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1 innvie
verb. [ til noe] dedicate verb. [ gjøre delaktig i] initiate (i in) (f.eks. ) verb. [ ta i bruk] inaugurate (f.eks.inaugurate a new building or a school
) verb. open (f.eks. ) verb. (overført) [ hellige] consecrate, dedicate (f.eks.dedicate one's life to the fight against human suffering
) verb. [kirke, biskop etc.] consecrate verb. [ til prest] ordain -
2 foredle
verb. refine verb. [ forbedre] improve, perfect verb. [ om råvarer] work up (f.eks.raw materials into finished goods
) verb. [dyr, blomster] breed, improve (by breeding) verb. [ gjøre edlere] ennoble (f.eks. ), refine, improve, elevate -
3 verlängern
I v/t1. räumlich: lengthen; (Straße etc.) auch extend; MATH. produce; den Ball verlängern SPORT help the ball on; die Flanke mit dem Kopf ins Tor verlängern head the cross on into the goal2. zeitlich: prolong; (auch Kredit, Patent, Frist etc.) extend ( alle um by); (Wechsel, Vertrag) renew; seinen Pass etc. verlängern lassen get ( oder have) one’s passport etc. renewed; den Urlaub verlängern extend the holiday (Am. vacation)3. (Soße etc., verdünnen) stretch* * *(Gültigkeit erweitern) to renew; to prolong;(länger machen) to lengthen; to extend; to make longer; to elongate;(verdünnen) to eke out; to stretch* * *ver|lạ̈n|gern [fEɐ'lɛŋɐn] ptp verlä\#ngert1. vt1) (= länger machen) to extend; (esp räumlich) to lengthen, to make longer; (esp zeitlich) to prolong; Leben, Schmerzen, Leiden etc to prolong; Hosenbein, Ärmel etc to lengthen; Pass, Abonnement etc to renewdie Suppe/Soße verlängern (fig inf) — to make the soup/gravy go further
See:→ Rücken2) (Sport) Ball, Pass to touch (zu jdm to sb)2. vrto be extended; (räumlich auch) to be lengthened; (zeitlich auch, Leiden etc) to be prolonged3. vi(Sport) to play on* * *1) ((made) long and narrow; stretched out: An oval looks like an elongated circle.) elongated2) (to make longer: She had to let down the child's skirt.) let down3) (to make or become longer: I'll have to lengthen this skirt; The days are lengthening now that the spring has come.) lengthen4) (to make longer: Please do not prolong the discussion unnecessarily.) prolong* * *ver·län·gern *[fɛɐ̯ˈlɛŋɐn]I. vt▪ [jdm] etw \verlängern to extend sth [for sb]jdm das Leben \verlängern to prolong sb's lifeeinen Vertrag \verlängern to renew [or extend] a contractII. vrdas Abonnement verlängert sich automatisch um ein weiteres Jahr the subscription will be renewed automatically for another year* * *1.transitives Verb1) lengthen, make longer <skirt, sleeve, etc.>; extend <flex, cable, road, etc.>2) (länger gültig sein lassen) renew <passport, driving licence, etc.>; extend, renew < contract>3) (länger dauern lassen) extend, prolong <stay, life, suffering, etc.> (um by)2.reflexives Verb (länger werden) become longer; <stay, life, suffering, etc.> be prolonged (um by); (länger gültig bleiben) <contract etc.> be extended* * *A. v/tden Ball verlängern SPORT help the ball on;die Flanke mit dem Kopf ins Tor verlängern head the cross on into the goalum by); (Wechsel, Vertrag) renew;seinen Pass etcden Urlaub verlängern extend the holiday (US vacation)3. (Soße etc, verdünnen) stretch* * *1.transitives Verb1) lengthen, make longer <skirt, sleeve, etc.>; extend <flex, cable, road, etc.>2) (länger gültig sein lassen) renew <passport, driving licence, etc.>; extend, renew < contract>3) (länger dauern lassen) extend, prolong <stay, life, suffering, etc.> (um by)2.reflexives Verb (länger werden) become longer; <stay, life, suffering, etc.> be prolonged (um by); (länger gültig bleiben) <contract etc.> be extended* * *(zeitlich) v.to prolong v. v.to elongate v.to extend v.to lengthen v. -
4 tragen
(Folgen) to bear;(Gegenstand) to sustain; to carry;(Kleidung) to have on; to wear;(Kosten) to defray* * *tra|gen ['tragn] pret trug [truːk] ptp getragen [gə'traːgn]1. vt1) (= befördern, dabeihaben) to carry; (= an einen Ort bringen) to take; (Wellen etc) to bear, to carry; (fig ) Gerücht etc to pass on, to spreadetw mit or bei sich trágen — to carry sth with one
den Brief zur Post® trágen — to take the letter to the post office
den Arm in der Schlinge trágen — to have one's arm in a sling
2) (= am Körper tragen) Kleid, Brille, Rot etc, Perücke to wear; Bart, Gebiss to have; Waffen to carrySee:→ Trauer3) (= stützen, halten) to support→ tragend4) (= aushalten, Tragfähigkeit haben) to take (the weight of), to carryder Baum trägt viele Früchte — the tree produces a good crop of fruit; (in dieser Saison) the tree is full of fruit
6) (= trächtig sein) to be carrying7) (= ertragen) Schicksal, Leid etc to bear, to endure; Kreuz to bear8) (= übernehmen) Verluste to defray; Kosten to bear, to carry; Risiko to take; Folgen to take, to beardie Verantwortung für etw trágen — to be responsible for sth
die Schuld für etw trágen — to be to blame for sth
9) (= unterhalten) Verein, Organisation to support, to backder Brief trägt das Datum vom... — the letter is dated...
See:→ getragen2. vi1) (Baum, Acker etc) to crop, to produce a cropgut/schlecht trágen — to crop well/badly, to produce a good/bad crop; (in dieser Saison) to have a good/bad crop
2) (= trächtig sein) to be pregnant3) (=reichen Geschütz, Stimme) to carry4) (Eis) to take weight5)trágen — to have a job carrying or to carry sth; (fig) to find sth hard to bear
schwer zu trágen haben — to have a lot to carry; (fig) to have a heavy cross to bear
6)in +dat on)zum Tragen kommen — to come to fruition, to bear fruit, to take effect, to bring results
3. vr1)sich gut or leicht/schwer or schlecht trágen — to be easy/difficult or hard to carry
schwere Lasten trágen sich besser auf dem Rücken — it is better to carry heavy loads on one's back
2) (Kleid, Stoff) to wear3)sich mit etw trágen (geh) — to contemplate sth
4) (= ohne Zuschüsse auskommen) to be self-supporting* * *1) (to carry: He was borne shoulder-high after his victory.) bear2) (to have: The cheque bore his signature.) bear3) (to take from one place etc to another: She carried the child over the river; Flies carry disease.) carry4) (to support: These stone columns carry the weight of the whole building.) carry5) (to produce fruit: This tree fruits early.) fruit6) (to be dressed in or carry on (a part of) the body: She wore a white dress; Does she usually wear spectacles?) wear7) (to arrange (one's hair) in a particular way: She wears her hair in a pony-tail.) wear8) (use as clothes etc: I use this suit for everyday wear; Those shoes won't stand much wear.) wear9) (to bear the weight of, or hold upright, in place etc: That chair won't support him / his weight; He limped home, supported by a friend on either side of him.) support10) (to bear (the weight of): The branches could hardly sustain the weight of the fruit.) sustain* * *tra·gen<trägt, trug, getragen>[ˈtra:gn̩]I. vt1. (befördern)▪ jdn/etw \tragen to carry [or take] sb/stheinen Brief zur Post \tragen to take a letter to the post office; (fig)das Auto wurde aus der Kurve ge\tragen the car went off the bendvom Wasser/Wind ge\tragen carried by water/[the] wind2. (halten)▪ etw \tragen to hold sther trug den rechten Arm in der Schlinge he had his right arm in a slingder Ast trägt dich nicht the branch won't take your weightdie Schwimmweste wird dich \tragen the life jacket will hold you uper trug eine Pistole bei sich he had a gun on him, he carried a gun4. (anhaben)▪ etw \tragen Kleidung, Schmuck to wear sthman trägt wieder Hüte hats are in fashion againge\tragene Kleider second-hand fashion [or clothes]; (abgelegt) cast-offseine Prothese \tragen to have false teeth▪ etw \tragen to have sthwie trägt sie jetzt ihre Haare? how is she wearing her hair now?einen Bart \tragen to have a bearddas Haar lang/kurz \tragen to have long/short hair▪ etw \tragen to produce [or bear] sthder Acker trägt viel Weizen the field produces a good crop of wheat; (in dieser Saison) the field is full of wheatFrüchte \tragen (a. fig) to bear fruitder Baum trägt viele Früchte the tree produces a good crop of fruit; (in dieser Saison) the tree is full of fruitder Birnbaum trägt dieses Jahr nur wenige Früchte the pear tree has only grown a few fruits this year7. FINZinsen \tragen to yield interestein Kind \tragen to be carrying a baby9. (ertragen)▪ etw \tragen to bear sthschweres Leid \tragen to endure great sufferingdas Schicksal \tragen to bear fate; s.a. Kreuz▪ etw \tragen to bear sthdie Versicherung wird den Schaden \tragen the insurance will pay for the damagedie Folgen \tragen to bear [or be responsible for] the consequencesdie Kosten \tragen to bear [or carry] the costsdas Risiko \tragen to bear [or take] the riskdie Schuld/Verantwortung \tragen to take the blame/responsibilityer trägt die Schuld he is to blame; s.a. Sorge11. (unterhalten, finanzieren)▪ etw tragen to support [or maintain] stheine Schule \tragen to support a school▪ etw \tragen to bear [or have] sthder Brief trägt das Datum vom... the letter is dated...ein Etikett \tragen to have a labelein Siegel/eine Unterschrift \tragen to bear [or carry] a seal/a signatureeinen Titel \tragen to have [or bear] a titleer trägt einen Doktortitel he has a PhDII. vischwer zu \tragen haben to have a lot to carrywir hatten schwer zu \tragen we were heavily ladengut/schlecht \tragen to crop well/badly, to produce a good/bad crop; (in dieser Saison) to have a good/bad cropder Baum trägt gut the tree produces a good crop; (in dieser Saison) the tree has a lot of fruit on it3. (trächtig sein) to be pregnant [or carrying young]eine \tragende Sau/Kuh a pregnant sow/cow4. (das Begehen aushalten) to take weightdas Eis trägt noch nicht the ice is not yet thick enough to skate/walk on5. MODE to wearsie trägt lieber kurz she likes to wear short clothesman trägt wieder lang long skirts are in fashion again6.▶ etw zum T\tragen bringen to bring sth to bear▶ zum T\tragen kommen to come into effectIII. vrschwere Lasten \tragen sich besser auf dem Rücken it is better to carry heavy loads on one's back2. MODEdie Hose trägt sich angenehm the pants are comfortableder Stoff trägt sich sehr angenehm the material is pleasant to wearsie trägt sich nach der letzten Mode she's dressed in the latest fashionsie trägt sich mit dem Gedanken, nach Australien auszuwandern she is contemplating [the idea of] emigrating to Australiadie Organisation trägt sich selbst the organisation is self-supporting* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) carrydas Auto wurde aus der Kurve getragen — (fig.) the car went off the bend
2) (bringen) takevom Wind getragen — (fig.) carried by [the] wind
4) (halten) hold5) (von unten stützen) supportzum Tragen kommen — <advantage, improvement, quality> become noticeable; s. auch tragend a-c
6) (belastbar sein durch) be able to carry or take < weight>7) (übernehmen, aufkommen für) bear, carry <costs etc.>; take <blame, responsibility, consequences>; (unterhalten, finanzieren) support8) (am Körper) wear <clothes, wig, glasses, jewellery, etc.>; have <false teeth, beard, etc.>9) (fig.): (haben) have <label etc.>; have, bear < title>; bear, carry <signature, inscription, seal>10) (hervorbringen) < tree> bear < fruit>; < field> produce < crops>; (fig.) yield < interest>11) (geh.): (schwanger sein mit) be carrying2.unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1) carryschwer an etwas (Dat.) zu tragen haben — have difficulty carrying something; find something very heavy to carry; (fig.) find something hard to bear
das Eis trägt noch nicht — the ice is not yet thick enough to skate/walk etc. on
2) (am Körper)man trägt [wieder] kurz/lang — short/long skirts are in fashion [again]
3)3.eine tragende Sau/Kuh — a pregnant sow/cow; s. auch tragend 4)
1)sich gut/schlecht usw. tragen — < load> be easy/difficult or hard etc. to carry
2)der Mantel/Stoff trägt sich angenehm — the coat/material is pleasant to wear
