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1 (alimentarse) to sustain oneself, live (de, on)2 (sostenerse) to support oneself* * *VPRsustentarse con — to sustain o.s. with, subsist on
* * *vpr1. [sostenerse, mantenerse] to support oneself;no se sustenta solo he can't support himself2. [apoyarse]su ilusión se sustenta en vanas promesas her hopes are based o founded on empty promises* * *v/r support o.s.* * *vr: to support oneself -
42 pie
m1) нога, стопа, ступняpie fungoso (plano) — плоская стопа; плоскостопие
2) нога, лапа, лапка ( животного)3) основание, подошва, опора4) стебель, ствол; подвой5) штука, корень ( о количестве растений)6) осадок, гуща (вина, масла)10) подошва (обуви, чулка, носка и т.п.)13) карт. вторая рука14) театр. конец (реплики, диалога и т.п.)15) фут ( мера длины)16) способ действия; манера поведения19) дата; подпись20) подпись под картинкой, текстовка21) основа, ядро22) ( чаще pl) подножие, низ23) повод25) Вен. выступ стены- pie de amigo
- de gallo
- pie de gato
- pie de león
- pie de liebre
- a pie enjuto
- a pie firme
- a pie juntillas
- a pie juntillo
- a pies juntillas
- a pie llano
- a pie quedo
- al pie de
- con los pies
- de pie
- en pie
- en buen pie
- en pie de guerra
- por su pie
- asentar el pie
- asentar los pies
- comerle a uno los pies
- dejar a uno a pie
- hacer pie
- ir por su pie
- írsele los pies a uno
- perder pie
- ponerse de pie
- ponerse en pie
- quedarse a pie
- sostenerse en pie••pie bot (contrahecho, zambo) мед. — косолапость
pie de ánade (de ganso) бот. — марь
pie de banco — грубость, дерзость, резкость
pie de becerro бот. — аронник, арум
pie de burro зоол. — морской жёлудь
pie de imprenta полигр. — выходные данные
pie de paliza — выволочка, взбучка
pies de pato спорт. — ласты
siete pies de tierra — три аршина земли, могила
a pie loc. adv. — пешком, на своих двоих
a cojo pie loc. adv. Гонд. — на одной ножке ( прыгать)
a cuatro pies loc. adv. — на четвереньках
a pie pisado loc. adv. Чили — до последнего, до последней капли крови
al pie de la cuesta loc. adv. — в самом начале
al pie de la letra loc. adv. — буквально, дословно
con buen pie, con pie derecho loc. adv. — удачно, счастливо
con mal pie — неудачно, несчастливо
con pie(s) de plomo loc. adv. — осторожно, осмотрительно; с оглядкой
con pie ligero — быстро, бегом
con un pie en el aire loc. adv. — неустойчиво; неуверенно
con un pie en el hoyo (en el sepulcro, en la sepultura) loc. adv. — одной ногой в могиле
del pie a la mano loc. adv. — с минуты на минуту
de pies a cabeza loc. adv. — с ног до головы
andar de pie quebrado — разориться, вылететь в трубу
andar (estar) en un pie, andar (estar) en un pie como (las) grulla(s) — быть осторожным (осмотрительным)
arrastrar los pies разг. — волочить ноги ( от старости)
arrastrarse a los pies de uno — валяться в ногах у кого-либо; пресмыкаться перед кем-либо
besar los pies de uno, estar a los pies de uno высок. — припадать к чьим-либо стопам
cojear del mismo pie que otro — страдать тем же недостатком, что и другой; хромать на ту же ногу
comer por los pies a uno — стоить больших денег; влететь в копеечку кому-либо
cortarle a uno el pie de la navaja Мекс. — лишить возможности действовать, связать по рукам и ногам кого-либо
dar con el pie a uno — презирать, смотреть сверху вниз на кого-либо
dar el pie a uno — подсадить кого-либо, помочь взобраться ( куда-либо)
dar a uno el pie y tomarse la mano ≈≈ посади свинью за стол, она и ноги на стол
dar por el pie a una cosa — разрушить до основания, уничтожить что-либо
echar el pie atrás — отступиться, уступить ( в чём-либо)
echar pie a tierra — спешиться ( о всаднике); выйти ( из машины); сойти на берег
echar los pies por alto — распалиться, осатанеть, дойти до белого каления
echarse a los pies de uno — умолять кого-либо, броситься в ноги кому-либо
entrar con buen pie, entrar con (el) pie derecho — удачно начать (дело и т.п.)
faltarle a uno los pies — оступиться, потерять равновесие
hacer una cosa con los pies — делать что-либо плохо (кое-как, спустя рукава); халтурить
no caber de pie en un sitio ≈≈ ступить негде, яблоку негде упасть
no dar pie con bola — попадать впросак; поступать нелепо
no poder tenerse de (en) pies — не держаться на ногах (от усталости и т.п.)
no poner los pies en (por) algún sitio — не переступать порога чьего-либо дома, не бывать у кого-либо (где-либо)
no poner los pies en el suelo — лететь, гнать, спешить
no tener pies ni cabeza, no tenerse de pie — быть бессмысленным (абсурдным, нелепым)
pararle los pies a uno — удержать кого-либо ( от чего-либо), умерить чей-либо пыл
poner a uno el pie encima (sobre el cuello) — взять в шоры кого-либо; наступить на горло кому-либо
poner a uno a los pies de los caballos — презирать, ни в грош не ставить кого-либо
poner pies en pared — заупрямиться, упереться
poner pies en polvorosa — удрать, дать тягу
ser el mismo pie de Judas Гват., Перу, Чили — быть озорным (проказливым); быть сущим дьяволёнком ( о ребёнке)
tener buenos (muchos, ligeros) pies — быть лёгким на ногу
tener(le) a uno el pie sobre el cuello (al cuello), tenerle a uno el pie encima — держать под каблуком кого-либо
vestirse por los pies — носить брюки, быть мужчиной
volver pie atrás — отступиться; пойти на попятный
pies ¿para qué os quiero? шутл. ≈≈ давай бог ноги!
¡qué tres pies para un banco! шутл. — вот три шельмы!
¡un pie tras otro! — живее!, одна нога здесь, другая - там!
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44 держаться
1) (за кого-либо, за что-либо) tenerse (непр.), mantenerse (непр.); agarrarse, asirse (непр.) ( цепляться)держа́ться ( за что-либо) руко́й (рука́ми) — agarrarse de la mano (de las manos) (de)2) ( быть укрепленным) sostenerse (непр.)кры́ша де́ржится на столба́х — el tejado se mantiene en los postesпу́говица де́ржится на ни́точке — el botón se sostiene de un hilito3) (находиться в определенном положении, состоянии) mantenerse (непр.)держа́ться на воде́, в во́здухе — mantenerse en el agua, en el aireдержа́ться вме́сте — mantenerse juntosдержа́ться в стороне́ — mantenerse al margenдержа́ться пря́мо — mantenerse derechoдержа́ться на нога́х — mantenerse de (en) pie4) ( вести себя) portarse, comportarse, conducirse (непр.)он хорошо́ де́ржится — sabe portarse bien5) ( не сдаваться) resistir vt, tenerse (mantenerse) firmeдержи́сь! ( не сдавайся) — ¡mantente firme!6) ( сохраняться) durar viде́ржится хоро́шая пого́да — se mantiene (un) buen tiempo, se mantiene bueno el tiempoтако́е положе́ние не мо́жет до́лго держа́ться — esta situación no puede durar mucho7) ( придерживаться) прям., перен. seguir (непр.) vtдержа́ться бе́рега — seguir la orillaдержа́ться пра́вил — seguir las reglasдержа́ться фа́ктов — ceñirse a los hechosдержа́ться того́ взгля́да, что... — ser de la opinión que...; tener la opinión que...••держи́сь! — ¡aguanta!держа́ться за живо́тики — agarrarse las tripas ( de risa) -
45 придерживаться
1) ( за что-либо) agarrarse (a); sostenerse (непр.) (sobre)приде́рживаться за пери́ла — agarrarse a la barrandilla2) перен., (род. п.) atenerse (непр.) (a), aferrarse (a), ajustarse (a); seguir (непр.) vt ( следовать)приде́рживаться пра́вой, ле́вой стороны́ — seguir por la izquierda, por la derechaприде́рживаться мне́ния — ser de la opinión deприде́рживаться о́браза мы́слей — seguir las ideas -
46 содержаться
1) ( на чьи-либо средства) mantenerse (непр.), sostenerse (непр.); vivir a cuenta (de)2) разг. ( существовать) existir vi3) ( сохраняться в каком-либо состоянии) mantenerse (непр.), conservarseсодержа́ться в чистоте́ — mantenerse limpio4)содержа́ться под стра́жей — estar bajo vigilanciaсодержа́ться в тюрьме́ — estar en la cárcel5) ( наличествовать) перев. оборотами с гл. contener (непр.) vt, haber (непр.) impers., tener (непр.) vt; contener (непр.) vt, encerrar (непр.) vt ( заключать в себе) -
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сов.1) (удержаться, не упасть) mantenerse de pie, tenerse en (de) pieя не мог устоя́ть — no podía tenerme de (en) pie2) (сохраниться, не поддаться разрушению) tenerse firme, sostenerse (непр.)3) ( остаться стойким) resistir vi••не устоя́ть про́тив (+ род. п.) — no tener (no admitir) comparación -
48 hang
hæŋpast tense, past participle - hung; verb1) (to put or fix, or to be put or fixed, above the ground eg by a hook: We'll hang the picture on that wall; The picture is hanging on the wall.) colgar2) (to fasten (something), or to be fastened, at the top or side so that it can move freely but cannot fall: A door hangs by its hinges.) colgar, pender3) ((past tense, past participle hanged) to kill, or to be killed, by having a rope put round the neck and being allowed to drop: Murderers used to be hanged in the United Kingdom, but no-one hangs for murder now.) colgar, ahorcar4) ((often with down or out) to be bending, drooping or falling downwards: The dog's tongue was hanging out; Her hair was hanging down.) colgar; caer5) (to bow (one's head): He hung his head in shame.) inclinar, bajar•- hanger- hanging
- hangings
- hangman
- hangover
- get the hang of
- hang about/around
- hang back
- hang in the balance
- hang on
- hang together
- hang up
hang vb1. colgar2. ahorcartr[hæŋ]3 (pt & pp hanged) SMALLLAW/SMALL ahorcar3 (pt & pp hanged) SMALLLAW/SMALL ser ahorcado,-a1 (of dress etc) caída\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLhang loose! familiar ¡tranqui!to get the hang of something cogerle el tranquillo a algoto hang in the air flotar en el aireto hang up one's boots colgar las botas1) suspend: colgar, tender, suspender3)to hang one's head : bajar la cabezahang vi1) fall: caer (dícese de las telas y la ropa)2) dangle: colgar3) hover: flotar, sostenerse en el aire4) : ser ahorcado5) droop: inclinarse6)to hang up : colgarhe hung up on me: me colgóhang n1) drape: caída f2)to get the hang of something : colgarle el truco a algo, lograr entender algon.• sentido s.m.• significado s.m.v.(§ p.,p.p.: hung) (•§ p.,p.p.: hanged•) = ahorcar v.• guindar v.• inclinar v.• pender v.• suspender v.
