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  • 1 Marconi, Marchese Guglielmo

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    b. 25 April 1874 Bologna, Italy
    d. 20 July 1937 Rome, Italy
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    Italian radio pioneer whose inventiveness and business skills made radio communication a practical proposition.
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    Marconi was educated in physics at Leghorn and at Bologna University. An avid experimenter, he worked in his parents' attic and, almost certainly aware of the recent work of Hertz and others, soon improved the performance of coherers and spark-gap transmitters. He also discovered for himself the use of earthing and of elevated metal plates as aerials. In 1895 he succeeded in transmitting telegraphy over a distance of 2 km (1¼ miles), but the Italian Telegraph authority rejected his invention, so in 1896 he moved to England, where he filed the first of many patents. There he gained the support of the Chief Engineer of the Post Office, and by the following year he had achieved communication across the Bristol Channel.
    The British Post Office was also slow to take up his work, so in 1897 he formed the Wireless Telegraph \& Signal Company to work independently. In 1898 he sold some equipment to the British Army for use in the Boer War and established the first permanent radio link from the Isle of Wight to the mainland. In 1899 he achieved communication across the English Channel (a distance of more than 31 miles or 50 km), the construction of a wireless station at Spezia, Italy, and the equipping of two US ships to report progress in the America's Cup yacht race, a venture that led to the formation of the American Marconi Company. In 1900 he won a contract from the British Admiralty to sell equipment and to train operators. Realizing that his business would be much more successful if he could offer his customers a complete radio-communication service (known today as a "turnkey" deal), he floated a new company, the Marconi International Marine Communications Company, while the old company became the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company.
    His greatest achievement occurred on 12 December 1901, when Morse telegraph signals from a transmitter at Poldhu in Cornwall were received at St John's, Newfoundland, a distance of some 2,100 miles (3,400 km), with the use of an aerial flown by a kite. As a result of this, Marconi's business prospered and he became internationally famous, receiving many honours for his endeavours, including the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1909. In 1904, radio was first used to provide a daily bulletin at sea, and in 1907 a transatlantic wireless telegraphy service was inaugurated. The rescue of 1,650 passengers from the shipwreck of SS Republic in 1909 was the first of many occasions when wireless was instrumental in saving lives at sea, most notable being those from the Titanic on its maiden voyage in April 1912; more lives would have been saved had there been sufficient lifeboats. Marconi was one of those who subsequently pressed for greater safety at sea. In 1910 he demonstrated the reception of long (8 km or 5 miles) waves from Ireland in Buenos Aires, but after the First World War he began to develop the use of short waves, which were more effectively reflected by the ionosphere. By 1918 the first link between England and Australia had been established, and in 1924 he was awarded a Post Office contract for short-wave communication between England and the various parts of the British Empire.
    With his achievements by then recognized by the Italian Government, in 1915 he was appointed Radio-Communications Adviser to the Italian armed forces, and in 1919 he was an Italian delegate to the Paris Peace Conference. From 1921 he lived on his yacht, the Elettra, and although he joined the Fascist Party in 1923, he later had reservations about Mussolini.
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    Principal Honours and Distinctions
    Nobel Prize for Physics (jointly with K.F. Braun) 1909. Russian Order of S t Anne. Commander of St Maurice and St Lazarus. Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (i.e. Knight) of Italy 1902. Freedom of Rome 1903. Honorary DSc Oxford. Honorary LLD Glasgow. Chevalier of the Civil Order of Savoy 1905. Royal Society of Arts Albert Medal. Honorary knighthood (GCVO) 1914. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Medal of Honour 1920. Chairman, Royal Society of Arts 1924. Created Marquis (Marchese) 1929. Nominated to the Italian Senate 1929. President, Italian Academy 1930. Rector, University of St Andrews, Scotland, 1934.
    Bibliography
    1896, "Improvements in transmitting electrical impulses and in apparatus thereof", British patent no. 12,039.
    1 June 1898, British patent no. 12,326 (transformer or "jigger" resonant circuit).
    1901, British patent no. 7,777 (selective tuning).
    1904, British patent no. 763,772 ("four circuit" tuning arrangement).
    Further Reading
    D.Marconi, 1962, My Father, Marconi.
    W.J.Baker, 1970, A History of the Marconi Company, London: Methuen.
    KF

    Biographical history of technology > Marconi, Marchese Guglielmo

  • 2 isla

    f.
    1 island.
    las Islas Baleares the Balearic Islands
    las Islas Británicas the British Isles
    las Islas Canarias the Canary Islands
    isla desierta desert island
    las Islas Malvinas the Falkland Islands, the Falklands
    la isla de Man the Isle of Man
    la isla de Pascua Easter Island
    2 grove (de árboles). (Mexican Spanish, River Plate)
    3 central reservation (British), median (strip) (United States) (mediana). (Venezuelan Spanish)
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    1 island
    * * *
    noun f.
    2) isle
    * * *
    SF
    1)
    Para otros nombres, ver el segundo elemento. (Geog) island

    islas Filipinas — Philippine Islands, Philippines

    2) (Arquit) block
    3) (Aut) (traffic) island, safety island (EEUU)

    isla peatonal — traffic island, safety island (EEUU)

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    a) (Geog) island, isle (liter)
    b) (Ven) ( en autopistas) median strip (AmE), central reservation (BrE)
    * * *
    = island, isle.
    Ex. The reading interests on Robinson's Crusoe island seem to be well defined though somewhat one-sided.
    Ex. Another feature of the map is an isle situated to the southeast of Asia.
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    * el hombre no es una isla = no man is an island.
    * habitante de las islas del Pacífico = Pacific Islander.
    * isla de cocina = kitchen island.
    * Isla del Príncipe Eduardo = Prince Edward Island.
    * Isla de Pascua = Easter Island.
    * isla desierta = desert island, deserted island.
    * Isla Mauricio = Mauritius.
    * Islas Británicas, las = British Isles, the.
    * Islas Caimán, las = Cayman Islands, the.
    * Islas Canarias, las = Canary Islands, the, Canaries, the.
    * islas caribeñas, las = Caribbean islands, the.
    * Islas de Cabo Verde = Cape Verde Islands.
    * Islas de la República de Cabo Verde = Cape Verde Islands.
    * islas del Caribe, las = Caribbean islands, the.
    * Islas de Malta, las = Maltese Islands, the.
    * Islas Fereo, las = Faroes, the, Faroe Islands, the.
    * Islas Vírgenes, las = Virgin Islands, the.
    * isla volcánica = volcanic island.
    * La Isla del Tesoro = Treasure Island.
    * procedente de las islas del Pacífico = Pacific Islander.
    * quedarse abandonado en una isla desierta = be stranded on a desert island.
    * República de las Islas de Cabo Verde = Cape Verde Islands.
    * saltar de una isla a otra = island-hop.
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    a) (Geog) island, isle (liter)
    b) (Ven) ( en autopistas) median strip (AmE), central reservation (BrE)
    * * *
    = island, isle.

    Ex: The reading interests on Robinson's Crusoe island seem to be well defined though somewhat one-sided.