3) in4) (sich kleiden) dress* * *tragen; trägt, trug, hat getragenA. v/teinen Brief zur Post tragen take a letter to the post (office);den Arm in einer Schlinge tragen have ( oder wear) one’s arm in a sling;den Kopf hoch tragen hold one’s head high ( oder erect);nichts Schweres tragen dürfen not be allowed to carry weights ( oder lift anything heavy);so schnell ihn seine Füße trugen as fast as his feet would carry him;sich von den Wellen tragen float on the waves;die Brücke trägt maximal 10 t the bridge has a maximum (permitted) load of 10 tons2. (am Körper tragen, auch Brille) wear, have on; (Schmuck) meist wear; (Pistole, Schwert etc) in der Hand: hold; an der Hüfte: wear;einen Bart etceinen Rucksack tragen wear a rucksack, have a rucksack on one’s back;man trägt die Röcke wieder kürzer short skirts are in again, skirts are (being worn) shorter again;solche Schuhe trägt man nicht mehr people don’t wear that kind of shoe ( oder those kind of shoes umg) any more;das kannst du gut tragen it really suits you, that’s nice on you;auf einer Party/in der Kirche etctragen wear to a party/to church etc;die Haare lang/kurz tragen wear ( oder have) one’s hair long/short;3. (Früchte, fig Namen, Verlust etc) bear; (Kosten) bear, take on, meet, be responsible for; (Folgen, Verantwortung) bear, take, accept, (Folgen) auch live with;die Aufschrift/den Titel tragen bear ( oder carry) the heading/carry the title;4. fig (ertragen) bear, endure;wie trägt sie es? how’s she taking it?, how’s she bearing up?; → Herz1 8, Rechnung 2, Trauer 2, Zins 1 etc; → getragenB. v/i1. (hervorbringen) Baum: bear fruit; ZOOL be pregnant; besonders Nutztiere: auch be in calf/foal/pig/lamb etc;zum Tragen kommen fig take effect, bring results, bear fruit(s)2. (reichen) Stimme: carry;das Gewehr trägt nicht so weit the weapon doesn’t have the rangenicht schwer tragen dürfen not be allowed to carry weights ( oder lift anything heavy);schwer zu tragen haben be loaded down, be heavily burdened, be carrying a considerable load; fig be weighed down ( oder burdened) (an +dat by), have a hard time (of it) coping (an +dat with)4. Eis etc: holdC. v/r1.2.sich gut tragen Stoff: wear (well), be hardwearing3. Geschäft etc: pay (its way);die Einrichtung trägt sich (nicht) selbst the facility is (not) self-financing, the facility pays (does not pay) its own way4. fig:dem Gedanken tragen, etwas zu tun be thinking of ( oder about) doing sth, be considering ( oder contemplating) doing sth* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) carrydas Auto wurde aus der Kurve getragen — (fig.) the car went off the bend
2) (bringen) takevom Wind getragen — (fig.) carried by [the] wind
4) (halten) hold5) (von unten stützen) supportzum Tragen kommen — <advantage, improvement, quality> become noticeable; s. auch tragend a-c
6) (belastbar sein durch) be able to carry or take < weight>7) (übernehmen, aufkommen für) bear, carry <costs etc.>; take <blame, responsibility, consequences>; (unterhalten, finanzieren) support8) (am Körper) wear <clothes, wig, glasses, jewellery, etc.>; have <false teeth, beard, etc.>9) (fig.): (haben) have <label etc.>; have, bear < title>; bear, carry <signature, inscription, seal>10) (hervorbringen) < tree> bear < fruit>; < field> produce < crops>; (fig.) yield < interest>11) (geh.): (schwanger sein mit) be carrying2.unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1) carryschwer an etwas (Dat.) zu tragen haben — have difficulty carrying something; find something very heavy to carry; (fig.) find something hard to bear
das Eis trägt noch nicht — the ice is not yet thick enough to skate/walk etc. on
2) (am Körper)man trägt [wieder] kurz/lang — short/long skirts are in fashion [again]
3)3.eine tragende Sau/Kuh — a pregnant sow/cow; s. auch tragend 4)
1)sich gut/schlecht usw. tragen — < load> be easy/difficult or hard etc. to carry
2)der Mantel/Stoff trägt sich angenehm — the coat/material is pleasant to wear
3) in4) (sich kleiden) dress* * *v.(§ p.,pp.: trug, getragen)= to absorb v.to bear v.(§ p.,p.p.: bore, borne)to carry v.to defray v.to hump v.to sustain v.to wear v.(§ p.,p.p.: wore, worn) -
5 souffrir
souffrir [sufʀiʀ]➭ TABLE 181. intransitive verba. to suffer• faire souffrir qn (physiquement) to hurt sb ; (moralement) to make sb suffer ; [attitude, événement] to cause sb pain• il souffre d'une grave maladie/de rhumatismes he is suffering from a serious illness/from rheumatism• souffrir du froid/de la chaleur to suffer from the cold/from the heatb. ( = éprouver de la difficulté) to have a hard time of it• on a fini par gagner, mais on a souffert we won in the end but we had a hard time of it• je l'ai réparé mais j'ai souffert I fixed it, but it wasn't easy2. transitive verba. ( = éprouver) souffrir le martyre to go through agonies• il ne peut pas souffrir cette fille/le mensonge he can't stand that girl/lies• il ne peut pas souffrir que... he cannot bear that...* * *sufʀiʀ
1.
1) ( supporter)2) ( permettre)
2.
verbe intransitif1) ( physiquement) [personne, animal] to suffersouffrir de quelque chose — to suffer from [diabète, malformation]
2) ( moralement) [personne] to sufferfaire souffrir — [personne] to make [somebody] suffer; [situation] to upset
souffrir de — to suffer from [trac]
3) ( être endommagé) [cultures, économie] to be badly affected (de by); [pays, ville] to suffer (de from)4) (colloq) ( peiner) [personne, équipe] to have a hard time ( pour faire doing)
3.
se souffrir verbe pronominal* * *sufʀiʀ1. vi1) (= éprouver de la douleur) to be in painIl souffre beaucoup. — He's in a lot of pain.
faire souffrir qn [personne] — to make sb suffer, [dents, blessure] to hurt sb
2)souffrir de [maladie, froid] — to suffer from
2. vt1) (= éprouver)2) lit (= supporter)Je ne peux souffrir cette idée. — I can't bear the thought.
Il ne peut pas la souffrir. — He can't bear her.
3) lit (= admettre) [principe, décision] [exception] to allow of, to admit of* * *souffrir verb table: offrirA vtr1 ( supporter) souffrir tout de qn to put up with anything from sb; il ne souffre pas la critique he can't take criticism; il ne souffre pas d'être interrompu/contredit he can't stand being interrupted/contradicted; elle ne peut plus le souffrir she can't stand him any more;2 ( permettre) fml souffrez que je vous dise allow me to tell you; cette affaire ne peut souffrir aucun retard this matter brooks no delay sout; la règle souffre quelques exceptions this rule does admit of a few exceptions sout.B vi1 ( physiquement) [personne, animal] to suffer; il a beaucoup souffert he has suffered a great deal ou a lot; souffrir en silence to suffer in silence; faire souffrir qn/un animal to cause sb/an animal suffering; souffrir de qch to suffer from [cancer, rhumatismes, diabète, malformation]; souffrir du dos/de l'estomac/du genou to suffer from back/stomach/knee problems; les enfants qui souffrent de malnutrition children suffering from malnutrition; souffrir du froid/de la chaleur/du manque d'eau to suffer from the cold/from the heat/from lack of water; ma blessure/cheville me fait souffrir my wound/ankle hurts; mes chaussures me font souffrir my shoes are hurting me; j'ai souffert chez le dentiste I suffered at the dentist's; est-ce qu'il souffre? is he in pain?;2 ( moralement) [personne] to suffer; faire souffrir [personne] to make [sb] suffer; [problème, situation] to upset; souffrir de to suffer from [trac]; souffrir de la discrimination/du racisme to be a victim of discrimination/of racism; ils souffrent de l'éloignement d'avec leurs enfants they are finding it painful to be separated from their children; souffrir d'être rejeté/d'être incompris to suffer the pain of rejection/of being misunderstood; ils souffrent de ne pas se voir/de ne rien pouvoir faire they find it painful to be separated/to be unable to do anything; elle souffre de voir que it upsets her to see that;3 ( être endommagé) [cultures, vigne, secteur, économie] to be badly affected (de by); [pays, région, ville] to suffer (de from);4 ○( peiner) [personne, équipe] to have a hard time (pour faire doing); j'ai fini la course mais j'ai souffert! I finished the race but it was tough![sufrir] verbe transitifsi tu avais souffert ce que j'ai souffert! if you'd suffered as much as I have!, if you had gone through what I have!souffrir le martyre to go through ou to suffer agonies2. (littéraire) [tolérer]elle ne souffre pas d'être critiquée ou qu'on la critique she can't stand ou take criticism3. (littéraire) [admettre - suj: personne] to allow, to tolerate ; [ - suj: règlement] to allow (for), to admit ofle règlement de son dossier ne peut souffrir aucun délai the settlement of his case simply cannot be postponed————————[sufrir] verbe intransitiftu souffres? are you in pain?, does it hurt?où souffrez-vous? where is the pain?, where does it hurt?c'est une intervention bénigne, vous ne souffrirez pas it's a very minor operation, you won't feel any painfaire souffrir [faire mal] to cause pain to, to hurt2. [avoir mal pour une raison]pour tous les gens qui souffrent du dos/du diabète for all people with back problems/diabetes suffererssouffrir de la faim/soif to suffer from hunger/thirsta. [être très sensible à] to suffer in the heatb. [être atteint par] to suffer from the heatsouffrir de (figuré) [pâtir de]: sa renommée a souffert du scandale his reputation suffered from the scandalles récoltes n'ont pas trop souffert the crops didn't suffer too much ou weren't too badly damaged————————se souffrir verbe pronominalils ne peuvent pas se souffrir they can't stand ou bear each other -
6 sufrido
adj.long-suffering.past part.past participle of spanish verb: sufrir.* * *1→ link=sufrir sufrir► adjetivo1 (persona) patient, long-suffering* * *(f. - sufrida)adj.* * *1. ADJ1) [persona] (=fuerte) tough; (=paciente) long-suffering, patient2) [tela] hard wearing, tough; [color] that does not show the dirt, that wears well3) [marido] complaisant2.* * ** * ** * *sufrido -da1 ‹persona› long-suffering, uncomplaining2 ‹ropa/tejido› hard-wearingun color sufrido a color that doesn't show the dirtes una camisa muy sufrida it's a shirt that wears well, it's a very practical shirt and always looks good* * *
Del verbo sufrir: ( conjugate sufrir)
sufrido es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
sufrido
sufrir
sufrido
‹ropa/tejido› hard-wearing;
sufrir ( conjugate sufrir) verbo transitivo
‹ cambio› to undergo;
‹ accidente› to have;
el coche sufrió una avería the car broke down
verbo intransitivo
to suffer;
sufrido de algo to suffer from sth
sufrido,-a adjetivo
1 (resignado, conforme) long-suffering
2 (ropa) hard-wearing
sufrir
I verbo intransitivo to suffer: sufre de reumatismo, he suffers from rheumatism
II verbo transitivo
1 (un daño, un perjuicio) to suffer: sufría una extraña enfermedad, he had a rare illness
(un accidente) to have
(una derrota) to suffer
(una operación) to undergo
2 (cambios) to undergo: en la adolescencia se sufre una gran transformación, you go through a lot of changes during adolescence
3 (soportar, aguantar) to bear: tuvimos que sufrir sus chistes machistas, we had to put up with his sexist jokes
' sufrido' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
baja
- deterioro
- sufrida
- lo
English:
long-suffering
- hand
- long
* * *sufrido, -a adj1. [resignado] patient, uncomplaining;[durante mucho tiempo] long-suffering2. [resistente] [tela] hardwearing;un color muy sufrido a colour that doesn't show the dirt* * *adj1 persona long-suffering2 material tough, hard-wearing* * *sufrido, -da adj1) : long-suffering, patient2) : sturdy, serviceable (of clothing) -
7 verkürzen
I v/t shorten; (beschränken) curtail, cut; (reduzieren) reduce; sich (Dat) die Zeit verkürzen while away the ( oder one’s) time; verkürzen auf (+ Akk) SPORT shorten toII v/refl become shorter, shorten* * *to abridge; to abbreviate; to shorten* * *ver|kụ̈r|zen ptp verkü\#rzt1. vtto shorten; Arbeitszeit, Fahrzeit to reduce, to cut down; Lebenserwartung auch to reduce; Strecke, Weg etc auch to cut; Abstand, Vorsprung to narrow; Aufenthalt to cut short; (ART) to foreshorten; Haltbarkeit to reduce; Schmerzen, Leiden to end, to put an end todie Zeit verkürzen — to pass the time, to make the time pass more quickly
2. vrto be shortened; (Strecke, Zeit auch) to be cut; (ART) to become foreshortened; (Abstand) to be narrowed; (Muskel) to contract; (Haltbarkeit) to be reduced; (Leiden) to be ended; (Urlaub, Aufenthalt) to be cut short* * *(make less, shorter etc (than was originally intended): I've had to curtail my visit.) curtail* * *ver·kür·zen *I. vtdie Arbeitszeit \verkürzen to reduce working hoursdas Leben \verkürzen to shorten life3. (verringern)den Abstand \verkürzen to reduce [or shorten] sb's lead; (den Vorsprung aufholen) to close the gap▪ [jdm] etw \verkürzen to make sth pass more quickly [for sb]II. vr* * *1.transitives Verb1) (verringern) reduce; (abkürzen) shortenverkürzte Arbeitszeit — reduced or shorter working hours pl.
