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21 cubierto
adj.1 covered, coated.2 grown-over.m.place setting, table setting.past part.past participle of spanish verb: cubrir.* * *1 (techumbre) cover2 (en la mesa) place setting3 (menú) meal at a fixed price————————1→ link=cubrir cubrir► adjetivo1 (gen) covered2 (cielo) overcast3 (plaza) filled1 (techumbre) cover2 (en la mesa) place setting3 (menú) meal at a fixed price1 cutlery sing\a cubierto de safe fromestar a cubierto to be under coverponerse a cubierto to take covertener las espaldas cubiertas familiar to be well-heeledjuego de cubiertos canteen of cutlery, set of cutleryprecio del cubierto cover charge* * *noun m.1) cover, shelter2) utensil* * *1.PP de cubrir2. ADJ1) [gen] covered (de with, in)un cheque no cubierto — a bad o unbacked cheque
2) [cielo] overcast3) [vacante] filled4) (Aut)poco cubierto — [neumático] threadbare, worn
5) (=tocado) [persona] with a hat3. SM1) (=techumbre) covera o bajo cubierto — under cover
ponerse a cubierto — to take shelter, take cover
2) [para comer] a piece of cutlerycoge el cubierto con la mano derecha — take the spoon/fork/knife with your right hand
3) (=servicio de mesa) place settingfalta un cubierto, porque somos ocho — we're a place short, there are eight of us
4) (=comida)precio del cubierto — price per person o per head
* * *I II1)a) ( pieza) piece of cutleryse le cayó un cubierto — he dropped his knife/fork/spoon
b) ( servicio de mesa) place settingc) ( en restaurante) cover charge; (en boda, banquete)¿cuánto cuesta el cubierto? — how much is it per head?
2) (en locs)a cubierto: ponerse a cubierto de la lluvia to take cover o to shelter from the rain; bajo cubierto — under cover
* * *= draped, covered, clad, insulated, uncleared.Ex. The theater for the puppet show was made of three draped art-room tables.Ex. The van has improved facilities, including covered access to a two-tier display rack, so that passers-by can browse through a wide variety of information leaflets.Ex. The stereotype of the governess as exemplified in Jane Eyre -- intelligent, restrained, soberly clad -- was the predecessor of the librarian as an occupation in which the women of the period, the 'guardians of morality' could find genteel employment.Ex. Health problems and potential legal liability caused by polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulated wiring in library building air ducts is referred to.Ex. Its relation to cognitive impairment is as yet uncleared.----* cubierta de = carpet of.* cubierto con = clad in.* cubierto con paneles de madera de roble = oak panelled.* cubierto de = awash with/in, clad in, caked in/with, riddled with, encrusted with, incrusted with.* cubierto de árboles = tree-covered.* cubierto de arena = sandy [sandier -comp., sandiest -sup.].* cubierto de barro = muddy [muddier -comp., muddiest -sup,].* cubierto de cardenales = black and blue.* cubierto de grava = metalled [metaled, -USA].* cubierto de hierba = grassy [grassier -comp., grassiest -sup.].* cubierto de hojas = leafy [leafier -comp., leafiest -sup.].* cubierto de hollín = sooty.* cubierto de incrustaciones = barnacled.* cubierto de jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].* cubierto de musgo = moss-backed.* cubierto de nieve = snow-covered.* cubierto de titanio = titanium-clad.* cubierto en plumas = feathery.* cubierto por árboles = tree-shaded.* cubierto por una funda de plástico = plastic-covered.* estadio cubierto = indoor arena.* piscina cubierta = indoor swimming pool, indoor pool, swimming baths.* ponerse a cubierto = run for + cover.* puente cubierto = covered bridge.* * *I II1)a) ( pieza) piece of cutleryse le cayó un cubierto — he dropped his knife/fork/spoon
b) ( servicio de mesa) place settingc) ( en restaurante) cover charge; (en boda, banquete)¿cuánto cuesta el cubierto? — how much is it per head?
2) (en locs)a cubierto: ponerse a cubierto de la lluvia to take cover o to shelter from the rain; bajo cubierto — under cover
* * *= draped, covered, clad, insulated, uncleared.Ex: The theater for the puppet show was made of three draped art-room tables.
