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21 quedar constatado
(v.) = go on + recordEx. It may not be a startling revelation but its undoubted value is that the plain fact has gone on record.* * *(v.) = go on + recordEx: It may not be a startling revelation but its undoubted value is that the plain fact has gone on record.
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22 quedar registrado
v.to go on record, to go on file.* * *(v.) = go on + recordEx. It may not be a startling revelation but its undoubted value is that the plain fact has gone on record.* * *(v.) = go on + recordEx: It may not be a startling revelation but its undoubted value is that the plain fact has gone on record.
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23 revelación
f.1 revelation, illustration, disclosure, revealment.2 unveiling.3 eye opener.* * *1 revelation* * *noun f.* * *1.SF revelation; [de un secreto] disclosure2.ADJ INV* * *1) (de secreto, noticia) revelation, disclosure2) (éxito, figura) revelation3) (como adj inv)los Tigers, el equipo revelación de la temporada — the Tigers, this season's surprise success story
* * *= disclosure, illumination, revelation, unfolding, eye-opener, epiphany, awakening.Ex. The patent abstract is a concise statement of the technical disclosure of the patent and must emphasize that which is new in the context of the invention.Ex. It can guide the moral will in so far as its illuminations depreciate certain modes of conduct and, conversely, reinforce others.Ex. It may not be a startling revelation but its undoubted value is that the plain fact has gone on record.Ex. Successive issues consulted together become a continuous narrative of the gradual unfolding of Community policy objectives.Ex. It will be an eye-opener for anyone interested in exploring the complex relationship between history, environmental issues, economy, and governance.Ex. In this journal entry, Sarah describes her epiphany of simplicity: how she first came to realize that she wants less, not more.Ex. Puberty, he describes as 'dreamy and sentimental' and though this may seem a far cry from the teenagers we would recognize that adolescence brings an awakening of emotions, idealism and commitment to a romantic ideal.----* no revelación = nondisclosure [non-disclosure].* revelación de escándalos o corrupción = muckraking.* ser una revelación = be an eye-opener.* * *1) (de secreto, noticia) revelation, disclosure2) (éxito, figura) revelation3) (como adj inv)los Tigers, el equipo revelación de la temporada — the Tigers, this season's surprise success story
* * *= disclosure, illumination, revelation, unfolding, eye-opener, epiphany, awakening.Ex: The patent abstract is a concise statement of the technical disclosure of the patent and must emphasize that which is new in the context of the invention.
Ex: It can guide the moral will in so far as its illuminations depreciate certain modes of conduct and, conversely, reinforce others.Ex: It may not be a startling revelation but its undoubted value is that the plain fact has gone on record.Ex: Successive issues consulted together become a continuous narrative of the gradual unfolding of Community policy objectives.Ex: It will be an eye-opener for anyone interested in exploring the complex relationship between history, environmental issues, economy, and governance.Ex: In this journal entry, Sarah describes her epiphany of simplicity: how she first came to realize that she wants less, not more.Ex: Puberty, he describes as 'dreamy and sentimental' and though this may seem a far cry from the teenagers we would recognize that adolescence brings an awakening of emotions, idealism and commitment to a romantic ideal.* no revelación = nondisclosure [non-disclosure].* revelación de escándalos o corrupción = muckraking.* ser una revelación = be an eye-opener.* * *A (de un secreto, una noticia) revelation, disclosureCompuesto:divine revelationB (éxito, figura) revelationla revelación literaria del año the literary sensation o discovery o revelation of the yearel coche fue la revelación del salón the car was the star attraction at o the revelation of o the sensation of the showla revelación taurina de la temporada the revelation of this bullfighting seasonC ( como adj inv):los Tigers, el equipo revelación de la temporada the Tigers, the revelation of the season o this season's surprise success storyel coche revelación de este año the car of the year, the revelation of the car world this year* * *
revelación sustantivo femenino
1 (de secreto, noticia) revelation, disclosure
2 (éxito, figura) revelation
revelación sustantivo femenino
1 revelation
la revelación de un secreto, the disclosure of a secret
2 (sorpresa, descubrimiento) un escritor revelación, a sensational new writer
' revelación' also found in these entries:
English:
disclosure
- exposure
- eye-opener
- revelation
- eye
* * *revelación nf1. [de documento, secreto] revelation2. [sorpresa] revelation;el cineasta tailandés fue la revelación del festival the Thai director was the revelation o discovery of the festival;el equipo revelación de la temporada the team that has been the revelation of the season3. Rel revelation* * *f revelation* * * -
24 ser famoso
v.to be famous.* * *(v.) = gain + recognition, be popular* * *(v.) = gain + recognition, be popularEx: At the time, it was a startling accomplishment and gained wide recognition.
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25 ser reconocido
v.to be acknowledged, to come into one's own, to gain acceptance, to gain recognition.* * *(v.) = gain + recognition* * *(v.) = gain + recognitionEx: At the time, it was a startling accomplishment and gained wide recognition.
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26 triunfo
m.1 triumph (victoria).2 trump.sin triunfo no trumppres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: triunfar.* * *1 (victoria) triumph, victory2 DEPORTE win3 (éxito) success4 (naipes) trump* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (=victoria) win, victory; (=éxito) victory, success2) (Naipes) trump3) (=trofeo) trophy* * *1)a) ( victoria) victorycostar un triunfo — (fam)
b) ( éxito)sus muchos triunfos discográficos — his many hits o chart successes
2) ( en naipes) trumppalo del triunfo — trumps (pl)
* * *= triumph, win, accomplishment.Ex. One of the real triumphs of cataloging is that cataloging rules based on Charles Ammi Cutter's work of a century ago have been effective over such a very long time.Ex. The article is entitled 'Another win for Louis Braille: audio books gain in popularity'.Ex. At the time, it was a startling accomplishment and gained wide recognition.----* arco de triunfo = triumphal arch.* beneficiarse del triunfo ajeno = bask in + reflected glory.* disfrutar del triunfo ajeno = bask in + reflected glory.* triunfo ajeno = reflected glory.* triunfo personal = a feather in + Posesivo + cap.* * *1)a) ( victoria) victorycostar un triunfo — (fam)
b) ( éxito)sus muchos triunfos discográficos — his many hits o chart successes
2) ( en naipes) trumppalo del triunfo — trumps (pl)
* * *= triumph, win, accomplishment.Ex: One of the real triumphs of cataloging is that cataloging rules based on Charles Ammi Cutter's work of a century ago have been effective over such a very long time.
