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121 cupo
m.1 quota.2 share (cantidad proporcional).3 room, available space, space.pret.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Preterite Indicative of Spanish verb: caber.* * *1 (cuota) quota2 MILITAR contingent\ser excedente de cupo MILITAR to be exempt from military service* * *SM1) (Econ, Com) quota2) LAm capacityno hay cupo — (Teat) house full, sold out
3) (Mil) draft* * *Ia) ( cantidad establecida) quotab) (AmL) ( capacidad) roomc) (AmC, Col, Méx) ( plaza) placeII* * *----* completar un cupo = meet + quota.* * *Ia) ( cantidad establecida) quotab) (AmL) ( capacidad) roomc) (AmC, Col, Méx) ( plaza) placeII* * ** completar un cupo = meet + quota.* * *cupo11 (cantidad establecida) quotacupos de importación/producción import/production quotas2 ( AmL) (capacidad) roomuna sala con cupo para 300 personas a hall which holds 300 people, a hall with room for o with capacity for 300cupo2* * *
Del verbo caber: ( conjugate caber)
cupo es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
caber
cupo
caber ( conjugate caber) verbo intransitivo
1
no cabemos los cuatro there isn't room for all four of us;
en esta botella caben diez litros this bottle holds ten liters;
no cupo en sí de alegría to be beside oneself with joy
cupo por algo to go through sth
2 (en 3a pers) (frml) ( ser posible):
no cabe duda de que … there is no doubt that …;
cabría decir que … it could be said that …;
es, si cabe, aún mejor it is even better, if such a thing is possible;
dentro de lo que cabe all things considered
3 (Mat):
cupo sustantivo masculino
caber verbo intransitivo
1 (poder entrar) to fit: no cabe por la ventana, it won't go through the window
no sé si cabrán los tres, I don't known if there is room for all three of them
2 (en un recipiente) to hold: en esta botellla caben dos litros, this bottle holds two litres
(vestimenta) estos zapatos ya no me caben, these shoes don't fit me anymore
3 (en 3.ª persona) (ser posible, existir) cabe que vayamos el viernes, it's possible that we'll go on Friday
no nos cabe duda alguna, we have no doubts
♦ Locuciones: no me cabe en la cabeza, I can't understand it
no está mal, dentro de lo que cabe, it isn't bad, under the circumstances
Andy no cabía en sí de gozo, Andy was beside himself with joy
cupo sustantivo masculino Mil excedente de cupo, exempt from military service
' cupo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
capacidad
- justo
English:
quota
* * *♦ nm1. [cantidad máxima] quota2. [cantidad proporcional] share;[de una cosa racionada] ration3. Méx, Ven [cabida] capacity, room* * *1 m quota2 vb → caber* * *cupo nm1) : quota, share2) : capacity, room -
122 decoración
f.decoration, ornament, ornamentation.* * *1 (gen) decoration2 TEATRO scenery, set\decoración de escaparate window dressing* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=adorno) decorationdecoración de interiores, decoración del hogar — interior decorating
2) (Cine, Teat) set, scenery* * *a) (de pasteles, platos) decoration; ( de habitación) decor; ( de árbol de Navidad) (AmL) decorationdecoración de vitrinas or escaparates — window dressing
b) ( interiorismo) tb* * *= décor, decoration, ornament, display, adornment.Ex. A 'House maintenance' exhibition gives an opportunity to bring together books dealing with such varied subjects as décor, electricity, joinery and soft furnishing.Ex. There are few departments within a school which do not possess or cannot produce objects that can be used as decorations to set off books.Ex. He had never before taken the time to examine the immense two-story granite structure of modified Romanesque design, with its massive arched entrance generously treated with carved ornament.Ex. The nineteenth century also saw an explosion of exaggerated and decorated letter forms intended for display.Ex. In particular, body piercings, tattoos, self-mutilation, cosmetic surgery and eating disorders all form part of American culture's obsession with corporeal malleability and the body as a form of adornment.----* decoración con banderitas = bunting.* decoración de interiores = interior landscaping, interior decoration, interior design.* decoración del hogar = home decorating.* decoración de los carritos de la comida = trolley dressing.* decoración de paredes = wall covering.* decoración de temporada = seasonal decor.* decoración interior = interior decoration.* decoración típica escandinava = rosemaling.* mobiliario y decoración interior = furnishings, home furnishings.* tejidos de decoración = soft furnishing.* * *a) (de pasteles, platos) decoration; ( de habitación) decor; ( de árbol de Navidad) (AmL) decorationdecoración de vitrinas or escaparates — window dressing
b) ( interiorismo) tb* * *= décor, decoration, ornament, display, adornment.Ex: A 'House maintenance' exhibition gives an opportunity to bring together books dealing with such varied subjects as décor, electricity, joinery and soft furnishing.
