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(n.) = newsworthinessEx. Results show that newsworthiness of a homicide is enhanced when whites are suspects or victims, males are suspects and victims are females, children or senior citizens.* * *(n.) = newsworthinessEx: Results show that newsworthiness of a homicide is enhanced when whites are suspects or victims, males are suspects and victims are females, children or senior citizens.
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2 sospechoso
adj.1 suspicious, suspect, on suspicion, shady.2 suspicious, distrustful.3 suspicious, open to suspicion, doubtable, dubious.m.suspect, suspected criminal.* * *► adjetivo1 suspicious► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 suspect* * *1. (f. - sospechosa)noun2. (f. - sospechosa)adj.suspect, suspicious* * *sospechoso, -a1.ADJ suspicious2.SM / F suspect* * *IIIme parece muy sospechoso — I find it very o highly suspicious
- sa masculino, femenino suspect* * *= suspect, fishy [fishier -comp., fishiest -sup.], shady, suspect, dodgy [dodgier -comp., dodgiest -sup.], fly-by-night, dubious-sounding, dubious, under suspicion.Ex. The utility, in information service terms, of a narrow technical education is suspect.Ex. This is when children are not really concerned with scientific truth; they believe in Father Christmas anyway, even if there lurks the suspicion that there is something rather fishy about it all.Ex. Moreover, the shady image of video libraries drove away discerning customers.Ex. Results show that newsworthiness of a homicide is enhanced when whites are suspects or victims, males are suspects and victims are females, children or senior citizens.Ex. The statistical procedures from Czchekoslovakia and Romania have been pretty dodgy and unsatisfactory.Ex. What I was reading about looked like a really genuine and reliable way of earning good money that didn't involve some fly-by-night, get-rich-quick scheme.Ex. But I seem to get an awful lot of people trying to interest me in dubious-sounding business propositions.Ex. On no account should the schedules of a classification scheme be modified in order to gain some dubious advantage of this kind.Ex. When war broke out against Germany, immigrants from that country were suddenly under suspicion of being possible enemy.----* haber algo sospechoso con = there + be + something fishy going on with.* principal sospechoso = leading suspect.* que parece sospechoso = dubious-sounding.* ruedad de sospechosos = identity parade.* rueda de sospechosos = police line-up, identification parade.* * *IIIme parece muy sospechoso — I find it very o highly suspicious
- sa masculino, femenino suspect* * *= suspect, fishy [fishier -comp., fishiest -sup.], shady, suspect, dodgy [dodgier -comp., dodgiest -sup.], fly-by-night, dubious-sounding, dubious, under suspicion.Ex: The utility, in information service terms, of a narrow technical education is suspect.
Ex: This is when children are not really concerned with scientific truth; they believe in Father Christmas anyway, even if there lurks the suspicion that there is something rather fishy about it all.Ex: Moreover, the shady image of video libraries drove away discerning customers.Ex: Results show that newsworthiness of a homicide is enhanced when whites are suspects or victims, males are suspects and victims are females, children or senior citizens.Ex: The statistical procedures from Czchekoslovakia and Romania have been pretty dodgy and unsatisfactory.Ex: What I was reading about looked like a really genuine and reliable way of earning good money that didn't involve some fly-by-night, get-rich-quick scheme.Ex: But I seem to get an awful lot of people trying to interest me in dubious-sounding business propositions.Ex: On no account should the schedules of a classification scheme be modified in order to gain some dubious advantage of this kind.Ex: When war broke out against Germany, immigrants from that country were suddenly under suspicion of being possible enemy.* haber algo sospechoso con = there + be + something fishy going on with.* principal sospechoso = leading suspect.* que parece sospechoso = dubious-sounding.* ruedad de sospechosos = identity parade.* rueda de sospechosos = police line-up, identification parade.* * *‹movimiento/comportamiento› suspicious; ‹paquete› suspicious, suspecttres hombres de aspecto sospechoso three suspicious-looking menrelojes baratos de origen sospechoso cheap watches of dubious originme parece muy sospechoso I find it very o highly suspiciousmasculine, femininesuspect* * *
sospechoso◊ -sa adjetivo ‹movimiento/comportamiento› suspicious;
‹ paquete› suspicious, suspect;
■ sustantivo masculino, femenino
suspect
sospechoso,-a
I sustantivo masculino y femenino suspect
II adjetivo suspicious: era sospechoso de asesinato, he was suspected of committing a murder
' sospechoso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
detener
- detenida
- detenido
- enjuiciar
- interrogar
- oscura
- oscuro
- rondar
- sospechosa
- interrogación
- llevar
- vaina
English:
detention
- doubtful
- dubious
- funny business
- grill
- shady
- shifty
- suspect
- suspicious
- up
- Caucasian
- fishy
- furtive
- name
* * *sospechoso, -a♦ adjsuspicious;me parece sospechoso que no haya venido it strikes me as suspicious that he hasn't come♦ nm,fsuspect* * *I adj suspiciousII m, sospechosa f suspect* * *sospechoso, -sa adj: suspicious, suspectsospechoso, -sa n: suspect* * *sospechoso1 adj suspicioussospechoso2 n suspect -
3 seguro
adj.1 safe, sure, low-risk, risk-free.2 safe.3 confident, definite.4 certain, sure, sure-enough, unfailing.adv.sure, surely.m.1 insurance, underwriting, assurance, insurance policy.2 safety catch.3 safety lock, latch.4 safety-pin.* * *► adjetivo1 (asegurado) secure2 (a salvo) safe3 (firme) firm, steady4 (cierto) certain, sure5 (de fiar) reliable6 (confiado) confident1 (contrato, póliza) insurance2 (mecanismo) safety device, safety catch► adverbio1 for sure, definitely\a buen seguro without any doubtdar algo por seguro to take something for grantedir sobre seguro figurado to play safesentirse seguro,-a to feel safesobre seguro without riskseguro a terceros third-party insuranceseguro a todo riesgo fully comprehensive insuranceseguro contra incendios fire insuranceseguro de vida life insurance————————1 (contrato, póliza) insurance2 (mecanismo) safety device, safety catch► adverbio1 for sure, definitely* * *1. (f. - segura)adj.1) safe, secure2) sure3) reliable4) self-assured, confident5) firm, fixed2. adv. 3. noun m.1) insurance2) fastener, clasp* * *1. ADJ1) (=sin peligro)a) [refugio, método, vehículo] safeno te subas a esa escalera porque no es muy segura — don't go up that ladder, it's not very safe
b) [persona, objetos de valor] safeel bebé se siente seguro cerca de su madre — the baby feels safe o secure close to its mother
2) (=sujeto, estable) securehay que atar mejor la carga porque no parece muy segura — the load needs to be fixed a bit better because it doesn't seem to be very securely attached o very secure
3) (=definitivo) [fracaso, muerte] certain•
eso es lo más seguro — that's the most likely thinglo más seguro es que no pueda ir — I almost certainly o most likely won't be able to go
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dar algo por seguro, si yo fuera tú no daría la victoria por segura — if I were you I wouldn't be sure of victory•
es seguro que..., es seguro que ganaremos la copa — we're bound o sure o certain to win the cuplo que es seguro es que el congreso se celebrará en Barcelona — the conference is definitely going to be held in Barcelona
4) (=convencido) sure¿estás seguro? — are you sure?
sí, estoy completamente segura — yes, I'm absolutely sure o positive
-¿estás seguro de que era él? -sí, segurísimo — "are you sure it was him?" - "yes, positive"
- vamos a ganar -pues yo no estaría tan seguro — "we're going to win" - "I wouldn't bet on it" o "I wouldn't be so sure"
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seguro de algo — sure of sthnunca he visto un hombre tan seguro de sus opiniones — I've never seen a man so sure of his opinions
5) [de uno mismo] confidentse muestra cada vez más seguro en el escenario — he is more and more sure of himself o confident on stage
me noto más segura al andar — I feel more steady on my feet, I feel more confident walking now
seguro de sí mismo — self-confident, self-assured
6) (=fiable) [fuente, cálculo, método] reliableno es un método muy seguro — it's not a very reliable o sure method
7) LAm (=honesto) trustworthy2.ADV for sure, for certainno lo sabemos seguro — we don't know for sure o certain
-¿seguro que te interesa? -sí, seguro — "are you sure that you're interested?" - "yes, I'm sure"
-estoy dispuesto a cambiar de actitud -sí, sí, seguro — iró "I'm willing to change my attitude" - "yeah, yeah, sure!" iró
seguro que algunos se alegrarán — some people will certainly be pleased, I'm sure that some people will be pleased
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a buen seguro, de seguro — certainlya buen seguro o de seguro va a dar que hablar — it will certainly give people something to talk about
decidieron jugar sobre seguro contratando a un buen abogado — they decided to play (it) safe and hire a good lawyer
3. SM1) (=dispositivo)a) [de puerta, lavadora] lock; [de arma de fuego] safety catch; [de pulsera] claspecha el seguro, que van niños en el coche — lock the doors, there are children in the car
2) (Com, Econ) insurance¿tienes el seguro del coche? — have you got your car insurance documents with you?
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hacerse un seguro — to take out insuranceseguro de desempleo — unemployment benefit, unemployment compensation o insurance (EEUU)
seguro de jubilación — retirement plan, pension plan, pension scheme
seguro de paro — Esp unemployment benefit, unemployment compensation o insurance (EEUU)
seguro de vida — life assurance, life insurance ( esp EEUU)
seguro mixto — endowment assurance, endowment insurance ( esp EEUU)
3) * (=sistema médico) national health *seguro social — LAm (=sistema de pensiones y paro) social security, welfare (EEUU); (=contribuciones) national insurance; (=sistema médico) national health service
* * *I- ra adjetivo1)a) [SER] ( exento de riesgo) safeb) ( estable) secureuna inversión segura — a safe o secure investment
sobre seguro: un político que sabe jugar sobre seguro a politician who knows how to play safe; sabía que iba sobre seguro — he knew he was onto a sure thing (colloq)
c) [SER] ( fiable)un método anticonceptivo poco seguro — not a very reliable o safe method of birth control
d) [ESTAR] ( a salvo) safe2)a) [ESTAR] ( convencido) sureseguro DE algo — sure o certain of something
estoy absolutamente seguro de haberlo dejado aquí — I'm absolutely sure o certain (that) I left it here
b) [SER] ( que no admite duda)no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada — don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing
seguro que se le olvida — he's sure o bound to forget
a buen seguro — ( ciertamente) for certain; ( a salvo) safe
guárdalo a buen seguro — keep it safe, put it away for safe keeping
c) ( con confianza en sí mismo) self-assured, self-confidentII1)a) ( mecanismo - de armas) safety catch; (- de una pulsera, un collar) clasp, fastenerponer el seguro — to do up the clasp o fastener
echó el seguro antes de acostarse/arrancar — he locked the door before going to bed/starting the car
b) (Méx) ( imperdible) safety pin2)a) ( contrato) insurancese sacó or se hizo un seguro — she took out insurance o an insurance policy
b) ( Seguridad Social)el seguro or el Seguro — the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)
se operó por el seguro — he had his operation through Medicaid/on the National Health
me lo recetó el seguro — I got the prescription on Medicaid (AmE), I got it on prescription (BrE)
•IIIno lo sabe seguro — she doesn't know for sure o certain
¿seguro que basta? - sí, seguro — (are you) sure that's enough? - yes, positive
esta vez dice la verdad - sí, seguro! — (iró) this time he's/she's telling the truth - oh yeah, sure (he/she is)! (colloq & iro)
* * *I- ra adjetivo1)a) [SER] ( exento de riesgo) safeb) ( estable) secureuna inversión segura — a safe o secure investment
sobre seguro: un político que sabe jugar sobre seguro a politician who knows how to play safe; sabía que iba sobre seguro — he knew he was onto a sure thing (colloq)
c) [SER] ( fiable)un método anticonceptivo poco seguro — not a very reliable o safe method of birth control
d) [ESTAR] ( a salvo) safe2)a) [ESTAR] ( convencido) sureseguro DE algo — sure o certain of something
estoy absolutamente seguro de haberlo dejado aquí — I'm absolutely sure o certain (that) I left it here
b) [SER] ( que no admite duda)no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada — don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing
seguro que se le olvida — he's sure o bound to forget
a buen seguro — ( ciertamente) for certain; ( a salvo) safe
guárdalo a buen seguro — keep it safe, put it away for safe keeping
c) ( con confianza en sí mismo) self-assured, self-confidentII1)a) ( mecanismo - de armas) safety catch; (- de una pulsera, un collar) clasp, fastenerponer el seguro — to do up the clasp o fastener
echó el seguro antes de acostarse/arrancar — he locked the door before going to bed/starting the car
b) (Méx) ( imperdible) safety pin2)a) ( contrato) insurancese sacó or se hizo un seguro — she took out insurance o an insurance policy
b) ( Seguridad Social)el seguro or el Seguro — the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)
se operó por el seguro — he had his operation through Medicaid/on the National Health
me lo recetó el seguro — I got the prescription on Medicaid (AmE), I got it on prescription (BrE)
•IIIno lo sabe seguro — she doesn't know for sure o certain
¿seguro que basta? - sí, seguro — (are you) sure that's enough? - yes, positive
esta vez dice la verdad - sí, seguro! — (iró) this time he's/she's telling the truth - oh yeah, sure (he/she is)! (colloq & iro)
* * *seguro(de)(adj.) = confident (in)Ex: Experience of IT in USA is associated not infrequently with the confounding of confident expectations.
seguro11 = insurance.Ex: Increasingly worrying to all however were the escalating cost of insurance, servicing and maintenance.
