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21 ascender
v.1 to go up, to climb.María ascendió por las escaleras Mary went up using the stairs.2 to rise, to go up.3 to be promoted.4 to promote, to ascend, to push up, to raise.La empresa ascendió a Silvia The company promoted Silvia.5 to increase, to increment.Pedro ascendió la temperatura Peter increased the temperature.Me ascendió la fiebre My fever increased.6 to be promoted to.Pedro ascendió a supervisor Peter was promoted to supervisor.* * *1 to promote1 (subir) to climb2 (de categoría) to be promoted (a, to)3 (sumar) to amount (a, to)* * *verb1) to ascend, rise2) promote3) be promoted4) amount, reach, total* * *1. VI1) (=subir) [persona] [en montaña] to climb up; [en el aire] to rise, ascend frmascendieron hasta 3.500 metros — they climbed to 3,500 metres
ascendieron por el otro lado del monte — they made their ascent on the other side of the mountain, they climbed up the other side of the mountain
el globo ascendió por los aires — the balloon rose o ascended frm into the air
ascendía por las escaleras — liter she ascended liter o climbed the steps
2) [temperatura, presión] to go up, rise3)ascender a —
a) [empleado, equipo, militar] to be promoted toascendió al cargo de presidente de la compañía — he was promoted to company president, he rose to the position of company president
el Málaga ha ascendido a primera división — Málaga have gone up to the first division, Málaga have been promoted to the first division
b) [cantidad] to amount to, come tolos beneficios ascendieron a miles de libras — the profits amounted o came to thousands of pounds
el número de heridos asciende ya a 20 — the number of wounded has now risen to o has now reached 20
¿a cuánto ascendió la factura? — how much did the bill come to?
2.VT [+ empleado, militar] to promotelo ascendieron a teniente — he rose o was promoted to the rank of lieutenant
* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) (frml) (subir, elevarse) temperatura/precios to rise; globo to rise, ascend (frml)2) (frml) ( cifrarse) gastos/pérdidas3) empleado/oficial to be promoted2.ascender a primera división — to go up to o be promoted to the first division
ascender vt <empleado/oficial> to promote* * *= promote, rise, climb, climb + the ladder, get + promoted, ascend.Ex. He was a descriptive cataloger at Princeton and was promoted to Acting Head Cataloger, and subsequently Head Cataloger at Princeton, the position he left before assuming his present duties at LC.Ex. If suppliers are forced out of business, there will be less software to lend and prices will rise with the lack of competition.Ex. Stanton felt a bit like someone who, after boasting that she could dive into water from a great height has climbed to the height and dares not jump, but knows that she must jump.Ex. This article describes the impact of the organizational factors which create the 'glass ceiling', inhibiting women's ability to climb the corporate ladder.Ex. But commercial businesses do this all the time: somebody sticks a neck out, and gets promoted or loses neck depending on results.Ex. As she ascended the staircase to the library director's office, she tried to fathom the reason for the imperious summons.----* ascender a = amount to + Cantidad.* ascender al trono = ascend (to) + the throne.* ascender a un cargo = rise to + position.* ascender a un puesto = rise to + position.* ascender de categoría = advance up + the scale, move up + the scale.* ascender en el trabajo = step up + the career ladder.* ascender en la propia empresa poco a poco = work + Posesivo + way up.* ascender repentinamente = shoot up.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) (frml) (subir, elevarse) temperatura/precios to rise; globo to rise, ascend (frml)2) (frml) ( cifrarse) gastos/pérdidas3) empleado/oficial to be promoted2.ascender a primera división — to go up to o be promoted to the first division
ascender vt <empleado/oficial> to promote* * *= promote, rise, climb, climb + the ladder, get + promoted, ascend.Ex: He was a descriptive cataloger at Princeton and was promoted to Acting Head Cataloger, and subsequently Head Cataloger at Princeton, the position he left before assuming his present duties at LC.
