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21 in
1.in (old forms endŏ and indŭ, freq. in ante-class. poets; cf. Enn. ap. Gell. 12, 4; id. ap. Macr. S. 6, 2; Lucil. ap. Lact. 5, 9, 20; Lucr. 2, 1096; 5, 102; 6, 890 et saep.), prep. with abl. and acc. [kindr. with Sanscr. an; Greek en, en-tha, en-then, eis, i. e. en-s, ana; Goth. ana; Germ. in], denotes either rest or motion within or into a place or thing; opp. to ex; in, within, on, upon, among, at; into, to, towards.I.With abl.A.In space.1.Lit., in (with abl. of the place or thing in which):2.aliorum fructus in terra est, aliorum et extra,
Plin. 19, 4, 22, § 61:alii in corde, alii in cerebro dixerunt animi esse sedem et locum,
Cic. Tusc. 1, 9, 19:eo in rostris sedente suasit Serviliam legem Crassus,
id. Brut. 43, 161:qui sunt cives in eadem re publica,
id. Rep. 1, 32 fin.:facillimam in ea re publica esse concordiam, in qua idem conducat omnibus,
id. ib.:T. Labienus ex loco superiore, quae res in nostris castris gererentur, conspicatus,
Caes. B. G. 2, 26, 4:quod si in scaena, id est in contione verum valet, etc.,
Cic. Lael. 26, 97:in foro palam Syracusis,
id. Verr. 2, 2, 33, § 81:plures in eo loco sine vulnere quam in proelio aut fuga intereunt,
Caes. B. C. 2, 35:tulit de caede, quae in Appia via facta esset,
Cic. Mil. 6, 15:in via fornicata,
Liv. 22, 36:vigebat in illa domo mos patrius et disciplina,
Cic. de Sen. 11, 37:in domo furtum factum ab eo qui domi fuit,
Quint. 5, 10, 16:nupta in domo,
Liv. 6, 34, 9:copias in castris continent,
in, within, Caes. B. C. 1, 66:cum in angusto quodam pulpito stans diceret,
Quint. 11, 3, 130:se ac suos in vehiculo conspici,
Liv. 5, 40, 10:malo in illa tua sedecula sedere, quam in istorum sella curuli,
Cic. Att. 4, 10:sedere in solio,
id. Fin. 2, 21, 66:Albae constiterant, in urbe opportuna,
id. Phil. 4, 2, 6. —Sometimes, also, with names of places: omnes se ultro sectari in Epheso memorat mulieres,
Plaut. Mil. 3, 1, 182:heri aliquot adolescentuli coiimus in Piraeo,
Ter. Eun. 3, 4, 1:navis et in Cajeta est parata nobis et Brundisii,
Cic. Att. 8, 3, 6:complures (naves) in Hispali faciendas curavit,
Caes. B. C. 2, 18:caesos in Marathone ac Salamine,
Quint. 12, 10, 24:in Berenice urbe Troglodytarum,
Plin. 2, 73, 75, § 183.—In indicating a multitude or number, of, in, or among which a person or thing is, in, among (= gen. part.):3.in his poeta hic nomen profitetur suum,
Ter. Eun. prol. 3:Thales, qui sapientissimus in septem fuit,
Cic. Leg. 2, 11, 26:peto ut eum complectare, diligas, in tuis habeas,
id. Fam. 13, 78, 2; cf.:in perditis et desperatis,
id. ib. 13, 56, 1:omnia quae secundum naturam fiunt, sunt habenda in bonis,
id. de Sen. 19, 71:dolor in maximis malis ducitur,
id. Leg. 1, 11, 31:justissimus unus in Teucris,
Verg. A. 2, 426:cecidere in pugna ad duo milia... in his quatuor Romani centuriones,
Liv. 27, 12, 16:in diis et feminae sunt,
Lact. 1, 16, 17.—Of analogous relations of place or position:B.sedere in equo,
on horseback, id. Verr. 2, 5, 10:quid legati in equis,
id. Pis. 25, 60:sedere in leone,
Plin. 35, 10, 36, § 109:in eo flumine pons erat,
on, over, Caes. B. G. 2, 5:in herboso Apidano,
on the banks of, Prop. 1, 3, 6:in digitis,
on tiptoe, Val. Fl. 4, 267:castra in limite locat,
on the rampart, Tac. A. 1, 50:ipse coronam habebat unam in capite, alteram in collo,
on, Cic. Verr. 2, 5, 11, § 27:oleae in arbore,
Cels. 2, 24:Caesaris in barbaris erat nomen obscurius,
among, Caes. B. C. 1, 61:in ceteris nationibus, Cels. praef. 1: qui in Brutiis praeerat,
Liv. 25, 16, 7:in juvenibus,
Quint. 11, 1, 32:nutus in mutis pro sermone est,
id. 11, 3, 66.—Of dress, like cum, q. v.:in veste candida,
Liv. 45, 20, 5; 34, 7, 3:in calceis,
id. 24, 38, 2:in insignibus,
id. 5, 41, 2:in tunicis albis,
Plin. Ep. 7, 27, 13:in Persico et vulgari habitu,
Curt. 3, 3, 4:in lugubri veste,
id. 10, 5, 17:in Tyriis,
Ov. A. A. 2, 297:in Cois,
id. ib. v. 298; cf.:homines in catenis Romam mittere,
Liv. 29, 21, 12; 32, 1, 8: quis multa te in rosa urget, etc., Hor C. 1, 5, 1; so, in viola aut in rosa, Cic. Tusc. [p. 912] 5, 26, 73.—So of arms:duas legiones in armis,
Caes. B. G. 7, 11, 6; cf. Verg. A. 3, 395:in armis hostis,
under arms, Ov. M. 12,65:quae in ore atque in oculis provinciae gesta sunt (= coram),
Cic. Verr. 2, 2, 33, § 81; so,in oculis provinciae,
id. Q. Fr. 1, 1, 2:in oculis omnium,
id. ib. 1, 3, 7:divitiae, decus, gloria in oculis sita sunt,
Sall. C. 20, 14; Curt. 4, 13, 1; Liv. 22, 12, 6:Julianus in ore ejus (Vitellii) jugulatur,
Tac. H. 3, 77; Sen. Ben. 7, 19, 7.—Of a passage in any writing (but when the author is named, by meton., for his works, apud is used, Krebs, Antibarb. p. 561):in populorum institutis aut legibus,
Cic. Leg. 1, 15, 42:in illis libris qui sunt de natura deorum,
id. Fat. 1, 1:in Timaeo dicit,
id. N. D. 1, 12, 30:epistula, in qua omnia perscripta erant,
Nep. Pelop. 3, 2:perscribit in litteris, hostes ab se discessisse,
Caes. B. G. 5, 49; but in is also used with an author's name when, not a place in his book, but a feature of his style, etc., is referred to:in Thucydide orbem modo orationis desidero,
Cic. Or. 71, 234:in Herodoto omnia leniter fluunt,
Quint. 9, 4, 18.—Of books:libri oratorii diu in manibus fuerunt,
Cic. Att. 4, 13, 2; id. Lael. 25, 96; but more freq. trop.: in manibus habere, tenere, etc., to be engaged, occupied with, to have under control or within reach:philosophi quamcunque rem habent in manibus,
id. Tusc. 5, 7, 18:quam spem nunc habeat in manibus, exponam,
id. Verr. 1, 6, 16:rem habere in manibus,
id. Att. 6, 3, 1; cf.:neque mihi in manu fuit Jugurtha qualis foret,
in my power, Sall. J. 14, 4:postquam nihil esse in manu sua respondebatur,
Liv. 32, 24, 2:quod ipsorum in manu sit,... bellum an pacem malint,
Tac. A. 2, 46; but, cum tantum belli in manibus esset, was in hand, busied (cf.:inter manus),
Liv. 4, 57, 1; so,quorum epistulas in manu teneo,
Cic. Phil. 12, 4, 9; cf. id. Att. 2, 2, 2:in manu poculum tenens,
id. Tusc. 1, 29, 71:coronati et lauream in manu tenentes,
Liv. 40, 37, 3; Suet. Claud. 15 fin. —Of that which is thought of as existing in the mind, memory, character, etc.:in animo esse,
Cic. Fam. 14, 11:in animo habere,
id. Rosc. Am. 18, 52:lex est ratio insita in natura,
id. Leg. 1, 6, 18:in memoria sedere,
id. de Or. 2, 28, 122; cf.:tacito mutos volvunt in pectore questus,
Luc. 1, 247:quanta auctoritas fuit in C. Metello!
Cic. de Sen. 17, 61. —So freq. of a person's qualities of mind or character:erat in eo summa eloquentia, summa fides,
Cic. Mur. 28, 58; cf.:in omni animante est summum aliquid atque optimum, ut in equis,
id. Fin. 4, 41, 37:si quid artis in medicis est,
Curt. 3, 5, 13; cf.:nibil esse in morte timendum,
Lucr. 3, 866.— Esp., in eo loco, in that state or condition:in eo enim loco res sunt nostrae, ut, etc.,
Liv. 7, 35, 7: si vos in eo loco essetis, quid aliud fecissetis? Cat. ap. Quint. 9, 2, 21; so,quo in loco, etc.: cum ex equitum et calonum fuga, quo in loco res essent, cognovissent,
Caes. B. G. 2, 26:videtis, quo in loco res haec siet, Ter Phorm. 2, 4, 6: quod ipse, si in eodem loco esset, facturus fuerit,
Liv. 37, 14, 5.—Hence, without loco, in eo esse ut, etc., to be in such a condition, etc.:non in eo esse Carthaginiensium res, ut Galliam armis obtineant,
Liv. 30, 19, 3:cum res non in eo esset, ut Cyprum tentaret,
id. 33, 41, 9; 8, 27, 3; 2, 17, 5; Nep. Mil. 7, 3; id. Paus. 5, 1 (cf. I. C. 1. infra).—In time, indicating its duration, in, during, in the course of:b.feci ego istaec itidem in adulescentia,
in my youth, when I was young, Plaut. Bacch. 3, 3, 6:in tempore hoc,
Ter. And. 4, 5, 24:in hoc tempore,
Tac. A. 13, 47:in tali tempore,
Sall. C. 48, 5; Liv. 22, 35; 24, 28 al.:in diebus paucis,
Ter. And. 1, 1, 77:in brevi spatio,
id. Heaut. 5, 2, 2; Suet. Vesp. 4:in qua aetate,
Cic. Brut. 43 fin.:in ea aetate,
Liv. 1, 57:in omni aetate,
Cic. de Sen. 3, 9:in aetate, qua jam Alexander orbem terrarum subegisset,
Suet. Caes. 7:qua (sc. Iphigenia) nihil erat in eo quidem anno natum pulchrius,
in the course of, during the year, Cic. Off. 3, 25, 95 (al. eo quidem anno):nihil in vita se simile fecisse,
id. Verr. 2, 3, 91: nihil in vita vidit calamitatis A. Cluentius. id. Clu. 6, 18:in tota vita inconstans,
id. Tusc. 4, 13, 29.—In tempore, at the right or proper time, in time (Cic. uses only tempore; v. tempus): eccum ipsum video in tempore huc se recipere, Ter. Phorm. 2, 4, 24:c.ni pedites equitesque in tempore subvenissent,
Liv. 33, 5:spreta in tempore gloria interdum cumulatior redit,
id. 2, 47:rebellaturi,
Tac. A. 12, 50:atque adeo in ipso tempore eccum ipsum obviam,
Ter. And. 3, 2, 52: in tempore, opportune. Nos sine praepositione dicimus tempore et tempori, Don. ad Ter. And. 4, 4, 19.—In praesentia and in praesenti, at present, now, at this moment, under these circumstances:d.sic enim mihi in praesentia occurrit,
Cic. Tusc. 1, 8, 14:vestrae quidem cenae non solum in praesentia, sed etiam postero die jucundae sunt,
id. ib. 5, 35, 100:id quod unum maxime in praesentia desiderabatur,
Liv. 21, 37:haec ad te in praesenti scripsi, ut, etc.,
for the present, Cic. Fam. 2, 10, 4.—With gerunds and fut. pass. participles, to indicate duration of time, in:C.fit, ut distrahatur in deliberando animus,
Cic. Off. 1, 3, 9; id. Fam. 2, 6, 2:vitiosum esse in dividendo partem in genere numerare,
id. Fin. 2, 9, 26:quod in litteris dandis praeter consuetudinem proxima nocte vigilarat,
id. Cat. 3, 3, 6:ne in quaerendis suis pugnandi tempus dimitteret,
Caes. B. G. 2, 21:in agris vastandis incendiisque faciendis hostibus,
in laying waste, id. ib. 5, 19:in excidenda Numantia,
Cic. Off. 1, 22, 76:cum in immolanda Iphigenia tristis Calchas esset,
id. Or. 21, 74.—In other relations, where a person or thing is thought of as in a certain condition, situation, or relation, in:2.qui magno in aere alieno majores etiam possessiones habent,
Cic. Cat. 2, 8, 18:se in insperatis repentinisque pecuniis jactare,
id. Cat. 2, 9, 20:Larinum in summo timore omnium cum armatis advolavit,
id. Clu. 8, 25.—So freq., of qualities or states of mind: summa in sollicitudine ac timore Parthici belli,
Caes. B. C. 3, 31:torpescentne dextrae in amentia illa?
