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stealthily (other)

  • 1 stealthily

    Синонимический ряд:
    secretly (other) by stealth; clandestinely; covertly; furtively; hugger-mugger; in camera; in secret; obscurely; on the q.t. (colloquial); privately; secretively; secretly; slyly; sub rosa; surreptitiously; under cover; underhandedly

    English-Russian base dictionary > stealthily

  • 2 sub rosa

    лат. тайно; без огласки; конфиденциально
    Синонимический ряд:
    stealthily (other) clandestinely; covertly; furtively; in secret; on the q.t. (colloquial); secretly; stealthily; surreptitiously; under cover

    English-Russian base dictionary > sub rosa

  • 3 a

    prep.
    1 to.
    voy a Madrid I'm going to Madrid
    me voy al extranjero I'm going abroad
    llegó a Buenos Aires/a la fiesta he arrived in Buenos Aires/at the party
    2 at (moment).
    a las siete at seven o'clock
    a los once años at the age of eleven
    al caer la noche at nightfall
    al oír la noticia se desmayó on hearing the news, she fainted
    Llegué al amanecer I arrived at dawn.
    3 per, every (frecuency).
    40 horas a la semana 40 hours per o a week
    tres veces al día three times a day
    4 to.
    dáselo a Ricardo give it to Ricardo
    dile a Ricardo que venga tell Ricardo to come
    5 to.
    entró a pagar he came in to pay
    aprender a nadar to learn to swim
    6 by, about to, for.
    * * *
    A, a
    nombre femenino (pl as o aes)
    1 (la letra) A, a
    ————————
    A
    1 ( Alteza) Highness; (abreviatura) H
    ————————
    A
    1 ( autopista) motorway; (abreviatura) M
    ————————
    A
    1 ( amperio) ampere, amp; (símbolo) A
    * * *
    prep.
    1) to
    2) into
    3) in
    4) at
    5) on
    6) with
    * * *
    SF = a (=letra) A, a
    * * *
    a femenino (pl aes) ( read as [a]) the letter A, a
    * * *
    = for, per, to.
    Ex. The fine policy matrix corresponds to the loan policy matrix, cell for cell.
    Ex. Indexing can thus be achieved at a detailed level, with often many terms per document, with almost no indexing effort.
    Ex. Accessibility to the documents stored in files is an important factor, so the physical storage is important.
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    * a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.
    * a alguna parte = someplace.
    * a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.
    * a altas horas de la noche = late at night.
    * a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de = on either side of.
    * a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.
    * a años luz de = light years away from.
    * a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.
    * a bajo coste = low-cost.
    * a bajo costo = low-cost.
    * a bajo nivel = low-level.
    * a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.
    * a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.
    * a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].
    * a base de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a base de errores = the hard way.
    * a boca de jarro = at close range.
    * a bocajarro = point blank.
    * a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.
    * a bordo = aboard, on board ship.
    * a bordo de = aboard, onboard.
    * a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.
    * a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.
    * a caballo = on horseback, astride.
    * a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.
    * a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....
    * a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.
    * a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.
    * a cambio = in return.
    * a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.
    * a cambio de nada = for nothing.
    * a cántaros = cats and dogs.
    * a cargo = in the saddle.
    * a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).
    * a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.
    * a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.
    * a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.
    * a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.
    * a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.
    * a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.
    * a chorros = profusely.
    * a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.
    * a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.
    * a cierta distancia = some distance away.
    * a cierta distancia de = off.
    * a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.
    * a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.
    * a cobro revertido = reverse charges.
    * a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].
    * a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.
    * a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.
    * a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.
    * a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.
    * a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.
    * a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.
    * a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.
    * a continuación se enumeran = given below.
    * a contracorriente = against the grain.
    * a contraluz = against the light.
    * a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.
    * a coro = with one voice, in unison.
    * a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.
    * a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.
    * a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.
    * a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a costa de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a criterio de = at the discretion of.
    * a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.
    * a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.
    * a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.
    * a cuatro aguas = hipped.
    * a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.
    * a cuenta de = at the expense of.
    * a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.
    * a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.
    * a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.
    * a cuestas = in tow.
    * a decir de todos = by all accounts.
    * a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.
    * a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....
    * a demanda = pro re nata.
    * a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.
    * a día de hoy = as of today.
    * a diario = every day.
    * a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a dieta = on a diet.
    * a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).
    * a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.
    * a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].
    * a discreción = at will, no holds barred.
    * a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a disposición de = at the disposal of.
    * a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.
    * a doble espacio = double-spaced.
    * a domicilio = domiciliary.
    * ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.
    * a dos niveles = two-tier.
    * a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.
    * a duras penas = with great difficulty.
    * a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.
    * a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.
    * a él = him.
    * a ellos = them.
    * a escala = drawn-to-scale.
    * a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.
    * a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.
    * a escala natural = full-scale.
    * a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.
    * a eso = thereto.
    * a espaldas de = out of sight of.
    * a estas alturas = by now.
    * a este fin = to this end.
    * a este paso = at this rate.
    * a este respecto = in this respect.
    * a este ritmo = at this rate.
    * a estrenar = brand new.
    * a examen = under the microscope.
    * a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.
    * a excepción de que = except that.
    * a excepción de uno = with one exception.
    * a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.
    * a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.
    * a favor = in favour.
    * a favor de = in favour of.
    * a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.
    * a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.
    * a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].
    * a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.
    * a favor y en contra = pro and con.
    * a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.
    * a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.
    * a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.
    * a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.
    * a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.
    * a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.
    * a fondo perdido = non-refundable.
    * ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.
    * a fuerza de = by dint of.
    * a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a fuerza de errores = the hard way.
    * a gas = gas-powered.
    * a gatas = on all fours.
    * a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.
    * a granel = in bulk.
    * a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.
    * a gran velocidad = at great speed.
    * a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a gritos = vociferously.
    * a groso modo = crudely.
    * a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.
    * a gusto = at ease, at leisure.
    * a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.
    * a horcajadas = astride.
    * a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.
    * a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].
    * a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.
    * a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.
    * a instancia de = at the urging of.
    * a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.
    * a intervalos = at intervals.
    * a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.
    * a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.
    * a invitación de = at the invitation of.
    * a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].
    * a juicio = on trial.
    * a juicio público = in the public eye.
    * a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.
    * a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].
    * a la alcaldía = mayoral.
    * a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.
    * a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.
    * a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.
    * a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.
    * a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.
    * a la anochecida = at nightfall.
    * a la antigua = old-style.
    * a la antigua usanza = old-style.
    * a la atención de = c/o (care of).
    * a la baja = on the wane.
    * a la brasa = grilled.
    * a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.
    * a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.
    * a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.
    * a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.
    * a la carta = a la carte.
    * a la defensiva = on the defensive.
    * a la derecha = at the right.
    * a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a la deriva = rudderless.
    * a la discreción de = at the discretion of.
    * a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.
    * a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.
    * a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.
    * a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.
    * a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.
    * a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.
    * a la hora del café = at coffee.
    * a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.
    * a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.
    * a la izquierda = at the left.
    * a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.
    * a la ligera = lightly.
    * a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.
    * a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.
    * a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.
    * a la luz del día = in the light of day.
    * a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.
    * a la misma altura que = in the same league as.
    * a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].
    * a la onda = in the know.
    * a la opinión pública = in the public eye.
    * a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.
    * a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.
    * a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.
    * a la perfección = superbly.
    * a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.
    * a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.
    * a la salida = on the way out.
    * a la sazón = at that time.
    * a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.
    * a la semana = a week, per week.
    * a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.
    * a la sombra de = in the shadow of.
    * a las puertas de = on the threshold of.
    * a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.
    * a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.
    * a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.
    * a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.
    * a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.
    * a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.
    * a la venta = on release.
    * a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.
    * a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.
    * a la vista = in sight, within sight.
    * a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.
    * a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.
    * al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.
    * al extremo norte = northernmost.
    * al extremo oeste = westernmost.
    * al hacer esto = in doing so.
    * al norte del estado = upstate.
    * a lo extremo = to the extreme.
    * a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.
    * a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.
    * a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.
    * a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.
    * a lo largo de la historia = over time.
    * a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.
    * a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.
    * a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.
    * a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].
    * a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.
    * a lo lejos = in the distance.
    * a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.
    * a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * a lo mejor = perhaps.
    * a lo que salga = come what may.
    * a los ojos de = in the eyes of.
    * a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del charco = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del océano = across the pond.
    * a lo zombi = zombielike.
    * a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.
    * a mano alzada = by a show of hands.
    * a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a manojos = by the handful.
    * a manos de = at the hands of.
    * a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.
    * a mares = cats and dogs.
    * a más largo plazo = longer-term.
    * a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....
    * a más tardar = at the latest.
    * a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.
    * a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.
    * a mediados de = in the middle decades of.
    * a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.
    * a mediados de semana = midweek.
    * a media jornada = half-time [half time].
    * a media mañana = mid-morning.
    * a medianoche = at midnight.
    * a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.
    * a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.
    * a medida = custom, bespoke.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.
    * a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).
    * a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.
    * a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medio abrir = half-opened.
    * a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a medio comprender = half-understood.
    * a medio formar = half-formed.
    * a medio fuego = medium heat.
    * a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.
    * a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].
    * a medio rimar = half-rhymed.
    * a medio vestir = half dressed.
    * a menor escala = at a reduced rate.
    * a menos que = unless, short of.
    * a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].
    * a merced de = at the mercy of.
    * a mí = me.
    * a mi entender = to my mind.
    * a mi modo de ver = in my books.
    * a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.
    * a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.
    * a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....
    * a mitad de precio = at half price.
    * a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.
    * a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.
    * a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.
    * a modo de advertencia = cautionary.
    * a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de explicación = parenthetically.
    * a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.
    * a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.
    * a modo de prólogo = prefatory.
    * a modo de resumen = wrap-up.
    * a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montones = in droves, by the sackful.
    * a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].
    * a muerte = bitter, bitterly.
    * a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.
    * a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.
    * a nivel de calle = on the ground level.
    * a nivel de la calle = at ground level.
    * a nivel del suelo = at ground level.
    * a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].
    * a nivel federal = federally, federally.
    * a nivel individual = privately.
    * a nivel local = locally, domestically.
    * a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].
    * a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.
    * a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].
    * a nivel privado = privately.
    * a nivel regional = regionally.
    * a nombre de = payable to.
    * a no ser que = unless.
    * a nosotros = us.
    * a ojo = ocular.
    * a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a orillas del océano = oceanfront.
    * a orillas del río = riverfront.
    * a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.
    * a otro sitio = somewhere else.
    * a pares = in pairs.
    * a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).
    * a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.
    * a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.
    * a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.
    * a partir de aquí = hereupon.
    * a partir de ello = therefrom.
    * a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.
    * a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.
    * a partir de este momento = hereinafter.
    * a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.
    * a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.
    * a partir de hoy = as from today.
    * a partir de la medianoche = late night.
    * a partir de los títulos = title-based.
    * a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.
    * a paso ligero = on the double.
    * a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.
    * a pedir de boca = without a hitch.
    * a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].
    * a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.
    * a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.
    * a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.
    * a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.
    * a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.
    * a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.
    * a petición popular = by popular demand.
    * a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.
    * a pilas = battery-operated.
    * a pique = sinking.
    * a placer = at will.
    * a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.
    * a poca distancia = not far behind.
    * a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.
    * a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a porrillo = by the handful.
    * a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.
    * a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.
    * a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.
    * a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.
    * a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.
    * a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.
    * a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.
    * a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.
    * a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.
    * a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.
    * a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.
    * a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.
    * a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.
    * a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.
    * a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de ganga = at a steal.
    * a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.
    * a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).
    * a precio reducido = at a discount.
    * a precios competitivos = competitively priced.
    * a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a precios razonables = at affordable prices.
    * a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].
    * a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.
    * a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.
    * a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.
    * a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.
    * a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.
    * a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.
    * a prisa = quickly.
    * a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.
    * a propósito de = apropos of.
    * a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.
    * a prueba = on trial.
    * a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.
    * a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.
    * a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.
    * a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].
    * a prueba de niños = childproof.
    * a prueba de robos = theft proof.
    * a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.
    * a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].
    * a prueba de viento = windproof.
    * a puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.
    * a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.
    * a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.
    * a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.
    * a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.
    * a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.
    * a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.
    * a quemarropa = point blank.
    * a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.
    * a quienquiera que = whomever.
    * a rachas = by fits and starts.
    * a ráfagas = in bursts.
    * a raíz de = in the wake of.
    * a rajatabla = to the letter.
    * a ras de = flush with.
    * a ras de la calle = ground-floor.
    * a ras del suelo = at ground level.
    * a rastras = in tow.
    * a ratos = intermittently.
    * a reacción = jet-assisted.
    * a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a régimen = on a diet.
    * a remolque = in tow.
    * a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a saber = namely, viz, to wit.
    * a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].
    * a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.
    * a sacudidas = jerkily.
    * a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.
    * a sangre fría = cold-blooded.
    * a ser posible = if possible.
    * a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.
    * a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.
    * a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.
    * a sueldo = paid.
    * a su precio normal = at full price.
    * a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.
    * a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.
    * a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.
    * a tal efecto = to this effect.
    * a tales efectos = hereto.
    * a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.
    * a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.
    * a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.
    * a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.
    * a ti = you, thee.
    * a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.
    * a tiempo completo = full-time.
    * a tiempo parcial = part-time.
    * a tientas = in the dark.
    * a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.
    * a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.
    * a tiro = within gunshot, within range.
    * a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a título de = by way of, for the sake of.
    * a título gratuito = gratuitous.
    * a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.
    * a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.
    * a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.
    * a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda prueba = unswerving.
    * a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.
    * a todas luces = patently.
    * a todas partes = far and wide.
    * a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a todo alrededor = all round.
    * a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.
    * a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo lo largo de = the length of.
    * a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.
    * a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.
    * a todos lados = far and wide.
    * a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.
    * a todos los niveles = at all levels.
    * a todos nosotros = us all.
    * a todos por igual = one size fits all.
    * a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo volumen = at full blast.
    * a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.
    * a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.
    * a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.
    * a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.
    * a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.
    * a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de la historia = over time.
    * a través de la TI = IT-enabled.
    * a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de los años = over the years, down the years.
    * a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.
    * a través de los siglos = over the centuries.
    * a través del teléfono = call-in.
    * a través del tiempo = over time.
    * a través de operador = operator-assisted.
    * a tres bandas = three pronged.
    * a tres niveles = three-tiered.
    * a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a trompicones = by fits and starts.
    * a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.
    * a trozos = piecewise.
    * ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.
    * a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.
    * a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.
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    * a + Adjetivo + escala = on a + Adjetivo + scale.
    * a alguna parte = someplace.
    * a alta presión = high-pressured, high-pressure.
    * a altas horas de la noche = late at night.
    * a ambas orillas del Atlántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de = on either side of.
    * a ambos lados del Altántico = on both sides of the ocean, on both sides of the Atlantic.
    * a ambos lados de + Lugar = on both sides of + Lugar.
    * a años luz de = light years away from.
    * a bajas temperaturas = at low temperature.
    * a bajo coste = low-cost.
    * a bajo costo = low-cost.
    * a bajo nivel = low-level.
    * a bajo precio = lower-cost, at a low price, on the cheap.
    * a base de = in the form of, on a diet of.
    * a base de carne = meaty [meatier -comp., meatiest -sup.].
    * a base de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a base de errores = the hard way.
    * a boca de jarro = at close range.
    * a bocajarro = point blank.
    * a bombo y platillo = fanfare, with a bang.
    * a bordo = aboard, on board ship.
    * a bordo de = aboard, onboard.
    * a bordo de un barco = shipboard, on board ship.
    * a buen recaudo = in a safe place, in safekeeping.
    * a caballo = on horseback, astride.
    * a caballo entre = astride... and..., midway between.
    * a caballo entre... y... = half way between... and....
    * a caballo regalado no se le mira el diente = never look a gift horse in the mouth.
    * a cada rato = every so often, every now and then, every now and again, every once in a while.
    * a cambio = in return.
    * a cambio de = in exchange for, in return for.
    * a cambio de nada = for nothing.
    * a cántaros = cats and dogs.