Ex: If suppliers are forced out of business, there will be less software to lend and prices will rise with the lack of competition.Ex: Stanton felt a bit like someone who, after boasting that she could dive into water from a great height has climbed to the height and dares not jump, but knows that she must jump.Ex: This article describes the impact of the organizational factors which create the 'glass ceiling', inhibiting women's ability to climb the corporate ladder.Ex: But commercial businesses do this all the time: somebody sticks a neck out, and gets promoted or loses neck depending on results.Ex: As she ascended the staircase to the library director's office, she tried to fathom the reason for the imperious summons.* ascender a = amount to + Cantidad.* ascender al trono = ascend (to) + the throne.* ascender a un cargo = rise to + position.* ascender a un puesto = rise to + position.* ascender de categoría = advance up + the scale, move up + the scale.* ascender en el trabajo = step up + the career ladder.* ascender en la propia empresa poco a poco = work + Posesivo + way up.* ascender repentinamente = shoot up.* * *ascender [E8 ]viascendieron por la ladera oeste de la montaña they made their ascent by o they climbed the west face of the mountainascendió a los cielos ( Bib) He ascended into HeavenB ( frml) (cifrarse) «gastos/pérdidas»: ascender A algo; to amount TO sthsus deudas ascienden a un millón de dólares his debts amount to o run to o come to o add up to o total a million dollarsel número de detenidos asciende a más de 300 there have been more than 300 arrestsel número de muertos asciende ya a 48 the number of dead has now reached 48C «empleado/oficial» to be promotedha ascendido rápidamente en su carrera he has risen o advanced rapidly in his careerascender A algo:después de cuatro años ascendió a director general after four years he was promoted to o he rose to the position of general managerascendió a capitán he was promoted to the rank of captainel equipo ha ascendido a primera división the team has gone up to o has been promoted to the first divisionascender al trono to ascend the throne■ ascendervt‹empleado/oficial› to promotefue ascendido a capitán de fragata he was promoted to (the rank of) commander* * *
ascender ( conjugate ascender) verbo intransitivo
1 (frml) [temperatura/precios] to rise;
[ globo] to rise, ascend (frml);
[escalador/alpinista] to climb, to ascend (fml)
2 (frml) [gastos/pérdidas] ascender a algo to amount to sth
3 [empleado/oficial] to be promoted;
ascender al trono to ascend the throne
verbo transitivo ‹empleado/oficial› to promote
ascender
I vtr (en un puesto de trabajo) to promote
II verbo intransitivo
1 (subir) move upward
(temperatura) to rise: las pérdidas ascendieron a dos millones, the losses added up to two million
2 (al trono, a una montaña) to ascend
3 (de categoría) to be promoted
' ascender' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
proponerse
- segundón
- segundona
- subir
- subirse
- elevar
English:
add up to
- amount to
- ascend
- come to
- elevate
- graduate
- promote
- rise
- run into
- total
- upgrade
- add
- amount
- come
- debar
* * *♦ vi1. [subir] to climb, to go up;el avión ascendió rápidamente the plane climbed rapidly;ascendieron a la cima they climbed to the summit;la carretera asciende hasta el lago the road goes up to the lake;la carretera asciende hasta los 3.000 m the road climbs to 3,000 m2. [aumentar, elevarse] [precios, temperaturas] to rise, to go up3. [en empleo, deportes] to be promoted (a to);ascendió a jefe de producción he was promoted to production manager;el equipo ascendió a segunda división the team was promoted o went up to the second division;ascender al trono to ascend the throne;ascender al poder to come to power4.ascender a [totalizar] to come to;¿a cuánto asciende el total? what does the total come to?;la facturación ascendió a 5.000 millones turnover came to o totalled five billion;el número de desaparecidos asciende ya a 37 the number of missing has now reached 37♦ vtascender a alguien (a) to promote sb (to);fue ascendida al puesto de subdirectora she was promoted to the position of deputy director;lo ascendieron a coronel he was promoted to the rank of colonel* * *II v/i2 de montañero climb* * *ascender {56} vt1) : to ascend, to rise up2) : to be promotedascendió a gerente: she was promoted to manager3)ascender a : to amount to, to reachlas deudas ascienden a 20 millones de pesos: the debt amounts to 20 million pesosascender vt: to promote* * *ascender vb1. (en el trabajo) to promote / to be promoted3. (subir) to climb -
