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1. riŋ noun1) (a small circle eg of gold or silver, sometimes having a jewel set in it, worn on the finger: a wedding ring; She wears a diamond ring.) anillo2) (a circle of metal, wood etc for any of various purposes: a scarf-ring; a key-ring; The trap-door had a ring attached for lifting it.) aro; argolla3) (anything which is like a circle in shape: The children formed a ring round their teacher; The hot teapot left a ring on the polished table.) círculo4) (an enclosed space for boxing matches, circus performances etc: the circus-ring; The crowd cheered as the boxer entered the ring.) ring, cuadrilátero5) (a small group of people formed for business or criminal purposes: a drugs ring.) red, círculo
2. verb1) (to form a ring round.) rodear2) (to put, draw etc a ring round (something): He has ringed all your errors.) rodear3) (to put a ring on the leg of (a bird) as a means of identifying it.) anillar•- ringlet
- ring finger
- ringleader
- ringmaster
- run rings round
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1. riŋ past tense - rang; verb1) (to (cause to) sound: The doorbell rang; He rang the doorbell; The telephone rang.) sonar2) ((often with up) to telephone (someone): I'll ring you (up) tonight.) llamar (por teléfono)3) ((often with for) to ring a bell (eg in a hotel) to tell someone to come, to bring something etc: She rang for the maid.) tocar4) ((of certain objects) to make a high sound like a bell: The glass rang as she hit it with a metal spoon.) tintinear5) (to be filled with sound: The hall rang with the sound of laughter.) resonar6) ((often with out) to make a loud, clear sound: His voice rang through the house; A shot rang out.) resonar
2. noun1) (the act or sound of ringing: the ring of a telephone.) llamada2) (a telephone call: I'll give you a ring.) llamada (de teléfono)3) (a suggestion, impression or feeling: His story has a ring of truth about it.) matiz•- ring back
- ring off
- ring true
ring1 n1. anillo2. círculoring2 vb1. sonar2. tocar3. llamar
ring /rrin/ sustantivo masculino (pl ' ring' also found in these entries: Spanish: acaso - alianza - anilla - anillo - anular - argolla - campanada - cerco - chapada - chapado - compromiso - corro - cuadrilátera - cuadrilátero - dedo - desarticular - engarzar - flotador - fogón - hornillo - llamar - ojera - pulsar - red - repiquetear - ronda - rosca - rosco - rosquilla - rubí - rueda - servilletero - sonar - sortija - telefonazo - telefonear - timbrazo - timbre - tocar - amarradero - archivador - aro - aureola - brillante - campana - carpeta - carretera - caso - clasificador - diamante English: about - authenticity - bell - better - boxing ring - brass - do - engagement ring - for - hand down - inlaid - pay - rang - ring - ring back - ring binder - ring finger - ring off - ring out - ring up - rung - so - soon - sure - wedding ring - back - boxing - break - bull - crack - ear - engagement - finger - gas - gold - have - key - life - rubber - smash - spy - star - washer - weddingtr[rɪŋ]1 (for finger) anillo, sortija2 (hoop) anilla, aro4 (of circus) pista, arena1 (put a ring on) anillar2 (draw a ring round) marcar con un círculo3 (encircle) rodear\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLring road cinturón nombre masculino de ronda————————tr[rɪŋ]2 (phonecall) llamada1 (bell) sonar2 (ears) zumbar1 (call) llamar2 (bell) tocar1) : sonarthe doorbell rang: el timbre sonóto ring for: llamar2) resound: resonar3) seem: parecerto ring true: parecer ciertoring vt1) : tocar, hacer sonar (un timbre, una alarma, etc.)2) surround: cercar, rodearring n1) : anillo m, sortija fwedding ring: anillo de matrimonio2) band: aro m, anillo mpiston ring: aro de émbolo3) circle: círculo m4) arena: arena f, ruedo ma boxing ring: un cuadrilátero, un ring5) gang: banda f (de ladrones, etc.)6) sound: timbre m, sonido m7) call: llamada f (por teléfono)n.• ring (Boxeo) (•Deporte•) s.m.n.• anilla s.f.• anillo s.m.• argolla s.f.• aro s.m.• campanilleo s.m.• cerco s.m.• ceño s.m.• corro s.m.• círculo s.m.• redondo s.m.• sortija s.f.• tañido s.m.• toque s.m.v.(§ p.,p.p.: ringed) (•§ p.,p.p.: rang, rung•) = ensortijar v.• llamar (Teléfono) v.• repicar v.• retiñir v.• sonar v.• telefonear a v.• tocar v.• zumbar v.rɪŋ
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1) cring finger — (dedo m) anular m
b) ( circular object)the bull had a ring through its nose — el toro tenía un aro en la nariz or una nariguera
curtain ring — argolla f, anilla f
c) ( circular shape) círculo mto stand in a ring — hacer* un corro, formar un círculo