    * a cargo = in the saddle.
    * a cargo (de) = charged with, in charge (of), at the helm (of).
    * a cargo de Alguien = under supervision.
    * a cargo de las riendas = in the saddle.
    * a cargo del ayuntamiento = local authority-run.
    * a cargo del gobierno = government-operated, government-run.
    * a cargo de una sola persona = one-man band.
    * a cargo de voluntarios = volunteer-run.
    * a chorros = profusely.
    * a ciegas = blindfold, blindly, blindfolded, in the dark.
    * a ciencia cierta = for sure, for certain.
    * a cierta distancia = some distance away.
    * a cierta distancia de = off.
    * a cierta distancia de la costa = offshore.
    * a cierta distancia del litoral = offshore.
    * a cobro revertido = reverse charges.
    * a color = multi-colour [multi-color -USA].
    * a comienzos de + Expresión Temporal = early + Expresión Temporal, the.
    * a comienzos de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha, in the early part of + Fecha.
    * a comienzos de + Período de Tiempo = by the turn of + Período de Tiempo, at the turn of + Período de Tiempo.
    * a conciencia = deliberately, wilfully [willfully, -USA], by design, on purpose.
    * a condición de que + Subjuntivo = provided (that), providing (that), as long as.
    * a contenido enriquecido = content-enriched.
    * a continuación = next, then, in the following, herewith.
    * a continuación se enumeran = given below.
    * a contracorriente = against the grain.
    * a contraluz = against the light.
    * a contrapelo = against the grain, against the nap.
    * a coro = with one voice, in unison.
    * a corto plazo = before very long, short term [short-term], in the short run, short-range, at short notice, in the short term, short-run.
    * a costa de = at the cost of, at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense, at cost of.
    * a costa de mucho = at (a) great expense.
    * a costa de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a costa de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a criterio de = at the discretion of.
    * a cualquier hora = anytime, around the clock.
    * a cualquier hora del día o de la noche = at any hour of the day or night, at any time of the day or night.
    * a cualquier precio = at any cost, at all costs, at any price.
    * a cuatro aguas = hipped.
    * a cuatro patas = on all fours, on four legs.
    * a cuenta de = at the expense of.
    * a cuenta de la empresa = at company expense.
    * a cuenta de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a cuenta de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a cuenta propia = at + Posesivo + expense, at + Posesivo + own expense.
    * a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.
    * a cuestas = in tow.
    * a decir de todos = by all accounts.
    * a decir verdad = to tell the truth, if the truth be known, if the truth be told, in all truth, in truth, fact is, the fact is (that), to be fair.
    * a decir verdad... = the fact of the matter is that....
    * a demanda = pro re nata.
    * a deshora(s) = at odd times, out of hours.
    * a día de hoy = as of today.
    * a diario = every day.
    * a diestro y siniestro = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a dieta = on a diet.
    * a diferencia de = apart from, as opposed to, in contradistinction to, as contrasted with, in contrast (to/with), quite apart from, in sharp contrast (with).
    * a diferencia de + Nombre = unlike + Nombre.
    * a diferentes niveles = multi-tiered [multitiered], multi-tier [multitier].
    * a discreción = at will, no holds barred.
    * a disgusto = unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a disposición de = at the disposal of.
    * a distancia = remote, remotely, distantly.
    * a doble espacio = double-spaced.
    * a domicilio = domiciliary.
    * ¿a dónde se dirige(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde va(n)...? = whither?.
    * ¿a dónde vas? = quo vadis, whither thou goest.
    * a dos niveles = two-tier.
    * a dos velas = skint, penniless, broke.
    * a duras penas = with great difficulty.
    * a efectos de = in terms of, for the purpose of + Nombre.
    * a efectos prácticos = to all intents and purposes, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes, to all intents.
    * a él = him.
    * a ellos = them.
    * a escala = drawn-to-scale.
    * a escala industrial = on an industrial scale, industrial-scale.
    * a escala mundial = globally, on a global scale.
    * a escala natural = full-scale.
    * a escondidas = by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.
    * a eso = thereto.
    * a espaldas de = out of sight of.
    * a estas alturas = by now.
    * a este fin = to this end.
    * a este paso = at this rate.
    * a este respecto = in this respect.
    * a este ritmo = at this rate.
    * a estrenar = brand new.
    * a examen = under the microscope.
    * a excepción de = barring, except for, excepting, other than, with the exception of, short of.
    * a excepción de que = except that.
    * a excepción de uno = with one exception.
    * a expensas de = at the expense of, at + Nombre's + expense.
    * a expensas de otro = at someone else's expense.
    * a expensas de otros = at other people's expense.
    * a + Expresión Temporal = as of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a falta de = for want of, in the absence of, in default of, for lack of, short of.
    * a favor = in favour.
    * a favor de = in favour of.
    * a favor de la decisión personal sobre el aborto = pro-choice.
    * a favor de la esclavitud = pro-slavery.
    * a favor de la raza negra = pro-black [problack].
    * a favor de la vida humana = pro-life.
    * a favor y en contra = pro and con.
    * a + Fecha = as per + Fecha.
    * a finales de = by the end of, at the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Expresión Temporal = as of late + Expresión Temporal, at the end of + Expresión Temporal, by the close of + Expresión Temporal.
    * a finales de + Fecha = in the late + Fecha, in late + Fecha.
    * a finales de los + Década = late + Década, the.
    * a finales del + Siglo = late + Siglo, late period of + Siglo.
    * a fin de cuentas = at the end of the day, in the end, in the final count, in the grand scheme of things, when all is said and done, after all is said and done.
    * a fondo = fully, thoroughly, full-scale.
    * a fondo perdido = non-refundable.
    * ¡a freír espárragos! = on your bike!.
    * a fuerza de = by dint of.
    * a fuerza de cometer errores = the hard way.
    * a fuerza de errores = the hard way.
    * a gas = gas-powered.
    * a gatas = on all fours.
    * a grandes rasgos = broadly, rough draft.
    * a granel = in bulk.
    * a gran escala = large scale [large-scale], massive, on a wide scale, high-volume, wide-scale, on a broad scale, in a big way, on a grand scale.
    * a gran velocidad = at great speed.
    * a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a grito pelado = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.
    * a gritos = vociferously.
    * a groso modo = crudely.
    * a grosso modo = roughly, rough draft.
    * a gusto = at ease, at leisure.
    * a gusto de = to the liking of, at the pleasure of.
    * a horcajadas = astride.
    * a hurtadillas = surreptitiously, by stealth, stealthily, furtively, on the sly.
    * a imitación de lo clásico = classicising [classicizing, -USA], classicised [classicized, -USA].
    * a iniciativa de = at the initiative of.
    * a iniciativas del gobierno = government-led.
    * a instancia de = at the urging of.
    * a instancias de = at the instigation of, at the behest of, under the auspices of.
    * a intervalos = at intervals.
    * a intervalos + Adjetivo = at + Adjetivo + intervals.
    * a intervalos semanales = at weekly intervals.
    * a invitación de = at the invitation of.
    * a jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].
    * a juicio = on trial.
    * a juicio público = in the public eye.
    * a juzgar por = to judge by, judging by, judging from.
    * a la acuarela = water-coloured [water-colored, -USA].
    * a la alcaldía = mayoral.
    * a la altura de = of the stature of, equal to.
    * a la altura de la cintura = waist high, waist deep.
    * a la altura de la rodilla = knee-high.
    * a la altura de los hombros = shoulder-high.
    * a la anchura de los hombros = shoulder-width.
    * a la anochecida = at nightfall.
    * a la antigua = old-style.
    * a la antigua usanza = old-style.
    * a la atención de = c/o (care of).
    * a la baja = on the wane.
    * a la brasa = grilled.
    * a la buena de Dios = out in the cold.
    * a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.
    * a la caída de la noche = at nightfall, at twilight.
    * a la caída de la tarde = at twilight.
    * a la carta = a la carte.
    * a la defensiva = on the defensive.
    * a la derecha = at the right.
    * a la derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a la deriva = rudderless.
    * a la discreción de = at the discretion of.
    * a la disposición de Alguien = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a la expectativa de = on the lookout for, on the alert for.
    * a la + Expresión Temporal = a + Expresión Temporal.
    * a la fuerza = forcefully, of necessity, forcibly, compulsorily.
    * a la fuga = on the run, on the lam.
    * a la hora de + Infinitivo = when it came to + Gerundio, when it comes to + Gerundio.
    * a la hora de la verdad = when push comes to shove, if it comes to the crunch, when it comes to the crunch, when the worst comes to the worst, if the worst comes to the worst, when the crunch comes to the crunch, if the crunch comes to the crunch.
    * a la hora del café = at coffee.
    * a la intemperie = in the open, exposed.
    * a la inversa = mirror-fashion, mirror image, in reverse.
    * a la izquierda = at the left.
    * a la larga = in the long term, over the long term, in the end, eventually, for the long pull, over a period of time, over the long haul, in the far term, ultimately, by and by.
    * a la ligera = lightly.
    * a la luz de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la luz de la luna = by moonlight, in the moonlight, moonlit.
    * a la luz de las estrellas = by starlight.
    * a la luz de las velas = by candlelight, candlelight, candlelit.
    * a la luz del día = in the light of day.
    * a la luz de una lámpara de gas = by gaslight.
    * a la mano de = available at the fingertips of.
    * a la misma altura que = in the same league as.
    * a la moda = trendy [trendier -comp., trendiest -sup.].
    * a la onda = in the know.
    * a la opinión pública = in the public eye.
    * a la par = in concert, in tandem, neck and neck, in a tandem fashion, in parallel.
    * a la par que = in tandem with, hand in hand (with), as the same time as.
    * a la parrilla = grilled, on the grill.
    * a la perfección = superbly.
    * a la plancha = griddled, on the griddle, on the hotplate.
    * a largo plazo = in the long term, over the long term, long-range, in the long run, long-term, over the long run, over the long haul, long-run, in the far term, far-term.
    * a la salida = on the way out.
    * a la sazón = at that time.
    * a las doce del mediodía = at high noon.
    * a la semana = a week, per week.
    * a las mil maravillas = marvellously [marvelously, -USA], famously, like a house on fire.
    * a la sombra de = in the shadow of.
    * a las puertas de = on the threshold of.
    * a la última = hip [hipper -comp., hippest -sup.], on the fast track, hipped.
    * a la vanguardia = on the cutting edge, on the leading edge, in the fast lane, on the fast track, at the leading edge, on the bleeding edge.
    * a la vanguardia de = in the vanguard of, at the forefront of, in the forefront of/in, at the vanguard of.
    * a la velocidad de la luz = at the speed of light.
    * a la velocidad del rayo = at the speed of lightning.
    * a la velocidad del sonido = at the speed of sound.
    * a la venta = on release.
    * a la vez = at once, at one time, at similar times, at the same time, concurrently, side-by-side, simultaneously, at the same instant, in parallel, in tandem, at the one time, in a tandem fashion, at a time, in unison.
    * a la vez que = hand in hand (with), cum, in conjunction with, in unison with.
    * a la vista = in sight, within sight.
    * a la vista de = in light of, in the light of.
    * a la vuelta de = on the return leg of.
    * a la zaga = not far behind, in tow.
    * al azar = lucky draw, lucky dip.
    * al extremo norte = northernmost.
    * al extremo oeste = westernmost.
    * al hacer esto = in doing so.
    * al norte del estado = upstate.
    * a lo extremo = to the extreme.
    * a lo grande = in a big way, big time, grandly, on a grand scale.
    * a lo hecho, pecho = no use crying over spilt/spilled milk, you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.
    * a lo largo de = along, down, throughout.
    * a lo largo de + Expresión Temporal = sometime + Expresión Temporal.
    * a lo largo de la historia = over time.
    * a lo largo de la ruta = along the way.
    * a lo largo del tiempo = longitudinal, longitudinally.
    * a lo largo de todo = the entire length of.
    * a lo largo y ancho del país = countrywide [country-wide].
    * a lo largo y ancho de + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.
    * a lo lejos = in the distance.
    * a lo loco = helter-skelter, like there's no tomorrow.
    * a lo máximo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * a lo mejor = perhaps.
    * a lo que salga = come what may.
    * a los ojos de = in the eyes of.
    * a lo sumo = at best, at most, at the most.
    * al otro lado del atlántico = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del charco = across the pond.
    * al otro lado del océano = across the pond.
    * a lo zombi = zombielike.
    * a mano = by hand, manually, nearby [near-by], handy, within reach, within easy reach.
    * a mano alzada = by a show of hands.
    * a mano derecha de = on the right side of, on the right-hand side of.
    * a manojos = by the handful.
    * a manos de = at the hands of.
    * a marchas forzadas = in a rush, against the clock.
    * a mares = cats and dogs.
    * a más largo plazo = longer-term.
    * a más..., más... = the + Comparativo..., the + Comparativo....
    * a más tardar = at the latest.
    * a mata caballo = in a hurry, hurried, hurriedly, helter-skelter.
    * a media asta = at half-mast, at half staff.
    * a mediados de = in the middle decades of.
    * a mediados de + Fecha = in the mid + Fecha.
    * a mediados de semana = midweek.
    * a media jornada = half-time [half time].
    * a media mañana = mid-morning.
    * a medianoche = at midnight.
    * a medias = half-hearted [halfhearted], qualified.
    * a medias entre... y... = betwixt and between.
    * a medida = custom, bespoke.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + avanzar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que pasaba el tiempo = as time passed (by), as time went by.
    * a medida que pasa el tiempo = as time passes (by).
    * a medida que pasa + Expresión Temporal = as + Expresión Temporal + go by.
    * a medida que + pasar + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + pasar + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medida que se necesite = on demand, on request, as required.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el año = as the year + wear on.
    * a medida que + transcurrir + el día = as the day + wear on.
    * a medio abrir = half-opened.
    * a medio camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a medio comprender = half-understood.
    * a medio formar = half-formed.
    * a medio fuego = medium heat.
    * a medio hacer = halfway done, half done.
    * a medio plazo = medium-term, near-term, in the medium term, in the mid-term, mid-term [midterm].
    * a medio rimar = half-rhymed.
    * a medio vestir = half dressed.
    * a menor escala = at a reduced rate.
    * a menos que = unless, short of.
    * a menudo = oftentimes [often times], ofttimes [oft-times].
    * a merced de = at the mercy of.
    * a mí = me.
    * a mi entender = to my mind.
    * a mi modo de ver = in my books.
    * a mi parecer = to my mind, methinks, in my books.
    * a mitad de = half way through, halfway through.
    * a mitad de camino = halfway [half-way/half way].
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = midway between, half way between... and....
    * a mitad de camino entre... y... = astride... and....
    * a mitad de precio = at half price.
    * a mí también me gustaría tener la misma oportunidad = turnabout is fair play.
    * a modo de = by way of, in the vein of, as a kind of.
    * a modo de aclaración = in parenthesis, on a sidenote.
    * a modo de advertencia = cautionary.
    * a modo de ejemplo = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de explicación = parenthetically.
    * a modo de ilustración = by way of illustration.
    * a modo de inciso = in passing, by the way of (a) digression.
    * a modo de paréntesis = parenthetical.
    * a modo de prólogo = prefatory.
    * a modo de resumen = wrap-up.
    * a mogollón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montón = aplenty [a-plenty].
    * a montones = in droves, by the sackful.
    * a muchos niveles = many-levelled [many-leveled, -USA].
    * a muerte = bitter, bitterly.
    * a nadie le importa nada = nobody + gives a damn.
    * a nivel de barrio = neighbourhood-based.
    * a nivel de calle = on the ground level.
    * a nivel de la calle = at ground level.
    * a nivel del suelo = at ground level.
    * a nivel estatal = statewide [state-wide].
    * a nivel federal = federally, federally.
    * a nivel individual = privately.
    * a nivel local = locally, domestically.
    * a nivel multicultural = multi-culturally [multiculturally].
    * a nivel mundial = worldwide [world-wide], globally.
    * a nivel nacional = nationally, domestically, countrywide [country-wide].
    * a nivel privado = privately.
    * a nivel regional = regionally.
    * a nombre de = payable to.
    * a no ser que = unless.
    * a nosotros = us.
    * a ojo = ocular.
    * a ojos vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a orillas del océano = oceanfront.
    * a orillas del río = riverfront.
    * a orillas de un lago = lakeside, lakefront, by the lakeside.
    * a otro sitio = somewhere else.
    * a pares = in pairs.
    * a partes iguales = share and share alike, in equal measure(s).
    * a partir de = on the basis of, based on, working from, from, on a diet of, in response to.
    * a partir de ahora = from now on, from this point on, henceforth, as of now.
    * a partir de ahora y durante + Cuantificador + años = for + Cuantificador + years to come.
    * a partir de aquí = hereupon.
    * a partir de ello = therefrom.
    * a partir de entonces = from this time on, hereafter, thereafter, whereafter, from then on, thenceforth, henceforth, from that moment on.
    * a partir de ese momento = from that moment on.
    * a partir de este momento = hereinafter.
    * a partir de esto = on this basis, on that basis.
    * a partir de + Fecha = from + Fecha, effective + Fecha.
    * a partir de hoy = as from today.
    * a partir de la medianoche = late night.
    * a partir de los títulos = title-based.
    * a paso de tortuga = at a snail's pace.
    * a paso ligero = on the double.
    * a pasos agigantados = at an exponential rate, at exponential rates, by leaps and bounds.
    * a pedir de boca = without a hitch.
    * a pequeña escala = in a small way, small scale [small-scale].
    * a perpetuidad = in perpetuity.
    * a pesar de (que) = albeit (that), despite, in spite of, notwithstanding, although, despite the fact that, in spite of the fact that.
    * a pesar de todo = all the same, in spite of everything, despite everything, despite it all, in spite of it all, all this said.
    * a pesar de todo + Posesivo + Nombre = for all + Posesivo + Nombre.
    * a petición de = at the request of, at the urging of, at the behest of.
    * a petición del usuario = on demand, on request.
    * a petición popular = by popular demand.
    * a pie = on foot, afoot, dismounted.
    * a pilas = battery-operated.
    * a pique = sinking.
    * a placer = at will.
    * a plena luz del día = in broad daylight.
    * a poca distancia = not far behind.
    * a poca distancia andando = within walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a poca distancia a pie = within an easy walk, within walking distance.
    * a pocos minutos andando = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a pocos minutos a pie = within walking distance, within easy walking distance, within an easy walk.
    * a porrillo = by the handful.
    * a + Posesivo + aire = to + Posesivo + heart's content.
    * a + Posesivo + alcance = in the ballpark for + Pronombre, in + Posesivo + ballpark range.
    * a + Posesivo + costa = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + cuidado = in + Posesivo + safekeeping.
    * a + Posesivo + discreción = at will, at + Posesivo + discretion.
    * a + Posesivo + disposición = at + Posesivo + disposal.
    * a + Posesivo + entender = to the best of + Posesivo + belief.
    * a + Posesivo + espaldas = behind + Posesivo + back.
    * a + Posesivo + expensas = at + Posesivo + expense.
    * a + Posesivo + favor = in + Posesivo + favour, to + Posesivo + credit.
    * a + Posesivo + juicio = in + Posesivo + estimation.
    * a + Posesivo + manera = in + Posesivo + own way.
    * a + Posesivo + saber = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge.
    * a + Posesivo + saber y entender = to the best of + Posesivo + knowledge and belief.
    * a + Posesivo + servicio = at + Posesivo + service.
    * a + Posesivo + sorprender = much to + Posesivo + surprise.
    * a + Posesivo + vista = before + Posesivo + (own two) eyes.
    * a posteriori = reactive, in retrospect, after-the-fact, hindsight, with hindsight, a posteriori, in hindsight.
    * a precio de coste = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de costo = at cost price, at cost.
    * a precio de ganga = at a steal.
    * a precio especial = at reduced cost, discounted, cut-rate, cut-price.
    * a precio razonable = at reasonable cost(s).
    * a precio reducido = at a discount.
    * a precios competitivos = competitively priced.
    * a precios especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a precios razonables = at affordable prices.
    * a presión = pressurised [pressurized, -USA].
    * a primera hora de la mañana = first thing in the morning.
    * a primera hora de + Período del Día = first thing + Período del Día.
    * a primeras horas de la tarde = late afternoon.
    * a primera vista = on first acquaintance, at first sight, on first inspection, on the face of it, at first blush, at first glance, on the surface, prima facie, first-blush.
    * a primeros de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de + Fecha = in the early + Fecha.
    * a principios de los + Década = early + Década, the.
    * a priori = proactive [pro-active], foresight, a priori, on the surface.
    * a prisa = quickly.
    * a propósito = deliberate, for the record, incidentally, intentionally, by the way, in passing, anecdotally, purposely, by design, on purpose, wilfully [willfully, -USA], on a sidenote, studiously, by the way of (a) digression, by the by(e), speaking of which, designedly.
    * a propósito de = apropos of.
    * a propósito de nada = for no specific reason, for no particular reason.
    * a prueba = on trial.
    * a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.
    * a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.
    * a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.
    * a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].
    * a prueba de niños = childproof.
    * a prueba de robos = theft proof.
    * a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.
    * a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].
    * a prueba de viento = windproof.
    * a puerta cerrada = behind closed doors.
    * a punta de pistola = at gunpoint.
    * a punto de = on the verge of, a heartbeat away from.
    * a punto de + Infinitivo = about to + Infinitivo.
    * a punto de irse a pique = on the rocks.
    * a punto de morir = on + Posesivo + deathbed.
    * a puñados = by the sackful, by the handful.
    * a quemarropa = point blank.
    * a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda = the early bird catches the worm.
    * a quienquiera que = whomever.
    * a rachas = by fits and starts.
    * a ráfagas = in bursts.
    * a raíz de = in the wake of.
    * a rajatabla = to the letter.
    * a ras de = flush with.
    * a ras de la calle = ground-floor.
    * a ras del suelo = at ground level.
    * a rastras = in tow.
    * a ratos = intermittently.
    * a reacción = jet-assisted.
    * a rebosar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a regañadientes = grudgingly, grudging, begrudgingly, unwillingly, reluctantly.
    * a régimen = on a diet.
    * a remolque = in tow.
    * a reventar (de) = jam-packed (with), filled to capacity.
    * a saber = namely, viz, to wit.
    * a sabiendas = knowing, knowingly, wilfully [willfully, -USA].
    * a sabiendas de que = on the understanding that.
    * a sacudidas = jerkily.
    * a saltitos = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a salvo = in a safe place, in safekeeping, out of harm's way.
    * a sangre fría = cold-blooded.
    * a ser posible = if possible.
    * a simple vista = by the naked eye, superficially, on first thought.
    * a solas = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.
    * a su debido tiempo = in due course, timely, in due time.
    * a sueldo = paid.
    * a su precio normal = at full price.
    * a su propio ritmo = at an individual pace.
    * a su tiempo = in a timely fashion, in due course, in a timely manner.
    * a su vez = Verbo + further, in turn, in its/their turn.
    * a tal efecto = to this effect.
    * a tales efectos = hereto.
    * a tarifa reducida = at reduced cost.
    * a tarifas especiales = at reduced rates, at preferential rates.
    * a temperatura ambiente = at room temperature.
    * a tener en cuenta en el futuro = for future reference.
    * a tenor de = in light of, in the face of, in the light of, in view of.
    * a ti = you, thee.
    * a tiempo = in timely fashion, on time, promptly, timely, just in time, in time.
    * a tiempo completo = full-time.
    * a tiempo parcial = part-time.
    * a tientas = in the dark.
    * a tientas y a ciegas = blindly, in the dark.
    * a ti mismo = yourself, thyself.
    * a tiro = within gunshot, within range.
    * a tirones = jerky [jerkier -comp., jerkiest -sup.].
    * a título de = by way of, for the sake of.
    * a título gratuito = gratuitous.
    * a título personal = in a personal capacity, in a private capacity.
    * a toda costa = absolutely, at all costs, come what may, at any cost, at any price.
    * a toda máquina = in the fast lane, fast lane, full steam ahead, at full tilt, full-tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda marcha = at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda mecha = at a rate of knots, full steam ahead, at full blast, at full throttle, at top speed, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a toda pasta = at a rate of knots.
    * a toda pastilla = in the fast lane, on the fast track, fast lane, overdrive, full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at a rate of knots, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a toda prueba = unswerving.
    * a todas horas = at all hours, around the clock.
    * a todas luces = patently.
    * a todas partes = far and wide.
    * a toda velocidad = full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed.
    * a todo alrededor = all round.
    * a todo color = full-colour, in full colour.
    * a todo gas = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo lo largo de = the length of.
    * a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.
    * a todo ritmo = in full swing, in full force, in full gear.
    * a todos lados = far and wide.
    * a todos los efectos = to all intents and purposes, to all intents, for all practical purposes, for all intents and purposes.
    * a todos los niveles = at all levels.
    * a todos nosotros = us all.
    * a todos por igual = one size fits all.
    * a todo vapor = full steam ahead, full-tilt, at full tilt, full-throttle, at full throttle, at top speed, at full blast, at full speed, at full stretch.
    * a todo volumen = at full blast.
    * a tontas y a ciegas = headlong, runaway.
    * a tontas y locas = like there's no tomorrow, without rhyme or reason.
    * a tope = packed to capacity, in the fast lane, fast lane, choc-a-block, chock-full, in full swing, in full gear, packed to the rafters.
    * a trancas y barrancas = with great difficulty, by fits and starts.
    * a través de = by way of, in the form of, through, via, out of, through the agency of.
    * a través de Internet = Internet-based, Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de la historia = over time.
    * a través de la TI = IT-enabled.
    * a través de la web = Web-based, Web-supported.
    * a través de los años = over the years, down the years.
    * a través de los ojos de = through the eyes of.
    * a través de los siglos = over the centuries.
    * a través del teléfono = call-in.
    * a través del tiempo = over time.
    * a través de operador = operator-assisted.
    * a tres bandas = three pronged.
    * a tres niveles = three-tiered.
    * a troche y moche = like there's no tomorrow.
    * a trompicones = by fits and starts.
    * a tropezones = falteringly, hesitantly, haltingly, jerkily.
    * a trozos = piecewise.
    * ¡A tu salud! = Here's to you!.
    * a última hora = at the last minute, at the eleventh hour, last minute [last-minute], at the very last minute, at the very last moment, at the very last.
    * a últimas horas de la tarde = late evening.
    * a últ