Ex: The van has improved facilities, including covered access to a two-tier display rack, so that passers-by can browse through a wide variety of information leaflets.Ex: The stereotype of the governess as exemplified in Jane Eyre -- intelligent, restrained, soberly clad -- was the predecessor of the librarian as an occupation in which the women of the period, the 'guardians of morality' could find genteel employment.Ex: Health problems and potential legal liability caused by polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulated wiring in library building air ducts is referred to.Ex: Its relation to cognitive impairment is as yet uncleared.* cubierta de = carpet of.* cubierto con = clad in.* cubierto con paneles de madera de roble = oak panelled.* cubierto de = awash with/in, clad in, caked in/with, riddled with, encrusted with, incrusted with.* cubierto de árboles = tree-covered.* cubierto de arena = sandy [sandier -comp., sandiest -sup.].* cubierto de barro = muddy [muddier -comp., muddiest -sup,].* cubierto de cardenales = black and blue.* cubierto de grava = metalled [metaled, -USA].* cubierto de hierba = grassy [grassier -comp., grassiest -sup.].* cubierto de hojas = leafy [leafier -comp., leafiest -sup.].* cubierto de hollín = sooty.* cubierto de incrustaciones = barnacled.* cubierto de jabón = soapy [soapier -comp., soapiest -sup.].* cubierto de musgo = moss-backed.* cubierto de nieve = snow-covered.* cubierto de titanio = titanium-clad.* cubierto en plumas = feathery.* cubierto por árboles = tree-shaded.* cubierto por una funda de plástico = plastic-covered.* estadio cubierto = indoor arena.* piscina cubierta = indoor swimming pool, indoor pool, swimming baths.* ponerse a cubierto = run for + cover.* puente cubierto = covered bridge.* * *A1 (pieza) piece of cutleryse le cayó un cubierto al suelo he dropped his knife/fork/spoon on the floorlos cubiertos de plata the silver cutleryel cajón de los cubiertos the cutlery drawer2 (servicio de mesa) place settingpon otro cubierto, por favor can you set another place, please?, can you set for one more, please?3 (en un restaurante — cobro adicional) cover charge(— comida): ¿cuánto cuesta el cubierto para la cena de beneficiencia? how much is it per head o how much are the tickets for the charity dinner?B ( en locs):a cubierto: los soldados se pusieron a cubierto the soldiers took coverponerse a cubierto de la lluvia to take cover o to shelter from the rainquedó a cubierto de posibles críticas he was safe from any possible criticismbajo cubierto under cover* * *
Del verbo cubrir: ( conjugate cubrir)
cubierto es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
cubierto
cubrir
cubierto 1
ver tb cubrir
cubierto 2 sustantivo masculino
1
2 ( en locs)◊ a cubierto: ponerse a cubierto de la lluvia to take cover o to shelter from the rain
cubrir ( conjugate cubrir) verbo transitivo
cubierto algo de algo to cover sth with sth;
cubrirse verbo pronominal
1
‹ cara› to cover
2 ( llenarse):
cubierto,-a
I adjetivo
1 covered
(piscina) indoor
(cielo) overcast
2 (trabajo, plaza) filled
II sustantivo masculino
1 (asiento y plato para un comensal) place setting
2 cubiertos, cutlery sing
cubrir verbo transitivo to cover
' cubierto' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cubierta
- escarchada
- escarchado
- rebañar
- amanecer
- bañar
- cielo
- cubrir
- lleno
- monte
- nube
- pastel
- sobrar
- tenedor
English:
dusty
- grassy
- indoor
- laminated
- litter
- muddy
- oily
- overgrown
- place
- place setting
- server
- snow-covered
- soapy
- veiled
- blaze
- Christmas
- cover
- Danish
- greasy
- icy
- over
- setting
* * *cubierto, -a♦ participiover cubrir♦ adj[con saldo acreedor] to be in the black;durmieron a cubierto they slept with a roof over their heads;ponerse a cubierto to take cover2. [cielo] overcast3. [vacante] filled♦ nm1. [pieza de cubertería] piece of cutlery;cubiertos cutlery;mis cubiertos están sucios my knife and fork (and spoon) are dirty2. [para cada persona] place setting;pon un cubierto más en la mesa set another place at (the) table3. [comida] set menu* * *I part → cubrirII adj covered (de with, in)III m1 piece of flatware, Brpiece of cutlery;cubiertos pl flatware sg, Br cutlery sg3:ponerse a cubierto take cover (de from)* * *cubierto nm1) : cover, shelterbajo cubierto: under cover2) : table setting3) : utensil, piece of silverware* * *cubierto adj1. (en general) covered3. (puesto) filled4. (instalación) indoor -
22 dar un nuevo nombre
(v.) = renameEx. Without such an understanding, attempts at overcoming the stereotype by willing it away, renaming, or ignoring it will remain futile.* * *(v.) = renameEx: Without such an understanding, attempts at overcoming the stereotype by willing it away, renaming, or ignoring it will remain futile.
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23 de esa época
(n.) = of the periodEx. The stereotype of the governess as exemplified in Jane Eyre -- intelligent, restrained, soberly clad -- was the predecessor of the librarian as an occupation in which the women of the period, the 'guardians of morality' could find genteel employment.* * *(n.) = of the periodEx: The stereotype of the governess as exemplified in Jane Eyre -- intelligent, restrained, soberly clad -- was the predecessor of the librarian as an occupation in which the women of the period, the 'guardians of morality' could find genteel employment.
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24 defender enérgicamente
(v.) = be vociferous about/inEx. Librarians need to be vociferous about achievements and services offered in order to dispel ideas about the stereotype librarian, timed and out of touch with contemporary society.* * *(v.) = be vociferous about/inEx: Librarians need to be vociferous about achievements and services offered in order to dispel ideas about the stereotype librarian, timed and out of touch with contemporary society.
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25 desconectado de
= unrelated to, out of touch withEx. Initially, however, we shall consider these phenomena as concepts in their own right, divorced from and unrelated to any particular discipline or context of study.Ex. Librarians need to be vociferous about achievements and services offered in order to dispel ideas about the stereotype librarian, timed and out of touch with contemporary society.* * *= unrelated to, out of touch withEx: Initially, however, we shall consider these phenomena as concepts in their own right, divorced from and unrelated to any particular discipline or context of study.