to have rings around one's eyes — tener* ojeras
to run rings around something/somebody — darle* mil vueltas a algo/algn
d) ( burner) (BrE) quemador m, hornilla f (AmL exc CS), hornillo m (Esp), hornalla f (RPl), plato m (Chi)2) ca) (in boxing, wrestling) cuadrilátero m, ring mb) ( in circus) pista fc) ( bull ring) ruedo m3) c ( of criminals) red f, banda f4)a) c ( sound of bell)someone answered the phone after a couple of rings — alguien contestó el teléfono después de un par de timbrazos
b) u (sound, resonance)a name with a familiar ring to it — un nombre muy conocido or que suena mucho
c) ( telephone call) (BrE) (no pl)to give somebody a ring — llamar (por teléfono) a algn, telefonear a algn, hablarle a algn (Méx)
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1)a) ( make sound) \<\<church bell\>\> sonar*, repicar*, tañer* (liter); \<\<doorbell/telephone/alarm/alarm clock\>\> sonar*b) ( operate bell) \<\<person\>\> tocar* el timbre, llamar al timbreto ring FOR somebody/something: you have to ring for service tiene que llamar al timbre para que lo atiendan; she rang for the butler — hizo sonar el timbre/la campanilla para llamar al mayordomo
2) ( telephone) (BrE) llamar (por teléfono), telefonear, hablar (Méx)to ring FOR somebody/something: she rang for a cab/doctor — llamó un taxi/al médico
3)a) ( resound) resonar*to ring true — ser* or sonar* convincente
b) \<\<ears\>\> zumbar
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vt1)a) \<\<bell\>\> tocar*b) ( telephone) \<\<person\>\> (BrE) llamar (por teléfono), telefonear, hablar(le) a (Méx)2) (past & past p ringed)a) ( surround) cercar*, rodearb) (with pen, pencil) marcar* con un círculo, encerrar* en un círculo•Phrasal Verbs:- ring in- ring off- ring out- ring up
I [rɪŋ]1. N1) (on finger) (plain) anillo m; (jewelled) anillo m, sortija f; (in nose) arete m, aro m; (on bird's leg, for curtain) anilla f; (for napkin) servilletero m; (on stove) quemador m, hornillo m; (for swimmer) flotador mrings (Gymnastics) anillas fplelectric ring — quemador m eléctrico, hornillo m eléctrico
onion rings — aros mpl de cebolla rebozados
diamond, engagement, key, nose, piston, signet, weddingpineapple rings — rodajas fpl de piña
2) (=circle) [of people] círculo m; (in game, dance) corro m; [of objects] anillo m; (in water) onda f; (around planet, on tree, of smoke) anillo m; (around bathtub) cerco mto stand/sit in a ring — ponerse/sentarse en círculo
- run rings round sbsmoke3) (=group) [of criminals, drug dealers] banda f, red f; [of spies] red f; (Comm) cartel m, cártel m; drug, spy, vice I, 1.4) (=arena) (Boxing) cuadrilátero m, ring m; (at circus) pista f; (=bullring) ruedo m, plaza f; (at horse race) cercado m, recinto m; (in livestock market) corral m (de exposiciones)the ring — (fig) el boxeo
- throw or toss one's hat or cap into the ringshow2. VT1) (=surround) rodear, cercarthe building was ringed by police — la policía rodeaba or cercaba el edificio
2) [+ bird] anillar3) (=mark with ring) poner un círculo a3.CPDring binder N — carpeta f de anillas or (LAm) anillos
ring finger N — (dedo m) anular m
ring main N — (Elec) red f de suministro or abastecimiento
ring road N — (Brit) carretera f de circunvalación, ronda f, periférico m (LAm)
ring spanner N — llave f dentada
II [rɪŋ] (vb: pt rang) (pp rung)1. N1) (=sound) [of bell] toque m de timbre; (louder, of alarm) timbrazo m; [of voice] timbre m; (metallic sound) sonido m metálicothere was a ring at the door — llamaron al timbre de la puerta, sonó el timbre de la puerta
2) (Brit)(Telec)to give sb a ring — llamar a algn (por teléfono), dar un telefonazo or un toque a algn *
I'll give you a ring — te llamo, te doy un telefonazo or un toque *
3) (=nuance)his laugh had a hollow ring to it — su risa tenía algo de superficial, su risa sonaba (a) superficial
2. VT1) [+ doorbell, buzzer, handbell, church bell] tocar- that rings a bellto ring the changes —
you could ring the changes by substituting ground almonds — podrías cambiar or variar sustituyendo la almendra molida
alarmhe decided to ring the changes after his side's third consecutive defeat — decidió cambiar de táctica tras la tercera derrota consecutiva de su equipo
2) (Brit) (Telec) [+ house, office, number] llamar a; [+ person] llamar (por teléfono) a3. VI1) (=make sound) [doorbell, alarm, telephone] sonar; [church bell] sonar, repicar, tañer liter- ring off the hook2) (=use bell) llamaryou rang, madam? — ¿me llamó usted, señora?
to ring for sth: we'll ring for some sugar — llamaremos para pedir azúcar
3) (Brit) (=telephone) llamar (por teléfono)could someone ring for a taxi? — ¿podría alguien llamar a un taxi?
