de responsabilidad civil = liability insurance.

* seguro de viaje = travel insurance.

* seguro de vida = life insurance.

* seguro de vida a término = term life insurance.

* seguro de vida vitalicio = whole life insurance.

* seguro médico = health insurance plan, health insurance, medical insurance.

* seguro mutualista = mutual insurance.

* seguro mutuo = mutual insurance.

* seguro por pérdida de un miembro del cuerpo = dismemberment insurance.

* seguro sin determinación de culpabilidad = no-fault insurance.

* seguro social = social insurance.

* sociedad de seguros mutuos = provident society, mutual benefit society.

seguro²

² = buffer.

Ex: This article surveys the causes of disintegration and the use of microforms as a buffer against imminent destruction.

seguro³

³ = latch.

Ex: The latch lever is plastic and seems like it might snap right off if you put too much pressure on it.

seguro⁴

= comfortable, dependable, reliable, safe [safer -comp., safest -sup.], secure, sure [surer -comp., surest -sup.], assertive, tight [tighter -comp., tightest -sup.], you bet!.

Ex: A modern comfortable library could look like that in Berlin's Tiergarten, with its opne-air gardens, or resemble Evanston's library with its comfortable chairs and elegant (and, one hopes, safe) fireplaces.

Ex: If the supplier is a dealer, then ensure that this is a reputable and dependable dealer who can provide help with installation, maintenance and support.

Ex: Computers are reliable, and less prone to error provided they are instructed or programmed appropriately and correctly.

Ex: A modern comfortable library could look like that in Berlin's Tiergarten, with its opne-air gardens, or resemble Evanston's library with its comfortable chairs and elegant (and, one hopes, safe) fireplaces.

Ex: An academic library should be secure to control user behaviour and loss of books.

Ex: The surest way to arrive at such a decision is to be guided by principles of helpful citation order.

Ex: I tried to say at the very outset of my remarks that there probably has not been sufficient consumer-like and assertive leverage exerted upon our chief suppliers.

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 article 'Computer games in the learning resources center? you bet!' discusses some of the benefits of using computer games in education.

* accidente seguro = accident waiting to happen.

* algo casi seguro = a sure bet, safe bet.

* algo es seguro = one thing is for sure.

* algo seguro = safe bet.

* blanco seguro = sitting duck.

* camino seguro al desastre = blueprint for disaster.

* camino seguro al éxito = blueprint for success.

* camino seguro al fracaso = blueprint for failure.

* conocer de seguro = know for + certain, know for + sure.

* dar por seguro que = rest + assured that.

* de éxito seguro = sure-fire [surefire].

* demasiado seguro de uno mismo = overconfident.

* deportista lento pero seguro = plodder.

* de seguro = for sure, for certain.

* de un modo seguro = securely.

* en un lugar seguro = in a safe place, in safekeeping.

* en un sitio seguro = in a safe place, in safekeeping.

* estar moviéndose en terreno seguro = be on secure ground.

* estar seguro = be sure, make + sure, set + your watch by.

* estar seguro de = be certain (of), be confident about, feel + confident.

* estar seguro de que = be confident that.

* ir a lo seguro = play it + safe.

* ir sobre seguro = be on secure ground, play it + safe.

* jugar a lo seguro = play it + safe.

* jugar sobre seguro = play it + safe.

* no estar seguro = be uncertain.

* no estar seguro de = be unsure about/of.

* oportunidad casi segura = a sporting chance.

* poco seguro = dicey [dicier -comp., diciest -sup.].

* problema seguro = accident waiting to happen.

* puerto seguro = safe harbour.

* saber de seguro = know for + certain, know for + sure, know for + a fact.

* seguro (de) = confident (in).

* seguro de sí mismo = smug, assured, self-assured, poised.

* seguro de uno mismo = self-confident.

* sentirse más seguro de = gain + confidence (with/in).

* ser algo seguro = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.

* ser casi seguro = be a good bet.

* ser seguro = be on the cards.

* ser seguro que + Subjuntivo = be bound to + Infinitivo.

* terreno seguro = safe ground, solid ground.

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seguro¹ -ra

adjective

A

1 [ SER] (exento de riesgo) safe

ese aeropuerto no es muy seguro it's not a very safe airport

no te subas a esa escalera, que no es segura don't climb that ladder, it's not safe

ponlo en un lugar seguro put it somewhere safe o in a safe place o in a secure place

buscan la inversión más segura they are looking for the safest o most secure investment

2 [ ESTAR] (estable) secure

tiene un trabajo bastante seguro she has a fairly secure job

esa escalera no está segura that ladder isn't safe o steady

el cuadro no se va a caer, está bien seguro the picture isn't going to fall, it's quite secure

ir a la segura: un lugar donde el que gusta comer bien va a la seguro a place which is a safe bet for people who like good food

sobre seguro: un político que sabe jugar sobre seguro a politician who knows how to play safe

sabía que iba sobre seguro he knew he was onto a sure thing o he knew it was a safe bet ( colloq)

3 [ SER]

(fiable): un método poco seguro para controlar la natalidad not a very reliable o safe method of birth control

el cierre de la pulsera es muy seguro the fastener on the bracelet is very secure

4 [ ESTAR] (a salvo) safe

el dinero estará seguro aquí the money will be safe here

aquí estarás seguro you'll be safe here

a su lado se siente seguro he feels safe when he's beside her

B

1 [ ESTAR] (convencido) sure

¿estás seguro? are you sure?

no estoy muy seguro, pero creo que ése es su nombre I'm not really sure but I think that's his name

seguro DE algo:

estoy absolutamente seguro de haberlo dejado aquí I'm absolutely sure o certain (that) I left it here

no estaba seguro de haber elegido bien he wasn't sure that he'd made the right choice

no estés tan seguro de eso don't (you) be so sure of that

estoy seguro de que vendrá I'm sure she'll come

estoy completamente segura de que te lo di I'm absolutely sure o I'm positive I gave it to you

2 [ SER]

(que no admite duda): su triunfo es seguro his victory is assured

iban a una muerte segura they were heading for certain death

todavía no es seguro pero creo que lo traerán it's not definite but I think they'll bring it

se da por seguro que ganarán it's seen as a foregone conclusion o there seems to be little doubt that they'll win

da por seguro que tan pronto como llegue se pondrá en contacto contigo you can be sure o rest assured that she'll contact you as soon as she arrives

lo más seguro es que no oyó el despertador he probably didn't hear the alarm clock

no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing

a buen seguro (ciertamente) for certain; (a salvo) safe

guárdalo a buen seguro keep it safe, put it away for safe keeping

3 (con confianza en sí mismo) self-assured, self-confident

es una persona muy segura de sí misma he's a very confident o self-confident o self-assured person

seguro²

masculine

A

1 (mecanismo — de armas) safety catch; (— de una pulsera, un collar) clasp, fastener

no puse el seguro y se me cayó I didn't do up the clasp o fastener and it fell off

echó el seguro antes de acostarse/arrancar he locked the door before going to bed/starting the car

2 ( Méx) (imperdible) safety pin

Compuesto:

seguro antirrobo

(de coche) steering o wheel lock; (de bicicleta) wheel lock

B

1 (contrato) insurance

se sacó or se hizo un seguro she took out insurance o an insurance policy

2

(Seguridad Social): el seguro or el Seguro the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)

¿cuando te operaste ibas particular o por el seguro? when you had your operation did you go private or have it done through Medicaid/on the National Health?

Compuestos:

● seguro ahorro

endowment insurance

● seguro catastrófico

(Chi, Col) insurance against illnesses which entail high treatment costs

● seguro contra or a todo riesgo

comprehensive insurance, all-risks insurance

● seguro contra or de incendios

fire insurance

● seguro contra terceros

liability insurance ( AmE), third-party insurance ( BrE)

● seguro de accidentes

accident insurance

● seguro de desempleo

unemployment benefit

● seguro de enfermedad

medical insurance, health insurance

● seguro de viaje

travel insurance

● seguro de vida

life assurance, life insurance

● seguro personal de accidentes

personal accident insurance

● seguro social

social insurance

● seguro temporal

term assurance

seguro³

adverb

dijo que llegaría mañana seguro she said she'd definitely be arriving tomorrow

no ha dicho seguro si vendrá he hasn't said definitely o for certain whether he's coming

no lo sabe seguro she doesn't know for sure o certain

seguro que sospecha lo nuestro I'm sure he suspects we're up to something

seguro que llamó y no estábamos I bet she called and we weren't in

¿seguro que tienes suficiente dinero? — sí, seguro (are you) sure you have enough money? — yes, positive

estoy convencido de que esta vez dice la verdad — ¡sí, seguro! ( iró); I'm convinced that this time he's telling the truth — oh yeah, sure (he is)! ( colloq iro)

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seguro 1
◊ -ra adjetivo

1
a) [SER] ( exento de riesgo) safe;

◊ en un lugar seguro in a safe place

b) ( estable) secure;

◊ un trabajo seguro a secure job;

esa escalera no está segura that ladder isn't safe o steady
c) [SER] ( fiable) ‹test/método› reliable;

‹ anticonceptivo› safe;
◊ el cierre de la pulsera es muy seguro the fastener on the bracelet is very secure

d) [ESTAR] ( a salvo) safe

2
a) [ESTAR] ( convencido) sure;

◊ no estoy seguro I'm not sure;

seguro DE algo sure o certain of sth
b) [SER] ( que no admite duda) ‹muerte/victoria› certain;

‹ fecha› definite;
◊ todavía no es seguro it's not definite yet;

no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing;
seguro que se le olvida he's sure o bound to forget
c) ( con confianza en sí mismo) self-assured, self-confident

seguro 2 sustantivo masculino
1
a) ( mecanismo — de armas) safety catch;

(— de pulsera, collar) clasp, fastener;
◊ echó el seguro antes de acostarse he locked the door before going to bed

b) (Méx) ( imperdible) safety pin

2
a) ( contrato) insurance;

seguro contra or a todo riesgo comprehensive insurance, all-risks insurance;
seguro contra or de incendios fire insurance;
◊ seguro de desempleo unemployment benefit;

seguro de viaje travel insurance;
seguro de vida life assurance, life insurance
b) ( Seguridad Social): el seguro or el Sseguro the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)

■ adverbio:
◊ dijo que llegaría mañana seguro she said she'd definitely be arriving tomorrow;

no lo sabe seguro she doesn't know for sure o certain;
seguro que sospecha lo nuestro I'm sure he suspects we're up to something
seguro,-a
I adjetivo
1 es una persona muy segura (de sí misma), he's very self-confident
2 (convencido, sin dudas) sure, definite: estaba segura de que vendrías, I was sure you would come
3 (garantizado, cierto) assured: su dimisión es prácticamente segura, his resignation is almost certain
4 (sin peligro) safe
un lugar seguro, a safe place
5 (sin temor, riesgo) secure: no se siente seguro, he doesn't feel secure
es una inversión muy segura, it's a safe investment
6 (paso, voz) steady, firm
II sustantivo masculino
1 Com insurance
seguro a todo riesgo, fully comprehensive insurance
seguro de vida, life insurance
2 (de un arma) safety catch o device
(de una puerta) pásale el seguro a la puerta, bolt the door
III adverbio for sure, definitely
♦ Locuciones: ir sobre seguro, to play safe
tener algo por seguro, to be sure of sthg

' seguro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
asegurarse
- cierta
- cierto
- cobertura
- confiada
- confiado
- esperar
- liquidez
- ocho
- prima
- riesgo
- santuario
- segura
- servidor
- servidora
- sexo
- sí
- tener
- asegurado
- bien
- confiar
- desenfadado
- montaje
- ojalá
- que
- tercero
English:
agenda
- assurance
- back up
- bet
- bound
- burglar alarm
- certain
- claim
- clear
- comprehensive
- confident
- dead
- define
- dependable
- doubt
- endowment
- extortionate
- insurance
- insurance premium
- itemize
- life insurance
- low-cost
- ought
- overconfident
- play
- policy
- positive
- premium
- quite
- safe
- safety
- safety catch
- secure
- self-assured
- self-confident
- steadily
- steady
- sure
- travel insurance
- uncertain
- unsure
- certainly
- certainty
- death
- definite
- definitely
- diffident
- dollar
- health
- including

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seguro, -a

♦ adj

1. [sin peligro] safe;

el medio de transporte más seguro the safest means of transport;

¿es éste un lugar seguro? is it safe here?;

aquí estaremos seguros we'll be safe here;

es una inversión segura it's a safe investment;

prefiero ir sobre seguro I'd rather play (it) safe;

más vale ir sobre seguro y llamar antes we'd better ring first, to be safe

2. [protegido, estable] secure;

un trabajo seguro a secure job;

esta mesa no está segura this table isn't very steady;

¿irán las botellas seguras ahí atrás? are the bottles safe in the back there?

3. [fiable, infalible] reliable;

un método seguro para combatir o [m5] contra los catarros a sure-fire cure for colds

4. [indudable, cierto] definite, certain;

creo que sí, pero no es seguro I think so, but I'm not certain o but it's not definite;

su nombramiento es seguro he's certain to be given the post;

ya sabemos la fecha segura de su llegada we've now got a definite date for his arrival;

no es seguro que vengan they're not definitely coming, they're not certain to come;

lo puedes dar por seguro you can be sure of it;

ya daban la victoria por segura they were sure that they had won;

tener por seguro que… to be sure (that)…;

ten por seguro que vendrá you can be sure (that) she'll come;

¿crees que nos ayudará? – a buen seguro, de seguro do you think she'll help us? – I'm sure she will;

a buen seguro que pone alguna pega he's certain to find something wrong with it

5. [convencido] sure;

¿estás seguro? are you sure?;

no estoy muy seguro I'm not too sure;

estar seguro de algo to be sure about o of sth;

estoy seguro de ello I'm sure of it;

estamos seguros de que te gustará we're sure you'll like it;

no estoy seguro de habérselo dicho I'm not sure I told him;

estaba segura de vencer she was confident of winning

6. [con confianza en uno mismo] self-assured, self-confident;

se le ve un tipo muy seguro he's very self-assured o self-confident;

ser seguro de sí mismo, ser una persona segura de sí misma to be self-assured o self-confident

♦ nm

1. [contrato] insurance;

contratar o [m5] hacerse un seguro to take out insurance

Comp
seguro de accidentes accident insurance;
seguro de asistencia en viaje travel insurance;

seguro del automóvil car insurance;

seguro de cambio exchange rate hedge;

seguro de la casa buildings insurance;

seguro de enfermedad private health insurance;

seguro de hogar buildings insurance;

seguro de o contra incendios fire insurance;

seguro médico private health insurance;

seguro multirriesgo comprehensive insurance;

seguro mutuo joint insurance;

seguro de responsabilidad civil liability insurance;

seguro a todo riesgo comprehensive insurance;

seguro a terceros liability insurance;

seguro de viaje travel insurance;

seguro de vida life insurance o assurance

2. Fam
el seguro [la seguridad social] Br ≈ the National Health, US ≈ Medicaid;

ir al seguro to go to the hospital;

ese tratamiento no lo cubre el seguro ≈ you can't get that treatment on Br the National Health o US Medicaid

Comp
seguro de desempleo unemployment benefit;
seguro de incapacidad disability benefit;

seguro de invalidez disability benefit;

seguro de paro unemployment benefit

3. [dispositivo] safety device;
[de armas] safety catch; [en automóvil] door lock catch;
echa o [m5] pon el seguro lock the car door

4. CAm, Méx [imperdible] safety pin

♦ adv

for sure, definitely;

¿vienes seguro? are you definitely coming?;

no lo sé seguro I don't know for sure;

seguro que vendrá she's bound o certain o sure to come;

seguro que suspendo I'm bound o certain o sure to fail;

seguro que ahora va y se lo cuenta todo a ella I bet she's going to go and tell her everything;

¿seguro que no necesitas nada? – sí, sí, seguro are you sure you don't need anything? – yes, I'm sure

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seguro

I adj

1 tratamiento, puente safe;

ir sobre seguro be on the safe side

2 ( estable) steady

3 ( cierto) sure;

es seguro it’s a certainty;

dar algo por seguro be sure about sth;

no estoy tan seguro I’m not so sure;

a buen seguro definitely

4 persona

:

seguro de sí mismo self-confident, sure of o.s.

II adv for sure

III m

1 COM insurance

2 de puerta, coche lock;

poner el seguro lock the door

3 L.Am.

para ropa etc safety pin

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seguro adv

: certainly, definitely

va a llover, seguro: it's going to rain for sure

¡seguro que sí!: of course!

seguro, -ra adj

1) : safe, secure

2) : sure, certain

estoy segura que es él: I'm sure that's him

3) : reliable, trustworthy

4) : self-assured

seguro nm

1) : insurance

seguro de vida: life insurance

2) : fastener, clasp

3) Mex : safety pin

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seguro¹ adj

1. (en general) safe

las medicinas deben guardarse en un lugar seguro medicine must be kept in a safe place

2. (estable) secure

tiene un trabajo seguro he's got a secure job

3. (convencido) sure

estoy seguro de que no va a defraudarnos I'm sure he won't let us down

seguro² adv for certain

lo sé seguro I know for certain

seguro que... I bet... / to be bound...

seguro que se ha olvidado I bet he's forgotten / he's bound to have forgotten

seguro³ n

1. (contrato) insurance

me he hecho un seguro de vida I've taken out life insurance

2. (mecanismo) safety catch

echó el seguro de las puertas del coche he put the safety catch on the car doors

Spanish-English dictionary > seguro
14 llamar

v.

1 to call.

llamar (a) un taxi to hail a cab; (en la calle) to call for a taxi (por teléfono)

Lisa llamó a su madre Lisa called her mother.

2 to call, to phone.

llamar a los bomberos/al médico to call the fire brigade/doctor

te llamo mañana I'll call o ring you tomorrow (British)

te ha llamado Luis Luis phoned (for you), there was a call from Luis for you

3 to call (dar nombre, apelativo, apodo).

me llamó mentiroso he called me a liar

4 to summon, to call.

llamar (a filas) (military) to call up

llamar a la huelga to call out on strike

5 to attract.

6 to knock (a la puerta) (con golpes).

están llamando there's somebody at the door

7 to phone.

8 to address as, to call by the title of, to call, to call by the name of.

Lisa llamó a su madre Lisa called her mother.

Lisa llamó a Ricardo padre Lisa addressed Richard as father.

En un bar, un trago llama a otro. In a bar, one drink calls for another one.

9 to hail.

Ellos llamaron un taxi They hailed a cab.

10 to call on the phone, to give a bell, to call, to phone.

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llamar

► verbo transitivo

1 (gen) to call

■ llámalo, creo que no te ha visto call him, I don't think he's seen you

■ tu madre te llama your mum's calling you

2 (convocar) to summon

■ habrá que llamar al médico we'll have to call the doctor

■ llueve, mejor que llamemos un taxi it's raining, we'd better call a taxi

3 (dar nombre) to name

■ ¿cómo vais a llamar al niño? what are you going to call the baby?

4 (atraer) to appeal to

■ a mí viajar no me llama mucho travelling doesn't really appeal to me

► verbo intransitivo

1 (a la puerta) to knock; (al timbre) to ring; (al teléfono) to ring, call, phone

■ ¿quién llama? who's there?

■ han llamado a la puerta there's somebody at the door

■ te llaman por la otra línea there's a call for you on the other line

► verbo pronominal llamarse

1 (tener nombre) to be called

■ me llamo Juan my name is Juan, I'm called Juan

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

llamar a alguien por señas to wave at somebody

llamar a filas to call up

llamar a alguien de todo familiar to call somebody everything under the sun

llamar a la huelga to call out on strike

llamar por teléfono to call, phone, GB ring, ring up

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verb

1) to call

2) knock

3) name

•

- llamar por teléfono
- llamarse
* * *

1. VT

1) (=nombrar) to call

mis amigos me llaman Mari — my friends call me Mari

¿cómo van a llamar al niño? — what are they going to name o call the baby?

me llamó imbécil — he called me an idiot

la llamó de todo — he called her every name under the sun
hache
2) (=considerar) to call

eso yo lo llamo un auténtico robo — that's what I call daylight robbery *

lo que se dio en llamar la nueva generación — what became known as the new generation, what came to be called the new generation

el mal llamado problema — what people wrongly consider a problem

3) (=avisar) [+ médico, fontanero] to call; [+ taxi] [por teléfono] to call; [con la mano] to hail

te estuve llamando a voces — I was shouting for you

me llamó con la mano para que me acercara — he beckoned me over

no te metas donde no te llaman — * don't poke your nose in where it's not wanted *

• llamar a algn a escena — to call sb to the stage

• llamar a algn al orden — to call sb to order
mandar 1., 1)
4) (Telec) (tb: llamar por teléfono) to call, ring, phone

que me llamen a las siete — ask them to call o ring o phone me at seven

te llaman desde París — they're calling you o they're on the phone from Paris

¿quién me llama? — who's on the phone?

5) (=atraer)

el ejército llama a muchos jóvenes — the army appeals to a lot of young people

el chocolate no me llama demasiado — I'm not all that keen on chocolate
atención 1)
6) (=convocar) to call, summon frm

lo llamaron a palacio — he was called o summoned frm to the palace

Dios lo ha llamado a su lado — euf he has been called to God

llamar a algn a filas — to call sb up

• pronto seremos llamados a las urnas — an election/a referendum will soon be called
llamado 1., 3)
2. VI

1) (Telec) [persona] to call, ring, phone; [teléfono] to ring

¿quién llama? — who's calling?

ha llamado Maribel — Maribel called o rang o phoned

2) [a la puerta] [con el puño] to knock; [al timbre] to ring

entren sin llamar — enter without knocking

llamé pero el timbre no sonaba — I rang the bell but it didn't work

¿quién llama? — who's there?, who is it?

están llamando — there's someone at the door

3.