Liv. 23, 9, 7:hunc diem perpetuum in laetitia degere,
Ter. Ad. 4, 1, 5; Cic. Cat. 4, 1, 2:in metu,
Tac. A. 14, 43:in voluptate,
Cic. Fin. 1, 19, 62:alicui in amore esse,
beloved, id. Verr. 2, 4, 1, § 3:alicui in amoribus esse,
id. Att. 6, 1, 12:res in invidia erat,
Sall. J. 25, 5; Liv. 29, 37, 17: sum in expectatione omnium rerum, Planc. ap. Cic. Fam. 10, 4, 10:num... Diogenem Stoicum coegit in suis studiis obmutescere senectus?
in his studies, Cic. de Sen. 7, 21:mirificam cepi voluptatem ex tua diligentia: quod in summis tuis occupationibus mihi tamen rei publicae statum per te notum esse voluisti,
even in, notwithstanding your great occupations, id. Fam. 3, 11, 4.—So freq., of business, employment, occupations, etc.: in aliqua re versari,
Cic. Verr. 2, 4, 47, § 105:similia iis, quae in consilio dixerat,
Curt. 5, 5, 23:in certamine armorum atque in omni palaestra quid satis recte cavetur,
Quint. 9, 4, 8:agi in judiciis,
id. 11, 1, 78:tum vos mihi essetis in consilio,
Cic. Rep. 3, 18, 28:in actione... dicere,
Quint. 8, 2, 2.—Of an office, magistracy:in quo tum magistratu forte Brutus erat,
Liv. 1, 59, 7; 4, 17, 1:in eo magistratu pari diligentia se praebuit,
Nep. Han. 7, 5 (cf. B. 1. supra):in ea ipsa causa fuit eloquentissimus,
Cic. Brut, 43, 160:qui non defendit nec obsistit, si potest, injuriae, tam est in vitio, quam, etc.,
is in the wrong, acts wrongly, id. Off. 1, 7, 23:etsi hoc quidem est in vitio, dissolutionem naturae tam valde perhorrescere,
is wrong, id. Fin. 5, 11, 31:non sunt in eo genere tantae commoditates corporis,
id. ib. 4, 12, 29; cf.:an omnino nulla sit in eo genere distinctio,
id. Or. 61, 205:Drusus erat de praevaricatione absolutus in summa quatuor sententiis,
on the whole, Cic. Q. Fr. 2, 16; cf.:et in omni summa, ut mones, valde me ad otium pacemque converto,
id. ib. 3, 5, 5;but, in summa, sic maxime judex credit, etc.,
in a word, in fine, Quint. 9, 2, 72; Auct. B. Alex. 71; Just. 37, 1, 8:horum (juvenum) inductio in parte simulacrum decurrentis exercitus erat: ex parte elegantioris exercitii quam militaris artis,
in part, Liv. 44, 9, 5; cf.:quod mihi in parte verum videtur,
Quint. 2, 8, 6:patronorum in parte expeditior, in parte difficilior interrogatio est,
id. 5, 7, 22:hoc facere in eo homine consueverunt,
in the case of, Caes. B. G. 7, 21:in furibus aerarii,
Sall. C. 52, 12:Achilles talis in hoste fuit,
Verg. A. 2, 540:in hoc homine saepe a me quaeris, etc.,
in the case of, Cic. Verr. 2, 3, 3, § 6: in nominibus impiis, Sall. C. 51, 15:suspectus et in morte matris fuit,
Suet. Vit. 14:qui praesentes metuunt, in absentia hostes erunt, = absentes,
Curt. 6, 3, 8 (cf. I. B. c. supra).—Of the meaning of words, etc.:non solum in eodem sensu, sed etiam in diverso, eadem verba contra,
Quint. 9, 3, 36:aliter voces aut eaedem in diversa significatione ponuntur,
id. 9, 3, 69:Sallustius in significatione ista non superesse sed superare dicit,
Gell. 1, 22, 15:stips non dicitur in significatione trunci,
Charis. 1, 18, 39:semper in significatione ea hortus,
Plin. 19, 4, 19, § 50. —In with abl. of adjj. is used with the verbs esse and habere to express quality:II.cum exitus haud in facili essent, i. e. haud faciles,
Liv. 3, 8, 9:adeo moderatio tuendae libertatis in difficili est,
id. 3, 8, 11; 3, 65, 11; but mostly with adjj. of the first and second declension:in obscuro esse, Liv. praef. § 3: in dubio esse,
id. 2, 3, 1; 3, 19, 8; Ov. H. 19, 174:dum in dubiost animus,
Ter. And. 1, 5, 31; 2, 2, 10:in integro esse,
Cic. Fam. 15, 16, 3; id. Att. 11, 15, 4:in incerto esse,
Liv. 5, 28, 5:in obvio esse,
id. 37, 23, 1:in tuto esse,
id. 38, 4, 10; cf.:videre te in tuto,
Cat. 30, 6:in aequo esse,
Liv. 39, 37, 14; Tac. A. 2, 44:in expedito esse,
Curt. 4, 2, 22:in proximo esse,
Quint. 1, 3, 4:in aperto esse,
Sall. C. 5, 3:in promisco esse,
Liv. 7, 17, 7:in augusto esse,
Cels. 5, 27, 2:in incerto haberi,
Sall. J. 46, 8; Tac. A. 15, 17:in levi habitum,
id. H. 2, 21; cf.:in incerto relinquere,
Liv. 5, 28, 5; Tac. H. 2, 83.With acc.A.In space, with verbs of motion, into or to a place or thing (rarely with names of towns and small islands;2.v. Zumpt, Gram. § 398): influxit non tenuis quidam e Graecia rivulus in hanc urbem,
Cic. Rep. 2, 19:in Ephesum advenit,
Plaut. Mil. 2, 1, 35:in Epirum venire,
Cic. Att. 13, 25, 3:ibo in Piraeeum, visamque, ecquae advenerit in portum ex Epheso navis mercatoria,
Plaut. Bacch. 2, 3, 2: venio ad Piraeea, in quo magis reprehendendus sum, quod... Piraeea scripserim, non Piraeeum, quam in quod addiderim;non enim hoc ut oppido praeposui, sed ut loco,
Cic. Att. 7, 3, 10:se contulisse Tarquinios, in urbem Etruriae florentissimam,
id. Rep. 2, 19:remigrare in domum veterem e nova,
id. Ac. 1, 4, 13:cum in sua rura venerunt,
id. Tusc. 5, 35, 102:a te ipso missi in ultimas gentes,
id. Fam. 15, 9:in Ubios legatos mittere,
Caes. B. G. 4, 11:dein Thalam pervenit, in oppidum magnum et opulentum,
Sall. J. 75, 1:Regillum antiquam in patriam se contulerat,
Liv. 3, 58, 1:abire in exercitum,
Plaut. Am. prol. 102.— With nuntio:cum id Zmyrnam in contionem nuntiatum est,
Tac. A. 4, 56:nuntiatur in castra,
Lact. Most. Pers. 46; cf.:allatis in castra nuntiis,
Tac. H. 4, 32: in manus sumere, tradere, etc., into one's hands:iste unumquodque vas in manus sumere,
Cic. Verr. 2, 4, 27, § 63:Falerios se in manus Romanis tradidisse,
Liv. 5, 27, 3.—Rarely with the verbs ponere, collocare, etc. (pregn., i. e. to bring into... and place there):in crimen populo ponere,
Plaut. Trin. 3, 3, 10:ut liberos, uxores suaque omnia in silvas deponerent,
Caes. B. G. 4, 19:duplam pecuniam in thesauros reponi,
Liv. 29, 19, 7:prius me collocavi in arborem,
Plaut. Aul. 4, 8, 6:sororem et propinquas suas nuptum in alias civitates collocasse,
Caes. B. G. 1, 18.— Motion in any direction, up to, to, into, down to:in caelum ascendere,
Cic. Lael. 23 fin.:filium ipse paene in umeros suos extulisset,
id. de Or. 1, 53, 228:tamquam in aram confugitis ad deum,
up to the altar, id. Tusc. 3, 10, 25:Saturno tenebrosa in Tartara misso,
Ov. M. 1, 113:in flumen deicere,
Cic. Rosc. Am. 25, 70; Nep. Chab. 4, 3.—Denoting mere direction towards a place or thing, and hence sometimes joined with versus, towards:3.quid nunc supina sursum in caelum conspicis,
Plaut. Cist. 2, 3, 78:si in latus aut dextrum aut sinistrum, ut ipsi in usu est, cubat,
Cels. 2, 3:Belgae spectant in septentriones et orientem solem,
Caes. B. G. 1, 1:in orientem Germaniae, in occidentem Hispaniae obtenditur, Gallis in meridiem etiam inspicitur,
Tac. Agr. 10:in laevum prona nixus sedet Inachus urna,
Stat. Th. 2, 218.—With versus:castra ex Biturigibus movet in Arvernos versus,
towards, Caes. B. G. 7, 8 fin.:in Galliam versus movere,
Sall. C. 56, 4: in [p. 913] ltaliam versus, Front. Strat. 1, 4, 11:si in urbem versus venturi erant,
Plin. Ep. 10, 82. —So of that which is thought of as entering into the mind, memory, etc. (cf. I. A. 2. fin.):B.in memoriam reducere,
Cic. Inv 1, 52, 98:in animum inducere,
Liv. 27, 9:in mentem venire,
Cic. Fam. 7, 3:frequens imitatio transit in mores,
Quint. 1, 11, 3. —Or into a writing or speech: in illam Metellinam orationem addidi quaedam,
Cic. Att. 1, 13, 5.—In time, into, till, for:C.dormiet in lucem,
into the daylight, till broad day, Hor. Ep. 1, 18, 34:statim e somno, quem plerumque in diem extrahunt, lavantur,
Tac. G. 22: sermonem in multam noctem produximus, deep into the night, Cic. Rep. Fragm. ap. Arus. Mess. p. 239 Lindem.:in multam noctem luxit,
Suet. Tib. 74:si febris in noctem augetur,
Cels. 7, 27:dixit in noctem atque etiam nocte illatis lucernis,
Plin. Ep. 4, 9, 14:indutias in triginta annos impetraverunt,
for thirty years, Liv. 9, 37, 12; 7, 20, 8:nisi id verbum in omne tempus perdidissem,
forever, Cic. Fam. 5, 15, 1:ad cenam hominem in hortos invitavit in posterum diem,
for the following day, id. Off. 3, 14, 58:audistis auctionem constitutam in mensem Januarium,
id. Agr. 1, 2, 4:subito reliquit annum suum seque in annum proximum transtulit,
id. Mil. 9, 24:solis defectiones itemque lunae praedicuntur in multos annos,
for many years, id. Div. 2, 6, 17:postero die Romani ab sole orto in multum diei stetere in acie,
Liv. 27, 2:qui ab matutino tempore duraverunt in occasum,
Plin. 2, 31, 31, § 99:seritur (semen lini) a Kalendis Octobribus in ortum aquilae,
Col. 2, 10, 17.—With usque:neque illi didicerunt haec usque in senectutem,
Quint. 12, 11, 20:in illum usque diem servati,
id. 8, 3, 68:in serum usque patente cubiculo,
Suet. Oth. 11:regnum trahat usque in tempora fati,
Sil. 11, 392: in posterum (posteritatem) or in futurum, in future, for the future: in praesens, for the present: in perpetuum or in aeternum, forever:sancit in posterum, ne quis, etc.,
Cic. Cat. 4, 5, 10:res dilata est in posterum,
id. Fam. 10, 12, 3:video quanta tempestas invidiae nobis, si minus in praesens, at in posteritatem impendeat,
id. Cat. 1, 9, 22:id aegre et in praesentia hi passi et in futurum etiam metum ceperunt,
Liv. 34, 27, 10; cf.:ingenti omnium et in praesens laetitia et in futurum spe,
id. 30, 17, 1:effugis in futurum,
Tac. H. 1, 71:quod eum tibi quaestoris in loco constitueras, idcirco tibi amicum in perpetuum fore putasti?