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    a
    La preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.
    No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan como quien, alguien, etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, pasear al perro = to walk the dog.
    En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.
    A (en relaciones de espacio, lugar)
    voy a México/a la fiesta I'm going to Mexico/to the party
    voy a casa I'm going home
    dobla a la derecha turn right
    se cayó al río she fell into the river
    estaban sentados a la mesa they were sitting at the table
    a orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebro
    se sentó al sol he sat in the sun
    se sentó a mi derecha he sat down to the right of me o on my right
    a la vuelta de la esquina around the corner
    queda al norte de Toledo it's (to the) north of Toledo
    3
    (indicando distancia): está a diez kilómetros de aquí it's ten kilometers from here, it's ten kilometers away
    está a unos 20 minutos de aquí it takes o it's about 20 minutes from here, it's a 20 minute drive ( o walk etc) from here
    1 (señalando hora, momento, fecha) at
    abren a las ocho they open at eight o'clock
    ¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?
    a eso de las dos at around o about two o'clock
    a mediados de abril in mid-April
    hoy estamos a 20 it's the 20th today
    al día siguiente the next o following day
    empezó a hablar a los diez meses he started talking when he was ten months old o at ten months
    llegó a la mañana/noche ( RPl); he arrived in the morning/at night
    2 al + INF:
    se cayó al bajar del autobús she fell as she was getting off the bus
    al verlo me di cuenta de que ya no lo quería when I saw him o on seeing him, I realized that I no longer loved him
    al salir de la estación torcí a la izquierda I turned left out of the station
    3
    (indicando distancia en el tiempo): a escasos minutos de su llegada (después) just a few minutes after she arrived; (antes) just a few minutes before she arrived
    trabajan de lunes a viernes/de una a cinco they work (from) Monday to Friday/from one to five
    a los diez minutos del primer tiempo ten minutes into the first half o after ten minutes of the first half
    estaré en París de martes a jueves I'll be in Paris from Tuesday until Thursday, I'll be in Paris Tuesday through Thursday ( AmE)
    C
    (en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia): tres veces al día/a la semana three times a day/a week
    sale a 2.000 euros por cabeza it works out at 2,000 euros per person
    iban a 100 kilómetros por hora they were going (at) 100 kilometers per hour
    nos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us by five points to three, they beat us five three o ( AmE) five to three
    D
    (indicando modo, estilo): fuimos a pie/a caballo we walked/rode, we went on foot/on horseback
    pollo al horno/a la brasa roast/barbecued chicken
    un peinado a lo Rodolfo Valentino a Rudolph Valentino hairstyle
    a crédito on credit
    ilustraciones a todo color full-color illustrations
    una tela a rayas a piece of striped material
    1
    (introduciendo el complemento directo de persona): ¿viste a José? did you see José?
    la policía está buscando al asesino the police are looking for the murderer
    no he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freud
    busca una secretaria bilingüe he's looking for a bilingual secretary
    ]
    2
    (introduciendo el complemento indirecto): le escribió una carta a su padre he wrote a letter to his father, he wrote his father a letter
    dáselo/dáselos a ella give it/them to her
    les enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children English
    suave al tacto soft to the touch
    agradable al oído pleasing to the ear
    3
    (indicando procedencia): se lo compré a una gitana I bought it from o ( colloq) off a gipsy
    F
    enséñale a nadar teach him to swim
    fue a preguntar he went to ask
    a que + SUBJ:
    los instó a que participaran he urged them to take part
    voy a ir a que me hagan un chequeo I'm going to go and have a checkup
    2 ( fam)
    (para): ¿a qué tanta ceremonia? what's all the fuss for?
    ¿a qué le fuiste a decir eso? what did you go and tell him that for?
    3
    a por ( Esp fam): bajo a por pan I'm going down to get some bread o for some bread ( colloq)
    ¿quién va a ir a por los niños? who's going to fetch o get the children?
    ¡a por ello! go for it!
    los puntos a tratar en la reunión de mañana the points to be discussed at tomorrow's meeting
    es una idea a tener en cuenta it's an idea to bear in mind o that should be borne in mind
    total a pagar total payable
    horario a convenir hours to be arranged
    H
    1
    (en órdenes): ¡a la cama, niños! off to bed, children!
    ¡a callar! shut up! ( colloq)
    vamos ¡a trabajar! come on, let's get some work done!
    a decir verdad to tell you the truth
    a juzgar por lo que tú dices judging from what you say
    3 ( fam)
    (en cuanto a): a tozudo no hay quien le gane when it comes to being stubborn there's nobody like him
    4
    (indicando causa): a petición del interesado ( frml); at the request of the interested party
    al + INF:
    al no saber idiomas está en desventaja as he doesn't speak any languages he is at a disadvantage, he's at a disadvantage not speaking any languages
    5
    (expresando desafío): ¿a que no sabes qué nota me puso? you'll never guess what mark she gave me!
    tú no te atreverías — ¿a que sí? you wouldn't dare — do you want to o a bet? ( colloq)
    ¡a que no puedes! bet you can't! ( colloq)
    * * *