See:

llamarse

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) ( hacer venir) <bomberos/policía> to call; < médico> to call (out); <camarero/criada/ascensor> to call; <súbditos/servidores> to summon; < taxi> ( por teléfono) to call; ( en la calle) to hail

lo llamó por señas — she beckoned to him

Dios la llamó (a su lado) — (euf) God called her to him (euph)

el juez lo llamó a declarar — the judge called on him to testify

su madre lo mandó llamar — (AmL) his mother sent for him

lo llamaron para hacer el servicio militar — he was called up for military service

b) ( instar)

el sindicato los llamó a la huelga — the union called them out on strike

me sentí llamada a hacerlo — I felt driven o compelled to do it

2) ( por teléfono) to phone, to call

la voy a llamar — I'm going to give her a call

te llamó Eva — Eva phoned (for you)

3)

a) ( dar el nombre de) to call, name; (dar el título, apodo de) to call

la llamó de todo — he called her every name under the sun

lo que se ha dado en llamar... — what has come to be known as...

b) ( considerar) to call

eso es lo que yo llamo un amigo — that's what I call a friend
2.
llamar vi

1) ( con los nudillos) to knock; ( tocar el timbre) to ring (the doorbell)

llaman a la puerta — there's someone at the door

2) (Telec) persona to telephone, phone, call; teléfono to ring

¿quién llama? — who's calling?

3) ( gustar) to appeal

no me/le llaman las pieles — fur coats don't appeal to me/her
3.
llamarse v pron to be called

se llama Pedro — his name is Pedro

¿cómo te llamas? — what's your name?

... como que (yo) me llamo Ana —... as sure as my name's Ana

* * *

= beckon, call, dub, label, summon, denominate, dial, baptise [baptize, -USA], beckon forth.

Ex. Some hypnotism beckoned him in, and since he was in no hurry he submitted to it.

Ex. The creation of a series of entries for inclusion in a catalogue or printed index is an indexing process which must involve some system, which we might call an indexing system.

Ex. Carlyle Systems Inc has recently issued version 2.1 of their cataloguing input/edit module, dubbed CATIE.

Ex. Its primer purpose is the finding of specific documents, and consequently this type of catalogue has been labelled a finding list catalogue or an inventory catalogue.

Ex. All interested parties were summoned to further cooperate for the success of the show.

Ex. The result of UNESCO's activity has been the growth of mass of international activity accompanied by a daunting array of jargon and initialese aptly denominated by P.J. Judge as 'alphabet soup'.

Ex. This would herald the age of computer commuting, with customers dialling for bank statements and shopping orders.

Ex. This article defines a user friendly micro-language, baptized MILAMU, that facilitates both access to these multimedia databases and formulation of multimedia queries = Este artículo explica un microlenguaje de programación, denominado MILAMU, que facilita tanto el acceso a estas bases de datos multimedia como la formulación de enunciados de búsqueda de documentos multimedia.

Ex. Our academic curriculum and is designed to stimulate, challenge, and beckon forth the best from each student.

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* el éxito llama al éxito = success breeds success (SBS).

* llamar a = call in.

* llamar a cobro revertido = telephone collect, call collect.

* llamar a filas = draft.

* llamar a la puerta = knock on + door, rap at + door.

* llamar al pan pan y al vino vino = call + a spade a spade.

* llamar al trabajo para excusarse por enfermedad = call in + sick.

* llamar la atención = call + attention to, conspicuousness, attract + attention, excite + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, admonish, strike + Posesivo + fancy, capture + the attention, eye + catch, stand out, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, cut + a dash, seek + attention, make + heads turn, catch + Posesivo + fancy, catch + Posesivo + attention, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash, make + a big noise, hit + home.

* llamar la atención a Alguien = rap + Nombre + knuckles, censure.

* llamar la atención de = draw + the attention of.

* llamar la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.

* llamar la atención sobre = draw + attention to, pull + Nombre + to, bring + Nombre + into the public eye, raise + awareness, enhance + awareness.

* llamar las cosas por su nombre = call + a spade a spade.

* llamarle la atención a Alguien = reprimand, slap + Nombre + down, slap + Nombre + on the wrist.

* llamar por el busca = bleep.

* llamar por teléfono = call up.

* llamarse = refer to as.

* llamarse así = be so called.

* llamarse así por = get + Posesivo + name from.

* para llamar la atención = for effect.

* que no llama la atención = inconspicuous.

* sin llamar la atención = inconspicuously.

* tratar de no llamar la atención = keep + a low profile, lie + low.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) ( hacer venir) <bomberos/policía> to call; < médico> to call (out); <camarero/criada/ascensor> to call; <súbditos/servidores> to summon; < taxi> ( por teléfono) to call; ( en la calle) to hail

lo llamó por señas — she beckoned to him

Dios la llamó (a su lado) — (euf) God called her to him (euph)

el juez lo llamó a declarar — the judge called on him to testify

su madre lo mandó llamar — (AmL) his mother sent for him

lo llamaron para hacer el servicio militar — he was called up for military service

b) ( instar)

el sindicato los llamó a la huelga — the union called them out on strike

me sentí llamada a hacerlo — I felt driven o compelled to do it

2) ( por teléfono) to phone, to call

la voy a llamar — I'm going to give her a call

te llamó Eva — Eva phoned (for you)

3)

a) ( dar el nombre de) to call, name; (dar el título, apodo de) to call

la llamó de todo — he called her every name under the sun

lo que se ha dado en llamar... — what has come to be known as...

b) ( considerar) to call

eso es lo que yo llamo un amigo — that's what I call a friend
2.
llamar vi

1) ( con los nudillos) to knock; ( tocar el timbre) to ring (the doorbell)

llaman a la puerta — there's someone at the door

2) (Telec) persona to telephone, phone, call; teléfono to ring

¿quién llama? — who's calling?

3) ( gustar) to appeal

no me/le llaman las pieles — fur coats don't appeal to me/her
3.
llamarse v pron to be called

se llama Pedro — his name is Pedro

¿cómo te llamas? — what's your name?

... como que (yo) me llamo Ana —... as sure as my name's Ana

* * *

= beckon, call, dub, label, summon, denominate, dial, baptise [baptize, -USA], beckon forth.

Ex: Some hypnotism beckoned him in, and since he was in no hurry he submitted to it.

Ex: The creation of a series of entries for inclusion in a catalogue or printed index is an indexing process which must involve some system, which we might call an indexing system.

Ex: Carlyle Systems Inc has recently issued version 2.1 of their cataloguing input/edit module, dubbed CATIE.

Ex: Its primer purpose is the finding of specific documents, and consequently this type of catalogue has been labelled a finding list catalogue or an inventory catalogue.

Ex: All interested parties were summoned to further cooperate for the success of the show.

Ex: The result of UNESCO's activity has been the growth of mass of international activity accompanied by a daunting array of jargon and initialese aptly denominated by P.J. Judge as 'alphabet soup'.

Ex: This would herald the age of computer commuting, with customers dialling for bank statements and shopping orders.

Ex: This article defines a user friendly micro-language, baptized MILAMU, that facilitates both access to these multimedia databases and formulation of multimedia queries = Este artículo explica un microlenguaje de programación, denominado MILAMU, que facilita tanto el acceso a estas bases de datos multimedia como la formulación de enunciados de búsqueda de documentos multimedia.

Ex: Our academic curriculum and is designed to stimulate, challenge, and beckon forth the best from each student.

* el éxito llama al éxito = success breeds success (SBS).

* llamar a = call in.

* llamar a cobro revertido = telephone collect, call collect.

* llamar a filas = draft.

* llamar a la puerta = knock on + door, rap at + door.

* llamar al pan pan y al vino vino = call + a spade a spade.

* llamar al trabajo para excusarse por enfermedad = call in + sick.

* llamar la atención = call + attention to, conspicuousness, attract + attention, excite + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, admonish, strike + Posesivo + fancy, capture + the attention, eye + catch, stand out, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, cut + a dash, seek + attention, make + heads turn, catch + Posesivo + fancy, catch + Posesivo + attention, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash, make + a big noise, hit + home.

* llamar la atención a Alguien = rap + Nombre + knuckles, censure.

* llamar la atención de = draw + the attention of.

* llamar la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.

* llamar la atención sobre = draw + attention to, pull + Nombre + to, bring + Nombre + into the public eye, raise + awareness, enhance + awareness.

* llamar las cosas por su nombre = call + a spade a spade.

* llamarle la atención a Alguien = reprimand, slap + Nombre + down, slap + Nombre + on the wrist.

* llamar por el busca = bleep.

* llamar por teléfono = call up.

* llamarse = refer to as.

* llamarse así = be so called.

* llamarse así por = get + Posesivo + name from.

* para llamar la atención = for effect.

* que no llama la atención = inconspicuous.

* sin llamar la atención = inconspicuously.

* tratar de no llamar la atención = keep + a low profile, lie + low.

* * *

llamar [A1 ]

vt

A

1 (requerir, hacer venir) ‹bomberos/policía› to call; ‹médico› to call, call out; ‹camarero/criada› to call; ‹ascensor› to call; ‹súbditos/servidores› to summon

llamé un taxi (por teléfono) I called a cab; (por la calle) I hailed a cab

la llamó a gritos he shouted to her to come

lo llamó por señas she beckoned to him, she beckoned him over

Dios la llamó (a su lado) ( euf); God called her to him ( euph)

el juez lo llamó a declarar the judge called on him to testify

la madre lo mandó llamar ( AmL); his mother sent for him

lo llamaron para hacer el servicio militar he was called up for military service

2 (instar) llamar a algn A algo:

el sindicato llamó a sus afiliados a la huelga the union called its members out on strike o called upon its members to strike

se sintió llamado a hacerlo he felt driven o compelled to do it

B [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] ( Telec) (por teléfono) to phone, to call, to call up ( AmE), to ring ( BrE)

la voy a llamar I'm going to call o phone o ring her, I'm going to call her up, I'm going to give her a call o ring ( BrE)

te llamó Ernesto Ernesto phoned (for you), Ernesto called (you) o rang

C

1 (dar el nombre de) to call, name; (dar el título, apodo de) to call

los amigos lo llaman Manolo his friends call him Manolo

la llamó imbécil/de todo he called her an idiot/every name under the sun

lo que se ha dado en llamar el movimiento postmodernista what has become known o what has come to be known as the postmodernist movement

2 (considerar) to call

eso es lo que yo llamo un amigo that's what I call a friend

D (atraer) to draw

los llama lo suyo they feel drawn to their roots

el dinero lo llama mucho he is very interested in money

dinero

■ llamar

vi

A (con los nudillos) to knock; (tocar el timbre) to ring, ring the doorbell

llaman a la puerta there's someone at the door

¿quién llama? who is it?, who's there?

B ( Telec) «persona» to telephone, phone, call, ring ( BrE); «teléfono» to ring

¿quién llama? who's calling?, who's speaking?

te llamo or te llamaré mañana I'll call you tomorrow

llámame al celular ( AmL) or móvil ( Esp); call me on my ( AmE) cell phone o ( BrE) mobile

para más información llame or llámenos al (teléfono) 111-12-20 for more information call us ON o AT 111 12 20

C (gustar) to appeal

a mí no me llaman las pieles fur coats don't appeal to me, I don't like fur coats

■ llamarse

v pron

to be called

su padre se llama Pedro his father is called Pedro, his father's name is Pedro

¿cómo te llamas? what's your name?

no sé cómo se llama el libro I don't know what the book's called

ése acabará en la cárcel como que (yo) me llamo Beatriz he'll end up in prison as sure as my name's Beatriz

* * *

llamar ( conjugate llamar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹bomberos/policía› to call;
‹ médico› to call (out);
‹camarero/criada/ascensor› to call;
‹súbditos/servidores› to summon;
‹ taxi› ( por teléfono) to call;
( en la calle) to hail;
◊ lo llamó por señas she beckoned to him;

el sindicato los llamó a la huelga the union called them out on strike
2 ( por teléfono) to phone, to call;
◊ te llamó Eva Eva phoned (for you);

llamar a algn al celular (AmL) or (Esp) al móvil to call sb on their cell phone (AmE) o mobile (BrE)
3
a) ( dar el nombre de) to call, name;

(dar el título, apodo de) to call
b) ( considerar) to call;

◊ eso es lo que yo llamo un amigo that's what I call a friend

verbo intransitivo
1 ( con los nudillos) to knock;
( tocar el timbre) to ring (the doorbell);
◊ llaman a la puerta there's someone at the door

2 (Telec) [ persona] to telephone, phone, call;
[ teléfono] to ring;
◊ ¿quién llama? who's calling?;

ver tb cobro b
llamarse verbo pronominal
to be called;
◊ su padre se llama Pedro his father is called Pedro, his father's name is Pedro;

¿cómo te llamas? what's your name?
llamar
I verbo transitivo
1 to call
2 (telefonear) to call up, phone, ring: la llamé esta mañana, I rang her this morning
3 (suscitar vocación, interés) to appeal
llamar la atención, to attract attention
4 (por un nombre de pila) to name
(por un apodo, mote, diminutivo) to call
II vi (con los nudillos) to knock
(con el timbre) to ring

' llamar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atención
- avisar
- cantar
- cobro
- dejar
- eh
- encargarse
- GEO
- instancia
- más
- molestarse
- nombre
- ocurrirse
- orden
- palmada
- pan
- retraer
- show
- sin
- sudaca
- timbre
- titular2
- tratar
- amenazar
- bombero
- golpear
- intuir
- licitar
- mandar
- oír
- puerta
- tal
- teléfono
- tocar
English:
alternatively
- attention
- attract
- beckon
- call
- call in
- call out
- call up
- collect
- dispose
- draw
- engage
- entitle
- eye
- for
- get in
- hail
- have in
- knock
- name
- ought
- page
- reverse
- ring
- ring back
- ring up
- send for
- spade
- telephone
- certainly
- conspicuous
- draft
- effect
- get
- good
- kind
- more
- muster
- phone
- radio
- recall
- send
- summon
- use

* * *

llamar

♦ vt

1. [dirigirse a, hacer venir] to call;
[con gestos] to beckon;
llamó por señas/con la mano al camarero she beckoned to the waiter;

llamar a alguien a voces to shout to sb to come over;

llamar al ascensor to call the Br lift o US elevator;

llamar (a) un taxi [en la calle] to hail a cab;
[por teléfono] to call for a taxi
2. [por teléfono] to phone, to call, Br to ring;
[con el buscapersonas] to page;
llamar a los bomberos/al médico to call the fire brigade/doctor;

te llamo mañana I'll call o Br ring you tomorrow;

te ha llamado Luis Luis phoned (for you), there was a call from Luis for you;

te han llamado de la oficina there was a call from the office for you;

¿quién lo/la llama, por favor? who's calling, please?

3. [dar nombre, apelativo, apodo] to call;

¿ya sabes cómo vas a llamar al perro? have you decided what you're going to call the dog yet?;

me llamó mentiroso she called me a liar;

fue lo que se dio en llamar la Guerra de los Seis Días it was what came to be known as the Six Day War;

¿a eso llamas tú un jardín? do you call that a garden?;

eso es lo que yo llamo un buen negocio that's what I call a good deal;

es un aparato para el aire, un humidificador, que lo llaman it's a device for making the air more humid, a humidifier as they call it o as it is known

4. [convocar] to summon, to call;

el jefe me llamó a su despacho the boss summoned o called me to his office;

la han llamado para una entrevista de trabajo she's got an interview for a job;

lo llamaron a filas he was called up, US he got drafted;

llamar a los trabajadores a la huelga to call the workers out (on strike);

llamar a alguien a juicio to call sb to trial

5. [atraer] to attract;

nunca me han llamado los deportes de invierno I've never been attracted o drawn to winter sports

♦ vi

1. [a la puerta] [con golpes] to knock;
[con timbre] to ring;
llamar a la puerta [con golpes] to knock on the door;

están llamando there's somebody at the door;

por favor, llamen antes de entrar [en letrero] please knock/ring before entering

2. [por teléfono] to phone

♦ See also the pronominal verb llamarse

* * *

llamar

I v/t call; TELEC call, Br tb

ring

II v/i TELEC call, Br tb

ring;

llamar a la puerta knock at the door; con timbre ring the bell;

llaman (a la puerta) there’s someone at the door;

el fútbol no me llama nada football doesn’t appeal to me in the slightest

* * *

llamar vt

1) : to name, to call

2) : to call, to summon

3) : to phone, to call up

♦ See also the reflexive verb llamarse

* * *

llamar vb

1. (en general) to call

¿me has llamado? did you call me?

me llamó estúpido he called me stupid

si es niño, le llamarán Ignacio if it's a boy, they'll call him Ignacio

2. (telefonear) to phone / to call

te llamaré mañana I'll phone you tomorrow

Isabel te ha llamado Isabel phoned you

3. (a la puerta) to knock

están llamando a la puerta someone's knocking at the door

4. (al timbre) to ring [pt. rang; pp. rung]

no llames al timbre don't ring the bell

llamar la atención (atraer) to attract attention (regañar) to tell off [pt. & pp. told]

Spanish-English dictionary > llamar
15 make

meik
1. past tense, past participle - made; verb
1) (to create, form or produce: God made the Earth; She makes all her own clothes; He made it out of paper; to make a muddle/mess of the job; to make lunch/coffee; We made an arrangement/agreement/deal/bargain.) hacer, construir, fabricar

2) (to compel, force or cause (a person or thing to do something): They made her do it; He made me laugh.) hacer, obligar

3) (to cause to be: I made it clear; You've made me very unhappy.) hacer, poner, volver

4) (to gain or earn: He makes $100 a week; to make a profit.) ganar, hacer

5) ((of numbers etc) to add up to; to amount to: 2 and 2 make(s) 4.) ser, equivaler

6) (to become, turn into, or be: He'll make an excellent teacher.) ser, hacer

7) (to estimate as: I make the total 483.) calcular

8) (to appoint, or choose, as: He was made manager.) nombrar, elegir

9) (used with many nouns to give a similar meaning to that of the verb from which the noun is formed: He made several attempts (= attempted several times); They made a left turn (= turned left); He made (= offered) a suggestion/proposal; Have you any comments to make?) hacer

2. noun
(a (usually manufacturer's) brand: What make is your new car?) marca

- maker
- making
- make-believe
- make-over
- makeshift
- make-up
- have the makings of
- in the making
- make a/one's bed
- make believe
- make do
- make for
- make it
- make it up
- make something of something
- make of something
- make something of
- make of
- make out
- make over
- make up
- make up for
- make up one's mind
- make up to

make¹ n marca

what make is your watch? ¿de qué marca es tu reloj? / ¿cuál es la marca de tu reloj?

make² vb

1. hacer

I'm making a cake estoy haciendo una tarta

don't make so much noise no hagas tanto ruido

the film made her cry la película la hizo llorar

have you made your bed? ¿te has hecho la cama?

2. fabricar / producir

this factory makes cars esta fábrica produce coches

3. ser

eight and seven make fifteen ocho y siete son quince

to make sure asegurarse

make sure the oven is turned off asegúrate de que esté apagado el horno

El pasado y participio pasado de make es made; el gerundio se escribe making

make

tr[meɪk]

noun

1 (brand) marca

■ what make of car did you buy? ¿de qué marca es el coche que compraste?

transitive verb (pt & pp made, ger making)

1 (produce - gen) hacer; (construct) construir; (manufacture) fabricar; (create) crear; (prepare) preparar

■ we've already made plans for the weekend ya hemos hecho planes para el fin de semana

■ have you made a list? ¿has hecho una lista?

■ he made a fortune hizo una fortuna

■ I'll make some tea haré un poco de té

■ she made some sandwiches hizo unos bocadillos, preparó unos bocadillos

■ he's making a film about the civil war está haciendo una película sobre la guerra civil

■ they're going to make a record van a grabar un disco

■ Parliament makes laws el Parlamento hace las leyes

■ she makes all her own clothes ella misma se hace toda su ropa

■ stop making all that noise! ¡dejad de hacer tanto ruido!

■ these cakes have been made using the finest ingredients estos pastelitos han sido elaborados con ingredientes de primera calidad

2 (carry out, perform) hacer

■ we made a long journey hicimos un largo viaje

■ may I make a suggestion? ¿puedo hacer una sugerencia?

■ the cat's made a hole in the armchair el gato ha hecho un agujero en el sillón

■ I must make a phone call tengo que hacer una llamada

■ she made an important decision tomó una decisión importante

■ he has to make a speech tiene que pronunciar un discurso

■ I made a terrible mistake cometí un gran error

■ we've made arrangements for you to be met at the airport hemos dispuesto que alguien vaya a buscarte al aeropuerto

3 (cause to be) hacer, poner, volver

■ the fish made her ill el pescado le sentó mal

■ the gift made him happy el regalo lo hizo feliz

■ you make me so angry me sacas de quicio

■ the decision made me unpopular le decisión me hizo impopular

■ that dress makes you look slim aquel vestido te hace delgada

■ the news has been made public la noticia se ha hecho pública

■ she couldn't make herself understood no se hacía entender

4 (force, compel) hacer, obligar; (cause to do) hacer

■ they make me go to bed early me obligan a acostarme temprano

■ they made him wait le hicieron esperar

■ peeling onions makes her cry pelar cebollas le hace llorar

■ he makes me laugh me hace reír

■ what makes you say that? ¿por qué dices eso?

5 (be, become) ser, hacer; (cause to be) hacer, convertir en

■ she'll make a good singer será buena cantante, tiene madera de cantante

■ he'll make somebody a good husband será un buen marido para alguien

■ we'll make a champion of you te convertiremos en campeón

■ it'll make a change será un cambio

■ this book makes great reading este libro es estupendo

■ don't make a habit of it que no se convierta en una costumbre

■ you'll make a mess of it lo vas a estropear

6 (earn) ganar, hacer

■ she made 1,000 pounds last week ganó 1.000 libras la semana pasada

■ he makes a living selling imitation jewellery se gana la vida vendiendo bisutería

7 (achieve) conseguir, alcanzar; (arrive at, reach) alcanzar, llegar a; (manage to attend) poder (ir)

■ we made it! ¡lo conseguimos!