- ring true/false/hollow- ring in- ring off- ring out- ring up* * *[rɪŋ]
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1) cring finger — (dedo m) anular m
b) ( circular object)the bull had a ring through its nose — el toro tenía un aro en la nariz or una nariguera
curtain ring — argolla f, anilla f
c) ( circular shape) círculo mto stand in a ring — hacer* un corro, formar un círculo
to have rings around one's eyes — tener* ojeras
to run rings around something/somebody — darle* mil vueltas a algo/algn
d) ( burner) (BrE) quemador m, hornilla f (AmL exc CS), hornillo m (Esp), hornalla f (RPl), plato m (Chi)2) ca) (in boxing, wrestling) cuadrilátero m, ring mb) ( in circus) pista fc) ( bull ring) ruedo m3) c ( of criminals) red f, banda f4)a) c ( sound of bell)someone answered the phone after a couple of rings — alguien contestó el teléfono después de un par de timbrazos
b) u (sound, resonance)a name with a familiar ring to it — un nombre muy conocido or que suena mucho
c) ( telephone call) (BrE) (no pl)to give somebody a ring — llamar (por teléfono) a algn, telefonear a algn, hablarle a algn (Méx)
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1)a) ( make sound) \<\<church bell\>\> sonar*, repicar*, tañer* (liter); \<\<doorbell/telephone/alarm/alarm clock\>\> sonar*b) ( operate bell) \<\<person\>\> tocar* el timbre, llamar al timbreto ring FOR somebody/something: you have to ring for service tiene que llamar al timbre para que lo atiendan; she rang for the butler — hizo sonar el timbre/la campanilla para llamar al mayordomo
2) ( telephone) (BrE) llamar (por teléfono), telefonear, hablar (Méx)to ring FOR somebody/something: she rang for a cab/doctor — llamó un taxi/al médico
3)a) ( resound) resonar*to ring true — ser* or sonar* convincente
b) \<\<ears\>\> zumbar
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vt1)a) \<\<bell\>\> tocar*b) ( telephone) \<\<person\>\> (BrE) llamar (por teléfono), telefonear, hablar(le) a (Méx)2) (past & past p ringed)a) ( surround) cercar*, rodearb) (with pen, pencil) marcar* con un círculo, encerrar* en un círculo•Phrasal Verbs:- ring in- ring off- ring out- ring up -
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ring [rɪŋ]sonnerie ⇒ 1 (a) tintement ⇒ 1 (a) coup de fil ⇒ 1 (b) anneau ⇒ 1 (d)-(f) bague ⇒ 1 (d), 1 (e) cercle ⇒ 1 (f), 1 (i) sonner ⇒ 2 (a), 3 (a), 3 (c) téléphoner à ⇒ 2 (b), 3 (d) entourer ⇒ 2 (c), 2 (d) tinter ⇒ 3 (a) résonner ⇒ 3 (b)1 noun∎ there was a ring at the door on a sonné (à la porte);∎ she answered the phone after just one ring le téléphone n'avait sonné qu'une fois quand elle a décroché;∎ give two long rings and one short one sonnez trois fois, deux coups longs et un coup bref;∎ the ring of the church bells le carillonnement des cloches de l'église;∎ the ring of their voices in the empty warehouse leurs voix qui résonnaient dans l'entrepôt vide;∎ figurative it has a hollow ring cela sonne creux;∎ his words had a ring of truth il y avait un accent de vérité dans ses paroles;∎ the name has a familiar ring ce nom me dit quelque chose;∎ that excuse has got a familiar ring! j'ai déjà entendu ça quelque part!∎ give me a ring tomorrow passe-moi un coup de fil ou appelle-moi demain(c) (set of bells) jeu m de cloches∎ a diamond ring une bague de diamant(s);∎ a wedding ring une alliance, un anneau de mariage(e) (round object) anneau m; (for serviette) rond m; (for swimmer) bouée f; (for identifying bird) bague f; (of piston) segment m;∎ moor the boat to that ring amarrez le bateau à cet anneau;∎ Technology retaining ring plaquette f de fixation;(f) (circle → of people, chairs) cercle m; (→ in water, of smoke) rond m; (→ in or around tree trunk, around planet) anneau m; (→ around sun, moon) halo m;∎ they formed a ring round her ils ont formé un cercle autour d'elle;∎ all stand in a ring mettez-vous tous en cercle ou en rond;∎ sitting in a ring assis en cercle ou en rond;∎ she looked round the ring of faces elle regarda les visages tout autour d'elle;∎ the glasses left rings on the piano les verres ont laissé des ronds ou des marques sur le piano;∎ the rings of Saturn les anneaux de Saturne;∎ there's a ring around the moon la lune est cernée d'un halo;∎ he has rings round his eyes il a les yeux cernés;∎ familiar to run rings round sb éclipser ou écraser qn(g) (for boxing, wrestling) ring m; (in circus) piste f; (for bullfight) arène f; (for showjumping) enceinte f;∎ the ring (boxing as sport) la boxe;∎ Stock Exchange the Ring le