Ex: The article is entitled 'Another win for Louis Braille: audio books gain in popularity'.Ex: At the time, it was a startling accomplishment and gained wide recognition.* arco de triunfo = triumphal arch.* beneficiarse del triunfo ajeno = bask in + reflected glory.* disfrutar del triunfo ajeno = bask in + reflected glory.* triunfo ajeno = reflected glory.* triunfo personal = a feather in + Posesivo + cap.* * *A1 (victoria) victoryfue un verdadero triunfo para el partido nacionalista it was a real victory o triumph for the nationalist partyel equipo consiguió un importante triunfo the team won an important victory o achieved an important winel triunfo del equipo irlandés the Irish team's successcostar un triunfo ( fam): me costó un triunfo llegar hasta tu casa I had terrible trouble o a terrible job getting to your house ( colloq)al final lo convencí pero me costó un triunfo I persuaded him in the end but it was no easy task o it wasn't easy2(éxito): sus numerosos triunfos discográficos his many hits o chart successesclasificarme para la final ya es todo un triunfo qualifying for the final is a triumph in itselfB (en naipes) trumppalo del triunfo trumps (pl)* * *
Del verbo triunfar: ( conjugate triunfar)
triunfo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
triunfó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
triunfar
triunfo
triunfó
triunfar ( conjugate triunfar) verbo intransitivoa) ( ganar) triunfo SOBRE algo/algn to triumph over sth/sb;
triunfo sustantivo masculino
1
2 ( en naipes) trump;
triunfar verbo intransitivo to triumph
triunfo m (victoria, logro) triumph, victory
♦ Locuciones: nos costó un triunfo conseguir las entradas, we had a terrible job getting the tickets
' triunfo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
arco
- batatazo
- victoria
- asegurar
- avasallador
- palma
- saborear
- triunfar
English:
dark horse
- gain
- triumph
- trump
- flush
- place
- triumphant
- victory
- win
* * *triunfo nm1. [de ejército] triumph, victory;[en encuentro, elecciones] victory, win;desde el triunfo de la revolución since the triumph of the revolution;un asombroso triunfo diplomático an astonishing triumph o feat of diplomacy2. [de artista, músico] triumph3. [en juegos de naipes] trump;sin triunfo no trump;tener todos los/varios triunfos en la mano to hold all the/several trump cards5. Arg, Perú [danza] = lively folk dance* * *m1 triumph, victory2 en naipes trump* * *triunfo nm1) : triumph, victory2) éxito: success3) : trump (in card games)* * * -
27 violento
adj.1 violent.2 violent, bitter, forceful.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: violentar.* * *► adjetivo1 (gen) violent2 (vergonzoso) embarrassing, awkward3 (molesto) embarrassed, awkward, ill at ease4 (dicho, escrito) twisted, distorted5 (postura) forced, unnatural6 DEPORTE rough* * *(f. - violenta)adj.1) violent2) embarrassing* * *ADJ1) [acto, deporte, persona] violent2) (=incómodo) awkward, uncomfortableme fue muy violento verlo llorar — seeing him cry made me feel very awkward o uncomfortable
me encuentro violento estando con ellos — I feel awkward o I don't feel at ease when I'm with them
3) [postura] awkward4) [interpretación] forced5) (LAm) (=repentino) quick* * *- ta adjetivo1) <choque/deporte/muerte> violent; < discurso> vehement; <persona/tono/temperamento> violentle es or resulta violento hablar del tema — she finds it embarrassing o difficult to talk about it
estaba muy violento — I felt very awkward o embarrassed
* * *= violent, furious, crude [cruder -comp., crudest -sup.], virulent, savage, stormy [stormier -comp., stormiest -sup.], embarrassing, rough [rougher -comp., roughest -sup.], virulently, uneasy, uncomfortable, ill-at-ease, bloodthirsty.Ex. There was a heavy and prolonged silence as Datto scrambled through his mind, trying to recollect the details of the event that had apparently trigerred this violent reaction.Ex. 'Punch' satirised the opponents more cruelly: 'Here is an institution doomed to scare the furious devotees of laissez faire'.Ex. Some unfortunate children grow up as readers of James Bond, of dashing thrillers and the blood-and-guts of crude war stories.Ex. It is easy to become carried away by the sheer size of the so-called 'information explosion' and to regard the growth of literature as a phenomenon as threatening to civilization as a virulent epidemic or the 'population explosion' in the third world.Ex. The most vulnerable nations are Burma, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, which have all experienced savage war and civil unrest in recent years.Ex. The stormy period of the 50s and 60s are considered to have seriously damaged the cause of improving the salaries of librarians.Ex. This is highly embarrassing for the innocent reader and for the apologetic library staff.Ex. The changes for the latter group are going to be abrupt, and rough -- very revolutionary.Ex. This work presents a startling contrast to the virulently anti-Catholic sentiments prevalent in 18th-century popular writing.Ex. Hawthorne gave an uneasy laugh, which was merely the outlet for her disappointment.Ex. And making matters worse, this uncomfortable group sat in a suburban sitting-room flooded with afternoon sunlight like dutifully polite guests at a formal coffee party.Ex. One quite serious barrier to improvement is the reluctance of users to tell librarians of their feelings, but perhaps it is expecting too much of them to complain that they are ill-at-ease.Ex. All the way through, the Jews are portrayed as bloodthirsty.----* cometer un acto violento = commit + violence.* comportamiento violento = violent behaviour.* no violento = nonviolent [non-violent].* perturbado y violento = violently insane.* reacción violenta = backlash.* sentirse violento = look + uncomfortable.* sentirse violento por = be embarrassed at.* volverse violento = turn + violent.* * *- ta adjetivo1) <choque/deporte/muerte> violent; < discurso> vehement; <persona/tono/temperamento> violentle es or resulta violento hablar del tema — she finds it embarrassing o difficult to talk about it
estaba muy violento — I felt very awkward o embarrassed
* * *= violent, furious, crude [cruder -comp., crudest -sup.], virulent, savage, stormy [stormier -comp., stormiest -sup.], embarrassing, rough [rougher -comp., roughest -sup.], virulently, uneasy, uncomfortable, ill-at-ease, bloodthirsty.Ex: There was a heavy and prolonged silence as Datto scrambled through his mind, trying to recollect the details of the event that had apparently trigerred this violent reaction.