■ he made it to the airport just in time llegó al aeropuerto con el tiempo justo

■ their record made number one su disco alcanzó el número uno

■ I can't make it to your party no puedo ir a tu fiesta

■ I can't make it Friday el viernes no puedo

8 (appoint) nombrar; (elect) elegir

■ the king made him a duke el rey lo nombró duque

■ they made her treasurer la eligieron tesorera

9 (calculate, estimate, reckon) calcular

■ I make it ten pounds altogether calculo que son diez libras en total

■ how much do you make it? ¿a ti cuánto te da?

■ what time do you make it? ¿qué hora tienes?

10 (total, equal) ser, equivaler a

■ three and four make seven tres más cuatro son siete

■ with the baby that makes eight of us con el bebé somos ocho

■ that makes the third time you've asked me! ¡es la tercera vez que me lo preguntas!

11 (complete, finish off) dar el toque final a, completar; (assure success of) consagrar

■ the new curtains really make the room las nuevas cortinas dan el toque final a la habitación

■ this book will make her as a novelist este libro la consagrará como novelista

intransitive verb

1 (to be about to) hacer como, hacer ademán de, simular

■ he made as if to kiss her hizo como si la besara

\

SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

to be on the make (for profit) andar tras el dinero, andar intentando sacar tajada 2 (for power) barrer para dentro, barrer para casa 3 (for sex) estar de ligue, andar buscando aventuras

to make a fresh start volver a empezar

to make a go of something sacar algo adelante

to make a loss perder dinero

to make a name for oneself hacerse un nombre

to make a note of something apuntar algo

to make a profit ganar dinero

to make a will hacer su testamento

to make believe hacer ver, imaginarse

■ the children made believe they were on a desert island los niños hacían ver que estaban en una isla desierta

to make do (with something) arreglárselas (con algo)

to make friends hacer amigos

to make fun of burlarse de

to make it a rule to do something tener como norma hacer algo

to make good triunfar

to make something good (pay for, replace) pagar 2 (carry out, fulfil) cumplir con 3 (repair) arreglar

to make it (be successful) tener éxito, llegar hasta arriba

to make like hacer ver, fingir

■ make like you haven't seen him haz ver que no lo has visto

to make nothing of something (achieve easily) hacer algo sin ningún problema 2 (treat as trifling) quitar importancia a algo

to make or break somebody/something significar la consagración o la ruina de alguien/algo

to make sense tener sentido

to make somebody's day alegrarle el día a alguien

to make something clear aclarar algo, dejar algo claro

to make something known dar a conocer algo

to make sure (of something) asegurarse (de algo)

to make the best/most of something sacar partido de algo

to make the bed hacer la cama

make ['meɪk] v, made ['meɪd;] ; making vt

1) create: hacer

to make noise: hacer ruido

2) fashion, manufacture: hacer, fabricar

she made a dress: hizo un vestido

3) devise, form: desarrollar, elaborar, formar

4) constitute: hacer, constituir

made of stone: hecho de piedra

5) prepare: hacer, preparar

6) render: hacer, poner

it makes him nervous: lo pone nervioso

to make someone happy: hacer feliz a alguien

it made me sad: me dio pena

7) perform: hacer

to make a gesture: hacer un gesto

8) compel: hacer, forzar, obligar

9) earn: ganar

to make a living: ganarse la vida

make vi

1) head: ir, dirigirse

we made for home: nos fuimos a casa

2)

to make do : arreglárselas

3)

to make good repay: pagar

4)

to make good succeed: tener éxito

make n

brand: marca f

make

n.

• fabricación s.f.

• hechura s.f.

• marca s.f.

• modelo s.m.

make (sth.) apparent

expr.

• hacer resaltar expr.

make (sth.) stand out

expr.

• hacer resaltar expr.

v.

(§ p.,p.p.: made) = confeccionar v.

• constituir v.

• crear v.

• fabricar v.

• formar v.

• hacer v.

(§pres: hago, haces...) pret: hic-

pp: hecho

fut/c: har-•)

I
1. meɪk
1) (past & past p made) transitive verb

Sense I

2) (create, produce) \<\<paint/cars\>\> hacer*, fabricar*; \<\<dress\>\> hacer*, confeccionar (frml); \<\<meal/cake/sandwich/coffee\>\> hacer*, preparar; \<\<film\>\> hacer*, rodar; \<\<record\>\> grabar; \<\<fire/nest/hole\>\> hacer*; \<\<list/will\>\> hacer*

to make a noise — hacer* ruido

to make a note of something — anotar algo

made in Spain/Mexico — hecho or fabricado en España/México

made in Argentina/Peru — industria or fabricación argentina/peruana

to make something into something: I'll make this material into a skirt con esta tela me haré una falda; to make something out of/from/of something: she made the dress out of an old sheet se hizo el vestido con/de una sábana vieja; we made another meal from the leftovers hicimos otra comida con las sobras; it's made of wood/plastic es de madera/plástico; don't make an enemy of her — no te la eches encima como enemiga; see also difference 1) b), fuss I, mess I 1), 2)

3)

a) ( carry out) \<\<repairs/changes/payment\>\> hacer*, efectuar* (frml); \<\<preparations/arrangements\>\> hacer*; \<\<journey\>\> hacer*

make a left (turn) here — (AmE) dobla or gira a la izquierda aquí

b) \<\<remark/announcement\>\> hacer*

Sense II

4) ( cause to be)

I'll make you happy/rich — te haré feliz/rica

don't make life difficult for yourself — no te compliques la vida

that made me sad — eso me entristeció or me apenó

the work made me thirsty/sleepy — el trabajo me dio sed/sueño

what makes me angry is... — lo que me da rabia es...

I couldn't make myself heard above the noise — no podía conseguir que me oyeran con el ruido

they've made him supervisor — lo han nombrado supervisor, lo han ascendido a supervisor

we'll make a man of you — haremos de ti un hombre

if nine o'clock is too early, make it later — si las nueve es muy temprano, podemos reunirnos (or encontrarnos etc) más tarde

two large pizzas..., no, make that three — dos pizzas grandes..., no, mire, mejor déme tres

5)

a) ( cause to) hacer*

whatever made you do it? — ¿por qué lo hiciste?, ¿qué te llevó a hacer eso?

b) ( compel) obligar* a, hacer*

she was made to apologize — la obligaron a or la hicieron pedir perdón

c) (in phrases)

to make believe: you can't just make believe it never happened no puedes pretender que no sucedió, no puedes hacer como si no hubiera sucedido; to make do (with something), to make something do — arreglárselas con algo

Sense III

6)

a) (constitute, be) ser*

perfume makes the ideal gift — el perfume es el regalo ideal

it would make a nice change — sería un cambio agradable

you'd make a useless nurse — como enfermera serías un desastre

they make a nice couple — hacen buena pareja

b) (equal, amount to) ser*

five plus five makes ten — cinco y or más cinco son diez

that makes two of us — ya somos dos

7) ( calculate)

what do you make the total? — ¿(a ti) cuánto te da?

I make it 253 — (a mí) me da 253

what time do you make it, what do you make the time? — ¿qué hora tienes?

8) ( make fuss)

I think you're making too much of what she said — creo que le estás dándo demasiada importancia a lo que dijo

9)

a) ( understand)

to make something of something: I could make nothing of the message no entendí el mensaje; make of that what you will — tú saca tus propias conclusiones

b) ( think)

to make something of somebody/something: what did you make of him? ¿qué te pareció?; I don't know what to make of it — no sé qué pensar

Sense IV

10)

a) (gain, earn) \<\<money\>\> hacer*

they made a loss/profit — perdieron/ganaron dinero

they made a profit of $20,000 — ganaron or sacaron 20.000 dólares

how much did you make on the deal? — ¿cuánto sacaste or ganaste con el trato?

b) ( acquire) \<\<friends\>\> hacer*

I made a few acquaintances there — conocí a or (frml) trabé conocimiento con algunas personas allí

to make a name for oneself — hacerse* un nombre

11) (colloq) (manage to attend, reach)

I'm afraid I can't make Saturday — me temo que el sábado no puedo

we just made the 3 o'clock train — llegamos justo a tiempo para el tren de las tres

to make it: he'll never make it as a doctor nunca será un buen médico; they made it through to the finals — llegaron a la final

12) ( assure success of)

if you go to Harvard, you're made for life — si vas a Harvard, tienes el futuro asegurado

to make or break something/somebody — ser* el éxito o la ruina de algo/alguien

2.

vi

1) ( make preliminary move)

to make as if o as though to + inf — hacer* ademán de + inf

2) (move, proceed)

they made toward the door — se dirigieron hacia la puerta; see also make for

•

Phrasal Verbs:

- make for

- make off

- make out

- make over

- make up

- make up for

- make up to

II

noun

1) ( brand) marca f

what make is it? — ¿de qué marca es?

2)

to be on the make — (colloq) ( out for gain) estar* intentando sacar tajada (fam); ( looking for a date) estar* de ligue or (AmS) de levante or (Chi) de pinche (fam)

[meɪk] (pt, pp made) When make is part of a set combination, eg make an attempt, make a bow, make a case, make sure, look up the other word.
1. TRANSITIVE VERB

1) (=create, prepare) [+ fire, bed, tea, will, remark, plan, suggestion] hacer; [+ dress] hacer, confeccionar; [+ shelter] construir; [+ meal] hacer, preparar; [+ record] grabar; [+ film] rodar; (=manufacture) [+ tool, machine] fabricar, hacer

I'm going to make a cake — voy a hacer un pastel

I make my bed every morning — me hago la cama cada mañana

he made it himself — lo hizo él mismo

God made man — Dios hizo al hombre

don't make a noise — no hagas ruido

"made in Spain" — [+ tool, machine] "fabricado en España"; [+ dress] "confeccionado en España"; [+ nougat, chocolate] "elaborado en España"

he's as cunning as they make 'em * — es de lo más astuto que hay

this car isn't made to carry eight people — este coche no está pensado para ocho personas

they don't make songs like that any more — ya no componen canciones como las de antes

• they were made for each other — estaban hechos el uno para el otro

her shoes weren't made for walking — llevaba unos zapatos poco adecuados para caminar

• we had the curtains made to measure — nos hicieron las cortinas a medida

• it's made of gold — es de oro, está hecho de oro
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2) (=carry out) [+ journey, effort] hacer; [+ speech] pronunciar; [+ payment] efectuar; [+ error] cometer

I'd like to make a phone call — quisiera hacer una llamada

he made an agreement to pay off the arrears — se comprometió a pagar los atrasos

3) (=earn) ganar

how much do you make? — ¿cuánto ganas?

he makes £350 a week — gana 350 libras a la semana

the deal made him £500 — ganó 500 libras con el negocio, el negocio le reportó 500 libras

the film made millions — la película recaudó millones

4) (=reach, achieve) [+ place] llegar a

will we make Paris before lunch? — ¿llegaremos a París antes de la hora de comer?

Lara made a hundred — (Cricket) Lara hizo or se anotó 100 carreras

the novel made the bestseller list — la novela entró en las listas de libros más vendidos

• we made it just in time — llegamos justo a tiempo

can you make it by 10? — ¿puedes llegar a las 10?

sorry, I can't make it — lo siento, no puedo or no me va bien

do you think he'll make (it to) university? — ¿crees que conseguirá ir a la universidad?

he made (it into) the first team — consiguió entrar en el primer equipo

you've got the talent to make it — con tu talento llegarás muy lejos

to make it with sb * — (sexually) hacérselo con algn *

• to make land — (Naut) llegar a tierra

• to make port — (Naut) tomar puerto

- he's got it made

5) (=say, agree)

let's make it 9 o'clock — pongamos las 9

another beer, please, no, make that two — otra cerveza por favor, no, que sean dos

6) (=cause to succeed)

this film made her — esta película la consagró

he was made for life — se aseguró un porvenir brillante

to make or break sth/sb —

this deal will make or break him — con este negocio o fracasa o se asegura el éxito

sex can make or break a relationship — el sexo es determinante en una relación, el sexo puede afianzar una relación o hacer que fracase

7) (=constitute)

this log makes a good seat — este tronco va muy bien de asiento

he'll make somebody a good husband — va a ser or hará un buen marido para algn

it'll make a (nice) change not to have to cook every day — lo de no tener que cocinar cada día estará muy bien, ¡qué descanso, no tener que cocinar cada día!

• they make a lovely couple — hacen muy buena pareja

• he'll make a good footballer — será buen futbolista

• it makes pleasant reading — es una lectura amena

• it still doesn't make a set — todavía no completa un juego entero

• it made a nice surprise — fue una sorpresa agradable

8) (=equal)

two and two make four — dos y dos son cuatro

this one makes 20 — con este son or hacen 20

how much does that make (altogether)? — ¿a cuánto sube (en total)?

8 pints make a gallon — 8 pintas hacen or son un galón

9) (=calculate) calcular

what do you make the total? — ¿cuánto calculas que es el total?

how many do you make it? — ¿cuántos calculas que hay?

I make the total 17 — calculo que hay 17 en total

what time do you make it, what do you make the time? — ¿qué hora tienes?

I make it 6 o'clock — yo tengo las 6

10) (Cards) [+ trick] ganar, hacer; (Bridge) [+ contract] cumplir

11) (in set structures)
to make sb sth (=cause to be)
to make sb king — hacer rey a algn

he made her his wife — la hizo su esposa

they've made Owen secretary — han nombrado secretario a Owen

he made her a star — hizo de ella una estrella
to make sb/sth ({+ adjective/past participle}28})
to make sb happy — hacer feliz a algn

to make sb angry — poner furioso a algn

to make o.s. heard — hacerse oír

the noise made concentration difficult or made it difficult to concentrate — con ese ruido era difícil concentrarse

why make things difficult for yourself? — ¿por qué te complicas la vida?
ill 1., 1), sick 1., 2), unhappy to make sth/sb into sth convertir algo/a algn en algo
we made the guest room into a study — convertimos la habitación de los invitados en estudio

they have made him into a cult figure — lo han convertido en un ídolo

the fibres are made into rope — con las fibras se hace cuerda
to make sb do sth (=cause to do sth) hacer a algn hacer algo; (=force to do sth) hacer a algn hacer algo, obligar a algn a hacer algo
to make sb laugh/cry — hacer reír/llorar a algn

now look what you've made me do! — ¡mira lo que me has hecho hacer!

what made you say that? — ¿cómo se te ocurrió decir eso?, ¿por qué dijiste eso?

what makes you do it? — ¿qué es lo que te lleva a hacerlo?

it makes you think, doesn't it? — da que pensar ¿no?

he made me apologize to the teacher — me hizo pedir perdón or me obligó a pedir perdón al profesor

you can't make me (do it) — no puedes obligarme (a hacerlo)

I was made to wait for an hour — me hicieron esperar una hora
to make o.s. do sth obligarse a hacer algo
I have to make myself (do it) — tengo que obligarme (a hacerlo), tengo que hacer un esfuerzo (por hacerlo)

she made herself look him in the eye — tuvo que obligarse a mirarle a los ojos
to make sth do, make [do] with sth arreglárselas or apañárselas con algo
I'll make do with what I've got — me las arreglaré con lo que tengo

12) (in set expressions)
to make good [+ promise] cumplir; [+ accusation] hacer bueno, probar; [+ claim] justificar; [+ loss] compensar; [+ damage] reparar; (=pay) pagar make 2. to make sth of sth (=understand)
I don't know what to make of it — no sé qué pensar

what do you make of Anna? — ¿qué piensas de Anna?, ¿qué te parece Anna?

what do you make of this? — ¿qué te parece esto?

I can't make anything of this letter — no entiendo nada de lo que pone esta carta, no saco nada en claro de esta carta
(=give importance to)
I think you're making rather too much of what I said — creo que le estás dando demasiada importancia a lo que dije
issue 1., 1)
2.

INTRANSITIVE VERB (in set expressions)

• to make after sb — perseguir a algn, correr tras algn

• he made as if to — + infin hizo como si + subjun, hizo ademán de + infin

he made as if to strike me — hizo como si me fuera a pegar, hizo ademán de pegarme

• to make good — [ex-criminal] rehabilitar, reformar

• he was making like he didn't have any money — (US) * hacía como si no tuviera dinero

- it's make or break time for the England team

3.

NOUN (=brand) marca f

what make of car was it? — ¿qué marca de coche era?

they are our own make — son de nuestra propia marca

they have rifles of Belgian make — tienen fusiles de fabricación belga

- be on the make

- make away

- make away with

- make for

- make off

- make out

- make over

- make up

- make up for

- make up on

- make up to

* * *

I
1. [meɪk]
1) (past & past p made) transitive verb

Sense I

2) (create, produce) \<\<paint/cars\>\> hacer*, fabricar*; \<\<dress\>\> hacer*, confeccionar (frml); \<\<meal/cake/sandwich/coffee\>\> hacer*, preparar; \<\<film\>\> hacer*, rodar; \<\<record\>\> grabar; \<\<fire/nest/hole\>\> hacer*; \<\<list/will\>\> hacer*

to make a noise — hacer* ruido

to make a note of something — anotar algo

made in Spain/Mexico — hecho or fabricado en España/México

made in Argentina/Peru — industria or fabricación argentina/peruana

to make something into something: I'll make this material into a skirt con esta tela me haré una falda; to make something out of/from/of something: she made the dress out of an old sheet se hizo el vestido con/de una sábana vieja; we made another meal from the leftovers hicimos otra comida con las sobras; it's made of wood/plastic es de madera/plástico; don't make an enemy of her — no te la eches encima como enemiga; see also difference 1) b), fuss I, mess I 1), 2)

3)

a) ( carry out) \<\<repairs/changes/payment\>\> hacer*, efectuar* (frml); \<\<preparations/arrangements\>\> hacer*; \<\<journey\>\> hacer*

make a left (turn) here — (AmE) dobla or gira a la izquierda aquí

b) \<\<remark/announcement\>\> hacer*

Sense II

4) ( cause to be)

I'll make you happy/rich — te haré feliz/rica

don't make life difficult for yourself — no te compliques la vida

that made me sad — eso me entristeció or me apenó

the work made me thirsty/sleepy — el trabajo me dio sed/sueño

what makes me angry is... — lo que me da rabia es...

I couldn't make myself heard above the noise — no podía conseguir que me oyeran con el ruido

they've made him supervisor — lo han nombrado supervisor, lo han ascendido a supervisor

we'll make a man of you — haremos de ti un hombre

if nine o'clock is too early, make it later — si las nueve es muy temprano, podemos reunirnos (or encontrarnos etc) más tarde

two large pizzas..., no, make that three — dos pizzas grandes..., no, mire, mejor déme tres

5)

a) ( cause to) hacer*

whatever made you do it? — ¿por qué lo hiciste?, ¿qué te llevó a hacer eso?

b) ( compel) obligar* a, hacer*

she was made to apologize — la obligaron a or la hicieron pedir perdón

c) (in phrases)

to make believe: you can't just make believe it never happened no puedes pretender que no sucedió, no puedes hacer como si no hubiera sucedido; to make do (with something), to make something do — arreglárselas con algo

Sense III

6)

a) (constitute, be) ser*

perfume makes the ideal gift — el perfume es el regalo ideal

it would make a nice change — sería un cambio agradable

you'd make a useless nurse — como enfermera serías un desastre

they make a nice couple — hacen buena pareja

b) (equal, amount to) ser*

five plus five makes ten — cinco y or más cinco son diez

that makes two of us — ya somos dos

7) ( calculate)

what do you make the total? — ¿(a ti) cuánto te da?

I make it 253 — (a mí) me da 253

what time do you make it, what do you make the time? — ¿qué hora tienes?

8) ( make fuss)

I think you're making too much of what she said — creo que le estás dándo demasiada importancia a lo que dijo

9)

a) ( understand)

to make something of something: I could make nothing of the message no entendí el mensaje; make of that what you will — tú saca tus propias conclusiones

b) ( think)

to make something of somebody/something: what did you make of him? ¿qué te pareció?; I don't know what to make of it — no sé qué pensar

Sense IV

10)

a) (gain, earn) \<\<money\>\> hacer*

they made a loss/profit — perdieron/ganaron dinero

they made a profit of $20,000 — ganaron or sacaron 20.000 dólares

how much did you make on the deal? — ¿cuánto sacaste or ganaste con el trato?

b) ( acquire) \<\<friends\>\> hacer*

I made a few acquaintances there — conocí a or (frml) trabé conocimiento con algunas personas allí

to make a name for oneself — hacerse* un nombre

11) (colloq) (manage to attend, reach)

I'm afraid I can't make Saturday — me temo que el sábado no puedo

we just made the 3 o'clock train — llegamos justo a tiempo para el tren de las tres

to make it: he'll never make it as a doctor nunca será un buen médico; they made it through to the finals — llegaron a la final

12) ( assure success of)

if you go to Harvard, you're made for life — si vas a Harvard, tienes el futuro asegurado

to make or break something/somebody — ser* el éxito o la ruina de algo/alguien

2.

vi

1) ( make preliminary move)

to make as if o as though to + inf — hacer* ademán de + inf

2) (move, proceed)

they made toward the door — se dirigieron hacia la puerta; see also make for

•

Phrasal Verbs:

- make for

- make off

- make out

- make over

- make up

- make up for

- make up to

II

noun

1) ( brand) marca f

what make is it? — ¿de qué marca es?

2)

to be on the make — (colloq) ( out for gain) estar* intentando sacar tajada (fam); ( looking for a date) estar* de ligue or (AmS) de levante or (Chi) de pinche (fam)

English-spanish dictionary > make
16 claro

adj.

1 obvious, apparent, clear, crisp.

2 clear, bright, clear-cut, articulate.

3 definite, distinct.

intj.

sure, sure enough, of course.

m.