    Multiple Entries:
    A    
    a
    A,
    a sustantivo femenino (pl aes) (read as /a/) the letter A, a

    a preposición Nota:
    La preposición a suele emplearse precedida de ciertos verbos como empezar, ir, oler, sonar etc, en cuyo caso ver bajo el respectivo verbo.No se traduce cuando introduce el complemento directo de persona (ser humano, pronombres personales que lo representan, como quien, alguien, algún etc) o un nombre con un objeto o animal personalizado: amo a mi patria = I love my country, paseo a mi perro = I walk my dog.En los casos en que precede al artículo definido el para formar la contracción al, ver bajo la siguiente entrada, donde también se encontrarán otros ejemplos y usos de a.
    1

    voy a México/la tienda I'm going to Mexico/to the shop;

    voy a casa I'm going home;
    se cayó al río she fell into the river


    a orillas del Ebro on the banks of the Ebro;
    se sentó al sol he sat in the sun;
    se sentó a mi derecha he sat down on my right


    2
    a) (señalando hora, momento) at;


    a la hora de comer at lunch time;
    ¿a qué hora vengo? what time shall I come?;
    a mediados de abril in mid-April;
    al día siguiente the next o following day

    hoy estamos a lunes/a 20 today is Monday/it's the 20th today

    c) al + inf:


    al enterarse de la noticia when he learnt o on learning the news



    ( antes) a few minutes before she arrived;

    3 (en relaciones de proporción, equivalencia):

    sale a 100 euros cada uno it works out at 100 euros each;
    a 100 kilómetros por hora (at) 100 kilometers per hour;
    nos ganaron cinco a tres they beat us five three o (AmE) five to three
    4 (indicando modo, medio, estilo):
    a pie/a caballo on foot/on horseback;

    a crédito on credit;
    funciona a pilas it runs on batteries;
    a mano by hand;
    a rayas striped;
    vestirse a lo punk to wear punk clothes
    5

    ¿viste a José? did you see José?;

    no he leído a Freud I haven't read (any) Freud


    dáselo a ella give it to her;
    les enseña inglés a mis hijos she teaches my children English;
    le echó (la) llave a la puerta she locked the door

    se lo compré a una gitana I bought it from o (colloq) off a gipsy

    A, a f (letra) A
    'A' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    a. C.
    - a.m.
    - abajeña
    - abajeño
    - abanderada
    - abanderado
    - abandonar
    - abandonada
    - abandonado
    - abanico
    - abarquillada
    - abarquillado
    - abarrotada
    - abarrotado
    - abasto
    - abatida
    - abatido
    - abatirse
    - abdicar
    - aberración
    - abertura
    - abierta
    - abierto
    - abigarrada
    - abigarrado
    - abigarrar
    - ablandar
    - ablusada
    - ablusado
    - abnegada
    - abnegado
    - abobada
    - abobado
    - abocada
    - abocado
    - abogacía
    - abogada
    - abogado
    - abombada
    - abombado
    - abonar
    - abonada
    - abonado
    - abonarse
    - abono
    - abordar
    - abordaje
    - aborregar
    - abortar
    - abortiva
    English:
    A
    - A-level
    - a.m.
    - abandon
    - abandoned
    - abide by
    - ability
    - abject
    - abnormal
    - aboard
    - aborigine
    - abortion
    - abortive
    - about
    - above
    - above-board
    - above-mentioned
    - abrasive
    - abreast
    - abridged
    - abrupt
    - absent
    - absent-minded
    - absolute
    - absolutely
    - absorbed
    - abstemious
    - abstract
    - absurd
    - abundant
    - abuse
    - abusive
    - abysmal
    - academic
    - academy
    - accede
    - accent
    - acceptable
    - access
    - accident-prone
    - accidental
    - accidentally
    - acclimatized
    - accommodate
    - accommodation
    - accomplish
    - accomplished
    - account
    - account for
    - accountable
    * * *
    A
    1. (abrev de autopista) Br M, US freeway
    2. (abrev de alfil) [en notación de ajedrez] B
    A, a [a] nf
    [letra] A, a;
    si por a o por be… if for any reason…
    * * *
    a
    prp
    al este de to the east of;
    a casa home;
    ir a la cama/al cine go to bed/to the movies;
    ¡a trabajar! get to work!;
    vamos a Buenos Aires we’re going to Buenos Aires;
    voy a casa de Marta I’m going to Marta’s (house)
    a la mesa at the table;
    al lado de next to;
    a la derecha on the right;
    al sol in the sun;
    a treinta kilómetros de Cuzco thirty kilometers from Cuzco;
    está a cinco kilómetros it’s five kilometers away
    :
    ¿a qué hora llegas? what time do you arrive?;
    a las tres at three o’clock;
    de once a doce from eleven (o’clock) to twelve;
    estamos a quince de febrero it’s February fifteenth;
    a los treinta años at the age of thirty;
    a la llegada del tren when the train arrives
    :
    a la española the Spanish way;
    a mano by hand;
    a pie on foot;
    a 50 kilómetros por hora at fifty kilometers an hour
    :
    ¿a cómo o
    cuánto está? how much is it?;
    están a dos pesos el kilo they are two pesos a kilo
    :
    dáselo a tu hermano give it to your brother
    :
    vi a mi padre I saw my father
    :
    empezar a begin to;
    jugar a las cartas play cards;
    decidirse a hacer algo decide to do sth;
    voy a comprarlo I’m going to buy it;
    a decir verdad to tell the truth
    :
    ¿a que no lo sabes? I bet you don’t know;
    a ver OK, right;
    a ver lo que pasa ahora let’s see what happens now
    abr (= alias) aka (= also known as)
    * * *
    a nf
    : first letter of the Spanish alphabet
    a prep
    1) : to
    nos vamos a México: we're going to Mexico
    ¿llamaste a tu papá?: did you call your dad?
    como a usted le guste: as you wish
    3) : in the manner of
    papas a la francesa: french fries
    4) : on, by means of
    a pie: on foot
    5) : per, each
    tres pastillas al día: three pills per day
    enséñales a leer: teach them to read
    problemas a resolver: problems to be solved
    * * *
    a prep
    3. (distancia) away
    está a un kilómetro de aquí it's one kilometre from here / it's one kilometre away
    4. (tiempo) at
    5. (distribución, cantidad, medida, precio) a / at
    tocamos a 1.000 cada uno it works out at 1,000 each
    fui a pie I walked / I went on foot
    hecho a mano handmade / made by hand
    ¿has visto a Iván? have you seen Iván?
    9. (para) for
    10. (de) from