Cic. Verr. 2, 1, 30; cf.:oppidum omni periculo in perpetuum liberavit,
id. Fam. 13, 4, 2:quae (leges) non in tempus aliquod, sed perpetuae utilitatis causa in aeternum latae sunt,
Liv. 34, 6, 4: in tempus, for a while, for a short time, for the occasion (postAug.):sensit miles in tempus conficta,
Tac. A. 1, 37:ne urbs sine imperio esset, in tempus deligebatur, qui jus redderet,
id. ib. 6, 11:scaena in tempus structa,
id. ib. 14, 20. —So in diem, for the day, to meet the day's want:nihil ex raptis in diem commeatibus superabat,
Liv. 22, 40, 8:rapto in diem frumento,
id. 4, 10, 1;but, cum illa fundum emisset in diem,
i. e. a fixed day of payment, Nep. Att. 9, 5: in singulos dies, or simply in dies, with comparatives and verbs denoting increase, from day to day, daily:vitium in dies crescit,
Vell. 2, 5, 2:in dies singulos breviores litteras ad te mitto,
Cic. Att. 5, 7:qui senescat in dies,
Liv. 22, 39, 15: in diem, daily:nos in diem vivimus,
Cic. Tusc. 5, 11, 33:in diem et horam,
Hor. S. 2, 6, 47;and in horas,
hourly, id. C. 2, 13, 14; id. S. 2, 7, 10.—In other relations, in which an aiming at, an inclining or striving towards a thing, is conceivable, on, about, respecting; towards, against; for, as; in, to; into:2.id, quod apud Platonem est in philosophos dictum,
about the philosophers, Cic. Off. 1, 9, 28:Callimachi epigramma in Ambraciotam Cleombrotum est,
id. Tusc. 1, 34, 84; cf.:cum cenaret Simonides apud Scopam cecinissetque id car men, quod in eum scripsisset, etc.,
id. de Or. 2, 86, 352:quo amore tandem inflammati esse debemus in ejus modi patriam,
towards, id. ib. 1, 44, 196:in liberos nostros indulgentia,
id. ib. 2, 40, 168:de suis meritis in rem publicam aggressus est dicere,
id. Or. 38, 133: ita ad impietatem in deos, in homines adjunxit injuriam, against, id. N. D. 3, 34 fin.:in dominum quaeri,
to be examined as a witness against, id. Mil. 22, 60:in eos impetum facere,
id. Att. 2, 22, 1:invehi in Thebanos,
Nep. Epam. 6, 1; id. Tim. 5, 3:quaecumque est hominis definitio, una in omnes valet,
id. Leg. 1, 10, 29:num etiam in deos immortales inauspicatam legem valuisse?
Liv. 7, 6, 11:vereor coram in os te laudare amplius,
to your face, Ter. Ad. 2, 4, 5:si in me exerciturus (pugnos), quaeso, in parietem ut primum domes,
Plaut. Am. 1, 1, 168:in puppim rediere rates,
Luc. 3, 545 Burm. (cf.:sic equi dicuntur in frena redire, pulsi in terga recedere, Sulp. ad loc.): Cumis eam vidi: venerat enim in funus: cui funeri ego quoque operam dedi,
to the funeral, to take charge of the funeral, Cic. Att. 15, 1, B:se quisque eum optabat, quem fortuna in id certamen legeret,
Liv. 21, 42, 2:quodsi in nullius mercedem negotia eant, pauciora fore,
Tac. A. 11, 6:haec civitas mulieri redimiculum praebeat, haec in collum, haec in crines,
Cic. Verr. 2, 3, 33:Rhegium quondam in praesidium missa legio,
Liv. 28, 28; so,datae in praesidium cohortes,
Tac. H. 4, 35: hoc idem significat Graecus ille in eam sententiam versus, to this effect or purport, Cic. Div. 2, 10, 25; cf. id. Fam. 9, 15, 4:haec et in eam sententiam cum multa dixisset,
id. Att. 2, 22:qui omnia sic exaequaverunt, ut in utramque partem ita paria redderent, uti nulla selectione uterentur,
id. Fin. 3, 4, 12:in utramque partem disputat,
on both sides, for and against, id. Off. 3, 23, 89: te rogo, me tibi in omnes partes defendendum putes, Vatin. ap. Cic. Fam. 5, 10 fin.:facillime et in optimam partem cognoscuntur adulescentes, qui se ad claros et sapientes viros contulerunt,
id. Off. 2, 13, 46:cives Romani servilem in modum cruciati et necati,
in the manner of slaves, Cic. Verr. 1, 5, 13; cf.:miserandum in modum milites populi Romani capti, necati sunt,
id. Prov. Cons. 3, 5:senior quidam Veiens vaticinantis in modum cecinit,
Liv. 5, 15, 4;also: domus et villae in urbium modum aedificatae,
Sall. C. 12, 3:perinde ac si in hanc formulam omnia judicia legitima sint,
Cic. Rosc. Com. 5, 15:judicium quin acciperet in ea ipsa verba quae Naevius edebat, non recusasse,
id. Quint. 20, 63; cf.:senatusconsultum in haec verba factum,
Liv. 30, 43, 9:pax data Philippo in has leges est,
id. 33, 30:Gallia omnis divisa est in partes tres,
Caes. B. G. 1, 1; cf.:quae quidem in confirmationem et reprehensionem dividuntur,
Cic. Part. Or. 9, 33: describebat censores binos in singulas civitates, i. e. for or over each state, id. Verr. 2, 2, 53; cf. id. ib. 2, 4, 26:itaque Titurium Tolosae quaternos denarios in singulas vini amphoras portorii nomine exegisse,
id. Font. 5, 9:extulit eum plebs sextantibus collatis in capita,
a head, for each person, Liv. 2, 33 fin.:Macedonibus treceni nummi in capita statutum est pretium,
id. 32, 17, 2; cf.:Thracia in Rhoemetalcen filium... inque liberos Cotyis dividitur (i. e. inter),
Tac. A. 2, 67.—Of the object or end in view, regarded also as the motive of action or effect:3.non te in me illiberalem, sed me in se neglegentem putabit,
Cic. Fam. 13, 1, 16:neglegentior in patrem,
Just. 32, 3, 1:in quem omnes intenderat curas,
Curt. 3, 1, 21:quos ardere in proelia vidi,
Verg. A. 2, 347:in bellum ardentes,
Manil. 4, 220:nutante in fugam exercitu,
Flor. 3, 10, 4:in hanc tam opimam mercedem agite ( = ut eam vobis paretis, Weissenb. ad loc.),
Liv. 21, 43, 7:certa praemia, in quorum spem pugnarent,
id. 21, 45, 4:in id sors dejecta,
id. 21, 42, 2:in id fide accepta,
id. 28, 17, 9:in spem pacis solutis animis,
id. 6, 11, 5 et saep.:ingrata misero vita ducenda est in hoc, ut, etc.,
Hor. Epod. 17, 63:nec in hoc adhibetur, ut, etc.,
Sen. Ep. 16, 3:alius non in hoc, ut offenderet, facit, id. de Ira, 2, 26, 3: in quod tum missi?
Just. 38, 3, 4.—So, like ad, with words expressing affections or inclination of the mind:in obsequium plus aequo pronus,
Hor. Ep. 1, 18, 10:paratus in res novas,
Tac. H. 4, 32:in utrumque paratus,
Verg. A. 2, 61.—Of the result of an act or effort:4.denique in familiae luctum atque in privignorum funus nupsit,
Cic. Clu. 66, 188:paratusque miles, ut ordo agminis in aciem adsisteret,
Tac. A. 2, 16: excisum Euboicae latus ingens rupis in antrum, Verg. A. 6, 42:portus ab Euroo fluctu curvatus in arcum,
id. ib. 3, 533:populum in obsequia principum formavit,
Just. 3, 2, 9:omnium partium decus in mercedem conruptum erat,
Sall. H. 1, 13 Dietsch:commutari ex veris in falsa,
Cic. Fat. 9, 17; 9, 18:in sollicitudinem versa fiducia est,
Curt. 3, 8, 20.—Esp. in the phrase: in gratiam or in honorem, alicujus, in kindness, to show favor, out of good feeling, to show honor, etc., to any one (first in Liv.; cf. Weissenb. ad Liv. 28, 21, 4;5.Krebs, Antibarb. p. 562): in gratiam levium sociorum injuriam facere,
Liv. 39, 26, 12:pugnaturi in gratiam ducis,
id. 28, 21, 4:quorum in gratiam Saguntum deleverat Hannibal,
id. 28, 39, 13; cf. id. 35, 2, 6; 26, 6, 16:oratio habita in sexus honorem,
Quint. 1, 1, 6:convivium in honorem victoriae,
id. 11, 2, 12:in honorem Quadratillae,
Plin. Ep. 7, 24, 7:in honorem tuum,
Sen. Ep. 20, 7; 79, 2; 92, 1; Vell. 2, 41 al.—In the phrase, in rem esse, to be useful, to avail (cf.: e re esse;6.opp.: contra rem esse): ut aequom est, quod in rem esse utrique arbitremur,
Plaut. Aul. 2, 1, 10:si in rem est Bacchidis,
Ter. Hec. 1, 2, 27; 2, 2, 7:hortatur, imperat, quae in rem sunt,
Liv. 26, 44, 7:cetera, quae cognosse in rem erat,
id. 22, 3, 2; 44, 19, 3:in rem fore credens universos adpellare,
Sall. C. 20, 1; cf.:in duas res magnas id usui fore,
Liv. 37, 15, 7:in hos usus,
Verg. A. 4, 647.—To form adverbial expressions:7.non nominatim, qui Capuae, sed in universum qui usquam coissent, etc.,
in general, Liv. 9, 26, 8; cf.:terra etsi aliquanto specie differt, in universum tamen aut silvis horrida aut paludibus foeda,
Tac. G. 5:in universum aestimanti, etc.,
id. ib. 6:aestate in totum, si fieri potest, abstinendum est (Venere),
wholly, entirely, Cels. 1, 3 fin.; cf. Col. 2, 1, 2:in plenum dici potest, etc.,
fully, Plin. 16, 40, 79, § 217:Marii virtutem in majus celebrare,
beyond due bounds, Sall. J. 73, 5:aliter se corpus habere atque consuevit, neque in pejus tantum, sed etiam in melius,
for the worse, for the better, Cels. 2, 2:in deterius,
Tac. A. 14, 43:in mollius,
id. ib. 14, 39:quid enim est iracundia in supervacuum tumultuante frigidius? Sen. de Ira, 2, 11: civitas saepta muris neque in barbarum corrupta (v. barbarus),
Tac. A. 6, 42; cf.:aucto in barbarum cognomento,
id. H. 5, 2:priusquam id sors cerneret, in incertum, ne quid gratia momenti faceret, in utramque provinciam decerni,
while the matter was uncertain, Liv. 43, 12, 2:nec puer Iliaca quisquam de gente Latinos In tantum spe tollet avos,
so much, Verg. A. 6, 876:in tantum suam felicitatem virtutemque enituisse,
Liv. 22, 27, 4; cf.:quaedam (aquae) fervent in tantum, ut non possint esse usui,
Sen. Q. N. 3, 24:viri in tantum boni, in quantum humana simplicitas intellegi potest,
Vell. 2, 43, 4:quippe pedum digitos, in quantum quaeque secuta est, Traxit,
Ov. M. 11, 71:meliore in omnia ingenio animoque quam fortuna usus,
in all respects, Vell. 2, 13:ut simul in omnia paremur,
Quint. 11, 3, 25:in antecessum dare,
beforehand, Sen. Ep. 118.—Sometimes with esse, habere, etc., in is followed by the acc. (constr. pregn.), to indicate a direction, aim, purpose, etc. (but v. Madvig. Gram. § 230, obs. 2, note, who regards these accusatives as originating in errors of pronunciation); so, esse in potestatem alicujus, to come into and remain in one ' s power: esse in mentem alicui, to come into and be in one ' s mind: esse in conspectum, to appear to and be in sight: esse in usum, to come into use, be used, etc.:III.quod, qui illam partem urbis tenerent, in eorum potestatem portum futurum intellegebant,
Cic. Verr. 2, 5, 38:ut portus in potestatem Locrensium esset,
Liv. 24, 1, 13; 2, 14, 4:eam optimam rem publicam esse duco, quae sit in potestatem optimorum,
Cic. Leg. 3, 17:neque enim sunt motus in nostram potestatem,
Quint. 6, 2, 29:numero mihi in mentem fuit,
Plaut. Am. 1, 1, 25; cf.:ecquid in mentem est tibi?