1 clearing, glade, clear space, clear.

2 gap.

3 Claro.

* * *

claro

► adjetivo

1 (gen) clear

■ no está nada claro it's not clear at all

2 (iluminado) bright, well-lit

3 (color) light

■ azul claro light blue

4 (salsa etc) thin; (café, chocolate, etc) weak

5 (evidente) clear

► adverbio

1 clearly

► nombre masculino claro

1 (gen) gap, space; (de bosque) clearing

2 (en el pelo) bald patch

► interjección ¡claro!

1 of course!

■ ¡claro que no puedes! of course you can't!

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a las claras openly

dejar algo claro to make something clear

estar claro to be clear

¡lo llevas claro! / ¡lo tienes claro! familiar you've got it coming to you!

más claro,-a que el agua familiar as clear as daylight

poner en claro to make plain, clear up

sacar en claro to get out

■ no sacamos nada en claro del informe we didn't get anything out of the report

claro de luna moonlight

mente clara figurado clear mind

————————

claro

► nombre masculino

1 (gen) gap, space; (de bosque) clearing

2 (en el pelo) bald patch

► interjección

* * *
1. (f. - clara)
adj.

1) clear

2) evident

3) bright

4) fair, light

5) weak, thin

6) frank
2. adv.
1) clearly

2) sure

3) frankly

4) of course
3. noun m.
clearing

- claro de luna

* * *

1. ADJ

1) (=no oscuro) [piel] fair; [color] light, pale

un vestido verde claro — a light o pale green dress

pelo castaño claro — light brown hair

una alemana de ojos claros — a blue-eyed German girl

2) (=evidente)

a) [con sustantivos] [ejemplo, prueba, ventaja] clear; [inconveniente] obvious; [desastre] total, absolute

esto es un claro reflejo de que el sistema no funciona — this is a clear indication that the system does not work

España ganó por un claro 15-6 — Spain won a decisive 15-6 victory, Spain were clear winners by 15-6

... aseguró, en clara referencia a sus superiores —... he asserted, clearly referring o in an obvious reference to his superiors

b) [con verbos]

• dejar algo claro — to make sth clear

ha dejado bien claro que no quiere vernos más — he has made it quite clear he does not want to see us again

dejar las cosas claras o en claro — to get things clear, get things straight *

• estar claro — to be clear

el futuro del equipo no está muy claro — the future of the team is not very clear

¿está claro? — is that clear?

estar claro que — to be clear that, be obvious that

está claro que así no vamos a ninguna parte — it's clear o obvious that we'll get nowhere like this

no está nada claro que nuestro partido vaya a ganar las elecciones — it's not at all clear that our party will win the election

• quedar claro — to be clear

si te lees la bibliografía, te quedará todo más claro — if you read the books on the reading list, it'll all be clearer to you o you'll have a better idea of things

así quedarán claras nuestras intenciones — this way our intentions will be (quite) clear

• tener algo claro — to be sure of sth, be clear about sth

ni siquiera tengo claro lo que me espera mañana — I'm not even sure o clear what's in store for me tomorrow

es importante tener nuestro objetivo bien claro — it is important to be sure of our objective

no lo tengo nada claro — I'm not at all sure, I don't really know

c)

a las claras —

prefiero decírselo a las claras — I prefer to tell him straight (out)

su triunfo deja bien a las claras el buen momento que atraviesa — his victory is a clear indication o sign that he is on excellent form

- ser más claro que el agua

las cuentas claras —

me gustan las cuentas claras — I like to have o keep things clear

el ministro ha presentado las cuentas claras al Parlamento — the minister has been quite straightforward with Parliament

llevarlo Esp o tenerlo claro iró —

lo tienes claro — things won't be easy for you

sacar algo en claro (de algo) —

solo hemos sacado en claro que no pretende dimitir — all that we can safely o definitely say is that he has no intention of resigning

lo único que la policía consiguió sacar en claro durante el interrogatorio — the only definite thing the police got from the interview

no he sacado nada en claro de esa conferencia — I'm still none the wiser after that lecture

ver algo claro —

no ven claro cómo van a poder terminar a tiempo — they can't really see how they are going to finish on time

el ministro ve claro que se puede lograr un acuerdo — the minister is optimistic about reaching an agreement

lo vi claro en cuanto oí la noticia — it became clear to me when I heard the news

sus padres no veían muy claro el tema — his parents weren't too sure about the matter

3) (=poco espeso) [té, café] weak; [caldo] thin

4) (=luminoso) [día, mañana] bright; [habitación, casa] light, bright

5) (=transparente) [agua] clear; [tejido] transparent

6) (=nítido) [sonido, voz] clear; [imagen] sharp, clear

7) (=escaso) [pelo] thin; [bosque] light, sparse

8) (=preciso) [idea] clear

tiene las ideas muy claras — he really knows what he wants from life

una mente clara — (lit) a clear mind; (fig) a clear thinker

9) (=sincero) frank

ser claro — to be frank

2. ADV

1) (=con precisión) [oír, ver, hablar] clearly

2) (=sinceramente) frankly

• hablar claro — to speak frankly, be frank

- claro y raspado

3) [tras invitaciones, peticiones] sure

-¿puedo usar tu coche mañana? -¡claro! — "can I use your car tomorrow?" - "sure!"

-¿queréis venir a cenar? -¡claro! — "would you like to come to dinner?" - "sure!"

4) [uso enfático]

¡claro! por eso estaba ayer tan rara — of course! that's why she was acting so funny yesterday

a menos que, claro está, él también la conozca — unless of course he knows her too

-¿por qué no te disfrazas tú? -¡claro, para que os riáis de mí todos! — "why don't you dress up?" - "oh sure, so you can all laugh at me!"

• claro que, claro que nadie se imaginaba lo que vendría después — of course nobody could imagine what would happen afterwards

¡claro que no! — of course not!

claro que no es verdad — of course it isn't true

¡claro que sí! — yes, of course!

3. SM

1) (Meteo) bright spell, sunny interval

habrá nubes y claros — it will be cloudy with bright spells o sunny intervals

un pequeño claro entre las nubes — a slight break in the clouds

claro de luna — moonlight

2) [de tiempo] lull

aprovechamos un clarillo para salir a comprar — we took advantage of a little lull to go and do some shopping

- velar de claro en claro

3) (=espacio despejado) [entre personas] space; [entre árboles] clearing; [de pelo] bald patch

se pueden ver algunos claros en la sala — there are a few (empty) spaces in the hall

4) [en un texto] gap, space; [en discurso] pause

5) (Arquit) (=claraboya) skylight; (=abertura) window (opening)

6) Caribe (Culin) guava jelly

7) Caribe (=bebida) sugar-cane brandy

* * *
I
- ra adjetivo

1) ( luminoso) <cielo/habitación> bright

2) ( pálido) <color/verde/azul> light, pale; < piel> fair

tiene los ojos claros — she has blue/green/gray eyes

3) <salsa/sopa> thin

4) <agua/sonido> clear; <ideas/explicación/instrucciones> clear; <situación/postura> clear

tener algo claro — to be clear about something

que quede bien claro que... — I want it to be quite clear that...

¿está claro? — is that clear?

quiero dejar (en) claro que... — I want to make it very o quite clear that...

a las claras: díselo a las claras tell her straight; llevarlo claro (Esp fam) to be in for a shock; sacar algo en claro de algo — to make sense of something

5) ( evidente) clear, obvious

hay pruebas claras — there is clear evidence

está claro que... — it is clear o obvious that...

a no ser, claro está, que esté mintiendo — unless, of course, he's lying
II
adverbio

1) < ver> clearly

voy a hablarte claro — I'm not going to beat around o about the bush

me lo dijo muy claro — he made it very o quite clear (to me)

2) (indep)

a) ( en exclamaciones de asentimiento) of course

claro que lo sabe! — of course she knows!

claro que no! — no, of course not!

claro que sí! — of course, absolutely!

b) ( como enlace) mind you

nadie le creyó, claro no es de extrañar — nobody believed him. Mind you, it's not surprising

claro, así cualquiera puede — well, of course anyone can do it like that

díselo - claro, para que me regañe ¿no? — (iró) tell him - oh sure, and have him tell me off, right? (iro)
III
masculino

1) ( en bosque) clearing; (en el pelo, la barba) bald patch

2) (Meteo) sunny spell o period o interval

* * *

= apparent, clear [clearer -comp., clearest -sup.], clear-cut, crisp [crisper -comp., crispest -sup.], definite, distinct, light, neat [neater -comp., neatest -sup.], plain [plainer -comp., plainest -sup.], straightforward, tidy, distinctive, designated, uncloudy, unclouded, unclouded, cloudless, forthright, uncompromising, unqualified, cut and dried [cut and dry], patent.

Ex. Menu-based information retrieval system have found favour because of their apparent simplicity.

Ex. In practice the distinction between one term and the next is not very clear.

Ex. The hierarchical relationship is relatively clear-cut, and rather precise guideliness can be formulated to ensure that the BT/NT relationship is consistently applied.

Ex. A crisp, even impression became the norm, along with the use of respectable paper and ink.

Ex. I don't see that we are going to stand a chance unless there is something very definite coming out of this conference and similar conferences where these ideas are advanced.

Ex. Against this proliferation of hosts there is a distinct awareness amongst users of the need for the rationalisation.

Ex. To match the small amount of existing furniture which was reused, internal joinery and furniture is in a light coloured timber.

Ex. What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.

Ex. To reiterate, there are two main categories of relationship: the syntactic relationships referred to in the last paragraph and plain, for example, in a topic such as 'sugar and health'.

Ex. Even in this apparently straightforward situation, complications can arise.

Ex. This was all very tidy, but who was to judge significance?.

Ex. A patron may submit a beautifully legible request for a book with a distinctive author and title, accompanied by a reference to the journal article from which the citation was gleaned.

Ex. It is tremendously valuable to library staff (particularly in libraries with a designated departmental structure) to maintain close professional ties with local academic departments.

Ex. In that case, the peak of solar energy could be at an uncloudy moment in the morning or afternoon, even though the sun wasn't highest in the sky at that moment.

Ex. As they grow up in those heady post-war years, in the blue unclouded weather of the late 1940s, these are the sisters you'll never forget.

Ex. As they grow up in those heady post-war years, in the blue unclouded weather of the late 1940s, these are the sisters you'll never forget.

Ex. This is the first cloudless image of the Earth from space.

Ex. We have been told once, in clear and forthright terms, what it is that we need.

Ex. What precipitated that furor was that Panizzi's volume represented a uncompromising rejection of the comfortable ideology of the finding catalog.

Ex. Wing has not had the almost unqualified praise from the reviewers that Pollard and Redgrave received.

Ex. One of them snipped Ben Kline's life short, and Marla's determined to get to the root of a case that's anything but cut and dried.

Ex. It was patent that they could not compete on equal terms with the economic and social forces of a complex civilization.

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* cantarlas claras = call + a spade a spade.

* con una meta clara = focused [focussed].

* con un objetivo claro = focused [focussed].

* cuestiones poco claras = grey area [gray area].

* de forma clara = clearly.

* dejar bien claro = make + it + crystal clear, make + Reflexivo + crystal clear.

* dejar claro = make + it + clear, send + a clear signal that.

* de manera clara = distinctly, clearly.

* de modo claro = transparently.

* en + Lengua + claro = in plain + Lengua.

* en términos claros = in simple terms.

* estar claro = be plain, be out in the open.

* hablar claro = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* las cosas + estar + claras = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* más claro el agua = as clear as a bell.

* más claro que el agua = as clear as a bell.

* nada claro = unclear, uncleared.

* no dar una impresión clara = send + mixed signals.

* no está claro todavía = the jury is still out (on).

* para que quede más claro = for main effects.

* pasta de clara de huevo = glair.

* poco claro = fuzzy [fuzzier - comp., fuzziest -sup.], indistinct, obscure, unclear, untidy, hazy, inconclusive, slurred, clouded, undistinguished, uncleared, indistinctive.

* poner en claro = clear up.

* ser algo muy claro = be a dead giveaway.

* sin una meta clara = unfocused [unfocussed].

* sin un objetivo claro = non-purposive, unfocused [unfocussed].

* tan claro como el agua = as clear as a bell.

* tener Algo claro = clarify + Posesivo + mind.

* tener claro = be clear in your mind.

* violeta claro = periwinkle.

* * *
I
- ra adjetivo

1) ( luminoso) <cielo/habitación> bright

2) ( pálido) <color/verde/azul> light, pale; < piel> fair

tiene los ojos claros — she has blue/green/gray eyes

3) <salsa/sopa> thin

4) <agua/sonido> clear; <ideas/explicación/instrucciones> clear; <situación/postura> clear

tener algo claro — to be clear about something

que quede bien claro que... — I want it to be quite clear that...

¿está claro? — is that clear?

quiero dejar (en) claro que... — I want to make it very o quite clear that...

a las claras: díselo a las claras tell her straight; llevarlo claro (Esp fam) to be in for a shock; sacar algo en claro de algo — to make sense of something

5) ( evidente) clear, obvious

hay pruebas claras — there is clear evidence

está claro que... — it is clear o obvious that...

a no ser, claro está, que esté mintiendo — unless, of course, he's lying
II
adverbio

1) < ver> clearly

voy a hablarte claro — I'm not going to beat around o about the bush

me lo dijo muy claro — he made it very o quite clear (to me)

2) (indep)

a) ( en exclamaciones de asentimiento) of course

claro que lo sabe! — of course she knows!

claro que no! — no, of course not!

claro que sí! — of course, absolutely!

b) ( como enlace) mind you

nadie le creyó, claro no es de extrañar — nobody believed him. Mind you, it's not surprising

claro, así cualquiera puede — well, of course anyone can do it like that

díselo - claro, para que me regañe ¿no? — (iró) tell him - oh sure, and have him tell me off, right? (iro)
III
masculino

1) ( en bosque) clearing; (en el pelo, la barba) bald patch

2) (Meteo) sunny spell o period o interval

* * *

= apparent, clear [clearer -comp., clearest -sup.], clear-cut, crisp [crisper -comp., crispest -sup.], definite, distinct, light, neat [neater -comp., neatest -sup.], plain [plainer -comp., plainest -sup.], straightforward, tidy, distinctive, designated, uncloudy, unclouded, unclouded, cloudless, forthright, uncompromising, unqualified, cut and dried [cut and dry], patent.

Ex: Menu-based information retrieval system have found favour because of their apparent simplicity.

Ex: In practice the distinction between one term and the next is not very clear.

Ex: The hierarchical relationship is relatively clear-cut, and rather precise guideliness can be formulated to ensure that the BT/NT relationship is consistently applied.

Ex: A crisp, even impression became the norm, along with the use of respectable paper and ink.

Ex: I don't see that we are going to stand a chance unless there is something very definite coming out of this conference and similar conferences where these ideas are advanced.

Ex: Against this proliferation of hosts there is a distinct awareness amongst users of the need for the rationalisation.

Ex: To match the small amount of existing furniture which was reused, internal joinery and furniture is in a light coloured timber.

Ex: What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.

Ex: To reiterate, there are two main categories of relationship: the syntactic relationships referred to in the last paragraph and plain, for example, in a topic such as 'sugar and health'.

Ex: Even in this apparently straightforward situation, complications can arise.

Ex: This was all very tidy, but who was to judge significance?.

Ex: A patron may submit a beautifully legible request for a book with a distinctive author and title, accompanied by a reference to the journal article from which the citation was gleaned.

Ex: It is tremendously valuable to library staff (particularly in libraries with a designated departmental structure) to maintain close professional ties with local academic departments.

Ex: In that case, the peak of solar energy could be at an uncloudy moment in the morning or afternoon, even though the sun wasn't highest in the sky at that moment.

Ex: As they grow up in those heady post-war years, in the blue unclouded weather of the late 1940s, these are the sisters you'll never forget.

Ex: As they grow up in those heady post-war years, in the blue unclouded weather of the late 1940s, these are the sisters you'll never forget.

Ex: This is the first cloudless image of the Earth from space.

Ex: We have been told once, in clear and forthright terms, what it is that we need.

Ex: What precipitated that furor was that Panizzi's volume represented a uncompromising rejection of the comfortable ideology of the finding catalog.

Ex: Wing has not had the almost unqualified praise from the reviewers that Pollard and Redgrave received.

Ex: One of them snipped Ben Kline's life short, and Marla's determined to get to the root of a case that's anything but cut and dried.

Ex: It was patent that they could not compete on equal terms with the economic and social forces of a complex civilization.

* cantarlas claras = call + a spade a spade.

* con una meta clara = focused [focussed].

* con un objetivo claro = focused [focussed].

* cuestiones poco claras = grey area [gray area].

* de forma clara = clearly.

* dejar bien claro = make + it + crystal clear, make + Reflexivo + crystal clear.

* dejar claro = make + it + clear, send + a clear signal that.

* de manera clara = distinctly, clearly.

* de modo claro = transparently.

* en + Lengua + claro = in plain + Lengua.

* en términos claros = in simple terms.

* estar claro = be plain, be out in the open.

* hablar claro = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* las cosas + estar + claras = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.

* más claro el agua = as clear as a bell.

* más claro que el agua = as clear as a bell.

* nada claro = unclear, uncleared.

* no dar una impresión clara = send + mixed signals.

* no está claro todavía = the jury is still out (on).

* para que quede más claro = for main effects.

* pasta de clara de huevo = glair.

* poco claro = fuzzy [fuzzier - comp., fuzziest -sup.], indistinct, obscure, unclear, untidy, hazy, inconclusive, slurred, clouded, undistinguished, uncleared, indistinctive.

* poner en claro = clear up.

* ser algo muy claro = be a dead giveaway.

* sin una meta clara = unfocused [unfocussed].

* sin un objetivo claro = non-purposive, unfocused [unfocussed].

* tan claro como el agua = as clear as a bell.

* tener Algo claro = clarify + Posesivo + mind.

* tener claro = be clear in your mind.

* violeta claro = periwinkle.

* * *

claro¹ -ra

adjective

A (luminoso) ‹cielo› bright; ‹habitación› bright, light

el día amaneció claro the day dawned bright and clear

B (pálido) ‹color/verde/azul› light, pale; ‹piel› fair, white

tiene los ojos claros she has blue/green/gray eyes

el típico sueco rubio y de ojos claros the typical blue-eyed, blond Swede

C ‹salsa/sopa› thin; ‹café/té› weak

D ‹agua/sonido› clear

habló con voz clara she spoke in a clear voice

E ‹ideas/explicación/instrucciones› clear; ‹situación/postura› clear

consiguieron una clara ventaja they gained a clear advantage

tiene muy claro lo que quiere en la vida she is very clear o sure about what she wants out of life, she knows exactly what she wants out of life

que quede bien claro que … I want it to be quite clear that …

lo harás como yo te diga, ¿está claro? you'll do it the way I say, is that clear o do I make myself clear?

quiero dejar (en) claro que … or que quede bien (en) claro que … I want to make it very o quite clear that …, let it be very o quite clear that …

a las claras: no me lo dijo a las claras she didn't tell me in so many words o straight out o ( AmE) right off

no seas cobarde y díselo a las claras don't be a coward, tell her straight

llevarlo claro ( Esp fam) (estar equivocado) to be in for a shock o a disappointment; (enfrentarse a algo difícil) to have one's work cut out ( colloq)

pasar la noche en claro to lie o be awake all night

sacar algo en claro de algo to make sense of sth

¿tú sacaste algo en claro de lo que dijo? did you manage to make any sense of what he said?

F (evidente) clear, obvious

hay pruebas claras de que miente there is clear evidence that he is lying

está claro que ella es la culpable it is clear o obvious that she is the culprit, she is clearly o obviously the culprit

… a no ser, claro está, que esté mintiendo … unless, of course, he's lying

claro²

adverb

A ‹hablar/ver›

voy a hablarte claro I'm not going to beat around o about the bush, I'm going to give it to you straight ( colloq)

ahora lo veo claro I see it all clearly now, now I get it! ( colloq)

me lo dijo muy claro he made it very o quite clear (to me)

claro y raspado ( Ven fam); straight

me lo dijo todo claro y raspado he told me straight, he didn't beat around o about the bush

B ( indep)

1 (en exclamaciones de asentimiento) of course!

¡claro que lo sabe! of course she knows!

¿te gustaría verlo? — ¡claro! would you like to see it? — yes, I'd love to o ( colloq) sure!

¿lo hizo? — ¡claro que no! did he do it? — no, of course not! o no, of course he didn't!