Ex: There are few departments within a school which do not possess or cannot produce objects that can be used as decorations to set off books.Ex: He had never before taken the time to examine the immense two-story granite structure of modified Romanesque design, with its massive arched entrance generously treated with carved ornament.Ex: The nineteenth century also saw an explosion of exaggerated and decorated letter forms intended for display.Ex: In particular, body piercings, tattoos, self-mutilation, cosmetic surgery and eating disorders all form part of American culture's obsession with corporeal malleability and the body as a form of adornment.* decoración con banderitas = bunting.* decoración de interiores = interior landscaping, interior decoration, interior design.* decoración del hogar = home decorating.* decoración de los carritos de la comida = trolley dressing.* decoración de paredes = wall covering.* decoración de temporada = seasonal decor.* decoración interior = interior decoration.* decoración típica escandinava = rosemaling.* mobiliario y decoración interior = furnishings, home furnishings.* tejidos de decoración = soft furnishing.* * *A1 (de pasteles, platos) decorationdecoración de escaparates or vitrinas window dressing2 (interiorismo) tbdecoración de interiores interior decorationB1 (efecto) decor* * *
decoración sustantivo femenino
( de habitación) decor;
( de árbol de Navidad) (AmL) decoration
decoración sustantivo femenino decoration: se dedica a la decoración de interiores, he's an interior designer
la decoración del hotel es de pésimo gusto, the hotel decoration is so tacky
' decoración' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ambiente
- coqueta
- coqueto
- escobilla
- recargada
- recargado
- rústica
- rústico
- sobria
- sobrio
- adorno
- chabacano
- clásico
- cursi
- encajar
- frío
- variar
English:
decoration
- fulsome
- window dressing
- decor
* * *decoración nf1. [acción] decorationdecoración de escaparates window-dressing;decoración de interiores interior design2. [conjunto de adornos] décor;me gusta mucho la decoración de esta habitación I really like the way this room is decorated3. [arte, técnica] decorative arts4. [adornos] decorations5. [decorado] scenery, set* * *f decoration* * *decoración nf, pl - ciones1) : decoration2) : decor3) : stage set, scenery* * *decoración n (acción, adorno) decoration -
123 decorado
adj.decorated, trimmed.m.1 set (Cine & Teatro).decorados sets, scenery2 decoration, decor, scenery, stage set.past part.past participle of spanish verb: decorar.* * *1 (efecto) decoration2 TEATRO scenery, set* * *noun m.scenery, stage set* * *SM (Cine, Teat) scenery, set* * *masculino set* * *= scenery, set, draped, patterned.Ex. This article considers the research needs of those producing amateur theatre production (costumes and scenery) and suggests ways in which they may work closely with public libraries.Ex. They seek plays which can be represented with only one set or with limited scene changing.Ex. The theater for the puppet show was made of three draped art-room tables.Ex. It contains a multitude of traditional gardens, ponds, splendidly patterned walls, and many other beautiful structures all perfectly balanced in natural settings designated as a world heritage by UNESCO = Tiene una gran cantidad de jardines tradicionales, lagunas, paredes maravillosamente decoradas y muchas otras bonitas estructuras perfectamente integradas en un entorno natural elegido por la UNESCO como patrimonio de la humanidad.----* cambiar el decorado = change + the scenery.* decorado con abalorios = beaded.* decorado con joyas = jewelled.* decorado con volantes = frilly [frillier -comp., frilliest -sup,].* ricamente decorado = ornate.* * *masculino set* * *= scenery, set, draped, patterned.Ex: This article considers the research needs of those producing amateur theatre production (costumes and scenery) and suggests ways in which they may work closely with public libraries.
