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1 силен
strong(могъщ) powerful, mighty(енергичен) energetic, vigorous, lusty(влиятелен-за покровител и пр.) powerful(за звук, глас) loud(за мотор, оптичен инструмент и пр.) powerful(за питие) strong, stiff, heady, potent(за впечатление, чувство) strong, lively(за забележка) forcible, forcefulсилен човек a strong/robust/tough/sturdy/stalwart man, a man of muscleразг. a strapping manсилен характер a strong characterсилен дъжд/сняг heavy/driving rain/snowсилен студ intense/heavy coldсилен мраз hard/severe frostсилен снеговалеж a dense snowfallсилен вятър a high/fresh/rough/stiff/buffeting windсилен шум a loud noiseсилен ек a resounding echoсилен акцент a broad accentсилен смях loud laughter, a peal of laughterсилен огън a brisk/lively fireсилен глад/апетит keen hunger, a keen appetiteсилен удар a hard/telling blowсилен гняв a violent/towering rageсилна горещина intense/fierce heatсилна светлина strong/intense lightсилна леща a powerful lensсилна крушка a bright bulbсилна доза a stiff doseсилна болка a violent painсилна треска a high feverсилна хрема/кашлица a bad cold/coughсилна отрова a virulent poisonсилна миризма a strong smellсилна храна a nourishing diet, highly nutritious food, rich foodсилна ракия strong/potent brandyсилна водна струя a powerful stream of waterсилна фурна a hot/quick ovenсилна памет a retentive/tenacious/long memoryсилна скръб profound griefсилна емоция a violent emotionсилна (изразителна) дума an emphatic wordсилна ръка прен. a strong hand/armсилна воля strong will, разг. gutsсъс силна воля strong-willedсилната страна на някого s.o.'s strong pointсилно слънце a hot sunсилно вълнение (в морето) a heavy seaсилно земетресение a severe/violent earthquakeсилно лекарство a potent drugсилно вино heady wineсилно главоболие a bad/splitting headacheсилно чувство за a keen perception of, a strong sense ofсилно желание a strong desire/urgeсилно влияние a powerful/pervasive influenceсилни очила powerful glassesизлизам по- силен от prove stronger than, ( надвивам) get the better ofвсе по-силно и по-силно въздействие a cumulative effectкогато бурята е най-силна at the height of the storm, when the storm is at its highestправото е на силния might is rightсилен. на деня a man of the minuteсилните на деня the powers that be; the men of the day; those in authorityсилен цвят карти long suitсилен глагол грам. a strong verb* * *сѝлен,прил., -на, -но, -ни 1. strong; ( могъщ) powerful, mighty; ( енергичен) energetic, vigorous, lusty; ( влиятелен за покровител и пр.) powerful; (за звук, глас) loud; (за мотор, оптичен инструмент и пр.) powerful; (за питие) strong, stiff, heady, nappy, potent; (за впечатление, чувство) strong, lively; intense; exquisite; (за забележка) forcible, forceful; излизам по-\силенен от prove stronger than, ( надвивам) get the better of; когато бурята е най-\силенна at the height of the storm, when the storm is at its highest; \силенен акцент broad accent; \силенен вятър high/fresh/rough/stiff/buffeting wind; \силенен глад/апетит keen hunger, keen appetite; \силенен гняв violent/towering rage; \силенен дъжд/сняг heavy/driving rain/snow; \силенен език forceful language, ( остър) strong language; \силенен ек resounding echo; \силенен мраз hard/severe frost; \силенен огън brisk/lively fire; \силенен по дух strong in spirit, (high-)spirited; \силенен смях loud laughter, a peal of laughter; \силенен снеговалеж dense snowfall; \силенен студ intense/heavy cold; \силенен удар hard/telling/swashing blow; \силенен характер strong character; \силенен човек strong/robust/tough/sturdy/stalwart man, a man of muscle; разг. strapping man; \силенен шум loud noise; \силенна болка violent/exquisite pain; \силенна водна струя a powerful stream of water; \силенна воля strong will, разг. guts; \силенна горещина intense/fierce heat; \силенна доза stiff dose; \силенна ( изразителна) дума emphatic word; \силенна емоция violent emotion; \силенна крушка bright bulb; \силенна леща powerful lens; \силенна миризма strong smell; \силенна отрова virulent poison; \силенна памет retentive/tenacious/long memory; \силенна ракия strong/potent brandy; \силенна ръка прен. strong hand/arm; \силенна светлина strong/intense light; \силенна скръб profound grief; \силенна треска high fever; \силенна фурна hot/quick oven; \силенна храна nourishing diet, highly nutritious food, rich food; \силенна хрема/кашлица bad cold/cough; \силенната страна на някого s.o.’s strong point; o.’s forte; \силенни очила powerful glasses; \силенно вино heady wine; \силенно влияние powerful/pervasive influence; \силенно вълнение (в морето) heavy sea; \силенно главоболие bad/splitting headache; \силенно желание strong desire/urge; \силенно земетресение severe/violent earthquake; \силенно лекарство potent drug; \силенно слънце hot sun; \силенно чувство за keen perception of, strong sense of; със \силенна воля strong-willed; човек със \силенен характер a man of forceful character; разг. a man with plenty of guts;2. ( който знае много) good (по at), well up (in); • правото е на \силенния might is right; \силенен глагол език. strong verb; \силенен на деня a man of the minute; \силенен цвят карти long suit; \силенните на деня the powers that be; the men of the day; those in authority.* * *strong (и прен.): a силен will - силна воля, He is a man of силен convictions. - Той е човек със силни убеждения., силен whisky - силно уиски; powerful; mighty; vigorous; energetic (енергичен); acute; firm; forceful; hard; intense: силен light - силна светлина; loud (за шум); masculine; muscled; muscular; pithy; potent; profound; rampant; red-blooded; robust; strengthening; sturdy; swashing; vehement; violent: силен rage - силен гняв; virile; virulent (за отрова); lusty; main; male* * *1. (влиятелен-за покровител и пр.) powerful 2. (енергичен) energetic, vigorous, lusty 3. (за впечатление, чувство) strong, lively 4. (за забележка) forcible, forceful 5. (за звук, глас) loud 6. (за мотор, оптичен инструмент и пр.) powerful 7. (за питие) strong, stiff, heady, potent 8. (който знае много) good (пo at), well up (in) 9. (могъщ) powerful, mighty 10. strong 11. СИЛЕН акцент a broad accent 12. СИЛЕН вятър a high/fresh/rough/stiff/buffeting wind 13. СИЛЕН глагол грам. a strong verb 14. СИЛЕН глад/апетит keen hunger, a keen appetite 15. СИЛЕН гняв a violent/towering rage 16. СИЛЕН дъжд/сняг heavy/driving rain/snow 17. СИЛЕН език forceful language, (остър) strong language 18. СИЛЕН ек а resounding echo 19. СИЛЕН мраз hard/severe frost 20. СИЛЕН огън a brisk/lively fire 21. СИЛЕН пo дух strong in spirit, (high-)spirited 22. СИЛЕН смях loud laughter, a peal of laughter 23. СИЛЕН снеговалеж а dense snowfall 24. СИЛЕН студ intense/heavy cold 25. СИЛЕН удар a hard/telling blow 26. СИЛЕН характер a strong character 27. СИЛЕН цвят карти long suit 28. СИЛЕН човек a strong/robust/tough/sturdy/ stalwart man, a man of muscle 29. СИЛЕН шум a loud noise 30. СИЛЕН. на деня a man of the minute 31. все по-силно и пo-силно въздействие a cumulative effect 32. излизам по-СИЛЕН от prove stronger than, (надвивам) get the better of 33. когато бурята е най-силна at the height of the storm, when the storm is at its highest 34. правото е на силния might is right 35. разг. a strapping man 36. силна (изразителна) дума an emphatic word 37. силна болка a violent pain 38. силна водна струя a powerful stream of water 39. силна воля strong will, разг. guts 40. силна горещина intense/fierce heat 41. силна доза а stiff dose 42. силна емоция a violent emotion 43. силна крушка a bright bulb 44. силна леща a powerful lens 45. силна миризма a strong smell 46. силна отрова a virulent poison 47. силна памет a retentive/tenacious/long memory 48. силна ракия strong/potent brandy 49. силна ръка прен. a strong hand/arm 50. силна светлина strong/ intense light 51. силна скръб profound grief 52. силна треска a high fever 53. силна фурна a hot/quick oven 54. силна храна a nourishing diet, highly nutritious food, rich food 55. силна хрема/кашлица a bad cold/cough 56. силната страна на някого s.o.'s strong point 57. силни очила powerful glasses 58. силните на деня the powers that be;the men of the day;those in authority 59. силно вино heady wine 60. силно влияние a powerful/pervasive influence 61. силно вълнение (в морето) a heavy sea 62. силно главоболие a bad/splitting headache 63. силно желание a strong desire/urge 64. силно земетресение a severe/violent earthquake 65. силно лекарство a potent drug 66. силно слънце a hot sun 67. силно чувство за а keen perception of, a strong sense of 68. със силна воля strong-willed -
2 defender
v.1 to defend.defender los intereses de alguien to defend somebody's interestsdefendió su teoría con sólidos argumentos he supported his theory with sound argumentsElsa defiende su posición Elsa defends her position.Elsa defiende los derechos humanos Elsa defends human rights.2 to protect (proteger) (del frío, calor).* * *1 (gen) to defend (contra/de, against)2 (mantener una opinión, afirmación) to defend, uphold; (respaldar a alguien) to stand up for, support3 (proteger) to protect (contra/de, against/from)1 (espabilarse) to manage, get by, get along■ ¿qué tal se defiende en inglés? how does she get by in English?, what's her English like?\defender una causa DERECHO to argue a case* * *verb* * *1.VT (Mil) [+ país, territorio, intereses] to defend; [+ causa, ideas] to defend, champion; (Jur) to defendel Real Madrid defiende el título de campeón — Real Madrid are defending the championship title, Real Madrid are the defending champions
defiendo la tesis doctoral el mes que viene — I'm having a viva on o (EEUU) I'm defending my doctoral thesis next month
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivosiempre defiende a su hermana — he always defends o stands up for his sister
defender a alguien de algo/alguien — to defend somebody against something/somebody
b) < intereses> to protect, defend; <derechos/título> to defendc) (Der) to defendd) <idea/teoría/opinión> to defend, uphold; <causa/ideal> to champion, defend2.defender la tesis — ≈to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)
defenderse v prona) (refl) ( contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; (Der) to defend oneselfdefenderse de algo/alguien — to defend oneself against something/somebody
b) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by (colloq)* * *= advocate, argue, argue + in favour of, be + Posesivo + contention, contend, defend, espouse, maintain, make + apology, make + a case for, plead for, put + the case for, uphold, crusade for, preach, preach, champion, speak up for, speak up for, articulate + the case for, present + case for, mount + defence, strike + a blow for, raise + the flag of, come down in + favour of, stick up for, stand by, rally (a)round, rally behind, stand for.Ex. In order to understand the citation order that PRECIS indexing advocates it is necessary to examine the function of the operators more closely.Ex. Cutter argued that when it could be established that the second term was definitely more significant then inversion of headings was acceptable.Ex. Despite the present financial straits of developing countries, she argues in favour of long-term plan for the acquisition of relevant rare book material.Ex. It is our contention that an understanding of such basic principles is fundamental to an appreciation of the many and varied contexts that the individual is likely to encounter.Ex. The author contends that it is possible to view the search conducted with the aid of a series of menus as having strong similarities with the search through the hierarchy of a enumerative classification scheme.Ex. A respondent is a candidate for a degree who, in an academic disputation, defends or opposes a thesis proposed by the praeses (q.v.); also called the defendant.Ex. Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.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. My perspective, for which I make no apology, is that of someone who works daily with the nitty-gritty of cataloging, as many of you do.Ex. This point-by-point evaluation makes a fairly convincing case for the public access online catalogue.Ex. I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.Ex. A more moderate approach is found in the writings of Olding, who puts the case for multiple entry very concisely in a short pamphlet.Ex. It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.Ex. There are also dedicated individuals within government who have found a niche from which to crusade for school libraries.Ex. A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex. A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex. In particular he championed free photoduplication of library materials as a natural extension of library services to patrons at a distance.Ex. Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex. Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex. Moreover, in addition to quantitative measures, qualitative indicators of benefits should be considered so as to present a complete picture when articulating the case for a library's total positive impact.Ex. An MP, a barrister, and a financial consultant present the case for charging Value Added Tax (VAT) on books.Ex. The author mounts a spirited defence of the National Library of Australia future collecting priorities.Ex. In an effort to save US culture, strike a blow for reading, and correct well intentioned but misguided notions about the Internet making libraries obsolete, offers ten reasons why the Internet is no substitute for a library..Ex. The Augustinian order kept his theological tradition, and raised the flag of the Augustinian thought before and after the German reformer.Ex. The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear.Ex. He states that he has always admired Woody Allen, explaining that when he first saw his films he was happy to see that someone was sticking up for the little guy.Ex. It's hard to believe she stands by a man who gets his kicks out of beating her black and blue everynight.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 second group, who rallied behind McCarthy, was composed of students and intellectuals who were vociferous against the war.Ex. I will stand for your rights as my forefathers did before me!.----* defender a = put + a word in for.* defender a Alguien = stand up for.* defender Algo = argue + Posesivo + corner.* defender el fuerte = hold + the fortress.* defender el honor de Uno = defend + Posesivo + honour.* defender enérgicamente = be vociferous about/in.* defender la causa de = further + the cause of.* defender la necesidad = articulate + the need.* defender la necesidad de = support + the case for.* defender lo indenfensible = defend + the indefensible.* defender los derechos de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + rights.* defender los intereses = defend + interests, lobby for + interests.* defender los intereses de = go to + bat for, bat for.* defender los principios de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + principles.* defender + Posesivo + argumento = support + Posesivo + case, buttress + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + caso = take up + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + causa = advance + Posesivo + cause.* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + postura = argue + Posesivo + case.* defenderse = bite back, stand up, strike back, fight back, fight for + Posesivo + life.* defenderse de ataques = ward off + attacks.* defenderse por uno mismo = fend for + Reflexivo.* defender una causa = promote + cause, support + cause, champion + cause.* defender una idea = champion + idea.* defender un argumento = support + view.* defender un opinión = support + view.* saber defenderse = hold + Posesivo + own.* * *1.verbo transitivosiempre defiende a su hermana — he always defends o stands up for his sister
defender a alguien de algo/alguien — to defend somebody against something/somebody
b) < intereses> to protect, defend; <derechos/título> to defendc) (Der) to defendd) <idea/teoría/opinión> to defend, uphold; <causa/ideal> to champion, defend2.defender la tesis — ≈to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)
defenderse v prona) (refl) ( contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; (Der) to defend oneselfdefenderse de algo/alguien — to defend oneself against something/somebody
b) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by (colloq)* * *= advocate, argue, argue + in favour of, be + Posesivo + contention, contend, defend, espouse, maintain, make + apology, make + a case for, plead for, put + the case for, uphold, crusade for, preach, preach, champion, speak up for, speak up for, articulate + the case for, present + case for, mount + defence, strike + a blow for, raise + the flag of, come down in + favour of, stick up for, stand by, rally (a)round, rally behind, stand for.Ex: In order to understand the citation order that PRECIS indexing advocates it is necessary to examine the function of the operators more closely.