22 bastón
m.1 walking cane, stick, cane, staff.2 baton, baton used in a parade.* * *1 stick, walking stick, US cane2 (de esquí) stick, ski stick3 (insignia) baton\empuñar el bastón to take charge* * *noun m.stick, cane* * *SM1) [para andar] (walking) stickbastón alpino, bastón de alpinista — alpenstock
2) [de policía] truncheon, billy (club) (EEUU); [de militar] batonbastón de mando — baton, sign of authority
3) (Heráldica) vertical bar, pallet* * ** * *= walking stick, cane, wand.Ex. The author presents an historical survey of the specific technical field of umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks.Ex. Library patrons had with them a range of other possessions, including boxes of tissue, electronic translators, cameras, walking aids (e.g., canes), baby bottles, skateboards, and even bicycles = Además, los usuarios tenían otra serie de objetos personales como, por ejemplo, cajas de pañuelos de papel, traductores electrónicos, cámaras, utensilios para ayudar a caminar (por ej., bastones), biberones, monopatines e incluso bicicletas.Ex. The sweeper had 2 hand-operated blowing wands to help move the jojoba seeds from under the bushes into the sweeper's path.----* bastón de mando = gavel, ceremonial staff, staff.* * ** * *= walking stick, cane, wand.Ex: The author presents an historical survey of the specific technical field of umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks.
Ex: Library patrons had with them a range of other possessions, including boxes of tissue, electronic translators, cameras, walking aids (e.g., canes), baby bottles, skateboards, and even bicycles = Además, los usuarios tenían otra serie de objetos personales como, por ejemplo, cajas de pañuelos de papel, traductores electrónicos, cámaras, utensilios para ayudar a caminar (por ej., bastones), biberones, monopatines e incluso bicicletas.Ex: The sweeper had 2 hand-operated blowing wands to help move the jojoba seeds from under the bushes into the sweeper's path.* bastón de mando = gavel, ceremonial staff, staff.* * *1 (para caminar) walking stick, cane2 (en desfiles) baton3 (de esquí) ski stick o poleCompuestos:staff, ceremonial staffaquí hace falta alguien que sepa llevar el bastón de mando we need someone to take charge hereshooting stick* * *
bastón sustantivo masculino ( para caminar) walking stick, cane;
( en desfiles) baton;
( de esquí) ski stick o pole
bastón sustantivo masculino
1 stick, walking stick
2 (para esquiar) ski pole
3 Anat (de la retina) rod
' bastón' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
puño
- empuñadura
- empuñar
- muleta
- rematar
English:
baton
- ski pole
- ski stick
- staff
- stick
- tip
- twirl
- walking stick
- cane
- over
- walking
* * *bastón nm1. [para andar] walking stick;2. [de mando] baton;empuñar el bastón to take the helmbastón de mando ceremonial mace3. [para esquiar] ski stick o pole* * *m1 ( vara) stick;empuñar el bastón fig take charge ocommand2 ANAT rod* * *1) : cane, walking stick2) : baton3)bastón de mando : staff (of authority)* * *bastón n stick -
23 blando
adj.1 soft, flabby, floppy, bland.2 soft-hearted, softhearted, mild-mannered, soft.3 soft, nonalcoholic.4 weak.* * *► adjetivo1 (gen) soft2 (poco severo) soft, lenient4 (cobarde) cowardly* * *(f. - blanda)adj.1) soft, tender2) weak* * *blando, -a1. ADJ1) (=tierno) [madera, droga, agua] soft; [pasta] smooth; [carne] tender; pey flabbyblando de boca — [caballo] tender-mouthed
2) (=indulgente) [persona] soft, indulgent; [carácter] soft, delicate; [política] soft, wetblando de corazón — soft-hearted, sentimental