Ex: They seek plays which can be represented with only one set or with limited scene changing.Ex: The theater for the puppet show was made of three draped art-room tables.Ex: It contains a multitude of traditional gardens, ponds, splendidly patterned walls, and many other beautiful structures all perfectly balanced in natural settings designated as a world heritage by UNESCO = Tiene una gran cantidad de jardines tradicionales, lagunas, paredes maravillosamente decoradas y muchas otras bonitas estructuras perfectamente integradas en un entorno natural elegido por la UNESCO como patrimonio de la humanidad.* cambiar el decorado = change + the scenery.* decorado con abalorios = beaded.* decorado con joyas = jewelled.* decorado con volantes = frilly [frillier -comp., frilliest -sup,].* ricamente decorado = ornate.* * *set* * *
Del verbo decorar: ( conjugate decorar)
decorado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
decorado
decorar
decorado sustantivo masculino
set
decorar ( conjugate decorar) verbo transitivo
to decorate
decorado sustantivo masculino scenery, set: el final de la dictadura transformó el decorado político de España, the end of the dictaroship in Spain marked a change in the political situation
decorar verbo transitivo to decorate: esta empresa nos decoró la oficina en una semana, this company decorated the office in a week
' decorado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
recargar
- simular
- escenografía
English:
decoration
- lush
- richly
- scenery
- sculpture
- set
- stark
- scene
* * *decorado nmset;decorados sets, scenery;* * *m TEA set* * *decorado nm: stage set, scenery* * *decorado n set -
124 delantera
adj.&f.feminine of DELANTERO.f.1 lead (primer puesto).coger o tomar la delantera to take the leadllevar la delantera to be in the leadcoger o tomar la delantera a alguien to beat somebody to it2 forward, forward line (sport).3 bust (informal) (de una mujer).4 front, façade, foreground, frontispiece.* * *1 (frente) front (part)3 (ventaja) lead, advantage\coger/tomar la delantera to get ahead, take the leadcoger/tomar a alguien la delantera (en una carrera) to take over the lead from somebody 2 figurado to beat somebody to it■ quiso sentarse en el asiento libre, pero alguien le tomó la delantera he was about to sit in the free seat when someone beat him to itllevar la delantera to be in the lead, be ahead* * *1. noun f.1) front2) forward line2. f., (m. - delantero) 3. f., (m. - delantero)* * *SF1) [de casa, vestido] front2) (Dep) (=línea de ataque) forward line•
coger o tomar la delantera a algn — [en carrera] to take over the lead from sb; [al contestar] to beat sb to it•
llevar la delantera — to be in the lead•
sacar la delantera a algn — to steal a march on sb3) (Teat) front row4) (Anat) ** knockers ** pl, tits ** pl* * *1)a) (Dep) ( de equipo) forwards (pl), forward lineb) (Espec) front row seat/seatsc) ( de prenda) frontd) (fam) ( pecho) boobs (pl) (colloq)2)a) (Dep) ( primer puesto) leadb) ( ventaja) leadtomarle la delantera a alguien — ( en carrera) to overtake somebody
iba a pagar pero él me tomó la delantera — (fam) I was going to pay but he beat me to it
* * *= front.Ex. In addition, one must not forget such mundane matters as door bells ( front and back), a closing bell, fire bells, security alarms and possibly others all of which must be noticeably different.----* conservar la delantera = keep + ahead.* llevar la delantera = ahead of the game.* mantener la delantera = keep + ahead.* tomar la delantera = take + a lead, take + an early lead.* * *1)a) (Dep) ( de equipo) forwards (pl), forward lineb) (Espec) front row seat/seatsc) ( de prenda) frontd) (fam) ( pecho) boobs (pl) (colloq)2)a) (Dep) ( primer puesto) leadb) ( ventaja) leadtomarle la delantera a alguien — ( en carrera) to overtake somebody
iba a pagar pero él me tomó la delantera — (fam) I was going to pay but he beat me to it
* * *= front.Ex: In addition, one must not forget such mundane matters as door bells ( front and back), a closing bell, fire bells, security alarms and possibly others all of which must be noticeably different.