id. Bacch. 1, 2, 53:nec prius surrexisse ac militibus in conspectum fuisse, quam, etc.,
Suet. Aug. 16:quod satis in usum fuit, sublato, ceterum omne incensum est,
Liv. 22, 20, 6: ab hospitibus clientibusque suis, ab exteris nationibus, quae in amicitiam populi Romani dicionemque essent, injurias propulsare, Cic. Div. ap. Caecil. 20, 66: adesse in senatum [p. 914] jussit a. d. XIII. Kal. Octobr., id. Phil. 5, 7, 19.—Less freq. with habere: facito in memoriam habeas tuam majorem filiam mihi te despondisse, call or bring to mind, Plaut. Poen. 5, 4, 108:M. Minucium magistrum equitum, ne quid rei bellicae gereret, prope in custodiam habitum,
put in prison, kept in prison, Liv. 22, 25, 6:reliquos in custodiam habitos,
Tac. H. 1, 87.—So rarely with other verbs:pollicetur se provinciam Galliam retenturum in senatus populique Romani potestatem,
Cic. Phil. 3, 4, 8. —In composition, n regularly becomes assimilated to a foll. l, m, or r, and is changed before the labials into m: illabor, immitto, irrumpo, imbibo, impello.—As to its meaning, according as it is connected with a verb of rest or motion, it conveys the idea of existence in a place or thing, or of motion, direction, or inclination into or to a place or thing: inesse; inhibere, inferre, impellere, etc. See Hand, Turs. III. pp. 243- 356.2.in (before b and p, im; before l, m, and r, the n assimilates itself to these consonants), an inseparable particle [kindred with Sanscr. a-, an-; Gr. a-, an; Goth. and Germ. un-], which negatives the meaning of the noun or participle with which it is connected; Engl. un-, in-, not: impar, unequal: intolerabilis, unbearable, intolerable: immitis, not mild, rude, etc. -
22 do.
abbrSee:* * *do.abbr.(comm., ditto) idem; come sopra.♦ (to) do /du:/A v. t.1 fare: to do a stupid [nice, etc.] thing, fare una cosa stupida [bella, ecc.]; He's done something terrible, ha fatto una cosa terribile; I don't know what I've done wrong, non so cosa io abbia fatto di sbagliato; What have you done?, cos'hai fatto?; to do one's duty [the right thing], fare il proprio dovere [la cosa giusta]; What are you doing?, che cosa stai facendo?; Can I do anything ( for you)?, posso fare qualcosa (per te)?; They did nothing to help me, non hanno fatto niente per aiutarmi; to do a sum, fare una somma; We did the journey in two days, abbiamo fatto il viaggio in due giorni; I've done three copies of the letter, ho fatto tre copie della lettera; Can you do a list?, puoi fare una lista?; He did a series of watercolours of the Thames, ha fatto una serie di acquerelli raffiguranti il Tamigi; She's doing a documentary about old people, sta facendo un documentario sugli anziani2 fare, praticare ( un'attività): How long have you been doing yoga?, da quant'è che fai yoga?; What do you usually do?, che cosa fai di solito?; What do you do ( for a living)?, che lavoro fai?; I do pottery on Wednesdays, il mercoledì faccio un corso di ceramica; You need to do at least half an hour of exercise three times a week, devi fare almeno mezzora di esercizio tre volte la settimana; to do the ironing [washing, cooking, shopping, etc.], stirare, lavare i panni, cucinare, fare la spesa, ecc.; (fam.) to do lunch [a film, dinner, etc.], pranzare, guardare un film, cenare, ecc.3 vendere, avere: Do you do bus tickets, too?, avete (o vendete) anche i biglietti per l'autobus?; They don't do food, non servono da mangiare (o non vendono alimentari); They do stationery as well as books, vendono anche articoli di cancelleria oltre che libri; We do a huge range of household items, abbiamo un'enorme gamma di articoli per la casa4 fare, percorrere: We did 200 km on Saturday, abbiamo fatto 200 km sabato; They were doing 150 on the motorway, andavano ai 150 all'ora in autostrada5 fare, studiare: I did French for three years, ho fatto tre anni di francese; What is she doing at university?, cosa fa all'università?; We haven't done the First World War yet, non abbiamo ancora fatto la prima guerra mondiale6 (fam.) fare, passare ( un periodo): He's done four years in jail, ha fatto quattro anni di carcere; She's just done a year in the Paris office, ha appena passato un anno nella sede di Parigi; (fam.) to do time, scontare una pena7 fare, preparare ( del cibo): Can you do the potatoes?, puoi fare le patate?; I'll do a salad while you lay the table, faccio un'insalata mentre apparecchi la tavola; I'm doing fish, I hope that's ok, faccio del pesce, spero che vada bene8 (fam.) fare, pulire (o lavare, sistemare, ecc.): I've done the living room, now I'm going to do the hall, ho fatto il soggiorno, ora faccio l'ingresso; We did the garden at the weekend, abbiamo sistemato il giardino nel fine settimana; Someone comes to do the windows, viene qualcuno a lavare le finestre; to do the beds, fare i letti; to do the dishes, lavare i piatti; to do one's teeth, lavarsi i denti; to do one's hair [nails, makeup], farsi i capelli [le unghie, il trucco]; Who does your hair?, da che parrucchiere vai?9 rifare, pitturare (o tappezzare, ecc.): We haven't done the bedrooms yet, non abbiamo ancora rifatto le camere da letto; They've done the kitchen bright yellow, hanno pitturato la cucina di un giallo acceso NOTA D'USO: - non so come fare-10 (fam.) visitare: They did five cities in three days, hanno visitato cinque città in tre giorni; Have you done the Tower of London yet?, hai già visitato la torre di Londra?12 (fam.) andare bene a: A sandwich will do me fine, un panino mi va benissimo; I haven't got a large pack, will this one do you?, non ho confezioni grandi, questa Le va bene?14 (fam.) conciare per le feste; sistemare; ( anche) uccidere; far fuori (fam.): I'll do you!, ti sistemo io!15 fare, imitare ( un personaggio famoso, ecc.): He does the President brilliantly, è bravissimo a imitare il presidente; Can you do a Liverpool accent?, sai fare l'accento di Liverpool?16 (fam.) mettere dentro, arrestare; ( anche) fare la multa a: He was done for drug dealing, lo hanno messo dentro per spaccio; They did her for speeding ( o She was done for speeding), le hanno fatto la multa per eccesso di velocità, si è beccata una multa per eccesso di velocità17 ( slang) svaligiare; rapinare: They did three houses on the same street, hanno svaligiato tre case nella stessa viaB v. i.1 fare; agire: You did well to refuse, hai fatto bene a rifiutare; I'll do as I like, faccio come mi pare; Do as you're told, fai quello che ti si dice2 (fam.) fare, evolvere: What do you think the weather's going to do tomorrow?, cosa pensi che farà il tempo domani?; No one knows what the economy's going to do over the next six months, nessuno sa come evolverà l'economia nei prossimi sei mesi3 – to be doing well [fine, ok, etc.], stare bene [benissimo, abbastanza bene] ( di salute): Mother and child are doing very well, la madre e il bambino stanno benissimo; He's not doing too well, non sta molto bene4 ( di persona, attività) andare: You haven't done badly, non sei andato male; I didn't do well in my exams, non sono andato bene agli esami; How do you think England will do?, come pensi che andrà l'Inghilterra?; The business is doing very well, l'azienda va a gonfie vele; We're doing all right, ce la caviamo piuttosto bene; DIALOGO → - Petrol- How are we doing for petrol?, come siamo messi a carburante?5 bastare: Will fifty dollars do?, basteranno cinquanta dollari?; DIALOGO → - Local shop 1- «Anything else?» DIALOGO → - Local shop 1- «No, that'll do, thanks», «Nient'altro?» «No, va bene così, grazie»; That will do!, adesso basta!6 andare bene lo stesso; essere accettabile: This dress isn't exactly what I wanted, but I suppose it will do, questo vestito non è proprio quello che volevo, ma presumo che andrà bene lo stesso; The house is not ideal, but it will do for now, la casa non è ideale, ma per il momento bisognerà accontentarsi7 (sempre neg.) andare bene, essere opportuno: It doesn't do to work too hard, lavorare troppo non va bene; I've told you before, this kind of behaviour just won't do, te l'ho già detto: questo modo di comportarsi proprio non va bene; It wouldn't do to ask him for money, non starebbe bene chiedergli dei soldi; DIALOGO → - Organizing a meeting- Sorry, I can't do Thursday afternoon, mi dispiace, giovedì pomeriggio non posso1 (nelle frasi interr., neg. e interr. neg.; è idiom.): Do you understand?, capisci?; I don't understand, non capisco; Does he know?, lo sa?; He does not ( o doesn't) know, non lo sa; Did you go?, ci sei andato?; They did not ( o didn't) ask me, non mi hanno invitato2 fare (determinato dal verbo precedente, di cui evita la ripetizione): If you want to tell him, do it now, se vuoi dirglielo, fallo ora; (idiom.) «Who took my hat?» «I did», «chi ha preso il mio cappello?» «sono stato io»; «Did you see him?» «I did», «l'hai visto?» «sì»3 (nell'imper. neg.; è idiom.): Do not ( o don't) worry!, non preoccuparti!; Don't let them interfere!, non lasciare che si intromettano!4 (nelle «tag questions») (è) vero?, no?: You don't like him, do you?, ti è antipatico, è vero?; You told him, didn't you?, glielo hai detto, no?; He didn't pay the bill, did he?, non l'ha (mica) pagato il conto, vero?; She doesn't know, does she?, lei non lo sa, no?5 (nella costruzione inversa; è idiom.): «I don't like it» «Neither do I», «Non mi piace» «Neanche a me»; «I didn't go» «Nor did I», «Non ci sono andato» «Nemmeno io»; «I like opera» «So do I», «Mi piace la lirica» «A me pure»; (form.) Little did he realize that…, quasi non si rendeva conto che…6 ( uso enfat.; è idiom.): Do sit down!, si accomodi, La prego!; Do help yourself!, serviti pure!; But I did see her!, sì che l'ho vista!; DIALOGO → - Clothes 1- I'm here if you do need anything, per qualsiasi cosa, io sono qui; I do love you, ti amo davvero; ( formula nel rito del matrimonio) «till death us do part», «finché morte non ci separi»● to do as (o for), (form.) to do duty as, fare da, servire da: The tents will do for shelter until the weather gets worse, le tende serviranno da riparo fino a che il tempo non peggiora □ to do sb. a bad turn, fare uno sgarbo (o una scortesia, un brutto tiro) a q. □ to do one's best (o utmost), fare del proprio meglio: I'll do my best to help him, farò del mio meglio per aiutarlo □ (fam. ingl.) to do one's bit, fare la propria parte (o il proprio dovere) □ to do the books (o the accounts), fare (o tenere) la contabilità □ to do business, fare affari: It's been a pleasure to do business with you, è stato un piacere fare affari con Lei □ to do well by sb., trattar bene q.: The company