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1. hæŋ1) (past & past p hung)a) ( suspend) \<\<coat/picture\>\> colgar*b) ( put in position) \<\<door/gate\>\> colocar*, montarc) ( Culin) \<\<game\>\> manird)to hang one's head — bajar or inclinar la cabeza
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vi1) (past p hung)a) ( be suspended) colgar*, pender (liter), estar* colgadoto hang BY/FROM/ON something — colgar* de algo
they were hanging on his every word — estaban totalmente pendientes de lo que decía or de sus palabras
hang loose! — (esp AmE sl) tranquilo!
to hang tough on something — (AmE) mantenerse* firme en algo
b) ( hover) \<\<fog/smoke\>\> flotar; \<\<bird\>\> planear, cernerse*to hang OVER something: the mist hung over the marshes la bruma flotaba sobre las marismas; I still have that essay hanging over me — todavía tengo ese ensayo pendiente
c) \<\<clothing/fabric\>\> caer*that skirt hangs very well — esa falda tiene muy buena caída or cae muy bien
2) (past & past p hanged or hung) ( be executed)•Phrasal Verbs:- hang in- hang on- hang out- hang up
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noun (no pl) ( of garment) caída f[hæŋ] (pt, pp hung)to get the hang of something — (colloq) agarrarle la onda a algo (AmL fam), cogerle* el tranquillo a algo (Esp fam), agarrarle la mano a algo (CS fam)
1. TRANSITIVE VERB1) (=suspend) [+ coat, curtains] colgar; [+ picture] (on wall) colgar; (as exhibit) exponer; [+ washing] tender; [+ wallpaper] pegar; [+ door] colocar; (Culin) [+ game] manirare you any good at hanging wallpaper? — ¿se te da bien empapelar?
- hang one's headpeg 1., 3), hung overhe hung his head in shame — bajó or agachó la cabeza avergonzado
2) (=decorate) adornar3) (pt, pp hanged)a) [+ criminal] ahorcarhe was hanged, drawn and quartered — lo ahorcaron, destriparon y descuartizaron
to hang o.s. — ahorcarse
b) †* (=damn)hang the expense! — ¡al diablo (con) los gastos!
hang it (all)! — ¡qué demonios!
I'll be hanged if I know! — ¡que me aspen or maten si lo sé!
4) (US) (=turn)hang a right here — gira or dobla or tuerce a la derecha aquí
5) (=hold)see fire 1., 7)2. INTRANSITIVE VERB1) (=be suspended) colgar•
a light-bulb was hanging from the ceiling — una bombilla colgaba del techoI was hanging from the ledge by my fingertips — estaba colgado de la cornisa sujeto por la punta de los dedos
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his portrait hangs in the National Gallery — su retrato está expuesto en la National Gallery•
let your arms hang loose at your sides — deje los brazos sueltos or caídoshang loose! — (US) * (fig) ¡tranqui! *, ¡relájate!
thread 1., 1)•
your coat is hanging on the hook — tu abrigo está colgado en el perchero2) (=be positioned)•
to hang open: the door hung open — (=not closed) la puerta estaba abierta; (=partly off hinges) la puerta estaba encajada•
I can't work with you hanging over me like that — no puedo trabajar contigo pendiente de todo lo que hago3) (=flow) [rope, garment, hair] caer•
her hair hangs down her back — el pelo le cae por la espalda4) (pt, pp hanged) (=be hanged) [criminal] morir en la horca5) (=hover) [fog] flotar•
his breath hung in the icy air — su aliento flotaba en el aire helado•
the threat hanging over us — la amenaza que se cierne sobre nosotrosa question mark hangs over many of their futures — se cierne un or una interrogante sobre el porvenir de muchos de ellos
6)- go hang- hang tough3. NOUN1) [of garment] caída f2)- get the hang of sthI'll never get the hang of this oven — nunca aprenderé a usar este horno, nunca le cogeré el tranquillo a este horno
- hang in- hang on- hang out- hang up* * *
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1. [hæŋ]1) (past & past p hung)a) ( suspend) \<\<coat/picture\>\> colgar*b) ( put in position) \<\<door/gate\>\> colocar*, montarc) ( Culin) \<\<game\>\> manird)to hang one's head — bajar or inclinar la cabeza
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vi1) (past p hung)a) ( be suspended) colgar*, pender (liter), estar* colgadoto hang BY/FROM/ON something — colgar* de algo
they were hanging on his every word — estaban totalmente pendientes de lo que decía or de sus palabras
hang loose! — (esp AmE sl) tranquilo!
to hang tough on something — (AmE) mantenerse* firme en algo
b) ( hover) \<\<fog/smoke\>\> flotar; \<\<bird\>\> planear, cernerse*to hang OVER something: the mist hung over the marshes la bruma flotaba sobre las marismas; I still have that essay hanging over me — todavía tengo ese ensayo pendiente
c) \<\<clothing/fabric\>\> caer*that skirt hangs very well — esa falda tiene muy buena caída or cae muy bien
2) (past & past p hanged or hung) ( be executed)•Phrasal Verbs:- hang in- hang on- hang out- hang up
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noun (no pl) ( of garment) caída fto get the hang of something — (colloq) agarrarle la onda a algo (AmL fam), cogerle* el tranquillo a algo (Esp fam), agarrarle la mano a algo (CS fam)
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(food baked in a covering of pastry: a steak/apple pie.) tarta, empanada, pastelpie n1. pastel / tarta2. empanada
Del verbo piar: ( conjugate piar) \ \
pié es: \ \1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo
píe es: \ \1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativoMultiple Entries: piar pie
piar ( conjugate piar) verbo intransitivo to chirp, tweet
pie 1 sustantivo masculino 1a) (Anat) foot;tiene (los) pies planos she has flat feet; pie de atleta athlete's footb) ( en locs)ir a pie to go on foot, walk; hoy ando a pie (AmL) I'm without wheels today; de pie standing; ponte de pie stand up; en pie: estoy en pie desde las siete I've been up since seven o'clock; no puedo tenerme en pie I can hardly walk/stand; solo la iglesia quedó en pie only the church remained standing; mi oferta sigue en pie my offer still stands; a pie pelado (Chi) barefoot, in one's bare feet; de a pie common, ordinary; de la cabeza a los pies or de pies a cabeza from head to foot o toe, from top to toe (colloq); en pie de guerra on a war footing; en (un) pie de igualdad on an equal footing; hacer pie to be able to touch the bottom; levantarse con el pie derecho to get off to a good start; no tener ni pies ni cabeza to make no sense whatsoever; por mi/tu/su (propio) pie unaided, without any help 2 ( de copa — base) base; (— parte vertical) stem; ( de montaña) foot una nota a or al pie de página a footnote; al pie de la letra ‹copiar/repetir› word by word, exactly 3b) (Lit) foot
pie 2 /pai/ sustantivo masculino (AmL) pie
piar vi (pájaro) to chirp, cheep, tweet
pie sustantivo masculino
1 (de una persona) foot
ponerse de pie, to stand up
pies planos, flat feet
2 (de una columna, lámpara, etc) base
3 (de una copa) stem
4 (de una fotografía) caption
5 (de un texto) foot
una nota a pie de página, a footnote
6 (medida) foot Locuciones: dar pie a, to give cause for
a pies juntillas, blindly
al pie de la letra, to the letter
con buen/mal pie, on the right/wrong footing
con pies de plomo, cautiously
de pie, standing up
de pies a cabeza, from head to foot ' pie' also found in these entries: Spanish: A - bola - caminar - cañón - ciudadana - ciudadano - cojear - compartir - dedo - dormirse - empanada - enredarse - excursionista - flojera - gráfica - gráfico - guerra - hormiguear - hormigueo - lámpara - letra - levantarse - migaja - nacer - parada - parado - pararse - pastel - patear - patín - perchero - planta - pulgar - punta - reloj - resistir - sostenerse - talón - tenerse - uña - vadear - ver - zancadilla - a - agachar - amoldar - bien - budín - buscar - calambre English: accused - athlete's foot - bare - base - bed - book - bottom - caption - circumscribe - clubfoot - custard pie - dead - easy - floor lamp - foot - foothold - footing - footnote - ft - grandfather - hike - hill - impression - imprint - instep - itch - letter - man - meat pie - mince pie - on - pace - pie - pie chart - press - print - promenade concert - rambler - remain - rise - roll out - salt - sole - stamp - stamp down - stand - stand up - standing - standing ovation - standing roomtr[paɪ]1 SMALLCOOKERY/SMALL (sweet) pastel nombre masculino, tarta; (savoury) pastel nombre masculino, empanada\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLpie in the sky pura fantasía, castillos en el airepie chart gráfico circular, gráfica circularpie ['paɪ] n: pastel m (con fruta o carne), empanada f (con carne)n.• empanada s.f.• mojicón s.m.• pastel s.m.• tarta s.f.• torta s.f.v.• empastelar v.paɪmass & count noun pastel m, pay m (AmC, Méx); ( savory) empanada f, pastel mpie in the sky — castillos en el aire
to be as easy as pie — ser* pan comido (fam)
[paɪ]to eat humble pie — morder* el polvo
1.N [of fruit] tarta f, pay m (LAm); [of meat, fish etc] (=large) pastel m ; (=small) empanada f- eat humble piefinger 1., 1)2.CPDpie chart N — (Math, Comput) gráfico m de sectores, gráfico m circular
* * *[paɪ]mass & count noun pastel m, pay m (AmC, Méx); ( savory) empanada f, pastel mpie in the sky — castillos en el aire
to be as easy as pie — ser* pan comido (fam)
to eat humble pie — morder* el polvo
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ten
1. noun1) (the number or figure 10.) diez2) (the age of 10.) diez años de edad
2. adjective1) (10 in number.) diez2) (aged 10.) de diez años•- ten-- tenth
- ten-pin bowling
- ten-year-old
3. adjective((of a person, animal or thing) that is ten years old.) de diez añosten num diezDel verbo tener: ( conjugate tener) \ \
ten es: \ \2ª persona singular (tú) imperativoMultiple Entries: ten tener
ten see◊ tener
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◊ ¿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◊ ¿tiene hora? have you got the time?◊ 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 2 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?◊ ¿cuántos años tienes? how old are you?;tengo veinte años I'm twenty (years old) 3b) ( tomar):◊ ten la llave take o here's the key4a) ( 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 …◊ tengo dolor de cabeza I have o I've got a headache5 ( refiriéndose a actitudes): ten paciencia/cuidado be patient/careful; tiene mucho tacto he's very tactful 6 (indicando estado, situación): 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 ten v aux 1 ten que hacer algo◊ tengo que estudiar hoy I have to o I must study today;tienes que comer más you ought to eat moreb) (expresando propósito, recomendación):tendrías que llamarlo you should ring himc) ( expresando certeza):¡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): tenía un año sin verlo she hadn't seen him for a year tenerse verbo pronominal ( sostenerse): no tense de sueño to be dead on one's feet
ten m fam ten con ten, tact
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.
' ten' also found in these entries: Spanish: árbitra - arbitrar - arbitraje - árbitro - así - cada - cancha - cariño - ciento - cristalera - decaer - decena - decenio - desembolso - diez - dividendo - el - empezar - falta - friolera - igual - inclusive - irse - judoka - juego - llevarse - más - ocurrirse - ojo - pausa - piso - por - producción - razón - salida - seguridad - set - soler - tabla - tener - ventilar - Y - yudoka - a - boliche - bolo - caber - cabida - cuenta - dicho English: ace - advantage - ago - almost - ammunition - amortize - anonymous - antenna - apart - approximate - at - attention - attention span - be - borrow - break - by - care - careful - come along - come up - comprise - count out - day - deduct - detention - deuce - discount - double - down - fast - for - foreman - funnel - gain - game - gangrenous - here - hog - hundred - hypertension - into - lease - less - lieutenant - minus - multiply - nine - now - o'clocktr[ten]1 diez nombre masculino1 diez\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLit's ten to one that... te apuesto lo que quieras a que...■ it's ten to one they don't come te apuesto lo que quieras a que no vienen Table 1SMALLNOTA/SMALL See also six/Table 1ten ['tɛn] adj: diezten n1) : diez m (número)2) : decena ftens of thousands: decenas de millaresadj.• diez adj.n.• decena s.f.• diez s.m.