* actuario de seguros = actuary.* agencias de seguros, las = insurance industry, the.* agente de seguros = insurance agent, insurer, insurance broker.* compañía de seguros = insurance company, insurer.* compañia de seguros de vida = life-insurance company.* contratación de seguros = insurance broking.* contratar una póliza de seguros = take out + insurance policy.* contratar un seguro = take out + insurance policy.* corredor de seguros = insurance agent, insurance broker.* hacerse una póliza de seguros = take out + insurance policy.* hacerse un seguro = take out + insurance policy.* impreso de solicitud de seguro = insurance form.* mutua de seguros = mutual insurance company, mutual insurance society.* oficina de seguros = insurance office.* plan de seguros = insurance plan.* póliza de seguro a todo riesgo = all risks cover.* póliza de seguros = insurance coverage, insurance policy, insurance cover.* póliza de seguros contra incendios = fire insurance policy.* prima de seguro = insurance premium.* seguro a todo riesgo = comprehensive insurance, all-risk insurance.* seguro con franquicia = insurance with deductible.* seguro contra indemnizaciones = indemnity policy.* seguro contra indemnizaciones profesionales = indemnity insurance.* seguro de automóvil = automobile insurance.* seguro de coche = car insurance.* seguro de coche sin determinación de culpabilidad = no-fault auto insurance.* seguro de enfermedad = health insurance.* seguro de incapacidad = disability insurance.* seguro de invalidez = disability insurance.* seguro de jubilación = retirement fund, retirement plan.* seguro de la casa = home insurance.* seguro dental = dental plan, dental insurance.* seguro de responsabilidad civil = liability insurance.* seguro de viaje = travel insurance.* seguro de vida = life insurance.* seguro de vida a término = term life insurance.* seguro de vida vitalicio = whole life insurance.* seguro médico = health insurance plan, health insurance, medical insurance.* seguro mutualista = mutual insurance.* seguro mutuo = mutual insurance.* seguro por pérdida de un miembro del cuerpo = dismemberment insurance.* seguro sin determinación de culpabilidad = no-fault insurance.* seguro social = social insurance.* sociedad de seguros mutuos = provident society, mutual benefit society.seguro22 = buffer.Ex: This article surveys the causes of disintegration and the use of microforms as a buffer against imminent destruction.
seguro33 = latch.Ex: The latch lever is plastic and seems like it might snap right off if you put too much pressure on it.
seguro4= comfortable, dependable, reliable, safe [safer -comp., safest -sup.], secure, sure [surer -comp., surest -sup.], assertive, tight [tighter -comp., tightest -sup.], you bet!.Ex: A modern comfortable library could look like that in Berlin's Tiergarten, with its opne-air gardens, or resemble Evanston's library with its comfortable chairs and elegant (and, one hopes, safe) fireplaces.
Ex: If the supplier is a dealer, then ensure that this is a reputable and dependable dealer who can provide help with installation, maintenance and support.Ex: Computers are reliable, and less prone to error provided they are instructed or programmed appropriately and correctly.Ex: A modern comfortable library could look like that in Berlin's Tiergarten, with its opne-air gardens, or resemble Evanston's library with its comfortable chairs and elegant (and, one hopes, safe) fireplaces.Ex: An academic library should be secure to control user behaviour and loss of books.Ex: The surest way to arrive at such a decision is to be guided by principles of helpful citation order.Ex: I tried to say at the very outset of my remarks that there probably has not been sufficient consumer-like and assertive leverage exerted upon our chief suppliers.Ex: The platen was lashed up tight to the toe of the spindle by cords which connected hooks at its four corners to another set of hooks at the four lower corners of the hose.Ex: The article 'Computer games in the learning resources center? you bet!' discusses some of the benefits of using computer games in education.* accidente seguro = accident waiting to happen.* algo casi seguro = a sure bet, safe bet.* algo es seguro = one thing is for sure.* algo seguro = safe bet.* blanco seguro = sitting duck.* camino seguro al desastre = blueprint for disaster.* camino seguro al éxito = blueprint for success.* camino seguro al fracaso = blueprint for failure.* conocer de seguro = know for + certain, know for + sure.* dar por seguro que = rest + assured that.* de éxito seguro = sure-fire [surefire].* demasiado seguro de uno mismo = overconfident.* deportista lento pero seguro = plodder.* de seguro = for sure, for certain.* de un modo seguro = securely.* en un lugar seguro = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* en un sitio seguro = in a safe place, in safekeeping.* estar moviéndose en terreno seguro = be on secure ground.* estar seguro = be sure, make + sure, set + your watch by.* estar seguro de = be certain (of), be confident about, feel + confident.* estar seguro de que = be confident that.* ir a lo seguro = play it + safe.* ir sobre seguro = be on secure ground, play it + safe.* jugar a lo seguro = play it + safe.* jugar sobre seguro = play it + safe.* no estar seguro = be uncertain.* no estar seguro de = be unsure about/of.* oportunidad casi segura = a sporting chance.* poco seguro = dicey [dicier -comp., diciest -sup.].* problema seguro = accident waiting to happen.* puerto seguro = safe harbour.* saber de seguro = know for + certain, know for + sure, know for + a fact.* seguro (de) = confident (in).* seguro de sí mismo = smug, assured, self-assured, poised.* seguro de uno mismo = self-confident.* sentirse más seguro de = gain + confidence (with/in).* ser algo seguro = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser casi seguro = be a good bet.* ser seguro = be on the cards.* ser seguro que + Subjuntivo = be bound to + Infinitivo.* terreno seguro = safe ground, solid ground.* * *A1 [ SER] (exento de riesgo) safeese aeropuerto no es muy seguro it's not a very safe airportno te subas a esa escalera, que no es segura don't climb that ladder, it's not safeponlo en un lugar seguro put it somewhere safe o in a safe place o in a secure placebuscan la inversión más segura they are looking for the safest o most secure investment2 [ ESTAR] (estable) securetiene un trabajo bastante seguro she has a fairly secure jobesa escalera no está segura that ladder isn't safe o steadyel cuadro no se va a caer, está bien seguro the picture isn't going to fall, it's quite secureir a la segura: un lugar donde el que gusta comer bien va a la seguro a place which is a safe bet for people who like good foodsobre seguro: un político que sabe jugar sobre seguro a politician who knows how to play safesabía que iba sobre seguro he knew he was onto a sure thing o he knew it was a safe bet ( colloq)3 [ SER](fiable): un método poco seguro para controlar la natalidad not a very reliable o safe method of birth controlel cierre de la pulsera es muy seguro the fastener on the bracelet is very secure4 [ ESTAR] (a salvo) safeel dinero estará seguro aquí the money will be safe hereaquí estarás seguro you'll be safe herea su lado se siente seguro he feels safe when he's beside herB1 [ ESTAR] (convencido) sure¿estás seguro? are you sure?no estoy muy seguro, pero creo que ése es su nombre I'm not really sure but I think that's his nameseguro DE algo:estoy absolutamente seguro de haberlo dejado aquí I'm absolutely sure o certain (that) I left it hereno estaba seguro de haber elegido bien he wasn't sure that he'd made the right choiceno estés tan seguro de eso don't (you) be so sure of thatestoy seguro de que vendrá I'm sure she'll comeestoy completamente segura de que te lo di I'm absolutely sure o I'm positive I gave it to you2 [ SER](que no admite duda): su triunfo es seguro his victory is assurediban a una muerte segura they were heading for certain deathtodavía no es seguro pero creo que lo traerán it's not definite but I think they'll bring itse da por seguro que ganarán it's seen as a foregone conclusion o there seems to be little doubt that they'll winda por seguro que tan pronto como llegue se pondrá en contacto contigo you can be sure o rest assured that she'll contact you as soon as she arriveslo más seguro es que no oyó el despertador he probably didn't hear the alarm clockno te preocupes, seguro que no es nada don't worry, I'm sure it's nothingguárdalo a buen seguro keep it safe, put it away for safe keeping3 (con confianza en sí mismo) self-assured, self-confidentes una persona muy segura de sí misma he's a very confident o self-confident o self-assured personA1 (mecanismo — de armas) safety catch; (— de una pulsera, un collar) clasp, fastenerno puse el seguro y se me cayó I didn't do up the clasp o fastener and it fell offechó el seguro antes de acostarse/arrancar he locked the door before going to bed/starting the car2 ( Méx) (imperdible) safety pinCompuesto:(de coche) steering o wheel lock; (de bicicleta) wheel lockB1 (contrato) insurancese sacó or se hizo un seguro she took out insurance o an insurance policy2(Seguridad Social): el seguro or el Seguro the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)¿cuando te operaste ibas particular o por el seguro? when you had your operation did you go private or have it done through Medicaid/on the National Health?Compuestos:endowment insurance● seguro contra or a todo riesgocomprehensive insurance, all-risks insurance● seguro contra or de incendiosfire insuranceaccident insuranceunemployment benefitmedical insurance, health insurancetravel insurancelife assurance, life insurancepersonal accident insurancesocial insuranceterm assurancedijo que llegaría mañana seguro she said she'd definitely be arriving tomorrowno ha dicho seguro si vendrá he hasn't said definitely o for certain whether he's comingno lo sabe seguro she doesn't know for sure o certainseguro que sospecha lo nuestro I'm sure he suspects we're up to somethingseguro que llamó y no estábamos I bet she called and we weren't in¿seguro que tienes suficiente dinero? — sí, seguro (are you) sure you have enough money? — yes, positiveestoy convencido de que esta vez dice la verdad — ¡sí, seguro! ( iró); I'm convinced that this time he's telling the truth — oh yeah, sure (he is)! ( colloq iro)* * *
seguro 1◊ -ra adjetivo
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esa escalera no está segura that ladder isn't safe o steady
‹ anticonceptivo› safe;
2
seguro DE algo sure o certain of sth
‹ fecha› definite;
no te preocupes, seguro que no es nada don't worry, I'm sure it's nothing;
seguro que se le olvida he's sure o bound to forget
seguro 2 sustantivo masculino
1
(— de pulsera, collar) clasp, fastener;
2
seguro contra or a todo riesgo comprehensive insurance, all-risks insurance;
seguro contra or de incendios fire insurance;
seguro de viaje travel insurance;
seguro de vida life assurance, life insuranceb) ( Seguridad Social): el seguro or el Sseguro the state health care system, ≈ Medicaid ( in US), ≈ the National Health Service ( in UK)
■ adverbio:
no lo sabe seguro she doesn't know for sure o certain;
seguro que sospecha lo nuestro I'm sure he suspects we're up to something
seguro,-a
I adjetivo
1 es una persona muy segura (de sí misma), he's very self-confident
2 (convencido, sin dudas) sure, definite: estaba segura de que vendrías, I was sure you would come
3 (garantizado, cierto) assured: su dimisión es prácticamente segura, his resignation is almost certain
4 (sin peligro) safe
un lugar seguro, a safe place
5 (sin temor, riesgo) secure: no se siente seguro, he doesn't feel secure
es una inversión muy segura, it's a safe investment
6 (paso, voz) steady, firm
II sustantivo masculino
1 Com insurance
seguro a todo riesgo, fully comprehensive insurance
seguro de vida, life insurance
2 (de un arma) safety catch o device
(de una puerta) pásale el seguro a la puerta, bolt the door
III adverbio for sure, definitely
♦ Locuciones: ir sobre seguro, to play safe
tener algo por seguro, to be sure of sthg
' seguro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
asegurarse
- cierta
- cierto
- cobertura
- confiada
- confiado
- esperar
- liquidez
- ocho
- prima
- riesgo
- santuario
- segura
- servidor
- servidora
- sexo
- sí
- tener
- asegurado
- bien
- confiar
- desenfadado
- montaje
- ojalá
- que
- tercero
English:
agenda
- assurance
- back up
- bet
- bound
- burglar alarm
- certain
- claim
- clear
- comprehensive
- confident
- dead
- define
- dependable
- doubt
- endowment
- extortionate
- insurance
- insurance premium
- itemize
- life insurance
- low-cost
- ought
- overconfident
- play
- policy
- positive
- premium
- quite
- safe
- safety
- safety catch
- secure
- self-assured
- self-confident
- steadily
- steady
- sure
- travel insurance
- uncertain
- unsure
- certainly
- certainty
- death
- definite
- definitely
- diffident
- dollar
- health
- including