does well by its employees, l'azienda tratta bene i suoi dipendenti; to be [to feel] hard done by, essere [sentirsi] trattato male □ to do damage to st., danneggiare qc.: The storm did a lot of damage to buildings, il nubifragio ha danneggiato molto gli edifici □ (fam.) to do one's damnedest, darci sotto; mettercela tutta □ ( slang) to do drugs, drogarsi; farsi □ to do evil, fare del male; commettere azioni malvagie □ to do sb. a favour (o a kindness, a good turn), fare un favore (o un piacere) a q. □ to do (sb.) good, far bene (a q.): A rest will do you a lot of good, un po' di riposo ti farà molto bene □ to do (sb. o st.) harm, causare danni (a q. o qc.): The first rule for a doctor is to do no harm, la prima regola per un medico è non causare danni; The illness didn't do him any lasting harm, la malattia non gli ha causato danni permanenti □ to do sb. justice, rendere giustizia a q. (fig.): This photo doesn't do you justice, questa foto non ti rende giustizia □ (fam.) to do nice [generous, ecc.], comportarsi bene [con generosità, ecc.]: She doesn't do generous, non si comporta con generosità □ to do nicely, andare bene: If you can't be bothered with heavy reading, this book will do nicely, se non hai voglia di letture pesanti, questo libro andrà proprio bene □ to do nothing [a lot] for, non giovare [giovare molto] a; ( di abito, pettinatura, ecc.) non donare [donare molto] a: The scandal will do nothing for his reputation, lo scandalo non gioverà alla sua reputazione; This dress does nothing for her, questo vestito non le dona; Getting a job will do a lot for her confidence, trovare lavoro gioverà molto alla sua autostima □ to do the sights, visitare ( una città, ecc.) da turista □ (fam.) to do one's ( own) thing, fare quel che si vuole; fare il proprio comodo □ to do well for oneself, avere successo, fare fortuna: Grandfather did well for himself in America, il nonno ha fatto fortuna in America □ to do wonders for, fare miracoli per: A change of scene can do wonders for your mood, un cambiamento d'ambiente può fare miracoli per l'umore □ to do one's worst, fare quanto più male è possibile: Let him do his worst; I'm not afraid of him, faccia pure (il diavolo a quattro); non mi fa paura □ to do wrong, sbagliare: He did wrong, but he's paid for it, ha sbagliato, ma ha pagato per questo □ (fig.) do or die –: It's do or die, o la va o la spacca; a do-or-die attempt, un tentativo decisivo □ to have nothing to do with st. [sb.], non avere niente a che vedere con qc. [q.]: I'm sure Susan had nothing whatever to do with it, sono sicuro che Susan non ha proprio niente a che vedere con questo □ (fam.) nothing doing, niente da fare: We tried to change the tickets, but it was nothing doing, abbiamo provato a cambiare i biglietti, ma non c'è stato niente da fare □ (fam.) What's doing?, che si fa di bello?: What's doing tonight?, che si fa di bello stasera? □ (fam.) do what?, cosa?: «Fancy a drink?» «Do what?» «I said, do you want a drink?», «qualcosa da bere?» «cosa?» «ho detto, vuoi bere qualcosa?» □ That does it!, ecco fatto!; ( anche) adesso basta! □ That's done it!, bel guaio! □ That should do it!, ecco fatto! □ DIALOGO → - Greetings and other useful phrases- How do you do?, piacere! ( nelle presentazioni formali); ( anche) come sta? ( quando si conosce già la persona, ma non c'è intimità: cfr. How are you?) □ (fam.) DIALOGO → - Hearing from an old friend- «How are you doing?» DIALOGO → - Greetings and other useful phrases- «Not bad, and you?», «Come va?» «Non male, e tu?» □ It isn't done, non sta bene: It isn't done to talk with your mouth full, non sta bene parlare a bocca piena □ Now you've done it!, l'hai fatta bella (o grossa)! □ You [He, They, etc.] would do well to do st., faresti [farebbe, farebbero, ecc.] bene a fare qc.: They would do well to remember who pays their salaries, farebbero bene a ricordarsi chi gli paga lo stipendio □ What will you do for food [money]?, come farete per il mangiare [i soldi]? □ (fam.) What are you doing out at this time of night?, che ci fai fuori a quest'ora di notte? □ (fam.) What's my jacket doing on the floor?, che ci fa la mia giacca per terra? -
23 be
[bi: (полная форма); bı (редуцированная форма)]v́ (ед. ч. was, мн. ч. were; been; наст. вр. 1-е л. ед. ч. am, 3-е л. ед. ч. is, 2-е л. ед. ч. и 1-е, 2-е, 3-е л. мн. ч. are; уст. 2-е л. ед. ч. наст. вр. art)I1. быть, существоватьI think, therefore I am - я мыслю, следовательно, я существую
the greatest genius that ever was - величайший гений, который когда-либо существовал
to be no more - возвыш. скончаться, умереть; прекратить существование
to be, or not to be - that is the question ( Shakespeare) - быть или не быть, вот в чём вопрос
2. 1) быть, находиться; присутствовать; пребыватьis he often in town? - часто ли он бывает в городе?
output is considerably below last year's level - выпуск продукции намного ниже прошлогоднего /значительно ниже прошлогоднего, значительно упал по сравнению с прошлогодним/
2) быть, оставатьсяdon't be long! - не задерживайся!, приходи скорее!
what a time you have been! - как ты долго!
he was a long time reaching the shore - ему понадобилось много времени, чтобы достичь берега
3. происходить, случаться, совершатьсяit was yesterday - это было /произошло, случилось, состоялось/ вчера
when is the wedding to be? - когда должна состояться /будет/ свадьба?
the New Year is on Sunday this time - в этот раз Новый год приходится /падает/ на воскресенье
how is it that you were there? - как получилось, что вы оказались там?
4. 1) равняться, составлятьlet x be ten - предположим, (что) x равняется десяти
2) разг. стоитьhow much is it? - сколько это стоит?
what are these shoes? - сколько стоят эти ботинки?
3) значить, стоитьit is nothing to me - мне это ничего не стоит, для меня это ничего не составляет /не значит/
what is all that to me? - что мне всё это?, какое мне до этого дело?
5. возвыш. сопутствовать ( в восклицательных предложениях как пожелание)success (be) to your efforts! - желаю успеха в ваших начинаниях!, да сопутствует вам удача!
victory be yours! - желаю (вам) победы!
II Б1. there is имеется, естьthere are many English books in our library - в нашей библиотеке (имеется) много английских книг
there is plenty of time - времени вполне достаточно, ещё есть масса времени
there was once an old man... - жил-был однажды старик...
2. to have been1) посещать, быватьhas he been to London? - он бывал в Лондоне?
I've been there! - а) я там был!; б) разг. это мне известно!
2) разг. заходить, бытьhas anyone been? - кто-нибудь заходил?, был кто-нибудь?
has the post [the milkman] been? - была ли почта [был ли /приходил/ молочник]?
3. to be at smth. разг.1) намереваться сделать или сказать что-л.I don't understand what exactly he is at - я не понимаю, что именно он хочет сказать
what would you be at? - каковы ваши намерения?
2) нападать, набрасываться на что-л.3) брать без спросаhe's been at my shaving things again - он опять брал (без спроса) мои бритвенные принадлежности
4. to be at smb. разг. приставать к кому-л.5. to be above smth. /doing smth./ быть выше чего-л.; не опускаться до чего-л.to be above suspicion - быть выше /вне/ подозрений
to be above criticism - быть выше всякой критики, быть безупречным
he is above such matters - он такими делами не занимается, он до такого (дела) не унизится
6. to be beneath smth., smb. быть ниже чего-л., кого-л.to be beneath contempt [attention] - не заслуживать (даже) презрения [внимания]
it is beneath you /your dignity/ - это ниже вашего достоинства
7. to be beyond smth., smb. быть за пределами чего-л., возможностей кого-л.his behaviour is beyond my endurance - я не могу больше терпеть его поведение
it was beyond expectation - такого нельзя было ожидать, на такое нельзя было надеяться
what you say is beyond me - мне совершенно непонятно то, что ты говоришь
8. to be abreast of smth. быть в курсе чего-л.he's abreast of developments in his field - он в курсе последних достижений в своей области
9. to be after smb. преследовать, пытаться поймать кого-л.10. to be after smth. покушаться на что-л., стремиться завладеть чем-л.11. to be about to do smth. собираться, намереваться сделать что-л.she was about to speak, but changed her mind - она хотела было заговорить, но передумала
12. to be against smth. противоречить чему-л., идти вразрез с чем-л.13. to be for smth. стоять или быть заwho is for going home? - кто за то, чтобы идти домой?
14. to be for some place отправляться, ехать куда-л.are you for Bristol? - вы едете в Бристоль?
15. to be on smb.1) разг. быть оплаченным кем-л.put your money away, it's on me - убери деньги, я угощаю
the drinks are on the house - хозяин (бара, ресторана и т. п.) угощает
2) внезапно наступить, подоспеть (о праздниках, выборах и т. п.)16. to be on smth. входить в состав, быть членом (комиссии и т. п.)17. to be on smb., smth. быть поставленным на кого-л., что-л.18. to be up to smth.1) замышлять, затевать что-л.the boys are up to smth. - мальчики что-то затевают
he is up to no good - он затевает что-то скверное, от него хорошего не жди
2) быть осведомлённым о чём-л.the police must be up to all the dodges - полиции должно быть известно обо всех уловках
I am not up to going to the theatre tonight - я не в состоянии пойти сегодня вечером в театр
he is not up to his father as a scholar - как учёный он значительно уступает (своему) отцу
20. to be up to smb. быть возложенным на кого-л. ( об ответственности); зависеть от кого-л.it is up to him to decide - от него зависит решение, он должен решить
it is up to you to choose - вы выбираете /решаете/
whether you learn or not is entirely up to you - учиться или нет - твоё дело
21. to be up against smth., smb. столкнуться с чем-л., кем-л.; встретить отпорhe's up against some real opposition - он будет иметь дело с сильной оппозицией
he's up against it - разг. он столкнулся с большими трудностями
22. to be up for smth.1) быть поднятым, возникать, рассматриваться (о вопросе и т. п.)to be up for debate - обсуждаться, быть поставленным на обсуждение
2) рассматривать в суде, судить3) предназначаться к продажеto be up for auction - продаваться на аукционе /с молотка/
4) быть выдвинутым кандидатом, быть претендентом (на должность, пост и т. п.)he's up for admission to the society at the next meeting - его будут принимать в кружок на следующем собрании
23. to be with smb.1) поддерживать кого-л.2) понимать, следить за тем, что говорятare you still with me - or shall I go over it again? - ты следишь за ходом моей мысли или мне повторить ещё раз?