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26 desear fuertemente que Algo desaparezca
= will + Nombre + awayEx. Without such an understanding, attempts at overcoming the stereotype by willing it away, renaming, or ignoring it will remain futile.* * *= will + Nombre + awayEx: Without such an understanding, attempts at overcoming the stereotype by willing it away, renaming, or ignoring it will remain futile.
Spanish-English dictionary > desear fuertemente que Algo desaparezca
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27 discretamente
adv.1 discreetly, sensibly, prudently.2 inconspicuously, discreetly, soberly, in privacy.* * *► adverbio1 tactfully, unobtrusively, quietly* * *ADV1) (=sin notarse) discreetly2) (=sobriamente) soberly3) (=modestamente) unobtrusively* * *adverbio discreetly* * *= discreetly, tactfully, unobtrusively, soberly, unnoticeably, inconspicuously.Ex. 'She's also on to look into the matter of merit increases and faculty evaluation,' she coughed discreetly.Ex. Tournquist settled back in her chair, trying tactfully not to read any of the papers which littered his desk.Ex. The online environment made it possible to observe the user directly and unobtrusively without interrupting the search process.Ex. The stereotype of the governess as exemplified in Jane Eyre -- intelligent, restrained, soberly clad -- was the predecessor of the librarian as an occupation in which the women of the period, the 'guardians of morality' could find genteel employment.Ex. The tube in the two types tapers almost unnoticeably from base to tip.Ex. He had merely stolen away as inconspicuously as possible.* * *adverbio discreetly* * *= discreetly, tactfully, unobtrusively, soberly, unnoticeably, inconspicuously.Ex: 'She's also on to look into the matter of merit increases and faculty evaluation,' she coughed discreetly.
Ex: Tournquist settled back in her chair, trying tactfully not to read any of the papers which littered his desk.Ex: The online environment made it possible to observe the user directly and unobtrusively without interrupting the search process.Ex: The stereotype of the governess as exemplified in Jane Eyre -- intelligent, restrained, soberly clad -- was the predecessor of the librarian as an occupation in which the women of the period, the 'guardians of morality' could find genteel employment.Ex: The tube in the two types tapers almost unnoticeably from base to tip.Ex: He had merely stolen away as inconspicuously as possible.* * *discreetlyiba muy discretamente maquillada she was very discreetly made-uphace su labor discretamente, sin molestar a los demás she quietly gets on with her work without bothering anyone else* * *discretamente advdiscreetly;miró discretamente a la muchacha he took a discreet look at the girl;vestía muy discretamente he was soberly dressed -
28 electroestática
Ex. Rubbing an object on one's shirt sleeves has become the stereotype for electrostatics.* * *Ex: Rubbing an object on one's shirt sleeves has become the stereotype for electrostatics.
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29 elegante
adj.1 elegant, smart (persona, ropa).estás muy elegante con ese vestido you look really smart in that dressponte elegante, vamos a una boda make yourself smart, we're going to a wedding2 smart, chic (barrio, hotel, fiesta).3 graceful, elegant (movimiento, porte).4 gracious (actitud, comportamiento).fue un gesto poco elegante por su parte it wasn't a very gracious gesture on his partf. & m.elegant person.* * *► adjetivo1 elegant, smart, stylish* * *adj.elegant, smart* * *ADJ [gen] elegant; [traje, fiesta, tienda] fashionable, smart; [sociedad] fashionable, elegant; [decoración] tasteful; [frase] elegant, well-turned, polished* * *1)a) <moda/vestido> elegant, smartiba muy elegante — ( bien vestido) he was very well o very smartly dressed; ( garboso) he looked very elegant
b) <barrio/restaurante/fiesta> smart, fashionable2) <estilo/frase> elegant, polished; < solución> elegant, neat* * *= elegant, glamorous, dashing, genteel, graceful, gracious, chic, polished, stylish, dainty [daintier -comp., daintiest -sup.], gourmet, glam, voguish, dapper, swish.Ex. A modern comfortable library could look like that in Berlin's Tiergarten, with its opne-air gardens, or resemble Evanston's library with its comfortable chairs and elegant (and, one hopes, safe) fireplaces.Ex. Service is perhaps not a very glamorous concept, but we are nevertheless a service profession = El servicio quizás no es un concepto muy atractivo, pero no obstante somos una profesión dedicada al servicio.Ex. Some unfortunate children grow up as readers of James Bond, of dashing thrillers and the blood-and-guts of crude war stories.Ex. The stereotype of the governess as exemplified in Jane Eyre -- intelligent, restrained, soberly clad -- was the predecessor of the librarian as an occupation in which the women of the period, the 'guardians of morality' could find genteel employment.Ex. The author who can vary his terminology to maintain the reader's interest is a handicap to the indexer, who is more concerned with the ideas conveyed than with the niceties of a graceful literary style.Ex. It will be necessary to be gracious when accepting what seem to be peripheral assignments from a company vice president.Ex. From the chic Princes Square and the monumental St Enoch Centre to the magnificent Buchanan Galleries, shopping is an essential part of the Glasgow experience.Ex. The consolidation of abstracts into a polished bulletin or list is usually the responsibility of information staff.Ex. A number of innovative initiatives have resulted in stylish new public libraries.Ex. They then went to a rather dainty little Italian restaurant where they ate a scrumptious meal and drank a bottle of wine.Ex. Several hundred fans noshed on gourmet sandwiches, pizza, pasta and fancy chips and dips.Ex. Ponytails are becoming glam, says the New York Times.Ex. Wearing a wedding gown from a charity shop is very voguish right now.Ex. He was looking very dapper in a pinstripe suit and tie, for some reason not sweaty and gross like everyone else.Ex. The entrance to the hotel is very swish and the rooms although small very well maintained and clean.----* de un modo elegante = elegantly.* poco elegante = inelegant, awkward, dowdy [dowdier -comp., dowdiest -sup.].* * *1)a) <moda/vestido> elegant, smartiba muy elegante — ( bien vestido) he was very well o very smartly dressed; ( garboso) he looked very elegant