* conservar la delantera = keep + ahead.* llevar la delantera = ahead of the game.* mantener la delantera = keep + ahead.* tomar la delantera = take + a lead, take + an early lead.* * *A2 ( Espec) front row seat/seats, seat/seats in the front row3 (de una prenda) frontB1 ( Dep) (primer puesto) leadllevar la delantera to be in the leadtomar la delantera to take the lead2 (ventaja) leadllevarle delantera a algn to have a lead over sbles lleva una delantera de 30 metros a los otros he's leading the others by 30 meters, he has a 30 meter lead over the otherslos finlandeses nos llevan la delantera en este campo the Finns are ahead of us o have a lead over us in this fieldtomarle la delantera a algn (en una carrera) to overtake sbyo iba a pagar pero él me tomó or cogió la delantera ( fam); I was going to pay but he beat me to it ( colloq)* * *
delantera sustantivo femenino
◊ llevar/tomar la delantera to be in/to take the lead
delantero,-a
I adjetivo front
II m Ftb forward
delantero centro, centre forward
delantera sustantivo femenino
1 (ventaja) lead
2 (de una casa) front, façade
(de un coche) front part
3 Ftb forward line, the forwards pl
♦ Locuciones: llevar la delantera, to be in the lead
tomar la delantera, to take the lead
' delantera' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
adelantarse
- pata
- tracción
- cabeza
English:
drive
- front
- front-wheel drive
- FWD
- upper hand
- ahead
- field
- foreleg
- lead
- nose
- out
- put
* * *delantera nf1. [en deporte] forwards, forward linesu hermano le lleva la delantera en los estudios his brother is doing better than him at school3. [primer puesto] lead;llevar la delantera to be in the lead4. [parte frontal] front* * *f DEP forward line;llevar la delantera be ahead, lead;tomar la delantera a alguien take the lead from s.o.I adj front atr* * *delantera nf1) : front, front part, front rowtomar la delantera: to take the lead2) : forward line (in sports) -
125 desempeñar
v.1 to perform, to carry out, to do, to fulfil.Elsa desempeña su trabajo bien Elsa performs her work well.2 to play, to act out.Elsa desempeña el rol de madre Elsa plays the role of a mother.3 to take out of pawn, to release from bond, to get out of hock, to release the lien on.Elsa desempeñó el reloj Elsa took the watch out of pawn.* * *1 (sacar lo empeñado) to redeem, take out of pawn2 (liberar a una persona de deudas) to pay the debts of3 (cumplir una obligación) to discharge, fulfil (US fulfill), carry out; (un cargo) to fill, hold, occupy4 (papel) to play* * *verb1) to play, fulfill2) redeem* * *1. VT1) [+ propiedades, joyas] to redeem, get out of pawndesempeñar a algn — to get sb out of debt, pay sb's debts
2) (=llevar a cabo) [+ deber, función] to perform, carry out; [+ papel] (tb Teat) to play3) (=ocupar) [+ cargo] to occupy, hold2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (Teatr) < papel> to playel papel que desempeñó en las negociaciones — the role he played o performed in the negotiations
2) <joyas/reloj> to redeem2.desempeñarse v pron (AmL)se desempeñó muy bien — she did o managed very well
* * *----* desempeñando muchas funciones = in many capacities.* desempeñar bien una función = perform + well.* desempeñar la labor encomendada = discharge + responsibility.* desempeñar la misión de uno = do + Posesivo + work.* desempeñar las actividades de uno = conduct + affairs.* desempeñar + Posesivo + cometido = carry out + Posesivo + responsibility.* desempeñar + Posesivo + funciones = do + Posesivo + business.* desempeñar una buena función = produce + the goods.* desempeñar una función = fulfil + purpose, perform + function, play + role, discharge + function, discharge + duty, perform + role, articulate + role, fit into + the picture, play + Posesivo + part.* desempeñar una misión = fulfil + mission.* desempeñar una obligación = fulfil + duty, perform + duty.* desempeñar una profesión = practise + profession.* desempeñar una tarea = carry out + task, cope with + task, perform + task.* desempeñar un papel = fulfil + role, perform + role, fit into + the picture, play + role.* desempeñar un papel secundario = play + second fiddle.* desempeñar un trabajo = exercise + work.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (Teatr) < papel> to playel papel que desempeñó en las negociaciones — the role he played o performed in the negotiations