* * *seguro, -a♦ adj1. [sin peligro] safe;el medio de transporte más seguro the safest means of transport;¿es éste un lugar seguro? is it safe here?;aquí estaremos seguros we'll be safe here;es una inversión segura it's a safe investment;prefiero ir sobre seguro I'd rather play (it) safe;más vale ir sobre seguro y llamar antes we'd better ring first, to be safe2. [protegido, estable] secure;un trabajo seguro a secure job;esta mesa no está segura this table isn't very steady;¿irán las botellas seguras ahí atrás? are the bottles safe in the back there?3. [fiable, infalible] reliable;4. [indudable, cierto] definite, certain;creo que sí, pero no es seguro I think so, but I'm not certain o but it's not definite;su nombramiento es seguro he's certain to be given the post;ya sabemos la fecha segura de su llegada we've now got a definite date for his arrival;no es seguro que vengan they're not definitely coming, they're not certain to come;lo puedes dar por seguro you can be sure of it;ya daban la victoria por segura they were sure that they had won;tener por seguro que… to be sure (that)…;ten por seguro que vendrá you can be sure (that) she'll come;¿crees que nos ayudará? – a buen seguro, de seguro do you think she'll help us? – I'm sure she will;a buen seguro que pone alguna pega he's certain to find something wrong with it5. [convencido] sure;¿estás seguro? are you sure?;no estoy muy seguro I'm not too sure;estar seguro de algo to be sure about o of sth;estoy seguro de ello I'm sure of it;estamos seguros de que te gustará we're sure you'll like it;no estoy seguro de habérselo dicho I'm not sure I told him;estaba segura de vencer she was confident of winning6. [con confianza en uno mismo] self-assured, self-confident;se le ve un tipo muy seguro he's very self-assured o self-confident;ser seguro de sí mismo, ser una persona segura de sí misma to be self-assured o self-confident♦ nm1. [contrato] insurance;seguro de accidentes accident insurance;seguro de asistencia en viaje travel insurance;seguro del automóvil car insurance;seguro de cambio exchange rate hedge;seguro de la casa buildings insurance;seguro de enfermedad private health insurance;seguro de hogar buildings insurance;seguro médico private health insurance;seguro multirriesgo comprehensive insurance;seguro mutuo joint insurance;seguro de responsabilidad civil liability insurance;seguro a todo riesgo comprehensive insurance;seguro a terceros liability insurance;seguro de viaje travel insurance;seguro de vida life insurance o assuranceir al seguro to go to the hospital;ese tratamiento no lo cubre el seguro ≈ you can't get that treatment on Br the National Health o US Medicaidseguro de desempleo unemployment benefit;seguro de incapacidad disability benefit;seguro de invalidez disability benefit;seguro de paro unemployment benefit3. [dispositivo] safety device;[de armas] safety catch; [en automóvil] door lock catch;4. CAm, Méx [imperdible] safety pin♦ advfor sure, definitely;¿vienes seguro? are you definitely coming?;no lo sé seguro I don't know for sure;seguro que ahora va y se lo cuenta todo a ella I bet she's going to go and tell her everything;¿seguro que no necesitas nada? – sí, sí, seguro are you sure you don't need anything? – yes, I'm sure* * *I adj1 tratamiento, puente safe;ir sobre seguro be on the safe side2 ( estable) steady3 ( cierto) sure;es seguro it’s a certainty;dar algo por seguro be sure about sth;no estoy tan seguro I’m not so sure;a buen seguro definitely4 persona:seguro de sí mismo self-confident, sure of o.s.II adv for sureIII m1 COM insuranceponer el seguro lock the door3 L.Am.* * *seguro adv: certainly, definitelyva a llover, seguro: it's going to rain for sure¡seguro que sí!: of course!seguro, -ra adj1) : safe, secure2) : sure, certainestoy segura que es él: I'm sure that's him3) : reliable, trustworthy4) : self-assuredseguro nm1) : insuranceseguro de vida: life insurance2) : fastener, clasp* * *seguro1 adj1. (en general) safe2. (estable) secure3. (convencido) sureseguro2 adv for certainseguro que... I bet... / to be bound...seguro que se ha olvidado I bet he's forgotten / he's bound to have forgottenseguro3 n1. (contrato) insurance2. (mecanismo) safety catch -
4 espectador
f. & m.1 viewer.los espectadores the audience (de cine, teatro)2 onlooker.yo fui un mero espectador I was just an onlookerm.onlooker, beholder, bystander, looker-on.* * *► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 (de deportes) spectator2 (de obra, película) member of the audience; (de televisión) viewer3 (de accidente etc) onlooker* * *(f. - espectadora)noun* * *espectador, -aSM / F1) (Cine, Dep, Teat) spectatorlos espectadores — (Dep) the spectators; (Teat) the audience sing
2) [de acontecimiento, accidente] onlooker* * *- dora masculino, femeninoa) (Dep) spectator; (Espec) member of the audienceb) ( observador) observer* * *= spectator, viewer, cinemagoer [cinema-goer], theatregoer [theatre-goer], moviegoer [movie-goer], bystander, member of the audience.Ex. This finding contradicts the general belief that spectators' cheering encourages better performance in a home team.Ex. No critics review issues of magazines or the weekly episodes of Crossroads or Coronation Street but women's magazines and these television serials all have readership and viewers numbered in millions.Ex. The complete James Bond has sold 60 million copies but is today more familiar to cinemagoers than readers.Ex. Unlike other works, it unusually allowed theatergoers the opportunity to consider issues of racism and slavery in an American setting at the beginning of the American Civil War.Ex. Surveys show that only 26% of the US population are regular moviegoers.Ex. High-speed chases are dangerous not only for police and suspects, but also for innocent bystanders.Ex. At least five members of the audience walked out during the bishop's address.* * *- dora masculino, femeninoa) (Dep) spectator; (Espec) member of the audienceb) ( observador) observer* * *= spectator, viewer, cinemagoer [cinema-goer], theatregoer [theatre-goer], moviegoer [movie-goer], bystander, member of the audience.Ex: This finding contradicts the general belief that spectators' cheering encourages better performance in a home team.
Ex: No critics review issues of magazines or the weekly episodes of Crossroads or Coronation Street but women's magazines and these television serials all have readership and viewers numbered in millions.Ex: The complete James Bond has sold 60 million copies but is today more familiar to cinemagoers than readers.Ex: Unlike other works, it unusually allowed theatergoers the opportunity to consider issues of racism and slavery in an American setting at the beginning of the American Civil War.Ex: Surveys show that only 26% of the US population are regular moviegoers.Ex: High-speed chases are dangerous not only for police and suspects, but also for innocent bystanders.Ex: At least five members of the audience walked out during the bishop's address.* * *masculine, feminineasistieron al estreno dos mil espectadores two thousand people attended the premiere, the premiere attracted an audience of two thousand people2 (testigo) observerfui como simple espectador I just went as an observer, I just went to watch* * *
espectador
(Espec) member of the audience;
espectador,-ora sustantivo masculino y femenino
1 Teat Cine member of the audience
Dep spectator 2 los espectadores, the audience sing
' espectador' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
espectadora
- curioso
English:
onlooker
- spectator
- member
- on
* * *espectador, -ora nm,f1. [de televisión] viewer;[de cine, teatro] member of the audience; [de espectáculo deportivo] spectator;los espectadores [de televisión] the viewers;[de cine, teatro] the audience; [de espectáculo deportivo] the spectators, the crowd2. [de suceso, discusión] onlooker;yo fui un mero espectador I was just an onlooker* * *m, espectadora f2 ( observador) on-looker, observer* * *espectador, - dora n: spectator, onlooker* * *1. (en el teatro, un concierto) member of the audience2. (en un partido) spectator3. (de televisión) viewer -
5 mantener bajo vigilancia
(v.) = keep under + observationEx. In these cases, suspects can be kept under observation only if there is evidence against them.* * *(v.) = keep under + observationEx: In these cases, suspects can be kept under observation only if there is evidence against them.
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6 mantener en observación
(v.) = hold under + observation, keep under + observationEx. Before an unredeemed dog is sold to a new owner, the poundkeeper may require that such dog be held under observation in a veterinary hospital.Ex. In these cases, suspects can be kept under observation only if there is evidence against them.* * *(v.) = hold under + observation, keep under + observationEx: Before an unredeemed dog is sold to a new owner, the poundkeeper may require that such dog be held under observation in a veterinary hospital.
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7 mirón
m.1 eavesdropper, busybody, looker-on, peeper.2 voyeur.* * *► adjetivo1 familiar peyorativo nosy2 (espectador) onlooking► nombre masculino,nombre femenino2 (espectador) onlooker3 peyorativo (voyeur) voyeur, Peeping Tom* * *mirón, -ona *1.ADJ nosey *, curious2.SM / F (=espectador) onlooker; (=mirón) nosey-parker *; (=voyer) voyeur, peeping Tomestar de mirón — to stand around watching, stand around doing nothing
* * *I- rona adjetivo (fam)IIes muy mirón — he's always ogling people o eyeing people up (colloq)
- rona masculino, femenino¿qué haces tú ahí de mirón? haz algo! — don't just stand there watching o looking, do something!
los mirones son de piedra — if you want to watch you'd better keep quiet
ir de mirón — to go along to watch o as a spectator
* * *= peeping Tom, voyeur, lurker, bystander.Ex. They seem to regard literature as a secondary experience, more akin to being a peeping Tom, an impotent voyeur, rather than being one of the healthy, active people who get on with real living.Ex. They seem to regard literature as a secondary experience, more akin to being a peeping Tom, an impotent voyeur, rather than being one of the healthy, active people who get on with real living.Ex. Although lurkers are in the majority in most online forums, their role in these communication spaces is more or less unknown.Ex. High-speed chases are dangerous not only for police and suspects, but also for innocent bystanders.----* actuar de mirón = lurk in + the wings.* * *I- rona adjetivo (fam)IIes muy mirón — he's always ogling people o eyeing people up (colloq)
- rona masculino, femenino¿qué haces tú ahí de mirón? haz algo! — don't just stand there watching o looking, do something!
los mirones son de piedra — if you want to watch you'd better keep quiet
ir de mirón — to go along to watch o as a spectator
* * *= peeping Tom, voyeur, lurker, bystander.Ex: They seem to regard literature as a secondary experience, more akin to being a peeping Tom, an impotent voyeur, rather than being one of the healthy, active people who get on with real living.
Ex: They seem to regard literature as a secondary experience, more akin to being a peeping Tom, an impotent voyeur, rather than being one of the healthy, active people who get on with real living.Ex: Although lurkers are in the majority in most online forums, their role in these communication spaces is more or less unknown.Ex: High-speed chases are dangerous not only for police and suspects, but also for innocent bystanders.* actuar de mirón = lurk in + the wings.* * *( fam):masculine, feminineunos mirones observaban a los nudistas desde las rocas a few voyeurs watched the nudists from the rocksse acercaron unos mirones a ver qué había pasado a few inquisitive passers-by came over to stare o ( colloq) gawk at what had happenedtodos están de mirones, no ayudan en absoluto they're not helping at all, they're all just standing around watching o ( colloq) gawking¿qué haces tú ahí de mirón? ¡haz algo! (well,) don't just stand there watching o looking, do something!los mirones son de piedra if you want to watch you'd better keep quiet* * *
mirón,-ona sustantivo masculino y femenino spectators, onlooker, ogler: estábamos jugando al voleibol en la playa cuando vinieron unos mirones, some people showed up to ogle when we were playing volleyball at the beach
' mirón' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
curiosa
- curioso
- mirona
English:
bystander
- Peeping Tom
- voyeur
* * *mirón, -ona Fam♦ adj[curioso] nosey; [con lascivia] peeping♦ nm,f1. [espectador] onlooker;[curioso] busybody, Br nosey parker; [voyeur] peeping Tom;estar de mirón to just stand around watching o gawping;no te quedes allí de mirón, echa una mano don't just stand there gawping, lend a hand* * *famI adj nosyII m, mirona f busybody, nosy parker fam -
8 persecución en coche a alta velocidad
(n.) = high-speed chaseEx. High-speed chases are dangerous not only for police and suspects, but also for innocent bystanders.* * *(n.) = high-speed chaseEx: High-speed chases are dangerous not only for police and suspects, but also for innocent bystanders.