b) <barrio/restaurante/fiesta> smart, fashionable2) <estilo/frase> elegant, polished; < solución> elegant, neat* * *= elegant, glamorous, dashing, genteel, graceful, gracious, chic, polished, stylish, dainty [daintier -comp., daintiest -sup.], gourmet, glam, voguish, dapper, swish.Ex: A modern comfortable library could look like that in Berlin's Tiergarten, with its opne-air gardens, or resemble Evanston's library with its comfortable chairs and elegant (and, one hopes, safe) fireplaces.
Ex: Service is perhaps not a very glamorous concept, but we are nevertheless a service profession = El servicio quizás no es un concepto muy atractivo, pero no obstante somos una profesión dedicada al servicio.Ex: Some unfortunate children grow up as readers of James Bond, of dashing thrillers and the blood-and-guts of crude war stories.Ex: The stereotype of the governess as exemplified in Jane Eyre -- intelligent, restrained, soberly clad -- was the predecessor of the librarian as an occupation in which the women of the period, the 'guardians of morality' could find genteel employment.Ex: The author who can vary his terminology to maintain the reader's interest is a handicap to the indexer, who is more concerned with the ideas conveyed than with the niceties of a graceful literary style.Ex: It will be necessary to be gracious when accepting what seem to be peripheral assignments from a company vice president.Ex: From the chic Princes Square and the monumental St Enoch Centre to the magnificent Buchanan Galleries, shopping is an essential part of the Glasgow experience.Ex: The consolidation of abstracts into a polished bulletin or list is usually the responsibility of information staff.Ex: A number of innovative initiatives have resulted in stylish new public libraries.Ex: They then went to a rather dainty little Italian restaurant where they ate a scrumptious meal and drank a bottle of wine.Ex: Several hundred fans noshed on gourmet sandwiches, pizza, pasta and fancy chips and dips.Ex: Ponytails are becoming glam, says the New York Times.Ex: Wearing a wedding gown from a charity shop is very voguish right now.Ex: He was looking very dapper in a pinstripe suit and tie, for some reason not sweaty and gross like everyone else.Ex: The entrance to the hotel is very swish and the rooms although small very well maintained and clean.* de un modo elegante = elegantly.* poco elegante = inelegant, awkward, dowdy [dowdier -comp., dowdiest -sup.].* * *A1 ‹moda/vestido› elegant, stylish, smartiba muy elegante (bien vestido) he was very well o very smartly dressed; (garboso, grácil) he was very stylishly o elegantly dressed, he looked very elegant¡qué elegante te has puesto! ( fam); you look smart!los elegantes jardines de la casa the elegantly o beautifully laid out gardens of the house2 ‹barrio/restaurante/fiesta› smart, fashionable, chicB1 ‹estilo› elegant, polisheduna frase muy elegante a very elegant o a well-turned phrase2 (generoso) ‹gesto/actitud› generous, handsome3 ‹solución› elegant, neat* * *
elegante adjetivo
1
◊ iba muy elegante he was very well o very smartly dressed
2 ‹estilo/frase› elegant, polished
elegante adjetivo elegant
' elegante' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
arreglar
- arreglada
- arreglado
- arreglarse
- bonita
- bonito
- sobria
- sobrio
- vestir
- vestirse
- gagá
- pituco
English:
avail
- chic
- classy
- dashing
- dowdy
- dressy
- elegant
- fashionable
- fine
- graceful
- gracious
- ladylike
- posh
- ritzy
- sleek
- smart
- snappy
- snazzy
- swish
- unfashionable
- awkward
- debonair
- do
- dress
- show
- sprawl
- stylish
- suave
- trim
* * *elegante adj1. [en vestimenta] [persona] elegant, smart;[ropa, calzado] smart, elegant;estás muy elegante con ese vestido you look really smart in that dress;ir elegante to be dressed smartly;¡qué elegante vas! you look smart!;ponte elegante, vamos a una boda make yourself smart, we're going to a wedding;es elegante en el vestir he dresses elegantly o smartly2. [lujoso] [barrio, hotel, fiesta] smart, chic;los elegantes bulevares parisinos the elegant boulevards of Paris3. [en garbo, porte] graceful, elegant4. [en actitud, comportamiento] gracious;fue un gesto poco elegante por su parte it wasn't a very gracious gesture on his part5. [estilo, frase] elegant* * *adj elegant, stylish* * *elegante adj: elegant, smart♦ elegantemente adv* * *elegante adj1. (persona, vestido) elegant2. (lugar) smart -
30 encogerse de miedo
(v.) = cowerEx. The stereotype of a librarian i a 'fussy old woman of either sex, myopic and repressed, brandishing or perhaps cowering behind a date-stamp and surrounded by an array of notices which forbid virtually every human activity'.* * *(v.) = cowerEx: The stereotype of a librarian i a 'fussy old woman of either sex, myopic and repressed, brandishing or perhaps cowering behind a date-stamp and surrounded by an array of notices which forbid virtually every human activity'.