2 (como enlace) mind you

nadie le creyó, claro que conociéndolo no es de extrañar nobody believed him. Mind you, knowing him it's not surprising

lo ayudó la madre — claro, así cualquiera his mother helped him — well, of course anyone can do it like that

anda, díselo tú — claro, para que me eche a mí la bronca ¿no? ( iró); go on, you tell him — oh sure o oh fine o I see, so that way it's me he gets mad at, right? ( iro)

claro³

masculine

A (en un bosque) clearing; (en el pelo, la barba) bald patch

había algunos claros en las gradas there were a few empty spaces in the stand

B ( Meteo) sunny spell o period o interval

Compuesto:

claro de luna

moonlight

* * *

claro 1
◊ -ra adjetivo

a) ( luminoso) ‹cielo/habitación› bright

b) ( pálido) ‹color/verde/azul› light, pale;

‹ piel› fair;
◊ tiene los ojos claros she has blue/green/gray eyes

c) ‹salsa/sopa› thin

d) ‹agua/sonido› clear;

‹ideas/explicación/instrucciones› clear;
‹situación/postura› clear;
◊ tener algo claro to be clear about sth;

¿está claro? is that clear?;
quiero dejar (en) claro que … I want to make it clear that …;
sacar algo en claro de algo to make sense of sth
e) ( evidente) clear, obvious;

◊ está claro que … it is clear o obvious that …;

a no ser, claro está, que esté mintiendo unless, of course, he's lying
claro 2 adverbio
1 ‹ ver› clearly;
◊ voy a hablarte claro I'm not going to beat around o about the bush;

me lo dijo muy claro he made it very quite clear (to me)
2 ( indep) ( en exclamaciones de asentimiento) of course
■ sustantivo masculino
a) ( en bosque) clearing;

(en pelo, barba) bald patch
b) (Meteo) sunny spell o period

claro,-a
I adjetivo
1 (despejado, evidente) clear: tengo muy claro que no va a volver, I'm quite sure she won't come back
un asunto poco claro, a shady deal
2 (poco espeso) thin
3 (color) light
II sustantivo masculino
1 (de un bosque) clearing
2 (entre las nubes) break in the clouds
3 claro de luna, moonlight
III adverbio clearly: deberías hablar claro, you must speak clearly
IV exclamación of course!
¡claro que puedo!, of course I can!
♦ Locuciones: a las claras, clearly
dejar algo claro, to make something clear
lo lleva claro si piensa que voy a tolerarlo, she can be quite sure that i?m not going to put up with it
sacar algo en claro, to draw a conclusion: después de tanta discusión, no sacamos nada en claro, we were back to square one after hours of discussion
' claro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
clara
- escarceo
- estar
- hombre
- nebulosa
- nebuloso
- nítida
- nítido
- notoria
- notorio
- patente
- poca
- poco
- precisa
- preciso
- pues
- rondar
- sacar
- salvaje
- agua
- celeste
- color
- constar
- hablar
- lavado
- neto
- oscuro
- palpable
- que
- quedar
- visto
English:
ale
- apparent
- articulate
- break
- broad
- clean-cut
- clear
- clear-cut
- clearing
- confusing
- crystal-clear
- decided
- distinct
- enough
- fuzzy
- good
- ice-blue
- indistinct
- let
- light
- lucid
- mousy
- mud
- neat
- obscure
- outset
- pale
- plain
- precise
- sharp
- speak out
- spell out
- straight
- surely
- tenuous
- then
- thin
- transparently
- unclear
- unequivocal
- why
- blur
- by
- certainly
- clearly
- course
- crystal
- flash
- increasingly
- more

* * *

claro, -a

♦ adj

1. [luminoso] bright;

una habitación clara a bright o light room

2. [color] light;

verde claro light green

3. [sonido] clear;

hablaba con una voz clara she spoke in a clear voice

4. [sin nubes] clear;

un día/cielo claro a clear day/sky

5. [diluido] [té, café] weak;
[salsa, sopa] thin;
no me gusta el chocolate claro I don't like my hot chocolate thin

6. [poco tupido] thin, sparse

7. [persona, explicación, ideas, libro] clear;

hablaba con un lenguaje claro she spoke in clear terms;

dejar algo claro to make sth clear;

poner algo en claro to get sth clear, to clear sth up;

que quede (bien) claro que no fue idea mía I want to make it (quite) clear that it wasn't my idea;

sacar algo en claro (de) to make sth out (from);

después de escuchar su explicación no saqué nada en claro after listening to her explanation, I was none the wiser;

tengo claro que no puedo contar con él one thing I'm quite sure about is that I can't rely on him, one thing's for sure, I can't rely on him;

verlo claro [estar seguro] to be sure;

Comp

pasar una noche en claro to have a sleepless night;

Comp
Esp Fam
llevarlo o [m5]tenerlo claro: ¡lo lleva o [m5] tiene claro si piensa que le vamos a ayudar! if he thinks we're going to help him, he can think again!;

si no vienen ellos, lo tenemos claro if they don't come, we've had it

8. [obvio, evidente] clear;

el resultado fue claro the result was clear;

¿está claro? is that clear?;

está claro que van a ganar it's clear they're going to win;

está claro que te quieren engañar it's obvious that they are trying to deceive you, they are obviously trying to deceive you;

está claro o [m5]claro está que si no quieres, no estás obligado a participar of course o obviously, you're not obliged to participate if you don't want to;

a no ser, claro, que tengas una idea mejor unless, of course, you have a better idea;

Comp

está más claro que el agua it's perfectly o crystal clear;

allí no vuelvo, eso está más claro que el agua I'm not going there again, that's for certain

♦ nm

1. [en bosque] clearing;
[en multitud] space, gap;
vi un claro en la fila I saw a gap in the row

2. [en cielo nublado] break in the clouds;

se esperan nubes y claros it will be cloudy with some bright spells;

en cuanto haya un claro salimos we'll go out as soon as it brightens up

3. [calvicie, calva] bald patch

4. [en pintura] highlight

5. Arquit skylight

6. claro de luna moonlight

♦ adv

clearly;

hablar claro to speak clearly;

dilo claro, ¿te interesa o no? tell me straight, are you interested or not?;

¡claro! of course!;

¡claro que sí!, ¡pues claro! of course!;

¡claro que no! of course not!;

¡claro que me gusta! of course I like it!;
Irónico
¿me ayudarás? – claro, no pensaba en otra cosa will you help me? – oh sure, I wouldn't dream of doing anything else;
Irónico
ve tú primero – claro, así si hay algún agujero me caigo yo you go first – oh great o thanks a lot, that way if there's a hole I'll be the one to fall into it;

claro, con un jugador más ya se puede of course, with an extra player it's hardly surprising;

la obra no tuvo éxito, claro que conociendo al director no me sorprende the play wasn't a success, but then again that's hardly surprising knowing the director

♦ a las claras loc adv

clearly

* * *

claro

I adj

1 tb fig

clear;

poner en claro make clear;

dejar claro make plain;

quedar claro be clear;

tener algo claro be sure o clear about sth;

pasar la noche en claro lie awake all night, not sleep a wink;

a las claras clearly

2 color light

3 ( luminoso) bright

4 salsa thin

II adv

:

hablar claro speak plainly;

¡claro! of course!;

claro está of course

III m

1 METEO clear spell

2 en bosque clearing

* * *

claro adv

1) : clearly

habla más claro: speak more clearly

2) : of course, surely

¡claro!, ¡claro que sí!: absolutely!, of course!

claro que entendió: of course she understood

claro, -ra adj

1) : bright, clear

2) : pale, fair, light

3) : clear, evident

claro nm

1) : clearing

2)

claro de luna : moonlight

* * *

claro¹ adj

1. (en general) clear

una respuesta clara a clear answer

un día claro a clear day

2. (luminoso) bright

ésta es la habitación más clara de toda la casa this is the brightest room in the house

3. (color) light

le gusta vestir colores claros she likes wearing light coloured clothes

claro² adv clearly

no puede ver claro he can't see clearly

claro³ interj of course

claro que voy a ir a la fiesta of course I'm going to the party

claro que no of course not

claro que sí of course

claro⁴ n (en meteorología) sunny interval

claro de luna moonlight

Spanish-English dictionary > claro
17 schon

Adv.

1. mit Zeitangaben: already; schon damals even then; schon früher before; (vor langer Zeit) a long time ago; schon immer always, all along; schon oft often (enough); schon wieder again; schon wieder! not again!; schon nach fünf Minuten after only five minutes; nach fünf Minuten war er schon fort etc. five minutes later he’d already gone etc.; schon von Anfang an right from the start, from the word go umg.; es ist schon 12 Uhr it’s twelve o’clock already; schon am nächsten Tag the very next day; schon um 6 Uhr waren sie auf they were already up at 6 o’clock; schon im 16. Jahrhundert as early ( oder as far back) as the 16th century; schon im 16. Jahrhundert gab es die Krankheit the disease was already around in the 16th century; das ist schon lange her that was long ago ( oder way back); das war schon vor zwanzig Jahren that was twenty (whole) years ago; wie lange sind Sie schon hier? how long have you been here?

2. (bereits) already; (schon einmal, zuvor) before; (bis jetzt) so far; in Fragen: yet; (jemals) ever; ich habe schon eins umg. I’ve already got one; hast du schon einmal...? have you ever...?; sind Sie schon ( einmal) in Spanien gewesen? have you ever been to Spain?; ich war schon ein paar Mal / oft dort I’ve been there a couple of times / frequently; kennen Sie schon Herrn X? have you met Mr ( oder Mr.) X?, do you know Mr ( oder Mr.) X?; wir kennen uns schon we’ve met, we do know one another; ich habe ihn schon ( einmal) gesehen I’ve seen him before somewhere; danke, ich habe schon zu trinken etc.: no thanks, I’m fine; da ist er ja schon wieder he’s (iro. look who’s) back again; das kenne ich schon I know that, I’ve seen that before; bei Entschuldigungen: I’ve heard that one before; das kennen wir schon we know all about that, that’s an old one; ich habe schon bessere Weine getrunken I’ve tasted better wines in my time; hast du schon gehört? have you heard?; hast du schon mit ihm gesprochen? have you talked to him yet?; ist er schon da? has he come yet?, is he here yet?; (früher als erwartet) is he here already?; was, ( du bist) schon zurück? what, back already?; werden Sie schon bedient? are you being served?; ich bekomme schon it’s OK, I’m being looked after; er wollte schon gehen he was about ( oder all set) to go; warum willst du schon gehen? why are you leaving so early?

3. zur Betonung (sogar, selbst) even; schon ein Milligramm des Gifts kann tödlich sein just ( oder even) one milligram(me) of the poison can kill you; ein Anruf hätte schon genügt (just) a phone call would have been enough; schon ein Unentschieden wäre ein Erfolg even a draw would be a success; schon für 10 Euro for only 10 euros; Herrenhemden schon ab 5 Euro men’s shirts from as little as 5 euros; ich komme (ja) schon! (I’m) coming!; da sind wir (ja) schon! here we are; schon war ich sauer umg. I was getting really annoyed; was gibt es denn ( nun) schon wieder? what is it now ( oder this time)?; ich verstehe schon I see

4. (allein) schon seine Stimme just to hear his voice, his voice alone; schon der Name the mere (mention of the oder his etc.) name, just to hear the ( oder his etc.) name; schon der Anblick just to see it; schon der Gedanke the very idea, the mere thought (of it); schon deswegen if only for that (reason); schon wegen if only because of; der Kinder etc.: if only for the sake of; schon weil if only because; schon sie zu sehen (even) just to see her

5. versichernd, verstärkend: sie wird’s schon schaffen she’ll make it all right; beruhigend: auch don’t worry, she’ll make it; er kommt schon noch he’ll come eventually; die Zinsen steigen schon noch the interest rates are bound to go up; the interest rates will go up, you’ll see; ich mach’s schon leave it to me; es wird schon gehen it’ll be all right, I’ll etc. manage (somehow); das ist schon möglich that could be; betonter: that’s quite possible; das lässt sich schon machen mit Vorbehalt: we etc. might be able to do that, it’s doable; (es ist kein Problem) that’s no problem, no problem umg.; wir können schon mit ihm reden (sind bereit) we don’t mind talking to him; ich kann mir schon denken, was... I can (just) imagine what...; er ist schon eingebildet he’s certainly bigheaded; das war schon Glückssache that really was a stroke of luck; das ist schon eine große Frechheit! that really is a bit much; schon gut! it’s all right, never mind; (das reicht) that’ll do

6. umg., auffordernd, ermunternd: mach schon! get a move on, will you?; komm schon! come on, then; geh schon! go on, then; nun sag schon, wie’s war come on, tell us ( oder me) what it was like; gib’s schon zu! come on, admit it!

7. einräumend oder bedingend: schon, aber... yes, but...; ich verstehe / möchte schon, aber... I can see that / I’d like to, but...; ich kenne sie schon, aber... I do know her, but...; sie müsste sich schon etwas mehr anstrengen she’d have to make more of an effort, of course; das ist schon wahr, aber... that’s (certainly) ( oder may be) true, but...; wenn du schon ( mal) da bist since you’re here

8. (ohnehin) es ist so schon teuer genug it’s expensive enough as it is; schon gar nicht least of all; morgen schon gar nicht least of all tomorrow

9. umg., rhetorisch: na wenn schon! so what; iro. so?; was macht das schon? what does it matter?; was heißt das schon? so?, that doesn’t mean a thing; wem nützt das schon? who is that supposed to help?; wer braucht / kauft so was schon? who on earth needs / buys something like that?; was verstehst du schon davon? what do you know about it?; wer könnte da schon nein sagen? who could possibly say no (to that)?; wer ist da? - na, wer schon? who’s there? - who do you think?

10. umg.: wenn schon, denn schon (wenn man sich auf etw. einlässt) in for a penny (Am. dime), in for a pound (Am. dollar); (wenn man etw. unternimmt) anything worth doing, is worth doing well

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ever; already; yet; by now

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[ʃøːn]
1. adj

1) (= hübsch anzusehen) beautiful, lovely; Mann handsome

das Schöne — beauty

na, schö́nes Kind (inf) — well then, beautiful (inf)

See:

→ Auge

2) (= nett, angenehm) good; Erlebnis, Stimme, Musik, Wetter good, lovely; Gelegenheit great, splendid

die schö́nen Künste — the fine arts

die schö́ne Literatur — belles-lettres sing

das ist ein schö́ner Tod — that's a good way to die

eines schö́nen Tages — one fine day

(wieder) in schö́nster Ordnung (nach Krach etc) — back to normal (again)

in schö́nster Eintracht or Harmonie — in perfect harmony

das Schöne beim Skilaufen ist... — the nice thing about skiing is...

das Schönste daran ist... — the beauty of it is..., the nicest or best thing about it is...

schö́ne Ferien!, schö́nen Urlaub! — have a good or nice holiday (esp Brit) or vacation (US)

schö́nes Wochenende — have a good or nice weekend

schö́nen guten Tag — a very good morning/afternoon/evening to you

war es schö́n im Urlaub? — did you have a nice or good holiday (esp Brit) or vacation (US)?

war es schö́n bei Tante Veronika? — did you have a nice or good time at Aunt Veronika's?

schö́n, dass du gekommen bist — nice of you to come

es ist schö́n, dass du wieder da bist — it's good to have you back

schö́ner, heißer Kaffee — nice hot coffee

ein schö́ner frischer Wind — a nice fresh wind

3) (iro) Unordnung fine, nice, lovely; Überraschung, Wetter lovely; Unsinn, Frechheit absolute

da hast du etwas Schönes angerichtet — you've made a fine or nice or lovely mess

du bist mir ein schö́ner Freund/Vater/Held etc — a fine friend/father/hero etc you are, you're some friend/father/hero etc

du machst or das sind mir ja schö́ne Sachen or Geschichten — here's or this is a pretty state of things, here's a pretty kettle of fish (inf)

von dir hört man schö́ne Sachen or Geschichten — I've been hearing some nice or fine things about you

das wäre ja noch schö́ner (inf) — that's (just) too much!

es wird immer schö́ner (inf) — things are going from bad to worse

See:

→ Bescherung

4) (inf = gut) nice

das war nicht schö́n von dir (inf) — that wasn't very nice of you

zu schö́n, um wahr zu sein (inf) — too good to be true

schö́n, schö́n, (also) schö́n, sehr schö́n, na schö́n — fine, okay, all right

schö́n und gut, aber... — (that's) all well and good but..., that's all very well but...

5) (= beträchtlich, groß) Erfolg great; Strecke, Stück Arbeit, Alter good

ein schö́nes Stück weiterkommen — to make good progress

eine ganz schö́ne Leistung — quite an achievement

eine ganz schö́ne Arbeit — quite a lot of work

eine ganz schö́ne Menge — quite a lot

das hat eine schö́ne Stange Geld gekostet (inf) — that cost a pretty penny

2. adv

1)

(= hübsch) sich schö́n anziehen — to get dressed up

schö́n machen (Kind) — to dress up; (Wohnung, Straßen) to decorate

sich schö́n machen — to get dressed up, to dress (oneself) up

2) (bei Verben) (= gut) well; sich waschen, verarbeiten lassen easily; scheinen brightly; schreiben beautifully; (= richtig, genau) ansehen, durchlesen etc carefully

es schö́n haben — to be well off; (im Urlaub etc) to have a good time (of it)

etw am schö́nsten machen — to do sth best

See:

→ danke, bitte

3)

(= angenehm) schö́n weich/warm/stark etc — nice and soft/warm/strong etc

4)

(bei Wünschen) schlaf schö́n — sleep well

amüsiere dich schö́n — have a nice or good time

erhole dich schö́n — have a good rest

See:

→ grüßen

5) (inf = brav, lieb) nicely

iss mal schö́n deinen Teller leer — eat it all up nicely (now), be a good girl/boy and eat it all up

sag schö́n "Guten Tag" — say "hello" nicely

sei schö́n still/ordentlich etc (als Aufforderung) — be nice and quiet/tidy etc

sei schö́n brav — be a good boy/girl

fahr schö́n langsam — drive nice and slowly

See:

→ bleiben lassen

6) (inf = sehr, ziemlich) really

schö́n wehtun — to hurt oneself a lot

sich schö́n täuschen — to make a big mistake

sich schö́n ärgern — to be very angry

jdn schö́n erschrecken — to give sb quite a or a real fright

ganz schö́n teuer/kalt — pretty expensive/cold

(ganz) schö́n weit weg — a long or good way off, quite a distance away

ganz schö́n lange — quite a while

(ganz) schö́n viel Geld kosten — to cost a pretty penny

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1) (before a particular time; previously: I had already gone when Tom arrived; I don't want that book - I've read it already.) already

2) (before the expected time: Are you leaving already?; He hasn't gone already, has he?) already

3) yet

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schon

[ʃo:n]

I. adv

1. (jetzt)

sind wir \schon da? are we there yet?

hast du \schon gehört? have you heard?

sie kommen \schon heute they're coming today

du willst \schon gehen? you want to leave now [or already]?

nach fünf Minuten war ich \schon fertig I was finished after only five minutes, I was already finished after five minutes

\schon bald darauf very soon after

▪ es ist \schon...:

es ist \schon spät it is already late [or late already

2. (danach)

nur eine Minute, und \schon bin ich weg just one minute, and then I'm gone

kaum leg ich mich hin, \schon klingelt das Telefon wieder I hardly have time to lie down before the telephone rings yet again form

kaum verließ sie das Zimmer, \schon rauchte er she had hardly left the room when he lit up

3. (vorab)

ihr könnt [ja] \schon [mal] anfangen you can start now

4. (wirklich)

was, \schon 5 Uhr? what, 5 o'clock already?

er wiegt \schon 200 kg! he now weighs 200 kg!

eine kleine Menge kann \schon Wunder wirken just [or even] a small amount can work wonders

\schon ein Teilerfolg würde sich lohnen even a partial success would be worth it

CD-Rohlinge gibt es \schon für ein paar Cent blank CDs can be had for as little as a few cents

\schon 8-Jährige surfen im Internet children as young as eight are surfing the internet

5. (früher)

\schon in den Siebzigern gab es Mikrocomputer there were microcomputers as early as [or back in] the seventies

\schon Ovid schrieb darüber/über diese Idee that/that idea is as old as Ovid

\schon als Kind wollte ich Schauspieler werden since I was a child I've always wanted to be an actor

\schon damals/gestern/jetzt even at that time/even yesterday/even now

\schon früh early on

\schon immer always

sie war \schon immer schwierig she always was difficult

ich sagte es ja \schon immer I've always said so

\schon seit Jahren for years [now]

\schon lange/länger for a long time [now]

\schon längst (die ganze Zeit) for ages; (vor langer Zeit) ages ago

\schon oft several times [already]

6. (inzwischen)

das kenn ich \schon I know that already

ich wollte vorher \schon fragen I wanted to ask anyway

\schon [ein]mal ever

hast du \schon mal Austern gegessen? have you ever eaten oysters?

wie \schon gesagt as was/has been said already [or beforehand]

wie \schon so oft as was/has been often the case [before]

7. (allein)

warum sich beklagen? es geht uns \schon so schlecht why complain? we're badly off as it is

\schon darum/deshalb/aus dem Grunde for that reason alone

\schon die Tatsache, dass... the fact alone that..., the very fact that...

\schon Grund genug sein to be already reason enough; s.a. allein

II. part

1. (wirklich)

das ist \schon eine Schande! that really is a disgrace!

es ist \schon wahr it's true all right

ich sehe \schon,... I can see,...

ich kann mir \schon denken, was du willst I can well imagine what you want

das will \schon was heißen those are promising words

du wirst \schon sehen! you'll see!

es ist \schon angenehm, nichts zu tun it really is pleasant doing nothing

das will ich nicht, und \schon gar nicht von dir I don't want it, and especially not from you

\schon wieder [once] again

nicht das/sie \schon wieder! not that/her again!

2. (fam: endlich)

jetzt komm \schon! hurry up!

hör \schon auf damit! will you stop that!

sag doch \schon! out with it!

geh \schon! go on!

gib \schon her! come on, give it here!

mach \schon! hurry up!

3. (aber)

wenn du \schon nicht bleibst, [dann] iss eine Kleinigkeit if you really can't stay, then have a bite to eat

wenn ich euch \schon fahre, dann [aber] vor Mitternacht if I do drive you, then before midnight

4. (irgendwie) all right

danke, es geht \schon thanks, I can manage

es wird \schon klappen it will work out all right

5. (irgendwann) in the end, one day

es wird \schon noch [mal] klappen it will work out in the end [or one day

6. (eigentlich)

ich glaube \schon I think so

so was kann \schon mal vorkommen such things can happen

Lust hätte ich \schon, nur keine Zeit I do feel like it, I simply don't have time

das stimmt \schon that's true enough

das ist \schon möglich/wahr that's possible/true, I suppose

\schon möglich, aber [o doch] [o nur] nicht sehr wahrscheinlich that's possible, but not very probable

[ja] \schon[, aber...] [well] yes [or sure] [, but...]

findest du sie attraktiv? — ja, \schon do you think she's attractive? — yes, she's okay

\schon gut! okay! fam

und [o na] wenn \schon! (fam) so what? fam

7. (andererseits)

wir durften nicht draußen spielen, die anderen [aber] \schon we weren't allowed to play outside, but the others were

auf dieser Straße kommen Sie nicht nach Köln, auf der \schon you won't get to Cologne on this road, but on that one

8. (usu pej: ausgerechnet)

was ist \schon Reichtum? what's wealth of all things?

was hast du \schon zu sagen? what have you of all people got to say?

was sind \schon zehn Jahre? what do ten years matter?

was macht das \schon? what does it matter?

was nützt das \schon? what possible use is that?

wen interessiert das \schon? who's possibly interested?