Ex: 'Punch' satirised the opponents more cruelly: 'Here is an institution doomed to scare the furious devotees of laissez faire'.Ex: Some unfortunate children grow up as readers of James Bond, of dashing thrillers and the blood-and-guts of crude war stories.Ex: It is easy to become carried away by the sheer size of the so-called 'information explosion' and to regard the growth of literature as a phenomenon as threatening to civilization as a virulent epidemic or the 'population explosion' in the third world.Ex: The most vulnerable nations are Burma, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, which have all experienced savage war and civil unrest in recent years.Ex: The stormy period of the 50s and 60s are considered to have seriously damaged the cause of improving the salaries of librarians.Ex: This is highly embarrassing for the innocent reader and for the apologetic library staff.Ex: The changes for the latter group are going to be abrupt, and rough -- very revolutionary.Ex: This work presents a startling contrast to the virulently anti-Catholic sentiments prevalent in 18th-century popular writing.Ex: Hawthorne gave an uneasy laugh, which was merely the outlet for her disappointment.Ex: And making matters worse, this uncomfortable group sat in a suburban sitting-room flooded with afternoon sunlight like dutifully polite guests at a formal coffee party.Ex: One quite serious barrier to improvement is the reluctance of users to tell librarians of their feelings, but perhaps it is expecting too much of them to complain that they are ill-at-ease.Ex: All the way through, the Jews are portrayed as bloodthirsty.* cometer un acto violento = commit + violence.* comportamiento violento = violent behaviour.* no violento = nonviolent [non-violent].* perturbado y violento = violently insane.* reacción violenta = backlash.* sentirse violento = look + uncomfortable.* sentirse violento por = be embarrassed at.* volverse violento = turn + violent.* * *A1 ‹choque/deporte/muerte› violent; ‹discusión› violent, heated; ‹discurso› vehementutilizar métodos/medios violentos to use violent methods/means2 ‹persona/tono/temperamento› violentB(incómodo): le resulta violento hablar del tema she finds it embarrassing o difficult to talk about itestaba muy violento I felt very awkward o embarrassed o uncomfortable¡qué situación más violenta! how embarrassing!* * *
Del verbo violentar: ( conjugate violentar)
violento es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
violentó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
violentar
violento
violentar ( conjugate violentar) verbo transitivo
‹ persona› to rape
violentarse verbo pronominal
to get embarrassed
violento◊ -ta adjetivo
1 ( en general) violent;
2 ( incómodo) ‹ situación› embarrassing, awkward;
estaba muy violento I felt very awkward
violentar verbo transitivo
1 (incomodar) to embarrass
2 (enfadar) to infuriate
3 (violar) to rape
4 (forzar una puerta, cerradura, etc) to force
violento,-a adjetivo
1 (una persona, tormenta, muerte, etc) violent
2 (una situación) embarrassing: se sintió muy violenta, she felt very awkward
' violento' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abrupta
- abrupto
- cacharrazo
- castaña
- dura
- duro
- impetuosa
- impetuoso
- vándala
- vándalo
- violenta
- bestia
- bruto
- cochino
- enojoso
- fuerte
- gamberrada
- gamberrismo
- molesto
- remolino
English:
aggressive
- appal
- appall
- bang
- bring out
- fierce
- furious
- horseplay
- onslaught
- rough
- rough-and-tumble
- sense
- smash-up
- trouble
- video nasty
- violent
- wild
- burning
- embarrassed
- harsh
- savage
- smash
- sticky
* * *violento, -a♦ adj1. [persona, deporte, acción] violent;muerte violenta violent death;se hicieron con el parlamento por medios violentos they took control of the parliament by violent means2. [intenso] [pasión, tempestad] intense, violent;[viento] fierce;los despertó una violenta sacudida del wagón they were awoken when the carriage gave a violent jolt3. [incómodo] awkward;aquello lo puso en una situación muy violenta that put him in a very awkward situation;me resulta violento hablar con ella I feel awkward talking to her♦ nmpllos violentos the men of violence* * *adj1 violent;morir de muerte violenta die a violent death* * *violento, -ta adj1) : violent2) embarazoso, incómodo: awkward, embarassing* * *violento adj1. (en general) violent2. (incómodo) awkward -
28 virulento
adj.1 virulent, baneful.2 cankered.* * *► adjetivo1 virulent* * *ADJ virulent* * *- ta adjetivo virulent* * *= virulent, searing, virulently, vitriolic, blistering.Ex. It is easy to become carried away by the sheer size of the so-called 'information explosion' and to regard the growth of literature as a phenomenon as threatening to civilization as a virulent epidemic or the 'population explosion' in the third world.Ex. His searing and rigorously logical analysis of the '1949 ALA Rules for Entry' is one of my favorite pieces of writing on cataloging.Ex. This work presents a startling contrast to the virulently anti-Catholic sentiments prevalent in 18th-century popular writing.Ex. This magazine had a particular interest in curious stories of libraries and bookmen, and was abundant in criticism both humorous and vitriolic.Ex. Lodge Kerrigan's 'Clean, Shaven' is a blistering piece of cinematic inventiveness and a young director's low-budget first feature.----* ataque virulento = blistering attack.* * *- ta adjetivo virulent* * *= virulent, searing, virulently, vitriolic, blistering.Ex: It is easy to become carried away by the sheer size of the so-called 'information explosion' and to regard the growth of literature as a phenomenon as threatening to civilization as a virulent epidemic or the 'population explosion' in the third world.