Ex: Cutter argued that when it could be established that the second term was definitely more significant then inversion of headings was acceptable.Ex: Despite the present financial straits of developing countries, she argues in favour of long-term plan for the acquisition of relevant rare book material.Ex: It is our contention that an understanding of such basic principles is fundamental to an appreciation of the many and varied contexts that the individual is likely to encounter.Ex: The author contends that it is possible to view the search conducted with the aid of a series of menus as having strong similarities with the search through the hierarchy of a enumerative classification scheme.Ex: A respondent is a candidate for a degree who, in an academic disputation, defends or opposes a thesis proposed by the praeses (q.v.); also called the defendant.Ex: Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.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: My perspective, for which I make no apology, is that of someone who works daily with the nitty-gritty of cataloging, as many of you do.Ex: This point-by-point evaluation makes a fairly convincing case for the public access online catalogue.Ex: I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.Ex: A more moderate approach is found in the writings of Olding, who puts the case for multiple entry very concisely in a short pamphlet.Ex: It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.Ex: There are also dedicated individuals within government who have found a niche from which to crusade for school libraries.Ex: A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex: A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex: In particular he championed free photoduplication of library materials as a natural extension of library services to patrons at a distance.Ex: Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex: Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex: Moreover, in addition to quantitative measures, qualitative indicators of benefits should be considered so as to present a complete picture when articulating the case for a library's total positive impact.Ex: An MP, a barrister, and a financial consultant present the case for charging Value Added Tax (VAT) on books.Ex: The author mounts a spirited defence of the National Library of Australia future collecting priorities.Ex: In an effort to save US culture, strike a blow for reading, and correct well intentioned but misguided notions about the Internet making libraries obsolete, offers ten reasons why the Internet is no substitute for a library..Ex: The Augustinian order kept his theological tradition, and raised the flag of the Augustinian thought before and after the German reformer.Ex: The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear.Ex: He states that he has always admired Woody Allen, explaining that when he first saw his films he was happy to see that someone was sticking up for the little guy.Ex: It's hard to believe she stands by a man who gets his kicks out of beating her black and blue everynight.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 second group, who rallied behind McCarthy, was composed of students and intellectuals who were vociferous against the war.Ex: I will stand for your rights as my forefathers did before me!.* defender a = put + a word in for.* defender a Alguien = stand up for.* defender Algo = argue + Posesivo + corner.* defender el fuerte = hold + the fortress.* defender el honor de Uno = defend + Posesivo + honour.* defender enérgicamente = be vociferous about/in.* defender la causa de = further + the cause of.* defender la necesidad = articulate + the need.* defender la necesidad de = support + the case for.* defender lo indenfensible = defend + the indefensible.* defender los derechos de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + rights.* defender los intereses = defend + interests, lobby for + interests.* defender los intereses de = go to + bat for, bat for.* defender los principios de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + principles.* defender + Posesivo + argumento = support + Posesivo + case, buttress + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + caso = take up + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + causa = advance + Posesivo + cause.* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + postura = argue + Posesivo + case.* defenderse = bite back, stand up, strike back, fight back, fight for + Posesivo + life.* defenderse de ataques = ward off + attacks.* defenderse por uno mismo = fend for + Reflexivo.* defender una causa = promote + cause, support + cause, champion + cause.* defender una idea = champion + idea.* defender un argumento = support + view.* defender un opinión = support + view.* saber defenderse = hold + Posesivo + own.* * *defender [E8 ]vt1 (proteger) ‹guarnición/nación› to defend, protect; ‹persona› to defendsiempre defiende a su hermana he always defends o protects o stands up for his sisterdefender a algn DE algo/algn to defend sb AGAINST sth/sbla defendió de las acusaciones/de sus atacantes he defended her against the accusations/against her attackers2 ‹intereses› to protect, defend; ‹derechos› to defend; ‹título› to defend3 ( Der) ‹caso› to defend; ‹acusado/cliente› to defend4 ‹idea/teoría/opinión› to defend, uphold; ‹causa/ideal› to champion, defenddefender la tesis ≈ to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈ to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)1 ( refl) (contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; ( Der) to defend oneself defenderse DE algo/algn to defend oneself AGAINST sth/sbme defiendo bastante bien en francés I can get by quite well in French¿sabes jugar al tenis? — bueno, me defiendo can you play tennis? — well, I'm not too bad ( colloq)* * *
defender ( conjugate defender) verbo transitivo
to defend;
‹ intereses› to protect;
defender a algo/algn de algo/algn to defend sth/sb against sth/sb
defenderse verbo pronominal
(Der) to defend oneself;
defenderse de algo/algn to defend oneself against sth/sb
defender verbo transitivo to defend [contra, against] [de, from]
' defender' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
defensa
- defensor
- defensora
- muerte
- resguardar
- uña
- unirse
- valedor
- valedora
- defienda
English:
argue
- defend
- defender
- guard
- leg
- plead
- speak up
- stand up
- stick up for
- uphold
- advocate
- champion
- speak
- stand
- stick
* * *♦ vt1. [país, ideas] to defend;[amigo] to stand up for; Dep [contrario, delantero] to mark;defender a alguien de algo to defend sb from o against sth;defender los derechos/intereses de alguien to defend sb's rights/interests;defendió su teoría con sólidos argumentos he supported his theory with sound arguments;Depdefender el título to defend the title;defender algo a capa y espada to defend sth tooth and nail2. [reo, acusado] to defend♦ viDep to mark;defender al hombre to mark man for man, to man-mark;defender en zona to use a zone defence* * *I v/t1 defend (de against)2 en fútbol mark* * *defender {56} vt: to defend, to protect* * *defender vb1. (en general) to defend2. (proteger) to protect -
3 mezquino
adj.1 stingy, cheap, penny-pinching, mean.2 petty, too small, scarce, insignificant.m.wart, verruca, verruga.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: mezquinar.* * *► adjetivo1 (avaro) stingy, niggardly2 (bajo) low, base3 (pobre) miserable, poor* * *(f. - mezquina)adj.mean, petty* * *mezquino, -a1. ADJ1) (=tacaño) mean, stingy2) (=insignificante) [pago] miserable, paltry2. SM / F1) (=tacaño) mean person, miser2) LAm (=verruga) wart* * *I- na adjetivob) ( escaso) <sueldo/ración> paltry, miserableIImasculino (Col, Méx) wart* * *= mean-minded, petty [pettier -comp., pettiest -sup.], mean [meaner -comp., meanest -sup.], parsimonious, mean-spirited, paltry [paltrier -comp., paltriest -sup.], measly [measlier -comp., measliest -sup.], cheapskate, lowdown.Ex. Those are, as I said in another context, monickers that were laid on them by ignorant and, I would say, mean-minded authors for their own purposes.Ex. It may seem petty to distinguish between the plural and singular form, and therefore unnecessary to include both forms in the index.Ex. Whereas in most European countries during this period welfare provision continued to develop, in Australia it languished at a level which, with the exception of Japan, was the meanest of the developed countries.Ex. He joked that he had to be 'very parsimonious, indeed very Scottish,' in his management of IFLA finances = Bromeó diciendo que tenía que ser "muy cuidadoso, de hecho muy escocés", en su administración de los fondos de la IFLA.Ex. Don't waste your time on this mean-spirited little film of no consequence.Ex. And there is no guarantee that any of the paltry sums of extra money available will actually benefit the workers in the recipient countries.Ex. Despite the Bank of England's base rate having risen by a full percentage point, the average savings rate is still ' measly'.Ex. Most of these cheapskates will not come right out and tell you that they don't want to pay anything for your software.Ex. The board clearly didn't care if its commissioner was a lowdown, lying, corrupt and untrustworthy creep, likely because that is the nature of the entire organization.* * *I- na adjetivob) ( escaso) <sueldo/ración> paltry, miserableIImasculino (Col, Méx) wart* * *= mean-minded, petty [pettier -comp., pettiest -sup.], mean [meaner -comp., meanest -sup.], parsimonious, mean-spirited, paltry [paltrier -comp., paltriest -sup.], measly [measlier -comp., measliest -sup.], cheapskate, lowdown.Ex: Those are, as I said in another context, monickers that were laid on them by ignorant and, I would say, mean-minded authors for their own purposes.
Ex: It may seem petty to distinguish between the plural and singular form, and therefore unnecessary to include both forms in the index.Ex: Whereas in most European countries during this period welfare provision continued to develop, in Australia it languished at a level which, with the exception of Japan, was the meanest of the developed countries.Ex: He joked that he had to be 'very parsimonious, indeed very Scottish,' in his management of IFLA finances = Bromeó diciendo que tenía que ser "muy cuidadoso, de hecho muy escocés", en su administración de los fondos de la IFLA.Ex: Don't waste your time on this mean-spirited little film of no consequence.Ex: And there is no guarantee that any of the paltry sums of extra money available will actually benefit the workers in the recipient countries.Ex: Despite the Bank of England's base rate having risen by a full percentage point, the average savings rate is still ' measly'.Ex: Most of these cheapskates will not come right out and tell you that they don't want to pay anything for your software.Ex: The board clearly didn't care if its commissioner was a lowdown, lying, corrupt and untrustworthy creep, likely because that is the nature of the entire organization.* * *1 (vil) mean, petty, small-minded3 (escaso) ‹sueldo/ración› paltry, miserable(Col, Méx)wart* * *
mezquino 1◊ -na adjetivo
( vil) mean, small-minded
mezquino 2 sustantivo masculino (Col, Méx) wart
mezquino,-a adjetivo
1 (persona) mean, stingy
2 (escaso, despreciable) miserable
' mezquino' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
baja
- bajo
- mezquina
- miserable
- rastrera
- rastrero
- ruin
English:
cheapskate
- mean
- parsimonious
- petty
- shabby
- shoddy
- skimpy
- small-minded
- stingy
- miserly
* * *mezquino1, -a♦ adj1. [avaro] mean, stingy2. [miserable] mean, nasty3. [diminuto] miserable♦ nm,f1. [avaro] miser;eres un mezquino you're so mean o stingymezquino2 nmMéx wart* * *adj mean* * *mezquino, -na adj1) : mean, petty2) : stingy3) : paltry* * *mezquino adj mean -
4 atacar
v.1 to attack.esta enfermedad ataca el sistema respiratorio this disease attacks the respiratory systemEl general atacó al pueblo The general attacked the village.Ese grupo ataca siempre That group attacks always.2 to attack (sport).3 to attack.4 to corrode.5 to tackle, to attack, to try to solve.El grupo ataca los problemas The group tackles problems.* * *1 (gen) to attack2 (criticar) to attack, criticize3 (afectar) to attack, affect\atacar los nervios to get on one's nerves* * *verb* * *1. VT1) [+ enemigo, ciudad, fortaleza] to attack2) (Med, Quím) [enfermedad, plaga, sustancia] to attackeste niño me ataca los nervios — * that child gets on my nerves *
3) (=criticar) [+ teoría, planteamiento, propuesta] to attack4) (=combatir) [+ problema] to tackle, combatse pretende atacar el desempleo — the aim is to tackle o combat unemployment
pretenden atacar la epidemia de meningitis — they aim to tackle o combat the meningitis epidemic
5) (=abordar)tengo que atacar a las matemáticas — * I'll have to get stuck into my maths *
¿puedo atacar al pastel? — * can I get stuck into the cake? *
2.VI to attack3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) <país/enemigo/ideas> to attack2) ácido/virus/enfermedad to attack3)a) ( combatir) <problema/enfermedad> to attackb) ( acometer) < tarea> to tackle; < pieza musical> to launch intoc) (Ven fam) ( cortejar) to go after2.atacar vi to attack* * *= attack, set about, assail, make + attack, bash, storm, assault, argue against, mount + attack, come under + attack, go to + bat against, maul, hit out (at/against).Ex. Soon afterwards he got up and wanted to attack me again.Ex. I shall not quickly forget being halted in full flight by the explosive entrance of a lecturer who, without pause for reflection or apology, set about an unfortunate student for not being at a tutorial.Ex. It's ridiculous to assail people who are making a code for abandoning all the principles which have been going strong for 100 years.Ex. This has led David Beminghausen in the United States to make the most outspoken attack on those who are trying to influence the role of the American Library Association.Ex. Newspapers took advantage of the accident to attack or ' bash' the nuclear industry or nuclear power in general.Ex. On October 6, 1976, an angry mob stormed the university to attack students who seemed to threaten the nation.Ex. Throughout history the cultural world has been assaulted in various ways which leads to the need for a process of cultural repair.Ex. Some teachers argue against book clubs, claiming that they bring together only a certain kind of avid reader, the literary equivalent of the religiously effete and over-pious.Ex. Their aim was to mount a spirited attack on a consumer driven and marketeers' approach to reading and books, and on relativism and populism.Ex. The article has the title 'The minority press goes to bat against segregated baseball'.Ex. After being mauled by a tiger the two elephants were sedated with hydrochloride for surgical dressing of the wounds.Ex. She has hit out at rumours that she is a man-eater.----* animal que ataca al hombre = man-eater.* atacar a = take + a swipe at, swipe, lash out at/against/on, have + a go at.* atacar con = urge against.* atacar en grupo = swarm.* atacar primero = preemptive strike.* atacar un síntoma = attack + symptom.* ser atacado = be under attack, come under + fire.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) <país/enemigo/ideas> to attack2) ácido/virus/enfermedad to attack3)a) ( combatir) <problema/enfermedad> to attackb) ( acometer) < tarea> to tackle; < pieza musical> to launch intoc) (Ven fam) ( cortejar) to go after2.atacar vi to attack* * *= attack, set about, assail, make + attack, bash, storm, assault, argue against, mount + attack, come under + attack, go to + bat against, maul, hit out (at/against).Ex: Soon afterwards he got up and wanted to attack me again.
Ex: I shall not quickly forget being halted in full flight by the explosive entrance of a lecturer who, without pause for reflection or apology, set about an unfortunate student for not being at a tutorial.Ex: It's ridiculous to assail people who are making a code for abandoning all the principles which have been going strong for 100 years.Ex: This has led David Beminghausen in the United States to make the most outspoken attack on those who are trying to influence the role of the American Library Association.Ex: Newspapers took advantage of the accident to attack or ' bash' the nuclear industry or nuclear power in general.Ex: On October 6, 1976, an angry mob stormed the university to attack students who seemed to threaten the nation.Ex: Throughout history the cultural world has been assaulted in various ways which leads to the need for a process of cultural repair.Ex: Some teachers argue against book clubs, claiming that they bring together only a certain kind of avid reader, the literary equivalent of the religiously effete and over-pious.Ex: Their aim was to mount a spirited attack on a consumer driven and marketeers' approach to reading and books, and on relativism and populism.Ex: This bipartite approach has recently come under heavy attack.Ex: The article has the title 'The minority press goes to bat against segregated baseball'.Ex: After being mauled by a tiger the two elephants were sedated with hydrochloride for surgical dressing of the wounds.Ex: She has hit out at rumours that she is a man-eater.* animal que ataca al hombre = man-eater.* atacar a = take + a swipe at, swipe, lash out at/against/on, have + a go at.* atacar con = urge against.* atacar en grupo = swarm.* atacar primero = preemptive strike.* atacar un síntoma = attack + symptom.* ser atacado = be under attack, come under + fire.* * *atacar [A2 ]vtA1 ‹país/enemigo› to attackla atacó por la espalda he attacked her from behindsu adversario lo atacó por sorpresa his opponent caught him off guard o took him by surprise2 (verbalmente) ‹ideas/persona› to attackdeja de atacarme continuamente stop attacking me o ( colloq) getting at me all the timeB «sustancia» to attack; «virus/enfermedad» to attackel ácido ataca el mármol the acid attacks the marbleataca el sistema nervioso it attacks the nervous systemme atacaron unos dolores de cabeza terribles I suffered o got terrible headachesme atacó el sueño I was suddenly overcome by sleep, I suddenly felt very sleepyC1 (combatir) ‹problema/enfermedad› to attackatacar las causas del problema to attack the causes of the problemeste problema hay que atacarlo de raíz we need to attack the root of this problem2 (acometer) ‹tarea› to tackle; ‹pieza musical› to launch intoJulio está atacando a Luisa Julio's after Luisa ( colloq), Julio's trying to get Luisa to go out with himD (en un cañón) to ram■ atacarvito attack■ atacarse* * *
atacar ( conjugate atacar) verbo transitivo
to attack
atacar verbo transitivo to attack, assault
♦ Locuciones: familiar atacar los nervios, to lose one's cool
' atacar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cargar
- diferente
- arremeter
- asaltar
- detrás
- disponer
English:
assault
- attack
- boot
- charge
- fire
- go at
- go for
- hit out
- lay into
- savage
- set on
- set upon
- strike
- turn on
- blast
- blitz
- hit
- jump
- lash
- maul
- mob
- move
- set
- slam
- tuck
- turn
* * *♦ vt1. [con violencia] to attack2. Dep to attack3. [criticar] to attack;su propuesta fue atacada por los asistentes her proposal was attacked by those present4. [afectar]le atacó la risa/fiebre he had a fit of laughter/a bout of fever;me atacó el sueño I suddenly felt very sleepysu impuntualidad me ataca los nervios his unpunctuality gets on my nerves6. [emprender] to launch into;el tenor atacó el aria con entusiasmo the tenor launched into the aria with gusto;los ciclistas atacaron la última subida con gran energía the cyclists attacked the final climb energetically7. [corroer] to corrode;la humedad ataca los metales humidity corrodes metal8. [dañar] to attack;esta enfermedad ataca el sistema respiratorio this disease attacks the respiratory systemno es el primer chico que la ataca he isn't the first boy to try to Br get off with o US make out with her♦ vi1. [tropas, animal] to attack2. Dep to attack* * *I v/t1 attack;le atacó un fuerte lumbago he had a severe attack of lumbago;me atacaron ganas de … I was seized o gripped by a desire to …II v/i attack* * *atacar {72} v: to attack* * *atacar vb to attack -
5 barrunto
m.1 suspicion (presentimiento).2 sign, indication (indicio).3 feeling, presentiment.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: barruntar.* * *1 (sospecha) suspicion; (presentimiento) feeling, presentiment, foreboding2 (indicio) sign* * *SM1) (=adivinanza) guess, conjecture; (=indicio) sign, indication; (=sospecha) suspicion; (=presentimiento) foreboding* * ** * *= hunch, gut feeling, gut instinct, feelings in + Posesivo + bones.Ex. Choice of manual or automated solution to a search problem depends mainly on the questions' complexity, but also on the librarian's hunch.Ex. There is some fascinating research that has confirmed that 'hunches,' 'gut instincts,' ' gut feelings' are real and should be paid attention to.Ex. There is some fascinating research that has confirmed that 'hunches,' ' gut instincts,' 'gut feelings' are real and should be paid attention to.Ex. But the people's justice is hasty, mean-spirited and based on vague feelings in the bones and we need the cold hand of the law to save us from ourselves.* * ** * *= hunch, gut feeling, gut instinct, feelings in + Posesivo + bones.Ex: Choice of manual or automated solution to a search problem depends mainly on the questions' complexity, but also on the librarian's hunch.
Ex: There is some fascinating research that has confirmed that 'hunches,' 'gut instincts,' ' gut feelings' are real and should be paid attention to.Ex: There is some fascinating research that has confirmed that 'hunches,' ' gut instincts,' 'gut feelings' are real and should be paid attention to.Ex: But the people's justice is hasty, mean-spirited and based on vague feelings in the bones and we need the cold hand of the law to save us from ourselves.* * *1 (sospecha) suspicion2 (indicio) sign* * *barrunto, barruntamiento nm1. [presentimiento] suspicion;tengo el barrunto de que va a pasar algo malo I have a feeling something bad is going to happen2. [indicio] sign, indication* * *m suspicion, feeling* * *barrunto nm1) sospecha: suspicion2) indicio: sign, indication, hint -
6 libre
adj.1 free.un taxi libre a free o empty taxiel puesto de tesorero ha quedado libre the post of treasurer is now vacantser libre de o para hacer algo to be free to do somethinglibre de franqueo post-freelibre de impuestos tax-free2 external (pupil).estudiar por libre to be an external student3 floating.pres.subj.1st person singular (yo) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: librar.* * *► adjetivo1 (gen) free2 (asiento) free, vacant■ ¿está libre? is this seat free?3 (sin ocupación) free4 (exento) free■ el que esté libre de pecado que tire la primera piedra let he who is without sin cast the first stone5 (alumno) external6 (en natación) free-style\dejar libre a alguien to set somebody freeir por libre familiar to do one's own thingentrada libre free admittance* * *adj.1) free2) vacant* * *1. ADJ1) [gen] free (de from, of)¿estás libre? — are you free?
el martes estoy libre, así que podemos quedar — I'm free on Tuesday so we can meet up
2) (=exento)3) (=sin ocupar) [plaza] vacant, unoccupied¿está libre este asiento? — is this seat free?
libre — [parking] spaces; [taxi] for hire
4) [tiempo] spare, free5)6)• por libre (=por cuenta propia) —
ir o funcionar por libre — to go it alone
7) (Dep, Natación)saque 1., 1), tiro 3)8) [traducción, adaptación, verso] free9)libre a bordo — (Com) free on board
10) † (=inmoral) loose, immoralde vida libre — loose-living, immoral
2. SM1) (Dep) (=tiro) free kick2) Méx taxi3.SMF (Dep) (=jugador) sweeper* * *1) <país/pueblo> freelibre de + inf — free to + inf
2)a) <traducción/adaptación> freeb) < estudiante> externalir por libre — (Esp fam) to do as one pleases
3) ( no ocupado) <persona/tiempo/asiento> free¿tienes un rato libre? — do you have a (spare) moment?