24. to be with smb., smth. работать у кого-л., где-л. ( по найму)III А1) бытьare they English? - они англичане?
his is a fine house - его дом чудесный, у него прекрасный дом
our task is to finish the work in time - наша задача - вовремя кончить работу
what is it? - а) что это?; б) в чём дело?
to see things as they are - видеть вещи такими, какие они есть
if I were you... - если бы я был на вашем месте...
seeing is believing - увидеть - (это) значит убедиться /поверить/
2) находиться в (каком-л.) состоянии; чувствовать, ощущать (что-л.)I am cold [hot] - мне холодно [жарко]
he is asleep [alive, tired] - он спит [жив, устал]
he is glad [nervous, silent, happy] - он рад [нервничает, молчит, счастлив]
he is in trouble - он попал в беду, у него неприятности
he is at work [at play] - он работает [играет]
isn't he lucky? - везёт же ему!
1) долженствование, обусловленное договорённостью, планом:when am I to come? - когда мне приходить?, когда мне нужно прийти?
he was never to see her again - ему больше никогда не суждено было её увидеть
it was not to be - этому не суждено было сбыться /осуществиться/
such men are to be pitied rather than despised - таких людей надо не презирать, а жалеть
2) возможность:he was nowhere to be found - его нигде нельзя было найти /отыскать/
how am I to get through all this work today? - как я смогу справиться со всей этой работой сегодня?
3) намерение, желание ( в условных предложениях):if we are to come in time, we must start at once - если мы хотим прийти вовремя, нам надо сразу отправляться
3. уст. в сочетании с p. p. глаголов to come, to fall, to sit, to run, to get и др.:III Б1. в сочетании с pres. p. служит для образования длительной формы:2. в сочетании с p. p. переходных и ряда непереходных глаголов служит для образования пассивной формы:they will be punished - они будут наказаны, их накажут
such questions are settled by the committee - такие вопросы решаются комитетом
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to be above one /one's head/ - разг. быть выше чьего-л. понимания
to be at it - шалить, проказничать
to be hard at it /at work/ - разг. а) быть очень занятым; б) напряжённо работать
they were hard at it /at work/ the whole night - они работали изо всех сил всю ночь напролёт
to be at one with smb. - быть с кем-л. заодно
to be beside oneself with grief [anxiety, alarm, etc] - потерять голову от горя [волнения, беспокойства и т. п.]
to be beside oneself with rage - выйти из себя, разгневаться
to be beside the point - не иметь отношения (к данному вопросу, делу и т. п.)
the manager for the time being - временно исполняющий обязанности заведующего
somebody will be in for it - кому-то попадёт /влетит, нагорит/
far be it from me to do this - я вовсе не собираюсь /я далёк от того, чтобы/ делать это
be (that) as it may - как бы то ни было; пусть будет что будет
let it be! - оставь это в покое!, пусть всё остаётся как есть!
so be it - да будет так, пусть так и будет
how are you? - а) как вы поживаете?; б) как вы себя чувствуете?
you never know where you are with him - никогда не знаешь, что он может сделать /как он поступит, как себя с ним вести, чего от него ждать/
be yourself!, be your age! - не глупи!, не валяй дурака!
you've been and gone and done it! - сл. ну и наделали вы дел!, ну натворили же вы!
I'll be! - амер. сл. вот те на!, господи боже мой!, ну и ну! (восклицание, выражающее удивление)
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24 be
[bi: (полная форма); bı (редуцированная форма)]v́ (ед. ч. was, мн. ч. were; been; наст. вр. 1-е л. ед. ч. am, 3-е л. ед. ч. is, 2-е л. ед. ч. и 1-е, 2-е, 3-е л. мн. ч. are; уст. 2-е л. ед. ч. наст. вр. art)I1. быть, существоватьI think, therefore I am - я мыслю, следовательно, я существую
the greatest genius that ever was - величайший гений, который когда-либо существовал
to be no more - возвыш. скончаться, умереть; прекратить существование
to be, or not to be - that is the question ( Shakespeare) - быть или не быть, вот в чём вопрос
2. 1) быть, находиться; присутствовать; пребыватьis he often in town? - часто ли он бывает в городе?
output is considerably below last year's level - выпуск продукции намного ниже прошлогоднего /значительно ниже прошлогоднего, значительно упал по сравнению с прошлогодним/
2) быть, оставатьсяdon't be long! - не задерживайся!, приходи скорее!
what a time you have been! - как ты долго!
he was a long time reaching the shore - ему понадобилось много времени, чтобы достичь берега
3. происходить, случаться, совершатьсяit was yesterday - это было /произошло, случилось, состоялось/ вчера
when is the wedding to be? - когда должна состояться /будет/ свадьба?
the New Year is on Sunday this time - в этот раз Новый год приходится /падает/ на воскресенье
how is it that you were there? - как получилось, что вы оказались там?
4. 1) равняться, составлятьlet x be ten - предположим, (что) x равняется десяти
2) разг. стоитьhow much is it? - сколько это стоит?
what are these shoes? - сколько стоят эти ботинки?
3) значить, стоитьit is nothing to me - мне это ничего не стоит, для меня это ничего не составляет /не значит/
what is all that to me? - что мне всё это?, какое мне до этого дело?
5. возвыш. сопутствовать ( в восклицательных предложениях как пожелание)success (be) to your efforts! - желаю успеха в ваших начинаниях!, да сопутствует вам удача!
victory be yours! - желаю (вам) победы!
II Б1. there is имеется, естьthere are many English books in our library - в нашей библиотеке (имеется) много английских книг
there is plenty of time - времени вполне достаточно, ещё есть масса времени
there was once an old man... - жил-был однажды старик...
2. to have been1) посещать, быватьhas he been to London? - он бывал в Лондоне?
I've been there! - а) я там был!; б) разг. это мне известно!
2) разг. заходить, бытьhas anyone been? - кто-нибудь заходил?, был кто-нибудь?
has the post [the milkman] been? - была ли почта [был ли /приходил/ молочник]?
3. to be at smth. разг.1) намереваться сделать или сказать что-л.I don't understand what exactly he is at - я не понимаю, что именно он хочет сказать
what would you be at? - каковы ваши намерения?
2) нападать, набрасываться на что-л.3) брать без спросаhe's been at my shaving things again - он опять брал (без спроса) мои бритвенные принадлежности
4. to be at smb. разг. приставать к кому-л.5. to be above smth. /doing smth./ быть выше чего-л.; не опускаться до чего-л.to be above suspicion - быть выше /вне/ подозрений
to be above criticism - быть выше всякой критики, быть безупречным
he is above such matters - он такими делами не занимается, он до такого (дела) не унизится
6. to be beneath smth., smb. быть ниже чего-л., кого-л.to be beneath contempt [attention] - не заслуживать (даже) презрения [внимания]
it is beneath you /your dignity/ - это ниже вашего достоинства
7. to be beyond smth., smb. быть за пределами чего-л., возможностей кого-л.his behaviour is beyond my endurance - я не могу больше терпеть его поведение
it was beyond expectation - такого нельзя было ожидать, на такое нельзя было надеяться
what you say is beyond me - мне совершенно непонятно то, что ты говоришь
8. to be abreast of smth. быть в курсе чего-л.he's abreast of developments in his field - он в курсе последних достижений в своей области
9. to be after smb. преследовать, пытаться поймать кого-л.10. to be after smth. покушаться на что-л., стремиться завладеть чем-л.11. to be about to do smth. собираться, намереваться сделать что-л.she was about to speak, but changed her mind - она хотела было заговорить, но передумала
12. to be against smth. противоречить чему-л., идти вразрез с чем-л.13. to be for smth. стоять или быть заwho is for going home? - кто за то, чтобы идти домой?
14. to be for some place отправляться, ехать куда-л.are you for Bristol? - вы едете в Бристоль?
15. to be on smb.1) разг. быть оплаченным кем-л.put your money away, it's on me - убери деньги, я угощаю
the drinks are on the house - хозяин (бара, ресторана и т. п.) угощает
2) внезапно наступить, подоспеть (о праздниках, выборах и т. п.)16. to be on smth. входить в состав, быть членом (комиссии и т. п.)17. to be on smb., smth. быть поставленным на кого-л., что-л.18. to be up to smth.1) замышлять, затевать что-л.the boys are up to smth. - мальчики что-то затевают
he is up to no good - он затевает что-то скверное, от него хорошего не жди
2) быть осведомлённым о чём-л.the police must be up to all the dodges - полиции должно быть известно обо всех уловках
I am not up to going to the theatre tonight - я не в состоянии пойти сегодня вечером в театр
he is not up to his father as a scholar - как учёный он значительно уступает (своему) отцу
20. to be up to smb. быть возложенным на кого-л. ( об ответственности); зависеть от кого-л.it is up to him to decide - от него зависит решение, он должен решить
it is up to you to choose - вы выбираете /решаете/
whether you learn or not is entirely up to you - учиться или нет - твоё дело
21. to be up against smth., smb. столкнуться с чем-л., кем-л.; встретить отпорhe's up against some real opposition - он будет иметь дело с сильной оппозицией
he's up against it - разг. он столкнулся с большими трудностями
22. to be up for smth.1) быть поднятым, возникать, рассматриваться (о вопросе и т. п.)to be up for debate - обсуждаться, быть поставленным на обсуждение
2) рассматривать в суде, судить3) предназначаться к продажеto be up for auction - продаваться на аукционе /с молотка/
4) быть выдвинутым кандидатом, быть претендентом (на должность, пост и т. п.)he's up for admission to the society at the next meeting - его будут принимать в кружок на следующем собрании
23. to be with smb.1) поддерживать кого-л.2) понимать, следить за тем, что говорятare you still with me - or shall I go over it again? - ты следишь за ходом моей мысли или мне повторить ещё раз?
24. to be with smb., smth. работать у кого-л., где-л. ( по найму)III А1) бытьare they English? - они англичане?
his is a fine house - его дом чудесный, у него прекрасный дом
our task is to finish the work in time - наша задача - вовремя кончить работу
what is it? - а) что это?; б) в чём дело?
to see things as they are - видеть вещи такими, какие они есть
if I were you... - если бы я был на вашем месте...
seeing is believing - увидеть - (это) значит убедиться /поверить/
2) находиться в (каком-л.) состоянии; чувствовать, ощущать (что-л.)I am cold [hot] - мне холодно [жарко]
he is asleep [alive, tired] - он спит [жив, устал]
he is glad [nervous, silent, happy] - он рад [нервничает, молчит, счастлив]
he is in trouble - он попал в беду, у него неприятности
he is at work [at play] - он работает [играет]
isn't he lucky? - везёт же ему!
1) долженствование, обусловленное договорённостью, планом:when am I to come? - когда мне приходить?, когда мне нужно прийти?
he was never to see her again - ему больше никогда не суждено было её увидеть
it was not to be - этому не суждено было сбыться /осуществиться/
such men are to be pitied rather than despised - таких людей надо не презирать, а жалеть
2) возможность:he was nowhere to be found - его нигде нельзя было найти /отыскать/
how am I to get through all this work today? - как я смогу справиться со всей этой работой сегодня?
3) намерение, желание ( в условных предложениях):if we are to come in time, we must start at once - если мы хотим прийти вовремя, нам надо сразу отправляться
3. уст. в сочетании с p. p. глаголов to come, to fall, to sit, to run, to get и др.:III Б1. в сочетании с pres. p. служит для образования длительной формы:2. в сочетании с p. p. переходных и ряда непереходных глаголов служит для образования пассивной формы:they will be punished - они будут наказаны, их накажут
such questions are settled by the committee - такие вопросы решаются комитетом
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to be above one /one's head/ - разг. быть выше чьего-л. понимания
to be at it - шалить, проказничать
to be hard at it /at work/ - разг. а) быть очень занятым; б) напряжённо работать
they were hard at it /at work/ the whole night - они работали изо всех сил всю ночь напролёт
to be at one with smb. - быть с кем-л. заодно
to be beside oneself with grief [anxiety, alarm, etc] - потерять голову от горя [волнения, беспокойства и т. п.]
to be beside oneself with rage - выйти из себя, разгневаться
to be beside the point - не иметь отношения (к данному вопросу, делу и т. п.)
the manager for the time being - временно исполняющий обязанности заведующего
somebody will be in for it - кому-то попадёт /влетит, нагорит/
far be it from me to do this - я вовсе не собираюсь /я далёк от того, чтобы/ делать это
be (that) as it may - как бы то ни было; пусть будет что будет
let it be! - оставь это в покое!, пусть всё остаётся как есть!
so be it - да будет так, пусть так и будет
how are you? - а) как вы поживаете?; б) как вы себя чувствуете?
you never know where you are with him - никогда не знаешь, что он может сделать /как он поступит, как себя с ним вести, чего от него ждать/
be yourself!, be your age! - не глупи!, не валяй дурака!
you've been and gone and done it! - сл. ну и наделали вы дел!, ну натворили же вы!