3) (=cobarde) cowardly2.SM / F (Pol) soft-liner, moderate; (Mil) dove* * *- da adjetivo1)a) < carne> tender; <queso/mantequilla> softb) <cama/almohada> softc) <madera/metal> softd) < agua> soft2) < carácter> ( débil) weak; ( poco severo) soft* * *= soft [softer -comp., softest -sup.], spineless, soft-line, soggy [soggier -comp., soggiest -sup.], boneless.Ex. The amount of stuffing in the balls was varied to suit the nature of the work; large, soft balls with weak ink were used for low-grade work; small, hard balls and strong ink for work of better quality.Ex. To call a supervisor ' spineless' is to tag him as weak and therefore unfair to his really good employees.Ex. Part 1 examines and discusses the pros and cons of both hard-line and soft-line approaches to moral education.Ex. The snakes had been kept in the soggy bilges for forty days and forty nights and were in pretty sad shape.Ex. By running away he shows who he is -- a boneless coward who never engaged in direct confrontation with the enemy.----* de línea blanda = soft-line.* demasiado blando = mushy [mushier -comp., mushiest -sup.].* disco de sectores blandos = soft sectored disc.* ¿mano blanda o mano dura? = the carrot vs. the stick.* mano blanda y mano dura = carrots and sticks.* paladar blando = soft palate.* pornografía blanda = mild pornography.* queso blando = soft cheese.* sector blando = soft sector.* * *- da adjetivo1)a) < carne> tender; <queso/mantequilla> softb) <cama/almohada> softc) <madera/metal> softd) < agua> soft2) < carácter> ( débil) weak; ( poco severo) soft* * *= soft [softer -comp., softest -sup.], spineless, soft-line, soggy [soggier -comp., soggiest -sup.], boneless.Ex: The amount of stuffing in the balls was varied to suit the nature of the work; large, soft balls with weak ink were used for low-grade work; small, hard balls and strong ink for work of better quality.
Ex: To call a supervisor ' spineless' is to tag him as weak and therefore unfair to his really good employees.Ex: Part 1 examines and discusses the pros and cons of both hard-line and soft-line approaches to moral education.Ex: The snakes had been kept in the soggy bilges for forty days and forty nights and were in pretty sad shape.Ex: By running away he shows who he is -- a boneless coward who never engaged in direct confrontation with the enemy.* de línea blanda = soft-line.* demasiado blando = mushy [mushier -comp., mushiest -sup.].* disco de sectores blandos = soft sectored disc.* ¿mano blanda o mano dura? = the carrot vs. the stick.* mano blanda y mano dura = carrots and sticks.* paladar blando = soft palate.* pornografía blanda = mild pornography.* queso blando = soft cheese.* sector blando = soft sector.* * *A1 ‹carne› tender; ‹queso/mantequilla› softlas galletas se han puesto blandas the biscuits have gone soft2 ‹cama/almohada› softde carnes blandas flabby3 ‹madera/metal› softun cepillo de cerdas blandas a soft brush4 ‹agua› softB ‹carácter› (débil) weak ‹padre/profesor› (poco severo) soft¡qué blando eres con los niños! you're so lenient with/soft on the children!masculine, femininees un blando en cuanto al tema de la inmigración he takes a soft line on the question of immigration* * *
blando◊ -da adjetivo
1
‹queso/mantequilla› soft;
2 ‹ carácter› ( débil) weak;
( poco severo) soft
blando,-a adjetivo
1 (mullido) soft
2 (de carácter) weak: es muy blanda con los chicos, she's very soft on her children
' blando' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
blanda
- aplastar
English:
bonbon
- floppy
- mushy
- soft
- squashy
- wet
* * *blando, -a♦ adj1. [material, superficie] soft2. [carne] tender3. [agua] soft5. [persona] [débil] weak6. [persona] [indulgente] lenient, soft;es muy blando con sus subordinados he's very lenient with o soft on his subordinates♦ nm,f1. [persona débil] weak person;es un blando he's so weak2. [persona indulgente] lenient person;eres una blanda you're so lenient o soft* * *I adj softII m, blanda f:ser un blando be too soft* * *blando, -da adj1) suave: soft, tender2) : weak (in character)3) : lenient* * *blando adj soft -
24 campo de juego de tierra
(n.) = dirt pitchEx. In Africa one can see balls made out of condensed plastic bags tied together with string and a game played on a dirt pitch with goal posts made from sticks.* * *(n.) = dirt pitchEx: In Africa one can see balls made out of condensed plastic bags tied together with string and a game played on a dirt pitch with goal posts made from sticks.