2) <joyas/reloj> to redeem2.desempeñarse v pron (AmL)se desempeñó muy bien — she did o managed very well
* * ** desempeñando muchas funciones = in many capacities.* desempeñar bien una función = perform + well.* desempeñar la labor encomendada = discharge + responsibility.* desempeñar la misión de uno = do + Posesivo + work.* desempeñar las actividades de uno = conduct + affairs.* desempeñar + Posesivo + cometido = carry out + Posesivo + responsibility.* desempeñar + Posesivo + funciones = do + Posesivo + business.* desempeñar una buena función = produce + the goods.* desempeñar una función = fulfil + purpose, perform + function, play + role, discharge + function, discharge + duty, perform + role, articulate + role, fit into + the picture, play + Posesivo + part.* desempeñar una misión = fulfil + mission.* desempeñar una obligación = fulfil + duty, perform + duty.* desempeñar una profesión = practise + profession.* desempeñar una tarea = carry out + task, cope with + task, perform + task.* desempeñar un papel = fulfil + role, perform + role, fit into + the picture, play + role.* desempeñar un papel secundario = play + second fiddle.* desempeñar un trabajo = exercise + work.* * *desempeñar [A1 ]vtA1 ( Teatr) to playdesempeñó el papel de Electra she played the part of Electra2 ‹función›la función que desempeñan los pulmones the function of the lungsen ausencia del jefe tuvo que desempeñar sus funciones she had to carry out the boss's duties while he was awaydesempeña un cargo de mucha responsabilidad she holds o has a very responsible positionno tiene la experiencia necesaria para desempeñar el cargo he doesn't have the necessary experience for the postdesempeñó a la perfección el papel de anfitrión he was the perfect hostdesempeñó su cometido con mucho acierto she carried out her assignment o ( frml) she discharged her duties admirablydesempeñó un papel muy importante en las negociaciones he played a very important role in the negotiationsha desempeñado las más diversas actividades he has engaged in a very wide range of activitiesB ‹joyas/reloj› to redeem( AmL): dale una oportunidad y veremos cómo se desempeña give him a chance and let's see how he makes outse desempeñó muy bien she did o managed very well, she acquitted herself very well ( frml)* * *
desempeñar ( conjugate desempeñar) verbo transitivo
‹ cargo› to hold
desempeñarse verbo pronominal (AmL):
se desempeñó muy bien she did o managed very well
desempeñar verbo transitivo
1 (un puesto) to hold, occupy
(una función) to fulfil
(un papel) to play
2 (recuperar de la casa de empeños) to redeem
' desempeñar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cumplir
English:
fill
- fulfil
- fulfill
- hold down
- redeem
- role
- execute
- function
- perform
* * *♦ vt1. [función, misión] to carry out;[puesto, cargo] to hold, to have; [papel] to play;desempeñó la misión de tener informada a la prensa her mission was to keep the press informed;desempeña el cargo de tesorero he holds the post of treasurer;le tocó desempeñar un papel decisivo en el proceso de paz it fell to him to play a key role in the peace process;desempeñó en muchas ocasiones el papel de Drácula he played (the part of) Dracula many times2. [objetos, joyas, reloj] to redeem* * *v/t2 cargo hold3 papel play* * *desempeñar vt1) : to play (a role)2) : to fulfill, to carry out3) : to redeem (from a pawnshop)* * *desempeñar vb1. (papel) to play -