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31 esconderse de miedo
(v.) = cowerEx. The stereotype of a librarian i a 'fussy old woman of either sex, myopic and repressed, brandishing or perhaps cowering behind a date-stamp and surrounded by an array of notices which forbid virtually every human activity'.* * *(v.) = cowerEx: The stereotype of a librarian i a 'fussy old woman of either sex, myopic and repressed, brandishing or perhaps cowering behind a date-stamp and surrounded by an array of notices which forbid virtually every human activity'.
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32 estereotipo nacional
(n.) = national stereotypeEx. This article presents an analysis of a story published in the collection 'Badger on the barge' in 1984 to illustrate to what literary uses national stereotypes can be put.* * *(n.) = national stereotypeEx: This article presents an analysis of a story published in the collection 'Badger on the barge' in 1984 to illustrate to what literary uses national stereotypes can be put.
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33 estereotipo racial
(n.) = racial stereotypeEx. Many publications perpetuate racial and national stereotypes = Muchas publicaciones perpetuan los estereotipos raciales y nacionales.* * *(n.) = racial stereotypeEx: Many publications perpetuate racial and national stereotypes = Muchas publicaciones perpetuan los estereotipos raciales y nacionales.
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34 exigir
v.1 to demand.exijo saber la respuesta I demand to know the answerexigir algo de o a alguien to demand something from somebodyexigen una licenciatura you need to have a degreeElla demandó ayuda She called for assistance.2 to call for, to require.este trabajo exige mucha concentración this work calls for a lot of concentration3 to be demanding.4 to demand to, to urge to.Exigimos saber el por qué We demand to know why.* * *1 (pedir por derecho) to demand2 (pedir con energía) to insist on, demand3 figurado (necesitar) to require, call for\exigir demasiado to be very demanding* * *verb1) to demand, require2) exact* * *VT1) [persona] [gen] to demand; [+ dimisión] to demand, call forla maestra nos exige demasiado — our teacher is too demanding, our teacher asks too much of us
exigen tres años de experiencia — they're asking for o they require three years' experience
2) [situación, trabajo] to demand, require, call forese puesto exige mucha paciencia — this job demands o requires o calls for a lot of patience
el conflicto exige una pronta solución — the conflict requires o calls for a quick solution
3) Ven (=demandar)exigir algo — to ask for sth, request sth
exigir a algn — to beg sb, plead with sb
4) † [+ impuestos] to exact, levy (a from)* * *verbo transitivoa) <pago/respuesta/disciplina> to demandexigir que + subj: exigió que lo dejaran hablar he demanded to be allowed to speak; exigió que las tropas invasoras se retiraran — he demanded that the invading troops (should) withdraw
b) ( requerir) to call for, demandmi trabajo exige mucha concentración — my job requires o demands great concentration
c) ( esperar de alguien) (+ me/te/le etc)* * *= have + calls for, call for, demand, make + demand, mandate, require, place + demands on, clamour for [clamor, -USA], finger-snapping, exact.Ex. For some while there have been calls for an abbreviated version of AACR, for small libraries and for non-cataloguers.Ex. The main rules call for entry of societies under name and institutions under place.Ex. The other part of the picture reveals title indexes to be only crude subject indexes, which for effective use demand imagination and searching skills on the part of the user.Ex. Also, informative abstracts make greater demands upon appreciation of subject content than indicative abstracts.Ex. Adequate security for expensive equipment must also be provided for in this decision, and a secluded back room, a remote phone cut-off switch, or a removable keyboard may be mandated.Ex. If the library wants all users to have passwords, an authorization level of 1 can be assigned in the search function to force the system to require a password.Ex. The latest developments in pharmacology are placing new demands on pharmaceutical libraries especially for information on the field of biopharmacology.Ex. I've seen people clamor for a say and when it's given to them they don't take it.Ex. The stereotype of the decision-maker as a person who does nothig but finger-snapping and button-pushing fades with systematic research and analysis.Ex. Every time the monarch came to parliament to pass a new tax bill, the parliament obliged only after exacting more liberty from him.----* exigir demasiado = overtax.* exigir demasiado a los recursos = stretch + Posesivo + resources.* exigir demasiado de = put + strain on.* exigir esfuerzo = take + effort.* exigir rescate por Algo = hold + Nombre + for ransom.* exigir un rescate = ransom.* * *verbo transitivoa) <pago/respuesta/disciplina> to demandexigir que + subj: exigió que lo dejaran hablar he demanded to be allowed to speak; exigió que las tropas invasoras se retiraran — he demanded that the invading troops (should) withdraw
b) ( requerir) to call for, demandmi trabajo exige mucha concentración — my job requires o demands great concentration
c) ( esperar de alguien) (+ me/te/le etc)* * *= have + calls for, call for, demand, make + demand, mandate, require, place + demands on, clamour for [clamor, -USA], finger-snapping, exact.Ex: For some while there have been calls for an abbreviated version of AACR, for small libraries and for non-cataloguers.