3)2. 3.sich (Dat.) die Zeit verkürzen — while away the time; make the time pass more quickly
intransitives Verb (Ballspiele) close the gap (auf + Akk. to)* * *sich (dat)die Zeit verkürzen while away the ( oder one’s) time;B. v/r become shorter, shortenC. v/i SPORT:auf 3:2 verkürzen pull back to 3-2* * *1.transitives Verb1) (verringern) reduce; (abkürzen) shortenverkürzte Arbeitszeit — reduced or shorter working hours pl.
3)2. 3.sich (Dat.) die Zeit verkürzen — while away the time; make the time pass more quickly
intransitives Verb (Ballspiele) close the gap (auf + Akk. to)* * *v.to abbreviate v.to abridge v.to shorten v. -
8 correa
f.1 strap.2 belt (Tec).correa del ventilador fan belt3 purlin.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: correar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: correar.* * *1 (tira de piel) strap, leather strip2 (de perro) lead, leash3 (de reloj) watchstrap4 (cinturón) belt5 TÉCNICA belt6 (elasticidad) elasticity, stretch\tener mucha correa familiar to have a lot of patiencecorrea del ventilador fan beltcorrea sin fin conveyor belt* * *noun f.belt, strap* * *SF1) (=cinturón) belt; (=tira) strap; (=ronzal) tether; [para afilar una navaja] stropla correa de mi reloj — my watchstrap, my watchband (EEUU)
2) [de perro] leash, lead3) (Mec)correa de transmisión — driving belt, drive
correa de ventilador, correa del ventilador — (Aut) fan belt
4) (=aguante) give, elasticitytener correa —
por cualquier cosa se enfada, tiene muy poca correa — she gets angry at the slightest thing, she has a very short fuse
* * *correa de reloj — watchband (AmE), watchstrap (BrE)
b) ( para afilar) stropc) (Mec) belttener mucha/poca correa — (fam) to be long-suffering/to have a very short fuse
* * *= belt, thong, strap, halter, leash.Ex. The only modification made was the replacement of the light-weight belt or roller on the machine wire with the dandy roll, first used in 1825.Ex. Next the book was placed on the sewing frame, and the folded sheets were sewn by hand with needle and thread on to four or five cords or thongs.Ex. There are many varieties of sandal, from synthetic rope soles and straps, tyre-tread soled sandals, to the Japanese wooden sandals, which are relatively easy to make.Ex. The author studies medieval representations of Saint Anthony Abbot and his accompanying piglet on a halter.Ex. Rather than using a collar with a leash, cats should be walked using a proper harness designed specifically for felines.----* accionado por correas = belt-driven.* correa de distribución = driving belt, timing belt, cambelt [cam belt].* correa del ventilador = fan belt.* correa elástica = bungee, bungee cord, elastic cord.* correa transportadora = conveyor belt, endless belt, conveyor [conveyer].* * *correa de reloj — watchband (AmE), watchstrap (BrE)
b) ( para afilar) stropc) (Mec) belttener mucha/poca correa — (fam) to be long-suffering/to have a very short fuse
* * *= belt, thong, strap, halter, leash.Ex: The only modification made was the replacement of the light-weight belt or roller on the machine wire with the dandy roll, first used in 1825.
Ex: Next the book was placed on the sewing frame, and the folded sheets were sewn by hand with needle and thread on to four or five cords or thongs.Ex: There are many varieties of sandal, from synthetic rope soles and straps, tyre-tread soled sandals, to the Japanese wooden sandals, which are relatively easy to make.Ex: The author studies medieval representations of Saint Anthony Abbot and his accompanying piglet on a halter.Ex: Rather than using a collar with a leash, cats should be walked using a proper harness designed specifically for felines.* accionado por correas = belt-driven.* correa de distribución = driving belt, timing belt, cambelt [cam belt].* correa del ventilador = fan belt.* correa elástica = bungee, bungee cord, elastic cord.* correa transportadora = conveyor belt, endless belt, conveyor [conveyer].* * *1 (tira) strap; (cinturón) beltla correa del perro the dog's leash o ( BrE) lead2 (para afilar) strop3 ( Mec) belttener mucha correa ( fam); to be long-sufferingtener poca correa ( fam); to have a very short fuseCompuestos:● correa de or del ventiladorfan belt* * *
correa sustantivo femenino
( cinturón) belt;
( de perro) leash;
b) (Mec) belt;
correa sustantivo femenino
1 (tira) strap
(de reloj) watchstrap, US watchband
(de pantalón) belt
(de perro) lead, US leash
2 Téc belt
♦ Locuciones: familiar tener correa, to be patient: no me canso, tengo correa para rato, I'm not tired; I can last a long time
' correa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
reata
English:
belt
- lead
- leash
- shoulder strap
- strap
- strap down
- watchband
- watchstrap
- carousel
- conveyor (belt)
- fan
- loop
- shoulder
- thong
- watch
- weal
- wrist
* * *correa nf1. [de bolso, reloj] strap;[cinturón] belt; [de perro] lead, leash2. Tec beltcorrea de transmisión drive belt;correa del ventilador fan belt* * *f de perro leash, Brtener mucha correa fig be long-suffering* * *correa nf: strap, belt* * *correa n1. (en general) strap2. (de pantalón) belt3. (de perro) lead -
9 evitar
v.1 to avoid, to prevent (impedir) (desastre, accidente).podría haberse evitado esta catástrofe this disaster could have been avoided o preventedevitar que alguien haga algo to stop o prevent somebody from doing somethingRicardo previno el accidente Richard prevented the accident.María se guarda de decir mentiras Mary takes care not to tell lies.2 to avoid (eludir) (cuestión, persona).no puede evitarlo he can't help itJavier siempre evita encontrarse conmigo Javier always avoids meeting me3 to save.esto me evita tener que ir this saves me (from) having to go* * *1 (gen) to avoid2 (impedir) to prevent, avoid3 (ahorrar) to spare, save* * *verb1) to avoid2) prevent* * *1. VT1) (=eludir) to avoid2) (=ahorrar) to saveme evita (el) tener que... — it saves me having to...
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) (eludir, huir de) to avoidb) ( impedir) to avoid, preventpara evitar que sufran — to avoid o prevent them suffering
c) ( ahorrar)2.evitarle algo a alguien — <molestia/preocupación> to save o spare somebody something
* * *= avoid, bypass [by-pass], eschew, guard against, impede, prevent, shy away from, deflect, forestall, avert, preempt [pre-empt], shun, be shy of + Gerundio, sidestep [side-step], steer + clear of, steer away from, get (a)round, shy from, stay away from, stave off, baulk [balk, -USA], hamstring, ward off, head off, skirt, give + Nombre + a wide berth.Ex. This situation requires a very skilled information worker if total disaster is to be avoided.Ex. She repeatedly bypassed the catalog because she was an inveterate fiction reader and approached the A section of the fiction shelf expecting to find Sholom Aleichem under ALEICHEM.Ex. However, most contributors to the debate about the future of SLIS have eschewed practicalities in favour of sweeping and dramatic generalizations.Ex. The system will ask you to enter the new password a second time to help guard against keying errors.Ex. In early 1984 we were invited to undertake a survey of the fourteen schools of librarianship and information studies in England and Wales, giving particular attention to the constraints impeding or preventing desirable change.Ex. To prevent an entry under the first name(s), these must be entered on a separate line with the subfield code 'j'.Ex. Those who conscientiously attempt to keep abreast of current thought might well shy away from an examination calculated to show how much of the previous month's efforts could be produced on call.Ex. Questions such as 'Can I help you?' on the part of the librarian are easily deflected by a hasty, perhaps automatic and ill-considered, 'Oh, no thanks' by the user.Ex. In order to forestall such an event, some libraries in Britain were stung into action by the publication of an Act of Parliament which totally ignored public libraries.Ex. He often did this, almost unconsciously, to avert an immediate sign of reaction to an irksome confrontation.Ex. This article concludes that the main value of the indicators is as a management tool, as a means of preempting problems.Ex. Traditionally these books have been shunned because of their fragile nature, but librarians are finding that a small collection can enliven story times.Ex. Printers or publishers were sometimes shy of giving their real names -- usually because a book was treasonable, or libellous, or a piracy -- and for similar reasons they might give a false place of publication and a false date.Ex. This article discusses how to start projects on the right footing by defining objectives and planning properly to help sidestep pitfalls which can be associated with bespoke software development.Ex. This entire target market has steered clear of the public library.Ex. This article gives guidance for steering away from some of the more obvious pitfalls when buying software.Ex. The view of most users is that they can get around the restriction in a number of ways.Ex. I have not shied from identifying some of the obstacles to achieving this vision.Ex. This, again, is an area most libraries -- at least the ones I'm familiar with -- have tended to stay away from.Ex. They resorted to exercising to stave off unwanted weight gain believed to be caused by alcohol use.Ex. While many scholars concede that military interventions are sometimes permissible, they balk when it comes to deciding whether they are ever a moral duty.Ex. Instead, the proposed regulations would hamstring public access.Ex. The most strenuous efforts will not always ensure success, nor the boldest arm of human power ward off the stroke of misfortune.Ex. And this stimulus is working in the sense that it has headed off the imminent risk of a deflationary spiral.Ex. Bridleways that cross arable land may be legally ploughed up, but not those that skirt a field.Ex. Under the new law, motorists must give 'a wide berth' to stationary emergency vehicles displaying blue, red, or amber emergency warning lights.----* acto de evitar = avoidance.* agacharse para evitar = duck out of + harm's way.* el evitar = avoidance.* evitar discutir una cuestión = circumvent + issue.* evitar el desastre = ward off + disaster.* evitar el encuentro con = steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.* evitar el enfrentamiento = avoid + confrontation.* evitar el mal = shun + evil.* evitar la confrontación = avoid + confrontation.* evitar la fama = shun + the public eye, keep out of + the public eye.* evitar la publicidad = shun + the public eye, keep out of + the public eye.* evitar + Nombre = get (a)round + Nombre.* evitar polémicas = eschew + issues.* evitar problemas = stay out of + trouble.* evitar que = keep from.* evitar que + entrar = keep + Nombre + out.* evitar que + escapar = keep + Nombre + in.* evitar que + Nombre + Subjuntivo = save + Nombre + from + Gerundio.* evitar que + salir = keep + Nombre + in.* evitar ser afectado = escape + unaffected.* evitar temas delicados = eschew + issues.* evitar una cuestión = skirt + issue, tiptoe around + issue.* evitar una infección = prevent + infection.* evitar un error = avoid + error.* evitar un problema = avoid + problem.* evitar un riesgo = duck + risk.* evitar un tema = skirt + issue, tiptoe around + issue.* forma de evitar Algo = way round + Algo.* forma de evitar una dificultad = way (a)round + difficulty.* forma de evitar un problema = way round + problem.* intentar evitar = fight + shy of.* lo que hay que hacer y lo que hay que evitar = do's and don'ts, rights and wrongs.* no poder evitar + Infinitivo = cannot help + Gerundio, cannot help but + Verbo.* no poder evitar mencionar = cannot but notice.* no pude evitar notar que = couldn't help but notice (that).* para evitar su uso indebido por los niños = childproof.* proteger Algo para evitar su uso indebido por los niños = childproof.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) (eludir, huir de) to avoidb) ( impedir) to avoid, preventpara evitar que sufran — to avoid o prevent them suffering
c) ( ahorrar)2.evitarle algo a alguien — <molestia/preocupación> to save o spare somebody something
* * *= avoid, bypass [by-pass], eschew, guard against, impede, prevent, shy away from, deflect, forestall, avert, preempt [pre-empt], shun, be shy of + Gerundio, sidestep [side-step], steer + clear of, steer away from, get (a)round, shy from, stay away from, stave off, baulk [balk, -USA], hamstring, ward off, head off, skirt, give + Nombre + a wide berth.Ex: This situation requires a very skilled information worker if total disaster is to be avoided.