I'll be! - амер. сл. вот те на!, господи боже мой!, ну и ну! (восклицание, выражающее удивление)
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25 esperar
v.1 to wait (for).te esperaremos en el aeropuerto we'll meet you at the airport, we'll be waiting for you at the airportesperar a que alguien haga algo to wait for somebody to do somethingespera, que ya voy wait a minute, I'm comingElsa espera pacientemente Elsa waits patiently.2 to hope (tener esperanza de).espero poder ayudar I hope I can be of some helpesperar que to hope thatespero que sí/no I hope so/notesperar hacer algo to hope to do somethingEsperamos que suceda lo mejor We hope for the best.3 to expect (tener confianza en).no esperábamos esta reacción we didn't expect this reactionesperar algo de alguien to expect something from somebody, to hope for something from somebodycomo era de esperar as was to be expectedElsa espera un milagro Elsa expects a miracle.4 to await, to be in store for (ser inevitable).le esperan dificultades many difficulties await him¡me espera una buena en casa! (informal) I'm in for it when I get home!5 to wait for, to await, to wait.Elsa espera el tren Elsa waits for the train.6 to expect to, to look forward to, to hope to, to be expecting to.Ellos esperan llegar pronto They hope to arrive soon.7 to await for, to expect, to watch for.Ellos esperan la noticia They await for the news.Me espera una sorpresa A surprise awaits for me.* * *1 (tener esperanza) to hope for, expect2 (contar, creer) to expect3 (aguardar) to wait for, await4 (desear) to hope5 (ser inevitable) to await, be ahead1 to wait1 (aguardar) to wait2 (creer, contar) to expect3 (desear) to hope\en espera de noticias tuyas we hope to hear from you soon¡espérate sentado! don't hold your breath!, you'll be waiting till the cows come home!espero que no I hope notespero que sí I hope sohacer esperar a alguien to keep somebody waitinghacerse esperar to keep people waitingquien espera desespera a watched pot never boils* * *verb1) to wait for, await2) expect3) hope•* * *1. VT1) (=aguardar) [+ tren, persona] to wait foresperaban noticias de los rehenes — they were waiting for o awaiting news of the hostages
¡la que te espera cuando llegues a casa! — you're (in) for it when you get home!
un lío de aquí te espero — * a tremendous row *
2) (=desear) to hopehan prometido castigar a los culpables y espero que sea así — they've promised to punish those responsible and I hope they will
- ya nos pagará -espero que sea así — "he'll pay us, you'll see" - "I hope you're right o I hope so"
-¿vienen a la fiesta? -espero que sí — "are they coming to the party?" - "I hope so"
-¿crees que se enfadará? -espero que no — "do you think she will be angry?" - "I hope not"
3) (=contar con) to expect¿esperas visita? — are you expecting someone?
¿acaso esperas que pague yo? — you're not expecting me to pay, are you?
¿qué esperas, que encima te lo agradezca? — don't expect me to thank you for it as well
¿qué puedes esperar de él, después de cómo se ha comportado? — what do you expect from him, after the way he has behaved?
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era de esperar — it was to be expected•
no esperaba menos de ti — I expected nothing o no less of you4) [+ bebé]2. VI1) (=aguardar) to wait¡espera un momento, este no es mi libro! — hold on o wait a minute, this isn't my book!
espera en la puerta, ahora mismo voy — wait at the door, I'm just coming
esperar a o hasta que algn haga algo — to wait for sb to do sth
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hacer esperar a algn — keep sb waiting2)• esperar en algn — to put one's hopes o trust in sb
3.See:ESPERAR Esperar tiene en inglés varias traducciones, entre las que se encuentran wait (for), await, hope y expect. ► Se traduce por wait ( for ) cuando esperar se refiere al hecho de aguardar la llegada de alguien o de un suceso: Hice el examen hace dos meses y todavía estoy esperando los resultados I took the exam two months ago and I'm still waiting for the results La esperó media hora y después se fue a casa He waited half an hour for her and then went home ► El verbo await es un verbo de uso similar a wait for, aunque no requiere el uso de la preposición y no es muy corriente en inglés moderno: Esperaban ansiosamente la llegada del Rey They eagerly awaited the arrival of the King ► Se traduce por hope cuando deseamos que algo suceda, pero no estamos seguros de si ocurrirá o no: Espero que no se enfade mucho conmigo I hope (that) she won't be very annoyed with me Después de terminar la carrera espero conseguir un buen trabajo I hope to get a good job when I finish university ► Traducimos esperar por expect cuando estamos muy seguros de que algo va a suceder o cuando hay una razón lógica para que algo suceda: Espero aprobar porque el examen me salió muy bien I expect to pass o I expect I'll pass because the exam went very well Ha resultado mejor de lo que esperábamos It was better than we expected Está esperando un niño She's expecting (a baby) Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <autobús/persona/acontecimiento> to wait for¿qué estás esperando para decírselo? — tell him! what are you waiting for?
b) ( recibir) to meetc) sorpresa to awaitya verás la que te espera en casa! — (fam) you'll catch it o you'll be for it when you get home! (colloq)
2)a) (contar con, prever) to expectesperar que + subj: ¿esperabas que te felicitara? did you expect me to congratulate you?; era de esperar que el proyecto fracasara the project was bound to fail; no esperes que cambie de idea don't expect me to change my mind; esperar algo de alguien/algo to expect something of somebody/something; esperaba otra cosa de ti I expected more of you; de ella no puedes esperar ayuda — don't expect her to help
b) <niño/bebé> to be expecting3) ( con esperanza) to hopeeso espero or espero que sí — I hope so
esperar + inf — to hope to + inf
2.esperar que + subj: espero que no llueva/que te guste I hope it doesn't rain/you like it; espero que tengas suerte I wish you luck; esperemos que no sea nada grave — let's hope it's nothing serious
esperar via) ( aguardar) to waitespera, que bajo contigo — wait a minute o (colloq) hold on, I'll come down with you
esperar a + inf: espera a estar seguro wait until you're sure; esperar (a) que + subj: esperaron (a) que él se fuera para entrar they waited for him to go before they went in; espera (a) que te llamen wait until they call you; esperar sentado (fam): si piensa que lo voy a llamar puede esperar sentado if he thinks I'm going to call him he's got another think coming (colloq); ¿que él cambie de idea? mejor espera sentada him change his mind? some hope!; quien espera desespera — waiting's the worst part
b) embarazada3.¿para cuándo espera? — when's the baby due?
esperarse v pron1) (fam) ( aguardar) to hang on (colloq), to hold on (colloq)espérate ¿no ves que estoy ocupada? — wait a minute! can't you see I'm busy?
2) (fam) ( prever) to expectno me esperaba eso de él — I didn't expect that of o from him
* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <autobús/persona/acontecimiento> to wait for¿qué estás esperando para decírselo? — tell him! what are you waiting for?
b) ( recibir) to meetc) sorpresa to awaitya verás la que te espera en casa! — (fam) you'll catch it o you'll be for it when you get home! (colloq)
2)a) (contar con, prever) to expectesperar que + subj: ¿esperabas que te felicitara? did you expect me to congratulate you?; era de esperar que el proyecto fracasara the project was bound to fail; no esperes que cambie de idea don't expect me to change my mind; esperar algo de alguien/algo to expect something of somebody/something; esperaba otra cosa de ti I expected more of you; de ella no puedes esperar ayuda — don't expect her to help
b) <niño/bebé> to be expecting3) ( con esperanza) to hopeeso espero or espero que sí — I hope so
esperar + inf — to hope to + inf
2.esperar que + subj: espero que no llueva/que te guste I hope it doesn't rain/you like it; espero que tengas suerte I wish you luck; esperemos que no sea nada grave — let's hope it's nothing serious
esperar via) ( aguardar) to waitespera, que bajo contigo — wait a minute o (colloq) hold on, I'll come down with you
esperar a + inf: espera a estar seguro wait until you're sure; esperar (a) que + subj: esperaron (a) que él se fuera para entrar they waited for him to go before they went in; espera (a) que te llamen wait until they call you; esperar sentado (fam): si piensa que lo voy a llamar puede esperar sentado if he thinks I'm going to call him he's got another think coming (colloq); ¿que él cambie de idea? mejor espera sentada him change his mind? some hope!; quien espera desespera — waiting's the worst part
b) embarazada3.¿para cuándo espera? — when's the baby due?
esperarse v pron1) (fam) ( aguardar) to hang on (colloq), to hold on (colloq)espérate ¿no ves que estoy ocupada? — wait a minute! can't you see I'm busy?
2) (fam) ( prever) to expectno me esperaba eso de él — I didn't expect that of o from him
* * *esperar11 = await, wait, wait for, hang on, be in store, tarry.Ex: Comment published so far is favourable, but the code still awaits widespread adoption.
Ex: Otherwise documents will have to wait in cataloguing departments until the record does become available.Ex: Please accept this from the person who was probably the biggest sceptic in the State of Ohio at the beginning -- if we had waited for this from the start, I think we never would have started.Ex: ' Hang on a sec, okay?' the senior assistant librarian in charge of serials said as she put the phone down.Ex: A worse fate is in store for those whose integrated library sustem vendor goes out of business or is bought by another vendor.Ex: And arming himself with patience and piety he tarried awhile until the hubbub was stilled.* de aquí te espero = tremendous, humongous [humungous], massive, enormous, gianormous.* esperamos su repuesta = look forward to + hearing from you.* esperar con impaciencia = kick + Posesivo + heels.* esperar el turno de Uno = wait + Posesivo + turn.* esperar en el futuro = be in store for + Nombre + in the future, future + have in store.* esperar entre bastidores = wait in + the wings, lurk in + the wings.* esperar impacientemente = kick + Posesivo + heels.* esperar sin nada que hacer = kick + Posesivo + heels.* esperar su momento = wait in + the wings, stand in + the wings, lurk in + the wings.* esperar su oportunidad = wait in + the wings, stand in + the wings, lurk in + the wings.* esperar una sorpresa desagradable = rude awakening + be in store, be in for a rude awakening.* hacer esperar = cool + Posesivo + heels.* hacer + Pronombre + esperar = keep + Pronombre + waiting.* lo que espera a = what is on store for.* lo que nos espera = things to come.* protesta + no hacerse esperar = cry + ring out.* ser lo que nos espera = be the shape of things to come.esperar22 = call on/upon, expect, hope, count on, look to, bank on.Ex: The difference is only that an indexer is not usually called upon to appreciate the subtleties of the subject to the same extent as an abstractor.