Ex: The main rules call for entry of societies under name and institutions under place.Ex: The other part of the picture reveals title indexes to be only crude subject indexes, which for effective use demand imagination and searching skills on the part of the user.Ex: Also, informative abstracts make greater demands upon appreciation of subject content than indicative abstracts.Ex: Adequate security for expensive equipment must also be provided for in this decision, and a secluded back room, a remote phone cut-off switch, or a removable keyboard may be mandated.Ex: If the library wants all users to have passwords, an authorization level of 1 can be assigned in the search function to force the system to require a password.Ex: The latest developments in pharmacology are placing new demands on pharmaceutical libraries especially for information on the field of biopharmacology.Ex: I've seen people clamor for a say and when it's given to them they don't take it.Ex: The stereotype of the decision-maker as a person who does nothig but finger-snapping and button-pushing fades with systematic research and analysis.Ex: Every time the monarch came to parliament to pass a new tax bill, the parliament obliged only after exacting more liberty from him.* exigir demasiado = overtax.* exigir demasiado a los recursos = stretch + Posesivo + resources.* exigir demasiado de = put + strain on.* exigir esfuerzo = take + effort.* exigir rescate por Algo = hold + Nombre + for ransom.* exigir un rescate = ransom.* * *exigir [I7 ]vt1 ‹pago/indemnización› to demand¡exijo una respuesta! I demand an answer!exigen dos años de experiencia they insist on o require two years' experienceexigir QUE + SUBJ:exigió que lo dejaran hablar he demanded to be allowed to speakexigió que las tropas invasoras se retiraran he demanded that the invading troops (should) withdraw2 (requerir) to call for, demandla situación exige una solución inmediata the situation calls for o demands an immediate solutionun trabajo que exige mucha concentración a job which requires o demands o calls for great concentration3(esperar de algn): le exigen demasiado en ese colegio they ask too much of him at that school* * *
exigir ( conjugate exigir) verbo transitivo
exigir verbo transitivo to demand
' exigir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cobrar
- condición
- fiar
- reclamar
- reivindicar
- requerir
English:
absorb
- call
- call for
- claim
- demand
- exact
- expect
- levy
- necessitate
- need
- press
- ransom
- require
- command
- over
- waive
* * *♦ vt1. [pedir] to demand;exigimos nuestros derechos we demand our rights;exigen una licenciatura you need to have a degree;exijo saber la respuesta I demand to know the answer;¡exijo que venga el encargado! I demand to see the manager!;exigió que estuviera presente su abogado she demanded that her lawyer be present;de tí se exigirá una conducta ejemplar you will be expected to show exemplary behaviour;no le exijas tanto, que acaba de empezar you shouldn't demand so much of him, he's only just started2. [requerir, necesitar] to call for, to require;este trabajo exige mucha concentración this work calls for a lot of concentration;si el guión lo exige if the script requires it♦ vito be demanding* * *v/t1 demand2 ( requirir) call for, demand3:le exigen mucho they ask a lot of him* * *exigir {35} vt1) : to demand, to require2) : to exact, to levy* * *exigir vb1. (pedir) to demand2. (necesitar) to require -
35 habitante del Medio Oriente
(n.) = Middle EasternerEx. The mass media continually stereotype Muslims & Middle Easterners as terrorists.* * *(n.) = Middle EasternerEx: The mass media continually stereotype Muslims & Middle Easterners as terrorists.
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36 hippie
f. & m.hippie, hippy, flower child.* * *► adjetivo1 hippy1 hippy* * *= hippie [hippy], bum.Ex. Whoever said Moby is the leader of dickheads that beat people up? He is just a bald-headed hippie who wouldn't hurt a fly.Ex. Although the results provide support for the 'drunken bum' theory of wife beating, they also demythologize the stereotype because alcohol is shown to be far from a necessary or sufficient cause of wife abuse.----* extravagancia típica de los hippies = hippiedom.* hippie de la playa = beach bum.* * *= hippie [hippy], bum.Ex: Whoever said Moby is the leader of dickheads that beat people up? He is just a bald-headed hippie who wouldn't hurt a fly.