I tennoun diez mhundreds, tens and units — centenas, decenas y unidades
it's ten to o (AmE also) of three — son las tres menos diez, son diez para las tres (AmL exc RPl)
it's ten past o (AmE also) after three — son las tres y diez
ten to one it'll rain — (te) apuesto a que llueve; see also four I
II
[ten]1.ADJ, PRON diez2.N (=numeral) diez msee five* * *
I [ten]noun diez mhundreds, tens and units — centenas, decenas y unidades
it's ten to o (AmE also) of three — son las tres menos diez, son diez para las tres (AmL exc RPl)
it's ten past o (AmE also) after three — son las tres y diez
ten to one it'll rain — (te) apuesto a que llueve; see also four I
II
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51 aguantar
aɡ̱wan'tarvaushalten, ertragen, erduldenverbo transitivo1. [sostener] halten2. [resistir un peso, tolerar, soportar] aushalten3. [contener] zurückhalten4. [esperar] warten————————aguantarse verbo pronominal1. [contenerse] sich zurückhalten2. [resignarse] sich begnügenaguantaraguantar [aγwaDC489F9Dn̩DC489F9D'tar]num2num (soportar) ertragen; (tolerar) hinnehmen; no aguanto más mir reicht's; no poder aguantar a alguien jdn nicht ausstehen können; esta película no se aguanta dieser Film ist unerträglich; aguantar la mirada de alguien jds Blick standhaltennum1num (contenerse) sich beherrschennum3num (conformarse) sich zufrieden geben -
52 mantener
mante'nɛrv irr1) ( guardarse) behalten2) ( sustentar) versorgen, unterhalten3) ( conservar) beibehalten, bewahren4) ( cumplir) einhalten5)verbo transitivo1. [sustentar] unterhalten2. [aguantar] halten3. [conservar] erhalten4. [defender] aufrechterhalten5. (locución)mantener a distancia o raya fern halten————————mantenerse verbo pronominal1. [sustentarse] sich erhalten2. [permanecer, continuar] bestehen bleibenmantenermantener [maDC489F9Dn̩DC489F9Dte'ner]num1num (conservar) halten; (orden, relaciones) aufrechterhalten; mantener a punto instand halten; mantener la línea fit bleiben; mantener la calma die Ruhe bewahrennum3num (sustentar) unterhalten; mantener correspondencia con alguien mit jemandem in Briefkontakt stehennum4num (sostener) stützennum5num (proseguir) in Gang halten; mantener una conversación con alguien mit jemandem ein (langes) Gespräch führennum1num (sostenerse) sich haltennum2num (continuar) bleibennum3num (perseverar) festhalten [an+dativo]; mantenerse en sus trece (familiar) auf seinem Standpunkt beharren -
53 sujetar
suxe'tarv1) ( sostener) halten2) ( detener) festhalten3) ( ligar) binden, anbinden4) ( encuadernar) heften, anheften5) ( el cinturón) anschnallen6) ( con alfileres) stecken, feststecken, anstecken7) ( fijar) anschlagen, fixieren8) ( asegurar) anschließenverbo transitivo1. [agarrar] festhalten2. [fijar] befestigen3. [someter] unterwerfen————————sujetarse verbo pronominal1. [agarrarse]2. [someterse]3. [sostenerse] sich befestigensujetarsujetar [suxe'tar]num1num (dominar) beherrschennum2num (someter) unterwerfennum4num (asegurar) befestigen; (pelo) feststecken; (con clavos) festnageln; (con tornillos) festschrauben -
54 afianzarse
pron.v.to steady oneself; to become strong, become established.* * *1 (estabilizarse) to steady oneself2 (convencerse) to become surer, become more convinced* * *VPR (=sostenerse) to steady o.s.; (fig) (=establecerse) to become strong, become established* * *(v.) = gain + a foothold, establish + strong positions, find + Posesivo + feet, find + Posesivo + footingEx. Desktop publishing technology is now a serious trend which has gained a firm foothold in the USA.Ex. Industry observers felt that Microsoft was losing ground to companies that had established strong positions, such as Netscape Communications Corp.Ex. Although it may have taken a little while to find its feet, this collection is now a most significant resource in its own right, due in no small measure by the stimulation provided by Victorian historians.Ex. The call still remains for true advocacy librarianship which has still not found its footing as a general principle in library schools.* * *(v.) = gain + a foothold, establish + strong positions, find + Posesivo + feet, find + Posesivo + footingEx: Desktop publishing technology is now a serious trend which has gained a firm foothold in the USA.
Ex: Industry observers felt that Microsoft was losing ground to companies that had established strong positions, such as Netscape Communications Corp.Ex: Although it may have taken a little while to find its feet, this collection is now a most significant resource in its own right, due in no small measure by the stimulation provided by Victorian historians.Ex: The call still remains for true advocacy librarianship which has still not found its footing as a general principle in library schools.* * *
■afianzarse vr (persona) to become established
(una situación) to be consolidated
' afianzarse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
despegar
- afianzar
English:
foothold
* * *vpr1. [en lugar] to steady oneself;afianzarse en una posición [en organización] to establish oneself in a position;el puerto se ha afianzado como centro comercial de la zona the port has established itself as the trading centre of the area2. [idea, creencia] to take root;[relación] to become stronger o closer;se afianzó en su opinión he became more convinced of his opinion* * *v/r become stronger* * *vrestablecerse: to establish oneself -
55 apoyo
m.1 support (also figurative).2 hold, support, stay, buttress.3 help, co-operation, assistance, cooperation.4 supporter, person who lends support, backer, prop.5 crutch.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: apoyar.* * *1 support2 figurado support, backing, help* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (=ayuda) supportapoyo psicológico — counselling, counseling (EEUU)
2) [a una propuesta, idea] support, backing3) (=apoyatura) support* * *masculino support* * *= backing, endorsement, support, advocacy, prop, escort, anchor, anchor point, supportiveness, sustainment, a shoulder to cry on, backup [back-up], buttress.Ex. Thus the scheme has a sound organisational backing.Ex. The project was given endorsement by the Standing Committees of the IFLA Section on Cataloguing and the then Section on Mechanization.Ex. BSO was prepared by the International Federation for Documentation with the support of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization), and was published in 1978/79.Ex. However, what American libraries mean by advocacy is 'Work to overcome obstacles that the enquirer encounters in trying to secure help from outside resource agencies'.Ex. The main props to any retrospective bibliography must be a well formed national library which has a long history of collecting the records of a nation's culture.Ex. Escort can be seen as part of the referral process or as a separate activity of accompanying a client to ensure that the person reaches the source of help.Ex. This format can provide an anchor for instructional designers attempting to come to terms with the vast potential of hypertext and hypermedia.Ex. This article stresses the importance of the library as a permanent anchor point for the local community.Ex. Percentage of books in a discipline charged out by students majoring in other disciplines was defined as the ' supportiveness' of that discipline.Ex. America's present need is not heroics, but healing; not nostrums, but normalcy; not experiment, but equipoise; not submergence in internationality, but sustainment in triumphant nationality.Ex. I recalled how bereft we felt when we lost our son and how friends and neighbours rallied round and offered a shoulder to cry on.Ex. The aggressiveness of a number of publications on this subject, replete with their accusations without any backup, can be interpreted as settling of scores.Ex. They used schools as a buttress of a caste system designed to subordinate blacks socially, to cramp them economically under a rigid job ceiling.----* administrativo de apoyo = clerical employee.* apoyo administrativo = administrative support.* apoyo a la toma de decisiones = decision support.* apoyo del personal = staff support.* apoyo económico = financial support, financial backing.* apoyo estatal = state support.* apoyo financiero = financial backing.* apoyo moral = moral support.* apoyo mutuo = mutual support.* apoyo para los pies = footrest.* apoyo técnico = service support, technical support, product support, tech support.* apoyo técnico de aplicaciones informáticas = software support.* buscar apoyo = line up + support.* buscar el apoyo de = woo.* carta de apoyo = letter of support.* centro de apoyo a los programas de estudios = curriculum material center.* clases de apoyo = remedial teaching.* como apoyo a = in support of.* conseguir apoyo = mobilise + support, win + support, line up + support, gain + support.* contar con apoyo para = have + support for.* contar con el apoyo de Alguien = have + Nombre + behind + Pronombre.* contar con el apoyo necesario para = have + the power behind to.* crear apoyo = build + support.* dar apoyo = give + support, support, provide + support.* de apoyo = enabling, supportive.* destreza de apoyo = ancillary skill.* educación de apoyo = remedial education.* en apoyo a = in support of.* estructura de apoyo = support structure.* fomentar apoyo = build + support.* ganarse el apoyo = earn + support.* grupo de apoyo = interest group, support group.* herramienta de apoyo = enabler.* material didáctico de apoyo = study aide.* mecanismo de apoyo = enabler.* merecer apoyo = be deserving of support.* ofrecer apoyo = support, provide + support, rally (a)round, rally behind.* personal administrativo de apoyo = clerical staff, clerical worker, clerical personnel.* personal de apoyo = paraprofessional staff, support staff.* personal de apoyo bibliotecario = library support staff.* personal técnico de apoyo = support staff.* prestar apoyo = lend + support, support.* prestar apoyo a = go to + bat for, bat for.* proporcionar apoyo = provide + support, support.* punto de apoyo = foothold.* que actúa de apoyo = supporting, supporting.* recabar apoyo = garner + support.* recibir apoyo = receive + support, attract + support.* redirigir el apoyo = divert + support.* ser un gran apoyo = be a tower of strength.* servicio auxiliar de apoyo familiar = respite care.* servicio de apoyo = backup service, support service.* servir de apoyo a = inform.* sin apoyo = unsupported.* sistema de apoyo a la toma de decisiones = decision support system, decision making system.* solicitar apoyo = canvass + support.* técnica de apoyo = enabling skill.* tecnología de apoyo = enabling technology.* trabajo administrativo de apoyo = clerical work.* trabajo de apoyo = escort work.* * *masculino support* * *= backing, endorsement, support, advocacy, prop, escort, anchor, anchor point, supportiveness, sustainment, a shoulder to cry on, backup [back-up], buttress.Ex: Thus the scheme has a sound organisational backing.