126 desempeño
m.performance, fulfillment, redeeming.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: desempeñar.* * *1 (de algo empeñado) redeeming; (deuda) payment2 (obligaciones, cargo) carrying out, fulfilment (US fulfillment)3 TEATRO performance, acting* * *noun m.performance, fulfillment* * *SM1) [de propiedades, joyas] redeeming, redemption2) [de deber] performance, carrying out; [de cargo] carrying outdurante el desempeño de sus funciones como presidente — in the course of carrying out o performing his duties as president
3) (Teat) performance* * *a) ( de función)es muy diligente en el desempeño de sus funciones — he carries out o performs his duties very diligently
durante el desempeño de su cargo — during his/her time at his/her job
b) (AmL) ( actuación) performance* * *= discharge.Ex. Dependability could be subdivided into 1) discharge of own job responsibilities, 2) regular and punctual attendance, and 3) self-control.----* desempeño de actividades = conduct of business.* desempeño de las actividades = conduct of affairs.* * *a) ( de función)es muy diligente en el desempeño de sus funciones — he carries out o performs his duties very diligently
durante el desempeño de su cargo — during his/her time at his/her job
b) (AmL) ( actuación) performance* * *= discharge.Ex: Dependability could be subdivided into 1) discharge of own job responsibilities, 2) regular and punctual attendance, and 3) self-control.
* desempeño de actividades = conduct of business.* desempeño de las actividades = conduct of affairs.* * *1(de una función): es muy diligente en el desempeño de sus funciones he carries out o performs his duties very diligently2 ( AmL) (actuación) performancenadie puede criticar su desempeño como presidente no one can criticize his performance as president* * *desempeño nm1. [de función, misión] carrying out;[de papel] performance;falleció en el desempeño de sus funciones he died in the performance of his duties;se le acusa de cometer irregularidades en el desempeño de su cargo he is accused of irregularities in the carrying out of his duties;el desempeño del cargo de ministro no es tarea fácil carrying out the job of a minister is no easy task;reúne las condiciones para el desempeño del cargo he has all the qualifications for the post2. [de objeto, joyas, reloj] redemption* * *m2 de papel performance* * *desempeño nm1) : fulfillment, carrying out2) : performance -
127 desenlace
m.1 denouement, ending.2 outcome, ending, end, result.3 cliff-hanger.pres.subj.1st person singular (yo) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: desenlazar.* * *1 (resultado) outcome, result2 (de una obra) ending, denouement3 (final) end* * *SM [de libro, película] ending, dénouement frm; [de aventura] outcomedesenlace fatal o trágico — tragic ending
* * *masculino (de película, libro) ending; (Lit) denouement* * *= result, punchline [punch line].Nota: De un chiste.Ex. Plainly such representative sections may not be present in many documents, but sometimes an extract from the results, conclusions or recommendations of a document may serve to identify the key issues covered by the entire document.Ex. Young kids like listening to these shaggy dog stories, but don't usually 'get it', while parents generally groan over the punch lines.----* desenlace feliz = success story, happy ending, happy end.* desenlace final = denouement.* * *masculino (de película, libro) ending; (Lit) denouement* * *= result, punchline [punch line].Nota: De un chiste.Ex: Plainly such representative sections may not be present in many documents, but sometimes an extract from the results, conclusions or recommendations of a document may serve to identify the key issues covered by the entire document.