Ex: Although the results provide support for the 'drunken bum' theory of wife beating, they also demythologize the stereotype because alcohol is shown to be far from a necessary or sufficient cause of wife abuse.* extravagancia típica de los hippies = hippiedom.* hippie de la playa = beach bum.* * ** * *hippie or -
37 holgazán
adj.lazy, bum, slothful, do-nothing.m.loafer, bum, dawdler, do-nothing.* * *► adjetivo1 idle, lazy► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 lazybones, layabout* * *(f. - holgazana)noun* * *holgazán, -ana1.ADJ idle, lazy2.SM / F idler, loafer, layabout ** * *I- zana adjetivo lazyII- zana masculino, femenino idler, lazybones (colloq)* * *= bum, shiftless, lazybones, layabout, idler.Ex. Although the results provide support for the 'drunken bum' theory of wife beating, they also demythologize the stereotype because alcohol is shown to be far from a necessary or sufficient cause of wife abuse.Ex. He was a shiftless, good-for-nothing man and his shrewish wife was constantly importuning him.Ex. Many see his art as a vocation for lazybones and social misfits.Ex. There is no evidence that inherited wealth is in itself responsible for turning young people into useless layabouts.Ex. This magazine prints essays and stories that celebrate the joyful life of an idler.* * *I- zana adjetivo lazyII- zana masculino, femenino idler, lazybones (colloq)* * *= bum, shiftless, lazybones, layabout, idler.Ex: Although the results provide support for the 'drunken bum' theory of wife beating, they also demythologize the stereotype because alcohol is shown to be far from a necessary or sufficient cause of wife abuse.
Ex: He was a shiftless, good-for-nothing man and his shrewish wife was constantly importuning him.Ex: Many see his art as a vocation for lazybones and social misfits.Ex: There is no evidence that inherited wealth is in itself responsible for turning young people into useless layabouts.Ex: This magazine prints essays and stories that celebrate the joyful life of an idler.* * *lazyes muy holgazán he's very lazy, he's bone-idle ( BrE)masculine, feminineidler, lazybones ( colloq)* * *
holgazán◊ - zana adjetivo
lazy
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino
idler, lazybones (colloq)
holgazán,-ana
I adjetivo lazy, idle
II sustantivo masculino y femenino lazybones inv, layabout
' holgazán' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
holgazana
- señorito
- vaga
- vago
- atorrante
- cómodo
- golfo
- huevón
- patán
- perezoso
English:
bum
- do-nothing
- idle
* * *holgazán, -ana♦ adjidle, lazy♦ nm,flayabout, lazybones* * *m idler* * ** * * -
38 impasible
adj.1 impassive.2 impassible, cold, cold-blooded, deadpan.* * *► adjetivo1 impassive\quedarse impasible to remain impassive* * *ADJ impassive* * *adjetivo impassive* * *= impassive, stolid, nonplussed [nonplused], unperturbed, nonchalant, nonplus, unflappable, straight-faced, insensible.Ex. There is a commonly-held stereotype which views librarians as being isolated, uninformed, unengaged, impassive, and either uninterested in, or ignorant of, the world around them.Ex. A political setback forced a wrenching transformation of the stolid but effective library into what ultimately became a brand new, proactive one.Ex. Considering all that has happened to them, the cousins were nonplussed.Ex. In one of the projects, a robot cohabitated with two chickens, who were unperturbed by its presence.Ex. Certainly the explanation was remarkably in accordance with the nonchalant character of the noble lord who gave it.Ex. I remember reading an interview where Boll was nonplus about it, but then days later the site got shut down.Ex. Steel's book exemplifies what might be termed the subgenre of 'Mutiny novel,' using such conventional characters as the plucky Englishwoman, the unflappable English gentleman-spy, and the crazed religious zealot.Ex. Satire and comedy can be better vehicles for social commentary than straight-faced, serious drama.Ex. Electrical stunning renders an animal instantly insensible by inducing a grand mal epileptic seizure.----* mantenerse impasible = keep + a stiff upper lip.* * *adjetivo impassive* * *= impassive, stolid, nonplussed [nonplused], unperturbed, nonchalant, nonplus, unflappable, straight-faced, insensible.Ex: There is a commonly-held stereotype which views librarians as being isolated, uninformed, unengaged, impassive, and either uninterested in, or ignorant of, the world around them.