    Ex: Another feature of the map is an isle situated to the southeast of Asia.
    * el hombre no es una isla = no man is an island.
    * habitante de las islas del Pacífico = Pacific Islander.
    * isla de cocina = kitchen island.
    * Isla del Príncipe Eduardo = Prince Edward Island.
    * Isla de Pascua = Easter Island.
    * isla desierta = desert island, deserted island.
    * Isla Mauricio = Mauritius.
    * Islas Británicas, las = British Isles, the.
    * Islas Caimán, las = Cayman Islands, the.
    * Islas Canarias, las = Canary Islands, the, Canaries, the.
    * islas caribeñas, las = Caribbean islands, the.
    * Islas de Cabo Verde = Cape Verde Islands.
    * Islas de la República de Cabo Verde = Cape Verde Islands.
    * islas del Caribe, las = Caribbean islands, the.
    * Islas de Malta, las = Maltese Islands, the.
    * Islas Fereo, las = Faroes, the, Faroe Islands, the.
    * Islas Vírgenes, las = Virgin Islands, the.
    * isla volcánica = volcanic island.
    * La Isla del Tesoro = Treasure Island.
    * procedente de las islas del Pacífico = Pacific Islander.
    * quedarse abandonado en una isla desierta = be stranded on a desert island.
    * República de las Islas de Cabo Verde = Cape Verde Islands.
    * saltar de una isla a otra = island-hop.

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    1 ( Geog) island, isle ( liter)
    el parque era una isla de paz en medio de la ciudad the park was an oasis of peace in the middle of the city
    2 ( Ven) (en autopistas) median strip ( AmE), central reservation ( BrE)
    Compuestos:
    desert island
    safety island ( AmE), traffic island ( BrE)
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    isla sustantivo femenino
    a) (Geog) island, isle (liter)



    isla sustantivo femenino island
    la Isla de Pascua, Easter Island
    ' isla' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    bañar
    - colonizar
    - soñar
    - bordear
    - confinar
    - habitar
    - Isla de Pascua
    - isleño
    English:
    Caribbean
    - desert island
    - island
    - isle
    - mainland
    - marooned
    - off
    - offshore
    - bowl
    - cast
    - desert
    - jersey
    - Manx
    - maroon
    - traffic
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    isla nf
    1. [en el agua] island;
    una isla desierta a desert island
    las islas Afortunadas [las Canarias] the Canary Islands, the Canaries;
    las islas Anglonormandas the Channel Islands;
    las islas Azores the Azores;
    las islas Baleares the Balearic Islands;
    las islas Británicas the British Isles;
    las islas Canarias the Canary Islands, the Canaries;
    las islas Carolinas the Caroline Islands;
    las islas Filipinas the Philippines;
    las islas Galápagos the Galapagos Islands;
    las islas Malvinas the Falkland Islands;
    la isla de Man the Isle of Man;
    la isla de Pascua Easter Island;
    las islas Salomón the Solomon Islands
    2. Méx, RP [de árboles] grove
    3. Chile [terrero] flood plain
    4. Ven [mediana] Br central reservation, US median (strip)
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    f island
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    isla nf
    : island
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    isla n island

    Spanish-English dictionary > isla

  • 3 overseas

    عَبْرَ البَحْر \ overseas: across the sea; (to the British, the mainland of Europe is abroad but it is not overseas): She studied Britain’s overseas trade with Japan. She is working overseas, in South America. \ فيمَا وَراء البِحار \ overseas: across the sea; (to the British, the mainland of Europe is abroad but it is not overseas): She studied Britain’s overseas trade with Japan. She is working overseas, in South America.