Ex: She repeatedly bypassed the catalog because she was an inveterate fiction reader and approached the A section of the fiction shelf expecting to find Sholom Aleichem under ALEICHEM.Ex: However, most contributors to the debate about the future of SLIS have eschewed practicalities in favour of sweeping and dramatic generalizations.Ex: The system will ask you to enter the new password a second time to help guard against keying errors.Ex: In early 1984 we were invited to undertake a survey of the fourteen schools of librarianship and information studies in England and Wales, giving particular attention to the constraints impeding or preventing desirable change.Ex: To prevent an entry under the first name(s), these must be entered on a separate line with the subfield code 'j'.Ex: Those who conscientiously attempt to keep abreast of current thought might well shy away from an examination calculated to show how much of the previous month's efforts could be produced on call.Ex: Questions such as 'Can I help you?' on the part of the librarian are easily deflected by a hasty, perhaps automatic and ill-considered, 'Oh, no thanks' by the user.Ex: In order to forestall such an event, some libraries in Britain were stung into action by the publication of an Act of Parliament which totally ignored public libraries.Ex: He often did this, almost unconsciously, to avert an immediate sign of reaction to an irksome confrontation.Ex: This article concludes that the main value of the indicators is as a management tool, as a means of preempting problems.Ex: Traditionally these books have been shunned because of their fragile nature, but librarians are finding that a small collection can enliven story times.Ex: Printers or publishers were sometimes shy of giving their real names -- usually because a book was treasonable, or libellous, or a piracy -- and for similar reasons they might give a false place of publication and a false date.Ex: This article discusses how to start projects on the right footing by defining objectives and planning properly to help sidestep pitfalls which can be associated with bespoke software development.Ex: This entire target market has steered clear of the public library.Ex: This article gives guidance for steering away from some of the more obvious pitfalls when buying software.Ex: The view of most users is that they can get around the restriction in a number of ways.Ex: I have not shied from identifying some of the obstacles to achieving this vision.Ex: This, again, is an area most libraries -- at least the ones I'm familiar with -- have tended to stay away from.Ex: They resorted to exercising to stave off unwanted weight gain believed to be caused by alcohol use.Ex: While many scholars concede that military interventions are sometimes permissible, they balk when it comes to deciding whether they are ever a moral duty.Ex: Instead, the proposed regulations would hamstring public access.Ex: The most strenuous efforts will not always ensure success, nor the boldest arm of human power ward off the stroke of misfortune.Ex: And this stimulus is working in the sense that it has headed off the imminent risk of a deflationary spiral.Ex: Bridleways that cross arable land may be legally ploughed up, but not those that skirt a field.Ex: Under the new law, motorists must give 'a wide berth' to stationary emergency vehicles displaying blue, red, or amber emergency warning lights.* acto de evitar = avoidance.* agacharse para evitar = duck out of + harm's way.* el evitar = avoidance.* evitar discutir una cuestión = circumvent + issue.* evitar el desastre = ward off + disaster.* evitar el encuentro con = steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.* evitar el enfrentamiento = avoid + confrontation.* evitar el mal = shun + evil.* evitar la confrontación = avoid + confrontation.* evitar la fama = shun + the public eye, keep out of + the public eye.* evitar la publicidad = shun + the public eye, keep out of + the public eye.* evitar + Nombre = get (a)round + Nombre.* evitar polémicas = eschew + issues.* evitar problemas = stay out of + trouble.* evitar que = keep from.* evitar que + entrar = keep + Nombre + out.* evitar que + escapar = keep + Nombre + in.* evitar que + Nombre + Subjuntivo = save + Nombre + from + Gerundio.* evitar que + salir = keep + Nombre + in.* evitar ser afectado = escape + unaffected.* evitar temas delicados = eschew + issues.* evitar una cuestión = skirt + issue, tiptoe around + issue.* evitar una infección = prevent + infection.* evitar un error = avoid + error.* evitar un problema = avoid + problem.* evitar un riesgo = duck + risk.* evitar un tema = skirt + issue, tiptoe around + issue.* forma de evitar Algo = way round + Algo.* forma de evitar una dificultad = way (a)round + difficulty.* forma de evitar un problema = way round + problem.* intentar evitar = fight + shy of.* lo que hay que hacer y lo que hay que evitar = do's and don'ts, rights and wrongs.* no poder evitar + Infinitivo = cannot help + Gerundio, cannot help but + Verbo.* no poder evitar mencionar = cannot but notice.* no pude evitar notar que = couldn't help but notice (that).* para evitar su uso indebido por los niños = childproof.* proteger Algo para evitar su uso indebido por los niños = childproof.* * *evitar [A1 ]vt1 (eludir, huir de) to avoidevita entrar en discusiones con él avoid getting into arguments with himpara evitar problemas decidí no ir to avoid problems I decided not to go¿por qué me estás evitando? why are you avoiding me?2 (impedir) to avoid, preventse podría haber evitado la tragedia the tragedy could have been avoided o averted o preventedharemos lo posible para evitarlo we'll do everything we can to avoid o prevent itpara evitar que sufran to avoid o prevent them suffering3 (ahorrar) to saveuna simple llamada nos habría evitado muchas molestias a simple phone call would have saved us a lot of troubleasí les evitarás muchos quebraderos de cabeza that way you'll save them a lot of worrypor esta ruta evitas tener que pasar por el centro if you go this way you avoid going through o it saves you going through the center■ evitarse‹problemas› to save oneselfevítese la molestia de ir a la tienda avoid the inconvenience of going to the storesi aceptas, te evitarás muchos problemas if you accept, you'll save yourself a lot of problemsme evitaría tener que pintarlo it would save me having to paint it* * *
Multiple Entries:
evitar
evitar algo
evitar ( conjugate evitar) verbo transitivo
◊ para evitar que sufran to avoid o prevent them sufferingc) ( remediar):◊ me puse a llorar, no lo puede evitar I started to cry, I couldn't help it
evitarse verbo pronominal ‹ problemas› to save oneself;
evitar verbo transitivo
1 to avoid: no pude evitar reírme, I couldn't help laughing
2 (una enfermedad, etc) to prevent
(una desgracia) to avert
3 (a una persona) to avoid ➣ Ver nota en avoid
' evitar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ahorrar
- alarde
- carcajada
- contemporizar
- hincapié
- mortificar
- mortificarse
- murmuración
- para
- remediar
- aglomeración
- huir
English:
avert
- avoid
- breath
- bypass
- cheat
- clampdown
- clear
- deny
- get round
- harm
- head off
- hedge
- help
- loophole
- miss
- pair off
- prevent
- pussyfoot
- save
- scandal
- should
- stave off
- steer
- step in
- way
- get
- guard
- keep
- rat
- shun
- stave
- unavoidably
* * *♦ vt1. [impedir] [desastre, accidente] to avoid, to prevent;¿podría haberse evitado esta catástrofe ecológica? could this environmental disaster have been avoided o prevented?;evitar que alguien haga algo to stop o prevent sb from doing sth;no pude evitar que se pelearan I couldn't stop o prevent them from having a fight;hemos de evitar que se extienda el incendio we have to stop the fire spreading2. [eludir] [problema, cuestión, persona] to avoid;siempre me está evitando she's always trying to avoid me;Javier siempre evita encontrarse conmigo Javier always avoids meeting me;yo evité hablar del tema I kept o steered clear of the subject;no puede evitarlo he can't help it;no puedo evitar ser como soy I can't help (being) the way I am3. [ahorrar] to save;esta máquina nos evitaría mucho trabajo this machine would save us a lot of work;esto me evita tener que ir this gets me out of going, this saves me (from) having to go* * *v/t1 avoid;no puedo evitarlo I can’t help it2 ( impedir) prevent3 molestias save* * *evitar vt1) : to avoid2) prevenir: to prevent3) eludir: to escape, to elude* * *evitar vb1. (en general) to avoid2. (impedir) to prevent3. (ahorrar) to save -
10 abréger
abréger [abʀeʒe]➭ TABLE 3 et 6 transitive verb[+ vie, durée, visite, texte] to shorten ; [+ conversation, vacances] to cut short ; [+ mot] to abbreviate• version abrégée [de livre] abridged version• abrège ! (inf) get to the point!* * *abʀeʒe1) ( rendre court) to shorten [mot, expression]; to summarize [texte, discours]abréger ‘télévision’ en ‘télé’ — to shorten ‘television’ to ‘TV’
2) ( rendre bref) to cut short [visite, carrière]abrège! — (colloq) keep it short!
disons, pour abréger, qu'ils se séparent — to cut GB ou make US a long story short, let's just say they are separating
* * *abʀeʒe vt1) [texte] to shorten, to abridge2) [mot] to shorten, to abbreviate3) [réunion, voyage] to cut short4) [souffrances] to put an end to* * *abréger verb table: assiéger vtr1 ( rendre court) to shorten [mot, expression]; to summarize [texte, discours]; abréger ‘télévision’ en ‘télé’ to shorten ‘television’ to ‘TV’; donner une version abrégée de qch to give an abridged version of sth; donner qch sous une forme abrégée to give sth in abbreviated form [terme]; to give sth in summarized form [texte];2 ( rendre bref) to cut short [sth]; j'ai dû abréger ma visite I had to cut short my visit; une crise cardiaque a abrégé sa carrière a heart attack cut short his career; abrège○! keep it short!; abréger les souffrances de qn to put an end to sb's suffering; disons, pour abréger, qu'ils se séparent to cut GB ou make US a long story short, let's just say they are separating.[abreʒe] verbe transitif1. [interrompre - vacances] to curtail, to cut short, to shorten ; [ - vie] to cut short, to put an (early) end to2. [tronquer - discours] to cut ; [ - texte] to cut, to abridge ; [ - conversation] to cut short ; [ - mot] to abbreviate, to truncate (soutenu)abrège! [ton agressif] get to the point!pour abréger locution adverbialeCatherine, ou Cath pour abréger Catherine, or Cath for shortpour abréger, nous avons échoué to cut a long story short, we failed -
11 aquejado
adj.suffering, affected.f. & m.sufferer.past part.past participle of spanish verb: aquejar.* * *ADJaquejado de — (Med) suffering from
* * *- da adjetivo (frml)* * *----* aquejado de problemas = troubled, ailing.* * *- da adjetivo (frml)* * ** aquejado de problemas = troubled, ailing.* * *aquejado -da( frml) aquejado DE algo suffering FROM sthingresaron a varias personas aquejadas de triquinosis a number of people were admitted suffering from trichinosis* * *
Del verbo aquejar: ( conjugate aquejar)
aquejado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
aquejado
aquejar
aquejado,-a adjetivo suffering [de, from]
' aquejado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aquejada
English:
stricken
- troubled
* * *aquejado, -a adjaquejado de algo suffering from sth* * *adj:estar aquejado de be suffering from -
12 quebranto
m.1 loss.2 weakening, debilitation (debilitamiento).3 grief (pena).4 sorrow, pain.5 violation.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: quebrantar.* * *1 figurado (desaliento) discouragement4 figurado (aflicción) grief, pain, sorrow* * *SM1) (=perjuicio) damage, harm2) [de persona] (=agotamiento) exhaustion; (=depresión) depression; (=mala salud) broken health3) (=aflicción) sorrow, affliction* * *1) (liter) (aflicción, dolor) suffering2) (liter) (debilitación, daño)3) (Ven fam) ( fiebre) mild o slight fever* * *= shattering.Ex. Its shooting stabs of pain, its yelps of despair, its tears, its emotional zigzagging, all bear testimony to such a shattering.* * *1) (liter) (aflicción, dolor) suffering2) (liter) (debilitación, daño)3) (Ven fam) ( fiebre) mild o slight fever* * *= shattering.Ex: Its shooting stabs of pain, its yelps of despair, its tears, its emotional zigzagging, all bear testimony to such a shattering.
* * *A ( liter)(aflicción, dolor): le causó penas y quebrantos it caused him pain and suffering o pain and great sadnessel poema refleja este quebranto the poem reflects this pain o sufferingB ( liter)(debilitación, daño): el quebranto de sus esperanzas the shattering of his hopesha sufrido repetidos quebrantos de salud she has suffered a series of problems with her health* * *quebranto nm1. [pérdida] loss;la devaluación supuso un quebranto importante para la empresa the devaluation caused the company significant losses2. [debilitamiento] weakening, debilitation3. [pena] grief* * *m suffering* * *quebranto nm1) : break, breaking2) aflicción: affliction, grief3) pérdida: loss -
13 resentirse
pron.v.1 to be weakened.2 to be offended.* * *1 (sentirse) to suffer (de, from), feel the effects (de, of)■ me resiento del tobillo my ankle hurts, I have a sore ankle2 (flaquear) to be weakened3 figurado (enojarse) to become resentful, feel resentment\resentirse con/contra alguien figurado to bear somebody resentmentresentirse por algo figurado to take offence (US offense) at something* * *verb1) to suffer2) be hurt* * *VPR1) (=estar resentido)resentirse con o por algo — to resent sth, feel bitter about sth
2) (=debilitarse) to be weakened, suffercon los años se resintió su salud — his health suffered o was affected over the years
3) (=sentir)resentirse de — [+ defecto] to suffer from
* * *verbo pronominal1)a) ( sentir dolor)resentirse DE algo: aún se resiente de la lesión he is still suffering the effects of the injury; ya no me resiento de la espalda my back doesn't give me trouble any more (colloq); aún se resienten de la derrota — they're still smarting from the defeat
b) ( sufrir las consecuencias) to suffer2) (ofenderse, molestarse) to get upset* * *(v.) = smart, grudge, piqueEx. The Soviet hosts, meanwhile, still smarting over myriad implications of inferiority, found themselves in the novel position of being expected to instruct and enlighten Westerners.Ex. He did not grudge them the money, but he grudged terribly the risk which the spending of that money might bring on them.Ex. In one interview, piqued by this recurrent comment on his Irishness, he pointed out that he came not from idyllic emerald green surroundings.* * *verbo pronominal1)a) ( sentir dolor)resentirse DE algo: aún se resiente de la lesión he is still suffering the effects of the injury; ya no me resiento de la espalda my back doesn't give me trouble any more (colloq); aún se resienten de la derrota — they're still smarting from the defeat
b) ( sufrir las consecuencias) to suffer2) (ofenderse, molestarse) to get upset* * *(v.) = smart, grudge, piqueEx: The Soviet hosts, meanwhile, still smarting over myriad implications of inferiority, found themselves in the novel position of being expected to instruct and enlighten Westerners.