Spanish-English dictionary > persecución en coche a alta velocidad
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9 sospechar
v.1 to suspect.sospecho que no lo terminará I doubt whether she'll finish itYo sospecho que no fue ella I suspect that it wasn't her.Ella sospecha la verdad She suspects the truth.2 to suspect to.Ella sospechaba ver algo She suspected to see something.* * *1 (imaginar) to suspect, think, suppose1 (desconfiar) to suspect (de, -)* * *verb* * *1.VT to suspect- fue él el que lo robó -ya lo sospechaba — "it was he who stole it" - "I suspected as much"
2.VIsospechar de algn — to suspect sb, be suspicious of sb
la policía siempre sospechó del marido — the police always suspected the husband, the police were always suspicious of the husband
* * *1.verbo transitivo to suspect2.sospechar visospechar DE alguien — to suspect somebody, have one's suspicions about somebody
* * *= feel + suspicion, suspect, be suspicious, lurk + suspicion.Ex. Some librarians find it more comfortable to stifle their professional consciences and take the question at its face value, disregarding any suspicion they may feel that it is not what the enquirer really needs.Ex. I suspect that this emphasis reflects the desire to have a simple rule that everybody can apply and therefore get out cataloging data quickly and cheaply.Ex. University respondents were suspicious that this formula approach would ultimately be extended to them and to their detriment = Los encuestados universitarios sospechaban que a la larga este fórmula se les aplicaría y les perjudicaría.Ex. This is when children are not really concerned with scientific truth; they believe in Father Christmas anyway, even if there lurks the suspicion that there is something rather fishy about it all.----* hacer sospechar = misgive.* * *1.verbo transitivo to suspect2.sospechar visospechar DE alguien — to suspect somebody, have one's suspicions about somebody
* * *= feel + suspicion, suspect, be suspicious, lurk + suspicion.Ex: Some librarians find it more comfortable to stifle their professional consciences and take the question at its face value, disregarding any suspicion they may feel that it is not what the enquirer really needs.
Ex: I suspect that this emphasis reflects the desire to have a simple rule that everybody can apply and therefore get out cataloging data quickly and cheaply.Ex: University respondents were suspicious that this formula approach would ultimately be extended to them and to their detriment = Los encuestados universitarios sospechaban que a la larga este fórmula se les aplicaría y les perjudicaría.Ex: This is when children are not really concerned with scientific truth; they believe in Father Christmas anyway, even if there lurks the suspicion that there is something rather fishy about it all.* hacer sospechar = misgive.* * *sospechar [A1 ]vtto suspectcreo que sospecha algo I think she suspects something o she's suspicious¡ya me lo sospechaba! just as I suspected!, just as I thought!, I suspected as much!■ sospecharvime hizo sospechar it made me suspicioussospechar DE algn to suspect sb, have one's suspicions ABOUT sb* * *
sospechar ( conjugate sospechar) verbo transitivo
to suspect
verbo intransitivo sospechar DE algn to suspect sb, have one's suspicions about sb
sospechar
I vtr (conjeturar, intuir) to suspect: sospecho que le gustas, I suspect he likes you
II vi (recelar) to suspect: sospechaba de su mujer, he suspected his wife
sospechan que tú lo planeaste todo, they suspect you of planning it all
' sospechar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
entrever
- intuir
- malicia
- mosquearse
- mosquear
- motivo
- olerse
- presumir
- temerse
- sobrado
- temer
English:
suspect
- unsuspecting
* * *♦ vt[creer, suponer] to suspect;sospecho que no lo terminará I doubt whether she'll finish it♦ visospechar de to suspect* * *I v/t suspectII v/i be suspicious;sospechar de alguien suspect s.o.* * *sospechar vt: to suspectsospechar vi: to be suspicious* * *sospechar vb to suspect -
10 tener en observación
(v.) = hold under + observation, keep under + observationEx. Before an unredeemed dog is sold to a new owner, the poundkeeper may require that such dog be held under observation in a veterinary hospital.Ex. In these cases, suspects can be kept under observation only if there is evidence against them.* * *(v.) = hold under + observation, keep under + observationEx: Before an unredeemed dog is sold to a new owner, the poundkeeper may require that such dog be held under observation in a veterinary hospital.
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11 transeúnte
adj.transitory, transient.f. & m.1 passerby, wayfarer, pedestrian, bystander.2 non-resident.* * *1 (peatón) pedestrian2 (residente transitorio) temporary resident* * *1.ADJ (=no residente) transient, transitory; [miembro] temporary2. SMF1) [en la calle] passer-by2) (=no residente) non-resident; euf (=mendigo) vagrant* * ** * *= passer-by [passers-by, pl.], transient, bystander.Ex. They purchased a van which was kitted out with a desk, locker seats, and wall display racks, so that passers-by can browse through a wide variety of information leaflets.Ex. The suppliers of this circulation system recommend that the readers are given numbers and names only, since it will not be cost-effective to store full addresses, particularly with a relatively transient population such as that of a university.Ex. High-speed chases are dangerous not only for police and suspects, but also for innocent bystanders.* * ** * *= passer-by [passers-by, pl.], transient, bystander.Ex: They purchased a van which was kitted out with a desk, locker seats, and wall display racks, so that passers-by can browse through a wide variety of information leaflets.
Ex: The suppliers of this circulation system recommend that the readers are given numbers and names only, since it will not be cost-effective to store full addresses, particularly with a relatively transient population such as that of a university.Ex: High-speed chases are dangerous not only for police and suspects, but also for innocent bystanders.* * *1 (peatón) passer-by2 (no residente) non-resident* * *
transeúnte sustantivo masculino y femenino ( peatón) passer-by;
( no residente) non-resident
transeúnte mf
1 (viandante, peatón) passer-by
2 (habitante temporal) temporary resident, US transient
' transeúnte' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
circular
English:
alert
- bystander
- passer-by
* * *♦ adjpassing♦ nmf1. [paseante] passer-by2. [residente temporal] temporary resident* * *m/f passer-by* * *transeúnte nmf1) : passerby2) : transient* * *transeúnte n passer by -
12 eliminar
v.to eliminate.El líquido eliminó las manchas The liquid eliminated the stains.El mafioso eliminó al testigo The mobster eliminated the witness.* * *1 (gen) to eliminate, exclude2 (esperanzas, miedos, etc) to get rid of, cast aside* * *verb1) to eliminate2) remove3) kill* * *1. VT1) (=hacer desaparecer) [+ mancha, obstáculo] to remove, get rid of; [+ residuos] to dispose of; [+ pobreza] to eliminate, eradicate; [+ posibilidad] to rule outeliminar un directorio — (Inform) to remove o delete a directory
2) [+ concursante, deportista] to knock out, eliminatefueron eliminados de la competición — they were knocked out of o eliminated from the competition
3) euf (=matar) to eliminate, do away with *4) [+ incógnita] to eliminate5) (Fisiol) to eliminate2.See:* * *verbo transitivo1)b) < candidato> to eliminate; (Dep) to eliminate, knock outc) (euf) ( matar) to eliminate (euph), to get rid of (euph)d) < residuos> to dispose of2) <toxinas/grasas> to eliminate3) (Mat) < incógnita> to eliminate* * *= abort, cut off, delete, detach, disband, discard, dispose of, do away with, eliminate, eradicate, erase, erode, kill, obviate, purge, remove, rid, suppress, take out, withdraw, screen out, retire, squeeze out, decrement, dispel, weed out, axe [ax, -USA], abolish, pare out, chop off, excise, obliterate, scrap, take off, expunge, cut out, put to + rest, sweep away, root out, nix, drive out, deselect, strip away, roll back, efface, cashier, clear out, weed, sunset, stomp + Nombre + out, zap, take + Nombre + out.Ex. It is important to know what police or fire responses are triggered by alarms and how that reaction can be aborted and the alarm silenced.Ex. The only way to solve these problems is either to revise your catalog in its totality or to cut it off.Ex. Expressive notation is generally easier to truncate, that is, delete final characters to create the notation for a more general subject.Ex. The words from the deleted abstract in the abstract word file will be detached when DOBIS/LIBIS is not busy with other work.Ex. With the completion of the draft in 1983, the Working Group on an International Authority System was officially disbanded.Ex. The dates should be checked regularly and updated so that old dates are discarded and new ones entered.Ex. List and describe the steps involved in withdrawing and disposing of books which are no longer required.Ex. DOBIS/LIBIS does away with the multiplicity of files and catalogs.Ex. Obviously, computers and the use of notation in computerised systems may place additional constraints upon the nature of the notation, or may eliminate the need to consider some of the characteristics below.Ex. In this instance links would be insufficient to eradicate the false drop.Ex. Pressing the delete key erases a characters without leaving a blank space.Ex. These arrangements should also erode price differentials between Europe and the US, and permit each country to support its own online services.Ex. He was looking for the book 'Flowers and Bullets and Freedom to kill' = Estaba buscando el libro "Flores, balas y libertad para matar".Ex. The intercalation of (41-4) after 329 obviates this function.Ex. The system requests the number of the borrower and then purges that borrower's name and number from its files.Ex. Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.Ex. This function can be used to rid access-point files of unused entries.Ex. It is possible to suppress references and to omit steps in a hierarchy.Ex. A scheme should allow reduction, to take out subjects and their subdivisions which are no longer used.Ex. Thus, all cards corresponding to documents covering 'Curricula' are withdrawn from the pack.Ex. Most journals rely for a substantial part of their income on advertisements; how would advertisers view the prospect of being selectively screened out by readers?.Ex. This article stresses the importance for libraries of making current informationav ailable on AIDS, and of retiring out-of-date information on the subject.Ex. Subjects not in the core of major employment areas are likely to be squeezed out of the standard curriculum.Ex. Document terms absent from the original query were decremented.Ex. But years and experience do not always dispel the sense of unease.Ex. Information services administrators expect library schools to uphold admission standards and weed out unsuitable candidates.Ex. 'He's been trying to cover up his tracks; those engineers who got axed were his scapegoats'.Ex. Who knows? If we can abolish the card catalogue and replace it with some form more acceptable to library users, they may even begin to use library catalogues!.Ex. Because the assumption in this method is that none of the preceding years' operations are worth continuing unless they can be shown to be necessary, zero-based budgeting (ZZB) can be useful for paring out the deadwood of obsolete or uselessly extravagant programs.Ex. Others chop off old records to remain within the limits of 680 MB.Ex. Once a new digitized system has been introduced irrelevancies and redundant features can more easily be seen and excised.Ex. Typing errors cannot be obliterated with a normal erasing fluid as this would print and appear as a blotch on the copies.Ex. There have even been rumours of plans to scrap most of the industrial side of its work and disperse key elements, such as the work on regional and industrial aid, to the provinces.Ex. This article examines the controversial issue about whether to expunge books about satanism from the library shelves.Ex. In order to support a core acquistions programme of essential materials for its users, a library will more readily cut out material on the fringe of its needs if such material can be obtained by a good document supply system.Ex. Careful investigation by the library board of the possibilities inherent in system membership usually puts to rest preconceived fears.Ex. Librarians should ensure that the principles they stand for are not swept away on a tide of technological jingoism.Ex. Libraries should root out unproductive and obsolete activities.Ex. This play was nixed by school officials on the grounds that the subject of sweatshops was not appropriate for that age group.Ex. The development of user-friendly interfaces to data bases may drive out the unspecialised information broker in the long run.Ex. There is a need to provide public access to the Internet and to develop guidelines for selecting and deselecting appropriate resources.Ex. Like its predecessor, it wants to strip away the sentimentality surrounding male-female relationships and reveal the ugly, unvarnished truth.Ex. Some Russia specialists say President Putin is rolling back liberal economic and political reforms ushered in by his predecessor.Ex. The beauty, the aliveness, the creativity, the passion that made her lovable and gave her life meaning has been effaced.Ex. His case was referred to the next session, and in the following May he was cashiered.Ex. Pockets of resistance still remain in Fallujah, but the vast majority of insurgents have been cleared out.Ex. It seems to me that the electronic catalog provides the ability to build a file that can, in fact, be easily weeded.Ex. It's instructive to remember just how passionately the media hyped the dangers of ' sunsetting' the ban.Ex. Like I said, no wonder racism won't die, it takes BOTH sides to stomp it out, not just one!.Ex. This electric fly swatter will zap any fly or mosquito with 1500 volts.Ex. My lasting image of Omar is of him crouched in the rubble waiting for U.S. troops to get close enough so he could take one of them out.----* ayudar a eliminar obstáculos = clear + the path, clear + the way.* eliminar al intermediario = cut out + the middleman.* eliminar ambigüedades = disambiguate.* eliminar barreras = flatten + barriers, tackle + barriers, erase + boundaries.* eliminar de un golpe = eliminate + at a stroke.* eliminar de un texto = redact out, redact.* eliminar diferencias = flatten out + differences.* eliminar el hielo = de-ice [deice].* eliminar el sarro = descale.* eliminar gases = pass + gas, break + wind, pass + wind.* eliminar la necesidad de = remove + the need for.* eliminar las barreras = break down + barriers.* eliminar las diferencias = iron out + differences.* eliminar los duplicados = deduplicate.* eliminar + Nombre = clear of + Nombre.* eliminar obstáculos = clear + the path, clear + the way.* eliminar por etapas = phase out.* eliminar progresivamente = phase out.* eliminar puestos de trabajo = shed + jobs, axe + jobs, cut + jobs.* eliminar puliendo = buff out.* eliminar una barrera = topple + barrier.* eliminar una ecuación de búsqueda = clear + search.* eliminar un error = remove + error.* eliminar un obstáculo = remove + barrier, sweep away + obstacle.* eliminar un problema = sweep away + problem, work out + kink.* * *verbo transitivo1)b) < candidato> to eliminate; (Dep) to eliminate, knock outc) (euf) ( matar) to eliminate (euph), to get rid of (euph)d) < residuos> to dispose of2) <toxinas/grasas> to eliminate3) (Mat) < incógnita> to eliminate* * *= abort, cut off, delete, detach, disband, discard, dispose of, do away with, eliminate, eradicate, erase, erode, kill, obviate, purge, remove, rid, suppress, take out, withdraw, screen out, retire, squeeze out, decrement, dispel, weed out, axe [ax, -USA], abolish, pare out, chop off, excise, obliterate, scrap, take off, expunge, cut out, put to + rest, sweep away, root out, nix, drive out, deselect, strip away, roll back, efface, cashier, clear out, weed, sunset, stomp + Nombre + out, zap, take + Nombre + out.Ex: It is important to know what police or fire responses are triggered by alarms and how that reaction can be aborted and the alarm silenced.