Ex: His searing and rigorously logical analysis of the '1949 ALA Rules for Entry' is one of my favorite pieces of writing on cataloging.Ex: This work presents a startling contrast to the virulently anti-Catholic sentiments prevalent in 18th-century popular writing.Ex: This magazine had a particular interest in curious stories of libraries and bookmen, and was abundant in criticism both humorous and vitriolic.Ex: Lodge Kerrigan's 'Clean, Shaven' is a blistering piece of cinematic inventiveness and a young director's low-budget first feature.* ataque virulento = blistering attack.* * *virulento -ta1 ( Med) virulent2 ‹ataque/crítica› virulent, violent* * *
virulento,-a adjetivo virulent
' virulento' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
virulenta
English:
fierce
- virulent
* * *virulento, -a adj1. [epidemia, crítica, conflicto] virulent, fierce2. [virus, microorganismo] virulent* * *adj MED, figvirulent* * *virulento, -ta adj: virulent -
29 éxito
m.1 success, achievement, victory, big time.2 success story.* * *1 success\con éxito successfullyno tener éxito to fail, not succeedsin éxito unsuccessfully, without successtener éxito to be successfuléxito de taquilla box-office success* * *noun m.success, hit* * *SM1) (=buen resultado) successla operación resultó con éxito — the operation was successful o was a success
tiene mucho éxito entre los hombres — she's very successful with men, she has a great deal of success with men
tener éxito en algo — to be successful in sth, make a success of sth
no tener éxito — to be unsuccessful, not succeed
2) (Mús, Teat) success, hitun éxito rotundo — [gen] a resounding success; (Mús) a smash hit
3) † (=resultado) result, outcomebuen éxito — happy outcome, success
tener buen éxito — to succeed, be successful, have a happy outcome
tener mal éxito — to have an unfortunate outcome, fail, be unsuccessful
* * *masculino successlas negociaciones no tuvieron éxito — the negotiations were not successful o were unsuccessful
tuvo mucho éxito en la fiesta — he/it was a great success o (colloq) hit at the party
la operación fué un éxito — the operation was successful o a success
* * *= achievement, success, triumph, boom, popularity, accomplishment.Ex. All SLIS heads co-operated willingly, discussing their problems, difficulties and achievements candidly and critically.Ex. A producer is the person with final responsibility for the making of a motion picture, including business aspects, management of the production, and the commercial success of the film.Ex. One of the real triumphs of cataloging is that cataloging rules based on Charles Ammi Cutter's work of a century ago have been effective over such a very long time.Ex. The article 'The electronic boom: a gamble or a sure bet?' considers the threat of the new technology to the future of newspapers.Ex. The reason for its popularity was largely that it was based upon a principle of conformity in essentials, and freedom in details.Ex. At the time, it was a startling accomplishment and gained wide recognition.----* asegurar el éxito = ensure + success.* camino seguro al éxito = blueprint for success.* caso con éxito = success story.* clave del éxito = key success factor, key to success.* colmado de éxitos = crowned with + success.* con éxito = successful, successfully, winningly.* con mucho éxito = with a wide appeal.* conseguir éxito = achieve + success.* conseguir éxitos y fracasos = encounter + problems and successes.* cumbre del éxito, la = pinnacle of success, the.* de éxito = successful.* de éxito asegurado = sure-fire [surefire].* de éxito garantizado = sure-fire [surefire].* de éxito seguro = sure-fire [surefire].* de gran éxito comercial = high selling.* de un gran éxito comercial = best selling [bestselling/best-selling], top-selling.* de un gran éxito de ventas = best selling [bestselling/best-selling], top-selling.* el éxito genera éxito = success breeds success (SBS).* el éxito llama al éxito = success breeds success (SBS).* éxito absoluto = award-winning success.* éxito artístico = artistic success.* éxito comercial = commercial success, financial success.* éxito contundente = roaring success.* éxito demostrado = proven success.* éxito de público = blockbuster.* éxito de taquilla = blockbuster.* éxito editorial = blockbuster.* éxito repentino = overnight success.* éxito repentino y total = flush of success.* éxito rotundo = resounding success, award-winning success.* éxitos o fracasos = successes or failures.* éxito sonado = resounding success.* éxitos y fracasos = pitfalls and successes, successes and failures.* éxito taquillero = blockbuster.* fórmula del éxito = formula for success, recipe for success.* fórmula para el éxito = blueprint for success.* garantizar el éxito = guarantee + success, ensure + success.* gente con éxito = successful people.* gente de éxito = successful people.* hacer que Algo sea un éxito = make + Nombre + a hit.* historial de éxitos = track record of success.* hombre con éxito = successful man.* hombre de éxito = successful man.* índice de éxito = success rate.* lista de éxitos = chart.* lista de éxitos de cartelera de espectáculos = Billboard chart.* lista de éxitos, la = charts, the.* lleno de éxitos = crowned with + success.* mujer con éxito = successful woman.* mujer de éxito = successful woman.* no tener éxito = be unsuccessful, come up with + nothing, prove + unsuccessful.* obtener éxito = achieve + success.* obtener éxitos y fracasos = experience + problems and successes.* persona con éxito = successful person.* persona de éxito = successful person.* personas con éxito, las = successful, the.* pináculo del éxito, el = pinnacle of success, the.* porcentaje de éxito = success rate.* receta del éxito = formula for success, recipe for success.* resultar ser un éxito = prove + to be a success.* secreto del éxito = secret of/for success.* ser el éxito de la fiesta = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.* ser todo un éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.* ser un éxito = prove + trumps, prove + a success, come up + a treat, go down + a treat.* significar éxito = spell + success.* sin éxito = unsuccessful.* suponer la diferencia entre el éxito o el fracaso = make or break.* tener éxito = achieve + success, be successful, get + anywhere, meet + success, prove + successful, succeed, attain + appeal, be a success, find + success, come up + trumps, prove + trumps, take off, meet with + success, hit + the big time, be popular, go + strong.* tener éxito en el mundo = succeed in + the world.* tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.* tener gran éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.* tener mucho éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.* tener todo un éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.* tener un éxito roturno = take + Nombre + by storm.* traer consigo éxito = spell + success.* traer éxito = spell + success.* trayectoria de éxitos = track record of success.* * *masculino successlas negociaciones no tuvieron éxito — the negotiations were not successful o were unsuccessful
tuvo mucho éxito en la fiesta — he/it was a great success o (colloq) hit at the party
la operación fué un éxito — the operation was successful o a success
* * *= achievement, success, triumph, boom, popularity, accomplishment.Ex: All SLIS heads co-operated willingly, discussing their problems, difficulties and achievements candidly and critically.