Parquet(i) (group → of people) cercle m; (→ gang) bande f; (→ of spies, drug traffickers) réseau m; Commerce cartel m;∎ price-fixing ring cartel m;∎ spy/drug ring réseau m d'espions/de trafiquants de drogue;∎ paedophile ring réseau m pédophile(a) (bell, alarm) sonner;∎ I rang the doorbell j'ai sonné à la porte;∎ the church clock rings the hours l'horloge de l'église sonne les heures;∎ the name/title rings a bell ce nom/titre me dit quelque chose;∎ to ring the changes on sth apporter des changements à qch(c) (surround) entourer, encercler;∎ a lake ringed with trees un lac entouré ou bordé d'arbres(d) (draw circle round) entourer d'un cercle;∎ ring the right answer entourez la bonne réponse(f) (in quoits, hoop-la → throw ring round) lancer un anneau sur(a) (chime, peal → bell, telephone, alarm) sonner; (→ with high pitch) tinter; (→ long and loud) carillonner;∎ to ring at the door sonner à la porte;∎ the doorbell rang on a sonné (à la porte);∎ the bell is ringing for dinner on sonne pour le dîner;∎ the line is ringing for you ne quittez pas, je vous le/la passe∎ their laughter rang through the house leurs rires résonnaient dans toute la maison;∎ the theatre rang with applause la salle retentissait d'applaudissements;∎ my ears are ringing j'ai les oreilles qui bourdonnent;∎ her words still ring in my ears ses paroles résonnent encore à mes oreilles;∎ to ring true/false/hollow sonner vrai/faux/creux∎ to ring for the maid sonner la bonne;∎ I rang for a glass of water j'ai sonné pour qu'on m'apporte un verre d'eau;∎ you rang, Sir? Monsieur a sonné?►► ring binder classeur m (à anneaux);ring circuit circuit m de bouclage;Music the Ring Cycle la Tétralogie;ring finger annulaire m;ring main conducteur m de bouclage;Computing ring network réseau m en anneau;Ornithology ring ouzel merle m à plastron ou à collier;ring road périphérique m;British ring spanner clé f polygonale(phone back) rappeler(phone back) rappeler∎ to ring down the curtain baisser le rideau;∎ figurative to ring down the curtain on sth marquer la fin de qch➲ ring in(a) to ring the new year in sonner les cloches pour annoncer la nouvelle annéeBritish téléphoner;∎ listeners are encouraged to ring in on encourage les auditeurs à téléphoner (au studio);∎ to ring in sick téléphoner pour dire qu'on est maladeBritish raccrocher➲ ring out∎ to ring out the old year sonner les cloches pour annoncer la fin de l'année;∎ figurative to ring out the old and ring in the new se débarrasser du vieux pour faire place au neuf(bell, telephone) sonner; (voice, shot) retentirtéléphoner à, appeler;∎ if you ring round everybody, I'm sure you'll find someone to help si tu appelles tout le monde, tu trouveras bien quelqu'un pour t'aiderpasser une série de coups de fil(b) (on cash register → sale, sum) enregistrer;∎ to ring up a profit réaliser un bénéfice∎ to ring up the curtain lever le rideau;∎ figurative to ring up the curtain on sth marquer le début de qchtéléphoner -
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♦ ring (1) /rɪŋ/n.1 anello; cerchio: a gold ring, un anello d'oro; wedding ring, fede (nuziale); engagement ring, anello di fidanzamento; She had a diamond ring on her middle finger, aveva un anello di diamante al dito medio; a ring of smoke, un anello di fumo; to sit [dance] in a ring, sedersi [danzare] in cerchio; rings in the water, cerchi nell'acqua; key ring, (anello) portachiavi; napkin ring, (anello) portatovagliolo; nose ring, anellino al naso6 (ipp.) ring; recinto dei cavalli ( nell'ippodromo); recinto del peso ( dei fantini); ( anche) zona degli allibratori12 (mat.) anello13 (ind. tess.) filatoio ad anelli; ring● ring-a-ring o' roses ( USA, ring-around-a-rosy, ring-around-the-rosy), girotondo ( gioco infantile) □ (mecc.) ring bevel gear, corona (dentata) conica □ ring binder, raccoglitore ad anelli □ (zool.) ring-dove, ( Columba palumbus) colombaccio; ( Streptopelia risoria) tortora domestica □ ring-fence, steccato di cinta; (fin.) allocazione di fondi a uno scopo preciso; stanziamento vincolato; ( anche) separazione giuridica e finanziaria (di un'azienda, un patrimonio, ecc.) □ ring finger, (dito) anulare □ ( boxe) ring floor, pavimento del ring □ (tecn., mecc.) ring gauge, calibro ad anello □ (mecc.) ring gear, corona dentata □ (autom.) ring junction, rotatoria □ (stor.) ring-mail, maglia di ferro; armatura a maglia □ (elettr.) ring main, circuito principale □ (zool.) ring-neck, uccello (o serpente) dal collare □ (zool.) ring-necked, dal