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25 campo de tierra
(n.) = dirt pitchEx. In Africa one can see balls made out of condensed plastic bags tied together with string and a game played on a dirt pitch with goal posts made from sticks.* * *(n.) = dirt pitchEx: In Africa one can see balls made out of condensed plastic bags tied together with string and a game played on a dirt pitch with goal posts made from sticks.
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26 carámbano
m.icicle.* * *1 icicle* * *SM icicle* * *masculino icicle* * *= icicle.Ex. The stalactite is above, and hangs downward like an icicle; the stalagmite is below and sticks up growing in pairs.* * *masculino icicle* * *= icicle.Ex: The stalactite is above, and hangs downward like an icicle; the stalagmite is below and sticks up growing in pairs.
* * *icicle* * *
carámbano sustantivo masculino
icicle
carámbano sustantivo masculino icicle
' carámbano' also found in these entries:
English:
icicle
* * *carámbano nmicicle;Famestar hecho un carámbano to be frozen stiff* * *m icicle* * *carámbano nm: icicle* * *carámbano n icicle -
27 dar patadas en el estómago
(v.) = stick in + Posesivo + crawEx. 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".* * *(v.) = stick in + Posesivo + crawEx: 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".
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28 estalactita
f.stalactite.* * *1 stalactite* * *SF stalactite* * *femenino stalactite* * *= stalactite.Ex. The stalactite is above, and hangs downward like an icicle; the stalagmite is below and sticks up growing in pairs.* * *femenino stalactite* * *= stalactite.Ex: The stalactite is above, and hangs downward like an icicle; the stalagmite is below and sticks up growing in pairs.
* * *stalactite* * *
estalactita sustantivo femenino stalactite
' estalactita' also found in these entries:
English:
stalactite
* * *estalactita nfstalactite* * *f stalactite* * *estalactita nf: stalactite -
29 estalagmita
f.stalagmite.* * *1 stalagmite* * *SF stalagmite* * *femenino stalagmite* * *= stalagmite.Ex. The stalactite is above, and hangs downward like an icicle; the stalagmite is below and sticks up growing in pairs.* * *femenino stalagmite* * *= stalagmite.Ex: The stalactite is above, and hangs downward like an icicle; the stalagmite is below and sticks up growing in pairs.