Ex: A producer is the person with final responsibility for the making of a motion picture, including business aspects, management of the production, and the commercial success of the film.Ex: One of the real triumphs of cataloging is that cataloging rules based on Charles Ammi Cutter's work of a century ago have been effective over such a very long time.Ex: The article 'The electronic boom: a gamble or a sure bet?' considers the threat of the new technology to the future of newspapers.Ex: The reason for its popularity was largely that it was based upon a principle of conformity in essentials, and freedom in details.Ex: At the time, it was a startling accomplishment and gained wide recognition.* asegurar el éxito = ensure + success.* camino seguro al éxito = blueprint for success.* caso con éxito = success story.* clave del éxito = key success factor, key to success.* colmado de éxitos = crowned with + success.* con éxito = successful, successfully, winningly.* con mucho éxito = with a wide appeal.* conseguir éxito = achieve + success.* conseguir éxitos y fracasos = encounter + problems and successes.* cumbre del éxito, la = pinnacle of success, the.* de éxito = successful.* de éxito asegurado = sure-fire [surefire].* de éxito garantizado = sure-fire [surefire].* de éxito seguro = sure-fire [surefire].* de gran éxito comercial = high selling.* de un gran éxito comercial = best selling [bestselling/best-selling], top-selling.* de un gran éxito de ventas = best selling [bestselling/best-selling], top-selling.* el éxito genera éxito = success breeds success (SBS).* el éxito llama al éxito = success breeds success (SBS).* éxito absoluto = award-winning success.* éxito artístico = artistic success.* éxito comercial = commercial success, financial success.* éxito contundente = roaring success.* éxito demostrado = proven success.* éxito de público = blockbuster.* éxito de taquilla = blockbuster.* éxito editorial = blockbuster.* éxito repentino = overnight success.* éxito repentino y total = flush of success.* éxito rotundo = resounding success, award-winning success.* éxitos o fracasos = successes or failures.* éxito sonado = resounding success.* éxitos y fracasos = pitfalls and successes, successes and failures.* éxito taquillero = blockbuster.* fórmula del éxito = formula for success, recipe for success.* fórmula para el éxito = blueprint for success.* garantizar el éxito = guarantee + success, ensure + success.* gente con éxito = successful people.* gente de éxito = successful people.* hacer que Algo sea un éxito = make + Nombre + a hit.* historial de éxitos = track record of success.* hombre con éxito = successful man.* hombre de éxito = successful man.* índice de éxito = success rate.* lista de éxitos = chart.* lista de éxitos de cartelera de espectáculos = Billboard chart.* lista de éxitos, la = charts, the.* lleno de éxitos = crowned with + success.* mujer con éxito = successful woman.* mujer de éxito = successful woman.* no tener éxito = be unsuccessful, come up with + nothing, prove + unsuccessful.* obtener éxito = achieve + success.* obtener éxitos y fracasos = experience + problems and successes.* persona con éxito = successful person.* persona de éxito = successful person.* personas con éxito, las = successful, the.* pináculo del éxito, el = pinnacle of success, the.* porcentaje de éxito = success rate.* receta del éxito = formula for success, recipe for success.* resultar ser un éxito = prove + to be a success.* secreto del éxito = secret of/for success.* ser el éxito de la fiesta = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.* ser todo un éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.* ser un éxito = prove + trumps, prove + a success, come up + a treat, go down + a treat.* significar éxito = spell + success.* sin éxito = unsuccessful.* suponer la diferencia entre el éxito o el fracaso = make or break.* tener éxito = achieve + success, be successful, get + anywhere, meet + success, prove + successful, succeed, attain + appeal, be a success, find + success, come up + trumps, prove + trumps, take off, meet with + success, hit + the big time, be popular, go + strong.* tener éxito en el mundo = succeed in + the world.* tener éxito en la vida = succeed in + life, get on in + life.* tener gran éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.* tener mucho éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.* tener todo un éxito = hit + a home run, hit it out of + the park, knock it out of + the park.* tener un éxito roturno = take + Nombre + by storm.* traer consigo éxito = spell + success.* traer éxito = spell + success.* trayectoria de éxitos = track record of success.* * *1 (resultado bueno) successlo llevó a cabo con éxito she carried it out successfullyparticiparon con poco éxito they competed with little success, they did not have much success in the race ( o competition etc)las negociaciones no tuvieron éxito the negotiations were not successful o were unsuccessfulha tocado con gran éxito en todo el país he has played with great success o to great acclaim throughout the countrytu primo tuvo mucho éxito en la fiesta your cousin was a great success o ( colloq) hit at the party2 (cosa, obra, campaña) successla operación ha sido un éxito the operation has been successful o a successCompuesto:best-seller* * *
éxito sustantivo masculino
success;
tener éxito to be successful;
éxito de ventas best-seller;
éxito de taquilla a box-office hit
éxito sustantivo masculino success: la obra tuvo mucho éxito, the play was very successful
con éxito, successfully
' éxito' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aceptación
- airosa
- airoso
- arrollador
- arrolladora
- asegurar
- congratularse
- entrever
- extirpar
- mermar
- mojar
- resultar
- rotunda
- rotundo
- solicitada
- solicitado
- trampolín
- alcanzar
- apabullante
- atribuir
- cabeza
- celebrar
- clamoroso
- conquistar
- conseguir
- cumbre
- desear
- esperanza
- grande
- igualar
- impresionante
- llamado
- llave
- lograr
- logro
- prodigioso
- resonante
- revelación
- saborear
- sensación
- subir
- total
- tremendo
- triunfar
- triunfo
- trivializar
English:
accomplishment
- achievement
- begrudge
- best-seller
- best-selling
- blockbuster
- brass
- carry off
- collaboration
- do
- effectively
- element
- elusive
- eventual
- every
- flash
- flying
- get ahead
- go