Ex: The project was given endorsement by the Standing Committees of the IFLA Section on Cataloguing and the then Section on Mechanization.Ex: BSO was prepared by the International Federation for Documentation with the support of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization), and was published in 1978/79.Ex: However, what American libraries mean by advocacy is 'Work to overcome obstacles that the enquirer encounters in trying to secure help from outside resource agencies'.Ex: The main props to any retrospective bibliography must be a well formed national library which has a long history of collecting the records of a nation's culture.Ex: Escort can be seen as part of the referral process or as a separate activity of accompanying a client to ensure that the person reaches the source of help.Ex: This format can provide an anchor for instructional designers attempting to come to terms with the vast potential of hypertext and hypermedia.Ex: This article stresses the importance of the library as a permanent anchor point for the local community.Ex: Percentage of books in a discipline charged out by students majoring in other disciplines was defined as the ' supportiveness' of that discipline.Ex: America's present need is not heroics, but healing; not nostrums, but normalcy; not experiment, but equipoise; not submergence in internationality, but sustainment in triumphant nationality.Ex: I recalled how bereft we felt when we lost our son and how friends and neighbours rallied round and offered a shoulder to cry on.Ex: The aggressiveness of a number of publications on this subject, replete with their accusations without any backup, can be interpreted as settling of scores.Ex: They used schools as a buttress of a caste system designed to subordinate blacks socially, to cramp them economically under a rigid job ceiling.* administrativo de apoyo = clerical employee.* apoyo administrativo = administrative support.* apoyo a la toma de decisiones = decision support.* apoyo del personal = staff support.* apoyo económico = financial support, financial backing.* apoyo estatal = state support.* apoyo financiero = financial backing.* apoyo moral = moral support.* apoyo mutuo = mutual support.* apoyo para los pies = footrest.* apoyo técnico = service support, technical support, product support, tech support.* apoyo técnico de aplicaciones informáticas = software support.* buscar apoyo = line up + support.* buscar el apoyo de = woo.* carta de apoyo = letter of support.* centro de apoyo a los programas de estudios = curriculum material center.* clases de apoyo = remedial teaching.* como apoyo a = in support of.* conseguir apoyo = mobilise + support, win + support, line up + support, gain + support.* contar con apoyo para = have + support for.* contar con el apoyo de Alguien = have + Nombre + behind + Pronombre.* contar con el apoyo necesario para = have + the power behind to.* crear apoyo = build + support.* dar apoyo = give + support, support, provide + support.* de apoyo = enabling, supportive.* destreza de apoyo = ancillary skill.* educación de apoyo = remedial education.* en apoyo a = in support of.* estructura de apoyo = support structure.* fomentar apoyo = build + support.* ganarse el apoyo = earn + support.* grupo de apoyo = interest group, support group.* herramienta de apoyo = enabler.* material didáctico de apoyo = study aide.* mecanismo de apoyo = enabler.* merecer apoyo = be deserving of support.* ofrecer apoyo = support, provide + support, rally (a)round, rally behind.* personal administrativo de apoyo = clerical staff, clerical worker, clerical personnel.* personal de apoyo = paraprofessional staff, support staff.* personal de apoyo bibliotecario = library support staff.* personal técnico de apoyo = support staff.* prestar apoyo = lend + support, support.* prestar apoyo a = go to + bat for, bat for.* proporcionar apoyo = provide + support, support.* punto de apoyo = foothold.* que actúa de apoyo = supporting, supporting.* recabar apoyo = garner + support.* recibir apoyo = receive + support, attract + support.* redirigir el apoyo = divert + support.* ser un gran apoyo = be a tower of strength.* servicio auxiliar de apoyo familiar = respite care.* servicio de apoyo = backup service, support service.* servir de apoyo a = inform.* sin apoyo = unsupported.* sistema de apoyo a la toma de decisiones = decision support system, decision making system.* solicitar apoyo = canvass + support.* técnica de apoyo = enabling skill.* tecnología de apoyo = enabling technology.* trabajo administrativo de apoyo = clerical work.* trabajo de apoyo = escort work.* * *1 (respaldo) supportno cuentan con el apoyo popular they do not have the support of the people o enjoy popular supportagradezco el apoyo que me han brindado en todo momento I am grateful for the support you have given me throughoutapoyo A algo support FOR sthhan retirado su apoyo a esta iniciativa they have withdrawn their support for o their backing of this initiativeuna campaña de apoyo a la investigación científica a campaign in support of scientific research2 ( Ling):vocal/consonante de apoyo intrusive vowel/consonant* * *
Del verbo apoyar: ( conjugate apoyar)
apoyo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
apoyó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
apoyar
apoyo
apoyar ( conjugate apoyar) verbo transitivo
1 ( hacer descansar) apoyo (algo en algo) to rest (sth on sth);
2
apoyarse verbo pronominal
1 (para sostenerse, descansar) apoyose en algo to lean on sth
2 (basarse, fundarse) apoyose en algo to be based on sth
apoyo sustantivo masculino
support;
apoyo a algo support for sth
apoyar verbo transitivo
1 to lean
2 (causa) to support
apoyo sustantivo masculino support
' apoyo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
adhesión
- agradecer
- inapreciable
- legitimar
- negar
- proporcionar
- sola
- solo
- soporte
- sostén
- brindar
- declarar
- gestión
- incondicional
- manifestar
- mayoritario
- muleta
- puntal
- punto
- respaldo
- retirar
- retiro
- solicitar
- sustento
English:
advocacy
- against
- aim
- back
- backing
- backup
- buttress
- crutch
- drum up
- endorsement
- financial
- firm
- foothold
- freestanding
- full
- hilt
- mass
- moral
- prop
- rally
- rest
- solid
- support
- supportively
- supportiveness
- thankful
- unreserved
- whip up
- wholehearted
- widespread
- win
- with
- by
- foot
- muster
- sympathetic
- woo
* * *apoyo nmsupport;salieron adelante con el apoyo de su familia they got by with the support of her family;me dio su apoyo moral she gave me her moral support;buscan apoyos económicos para el proyecto they are seeking funding o financial support for the project;anunciaron su apoyo a la iniciativa they declared their support for the initiative;presentó las pruebas en apoyo de su teoría he presented the evidence to support his theory* * *m figsupport;en apoyo de in support of* * *apoyo nm: support, backing* * *apoyo n support -
56 descansar
v.1 to rest, to lie.descansó la cabeza en mi hombro he laid o rested his head on my shoulder2 to rest (reposar) (relajar).dormir descansa la vista sleep gives your eyes o eyesight a restdescansó un rato antes de seguir he rested for a while before continuingdespués de tanto trabajo necesito descansar I need a rest after all that work¿paramos a o para descansar? how about stopping for a rest?necesitas descansar de tantas preocupaciones you need a break from all these worriesdescansaremos en una hora we'll take a break in an hourllevo cuatro horas trabajando sin descansar I've been working for four hours non-stop o without a break3 to sleep.¡que descanses! sleep well!4 to lie (estar enterrado).que en paz descanse may he/she rest in peace* * *1 (gen) to rest, have a rest; (un momento) to take a break2 (dormir) to sleep■ ¡que descanses! sleep well!3 (confiar) to rely (en, on)5 (basarse) to be based (en, on)6 (estar enterrado) to lie, rest7 (un terreno) to lie fallow1 (aliviar) to rest2 MILITAR to order\descansar en paz to rest in peace¡descansen armas! order arms!* * *verb* * *1. VI1) (=reposar) to rest, have a restsiéntate aquí y descansa — sit down here and have a rest, sit down here and rest
paramos en un bar a o para descansar — we stopped at a bar for a rest o to have a rest
no descansará hasta conseguir que dimita el presidente — he will not rest until he gets the president to resign
va al campo a descansar de las preocupaciones — she goes to the country to get away from o get a break from her worries
2) (=dormir)a medianoche, se retiraron a descansar — at midnight they retired (to bed)
¡hasta mañana! ¡que descanses! — see you in the morning! sleep well!
3)descansar sobre algo — [cúpula, tejado] to be supported by sth, rest on sth; [argumento, tesis] to be based on sth
4) (=estar enterrado)aquí descansan los restos mortales de José Fernández — here lie the mortal remains of José Fernández
tu tío, que en paz descanse — your uncle, may he rest in peace
5) (Mil)¡descansen! — at ease!, stand at ease!
6) (Agr) [terreno, parcela] to rest, lie fallow2. VT1) (=apoyar) to rest2) (Mil)¡descansen armas! — order arms!
* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) (de actividad, trabajo) to rest, have a restdescansen! — (Mil) (stand) at ease!
descansar de algo — to have a rest o break from something
b) ( en la cama) to rest, have a restbuenas noches, que descanses — goodnight, sleep well
c) ( yacer) to lie2) tierra to lie fallow3) ( apoyarse)2.descansar en or sobre algo — techo/bóveda to rest on o upon something; teoría to rest o hinge on something
descansar vta)descansar la vista — to rest one's eyes, to give one's eyes a rest
b) (Mil)* * *= break off, put + Posesivo + feet up, give + Reflexivo + a break, lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.Ex. During this period the compositors worked non-stop, breaking off only to eat, for the almost incredible period of fifty hours: two days and two nights without rest 'in an atmosphere that would poison a vulture'.Ex. Don't you think, Juan, that when the reference librarian or somebody from the circulation desk comes down to the staff room after a tough morning, they should be able to put their feet up and enjoy a smoke?.Ex. The article is entitled ' Give yourself a break; don't give the hacker one. Security breaches'.Ex. But that is no reason for lying on our oars and refusing to see that our service is full of absurdities and mistakes.Ex. While we can be proud of what we have achieved I believe resting on our oars is a sure recipe for failure.----* descansar en = rely on/upon, lean against.* descansar la mente = relieve + mind.* descansar sobre = lean on/upon, rest on/upon.* no descansar en + Posesivo + tumba = spin + in + Posesivo + grave.* sin descansar = without (a) rest, without a break.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) (de actividad, trabajo) to rest, have a restdescansen! — (Mil) (stand) at ease!
descansar de algo — to have a rest o break from something
b) ( en la cama) to rest, have a restbuenas noches, que descanses — goodnight, sleep well
c) ( yacer) to lie2) tierra to lie fallow3) ( apoyarse)2.descansar en or sobre algo — techo/bóveda to rest on o upon something; teoría to rest o hinge on something
descansar vta)descansar la vista — to rest one's eyes, to give one's eyes a rest
b) (Mil)* * *= break off, put + Posesivo + feet up, give + Reflexivo + a break, lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.Ex: During this period the compositors worked non-stop, breaking off only to eat, for the almost incredible period of fifty hours: two days and two nights without rest 'in an atmosphere that would poison a vulture'.