Ex: He did not grudge them the money, but he grudged terribly the risk which the spending of that money might bring on them.Ex: In one interview, piqued by this recurrent comment on his Irishness, he pointed out that he came not from idyllic emerald green surroundings.* * *resentirse [ I11 ]A1 (sentir dolor) resentirse DE algo:todavía se resiente de aquella lesión he is still feeling o suffering the effects of that injuryya no me resiento de la espalda my back doesn't give me trouble any more, my back doesn't play me up any more ( colloq)todavía se resienten de aquella derrota they're still smarting from that defeat2 (sufrir las consecuencias) to suffersu salud se resentía con el exceso de trabajo the excessive workload was telling on his health o was taking its toll on his health, his health was suffering because he was overworkingsu trabajo no se resentía his work didn't suffer, it didn't affect his workse resentiría el sabor the flavor would suffer o would be affected, it would spoil the flavorB (ofenderse, molestarse) to get upsetse resintió mucho porque no lo invitaron he was very put out o offended o upset that they didn't invite him* * *
resentirse ( conjugate resentirse) verbo pronominala) ( sentir dolor):
aún se resienten de la derrota they're still smarting from the defeat
resentirse verbo reflexivo
1 (volver a sentir dolor por una antigua dolencia) to suffer [de, from], to feel the (after-) effects [de, of]: aún se resiente del golpe en la cadera, she's still feeling the effects of having bumped her thigh
2 (debilitarse) to weaken
3 (ofenderse) to feel offended
resentirse por algo, to take offence at sthg o to feel bitter about sthg
' resentirse' also found in these entries:
English:
smart
- suffer
* * *resentirse vpr1. [debilitarse] to be weakened;[salud] to deteriorate;la calidad de su trabajo se resintió por la falta de motivación her work deteriorated through lack of motivationaún se resiente de aquel golpe she's still suffering from the effects of that blow;se resiente de la rodilla he's got a bad knee, his knee is giving him trouble3. [ofenderse] to be offended* * *v/r1 get upset;resentirse con alguien feel resentful toward s.o.resentirse de algo suffer from the effects of sth* * *resentirse {76} vr1) : to suffer, to be weakened2) ofenderse: to be upsetse resintió porque la insultaron: she got upset when they insulted her, she resented being insulted3)resentirse de : to feel the effects of -
14 aushalten
(unreg., trennb., hat -ge-)I v/t1. put up with, endure; bes. bei Verneinung: stand, take; (standhalten) bear up under; (überstehen) stand up to; TECH. (Belastung) tolerate, take; den Vergleich mit jemandem / etw. aushalten stand comparison with s.o. / s.th.; es nicht mehr aushalten vor ( lauter) Angst, Schmerzen, Hitze etc. be so scared, hurt, hot etc. that one cannot take (it) any more; nicht auszuhalten oder zum Aushalten unbearable; so lässt es sich aushalten hum. I could get used to this ( oder come to like this); ich halt’s nicht mehr aus I can’t stand ( oder take) it any longer, I can’t take any more of this; ich halt’s hier nicht mehr aus I can’t stand this place any longer, I’ve (just) got to get out of this place; ich weiß nicht, wie sie es aushalten zu (+ Inf.) I don’t know how they can stand (+ Ger.) wie hältst du es nur bei ihm aus? how (on earth) do you put up with him?; hält er’s bis zur nächsten Raststätte aus? can he hold out ( oder will he last out) till the next service station?; das hältste ja im Kopf nicht aus umg. it’s enough to drive you (a)round the bend2. umg., pej. (Liebhaber etc.) keep; er lässt sich von ihr aushalten he’s her kept man, he lives off her3. MUS. (Note, Ton) hold* * *das Aushaltenperseverance* * *aus|hal|ten sep1. vt1) (= ertragen können) to bear, to stand, to endure; (= standhalten) Gewicht etc to bear; Druck to stand, to withstand; jds Blick to returnden Vergleich mit etw áúshalten — to bear comparison with sth
hier lässt es sich áúshalten — this is not a bad place
ich halte es vor Hitze/zu Hause nicht mehr aus — I can't stand the heat/being at home any longer
er hält es in keiner Stellung lange aus — he never stays in one job for long
wie kann man es bei der Firma bloß áúshalten? — how can anyone stand working for that firm?
es bis zum Ende áúshalten (auf Party etc) — to stay until the end
hältst dus noch bis zur nächsten Tankstelle aus? (inf) — can you hold out till the next garage?
er hält nicht viel aus — he can't take much
ein Stoff, der viel áúshalten muss — a material which has to take a lot of wear (and tear)
2) Ton to hold3) (inf = unterhalten) to keepsich von jdm áúshalten lassen — to be kept by sb
2. vi1) (= durchhalten) to hold outhältst du noch aus? — can you hold out( any longer)?
2)auf einem Ton áúshalten — to hold a note
* * *1) (to bear patiently; to tolerate: She endures her troubles bravely; I can endure her rudeness no longer.) endure2) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) hold3) (to go on resisting or to refuse to yield: The garrison stood out (against the besieging army) as long as possible.) stand out* * *aus|hal·tenI. vt1. (ertragen können)▪ es \aushalten to bear [or stand] [or endure] iter hält es in keiner Stellung lange aus he never stays in one job for longhältst du es noch eine Stunde aus? can you hold out [or manage] another hour?hält ein Mensch das überhaupt aus? is it humanly possible?man kann es wochenlang ohne Essen \aushalten you can go without food for weekshier lässt es sich \aushalten it's not a bad placemit ihm lässt es sich \aushalten he's OK really fam▪ etw \aushalten to stand [or bear] sthdie Kälte \aushalten to endure the coldjds Blick \aushalten to return sb's staresie ist nicht zum A\aushalten! she's awful!▪ etw \aushalten to be resistant to stheine hohe Temperatur \aushalten to withstand a high temperatureviel \aushalten to take a lot; Stoff to take a lot of wear [and tear]eine hohe Last \aushalten to bear a heavy loadden Druck \aushalten to [with]stand the pressure; s.a. Vergleich▪ jdn \aushalten to keep [or support] sbII. vi to hold outhältst du noch aus? can you hold out [any longer]?* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) stand, bear, endure <pain, suffering, hunger, blow, noise, misery, heat, etc.>; withstand <attack, pressure, load, test, wear and tear>; stand up to <strain, operation>den Vergleich mit jemandem/etwas aushalten — stand comparison with somebody/something
es lässt sich aushalten — it's bearable; I can put up with it
es ist nicht/nicht mehr zum Aushalten — it is/has become unbearable or more than anyone can bear
2) (ugs. abwertend): (jemandes Unterhalt bezahlen) keep2.er lässt sich von seiner Freundin aushalten — he gets his girlfriend to keep him
unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb (durchhalten) hold out* * *aushalten (irr, trennb, hat -ge-)A. v/t1. put up with, endure; besonders bei Verneinung: stand, take; (standhalten) bear up under; (überstehen) stand up to; TECH (Belastung) tolerate, take;den Vergleich mit jemandem/etwas aushalten stand comparison with sb/sth;es nicht mehr aushalten vor (lauter) Angst, Schmerzen, Hitze etc be so scared, hurt, hot etc that one cannot take (it) any more;zum Aushalten unbearable;ich halt’s nicht mehr aus I can’t stand ( oder take) it any longer, I can’t take any more of this;ich halt’s hier nicht mehr aus I can’t stand this place any longer, I’ve (just) got to get out of this place;hält er’s bis zur nächsten Raststätte aus? can he hold out ( oder will he last out) till the next service station?;2. umg, pej (Liebhaber etc) keep;B. v/i (ausdauern) hold out;er hält nirgends lange aus he never lasts long in any place* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) stand, bear, endure <pain, suffering, hunger, blow, noise, misery, heat, etc.>; withstand <attack, pressure, load, test, wear and tear>; stand up to <strain, operation>den Vergleich mit jemandem/etwas aushalten — stand comparison with somebody/something
es lässt sich aushalten — it's bearable; I can put up with it
es ist nicht/nicht mehr zum Aushalten — it is/has become unbearable or more than anyone can bear
2) (ugs. abwertend): (jemandes Unterhalt bezahlen) keep2.unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb (durchhalten) hold out* * *v.to bear v.(§ p.,p.p.: bore, borne)to endure v.to hold out v.to sustain v.to withstand v.(§ p.,p.p.: withstood) -
15 auskühlen
(trennb., -ge-)I v/i (ist); Sache: cool (down); Person: chill through; er ist völlig ausgekühlt he is suffering from hypothermiaII v/t (hat) cool (thoroughly)* * *aus|küh|len sep1. vtSpeise to cool; Ofen etc to cool down; Körper, Menschen to chill through2. vi aux sein(= abkühlen) to cool down; (Körper, Menschen) to chill throughetw áúskühlen lassen — to leave sth to cool
* * *aus|küh·lenI. vt Hilfsverb: habenII. vi Hilfsverb: sein to cool down; Mensch, Körper to get chilled [through]▪ etw \auskühlen lassen to leave sth to cool* * *1.transitives Verb chill < person, body> through2.intransitives Verb; mit sein cool down* * *auskühlen (trennb, -ge-)er ist völlig ausgekühlt he is suffering from hypothermiaB. v/t (hat) cool (thoroughly)* * *1.transitives Verb chill <person, body> through2.intransitives Verb; mit sein cool down -
16 ausstehen
(unreg., trennb., -ge-)I v/t (hat)1. (erleiden) put up with, suffer, endure; es ist ausgestanden it’s all over, we’ve etc. made it; das ist noch nicht ausgestanden it isn’t over yet2.: ich kann ihn / es nicht ausstehen I can’t stand him / it; ich kann laute Musik nicht ausstehen I can’t bear loud musicII v/i (hat/ südd., österr., schw. ist)1. Entscheidung: be pending, be still to be taken (Am. made); Zahlungen: be outstanding; Geld: be owing; Lösung: be still to be found; Sendungen: be overdue; seine Antwort steht noch aus we’re still waiting for his answer, he has yet to give us an answer; ausstehende Forderungen outstanding demands* * *to stand* * *aus|ste|hen sep1. vt(= ertragen) to endure; (= erdulden auch) to put up with; Sorge, Angst to go through, to sufferich kann ihn/so etwas nicht áússtehen — I can't bear or stand him/anything like that
jetzt ist es ausgestanden — now it's all over
mit jdm viel auszustehen haben — to have to go through a lot with sb, to have to put up with a lot from sb
2. vi1) (= fällig sein) to be due; (Antwort) to be still to come; (Buch) to be still to appear; (Entscheidung) to be still to be taken; (Lösung) to be still to be found; (= noch zu erwarten sein) to be still expected2) (Schulden, Zahlung) to be outstandingGeld áússtehen haben — to have money owing
áússtehende Forderungen — outstanding demands
* * *(to put up with; to tolerate: I can't abide noisy people.) abide* * *aus|ste·henI. vt1. (ertragen)▪ etw \ausstehen to endure sthjdn/etw nicht \ausstehen können to not be able to stand fam [or tolerate] sb/sth2. (durchmachen)▪ mit jdm/etw etwas/viel \ausstehen to go through something/a lot with sb/sthich habe nun wirklich genug ausgestanden! I've really been through enough!mit jdm/etw viel/etwas auszustehen haben to have to put up with a lot/something with sb/sthausgestanden sein (vorbei sein) to be all over [and done with]II. vi▪ [noch] \ausstehen1. (noch nicht da sein) to be duedie Antwort steht seit 5 Wochen aus the reply has been due for 5 weeksdie Sendung/das Paket steht immer noch aus the letter/package has still not been delivered; (noch zu erwarten sein) to be still expected [or awaited2. ÖKON, FIN to be owing [or outstanding]* * *1.unregelmäßiges intransitives Verbnoch ausstehen — <money, amount> be outstanding; < decision> be still to be taken, have not yet been taken; < solution> be still to be found
2.ihre Antwort steht noch aus — I am/we are etc. still awaiting their reply
ich kann ihn/das nicht ausstehen — I can't stand or bear him/it
* * *ausstehen (irr, trennb, -ge-)A. v/t (hat)1. (erleiden) put up with, suffer, endure;es ist ausgestanden it’s all over, we’ve etc made it;das ist noch nicht ausgestanden it isn’t over yet2.:ich kann ihn/es nicht ausstehen I can’t stand him/it;ich kann laute Musik nicht ausstehen I can’t bear loud musicB. v/i (hat/südd, österr, schweiz ist)1. Entscheidung: be pending, be still to be taken (US made); Zahlungen: be outstanding; Geld: be owing; Lösung: be still to be found; Sendungen: be overdue;seine Antwort steht noch aus we’re still waiting for his answer, he has yet to give us an answer;ausstehende Forderungen outstanding demands* * *1.unregelmäßiges intransitives Verbnoch ausstehen — <money, amount> be outstanding; < decision> be still to be taken, have not yet been taken; < solution> be still to be found
2.ihre Antwort steht noch aus — I am/we are etc. still awaiting their reply
ich kann ihn/das nicht ausstehen — I can't stand or bear him/it
* * *v.to bear v.(§ p.,p.p.: bore, borne)to tolerate v. -
17 zeichnen
I vt/i1. draw; (Diagramm, Kurve) plot; flüchtig: sketch, outline; (entwerfen) (Plan etc.) draw up; mit Bleistift / Kohle zeichnen draw in ( oder with) pencil / charcoal; nach dem Gedächtnis / der Natur zeichnen draw from memory / life3. altm. (unterzeichnen) sign; gezeichnet P. Müller signed P. Müller; für etw. verantwortlich zeichnen JUR., fig. be responsible for s.th.II v/t1. (kennzeichnen) mark2. fig. (prägen) mark, leave a mark on; die Jahre des Leids haben sie / ihr Gesicht gezeichnet the years of suffering have left their mark on her / her face3. fig. (schildern) portray, depict; ein optimistisches Bild zeichnen von paint an optimistic picture of; gezeichnet* * *das Zeichnendrawing* * *zeich|nen ['tsaiçnən]1. vito draw; (form = unterzeichnen) to signgezeichnet XY — signed, XY