collare □ (mecc.) ring nut, ghiera filettata □ (astron.) the rings of Saturn, gli anelli di Saturno □ ( boxe) ring post, paletto del ring □ ring-pull, linguetta metallica ( che si strappa) □ a ring-pull can, una lattina con apertura a strappo □ (autom.) ring road, (strada di) circonvallazione; raccordo anulare; tangenziale □ (fig., spec. boxe) ring-rusty, arrugginito; fuori allenamento □ (zool.) ring snake, serpente a strisce di colori diversi ( in genere); (spec.) ( Natrix natrix), biscia dal collare □ (mecc.) ring spanner, chiave poligonale doppia (o a stella doppia) □ ( boxe) ring steps, scaletta del ring □ ( d'uccello) ring-tailed, dalla coda ad anelli colorati □ ring tone ► ringtone □ ring-wall, muro di cinta □ to have rings round one's eyes, avere gli occhi cerchiati (o le occhiaie) □ (fig. fam.) to run rings round sb., dare dei punti a q.; surclassare q. □ (fig.) to throw one's hat into the ring, entrare in lizza (o in gara) □ (bot.) tree ring, anello annuale, anello di crescita ( di un albero).♦ ring (2) /rɪŋ/n.1 suono ( di campana o simile); squillo ( di campanello, telefono); There was a ring at the door, c'è stato uno squillo di campanello alla porta; Every ring of the phone made me jump, ogni squillo del telefono mi faceva sobbalzare; the ring of laughter, lo squillare delle risa2 telefonata; colpo di telefono: to give sb. a ring, dare un colpo di telefono a q.; fare una telefonata a q.; DIALOGO → - Inviting someone to stay- I could give you a ring sometime next week and let you know, potrei darti un colpo di telefono la settimana prossima e farti sapere4 (fig.) accento; tono: There was a ring of sincerity in his voice, c'era un accento di sincerità nella sua voce; le sue parole suonavano sincere; The idea has a familiar ring ( to it), l'idea mi suona familiare; to have a ring of truth, suonare vero.(to) ring (1) /rɪŋ/v. t.● to ring about (o around, round), circondare; fare cerchio intorno a: a village ringed around with hills, un paese circondato da colline; to ring round the important points, cerchiare i punti importanti.♦ (to) ring (2) /rɪŋ/A v. i.1 suonare; squillare: The bells are ringing, suonano le campane; The phone rang and she sprang from the bed to answer it, è squillato il telefono ed è saltata giù dal letto per rispondere; The doorbell rang, hanno suonato il campanello (della porta); Coins rang on the table, le monete tintinnavano sul tavolo2 (ingl.) telefonare; chiamare: When did you ring?, quando hai telefonato?; I'm ringing about your ad for a flat to rent, chiamo per l'annuncio di un appartamento da affittare; to ring for a taxi, chiamare un taxi (al telefono)3 scampanellare; chiamare ( suonando il campanello): Did you ring, sir?, ha chiamato, signore?; to ring for the maid, chiamare la cameriera ( con il campanello)4 risuonare ( anche fig.); echeggiare: The garden rang with the cries of children, il giardino risuonava delle grida dei bambini; His voice rang with indignation, la sua voce vibrava di sdegnoB v. t.1 suonare ( campane, ecc.): to ring the bell, suonare il campanello; to ring the bells, suonare le campane3 ( dell'orologio, ecc.) battere, suonare ( le ore): The chimes rang the hours, il carillon suonava le ore4 far risuonare; far tintinnare: to ring a coin, far tintinnare una moneta; battere una moneta ( per accertare che non sia falsa)● to ring the alarm, suonare (o dare) l'allarme □ (fig.) to ring a bell, ricordare qualcosa; non essere nuovo (a q.): That name rings a bell, quel nome non mi è nuovo □ ( slang USA) to ring sb. 's bell, dare un orgasmo a q.; scopare q. (volg.) □ to ring the changes, (mus.) suonare le campane con le variazioni tipiche della tecnica inglese; (fig.) introdurre un po' di varietà: We usually drink wine, but sometimes ring the changes with a glass of beer, di solito beviamo vino, ma ogni tanto, per variare, beviamo un bicchiere di birra □ (teatr.) to ring down the curtain, calare il sipario □ (fig.) to ring down the curtain on st., scrivere la parola fine su qc. □ (fig.) to ring false [true, hollow], suonare falso [vero, insincero]: His promises rang false, le sue promesse suonavano false; His words rang hollow, le sue parole suonavano insincere □ (antiq.) to ring for dinner, suonare per il pranzo □ to ring the knell of, suonare a morto per (q.); (fig.) annunciare la fine di (qc.) □ to ring loud, risuonare alto □ to make sb. 's head ring, intronare le orecchie a q. □ to ring in sb. 's ears, risuonare nelle orecchie di q.: Her words were still ringing in my ears, le sue parole mi risuonavano ancora nelle orecchie. -