Ex: Don't you think, Juan, that when the reference librarian or somebody from the circulation desk comes down to the staff room after a tough morning, they should be able to put their feet up and enjoy a smoke?.Ex: The article is entitled ' Give yourself a break; don't give the hacker one. Security breaches'.Ex: But that is no reason for lying on our oars and refusing to see that our service is full of absurdities and mistakes.Ex: While we can be proud of what we have achieved I believe resting on our oars is a sure recipe for failure.* descansar en = rely on/upon, lean against.* descansar la mente = relieve + mind.* descansar sobre = lean on/upon, rest on/upon.* no descansar en + Posesivo + tumba = spin + in + Posesivo + grave.* sin descansar = without (a) rest, without a break.* * *descansar [A1 ]viA1 (de una actividad, un trabajo) to rest, have a rest, have o take a breakno puedo más, vamos a descansar un rato I'm exhausted! let's rest for a while o let's have a rest o let's take a break o ( colloq) breathertrabajé toda la mañana sin descansar I worked all morning without a breakse pararon a descansar they stopped for a restno descansaré hasta que haya justicia en este país I shall not rest until there is justice in this country¡descansen! ( Mil) stand at ease!, at ease!descansar DE algo to have a rest o break FROM sthnecesita descansar de los niños she needs a break from the children2 (en la cama) to rest, have a restdormí ocho horas pero no he descansado I slept eight hours but I don't feel rested o refreshedbuenas noches, que descanses goodnight, sleep well3«muerto»: tu abuelo, que en paz descanse, … your grandfather, God rest his soul, …los dos descansan juntos en su pueblo natal they lie buried together in their birthplaceaquí descansan los restos del poeta here lie the remains of the poetB «tierra» to lie fallowC (apoyarse) descansar EN or SOBRE algo «techo/bóveda» to rest ON o UPON sth; «teoría» to rest o hinge ON sth■ descansarvt1descansar la vista to rest one's eyes, to give one's eyes a restcambia de actividad para descansar la mente do something else to give your mind a break o rest2 ( Mil):¡descansen armas! order arms!* * *
descansar ( conjugate descansar) verbo intransitivo
descansar de algo to have a rest o break from sth
verbo transitivo
descansar la mente to give one's mind a break o rest
descansar verbo intransitivo
1 to rest, have a rest
(un momento) to take a break
2 euf que en paz descanse, may he/she rest in peace o God rest his/her soul
' descansar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
gravitar
- sostenerse
- apoyar
- falta
- mandar
- reposar
English:
break
- foot
- relax
- repose
- rest
- sit-down
- unwind
* * *♦ vt1. [reposar] to rest, to lie;descansó la cabeza en mi hombro he laid o rested his head on my shoulder2. [relajar] to rest;dormir descansa la vista sleep gives your eyes o eyesight a rest;al final de la jornada doy un paseo para descansar la mente at the end of the day I go for a walk to take my mind off work♦ vi1. [reposar] to rest;descansó un rato antes de seguir he rested for a while before continuing;después de tanto trabajo necesito descansar I need a rest after all that work;descansaremos en una hora we'll take a break in an hour;llevo cuatro horas trabajando sin descansar I've been working for four hours non-stop o without a break;necesitas descansar de tantas preocupaciones you need a break from all these worries;no descansar hasta conseguir algo not to rest until one has achieved sth2. [dormir] to sleep;¿has conseguido descansar con este ruido? did you manage to sleep with that noise?;¡que descanses! sleep well!3. [estar enterrado] to lie;sus restos descansan en el cementerio local she lies buried in the local cemetery;aquí descansan los caídos en la batalla here lie those fallen in the battle;que en paz descanse may he/she rest in peace4.[sujeto: teoría, hipótesis, argumento] to rest on sth, to be based on sthdescansar en o [m5] sobre algo [sujeto: viga, cúpula, tejado] to rest on sth, to be supported by sth;5. [tierra de cultivo] to lie fallow* * *I v/i rest, have a rest;¡que descanses! sleep wellII v/t1 rest ( sobre on)2:¡descansen armas! MIL order arms!* * *descansar vi: to rest, to relaxdescansar vt: to restdescansar la vista: to rest one's eyes* * *descansar vb1. (en general) to rest2. (hacer una pausa) to have a break¿por qué no descansas un rato? why don't you have a little break?¡que descanses! sleep well! -
57 mantener
v.1 to keep.mantener algo en buen estado to keep something in good conditionmantener una promesa to keep a promisemantener la calma to stay calmLos mantengo trabajando I keep them working.Ellos mantienen el proyecto They maintain the project.2 to support (with scaffold, columns).mantén los brazos en alto keep your arms in the air3 to support.con su sueldo mantiene a toda la familia he has to support o keep his whole family with his wages4 to have (relationships, conversations).mantener relaciones con alguien to have a relationship with somebody5 to stick to (to defend) (conviction).mantiene su inocencia she maintains that she is innocentmantiene que no la vió he maintains that he didn't see her6 to maintain, to keep, to conserve, to hold.Ellos mantienen unas mantas They maintain some bedcovers.Mantiene sus mismas creencias de antes He keeps his old views.Ellos mantienen su opinión They maintain their opinion.María mantiene a su hijo Mary maintains=provides for her son.Ella mantiene su declaración She maintains her declaration.7 to claim to, to hold to, to maintain to.Ellos mantienen haber limpiado They claim to have cleaned.* * *1 (conservar) to keep■ 'Mantenga Zamora limpia' "Keep Zamora tidy"2 (tener) to keep■ 'Mantener en posición vertical' "Keep vertical"■ 'Mantener fuera del alcance de los niños' "Keep out of the reach of children"3 (sostener) to support, hold up, hold■ no sé como se mantiene en pie con lo que ha bebido I don't know how he can stand up after having drunk so much4 (sustentar) to support, maintain5 (afirmación etc) to maintain■ pues yo mantengo que no es verdad well, I maintain that it is not true6 (conversación, relaciones) to have; (reunión) to hold, have; (correspondencia) to keep up; (promesa, palabra) to keep1 (sostenerse) to remain, stand2 (continuar en un estado, una posición) to keep3 (sustenerse) to manage, maintain oneself, support oneself4 (alimentarse) to eat, live■ se mantiene a base de fruta she lives on fruit, she eats only fruit\mantener algo en secreto to keep something secretmantenerse aparte to stay out of it, not get involvedmantenerse en contacto con to stay in contact withmantenerse en forma to keep in shape, keep in trim, keep fitmantenerse en pie to stand, remain standingmantenerse en sus trece to stick to one's gunsmantenerse vivo,-a to stay alive* * *verb1) to keep2) maintain3) hold4) support5) sustain* * *1. VT1) (=sostener) [gen] to hold; [+ puente, techo] to support2) (=preservar)a) [en un lugar] to store, keep"manténgase en un lugar fresco y seco" — "store in a cool dry place"
b) [en un estado o situación] to keepraya I, 1)•
mantener algo en equilibrio — to balance sth, keep sth balanced3) (=conservar) [+ opinión] to maintain, hold; [+ costumbre, ideales] to keep up, maintain; [+ disciplina] to maintain, keep; [+ promesa] to keepun alto porcentaje mantenía su opinión sobre la crisis — a high percentage maintained o held their opinion about the crisis
me marcho manteniendo mi opinión — I'm leaving, but I stand by my opinion
una civilización que lucha por mantener sus tradiciones — a civilization struggling to uphold o maintain its traditions
eran partidarios de mantener el antiguo orden social — they were in favour of preserving the old social order
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al conducir hay que mantener la distancia de seguridad — you have to keep (at) a safe distance when drivinghemos conseguido mantener el equilibrio entre ingresos y gastos — we have managed to maintain a balance between income and expenditure
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mantener la línea — to keep one's figure, keep in shapecalma, distancia•
mantener la paz — to keep the peace, maintain peace4) [económicamente] to support, maintainya no pienso mantenerla más — I refuse to keep o support o maintain her any longer
5) [+ conversación, contacto] to maintain, holdes incapaz de mantener una conversación coherente — he is incapable of maintaining o holding a coherent conversation
en las conversaciones que hemos mantenido con el presidente — in the talks we have held with the president
correspondencia 2)¿han mantenido ustedes relaciones sexuales? — have you had sexual relations?
6) (=afirmar) to maintain2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( económicamente) <familia/persona> to support, maintain; < perro> to keep; < amante> to keep2)a) (conservar, preservar) to keepmantener la calma/la compostura — to keep calm/one's composure
b) (cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keepmantenga limpia su ciudad — keep Norwich (o York etc) tidy
3)a) < conversaciones> to have; < contactos> to maintain, keep up; < correspondencia> to keep up; < relaciones> to maintainb) ( cumplir) <promesa/palabra> to keep4) (afirmar, sostener) to maintain2.mantenerse verbo pronominal1) ( sustentarse económicamente) to support oneself2) (en cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keep3) ( alimentarse)* * *= hold together, keep, maintain, maintain, preserve, retain, store, support, sustain, uphold, hold, service, carry on, keep + Nombre + going, operate, hold on to.Ex. The organization was trembling on the brink of financial disaster, and only the journal, American Documentation, was holding it together.Ex. Guard book or scrapbook type arrangement, with possibly a loose-leaf format, is suitable for organising and keeping cuttings, letters and other small items.Ex. Expressiveness can be difficult to maintain as new subjects are added.Ex. They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.Ex. The concepts are organised into facets, and the facets are arranged and applied in such a way that the general to special order is preserved.Ex. At an earlier stage, the Library of Congress had decided to retain certain pre-AACR headings, in order to avoid the expense of extensive recataloguing.Ex. The records in a computer data base are structured in order to suit the information that is being stored for various applications.Ex. In order to support these three elements, and to ensure that schemes are updated it is important to have some organisation which takes responsibility for revision and publication.Ex. Publishers in the United Stated benefit from a larger home market which serves to sustain the production of an information tool.Ex. It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.Ex. Some theorists hold that one stage must be completely worked through before the next stage can be entered.Ex. Special storage facilities have been constructed which are at present serviced manually but will soon be computerised.Ex. If a child detects that no very strong value is placed on reading then he feels no compulsion to develop his own reading skill beyond the minimal, functional level we all need simply to carry on our daily lives in our print-dominated society.Ex. The author explains how libraries can keep their services going without being slaves to the job.Ex. These references operate in a similar fashion whether they are used to link authors' names or subject headings.Ex. The girls were swept away by the water as they failed to hold on to the bus stand.----* capacidad de mantener la atención = attention span.* debate + mantenerse = debate + rage.* de mantener una conversación = conversational.* el que mantiene a la familia = breadwinner [bread winner].* mantener a Alguien alerta = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.* mantener a Alguien atento = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.* mantener a Alguien en vilo = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.* mantener a Alguien informado de = keep + Nombre + posted on.* mantener activo = keep + Nombre + going.* mantener a flote = keep + afloat.* mantener a la par de = keep up with.* mantener alejado = keep away, keep + Nombre + out.* mantener Algo abierto = hold + Nombre + open.* mantener Algo activo = keep + Nombre + at the fore.* mantener Algo alejado = keep + Nombre + at arm's length.* mantener Algo al mínimo = keep + Nombre + at a minimum.* mantener Algo a salvo = keep + Nombre + out of harm's way.* mantener Algo controlado = keep + Nombre + in check.* mantener Algo en el buen camino = keep + Nombre + on track.* mantener Algo en equilibrio = keep + Nombre + in balance.* mantener Algo en la dirección correcta = keep + Nombre + on track.* mantener Algo en orden = keep + Nombre + in order.* mantener Algo fuera de peligro = keep + Nombre + out of harm's way.* mantener Algo ordenado = keep + Nombre + tidy, keep + Nombre + in order.* mantener Algo vivo = keep + the flame alive, keep + Nombre + at the fore.* mantener al ralentí = idle.* mantener a mano = keep to + hand.* mantener aparte = keep + separate.* mantener a raya = keep at + bay, hold off, keep + Nombre + in line, hold at + bay.* mantener bajo control = keep + a rein on.* mantener bajo vigilancia = keep under + observation.* mantener constancia de = keep + record of.* mantener contacto = maintain + contact.* mantener control = hold + the reins of control.* mantener cooperación = maintain + cooperation.* mantener dentro = keep + Nombre + in.* mantener el control = stay in + control.* mantener el ímpetu = maintain + momentum.* mantener el interés = hold + the interest.* mantener el orden = keep + order, police.* mantener el orden público = maintain + public order.