See:2. vt1) (= abzeichnen) to draw; (= entwerfen) Plan, Grundriss to draw up, to draft; (fig = porträtieren) to portray, to depict2) (= kennzeichnen) to markSee:→ auch gezeichnet* * *1) (to use crayons to draw a picture etc.) crayon2) (to make a picture or pictures (of), usually with a pencil, crayons etc: During his stay in hospital he drew a great deal; Shall I draw a cow?) draw3) (an act of drawing, especially a gun: He's quick on the draw.) draw4) (to write or draw with a pencil: He pencilled an outline of the house.) pencil* * *Zeich·nen<-s>[ˈtsaiçnən]1. (Anfertigung einer Zeichnung) drawingrechnerunterstützes \Zeichnen INFORM computer-aided drafting, CAD2. (Zeichenunterricht) art lesson3. (schriftliches Anerkennen) validation* * *1.transitives Verb1) draw; (fig.) portray < character>2)das Fell ist schön/auffallend gezeichnet — the fur has beautiful/striking markings
2.er war von der Krankheit gezeichnet — (fig.) sickness had left its mark on him
intransitives Verb1) draw2) (bes. Kaufmannsspr.): (unterschreiben) signfür etwas [verantwortlich] zeichnen — (fig.) be responsible for something
* * *A. v/t & v/imit Bleistift/Kohle zeichnen draw in ( oder with) pencil/charcoal;nach dem Gedächtnis/der Natur zeichnen draw from memory/lifefür to)3. obs (unterzeichnen) sign;gezeichnet P. Müller signed P. Müller;B. v/t1. (kennzeichnen) mark2. fig (prägen) mark, leave a mark on;die Jahre des Leids haben sie/ihr Gesicht gezeichnet the years of suffering have left their mark on her/her face3. fig (schildern) portray, depict;* * *1.transitives Verb1) draw; (fig.) portray < character>2)das Fell ist schön/auffallend gezeichnet — the fur has beautiful/striking markings
2.er war von der Krankheit gezeichnet — (fig.) sickness had left its mark on him
intransitives Verb1) draw2) (bes. Kaufmannsspr.): (unterschreiben) signfür etwas [verantwortlich] zeichnen — (fig.) be responsible for something
* * *v.to chart v.to draw v.(§ p.,p.p.: drew, drawn) -
18 plasmar
v.1 to give expression to (reflejar) (sentimientos).2 to shape, to mold.3 to materialize, to shape, to crystallize, to give shape to.* * *1 figurado to give expression to, give shape to, capture* * *1. VT1) (=dar forma a) to embody2) (=reflejar) to capture, reflectla novela plasma perfectamente la angustia del autor — the novel captures o reflects the author's anguish perfectly
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo (frml) to give expression to2.quiso plasmar en el lienzo aquel dolor — he tried to give expression to o capture that pain on canvas
plasmarse v pron (frml) to be expressedesta angustia se plasmó en toda su obra — this suffering is expressed o manifests itself throughout his work
* * *= result (in), portray.Ex. Objective 1 results in what is known as a direct catalogue, because it gives direct access to a specific document.Ex. Hardy had a tragic vision of life and that indeed is what the novels portray.----* plasmar el espíritu = capture + the spirit.* plasmar una idea en la realidad = translate + idea into + reality.* * *1.verbo transitivo (frml) to give expression to2.quiso plasmar en el lienzo aquel dolor — he tried to give expression to o capture that pain on canvas
plasmarse v pron (frml) to be expressedesta angustia se plasmó en toda su obra — this suffering is expressed o manifests itself throughout his work
* * *= result (in), portray.Ex: Objective 1 results in what is known as a direct catalogue, because it gives direct access to a specific document.
Ex: Hardy had a tragic vision of life and that indeed is what the novels portray.* plasmar el espíritu = capture + the spirit.* plasmar una idea en la realidad = translate + idea into + reality.* * *plasmar [A1 ]vt( frml); to give expression toquiso plasmar en el lienzo aquel dolor he tried to give expression to o he tried to capture o reflect that pain on canvasdejó plasmadas sus ideas en la declaración de independencia his ideas became reality in the declaration of independence( frml); to be expressedesta angustia se plasmó en toda su obra this suffering is expressed o manifests itself throughout his workestas modificaciones se plasmaron en el acuerdo de Chicago these changes were expressed o became reality in the Chicago agreement* * *
plasmar verbo transitivo to capture, give expression to
' plasmar' also found in these entries:
English:
embody
* * *♦ vt[reflejar] [sentimientos] to give expression to; [realidad] to reflect; [sueño] to fulfil;plasma su radicalismo en la novela she expresses her radical views in the novel* * *v/t1 ( modelar) shape2 fig ( representar) express* * *plasmar vt: to express, to give form to -
19 prueba
f.1 piece of evidence.no tengo pruebas I have no proof o evidence2 sign.en o como prueba de in o as proof of3 test.prueba de alcoholemia breath testprueba del embarazo pregnancy testla prueba de fuego the acid testprueba de resistencia endurance test4 test.prueba de acceso entrance examinationprueba de aptitud aptitude test5 ordeal, trial (trance).6 event (sport).7 proof (Imprenta).8 sample.9 audition.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: probar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: probar.* * *1 (demostración) proof2 (experimento) experiment, trial■ hemos hecho la prueba de no regañarla a ver qué pasa we've tried not telling her off to see what happens3 (examen) test4 TÉCNICA trial5 MEDICINA test6 DEPORTE event7 DERECHO evidence8 (en imprenta) proof9 (en costura) fitting\a prueba de proof againsten prueba de as a sign ofponer a prueba to put to the testprueba de acceso entrance examinationprueba de fuego acid testprueba del embarazo pregnancy testprueba nuclear nuclear test* * *noun f.1) proof2) evidence3) event4) test, trial5) token* * *SF1) (=demostración) proof¿tiene usted prueba de ello? — can you prove it?, do you have proof?
eso es la prueba de que él lo hizo — this proves that he did it, this is the proof that he did it
es prueba de que tiene buena salud — that proves o shows he's in good health
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ser buena prueba de algo — to be clear proof of sthel resultado es buena prueba de su profesionalidad — the result is clear proof of her professionalism
Alonso dio buena prueba de su calidad como orador — Alonso clearly demonstrated his quality as a speaker, Alonso gave clear proof of his quality as a speaker
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como o en prueba de — in proof ofcomo o en prueba de lo cual — in proof of which
me lo dio como o en prueba de amistad — he gave it to me as a token of friendship
como o en prueba de que no es así te lo ofrezco gratis — to prove that that isn't the case, I'll give it to you for free
2) (Jur) piece of evidence3) (=examen) (Escol, Univ, Med) test; [de actor] (Cine) screen test; (Teat) auditionprueba de acceso — entrance test, entrance examination
prueba de alcoholemia — Breathalyzer ® test
prueba de selectividad — (Univ) entrance examination
prueba práctica — practical, practical test
4) (=ensayo)a) [gen]•
período de prueba — [de persona] probationary period; [de producto] trial period•
estar en (fase de) pruebas — to be on trialemitir en pruebas — (TV) to broadcast test transmissions
b)• a prueba — (Téc) on trial; (Com) on approval, on trial
c)• a prueba de, a prueba de agua — waterproof
a prueba de bomba(s) — (lit) bombproof, shellproof
prueba en carretera — (Aut) test drive
5) (Dep) (=disciplina) event; (=carrera) racela prueba individual — (Tenis) the singles
prueba campo a través — (Atletismo) cross-country race; (Hípica) cross-country trial
prueba de carretera — (Ciclismo) road race
prueba de relevos — relay, relay race
prueba de vallas — hurdles, hurdles race
prueba en ruta — (Ciclismo) road race
prueba por equipos — (Ciclismo) team trial
6) (Cos) fitting7) (Fot) print8) [de comida] (=acto) testing, sampling; (=cantidad) taste, sample10) pl pruebas (Tip) proofsprimeras pruebas — first proofs, galleys
* * *I1)a) (demostración, testimonio) proofno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo — he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was suffering
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento — as a token of my gratitude
b) (Der) piece of evidence2) (Educ) test; (Cin) screen test, audition; (Teatr) audition3)a) (ensayo, experimento)b) ( circunstancia difícil)la enfermedad de su padre fue una dura prueba para ella — her father's illness was a testing time for her
c) (en locs)a prueba: tomar a alguien a prueba to take somebody on for a trial period; tener algo a prueba to have something on trial; poner algo a prueba to put something to the test; estás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patience; a prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watch; un dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanism; cristal a prueba de balas — bulletproof glass
d) ( en costura) fitting4) (Fot, Impr) proof5) (Dep)IIla prueba de los 1.500 metros — the 1,500 meters (event o race)
* * *= assaying, edit sheet, engraving, field trial, galley, page proof, proof slip, proofsheet, proving trial, trial, trial print, trial run, tangible evidence, reassurance, test, proof copy, proof, galley proof, proof sheet, lab test, test session, test drive, test run, modelling exercise, performance test, ordeal, audition, tryout.Ex. Suppose you have classified, by UDC, the document 'Select methods of metallurgical assaying', class number 669.9.Ex. To print MARC record edit sheets, press 'Alt F3', which means to press and hold down the 'Alt' key, followed by pressing the 'F3' key.Ex. An art print is an engraving, etching, lithograph, etc. printed from the plate prepared by the artist.Ex. Telidon was first demonstrated in 1978, and small-scale field trials videotex and teletext started in 1980.Ex. Final editing and corrections are done on this terminal, and galleys are sent to the customer.Ex. Catalogue cards are available for each item recorded in the weekly BNB, and for Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) records prepared from the page proofs of forthcoming titles.Ex. Since it seems clear that many libraries will not be automating, they will have to depend on traditional sources of cataloging data such as cards, proof slips, and book catalogs.Ex. Alternatively a library may receive proofsheets of every LC catalogue record, and make a selection from these when items arrive.Ex. Bureaux can be useful for proving trials, and the deferment of commitments until a suitable size of data base has been accumulated in the computer system.Ex. The intention was to determine which department within each library has the responsibility for arranging trials of products.Ex. Trial prints (proofs) of the formes were then made, and compared with the copy from which they had been set.Ex. This course can be taken by librarians as well as readers and its trial run started in 1987.Ex. The chairwoman of the board had decided that as part of the screening process those who had successfully survived the initial winnowing should furnish the board with tangible evidence of how they might perform on a specific assignment.Ex. Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex. The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.Ex. One can only point to the efforts being made at BNB to produce cataloguing records as quickly as possible from proof copies if at all feasible.Ex. The catalogue has been automated since 1984, and further proof of the library's value and ability to move with the times are shown by its 8,400 plus individual members.Ex. Checking is carried out by comparison of the galley proof against the manuscript.Ex. These have the advantages of economy, and (if the subscriber desires) selectivity because the records on the proof sheets are divided into broad categories which can be obtained separately.Ex. The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex. A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex. The author presents an evaluation of PatentView in terms of product information, search and retrieval facilities, documentation, and test drive.Ex. Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex. The modelling exercise would indicate which model was most economic and which was most cost-effective.Ex. The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.Ex. The article has the title ' Ordeals of a frustrated European intermediary with competitive intelligence searching'.Ex. Applicants may receive information regarding these auditions by sending a one-page written resume to this office no later than October 20, 2008.Ex. Nearly 200 players submitted applications to be considered for the tryouts and the pool was narrowed to 84.----* anterior a la prueba = pretrial.* antes de la prueba = pretest [pre-test].* 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 inendios = 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 toda prueba = unswerving.* banco de pruebas = testbed [test bed], benchmarking.* cada vez más pruebas = accumulating evidence.* carga de la prueba, la = burden of proof, the.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* como prueba de = as a token of, as a sign of.* como prueba de agradecimiento = as a token of thanks.* como prueba de + Posesivo + agradecimiento = as a token of + Posesivo + appreciation.* como prueba de + Posesivo + gratitud = as a token of + Posesivo + gratitude.* como pruebas = in evidence.* corrección de pruebas = proofreading, proof correction.