¿está libre el cuarto de baño? — is the bathroom free?
4) (exento, no sujeto)libre de algo: la empresa queda libre de toda responsabilidad the company does not accept any responsibility; artículos libres de impuestos duty-free goods; nadie está libre de que le pase una cosa así — something like that could happen to any of us
* * *= free [freer -comp., freest -sup.], unrestricted, unchecked, unconstrained, unhindered, uninhibited, unobstructed, untrammelled, vacant, unfettered, up for grabs, footloose, free-flowing, at large, unassigned, freewheeling [free-wheeling], fancy-free.Ex. Within a restriction of total record size of maximum of 30,000 characters, an intending user is free to format the records in his system.Ex. Although the library community advocates unrestricted access to resources for all, professional practices illustrate that librarians restrict access for youth.Ex. The volume of published material tends to grow unchecked, and academic libraries are expected to provide a ready market for it.Ex. Libraries need to tackle issues that can ensure that their clients will have an unconstrained access to electronic information.Ex. The USA is, therefore, campaigning for absolutely unhindered information flow across all national boundaries.Ex. Barriers to the uninhibited international flow of scientific and technical information continue to increase.Ex. From the library she could see miles and miles of unobstructed vistas of rich, coffee-brown, almost black soil, broken only by occasional small towns, farms, and grain elevators.Ex. In times of war, or other reasons for the imposition of barriers to untrammelled distribution of information, such openness in communication cannot be allowed.Ex. Again we find that only the first entry leads us to the specific subject, and the others may in fact lead us to ` vacant' headings, ie headings under which no entries are filed.Ex. This article urges those responsible to ensure that the service goal of libraries remains as unfettered as possible by a collective agreement.Ex. The article 'Internet domain name control up for grabs' relates the decision by the National Science Foundation, USA, not to renew its agreement with Network Solutions Inc to handle Internet domain registrations.Ex. Americans are among the most opulent and footloose people on earth.Ex. Creating an innovative organisation requires a sponsor followed by guidance by example and gradual change aided by free-flowing communication.Ex. The article is entitled 'Librarian at large'.Ex. If you would like to volunteer to present on one of the unassigned listed topics, please contact me.Ex. The culture that grew around this institution was even more freewheeling than it is today.Ex. In those days, he was a fancy-free young American, living out of a suitcase with a red and green camera always under his arm.----* actividad al aire libre = outdoor activity.* al aire libre = open-air, in the open, out of doors, outdoors.* barra libre = open bar.* biblioteca de libre acceso = open access library.* búsqueda de texto libre = free text search, free-text searching.* campo de texto libre = free-text field.* comida al aire libre = cookout.* de espíritu libre = free-spirited.* definición libre = liberal definition.* dejar las manos de uno libres de = free + Posesivo + hands from.* dejar libre = vacate, leave + vacant.* dejar tiempo libre = free up + time.* día libre = day off.* disponer de un rato libre = spare + time.* en los ratos libres de Uno = in + Posesivo + own time, on + Posesivo + own time.* escalada libre = free-climbing.* espacio al aire libre = outdoor space.* espíritu libre = free spirit.* esquí estilo libre = freestyle skiing.* esquí libre = freestyle skiing.* estanterías de libre acceso = open shelves.* estar libre de = be free from.* estilo libre = freestyle.* fondo de inversión libre = hedge fund.* fondos de acceso libre = open stacks.* fondos de libre acceso = open access stacks.* frase de texto libre = free-text phrase.* horas libres = released time.* indización en lenguaje libre = free language indexing.* industria de actividades al aire libre, la = outdoor industry, the.* instalaciones para dedicar el tiempo libre = leisure facilities.* juego al aire libre = outdoor game.* lenguaje de indización libre = free indexing language.* lenguaje libre = free language.* libre albedrío = free will.* libre cambio = laissez-faire.* libre circulación de la información = free flow of information.* libre circulación de mercancías = free movement of goods.* libre comercio = free trade, free movement of goods.* libre como el viento = footloose and fancy-free.* libre de = unhampered by, unimpeded by, untrammelled by, unencumbered by.* libre de censura = uncensored.* libre de complicaciones = hassle-free.* libre de culpa = guilt-free, blameless.* libre de derechos de autor = royalty-free.* libre de drogas = drug-free.* libre de gravámenes = unencumbered.* libre de humo = smokeless.* libre de humos = smoke-free.* libre de impuestos = tariff-free, duty-free, tax-free.* libre de la amenaza de = unthreatened (by).* libre de peligro = free of danger.* libre de polvo = dust-free.* libre de preocupaciones = worry-free.* libre de problemas = problem-free, trouble free [trouble-free].* libre de restricciones = unencumbered.* libre de riesgo = riskless, risk-free.* libre de servicio = off-duty.* libre de toda sospecha = above suspicion.* libre de trabas = unencumbered.* libre mercado = free market.* libre y sin compromiso = footloose and fancy-free.* manos libres = hands-free.* mantener libre de = keep + free of.* mercadillo al aire libre = street market, open-air market.* mercado al aire libre = street market, open-air market.* mercado libre = open market, free-for-all.* pasar el tiempo libre = spend + Posesivo + leisure time.* piscina al aire libre = outdoor pool, open-air swimming pool, open-air pool.* piscina climatizada al aire libre = outdoor heated pool.* por libre = freelance.* pregunta de respuesta libre = open-ended question.* programas de software libre = freeware.* puesto de trabajo de libre designación = line position.* quedar libre = become + vacant.* recuperación de texto libre = free text retrieval.* sistema para la recuperación de texto libre = free text retrieval system.* software libre = freeware, free software.* teatro al aire libre = outdoor theatre.* tener un rato libre = spare + time.* tiempo libre = leisure, leisure time, free time, idle hours.* trabajo por libre = freelance [free-lance].* zona libre de humo = smoke-free zone, smoke-free area.* * *1) <país/pueblo> freelibre de + inf — free to + inf
2)a) <traducción/adaptación> freeb) < estudiante> externalir por libre — (Esp fam) to do as one pleases
3) ( no ocupado) <persona/tiempo/asiento> free¿tienes un rato libre? — do you have a (spare) moment?
¿está libre el cuarto de baño? — is the bathroom free?
4) (exento, no sujeto)libre de algo: la empresa queda libre de toda responsabilidad the company does not accept any responsibility; artículos libres de impuestos duty-free goods; nadie está libre de que le pase una cosa así — something like that could happen to any of us
* * *= free [freer -comp., freest -sup.], unrestricted, unchecked, unconstrained, unhindered, uninhibited, unobstructed, untrammelled, vacant, unfettered, up for grabs, footloose, free-flowing, at large, unassigned, freewheeling [free-wheeling], fancy-free.Ex: Within a restriction of total record size of maximum of 30,000 characters, an intending user is free to format the records in his system.
Ex: Although the library community advocates unrestricted access to resources for all, professional practices illustrate that librarians restrict access for youth.Ex: The volume of published material tends to grow unchecked, and academic libraries are expected to provide a ready market for it.Ex: Libraries need to tackle issues that can ensure that their clients will have an unconstrained access to electronic information.Ex: The USA is, therefore, campaigning for absolutely unhindered information flow across all national boundaries.Ex: Barriers to the uninhibited international flow of scientific and technical information continue to increase.Ex: From the library she could see miles and miles of unobstructed vistas of rich, coffee-brown, almost black soil, broken only by occasional small towns, farms, and grain elevators.Ex: In times of war, or other reasons for the imposition of barriers to untrammelled distribution of information, such openness in communication cannot be allowed.Ex: Again we find that only the first entry leads us to the specific subject, and the others may in fact lead us to ` vacant' headings, ie headings under which no entries are filed.Ex: This article urges those responsible to ensure that the service goal of libraries remains as unfettered as possible by a collective agreement.Ex: The article 'Internet domain name control up for grabs' relates the decision by the National Science Foundation, USA, not to renew its agreement with Network Solutions Inc to handle Internet domain registrations.Ex: Americans are among the most opulent and footloose people on earth.Ex: Creating an innovative organisation requires a sponsor followed by guidance by example and gradual change aided by free-flowing communication.Ex: The article is entitled 'Librarian at large'.Ex: If you would like to volunteer to present on one of the unassigned listed topics, please contact me.Ex: The culture that grew around this institution was even more freewheeling than it is today.Ex: In those days, he was a fancy-free young American, living out of a suitcase with a red and green camera always under his arm.* actividad al aire libre = outdoor activity.* al aire libre = open-air, in the open, out of doors, outdoors.* barra libre = open bar.* biblioteca de libre acceso = open access library.* búsqueda de texto libre = free text search, free-text searching.* campo de texto libre = free-text field.* comida al aire libre = cookout.* de espíritu libre = free-spirited.* definición libre = liberal definition.* dejar las manos de uno libres de = free + Posesivo + hands from.* dejar libre = vacate, leave + vacant.* dejar tiempo libre = free up + time.* día libre = day off.* disponer de un rato libre = spare + time.* en los ratos libres de Uno = in + Posesivo + own time, on + Posesivo + own time.* escalada libre = free-climbing.* espacio al aire libre = outdoor space.* espíritu libre = free spirit.* esquí estilo libre = freestyle skiing.* esquí libre = freestyle skiing.* estanterías de libre acceso = open shelves.* estar libre de = be free from.* estilo libre = freestyle.* fondo de inversión libre = hedge fund.* fondos de acceso libre = open stacks.* fondos de libre acceso = open access stacks.* frase de texto libre = free-text phrase.* horas libres = released time.* indización en lenguaje libre = free language indexing.* industria de actividades al aire libre, la = outdoor industry, the.* instalaciones para dedicar el tiempo libre = leisure facilities.* juego al aire libre = outdoor game.* lenguaje de indización libre = free indexing language.* lenguaje libre = free language.* libre albedrío = free will.* libre cambio = laissez-faire.* libre circulación de la información = free flow of information.* libre circulación de mercancías = free movement of goods.* libre comercio = free trade, free movement of goods.* libre como el viento = footloose and fancy-free.* libre de = unhampered by, unimpeded by, untrammelled by, unencumbered by.* libre de censura = uncensored.* libre de complicaciones = hassle-free.* libre de culpa = guilt-free, blameless.* libre de derechos de autor = royalty-free.* libre de drogas = drug-free.* libre de gravámenes = unencumbered.* libre de humo = smokeless.* libre de humos = smoke-free.* libre de impuestos = tariff-free, duty-free, tax-free.* libre de la amenaza de = unthreatened (by).* libre de peligro = free of danger.* libre de polvo = dust-free.* libre de preocupaciones = worry-free.* libre de problemas = problem-free, trouble free [trouble-free].* libre de restricciones = unencumbered.* libre de riesgo = riskless, risk-free.* libre de servicio = off-duty.* libre de toda sospecha = above suspicion.* libre de trabas = unencumbered.* libre mercado = free market.* libre y sin compromiso = footloose and fancy-free.* manos libres = hands-free.* mantener libre de = keep + free of.* mercadillo al aire libre = street market, open-air market.* mercado al aire libre = street market, open-air market.* mercado libre = open market, free-for-all.* pasar el tiempo libre = spend + Posesivo + leisure time.* piscina al aire libre = outdoor pool, open-air swimming pool, open-air pool.* piscina climatizada al aire libre = outdoor heated pool.* por libre = freelance.* pregunta de respuesta libre = open-ended question.* programas de software libre = freeware.* puesto de trabajo de libre designación = line position.* quedar libre = become + vacant.* recuperación de texto libre = free text retrieval.* sistema para la recuperación de texto libre = free text retrieval system.* software libre = freeware, free software.* teatro al aire libre = outdoor theatre.* tener un rato libre = spare + time.* tiempo libre = leisure, leisure time, free time, idle hours.* trabajo por libre = freelance [free-lance].* zona libre de humo = smoke-free zone, smoke-free area.* * *A1 ‹país/pueblo› freelo dejaron libre they set him free2 libre DE + INF free to + INFeres libre de ir donde quieras you're free to go wherever you wantsoy muy libre de ir vestida como se me antoje I'm perfectly entitled to dress however I like3(sin compromiso): me confesó que no era libre he admitted that he wasn't a free manCompuestos:masculine free will● libre cambio or comerciomasculine free tradefeminine free market, free market systemmasculine free marketB1 ‹traducción/adaptación› freeuna redacción sobre tema libre an essay on a theme of your choice, a free compositionlos 200 metros libres the 200 meters freestyle2 ‹estudiante› externaltrabajar por libre to work freelancehacer algo por libre ( Esp); to do sth one's own way1 ‹persona› free¿estás libre esta noche? are you free tonight?2 ‹tiempo› free¿tienes un rato libre? do you have a (spare) moment?en sus ratos libres in her spare o free timehoy tengo el día libre I have the day off todaycuando tengas un par de horas libres when you have a couple of hours free o to spare3 ‹asiento› free¿ese asiento está libre? is that seat free?no pasó ni un taxi libre not a single empty taxi went by¿está libre el cuarto de baño? is the bathroom free?D (exento, no sujeto) libre DE algo:una propiedad libre de hipotecas an unmortgaged propertyla empresa queda libre de toda responsabilidad the company does not accept any responsibilityartículos libres de impuestos duty-free o tax-free goodsnadie está libre de culpa nobody is blamelessnadie está libre de que le pase una cosa así something like that could happen to any of uslibre de riesgo risk-free( Méx)taxi* * *
Del verbo librar: ( conjugate librar)
libré es:
1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo
libre es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
librar
libre
librar ( conjugate librar) verbo transitivo
1 ( liberar) libre a algn de algo ‹ de peligro› to save sb from sth;
‹de obligación/responsabilidad› to free sb from sth;◊ ¡Dios nos libre! God forbid!
2 ‹batalla/combate› to fight
librarse verbo pronominal:
librese de algo ‹de tarea/obligación› to get out of sth;
librese de un castigo to escape punishment;
se libró de tener que ayudarlo she got out of having to help him;
se libreon de morir asfixiados they escaped being suffocated;
librese de algn to get rid of sb
libre adjetivo
1 ‹país/pueblo› free;
eres libre de ir donde quieras you're free to go wherever you want;
libre albedrío free will;
libre cambio or comercio free trade;
libre mercado free market
2 ‹traducción/adaptación› free;
3 ( no ocupado) ‹persona/tiempo/asiento› free;◊ ¿tienes un rato libre? do you have a (spare) moment?;
en sus ratos libres in her spare o free time;
tengo el día libre I have the day off
4 ( exento):
librar
I verbo transitivo
1 to free: me libró de un castigo, she let me off from a punishment
2 (una orden de pago) to draw
II vi (tener el día libre) libra los fines de semana, he has weekends off
libre adjetivo free: está libre de sospecha, she's free from suspicion
eres (muy) libre de hacerlo, you are quite free to do it
libre de impuestos, tax-free
¡vía libre!, make way!
' libre' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aire
- albedrío
- bufé
- carga
- desocupada
- desocupado
- día
- entrada
- franca
- franco
- hueca
- hueco
- impuesta
- impuesto
- librar
- lucha
- perilla
- plaza
- radical
- suelta
- suelto
- tiempo
- tienda
- Tiro
- tomarse
- traducción
- vía
- aduana
- caída
- despejado
- dios
- dueño
- economía
- estilo
- falta
- hora
- lavadero
- limpiar
- limpio
- lugar
- melé
- ocio
- ocupar
- paso
- puerto
- sacar
- teatro
- tiro
- tomar
- tranquilo
English:
all-in wrestling
- available
- buffet
- clear
- clearance
- day off
- door
- duty-free
- economy
- equity
- festival
- free
- free enterprise
- free fall
- free kick
- free love
- free rein
- free trade
- free-style
- garden party
- have off
- hire
- leisure time
- liberal
- liberty
- off
- open
- open-air
- outdoor
- outdoors
- outdoorsman
- own
- place
- quit
- sky-dive
- sky-diver
- sleep out
- smokeless zone
- spare
- take off
- tax free
- unoccupied
- vacancy
- vacant
- day
- demand
- duty
- enterprise
- foot
- freelance
* * *libre adj1. [sin limitaciones] free;el amor libre free love;eres libre de hacer lo que quieras you are free to do as you wish;es libre para casarse con quien quiera she is free to marry whoever she pleases;entrada libre [en letrero] entry freelibre albedrío free will; Econ libre cambio free trade; [de divisas] floating exchange rates; Econ libre circulación de capitales free circulation of capital;libre circulación de mercancías free movement of goods;libre circulación de personas free movement of people;libre mercado free market2. [no encarcelado] free3. [país] free4. [sin novio, pareja] free, available5. [sin obstáculos] [camino, carretera] clear6.libre de [exento] exempt from;libre de culpa free from blame;libre de impuestos [alcohol, cigarrillos] tax-free, duty-free7. [desocupado] [asiento] free;[retrete] vacant; [casa] empty;¿estarás libre mañana? will you be free tomorrow?;el puesto de tesorero ha quedado libre the post of treasurer is now vacant;un taxi libre a free o empty taxi;libre [en taxi] for hire;ahora no tengo las manos libres my hands are full at the moment;aparcamiento: libre [en letrero] parking: spaces8. [tiempo] free, spare;cuando tenga un rato libre, te llamo I'll call you when I've got a (spare) moment;en mis ratos libres me gusta tocar el piano in my spare o free time I like to play the piano;mañana tengo el día libre I've got the day off tomorrow;tengo dos horas libres I have two hours spare9. [independiente] independent;[alumno] external;trabajar por libre to work freelance;estudiar por libre to be an external student;Espir por libre to do things one's own way;Espcuando viajo me gusta ir por libre más que ir en grupo I prefer travelling alone to travelling in a group10. [estilo, traducción] free;Dep200 metros libres 200 metres freestyle* * *adj free; tiempo spare, free;eres libre de you’re free to;trabajar por libre be self-employed;libre de impuestos tax free* * *libre adj1) : freeun país libre: a free countrylibre de: free from, exempt fromlibre albedrío: free will2) desocupado: vacant3)día libre : day off* * *libre adj freelibre de impuestos tax free / duty free -
7 lleno
adj.1 full, filled, replete.2 full, full up.3 full, crowded.4 fraught, filled.m.fullness, full house.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: llenar.* * *► adjetivo1 full (de, of)2 (cubierto) covered (de, with)1 TEATRO full house\de lleno smack, rightlleno,-a hasta el borde brimful————————1 TEATRO full house* * *(f. - llena)adj.full, filled- de lleno* * *1. ADJ1) (=completo) [plato, vaso] full; [teatro, tren] full¡lleno, por favor! — [en una gasolinera] fill her up, please!