    Arabic-English glossary > overseas

  • 4 في

    في \ a; an; each; every: twice a day; 80 miles an hour. at: (showing where): at home; at the office, (showing a point of time) at midday; at 4 o’clock; He was married at 18, (after an adj) good at English; quick at sums. by: during: We travelled by night. in: showing where: In bed; in London; in the box; in his speech, showing condition In a hurry; in trouble, showing a direction; into He fell in the river. He put his hand in his pocket, showing when; during In the past; in January 1980; in the evening, showing what sth. contains or includes There are 60 minutes in an hour. Is he in your team?, showing what sb. wears He was in his best suit, showing a shape or arrangement They stood in a row, showing employment or activity or an event He’s in the navy. She was killed in the accident. on: showing when: on Monday; on May the 6th. showing the state of sb.:: Are you here on business or on holiday?. per: for each: He earns $8000 per annum (for each year). \ في (أيّ مَكَان)‏ \ anywhere: in or to any place: Are you going anywhere?. \ See Also إلى( إلى)‏ \ في \ home: to or at one’s house: Go home! Is your son home yet?. \ See Also إلى البيت \ في \ inside: on (or to) the inside. \ See Also إلى الداخل \ في \ inland: away from the sea: We crossed the coast and flew inland. \ See Also إلى داخل البلاد \ في \ indoors: into (or in) a building: He went (or He stayed) indoors because of the rain. \ See Also إلى داخل البيت \ في \ on board: on (or onto) a ship or aeroplane: There are 70 men on board. Can I go on board the aircraft?. \ See Also إلى دَاخِل الطَّائِرَة \ في \ upstairs: on, at or to a higher floor; up the stairs; at the top of the stairs: She went upstairs because her room is upstairs. She has an upstairs bedroom. \ See Also إلى الدَّور الأَعْلى \ في \ low: to or in a low position: The sun had sunk low in the sky. \ See Also إلى وَضْع مُنْخفِض \ في \ whereabouts: in or near which place: Whereabouts did you find this ring?. \ See Also قرب أيّ مكان؟ \ في \ upstream: against the flow of the stream; up the river: They rowed (the boat) upstream. \ See Also نَحْوَ أعلى النَّهر \ في الاتجاه المعاكس \ backward(s): towards the back: He fell over backwards. \ في أَثَر \ after: following, in search of: I ran after him but could not catch him. The police are after him. \ في أثناء الخِدْمَة (خارج أوقات الخِدمة)‏ \ on duty, (off duty): at work (not at work): The night nurse has 12 hours on duty, then 12 hours off duty. She went on duty at 18.00 and came off duty at 06.00. \ في أثناء ذلك \ meanwhile, meantime: (in) the time between: You’ll have to wait till he’s ready; but you can read this (in the) meanwhile. \ في إجازة \ off: free from work: My employer gave me the afternoon off. \ See Also عطلة (عُطْلَة)‏ \ في أَحْسَن الأَحْوَال \ at best: in the most hopeful conditions: At best, we can’t be ready till Tuesday. \ في آخر \ eventually: in the end: The car kept stopping, but we got home eventually. ultimately: in the end: We must all, ultimately, die. \ See Also نهاية الأمر \ في آخر رَمَق \ on one’s last legs: (of a person or thing) not expected to last much longer; worn out; almost in ruins: That company is on its last legs. \ في آخر لحظة \ in the nick of time: just in time; almost too late: She saved him in the nick of time from falling over the cliff. \ في أَرْجَاء \ about: from place to place in: We wandered about the town. round: (also around) from place to place: He wandered (a)round (the town). We travelled (a)round (the country). \ في أَسْفَل \ under: (also underneath), in a lower position. underneath: (of position) below: It was hidden underneath the floor boards. \ See Also الأسفل (الأَسْفَل)‏ \ في الأَصْل \ originally: in the beginning: This school was originally a rich man’s home. \ في الأَعْلَى \ up: in or to higher position: She lives up in the hills. \ في أغلب الظَّنّ \ doubtless: probably: It will doubtless rain on the day of the garden party. \ في أَفْضَل حَالَة \ at one’s best: in one’s best state: My garden is at its best in spring. \ في أقلّ مِن \ within: in less than: He will arrive within an hour. I live within a mile of the sea. \ في الأمام \ in front: at the front: You go in front and I’ll follow. \ في أَوَاخِر \ late: near the end of a period of time: Late in the year; in the late afternoon. \ في الأوْج \ in full swing: (of an activity) at its highest point; very busy: The party was in full swing when I arrived. \ في أوجِ الإزْهَار \ in bloom: flowering: The roses are in bloom now. \ في أيّ مَكَان \ anywhere: in no matter what place: Put it down anywhere. \ في أيّ وقت \ ever: (esp. in a negative sentence or a question) at any time: Nobody ever writes to me. Have you ever been to Rome? If you ever go there, you must see St. Peter’s cathedral. \ في أيّ وقت مَضَى \ ever: (in a comparative sentence) at any time: He’s working harder than ever. This is the best book I’ve ever read. \ في بادئ الأمر \ at first: at the beginning: At first the new school seemed strange, but then we got used to it. \ في البَدْء \ primarily: mainly; in the first place: This book is written primarily for foreigners. \ See Also أصلا (أَصْلاً)، أساسا (أساسًا)‏ \ في بعض الوقت \ part-time: for only part of the usual working time: She’s a part-time teacher. \ في البيت \ at home: in one’s house: He’s at home in the evenings. \ في البيت المُجَاوِر \ next, next door: in the next house: He lives next door. He is my nextdoor neighbour. \ في تَحَسُّن (من النّاحية الصحّية)‏ \ on the mend: getting better in health (after an illness). \ في تِلْكَ الحالةِ \ in that case: if that happens, or has happened: He may be late. In that case, we shall go without him, if that happens, or has happened He may be late. In that case, we shall go without him. \ في تِلْكَ اللَّحظة \ just: (with continuous tenses; always directly before the present participle) at this moment; at that moment: We’re just starting dinner. We were just starting dinner when he arrived. \ في التَّوّ \ straight away: at once. \ في جانب \ in favour of: supporting: I’m in favour of your plans. \ في الجَانِب الآخَر مِن \ across: on the other side of: My home is across the river. \ في جانب \ for: in favour of: Are you for this idea or against it?. \ See Also صف (صَفّ)‏ \ في جزء أدنى مِن \ down: at a lower level: My house is a little way down the hill. \ في الجِوَار \ about: around; near: There’s a lot of illness about. I went out early, when no one was about (when no one else was out). \ في الحَال \ at once: without delay: Stop that at once!. away: right away; straight away. immediately: at once. instantly: at once. on the spot: in that place and at that moment: He gave me the bill and I paid it on the spot. readily: without delay: The book you need is not readily obtainable. straight away: at once. \ في حَالَةِ \ at: (showing a state): at war; at play. on: showing the state of sth.: The house is on fire. \ في حَالَة حَسَنَة \ well, (better, best): the opposite of ill and unwell; in good health: Don’t you feel well? You’ll soon get better if you drink this medicine. How are you? Very well, thank you. I feel best in the early morning (better than at any other time). \ في حَالَة سَيِّئَة \ in a bad way: in a bad state. \ في حَالَة عَدَم توفُّر \ failing: giving a second choice of action, if the first choice fails: Ask John to do it. Failing him, ask Michael. \ في حَالَة فَوْضَى \ chaotic: in a state of chaos: The young teacher had a chaotic classroom. \ في حَالَةِ وُجُود \ in case of: in the event of; if there is: In case of fire, ring the bell. \ في حَالَةِ ما إِذَا \ in case: because of the possibility of sth. happening: Take a stick, in case you meet a snake. \ في حركة دائِمة \ on the move: moving; travelling: He’s always on the move and never settles for long. \ في الحَقِيقَة \ as a matter of fact, in fact: really; in truth: The dog seemed dead but in fact it was only asleep. As a matter of fact, I don’t like Michael. in point of fact: actually, in fact. in reality: in fact. really: truly; in fact: Is he really your son? He does not look like you!. \ في حَيْرَة من أَمْره \ at one’s wits’ end: too worried by difficulties to know what to do. \ في حين \ whereas: but: They are looking for a house, whereas we would rather live in a flat. \ في حينه \ round: following a regular course: Wait till your turn comes round. \ في الخَارِج \ abroad: in or to another country: I spent my holiday abroad. out: in (or into) the open; away from shelter; in (or into) view: Don’t stand out in the rain. The ship was far out at sea. out of door, outdoors: in the open air; not in a house: I like sleeping out of doors under the stars. outside: not within; in the open air; on the outer side: It’s raining outside. The cup is blue outside, and white inside. overseas: across the sea; (to the British, the mainland of Europe is abroad but it is not overseas): She is working overseas, in South America. \ في خِدمَة... \ at one’s service: ready to fulfil one’s needs: The hotel car is at your service if you want to go anywhere. \ في خَريف العُمر \ middle-aged: neither young nor old; aged between about 40 and 65. \ في خطٍّ مُستقيم \ as the crow flies: in a straight line: It is 5 miles away by road, but only 2 miles as the crow flies. \ فِي الخَفَاء \ stealth: by stealth using secret and quiet action: He got into the house by stealth, not by force. \ في خِلال \ in: showing a space of time before sth. will happen; after: I’ll come in a few days (or in a minute). in the course of: during: In the course of the morning I had seven visitors. \ في الدّاخل \ in: in a building, esp. at home, work or where one is expected to be: Is anyone in? I’m afraid Mr. Jones is out, but he’ll be in at 5 o’clock. \ في داخِل \ in: showing a direction; into: He fell in the river. He put his hand in his pocket. inside: on (or to) the inside of: Please wait inside the room. \ في داخِل النَّفْس \ inwardly: secretly; as regards one’s inner feelings: I was inwardly delighted, but I pretended not to care. \ في دَرَجَة الغَلَيان \ on the boil: boiling; at this heat. \ في ذلك المكان \ there: at that place: I live there. \ في رأيي \ to my mind: in my opinion: To my mind, this is most