Ex: A political setback forced a wrenching transformation of the stolid but effective library into what ultimately became a brand new, proactive one.Ex: Considering all that has happened to them, the cousins were nonplussed.Ex: In one of the projects, a robot cohabitated with two chickens, who were unperturbed by its presence.Ex: Certainly the explanation was remarkably in accordance with the nonchalant character of the noble lord who gave it.Ex: I remember reading an interview where Boll was nonplus about it, but then days later the site got shut down.Ex: Steel's book exemplifies what might be termed the subgenre of 'Mutiny novel,' using such conventional characters as the plucky Englishwoman, the unflappable English gentleman-spy, and the crazed religious zealot.Ex: Satire and comedy can be better vehicles for social commentary than straight-faced, serious drama.Ex: Electrical stunning renders an animal instantly insensible by inducing a grand mal epileptic seizure.* mantenerse impasible = keep + a stiff upper lip.* * *impassiveesperó impasible el resultado she remained impassive as she waited for the resultse quedó impasible ante el espectáculo he remained impassive o unmoved at the sight* * *
impasible adjetivo
impassive
impasible adjetivo
1 (imperturbable) impassive, unemotional
2 (insensible) impassive, insensitive: no podemos permanecer impasibles ante el hambre de tantos, we can't turn a blind eye to so much starvation
' impasible' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
indiferente
- insensible
English:
exhibit
- impassive
- lip
- quiet
- stolid
- undismayed
- unmoved
- unperturbed
* * *impasible adjimpassive;su rostro permaneció impasible his face showed o betrayed no emotion;escuchó impasible el veredicto she listened impassively as the verdict was read out* * *adj impassive* * *impasible adj: impassive, unmoved♦ impasiblemente adv -
39 imperturbable
adj.imperturbable.* * *► adjetivo1 imperturbable* * *ADJ (=no cambiable) imperturbable; (=sereno) unruffled; (=impasible) impassive* * *a) [ser] ( sereno) imperturbable, unflappableb) [estar] ( ante un peligro) unperturbed, unruffledc) <rostro/sonrisa> impassive* * *= imperturbable, impassive, stolid, unflappable, nonplussed [nonplused], unperturbed, nonchalant, nonplus, cool-headed.Ex. 'I always hit him on the top of his highs when I want something,' the imperturbable Passantino answered = "Siempre espero a que esté eufórico para darle el sablazo cuando quiero algo", respondió el imperturbable Passantino.Ex. There is a commonly-held stereotype which views librarians as being isolated, uninformed, unengaged, impassive, and either uninterested in, or ignorant of, the world around them.Ex. A political setback forced a wrenching transformation of the stolid but effective library into what ultimately became a brand new, proactive one.Ex. Steel's book exemplifies what might be termed the subgenre of 'Mutiny novel,' using such conventional characters as the plucky Englishwoman, the unflappable English gentleman-spy, and the crazed religious zealot.Ex. Considering all that has happened to them, the cousins were nonplussed.Ex. In one of the projects, a robot cohabitated with two chickens, who were unperturbed by its presence.Ex. Certainly the explanation was remarkably in accordance with the nonchalant character of the noble lord who gave it.Ex. I remember reading an interview where Boll was nonplus about it, but then days later the site got shut down.Ex. But it is obvious that modern leftist philosophers are not simply cool-headed logicians systematically analyzing the foundations of knowledge.* * *a) [ser] ( sereno) imperturbable, unflappableb) [estar] ( ante un peligro) unperturbed, unruffledc) <rostro/sonrisa> impassive* * *= imperturbable, impassive, stolid, unflappable, nonplussed [nonplused], unperturbed, nonchalant, nonplus, cool-headed.Ex: 'I always hit him on the top of his highs when I want something,' the imperturbable Passantino answered = "Siempre espero a que esté eufórico para darle el sablazo cuando quiero algo", respondió el imperturbable Passantino.
Ex: There is a commonly-held stereotype which views librarians as being isolated, uninformed, unengaged, impassive, and either uninterested in, or ignorant of, the world around them.Ex: A political setback forced a wrenching transformation of the stolid but effective library into what ultimately became a brand new, proactive one.Ex: Steel's book exemplifies what might be termed the subgenre of 'Mutiny novel,' using such conventional characters as the plucky Englishwoman, the unflappable English gentleman-spy, and the crazed religious zealot.Ex: Considering all that has happened to them, the cousins were nonplussed.Ex: In one of the projects, a robot cohabitated with two chickens, who were unperturbed by its presence.Ex: Certainly the explanation was remarkably in accordance with the nonchalant character of the noble lord who gave it.Ex: I remember reading an interview where Boll was nonplus about it, but then days later the site got shut down.Ex: But it is obvious that modern leftist philosophers are not simply cool-headed logicians systematically analyzing the foundations of knowledge.* * *1 [ SER] (sereno) imperturbable, unflappable2 [ ESTAR] (ante un peligro) unperturbed, unruffledel avión daba tumbos y ella seguía imperturbable although the plane was lurching about she remained quite composed o unruffled o unperturbed3 ‹rostro/sonrisa› impassive* * *
imperturbable adjetivo
imperturbable adjetivo imperturbable, unruffled
' imperturbable' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
campante
- impasible
- inalterable
English:
unabashed
- unshockable
* * *imperturbable adj1. [persona] imperturbable;escuchó imperturbable las acusaciones he listened impassively to the charges2. [sonrisa] impassive* * *adj imperturbable* * *imperturbable adj: imperturbable, impassive, stolid -
40 institutriz
f.governess.* * *► nombre femenino (pl institutrices)1 governess* * *SF governess* * *femenino governess* * *= governess.Ex. The stereotype of the governess as exemplified in Jane Eyre -- intelligent, restrained, soberly clad -- was the predecessor of the librarian as an occupation in which the women of the period, the 'guardians of morality', could find genteel employment.* * *femenino governess* * *= governess.Ex: The stereotype of the governess as exemplified in Jane Eyre -- intelligent, restrained, soberly clad -- was the predecessor of the librarian as an occupation in which the women of the period, the 'guardians of morality', could find genteel employment.
* * *governess* * *
institutriz sustantivo femenino
governess
institutriz sustantivo femenino governess
' institutriz' also found in these entries:
English:
governess
* * *institutriz nfgoverness* * *f governess* * *
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