- good
- hit
- hugely
- initial
- make out
- moneymaker
- qualified
- resounding
- result
- rise
- runaway
- sensation
- show-stopper
- spur
- succeed
- success
- successful
- successfully
- take off
- unqualified
- unsuccessfully
- combined
- delight
- desirous
- flushed
- get
- made
- make
- measure
- resent
- sell
* * *éxito nm1. [logro, fama] success;la fiesta fue un éxito the party was a success;su éxito se debe a su esfuerzo she has achieved success through her own efforts;con éxito successfully;superó con éxito sus exámenes she passed her exams successfully;tener éxito to be successful;el experimento no tuvo éxito the experiment was unsuccessful o was not a success;la obra tuvo poco éxito the play was not a success;tuvimos mucho éxito en América we had great success o were very successful in America2. [canción, película] hit;[producto, operación, experimento] success;éxito (editorial) bestseller;la lista de éxitos [de libros] the bestseller list;[de canciones] the charts;un disco de grandes éxitos a greatest hits album;de éxito [libro] bestselling;[canción] hit;ser un éxito (de ventas) [libro] to be a bestseller;[canción] to be a hit éxito de taquilla box-office hit* * *m success;con éxito successfully;sin éxito without success;éxito (musical) hit;tener éxito be successful, be a success* * *éxito nm1) triunfo: success, hit2)tener éxito : to be successful* * *éxito n1. (triunfo) success2. (canción, película) hitse presentó al concurso, pero no tuvo éxito he entered the competition, but he was unsuccessful -
30 estremecedor
adj.shaking, shocking, striking.* * *► adjetivo1 startling2 (grito) bloodcurdling* * *ADJ alarming, disturbing* * *- dora adjetivo <escena/noticia> horrifying; <grito/relato> spine-chilling, hair-raising* * *= eerie, heart-rending, heart-rendering, touching, spooky [spookier -comp., spookiest -sup.], spine-tingling, groundshaking, heart-wrenching, thrilling.Ex. Undoubtedly in Dickens's 'Oliver Twist' we are meant to feel the eerie terror of Oliver's first night spent with the coffins in the undertaker's workshop, where he is made to sleep.Ex. Their heart-rending plight stretching over centuries is a blot on Indian civilization.Ex. The book makes harrowing reading, charting the relentless disintegration of Schumann's mental and physical faculties, with equally heart-rendering intervals of lucidity and self-awareness.Ex. In a world of daily genocide, where two-thirds of humanity are condemned, it is touching to see a spark of what solidarity can do.Ex. Records are even being sold with terrifying sounds designed to create a ' spooky' atmosphere at home.Ex. This is a spine-tingling collection of real haunted houses and spooky ghost stories.Ex. The author gives an insider's perspective on what it feels like to be an Arab since the groundshaking events of 1967 when Arab hopes were unexpectedly shattered by the outcome of the Arab Israeli war.Ex. Which just goes to show that truth is always, always, always more amazing, more heart-wrenching, more fantastic than anyone's imagination.Ex. This makes autobiography a thrilling ingredient of biography.* * *- dora adjetivo <escena/noticia> horrifying; <grito/relato> spine-chilling, hair-raising* * *= eerie, heart-rending, heart-rendering, touching, spooky [spookier -comp., spookiest -sup.], spine-tingling, groundshaking, heart-wrenching, thrilling.Ex: Undoubtedly in Dickens's 'Oliver Twist' we are meant to feel the eerie terror of Oliver's first night spent with the coffins in the undertaker's workshop, where he is made to sleep.
Ex: Their heart-rending plight stretching over centuries is a blot on Indian civilization.Ex: The book makes harrowing reading, charting the relentless disintegration of Schumann's mental and physical faculties, with equally heart-rendering intervals of lucidity and self-awareness.Ex: In a world of daily genocide, where two-thirds of humanity are condemned, it is touching to see a spark of what solidarity can do.Ex: Records are even being sold with terrifying sounds designed to create a ' spooky' atmosphere at home.Ex: This is a spine-tingling collection of real haunted houses and spooky ghost stories.Ex: The author gives an insider's perspective on what it feels like to be an Arab since the groundshaking events of 1967 when Arab hopes were unexpectedly shattered by the outcome of the Arab Israeli war.Ex: Which just goes to show that truth is always, always, always more amazing, more heart-wrenching, more fantastic than anyone's imagination.Ex: This makes autobiography a thrilling ingredient of biography.* * *‹escena/noticia/relato› horrifying, hair-raisingun grito estremecedor a spine-chilling cry* * *
estremecedor
‹grito/relato› spine-chilling, hair-raising
* * *estremecedor, -ora adj[ruido, grito] horrifying, ghastly; [crimen, imágenes, historia] horrifying, appalling* * *adj terrifying* * *estremecedor, - dora adj: horrifying -
31 extraordinario
adj.1 extraordinary, out of the ordinary, extra, remarkable.2 extraordinary, particular.* * *► adjetivo1 (fuera de lo común) extraordinary, unusual; (sorprendente) surprising; (admirable) outstanding, exceptional2 (raro) queer, odd3 (gastos etc) additional, extra; (paga) bonus4 (revista etc) special1 (correo) special delivery2 (revista etc) special issue3 (manjar) extra dish\horas extraordinarias overtime————————1 (correo) special delivery2 (revista etc) special issue3 (manjar) extra dish* * *(f. - extraordinaria)adj.extraordinary, outstanding* * *1. ADJ1) (=especial) extraordinaryno tiene nada de extraordinario — there's nothing extraordinary o special about it
2) (=destacado) outstanding; [edición, número, descuento] special; [cobro] supplementary, extra3) (=insólito) unusual2. SM1) [para una ocasión especial] treat2) [en menú] special dish, extra dish3) [de publicación] special issue* * *- ria adjetivoa) < suceso> extraordinary, unusual; <circunstancias/facultades> extraordinary, specialb) < asamblea> extraordinary, special; < edición> special; < contribución> extra, additionalc) <belleza/fuerza/éxito> outstanding, extraordinaryla película no fue nada extraordinario — the movie was nothing special o nothing out of the ordinary