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I [rɪŋ]1) (hoop) (for ornament, gymnast, attaching rope) anello m.2) (circle) (of people, on page) cerchio m.to put a ring round — fare un cerchio intorno a, cerchiare [ad]
3) sport (for horses, circus) pista f.; (for boxing) ring m.4) (of smugglers) rete f., organizzazione f.5) zool. (on bird) collare m.6) astr.7) (on cooker) (electric) fornello m. elettrico, piastra f. elettrica; (gas) fornello m. a gas••II [rɪŋ]to run rings round — surclassare, stracciare
1) (encircle) [ trees] circondare, cingere; [ police] circondare, accerchiare2) (put a ring on) inanellare [ bird]III [rɪŋ]1) (sound) (at door) squillo m. (di campanello), scampanellata f.; (of phone) squillo m.that story has a familiar ring (to it) — questa storia non è nuova o suona familiare
2) BE (phone call) telefonata f., colpo m. di telefonoIV 1. [rɪŋ]to give sb. a ring — fare uno squillo a qcn., dare un colpo di telefono a qcn
1) (cause to sound) suonare [ bell]2.the doorbell rang — suonò il campanello, suonarono alla porta
2) (sound bell)"please ring for service" — "si prega di telefonare per il servizio in camera"
3) (resonate) [footsteps, words] risuonare, riecheggiare4) BE tel. telefonareto ring for — chiamare [ taxi]
•- ring in- ring off- ring out- ring up••to ring down, up the curtain — abbassare, alzare il sipario
to ring down the curtain on an era — porre fine a un'epoca, segnare la fine di un'epoca
* * *I 1. [riŋ] noun1) (a small circle eg of gold or silver, sometimes having a jewel set in it, worn on the finger: a wedding ring; She wears a diamond ring.)2) (a circle of metal, wood etc for any of various purposes: a scarf-ring; a key-ring; The trap-door had a ring attached for lifting it.)3) (anything which is like a circle in shape: The children formed a ring round their teacher; The hot teapot left a ring on the polished table.)4) (an enclosed space for boxing matches, circus performances etc: the circus-ring; The crowd cheered as the boxer entered the ring.)5) (a small group of people formed for business or criminal purposes: a drugs ring.)2. verb( verb)1) (to form a ring round.)2) (to put, draw etc a ring round (something): He has ringed all your errors.)3) (to put a ring on the leg of (a bird) as a means of identifying it.)•- ringlet
- ring finger
- ringleader
- ringmaster
- run rings round II 1. [riŋ] past tense - rang; verb1) (to (cause to) sound: The doorbell rang; He rang the doorbell; The telephone rang.)2) ((often with up) to telephone (someone): I'll ring you (up) tonight.)3) ((often with for) to ring a bell (eg in a hotel) to tell someone to come, to bring something etc: She rang for the maid.)4) ((of certain objects) to make a high sound like a bell: The glass rang as she hit it with a metal spoon.)5) (to be filled with sound: The hall rang with the sound of laughter.)6) ((often with out) to make a loud, clear sound: His voice rang through the house; A shot rang out.)2. noun1) (the act or sound of ringing: the ring of a telephone.)2) (a telephone call: I'll give you a ring.)3) (a suggestion, impression or feeling: His story has a ring of truth about it.)•- ring back
- ring off
- ring true* * *I [rɪŋ]1. n1) (gen) anello, (for napkin) portatovagliolowedding ring — fede f, (of smoke) spirale f
they were sitting in a ring — erano seduti in circolo or in cerchio
3) (arena etc) Boxing ring m inv, quadrato, (at circus) pista, arena2. vt(surround) circondare, accerchiare, (mark with ring) fare un cerchietto intorno aII [rɪŋ] rang vb: pt rung pp1. n2) Brit Telecto give sb a ring — dare un colpo di telefono a qn, telefonare a qn
2. vt1) (bell, doorbell) suonareto ring the changes fig — variare
2) Brit Telecto ring sb (up) — telefonare a qn, dare un colpo di telefono a qn
3. vi1) (bell, telephone etc) suonareto ring for sb/sth — (suonare il campanello per) chiamare qn/chiedere qc
2) (telephone) telefonareto ring true/false fig — suonare vero (-a) /falso (-a)
•- ring in- ring off- ring out- ring up* * *I [rɪŋ]1) (hoop) (for ornament, gymnast, attaching rope) anello m.2) (circle) (of people, on page) cerchio m.to put a ring round — fare un cerchio intorno a, cerchiare [ad]
3) sport (for horses, circus) pista f.; (for boxing) ring m.4) (of smugglers) rete f., organizzazione f.5) zool. (on bird) collare m.6) astr.7) (on cooker) (electric) fornello m. elettrico, piastra f. elettrica; (gas) fornello m. a gas••II [rɪŋ]to run rings round — surclassare, stracciare