2)lleno de —
a) [espacio] full of; [superficie] covered inb) [complejos, problemas] full of; [odio, esperanza] filled withuna mirada llena de odio — a hateful look, a look full of hate
3)acertaste de lleno con ese comentario — you've hit the nail on the head (with that remark), that remark was spot on
4) (=saciado) full, full up *5) (=regordete) plump, chubby6) (Astron) [luna] full2. SM1) (=aforo completo) [gen] sellout; (Cine, Teat) full houseayer hubo lleno en el concierto — there was a full house for the concert yesterday, yesterday's concert was a sellout
el espectáculo sigue representándose con llenos absolutos — the show continues to play to packed houses
lleno absoluto, lleno hasta la bandera, lleno total — (Cine, Teat) packed house; (Dep) capacity crowd
2) (Astron) full moon* * *I- na adjetivo1)a) <estadio/autobús/copa> fullb) ( cubierto)lleno de algo — <de granos/manchas/polvo> covered in something
c) ( después de comer) full (up) (colloq)2) ( regordete) plump3)IIdedicarse de lleno a algo — to dedicate oneself fully o entirely to something
masculino sellout* * *= laden, whole, saturated, full [fuller -comp., fullest -sup.], packed full.Ex. When you arrive at the check-out desk you have a laden trolley and many more items than on your shopping list.Ex. One of them will take instructions and data from a whole roomful of girls armed with simple keyboard punches.Ex. Place a drop of a saturated solution of sugar in water on the paper and dab up the excess liquid with cotton wool.Ex. Since recall goes up as precision goes down, it is clearly not possible to achieve in general a system which gives full recall at the same time as full precision.Ex. The days will be packed full, without any filler and without a moment wasted.----* cabeza llena de pájaros = head in the clouds.* cafetera llena de café = pot of coffee.* camino lleno de baches = bumpy road.* dar de lleno = hit + home.* decir con la boca llena = say in + full confidence.* dedicarse de lleno a = get + Posesivo + teeth into.* el camino hacia + Nombre + está lleno de + Nombre = the road (to/towards) + Nombre + is paved with + Nombre.* enfrascar a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.* entrar de lleno = plunge into.* entrar de lleno en = get + stuck into, get + stuck into.* estar lleno de problemas = bristle with + problems.* habitación llena de = roomful.* hablar con la boca llena = speak with + Posesivo + mouth full, talk with + Posesivo + mouth full.* llena de argot = slangy.* llena de depresiones = pitted.* lleno al máximo = packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.* lleno a reventar = bursting, bursting at the seams, packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.* lleno a tope = packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.* lleno completo = full house.* lleno de = fraught with, replete with, full of, bursting with, strewn with, plagued with, teeming with, studded with, brimful (of/with), riddled with, jam-packed (with), filled to capacity, flush with, laden with.* lleno de acción = actionful [action-full], action-packed.* lleno de aciertos = crowned with + success.* lleno de acontecimientos = eventful, event-filled.* lleno de actividades = event-filled.* lleno de angustia = angst-ridden.* lleno de baches = bumpy.* lleno de cardenales = black and blue.* lleno de chismes = gossipy.* lleno de clichés = cliche-ridden.* lleno de delincuentes = crime-ridden.* lleno de disgresiones = meandering.* lleno de divagaciones = meandering.* lleno de dudas = doubtful.* lleno de energía = energetic, feisty [feistier -comp., feistiest -sup.], full of beans.* lleno de entusiasmo = enthusiastic.* lleno de errores = buggy [buggier -comp., buggiest -sup.].* lleno de espinas = bony [bonier -comp., boniest -sup.].* lleno de estrellas = starry.* lleno de eventos = event-filled.* lleno de éxitos = crowned with + success.* lleno de famosos = celebrity-studded.* lleno de gracia = graceful.* lleno de hierbajos = weedy [weedier -comp., weediest -sup.].* lleno de huesos = bony [bonier -comp., boniest -sup.].* lleno de ilusiones = stardust in + Posesivo + eyes.* lleno de información = populated.* lleno de interés = solicitously.* lleno de matojos = weedy [weedier -comp., weediest -sup.].* lleno de nudos = gnarly [gnarlier -comp., gnarliest -sup.].* lleno de odio = hateful.* lleno de polilla = mothy [mothier -comp., mothiest -sup.].* lleno de prejuicios = prejudiced.* lleno de problemas = plagued with problems, problem-ridden.* lleno de remordimiento = remorseful.* lleno de retos = challenging.* lleno de sabor = flavourful [flavorful, -USA], full-flavoured [full-flavored, -USA].* lleno de sandeces = rubbishy.* lleno de significado = purposeful.* lleno de vida = vibrant, feisty [feistier -comp., feistiest -sup.], perky [perkier -comp., perkiest -sup.], spry [spryer comp., spryest -sup.], sprightly [sprightlier -comp., sprightliest -sup.], spirited, teeming with life, vivacious, ebullient, saucy [saucier -comp., sauciest -sup.].* lleno de vitalidad = full of beans.* lleno hasta el borde = full to the brim.* lleno hasta la bandera = packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.* lleno hasta los topes = bursting, bursting at the seams, packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.* lleno total = full house.* luna llena = full moon.* meter a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.* meterse de lleno en = get + Posesivo + teeth into.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = swim in + the deep end, jump in at + the deep end.* palabra llena de contenido = substantive word.* participar de lleno en = become + a stakeholder in.* rebosante de energía y lleno de entusiasmo = all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.* repartir a manos llenas = dish out.* tetera llena de té = pot of tea.* un saco lleno de = a sackful of.* * *I- na adjetivo1)a) <estadio/autobús/copa> fullb) ( cubierto)lleno de algo — <de granos/manchas/polvo> covered in something
c) ( después de comer) full (up) (colloq)2) ( regordete) plump3)IIdedicarse de lleno a algo — to dedicate oneself fully o entirely to something
masculino sellout* * *= laden, whole, saturated, full [fuller -comp., fullest -sup.], packed full.Ex: When you arrive at the check-out desk you have a laden trolley and many more items than on your shopping list.
Ex: One of them will take instructions and data from a whole roomful of girls armed with simple keyboard punches.Ex: Place a drop of a saturated solution of sugar in water on the paper and dab up the excess liquid with cotton wool.Ex: Since recall goes up as precision goes down, it is clearly not possible to achieve in general a system which gives full recall at the same time as full precision.Ex: The days will be packed full, without any filler and without a moment wasted.* cabeza llena de pájaros = head in the clouds.* cafetera llena de café = pot of coffee.* camino lleno de baches = bumpy road.* dar de lleno = hit + home.* decir con la boca llena = say in + full confidence.* dedicarse de lleno a = get + Posesivo + teeth into.* el camino hacia + Nombre + está lleno de + Nombre = the road (to/towards) + Nombre + is paved with + Nombre.* enfrascar a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.* entrar de lleno = plunge into.* entrar de lleno en = get + stuck into, get + stuck into.* estar lleno de problemas = bristle with + problems.* habitación llena de = roomful.* hablar con la boca llena = speak with + Posesivo + mouth full, talk with + Posesivo + mouth full.* llena de argot = slangy.* llena de depresiones = pitted.* lleno al máximo = packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.* lleno a reventar = bursting, bursting at the seams, packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.* lleno a tope = packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.* lleno completo = full house.* lleno de = fraught with, replete with, full of, bursting with, strewn with, plagued with, teeming with, studded with, brimful (of/with), riddled with, jam-packed (with), filled to capacity, flush with, laden with.* lleno de acción = actionful [action-full], action-packed.* lleno de aciertos = crowned with + success.* lleno de acontecimientos = eventful, event-filled.* lleno de actividades = event-filled.* lleno de angustia = angst-ridden.* lleno de baches = bumpy.* lleno de cardenales = black and blue.* lleno de chismes = gossipy.* lleno de clichés = cliche-ridden.* lleno de delincuentes = crime-ridden.* lleno de disgresiones = meandering.* lleno de divagaciones = meandering.* lleno de dudas = doubtful.* lleno de energía = energetic, feisty [feistier -comp., feistiest -sup.], full of beans.* lleno de entusiasmo = enthusiastic.* lleno de errores = buggy [buggier -comp., buggiest -sup.].* lleno de espinas = bony [bonier -comp., boniest -sup.].* lleno de estrellas = starry.* lleno de eventos = event-filled.* lleno de éxitos = crowned with + success.* lleno de famosos = celebrity-studded.* lleno de gracia = graceful.* lleno de hierbajos = weedy [weedier -comp., weediest -sup.].* lleno de huesos = bony [bonier -comp., boniest -sup.].* lleno de ilusiones = stardust in + Posesivo + eyes.* lleno de información = populated.* lleno de interés = solicitously.* lleno de matojos = weedy [weedier -comp., weediest -sup.].* lleno de nudos = gnarly [gnarlier -comp., gnarliest -sup.].* lleno de odio = hateful.* lleno de polilla = mothy [mothier -comp., mothiest -sup.].* lleno de prejuicios = prejudiced.* lleno de problemas = plagued with problems, problem-ridden.* lleno de remordimiento = remorseful.* lleno de retos = challenging.* lleno de sabor = flavourful [flavorful, -USA], full-flavoured [full-flavored, -USA].* lleno de sandeces = rubbishy.* lleno de significado = purposeful.* lleno de vida = vibrant, feisty [feistier -comp., feistiest -sup.], perky [perkier -comp., perkiest -sup.], spry [spryer comp., spryest -sup.], sprightly [sprightlier -comp., sprightliest -sup.], spirited, teeming with life, vivacious, ebullient, saucy [saucier -comp., sauciest -sup.].* lleno de vitalidad = full of beans.* lleno hasta el borde = full to the brim.* lleno hasta la bandera = packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.* lleno hasta los topes = bursting, bursting at the seams, packed to capacity, packed to the rafters.* lleno total = full house.* luna llena = full moon.* meter a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.* meterse de lleno en = get + Posesivo + teeth into.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = swim in + the deep end, jump in at + the deep end.* palabra llena de contenido = substantive word.* participar de lleno en = become + a stakeholder in.* rebosante de energía y lleno de entusiasmo = all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.* repartir a manos llenas = dish out.* tetera llena de té = pot of tea.* un saco lleno de = a sackful of.* * *A1 ‹teatro/estadio/autobús› full; ‹copa/tanque› fullsírveme una taza bien llena pour me a nice full cupel teatro estaba lleno de bote en bote or hasta los topes the theater was (jam) packed o was full to burstingno hables con la boca llena don't speak with your mouth fulllleno DE algo full OF sthlo dijo con los ojos llenos de lágrimas he said it with his eyes full of tearsle gusta tener la casa llena de gente she loves having a houseful of peopleuna mirada llena de rencor a look full of resentment, a resentful look2 (cubierto) lleno DE algo covered IN sthesta falda está llena de manchas this skirt is covered in o with stainstengo la cara llena de granos my face is covered in o with spots3 (de comida) full, full up ( colloq)no gracias, estoy lleno no thanks, I'm full (up)B (expresando abundancia) lleno DE algo full OF sthes una persona llena de complejos he's full of complexesC (regordete) plumpes de cara llena she has a full faceestá algo llenita she has a full figure ( euph), she's a bit on the plump sideDEde lleno fullyse dedicó de lleno a su carrera she dedicated herself fully o entirely to her careerel sol le daba de lleno en la cara the sun was full on his face o was shining directly on his faceselloutse espera un lleno total they're expecting a selloutse registraron llenos totales or completos noche tras noche the show played to capacity audiences o was sold out night after night* * *
Del verbo llenar: ( conjugate llenar)
lleno es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
llenó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
llenar
lleno
llenó
llenar ( conjugate llenar) verbo transitivo
1
‹ tanque› to fill (up);
‹ maleta› to fill, pack;
lleno algo de/con algo to fill sth with sth
2a) ( cubrir) lleno algo de algo to cover sth with sth
3 ( colmar) ‹ persona›:
nos llenó de atenciones he made a real fuss of us
4 ( hacer sentirse realizado) ‹ persona›:
verbo intransitivo [ comida] to be filling
llenarse verbo pronominal
1
◊ el teatro solo se llenó a la mitad the theater only filled to half capacity o was only half full;
llenose de algo to fill with sth
2 ‹bolsillo/boca› to fill;
llenose algo de algo to fill sth with sth
3 ( colmarse):
se llenoon de deudas they got heavily into debt
4 [ persona] ( de comida):
me llené (colloq) I'm full (up) (colloq)
lleno 1◊ -na adjetivo
1
lleno de algo full of sth
2
el sol nos daba de lleno the sun was shining down on us
lleno 2 sustantivo masculino
sellout
llenar
I verbo transitivo
1 to fill: me llena de vergüenza/alegría, it fills me with shame/happiness
2 (una superficie) llené la pared de fotografías, I covered the wall with photos
3 (una comida, actividad, etc) to satisfy
II verbo intransitivo to be filling: la paella llena mucho, paella is very filling
lleno,-a
I adjetivo
1 (colmado) full (up)
luna llena, full moon
2 (superficie) covered: está llena de manchas, it's covered with stains
3 (gordito) plump
II m (en espectáculos) full house
♦ Locuciones: figurado de lleno, fully: se equivocó de lleno, he went fully wrong
' lleno' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
auspiciar
- cabeza
- cargada
- cargado
- completa
- completo
- destilar
- expositor
- expositora
- franchuta
- franchute
- hervir
- llena
- propaganda
- sugestiva
- sugestivo
- telaraña
- tope
- borde
- cháchara
- chisme
- dar
- desconcierto
- desnivel
- energía
- espanto
- estrellado
- grasa
- llenar
- peripecia
- poder
- recoveco
- rencor
- roncha
- roña
- satisfecho
- vida
English:
action-packed
- alive
- bean
- bony
- bouncy
- brim
- bristle with
- bumpy
- capacity
- chock-a-block
- chock-full
- colourful
- cram
- crowded
- dynamic
- eventful
- fill
- full
- gulley
- gully
- half-full
- jam-packed
- life
- lumpy
- overgrown
- remorseful
- replete
- roomful
- scabby
- scummy
- sell-out
- smoky
- squarely
- steamy
- thick
- truckload
- well-intentioned
- action
- adore
- anxious
- beat
- blotchy
- bright
- bubbly
- chatty
- colorful
- deep
- delight
- dudgeon
- energetic
* * *lleno, -a♦ adj1. [recipiente, habitación] full (de of); [suelo, mesa, pared] covered (de in o with);lleno, por favor [en gasolinera] fill her up, please;el estadio estaba lleno hasta los topes o [m5] hasta la bandera the stadium was packed to the rafters;estaba lleno de tristeza I was full of sadness;su discurso estaba lleno de promesas her speech was full of promises2. [regordete] plump3. [satisfecho] full (up);no quiero postre, gracias, estoy lleno I don't want a dessert, thanks, I'm full (up)4. [luna] fullestoy lleno de esta computadora I'm fed up o I've had it up to here with this computer;me tiene llena I've had it with him;muy Fam♦ nm[en teatro, estadio] full house;se espera un lleno total a full house is expected♦ de lleno loc advle dio de lleno en la cara it hit him full in the face;* * *estar lleno fam be fullII m TEA full house;hubo un lleno total it was a complete selloutIII adv:de lleno fully;meterse de lleno en algo put all one’s energy into sth* * *lleno, -na adj1) : full, filled2)de lleno : completely, fully3)estar lleno de sí mismo : to be full of oneselflleno nm2) : full house, sellout* * *lleno adj1. (en general) full2. (superficie) covered3. (de comida) full up -
8 abellacado
adj.1 mean-spirited, accustomed to meanness.2 villainous.past part.1 past participle of spanish verb: abellacar.2 past participle of spanish verb: abellacar.* * *ADJ villainous -
9 caliente
adj.1 hot (a alta temperatura).2 heated (acalorado).3 horny, randy (informal) (excitado).4 sexually excited, randy.5 feverish.f. & m.1 nympho, slut, person who is always horny.2 nympho, person who is always horny, slut.pres.subj.1st person singular (yo) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: calentar.* * *► adjetivo1 (mayor intensidad) hot; (menor intensidad) warm2 figurado (acalorado) heated, spirited\■ lo haré ahora en caliente, antes de que se me olvide I'll do it now, while it's still fresh in my mind* * *adj.1) hot2) warm* * *ADJ1) (=que quema) hotno toques la plancha, que está caliente — don't touch the iron, it's hot
•
comer caliente — to have a hot meal, have some hot food•
servir algo caliente — to serve sth hoten caliente —
tuvo que responderle en caliente — he had to answer him there and then o on the spur of the moment
así, en caliente, no sé qué decirle — offhand, I don't know what to say
2) (=no frío) warmsi te abrigas con la manta estarás más calentito — if you wrap the blanket around you, you'll feel warmer
3) (=violento) [época, lugar] turbulent; [discusión] heated; [batalla] raging; LAm [persona] angry, mad *4) [en juegos] warm¡caliente, caliente! — warm!, getting warmer!