Ex: The only way to solve these problems is either to revise your catalog in its totality or to cut it off.Ex: Expressive notation is generally easier to truncate, that is, delete final characters to create the notation for a more general subject.Ex: The words from the deleted abstract in the abstract word file will be detached when DOBIS/LIBIS is not busy with other work.Ex: With the completion of the draft in 1983, the Working Group on an International Authority System was officially disbanded.Ex: The dates should be checked regularly and updated so that old dates are discarded and new ones entered.Ex: List and describe the steps involved in withdrawing and disposing of books which are no longer required.Ex: DOBIS/LIBIS does away with the multiplicity of files and catalogs.Ex: Obviously, computers and the use of notation in computerised systems may place additional constraints upon the nature of the notation, or may eliminate the need to consider some of the characteristics below.Ex: In this instance links would be insufficient to eradicate the false drop.Ex: Pressing the delete key erases a characters without leaving a blank space.Ex: These arrangements should also erode price differentials between Europe and the US, and permit each country to support its own online services.Ex: He was looking for the book 'Flowers and Bullets and Freedom to kill' = Estaba buscando el libro "Flores, balas y libertad para matar".Ex: The intercalation of (41-4) after 329 obviates this function.Ex: The system requests the number of the borrower and then purges that borrower's name and number from its files.Ex: Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.Ex: This function can be used to rid access-point files of unused entries.Ex: It is possible to suppress references and to omit steps in a hierarchy.Ex: A scheme should allow reduction, to take out subjects and their subdivisions which are no longer used.Ex: Thus, all cards corresponding to documents covering 'Curricula' are withdrawn from the pack.Ex: Most journals rely for a substantial part of their income on advertisements; how would advertisers view the prospect of being selectively screened out by readers?.Ex: This article stresses the importance for libraries of making current informationav ailable on AIDS, and of retiring out-of-date information on the subject.Ex: Subjects not in the core of major employment areas are likely to be squeezed out of the standard curriculum.Ex: Document terms absent from the original query were decremented.Ex: But years and experience do not always dispel the sense of unease.Ex: Information services administrators expect library schools to uphold admission standards and weed out unsuitable candidates.Ex: 'He's been trying to cover up his tracks; those engineers who got axed were his scapegoats'.Ex: Who knows? If we can abolish the card catalogue and replace it with some form more acceptable to library users, they may even begin to use library catalogues!.Ex: Because the assumption in this method is that none of the preceding years' operations are worth continuing unless they can be shown to be necessary, zero-based budgeting (ZZB) can be useful for paring out the deadwood of obsolete or uselessly extravagant programs.Ex: Others chop off old records to remain within the limits of 680 MB.Ex: Once a new digitized system has been introduced irrelevancies and redundant features can more easily be seen and excised.Ex: Typing errors cannot be obliterated with a normal erasing fluid as this would print and appear as a blotch on the copies.Ex: There have even been rumours of plans to scrap most of the industrial side of its work and disperse key elements, such as the work on regional and industrial aid, to the provinces.Ex: This article examines the controversial issue about whether to expunge books about satanism from the library shelves.Ex: In order to support a core acquistions programme of essential materials for its users, a library will more readily cut out material on the fringe of its needs if such material can be obtained by a good document supply system.Ex: Careful investigation by the library board of the possibilities inherent in system membership usually puts to rest preconceived fears.Ex: Librarians should ensure that the principles they stand for are not swept away on a tide of technological jingoism.Ex: Libraries should root out unproductive and obsolete activities.Ex: This play was nixed by school officials on the grounds that the subject of sweatshops was not appropriate for that age group.Ex: The development of user-friendly interfaces to data bases may drive out the unspecialised information broker in the long run.Ex: There is a need to provide public access to the Internet and to develop guidelines for selecting and deselecting appropriate resources.Ex: Like its predecessor, it wants to strip away the sentimentality surrounding male-female relationships and reveal the ugly, unvarnished truth.Ex: Some Russia specialists say President Putin is rolling back liberal economic and political reforms ushered in by his predecessor.Ex: The beauty, the aliveness, the creativity, the passion that made her lovable and gave her life meaning has been effaced.Ex: His case was referred to the next session, and in the following May he was cashiered.Ex: Pockets of resistance still remain in Fallujah, but the vast majority of insurgents have been cleared out.Ex: It seems to me that the electronic catalog provides the ability to build a file that can, in fact, be easily weeded.Ex: It's instructive to remember just how passionately the media hyped the dangers of ' sunsetting' the ban.Ex: Like I said, no wonder racism won't die, it takes BOTH sides to stomp it out, not just one!.Ex: This electric fly swatter will zap any fly or mosquito with 1500 volts.Ex: My lasting image of Omar is of him crouched in the rubble waiting for U.S. troops to get close enough so he could take one of them out.* ayudar a eliminar obstáculos = clear + the path, clear + the way.* eliminar al intermediario = cut out + the middleman.* eliminar ambigüedades = disambiguate.* eliminar barreras = flatten + barriers, tackle + barriers, erase + boundaries.* eliminar de un golpe = eliminate + at a stroke.* eliminar de un texto = redact out, redact.* eliminar diferencias = flatten out + differences.* eliminar el hielo = de-ice [deice].* eliminar el sarro = descale.* eliminar gases = pass + gas, break + wind, pass + wind.* eliminar la necesidad de = remove + the need for.* eliminar las barreras = break down + barriers.* eliminar las diferencias = iron out + differences.* eliminar los duplicados = deduplicate.* eliminar + Nombre = clear of + Nombre.* eliminar obstáculos = clear + the path, clear + the way.* eliminar por etapas = phase out.* eliminar progresivamente = phase out.* eliminar puestos de trabajo = shed + jobs, axe + jobs, cut + jobs.* eliminar puliendo = buff out.* eliminar una barrera = topple + barrier.* eliminar una ecuación de búsqueda = clear + search.* eliminar un error = remove + error.* eliminar un obstáculo = remove + barrier, sweep away + obstacle.* eliminar un problema = sweep away + problem, work out + kink.* * *eliminar [A1 ]vtA1 ‹obstáculo› to remove; ‹párrafo› to delete, removepara eliminar las cucarachas to get rid of o exterminate o kill cockroaches2 ‹equipo/candidato› to eliminatefueron eliminados del torneo they were knocked out of o eliminated from the tournamentB ‹toxinas/grasas› to eliminateC ( Mat) ‹incógnita› to eliminate* * *
eliminar ( conjugate eliminar) verbo transitivo
‹ párrafo› to delete, remove
(Dep) to eliminate, knock out
eliminar verbo transitivo to eliminate
' eliminar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acabar
- cortar
- descalificar
- michelín
- quitar
- sonda
- terminar
- tranquilizar
English:
cut out
- debug
- eliminate
- face
- hit list
- knock out
- liquidate
- obliterate
- remove
- weed
- cut
- delete
- do
- knock
- take
- zap
* * *eliminar vt1. [en juego, deporte, concurso] to eliminate (de from);el que menos puntos consiga queda eliminado the person who scores the lowest number of points is eliminated;lo eliminaron en la segunda ronda he was eliminated o knocked out in the second round2. [acabar con] [contaminación] to eliminate;[grasas, toxinas] to eliminate, to get rid of; [residuos] to dispose of; [manchas] to remove, to get rid of; [fronteras, obstáculos] to remove, to eliminate;eliminó algunos trozos de su discurso he cut out some parts of his speech* * *v/t1 eliminate2 desperdicios dispose of3 INFOR delete* * *eliminar vt1) : to eliminate, to remove2) : to do in, to kill* * *eliminar vb1. (en general) to eliminatela policía lo eliminó de la lista de sospechosos the police eliminated him from the list of suspects2. (manchas) to remove -
13 intuir
v.to know by intuition, to sense.Ella sospecha la verdad She suspects the truth.* * *1 to sense, feel* * *1.VT (=saber) to know intuitively; (=sentir) to sense, feel2.See:* * *verbo transitivo to sense* * *= intuit, scent.Ex. SALESPEOPLE AND SELLING and FIRE FIGHTERS would be specific, and the user would not have to intuit that these headings, perhaps, covered the activities of women as well as men.Ex. And now, just as before, they scented the opportunity of doing their unsavory business.* * *verbo transitivo to sense* * *= intuit, scent.Ex: SALESPEOPLE AND SELLING and FIRE FIGHTERS would be specific, and the user would not have to intuit that these headings, perhaps, covered the activities of women as well as men.
Ex: And now, just as before, they scented the opportunity of doing their unsavory business.* * *vtintuyó el peligro y salió corriendo he sensed the danger and ran outintuí que era un engaño I sensed it was a trickmuchas veces tengo que intuir lo que dicen I often have to try and guess what they are sayingintuía que se iba a aparecer en cualquier momento I had the feeling that she was going to appear at any momentno la veía pero intuía su presencia I couldn't see her but I sensed o intuited her presence* * *
intuir ( conjugate intuir) verbo transitivo
to sense;
intuir verbo transitivo
1 to know by intuition
2 (sospechar) to suspect
' intuir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
entrever
- sospechar
English:
bone
- scent
* * *intuir vtintuyo que es una buena inversión my intuition o instinct tells me it's a good investment;intuyo que no va a hacer buen tiempo I've got a feeling the weather's not going to be very good* * *v/t sense* * *intuir {41} vt: to intuit, to sense -
14 investigar
v.1 to research.2 to investigate.3 to carry out an investigation.* * *1 (indagar) to investigate2 (campo) to do research on* * *verb1) to investigate, inquire2) research* * *1. VT1) [+ accidente, crimen, queja, hechos] to investigate; [+ cuentas, patrimonio] to auditel juez ordenó investigar sus actividades financieras — the judge ordered an investigation of their financial activities
2) (Univ) to research, do research into3) (=tantear) to check out2. VI1) [policía, comité] to investigate2) (Univ) to do research* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <delito/caso> to investigatese investigarán las causas del accidente — there will be an investigation o inquiry into the causes of the accident
tengo que investigar quién vive arriba — (fam) I have to find out who lives upstairs
b) (Educ, Med, Tec) persona to research, do research into2.investigar via) policía to investigateb) (Educ, Med, Tec)investigar sobre algo — to do research into something, to research into something
* * *= do + study, do + research, enquire into [inquire into, -USA], interrogate, investigate, research, vet, put + Nombre + under the spotlight, bring + Nombre + under the spotlight, launch + investigation.Ex. I certainly think it would be very interesting for somebody to do a study of the whole question of storage.Ex. Optical storage media can facilitate the type of research done in academic libraries.Ex. No less prestigious an authority than a Royal Commission was appointed to inquire into the charges brought against the man principally responsible for that volume.Ex. Thus, a predominant feature of such software packages is the user related interfaces, which permit a non-programmer to comprehend and interrogate the data stored.Ex. Kaiser also investigated the effect of grouping subheadings of a subject.Ex. Archival history is still insufficiently researched.Ex. All three types of material, when first received by DG XIII, are submitted to the Technological Information and Patents Division of DG XIII in order to vet items for possible patentable inventions.Ex. When the profession once more brought censorship under the spotlight in the 70s, it was less critical and more loath to take a stand.Ex. Russia has launched an investigation into why a manned space capsule returned to earth hundreds of miles off course.----* investigar un problema = investigate + problem.* por investigar = unresearched.* que se está investigando = under investigation.* sin investigar = unresearched.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <delito/caso> to investigatese investigarán las causas del accidente — there will be an investigation o inquiry into the causes of the accident
tengo que investigar quién vive arriba — (fam) I have to find out who lives upstairs
b) (Educ, Med, Tec) persona to research, do research into2.investigar via) policía to investigateb) (Educ, Med, Tec)investigar sobre algo — to do research into something, to research into something
* * *= do + study, do + research, enquire into [inquire into, -USA], interrogate, investigate, research, vet, put + Nombre + under the spotlight, bring + Nombre + under the spotlight, launch + investigation.Ex: I certainly think it would be very interesting for somebody to do a study of the whole question of storage.