* corrector de pruebas = proofreader, corrector.* corregir pruebas = proof, proofread.* corregir una prueba = correct + proof.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* demostrar Algo con pruebas = demonstrate + in print.* de prueba = on a trial basis, trial, probationary, on trial.* después de la prueba = posttest [post-test].* durante un período de prueba = on a trial basis.* encontrar pruebas = find + evidence.* en prueba = on trial.* existir pruebas de que = there + be + evidence that.* falta de pruebas = lack of evidence to the contrary.* hacer la prueba = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* hacer pruebas = prove + trials.* hacer una prueba = audition.* haciendo pruebas = trial and error.* las pruebas = the writing on the wall.* lugar de prueba alfa = alpha test site, alpha site.* lugar de prueba beta = beta test site.* lugar de pruebas = test site.* no superar la prueba de = not stand the test of.* oferta de prueba = trial offer.* pasar la prueba = pass + muster.* pasar una prueba = endure + ordeal, pass + a test, stand up.* pasar una prueba de sobra = pass with + flying colours.* período de prueba = probationary period, trial period, trial run, probation, period of probation, probation period.* peso de la prueba, el = burden of proof, the.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience, try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poseer pruebas = have + evidence.* posterior a la prueba = post-test.* presentar las pruebas ante = lay + evidence before.* presentar pruebas = give + evidence.* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.* proporcionar pruebas = provide + evidence.* prueba beta = beta test.* prueba cloze = cloze test.* prueba concluyente = conclusive evidence.* prueba de acidez = litmus test.* prueba de alcoholemia = breath test, alcohol testing.* prueba de antidopaje = drug testing.* prueba de antidoping = drug testing.* prueba decisiva = litmus test.* prueba de compra = proof of purchase.* prueba de desgaste = wear test.* prueba de detección de consumo de drogas = drug testing.* prueba de detección del cáncer = health facility, cancer screening.* prueba de fuego, la = acid test, the.* prueba de identidad = proof of identity.* prueba de laboratorio = lab test.* prueba de la densidad = density test.* prueba de la máxima proximidad = nearest neighbour test.* prueba del embarazo = pregnancy test.* prueba del hecho de que = evidence of the fact that.* prueba del solapamiento = overlap test.* prueba de paternidad = paternity test.* prueba de prensa = press proof.* prueba de referencia = benchmark test.* prueba de rendimiento = benchmark, benchtest, achievement test, performance test.* prueba determinante = litmus test.* prueba de tornasol = litmus test.* prueba de validación = validation test.* prueba documental = documentary evidence.* prueba dura = ordeal.* prueba evidente = living proof.* prueba fehaciente = competent proof, living proof.* prueba final = final.* prueba inequívoca = ironclad proof.* prueba in situ = field test.* prueba nuclear = nuclear weapons testing.* prueba palpable = living proof.* prueba rápida = quiz form, quiz [quizzes, -pl.].* pruebas = evidence, proofs, testing.* pruebas cada vez más concluyentes = mounting evidence.* pruebas circunstanciales = circumstantial evidence.* pruebas contundentes = hard evidence.* pruebas convincentes = convincing evidence.* pruebas de rendimiento = benchmarking.* pruebas en contra = evidence to the contrary.* pruebas forenses = forensic evidence.* pruebas indirectas = circumstantial evidence.* prueba sobre el terreno = field test, field trial.* pruebas previas = prior art.* prueba univariante = univariate test.* prueba viviente = living proof.* puesta a prueba = trying, piloting.* puesto a prueba = overstretched.* realizar una prueba = conduct + trial, take + test.* recoger pruebas = collect + evidence, gather + evidence, accumulate + evidence.* resultados de pruebas = test data.* sacar una prueba = pull + a proof.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser prueba suficiente = be proof enough.* ser una prueba más de = strengthen + evidence.* someter a prueba = place + strain on.* terreno de pruebas = testing ground.* tira de prueba = test strip.* versión de prueba = test drive, trial version.* * *I1)a) (demostración, testimonio) proofno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo — he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was suffering
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento — as a token of my gratitude
b) (Der) piece of evidence2) (Educ) test; (Cin) screen test, audition; (Teatr) audition3)a) (ensayo, experimento)b) ( circunstancia difícil)la enfermedad de su padre fue una dura prueba para ella — her father's illness was a testing time for her
c) (en locs)a prueba: tomar a alguien a prueba to take somebody on for a trial period; tener algo a prueba to have something on trial; poner algo a prueba to put something to the test; estás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patience; a prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watch; un dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanism; cristal a prueba de balas — bulletproof glass
d) ( en costura) fitting4) (Fot, Impr) proof5) (Dep)IIla prueba de los 1.500 metros — the 1,500 meters (event o race)
* * *= assaying, edit sheet, engraving, field trial, galley, page proof, proof slip, proofsheet, proving trial, trial, trial print, trial run, tangible evidence, reassurance, test, proof copy, proof, galley proof, proof sheet, lab test, test session, test drive, test run, modelling exercise, performance test, ordeal, audition, tryout.Ex: Suppose you have classified, by UDC, the document 'Select methods of metallurgical assaying', class number 669.9.
Ex: To print MARC record edit sheets, press 'Alt F3', which means to press and hold down the 'Alt' key, followed by pressing the 'F3' key.Ex: An art print is an engraving, etching, lithograph, etc. printed from the plate prepared by the artist.Ex: Telidon was first demonstrated in 1978, and small-scale field trials videotex and teletext started in 1980.Ex: Final editing and corrections are done on this terminal, and galleys are sent to the customer.Ex: Catalogue cards are available for each item recorded in the weekly BNB, and for Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) records prepared from the page proofs of forthcoming titles.Ex: Since it seems clear that many libraries will not be automating, they will have to depend on traditional sources of cataloging data such as cards, proof slips, and book catalogs.Ex: Alternatively a library may receive proofsheets of every LC catalogue record, and make a selection from these when items arrive.Ex: Bureaux can be useful for proving trials, and the deferment of commitments until a suitable size of data base has been accumulated in the computer system.Ex: The intention was to determine which department within each library has the responsibility for arranging trials of products.Ex: Trial prints (proofs) of the formes were then made, and compared with the copy from which they had been set.Ex: This course can be taken by librarians as well as readers and its trial run started in 1987.Ex: The chairwoman of the board had decided that as part of the screening process those who had successfully survived the initial winnowing should furnish the board with tangible evidence of how they might perform on a specific assignment.Ex: Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex: The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.Ex: One can only point to the efforts being made at BNB to produce cataloguing records as quickly as possible from proof copies if at all feasible.Ex: The catalogue has been automated since 1984, and further proof of the library's value and ability to move with the times are shown by its 8,400 plus individual members.Ex: Checking is carried out by comparison of the galley proof against the manuscript.Ex: These have the advantages of economy, and (if the subscriber desires) selectivity because the records on the proof sheets are divided into broad categories which can be obtained separately.Ex: The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex: A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex: The author presents an evaluation of PatentView in terms of product information, search and retrieval facilities, documentation, and test drive.Ex: Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex: The modelling exercise would indicate which model was most economic and which was most cost-effective.Ex: The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.Ex: The article has the title ' Ordeals of a frustrated European intermediary with competitive intelligence searching'.Ex: Applicants may receive information regarding these auditions by sending a one-page written resume to this office no later than October 20, 2008.Ex: Nearly 200 players submitted applications to be considered for the tryouts and the pool was narrowed to 84.* anterior a la prueba = pretrial.* antes de la prueba = pretest [pre-test].* 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 inendios = 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 toda prueba = unswerving.* banco de pruebas = testbed [test bed], benchmarking.* cada vez más pruebas = accumulating evidence.* carga de la prueba, la = burden of proof, the.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* como prueba de = as a token of, as a sign of.* como prueba de agradecimiento = as a token of thanks.* como prueba de + Posesivo + agradecimiento = as a token of + Posesivo + appreciation.* como prueba de + Posesivo + gratitud = as a token of + Posesivo + gratitude.* como pruebas = in evidence.* corrección de pruebas = proofreading, proof correction.* corrector de pruebas = proofreader, corrector.* corregir pruebas = proof, proofread.* corregir una prueba = correct + proof.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* demostrar Algo con pruebas = demonstrate + in print.* de prueba = on a trial basis, trial, probationary, on trial.* después de la prueba = posttest [post-test].* durante un período de prueba = on a trial basis.* encontrar pruebas = find + evidence.* en prueba = on trial.* existir pruebas de que = there + be + evidence that.* falta de pruebas = lack of evidence to the contrary.* hacer la prueba = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* hacer pruebas = prove + trials.* hacer una prueba = audition.* haciendo pruebas = trial and error.* las pruebas = the writing on the wall.* lugar de prueba alfa = alpha test site, alpha site.* lugar de prueba beta = beta test site.* lugar de pruebas = test site.* no superar la prueba de = not stand the test of.* oferta de prueba = trial offer.* pasar la prueba = pass + muster.* pasar una prueba = endure + ordeal, pass + a test, stand up.* pasar una prueba de sobra = pass with + flying colours.* período de prueba = probationary period, trial period, trial run, probation, period of probation, probation period.* peso de la prueba, el = burden of proof, the.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience, try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poseer pruebas = have + evidence.* posterior a la prueba = post-test.* presentar las pruebas ante = lay + evidence before.* presentar pruebas = give + evidence.* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.* proporcionar pruebas = provide + evidence.* prueba beta = beta test.* prueba cloze = cloze test.* prueba concluyente = conclusive evidence.* prueba de acidez = litmus test.* prueba de alcoholemia = breath test, alcohol testing.* prueba de antidopaje = drug testing.* prueba de antidoping = drug testing.* prueba decisiva = litmus test.* prueba de compra = proof of purchase.* prueba de desgaste = wear test.* prueba de detección de consumo de drogas = drug testing.* prueba de detección del cáncer = health facility, cancer screening.* prueba de fuego, la = acid test, the.* prueba de identidad = proof of identity.* prueba de laboratorio = lab test.* prueba de la densidad = density test.* prueba de la máxima proximidad = nearest neighbour test.* prueba del embarazo = pregnancy test.* prueba del hecho de que = evidence of the fact that.* prueba del solapamiento = overlap test.* prueba de paternidad = paternity test.* prueba de prensa = press proof.* prueba de referencia = benchmark test.* prueba de rendimiento = benchmark, benchtest, achievement test, performance test.* prueba determinante = litmus test.* prueba de tornasol = litmus test.* prueba de validación = validation test.* prueba documental = documentary evidence.* prueba dura = ordeal.* prueba evidente = living proof.* prueba fehaciente = competent proof, living proof.* prueba final = final.* prueba inequívoca = ironclad proof.* prueba in situ = field test.* prueba nuclear = nuclear weapons testing.* prueba palpable = living proof.* prueba rápida = quiz form, quiz [quizzes, -pl.].* pruebas = evidence, proofs, testing.* pruebas cada vez más concluyentes = mounting evidence.* pruebas circunstanciales = circumstantial evidence.* pruebas contundentes = hard evidence.* pruebas convincentes = convincing evidence.* pruebas de rendimiento = benchmarking.* pruebas en contra = evidence to the contrary.* pruebas forenses = forensic evidence.* pruebas indirectas = circumstantial evidence.* prueba sobre el terreno = field test, field trial.* pruebas previas = prior art.* prueba univariante = univariate test.