dishonest. \ في سَبِيل \ in the process of: to be doing: I am in the process of painting my house. sake, for the sake, of, for sb.’s sake: for the good of; so as to help: Soldiers die for the sake of their county (or for their country’s sake). Don’t take any risks for my sake, for the desire of Why ruin your health for the sake of a little pleasure?. \ في سِنّ المُرَاهَقَة \ teenage: in one’s teens: a teenage girl. \ في شكّ \ in doubt: uncertain: When in doubt, ask your father. \ في صحَّة جيِّدة \ fit: healthy: We take exercise so as to keep fit. \ في صَفّ \ in single file: in one line, one behind the other: We had to ride in single file down the narrow path. \ في الطّابِق الأَسْفل \ downstairs: at the bottom of the stairs; in a room at that level: I’ll wait for you downstairs. \ في الطّابِق الفوقانيّ \ overhead: above one’s head: a noise in the room overhead; clouds in the sky overhead. \ في طَرَف \ up: along (up and down are both used like this, although the course may be quite level): He lives just up the road. \ في طريق النُّور \ in sb.’s light: preventing light from reaching him: I can’t read if you stand in my light. \ في الظّاهر \ outwardly: as regards the appearance (compared with the hidden facts or inner feelings): She was outwardly calm but inwardly full of anger. \ في العَام \ annual: happening every year; of a year: an annual feast; the annual production of oil. \ في عَجلة من أمره \ in a hurry: Ants are always in a hurry. \ في العَرَاء \ in the open: outside in the air: I like to sleep out in the open, under she stars. outdoors, out of doors: the open air; not in a building: Go outdoors and play football. \ في (عُرض) البَحْر \ at sea: on the sea; far from land: a storm at sea. \ في عُطلة \ on holiday, on vacation: having a holiday: The schools are on holiday. We’re going on vacation to the sea. \ See Also إجازة( إجازة)‏ \ في غابر الأزمان (كان يا ما كان...)‏ \ once upon a time: (used at the beginning of stories). \ في الغَالِب \ mainly: chiefly; mostly. \ في غالِب الظنّ \ probably: almost certainly; with little doubt: You’re probably right. \ في غاية الجُنون \ raving mad: noisily and violently mad. \ في غَمْضَة عَيْن \ in no time: very quickly; very soon: If you follow this path, you’ll get there in no time. \ في غِيَابِه \ behind sb.’s back: when someone is not present: He tells untrue stories about me behind my back. \ في كُلٍّ \ a; an; each; every: twice a day. 80 miles an hour. ten pence a packet. \ في كل مكان \ everywhere: in all places: I’ve looked for it everywhere. \ في كل وقت \ ever: at all times; always: I shall stay there for ever. \ في لحظة خاطفة \ in a flash: very quickly and suddenly: He seized the money and was gone in a flash. \ في اللحظة المناسبة \ in the nick of time: just in time; almost too late: She saved him in the nick of time from falling over the cliff. \ في اللَّيْل \ at night: during the night. overnight: for the night: I shall stay at a hotel overnight and come back tomorrow, on the night before; during the night I packed my suitcase overnight, so as to be ready to leave at sunrise. His car was stolen overnight. \ في المائَة \ per cent: for, out, of, each hundred: Six per cent of the boys failed the exam, (one part) of each hundred I’m a 100 per cent in agreement with you. About 70 per cent (written as 70%) of the people are farmers. \ في المُتَنَاوَل \ forthcoming: supplied when needed: We wanted a new school clock, but the money was not forthcoming. \ في مُتَناوَل \ within: inside; not beyond; within reach; within one’s powers. \ في متناول اليَد \ at hand: near; within reach: Help was at hand. handy: near; easily reached when wanted: Keep that book handy so that you can look at it often. \ في مَجْمُوعَة بين \ among(st): in the middle of; mixed with; surrounded by: I found this letter among my books. There is a secret enemy amongst us. \ في مِحْنة خَطَر \ in distress: (of a ship or aeroplane) in dangerous trouble; needing help. \ في المُدّة الأخيرة \ lately: not long ago; in the near past: Have you seen her lately?. \ في المرَّة التالية \ next: the next time: I’ll give it to you when I next see you. \ See Also القادمة \ في مُقَابِل \ for: showing that something is as a return or in place of: I gave him $5 for his help. Will you change this old car for a new one?. in return (for): in exchange or payment for: Give her some flowers in return for her kindness. \ في المقام الأوّل \ firstly: as the first reason, fact, etc: I need a hot drink. Firstly, because I’m cold; secondly, because I’m thirsty. \ في المقدمة \ in front: at the front: You go in front and I’ll follow. \ في مَكَان \ in sb,’s stead: in sb.’s place; instead of sb.. \ See Also بدلا من (بدلاً من)‏ \ في مَكَان آخَر \ elsewhere: in some other place. \ في المَكَان \ in position: in the correct position. \ See Also المَوضِع الصَّحيح \ في مَكَان قَريب \ by: near: He stood by and watched them. \ في مَكَانٍ ما \ somewhere: in or to some place (but usu. anywhere in negative sentences and questions): I’ve met him somewhere before. Let’s go somewhere peaceful (to some peaceful place). \ في المكان والزّمان المذكورين \ on the spot: in that place and at that moment: Fortunately a doctor was on the spot when she broke her leg. \ في مكانه \ belong: to be in the right place: This book belongs on the top shelf. \ See Also موضِعِه المناسب \ في مَلْعَبِه \ at home: (of a match) on one’s own field: Our team are playing at home tomorrow. \ في مُنْتَصَف الطَّريق \ midway: halfway; in the middle: The station is midway between the two villages. \ في مَوعِد لاَ يَتَجَاوَز \ by: before; not later than: Can you finish this by Tuesday? They ought to be here by now. \ في المَوْعِد المحدَّد \ on time: exactly at the appointed moment: The bus always leaves on time. \ في مياه أعمق من قَامَته \ out of one’s depth: in water that is too deep to stand up in: Don’t go out of your depth unless you can swim. \ في النّادِر \ rarely: not often; hardly at all: She rarely smokes. \ في نظر \ in the eyes of: in the opinion of: In his mother’s eyes he can do no wrong. \ في نَظَري \ to my mind: in my opinion: To my mind, this is most dishonest. \ في النّهايَة \ at last: in the end, after much delay: The train was very slow, but we got there at last. at length: at last; in the end: He waited two hours. At length he went home. finally: lastly; in the end. \ في نِهايَة الأمْر \ in the long run: after a period of time; in the end: It’ll be cheaper in the long run to buy good quality shoes. \ See Also عَلَى المدى الطويل \ في هذا الوقت \ now: (in a written account) at the time that is being described: The war was now over. \ في هَذا المَكَان \ about: here: Is anyone about?. \ في هذه الأَثْنَاء \ meanwhile, meantime: (in) the time between: You’ll have to wait till he’s ready; but you can read this (in the) meanwhile. \ في هذه الأَيَّام \ nowadays: in these times (compared with the past): Travel is much easier nowadays. today: the present time: the scientists of today. \ في هذه الحالة \ all right: (also alright), in that case: You don’t want it? All right, I’ll give it to someone else. \ في هذه اللَّحْظَة \ just: (with continuous tenses; always directly before the present participle) at this moment; at that moment: We’re just starting dinner. We were just starting dinner when he arrived. just now: at this moment: I’m busy just now. \ في الهواء الطَّلْق \ in the open: outside in the air: I like to sleep out in the open, under the stars. out of doors, outdoors: in the open air; not in a house: I like sleeping out of doors under the stars. outdoors, out of doors: the open air; not in a building: Go outdoors and play football. \ في الوَاقِع \ in reality: in fact. \ في الوَاقِع \ actually: in fact; really: She looks about thirty, but actually she’s thirty-nine. as a matter of fact, in fact: really; in truth: The dog seemed dead but in fact it was only asleep. As a matter of fact, I don’t like Michael. in point of fact: actually, in fact. truly: really: Are you truly sorry for your crimes?. virtually: actually but not officially: He was virtually a prisoner in his home, as he did not dare to go out while the police were watching. \ في الوَسَط \ halfway: between two places and at an equal distance from them: His house is halfway between yours and mine. \ في وَسْط المسافة \ halfway: between two places and at an equal distance from them: His house is halfway between yours and mine. \ في وَضَح (النهار)‏ \ broad: (of daylight) full; complete: The bank was robbed in broad daylight. \ في وَضع لا يجوز فيه رَكْل الكُرة \ offside: (of a player in football, etc.) breaking a rule by being in a position in which play is not allowed. \ في الوَقْت الحَاضِر \ at present: now; at the present time: At present I have no job, but I shall get one soon. for the time being: for the present: I have no job, but I’m helping my father for the time being. now: at the present time: Where are you working now? Now is the time to plant those seeds. today: the present time: the scientists of today. \ في وَقْتٍ لاَحِق \ after: later: She came first and he arrived soon after. \ في وقتٍ ما \ sometime: (often two words, some time) at a time not exactly known or stated: Come again sometime. He left sometime after dinner. \ في وقتٍ متأخر \ late: after the proper or usual time; not early: We always go to bed very late. He arrived too late for dinner. \ في وقتٍ متأخر مِن \ late: near the end of a period of time: Late in the year; in the late afternoon. \ في الوَقْتِ المُقَرَّر \ round: following a regular course: Wait till your turn comes round. \ في وَقْتٍ من الأوقات \ ever: (esp. in a negative sentence or a question) at any time: Nobody ever writes to me. Have you ever been to Rome? If you ever go there, you must see St. Peter’s cathedral. \ في الوَقْتِ المناسب \ early: in good time for one’s purpose; before the fixed time: We arrived early and got the best seats. in due course: later; after a reasonable delay: He will get better in due course. in good time: slightly early: He came in good time for the meeting. \ في وقت واحد \ at a time: together: They arrived three at a time (in groups of three). \ في يوم من الأيام \ once upon a time: (used at the beginning of stories). \ See Also كان يا ما كان