Ex: Young kids like listening to these shaggy dog stories, but don't usually 'get it', while parents generally groan over the punch lines.* desenlace feliz = success story, happy ending, happy end.* desenlace final = denouement.* * *(de una película, un libro) endingintroducción, núcleo y desenlace ( Lit) introduction, exposition and denouementel feliz/trágico desenlace de su aventura the happy/tragic outcome of their adventuresólo queda esperar el fatal desenlace ( euf); all we can do is wait for the end o wait for the inevitable to happen ( euph)* * *
desenlace sustantivo masculino (de película, libro) ending;
( de aventura) outcome
desenlace sustantivo masculino
1 result, outcome
un feliz desenlace, a happy end
2 Cine Teat Lit ending, dénouement: la novela tiene un desenlace trágico, the novel has a tragic ending
' desenlace' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
fatal
English:
ending
- denouement
* * *desenlace nm[de obra, narración] denouement, ending; [de suceso, aventura] result, outcome;el secuestro tuvo un trágico desenlace the kidnapping ended tragically* * *m outcome, ending* * *desenlace nm: ending, outcome -
128 diabla
f.1 she devil, devil.2 tenpounder, machete.* * *1 (diablesa) she-devil\a la diabla figurado any old how* * *femenino (Chi fam) whore* * *= she devil.Ex. The article 'Barbie, soul sister or she devil?' considers whether 'Barbie' represents a harmful role model for young children.* * *femenino (Chi fam) whore* * *= she devil.Ex: The article 'Barbie, soul sister or she devil?' considers whether 'Barbie' represents a harmful role model for young children.
* * ** * *
diabla sustantivo femenino
1 she-devil
2 Teat battery of footlights
* * *diabla nf2. Teatro footlights* * *f famshe-devil
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Teat — is an alternative word for the nipple of a mammary gland, in humans referred to as a breast, from which milk is discharged. Similarly in cows, goats, etc., it is the projection from the udder through which milk is discharged. The rubber… … Wikipedia
Teat — (t[=e]t), n. [OE. tete, titte, AS. tit, titt; akin to LG. & OD. titte, D. tet, G. zitze: cf. F. tette, probably of Teutonic origin.] 1. The protuberance through which milk is drawn from the udder or breast of a mammal; a nipple; a pap; a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
teat — (n.) mid 13c., from O.Fr. tete teat (12c.), from P.Gmc. *titta (source of O.E. titt, see TIT (Cf. tit)) … Etymology dictionary
teat — teat; teat·ed; … English syllables
teat — [tēt] n. [ME tete < OFr < Gmc base akin to OE tit] 1. NIPPLE (sense 1) 2. any small projection like a teat … English World dictionary
teat — [ti:t] n [Date: 1100 1200; : Old French; Origin: tete] 1.) BrE the rubber part on a baby s bottle that the baby sucks milk from American Equivalent: nipple 2.) one of the small parts on a female animal s body that her babies suck milk from … Dictionary of contemporary English
teat — [ tit ] noun count 1. ) one of the small pointed parts of a female animal s body through which a baby animal sucks milk 2. ) BRITISH the NIPPLE on a baby s bottle … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
teat — ► NOUN 1) a nipple of the mammary gland of a female mammal. 2) Brit. a perforated plastic nipple shaped device by which an infant or young animal can suck milk from a bottle. ORIGIN Old French tete … English terms dictionary
teat — [[t]ti͟ːt[/t]] teats 1) N COUNT A teat is a pointed part on the body of a female animal which her babies suck in order to get milk. 2) N COUNT A teat is a piece of rubber or plastic that is shaped like a teat, especially one that is fitted to a… … English dictionary
teat — UK [tiːt] / US [tɪt] noun [countable] Word forms teat : singular teat plural teats 1) British a piece of rubber or plastic fixed to a bottle, through which a baby sucks milk or juice 2) one of the small pointed parts of a female animal s body… … English dictionary
teat — noun Etymology: Middle English tete, in part from Old English tit; in part from Anglo French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English tit teat, Middle High German zitze Date: 12th century 1. the protuberance through which milk is drawn from an… … New Collegiate Dictionary