* * *= extraordinary, formidable, incredible, bumper, non-recurrent, remarkable, bionic.Ex. Having entered the next state and a highway off the turnpike, he was amazed by the extraordinary flatness of the land, especially in contrast to the hilly terrain he had grown up with back home.Ex. 'It's up to you to see that things are done,' she defended herself, somewhat nervous and abashed by his formidable stare.Ex. I could tell you many things about Cutter that you probably would find incredible.Ex. The period of 1967 and late 1966 brought in a bumper crop of user studies.Ex. Special grants are defined as grants of a non-recurrent nature to fund (or partly fund) major projects = Las subvenciones especiales se definen como aquellas subvenciones de una naturaleza excepcional para financiar (total o parcialmente) proyectos importantes.Ex. Two remarkable features of the BM code are its acceptance of corporate authorship, and its use of form headings.Ex. Police say the bullet hit the underwire of her bionic brassiere and never even pierced her skin.----* belleza extraordinaria = scenic beauty.* de tamaño extraordinario = outsize.* espectáculo extraordinario = spectacular.* hacer horas extraordinarias = work + overtime.* horas extraordinarias = overtime.* nada extraordinario = unremarkable.* trabajar horas extraordinarias = work + overtime.* * *- ria adjetivoa) < suceso> extraordinary, unusual; <circunstancias/facultades> extraordinary, specialb) < asamblea> extraordinary, special; < edición> special; < contribución> extra, additionalc) <belleza/fuerza/éxito> outstanding, extraordinaryla película no fue nada extraordinario — the movie was nothing special o nothing out of the ordinary
* * *= extraordinary, formidable, incredible, bumper, non-recurrent, remarkable, bionic.Ex: Having entered the next state and a highway off the turnpike, he was amazed by the extraordinary flatness of the land, especially in contrast to the hilly terrain he had grown up with back home.
Ex: 'It's up to you to see that things are done,' she defended herself, somewhat nervous and abashed by his formidable stare.Ex: I could tell you many things about Cutter that you probably would find incredible.Ex: The period of 1967 and late 1966 brought in a bumper crop of user studies.Ex: Special grants are defined as grants of a non-recurrent nature to fund (or partly fund) major projects = Las subvenciones especiales se definen como aquellas subvenciones de una naturaleza excepcional para financiar (total o parcialmente) proyectos importantes.Ex: Two remarkable features of the BM code are its acceptance of corporate authorship, and its use of form headings.Ex: Police say the bullet hit the underwire of her bionic brassiere and never even pierced her skin.* belleza extraordinaria = scenic beauty.* de tamaño extraordinario = outsize.* espectáculo extraordinario = spectacular.* hacer horas extraordinarias = work + overtime.* horas extraordinarias = overtime.* nada extraordinario = unremarkable.* trabajar horas extraordinarias = work + overtime.* * *1 ‹suceso› extraordinary, unusual; ‹circunstancias/facultades› extraordinary, specialel que no quiera venir no tiene nada de extraordinario there is nothing unusual about her not wanting to come2 ‹sesión/asamblea› extraordinary, special; ‹edición› special; ‹contribución/cuota› extra, additional3 ‹belleza/fuerza/éxito› outstanding, extraordinaryla película no fue nada extraordinario the movie was nothing special o nothing out of the ordinary* * *
extraordinario
‹ edición› special;
‹ contribución› extra, additional;◊ la película no fue nada extraordinario the movie was nothing special o nothing out of the ordinary
extraordinario,-a adjetivo (anormal) extraordinary
(estupendo) exceptional
edición extraordinaria, special edition
paga extraordinaria, Esp extra month's salary usually paid twice a year
' extraordinario' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
bagaje
- canela
- colosal
- extraordinaria
- particular
- única
- único
- aventura
- tremendo
English:
bumper
- extraordinary
- how
- one-off
- remarkable
- special
- spectacular
- out
- startling
* * *extraordinario, -a♦ adj1. [insólito] extraordinary2. [excelente] extraordinary3. [especial] [edición, suplemento] special;[congreso, asamblea, junta] extraordinary;hacer gastos extraordinarios to have extra expenses♦ nm1. Prensa special edition2. [correo] special delivery* * *I adj extraordinary;horas extraordinarias overtime sgII m special issue* * *extraordinario, - ria adjexcepcional: extraordinary♦ extraordinariamente adv* * *extraordinario adj1. (fuera de lo normal) extraordinary2. (excelente) exceptional / excellent3. (especial) special -
32 hechos, los
= plain fact, theEx. It may not be a startling revelation but its undoubted value is that the plain fact has gone on record. -
33 sobrecogedor
adj.overwhelming, enthralling, breathtaking, spellbinding.* * *► adjetivo1 (conmovedor) dramatic, awesome2 (que da miedo) frightening* * *ADJ1) [paisaje, silencio] imposing, impressive2) (=horrible) horrific* * *- dora adjetivo shocking, horrific* * *= daunting, eerie, breathtaking, gripping, hair-raising, groundshaking, overwhelming.Ex. One of the most daunting aspect of music cataloguing arises from the fact that music and music recordings have international value.Ex. Undoubtedly in Dickens's 'Oliver Twist' we are meant to feel the eerie terror of Oliver's first night spent with the coffins in the undertaker's workshop, where he is made to sleep.Ex. This breathtaking building is 213 meters long and has over 300 windows.Ex. The 1996 film of 'Romeo and Juliet' is a gripping presentation of Shakespeare's story of star-crossed lovers in an impulsive, hot-headed, violent world.Ex. This ' hair-raising' experience will allow students to have a better understanding of what energy is and why it's so important.Ex. The author gives an insider's perspective on what it feels like to be an Arab since the groundshaking events of 1967 when Arab hopes were unexpectedly shattered by the outcome of the Arab Israeli war.Ex. More people are taking the dip into online business and abandoning the huge corporations with overwhelming superiors and unearthly hours.----* paisaje sobrecogedor = breathtaking scenery.* vista sobrecogedora = breathtaking view.* * *- dora adjetivo shocking, horrific* * *= daunting, eerie, breathtaking, gripping, hair-raising, groundshaking, overwhelming.Ex: One of the most daunting aspect of music cataloguing arises from the fact that music and music recordings have international value.