1) (encircle) [ trees] circondare, cingere; [ police] circondare, accerchiare2) (put a ring on) inanellare [ bird]III [rɪŋ]1) (sound) (at door) squillo m. (di campanello), scampanellata f.; (of phone) squillo m.that story has a familiar ring (to it) — questa storia non è nuova o suona familiare
2) BE (phone call) telefonata f., colpo m. di telefonoIV 1. [rɪŋ]to give sb. a ring — fare uno squillo a qcn., dare un colpo di telefono a qcn
1) (cause to sound) suonare [ bell]2.the doorbell rang — suonò il campanello, suonarono alla porta
2) (sound bell)"please ring for service" — "si prega di telefonare per il servizio in camera"
3) (resonate) [footsteps, words] risuonare, riecheggiare4) BE tel. telefonareto ring for — chiamare [ taxi]
•- ring in- ring off- ring out- ring up••to ring down, up the curtain — abbassare, alzare il sipario
to ring down the curtain on an era — porre fine a un'epoca, segnare la fine di un'epoca
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5 sonar
Multiple Entries: sonar soñar
sonar ( conjugate sonar) verbo intransitivo 1 [teléfono/timbre] to ring; [ disparo] to ring out; soñaron las doce en el reloj the clock struck twelve; me suenan las tripas (fam) my tummy's rumbling (colloq) 2 (+ compl) [ persona] to sound; sonaba preocupada she sounded worried; suena a hueco it sounds hollow 3◊ me suena tu cara your face is o looks familiar;¿te suena este refrán? does this proverb ring a bell (with you) o sound familiar to you? 4 (AmL fam) ( fracasar):◊ soné en el examen I blew it in the exam (colloq);sonamos we've blown it now (colloq) verbo transitivo 1 2 (Méx fam) sonarse verbo pronominal: tb
soñar ( conjugate soñar) verbo transitivo◊ la casa soñada her/his/their dream houseverbo intransitivo soñar con algo/algn to dream about sth/sb;◊ que sueñes con los angelitos (fr hecha) sweet dreamssoñar con algo to dream of sth
sonar verbo intransitivo
1 (un instrumento, una melodía) to sound: su voz sonaba a preocupación, her voice sounded worried (un despertador) to ring, buzz
2 (dar una impresión) to sound: lo que dices me suena a chino, what you are saying is Greek to me
eso me suena a problemas, that sounds like trouble
su propuesta no suena mal, I like the sound of her proposal
3 (ser familiar) su cara me suena, his face rings a bell, ese nombre no me suena de nada, that name is completely unknown to me
4 (ser citado, mencionado) su nombre suena como candidato al premio, his name was put forward as a candidate for the prize
soñar
I verbo transitivo
1 to dream: soñé que vivía en una isla desierta, I dreamt I was living on a desert island
2 (imaginar) to imagine: la boda fue tal como la había soñado, her wedding was just like in her dreams
II verbo intransitivo
1 (dormido) sueñas en voz alta, you talk in your sleep
esta noche soñé con él, last night I had a dream about him
2 (imaginar) deja de soñar (despierto), stop daydreaming
no sueñes con que te invite, don't expect to be invited
3 (desear) sueña con volver a su tierra natal, she dreams of returning to her homeland ' soñar' also found in these entries: Spanish: alta - alto - repicar - sonar - tocar - a - explorar - soñado - suena English: and - blare - blow - chime - clang - clank - clash - daydream - dream - fantasize - go off - jangle - moon over sb - must - rattle - reverie - ring - set off - sonar - sound - buzz - go - settr['səʊnɑːSMALLr/SMALL]1 (abbr of sound navigation and ranging) sonar nombre masculinosonar ['so:.nɑr] n: sonar mn.• sonar (MAR, ELN) s.m.'səʊnɑːr, 'səʊnɑː(r)noun sónar m['sǝʊnɑː(r)]N sonar m* * *['səʊnɑːr, 'səʊnɑː(r)]noun sónar m -
6 sueño
Del verbo sonar: ( conjugate sonar) \ \
sueno es: \ \1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativoMultiple Entries: sonar sueño
sonar ( conjugate sonar) verbo intransitivo 1 [teléfono/timbre] to ring; [ disparo] to ring out; sueñoon las doce en el reloj the clock struck twelve; me suenan las tripas (fam) my tummy's rumbling (colloq) 2 (+ compl) [ persona] to sound; sonaba preocupada she sounded worried; suena a hueco it sounds hollow 3◊ me suena tu cara your face is o looks familiar;¿te suena este refrán? does this proverb ring a bell (with you) o sound familiar to you? 4 (AmL fam) ( fracasar):◊ soné en el examen I blew it in the exam (colloq);sonamos we've blown it now (colloq) verbo transitivo 1 2 (Méx fam) sonarse verbo pronominal: tb