5) * [en sentido sexual]•
poner caliente a algn — to turn sb on *, make sb horny **CALIENTE A la hora de traducir el adjetivo caliente, hay que tener en cuenta la diferencia en inglés entre los adjetivos warm y hot. ► Se utiliza warm cuando nos referimos a algo que está templado, que no quema o que no está suficientemente frío: El biberón del niño ya está caliente The baby's bottle is warm now ¡Esta cerveza está caliente! This beer is warm! ► Se emplea hot cuando estamos hablando de una temperatura alta, que puede quemar: No toques la sartén, está muy caliente Don't touch the frying pan, it's very hot Me apetece un café calentito I fancy a nice hot cup of coffee Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada•
ponerse caliente — to get turned on *, get horny *** * *1) <agua/comida/horno> hotcaliente, caliente — (Jueg) you're hot, getting hotter
agarrarle a alguien en caliente — (Méx fam) to catch somebody red-handed
pagar en caliente y de repente — (Méx fam) to pay cash on the nail
2) (fam) ( excitado sexualmente) hot (colloq), horny (sl)* * *= hot [hotter -comp., hottest -sup.], warm [warm -comp., warmest -sup.], randy [randier -comp., randiest -sup.], horny [hornier -comp., horniest -sup.].Nota: Excitado sexualmente.Ex. Preferred word forms will also be noted: 'heat' may be preferred to ' hot'.Ex. It was an incredible day, a warm and benign day of earliest autumn.Ex. This book will help people who complain that cannot get randy/horny like they used to.Ex. This book will help people who complain that cannot get randy/ horny like they used to.----* agua caliente = hot water.* aire caliente = hot air.* ande yo caliente, ríase la gente = cry all the way to the bank, laugh all the way to the bank.* bocanada de aire caliente = gust of warm air, gust of hot air, gust of heat.* bolsa de aire caliente = pocket of warm air.* bomba de agua caliente = heat-pump.* castaña caliente = roast chestnut.* comida caliente = cooked meal.* en caliente = in the heat of the moment, on the spur of the moment.* globo de aire caliente = hot-air balloon.* hierro caliente = hot iron.* mantenerse caliente = keep + warm.* máquina de componer en caliente = hot-metal composing machine, hot-metal machine.* muy caliente = piping hot, baking hot.* patata caliente = hot potato.* perrito caliente = hot-dog sausage, sodium nitrate.* realizar una carga en caliente = execute + a warm boot.* sándwich caliente = toasted sandwich.* tubo de aire caliente = hot air duct.* * *1) <agua/comida/horno> hotcaliente, caliente — (Jueg) you're hot, getting hotter
agarrarle a alguien en caliente — (Méx fam) to catch somebody red-handed
pagar en caliente y de repente — (Méx fam) to pay cash on the nail
2) (fam) ( excitado sexualmente) hot (colloq), horny (sl)* * *= hot [hotter -comp., hottest -sup.], warm [warm -comp., warmest -sup.], randy [randier -comp., randiest -sup.], horny [hornier -comp., horniest -sup.].Nota: Excitado sexualmente.Ex: Preferred word forms will also be noted: 'heat' may be preferred to ' hot'.
Ex: It was an incredible day, a warm and benign day of earliest autumn.Ex: This book will help people who complain that cannot get randy/horny like they used to.Ex: This book will help people who complain that cannot get randy/ horny like they used to.* agua caliente = hot water.* aire caliente = hot air.* ande yo caliente, ríase la gente = cry all the way to the bank, laugh all the way to the bank.* bocanada de aire caliente = gust of warm air, gust of hot air, gust of heat.* bolsa de aire caliente = pocket of warm air.* bomba de agua caliente = heat-pump.* castaña caliente = roast chestnut.* comida caliente = cooked meal.* en caliente = in the heat of the moment, on the spur of the moment.* globo de aire caliente = hot-air balloon.* hierro caliente = hot iron.* mantenerse caliente = keep + warm.* máquina de componer en caliente = hot-metal composing machine, hot-metal machine.* muy caliente = piping hot, baking hot.* patata caliente = hot potato.* perrito caliente = hot-dog sausage, sodium nitrate.* realizar una carga en caliente = execute + a warm boot.* sándwich caliente = toasted sandwich.* tubo de aire caliente = hot air duct.* * *A ‹agua/comida› hot; ‹motor/plancha/horno› hotun baño caliente a hot bathun café calentito a nice hot cup of coffeetápalo para que se mantenga caliente put the lid on to keep it hotaquí dentro estaremos más calentitas we'll be warmer in herehacía días que no comía caliente she hadn't had a hot meal in dayscaliente, caliente, que te quemas ( Jueg) you're hot, getting hotter, you're boiling!tomó la decisión en caliente she made the decision in the heat of the momentande yo caliente y ríase la gente I dress for comfort, not for other people* * *
Del verbo calentar: ( conjugate calentar)
caliente es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
calentar
caliente
calentar ( conjugate calentar) verbo transitivo
1
‹ habitación› to heat
c) (Dep):
2 (AmL fam) ( enojar) to make … mad (colloq)
verbo intransitivo:◊ ¡cómo calienta hoy el sol! the sun's really hot today!;
esta estufa casi no calienta this heater is hardly giving off any heat
calentarse verbo pronominal
1
[ habitación] to warm up, get warm
( en exceso) to overheat
2 (vulg) ( excitarse sexualmente) to get turned on (colloq)
3 [ debate] to become heated;
4 (AmL fam) ( enojarse) to get mad (colloq)
caliente adjetivo
1 ‹agua/comida/horno› hot;
tomó la decisión en caliente she made the decision in the heat of the moment
2 (fam) ( sexualmente) hot (colloq), horny (sl)
calentar
I verbo transitivo
1 (la leche, el aceite, horno) to heat: el sol calentaba la casa, the sun heated the stone
(algo que se quedó frío) to warm up
2 fam (dar unos azotes) to smack
3 LAm (hacer enfadar) to make someone cross o mad
4 vulgar (excitar sexualmente) to arouse (sexually) o to turn on
II verbo intransitivo
1 (dar calor el sol) to be hot: era abril y el sol aún calentaba poco, it was April and it wasn't hot yet
(una estufa) to heat
2 (una prenda) to warm up
♦ Locuciones: figurado calentarle a alguien la cabeza, to bug someone
caliente adjetivo
1 hot ➣ Ver nota en calor 2 (una discusión, etc) heated
3 vulgar (sexualmente excitado) hot, randy
♦ Locuciones: en caliente, in the heat of the moment
' caliente' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
humear
- línea
- muy
- patata
- perrita
- perrito
- sentar
- soplar
- arder
- bolsa
- demasiado
- papa
- perro
- quemadura
- sangre
English:
baking
- boiling
- burning
- chip
- dissolve
- horny
- hot
- hot dog
- hot-water bottle
- inside
- piping
- randy
- spur
- warm
- warm-blooded
- water bottle
- bake
- dryer
- good
- low
- mull
- nice
- night
- urn
* * *♦ adj1. [a alta temperatura] hot;[templado] warm;un café caliente a hot coffee;de sangre caliente hot-blooded;Figen caliente in the heat of the moment2. [que da calor] warm;esta chaqueta es muy caliente this jacket is really warm o keeps you really warm3. [acalorado] heated;el debate se puso caliente the debate became rather heatedse presenta un otoño caliente para el gobierno it looks like the government is in for a long hot autumn;la zona más caliente de la frontera entre los dos países the real hot spot on the border between the two countries5. [tono, color] warm6. [reciente] hot off the press;noticias calientes: Norma va a tener un niño here's the latest: Norma's going to have a baby7. Fam [cercano]no llegó a encontrarlo, pero anduvo muy caliente he didn't manage to find it, but he was very close♦ interj[al buscar algo] you're warm!* * *adj1 hot;en caliente in the heat of the moment2 fam ( cachondo) horny fam* * *caliente adj1) : hot, warmmantenerse caliente: to stay warm2) : heated, fieryuna disputa caliente: a heated argument* * *¡cuidado, que está caliente! careful, it's hot! -
10 discurso
m.1 speech.dar o pronunciar un discurso (sobre) to give o deliver a speech (on)discurso de agradecimiento speech of thanksdiscurso de clausura closing speech2 lecture (Pejorative) (sermón).me soltó uno de sus discursos she gave me one of her lectures3 discourse, ideology (ideario).4 discourse (linguistics).pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: discursar.* * *1 (conferencia) speech, lecture, discourse2 (razonamiento) reasoning3 (escrito, tratado) discourse, dissertation4 (expresión de lo que se piensa) discourse5 (del tiempo) passing, passage* * *noun m.1) discourse2) speech, address* * *SM1) (=alocución) speechpronunciar un discurso — to make a speech, give a speech
2) (=forma de hablar) rhetoric3) (=habla) speech, faculty of speech4) [del tiempo]* * *a) ( alocución) speechpronunciar un discurso — to give o make a speech
me soltó un discurso — (fam) he gave me a real lecture
b) ( retórica) discoursec) (Ling) speech, discourse (tech)d) (liter) ( del tiempo) passing, passage (frml or liter)* * *= speech, address, discourse, oration, line of discussion, rant, speaking commitment.Ex. For the sake of editorial continuity, those speeches which were given at both locations (for example, Mr. Gorman's presentation) are only printed here once.Ex. The title of his address is 'How many drops to fill the bucket?'.Ex. In many discourses 'policy making' and 'decision making' are synonymous terms.Ex. The cataloger with principles would never have placed some of it under Oration and some of it under American Scholar.Ex. The second line of discussion concentrates on a social perspective cognition and the role of language as a mental instrument.Ex. Offended by the idea of an addict selling sneakers to kids, he launched into a curmudgeonly rant.Ex. Emerson already has a schedule full of speaking commitments.----* análisis del discurso = discourse analysis.* discurso científico = scholarly communication, scholarly discourse.* discurso de apertura = keynote address, opening address, opening speech, keynote presentation.* discurso de bienvenida = welcoming address, welcoming speech, welcome address, salutatory oration.* discurso de clausura = closing speech, closing address.* discurso de despedida = farewell address.* discurso de fin de curso = commencement salutatory.* discurso de graduación = commencement address.* discurso de la sesión plenaria = plenary address.* discurso inaugural = keynote address, inaugural address, inaugural speech, keynote presentation.* discurso político = political discourse, political speech, spin.* discurso presidencial = presidential address.* discurso público = public speech.* discurso religioso = religious discourse.* escritor de discursos a sueldo = speechwriter.* notas de discurso = speaking notes.* pronunciar un discurso = deliver + oration, deliver + speech, give + speech.* * *a) ( alocución) speechpronunciar un discurso — to give o make a speech
me soltó un discurso — (fam) he gave me a real lecture
b) ( retórica) discoursec) (Ling) speech, discourse (tech)d) (liter) ( del tiempo) passing, passage (frml or liter)* * *= speech, address, discourse, oration, line of discussion, rant, speaking commitment.Ex: For the sake of editorial continuity, those speeches which were given at both locations (for example, Mr. Gorman's presentation) are only printed here once.
Ex: The title of his address is 'How many drops to fill the bucket?'.Ex: In many discourses 'policy making' and 'decision making' are synonymous terms.Ex: The cataloger with principles would never have placed some of it under Oration and some of it under American Scholar.Ex: The second line of discussion concentrates on a social perspective cognition and the role of language as a mental instrument.Ex: Offended by the idea of an addict selling sneakers to kids, he launched into a curmudgeonly rant.Ex: Emerson already has a schedule full of speaking commitments.* análisis del discurso = discourse analysis.* discurso científico = scholarly communication, scholarly discourse.* discurso de apertura = keynote address, opening address, opening speech, keynote presentation.* discurso de bienvenida = welcoming address, welcoming speech, welcome address, salutatory oration.* discurso de clausura = closing speech, closing address.* discurso de despedida = farewell address.* discurso de fin de curso = commencement salutatory.* discurso de graduación = commencement address.* discurso de la sesión plenaria = plenary address.* discurso inaugural = keynote address, inaugural address, inaugural speech, keynote presentation.* discurso político = political discourse, political speech, spin.* discurso presidencial = presidential address.* discurso público = public speech.* discurso religioso = religious discourse.* escritor de discursos a sueldo = speechwriter.* notas de discurso = speaking notes.* pronunciar un discurso = deliver + oration, deliver + speech, give + speech.* * *1 (alocución) speechpronunciar un discurso to give o make o deliver a speechdiscurso de apertura/clausura/presentación opening/closing/introductory speechno te puedes imaginar el discurso que me soltó ( fam); you should've heard the lecture he gave me o I got ( colloq)discurso del/sobre el estado de la Unión State of the Union Message/Address2 (retórica) discourseanálisis del discurso discourse analysisCompuesto:discurso directo/indirectodirect/indirect speech* * *
discurso sustantivo masculino
speech;◊ pronunciar un discurso to give o make a speech
discurso sustantivo masculino
1 (exposición oral) speech
dar o pronunciar un discurso, to make a speech
2 (conjunto de ideas) discourse
discurso interesante, interesting discourse
3 (espacio de tiempo) course, passing: en el discurso de tres horas..., over the course of three hours...
' discurso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abrir
- acentuar
- aglomerar
- de
- efecto
- exaltación
- exponer
- fluida
- fluido
- improvisada
- improvisado
- inconexa
- inconexo
- inflamar
- lema
- matizar
- modestamente
- monótona
- monótono
- palabra
- parrafada
- preámbulo
- pronunciar
- reanudar
- recoveco
- rellena
- relleno
- réplica
- reticente
- revolver
- soltura
- trabazón
- tralla
- adornar
- alargar
- amenizar
- apasionado
- apropiado
- bienvenida
- brevedad
- brillo
- cita
- clausura
- clausurar
- coherente
- dar
- difamatorio
- echar
- electoral
- emotivo
English:
address
- articulate
- backlash
- before
- condense
- discourse
- drag out
- draw out
- eloquent
- emotional
- fiery
- fluent
- fluster
- go over
- high-powered
- inflame
- inspirational
- intense
- interpret
- lengthy
- make
- nationalist
- oration
- outline
- pad out
- pompous
- preface
- prevail
- rambling
- rattle through
- rousing
- speak
- speech
- spirited
- tone
- unprepared
- well
- would
- cuff
- through
* * *discurso nm1. [exposición oral] speech;discurso de apertura/clausura opening/closing speech;discurso de bienvenida/despedida welcome/farewell speech;discurso de agradecimiento speech of thanksme soltó uno de sus discursos she gave me one of her lectures3. [manera de expresarse]se dirigió a nosotros con su lento discurso he addressed us in his unhurried manner4. [ideario] discourse, ideology;la oposición se ha quedado sin discurso the opposition now has nothing to offer;el partido en el gobierno le ha robado el discurso a la oposición the government has stolen the opposition's clothescon el discurso de los años with the passing years6. Ling discourse* * *m1 speech2 de tiempo passage, passing* * *discurso nm1) oración: speech, address2) : discourse, treatise* * * -
11 flete
m.1 freightage (price).2 cargo, freight (carga).3 boat fare, boatage.pres.subj.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: fletar.* * *1 (alquiler) freightage2 (carga) cargo* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (=alquiler)a) [de avión, barco] charter2) (=carga) freight; (Náut, Aer) cargo3) (=precio del transporte) freightage, carriageflete pagado — advance freight, prepaid freight
5) And (=amante) lover, companion6) * (=prostitución) prostitution, the game *7)echarse un flete — *** to have a screw ***
* * *1) (Transp)a) (contratación - de barco, avión) charter; (- de autobús, camión) hireb) (precio de contratación - de barco, avión) charter fee; (- de autobús, camión) hire charge, rental charge (AmE)2) (AmL) ( de mercancías - transporte) transportation, carriage (frml); (- precio del transporte) freight, carriage (frml)* * *= freight charges, haulage, cartage, drayage, lighterage, freight.Ex. Soon, if, as it is planned, freight charges are introduced for book cartons consigned within the State, this library service will be no more = Pronto dejará de existir este servicio bibliotecario si, como está planeado, se introducen gastos de transporte por las cajas de cartón con libros que se consignen dentro del estado.Ex. Haulage, also called cartage or drayage, is the horizontal transport of ore, coal, supplies, and waste.Ex. Haulage, also called cartage or drayage, is the horizontal transport of ore, coal, supplies, and waste.Ex. Haulage, also called cartage or drayage, is the horizontal transport of ore, coal, supplies, and waste.Ex. Lighterage is about loading or unloading ships using lighters that can form a sort of ad-hoc ramp or shuttle from ships at anchor.Ex. The figure of the woman carried considerable ideological freight during England's commercial expansion from 1688 to 1730.----* flete aéreo = air freight [airfreight], air cargo.* flete marítimo = sea freight, ocean freight.* flete terrestre = land freight.* * *1) (Transp)a) (contratación - de barco, avión) charter; (- de autobús, camión) hireb) (precio de contratación - de barco, avión) charter fee; (- de autobús, camión) hire charge, rental charge (AmE)2) (AmL) ( de mercancías - transporte) transportation, carriage (frml); (- precio del transporte) freight, carriage (frml)* * *= freight charges, haulage, cartage, drayage, lighterage, freight.Ex: Soon, if, as it is planned, freight charges are introduced for book cartons consigned within the State, this library service will be no more = Pronto dejará de existir este servicio bibliotecario si, como está planeado, se introducen gastos de transporte por las cajas de cartón con libros que se consignen dentro del estado.