Ex: Optical storage media can facilitate the type of research done in academic libraries.Ex: No less prestigious an authority than a Royal Commission was appointed to inquire into the charges brought against the man principally responsible for that volume.Ex: Thus, a predominant feature of such software packages is the user related interfaces, which permit a non-programmer to comprehend and interrogate the data stored.Ex: Kaiser also investigated the effect of grouping subheadings of a subject.Ex: Archival history is still insufficiently researched.Ex: All three types of material, when first received by DG XIII, are submitted to the Technological Information and Patents Division of DG XIII in order to vet items for possible patentable inventions.Ex: It is paramount to put designers themselves under the spotlight for investigative purposes.Ex: When the profession once more brought censorship under the spotlight in the 70s, it was less critical and more loath to take a stand.Ex: Russia has launched an investigation into why a manned space capsule returned to earth hundreds of miles off course.* investigar un problema = investigate + problem.* por investigar = unresearched.* que se está investigando = under investigation.* sin investigar = unresearched.* * *investigar [A3 ]vt1 ‹delito/caso› to investigateuna comisión para investigar la venta secreta de armas a committee to investigate the secret sale of armsse investigarán las causas del accidente there will be an investigation o inquiry into the causes of the accidenttengo que investigar quién vive arriba ( fam); I have to find out who lives upstairsel libro investiga el desarrollo de su música the book looks at o traces the development of his music■ investigarvi1 «policía» to investigate* * *
investigar ( conjugate investigar) verbo transitivo
verbo intransitivo
b) (Educ, Med, Tec) investigar sobre algo to research o do research into sth
investigar verbo transitivo
1 (estudiar) to research
2 (indagar) to investigate
' investigar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
comisionar
English:
check up on
- follow up
- go into
- inquire into
- investigate
- look into
- probe
- probe into
- read up on
- research
- screen
- see into
- study
- thoroughly
- coroner
- explore
- look
* * *♦ vt1. [estudiar] to research2. [indagar] to investigate;un equipo investiga las causas del accidente a team is investigating the causes of the accident;la policía investigó a varios sospechosos the police investigated several suspects♦ vi2. [indagar] to investigate* * *v/t1 crimen investigate2 EDU, TÉC research* * *investigar {52} vt1) indagar: to investigate2) : to researchinvestigar viinvestigar sobre : to do research into* * *investigar vb1. (examinar) to investigate2. (estudiar) to research / to do research -
15 libertad
f.1 freedom, liberty.libertad de imprenta freedom of the presslibertad de movimientos freedom of movementlibertad de prensa freedom of the presslibertad provisional bailpuede entrar en mi casa con toda libertad she is entirely free to come into my house as she pleasesdejar o poner a alguien en libertad to set somebody free, to release somebodyestar en libertad to be freetener libertad para hacer algo to be free to do somethingtomarse la libertad de hacer algo to take the liberty of doing somethingtomarse libertades (con) to take liberties (with)libertad de cátedra academic freedomlibertad de circulación de capitales/trabajadores (economics) free movement of capital/workerslibertad condicional parolelibertad de culto freedom of worshiplibertad de expresión freedom of speech2 Libertad.imperat.2nd person plural (vosotros/ustedes) Imperative of Spanish verb: libertar.* * *1 (gen) freedom, liberty2 (confianza) freedom1 liberties\dejar en libertad to free, releaseponer en libertad to free, releasetomarse la libertad de + inf to take the liberty of + gerundtomarse libertades con alguien to take liberties with somebodylibertad bajo fianza baillibertad bajo palabra parolelibertad condicional parolelibertad de expresión freedom of expressionlibertad de imprenta freedom of the presslibertad provisional bail* * *noun f.freedom, liberty- libertad provisional* * *SF1) [gen] freedomno tengo libertad para hacer lo que quiera — I'm not free to do what I want, I don't have the freedom to do what I want
libertad de cátedra — academic freedom, freedom to teach
libertad de imprenta, libertad de prensa — freedom of the press
2) (=confianza)hablar con entera o total libertad — to speak freely
tomarse muchas o demasiadas libertades con algn — to take too many liberties with sb
* * *1) (para decidir, elegir) freedomdejar/poner a alguien en libertad — to release somebody
2) libertades femenino plural ( derechos) rights (pl)3) ( confianza)* * *= freedom, liberty, latitude, breathing space, elbow room.Ex. The reason for its popularity was largely that it was based upon a principle of conformity in essentials, and freedom in details.Ex. I'd be very proud of you if you could come up with a model collection development policy rather than, as Ruth succinctly stated a moment ago, 'grandiose platitudes' with liberty and justice for all.Ex. Rules and procedures are firm, while policies, as guides, allow for latitude in their use.Ex. This article explains the procedures librarians should adopt when they have secured a breathing space to develop a collection profile.Ex. People will work at a higher level when they have adequate elbow room for decision making.----* atentado contra la libertad = war on liberty.* dar libertad = give + licence.* dar libertad a un esclavo = manumit.* dar libertad para + Infinitivo = afford + the freedom to + Infinitivo.* decretar libertad bajo fianza = remand.* dejar en libertad para + Infinitivo = afford + the freedom to + Infinitivo.* dejar libertad para + Infinitivo = leave + Nombre + free to + Infinitivo.* derecho a la libertad de expresión = right to free speech, right of free speech.* en libertad condicional = on probation.* en libertad provisional = on probation.* libertad académica = academic freedom.* libertad artística = artistic freedom.* libertad bajo fianza = bail.* libertad condicional = bail, conditional discharge.* libertad de acceso a la lectura = freedom to read.* libertad de acción = leeway.* libertad de copia = copyleft.* libertad de culto = religious freedom.* libertad de elección = freedom of choice.* libertad de expresión = freedom of expression, freedom to speak, freedom of speech, free speech.* libertad de información = freedom of information (FOI).* libertad de maniobra = freedom for manoeuvre, leeway.* libertad de movimiento = freedom of movement.* libertad de pensamiento = freedom of thought, freedom to think, free thought.* libertad de prensa = freedom of the press, press freedom.* libertad de publicación = freedom to publish.* libertad de religión = religious freedom.* libertades civiles = civil liberties.* libertad intelectual = intellectual freedom.* libertad personal = personal freedom.* libertad provisional = parole.* libertad religiosa = religious freedom.* libertad sexual = sexual freedom.* libertad sin cargos = unconditional discharge.* poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.* poner en libertad, salir de la cárcel = release from + jail.* puesta en libertad = discharge, manumission.* supervisor de la libertad condicional = probation officer.* tener la libertad de = be at liberty to, feel + free to.* tener la libertard de/para = have + the latitude to.* tener libertad = have + freedom.* tener libertad sobre = have + wide discretion over.* tomarse la libertad de = take + the liberty of.* tomarse libertades = take + liberties.* vivir en libertad = live in + freedom.* * *1) (para decidir, elegir) freedomdejar/poner a alguien en libertad — to release somebody
2) libertades femenino plural ( derechos) rights (pl)3) ( confianza)* * *= freedom, liberty, latitude, breathing space, elbow room.Ex: The reason for its popularity was largely that it was based upon a principle of conformity in essentials, and freedom in details.
Ex: I'd be very proud of you if you could come up with a model collection development policy rather than, as Ruth succinctly stated a moment ago, 'grandiose platitudes' with liberty and justice for all.Ex: Rules and procedures are firm, while policies, as guides, allow for latitude in their use.Ex: This article explains the procedures librarians should adopt when they have secured a breathing space to develop a collection profile.Ex: People will work at a higher level when they have adequate elbow room for decision making.* atentado contra la libertad = war on liberty.* dar libertad = give + licence.* dar libertad a un esclavo = manumit.* dar libertad para + Infinitivo = afford + the freedom to + Infinitivo.* decretar libertad bajo fianza = remand.* dejar en libertad para + Infinitivo = afford + the freedom to + Infinitivo.* dejar libertad para + Infinitivo = leave + Nombre + free to + Infinitivo.* derecho a la libertad de expresión = right to free speech, right of free speech.* en libertad condicional = on probation.* en libertad provisional = on probation.* libertad académica = academic freedom.* libertad artística = artistic freedom.* libertad bajo fianza = bail.* libertad condicional = bail, conditional discharge.* libertad de acceso a la lectura = freedom to read.* libertad de acción = leeway.* libertad de copia = copyleft.* libertad de culto = religious freedom.* libertad de elección = freedom of choice.* libertad de expresión = freedom of expression, freedom to speak, freedom of speech, free speech.* libertad de información = freedom of information (FOI).* libertad de maniobra = freedom for manoeuvre, leeway.* libertad de movimiento = freedom of movement.* libertad de pensamiento = freedom of thought, freedom to think, free thought.* libertad de prensa = freedom of the press, press freedom.* libertad de publicación = freedom to publish.* libertad de religión = religious freedom.* libertades civiles = civil liberties.* libertad intelectual = intellectual freedom.* libertad personal = personal freedom.* libertad provisional = parole.* libertad religiosa = religious freedom.* libertad sexual = sexual freedom.* libertad sin cargos = unconditional discharge.* poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.* poner en libertad, salir de la cárcel = release from + jail.* puesta en libertad = discharge, manumission.* supervisor de la libertad condicional = probation officer.* tener la libertad de = be at liberty to, feel + free to.* tener la libertard de/para = have + the latitude to.* tener libertad = have + freedom.* tener libertad sobre = have + wide discretion over.* tomarse la libertad de = take + the liberty of.* tomarse libertades = take + liberties.* vivir en libertad = live in + freedom.* * *A (para actuar, elegir) freedomla libertad de movimiento de trabajo the freedom of movement of labortiene plena libertad para tomar las medidas necesarias he is completely free o he is at complete liberty to take the necessary measureslibertad, igualdad, fraternidad liberty, equality, fraternityles dieron la libertad a los esclavos the slaves were given o granted their freedomqueda usted en libertad you are free to godejaron en libertad a los sospechosos they let the suspects golo pusieron en libertad they released him, they set him freeexigían la libertad de los estudiantes encarcelados they were demanding the release of the imprisoned studentsCompuestos:● libertad bajo fianza or bajo palabrabailparoleacademic freedomfreedom of consciencefreedom of worship● libertad de expresión or de palabrafreedom of expression, freedom of speechfreedom of the pressfreedom of assemblybailno respetan las libertades fundamentales they do not respect basic human rightsC(confianza): si necesitas algo, pídelo con toda libertad if you need anything, feel free to askpuedes hablar con toda libertad you can speak freelyme tomé la libertad de invitarlo I took the liberty of inviting himse está tomando muchas libertades he's taking a lot of liberties* * *
Del verbo libertar: ( conjugate libertar)
libertad es:
2ª persona plural (vosotros) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
libertad
libertar
libertad sustantivo femenino
1 ( para actuar) freedom;
poner a algn en libertad to release sb;
libertad bajo fianza bail;
libertad condicional parole;
libertad de expresión/de prensa freedom of speech/of the press
2 ( confianza):
habla con toda libertad speak freely;
tomarse la libertad de hacer algo to take the liberty of doing sth
libertad sustantivo femenino freedom, liberty: Jur está en libertad condicional, he was given parole
lo pusieron en libertad, they freed him
fue puesto en libertad bajo fianza, he was released on bail
libertad de comercio, free trade
libertad de culto/prensa, freedom of worship/the press
' libertad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atar
- ETA
- fianza
- licencia
- por
- privación
- sed
- soltar
- suelta
- suelto
- vivir
- ansia
- ansiar
- coartar
- comprometer
- concepto
- culto
- idea
- privar
- puesta
- restringido
- tomar
- tras
English:
bail
- bid
- discharge
- free
- free rein
- freedom
- jail
- leeway
- liberty
- licence
- parole
- press
- probation
- probation officer
- release
- remand
- speech
- suspended sentence
- freely
- latitude
- loose
- maneuver
- price
- set
- wild
* * *libertad nf1. [para hacer algo] freedom, liberty;estar en libertad to be free;quedas en libertad you are free to go;tener libertad para hacer algo to be free to do sth;libertad, igualdad y fraternidad liberty, equality and fraternitylibertad de cátedra academic freedom; Econ libertad de circulación de capitales free movement of capital; Econ libertad de circulación de trabajadores free movement of workers;libertad de conciencia freedom of conscience;Der libertad condicional parole;libertad de culto freedom of worship;libertad de expresión freedom of speech;libertad de horarios (comerciales): [m5] las tiendas tienen libertad de horarios shops can open when they like;libertad de imprenta freedom of the press;libertad de movimientos freedom of movement;libertad de pensamiento freedom of thought;libertad de prensa freedom of the press;Der libertad provisional bail;libertad religiosa religious freedom;libertad de reunión freedom of assembly2.libertades [derechos] rights;las libertades civiles/individuales civil/individual rights;las libertades fundamentales basic human rights3. [confianza, familiaridad] freedom;puede entrar en mi casa con toda libertad she is entirely free to come into my house as she pleases;tomarse la libertad de hacer algo to take the liberty of doing sth;tomarse libertades (con) to take liberties (with)* * *f freedom, liberty;dejar a alguien en libertad release s.o., let s.o. go;hablar con toda libertad speak freely;tomarse libertades take liberties;tomarse la libertad de hacer algo take the liberty of doing sth* * *libertad nf1) : freedom, libertytomarse la libertad de: to take the liberty of2)libertad bajo fianza : bail3)libertad condicional : parole* * *libertad n freedom -
16 oler
v.to smell.desde aquí huelo el tabaco I can smell the cigarette smoke from here¡qué mal huele aquí! it smells awful here!este guisado huele que alimenta this stew smells deliciousoler a rayos to stink (to high heaven)* * *(o changes to hue in stressed syllables)Present IndicativePresent SubjunctiveImperative* * *verb- olerse* * *1. VT1) (=percibir por la nariz) to smell2) * (=sospechar) to suspectha olido lo que estás tramando — he suspects what you're up to, he's smelt a rat *
3) * (=curiosear) to poke one's nose into *siempre anda oliendo lo que hacen los demás — he's always poking his nose into other people's affairs
2. VI1) (=despedir olor) to smell (a of, like)huele muy bien — [comida] it smells very good; [flor, perfume] it smells very nice
¡qué mal huelen estos zapatos! — these shoes smell awful!