    Arabic-English dictionary > في

  • 5 São Tomé and Príncipe

       Comprising a former colony of Portugal, these two islands of volcanic origin are located in the Gulf of Guinea, West Africa. The Portuguese first found these tropical islands about 1471, and efforts to settle them began in 1486 on São Tomé and about 1500 on Príncipe Island. Portugal settled them with
       African slaves from the mainland. A significant portion of the Africans who were forced to work the coffee and cocoa plantations were from Angola, and some were from the Cape Verde Islands. The early economy of the islands was dominated by sugar as plantations were established, based on the systems pioneered earlier in Madeira and the Cape Verdes. In the 19th and 20th centuries, however, coffee and cocoa plantations were developed. The cocoa plantations, which were owned largely by Portuguese from Portugal, produced the raw material for chocolate and soon formed the principal wealth of this colony.
       In the early 20th century, forced labor practices and other labor abuses on the Portuguese-owned plantations drew worldwide attention through the famous writings of the British investigative reporter-writer, Henry W. Nevinson. Portugal's colonial rule there, as well as in Angola and Mozambique, whose excesses were now exposed in newspapers and books, also came under the scrutiny of leading humanitarian organizations in London and elsewhere. Although Portugal defended colonial rule in this case and made reform efforts, tragically extensive labor abuse in the islands persisted into the middle of the 20th century. The islands were not involved in a war of African insurgency. In 1975, Portugal granted independence to the archipelago, whose official language of government and instruction remains Portuguese.

    Historical dictionary of Portugal > São Tomé and Príncipe

  • 6 عبر

    عَبْرَ \ across: over; from one side to the other of: He ran across the street. There is a bridge across the stream. by: (showing the way used) along; across; over; through: He came by the main road (or by the fields or by the bridge). over: across the surface of: Ships sail over the sea. past: up to and beyond (in place): He went past (me) without noticing me. \ عَبْرَ \ past: up to and beyond (in place): He went past (me) without noticing me. \ See Also مارًّا بِـ \ عَبْرَ البَحْر \ overseas: across the sea; (to the British, the mainland of Europe is abroad but it is not overseas): She studied Britain’s overseas trade with Japan. She is working overseas, in South America.

    Arabic-English dictionary > عبر

  • 7 abroad

    في الخَارِج \ abroad: in or to another country: I spent my holiday abroad. out: in (or into) the open; away from shelter; in (or into) view: Don’t stand out in the rain. The ship was far out at sea. out of door, outdoors: in the open air; not in a house: I like sleeping out of doors under the stars. outside: not within; in the open air; on the outer side: It’s raining outside. The cup is blue outside, and white inside. overseas: across the sea; (to the British, the mainland of Europe is abroad but it is not overseas): She is working overseas, in South America.

    Arabic-English glossary > abroad

  • 8 out

    في الخَارِج \ abroad: in or to another country: I spent my holiday abroad. out: in (or into) the open; away from shelter; in (or into) view: Don’t stand out in the rain. The ship was far out at sea. out of door, outdoors: in the open air; not in a house: I like sleeping out of doors under the stars. outside: not within; in the open air; on the outer side: It’s raining outside. The cup is blue outside, and white inside. overseas: across the sea; (to the British, the mainland of Europe is abroad but it is not overseas): She is working overseas, in South America.

    Arabic-English glossary > out

  • 9 out of door, outdoors

    في الخَارِج \ abroad: in or to another country: I spent my holiday abroad. out: in (or into) the open; away from shelter; in (or into) view: Don’t stand out in the rain. The ship was far out at sea. out of door, outdoors: in the open air; not in a house: I like sleeping out of doors under the stars. outside: not within; in the open air; on the outer side: It’s raining outside. The cup is blue outside, and white inside. overseas: across the sea; (to the British, the mainland of Europe is abroad but it is not overseas): She is working overseas, in South America.

    Arabic-English glossary > out of door, outdoors

  • 10 outside

    في الخَارِج \ abroad: in or to another country: I spent my holiday abroad. out: in (or into) the open; away from shelter; in (or into) view: Don’t stand out in the rain. The ship was far out at sea. out of door, outdoors: in the open air; not in a house: I like sleeping out of doors under the stars. outside: not within; in the open air; on the outer side: It’s raining outside. The cup is blue outside, and white inside. overseas: across the sea; (to the British, the mainland of Europe is abroad but it is not overseas): She is working overseas, in South America.

    Arabic-English glossary > outside

  • 11 overseas

    في الخَارِج \ abroad: in or to another country: I spent my holiday abroad. out: in (or into) the open; away from shelter; in (or into) view: Don’t stand out in the rain. The ship was far out at sea. out of door, outdoors: in the open air; not in a house: I like sleeping out of doors under the stars. outside: not within; in the open air; on the outer side: It’s raining outside. The cup is blue outside, and white inside. overseas: across the sea; (to the British, the mainland of Europe is abroad but it is not overseas): She is working overseas, in South America.

    Arabic-English glossary > overseas

  • 12 فيما وراء البحار

    فيمَا وَراء البِحار \ overseas: across the sea; (to the British, the mainland of Europe is abroad but it is not overseas): She studied Britain’s overseas trade with Japan. She is working overseas, in South America.

    Arabic-English dictionary > فيما وراء البحار

  • 13 masa

    f.
    1 mass.
    masa atómica atomic mass
    masa salarial total wages bill
    2 throng.
    en masa en masse
    fabricación o producción en masa mass production
    fuimos en masa a escuchar la conferencia a large group of us went to listen to the lecture
    las masas the masses
    3 mixture (mezcla, pasta).
    4 earth (British), ground (United States) ( electricity and electronics).
    5 cake. ( River Plate)
    6 dough.
    7 bulk, conglomerate, volume.
    8 crowd, multitude.
    * * *
    2 FÍSICA mass
    4 (de gente) mass, crowd
    5 (mortero) mortar
    6 ELECTRICIDAD earth, US ground
    \
    masa atómica atomic mass
    masa específica specific mass
    * * *
    noun f.
    1) mass
    * * *
    I
    SF
    1) [de pan] dough
    2) Cono Sur (=pastelillo) small bun, teacake; And, Cono Sur (=hojaldre) puff pastry

    masa quebrada — short pastry, shortcrust pastry

    3) (=argamasa) mortar
    II
    SF
    1) (=conjunto) mass
    2) (=volumen) mass

    masa crítica — (Fís) critical mass; (fig) (=mínimo) requisite number

    3) (Sociol)
    4)