    Spanish-English dictionary > a

  • 4 pas

    I.
    pas1 [pα]
    1. masculine noun
       a. step ; ( = bruit) footstep ; ( = trace) footprint
    revenir or retourner sur ses pas to retrace one's steps
       b. ( = distance) pace
       c. ( = vitesse) pace ; (Military) step
    « roulez au pas » "dead slow"
       d. ( = démarche) tread
    prendre le pas sur [+ considérations, préoccupations] to override ; [+ théorie, méthode] to supplant ; [+ personne] to steal a march over
    II.
    pas2 [pα]
    adverb
       a. (avec ne: formant négation verbale) not
    ils n'ont pas de voiture/d'enfants they don't have a car/any children
       b. (indiquant ou renforçant opposition) elle travaille, (mais) lui pas she works, but he doesn't
    il aime ça, pas toi ? he likes it, don't you?
    pas de sucre, merci ! no sugar, thanks!
    qui l'a prévenu ? -- pas moi who told him? -- not me
       d. (devant adjectif, nom, dans exclamations) (inf) il est dans une situation pas ordinaire he's in an unusual situation
    pas possible ! no!
    pas vrai ? isn't that so?
    tu es content ? eh bien pas moi ! are you satisfied? well I'm not!
    t'es pas un peu fou ? you're crazy! (inf)
    si c'est pas malheureux ! isn't that disgraceful!
    pas de ça ! we'll have none of that!
    ah non, pas lui ! oh no, not him!
    * * *
    Note: Dans la langue parlée ou familière, not utilisé avec un auxiliaire ou un modal prend parfois la forme n't qui est alors accolée à l'auxiliaire: he hasn't finished, he couldn't come. On notera que will not devient won't, que shall not devient shan't et cannot devient can't

    I pa
    1) gén

    c'est un Autrichien, pas un Allemand — he's an Austrian, not a German

    ce n'est pas un lâchegén he isn't a coward; ( pour insister) he's no coward

    je ne pense pas — I don't think so, I think not sout

    elle a aimé le film, mais lui pas — she liked the film but he didn't

    une radio pas chère — (colloq) a cheap radio

    non mais t'es pas dingue? — (sl) are you mad or what?

    2) (dans des expressions, exclamations)

    pas vrai? — (colloq) gén isn't that so?; ( n'est-ce pas)

    on a bien travaillé, pas vrai? — (colloq) we did good work, didn't we?


    II pa
    nom masculin invariable
    1) ( enjambée) step

    faire ses premiers pas[enfant] to take one's first steps

    faire le premier pasfig to make the first move

    de là à dire qu'il s'en fiche (colloq), il n'y a qu'un pas — there's only a fine line between that and saying he doesn't care

    2) ( allure) pace

    marcher au pas — ( à pied) to march; ( à cheval) to walk

    marquer le pasArmée to mark time

    ‘roulez au pas’ — ( panneau) ‘dead slow’ GB, ‘(very) slow’ US

    partir au pas de course — to rush off, to race off

    3) ( bruit) footstep
    4) ( trace de pied) footprint

    revenir or retourner sur ses pas — lit to retrace one's steps; fig to backtrack

    marcher sur les pas de quelqu'unfig to follow in somebody's footsteps

    5) ( de danse) step
    Phrasal Verbs:
    ••

    tirer quelqu'un/se tirer d'un mauvais pas — to get somebody/to get out of a tight corner

    faire or sauter le pas — to take the plunge

    prendre le pas sur quelque chose/quelqu'un — to overtake something/somebody

    * * *

    Iadv
    1) (avec `ne' et `non') not

    Il ne pleure pas. (habituellement) — He doesn't cry., (maintenant) He's not crying., He isn't crying.

    Il ne pleut pas. — It's not raining.

    Je ne mange pas de viande. — I don't eat meat.

    Il n'a pas pleuré. — He didn't cry.

    Il ne pleurera pas. — He won't cry.

    Elle n'est pas venue. — She didn't come.

    Ils n'ont pas de voiture. — They haven't got a car., They have no car.

    Ils n'ont pas d'enfants. — They haven't got any children., They have no children.

    Ce n'est pas mal pour un début. — That's not bad for a first attempt.

    Il m'a dit de ne pas le faire. — He told me not to do it.

    non pas que... — not that...

    Je n'aime pas du tout ça. — I don't like that at all.

    n'est-ce pas; Vous viendrez à notre soirée, n'est-ce pas? — You're coming to our party, aren't you?

    C'est Harry qui a gagné, n'est-ce pas? — Harry won, didn't he?

    2) (employé sans `ne')

    pas moi — not me, not I

    pas de sucre, merci — no sugar, thanks

    Elle travaille, lui pas.; Elle travaille, mais pas lui. — She works but he doesn't.

    Elle veut aller au cinéma, pas moi. — She wants to go to the cinema, but I don't.

    une pomme pas mûre — an apple that isn't ripe, an unripe apple

    ... ou pas? —... or not?

    Ceci est à vous ou pas? — Is this yours or not?, Is this yours or isn't it?

    3)

    pas mal (personne, maison)not bad

    comment ça va? — pas mal — how are things? — not bad

    Il y avait pas mal de monde au concert. — There were quite a lot of people at the concert.


    IInm
    1) (= allure) pace, [cheval] walk

    Il marchait d'un pas rapide. — He walked at a fast pace.

    Le cheval est parti au pas. — The horse set off at walking pace.

    de ce pas — straight away, at once

    J'y vais de ce pas. — I'll go straight away

    2) (= démarche) tread
    3) (= enjambée) step

    Faites trois pas en avant. — Take three steps forward.

    retourner sur ses pas; revenir sur ses pas — to retrace one's steps

    Il faisait les cent pas dans le corridor. — He was pacing up and down the corridor.

    4) (= bruit) step, footstep

    J'entends des pas dans l'escalier. — I can hear footsteps on the stairs.

    5) (= trace de pas) footprint
    6) (mesure) pace

    à deux pas de... — just round the corner from...

    7) DANSE step
    8) fig (= étape) step
    9) TECHNIQUE, [vis, écrou] thread

    se tirer d'un mauvais pas fig — to get o.s. out of a tight spot

    * * *
    I.
    pas adv
    Dans la langue parlée ou familière, not utilisé avec un auxiliaire ou un modal prend parfois la forme n't qui est alors accolée à l'auxiliaire: he hasn't finished, he couldn't come. On notera que will not devient won't, que shall not devient shan't et cannot devient can't.
    1 gén sur les 15 employés, pas un ne parle anglais out of the 15 employees not one speaks English; c'est un Autrichien, pas un Allemand he's an Austrian, not a German; je ne prends pas de sucre avec mon café I don't take sugar in coffee; ils n'ont pas le téléphone they haven't got a phone; ils n'ont pas d'enfants/de principes they haven't got any children/principles, they have no children/principles; il n'y a pas de café dans le placard there isn't any coffee in the cupboard, there's no coffee in the cupboard; ce n'est pas de l'amour, c'est de la possessivité it isn't love, it's possessiveness; ce n'est pas du cuir, c'est du plastique it isn't leather, it's plastic; ce n'est pas un lâche gén he isn't a coward; ( pour insister) he's no coward; ce n'est pas un ami à moi gén he isn't a friend of mine; ( pour insister) he's no friend of mine; ce n'est pas une raison pour crier comme ça! that's no reason to shout like that!; ce n'est pas une vie pour un gamin de son âge it's no life for a child of his age; ce n'est pas un endroit pour s'arrêter it's no place to stop; ce n'est pas qu'il soit désagréable, mais il est tellement ennuyeux! it's not that he's unpleasant, but he's so boring!; elle n'est pas très bavarde she's not very talkative; il n'est pas plus intelligent qu'un autre he's no brighter than anybody else; je ne pense pas I don't think so, I think not sout; alors, tu viens ou pas? so, are you coming or not?; elle a aimé le film, mais lui pas or mais pas lui she liked the film but he didn't; ma voiture a un toit ouvrant, la leur pas or pas la leur gén my car has a sunroof, theirs doesn't; ( pour rectifier une erreur) my car has a sunroof, not theirs; il m'a dit de ne pas y aller he told me not to go there; du pain pas cuit unbaked bread; des tomates pas mûres unripe tomatoes; des chaussures pas cirées unpolished shoes; une radio pas chère a cheap radio set; je fouille dans ma poche… pas de portefeuille! I searched in my pocket… no wallet!; pas d'augmentation pour vous, Pichon! no raise for you, Pichon!; non mais t'es pas dingue? are you mad or what?;
    2 (dans des expressions, exclamations) pas du tout not at all; pas le moins du monde not in the slightest ou in the least; absolument pas absolutely not; pas vraiment not really; pas tellement not much; pas tant que ça not all that much; pas plus que ça so-so, not all that much; pas d'histoires! I don't want any arguments ou fuss about it!; pas de chance! hard luck!, tough luck!; pas possible! I can't believe it!; pas croyable! incredible!; pas vrai? gén isn't that so?;
    3 ( n'est-ce pas) elle est jolie la petite Pivachon, pas? the Pivachon girl is pretty, isn't she?; on s'est bien amusé, pas? we had a good time, didn't we?; on a bien travaillé, pas vrai? we did good work, didn't we?
    II.
    pas nm inv
    1 ( enjambée) step; faire un grand/petit pas to take a long/small step; faire des petits pas to take small steps; faire des grands pas to stride along; marcher or avancer à grands pas to stride along; marcher or avancer à petits pas to edge forward; faire un pas en avant/en arrière to take a step forward/backward; l'industrie a fait un grand pas en avant industry has taken a big step forward; l'hiver arrive à grands pas winter is fast approaching; avancer à pas de géant (dans qch) to make giant strides (in sth); avancer à pas de fourmi (dans qch) to progress at a snail's pace (in sth); marcher à pas de loup or de velours to move stealthily; marcher à pas feutrés to walk softly; marcher à pas comptés to walk with measured steps; faire ses premiers pas [enfant] to take one's first steps; faire ses premiers pas dans la société mondaine to make one's debut in society; faire le premier pas fig to make the first move; suivre qn pas à pas to follow sb everywhere; avancer pas à pas dans une enquête to proceed step by step in an inquiry; il n'y a qu'un pas there's a fine line; de là à dire qu'il s'en fiche, il n'y a qu'un pas there's only a fine line between that and saying he doesn't care; j'habite à deux pas (d'ici) I live just a step away (from here); le magasin est à deux pas de chez elle the shop is just a step away from her house; ⇒ cent;
    2 ( allure) pace; marcher d'un bon pas to walk at a brisk pace; allonger or hâter le pas to quicken one's pace; marcher d'un pas lourd to walk with a heavy tread; marcher d'un pas hésitant/gracieux to walk hesitantly/gracefully; se diriger vers sa voiture d'un pas pressé to walk hurriedly toward(s) one's car; marcher du même pas to walk in step; ralentir le pas to slow down; marcher au pas Mil to march; Équit to walk; marquer le pas Mil to mark time; rouler or circuler au pas to crawl (along); ‘roulez au pas’ ( sur panneau) ‘dead slow’ GB, ‘(very) slow’ US; mettre qn au pas to bring sb to heel; partir au pas de course to rush off, to race off; faire qch au pas de charge to do sth in double-quick time; j'y vais de ce pas I'll do it straightaway;
    3 ( bruit) footstep; j'ai entendu un bruit de pas I heard footsteps; reconnaître le pas de qn to recognize sb's (foot)step;
    4 ( trace de pied) footprint; des pas dans la neige/sur le sable footprints in the snow/in the sand; revenir or retourner sur ses pas lit, fig to retrace one's steps, to backtrack; marcher sur les pas de qn fig to follow in sb's footsteps;
    5 Danse step; un pas de danse a dance step; le pas de valse the waltz step; apprendre les pas du tango to learn how to tango;
    6 Tech ( d'une hélice) pitch; (d'un écrou, d'une vis) thread;
    pas accéléré quick march; pas cadencé slow time; marcher au pas cadencé to march in slow time; pas de deux Danse pas de deux; pas de l'oie goosestep; marcher au pas de l'oie to goosestep; pas de patineur ( au ski) skating; pas de porte doorstep; rester sur le pas de la porte to stay on the doorstep; pas redoublé double time, quick march; marcher au pas redoublé to quick march; pas de route walking pace; pas de tir Mil Sport shooting range; Astronaut launch(ing) pad; pas de vis Tech thread.
    tirer qn/se tirer d'un mauvais pas to get sb/to get out of a tight corner; faire or sauter le pas to take the plunge; céder le pas à qn to make way for sb; prendre le pas sur qch/qn to overtake sth/sb.
    I
    [pa] adverbe
    1. [avec 'ne', pour exprimer la négation]
    ils n'ont pas de problèmes/d'avenir they have no problems/no future, they haven't got any problems/a future
    ce n'est pas que je ne veuille pas, mais... it's not that I don't want to, but...
    [avec omission du 'ne'] (familier)
    a. [pas comique] it's not in the least ou slightest bit funny
    b. [ennuyeux] it's no fun at all
    non, j'aime pas no, I don't like it
    2. [avec 'non', pour renforcer la négation]
    3. [employé seul]
    les garçons voulaient danser, les filles pas the boys wanted to dance, the girls didn't
    4. [dans des réponses négatives]
    pas de dessert pour moi, merci no dessert for me, thank you
    qui l'a pris? — pas moi, en tout cas! who took it? — not me, that's for sure!
    pas le moins du monde not in the least ou slightest, not at all
    ————————
    pas mal (familier) locution adjectivale invariable
    ————————
    pas mal (familier) locution adverbiale
    1. [bien]
    2. [très]
    ————————
    pas mal de locution déterminante
    (familier) [suivi d'un nom comptable] quite a few, quite a lot of
    [suivi d'un nom non comptable] quite a lot of
    ————————
    pas plus mal locution adverbiale
    il a maigric'est pas plus mal he's lost weightgood thing too ou that's not such a bad thing ou just as well
    pas un locution déterminante,
    pas une locution déterminante
    pas un loc pron,
    pas une loc pron
    parmi elles, pas une qui ne veuille y aller every one of them wants to go there
    II
    [pa] nom masculin
    1. [déplacement] step
    revenir ou retourner sur ses pas to retrace one's steps ou path, to turn back
    arriver sur les pas de quelqu'un to follow close on somebody's heels, to arrive just after somebody
    avancer à ou faire de petits pas to take short steps
    faire un pas en avant to step forward, to take a step ou pace forward
    2. [progrès]
    b. [technique, science] to take big steps forward
    c. [échéance, événement] to be looming
    a. [lentement] to make slow progress
    b. [prudemment] to tread carefully
    b. [étape] step
    franchir ou sauter le pas to take the plunge
    3. [empreinte] footprint
    4. [allure] pace
    allonger ou doubler le pas to quicken one's step ou pace
    hâter ou presser le pas to hurry on
    ralentir le pas to slow one's pace, to slow down
    aller ou marcher d'un bon pas to walk at a good ou brisk pace
    avancer ou marcher d'un pas lent to walk slowly
    5. [démarche] gait, tread
    marcher d'un pas alerte/léger/élastique to walk with a sprightly/light/bouncy tread
    avancer d'un pas lourd ou pesant to tread heavily, to walk with a heavy tread
    elle entendait son pas irrégulier/feutré sur la terrasse she could hear his irregular/soft footfall on the terrace
    pas battu/tombé pas battu/tombé
    pas de patinage ou patineur [en ski] skating
    pas de canard/de l'escalier [en ski] herringbone/side stepping climb
    b. (figuré) at a run, on the double
    9. [mesure] pace
    [espace approximatif] pace, step
    à deux ou trois ou quelques pas: l'église est à deux pas the church is very close at hand ou is only a stone's throw from here
    il n'y a qu'un pas (figuré) : entre la consommation de drogue et la vente, il n'y a qu'un pas there's only a small ou short step from taking drugs to selling them
    10. [marche d'escalier] step
    ne reste pas sur le pas de la porte don't stand at the door ou on the doorstep ou in the doorway
    11. GÉOGRAPHIE [en montagne] pass
    [en mer] strait
    12. TECHNOLOGIE [d'une vis] thread
    [d'une denture, d'un engrenage] pitch
    prendre le pas (sur quelqu'un/quelque chose) to take precedence (over somebody/something), to dominate (somebody/something)
    ————————
    à chaque pas locution adverbiale
    2. [constamment] at every turn ou step
    ————————
    au pas locution adverbiale
    1. [en marchant] at a walking pace
    ne courez pas, allez au pas don't run, walk
    aller ou rouler au pas
    a. [dans un embouteillage] to crawl along
    b. [consigne de sécurité] to go dead slow (UK), to go slow
    mettre quelqu'un/quelque chose au pas to bring somebody/something to heel
    de ce pas locution adverbiale
    pas à pas locution adverbiale
    1. [de très près] step by step

    Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > pas

  • 5 escondidas

    f.pl.
    hide-and-seek.
    past part.
    past participle of spanish verb: esconder.
    * * *
    a escondidas secretly, in secret
    hacer algo a escondidas de alguien to do something behind somebody's back
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    SFPL
    1)

    a escondidas — secretly, by stealth

    2) LAm hide-and-seek
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    femenino plural
    1) (AmL) (Jueg)
    2)

    a escondidas — in secret, secretly

    a escondidas de alguien: fumaba a escondidas de sus padres she smoked behind her parents' backs; lo hice a escondidas de María para darle una sorpresa — I kept it a secret from María so that it would be a surprise for her

    * * *
    ----
    * a escondidas = stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.
    * mirada a escondidas = sneak peek.
    * reírse a escondidas = laugh up + Posesivo + sleeve.
    * * *
    femenino plural
    1) (AmL) (Jueg)
    2)

    a escondidas — in secret, secretly

    a escondidas de alguien: fumaba a escondidas de sus padres she smoked behind her parents' backs; lo hice a escondidas de María para darle una sorpresa — I kept it a secret from María so that it would be a surprise for her

    * * *
    * a escondidas = stealthily, furtively, on the quiet, on the sly.
    * mirada a escondidas = sneak peek.
    * reírse a escondidas = laugh up + Posesivo + sleeve.
    * * *
    A
    ( AmL) ( Jueg): jugar a las escondidas to play hide-and-seek
    B
    a escondidas in secret, secretly
    se siguen viendo a escondidas they still see each other secretly o in secret
    a escondidas DE algn:
    fumaba a escondidas de sus padres she smoked behind her parents' backs
    lo hicimos a escondidas de María para darle una sorpresa we kept it a secret from María so that it would be a surprise for her
    se los llevó a escondidas de su jefe she took them without her boss's knowledge
    * * *

    escondidas sustantivo femenino plural
    1 (AmL) (Jueg):

    2

    hacer algo a escondidas de algn to do sth behind sb's back
    escondidas fpl LAm jugar a las escondidas, to play hide-and-seek
    ♦ Locuciones: a escondidas, secretly
    ' escondidas' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    oreja
    English:
    smuggle
    - sneak
    - eavesdrop
    - hide
    * * *
    nfpl
    RP
    las escondidas hide-and-seek;
    jugar a las escondidas to play hide-and-seek
    a escondidas loc adv
    in secret;
    transportaban la mercancía de noche y a escondidas they transported the goods secretly at o by night;
    fumábamos a escondidas we smoked in secret;
    salían juntos a escondidas de sus padres they went out together behind their parents' backs
    * * *
    fpl
    1 S.Am.
    hide-and-seek sg
    2
    :
    a escondidas in secret, secretly;
    a escondidas de alguien behind s.o.’s back
    * * *
    1) : hide-and-seek
    2)
    a escondidas : secretly, in secret

    Spanish-English dictionary > escondidas

  • 6 approach

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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] jilio
    [Swahili Plural] majilio
    [Part of Speech] noun
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] jio
    [Swahili Plural] majio
    [Part of Speech] noun
    [Derived Word] ja
    [Note] rare
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] maingilio
    [Part of Speech] noun
    [Derived Word] ingia
    [English Example] armed intervention
    [Swahili Example] maingilio ya kivita
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] majilio
    [Part of Speech] noun
    [Derived Word] ja
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] msogeo
    [Swahili Plural] misogeo
    [Part of Speech] noun
    [Class] 3/4
    [Swahili Example] alisogea, na msogeo wake haukumkalia vyema Tamima [Moh]
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] -chegama
    [Part of Speech] verb
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] -egama
    [Part of Speech] verb
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] -egemea
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Derived Word] -egama
    [Swahili Definition] kukaribia
    [English Example] Boke approaches Chahe.
    [Swahili Example] Boke anamwegemea Chahe [Chacha, Masomo 376]
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] -gusisha
    [Part of Speech] verb
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] -jia
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Class] applicative
    [Derived Language] Swahili
    [Derived Word] -ja
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] -jongea
    [Part of Speech] verb
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] -jongea
    [Part of Speech] verb
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] -kabili
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Derived Word] kabla, kibla, mkabala
    [Swahili Example] kabili uso kwa uso; naut. kuikabili bahari ile
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] -karibia
    [Part of Speech] verb
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] -karibia
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Derived Word] karibisho, karibu, mkaribishaji
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] -kurubia
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Derived Word] Arabic
    [Swahili Example] aliposikia hatua zinakurubia kutoka ngazini [Moh]
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] -sogea
    [Part of Speech] verb
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] -sogea karibu
    [Part of Speech] verb
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    [English Word] approach
    [Swahili Word] -sogelea
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Class] applicative
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    [English Word] approach someone
    [Swahili Word] -sozana
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Class] associative
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    [English Word] approach someone with deceit and deception
    [Swahili Word] -rambaza
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Swahili Example] sikumchukulia pupa, na sikutaka kumrambaza sana [Abd]
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    [English Word] approach something
    [Swahili Word] -jongelea
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Class] applicative
    [Derived Word] -jongea V
    [Swahili Example] Idi alimjongelea tena [Sul]
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    [English Word] approach stealthily
    [Swahili Word] -gundulia
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Class] applicative
    [Derived Language] Swahili
    [Derived Word] -gundua
    [Related Words] -gundulisha, -gunduza, -gunduka, -gunduana, -gunduliwa, -gundulika
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    [English Word] approach stealthily
    [Swahili Word] -nyemelea
    [Part of Speech] verb
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    [English Word] approaching each other
    [Swahili Word] -karibiana
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Derived Word] -karibia V
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    [English Word] be approached
    [Swahili Word] -karibiwa
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Class] appl-pass
    [Derived Word] karibisho, karibu, mkaribishaji
    [English Example] alas, dear reader, many problems are in store for you (<i>lit.</i> you will be approached by many problems) this month
    [Swahili Example] ole wangu msomaji, unakaribiwa na matatizo mengi mwezi huu [Nyota 1968]
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    [English Word] be approaching
    [Swahili Word] -elekewa
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Class] passive
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    [English Word] cause to come near without touching
    [Swahili Word] -ambaza
    [Part of Speech] verb
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    [English Word] come near to without touching
    [Swahili Word] -ambaa
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [English Example] They went past the town without entering it.
    [Swahili Example] waliambaa mji bila ya kuingia
    [Note] Cf. mwambao, mmwambao
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    English-Swahili dictionary > approach

  • 7 follow

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    [English Word] be followed
    [Swahili Word] -fuatwa
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Class] passive
    [Derived Word] fuata v
    [Swahili Example] wimbo huo ulifuatwa na mwingine [Ng]
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    [English Word] be followed by
    [Swahili Word] -andamwa
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Derived Word] andama V
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    [English Word] cause to follow
    [Swahili Word] -tungiza
    [Part of Speech] verb
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    [English Word] follow
    [Swahili Word] -andama
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Swahili Definition] kufuata
    [English Example] he cannot begin his own style of composing poetry if he doesn't follow the rules of poetic composition
    [Swahili Example] hawezi kuanzisha mtindo wake mwenyewe wa kutunga mashairi ikiwa haandami kanuni za ushairi [Khan, Masomo 396]
    [Note] andamano, andamo, mwandamano, mwandamo, mwandani, uandamano, uandamizi
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    [English Word] follow
    [Swahili Word] -fuata
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Related Words] kifuasi, mafuatano, mfuasi, mfuatano, ufuasi, ufuataji, ufuatano
    [English Example] follow bees and you will get honey (proverb)
    [Swahili Example] fuata nyuki ule asali (methali)
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    [English Word] follow
    [Swahili Word] -fuatia
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Class] applicative
    [Swahili Example] msichana alisha elewa nini kingefuatia [Muk]
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    [English Word] follow
    [Swahili Word] -shika
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [English Example] follow the law
    [Swahili Example] shika sheria [desturi].
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    [English Word] follow (one another)
    [Swahili Word] -andamana
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Class] associative
    [Derived Language] Swahili
    [Derived Word] -andama
    [English Example] Yohana entered following two guards
    [Swahili Example] Yohana akaingia akiandamana na askari wawili [Ng]
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    [English Word] follow a path
    [Swahili Word] -shika njia
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [English Example] follow the path back home
    [Swahili Example] Shika njia urudi nyumbani
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    [English Word] follow a road
    [Swahili Word] -shika njia
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [English Example] as they followed the road back to town
    [Swahili Example] waliposhika njia kurejea mjini [Sul]
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    [English Word] follow a scent
    [Swahili Word] -nukilia
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Class] applicative
    [Derived Language] Swahili
    [Derived Word] -nuka, -nukia
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    [English Word] follow carefully
    [Swahili Word] -fuatilia
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Class] applicative
    [Swahili Example] kufuatilia hadithi inayosimuliwa [Muk]
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    [English Word] follow each other
    [Swahili Word] -ongozana
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Derived Word] ongoza V
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    [English Word] follow in succession
    [Swahili Word] chanjari
    [Part of Speech] adverb
    [Derived Word] Persian
    [Swahili Definition] fuatana sawa sawa moja baada ya mwingine
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    [English Word] follow in succession
    [Swahili Word] -sanjari
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Derived Word] pers
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    [English Word] follow in succession
    [Swahili Word] -shanjari
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Derived Word] pers
    [English Example] we went to class following in succession
    [Swahili Example] Tulikwenda darasani shanjari
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    [English Word] follow stealthily
    [Swahili Word] -nyapa
    [Part of Speech] verb
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    [English Word] follow stealthily
    [Swahili Word] -nyapanyapa
    [Part of Speech] verb
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    [English Word] follow suit
    [Swahili Word] -fanya vilevile
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Related Words] -fanya
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    [English Word] following-together
    [Swahili Word] fuatano
    [Swahili Plural] mafuatano
    [Part of Speech] noun
    [Class] 5/6
    [Derived Word] fuata v
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    [English Word] make follow
    [Swahili Word] -fuatisha
    [Part of Speech] verb
    [Class] causative
    [Derived Language] Swahili
    [Derived Word] -fuata
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    [English Word] something that follows
    [English Plural] things that follow
    [Swahili Word] kifuasi
    [Swahili Plural] vifuasi
    [Part of Speech] noun
    [Class] 7/8
    [Derived Language] Swahili
    [Derived Word] -fuata
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  • 8 под рукой