9. (nur)

wenn ich das \schon rieche/sehe! the mere smell/sight of that!

wenn ich das \schon höre! just hearing about it!; s.a. ja, möglich

10. DIAL (noch)

wie war \schon Ihr Name? what was your name again?

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1.
Adverb

1) (bereits) (oft nicht übersetzt) already; (in Fragen) yet

er kommt schon heute/ist schon gestern gekommen — he's coming today/he came yesterday

er ist schon da/[an]gekommen — he is already here/has already arrived

er ist schon gestern angekommen — he arrived as early as yesterday

wie lange bist du schon hier? — how long have you been here?

schon damals/jetzt — even at that time or in those days/even now

schon [im Jahre] 1926 — as early as 1926; back in 1926

2) (fast gleichzeitig) there and then

er schwang sich auf das Fahrrad, und schon war er weg — he jumped on the bicycle and was away [in a flash]

3) (jetzt)

schon [mal] — now; (inzwischen) meanwhile

4) (selbst, sogar) even; (nur) only

das bekommt man schon für 90 Euro — you can get it for as little as 90 euros

5) (ohne Ergänzung, ohne weiteren Zusatz) on its own

[allein] schon der Gedanke daran ist schrecklich — the mere thought or just the thought of it is dreadful

schon der Name ist bezeichnend — the very name is significant

schon darum od. aus diesem Grund — for this reason alone
2.
Partikel

1) (verstärkend) really; (gewiss) certainly

du wirst schon sehen! — you'll see!

2) (ugs. ungeduldig): (endlich)

nun komm schon! — come on!; hurry up!

und wenn schon! — so what; what if he/she/it does/did/was etc.

3) (beruhigend): (wahrscheinlich) all right

er wird sich schon wieder erholen — he'll recover all right; he's sure to recover

4) (zustimmend, aber etwas einschränkend)

schon gut — OK (coll.)

Lust hätte ich schon, nur keine Zeit — I'd certainly like to, but I've no time

das ist schon möglich, nur... — that is quite possible, only...

5) (betont): (andererseits)

er ist nicht besonders intelligent, aber sein Bruder schon — he's not particularly intelligent, but his brother is

6) (einschränkend, abwertend)

was weiß der schon! — what does 'he know [about it]!

was soll das schon heißen? — what's 'that supposed to mean?

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schon adv

1. mit Zeitangaben: already;

schon damals even then;

schon früher before; (vor langer Zeit) a long time ago;

schon immer always, all along;

schon oft often (enough);

schon wieder again;

schon wieder! not again!;

schon nach fünf Minuten after only five minutes;

nach fünf Minuten war er schon fort etc five minutes later he’d already gone etc;

schon von Anfang an right from the start, from the word go umg;

es ist schon 12 Uhr it’s twelve o’clock already;

schon am nächsten Tag the very next day;

schon um 6 Uhr waren sie auf they were already up at 6 o’clock;

schon im 16. Jahrhundert as early ( oder as far back) as the 16th century;

schon im 16. Jahrhundert gab es die Krankheit the disease was already around in the 16th century;

das ist schon lange her that was long ago ( oder way back);

das war schon vor zwanzig Jahren that was twenty (whole) years ago;

wie lange sind Sie schon hier? how long have you been here?

2. (bereits) already; (schon einmal, zuvor) before; (bis jetzt) so far; in Fragen: yet; (jemals) ever;

ich habe schon eins umg I’ve already got one;

hast du schon einmal …? have you ever …?;

sind Sie schon (einmal) in Spanien gewesen? have you ever been to Spain?;

ich war schon ein paar Mal/oft dort I’ve been there a couple of times/frequently;

kennen Sie schon Herrn X? have you met Mr ( oder Mr.) X?, do you know Mr ( oder Mr.) X?;

wir kennen uns schon we’ve met, we do know one another;

ich habe ihn schon (einmal) gesehen I’ve seen him before somewhere;

danke, ich habe schon zu trinken etc: no thanks, I’m fine;

da ist er ja schon wieder he’s (iron look who’s) back again;

das kenne ich schon I know that, I’ve seen that before; bei Entschuldigungen: I’ve heard that one before;

das kennen wir schon we know all about that, that’s an old one;

ich habe schon bessere Weine getrunken I’ve tasted better wines in my time;

hast du schon gehört? have you heard?;

hast du schon mit ihm gesprochen? have you talked to him yet?;

ist er schon da? has he come yet?, is he here yet?; (früher als erwartet) is he here already?;

was, (du bist) schon zurück? what, back already?;

werden Sie schon bedient? are you being served?;

ich bekomme schon it’s OK, I’m being looked after;

er wollte schon gehen he was about ( oder all set) to go;

warum willst du schon gehen? why are you leaving so early?

3. zur Betonung (sogar, selbst) even;

schon ein Milligramm des Gifts kann tödlich sein just ( oder even) one milligram(me) of the poison can kill you;

ein Anruf hätte schon genügt (just) a phone call would have been enough;

schon ein Unentschieden wäre ein Erfolg even a draw would be a success;

schon für 10 Euro for only 10 euros;

Herrenhemden schon ab 5 Euro men’s shirts from as little as 5 euros;

ich komme (ja) schon! (I’m) coming!;

da sind wir (ja) schon! here we are;

schon war ich sauer umg I was getting really annoyed;

was gibt es denn (nun) schon wieder? what is it now ( oder this time)?;

ich verstehe schon I see

4. (allein)

schon seine Stimme just to hear his voice, his voice alone;

schon der Name the mere (mention of the oder his etc) name, just to hear the ( oder his etc) name;

schon der Anblick just to see it;

schon der Gedanke the very idea, the mere thought (of it);

schon deswegen if only for that (reason);

schon wegen if only because of; der Kinder etc: if only for the sake of;

schon weil if only because;

schon sie zu sehen (even) just to see her

5. versichernd, verstärkend:

sie wird’s schon schaffen she’ll make it all right; beruhigend: auch don’t worry, she’ll make it;

er kommt schon noch he’ll come eventually;

die Zinsen steigen schon noch the interest rates are bound to go up; the interest rates will go up, you’ll see;

ich mach’s schon leave it to me;

es wird schon gehen it’ll be all right, I’ll etc manage (somehow);

das ist schon möglich that could be; betonter: that’s quite possible;

das lässt sich schon machen mit Vorbehalt: we etc might be able to do that, it’s doable; (es ist kein Problem) that’s no problem, no problem umg;

wir können schon mit ihm reden (sind bereit) we don’t mind talking to him;

ich kann mir schon denken, was … I can (just) imagine what …;

er ist schon eingebildet he’s certainly bigheaded;

das war schon Glückssache that really was a stroke of luck;

das ist schon eine große Frechheit! that really is a bit much;

schon gut! it’s all right, never mind; (das reicht) that’ll do

6. umg, auffordernd, ermunternd:

mach schon! get a move on, will you?;

komm schon! come on, then;

geh schon! go on, then;

nun sag schon, wie’s war come on, tell us ( oder me) what it was like;

gib’s schon zu! come on, admit it!

7. einräumend oder bedingend:

schon, aber … yes, but …;

ich verstehe/möchte schon, aber … I can see that/I’d like to, but …;

ich kenne sie schon, aber … I do know her, but …;

sie müsste sich schon etwas mehr anstrengen she’d have to make more of an effort, of course;

das ist schon wahr, aber … that’s (certainly) ( oder may be) true, but …;

wenn du schon (mal) da bist since you’re here

8. (ohnehin)

es ist so schon teuer genug it’s expensive enough as it is;

schon gar nicht least of all;

morgen schon gar nicht least of all tomorrow

9. umg, rhetorisch:

na wenn schon! so what; iron so?;

was macht das schon? what does it matter?;

was heißt das schon? so?, that doesn’t mean a thing;

wem nützt das schon? who is that supposed to help?;

wer braucht/kauft so was schon? who on earth needs/buys something like that?;

was verstehst du schon davon? what do you know about it?;

wer könnte da schon Nein sagen? who could possibly say no (to that)?;

wer ist da? - na, wer schon? who’s there? - who do you think?

10. umg:

wenn schon, denn schon (wenn man sich auf etwas einlässt) in for a penny (US dime), in for a pound (US dollar); (wenn man etwas unternimmt) anything worth doing, is worth doing well

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1.
Adverb

1) (bereits) (oft nicht übersetzt) already; (in Fragen) yet

er kommt schon heute/ist schon gestern gekommen — he's coming today/he came yesterday

er ist schon da/[an]gekommen — he is already here/has already arrived

er ist schon gestern angekommen — he arrived as early as yesterday

wie lange bist du schon hier? — how long have you been here?

schon damals/jetzt — even at that time or in those days/even now

schon [im Jahre] 1926 — as early as 1926; back in 1926

2) (fast gleichzeitig) there and then

er schwang sich auf das Fahrrad, und schon war er weg — he jumped on the bicycle and was away [in a flash]

3) (jetzt)

schon [mal] — now; (inzwischen) meanwhile

4) (selbst, sogar) even; (nur) only

das bekommt man schon für 90 Euro — you can get it for as little as 90 euros

5) (ohne Ergänzung, ohne weiteren Zusatz) on its own

[allein] schon der Gedanke daran ist schrecklich — the mere thought or just the thought of it is dreadful

schon der Name ist bezeichnend — the very name is significant

schon darum od. aus diesem Grund — for this reason alone
2.
Partikel

1) (verstärkend) really; (gewiss) certainly

du wirst schon sehen! — you'll see!

2) (ugs. ungeduldig): (endlich)

nun komm schon! — come on!; hurry up!

und wenn schon! — so what; what if he/she/it does/did/was etc.

3) (beruhigend): (wahrscheinlich) all right

er wird sich schon wieder erholen — he'll recover all right; he's sure to recover

4) (zustimmend, aber etwas einschränkend)

schon gut — OK (coll.)

Lust hätte ich schon, nur keine Zeit — I'd certainly like to, but I've no time

das ist schon möglich, nur... — that is quite possible, only...

5) (betont): (andererseits)

er ist nicht besonders intelligent, aber sein Bruder schon — he's not particularly intelligent, but his brother is

6) (einschränkend, abwertend)

was weiß der schon! — what does 'he know [about it]!

was soll das schon heißen? — what's 'that supposed to mean?

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adv.

already adv.

yet adv.

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > schon
18 certo

1. adj ( sicuro) certain, sure (di of

che that)

un certo signor Federici a (certain) Mr Federici

ci vuole un certo coraggio it takes (some) courage

di una certa età of a certain age

certi some

certe cose non si dicono there are some things you just don't say

un certo non so che a certain something, a certain je ne sais quoi

2. adv ( certamente) certainly

( naturalmente) of course

certo che... surely...

3. pron: certi, certe some, some people

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certo¹ agg.indef.

1 certain: dovevo parlare con una certa persona, I was to speak to a certain person; per avere il diploma occorre sostenere un certo numero di esami, to get the diploma you have to take a certain number of exams; abitava in un certo quartiere di Parigi, she lived in a certain part of Paris; una signora di una certa età, a lady of a certain age; un certo signor Smith, a certain Mr Smith // un, quel certo non so che, a, that certain something // ho un certo appetito, I'm rather hungry

2 ( qualche, un po' di) some: dopo un certo tempo, after some time; un episodio di una certa importanza, an event of some importance; ci vuole un certo coraggio, it takes (some) courage; sono andato da certi miei amici, I went to see some friends of mine; non sono tutti qui i libri, certi sono dal rilegatore, not all the books are here, some of them are at the binder's // certe volte non ti capisco, there are times I (just) can't understand you // ho visto certe facce in quel bar!, I saw some sinister faces in that bar!

3 ( tale, simile) such: ha raccontato certe bugie!, he told such lies!; non dovresti dire certe cose!, you shouldn't say such things!

◆ pron.indef.pl. ( alcuni) some, some people: certi sostengono che è ancora vivo, some (people) say he's still alive; certi approvavano, certi no, some were in favour and others were against.

certo² agg.

1 ( vero, indubbio, indiscutibile) certain, sure; definite: è un fatto certo, è cosa certa, it's a sure thing; la commedia avrà un successo certo, the play is sure to succeed; un rimedio certo, a sure remedy; un appuntamento certo, a definite appointment // (dir.): prova certa, irrefutable evidence; data certa, fixed date // (fin.) certo per incerto, ( di cambio) fixed exchange (o fixed currency rate)

2 ( sicuro, convinto) certain, sure: era certo di riuscire, he was certain of success; siamo certi della sua innocenza, we're sure he's innocent; ne sei certo?, are you (quite) sure?; sei certo che venga?, are you sure he'll come?

◆ avv. ( con certezza, sicuramente): se non è venuto, ci sarà certo una ragione, there must be a reason if he hasn't turned up; ''Hai chiuso la porta?'' ''Certo'', ''Have you shut the door?'' ''Yes, of course''; ''L'hai letto?'' ''Certo che l'ho letto!'', ''Have you read it?'' ''Of course I have!''; Sì, certo!, Yes of course, sure!; No, certo, Of course not // ''Hai piacere di venire alla festa?'' ''Certo che sì'', ''Do you want to come to the party?'' '' (Yes) of course (I do)'' // di certo, for certain, for sure // ma certo!, by all means! (o of course!); sapere per certo, to know for sure; davo per certo che sarebbe venuto, I was sure he'd come

◆ s.m. ( cosa certa): lasciare il certo per l'incerto, to take a chance.

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['tʃɛrto] certo (-a)
1. agg

1) (dopo sostantivo: indubbio: gen) certain, (prova) positive, definite

è cosa certa — it's quite certain, there's no doubt about it

è un sintomo certo di malattia — it's a sure sign of illness

2) (sicuro) certain, sure

essere certo di qc/di fare qc — to be sure o certain of sth/of doing sth

sono certo che verrà — I'm sure she'll come

ne sono più che certo — I'm absolutely sure of it

non sono certo di poter venire — I'm not sure I can come

2. agg indef (prima del sostantivo)

1) certain

devo sbrigare una certa faccenda — there is a certain matter I must attend to

un certo signor Bonanno — a (certain) Mr Bonanno

c'è un certo Stefano che ti cerca — someone called Stefano is looking for you

in un certo senso — in a way, in a certain sense

in certi casi — in some o certain cases

un certo non so che — an indefinable something

fino ad un certo punto — up to a point

2) (con valore intensivo) some

certe volte — sometimes

certe volte non ti capisco proprio! — sometimes I just don't understand you!

avere una certa età — to be getting on

di una certa età — past one's prime, not so young

un fatto di una certa importanza — a fact of some importance

certi giorni l'ufficio apre più tardi — some days the office opens later

certa gente non è mai contenta — some people are never satisfied

non vado a vedere certi film — I don't watch such bad films

in quel locale c'erano certe facce! — there were some really unpleasant faces in that place!

ho visto certe borse oggi - le avrei comprate tutte — I saw some terrific handbags today - I could have bought the lot

3. pron indef pl

certi/e — (persone) some (people), (cose) some

4. avv

certainly, (senz'altro) of course

certo che sì/no — certainly/certainly not

posso portare un amico? - ma certo! — may I bring a friend? - yes, of course!

certo che puoi! — of course you can!

sì certo — yes indeed

no certo — certainly not

5. sm

di certo — certainly

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I 1. ['tʃɛrto]
aggettivo

1) (persuaso, convinto) [ persona] certain, sure (di of, about; di fare of doing)

ne sono certo — I'm certain o sure (of it)

sono certo che verrà — I feel certain that she'll come

2) (indubitabile) [ prova] firm; [ vittoria] certain; [ notizia] reliable; [ data] fixed; (efficace) [ rimedio] sure

una cosa è -a,... — one thing is certain,...

sapere qcs. per certo — to know sth. for certain o for sure

dare qcs. per certo — to be certain of sth.

è certo che lei accetterà — it's certain that she'll accept, she's certain to accept
2.
sostantivo maschile

lasciare il certo per l'incerto — to take a chance, to plunge into the unknown
3.
avverbio

1) certainly, surely

certo! — of course! sure!

ma certo che vi aiuterò — of course I'll help you

certo (che) è una situazione difficile — it's a difficult situation indeed

2) di certo for certain, for sure

no di certo — certainly not, of course not

di certo non verrà — he definitely won't come
II 1. ['tʃɛrto]
aggettivo indefinito

1) (indefinito, non precisato) certain

una -a quantità di — some

per un certo periodo — for some time, for a while

in un certo (qual) modo — in a way

fino a un certo punto — up to a (certain) point

ha un certo non so che — he has a certain something o air about him

sono uscito con -i miei amici — I went out with some friends of mine

2) (tale)

un certo signor Bianchi — a (certain) Mr Bianchi

3) (di tal genere) such

non sopporto -i comportamenti — I can't stand such behaviour

ho fatto -i sogni stanotte! — I had such dreams last night!

hai -e idee! — you have some funny ideas!

4) (discreto)

avere un certo appetito — to be rather o quite hungry

richiederà un certo impegno — it will take some doing

un uomo di una -a età — a man of a distinct age
2.
pronome indefinito plurale certi (alcuni) some (people)

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certo¹

/'t∫εrto/

I aggettivo

1 (persuaso, convinto) [ persona] certain, sure (di of, about; di fare of doing); ne sono certo I'm certain o sure (of it); sono certo che verrà I feel certain that she'll come

2 (indubitabile) [ prova] firm; [ vittoria] certain; [ notizia] reliable; [ data] fixed; (efficace) [ rimedio] sure; una cosa è -a,... one thing is certain,...; sapere qcs. per certo to know sth. for certain o for sure; dare qcs. per certo to be certain of sth.; è certo che lei accetterà it's certain that she'll accept, she's certain to accept

II sostantivo maschile

lasciare il certo per l'incerto to take a chance, to plunge into the unknown

III avverbio

1 certainly, surely; certo! of course! sure! ma certo che vi aiuterò of course I'll help you; certo (che) è una situazione difficile it's a difficult situation indeed

2 di certo for certain, for sure; no di certo certainly not, of course not; di certo non verrà he definitely won't come.

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certo²

/'t∫εrto/

I aggettivo indefinito

1 (indefinito, non precisato) certain; una -a quantità di some; per un certo periodo for some time, for a while; in un certo (qual) modo in a way; fino a un certo punto up to a (certain) point; ha un certo non so che he has a certain something o air about him; sono uscito con -i miei amici I went out with some friends of mine

2 (tale) un certo signor Bianchi a (certain) Mr Bianchi

3 (di tal genere) such; non sopporto -i comportamenti I can't stand such behaviour; ho fatto -i sogni stanotte! I had such dreams last night! hai -e idee! you have some funny ideas!

4 (discreto) avere un certo appetito to be rather o quite hungry; richiederà un certo impegno it will take some doing; un uomo di una -a età a man of a distinct age

II certi pron.indef.pl.

(alcuni) some (people).

Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > certo
19 schön

Adv.

1. mit Zeitangaben: already; schon damals even then; schon früher before; (vor langer Zeit) a long time ago; schon immer always, all along; schon oft often (enough); schon wieder again; schon wieder! not again!; schon nach fünf Minuten after only five minutes; nach fünf Minuten war er schon fort etc. five minutes later he’d already gone etc.; schon von Anfang an right from the start, from the word go umg.; es ist schon 12 Uhr it’s twelve o’clock already; schon am nächsten Tag the very next day; schon um 6 Uhr waren sie auf they were already up at 6 o’clock; schon im 16. Jahrhundert as early ( oder as far back) as the 16th century; schon im 16. Jahrhundert gab es die Krankheit the disease was already around in the 16th century; das ist schon lange her that was long ago ( oder way back); das war schon vor zwanzig Jahren that was twenty (whole) years ago; wie lange sind Sie schon hier? how long have you been here?

2. (bereits) already; (schon einmal, zuvor) before; (bis jetzt) so far; in Fragen: yet; (jemals) ever; ich habe schon eins umg. I’ve already got one; hast du schon einmal...? have you ever...?; sind Sie schon ( einmal) in Spanien gewesen? have you ever been to Spain?; ich war schon ein paar Mal / oft dort I’ve been there a couple of times / frequently; kennen Sie schon Herrn X? have you met Mr ( oder Mr.) X?, do you know Mr ( oder Mr.) X?; wir kennen uns schon we’ve met, we do know one another; ich habe ihn schon ( einmal) gesehen I’ve seen him before somewhere; danke, ich habe schon zu trinken etc.: no thanks, I’m fine; da ist er ja schon wieder he’s (iro. look who’s) back again; das kenne ich schon I know that, I’ve seen that before; bei Entschuldigungen: I’ve heard that one before; das kennen wir schon we know all about that, that’s an old one; ich habe schon bessere Weine getrunken I’ve tasted better wines in my time; hast du schon gehört? have you heard?; hast du schon mit ihm gesprochen? have you talked to him yet?; ist er schon da? has he come yet?, is he here yet?; (früher als erwartet) is he here already?; was, ( du bist) schon zurück? what, back already?; werden Sie schon bedient? are you being served?; ich bekomme schon it’s OK, I’m being looked after; er wollte schon gehen he was about ( oder all set) to go; warum willst du schon gehen? why are you leaving so early?