    en masa(=en multitud) en masse

    5) (Econ)
    6) (Elec) earth, ground (EEUU)

    conectar un aparato con masato earth o (EEUU) ground an appliance

    * * *
    1) (Coc)
    a) (para pan, pasta) dough; (para empanadas, tartas) pastry; ( para bizcocho) mixture; ( para crepes) batter
    b) (RPl) ( pastelito) pastry, cake
    2) (volumen, conglomerado) mass
    a) (loc adj) <producción/fabricación> mass (before n); < despidos> mass (before n), wholesale (before n)
    b) (loc adv) < acudir> en masse
    4) (Pol, Sociol) mass

    cultura/mercado de masas — mass culture/market

    5)
    b) (Elec) ground (AmE), earth (BrE)
    * * *
    = bulk, lump, mass, dough, pastry, bread dough.
    Ex. The sheer bulk of the headings and the complexity of references structures is sufficient to confirm that a more systematic approach might prove fruitful.
    Ex. But the leaven of the principles, promulgated by the International Federation, has not yet penetrated into more than half the lump of documentary material.
    Ex. He glanced casually at the ill-balanced frontages of the buildings ahead that stretched on and on until they melded in an indistinguishable mass of gray at Laurence Street.
    Ex. A mixture of dough, using pancake flour, is used to represent the molten state of the earth billions of years ago.
    Ex. The book covers the following topics: cereals and pastas; vegetables and fruits; breads; desserts and cookies; cakes and icings; and pastry and pies.
    Ex. Freezing of bread dough is widely applied in food industry.
    ----
    * acudir en masa = flock, flock in, be out in force, come out in + force.
    * alcanzar masa crítica = reach + critical mass, achieve + critical mass.
    * asesino de masas = mass murderer.
    * atraer en masa = pack 'em in.
    * coger a Alguien con las manos en la masa = catch + Nombre + red-handed, catch + Nombre + in the act.
    * comunicación de masas = mass communication.
    * control de masas = riot control, crowd control.
    * correo electrónico en masa = bulk e-mails.
    * cultura de masas = mass culture.
    * de masas = mass consumer.
    * deporte de masas = sport of the masses.
    * en masa = en masse, in bulk, bulk, in droves.
    * envío de correo electrónico en masa = bulk e-mailing.
    * envío de mensajes electrónicos en masa = bulk e-mailing.
    * espectrometría de masas = mass spectrometry.
    * ídolo de masas = crowd-pleaser.
    * importación en masa = bulk import.
    * índice de masa corporal (IMC) = body mass index (BMI).
    * industria de los medios de comunicación de masas = mass communications industry.
    * masa choux = choux pastry.
    * masa confusa = mush.
    * masa corporal = body mass.
    * masa crítica = critical mass.
    * masa de = carpet of.
    * masa de aire = air mass.
    * masa de gente = throng.
    * masa de hojaldre = flaky pastry.
    * masa de pan = bread dough.
    * masa en reposo = rest mass.
    * masa forestal = forest cover.
    * masa frita = fritter.
    * masa molecular = molecular mass.
    * masa popular = mass audience.
    * masa quebrada = short pastry, shortcrust.
    * masa quebradiza = shortcrust, short pastry.
    * masas, las = masses, the, hoi polloi, the.
    * medios de comunicación de masas = mass media, mass communications media, communications media.
    * mensajes electrónicos en masa = bulk e-mails.
    * mercado de masas = consumer market.
    * mercado de masas, el = mass market, the.
    * pérdida de masa ósea = bone loss.
    * pillar a Alguien con las manos en la masa = catch + Nombre + red-handed.
    * * *
    1) (Coc)
    a) (para pan, pasta) dough; (para empanadas, tartas) pastry; ( para bizcocho) mixture; ( para crepes) batter
    b) (RPl) ( pastelito) pastry, cake
    2) (volumen, conglomerado) mass
    a) (loc adj) <producción/fabricación> mass (before n); < despidos> mass (before n), wholesale (before n)
    b) (loc adv) < acudir> en masse
    4) (Pol, Sociol) mass

    cultura/mercado de masas — mass culture/market

    5)
    b) (Elec) ground (AmE), earth (BrE)
    * * *
    = bulk, lump, mass, dough, pastry, bread dough.

    Ex: The sheer bulk of the headings and the complexity of references structures is sufficient to confirm that a more systematic approach might prove fruitful.

    Ex: But the leaven of the principles, promulgated by the International Federation, has not yet penetrated into more than half the lump of documentary material.
    Ex: He glanced casually at the ill-balanced frontages of the buildings ahead that stretched on and on until they melded in an indistinguishable mass of gray at Laurence Street.
    Ex: A mixture of dough, using pancake flour, is used to represent the molten state of the earth billions of years ago.
    Ex: The book covers the following topics: cereals and pastas; vegetables and fruits; breads; desserts and cookies; cakes and icings; and pastry and pies.
    Ex: Freezing of bread dough is widely applied in food industry.
    * acudir en masa = flock, flock in, be out in force, come out in + force.
    * alcanzar masa crítica = reach + critical mass, achieve + critical mass.
    * asesino de masas = mass murderer.
    * atraer en masa = pack 'em in.
    * coger a Alguien con las manos en la masa = catch + Nombre + red-handed, catch + Nombre + in the act.
    * comunicación de masas = mass communication.
    * control de masas = riot control, crowd control.
    * correo electrónico en masa = bulk e-mails.
    * cultura de masas = mass culture.
    * de masas = mass consumer.
    * deporte de masas = sport of the masses.
    * en masa = en masse, in bulk, bulk, in droves.
    * envío de correo electrónico en masa = bulk e-mailing.
    * envío de mensajes electrónicos en masa = bulk e-mailing.
    * espectrometría de masas = mass spectrometry.
    * ídolo de masas = crowd-pleaser.
    * importación en masa = bulk import.
    * índice de masa corporal (IMC) = body mass index (BMI).
    * industria de los medios de comunicación de masas = mass communications industry.
    * masa choux = choux pastry.
    * masa confusa = mush.
    * masa corporal = body mass.
    * masa crítica = critical mass.
    * masa de = carpet of.
    * masa de aire = air mass.
    * masa de gente = throng.
    * masa de hojaldre = flaky pastry.
    * masa de pan = bread dough.
    * masa en reposo = rest mass.
    * masa forestal = forest cover.
    * masa frita = fritter.
    * masa molecular = molecular mass.
    * masa popular = mass audience.
    * masa quebrada = short pastry, shortcrust.
    * masa quebradiza = shortcrust, short pastry.
    * masas, las = masses, the, hoi polloi, the.
    * medios de comunicación de masas = mass media, mass communications media, communications media.
    * mensajes electrónicos en masa = bulk e-mails.
    * mercado de masas = consumer market.
    * mercado de masas, el = mass market, the.
    * pérdida de masa ósea = bone loss.
    * pillar a Alguien con las manos en la masa = catch + Nombre + red-handed.