* prueba viviente = living proof.* puesta a prueba = trying, piloting.* puesto a prueba = overstretched.* realizar una prueba = conduct + trial, take + test.* recoger pruebas = collect + evidence, gather + evidence, accumulate + evidence.* resultados de pruebas = test data.* sacar una prueba = pull + a proof.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser prueba suficiente = be proof enough.* ser una prueba más de = strengthen + evidence.* someter a prueba = place + strain on.* terreno de pruebas = testing ground.* tira de prueba = test strip.* versión de prueba = test drive, trial version.* * *A1(demostración, señal): te ha llamado, eso es prueba de que le caes bien he called you, that shows o that proves he likes you, he called you, that's a sure sign that he likes youno había estudiado nada, la prueba está en que no contestó ni una pregunta it was quite clear o evident that he hadn't done any studying, he didn't answer a single questiondio constantes pruebas de su lealtad he proved his loyalty over and over againno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was sufferingacepta este regalo en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento accept this gift as a token of my gratitude2 ( Der)(cosa, argumento): retiraron la acusación por falta de pruebas the charge was withdrawn owing to lack of evidenceno hay pruebas de que eso sea verdad there's no proof that that's truetendrá que presentar pruebas de ello he will have to provide evidence to prove it, he'll have to prove itesta nueva prueba this new (piece of) evidenceesto es prueba concluyente de que nos mintió this is conclusive proof that he lied to usa las pruebas me remito this/that proves it3 ( Mat):hacer la prueba de una operación to check one's calculationsCompuestos:circumstantial evidenceproof of purchasela prueba del absurdo reductio ad absurdumfpl material evidenceCompuestos:aptitude testacid testes un papel verdaderamente difícil, que va a ser su prueba de fuego como actor it's a really difficult part, which will be the acid test of his acting abilityplacement test, grading testC1(ensayo, experimento): ¿qué pasa si aprietas este botón? — no sé, hagamos la prueba what happens if you press this button? — I don't know, let's try it and see¿por qué no haces la prueba de dejarlo en remojo? why don't you try leaving it to soak?¡mira que te pego! — ¿a ver? ¡haz la prueba! (CS fam); I'll hit you! — oh yeah? let's see you try! ( colloq)2 ( en locs):a prueba: no tenía experiencia pero lo tomaron a prueba he had no experience but they took him on for a trial period o on probationtenemos esta fotocopiadora a prueba we have this photocopier on trialllévelo a prueba take it on trial o on approvalponer algo a prueba to put sth to the testestás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patiencea prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watchun dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanisma prueba de niños ( hum); childproofcristal a prueba de balas bulletproof glassdio unos argumentos a prueba de balas she put forward some rock solid o cast-iron arguments3 (en costura) fittingCompuestos:laboratory trial o test● prueba del alcohol or de la alcoholemiapregnancy testnuclear test● prueba patrón or de referenciabenchmarkhacer la prueba patrón or de referencia to benchmarkfpl weapons testingcorregir pruebas to proofreadCompuestos:artist's proof● prueba de galera or imprentagalley proofE1 ( Dep):en las pruebas de clasificación in the qualifying heatsla prueba de los 1.500 metros the 1,500 meters event o race, the 1,500 meterslas pruebas de descenso the downhill events2 ( AmL) (ejercicio) feat, actCompuesto:road race* * *
Del verbo probar: ( conjugate probar)
prueba es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
probar
prueba
probar ( conjugate probar) verbo transitivo
1 ( demostrar) ‹teoría/inocencia› to prove
2
( por primera vez) to try
‹coche/mecanismo› to try out
pruebale algo A algn to try sth on sb
‹arma/vehículo› to test (out)
verbo intransitivo ( intentar) to try;
prueba A hacer algo to try doing sth
probarse verbo pronominal ‹ropa/zapatos› to try on
prueba sustantivo femenino
1
eso es prueba de que le caes bien that proves he likes you;
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento as a token of my gratitudeb) (Der) piece of evidence
2 (Educ) test;
(Cin) screen test, audition;
(Teatr) audition
3
prueba de la alcoholemia Breathalyzer® test, sobriety test (AmE), drunkometer test (AmE);
prueba del embarazo pregnancy testb) ( en locs)◊ a prueba: tomar a algn a prueba to take sb on for a trial period;
tener algo a prueba to have sth on trial;
poner algo a prueba to put sth to the test;
a prueba de golpes/de balas shockproof/bulletproof
4 (Fot, Impr) proof;
5 (Dep):
la prueba de los 1.500 metros the 1,500 meters (event o race)
probar
I verbo transitivo
1 (una teoría, un hecho) to prove
2 (una máquina, un aparato, etc) to test
3 (comida, bebida) to try
(sabor, etc) to taste: no prueba el alcohol, he never touches alcohol
II vi (intentar) to try ➣ Ver nota en try
prueba sustantivo femenino
1 proof
corregir pruebas, to proofread
como prueba de mi amistad, as a sign of my friendship
2 (experimento, examen, etc) test, trial
poner algo a prueba, to put sthg to the test: puso a prueba mi paciencia, she put my patience to the test
figurado la prueba de fuego, the acid test
prueba de alcoholemia, sobriety test, Breathalyzer(tm) test
3 (competición) event
4 Jur piece of evidence: no tienes pruebas, you have no evidence
♦ Locuciones: a prueba (en un trabajo) on trial: le cogieron quince días a prueba, they took him on for a two-week trial period
a prueba de: a prueba de balas, bulletproof
a prueba de golpes, shockproof
' prueba' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acceso
- alcoholemia
- cala
- comprometedor
- comprometedora
- constancia
- ensayo
- escarceo
- estrellarse
- indicio
- preliminar
- presentarse
- probar
- psicotécnica
- psicotécnico
- selectividad
- someter
- suficiencia
- terminante
- testimonio
- admisión
- audición
- bala
- concluyente
- contundente
- convivencia
- corregir
- correr
- decisivo
- delator
- documental
- ejercicio
- evaluación
- exigente
- fondo
- individual
- justificación
- muestra
- otro
- pasar
- preparar
- puntaje
- puntuar
- resistencia
- superar
English:
acid test
- aptitude test
- audition
- burden
- childproof
- contest
- demonstration
- discovery
- dummy run
- event
- exhibit
- fitting
- idiot-proof
- positive
- preponderance
- probation
- proof
- qualifying
- shellproof
- shockproof
- shred
- strain
- tax
- test
- test drive
- test run
- touch
- trial
- try
- windproof
- air
- approval
- bear
- Breathalyzer
- cast
- endurance
- failing
- go
- heat
- litmus
- one
- over
- pace
- pilot
- probationary
- quiz
- screen
- see
- sobriety
- token
* * *♦ nf1. [demostración] proof;no existe ninguna prueba de que haya copiado en el examen there is no proof that he copied during the exam;dio pruebas irrefutables de que era inocente she gave irrefutable proof of her innocence, she proved beyond doubt that she was innocent;no tengo pruebas I have no proof;¡ahí tienes la prueba! that proves it!2. Der piece of evidence;pruebas evidence, proof;fue absuelto por falta de pruebas he was acquitted owing to a lack of evidence;presentar pruebas to submit evidence;a las pruebas me remito the evidence will bear me outpruebas indiciarias circumstantial evidence;pruebas de indicios circumstantial evidence;pruebas instrumentales documentary evidence3. [manifestación, señal] sign;eso es prueba de que les importa this proves they care, this is a sign that they care;a mitad de carrera empezó a dar pruebas de cansancio halfway through the race she started to show signs of tiring;le hice el regalo como prueba de agradecimiento/mi amor I gave her the present as a token of my gratitude/love4. [examen académico] test;el examen consta de una prueba escrita y otra oral the exam has an oral part and a written partprueba de acceso entrance examination;prueba de aptitud aptitude test5. [comprobación, ensayo, experimento] test;hicimos la prueba de cambiar las pilas we tried changing the batteries;¡haga usted la prueba! try it and see!;hacerle a alguien una prueba to test sb, to give sb a test;RP Famhacer la prueba: te voy a abandonar para siempre – hacé la prueba I'm going to walk out and leave you for good – go on, then!prueba del ADN DNA test;prueba del alcohol Breathalyser® test;hacer la prueba del alcohol a alguien to breathalyse sb;prueba antidopaje drugs test;prueba antidoping drugs test;hacer la prueba antidoping a alguien to test sb for drugs;prueba del embarazo pregnancy test;hacerse la prueba del embarazo to take a pregnancy test;Fig la prueba de fuego the acid test;prueba nuclear nuclear test;pruebas nucleares nuclear testing;prueba de (la) paternidad paternity test;prueba de resistencia endurance test;la prueba del sida AIDS test;hacerle a alguien la prueba del sida to test sb for AIDS;hacerse la prueba del sida to have an AIDS test;prueba de sonido sound check6. [trance] ordeal, trial;la distancia fue una dura prueba para su relación being separated really put their relationship to the test7. Dep event;la prueba de los 110 metros vallas the 110 metres hurdles;la prueba de lanzamiento de jabalina the javelin;una prueba ciclista a cycling raceprueba clásica classic;prueba clasificatoria heat;prueba eliminatoria heat;prueba de saltos [de equitación] show jumping (competition)8. Imprenta proof;corregir pruebas, hacer corrección de pruebas to proofreadprueba positiva print10. Am [ejercicio] acrobatic feat♦ a prueba loc adj[trabajador] on probation; [producto comprado] on trial o approval;poner a prueba la paciencia de alguien to try sb's patience;poner algo/a alguien a prueba to put sth/sb to the test;fe a toda prueba unshakeable faith;* * *f1 tb TIP proof;en prueba de as proof of;dar pruebas de prove, give proof of2 JUR piece of evidence;por falta de pruebas for lack of evidence3 DEP event4 EDU test;admisión entrance exam:a prueba de bala bulletproof;a prueba de agua waterproof;a prueba de aire airtight;a prueba de fuego fireproof;a prueba de choques shock-resistant;poner algo a prueba put sth to the test* * *prueba nf1) : proof, evidence2) : trial, test3) : proof (in printing or photography)4) : event, qualifying round (in sports)5)a prueba de agua : waterproof6)prueba de fuego : acid test7)poner a prueba : to put to the test* * *prueba n1. (examen, análisis) test2. (en deportes) event3. (testimonio) proof -
20 aterrorizar
v.1 to terrify.me aterrorizan las arañas I'm terrified of spidersel atracador aterrorizaba a sus víctimas the robber terrorized his victimsEl ruido asustó al caballo The noise frightened=startled the horse.2 to terrorize.* * *1 (gen) to terrify2 (terrorista) to terrorize1 to be terrified* * *verb1) to terrify2) terrorize* * *VT (=aterrar) to terrify; (Mil, Pol) to terrorize* * *verbo transitivo to terrorize* * *= terrorise [terrorize, -USA], horrify, terrify, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, scare + the hell out of.Ex. Only majorities have the power to terrorize and subjugate minority groups.Ex. In the early nineteenth century the various education societies were horrified by what they found the people reading.Ex. The purpose of terrorism is to terrify.Ex. Alfred Hitchcock dedicated himself to scaring the living daylights out of people with an oeuvre of taut, well-crafted mystery-thrillers.Ex. Presumably they got their name from their habit of frightening the living daylights out of unsuspecting passers-by.Ex. Moreover, if you happen to be suffering from dental phobia, where the idea of visiting a dentist's surgery scares the hell out of you, you will be glad to learn that 'do it yourself' dental veneer kits exist.----* aterrorizar a Alguien = give + Nombre + the screaming abdabs, frighten + Nombre + to death.* aterrorizarse = panic.* * *verbo transitivo to terrorize* * *= terrorise [terrorize, -USA], horrify, terrify, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, scare + the hell out of.Ex: Only majorities have the power to terrorize and subjugate minority groups.
Ex: In the early nineteenth century the various education societies were horrified by what they found the people reading.Ex: The purpose of terrorism is to terrify.Ex: Alfred Hitchcock dedicated himself to scaring the living daylights out of people with an oeuvre of taut, well-crafted mystery-thrillers.Ex: Presumably they got their name from their habit of frightening the living daylights out of unsuspecting passers-by.Ex: Moreover, if you happen to be suffering from dental phobia, where the idea of visiting a dentist's surgery scares the hell out of you, you will be glad to learn that 'do it yourself' dental veneer kits exist.* aterrorizar a Alguien = give + Nombre + the screaming abdabs, frighten + Nombre + to death.* aterrorizarse = panic.* * *aterrorizar [A4 ]vtto terrorize* * *
aterrorizar ( conjugate aterrorizar) verbo transitivo
to terrorize
aterrorizar verbo transitivo to terrify
Mil Pol to terrorize
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English:
terrify
- terrorize
* * *♦ vtto terrify;me aterrorizan las arañas I'm terrified of spiders;el atracador aterrorizaba a sus víctimas the robber terrorized his victims* * *v/t1 terrify, petrify2 ( amenazar) terrorize* * *aterrorizar {21} vt1) : to terrify2) : to terrorize* * *aterrorizar vb2. (intimidar) to terrorize
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