3. zur Betonung (sogar, selbst) even; schon ein Milligramm des Gifts kann tödlich sein just ( oder even) one milligram(me) of the poison can kill you; ein Anruf hätte schon genügt (just) a phone call would have been enough; schon ein Unentschieden wäre ein Erfolg even a draw would be a success; schon für 10 Euro for only 10 euros; Herrenhemden schon ab 5 Euro men’s shirts from as little as 5 euros; ich komme (ja) schon! (I’m) coming!; da sind wir (ja) schon! here we are; schon war ich sauer umg. I was getting really annoyed; was gibt es denn ( nun) schon wieder? what is it now ( oder this time)?; ich verstehe schon I see

4. (allein) schon seine Stimme just to hear his voice, his voice alone; schon der Name the mere (mention of the oder his etc.) name, just to hear the ( oder his etc.) name; schon der Anblick just to see it; schon der Gedanke the very idea, the mere thought (of it); schon deswegen if only for that (reason); schon wegen if only because of; der Kinder etc.: if only for the sake of; schon weil if only because; schon sie zu sehen (even) just to see her

5. versichernd, verstärkend: sie wird’s schon schaffen she’ll make it all right; beruhigend: auch don’t worry, she’ll make it; er kommt schon noch he’ll come eventually; die Zinsen steigen schon noch the interest rates are bound to go up; the interest rates will go up, you’ll see; ich mach’s schon leave it to me; es wird schon gehen it’ll be all right, I’ll etc. manage (somehow); das ist schon möglich that could be; betonter: that’s quite possible; das lässt sich schon machen mit Vorbehalt: we etc. might be able to do that, it’s doable; (es ist kein Problem) that’s no problem, no problem umg.; wir können schon mit ihm reden (sind bereit) we don’t mind talking to him; ich kann mir schon denken, was... I can (just) imagine what...; er ist schon eingebildet he’s certainly bigheaded; das war schon Glückssache that really was a stroke of luck; das ist schon eine große Frechheit! that really is a bit much; schon gut! it’s all right, never mind; (das reicht) that’ll do

6. umg., auffordernd, ermunternd: mach schon! get a move on, will you?; komm schon! come on, then; geh schon! go on, then; nun sag schon, wie’s war come on, tell us ( oder me) what it was like; gib’s schon zu! come on, admit it!

7. einräumend oder bedingend: schon, aber... yes, but...; ich verstehe / möchte schon, aber... I can see that / I’d like to, but...; ich kenne sie schon, aber... I do know her, but...; sie müsste sich schon etwas mehr anstrengen she’d have to make more of an effort, of course; das ist schon wahr, aber... that’s (certainly) ( oder may be) true, but...; wenn du schon ( mal) da bist since you’re here

8. (ohnehin) es ist so schon teuer genug it’s expensive enough as it is; schon gar nicht least of all; morgen schon gar nicht least of all tomorrow

9. umg., rhetorisch: na wenn schon! so what; iro. so?; was macht das schon? what does it matter?; was heißt das schon? so?, that doesn’t mean a thing; wem nützt das schon? who is that supposed to help?; wer braucht / kauft so was schon? who on earth needs / buys something like that?; was verstehst du schon davon? what do you know about it?; wer könnte da schon nein sagen? who could possibly say no (to that)?; wer ist da? - na, wer schon? who’s there? - who do you think?

10. umg.: wenn schon, denn schon (wenn man sich auf etw. einlässt) in for a penny (Am. dime), in for a pound (Am. dollar); (wenn man etw. unternimmt) anything worth doing, is worth doing well

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ever; already; yet; by now

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[ʃøːn]
1. adj

1) (= hübsch anzusehen) beautiful, lovely; Mann handsome

das Schöne — beauty

na, schö́nes Kind (inf) — well then, beautiful (inf)

See:

→ Auge

2) (= nett, angenehm) good; Erlebnis, Stimme, Musik, Wetter good, lovely; Gelegenheit great, splendid

die schö́nen Künste — the fine arts

die schö́ne Literatur — belles-lettres sing

das ist ein schö́ner Tod — that's a good way to die

eines schö́nen Tages — one fine day

(wieder) in schö́nster Ordnung (nach Krach etc) — back to normal (again)

in schö́nster Eintracht or Harmonie — in perfect harmony

das Schöne beim Skilaufen ist... — the nice thing about skiing is...

das Schönste daran ist... — the beauty of it is..., the nicest or best thing about it is...

schö́ne Ferien!, schö́nen Urlaub! — have a good or nice holiday (esp Brit) or vacation (US)

schö́nes Wochenende — have a good or nice weekend

schö́nen guten Tag — a very good morning/afternoon/evening to you

war es schö́n im Urlaub? — did you have a nice or good holiday (esp Brit) or vacation (US)?

war es schö́n bei Tante Veronika? — did you have a nice or good time at Aunt Veronika's?

schö́n, dass du gekommen bist — nice of you to come

es ist schö́n, dass du wieder da bist — it's good to have you back

schö́ner, heißer Kaffee — nice hot coffee

ein schö́ner frischer Wind — a nice fresh wind

3) (iro) Unordnung fine, nice, lovely; Überraschung, Wetter lovely; Unsinn, Frechheit absolute

da hast du etwas Schönes angerichtet — you've made a fine or nice or lovely mess

du bist mir ein schö́ner Freund/Vater/Held etc — a fine friend/father/hero etc you are, you're some friend/father/hero etc

du machst or das sind mir ja schö́ne Sachen or Geschichten — here's or this is a pretty state of things, here's a pretty kettle of fish (inf)

von dir hört man schö́ne Sachen or Geschichten — I've been hearing some nice or fine things about you

das wäre ja noch schö́ner (inf) — that's (just) too much!

es wird immer schö́ner (inf) — things are going from bad to worse

See:

→ Bescherung

4) (inf = gut) nice

das war nicht schö́n von dir (inf) — that wasn't very nice of you

zu schö́n, um wahr zu sein (inf) — too good to be true

schö́n, schö́n, (also) schö́n, sehr schö́n, na schö́n — fine, okay, all right

schö́n und gut, aber... — (that's) all well and good but..., that's all very well but...

5) (= beträchtlich, groß) Erfolg great; Strecke, Stück Arbeit, Alter good

ein schö́nes Stück weiterkommen — to make good progress

eine ganz schö́ne Leistung — quite an achievement

eine ganz schö́ne Arbeit — quite a lot of work

eine ganz schö́ne Menge — quite a lot

das hat eine schö́ne Stange Geld gekostet (inf) — that cost a pretty penny

2. adv

1)

(= hübsch) sich schö́n anziehen — to get dressed up

schö́n machen (Kind) — to dress up; (Wohnung, Straßen) to decorate

sich schö́n machen — to get dressed up, to dress (oneself) up

2) (bei Verben) (= gut) well; sich waschen, verarbeiten lassen easily; scheinen brightly; schreiben beautifully; (= richtig, genau) ansehen, durchlesen etc carefully

es schö́n haben — to be well off; (im Urlaub etc) to have a good time (of it)

etw am schö́nsten machen — to do sth best

See:

→ danke, bitte

3)

(= angenehm) schö́n weich/warm/stark etc — nice and soft/warm/strong etc

4)

(bei Wünschen) schlaf schö́n — sleep well

amüsiere dich schö́n — have a nice or good time

erhole dich schö́n — have a good rest

See:

→ grüßen

5) (inf = brav, lieb) nicely

iss mal schö́n deinen Teller leer — eat it all up nicely (now), be a good girl/boy and eat it all up

sag schö́n "Guten Tag" — say "hello" nicely

sei schö́n still/ordentlich etc (als Aufforderung) — be nice and quiet/tidy etc

sei schö́n brav — be a good boy/girl

fahr schö́n langsam — drive nice and slowly

See:

→ bleiben lassen

6) (inf = sehr, ziemlich) really

schö́n wehtun — to hurt oneself a lot

sich schö́n täuschen — to make a big mistake

sich schö́n ärgern — to be very angry

jdn schö́n erschrecken — to give sb quite a or a real fright

ganz schö́n teuer/kalt — pretty expensive/cold

(ganz) schö́n weit weg — a long or good way off, quite a distance away

ganz schö́n lange — quite a while

(ganz) schö́n viel Geld kosten — to cost a pretty penny

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1) (before a particular time; previously: I had already gone when Tom arrived; I don't want that book - I've read it already.) already

2) (before the expected time: Are you leaving already?; He hasn't gone already, has he?) already

3) yet

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schon

[ʃo:n]

I. adv

1. (jetzt)

sind wir \schon da? are we there yet?

hast du \schon gehört? have you heard?

sie kommen \schon heute they're coming today

du willst \schon gehen? you want to leave now [or already]?

nach fünf Minuten war ich \schon fertig I was finished after only five minutes, I was already finished after five minutes

\schon bald darauf very soon after

▪ es ist \schon...:

es ist \schon spät it is already late [or late already

2. (danach)

nur eine Minute, und \schon bin ich weg just one minute, and then I'm gone

kaum leg ich mich hin, \schon klingelt das Telefon wieder I hardly have time to lie down before the telephone rings yet again form

kaum verließ sie das Zimmer, \schon rauchte er she had hardly left the room when he lit up

3. (vorab)

ihr könnt [ja] \schon [mal] anfangen you can start now

4. (wirklich)

was, \schon 5 Uhr? what, 5 o'clock already?

er wiegt \schon 200 kg! he now weighs 200 kg!

eine kleine Menge kann \schon Wunder wirken just [or even] a small amount can work wonders

\schon ein Teilerfolg würde sich lohnen even a partial success would be worth it

CD-Rohlinge gibt es \schon für ein paar Cent blank CDs can be had for as little as a few cents

\schon 8-Jährige surfen im Internet children as young as eight are surfing the internet

5. (früher)

\schon in den Siebzigern gab es Mikrocomputer there were microcomputers as early as [or back in] the seventies

\schon Ovid schrieb darüber/über diese Idee that/that idea is as old as Ovid

\schon als Kind wollte ich Schauspieler werden since I was a child I've always wanted to be an actor

\schon damals/gestern/jetzt even at that time/even yesterday/even now

\schon früh early on

\schon immer always

sie war \schon immer schwierig she always was difficult

ich sagte es ja \schon immer I've always said so

\schon seit Jahren for years [now]

\schon lange/länger for a long time [now]

\schon längst (die ganze Zeit) for ages; (vor langer Zeit) ages ago

\schon oft several times [already]

6. (inzwischen)

das kenn ich \schon I know that already

ich wollte vorher \schon fragen I wanted to ask anyway

\schon [ein]mal ever

hast du \schon mal Austern gegessen? have you ever eaten oysters?

wie \schon gesagt as was/has been said already [or beforehand]

wie \schon so oft as was/has been often the case [before]

7. (allein)

warum sich beklagen? es geht uns \schon so schlecht why complain? we're badly off as it is

\schon darum/deshalb/aus dem Grunde for that reason alone

\schon die Tatsache, dass... the fact alone that..., the very fact that...

\schon Grund genug sein to be already reason enough; s.a. allein

II. part

1. (wirklich)

das ist \schon eine Schande! that really is a disgrace!

es ist \schon wahr it's true all right

ich sehe \schon,... I can see,...

ich kann mir \schon denken, was du willst I can well imagine what you want

das will \schon was heißen those are promising words

du wirst \schon sehen! you'll see!

es ist \schon angenehm, nichts zu tun it really is pleasant doing nothing

das will ich nicht, und \schon gar nicht von dir I don't want it, and especially not from you

\schon wieder [once] again

nicht das/sie \schon wieder! not that/her again!

2. (fam: endlich)

jetzt komm \schon! hurry up!

hör \schon auf damit! will you stop that!

sag doch \schon! out with it!

geh \schon! go on!

gib \schon her! come on, give it here!

mach \schon! hurry up!

3. (aber)

wenn du \schon nicht bleibst, [dann] iss eine Kleinigkeit if you really can't stay, then have a bite to eat

wenn ich euch \schon fahre, dann [aber] vor Mitternacht if I do drive you, then before midnight

4. (irgendwie) all right

danke, es geht \schon thanks, I can manage

es wird \schon klappen it will work out all right

5. (irgendwann) in the end, one day

es wird \schon noch [mal] klappen it will work out in the end [or one day

6. (eigentlich)

ich glaube \schon I think so

so was kann \schon mal vorkommen such things can happen

Lust hätte ich \schon, nur keine Zeit I do feel like it, I simply don't have time

das stimmt \schon that's true enough

das ist \schon möglich/wahr that's possible/true, I suppose

\schon möglich, aber [o doch] [o nur] nicht sehr wahrscheinlich that's possible, but not very probable

[ja] \schon[, aber...] [well] yes [or sure] [, but...]

findest du sie attraktiv? — ja, \schon do you think she's attractive? — yes, she's okay

\schon gut! okay! fam

und [o na] wenn \schon! (fam) so what? fam

7. (andererseits)

wir durften nicht draußen spielen, die anderen [aber] \schon we weren't allowed to play outside, but the others were

auf dieser Straße kommen Sie nicht nach Köln, auf der \schon you won't get to Cologne on this road, but on that one

8. (usu pej: ausgerechnet)

was ist \schon Reichtum? what's wealth of all things?

was hast du \schon zu sagen? what have you of all people got to say?

was sind \schon zehn Jahre? what do ten years matter?

was macht das \schon? what does it matter?

was nützt das \schon? what possible use is that?

wen interessiert das \schon? who's possibly interested?

9. (nur)

wenn ich das \schon rieche/sehe! the mere smell/sight of that!

wenn ich das \schon höre! just hearing about it!; s.a. ja, möglich

10. DIAL (noch)

wie war \schon Ihr Name? what was your name again?

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1.
Adverb

1) (bereits) (oft nicht übersetzt) already; (in Fragen) yet

er kommt schon heute/ist schon gestern gekommen — he's coming today/he came yesterday

er ist schon da/[an]gekommen — he is already here/has already arrived

er ist schon gestern angekommen — he arrived as early as yesterday

wie lange bist du schon hier? — how long have you been here?

schon damals/jetzt — even at that time or in those days/even now

schon [im Jahre] 1926 — as early as 1926; back in 1926

2) (fast gleichzeitig) there and then

er schwang sich auf das Fahrrad, und schon war er weg — he jumped on the bicycle and was away [in a flash]

3) (jetzt)

schon [mal] — now; (inzwischen) meanwhile

4) (selbst, sogar) even; (nur) only

das bekommt man schon für 90 Euro — you can get it for as little as 90 euros

5) (ohne Ergänzung, ohne weiteren Zusatz) on its own

[allein] schon der Gedanke daran ist schrecklich — the mere thought or just the thought of it is dreadful

schon der Name ist bezeichnend — the very name is significant

schon darum od. aus diesem Grund — for this reason alone
2.
Partikel

1) (verstärkend) really; (gewiss) certainly

du wirst schon sehen! — you'll see!

2) (ugs. ungeduldig): (endlich)

nun komm schon! — come on!; hurry up!

und wenn schon! — so what; what if he/she/it does/did/was etc.

3) (beruhigend): (wahrscheinlich) all right

er wird sich schon wieder erholen — he'll recover all right; he's sure to recover

4) (zustimmend, aber etwas einschränkend)

schon gut — OK (coll.)

Lust hätte ich schon, nur keine Zeit — I'd certainly like to, but I've no time

das ist schon möglich, nur... — that is quite possible, only...

5) (betont): (andererseits)

er ist nicht besonders intelligent, aber sein Bruder schon — he's not particularly intelligent, but his brother is

6) (einschränkend, abwertend)

was weiß der schon! — what does 'he know [about it]!

was soll das schon heißen? — what's 'that supposed to mean?

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schön

A. adj

1. (attraktiv) nice; (ausgesprochen schön) beautiful; Frau: auch attractive; Mann: handsome, good-looking; Kind: lovely; Tier: beautiful;

schöne Schrift nice handwriting;

schöne Stimme attractive voice; Singstimme: beautiful voice;

er ist kein schöner Mann, aber … he’s not good-looking (hum he’s no Adonis), but …;

eine hinreißend schöne Frau a stunningly beautiful woman;

sich schön machen dress up, make o.s. smart (US neat); (sich schminken) put one’s make-up ( oder face umg) on;

sich für jemanden schön machen try to look one’s best for sb;

sei schön und halt den Mund! umg be a wonderful friend ( oder do me a favo[u]r) and keep your mouth shut

2.

die schönen Künste the fine arts;

schöne Literatur belles-lettres pl, belletristic literature

3. (gut) good; (nett) nice; (erlesen) fine, choice;

ein schöner Erfolg a great success;

schönes Wetter good ( oder fine) weather;

ein schönes Beispiel der Barockdichtung a fine example of Baroque poetry;

schönen Dank! many thanks; abweisend: no thank you, thanks but no thanks umg;

schön! als Zustimmung: all right, fine; umg okay;

na schön! (also gut) all right then;

zu schön, um wahr zu sein too good to be true;

das ist alles schön und gut, aber … that’s all very well, but …;

das Schöne daran the great thing about it;

das Schönste kommt noch besonders iron you haven’t heard the best part yet, it gets better; → anrichten

4. (angenehm) nice, pleasant;

schöner heißer Tee umg nice hot (cup of) tea;

ein paar schöne Stunden a few pleasant ( stärker: happy) hours;

es war sehr schön auf dem Fest it was great ( oder very nice);

das war ein schöner Tag that was a lovely day;

schönen Tag noch! besonders US have a nice day;

schönes Wochenende! have a nice weekend;

war es schön im Urlaub? did you have a nice holiday?;

das ist schön von ihm that’s (very) kind ( oder nice) of him;

schöner Tod easy death;

schön wär’s! wouldn’t that be nice; (ist unwahrscheinlich) what a hope!, that’ll be the day!;

er macht nur schöne Worte it’s all fine words with him

5. umg (beträchtlich) considerable;

ein schönes Stück oder

eine schöne Strecke laufen walk quite a way ( oder distance);

eine ganz schöne Entfernung quite a considerable distance;

ein schönes Stück vorankommen make a fair bit of progress;

ein schönes Stück Arbeit a pretty big job;

eine schöne Summe a tidy sum;

ein ganz schönes Alter a fine old age;

du hast mir einen schönen Schreck eingejagt you gave me quite a scare;

das ist ja eine schöne Enttäuschung that’s a big disappointment

6. umg, iron:

das sind mir schöne Sachen that’s a fine kettle of fish;

du bist mir ein schöner Freund a fine friend you are;

das wäre ja noch schöner! that’d be the last straw, that’s the last thing we want; → Aussicht, Bescherung etc

7.

eines schönen Tages one day; zukünftig: one of these days

B. adv

1. nicely, beautifully etc; → A

2. umg (sehr) really, pretty;

schön warm nice and warm;

der Kaffee ist schön/ganz schön heiß the coffee is nice and hot/really hot;

ganz schön kalt auch damned cold;

sei schön brav! be a good boy ( oder girl) now;

bleib schön ruhig zum Kind: you be quiet now; (keine Aufregung) just keep calm now;

es ist ganz schön schwer that’s some weight; (schwierig) it’s pretty difficult;

du hast mich ganz schön erschreckt you gave me quite a scare;

ich habe mich schön gelangweilt I was bored stiff;

da wärst du schön dumm you’d be a right (US complete) fool

3.

du hast es schön! lucky you!

4. umg, iron:

jetzt steh ich schön da I look a right (US complete) fool now;

da ist er aber schön angekommen he got more than he had bargained for;

es kommt noch schöner it gets even better, you haven’t heard the best part yet

5.

wie man so schön sagt umg as they say;

wie es so schön heißt umg as the saying goes; → schönmachen, schöntun

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1.
Adverb

1) (bereits) (oft nicht übersetzt) already; (in Fragen) yet

er kommt schon heute/ist schon gestern gekommen — he's coming today/he came yesterday

er ist schon da/[an]gekommen — he is already here/has already arrived

er ist schon gestern angekommen — he arrived as early as yesterday

wie lange bist du schon hier? — how long have you been here?

schon damals/jetzt — even at that time or in those days/even now

schon [im Jahre] 1926 — as early as 1926; back in 1926

2) (fast gleichzeitig) there and then

er schwang sich auf das Fahrrad, und schon war er weg — he jumped on the bicycle and was away [in a flash]

3) (jetzt)

schon [mal] — now; (inzwischen) meanwhile

4) (selbst, sogar) even; (nur) only

das bekommt man schon für 90 Euro — you can get it for as little as 90 euros

5) (ohne Ergänzung, ohne weiteren Zusatz) on its own

[allein] schon der Gedanke daran ist schrecklich — the mere thought or just the thought of it is dreadful

schon der Name ist bezeichnend — the very name is significant

schon darum od. aus diesem Grund — for this reason alone
2.
Partikel

1) (verstärkend) really; (gewiss) certainly

du wirst schon sehen! — you'll see!

2) (ugs. ungeduldig): (endlich)

nun komm schon! — come on!; hurry up!

und wenn schon! — so what; what if he/she/it does/did/was etc.

3) (beruhigend): (wahrscheinlich) all right

er wird sich schon wieder erholen — he'll recover all right; he's sure to recover

4) (zustimmend, aber etwas einschränkend)

schon gut — OK (coll.)

Lust hätte ich schon, nur keine Zeit — I'd certainly like to, but I've no time

das ist schon möglich, nur... — that is quite possible, only...

5) (betont): (andererseits)

er ist nicht besonders intelligent, aber sein Bruder schon — he's not particularly intelligent, but his brother is

6) (einschränkend, abwertend)

was weiß der schon! — what does 'he know [about it]!

was soll das schon heißen? — what's 'that supposed to mean?

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adv.

already adv.

yet adv.

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > schön
20 cuidado

intj.

1 look out, be careful, beware, watch it.

2 look out, be careful, watch it, beware.

m.

1 care.

el cuidado de la piel/del cabello skin/hair care

estar al cuidado de to be in charge of

tener cuidado con to be careful with

eso me tiene o trae sin cuidado I couldn't care less about that

cuidado con el perro beware of the dog (en letrero)

cuidado con el escalón mind the step (en letrero)

cuidados intensivos (medicine) intensive care

2 maintenance, up-keep.

past part.