    * * *
    A ( Coc)
    1 (para pan, pasta) dough; (para empanadas, tartas) pastry; (para bizcocho) mixture; (para crepes) batter
    Compuesto:
    puff pastry
    B (volumen, conglomerado) mass
    una masa de agua/aire a mass of water/air
    una enorme masa forestal a huge expanse of forest
    un aumento de peso y de masa muscular an increase in weight and bulk
    Compuestos:
    atomic mass
    money supply
    payroll
    C
    en masa: producción/fabricación en masa mass production
    despidos de trabajadores en masa mass o wholesale redundancies
    hubo emigraciones en masa hacia el Nuevo Mundo huge waves of emigrants headed for the New World
    todos acudieron en masa a recibirlo they all went en masse to meet him
    D ( Pol, Sociol) mass
    no llega a la gran masa de la población it does not reach the great mass of the population
    educar a las masas to educate the masses
    E ( Elec) ground ( AmE), earth ( BrE)
    deriva a or hace masa it goes to ground o earth
    lo derivaremos a masa we shall connect it to ground o earth, we shall ground o earth it
    * * *

     

    masa sustantivo femenino
    1 (Coc)
    a) (para pan, pasta) dough;

    (para empanadas, tartas) pastry;
    ( para bizcocho) mixture;
    ( para crepes) batter;

    b) (RPl) ( pastelito) pastry, cake

    2 (Pol, Sociol, Fís) mass;

    3
    en masa

    a) ( loc adj) ‹fabricación/despidos mass ( before n)

    b) ( loc adv) ‹ acudir en masse

    masa sustantivo femenino
    1 Fís mass
    2 Culin dough, pastry
    3 (gran cantidad) mass
    una gran masa de agua, a great volume of water
    4 (personas) mass
    cultura de masas, mass culture
    en masa, en masse: sus admiradores acudieron en masa a su entierro, his fans attended en masse to his funeral
    ' masa' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    cocer
    - conglomerado
    - mano
    - moldear
    - pegote
    - toda
    - todo
    - airear
    - consistencia
    - consistente
    - esponjoso
    - homogéneo
    - ligero
    - pasta
    - pastel
    - pastoso
    - plasta
    - reposar
    - trabajar
    English:
    act
    - arms race
    - bulk
    - catch
    - dough
    - dumpling
    - en masse
    - evenly
    - flaky pastry
    - mainland
    - mass
    - paste
    - pastry
    - red-handed
    - roll
    - roll out
    - strength
    - batter
    - body
    - cake
    - flaky
    - flock
    - into
    - main
    - money
    - red
    - short
    - sour
    - troop
    * * *
    masa nf
    1. [en general] mass;
    las grandes masas de agua de la Tierra the major expanses of water on the Earth
    Meteo masa de aire air mass;
    masa atómica atomic mass;
    masa crítica critical mass;
    masa molecular molecular mass;
    Econ masa monetaria money supply;
    masa salarial total wage bill
    2. [mezcla, pasta] mixture
    3. [de pan, bizcocho] dough
    4. [multitud] crowd;
    al poco tiempo se formó una masa de curiosos a crowd of onlookers quickly formed
    5.
    las masas [el pueblo] the masses
    6.
    en masa en masse;
    fabricación o [m5] producción en masa mass production;
    los fusilamientos en masa de disidentes the mass execution by firing squad of dissidents;
    fuimos en masa a escuchar la conferencia a large group of us went to listen to the lecture;
    el pueblo acudió en masa a recibir a los héroes the town turned out en masse to welcome the heroes
    7. Fís mass
    masa específica specific mass
    8. Elec [tierra] Br earth, US ground;
    hacer masa to go to Br earth o US ground
    9. RP [pastelito] cake
    masa seca = biscuit served with tea or coffee
    * * *
    f
    1 ( volumen) mass;
    en masa en masse
    2 GASTR dough;
    3
    :
    las masas (el pueblo) the masses
    * * *
    masa nf
    1) : mass, volume
    masa atómica: atomic mass
    producción en masa: mass production
    2) : dough, batter
    3) masas nfpl
    : people, masses
    las masas populares: the common people
    4)
    masa harina Mex : corn flour (for tortillas, etc.)
    * * *
    masa n
    1. (en general) mass
    2. (de pan) dough
    3. (de tarta) pastry

    Spanish-English dictionary > masa

  • 14 principal

    adj.
    1 main, principal.
    lo principal es… the main thing is…
    puerta principal front door
    2 chief, big-league, blue-chip, boss.
    m.
    first floor (British), second floor (United States) (plant).
    * * *
    1 main, chief
    1 (piso) first floor, US second floor
    * * *
    adj.
    2) main
    * * *
    1. ADJ
    1) (=más importante) [gen] principal, main; [crítico, adversario] foremost; [piso] first, second (EEUU)
    2) [persona, autoridad] illustrious
    2. SM
    1) (=persona) head, chief, principal
    2) (Econ) principal, capital
    3) (Teat) dress circle
    4) (=piso) first floor, second floor (EEUU)
    * * *
    I
    adjetivo <entrada/carretera/calle> main

    el papel principalthe main part o leading role

    lo principal es que... — the main thing is that...

    II
    a) (Fin) principal, capital
    b) (en teatro, cine) dress circle, mezzanine (AmE)
    * * *
    = capital, chief, dominant, essential, foremost, leading, main, major, primary, principal, top, key, lead, premier, overriding, prime, staple, number one, top-of-mind, cardinal, master.
    Ex. Following internal discussion, it was agreed that a new library should be given the University's top priority in any forthcoming capital building project.
    Ex. This section reviews the chief factors that must be taken into account in selecting an appropriate software package.
    Ex. English is the dominant language for the dissemination of information.
    Ex. The preceding chapter has introduced the essential characteristics of bibliographic descriptions.
    Ex. Foremost among those recommendations was one pertaining to the development of a UNIMARC format for authorities.
    Ex. In addition to her reputation as a leading expert in information control, Phyllis Richmond is another of ISAD's official reviewers of the AACR2's draft.
    Ex. The main rule, however, is do not have loose cables hanging all over the place -- not only is it unsightly but also extremely dangerous.
    Ex. This scheme aims for a more helpful order than the major schemes, by following the groupings of subjects as they are taught in schools.
    Ex. The primary components in this area are place of publication, publisher's name and date of publication (that is, the date of edition).
    Ex. If responsibility is shared between mor than three persons or corporate bodies (and no principal author is indicated), then entry is made under the title.
    Ex. ISI's indexes let you locate research in the world's top journals by citation, title word, author, institution, or journal.
    Ex. This meeting brought together representatives of the key organizations in the community.
    Ex. The United Nations declared 1990 as International Literacy Year (ILY) with Unesco designated as the lead agency for ILY.
    Ex. It is the country's premier research library for the natural sciences, engineering, technology and industrial property.
    Ex. Consequently, the overriding demand made by the academic community is bibliographical in nature.
    Ex. For instance, my sporting goods store is on the ground level and to the right -- prime mall location.
    Ex. UK libraries and the BBC Continuing Education have the same staple customer group.
    Ex. Eyestrain is the number one complaint of computer users.
    Ex. Computer security is a top-of-mind subject for both IT managers and their corporate bosses.
    Ex. To underestimate your enemy is committing the cardinal mistake and often the last you'll make!.
    Ex. The great significance of a fully developed network will be that it will relieve libraries of the necessity of maintaining their own copies of the master data base.
    ----
    * actividad principal = core activity.
    * actor principal = lead character, leading man.
    * actor principal, el = main character, the, main actor, the.
    * administrador principal = top administrator.
    * apartarse de los caminos principales = go + off-road.
    * asesor principal = senior adviser, senior consultant.
    * calle principal, la = high street, the, main street, the.
    * carretera principal = major road.
    * comida principal = main meal.
    * consejero principal = senior adviser, senior consultant.
    * director principal = senior director.
    * dormitorio principal = master bedroom, master suite.
    * el principal = the number one.
    * en la corriente principal de = in the mainstream of.
    * en la tendencia principal de = in the mainstream of.
    * frase que recoge el tema principal del artículo = topic sentence.
    * fuente principal de información = chief source of information.
    * guía principal = guiding principle.
    * la cosa principal = the number one thing.
    * la parte principal de = the bulk of.
    * motivo principal = prime cause.
    * papel principal = title role.
    * parte principal del texto = meat of the text.
    * personaje principal = lead character.
    * personaje principal, el = main character, the, main actor, the.
    * plato principal = entrée, main entrée.
    * ponencia principal = keynote presentation.
    * primero y principal = first and foremost.
    * principal razón = prime cause.
    * principal sospechoso = leading suspect.
    * principal sostén de la familia = breadwinner [bread winner].
    * programa principal = Core Programme.
    * protagonista principal = centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], lead character.
    * protagonista principal, el = main character, the, main actor, the.
    * recurso principal = primary resource.
    * semiprincipal = semi-main.
    * ser lo principal de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.
    * * *
    I
    adjetivo <entrada/carretera/calle> main