* * *stalagmite* * *
estalagmita sustantivo femenino stalagmite
' estalagmita' also found in these entries:
English:
stalagmite
* * *estalagmita nfstalagmite* * *f stalagmite* * *estalagmita nf: stalagmite -
30 garganta
f.1 throat (anatomy).lo tengo atravesado en la garganta (figurative) he/it sticks in my gullet2 gorge (desfiladero).3 ravine, water gap, groove.4 ball spunt.* * *1 (cuello) throat2 (desfiladero) gorge, narrow pass3 (voz) voice4 (empeine) instep\tener buena garganta to have a good voicetener a alguien atravesado en la garganta familiar not to be able to stand somebodytener un nudo en la garganta figurado to have a lump in one's throatdolor de garganta sore throat* * *noun f.1) throat2) neck3) defile* * *SF1) (Anat) throat, gullet; (=cuello) neck2) [del pie] instep3) (Mús) singing voice4) [de botella] neck5) (Geog) (=barranco) ravine, gorge; (=desfiladero) narrow pass6) (Arquit) [de columna] shaft* * *I1)a) (Anat) throatb) ( cuello) neck2) ( desfiladero) gorge, ravine; ( entre montañas) narrow passIImasculino y femenino (Per fam) scrounger (colloq)* * *= throat, gorge, gullet.Ex. Self-effacing nervousness causes the epiglottis to tighten, strangling the words in the throat and stiffening the diaphragm so that it is like pulled-out elastic unable to propel anything.Ex. This is the cradle of Shangri-la and one of the deepest river gorges on earth = Ésta es la cuna del Shangrilá y uno de los desfiladeros más profundos de la tierra.Ex. Many people's lives are made miserable by heartburn, a sensation of heaviness at the pit of the stomach and a burning sensation in the gullet.----* dolor de garganta = sore throat.* hacérsele a Uno un nudo en la garganta = get + a lump in + Posesivo + throat.* hacerse un nudo en la garganta = choking emotion + fill.* nudo en la garganta = lump in + Posesivo + throat.* * *I1)a) (Anat) throatb) ( cuello) neck2) ( desfiladero) gorge, ravine; ( entre montañas) narrow passIImasculino y femenino (Per fam) scrounger (colloq)* * *= throat, gorge, gullet.Ex: Self-effacing nervousness causes the epiglottis to tighten, strangling the words in the throat and stiffening the diaphragm so that it is like pulled-out elastic unable to propel anything.
Ex: This is the cradle of Shangri-la and one of the deepest river gorges on earth = Ésta es la cuna del Shangrilá y uno de los desfiladeros más profundos de la tierra.Ex: Many people's lives are made miserable by heartburn, a sensation of heaviness at the pit of the stomach and a burning sensation in the gullet.* dolor de garganta = sore throat.* hacérsele a Uno un nudo en la garganta = get + a lump in + Posesivo + throat.* hacerse un nudo en la garganta = choking emotion + fill.* nudo en la garganta = lump in + Posesivo + throat.* * *1 ( Anat) throatme dolía la garganta I had a sore throattiene una buena garganta she has a good (singing) voiceC ( Arquit) neck* * *
garganta sustantivo femenino
1a) (Anat) throat;
2 ( desfiladero) gorge, ravine;
( entre montañas) narrow pass
■ sustantivo masculino y femenino (Per fam) scrounger (colloq)
garganta sustantivo femenino
1 (de persona, animal) throat: me dolía la garganta, I had a sore throat
le puso la navaja en la garganta, he put the knife to his neck
2 (entre montañas) gorge, narrow pass
' garganta' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
anudar
- nudo
- nuez
- angina
- atorar
- atravesar
- carrasposo
- doler
- dolor
- gaznate
- guargüero
- irritar
- raspar
- reseco
- seco
English:
lump
- sore
- throat
- gullet
* * *garganta nf1. [conducto interno] throat;me duele la garganta I've got a sore throat;Famlo tengo atravesado en la garganta he/it sticks in my gullet o throat2. [cuello] neck3. [voz] (singing) voice;tiene buena garganta he has a good (singing) voice4. [desfiladero] gorge* * *f1 ANAT throat2 GEOG gorge* * *garganta nf1) : throat2) : neck (of a person or a bottle)3) : ravine, narrow pass* * *garganta n1. (cuello) throat2. (en geografía) gorge -
31 hacer bulla
v.to make noise.* * *(v.) = kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a rowEx. Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.Ex. If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.Ex. 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex. After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex. In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex. Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex. At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex. The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal.* * *(v.) = kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a rowEx: Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.