* mantener el ritmo = keep + pace.* mantener el tipo = keep + a stiff upper lip.* mantener en observación = hold under + observation, keep under + observation.* mantener en privado = be out of the public eye.* mantener en reserva = keep on + reserve, keep in + reserve.* mantener en secreto = keep + secret, keep + hush hush, keep + confidential, keep + Nombre + under wraps.* mantener en sintonía = keep in + step.* mantener firme = keep + steady, hold in + line, hold + steady.* mantener informado = keep + informed.* mantener junto = keep together.* mantener la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.* mantener la boca cerrada = keep + Posesivo + mouth shut.* mantener la bola rodando = keep + the ball rolling.* mantener la cabeza = keep + Posesivo + head, keep + Posesivo + head together.* mantener la cabeza alta = hold + Posesivo + head high.* mantener la cabeza fría = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.* mantener la calma = keep + Posesivo + head, keep + Posesivo + head together, keep + Pronombre + cool, remain + cool-headed, keep + a cool head, play it + cool.* mantener la coherencia = maintain + consistency.* mantener la compostura = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.* mantener la condición (de) = retain + Posesivo + status (as).* mantener la continuidad = maintain + continuity.* mantener la delantera = keep + ahead.* mantener la disciplina = maintain + discipline.* mantener la palabra = keep + Posesivo + word, live up to + Posesivo + word.* mantener la posición = hold + the line.* mantener las apariencias = keep up + appearances.* mantener las cosas en marcha = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.* mantener las cosas en movimiento = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.* mantener las cosas funcionando = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.* mantener las cuentas = keep + Posesivo + accounts.* mantener las distancias con = keep + Nombre + at arm's length.* mantener la serenidad = keep + Pronombre + cool, keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.* mantener la tradición = keep with + tradition.* mantener la vida = sustain + life.* mantener libre de = keep + free of.* mantener los ojos bien abiertos = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* mantener los precios = hold + prices down.* mantener oculto = keep + Nombre + under wraps.* mantener ocupado = keep + busy.* mantener ordenado = keep + Nombre + neat and tidy.* mantener presente = keep before.* mantener presionado = hold down.* mantener registro de = keep + record of.* mantener relaciones = maintain + contact, maintain + relationships, maintain + relations.* mantener relaciones comerciales = do + business.* mantenerse actualizado = keep up to + date (with).* mantenerse actualizado de = keep + abreast of.* mantenerse a distancia = stand off.* mantenerse a flote = keep + Posesivo + head above the water, keep + the wolves from the door, stay + afloat, stay in + business.* mantenerse aislado = keep to + Reflexivo.* mantenerse a la cabeza = stay + ahead of the pack.* mantenerse a la escucha = stay + tuned.* mantenerse al corriente = keep + current.* mantenerse al corriente de = keep + abreast of, stay + abreast of, keep + track of.* mantenerse al día = keep up to + date (with), keep up with + the current scene, keep + current.* mantenerse al día de = keep + abreast of, keep + pace with, keep up with, stay + abreast of, keep + a finger on the pulse of, stay in + step with, keep in + step with, keep + step with.* mantenerse al día de las noticias = keep up with + the news.* mantenerse al día de los avances = track + developments.* mantenerse alejado = stay away, remain + aloof.* mantenerse alejado de = stay away from, steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.* mantenerse alejado de la mirada del público = shun + the public eye, keep out of + the public eye.* mantenerse alejado de la mirada pública = shun + the public eye, keep out of + the public eye.* mantenerse alejado de + Nombre = keep + Nombre + at a distance.* mantenerse alerta = keep + alert, keep + an eye open, keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.* mantenerse al frente = keep + ahead.* mantenerse al margen = keep to + Reflexivo, take + a back seat, stand by, remain on + the sidelines.* mantenerse al margen de = remain + uninvolved in, hold + Reflexivo + apart from.* mantenerse al margen de Algo = stay above + Algo.* mantenerse al tanto = stay + tuned.* mantenerse al tanto de = keep in + sync, keep + a finger on the pulse of, keep + track of, stay in + step with, keep in + step with, keep + step with.* mantenerse al tanto de las cosas = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* mantenerse al tanto de las noticias = keep up with + the news.* mantenerse al tanto de los avances = track + developments.* mantenerse atento = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.* mantenerse atento a lo que ocurre alrededor = have + an ear to the ground, keep + Posesivo + ear to the ground.* mantenerse bien = keep + well.* mantenerse caliente = keep + warm.* mantenerse callado = keep + quiet.* mantenerse callado y pensativo con cierto resentimiento = brood.* mantenerse como válido = hold up.* mantener secreto = keep + secret.* mantenerse despierto = keep + alert, stay + awake.* mantenerse en buen estado físico = keep + fit.* mantenerse en contacto = stay + tuned.* mantenerse en contacto (con) = keep in + touch (with), stay in + touch (with).* mantenerse en espera = stay + tuned.* mantenerse en forma = keep + fit.* mantenerse en línea con = keep in + line with.* mantenerse en pie = hold + Posesivo + own.* mantenerse en + Posesivo + trece = stick to + Posesivo + guns.* mantenerse en sincronía = keep in + sync.* mantenerse en su sitio = stand + Posesivo + ground.* mantenerse en sus trece = stand + Posesivo + ground.* mantenerse fiel a = stick with.* mantenerse fiel a los principios de Uno = stick to + Posesivo + principles.* mantenerse firme = stand + Posesivo + ground, stick to + Posesivo + guns.* mantenerse impasible = keep + a stiff upper lip.* mantenerse informado = keep up to + date (with), keep + current.* mantenerse informado de = keep + abreast of.* mantenerse lejos de = steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.* mantenerse líder = stay + ahead of the pack.* mantener(se) ocupado = keep + busy.* mantener separado = keep apart.* mantenerse por delante = keep + ahead.* mantenerse por delante de la competencia = keep + one step ahead of the game, keep + one step ahead of the competition.* mantenerse unidos = stick together.* mantenerse vigente = hold + Posesivo + own.* mantener silencio = keep + silent, keep + silence.* mantener sincronizado = keep in + step.* mantener suspenso en el aire = suspend.* mantener todo controlado = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* mantener una actitud = hold + attitude.* mantener una actitud abierta = be open-minded.* mantener una apariencia de = maintain + a semblance of.* mantener una conversación = hold + conversation.* mantener una opinión = hold + view, hold + opinion.* mantener una promesa = keep + Posesivo + promise.* mantener una relación con = carry on + relationship with.* mantener un concepto = hold + concept.* mantener un control férreo sobre = hold + an iron grip on.* mantener un debate = hold + discussion.* mantener un equilibrio = balance, maintain + a balance, keep + a balance.* mantener un estándar = uphold + standard.* mantener un interés = pursue + interest.* mantener un registro = keep + log.* mantener un registro de = keep + track of, record.* mantener un sistema de turnos = hold + a rota of.* mantener vigente = keep + alive.* mantener vivo = keep + alive, maintain + momentum, keep + Nombre + going.* máquina que mantiene las constantes vitales = life-support system.* para mantener(se) ocupado = keep-busy.* voluntad de mantener Algo en secreto = secretiveness.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( económicamente) <familia/persona> to support, maintain; < perro> to keep; < amante> to keep2)a) (conservar, preservar) to keepmantener la calma/la compostura — to keep calm/one's composure
b) (cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keepmantenga limpia su ciudad — keep Norwich (o York etc) tidy
3)a) < conversaciones> to have; < contactos> to maintain, keep up; < correspondencia> to keep up; < relaciones> to maintainb) ( cumplir) <promesa/palabra> to keep4) (afirmar, sostener) to maintain2.mantenerse verbo pronominal1) ( sustentarse económicamente) to support oneself2) (en cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keep3) ( alimentarse)* * *= hold together, keep, maintain, maintain, preserve, retain, store, support, sustain, uphold, hold, service, carry on, keep + Nombre + going, operate, hold on to.Ex: The organization was trembling on the brink of financial disaster, and only the journal, American Documentation, was holding it together.
Ex: Guard book or scrapbook type arrangement, with possibly a loose-leaf format, is suitable for organising and keeping cuttings, letters and other small items.Ex: Expressiveness can be difficult to maintain as new subjects are added.Ex: They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.Ex: The concepts are organised into facets, and the facets are arranged and applied in such a way that the general to special order is preserved.Ex: At an earlier stage, the Library of Congress had decided to retain certain pre-AACR headings, in order to avoid the expense of extensive recataloguing.Ex: The records in a computer data base are structured in order to suit the information that is being stored for various applications.Ex: In order to support these three elements, and to ensure that schemes are updated it is important to have some organisation which takes responsibility for revision and publication.Ex: Publishers in the United Stated benefit from a larger home market which serves to sustain the production of an information tool.Ex: It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.Ex: Some theorists hold that one stage must be completely worked through before the next stage can be entered.Ex: Special storage facilities have been constructed which are at present serviced manually but will soon be computerised.Ex: If a child detects that no very strong value is placed on reading then he feels no compulsion to develop his own reading skill beyond the minimal, functional level we all need simply to carry on our daily lives in our print-dominated society.Ex: The author explains how libraries can keep their services going without being slaves to the job.Ex: These references operate in a similar fashion whether they are used to link authors' names or subject headings.Ex: The girls were swept away by the water as they failed to hold on to the bus stand.* capacidad de mantener la atención = attention span.* debate + mantenerse = debate + rage.* de mantener una conversación = conversational.* el que mantiene a la familia = breadwinner [bread winner].* mantener a Alguien alerta = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.* mantener a Alguien atento = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.* mantener a Alguien en vilo = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.* mantener a Alguien informado de = keep + Nombre + posted on.* mantener activo = keep + Nombre + going.* mantener a flote = keep + afloat.* mantener a la par de = keep up with.* mantener alejado = keep away, keep + Nombre + out.* mantener Algo abierto = hold + Nombre + open.* mantener Algo activo = keep + Nombre + at the fore.* mantener Algo alejado = keep + Nombre + at arm's length.* mantener Algo al mínimo = keep + Nombre + at a minimum.* mantener Algo a salvo = keep + Nombre + out of harm's way.* mantener Algo controlado = keep + Nombre + in check.* mantener Algo en el buen camino = keep + Nombre + on track.* mantener Algo en equilibrio = keep + Nombre + in balance.* mantener Algo en la dirección correcta = keep + Nombre + on track.* mantener Algo en orden = keep + Nombre + in order.* mantener Algo fuera de peligro = keep + Nombre + out of harm's way.* mantener Algo ordenado = keep + Nombre + tidy, keep + Nombre + in order.* mantener Algo vivo = keep + the flame alive, keep + Nombre + at the fore.* mantener al ralentí = idle.* mantener a mano = keep to + hand.* mantener aparte = keep + separate.* mantener a raya = keep at + bay, hold off, keep + Nombre + in line, hold at + bay.* mantener bajo control = keep + a rein on.* mantener bajo vigilancia = keep under + observation.* mantener constancia de = keep + record of.* mantener contacto = maintain + contact.* mantener control = hold + the reins of control.* mantener cooperación = maintain + cooperation.* mantener dentro = keep + Nombre + in.* mantener el control = stay in + control.* mantener el ímpetu = maintain + momentum.* mantener el interés = hold + the interest.* mantener el orden = keep + order, police.* mantener el orden público = maintain + public order.* mantener el ritmo = keep + pace.* mantener el tipo = keep + a stiff upper lip.* mantener en observación = hold under + observation, keep under + observation.* mantener en privado = be out of the public eye.* mantener en reserva = keep on + reserve, keep in + reserve.* mantener en secreto = keep + secret, keep + hush hush, keep + confidential, keep + Nombre + under wraps.* mantener en sintonía = keep in + step.* mantener firme = keep + steady, hold in + line, hold + steady.* mantener informado = keep + informed.* mantener junto = keep together.* mantener la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.* mantener la boca cerrada = keep + Posesivo + mouth shut.* mantener la bola rodando = keep + the ball rolling.* mantener la cabeza = keep + Posesivo + head, keep + Posesivo + head together.