    el papel principalthe main part o leading role

    lo principal es que... — the main thing is that...

    II
    a) (Fin) principal, capital
    b) (en teatro, cine) dress circle, mezzanine (AmE)
    * * *
    = capital, chief, dominant, essential, foremost, leading, main, major, primary, principal, top, key, lead, premier, overriding, prime, staple, number one, top-of-mind, cardinal, master.

    Ex: Following internal discussion, it was agreed that a new library should be given the University's top priority in any forthcoming capital building project.

    Ex: This section reviews the chief factors that must be taken into account in selecting an appropriate software package.
    Ex: English is the dominant language for the dissemination of information.
    Ex: The preceding chapter has introduced the essential characteristics of bibliographic descriptions.
    Ex: Foremost among those recommendations was one pertaining to the development of a UNIMARC format for authorities.
    Ex: In addition to her reputation as a leading expert in information control, Phyllis Richmond is another of ISAD's official reviewers of the AACR2's draft.
    Ex: The main rule, however, is do not have loose cables hanging all over the place -- not only is it unsightly but also extremely dangerous.
    Ex: This scheme aims for a more helpful order than the major schemes, by following the groupings of subjects as they are taught in schools.
    Ex: The primary components in this area are place of publication, publisher's name and date of publication (that is, the date of edition).
    Ex: If responsibility is shared between mor than three persons or corporate bodies (and no principal author is indicated), then entry is made under the title.
    Ex: ISI's indexes let you locate research in the world's top journals by citation, title word, author, institution, or journal.
    Ex: This meeting brought together representatives of the key organizations in the community.
    Ex: The United Nations declared 1990 as International Literacy Year (ILY) with Unesco designated as the lead agency for ILY.
    Ex: It is the country's premier research library for the natural sciences, engineering, technology and industrial property.
    Ex: Consequently, the overriding demand made by the academic community is bibliographical in nature.
    Ex: For instance, my sporting goods store is on the ground level and to the right -- prime mall location.
    Ex: UK libraries and the BBC Continuing Education have the same staple customer group.
    Ex: Eyestrain is the number one complaint of computer users.
    Ex: Computer security is a top-of-mind subject for both IT managers and their corporate bosses.
    Ex: To underestimate your enemy is committing the cardinal mistake and often the last you'll make!.
    Ex: The great significance of a fully developed network will be that it will relieve libraries of the necessity of maintaining their own copies of the master data base.
    * actividad principal = core activity.
    * actor principal = lead character, leading man.
    * actor principal, el = main character, the, main actor, the.
    * administrador principal = top administrator.
    * apartarse de los caminos principales = go + off-road.
    * asesor principal = senior adviser, senior consultant.
    * calle principal, la = high street, the, main street, the.
    * carretera principal = major road.
    * comida principal = main meal.
    * consejero principal = senior adviser, senior consultant.
    * director principal = senior director.
    * dormitorio principal = master bedroom, master suite.
    * el principal = the number one.
    * en la corriente principal de = in the mainstream of.
    * en la tendencia principal de = in the mainstream of.
    * frase que recoge el tema principal del artículo = topic sentence.
    * fuente principal de información = chief source of information.
    * guía principal = guiding principle.
    * la cosa principal = the number one thing.
    * la parte principal de = the bulk of.
    * motivo principal = prime cause.
    * papel principal = title role.
    * parte principal del texto = meat of the text.
    * personaje principal = lead character.
    * personaje principal, el = main character, the, main actor, the.
    * plato principal = entrée, main entrée.
    * ponencia principal = keynote presentation.
    * primero y principal = first and foremost.
    * principal razón = prime cause.
    * principal sospechoso = leading suspect.
    * principal sostén de la familia = breadwinner [bread winner].
    * programa principal = Core Programme.
    * protagonista principal = centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], lead character.
    * protagonista principal, el = main character, the, main actor, the.
    * recurso principal = primary resource.
    * semiprincipal = semi-main.
    * ser lo principal de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.

    * * *
    ‹entrada› main; ‹carretera/calle› main
    el papel principal lo hacía Azucena Romero the main part o leading role was played by Azucena Romero
    el personaje principal se suicida al final the main character commits suicide at the end
    lo principal es que no se hizo daño the main thing is that he didn't hurt himself
    lo principal es la salud there's nothing more important than your health
    1 ( Fin) principal, capital
    2 (en un teatro, cine) upper balcony ( AmE), upper circle ( BrE)
    * * *

     

    principal adjetivo
    main;
    papel leading ( before n);
    lo principal es que… the main thing is that…

    principal adjetivo main, principal

    ' principal' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    central
    - constreñir
    - dirección
    - director
    - directora
    - eclipsar
    - maestra
    - maestro
    - mayor
    - nudo
    - puerta
    - requerir
    - sita
    - sito
    - soler
    - subdirector
    - subdirectora
    - mayordomo
    - mayoritario
    - plato
    - portón
    - protagonista
    English:
    already
    - anchor
    - attraction
    - averse
    - bed
    - body
    - bomb
    - bread-and-butter
    - by
    - central
    - chief
    - dash
    - deputy
    - dinner
    - do
    - enjoy
    - flagship
    - foremost
    - head
    - high
    - high road
    - imagine
    - irony
    - lead
    - lead off from
    - lead story
    - leading
    - leading lady
    - leading man
    - main
    - mainland
    - mainstay
    - master
    - mind
    - objective
    - on
    - opposed
    - premier
    - primary
    - prime
    - principal
    - road
    - runaway
    - title role
    - trunk road
    - upstage
    - course
    - limb
    - major
    - rat
    * * *
    adj
    1. [más importante] main, principal;
    me han dado el papel principal de la obra de teatro I've been given the leading o lead role in the play;
    puerta principal front door;
    lo principal the main thing
    2. [oración] main
    nm
    1. [piso] Br first floor, US second floor
    2. Fin principal
    * * *
    I adj main, principal;
    lo principal the main o most important thing
    II m second floor, Br
    first floor
    * * *
    1) : main, principal
    2) : foremost, leading
    : capital, principal
    * * *
    principal1 adj main
    principal2 n first floor

    Spanish-English dictionary > principal

  • 15 europäisches Festland

    n
    1. Europe [from a British viewpoint] coll.
    2. mainland Europe
    3. the Continent Br.

    Deutsch-Englisches Wörterbuch > europäisches Festland

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