1 past participle of spanish verb: cuidar.

2 past participle of spanish verb: cuidar.

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cuidado

► nombre masculino

1 (atención) care, carefulness

2 (recelo) worry

► interjección

1 look out!, watch out!

■ ¡cuidado con la moto! mind the motorbike!

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

andarse con cuidado / ir con cuidado to go carefully

'Cuidado con el perro' "Beware of the dog"

con cuidado carefully

de cuidado (enfermo) very ill 2 (peligroso) dangerous

estar al cuidado de (cosa) to be in charge of 2 (persona) to look after

tener cuidado to be careful

traer sin cuidado not to care

cuidados intensivos intensive care sing

* * *
1. noun m.
1) care

2) worry, concern

•

- tener cuidado
2. (f. - cuidada)
adj.

trim

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1. SM

1) (=precaución)

a) [como advertencia directa]

¡cuidado! — look out!, watch out!

¡cuidado con el techo! — mind the ceiling!

¡cuidado con los rateros! — watch out for pickpockets!

cuidado con el perro — beware of the dog

¡mucho cuidado con lo que haces! — be very careful what you do!

• cuidado con hacer algo, cuidadito con abrir la boca — keep your mouth shut, remember!

¡cuidado con perderlo! — mind you don't lose it!

b)

• tener cuidado (con algo) — to be careful (of sth)

¡ten cuidado! — careful!

ten cuidado con el paquete — careful with the parcel

hay que tener cuidado con los coches al cruzar la carretera — you must be aware of cars when you cross the road

tener cuidado con algn — to watch out for sb, watch sb *, be careful of sb

• tener cuidado de no hacer algo — to be careful o take care not to do sth

debe tener cuidado de no tomar mucho el sol — you should be careful o take care not to sunbathe too much

c)

• andarse con cuidado — to tread carefully, tread warily

¡ándate con cuidado! — watch how you go!, watch your step!

2) (=atención) care

las prendas delicadas deben lavarse con cuidado — delicate garments should be washed with care

analicemos con cuidado el último de los ejemplos — let's analyse the last of the examples carefully

• poner/tener cuidado en algo — to take care over sth

pondremos especial cuidado en la programación dedicada a los niños — we will take special care in planning children's programming

han tenido sumo cuidado en subrayar que no es su responsabilidad — they have taken the greatest care to stress that it is not their responsibility

3) [de niño, enfermo, planta, edificio] care

recibió los cuidados de varias enfermeras — she received medical care from a number of nurses

los cuidados regulares de manos y pies — regular hand and foot care

¿es ese el pago que merecen nuestros cuidados amorosos? — is that all the reward we get for our tender loving care?

• estar al cuidado de — (=encargado de) [+ niños, familia, plantas] to look after; [+ proyecto] to be in charge of; (=cuidado por) [niños, jardín] to be in the care of; [departamento, sección] to be run by

antes la mujer tenía que quedarse al cuidado de la casa — formerly women had to stay at home and look after the house

una organización dedicada al cuidado de minusválidos — an organization dedicated to caring for the disabled

el monasterio está al cuidado de la edición de miles de documentos — the monastery is in charge of editing thousands of documents

dejó a su hija al cuidado de una amiga — she left her daughter in the care of a friend

la sección de publicidad está al cuidado de Sr. Moyano — Mr Moyano is in charge of the advertising department

cuidado paliativo — palliative care

cuidado personal — personal care

cuidados intensivos — intensive care sing

unidad de cuidados intensivos — intensive care unit

cuidados médicos — medical care sing

cuidados paliativos — palliative care sing

4) (=preocupación) worry, concern

pierda usted cuidado, ya me hago yo cargo de todo — don't worry about it, I'll take care of everything

dar cuidado — to give cause for concern

estar con cuidado, sentir cuidado — to be anxious, be worried

tener o traer sin cuidado —

me tiene sin cuidado lo que pase a partir de ahora — I don't care at all o I couldn't care less what happens from now on

- ¡allá cuidados!

5)

• de cuidado — * [chapuza, bromista] real

les echó una bronca de cuidado — he gave them a real telling-off *

son unos racistas de cuidado — they're real racists

es un tacaño de cuidado — he's really stingy

está enfermo de cuidado — he is really o seriously ill

traía una intoxicación de cuidado — she had bad food poisoning

un enemigo de cuidado — a fearsome enemy

2.

ADJ [aspecto] impeccable; [trabajo, selección] meticulous, careful

una película con una ambientación muy cuidada — a film in which careful attention has been paid to the setting

una cuidada edición de la obra — a beautifully-produced edition of the work

el interior del coche está muy cuidado — the interior of the car is impeccable

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I
- da adjetivo < presentación> meticulous, careful; < aspecto> impeccable; < dicción> precise
II
masculino

1)

a) ( precaución)

tuvo cuidado de no hacer ruido — she was careful not to make any noise

ten cuidado al cruzar la calle — be careful o take care when you cross the street

lo envolvió con mucho cuidado — she wrapped it very carefully

ándate con cuidado! — watch your step!

cuidado con algo/alguien: cuidado con el escalón! mind the step!; cuidado con lo que haces be careful what you do; ten cuidado con él, no es de fiar watch him, he isn't to be trusted; cuidado con el perro! beware of the dog!; cuidadito con alzarme la voz! don't you raise your voice to me!; cuidadito con decirle nada make sure you don't say anything to him; de cuidado (fam) <problema/herida> serious; un bromista de cuidado a real joker; ese tipo es de cuidado — you have to watch that guy (colloq)

b) ( atención) care

pone mucho cuidado en su trabajo — he takes a great deal of care over his work

2) (de objetos, niños, enfermos)

cuidado de algo/alguien: consejos para el cuidado de sus plantas hints on how to care for your plants; no tiene experiencia en el cuidado de los niños he has no experience of looking after children; estar al cuidado de alguien/algo ( cuidar) to look after somebody/something; ( ser cuidado por) to be in somebody's care; ha tomado el jardín a su cuidado she's taken over the care of the garden; déjalo a mi cuidado — I'll take care of it

3) cuidados masculino plural (Med) attention, care, treatment

necesita los cuidados de una enfermera — she needs to be looked after o taken care of by a nurse

mejoró, gracias a los cuidados de su hija — thanks to his daughter's care, he got better

- cuidados intensivos

4) ( preocupación)

pierde cuidado — (AmL) don't worry

me tiene or trae sin cuidado — it doesn't matter to me in the slightest
III
interjección be careful!, watch out!

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I
- da adjetivo < presentación> meticulous, careful; < aspecto> impeccable; < dicción> precise
II
masculino

1)

a) ( precaución)

tuvo cuidado de no hacer ruido — she was careful not to make any noise

ten cuidado al cruzar la calle — be careful o take care when you cross the street

lo envolvió con mucho cuidado — she wrapped it very carefully

ándate con cuidado! — watch your step!

cuidado con algo/alguien: cuidado con el escalón! mind the step!; cuidado con lo que haces be careful what you do; ten cuidado con él, no es de fiar watch him, he isn't to be trusted; cuidado con el perro! beware of the dog!; cuidadito con alzarme la voz! don't you raise your voice to me!; cuidadito con decirle nada make sure you don't say anything to him; de cuidado (fam) <problema/herida> serious; un bromista de cuidado a real joker; ese tipo es de cuidado — you have to watch that guy (colloq)

b) ( atención) care

pone mucho cuidado en su trabajo — he takes a great deal of care over his work

2) (de objetos, niños, enfermos)

cuidado de algo/alguien: consejos para el cuidado de sus plantas hints on how to care for your plants; no tiene experiencia en el cuidado de los niños he has no experience of looking after children; estar al cuidado de alguien/algo ( cuidar) to look after somebody/something; ( ser cuidado por) to be in somebody's care; ha tomado el jardín a su cuidado she's taken over the care of the garden; déjalo a mi cuidado — I'll take care of it

3) cuidados masculino plural (Med) attention, care, treatment

necesita los cuidados de una enfermera — she needs to be looked after o taken care of by a nurse

mejoró, gracias a los cuidados de su hija — thanks to his daughter's care, he got better

- cuidados intensivos

4) ( preocupación)

pierde cuidado — (AmL) don't worry

me tiene or trae sin cuidado — it doesn't matter to me in the slightest
III
interjección be careful!, watch out!

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cuidado¹

¹ = care, safekeeping [safe-keeping], carefulness.

Ex: Thus care in indexing is essential, and systems should be designed in such a way as to minimise the possibility of error.

Ex: The records were forwarded to Australia from the 30s to 50s for safekeeping.

Ex: Indignation, and carefulness, or earnestness, are here combined with zeal; which is often mentioned as a term of faith.

* a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.

* cuidado de animales = animal care.

* cuidado de animales domésticos = pet care.

* cuidado de la piel = skin care.

* cuidado de los mayores = kinkeeping.

* cuidado de los pies = footcare.

* cuidado del paciente = patient care.

* cuidado de niños = child care [childcare].

* cuidado de uno mismo = self-caring, self-care.

* cuidado de vacas lecheras = dairying.

* cuidado médico = medical attention.

* cuidado paliativo = respite care.

* cuidados a domicilio = attendant care.

* cuidados clínicos = clinical care.

* cuidados de enfermería = nursing care.

* cuidados del coche = car maintenance.

* cuidados de los mayores = elderly care, elder care [eldercare].

* cuidados geriátricos = residential care.

* cuidados infantiles = child care [childcare].

* cuidados intensivos = critical care, intensive care.

* cuidados médicos = medicare.

* cuidados paliativos = palliative care.

* cuidados para personas de la tercera edad = elderly care, elder care [eldercare].

* cuidados para personas mayores = elderly care, elder care [eldercare].

* cuidados perinatales = perinatal care.

* cuidados postoperatorios = aftercare.

* cuidados prenatales = prenatal care.

* cuidados preventivos = preventative care, preventive care.

* cuidado tutelar = foster care.

* cuidado y protección = nurture, nurturing.

* elegir con cuidado = pick and choose.

* escoger con cuidado = pick and choose.

* mal cuidado = mishandling.

* servicio de cuidado de día = day care.

* unidad de cuidados intensivos = intensive care unit.

cuidado²

² = neat [neater -comp., neatest -sup.], attention to detail.

Ex: What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.

Ex: He believes his success will be determined by 'personal attention, being on the ball, attention to detail and consistency of service'.

* bien cuidado = well-tended.

* con cuidado = gently, carefully.

* con el más sumo cuidado = with utmost care.

* con el mayor cuidado = with utmost care.

* falta de cuidado = sloppiness.

* sumo cuidado = extreme caution.

* tener cuidado = exercise + care.

* tener cuidado (de) = be careful.

* tener cuidado (de que) = take + care (that).

cuidado³

³ = caution.

Ex: The project is being undertaken with caution.

* andar con cuidado = tread + lightly, tread + softly, tread + carefully.

* andarse con cuidado = tread with + care.

* andarse con mucho cuidado = walk on + eggshells, tread + the thin line between... and.

* conducir o andar con cuidado debido a la dificultad existente = navigate.

* ¡Cuidado! = Look out!.

* de mucho cuidado = badass.

* manejar con cuidado = handle + with caution.

* pájaro de cuidado = nasty piece of work.

* tener cuidado = exercise + caution, proceed + with caution, watch out, take + caution.

* tener cuidado con = watch for, beware (of/that), look out for, be wary of.

* tener cuidado con lo que se dice = say + the right thing.

* tener cuidado con lo que Uno dice = watch + Posesivo + mouth, watch what + say.

* tener cuidado de = be chary of, take + (great) pains to.

* tener mucho cuidado = be extra vigilant.

* tipo de cuidado = nasty piece of work.

* traer sin cuidado = not give a damn, not give a shit, not give a fuck.

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cuidado¹ -da

adjective

la cuidada presentación del trabajo the meticulous o careful presentation of the work

una señora de aspecto muy cuidado a lady of impeccable appearance, a lady who takes great care over her appearance

su dicción es muy cuidada her diction is very precise

cuidado²

masculine

A

1

(precaución): tengan cuidado, no se vayan a lastimar be careful, don't hurt yourselves

tuvo cuidado de no hacer ruido she was careful not to make any noise

ten cuidado al cruzar la calle be careful o take care when you cross the street

lo envolvió con mucho cuidado she wrapped it very carefully

¡ándate con cuidado! watch your step!

cuidado CON algn or algo:

¡cuidado con el escalón! mind the step!

[ S ] ¡cuidado con el perro! beware of the dog!

cuidado con lo que haces be careful what you do

ten cuidado con él, no es de fiar watch him, he isn't to be trusted

¡cuidadito con alzarme la voz! don't you raise your voice to me!

cuidadito con decirle nada a nadie make sure you don't say anything to anyone

de cuidado ( fam); ‹problema/herida› serious

es un bromista de mucho cuidado he's a real joker

ese tipo es de cuidado you have to watch that guy ( colloq)

2 (atención) care

pone mucho cuidado en la presentación de su trabajo he takes a great deal of care over the presentation of his work

B (de objetos, niños, enfermos) cuidado DE algo/algn:

consejos para el cuidado de sus plantas hints on how to care for your plants

no tiene experiencia en el cuidado de los niños he has no experience of looking after children

estar al cuidado de algn (cuidarlo) to look after sb; (ser cuidado por él) to be in sb's care

la han dejado al cuidado de los niños they've left her looking after the children

los niños están a su cuidado the children are in her care

¿quién va a quedar al cuidado de la casa? who's going to look after the house?

ha tomado el jardín a su cuidado she's taken over the care of the garden

no te preocupes por la correspondencia, déjala a mi cuidado don't worry about the mail, I'll take care of it

C cuidados mpl ( Med) attention, care, treatment

necesita los cuidados de una enfermera she needs a nurse, she needs to be looked after o taken care of by a nurse

el hospital donde recibió los cuidados necesarios the hospital where he received the necessary treatment o attention

pronto mejoró, gracias a los cuidados de su hija thanks to his daughter's care, he soon got better

Compuestos:

● cuidados intensivos

mpl intensive care

unidad de cuidados intensivos intensive care unit

● cuidados paliativos

palliative care

D (preocupación) worry

pierde cuidado, que no se lo diré a nadie ( AmL); don't worry, I won't tell a soul

me tiene or trae sin cuidado it doesn't matter to me in the slightest, I couldn't care less ( colloq)

cuidado³

interjection

be careful!, watch out!, look out!

¡cuidado! ¡viene un coche! (be) careful o watch out, there's a car coming!

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Del verbo cuidar: ( conjugate cuidar)

cuidado es:

el participio

Multiple Entries:
cuidado
cuidar
cuidado 1
◊ -da adjetivo ‹ presentación› meticulous, careful;

‹ aspecto› impeccable;
‹ dicción› precise
cuidado 2 sustantivo masculino
a) ( precaución):

◊ tener cuidado to be careful;

lo envolvió con mucho cuidado she wrapped it very carefully;
¡cuidado con el escalón! mind the step!;
cuidado con lo que haces watch o be careful what you do ;
de cuidado (fam) ‹problema/herida› serious
b) ( atención) care;

◊ pone mucho cuidado en su trabajo he takes a great deal of care over his work

c) (de niños, enfermos):

◊ no tiene experiencia en el cuidado de los niños he has no experience of looking after children;

estar al cuidado de algn/algo ( cuidar) to look after sb/sth;

( ser cuidado por) to be in sb's care
d)

◊ cuidados sustantivo masculino plural (Med) attention, care, treatment;

necesita los cuidados de una enfermera she needs to be looked after by a nurse;
cuidados intensivos intensive care
e) ( preocupación):

◊ pierde cuidado (AmL) don't worry;

me tiene sin cuidado I'm not worried
■ interjección
be careful!, watch out!
cuidar ( conjugate cuidar) verbo transitivo
a) ‹juguetes/plantas/casa› to look after;

‹ niño› to look after, take care of;
‹ enfermo› to care for, look after
b) ‹estilo/apariencia› to take care over;

◊ debes cuidado la ortografía you must take care over your spelling

verbo intransitivo cuidado de algo/algn to take care of sth/sb;
◊ cuidadoré de que no les falte nada I'll make sure they have everything they need

cuidarse verbo pronominal ( refl) to take care of oneself, look after oneself;
¡cuídate! take care!;
se cuidó bien de no volver por ahí he made very sure he didn't go back there;
cuídate de decir algo que te comprometa take care not to say something which might compromise you
cuidado,-a
I adjetivo well cared for
II sustantivo masculino
1 care
tener cuidado, to be careful
con cuidado, carefully
2 (cargo, vigilancia) estar al cuidado de, (cosa) to be in charge of
(persona) to look after
3 Med cuidados intensivos, intensive care sing
III exclamación ¡cuidado!, look out!, watch out!
¡cuidado con el escalón!, mind the step!
cuidado con el perro, beware of the dog
¡cuidado con lo que dices!, watch what you say!
♦ Locuciones: me trae sin cuidado, I couldn't care less
de cuidado, to be reckoned with: ¡es un tipo de cuidado!, he's someone to be reckoned with!
cuidar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo (vigilar, atender) to care for, look after: cuida tu ortografía, mind your spelling cuida de que tu hermano vaya pronto a la cama, make sure that your brother goes to bed soon

' cuidado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cargo
- cariño
- cerrarse
- con
- conservación
- consideración
- costalada
- cristalera
- cuidada
- debida
- debido
- descuidarse
- despreocuparse
- escalón
- escurridiza
- escurridizo
- ese
- esmerarse
- espinosa
- espinoso
- haber
- irse
- más
- mimo
- mirar
- movediza
- movedizo
- pisar
- suma
- sumo
- tacto
- tate
- traer
- advertir
- alerta
- andar
- bien
- chorrear
- decir
- delicadeza
- elemento
- imprudente
- ir
- modo
- ojo
- poner
- prudencia
- tener
- vigilancia
English:
afraid
- agree
- beware
- care
- careful
- carefully
- careless
- childcare
- curtain
- deliberate
- ease
- feel
- fragile
- gangrenous
- gently
- hand
- hex
- indifferent
- keeping
- look out
- maintenance
- mind
- more
- neat
- nursing
- pick
- plonk
- poke out
- rest
- spruce
- step
- take
- telling-off
- thank
- think out
- toe
- utmost
- want
- watch
- watch out
- well-kept
- carelessly
- carelessness
- carer
- clean
- district
- heed
- look
- loving
- lovingly

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cuidado, -a

♦ adj

una edición cuidada a beautifully produced edition;

es muy cuidado con su trabajo he takes great care over his work

♦ nm

1. [precaución] care;

con cuidado [con esmero] carefully;
[con cautela] cautiously;
hazlo con mucho cuidado do it very carefully;

puso mucho cuidado en sus respuestas she chose her answers very carefully;

ten cuidado o te harás daño be careful or you'll hurt yourself;

ten cuidado al cruzar la calle take care when crossing the road;

ten cuidado con el perro, que muerde be careful o Br mind the dog doesn't bite you;

tuve cuidado de no decirles nada I took care o was careful not to tell them anything;

hace las cosas sin ningún cuidado she does things in a careless way;

¡cuidado con la cabeza! be careful not to hit your head!, Br mind your head!;

cuidado con el perro [en letrero] beware of the dog;

cuidado con el escalón [en letrero] watch o Br mind the step;

(mucho) cuidado con lo que vas contando por ahí you'd better watch what you tell people;

Comp

tener o [m5]traer sin cuidado: me tiene o [m5] trae sin cuidado lo que hagas I couldn't care less what you do

2. [atención] [de personas, objetos] care;

el cuidado de la piel/del cabello skin/hair care;

todo sobre el cuidado de su gato everything you need to know about looking after o caring for your cat;

el cuidado de la casa es mi responsabilidad I'm responsible for doing the housework;

estoy al cuidado de la contabilidad de la empresa I'm in charge of the company's accounts;

yo trabajo mientras él está al cuidado de los niños I work while he looks after the children;

se quedó al cuidado de la casa mientras sus padres estaban de viaje she looked after the house while her parents were away;

dejamos al perro al cuidado de los vecinos we left the dog with the neighbours

3.
cuidados [asistencia médica] care;

a pesar de los cuidados recibidos, falleció en el lugar del accidente despite the medical attention she received, she died at the scene of the accident;

necesitará los cuidados de un veterinario it will need to be looked at by a vet

Comp
cuidados intensivos intensive care
4. [miedo, preocupación] concern, apprehension;

no pases cuidado o Am [m5]pierde cuidado, que me encargo yo de todo don't worry, I'll take care of everything

5. [uso enfático]
¡cuidado que es listo este niño! this boy's really clever!;

¡cuidado que llegas a ser tonto! you can be really stupid sometimes!

♦ de cuidado loc adj

tuvo un accidente de cuidado she had a nasty accident;

fue un accidente/una fiesta de (mucho) cuidado it was some accident/party;

es un niño de cuidado, es muy travieso he's a little terror, he's so naughty;

es un criminal de cuidado he's a dangerous criminal

♦ interj

careful!, look out!;

¡cuidado!, ¡mira antes de cruzar! (be) careful, you should look before you cross the road!

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cuidado

m care;

¡cuidado! look out!;

andar con cuidado tread carefully;

tener cuidado be careful;

me tiene sin cuidado I couldn’t o could care less, Br I couldn’t care less;

es un niño de cuidado you really have to watch that boy;

¡pierda Vd. cuidado! don’t worry!

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cuidado nm

1) : care

2) : worry, concern

3)

tener cuidado : to be careful

4)

¡cuidado! : watch out!, be careful!

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cuidado¹ interj watch out! / look out!

cuidado con el perro beware of the dog

cuidado² n care

lo hizo con sumo cuidado she did it with great care / she did it very carefully

estar al cuidado de algo/alguien (ocuparse de) to be in charge of something (cuidar) to look after someone

tener cuidado to be careful

cuidados intensivos intensive care

Spanish-English dictionary > cuidado

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