Ex: In a journal most formal items including articles, essays, discussions and reviews can be expected to be accompanied by an abstract.Ex: It is hoped that a new ISDS manual and guidelines for bibliographic description will be published in 1986.Ex: Bookstores can no longer count on customers buying books if there is a more attractive entertainment option.Ex: Those with more faith than I look to gigantic electronic archives maintained by governments and private companies that will ensure the indefinite survival of the electronic records of humankind.Ex: Don't bank on it, there can be bright sunshine, hailstones, drizzle, pouring rain and snowflurries in any given hour of the day.* como cabe esperar = unsurprisingly, as one might expect, as expected.* como cabía esperar = as expected.* como cabría esperar = as might be expected, as one might expect.* como era de esperar = as expected.* como es de esperar = predictably, not surprisingly, as expected.* cuando menos te lo esperes = on any given Sunday.* decir + esperar = express + hope.* es de esperar = hopefully.* esperamos sus noticias = look forward to + hearing from you.* esperando que = in hopeful expectation that.* esperar con ansiedad = hope for, hold + Posesivo + breath.* esperar con ansiedad (+ Infinitivo) = look forward to (+ Gerundio).* esperar con interés (+ Infinitivo), = look forward to (+ Gerundio).* esperar impacientemente (+ Infinitivo) = look forward to (+ Gerundio).* esperar lo imposible = shoot (for) + the moon, cry for + the moon, ask for + the moon, reach for + the moon.* esperar lo peor = expect + the worst.* esperarse = hold + Posesivo + horses.* esperarse Algo = come as + no surprise.* esperar una (gran) sorpresa = be in for a (big) surprise.* llegar a esperar = come to + expect.* mucha gente + esperar que = be widely expected.* que espera demasiado = over expectant.* salir de donde menos Uno se lo espera = come out of + the woodwork.* sin esperarlo = out of the blue, like a bolt out of the blue, like a bolt from the blue.* * *esperar [A1 ]vtA1 ‹autobús/persona/acontecimiento› to wait foresperaba el tren/a un amigo he was waiting for the train/a friendpodrías haber esperado un momento más oportuno you could have waited for a better momentespérame, ya voy wait for me, I'm just comingla esperé dos horas/en el bar I waited for her for two hours/in the baresperaban con impaciencia la llegada de sus amigos they were really looking forward to their friends coming, they couldn't wait for o they were dying for their friends to arrive ( colloq)le encanta hacerse esperar he loves to keep people waitingesperar algo/a algn PARA + INF:¿qué estás esperando para decírselo? tell him! what are you waiting for?no me esperes para cenar eat without me o don't wait for me to eat2 (recibir) to meetla fuimos a esperar al aeropuerto we went to meet her at the airport¿dónde van a esperar el Año Nuevo? where will you be seeing the New Year in?3 «sorpresa» to awaitla reacción del gobierno no se hizo esperar the government was swift to reactcomo no salgamos temprano ya sabes lo que nos espera a la salida de Madrid if we don't leave early, you know what problems we'll have o you know what it'll be like trying to leave Madridle espera un futuro difícil he has a difficult future ahead of him¡ya verás la que te espera en casa! ( fam); you'll catch it o you'll be for it when you get home! ( colloq)B1 (contar con, prever) to expecttal como esperábamos just as we expectedcuando uno menos lo espera when you least expect itven a cenar, te espero alrededor de las nueve come to dinner, I'll expect you around nineestoy esperando una llamada de Nueva York I'm expecting a call from New Yorkesperan un lleno completo they expect a full housetuvo mayor aceptación de lo que se esperaba it proved to be more popular than had been expectedesperar QUE + SUBJ:se espera que más de un millón de personas visite la exposición over a million people are expected to visit the exhibition¿qué esperabas, que te felicitara? what did you expect me to do? congratulate you?era de esperar que el proyecto fracasara the project was bound to fail, it was only to be expected that the project would failno esperes que cambie de idea don't expect me to change my mindesperar algo DE algn/algo to expect sth OF sb/sthesperaba otra cosa de ti I expected more of youno hay que esperar mucho de las conversaciones we shouldn't expect too much of the talksde ella no puedes esperar ayuda don't expect her to help, you can't expect to get any help from her2 ‹niño/bebé› to be expectingesperan el primer hijo para mayo they're expecting their first child in Mayestá esperando familia she's expectingC (con esperanza) to hope¿te vienen a recoger? — eso espero are they coming to collect you? — I hope so¿quedarán entradas? — espero que sí will there be any tickets left? — I hope so¿habrá perdido el tren? — espero que no do you think he's missed the train? — I hope notesperar + INF:espero poder llegar a la cumbre esta vez I hope to be able to reach the summit this timeespero no haberme olvidado de nada I hope I haven't forgotten anythingesperar QUE + SUBJ:espero que no llueva/que haga buen tiempo I hope it doesn't rain/the weather's niceespero que tengas suerte I wish you luckespero que no me haya mentido I hope he hasn't lied to meesperemos que no sea nada grave let's hope it's nothing serious¡y yo que esperaba que estuviera todo listo! and there was I hoping that everything would be ready!■ esperarviA1 (aguardar) to waitlo siento, no podemos esperar más I'm sorry, we can't wait any longermientras esperaba corregí los exámenes I corrected the tests while I was waitingespera, que bajo contigo wait a minute o ( colloq) hold on, I'll come down with youespere un momento, por favor wait a moment, pleaseespera un momento ¿tú qué haces aquí? just a moment, what are you doing here?vamos, que el tren no espera come on, the train won't wait for usesperar A + INF:espera a estar seguro antes de hablar con ella wait until you're sure before you talk to hermejor espero a tener un poco más de dinero ahorrado I'd better wait until I've saved a bit more moneyesperar ( A) QUE + SUBJ:el profesor esperó (a) que hubiera silencio the teacher waited for them to be quiettiene que esperar (a) que lo llamen you have to wait for them to call you o until they call youesperaron (a) que él se fuera para entrar they waited for him to go before they went inesperar sentado ( fam): si piensa que lo voy a llamar puede esperar sentado if he thinks I'm going to call him he's got another think coming ( colloq)¿que él cambie de idea? mejor espera sentada him change his mind? some hope! o don't hold your breath! o we could be waiting till the cows come home! ( colloq)quien espera desespera waiting's the worst part, the waiting gets you down2«embarazada»: no sabía que estaba esperando I didn't know she was expecting¿para cuándo espera? when's the baby due?quedar esperando ( Chi); to get pregnantespérate ¿no ves que estoy ocupada? wait a minute o hang on o hold on! can't you see I'm busy?¿qué te esperabas por ese precio? what did you expect for that price?no me esperaba esa reacción I hadn't expected her to react like that¿quién se iba a esperar que saliera elegido él? who would have thought he would be elected?* * *
esperar ( conjugate esperar) verbo transitivo
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◊ ¿qué estás esperando para decírselo? tell him! what are you waiting for?
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cuando uno menos lo espera when you least expect it;
te espero alrededor de las nueve I'll expect you around nine;
¿esperabas que te felicitara? did you expect me to congratulate you?;
era de esperar que el proyecto fracasara the project was bound to fail
3 ( con esperanza) to hope;
eso espero or espero que sí I hope so;
esperar hacer algo to hope to do sth;
espero que no llueva I hope it doesn't rain;
esperemos que no sea nada grave let's hope it's nothing serious
verbo intransitivo
espera a estar seguro wait until you're sure;
esperaron (a) que él se fuera para entrar they waited for him to go before they went inb) [ embarazada]:
esperarse verbo pronominal
1 (fam) ( aguardar) to hang on (colloq), to hold on (colloq)
2 (fam) ( prever) to expect;◊ ¡quién se lo iba a esperar! who would have thought it!
esperar
I verbo transitivo
1 (aguardar) to wait for: espera un momento, ¿seguro que hablas del mismo Pedro?, wait a minute, are you sure you're talking about the same Peter?
2 (tener esperanza) to hope: espero que todo salga bien, I hope everything turns out well ➣ Ver nota en hope 3 (desear, suponer) to expect
4 fig (un hijo) to expect ➣ Ver nota en expect
II verbo intransitivo to wait: no puedo esperar más, I can't wait any longer
♦ Locuciones: familiar de aquí te espero, incredible, massive: afuera hay un follón de aquí te espero, there's an incredible mess outside
esperar sentado, to have a long wait in store: si creéis que voy a participar en esa locura podéis esperar sentados, if you think that I'm going to have any part of that madness, you'll have to wait a long time
Esperar tiene tres significados básicos, que corresponden a tres verbos ingleses:
Aguardar, en sentido general, se traduce por to wait: Llevo media hora esperándote, I've been waiting for you for half an hour.
Tener esperanza, desear, se traduce por to hope: Espero que vengas mañana. I hope you will come tomorrow. Espero que sí. I hope so.
Suponer, esperar algo sabiendo que es muy probable que ocurra, se traduce por to expect: Espero la visita de un amigo (sabemos que va a venir). I'm expecting a friend to call.
' esperar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acecho
- aguardar
- amabilidad
- cruzarse
- ser
- esperanza
- pelaje
- pendiente
- prometerse
- satisfacción
- como
- esperado
- exigir
- favor
- hacer
- mucho
- preferir
English:
aim
- anticipate
- await
- bargain for
- bargain on
- daydream
- eruption
- expect
- hang about
- hang around
- hang on
- hold off
- hold on
- hope
- magic wand
- sit up
- to
- trust
- wait
- wait about
- wait around
- wind
- would
- bear
- bide
- count
- dark
- delay
- duly
- else
- hang
- hold
- mind
- unprepared
- unrealistic
* * *♦ vt1. [aguardar] to wait for;esperar el autobús to wait for the bus;te esperaremos en el aeropuerto we'll meet you at the airport, we'll be waiting for you at the airport;espéranos un minuto wait for us a minute;¡espérame, que voy contigo! wait for me, I'm coming with you!;¿a qué estás esperando? what are you waiting for?;esperar a que alguien haga algo to wait for sb to do sth;esperaré a que vuelva I'll wait till she gets backesperamos salir al campo el domingo we are hoping to go on a trip to the countryside on Sunday;espero poder ayudar I hope I can be of some help;esperar que… to hope that…;espero que sí/no I hope so/not;espero que no te hayas ofendido I hope you didn't take offence;esperamos que no sea nada let's hope it's nothing serious;ser de esperar: es de esperar que no ocurra ninguna desgracia let's hope nothing terrible happens;era de esperar que ocurriría esto you could have predicted this would happen;como era de esperar as was to be expected;como era de esperar, llovió mucho as was to be expected o as you might expect, there was a lot of rain3. [tener confianza en] to expect;no esperábamos esta reacción we didn't expect this reaction;espero que venga esta noche I expect (that) she'll come tonight;esperar algo de alguien to expect sth from sb, to hope for sth from sb;espero discreción de usted I expect discretion from you, I expect you to be discreet;¿y qué esperabas (de alguien así)? what did you expect (from someone like that)?;no esperaba menos de él I expected no less of him4. [ser inminente para] to await, to be in store for;nos esperan un buen baño y una cama there's a nice warm bath and a bed waiting for us;le esperan dificultades he's in for some problems, there are problems in store for him;Fam¡me espera una buena en casa! I'm in for it when I get home!;Fam♦ vi1. [aguardar] to wait;espera en este despacho wait in this office;espera, que ya voy wait a minute, I'm coming;espera un instante o [m5]momento, ¿no es el famoso Pedro Valverde? hang on o wait a minute, isn't that the famous Pedro Valverde?;no creo que puedas hacerlo – espera y verás I don't think you'll be able to do it – just (you) wait and see;su enfado no se hizo esperar it didn't take long for her anger to surface;Famsi crees que te voy a dejar dinero, puedes esperar sentado if you think I'm going to lend you some money, you've got another think coming;hacer esperar a alguien to keep sb waiting, to make sb wait;me hiciste esperar una hora you kept me waiting (for) an hour;quien espera desespera a watched pot never boils2. [estar embarazada] to be expecting;está esperando desde hace cuatro meses she's four months pregnant* * *I v/t1 ( aguardar) wait for;hacerse esperar keep people waiting(así) lo espero I hope so, hopefully;espero que no I hope not, hopefully not;es de esperar que it is to be hoped that4:esperar un hijo be expecting a baby5:de aquí te espero fam incredible famII v/i ( aguardar) wait;puedes esperar sentado you’re in for a long wait* * *esperar vt1) aguardar: to wait for, to await2) : to expect3) : to hopeespero poder trabajar: I hope to be able to workespero que sí: I hope soesperar vi: to wait* * *esperar vb1. (aguardar) to wait / to wait for¿hace mucho que esperas? have you been waiting long?2. (creer, imaginar) to expect3. (tener esperanza, desear) to hope
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