Ex: If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.Ex: 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex: After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex: In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex: Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex: At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex: The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal. -
32 incensario
m.1 censer.2 incense burner, censer, incensory, thurible.* * *1 censer, thurible* * *SM censer* * *masculino censer, thurible* * *= incense burner, censer, swinging incense burner, thurible.Ex. Giant incense burners in the temple were full of the remains of joss sticks and big boxes for people to make donations were full.Ex. The swinging incense burner called a censer, also known as a thurible, is an example of a pendulum.Ex. The swinging incense burner called a censer, also known as a thurible, is an example of a pendulum.Ex. The swinging incense burner called a censer, also known as a thurible, is an example of a pendulum.* * *masculino censer, thurible* * *= incense burner, censer, swinging incense burner, thurible.Ex: Giant incense burners in the temple were full of the remains of joss sticks and big boxes for people to make donations were full.
Ex: The swinging incense burner called a censer, also known as a thurible, is an example of a pendulum.Ex: The swinging incense burner called a censer, also known as a thurible, is an example of a pendulum.Ex: The swinging incense burner called a censer, also known as a thurible, is an example of a pendulum.* * *censer, thurible* * *incensario nmcenser -
33 incentivo
m.incentive.incentivo fiscal tax incentivepres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: incentivar.* * *1 incentive* * *noun m.* * *SM incentive* * *masculino incentive* * *= boost, incentive, motivation, reward, spur, thrust, inducement, perquisite, enticement.Ex. Consequently, Leforte came to expect -- perhaps even take for granted -- the periodic boosts of ego and income that the evaluations provided.Ex. This article considers the strengths of a pay scale as a work incentive.Ex. What is the motivation for studying and preparing abstracts?.Ex. The dependence on bosses for recognition, rewards, and advancement breeds an artificiality of relationship, a need to be polite and agreeable.Ex. This was a spur to several other London boroughs who set up shop-front consumer advice centres from 1972.Ex. The National IT plan proposes 7 building blocks each with a strategic thrust which will serve as the overall impetus for the national IT movement.Ex. Some inducements to work may be negative, but the majority will be positive.Ex. Journeymen traditionally had the perquisite of a free copy of each book that they had helped to print, besides occasional gratuities from authors.Ex. The current concerns about enticement of young and vulnerable people into abusive relationships and damaging behaviours cannot be overlooked.----* incentivo económico = economic incentive, financial incentive.* incentivo en el trabajo = work incentive, labour incentive.* incentivo fiscal = tax incentive.* incentivo laboral = work incentive, labour incentive.* incentivo laboral a largo plazo = golden handcuffs.* ¿incentivos o amenazas? = the carrot vs. the stick, the carrot vs. the stick.* incentivos y amenazas = carrots and sticks.* ofrecer incentivo = provide + incentive, offer + inducement.* ser un incentivo = be motivating.* sistema de incentivos = reward system, system of incentives [incentive system].* * *masculino incentive* * *= boost, incentive, motivation, reward, spur, thrust, inducement, perquisite, enticement.Ex: Consequently, Leforte came to expect -- perhaps even take for granted -- the periodic boosts of ego and income that the evaluations provided.