Ex: Haulage, also called cartage or drayage, is the horizontal transport of ore, coal, supplies, and waste.Ex: Haulage, also called cartage or drayage, is the horizontal transport of ore, coal, supplies, and waste.Ex: Haulage, also called cartage or drayage, is the horizontal transport of ore, coal, supplies, and waste.Ex: Lighterage is about loading or unloading ships using lighters that can form a sort of ad-hoc ramp or shuttle from ships at anchor.Ex: The figure of the woman carried considerable ideological freight during England's commercial expansion from 1688 to 1730.* flete aéreo = air freight [airfreight], air cargo.* flete marítimo = sea freight, ocean freight.* flete terrestre = land freight.* * *A ( Transp)1 (contratación — de un barco, avión) charter; (— de un autobús, camión) hire2 (precio de contratación — de un barco, avión) charter fee; (— de un autobús, camión) hire charge, rental charge ( AmE)B (de mercancías) ( AmL)1 (transporte, envío) transportation, transport, carriage ( frml)* * *
Del verbo fletar: ( conjugate fletar)
fleté es:
1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo
flete es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
fletar
flete
fletar ( conjugate fletar) verbo transitivo (Com, Transp) ‹barco/avión› to charter;
‹autobús/camión› to hire, rent (AmE)
flete sustantivo masculino
(— de autobús, camión) hire
(— de autobús, camión) hire charge, rental charge (AmE)
fletar verbo transitivo to charter
flete sustantivo masculino
1 (dinero que cuesta un transporte) freight charge: el flete por avión salió muy barato, the air freight charge turned out to be very low
2 (carga que se transporta) cargo, freight: todavía no ha llegado el flete que esperábamos, the cargo we were expecting hasn't arrived yet
' flete' also found in these entries:
English:
freight
* * *flete nm1. [precio] freightage, shipping costs2. [carga] cargo, freight3. RP [caballo] spirited horse* * *m L.Am.freight, cost of transport* * *flete nm1) : charter fee2) : shipping cost3) : freight, cargo -
12 alentado
adj.1 spirited, courageous, valiant.2 bold. (Obsolete)3 encouraged.past part.past participle of spanish verb: alentar.* * *1→ link=alentar alentar► adjetivo1 (valiente) brave, daring2 (altanero) haughty, arrogant* * *ADJ1) (=valiente) brave; (=orgulloso) proud, haughty2) Cono Sur (=sano) healthy* * *- da adjetivo (AmL fam) ( con buena salud)* * *- da adjetivo (AmL fam) ( con buena salud)* * *alentado -daA* * *alentado, -a adj1. Andes, Méx, Ven [recuperado] better;la veo muy alentada she looks a lot better* * *adj L.Am.encouraged -
13 aniñado
adj.childlike, childish, infantile.past part.past participle of spanish verb: aniñarse.* * *1→ link=aniñarse aniñarse► adjetivo1 childlike2 peyorativo childish* * *ADJ1) [aspecto] childlike; [conducta] childish, puerile2) Cono Sur (=animoso) spirited, lively3) Cono Sur (=guapo) handsome* * *- da adjetivoa) < facciones> childlikeb) (Chi fam) ( valentón) cocky (colloq)* * *- da adjetivoa) < facciones> childlikeb) (Chi fam) ( valentón) cocky (colloq)* * *aniñado -da1 ‹facciones› childlike* * *aniñado, -a adj[comportamiento] childish; [voz, rostro] childlike* * *adj childlike* * *aniñado, -da adj: childlike -
14 arriscado
adj.1 forward, bold, audacious, impudent.2 brisk, easy, free.3 broken or craggy ground.past part.1 past participle of ARRISCARSE.2 past participle of spanish verb: arriscar.* * *► adjetivo1 (con riscos) craggy, rugged2 (arriesgado) risky, dangerous3 (atrevido) daring, bold* * *ADJ1) (Geog) craggy2) [persona] (=resuelto) bold, resolute; (=animoso) spirited; (=ágil) brisk, agile* * *- da adjetivo1) <paisaje/terreno> rugged, craggy2) ( audaz) bold* * *- da adjetivo1) <paisaje/terreno> rugged, craggy2) ( audaz) bold* * *arriscado -daA ‹paisaje/terreno› rugged, craggyB (audaz) bold* * *arriscado, -a adj1. [atrevido] daring, bold2. [peñascoso] craggy -
15 capa
f.1 cloak, cape (manto).defender algo a capa y espada to defend something tooth and nailhacer de su capa un sayo to do as one pleases2 coat (baño) (de barniz, pintura).3 layer (estrato).capa atmosférica atmosphereuna capa de hielo a film of icecapa de ozono ozone layercapa terrestre Earth's surface4 stratum, class (grupo social).5 cape (bullfighting).pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: capar.* * *1 (prenda) cloak, cape2 GEOLOGÍA stratum, layer4 figurado (estrato social) class, stratum5 (estrato social) stratum\andar de capa caída figurado to be on the decline, have seen better daysdefender algo a capa y espada figurado to defend something to the lasthacer de su capa un sayo familiar to do whatever one feels likeso capa de figurado under the pretext ofcapa freática water tablecapa pluvial RELIGIÓN pluvial, cope* * *noun f.1) cape, cloak2) coat3) layer* * *SF1) (=prenda) cloak, capecapa de agua — (=chubasquero) raincape
2) (=estrato) layerlas capas de la atmósfera — the layers o strata of the atmosphere
amplias capas sociales o de la población — broad strata of society
capa freática — aquifer, phreatic stratum
3) (=recubrimiento)4) (Náut)estar o ponerse a la capa — to lie to
5) frmso o bajo capa de — (=bajo la apariencia de) in o under the guise of; (=con el pretexto de) on o under the pretext of, as a pretext for
so o bajo capa ética, predican un puritanismo extremo — in o under the guise of ethics, they are preaching extreme puritanism
so o bajo capa de modernizar la empresa han reducido la plantilla — on o under the pretext of modernizing the company they have cut back the staff
* * *1)a) ( revestimiento) layeruna capa de nieve — a layer o carpet o blanket of snow
bajo esa capa de amabilidad — beneath that friendly exterior, beneath that veneer of friendliness
b) (veta, estrato) layerlleva el pelo cortado en or (Esp) a capas — she has layered hair
c) ( de la población) sectorlas capas altas/bajas de la sociedad — the upper/lower strata of society
d) (Geol) stratum2)a) (Indum) cloak, cape; ( para la lluvia) cape, rain capede capa caída — downcast, down (colloq)
defender algo a capa y espada — to fight tooth and nail to defend something
hacer de su capa un sayo — to make one's own decisions, do as one pleases
b) (Taur) cape•* * *1)a) ( revestimiento) layeruna capa de nieve — a layer o carpet o blanket of snow
bajo esa capa de amabilidad — beneath that friendly exterior, beneath that veneer of friendliness
b) (veta, estrato) layerlleva el pelo cortado en or (Esp) a capas — she has layered hair
c) ( de la población) sectorlas capas altas/bajas de la sociedad — the upper/lower strata of society
d) (Geol) stratum2)a) (Indum) cloak, cape; ( para la lluvia) cape, rain capede capa caída — downcast, down (colloq)
defender algo a capa y espada — to fight tooth and nail to defend something
hacer de su capa un sayo — to make one's own decisions, do as one pleases
b) (Taur) cape•* * *capa11 = coat, coating, layer, film, veneer.Ex: We will not accomplish that by being timid or by giving our profession a fresh coat of paint.
Ex: A thesaurus might advise the searcher that the following alternative terms might prove fruitful: coating and other more specific terms, e.g. Printing works.Ex: While the layer of pulp was on this wire, the water drained away and the wire was given a sideways shake.Ex: The water of the stuff poured into the middle of the cylinder through its wire-mesh cover, and was immediately pumped out from one end leaving a film of fibres on the surface.Ex: Sexism is typically rationalized by & masked beneath an intellectual veneer.* aplicar una capa base = prime.* aplicar una capa de imprimación = prime.* capa de = carpet of.* capa de espuma sucia = scum.* capa de hielo = ice sheet, sheet of ice.* capa de ozono = ozone layer.* capa de pintura = coat of paint.* capa social más distinguida, la = crust, the.* capa unimolecular = monolayer.* capa vegetal = topsoil.* multicapa = multiwall.* por capas = multilayered [multi-layered/multi layered], multilayer, layered, tiered.* una capa fina de = a skim of.capa22 = canopy, cape.Ex: 'Well, it's just that,' he said under a crawling canopy of smoke, trying to arrange himself easily on the hard chair.
Ex: In real life, when I meet people wearing capes, they invariably trip on them.* de capa caída = at a low ebb, in (the) doldrums.* de capa y espada = cloak-and-dagger.* en forma de capa = cape-like.* estar de capa caída = be in the doldrums.* parecido a una capa = cape-like.* * *A1 (revestimiento, recubrimiento) layeruna capa de nieve cubría la ciudad a layer o carpet o blanket of snow covered the cityuna capa de hielo a sheet of iceun pastel recubierto de una capa de chocolate a cake covered in a chocolate coatingbajo esa capa de amabilidad beneath that friendly exterior, beneath that veneer of friendliness2 (veta, estrato) layerdos capas de crema de chocolate y una de nata two layers of chocolate and one of creampapel higiénico de tres capas 3-ply toilet paperla capa de ozono the ozone layerlleva el pelo cortado en or ( Esp) a capas she has layered hair3 (de la población) sectorlas capas altas/bajas de la sociedad the upper/lower strata of society4 ( Geol) stratumCompuestos:aquifer, phreatic stratum ( tech)topsoilB1 ( Indum) cloak, cape; (para la lluvia) cape, rain capeuna película de capa y espada a swashbuckling moviede capa caída downcast, down ( colloq)defender algo a capa y espada to fight tooth and nail to defend sthhacer de su capa un sayo to make one's own decisions, do as one pleases2 ( Taur) capeCompuestos:cape ( worn by a bishop or archbishop)raincapecape ( worn by a bishop or archbishop)chasuble* * *
Del verbo capar: ( conjugate capar)
capa es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
capa
capar
capa sustantivo femenino
1
◊ una capa de nieve a layer o carpet of snow;
la capa de ozono the ozone layer;
lleva el pelo cortado en or (Esp) a capas she has layered hair
2
b) (Taur) cape
capar ( conjugate capar) verbo transitivo
1 ( castrar) to castrate
2 (Col fam)
capa sustantivo femenino
1 (recubrimiento) layer, coat
capa de ozono, ozone layer
2 Culin coating
3 Geol stratum, layer
4 (prenda) cloak, cape
♦ Locuciones: estar de capa caída, (desanimado) to be low-spirited
(en decadencia) to be losing popularity
capar verbo transitivo to castrate
' capa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
barniz
- costra
- exterior
- mano
- ozono
- película
- capote
- dorado
- envolver
- esmalte
- espuma
- fino
- lecho
- manga
- parecido
English:
blanket
- cape
- cloak
- cloak and dagger
- coat
- coating
- film
- frosting
- layer
- ozone layer
- paint
- pall
- permafrost
- ply
- scum
- sheet
- strip off
- swashbuckling
- thin
- undercoat
- black
- deposit
- doldrums
- ozone
- prime
- skin
- thickly
- top
* * *capa nf1. [manto] cloak, cape;Famandar de capa caída [persona] to be in a bad way;[negocio] to be struggling;hacer de su capa un sayo to do as one pleasescapa pluvial [de sacerdote] cope2. [baño] [de barniz, pintura] coat;[de chocolate] coating, layer;hay que dar una segunda capa it needs a second coat3. [para encubrir] veneer;bajo una capa de bondad se esconde su carácter malvado her evil nature is concealed behind a veneer of kindness4. [estrato] layercapa atmosférica atmosphere; Geol capa freática aquifer;capa de hielo ice sheet;capa de nieve layer of snow;capa de ozono ozone layer5. [grupo social] stratum, class;las capas altas de la sociedad the upper classes, the upper strata of society;las capas marginales the marginalized strata of society6. Taurom cape* * *f1 layer;capa de nieve layer of snow;capa social social stratum2 prenda cloak;andar oir de capa caída famdefender algo a capa y espada fight tooth and nail for something;hacer de su capa un sayo do as one likes;bajo la capa de hacer algo on the pretext of doing sth3 TAUR capem, capa f1 de mafia capo, don2 CSurstar* * *capa nf1) : cape, cloak2) : coating3) : layer, stratum4) : (social) class, stratum* * *capa n1. (en general) layer2. (de pintura, barniz) coat3. (prenda) cloak -
16 pronto
adj.1 ready, willing.2 prompt.3 keen.adv.soon, before long, in a short time, in a short while.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: prontar.* * *► adjetivo1 quick, fast■ la pronta reacción del conductor evitó un desastre the driver's quick reaction prevented a disaster■ le dio un pronto de los suyos y se puso a pintar el piso he was overcome by a sudden urge and started to paint the flat► adverbio1 (rápido) soon■ no llores que pronto vendrá tu mamá don't cry, your mummy will be here soon2 (temprano) early\de pronto suddenly¡hasta pronto! see you soon!lo más pronto posible as soon as possible————————■ le dio un pronto de los suyos y se puso a pintar el piso he was overcome by a sudden urge and started to paint the flat► adverbio1 (rápido) soon■ no llores que pronto vendrá tu mamá don't cry, your mummy will be here soon2 (temprano) early* * *1. (f. - pronta)adj.1) quick2) ready2. adv.1) quickly2) soon•* * *1. ADV1) (=dentro de poco) soontodavía es pronto para salir — it's too soon o early to leave
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cuanto más pronto mejor — the sooner the better•
¡ hasta pronto! — see you soon!2) Esp (=temprano) early3) (=rápidamente) quickly¡venid aquí, pronto! — come here, right now o quickly!
- se dice muy pronto4) [otras locuciones]•
al pronto — at first•
de pronto — (=repentinamente) suddenly; (=inesperadamente) unexpectedly; Col, Cono Sur (=a lo mejor) maybe, perhapsde pronto no sabe — maybe o perhaps he doesn't know
•
por de o lo pronto — (=por ahora) for now, for the moment; (=en primer lugar) for a start, for one thingpor lo pronto toma setenta euros, mañana te daré el resto — take seventy euros for now o for the moment, and I'll give you the rest tomorrow
-¿por qué no viniste? -bueno, por lo pronto estaba demasiado cansado — "why didn't you come?" - "well, for a start o for one thing I was too tired"
•
tan pronto se ríe, tan pronto llora — one minute he's laughing, the next he's cryingtan pronto es amigo tuyo, como de repente ya no lo es — one minute he's your friend, the next he doesn't want to know
2. ADJ2) Cono Sur (=preparado) ready•
estar pronto para algo — to be ready for sth3.SM Esp* (=arrebato)* * *I- ta adjetivo1)a) ( rápido) <entrega/respuesta> promptle deseo una pronta mejoría — I wish you a speedy recovery, I hope you get well soon
b) (despierto, vivaz) sharp2) (RPl) ( preparado) readyII1) ( en poco tiempo) soonven aquí pronto! — come here, right now!
eso se dice muy pronto — (fam) that's easy to say
hizo los dos a la vez, que se dice pronto — he made them both at the same time, which is not as easy as it sounds
2) (Esp) ( temprano) early3) (en locs)de pronto — ( repentinamente) suddenly; ( a lo mejor) (AmS) perhaps, maybe
por lo pronto or por de pronto — for the moment, for now
IIItan pronto: tan pronto llueve, como hace sol one minute it's raining and the next it's sunny; tan pronto como — as soon as
masculino (fam)* * *I- ta adjetivo1)a) ( rápido) <entrega/respuesta> promptle deseo una pronta mejoría — I wish you a speedy recovery, I hope you get well soon
b) (despierto, vivaz) sharp2) (RPl) ( preparado) readyII1) ( en poco tiempo) soonven aquí pronto! — come here, right now!
eso se dice muy pronto — (fam) that's easy to say
hizo los dos a la vez, que se dice pronto — he made them both at the same time, which is not as easy as it sounds
2) (Esp) ( temprano) early3) (en locs)de pronto — ( repentinamente) suddenly; ( a lo mejor) (AmS) perhaps, maybe
por lo pronto or por de pronto — for the moment, for now
IIItan pronto: tan pronto llueve, como hace sol one minute it's raining and the next it's sunny; tan pronto como — as soon as
masculino (fam)* * *pronto1= hunch, gut feeling, gut instinct, feelings in + Posesivo + bones.Ex: Choice of manual or automated solution to a search problem depends mainly on the questions' complexity, but also on the librarian's hunch.
Ex: There is some fascinating research that has confirmed that 'hunches,' 'gut instincts,' ' gut feelings' are real and should be paid attention to.Ex: There is some fascinating research that has confirmed that 'hunches,' ' gut instincts,' 'gut feelings' are real and should be paid attention to.Ex: But the people's justice is hasty, mean-spirited and based on vague feelings in the bones and we need the cold hand of the law to save us from ourselves.pronto2= early [earlier -comp., earliest -sup.], shortly, soon [sooner -comp., soonest -sup.], before long, it wasn't long before + Nombre, it won't be long before + Nombre, momentarily.Ex: It is too early to dismiss those physical forms associated with non-computerised cataloguing and indexing.