Ex: Undoubtedly in Dickens's 'Oliver Twist' we are meant to feel the eerie terror of Oliver's first night spent with the coffins in the undertaker's workshop, where he is made to sleep.Ex: This breathtaking building is 213 meters long and has over 300 windows.Ex: The 1996 film of 'Romeo and Juliet' is a gripping presentation of Shakespeare's story of star-crossed lovers in an impulsive, hot-headed, violent world.Ex: This ' hair-raising' experience will allow students to have a better understanding of what energy is and why it's so important.Ex: The author gives an insider's perspective on what it feels like to be an Arab since the groundshaking events of 1967 when Arab hopes were unexpectedly shattered by the outcome of the Arab Israeli war.Ex: More people are taking the dip into online business and abandoning the huge corporations with overwhelming superiors and unearthly hours.* paisaje sobrecogedor = breathtaking scenery.* vista sobrecogedora = breathtaking view.* * *1 (conmovedor) ‹experiencia/silencio› moving2 (espantoso) shocking, horrific* * *
sobrecogedor◊ - dora adjetivo
shocking, horrific
sobrecogedor,-ora adjetivo eerie, awesome
' sobrecogedor' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
impresionante
- sobrecogedora
English:
daunting
* * *sobrecogedor, -ora adj1. [terrorífico] frightening, startling2. [impresionante] shocking, harrowing* * *adj -
34 vértigo
m.vertigo, dizziness, fear of heights, giddiness.* * *1 MEDICINA vertigo2 (mareo) dizziness, giddiness3 figurado frenzy\de vértigo figurado frenziedtener vértigo to feel dizzy, feel giddy* * *SM2) (Med) vertigotiene vértigo — he suffers from o has vertigo
3) (=frenesí) frenzy4) *de vértigo: iban a una velocidad de vértigo — they were going at breakneck speed
* * *a) ( por la altura) vertigopadecer de/tener vértigo — to suffer from/have vertigo
me da or produce vértigo — it makes me dizzy o giddy
de vértigo: a una velocidad de vértigo at breakneck speed; precios de vértigo — skyhigh prices
b) ( actividad intensa) frenzy* * *= vertigo.Ex. Vertigo is the feeling that you or your environment is moving when no movement occurs.----* de vértigo = giddy [giddier -comp., giddiest -sup.].* * *a) ( por la altura) vertigopadecer de/tener vértigo — to suffer from/have vertigo
me da or produce vértigo — it makes me dizzy o giddy
de vértigo: a una velocidad de vértigo at breakneck speed; precios de vértigo — skyhigh prices
b) ( actividad intensa) frenzy* * *= vertigo.Ex: Vertigo is the feeling that you or your environment is moving when no movement occurs.
* de vértigo = giddy [giddier -comp., giddiest -sup.].* * *1 (por la altura) vertigopadecer de/tener vértigo to suffer from/have vertigome da or produce vértigo asomarme a la ventana leaning out of the window gives me vertigo, leaning out of the window makes me dizzy o giddyde vértigo: a una velocidad de vértigo at breakneck speedexcedentes de vértigo startling o amazing surpluses2 (actividad intensa) frenzyel vértigo de la vida moderna the frantic pace of modern life* * *
vértigo sustantivo masculino
vertigo;
me produce vértigo it makes me dizzy o giddy
vértigo sustantivo masculino
1 Med vertigo: le da vértigo, it makes him giddy o dizzy
(velocidad) conducir a una velocidad de vértigo, to drive at breakneck speed
2 (ajetreo) frenzy, hustle and bustle
' vértigo' also found in these entries:
English:
dizziness
- height
- vertigo
- dizzy
- head
* * *vértigo nm1. [enfermedad] vertigo;[mareo] dizziness;trepar me da vértigo climbing makes me dizzy;sólo de pensarlo me da vértigo just thinking about it makes me feel dizzy;prefiero no subir, tengo vértigo I'd rather not go up, I'm afraid of heights;de vértigo [velocidad, altura] dizzy, giddy;[cifras] mind-boggling2. [apresuramiento] mad rush, hectic pace;el vértigo de la ciudad the hectic pace of city life* * *m MED vertigo;darle a alguien vértigo make s.o. dizzy;de vértigo fig frenzied* * *vértigo nm: vertigo, dizziness* * *vértigo n vertigo -
35 asombrador
adj.astonishing, surprising, startling.* * *ADJ amazing, astonishing -
36 epatante *
ADJ (=asombroso) amazing, astonishing; (=deslumbrante) startling, dazzling -
37 flipe **
SM1) (=experiencia) amazing experience, startling revelation2) [por drogas] (=viaje) trip **; (=subida) high * -
38 hechos
m.pl.1 doings.2 Acts.3 facts, known issues, facta.past part.past participle of spanish verb: hacer.* * *los hechos= plain fact, theEx: It may not be a startling revelation but its undoubted value is that the plain fact has gone on record.
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39 alarmante
• alarming• distressing• startling -
40 asombrador
• astonishing• startling• surprising
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