    I
    ПОД РУКОЙ; ПОД РУКАМИ both coll
    [PrepP; these forms only; adv or subj-compl with copula (subj: usu. human or concr)]
    =====
    (of or in refer, to things, often household items that are located in convenient places so that one can easily use them; of or in refer, to people who stay or are kept nearby s.o., ready to help him, carry out his orders etc) (a person or thing is) very close by, easily accessible:
    - (close < near>) at hand;
    - at one's (s.o.'s) side (elbow);
    - [of or in refer, to things only] handy;
    - at one's (s.o.'s) fingertips.
         ♦ Мужчине всегда в некоторой степени свойственно желание попетушиться, а тут ещё под рукой такая штучка, как револьвер, почему же не схватить его, если для этого нужно только открыть ночной столик? (Олеша 3). It's always, to a certain extent, the nature of a man to want to ride the high horse, and when a thing like a revolver is close at hand, why not grab it, especially if all one has to do is open the night table? (3a).
         ♦...По-видимому, распорядитель пира не считал, что веселью пришёл конец, и он, как опытный тамада, всегда имел под рукой верное средство для того, чтобы вдохнуть жизнь в замирающее застолье (Катаев 2)....The tamada evidently decided it was not yet time to end the party, and like the experienced master of ceremonies he was, he had at hand a sure means of breathing life into the expiring company (2a).
         ♦ Ежели у человека есть под руками говядина, то он, конечно, охотнее питается ею, нежели другими, менее питательными веществами... (Салтыков-Щедрин 1). If a man has beef on hand, then of course he lives on that more willingly than on other less nourishing substances... (1a).
         ♦ Он отдал распоряжение шофёру. Он приказал референту сообщить в Департамент, что господин прокурор занят... Никого не принимать, отключить телефон и вообще убираться к дьяволу с глаз долой, но так, впрочем, чтобы всё время оставаться под рукой (Стругацкие 2). He gave instructions to his chauffeur and ordered his assistant to inform the department that the prosecutor was occupied. "Don't admit anyone, disconnect the phone. Go to the devil, get out of my sight, but stay within easy reach" (2a).
         ♦ "Я поглотил кучу книг и приобрёл уйму знаний, чтобы быть полезным ей и оказаться под рукой, если бы ей потребовалась моя помощь" (Пастернак 1). "For her sake I devoured piles of books and absorbed a great mass of knowledge, to be available to her if she asked for my help" (1a).
         ♦ "Вы дилетант". Сейчас можно признаться, что тогда я не знал и этого слова. И не имея под рукой словаря иностранных слов, не посмел возражать (Войнович 5). "You're a dilettante." Now I can admit that at the time I had no idea what that word meant, and with no dictionary of foreign words handy, I did not dare object (5a).
    II
    [PrepP; these forms only; adv]
    =====
    when worked on, refined, crafted etc by s.o.:
    - under the hand(s) of.
         ♦ Под рукой мастера кусок теста превращается в произведение кулинарного искусства. In the hands of a great chef a lump of dough turns into a work of culinary art.
    ПОД РУКОЙ <-ю> чьей, (у) кого obsoles, coll
    [PrepP; these forms only; subj-compl with copula (subj: usu. human or collect)]
    =====
    a person (or group) is under s.o.'s authority or direction, is totally subjugated to s.o.:
    - X под рукой у Y-a X is under Y's command (rule, control, thumb);
    - Y controls X.
    IV
    ПОД РУКОЙ <-ю> obs
    [PrepP; these forms only; adv]
    =====
    (to do or say sth.) concealing it from others, without the knowledge of others:
    - discreetly.
         ♦ Ему [помощнику градоначальника] предстояло одно из двух: или немедленно рапортовать о случившемся по начальству и между тем начать под рукой следствие, или же некоторое время молчать и выжидать, что будет (Салтыков-Щедрин 1). Не [the assistant town governor] had two choices: either to report the occurrence to the authorities at once, and secretly begin an investigation in the meantime; or else to keep quiet for a while and see what would happen (1a).
         ♦ "Собираются на обед, на вечер, как в должность, без веселья, холодно, чтоб похвастать поваром, салоном, и потом под рукой осмеять, подставить ногу один другому" (Гончаров 1). [context transl] "If they meet at a dinner or a party, it is just the same as at their office-coldly, without a spark of gaiety, to boast of their chef or their drawing-room, and then to jeer at each other in a discreet aside, to trip one another up" (1a).

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  • 9 MORÐ

    n. murder (kallið þér þat eigi m., at drepa menn um nætr?).
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    n. [Ulf. maurþr = φόνος; A. S. morð and morðar; Engl. murther, murder; Germ. and Dan. mord; cp. Lat. mort-is]:—a murder, Fær. 187; in ancient times murder (morð) and manslaughter (víg) are distinguished; if the killer, after the deed, had immediately, at the next or at least at the third house, confessed what he had done (lýsa vígi, víg-lýsing, N. G. L. i. 6l), the deed was manslaughter (víg), and the doer was liable to indictment according to the law, but the deed might, with the consent of the prosecutors and relations of the slain, be atoned by weregild. On the other hand, if the víg-lýsing either did not take place or was stealthily performed (Glúm. ch. 27), the deed was murder; and the killer was called morð-vargr, and was out of the pale of the law; en þat er morð ef maðr leynir eða hylr hræ ok gengr eigi í gegn, Grág. (Kb.) i. 154; drepa mann á morð, N. G. L. i. 158; hence the phrase to kill a man and then murder him, i. e. conceal the deed. In one instance the distinction is made threefold, viz. víg, laun-víg, and morð, i. e. laun-víg or secret manslaughter, if no víg-lýsing took place, but the perpetrator left the weapon in the wound or some other evidence that he was the culprit, en þat vóru kölluð launvíg en ekki morð, er menn létu vápn eptir í beninni standa, Gísl. 22. To slay a man asleep or feloniously was also called morð; so also to put a man to death during the night, nátt-víg eru morð-víg, Eg. 417; kallit ér þat eigi morð-verk at drepa menn um nætr? Ó. H. 117; heiti þat níðings verk eða morð ef menn drepask um nætr, Fms. vii. 296: burying alive also was morð, K. Þ. K. 26, passim. For the formula of the víg-lýsing see Grág. Vsl. ch. 20. In poets morð is used = slaughter, thus, morð-álfr, -bráðr, -heggr, etc. = warriors; morð-bál, -linnr, -röðull, -ský, etc. = weapons, Lex. Poët.
    COMPDS: morðseiðr, morðför, morðgjarn, morðgyðja, morðjárn, morðráð, morðvargr, morðverk, morðvíg.

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  • 10 mystically

    adv мистически; таинственно
    Синонимический ряд:
    1. mystically (other) mystically
    2. secretly (other) clandestinely; covertly; furtively; secretly; stealthily; surreptitiously

    English-Russian base dictionary > mystically

  • 11 privately

    1. adv частным образом

    privately owned — в частном владении, в частных руках

    2. adv лично, про себя

    privately, I think that … — лично я думаю, что …

    Синонимический ряд:
    1. personally (other) characteristically; individually; particularly; personally; specially; specifically
    2. secretly (other) alone; by stealth; clandestinely; confidentially; covertly; exclusively; furtively; hugger-mugger; in camera; in private; in secret; secretly; separately; stealthily; sub rosa; surreptitiously

    English-Russian base dictionary > privately

  • 12 secretly

    adv тайно, втайне от других; скрытно
    Синонимический ряд:
    1. by stealth (other) by stealth; clandestinely; covertly; furtively; hugger-mugger; in camera; obscurely; on the q.t. (colloquial); secretively; slyly; stealthily; sub rosa; surreptitiously; under cover; underhandedly
    2. privately (other) confidentially; in private; in secret; intimately; personally; privately; quietly

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  • 13 Р-337

    ПОД РУКОЙ4 (-ю) obs PrepP these forms only adv
    (to do or say sth.) concealing it from others, without the knowledge of others
    secretly
    in secret stealthily by stealth discreetly.
    Ему (помощнику градоначальника) предстояло одно из двух: или немедленно рапортовать о случившемся по начальству и между тем начать под рукой следствие, или же некоторое время молчать и выжидать, что будет (Салтыков-Щедрин 1). Не (the assistant town governor) had two choices: either to report the occurrence to the authorities at once, and secretly begin an investigation in the meantime, or else to keep quiet for a while and see what would happen (1a).
    «Собираются на обед, на вечер, как в должность, без веселья, холодно, чтоб похвастать поваром, салоном, и потом под рукой осмеять, подставить ногу один другому» (Гончаров 1). ( context transl) "If they meet at a dinner or a party, it is just the same as at their office-coldly, without a spark of gaiety, to boast of their chef or their drawing-room, and then to jeer at each other in a discreet aside, to trip one another up" (1a).

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  • 14 под рукою

    I
    ПОД РУКОЙ <-ю> чьей, (у) кого obsoles, coll
    [PrepP; these forms only; subj-compl with copula (subj: usu. human or collect)]
    =====
    a person (or group) is under s.o.'s authority or direction, is totally subjugated to s.o.:
    - X под рукой у Y-a X is under Y's command (rule, control, thumb);
    - Y controls X.
    II
    ПОД РУКОЙ <-ю> obs
    [PrepP; these forms only; adv]
    =====
    (to do or say sth.) concealing it from others, without the knowledge of others:
    - discreetly.
         ♦ Ему [помощнику градоначальника] предстояло одно из двух: или немедленно рапортовать о случившемся по начальству и между тем начать под рукой следствие, или же некоторое время молчать и выжидать, что будет (Салтыков-Щедрин 1). Не [the assistant town governor] had two choices: either to report the occurrence to the authorities at once, and secretly begin an investigation in the meantime; or else to keep quiet for a while and see what would happen (1a).
         ♦ "Собираются на обед, на вечер, как в должность, без веселья, холодно, чтоб похвастать поваром, салоном, и потом под рукой осмеять, подставить ногу один другому" (Гончаров 1). [context transl] "If they meet at a dinner or a party, it is just the same as at their office-coldly, without a spark of gaiety, to boast of their chef or their drawing-room, and then to jeer at each other in a discreet aside, to trip one another up" (1a).

    Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > под рукою

  • 15 lift

    1. I
    1) the window (the lid) will not lift окно (крышка) не поднимается; the box is too heavy for me to lift ящик такой тяжелый, что мне его не поднять
    2) the fog (darkness, the cloud, etc.) is lifting туман и т. д. рассеивается; the mist began to lift туман начал подниматься; the rain lifted дождь перестал
    2. II
    lift in some manner lift quickly (gradually, etc.) быстро и т. д. рассеиваться ( проходить и т. к.)
    3. III
    1) lift smth., smb. lift a suitcase (a chair, a stone, a load, one's head, one's hand, the curtain, the child, etc.) поднимать чемодан и т. д.; the tide will lift the boat прилив снимет лодку (с мели и т. п.); lift the veil откинуть вуаль; lift one's hat приподнять шляпу (а знак приветствия), lift one's eyes поднять /вскинуть/ глаза, посмотреть вверх; lift one's voice повысить голос, крикнуть
    2) lift smth. lift the siege (the ban, the blockade, etc.) снять осаду и т. д.; lift curfew (a tax, a boycott, etc.) отменить комендантский час и т. д.; lift the fire (bombardment, etc.) прекратить обстрел и т. д.; lift a minefield разминировать минное Пеле; lift the tents снять /свернуть/ лагерь
    3) lift smth. lift potatoes копать картофель; lift plants выкапывать растения; lift seedlings снимать рассаду
    4) lift smth., smb. sl. lift goods (money, etc.) красть товары и т. п.: lift cattle угонять скот
    4. IV
    lift smb., smth. somewhere lift smb., smth. up поднимать кого-л., что-л. вверх; lift smth. off снимать что-л. [с поверхности]; lift smb., smth. out вынимать /вытаскивать/ кого-л., что-л.; lift smb., smth. down снять кого-л., что-л. сверху; lift smth. in some manner lift smth. quickly (stealthily, feebly, perceptibly, momentarily, high, etc.) быстро и т. д. поднимать /приподнимать/ что-л.; lift several tons at a time поднимать несколько тонн зараз
    5. VII
    lift smb., smth. to do smth. she lifted the child to look at the tiger она подняла ребенка на руки, чтобы он мог посмотреть на тигра; he never lifts a finger to help us он и пальцем не шевельнет, чтобы помочь нам
    6. XI
    1) be lifted into (on, etc.) smth. the sick man was lifted on to the bed больного подняли и положили на кровать; he was rapidly lifted into power он очень быстро приобрел власть /влияние/
    2) be lifted the ban on the book was lifted был снят запрет на эту книгу
    3) have smth. lifted have one's face lifted сделать косметическую операцию /подтяжку/
    7. XVI
    lift off smth. lift off the water подняться с воды
    8. XXI1
    1) lift smth. off smth. lift the lid off a box приподнимать /снимать/ крышку с ящика; lift smth. by smth. lift a pan by the handle поднимать сковороду за ручку; lift smb., smth. down from smth. lift smb. down from the horse (the picture down from the wall, the child down from the fence, etc.) снимать кого-л. с лошади и т. д.; lift smb. over smth. lift smb. over a ditch (over the brook, over the hole, etc.) поднять и перенести кого-л. через канаву и т. д., lift smb., smth. out of smth. lift the child out of the bed (the casket out of the box, the letters out of the bag, etc.) вынуть /взять/ ребенка из кровати и т. д., lift smth. to smth. lift smth. to one's head (to one's mouth, to one's eyes, etc.) подносить что-л. к голове и т. д., he lifted the spoon to his lips он [поднял и] поднес ложку ко рту; the church lifts its spire to the skies шпиль церкви поднимается /уходит/ высоко в небо; lift smth. in smth. lift one's voice in song громко запеть, запеть во весь голос: lift one's arm in a gesture of farewell сделать прощальный жест поднятой рукой; lift smb. from smth. lift smb. from poverty вытащить кого-л. из нищеты; his first book lifted him from obscurity его первая книга принесла ему известность; lift smb. to smth. lift smb. to world fame принести кому-л. мировую славу; lift smb. above smb. lift smb. above other authors ставить кого-л. выше других авторов; lift a hand against smb. lift a hand against the child (against one's master, against one's wife, etc.) поднять руку на ребенка и т. д.
    2) lift smth. against (on) smth. lift the siege against the city (the ban on the book, etc.) снять осаду с города и т. д.
    3) lift smth. from smth., smb. sl. lift things from a store красть что-л. из магазина; lift a passage from this author (these lines from the book, etc.) списать отрывок у этого писателя и т.д., заниматься плагиатом и т.д.
    9. XXIII1
    lift smb., smth. like smth. lift the girl (the box, etc.) like a feather поднять девушку и т. д. как перышко

    English-Russian dictionary of verb phrases > lift

  • 16 move

    1. I
    1) I can't move я не могу двинуться; I'm so tired I can't move я так устал, что не могу пошевелиться; don't move, I want to take a snap shot не шевелитесь, я хочу вас снять; he is paralysed and cannot move он парализован и не может двигаться; her lips moved but we heard nothing губы ее шевельнулись, но мы ничего не услышали; it was calm and not a leaf moved было тихо, ни один лист не шелохнулся; the police are keeping the crowds moving полиция не дает толпе задерживаться; the night was too dark to move ночь была слишком темной, чтобы двинуться в путь; it's time to be moving! coll. пора двигаться /идти/, ну, двинулись!
    2) events are moving события разворачиваются; things /affairs/ are moving дела идут /продвигаются/; the new director has got things moving новый директор двинул дело
    3) I don't like this house, I'm going to move мне не нравится этот дом, я собираюсь переехать; where can I find someone to help me move? где мне найти кого-нибудь, кто поможет мне переехать?
    4) it's your turn to move.it is for you to move ваш ход, ваша очередь ходить (в шахматах и т.п.); I can't move мне некуда ходить (а шахматах и т.п.)
    2. II
    1) move in some manner move slowly (noiselessly, gracefully, cautiously, rhythmically, stealthily, with grace, with dignity, etc.) двигаться /передвигаться/ медленно и т.д.; move at some time the train is already moving поезд уже двигается /уже тронулся/; things are moving at last наконец дело пошло; move somewhere move back and forth (in and out, up and down, onward and upward, etc.) двигаться / перемещаться/ взад и вперед и т.д., а pendulum moves slowly backwards and forwards маятник медленно движется /раскачивается/ взад и вперед: move aside отодвинуться; she moved aside to let us pass она отошла, чтобы дать нам пройти
    2) move [at] some time we're moving next week мы переезжаем на следующей неделе
    3) move in some order you move first ваш ход первый, вам первому ходить (в шахматах и т.п.)
    3. III
    1) move smth. move a table (the furniture,. etc.) двигать /переставлять/ стол и т.д.; move one's papers перекладывать бумаги; move one's hands (one's legs, one's head, etc.) шевелить, руками и т.д.; not to move a muscle не. пошевелить ни одним мускулом; don't move anything ничего не трогай; the picture will be no good move you moved your head фотография не выйдет, вы шевельнули головой; move one's position ( изменять положение; move tress (branches) качать /раскачивать/ деревья (ветви); move leaves шевелить листвой; move the crowd не давать /не разрешать/ толпе задерживаться; move troops mil. передислоцировать войска; I was asked to move my car меня попросили немного отъехать /переставить машину на другое место/
    2) move smb., smth. move the listeners (smb.'s heart, the soul, etc.) (рас)трогать слушателей и т.д.; tears will not move him слезы на него не (подействуют; nothing will move him его ничто не проймет, он непреклонен
    3) move smth. move house /one's lodgings/ переезжать, переселяться
    4) move smth. move a piece сделать ход, передвинуть фигуру (в шахматах и т.п.)
    5) move smth. move a resolution вносить /предлагать/ резолюцию
    4. IV
    1) move smth. in some manner move the stone (the table, etc.) quickly (noiselessly, etc.) быстро и т.д. двигать /передвигать, переставлять/ камень и т.д.; move smb., smth. somewhere the policeman moved us on полицейский велел /приказал/ нам пройти /не останавливаться/; he moved the book aside он отодвинул книгу; the enemy moved his troops south противник перебросил войска на юг
    2) move smth. at some time we're moving house next week мы переезжаем на будущей неделе
    3) move smb. in some manner the story moved me profoundly (greatly, deeply, etc.) эта история глубоко и т.д. тронула меня
    5. VII
    move smb. to do smth. move smb. to speak (to undertake an office, to take a decision, to offer one's help, etc.) побуждать / заставлять/ кого-л. выступить и т.д., what moved you to do this? что заставило вас сделать это?; the spirit moved him to speak он почувствовал желание выступить
    6. XI
    1) be moved this stone cannot be moved этот камень нельзя /невозможно/ сдвинуть с места; he is not well enough to be moved ere нельзя перевозить /трогать с места/, он недостаточно хорошо себя чувствует; be moved by smth. the branches were moved by the wind ветер раскачивал ветки; the device is moved by a spring (by electricity, etc.) устройство приводится в движение /управляется/ при помощи пружины и т.д.; be moved to smth. he has been moved to a new job его перевели на новую работу
    2) be moved with (to) smth. be moved with pity (with compassion, with anger, to wrath, etc.) испытывать жалость и т.д., быть движимым жалостью и т.д.; be moved to smth. in some manner I am easily moved to emotion я легко возбуждаюсь; be moved by smth. he was moved by self-interest им двигала корысть; feel moved to do smth. I felt moved to go for a walk (to go for a ride, to pay a round of visits, etc.) я почувствовал желание отправиться на прогулку и т.д.
    3) be moved I was moved я был тронут; he is not to be moved его не проймешь; be moved in some manner he was easily moved его легко было растрогать; be moved to some extent be deeply (greatly, very much, etc.) moved быть глубоко и т.д. растроганным /тронутым/; be moved by smth. we were all moved by her entreaties (by the news, by his earnestness, by his kindness, by his pity, by the kindness of his old friend, etc.) нас всех тронули /растрогали, взволновали/ ее мольбы и т.д.; I am very much moved by what you say я очень тронут тем, что вы говорите; be moved at smth. we were moved at this sight (at the story, etc.) нас взволновало /тронуло, растрогало/ это зрелище и т.д.; be moved to smth. be moved to tears растрогаться до слез
    7. XVI
    1) move about (along, in, etc.) smth. move about the room (along the road, in the street, through the streets, etc.) двигаться /передвигаться, ходить/ по комнате и т.д.; lights were moving in the darkness в темноте мелькали огоньки/огни/; don't move from your place не двигайся с места; move towards a place двигаться по направлению к какому-л. месту; move nearer to the light пододвинуться ближе к свету; move into the station подъезжать к станции; move out of the station отъезжать от станции; move to another seat пересесть на другое место; move out of smb.'s way уступить кому-л. дорогу; his fingers moved rapidly over the keyboard его пальцы быстро забегали по клавишам
    2) move with smth. move with the times (with an inevitable trend of events, etc.) развиваться /двигаться/ в ногу со временем и т.д., move in smth. move in good society (in fast company, in artistic circles, etc.) вращаться /часто бывать, проводить свое время/ в хорошем обществе и т.д.; move among smb. move among cultivated people вращаться в обществе /компании/ интеллектуалов
    3) move (in)to (from, etc.) smth. move into new lodgings (to London, into a new house, into the country, into the suburbs, etc.) переезжать на новую квартиру и т.д.; do you know where they are moving to? вы знаете, куда они переезжают?; move from one's house /out of one's house/ съезжать с /выезжать из/ квартиры
    4) move in smth. move in the matter (in an affair, etc.) действовать /предпринимать/ шаги в каком-л. деле и т.д. ; move for smth. move for a new trial (for an adjournment, for a rehearing, etc.) выступать с заявлением /подавать заявление/ о пересмотре дела и т.д., просить официально /требовать/, чтобы дело было пересмотрено и т.д.
    8. XXI1
    1) move smth. (in)to smth. move pieces of furniture into another room (one's chair to the other side of the table, etc.) передвигать / переносить/ мебель в другую комнату и т.д., lorries were made to move troops to the front грузовики перевозили войска к фронту; move smth. nearer to smth. move your chair nearer to the fire пододвиньте свое кресло ближе к камину; move smth. from smth. move the table from its place (one's chair from the table, a piece of furniture from one place to another, etc.) двигать /переставлять/ стол с места на место и т.д.; move a piece from one square to another передвинуть фигуру /шашку/ с одного поля на другое; move smth. on smth. don't move the things on my table не переставляй / не трогай/ вещи на моем столе
    2) move smb. to smth. move smb. to anger (to laughter, to tears, to pity, to scorn, to strong emotions, etc.) вызывать / возбуждать/ в ком-л. гнев и т.д.; his speech moved the crowd to cheers его речь вызвала в толпе восторженные возгласы; move smb. to action побуждать кого-л. к действию /действовать/;
    9. XXV
    move that... I move that we adjourn (that smth. be done, that he be expelled, etc.) я предлагаю /вношу предложение/ объявить перерыв и т.д.; I move that we accept him as a member я вношу предложение принять его в члены

    English-Russian dictionary of verb phrases > move

  • 17 bestela

    adb.
    1. otherwise, or else; egizu, \bestela! do it or else!; ez jan hori, hil egingo zara \bestela don't eat that or else you'll die
    2. \bestela baitakoan furtively| stealthily |slyly | surrepitiously; \bestela ezinean with no other options | unable to do anything else; \bestela esateko to put it a different way

    Euskara Ingelesa hiztegiaren > bestela

  • 18 by stealth

    украдкой; тайком
    Синонимический ряд:
    secretly (other) clandestinely; covertly; furtively; hugger-mugger; in camera; privately; secretly; stealthily; sub rosa; surreptitiously

    English-Russian base dictionary > by stealth

  • 19 furtively

    adv украдкой, крадучись
    Синонимический ряд:
    secretly (other) by stealth; clandestinely; covertly; hugger-mugger; in camera; in secret; obscurely; on the q.t. (colloquial); privately; secretively; secretly; slyly; stealthily; sub rosa; surreptitiously; under cover; underhandedly

    English-Russian base dictionary > furtively

  • 20 in camera

    1. лат. юр. в конфиденциальном порядке, при закрытых дверях, секретно
    2. лат. юр. юр. не в судебном заседании

    meeting in camera — заседание при закрытых дверях; секретное заседание или совещание

    3. лат. юр. юр. в закрытом судебном заседании
    Синонимический ряд:
    secretly (other) by stealth; clandestinely; covertly; furtively; hugger-mugger; privately; secretly; stealthily; sub rosa; surreptitiously

    English-Russian base dictionary > in camera

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