Ex: We shall return to the problem of synonyms shortly.Ex: Not surprisingly, he soon found that the inventory lists were not quite adequate for his purposes.Ex: News of boundless timber reserves spread, and before long lumberjacks from the thinning hardwood forests of New England swarmed into the uncharted area with no other possessions than their axes and brawn and the clothing they wore.Ex: It wasn't long before the idea of a railhead was the talk of the town.Ex: It won't be long before Singaporeans take to the streets in protest.Ex: Regular service will be resumed momentarily.* ¡eso se dice pronto! = easier said than done.* adelantarse pronto en el marcador = take + an early lead.* alcanzar + Posesivo + mejor momento demasiado pronto = peak + too early.* así de pronto = off-hand [offhand].* demasiado pronto = too soon.* de pront = without warning.* de pronto = suddenly, of a sudden, all of a sudden, just like that, cold turkey, all at once.* desarrollarse demasiado pronto = peak + too early.* hasta pronto = bye for now, I'll see you on the flipside, I'll catch you on the flipside.* hazte rico pronto = get-rich-quick.* muy pronto = before long, pretty soon.* por lo pronto = for the time being.* se dice pronto, pero no es tan fácil = easier said than done.* tan pronto = quite so soon.* tan pronto como = as soon as, just as soon as, no sooner... than.* tan pronto como + Pronombre + sea posible = at + Posesivo + earliest convenience.* tan pronto como sea posible = as soon as possible (asap), at an early a juncture as possible.* volver pronto = haste back.* * *A1 (rápido) promptle deseo una pronta mejoría I wish you a speedy recovery, I hope you get well soonesperamos una pronta respuesta we look forward to your prompt o early reply2 (despierto, vivaz) sharptiene la mente clara y el juicio pronto he has a clear mind and sharp o keen judgmentB ( RPl) (preparado) readyestá pronto para salir he's ready to go outla comida está pronta dinner's readyA (en poco tiempo) soonpronto cumple 40 años she'll soon be 40los efectos se hicieron sentir muy pronto the effects made themselves felt very quickly, the effects very soon made themselves feltven aquí ¡pronto! come here, right now!¡hasta pronto! see you soon!lo más pronto posible as soon as possiblepronto no se va a poder salir a la calle de noche soon o before long you won't be able to go out at nighteso se dice muy pronto ( fam); that's easy to sayhizo los dos a la vez, que se dice pronto he made them both at the same time, which is not as easy as it soundsB ( Esp) (temprano) early¿tú tan pronto por aquí? what are you doing here so early?C ( en locs):de pronto se abrió la puerta y entró Roberto suddenly the door opened and Roberto walked inde pronto no se han enterado maybe o perhaps they haven't heardpor lo pronto or por de pronto (para empezar) for a start; (por el momento) for the moment, for nowpor lo or de pronto el primer capítulo es bastante flojo for a start o for one thing, the first chapter is rather weakJulián, por lo or de pronto, dijo que no vendría Julián, for one, said he wouldn't be comingtan pronto: tan pronto ríe, tan pronto llora ( liter); one moment she's laughing and the next she's cryingtan pronto te saluda, como te da la espalda he might say hello to you, but he's just as likely to turn his back on youtan pronto como as soon as( fam)le dio un pronto y me tiró el plato he had a fit of temper and threw the plate at metiene un pronto muy malo she has a very quick temperen uno de sus prontos in one of his fits of temper o bouts of anger* * *
pronto 1◊ -ta adjetivo
pronto 2 adverbio
1
◊ ¡hasta pronto! see you soon!;
lo más pronto posible as soon as possible
2 ( en locs)
por lo pronto or por de pronto for the moment, for now;
tan pronto como as soon as
pronto,-a
I adjetivo
1 prompt, speedy
una pronta respuesta, a prompt reply
II adverbio
1 (en poco tiempo) soon, quickly: espero verte pronto, I hope to see you soon
2 (temprano) early: debemos levantarnos pronto, we must get up early ➣ Ver nota en soon
III m (reacción repentina) a fit of temper: le dio un pronto y se marchó, he had a fit of temper and went away
♦ Locuciones: de pronto, suddenly
por lo pronto, (para empezar) to start with
tan pronto como, as soon as
' pronto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
apenas
- bien
- comunicar
- cuanta
- cuanto
- cuidar
- dejar
- librarse
- muy
- nido
- pronta
- próximamente
- recién
- recua
- repente
- si
- soltar
- tarde
- ahora
- ahorita
- hacer
- hasta
- luego
- posible
- tanto
- venta
- ver
English:
accustom
- blow
- early
- go
- hang back
- last
- like
- long
- mean
- offhand
- outgrow
- pass on
- prick up
- prompt
- smart
- soon
- spawn
- suddenly
- turn
- up
- become
- get
- grow
- look
- mobile
- novelty
- one
- presently
- quickly
- ready
- roll
- see
- set
- speedy
- stricken
- sudden
- warm
* * *pronto, -a♦ adj1. [rápido] quick, fast;[respuesta] prompt, early; [curación, tramitación] speedy;pronto pago prompt payment2. RP [preparado] ready;¿demorás mucho? – no, ya estoy pronto are you going to be long? – no, I'm ready;prontos, listos, ¡ya! ready, steady, go!, on your marks, get set, go!♦ adv1. [rápidamente] quickly;tan pronto como as soon as;lo más pronto posible as soon as possiblesalimos pronto we left early;llegó muy pronto a la cita she arrived very early for the appointment3. [dentro de poco] soon;¡hasta pronto! see you soon!;ya verás cómo encontrarás casa pronto you'll soon find a house, don't worry;pronto se acabará el año the year will soon be over♦ nmFamtiene unos prontos de rabia inaguantables she gets these sudden fits of rage which are really unbearable;le dio un pronto y se fue something got into him and he left♦ al pronto loc advat first♦ de pronto loc adv1. [imprevistamente] suddenly;el ladrón apareció de pronto en la salida the robber suddenly appeared in the exit2. Andes, RP [tal vez] perhaps, maybe;de pronto se perdieron perhaps o maybe they got lost♦ por de pronto, por lo pronto loc adv[de momento] for the time being; [para empezar] to start with;por de o [m5]lo pronto pon los niños a dormir, luego hablaremos for the moment just put the children to bed, we'll talk later* * *I adj1 prompt;por lo ode pronto for now, for the momentII advtan pronto como as soon as;lo más pronto posible as soon as possible;¡hasta pronto! see you soon!;más pronto o más tarde sooner or later2 ( temprano) early;de pronto suddenly;eso se dice pronto that’s easy for you/him etc to say, that’s easily saidIII m fam:le dio un pronto y dejó el trabajo he left his job on impulse;tiene unos prontos de celos inaguantables he has fits of unbearable jealousy* * *pronto adv1) : quickly, promptly2) : soon3)de pronto : suddenly4)lo más pronto posible : as soon as possible5)tan pronto como : as soon aspronto, -ta adj1) rápido: quick, speedy, prompt2) preparado: ready* * *pronto adv1. (en seguida) soon2. (rápidamente) quickly -
17 servicio
m.1 service.hubo que recurrir a los servicios de un abogado we had to use the services of a lawyerservicio discrecional private serviceservicio a domicilio home delivery serviceservicio de habitaciones room serviceservicio de inteligencia intelligence serviceservicio militar military serviceservicios mínimos skeleton serviceservicio de paquetería parcel serviceservicio posventa after-sales serviceservicio público public serviceservicio secreto secret servicelos servicios sociales the social services2 service (funcionamiento).entrar en servicio to come into service3 duty (turno).estar de servicio to be on duty4 servants (servidumbre).servicio doméstico domestic help5 toilet (WC) (peninsular Spanish).¿dónde están los servicios? where are the toilets?, where's the bathroom? (United States)6 services (economics).7 serve, service (sport).8 favor, favour, service, accommodation.9 rest room, restroom, toilet room, bathroom.10 utility, public utility.11 usefulness, workability, service, helpfulness.12 table setting.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: serviciar.* * *1 (gen) service3 (juego, conjunto) set4 (favor) service, favour (US favor)5 DEPORTE service, serve\entrar en servicio to come into serviceestar al servicio de alguien to be at somebody's serviceestar de servicio to be on dutyhacer servicio / prestar servicio to do a favour (US favor)hacer un flaco servicio familiar to do more harm than goodponer en servicio to put into operationprestar servicio to serveservicio incluido service charge includedservicio a domicilio home delivery serviceservicio de urgencias emergency serviceservicio militar military serviceservicios públicos public services, utilities* * *noun m.1) service2) serve•* * *SM1) (=ayuda, atención)a) [a empresa, país] service•
al servicio de, un agente secreto al servicio de la Corona — a secret agent in the service of the Crown•
estar de servicio — to be on dutyestar de servicio de guardia — (Mil) to be on guard duty
b) [a cliente] serviceservicio a domicilio — we deliver, home delivery service
c) [de tren, autobús] serviceservicio a bordo — [en avión] in-flight services pl ; [en barco, tren] services on board pl
servicio de información, servicio de inteligencia — intelligence service
servicio de orden — [en manifestación] stewards pl, marshals pl
servicio de préstamo a domicilio — lending facility, home lending service
estación 1)servicios mínimos — minimum service sing, skeleton service sing
2) (=funcionamiento)•
estar en servicio — to be in service•
entrar en servicio — to come o go into service•
fuera de servicio — out of service•
poner en servicio — to put into serviceestá previsto poner en servicio una segunda pista de aterrizaje — there are plans to open a second runway, there are plans to put a second runway into operation o service
3) (=beneficio) servicees un abrigo viejo, pero me hace mucho servicio — it's an old coat, but I get a lot of use out of it
•
hacer un flaco servicio a algn — to do sb a disservice4) (Mil) (tb: servicio militar) military service5) [en un hospital] department"servicio de pediatría" — "paediatric department"
servicio de urgencias — accident and emergency department, casualty department
6) pl servicios (Econ) public services7) (=retrete público) toilet, washroom (EEUU), restroom (EEUU)¿dónde están los servicios? — where are the toilets?
8) [en la mesa]a) [para cada comensal]faltan dos servicios — we are two places o settings short
b) (=juego) setservicio de café — coffee set, coffee service
servicio de té — tea set, tea service
9) (=servidumbre) (tb: servicio doméstico) (=personas) servants pl ; (=actividad) service, domestic service•
escalera de servicio — service staircase•
puerta de servicio — tradesman's entrance10) (Tenis) serve, serviceromper el servicio de algn — to break sb's serve o service
11) (Rel) service12) (Econ) [de una deuda] servicing13) LAm [de un automóvil] servicele toca el servicio a los 3.000km — it's due (for) a service after 3000km
* * *1)a) ( acción de servir) serviceservicio permanente or de 24 horas — round-the-clock o 24-hour service
b) ( favor) favor*, serviceme prestó un servicio inestimable — she did me a really good turn o a very great service
c) servicios masculino plural ( asistencia) services (pl)2)a) ( funcionamiento) service, usehan puesto en servicio el nuevo andén — the new platform is now in use o is now open
¿cuándo entra en servicio la nueva estación depuradora? — when is the new purifying plant coming into operation o service?
b) ( sistema) service3)a) ( en hospital) departmentservicio de urgencias — accident and emergency department, casualty department
b) servicios masculino plural (Econ) public services (pl)4) (en restaurante, hotel)a) ( atención al cliente) serviceb) ( propina) service (charge)5) ( servidumbre)habitación or cuarto de servicio — servant's quarters (frml), maid's room
6) (Mil) service7) ( retrete) restroom (AmE), bathroom (esp AmE), toilet (esp BrE)8)a) ( juego de loza)servicio de té — tea service o set
b) ( juego de cubiertos) set of cutlery; ( cubierto para cada comensal)9) ( en tenis) service, serve10) (Relig) service11) (AmL) (Auto) service* * *1)a) ( acción de servir) serviceservicio permanente or de 24 horas — round-the-clock o 24-hour service
b) ( favor) favor*, serviceme prestó un servicio inestimable — she did me a really good turn o a very great service
c) servicios masculino plural ( asistencia) services (pl)2)a) ( funcionamiento) service, usehan puesto en servicio el nuevo andén — the new platform is now in use o is now open
¿cuándo entra en servicio la nueva estación depuradora? — when is the new purifying plant coming into operation o service?
b) ( sistema) service3)a) ( en hospital) departmentservicio de urgencias — accident and emergency department, casualty department
b) servicios masculino plural (Econ) public services (pl)4) (en restaurante, hotel)a) ( atención al cliente) serviceb) ( propina) service (charge)5) ( servidumbre)habitación or cuarto de servicio — servant's quarters (frml), maid's room
6) (Mil) service7) ( retrete) restroom (AmE), bathroom (esp AmE), toilet (esp BrE)8)a) ( juego de loza)servicio de té — tea service o set
b) ( juego de cubiertos) set of cutlery; ( cubierto para cada comensal)9) ( en tenis) service, serve10) (Relig) service11) (AmL) (Auto) service* * *servicio11 = toilet, washroom, bathroom, restroom [rest room], lavatory, public toilet, little boys room, little girls room, loo.Ex: Such things as the minimum room temperature within one hour of starting work, the adequacy of light and ventilation, toilet provision, fire regulations and exits are all well covered in considerable detail.
Ex: The library office is in the basement, 'downstairs' as it is euphemistically referred to, along with a staff lounge, the washrooms, heating equipment, and electrical and janitor's closets.Ex: This article presents a brief guide to collection development in the area of renovating kitchens and bathrooms = This artículo presenta una guía breve para el desarrollo de la colección en los temas relacionados con la reforma de cocinas y cuartos de baño.Ex: Airport restrooms have become popular meeting places for men looking for sexual trysts with other men.Ex: One very elementary kind of invitation might be the introduction of lavatories in public libraries: a facility to be found in department stores, which are interested in service to valued customers.Ex: This paper presents arguments for and against libraries in the USA having condom dispensing machines in their public toilets.Ex: When I went to the little boys/girls room to relieve myself I was suprised to see the amount of loo rolls stashed in the corner.Ex: When I went to the little boys/ girls room to relieve myself I was suprised to see the amount of loo rolls stashed in the corner.Ex: Early on on a Friday night and three of the loos were out of order, the floor was covered in a layer of rancid water and it stank to high heaven.* servicios de señoras = women's room.servicio22 = capability, facility, feature, service, servicing, utility, service charges, service facility.Ex: DOBIS/LIBIS contains a so-called 'help' capability.
Ex: Apart from this additional facility Double-KWIC indexes have most of the facilities, features and drawbacks of KWIC and KWOC indexes.Ex: Electronic Maildrop is an online document ordering feature, where documents can be ordered from various suppliers.Ex: 'All aboard the orientation express' is a programme to introduce children to the services provided by the library and teach them to use the microfiche catalogue.Ex: There was also the difficulty that inter-departmental servicing was not undertaken in a co-operative, sharing, spirit.Ex: Situations where subdivisions might have had some utility are served by the co-ordination of index terms at the search stage.Ex: These prices include breakfast (full buffet including a large selection of hot and cold entrees, salads, cheeses, pastries, etc.) and all service charges.Ex: The author offer guidelines for managers and policy makers to aid the process of planning the establishment of data service facilities in a library.* abandonar los servicios de Alguien = drop out.* adscripción en comisión de servicios = secondment.* agencia de servicios = service agency.* al servicio de = at the service of.* al servicio de la nación = uniformed.* a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.* arma de servicio = service weapon.* bibliotecario de servicios técnicos = technical services librarian.* bibliotecario encargado de los servicios dirigidos a la comunidad = community services librarian.* bibliotecario en servicios mínimos = duty librarian.* bienes y servicios = goods and services.* buscar los servicios de = engage.* calidad de los servicios = service quality.* calidad del servicio = service quality.* calidad en el servicio = quality performance, performance quality.* callejón de servicio = service road.* cambiar de servicio = churn.* cambio de servicio = churn.* carta de servicios = service offer.* centrado en el servicio = service-focused.* cobro de servicios = fee services.* cobro por servicios = fee services, fee for services.* cobro por servicios prestados = fee for services.* comercializar un servicio = market + service, broker + service.* conceder comisión de servicios = second.* Consejo de los Servicios de Biblioteconomía y Documentación (LISC) = Library and Information Services Council (LISC).* contratar los servicios de Alguien = enrol [enroll -USA].* convocatoria de oferta de servicios = invitation to tender (ITT).* dar servicio = service.* dar un servicio = do + service.* dedicado al servicio = service-oriented.* departamento de servicios técnicos = technical services department.* de servicio = on duty, on call.* de servicio a la sociedad = public-spirited.* de servicio al usuario = client-serving.* dirigir un servicio = run + service.* División de Servicios Bibliográficos de la Biblioteca Británica (BLBSD) = British Library Bibliographic Services Division (BLBSD).* empresa de servicios = service organisation, service agency, service company.* empresa de servicios de información = information broker, broker, information broking.* empresa de servicio social = social utility.* empresa de servicios públicos = public utility, utility company.* en comisión de servicios = seconded.* estación de servicio = gas station, petrol station, service station, gasoline station.* estando de servicio = while on the job.* ética de servicio = service ethic.* externalización de servicios = outsourcing [out-sourcing], externalisation of services.* falto de servicios = underserved.* fuera de servicio = off-duty, decomissioned, out of commission.* función de servicio = service function.* hueco de servicio = service core.* impuesto de bienes y servicios = goods and services tax.* industria de servicios = service industry.* industria de servicios financieros, la = financial services industry, the.* instalar un servicio = mount + service.* jefe de los servicios de información = chief information officer (CIO).* jefe del servicio de catalogación = cataloguing head.* jefe del servicio de referencia = reference head.* libre de servicio = off-duty.* montar un servicio = mount + service.* oferta de servicios = service provision, service offer.* oficial de servicio = duty officer.* ofrecer servicio = service.* ofrecer un servicio = operate + service, provide + service, do + service.* orientado al servicio de la gente = people-centred, people-centric.* orientado al servicio de las personas = people-centred.* orientado hacia el servicio = service orientated, service-focused.* orientar un servicio hacia = target + service.* período de servicio = tour of duty.* personal de servicios = service worker.* personas faltas de servicios, las = underserved, the.* por todo el servicio = service-wide.* prestación de servicios = service delivery.* prestar un servicio = operate + service, provide + service, render + service, give + service to, deliver + service, deliver + value, produce + the goods, do + service.* prestar un servicio a los usuarios = serve + patrons.* profesional dedicado al servicio = service professional.* profesional dedicado a prestar un servicio a la población = service professional.* profesión dedicada al servicio = service profession.* profesión dedicada al servicio de otros = helping profession.* profesión dedicada a prestar un servicio a la población = service profession.* promover un servicio = launch + service.* proveedor de servicios = service supplier, service provider.* proveedor de servicios de Internet = Internet provider.* Proveedor de Servicios de Internet (ISP) = ISP (Internet Service Provider).* punto de servicio = service point.* responsable del servicio de emergencias = emergency official.* responsable del servicio de referencia = reference administrator.* separación de servicios = unbundling.* servicio a domicilio = home delivery.* servicio a través de terceros = third-party service.* servicio a uno mismo = self-service.* servicio auxiliar de apoyo familiar = respite care.* servicio bibliográfico = bibliographic service, bibliographic utility.* servicio bibliotecario = library facility, library service.* servicio bibliotecario mediante pago = fee-based library service.* servicio bibliotecario penintenciario = prison library service.* servicio central = main site service.* servicio centralizado de control de publicaciones seriadas = consolidation service.* servicio comercial = commercial service, commercial vendor, charged service.* servicio comunitario = community service.* servicio de acceso público = public delivery service.* servicio de acompañante = escort service.* servicio de actualización permanente = current awareness, current-awareness service.* servicio de adquisiciones = acquisition routines, acquisition(s) service.* servicio de aduanas = customs and excise agency.* servicio de alerta = alert service.* servicio de aparcacoches = valet parking.* servicio de apoyo = backup service, support service.