* mantener la cabeza alta = hold + Posesivo + head high.* mantener la cabeza fría = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.* mantener la calma = keep + Posesivo + head, keep + Posesivo + head together, keep + Pronombre + cool, remain + cool-headed, keep + a cool head, play it + cool.* mantener la coherencia = maintain + consistency.* mantener la compostura = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.* mantener la condición (de) = retain + Posesivo + status (as).* mantener la continuidad = maintain + continuity.* mantener la delantera = keep + ahead.* mantener la disciplina = maintain + discipline.* mantener la palabra = keep + Posesivo + word, live up to + Posesivo + word.* mantener la posición = hold + the line.* mantener las apariencias = keep up + appearances.* mantener las cosas en marcha = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.* mantener las cosas en movimiento = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.* mantener las cosas funcionando = keep + the ball rolling, keep + it rolling.* mantener las cuentas = keep + Posesivo + accounts.* mantener las distancias con = keep + Nombre + at arm's length.* mantener la serenidad = keep + Pronombre + cool, keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.* mantener la tradición = keep with + tradition.* mantener la vida = sustain + life.* mantener libre de = keep + free of.* mantener los ojos bien abiertos = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* mantener los precios = hold + prices down.* mantener oculto = keep + Nombre + under wraps.* mantener ocupado = keep + busy.* mantener ordenado = keep + Nombre + neat and tidy.* mantener presente = keep before.* mantener presionado = hold down.* mantener registro de = keep + record of.* mantener relaciones = maintain + contact, maintain + relationships, maintain + relations.* mantener relaciones comerciales = do + business.* mantenerse actualizado = keep up to + date (with).* mantenerse actualizado de = keep + abreast of.* mantenerse a distancia = stand off.* mantenerse a flote = keep + Posesivo + head above the water, keep + the wolves from the door, stay + afloat, stay in + business.* mantenerse aislado = keep to + Reflexivo.* mantenerse a la cabeza = stay + ahead of the pack.* mantenerse a la escucha = stay + tuned.* mantenerse al corriente = keep + current.* mantenerse al corriente de = keep + abreast of, stay + abreast of, keep + track of.* mantenerse al día = keep up to + date (with), keep up with + the current scene, keep + current.* mantenerse al día de = keep + abreast of, keep + pace with, keep up with, stay + abreast of, keep + a finger on the pulse of, stay in + step with, keep in + step with, keep + step with.* mantenerse al día de las noticias = keep up with + the news.* mantenerse al día de los avances = track + developments.* mantenerse alejado = stay away, remain + aloof.* mantenerse alejado de = stay away from, steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.* mantenerse alejado de la mirada del público = shun + the public eye, keep out of + the public eye.* mantenerse alejado de la mirada pública = shun + the public eye, keep out of + the public eye.* mantenerse alejado de + Nombre = keep + Nombre + at a distance.* mantenerse alerta = keep + alert, keep + an eye open, keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.* mantenerse al frente = keep + ahead.* mantenerse al margen = keep to + Reflexivo, take + a back seat, stand by, remain on + the sidelines.* mantenerse al margen de = remain + uninvolved in, hold + Reflexivo + apart from.* mantenerse al margen de Algo = stay above + Algo.* mantenerse al tanto = stay + tuned.* mantenerse al tanto de = keep in + sync, keep + a finger on the pulse of, keep + track of, stay in + step with, keep in + step with, keep + step with.* mantenerse al tanto de las cosas = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* mantenerse al tanto de las noticias = keep up with + the news.* mantenerse al tanto de los avances = track + developments.* mantenerse atento = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.* mantenerse atento a lo que ocurre alrededor = have + an ear to the ground, keep + Posesivo + ear to the ground.* mantenerse bien = keep + well.* mantenerse caliente = keep + warm.* mantenerse callado = keep + quiet.* mantenerse callado y pensativo con cierto resentimiento = brood.* mantenerse como válido = hold up.* mantener secreto = keep + secret.* mantenerse despierto = keep + alert, stay + awake.* mantenerse en buen estado físico = keep + fit.* mantenerse en contacto = stay + tuned.* mantenerse en contacto (con) = keep in + touch (with), stay in + touch (with).* mantenerse en espera = stay + tuned.* mantenerse en forma = keep + fit.* mantenerse en línea con = keep in + line with.* mantenerse en pie = hold + Posesivo + own.* mantenerse en + Posesivo + trece = stick to + Posesivo + guns.* mantenerse en sincronía = keep in + sync.* mantenerse en su sitio = stand + Posesivo + ground.* mantenerse en sus trece = stand + Posesivo + ground.* mantenerse fiel a = stick with.* mantenerse fiel a los principios de Uno = stick to + Posesivo + principles.* mantenerse firme = stand + Posesivo + ground, stick to + Posesivo + guns.* mantenerse impasible = keep + a stiff upper lip.* mantenerse informado = keep up to + date (with), keep + current.* mantenerse informado de = keep + abreast of.* mantenerse lejos de = steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.* mantenerse líder = stay + ahead of the pack.* mantener(se) ocupado = keep + busy.* mantener separado = keep apart.* mantenerse por delante = keep + ahead.* mantenerse por delante de la competencia = keep + one step ahead of the game, keep + one step ahead of the competition.* mantenerse unidos = stick together.* mantenerse vigente = hold + Posesivo + own.* mantener silencio = keep + silent, keep + silence.* mantener sincronizado = keep in + step.* mantener suspenso en el aire = suspend.* mantener todo controlado = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.* mantener una actitud = hold + attitude.* mantener una actitud abierta = be open-minded.* mantener una apariencia de = maintain + a semblance of.* mantener una conversación = hold + conversation.* mantener una opinión = hold + view, hold + opinion.* mantener una promesa = keep + Posesivo + promise.* mantener una relación con = carry on + relationship with.* mantener un concepto = hold + concept.* mantener un control férreo sobre = hold + an iron grip on.* mantener un debate = hold + discussion.* mantener un equilibrio = balance, maintain + a balance, keep + a balance.* mantener un estándar = uphold + standard.* mantener un interés = pursue + interest.* mantener un registro = keep + log.* mantener un registro de = keep + track of, record.* mantener un sistema de turnos = hold + a rota of.* mantener vigente = keep + alive.* mantener vivo = keep + alive, maintain + momentum, keep + Nombre + going.* máquina que mantiene las constantes vitales = life-support system.* para mantener(se) ocupado = keep-busy.* voluntad de mantener Algo en secreto = secretiveness.* * *vtA (sustentar económicamente) ‹familia/persona› to support, maintaincuesta una fortuna mantener a ese perro tan grande it costs a fortune to keep that enormous dog¡y pretende que ella lo mantenga! and he expects her to support o keep him!B1 (conservar, preservar) to keepmantener la calma/la compostura to keep calm/one's composuremantener el orden to keep o ( frml) maintain orderpara mantener la paz in order to keep the peacemantener su peso actual to maintain his present weightmantener las viejas tradiciones to keep up the old traditions2 (en cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keeplos postes mantienen la viga en posición the posts keep the beam in positionmantener el equilibrio to keep one's balancelo mantiene en equilibrio sobre la punta de la nariz he balances it on the end of his noselos militares lo mantuvieron en el poder the military kept him in powertodos los medicamentos deben mantenerse fuera del alcance de los niños all medicines should be kept out of reach of children[ S ] mantenga limpia su ciudad keep Norwich ( o York etc) tidy[ S ] una vez abierto manténgase refrigerado keep refrigerated once openno mantiene su coche en buenas condiciones he doesn't keep his car in good condition, he doesn't maintain his car very wellsigue manteniendo vivos sus ideales he still keeps his ideals aliveC1 ‹conversaciones› to have; ‹contactos› to maintain, keep up; ‹correspondencia› to keep up; ‹relaciones› to maintaindurante las negociaciones mantenidas en Ginebra during the negotiations held in Geneva2 (cumplir) ‹promesa/palabra› to keepD (afirmar, sostener) to maintainmantiene que es inocente he maintains that he is innocentA (sustentarse económicamente) to support o maintain o keep oneselfB (en cierto estado, cierta situación) (+ compl) to keepse mantuvieron en primera división they kept their place o they stayed in the first divisionmantenerse en forma to keep in shape, to keep fitlo único que se mantiene en pie es la torre all that remains is the tower, only the tower is still standingse mantiene al día she keeps up to datesiempre se mantuvo a distancia he always kept his distancese mantuvo en contacto con sus amigos de la infancia he kept in touch with o kept up with his childhood friendsse mantuvo neutral en la disputa he remained neutral in the disputeC(alimentarse): nos mantuvimos a base de latas we lived off tinned foodse mantiene a base de vitaminas he lives on vitamin pills* * *
mantener ( conjugate mantener) verbo transitivo
1 ( económicamente) ‹familia/persona› to support, maintain;
‹ amante› to keep
2 (conservar, preservar) to keep;
mantener el equilibrio to keep one's balance;
mantener algo en equilibrio to balance sth;
para mantener su peso actual to maintain his present weight
3
‹ contactos› to maintain, keep up;
‹ correspondencia› to keep up;
‹ relaciones› to maintain
4 (afirmar, sostener) to maintain
mantenerse verbo pronominal
1 ( sustentarse económicamente) to support oneself
2 (en cierto estado, cierta situación) to keep;
la torre aún se mantiene en pie the tower is still standing;
mantenerse en contacto (con algn) to keep in touch (with sb)
3 ( alimentarse):
mantener verbo transitivo
1 (conservar) to keep: ella mantiene vivo su recuerdo, she keeps his memory alive
mantén la calma, keep calm
2 (sostener) to have: mantuvimos una conversación muy seria, we had a very serious talk
(una teoría, hipótesis) to defend, maintain
3 (alimentar, sustentar) to support, feed: no podían mantener las dos casas, they couldn't keep up both houses
4 (peso) to support, hold up
' mantener' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
callarse
- conchabarse
- conservar
- conservarse
- continuismo
- escribirse
- ir
- hilo
- línea
- raya
- sustentar
- tener
- tipo
- ahuyentar
- alerta
- calma
- correspondencia
- corriente
- disciplina
- flote
- guardar
- llevar
- mantiene
- mantuve
- orden
- preservar
- sujetar
English:
balance
- bay
- buoy
- captive
- carry on
- cherish
- cool
- fire
- hold
- hold off
- house
- hygiene
- image
- keep
- keep away
- keep down
- keep up
- maintain
- order
- preserve
- provide for
- retain
- secrecy
- stall
- support
- suspense
- sustain
- swear
- track
- unionist
- uphold
- weight-watching
- white elephant
- carry
- clear
- conduct
- correspond
- credit
- door
- go
- head
- inform
- occupy
- peace
- police
- provide
- segregate
- stand
- stick
- struggle
* * *♦ vt1. [económicamente] to support;con su sueldo mantiene a toda la familia he has to support o keep his whole family with his wages2. [sostener] to keep;un andamio mantiene el edificio en pie a scaffold supports the building o keeps the building from falling down;mantén los brazos en alto keep your arms in the air3. [conservar] to keep;[ritmo, nivel, presión] to keep up;mantener las amistades to keep up one's friendships;mantener algo en buen estado to keep sth in good condition;mantener la calma to stay calm;mantener el orden to keep order;mantener la línea to keep one's figure;mantener una promesa/la palabra to keep a promise/one's word;mantenga limpia su ciudad [en letrero] keep your city tidy;manténgase en un lugar seco [en etiqueta] keep in a dry place;manténgase fuera del alcance de los niños [en medicamento, producto tóxico] keep out of the reach of children;es incapaz de mantener la boca cerrada he can't keep his mouth shut4. [tener] [conversación] to have;[negociaciones, diálogo] to hold;mantener correspondencia con alguien to correspond with sb;mantener relaciones con alguien to have a relationship with sb;mantener contactos con alguien to be in contact with sb5. [defender] [convicción, idea] to stick to;[candidatura] to refuse to withdraw;mantiene su inocencia she maintains that she is innocent;mantiene que no la vio he maintains that he didn't see her* * *v/t2 ( preservar) keep3 conversación, relación have4 económicamente support5 ( afirmar) maintain* * *mantener {80} vt1) sustentar: to support, to feedmantener uno su familia: to support one's family2) conservar: to keep, to preserve3) continuar: to keep up, to sustainmantener una correspondencia: to keep up a correspondence4) afirmar: to maintain, to affirm* * *mantener vb2. (económicamente) to support3. (afirmar) to maintain -
58 permanecer
v.1 to stay.2 to remain, to stay.permanecer en silencio to remain silentpermanezcan en sus asientos please remain seatedElla mora en el edificio She abides inside the building.3 to keep on, to carry on, to keep.Ella permanece trabajando en su casa She keeps on working in her house.* * *1 to stay, remain* * *verb* * *VI1) [en un lugar] to stay, remain¿cuánto tiempo vas a permanecer en Toledo? — how long are you staying in Toledo?