Ex: This article considers the strengths of a pay scale as a work incentive.Ex: What is the motivation for studying and preparing abstracts?.Ex: The dependence on bosses for recognition, rewards, and advancement breeds an artificiality of relationship, a need to be polite and agreeable.Ex: This was a spur to several other London boroughs who set up shop-front consumer advice centres from 1972.Ex: The National IT plan proposes 7 building blocks each with a strategic thrust which will serve as the overall impetus for the national IT movement.Ex: Some inducements to work may be negative, but the majority will be positive.Ex: Journeymen traditionally had the perquisite of a free copy of each book that they had helped to print, besides occasional gratuities from authors.Ex: The current concerns about enticement of young and vulnerable people into abusive relationships and damaging behaviours cannot be overlooked.* incentivo económico = economic incentive, financial incentive.* incentivo en el trabajo = work incentive, labour incentive.* incentivo fiscal = tax incentive.* incentivo laboral = work incentive, labour incentive.* incentivo laboral a largo plazo = golden handcuffs.* ¿incentivos o amenazas? = the carrot vs. the stick, the carrot vs. the stick.* incentivos y amenazas = carrots and sticks.* ofrecer incentivo = provide + incentive, offer + inducement.* ser un incentivo = be motivating.* sistema de incentivos = reward system, system of incentives [incentive system].* * *incentiveun gran incentivo para el ahorro a great incentive to savesueldo fijo más incentivos basic wage plus bonuses o plus incentive paymentsCompuesto:tax incentive* * *
Del verbo incentivar: ( conjugate incentivar)
incentivo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
incentivó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
incentivar
incentivo
incentivo sustantivo masculino
incentive
incentivar verbo transitivo to give an incentive to
incentivo m (estímulo) incentive
(al trabajador) bonus
' incentivo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aliciente
- estímulo
- motivación
English:
incentive
- inducement
- fringe
* * *♦ nmincentive;un incentivo para la compra de viviendas an incentive for people to buy their own homeincentivo fiscal tax incentive♦ incentivos nmpl[dinero] incentive pay* * *m incentive* * *incentivo nm: incentive* * *incentivo n incentive -
34 infringir un principio
(v.) = violate + principleEx. 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".* * *(v.) = violate + principleEx: 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".
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35 ir en contra de todos + Posesivo + principios
(v.) = violate + principleEx. 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".* * *(v.) = violate + principleEx: 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".
Spanish-English dictionary > ir en contra de todos + Posesivo + principios
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36 montar bulla
(v.) = kick up + a fuss, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about)Ex. If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.Ex. 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex. After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.* * *(v.) = kick up + a fuss, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about)Ex: If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.
Ex: 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex: After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company. -
37 montar un cirio
(v.) = kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, make + a ruckus, kick up + a rowEx. If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.Ex. Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.Ex. 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex. After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex. In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex. Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex. At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex. At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex. The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal.* * *(v.) = kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, make + a ruckus, kick up + a rowEx: If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.
Ex: Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.Ex: 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex: After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex: In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex: Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex: At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex: At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex: The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal. -
38 montar un follón
(v.) = raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckusEx. 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex. After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex. In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex. Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex. At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.* * *(v.) = raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckusEx: 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".
Ex: After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex: In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex: Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex: At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus. -
39 montar un número
familiar to make a scene* * *(v.) = kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a rowEx. If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.Ex. Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.Ex. 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex. After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex. In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex. Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex. At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex. The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal.* * *(v.) = kick up + a fuss, kick up + a stink, raise + a stink, make + a stink (about), make + a racket, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a rowEx: If the cafe say it's butter and it's marge they could be in trouble if anyone cared to kick up a fuss.
Ex: Encouraging an interest in maths among grown-ups is fine and dandy, but kicking up a stink about the lack of maths teachers is far more important.Ex: 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".Ex: After all, making a stink is bad news for any public company, let alone a life-insurance company.Ex: In this illustrated book, children are encouraged to make a racket before slowly quietening down for a sound night's sleep.Ex: Some people have a neurotic, exaggerated sense of self-importance and will nitpick and make a row over just everything in every shop or restaurant.Ex: At most summer camps, children shriek, laugh and generally make a ruckus.Ex: The environmentalists have now kicked up a row over the cutting of trees along the Palace Road charging that the work was illegal. -
40 no tragar Algo o Alguien
(v.) = stick in + Posesivo + crawEx. 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".* * *(v.) = stick in + Posesivo + crawEx: 'I'll call the young fellow and tell him there's been a mix-up -- I hope his parents don't raise a stink -- and I want you to know that it really sticks in my craw, it violates all my principles' = "Llamaré al joven y le diré que ha habido una confusión (espero que sus padres no me armen un escándalo) y quiero que sepas que es algo que me da patadas en el estómago, va en contra de todos mis principios".
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