* servicio de asesoramiento = consulting service, counselling service, advisory service.* servicio de asesoramiento jurídico = legal aid service.* servicio de asistencia = provider service.* servicio de atención = advisory service.* servicio de atención al cliente = customer service, service department.* servicio de atención al cliente en su propio automóvil = drive-through (drive-thru).* servicio de atención al cliente por teléfono = call centre.* servicio de atención de día = day care.* servicio de autobuses = bus service.* servicio de ayuda = help desk [helpdesk], help facility.* servicio de búsqueda = search service.* servicio de canguros = baby-sitting service.* servicio de catalogación = cataloguing service.* servicio de compañía = escort service.* servicio de compra por televisión = teleshopping service.* servicio de compras = acquisition(s) service.* servicio de conexión a las redes = networking service.* servicio de correo = mail service.* servicio de correo electrónico = electronic mail service.* servicio de correos = postal service.* servicio de cuidado de día = day care.* servicio de difusión selectiva de la información = SDI service.* servicio de directorios = directory service.* servicio de distribución = host service.* servicio de documentación = documentation service.* servicio de emergencia = emergency service.* servicio de entrega de documentos = document delivery service (DDS).* servicio de envío = turnaround.* Servicio de Envío de Artículos Originales (OATS) = Original Article Tearsheet Service (OATS).* servicio de extensión bibliotecaria = outreach service, library extension work, extension service, outreach programme, reach out.* servicio de fotocopia = copying facilities.* servicio de fotocopias = photocopying service.* servicio de fotodocumentación = photocopying service.* servicio de habitaciones = room service.* servicio de impresión = offline print facility.* servicio de indización = indexing service.* servicio de indización de publicaciones periódicas = periodicals indexing service.* servicio de indización y resumen = indexing and abstracting service.* servicio de información = alerting device, information service, information delivery service, information utility.* servicio de información al consumidor = Consumer Advice Centre (CAC), consumer advisory service.* servicio de información ciudadana = community information service.* servicio de información electrónica = electronic information service.* servicio de información en línea = online information service.* servicio de información local = local information service.* servicio de información sectorial = sectoral information service.* servicio de informática = computing service.* servicio de inteligencia = intelligence community, intelligence agency.* servicio de jurado = jury duty.* servicio de libros a domicilio = homebound service.* servicio de limpieza = janitorial services.* servicio de mantenimiento técnico = support service.* servicio de mensajería = courier service.* servicio de microfilmación = microfilm service, microfilming service.* servicio de noticias = news service.* servicio de novedades = news alerts.* servicio de novedades a través del correo electrónico = e-mail alert.* servicio de orientación = referral service, advisory service.* servicio de orientación al lector = readers' advisory service point, readers' advisory service.* servicio de petición de documentos = document delivery service (DDS).* servicio de preparación = training facility.* servicio de préstamo = lending service, loaner service.* servicio de préstamo a domicilio = home lending service.* servicio de préstamo de documentos = document delivery service (DDS).* servicio de préstamo interbibliotecario = interlending service.* servicio de recuperación en línea = online retrieval service.* servicio de referencia = reference desk, reference service, enquiry service.* Servicio de Referencia Asistido por Ordenador (MARS) = MARS (Machine Assisted Reference Service).* servicio de referencia bibliotecario = library reference service.* servicio de referencia electrónica = electronic reference service [e-reference service].* servicio de referencia en vivo = live reference.* servicio de referencia por correo electrónico = electronic mail reference service.* servicio de registros MARC, el = MARC service, the.* servicio de reparto con furgoneta = van delivery service.* servicio de respuesta = turnaround.* servicio de restauración = caterer.* servicio de resúmenes = abstracting service.* servicio de salud pública = health service.* servicio de seguridad = security service.* servicio de suministro de documentos = document delivery service (DDS).* servicio de telefonía móvil = mobile telephone service, mobile phone service.* servicio de transferencia de documentos = document delivery service (DDS).* servicio de única ventanilla = one-stop service.* servicio doméstico = cleaning lady, domestic service, housekeeper.* servicio en la Guardia Nacional = National Guard duty.* servicio en línea = online service.* servicio especial de autobuses = bus shuttle service, bus shuttle, shuttle bus service, shuttle bus.* servicio especial de transporte = shuttle, shuttle service.* servicio exhaustivo = service in-depth.* servicio extra = frill.* servicio funerario = funeral service.* servicio gratis = frill.* servicio gratuito = free service.* servicio las 24 horas = 24 hour(s) service, 24 hour(s) service.* servicio médico = medical care, medical aid, medical assistance.* servicio meteorológico = meteorological service.* servicio metereológico = weather bureau, weather service.* servicio militar = military service, soldiering.* servicio militar obligatorio = conscription, compulsory military service, draft, the, military draft.* servicio nacional = domestic service.* servicio no incluido = hidden extra.* servicio postal = postal service, postal delivery service.* servicio postventa = after-sales service.* servicio público = amenity, public service, public utility, utility service.* servicio regional de sanidad = hospital board.* servicio relacionado con los libros = book service.* servicio religioso = ceremonial service.* servicio remoto = remote service.* servicios a lectores = readers' services.* servicios a los estudiantes = student services.* servicio sanitario = health service.* servicios automatizados = automation capabilities.* servicios básicos = amenities.* servicios bibliotecarios = library provision.* servicios bibliotecarios para jóvenes = youth services.* servicios bibliotecarios para los marginados = library services to the disadvantaged.* servicios bibliotecarios para los sordos = library services for the deaf.* servicios complementarios = added-value services.* servicios de asistencia = remedial services.* servicios de atención al estudiante = student services.* servicios de autopista = highway facilities.* servicios de cafetería = food services.* servicios de documentos secundarios = secondary services.* servicios de emergencia = emergency assistance.* servicios de extensión bibliotecaria = library outreach.* servicios de información = Information and Referral services.* servicios de información bibliográfica = bibliographical services.* servicios de información y referencia = I&R services (Information and Referral).* servicios de red de valor añadido (VANS) = value added network services (VANS).* servicios de trenes = rail facilities.* servicios mínimos = skeleton staff.* servicio social = social service.* servicio social sustitutorio = community service.* servicios orientados hacia el usuario final = end-user services.* servicios para adultos = adult services.* servicios sociales = human services, welfare services.* Servicios Técnicos y de Recursos para la Biblioteca (LRTS) = LRTS (Library Resources and Technical Services).* servicio técnico = technical service, technical support, tech support.* servicio telefónico = telephone service.* servicio universal = universal service.* servicio valioso = yeoman service.* solicitar un servicio = call on/upon + service.* suplemento por servicio = service charges.* suspender un servicio = withdraw + service.* tiempo fuera de servicio = downtime.* tipo de servicio = style of service.* trabajo de préstamo de servicios = service job.* un servicio las 24 horas = a 24-hour service.* valor afectivo del servicio = affect of service.* vender un servicio = market + service.* vía de servicio = service road.* * *A1 (acción de servir) servicea partir del próximo lunes estaremos a su servicio en nuestro nuevo local from next Monday we will be open for business at our new premisesdurante la guerra prestó servicio como médico en el frente during the war he served as a doctor at the frontle regalaron un reloj cuando cumplió 20 años de servicio he was given a watch when he completed 20 years' serviceestoy de servicio I'm on dutyun policía libre de servicio an off-duty policeman[ S ] servicio permanente or de 24 horas round-the-clock o 24-hour service2 (favor) favor*, serviceal despedirte te hizo un gran servicio he did you a great service o favor by firing you ( colloq)me prestó un servicio inestimable recomendándome para el trabajo she did me a really good turn o a very great service by recommending me for the jobme ofreció sus servicios muy amablemente he kindly offered me his servicespasó a prestar sus servicios como asesor legal he went on to work as a legal adviserrecurrieron a los servicios de un abogado conocido they sought the advice of a well-known lawyerles agradecemos los servicios prestados we would like to thank you for all your work o helpCompuestos:(home) delivery servicecustomer servicesupport servicescatering service(de datos, detalles) information service; ( Mil) intelligence serviceintelligence servicecleaning service ( BrE)stewards (pl), marshals (pl)prevention servicesecurity servicetrain service≈ coastguard servicediplomatic service( Esp) memorandumafter-sales servicepublic servicesecret servicempl news services (pl)mpl minimum o skeleton servicesocial services (pl)B1 (funcionamiento) service, usehan puesto en servicio el nuevo andén the new platform is now in use o is now open¿cuándo entra en servicio la nueva estación depuradora? when is the new purifying plant coming into operation o service?han suspendido el servicio hasta nuevo aviso (the) service has been interrupted until further notice[ S ] fuera de servicio out of service2 (sistema) serviceservicio de teléfonos telephone serviceservicio de trenes train servicetodos los servicios all the main servicesel servicio de la línea 19 es pésimo the number 19 is a terrible serviceC1 (en un hospital) departmentservicio de ginecología gynecology departmentservicio de urgencias accident and emergency department, casualty department ( BrE)es jefe del servicio de cirugía he is the chief surgeonuna empresa del sector servicios a company in the public service sectorD (en un restaurante, hotel)1 (atención) serviceuna excelente carta y un servicio esmerado an excellent menu and impeccable service2 (propina) service, service charge[ S ] servicio e impuestos incluidos tax and service includedno nos han cobrado el servicio they haven't charged for serviceE(servidumbre): sólo hablan de los problemas del servicio all they talk about is the problems of having servantsse quedaron sin servicio they were left without any domestic helpescalera de servicio service staircaseentrada de servicio tradesmen's entrancehabitación or cuarto de servicio servant's quarters (pl) ( frml), maid's roomCompuesto:siempre ha trabajado en servicio doméstico he has always worked in domestic service, he has been in service all his lifelas habitaciones destinadas al servicio doméstico the servants' quartersF ( Mil) serviceestar en servicio to be in serviceCompuestos:active servicemilitary serviceaquí no hay servicio militar obligatorio there is no compulsory military service hereG¿los servicios, por favor? can you tell me where the washrooms are, please?, can you tell me where the ladies'/gents' is please? ( BrE)2 (orinal) chamber potH1 (de cubiertos) set of cutlery o flatware ( AmE)(de loza): servicio de café coffee setservicio de té tea service o seteste juego no tiene servicio de pescado there are no fish knives in this canteen o set2 (individual) piecevajilla de doce servicios twelve-piece dinner serviceI (en tenis) service, serveservicio de Fortín Fortín to servetiene que mejorar su servicio she needs to work on her serveK ( Agr) serviceL ( Relig) service* * *
servicio sustantivo masculino
1
estar de servicio [policía/bombero] to be on duty;
servicio público public service;
servicios informativos broadcasting services (pl)
c)
me ofreció sus servicios he offered me his services
2 ( funcionamiento) service, use;
han puesto en servicio el nuevo andén the new platform is now in use o is now open
3 ( en hospital) department;
4 (en restaurante, hotel)
5 ( servidumbre):
cuarto de servicio servant's quarters ;
(frml), maid's room;
( personas) servants (pl), domestic staff
6 (Mil) service;
7 ( retrete) restroom (AmE), bathroom (esp AmE), toilet (esp BrE)
8 ( en tenis) service, serve
9 (Relig) service
(AmL) (Auto) service
servicio sustantivo masculino
1 service
estar de servicio, to be on duty
servicio a domicilio, delivery service
servicio doméstico, domestic service
servicio militar, military service
fuera de servicio, out of order
2 (utilidad) use: esa mesita me hace mucho servicio, this table is very useful
3 (conjunto) en esta mesa falta un servicio, we need to set another place at the table
servicio de café, coffee service
4 (cuarto de baño) toilet sing, US rest room sing
' servicio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acto
- área
- bloquear
- camarera
- camarero
- cerrar
- correo
- dirigirse
- disposición
- encargar
- exenta
- exento
- guardia
- incluida
- incluido
- informatización
- inteligencia
- juventud
- parque
- postventa
- posventa
- prestar
- prestación
- supresión
- suprimir
- apto
- asegurar
- asistencia
- atender
- calidad
- circular
- cubierto
- cumplir
- doméstico
- empleada
- entrega
- estación
- exprés
- favor
- funcionamiento
- funcionar
- interrumpir
- muchacha
- operar
- postal
- puente
- puerta
- puesta
- recluta
- reparto
English:
after-sales
- agent
- answering service
- around-the clock
- auxiliary
- bargain for
- bargain on
- bed
- bog
- break
- breakdown
- charge
- commission
- conscription
- dissatisfaction
- disservice
- duty
- excuse
- foreign service
- gent
- ground
- health service
- inclusive
- INS
- intelligence
- lousy
- mail
- National Health Service
- off-duty
- on
- pay
- privatize
- public convenience
- reinstate
- room service
- run
- secret service
- serve
- service
- service charge
- shuttle
- skeleton
- support
- toilet-train
- toilet-training
- tour
- unit
- use
- utility
- amenity
* * *servicio nm1. [prestación, asistencia, sistema] service;se ha suspendido el servicio en la línea 1 de autobús the number 1 bus isn't running today;hubo que recurrir a los servicios de una agencia inmobiliaria we had to use the services of Br an estate agent o US a real estate office;el servicio postal/hospitalario the postal/hospital service;lleva muchos años al servicio de la empresa she has worked for the company for several years;estamos a su servicio para lo que necesite we are at your service if you need anything;nos ha ofrecido sus servicios he has offered us his services;por los servicios prestados for services rendered;Servicio de Administración Tributaria Br ≈ the Inland Revenue, US ≈ the IRS;servicio de asistencia técnica technical support;servicio de atención al cliente customer service department;servicios bancarios banking services;servicio discrecional private service;servicio a domicilio home delivery service;servicios financieros financial services;servicio de habitaciones room service;servicios informativos [de cadena de radio, televisión] news service;servicio de inteligencia intelligence service;servicio en línea on-line service;servicio de mensajería courier service;servicio militar military service;hacer el servicio militar to do one's military service;servicios mínimos [en huelga] skeleton service;servicio de paquetería parcel service;servicio posventa after-sales service;servicio de prensa press department;servicio público public service;servicio religioso religious service;servicio secreto secret service;servicios sociales social services;servicio técnico technical assistance;servicio de veinticuatro horas round-the-clock service2. [funcionamiento] service;entrar en servicio to come into service;estar fuera de servicio [máquina] to be out of order3. [servidumbre] servants;el servicio está fatal hoy en día you just can't find the staff these daysservicio doméstico domestic help4. [turno] duty;estar de servicio to be on dutyservicio activo [en el ejército] active service o duty5. [en tenis, squash] serve, service;primer/segundo servicio first/second serve o service;al servicio, Ríos Ríos to serve;mantener el servicio to hold one's serve6. [cubierto] place setting7. [juego de tazas, platos]servicio de café/té coffee/tea set;servicio de mesa dinner service8. [en restaurante] [atención al cliente] service;[recargo] service charge;dan un servicio pésimo the service is awful;el servicio está incluido service is included;servicio no incluido service is not included9.servicios [sector terciario] services;una empresa de servicios a services company;el sector servicios the services sector¿dónde están los servicios? where are the toilets?, US where's the bathroom?;el servicio de señoras/caballeros the ladies/gents* * *m1 service;estar al servicio de be at the service of;hacer un buen servicio a alguien do s.o. a great service;estar de servicio be on duty;libre de servicio off duty2:servicios pl restroom sg, Br toilets3 ( funcionamiento):fuera de servicio TÉC out of order;poner en servicio put into service* * *servicio nm1) : service2) saque: serve (in sports)3) servicios nmpl: restroom* * *servicio n1. (en general) service2. (aseo) toilet3. (en tenis) serve / service4. (asistente) domestic help -
18 escarceo
m.1 small broken waves occasioned by currents (olas).2 wave with a foaming white crest, ripple.3 prance, buck.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: escarcear.* * *1 small wave, ripple2 (prueba) attempt, foray3 (aventura amorosa) flirtation, start of a love affair1 (del caballo) prancing sing\escarceos amorosos affairs* * *1 (del caballo) prancing2 (actividad) dabblingallí hizo sus primeros escarceos con el periodismo it was there that he first dabbled in journalismCompuesto:* * *
escarceo sustantivo masculino
1 (prueba) trial: hizo algunos escarceos antes de dar con la solución, after several trials he found the solution
2 (relación amorosa superficial) romantic adventure: tuvo algunos escarceos en su juventud, he had some flings in his youth
3 (divagación) rambling, digression: me pierdo en escarceos y no saco nada en claro, after much rambling I have come to no conclusions
* * *escarceo nm1. [incursión] foray;tuvo algún que otro escarceo en las vacaciones she had the odd fling on holiday3.escarceos [en equitación] caracoles* * *m1 white caps pl, white horses pl2: -
19 λειτουργία
λειτουργία, ας, ἡ (s. prec. entry; Pla.+; ins, pap, LXX, ParJer 3; ApcSed 14, 3 and 11; EpArist, Philo, Joseph., loanw. in rabb.) prim. ‘public service’, the usual designation for a service performed by an individual for the state or public cult (oft. free of charge, s. lit. under λειτουργέω 2), in our lit. almost always used w. some sort of relig. connotation. As with the use of the verb λειτουργέω NT writers suggest an aura of high status for those who render any type of service.① service of a formal or public type, serviceⓐ of ritual and cultic services (Diod S 1, 21, 7; SIG 1109, 111; UPZ 17, 17 [163 B.C.] λ. τῷ θεῷ; 40, 19 [161 B.C.]; PTebt 302, 30 [s. Dssm. B 138=BS 141]; Ex 37:19; Num 8:22; 16:9; 18:4; 2 Ch 31:2; EpArist; Philo, Virt. 54 al.; Jos., Bell. 1, 26, Ant. 3, 107 al.; Hippol., Ref. 9, 30, 4) service as priest Lk 1:23. τὰς προσφορὰς καὶ λειτουργίας ἐπιτελεῖσθαι bring offerings and perform (other) ceremonial services 1 Cl 40:2. τὰ σκεύη τῆς λ. the vessels used in priestly service Hb 9:21 (ParJer 3:9, 11, 18). Of the high priest’s service 1 Cl 40:5. Fig., of the high-priestly office of Christ Hb 8:6.ⓑ of other kinds of service to God 1 Cl 20:10. Of Noah 1 Cl 9:4. Of Paul (w. θυσία, q.v. 1; cp. BGU 1201, 7 [2 A.D.] πρὸς τὰς λιτουργείας καὶ θυσείας τῶν θεῶν) sacrificial service Phil 2:17.—Of officials in Christian congregations (ἡ τῆς ἐπισκοπῆς λ. Iren. 3, 3, 3 [Harv. II 10, 3]) διαδέχεσθαι τὴν λ. αὐτῶν succeed to their office 1 Cl 44:2; ἡ αὐτοῖς τετιμημένη λ. the office held in honor by them 44:6; ἀποβάλλεσθαι τῆς λ. be removed from office 44:3. On D 15:1 cp. λειτουργέω 1a.—Also of the activities of a nonofficial pers. in the church service μὴ παρεκβαίνειν τὸν ὡρισμένον τῆς λ. αὐτοῦ κανόνα not overstepping the fixed boundaries of his service 1 Cl 41:1. Of acts that show forth Christian charity and other virtues that are beyond the call of ordinary duty and are therefore more like those rendered by public-spirited citizens and thus evoke God’s special approval: αἱ λ. αὗται these services Hs 5, 3, 3; cp. 5, 3, 8 (λ. ἐκκλησίας θεοῦ ἐπὶ σωτηρίᾳ ἀνθρώπων Orig., C. Cels. 8, 75, 18).—Of angels: λ. τῆς κτίσεως ‘service to the creation’ Hippol., Ref. 9, 30, 2.② service of a personal nature, help, assistance, service transf. sense of the primary mng. and mng. 1: of Epaphroditus’ services to Paul ἵνα ἀναπληρώσῃ τὸ ὑμῶν ὑστέρημα τῆς πρός με λειτουργίας in order that he might supply what was lacking in your service to me Phil 2:30. W. ref. to the collection ἡ διακονία τῆς λ. ταύτης 2 Cor 9:12.—ESchweizer, D. Leben d. Herrn in d. Gemeinde u. ihren Diensten, ’46, 19–23; AHillorst, Filología Neotestamentaria 1, ’88, 27–34.—DELG s.v. λαός. M-M. EDNT. TW. Spicq. Sv.
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