2) [en un estado] to remain* * *verbo intransitivo (frml)a) ( en lugar) to stay, remain (frml)b) (en actitud, estado) to remainpermaneció en silencio — he was o remained silent
* * *= linger on, stand, stay.Ex. The song may be forgotten but among library users the sentiment lingers on.Ex. For the present this definition will have to stand as a statement covering programmes in which terms like 'expert systems', 'artificial intelligence', 'computer systems' abound.Ex. What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.----* labios + permanecer sellados = lips + seal.* permanecer en espera = stay + tuned.* permanecer + Adjetivo = remain + Adjetivo.* permanecer a la escucha = stay + tuned.* permanecer alejado = stay out of + sight.* permanecer constante = remain + constant.* permanecer con vida = stay + alive.* permanecer despierto = stay + awake.* permanecer distante = remain + aloof.* permanecer en silencio = remain + silent, be silent.* permanecer estable con el tiempo = be stable over time.* permanecer fiel = remain + faithful.* permanecer fijo = remain + in place.* permanecer firme = stay in + place.* permanecer igual = remain + unchanged.* permanecer inactivo = go + dormant, lie + dormant.* permanecer inflexible = remain + adamant.* permanecer neutral = remain + neutral.* permanecer normal = remain + normal.* permanecer parado = stand + still.* permanecer quieto = stand + still.* permanecer silencioso = remain + silent.* permanecer sin cambios = remain + unchanged.* permanecer sin especificar = remain + undefined.* permanecer unidos = stick together.* permanecer vivo = remain + alive.* * *verbo intransitivo (frml)a) ( en lugar) to stay, remain (frml)b) (en actitud, estado) to remainpermaneció en silencio — he was o remained silent
* * *= linger on, stand, stay.Ex: The song may be forgotten but among library users the sentiment lingers on.
Ex: For the present this definition will have to stand as a statement covering programmes in which terms like 'expert systems', 'artificial intelligence', 'computer systems' abound.Ex: What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.* labios + permanecer sellados = lips + seal.* permanecer en espera = stay + tuned.* permanecer + Adjetivo = remain + Adjetivo.* permanecer a la escucha = stay + tuned.* permanecer alejado = stay out of + sight.* permanecer constante = remain + constant.* permanecer con vida = stay + alive.* permanecer despierto = stay + awake.* permanecer distante = remain + aloof.* permanecer en silencio = remain + silent, be silent.* permanecer estable con el tiempo = be stable over time.* permanecer fiel = remain + faithful.* permanecer fijo = remain + in place.* permanecer firme = stay in + place.* permanecer igual = remain + unchanged.* permanecer inactivo = go + dormant, lie + dormant.* permanecer inflexible = remain + adamant.* permanecer neutral = remain + neutral.* permanecer normal = remain + normal.* permanecer parado = stand + still.* permanecer quieto = stand + still.* permanecer silencioso = remain + silent.* permanecer sin cambios = remain + unchanged.* permanecer sin especificar = remain + undefined.* permanecer unidos = stick together.* permanecer vivo = remain + alive.* * *permanecer [E3 ]vi( frml)1 (en un lugar) to stay, remain ( frml)permaneció un mes en Roma he remained o stayed in Rome for a monthversos que permanecerán en la memoria lines which will remain o stay o endure in the memory2 (en una actitud, un estado) to remainpermaneció en silencio antes de contestar he was o remained silent for a while before answeringpermanecía pensativo mirando por la ventana he remained looking pensively out of the window* * *
permanecer ( conjugate permanecer) verbo intransitivo (frml)
◊ permaneció en silencio he was o remained silent
permanecer verbo intransitivo
1 (en un sitio, en una actividad) to stay, remain: permanecieron allí mucho tiempo, they stayed there for a long time
2 (en una situación, en un estado) to remain
' permanecer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
anonimato
- estar
- impasible
- sostenerse
- velar
- quedar
- retener
English:
hang together
- keep
- lie
- remain
- self-conscious
- stay
- stay down
- stick together
- anonymous
- background
- seat
* * *permanecer vi1. [en un lugar] to stay;los secuestradores todavía permanecen en la embajada the hostage-takers are still o remain inside the embassy2. [en un estado] to remain, to stay;permaneció enfermo dos semanas he was ill for two weeks;permanecer en silencio to remain silent;permanezcan en sus asientos hasta que el avión se haya parado por completo please remain seated until the aircraft has come to a complete stop* * *v/i remain, stay* * *permanecer {53} vi1) quedarse: to remain, to stay2) seguir: to remain, to continue to be* * *permanecer vb1. (en general) to stay / to remain2. (estar todavía) to be still -
59 sostenido
adj.1 sustained.2 sustained, undwindling.m.sharp.past part.past participle of spanish verb: sostener.* * *1 MÚSICA sharp————————1→ link=sostener sostener► adjetivo1 (continuado) sustained; (constante) steady2 MÚSICA sharp1 MÚSICA sharp* * *(f. - sostenida)adj.1) sustained2) sharp* * *1. ADJ1) (=continuo) sustained2) (Mús) sharp2.SM (Mús) sharp* * *- da adjetivo sharp* * *= sustained, steady [steadier -comp., steadiest -sup.], sustainable, unflagging.Ex. Research has shown that strong centralized control of employees is not the best way to achieve operational efficiency or sustained productivity.Ex. Susan Blanch is a fairly steady customer, taking only fiction books.Ex. Development is a social, political, and economic process of change which, to be just and sustainable, must ensure the participation of all class, race and gender groups.Ex. Colleagues from all the regions of the world harnessed their combined intellectual capital, tenacity, good will and unflagging spirit of volunteerism for the good of our profession = Colegas de todas las regiones del mundo utilizaron su capital intelectual, su tenacidad, su buena voluntad y su inagotable espíritu de voluntarismo para el bien de nuestra profesión.----* agricultura sostenida = sustainable agriculture.* * *- da adjetivo sharp* * *= sustained, steady [steadier -comp., steadiest -sup.], sustainable, unflagging.Ex: Research has shown that strong centralized control of employees is not the best way to achieve operational efficiency or sustained productivity.
Ex: Susan Blanch is a fairly steady customer, taking only fiction books.Ex: Development is a social, political, and economic process of change which, to be just and sustainable, must ensure the participation of all class, race and gender groups.Ex: Colleagues from all the regions of the world harnessed their combined intellectual capital, tenacity, good will and unflagging spirit of volunteerism for the good of our profession = Colegas de todas las regiones del mundo utilizaron su capital intelectual, su tenacidad, su buena voluntad y su inagotable espíritu de voluntarismo para el bien de nuestra profesión.* agricultura sostenida = sustainable agriculture.* * *sostenido -daA (continuo) constant, continuousB ( Mús) sharpre sostenido D sharp* * *
Del verbo sostener: ( conjugate sostener)
sostenido es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
sostener
sostenido
sostener ( conjugate sostener) verbo transitivo
1 ( apoyar)
‹carga/peso› to bear
2 (sujetar, tener cogido) ‹ paquete› to hold;◊ no tengas miedo, yo te sostengo don't be afraid, I've got you o I'm holding you
3 ‹conversación/relación/reunión› to have
4
5
sostenerse verbo pronominala) ( no caerse):
apenas se sostenía en pie he could hardly stand
sostenido◊ -da adjetivo
sharp;
re sostenido D sharp
sostener verbo transitivo
1 (un peso, cúpula, etc) to support, hold up
(con la mano) sosténme el paraguas un momento, hold the umbrella for me for a moment
2 fig (un derecho, etc) to uphold
(una teoría) to maintain
3 (a la familia) to support
4 (negociaciones, una conversación) to have
sostenido,-a adj Mús sharp
sostenido G-sharp
(en solfeo) soh
' sostenido' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
do
- fa
- la
- re
- sostenida
- si
- sol
English:
B
- C
- sharp
- sustained
- unflagging
* * *sostenido, -a♦ adj1. [persistente] sustained2. Mús sharp;do sostenido C sharp♦ nmMús sharp* * *I adj sharp;fa sostenido MÚS F sharpII m MÚS sharp* * *sostenido, -da adj1) : sustained, prolonged2) : sharp (in music)sostenido nm: sharp (in music) -
60 sostén
m.1 brassiere, bra.2 prop, support, stay.3 backing.imperat.2nd person singular (tú/usted) Imperative of Spanish verb: sostener.* * *1 (apoyo) support2 (sustento) sustenance3 (Also used in plural with the same meaning) (prenda) bra, brassiere* * *SM1) (Arquit) support, prop2) (=prenda femenina) bra, brassiere3) (=alimento) sustenance4) (=apoyo) support* * *b) (Indum) bra, brassiere* * *= anchor point, prop, sustainment, backup [back-up], brassiere, bra.Nota: Abreviatura común de brassiere.Ex. This article stresses the importance of the library as a permanent anchor point for the local community.Ex. The main props to any retrospective bibliography must be a well formed national library which has a long history of collecting the records of a nation's culture.Ex. America's present need is not heroics, but healing; not nostrums, but normalcy; not experiment, but equipoise; not submergence in internationality, but sustainment in triumphant nationality.Ex. The aggressiveness of a number of publications on this subject, replete with their accusations without any backup, can be interpreted as settling of scores.Ex. Police say the bullet hit the underwire of her bionic brassiere and never even pierced her skin.Ex. Lingerie is ladies' underwear; lacy frilly knickers, bras, panties, undies, stockings, various fancy items.----* principal sostén de la familia = breadwinner [bread winner].* sostén principal = mainstay.* * *b) (Indum) bra, brassiere* * *= anchor point, prop, sustainment, backup [back-up], brassiere, bra.Nota: Abreviatura común de brassiere.Ex: This article stresses the importance of the library as a permanent anchor point for the local community.
Ex: The main props to any retrospective bibliography must be a well formed national library which has a long history of collecting the records of a nation's culture.Ex: America's present need is not heroics, but healing; not nostrums, but normalcy; not experiment, but equipoise; not submergence in internationality, but sustainment in triumphant nationality.Ex: The aggressiveness of a number of publications on this subject, replete with their accusations without any backup, can be interpreted as settling of scores.Ex: Police say the bullet hit the underwire of her bionic brassiere and never even pierced her skin.Ex: Lingerie is ladies' underwear; lacy frilly knickers, bras, panties, undies, stockings, various fancy items.* principal sostén de la familia = breadwinner [bread winner].* sostén principal = mainstay.* * *1 (físico) support2 (económico) means of support3 ( Indum) bra, brassiere* * *
Del verbo sostener: ( conjugate sostener)
sostén es:
2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
sostener
sostén
sostener ( conjugate sostener) verbo transitivo
1 ( apoyar)
‹carga/peso› to bear
2 (sujetar, tener cogido) ‹ paquete› to hold;◊ no tengas miedo, yo te sostengo don't be afraid, I've got you o I'm holding you
3 ‹conversación/relación/reunión› to have
4
5
sostenerse verbo pronominala) ( no caerse):
apenas se sostenía en pie he could hardly stand
sostén sustantivo masculino
( económico) means of support
sostener verbo transitivo
1 (un peso, cúpula, etc) to support, hold up
(con la mano) sosténme el paraguas un momento, hold the umbrella for me for a moment
2 fig (un derecho, etc) to uphold
(una teoría) to maintain
3 (a la familia) to support
4 (negociaciones, una conversación) to have
sostén sustantivo masculino
1 (prenda femenina) bra, brassiere
2 (apoyo, pilar) support: eres el sostén de la familia, you are the support of the family
' sostén' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
copa
- puntal
English:
brassiere
- breadwinner
- crutch
- mainstay
- rock
- support
- bra
- hang
* * *sostén nm1. [apoyo] support2. [sustento] main support;[alimento] sustenance3. [prenda de vestir] bra, brassiere* * *m1 brassiere, bra2 figpillar, mainstay* * *1) apoyo: support2) : sustenance3) : brassiere, bra* * *
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