huele que alimenta * — (=muy bien) it smells heavenly; (=muy mal) it smells foul, it stinks to high heaven *
2) [indicando desconfianza]sus excusas me huelen a camelo — * his excuses sound a bit fishy to me *
3.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) ( percibir olores)¿no hueles a humo? — can't you smell smoke?
2) ( despedir olores) comida/perfume to smellqué bien/mal huele! — it smells good/awful!; (+ me/te/le etc)
3) (fam) ( expresando sospecha) (+ me/te/le etc)2. 3.esto me huele a cuento — I smell a rat o something fishy
olerse v pron (fam) to suspect* * *= smell, scent.Ex. Simply to be among books, glancing at one here, reading a page from one over there, enjoying them all as objects to be touched, looked at, even smelt, is a deep satisfaction.Ex. They scented the blood of the tapir also and were coming down the river shore expecting a feast.----* oler (a) = reek of, reek (of).* oler a perros muertos = stink to + high heaven.* oler mal = stink.* oler que apesta = stink to + high heaven.* olerse = scent.* oliendo a polvo = dust smelling.* que huele a lugar cerrado = fusty.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) ( percibir olores)¿no hueles a humo? — can't you smell smoke?
2) ( despedir olores) comida/perfume to smellqué bien/mal huele! — it smells good/awful!; (+ me/te/le etc)
3) (fam) ( expresando sospecha) (+ me/te/le etc)2. 3.esto me huele a cuento — I smell a rat o something fishy
olerse v pron (fam) to suspect* * *= smell, scent.Ex: Simply to be among books, glancing at one here, reading a page from one over there, enjoying them all as objects to be touched, looked at, even smelt, is a deep satisfaction.
Ex: They scented the blood of the tapir also and were coming down the river shore expecting a feast.* oler (a) = reek of, reek (of).* oler a perros muertos = stink to + high heaven.* oler mal = stink.* oler que apesta = stink to + high heaven.* olerse = scent.* oliendo a polvo = dust smelling.* que huele a lugar cerrado = fusty.* * *viA (percibir olores) oler A algo to smell sth¿no hueles a humo? can't you smell smoke?B (despedir olores) «comida/perfume» to smellel guiso huele muy bien the stew smells very good¡qué mal huele! it smells awful!(+ me/te/le etc): le huelen los pies his feet smelloler A algo to smell OF sthhuele a rosas it smells of rosestoda la casa huele a tabaco the whole house smells o ( colloq) reeks of cigarette smokehuele a gas there's a smell of gas, it smells of gasesto me huele a cuento I smell a rat o something fishyme huele que ella está detrás de todo esto I suspect o something tells me she's behind all this■ olervtto smell¿no hueles las rosas? can't you smell the roses?el perro olió la ropa del fugitivo the dog sniffed o smelled the fugitive's clothes■ olerse( fam); to suspectya me lo olía I thought so, I suspected as muchya me olía yo que aquí había algo raro I had an idea o a feeling there was something funny going on* * *
Multiple Entries:
oler
oler algo
oler ( conjugate oler) verbo intransitivo
1 ( percibir olores) oler A algo to smell sth;◊ ¿no hueles a humo? can't you smell smoke?
2 ( despedir olores) [comida/perfume] to smell;◊ ¡qué bien/mal huele! it smells good/awful!;
le huelen los pies his feet smell;
oler A algo ‹a rosas/ajo› to smell of sth
3 (fam) ( expresando sospecha) (+ me/te/le etc):
me huele que fue ella I have a feeling it was her
verbo transitivo [ persona] to smell;
[ animal] to sniff, smell
olerse verbo pronominal (fam) to suspect;
oler verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo to smell: esa bronca huele a despido, from the sound of that row, someone's going to get fired
huele a pintura, it smells of paint
oler bien/mal, to smell good/bad
' oler' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
apestar
- bien
- demonio
- tigre
- a
- encerrado
- feo
- huela
- huelo
- mal
- olfatear
English:
nice
- smell
- sniff
- damp
- face
- funny
- reek
- smack
* * *♦ vtto smell;desde aquí huelo el tabaco I can smell the cigarette smoke from here♦ vi1. [despedir olor] to smell (a of);¡qué mal huele aquí! it smells awful here!;¡huele que apesta! it stinks!;te huele un poco el aliento your breath smells a bit;huele a quemado it smells of burning;oler que alimenta: este guisado huele que alimenta this stew smells delicious;Humte huelen los pies que alimentan your feet are humming;Famoler a cuerno quemado to smell fishy;Famoler a rayos to stink (to high heaven);Famoler a tigre to stink;oler a encerrado to smell stuffy* * *I v/i1 smell (a of)2:me huelo algo fig there’s something fishy going on, I smell a ratII v/t smell* * *oler {51} vt1) : to smell2) inquirir: to pry into, to investigate3) averiguar: to smell out, to uncoveroler vi1) : to smellhuele mal: it smells bad2)oler a : to smell like, to smell ofhuele a pino: it smells like pine* * * -
17 proceder
m.1 conduct, behavior.2 course of action, doing so, action, proceeding.v.1 to act.2 to proceed.procedemos a leer el nombre de los ganadores we will now read out the names of the winners3 to be appropriate (ser oportuno).* * *1 (pasar a ejecutar) to proceed2 (actuar) to act3 (ser adecuado) to be appropriate1 behaviour (US behavior)\proceder de (venir de) to come from■ ¿de dónde procede su familia? where is her family from?* * *verb1) to proceed2) behave•* * *1. VI1) (=provenir)proceder de — to come from, originate in
procede de una familia rica — she comes from o belongs to a wealthy family
de donde procede que... — (from) whence it happens that... frm
2) [al actuar] (=obrar) to act; (=conducirse) to proceed, behaveconviene proceder con cuidado — it is best to go carefully, it would be best to proceed with caution
proceder contra algn — (Jur) to take proceedings against sb
3) (=pasar) to proceed4) (=ser correcto) to be right (and proper), be fittingluego, si procede,... — then, if appropriate,...
5) * (=estar de moda) to be in *, be in fashion2.SM (=conducta) behaviour, behavior (EEUU); (=línea de acción) course of action* * *Imasculino (frml) behavior*, conduct (frml)IIverbo intransitivo1) ( provenir)2) ( actuar) to proceed (frml)proceder contra alguien — (Der) to iniciate proceedings against somebody
3) (frml) ( iniciar)4) ( ser conveniente)procede/no procede la protesta — (Der) objection sustained/overruled
* * *= derive.Ex. The scheme was designed for the Library of Congress and many of the features of the scheme derived from this fact.----* cuando proceda = where appropriate, when applicable.* donde proceda = where applicable.* proceder de = emanate from, originate (from), come from, hail from, proceed from.* proceder dudoso = unfair practice.* proceder injusto = unfair practice.* que procede del exterior = inbound.* si procede = if applicable, if appropriate.* * *Imasculino (frml) behavior*, conduct (frml)IIverbo intransitivo1) ( provenir)2) ( actuar) to proceed (frml)proceder contra alguien — (Der) to iniciate proceedings against somebody
3) (frml) ( iniciar)4) ( ser conveniente)procede/no procede la protesta — (Der) objection sustained/overruled
* * *= derive.Ex: The scheme was designed for the Library of Congress and many of the features of the scheme derived from this fact.
* cuando proceda = where appropriate, when applicable.* donde proceda = where applicable.* proceder de = emanate from, originate (from), come from, hail from, proceed from.* proceder dudoso = unfair practice.* proceder injusto = unfair practice.* que procede del exterior = inbound.* si procede = if applicable, if appropriate.* * *( frml)behavior*, conduct ( frml)su proceder en aquella ocasión fue muy extraño the way she acted o her conduct on that occasion was very strangeignoro la causa de su proceder I don't know why she behaved o acted like thatviA (provenir) proceder DE algo to come FROM sthesa palabra procede del árabe that word comes from Arabicdebemos proceder con cautela we should proceed with cautionsiempre procedió con mucha corrección he always behaved very correctlyproceder contra algn ( Der) to iniciate proceedings against sbuna vez presentados los candidatos se procedió a la votación once the candidates had been introduced voting beganla policía procedió a su detención the police proceeded to arrest himD(ser conveniente): vistos los hechos procede actuar rápidamente in view of the circumstances it would be wise to act swiftlyejerceremos, cuando proceda, las acciones oportunas we will take the necessary action, where appropriate* * *
proceder ( conjugate proceder) verbo intransitivo
1 ( provenir) proceder DE algo to come from sth
2 ( actuar) to act, to proceed (frml);
proceder contra algn (Der) to iniciate proceedings against sb
3 (frml) ( iniciar) proceder A algo to proceed to sth
4 ( ser conveniente):
rellenar lo que proceda complete as appropriate
proceder
I verbo intransitivo
1 (provenir) proceder de, to come from: procede de una familia noble, he comes from a noble family
2 (actuar) to act, proceed: tu amigo procedió de un modo extraño, your friend acted strangely
3 (ser pertinente) to be appropriate o right
II m (modo de actuar) behaviour, conduct
' proceder' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
derivar
- exhumación
- homologación
- obrar
- venir
- descender
English:
come on to
- go along
- modus operandi
- proceed
* * *proceder1 vila sidra procede de la manzana cider comes from apples;esta costumbre procede del siglo XIX this custom dates back to the 19th centuryhay que proceder con cuidado en este asunto we should proceed with care in this matter3. [empezar] to proceed (a with);procedemos a leer el nombre de los ganadores we will now read out the names of the winners;vamos a proceder a la votación we will now proceed with the vote4. [ser oportuno] to be appropriate;procede estudiar la propuesta con detenimiento it would be wise to study the proposal carefully;procede cambiar de táctica it would be a good idea to change tactics5. [legalmente]van a proceder contra la empresa they are going to start proceedings against the companyproceder2 nmconduct, behaviour* * *I v/i1 ( venir) come (de from)2 ( actuar) proceed;proceder a proceed to;proceder contra alguien initiate proceedings against s.o.3 ( ser conveniente) be fittingII m conduct* * *proceder vi1) avanzar: to proceed2) : to act, to behave3) : to be appropriate, to be fitting4)proceder de : to originate from, to come from* * * -
18 tumba
f.1 grave, tomb.2 knocking-down.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: tumbar.* * *1 tomb, grave\a tumba abierta at full speedser una tumba figurado not to breathe a word* * *noun f.1) grave2) tomb* * *ISF (=sepultura) tomb, grave- ser como una tumbaIISF1) LAm (=tala) felling of timber, clearing of ground; (=tierra) ground cleared for sowing; (=claro) forest clearing2) (=sacudida) shake, jolt3) (=voltereta) somersaultIII* * *estos niños me van a llevar a la tumba — (fam & hum) these kids will be the death of me (colloq & hum)
ser (como) una tumba — (fam) to be the soul of discretion
* * *= tomb, grave.Ex. The types of materials include imperial writings, noble diaries, books on protocol and ceremonies, books relating to imperial tombs and early Chinese material.Ex. From a tiny fragment of the page of a Bible found in the grave of an Indian girl buried in the 17th century, it was possible to discover the particular edition of the Bible that it came from.----* cavarse su propia tumba = another nail in + Posesivo + coffin.* con un pie en la tumba = over the hill.* no descansar en la tumba de uno = spin + in + Posesivo + grave.* profanación de tumbas = grave robbing, body-snatching.* profanador de tumbas = resurrectionist, grave robber, body snatcher.* profanar una tumba = rob + grave.* saqueador de tumbas = grave robber.* saqueo de tumbas = grave robbing, body-snatching.* ser una tumba = lips + seal.* * *estos niños me van a llevar a la tumba — (fam & hum) these kids will be the death of me (colloq & hum)
ser (como) una tumba — (fam) to be the soul of discretion
* * *= tomb, grave.Ex: The types of materials include imperial writings, noble diaries, books on protocol and ceremonies, books relating to imperial tombs and early Chinese material.
Ex: From a tiny fragment of the page of a Bible found in the grave of an Indian girl buried in the 17th century, it was possible to discover the particular edition of the Bible that it came from.* cavarse su propia tumba = another nail in + Posesivo + coffin.* con un pie en la tumba = over the hill.* no descansar en la tumba de uno = spin + in + Posesivo + grave.* profanación de tumbas = grave robbing, body-snatching.* profanador de tumbas = resurrectionist, grave robber, body snatcher.* profanar una tumba = rob + grave.* saqueador de tumbas = grave robber.* saqueo de tumbas = grave robbing, body-snatching.* ser una tumba = lips + seal.* * *(excavada) grave; (construida) tomblanzarse a tumba abierta ( period): el ciclista se lanzó a tumba abierta por la pendiente the cyclist launched himself headlong down the hillse lanzó a la campaña a tumba abierta she threw herself wholeheartedly into the campaignser (como) una tumba ( fam); to keep quiet, keep one's mouth shut* * *
Del verbo tumbar: ( conjugate tumbar)
tumba es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
tumba
tumbar
tumba sustantivo femenino ( excavada) grave;
( construida) tomb
tumbar ( conjugate tumbar) verbo transitivo
un olor que te tumbaba a smell that knocked you backward(s)
‹muro/casa› to demolish, knock down
tumbarse verbo pronominal
to lie down
tumba sustantivo femenino grave, tomb
la tumba de Cromwell, Cromwell's tomb
♦ Locuciones: cavar su propia tumba, to dig one's own grave
ser una tumba, to keep one's mouth shut
tumbar verbo transitivo
1 (hacer caer de un golpe) to knock down
2 (acostar) to lie down
3 fam (suspender) me tumbaron en matemáticas, I failed maths
' tumba' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cavar
- losa
- revolverse
- fosa
- lápida
- sepultura
English:
grave
- hill
- mark
- stone
- tomb
- vault
- wreath
- drape
- file
- seal
* * *tumba nf1. [sepultura] grave, tomb;a tumba abierta [a toda velocidad] (at) full tilt, flat out;[sin cautela] all out;se lanzó a tumba abierta a defender los derechos de los sospechosos he went all out to defend the suspects' rights;en la entrevista hace una confesión a tumba abierta she confesses everything openly in the interview;ser una tumba: soy una tumba I won't say a word2. Col, Cuba [tala] felling* * *f tomb, grave;revolverse en su tumba fig turn in one’s grave;estar con un pie en la tumba have one foot in the grave;lanzarse a tumba abierta go headlong;ser una tumba fig keep one’s mouth shut* * *tumba nf1) sepulcro: tomb2) fosa: grave3) : felling of trees* * *tumba n1. (fosa) grave2. (mausoleo) tomb -
19 careo
m.1 confrontation.someter a un careo to bring face to face2 comparison.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: carear.* * *1 confrontation* * *SM (Jur) confrontation, face-to-face meeting* * ** * ** * *confrontation ( in court)* * *
careo sustantivo
confrontation in court
careo sustantivo masculino Jur confrontation
' careo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
confrontación
* * *careo nm[de testigos, acusados] confrontation;someter a un careo to bring face to face* * *m confrontation -
20 pista
f.1 unsurfaced road (road).pista forestal forest trackpista de tierra dirt road o track2 court (superficie, terreno) (de tenis, squash).pista de aterrizaje runwaypista de baile dance floorpista de esquí ski slopepista de hielo ice rinkpista de patinaje skating rink3 clue (indicio).te daré una pista I'll give you a clue4 trail, track (rastro).estar sobre la pista to be on the trail o trackseguir la pista a alguien to be on somebody's trail5 track.6 landing field, runway, strip, landing strip.7 dance floor.8 lane.9 ring of the circus, ring.10 circuit, sports track.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: pistar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: pistar.* * *1 (rastro) trail, track2 (indicio) clue3 (de baile) dance floor4 (camino) track5 (de tenis) court6 (de circo) ring7 (de aterrizaje) runway\seguirle la pista a alguien to be on somebody's trailpista de baile dance floorpista de esquí ski slopepista de tenis tennis court* * *noun f.1) track2) trail3) clue4) ring, court•* * *SF1) (=rastro) track, trail; (Inform) trackestar sobre la pista de algn — to be on sb's trail o track, be after sb
seguir la pista de algn — [gen] to be on sb's trail o track; [de cerca] to shadow sb
2) (=indicio) cluepista falsa — [gen] false trail; (=ardid) red herring
3) (Dep) [de atletismo] track; (=cancha) court; [de circo] ring; (Aut) carriageway; CAm (=avenida) avenuepista de aterrizaje — [en aeropuerto] runway; [para aviones militares, privados] landing strip
pista de esquí — piste, ski run
4) [de cinta] track* * *1)a) ( rastro) trail, trackseguirle la pista a alguien — to be/get on somebody's trail
b) ( indicio) clue2)a) ( carretera) road, trackb) (Chi) ( carril) lanese me/le puso pesada la pista — (Chi fam) I/he found it heavy o tough going
c) (Audio) track3)a) ( en el circo) ring; ( en el picadero) ring; ( en el hipódromo) track (AmE), course (BrE)b) (Esp) ( de tenis) courtpista de hierba/de tierra batida — grass/clay court
•* * *1)a) ( rastro) trail, trackseguirle la pista a alguien — to be/get on somebody's trail
b) ( indicio) clue2)a) ( carretera) road, trackb) (Chi) ( carril) lanese me/le puso pesada la pista — (Chi fam) I/he found it heavy o tough going
c) (Audio) track3)a) ( en el circo) ring; ( en el picadero) ring; ( en el hipódromo) track (AmE), course (BrE)b) (Esp) ( de tenis) courtpista de hierba/de tierra batida — grass/clay court
•* * *pista11 = track, track, rink.Nota: De patinaje.Ex: Other physical details, including, as appropriate, type of recording, playing speed, groove characteristics, track configuration, number of tracks, number of sound channels, recording and reproduction characteristics.
Ex: Topics include trees, leaf coloration, buds, seeds, vertebrate animals, animal tracks, insects and other arthropods, earthworms, characteristics of living things, and microhabitats.Ex: Mandatory helmet use by ice-skaters at indoor rinks should be implemented.* pista de aterrizaje = landing field, landing strip, runway, airstrip.* pista de atletismo = race track, athletic track.* pista de automovilismo = auto race track.* pista de baile = dance floor.* pista de despegue = runway.* pista de doma = dressage ring, dressage arena.* pista de esquí = ski slope.* pista de esquí artificial = dry slope, dry ski slope.* pista de hielo = ice rink.* pista de patinaje = skating rink.* pista deportiva = playground.* pista de rodadura = taxiway.* pista de rodaje = taxiway.* pista de squash = squash court.* pista de tenis = tennis court.* pista de tierra batida = clay tennis court.* pista para trineos = toboggan run.* pistas de golf = links course.* zona de columpios y pistas deportivas = playground.pista22 = clue, cue, lead.Ex: Certainly it will always be necessary to examine the document content, concentrating particularly on the clues offered by the title, the contents page, chapter headings, and any abstracts, introduction, prefaces or other preliminary matter.
Ex: The computer is programmed to recognise cues such as prepositions and punctuation.Ex: I would appreciate any feedback or leads.* dar indicios y pistas = drop + hints and clues.* dar pistas = throw + hints.* dar pistas falsas = throw out + false leads.* dar una pista = give + a hint.* dejar una pista = leave + a trace.* obtener pistas sobre = get + an indication of.* perder la pista de = lose + track of.* pista falsa = red herring.* seguir la pista = follow up, track, follow through, shadow, track down.* seguir la pista a un documento = chase + item.* seguir la pista de = keep + track of.* sin pistas = clueless.* tras la pista de = on the trail of, on the track of.* * *A1 (rastro) trail, trackla policía sigue la pista del asesino or le sigue la pista al asesino the police are on the trail o track of the murdererestán sobre la pista they're on the right trackpista falsa false trail2 (indicio) cluedame una pista give me a clueB1 (carretera) road, trackpista sólo buses ( Chi); bus laneC ( Audio) trackD1 (en el circo) ring2 (en el picadero) ring4 ( Esp) (de tenis) courtpista de hierba/de tierra batida grass/clay courtCompuestos:indoor trackrunway, landing stripathletics trackdance floor(CS) taxiwayski slope, ski run, pisteice rinkskating rink● pista de rodadura or de rodajetaxiwayshowjumping ring o arena( Esp) squash court( Esp) tennis courttoboggan run( Esp) hard court* * *
pista sustantivo femenino
1
◊ seguirle la pista a algn to be/get on sb's trail
2
c) (Audio) track
3
( en el picadero) ring;
( en el hipódromo) track (AmE), course (BrE);
pista de baile dance floor;
pista de esquí ski slope, piste;
pista de hielo/de patinaje ice/skating rink
pista sustantivo femenino
1 (indicio) clue
2 (rastro) track, trail: le he perdido la pista a María, I've lost track of Maria
siguen la pista del asesino, they are on the killer's trail
pista falsa, false trail
3 (de casete, vídeo, etc) track
4 Dep (de carreras) track
pista de atletismo, athletics track
(de tenis, etc) court
pista de tierra batida, clay court
pista cubierta, indoor track
pista de hielo/ patinaje, ice/skating rink
pista de hierba, grass court
5 pista de baile, dance floor
6 pista de aterrizaje/ despegue, landing strip/runway
' pista' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aplanar
- aterrizaje
- calle
- clave
- despistar
- rastrear
- circuito
- esquí
- rastro
- sobre
English:
act on
- airstrip
- apron
- arena
- circuit
- clue
- con
- court
- dance floor
- follow up
- grass court
- guy
- hint
- ice rink
- landing strip
- lead
- lose
- obstacle course
- off-piste
- overshoot
- piste
- racetrack
- ring
- rink
- run
- running
- runway
- scent
- skating rink
- ski run
- ski slope
- tarmac
- taxi
- tennis court
- track
- trail
- air
- bowling
- course
- divided highway
- dual
- floor
- ice
- landing
- lane
- pointer
- put
- race
- red
- skating
* * *pista nf1. [carretera] unsurfaced roadpista forestal forest track;pista de tierra dirt road o trackpista de baile dance floor;Esp pista de cemento [en tenis] hard court;pista cubierta indoor track;atletismo en pista cubierta indoor athletics;pista de esquí piste, ski slope;pista de hielo ice rink;Esp pista de hierba [en tenis] grass court;pista de patinaje skating rink;Esp pista de tenis tennis court; Esp pista de tierra batida [en tenis] clay courtuna pista de aterrizaje en mitad de la selva a landing strip in the middle of the jungle4. [de circo] ring;pista de rodaje taxiway5. Informát & Mús track6. [indicio] clue;te daré una pista I'll give you a clue7. [rastro] trail, track;estar sobre la pista to be on the trail o track;seguir la pista a alguien to be on sb's trail* * *f1 vía track, trail;seguir la pista a alguien be on the trail of s.o. estar sobre la buena pista be on the right track3 de circo ring4 ( indicio) clue;dar una pista give a clue* * *pista nf1) rastro: trail, tracksiguen la pista de los sospechosos: they're on the trail of the suspects2) : clue3) camino: road, trail4) : track, racetrack5) : ring, arena, rink6)pista de aterrizaje : runway, airstrip7)pista de baile : dance floor* * *pista n1. (huella, rastro) track / trail2. (indicio) clue¿me das una pista? can you give me a clue?3. (de atletismo) track4. (de tenis, squash) court5. (de avión) runway
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