sueño sustantivo masculino 1 tener el sueño ligero/pesado to be a light/heavy sleeper; perder el sueño (por algo) to lose sleep (over sth)b) ( ganas de dormir):◊ ¿tienes sueño? are you tired/sleepy?;el vino me dio sueño the wine made me sleepy; me empezó a entrar sueño I started feeling sleepy; se me quitó el sueño I don't feel sleepy any more 2 su sueño dorado es llegar a ser actriz her (greatest) dream is to become an actress
sonar verbo intransitivo
1 (un instrumento, una melodía) to sound: su voz sonaba a preocupación, her voice sounded worried (un despertador) to ring, buzz
2 (dar una impresión) to sound: lo que dices me suena a chino, what you are saying is Greek to me
eso me suena a problemas, that sounds like trouble
su propuesta no suena mal, I like the sound of her proposal
3 (ser familiar) su cara me suena, his face rings a bell, ese nombre no me suena de nada, that name is completely unknown to me
4 (ser citado, mencionado) su nombre suena como candidato al premio, his name was put forward as a candidate for the prize
sueño sustantivo masculino
1 (estado de dormir) sleep: tengo el sueño ligero/pesado, I'm a light/heavy sleeper
2 (necesidad de dormir) sleepiness: te caes de sueño, you can hardly keep your eyes open
tenía sueño, she felt o was sleepy
3 (lo soñado) dream: tuve un sueño espantoso, I had a nightmare
4 (ilusión, ambición, deseo) dream: se cumplieron sus sueños, her dreams came true
5 (fantasías) fancy, delusion: eso no son más que sueños, that is nothing but dreams
6 sueño eterno, last sleep o eternal rest Locuciones: conciliar el sueño, to fall asleep
quitar el sueño, to be worried about sthg o sb ' sueño' also found in these entries: Spanish: cabecear - comentar - conciliar - engañar - ilusión - intranquila - intranquilo - lograr - pesada - pesado - quitar - realizar - repetirse - romper - rondar - satisfacer - vencer - atrasado - dar - despertar - despierto - desvelar - dormir - entrar - espabilar - imposible - ininterrumpido - interpretar - ligero - liviano - muerto - pesadilla - profundo - rendir - reparador - repetición - repetir - tener - terrible English: American Dream - broken - catch up - come - deprivation - disturb - disturbed - dream - drowsy - feel - fulfil - fulfill - fulfillment - fulfilment - lie down - nourish - refreshing - short - sleep - sleeper - sleepy - snatch - true - undisturbed - vision - wild - bleary - fantasy - keep - pipe - slumber -
7 suena
Del verbo sonar: ( conjugate sonar) \ \
suena es: \ \3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativoMultiple Entries: sonar suena
sonar ( conjugate sonar) verbo intransitivo 1 [teléfono/timbre] to ring; [ disparo] to ring out; suenaon las doce en el reloj the clock struck twelve; me suenan las tripas (fam) my tummy's rumbling (colloq) 2 (+ compl) [ persona] to sound; sonaba preocupada she sounded worried; suena a hueco it sounds hollow 3◊ me suena tu cara your face is o looks familiar;¿te suena este refrán? does this proverb ring a bell (with you) o sound familiar to you? 4 (AmL fam) ( fracasar):◊ soné en el examen I blew it in the exam (colloq);sonamos we've blown it now (colloq) verbo transitivo 1 2 (Méx fam) sonarse verbo pronominal: tb
suena, suenan, etc see sonar
sonar verbo intransitivo
1 (un instrumento, una melodía) to sound: su voz sonaba a preocupación, her voice sounded worried (un despertador) to ring, buzz
2 (dar una impresión) to sound: lo que dices me suena a chino, what you are saying is Greek to me
eso me suena a problemas, that sounds like trouble
su propuesta no suena mal, I like the sound of her proposal
3 (ser familiar) su cara me suena, his face rings a bell, ese nombre no me suena de nada, that name is completely unknown to me
4 (ser citado, mencionado) su nombre suena como candidato al premio, his name was put forward as a candidate for the prize ' suena' also found in these entries: Spanish: música - sonar - soñar - sonora - sonoro - ubicar - chino - hueco English: bell - Dutch - faintly - familiar - ominously - ring - sound -
8 soñado
Del verbo sonar: ( conjugate sonar) \ \
sonado es: \ \el participioMultiple Entries: sonado sonar soñado
sonado
◊ -da adjetivo1 ‹boda/suceso/noticia› much-talked-about 2 3 (AmL fam) ( en dificultades) [estar] in a mess (colloq), in trouble (colloq)
sonar ( conjugate sonar) verbo intransitivo 1 [teléfono/timbre] to ring; [ disparo] to ring out; soñadoon las doce en el reloj the clock struck twelve; me suenan las tripas (fam) my tummy's rumbling (colloq) 2 (+ compl) [ persona] to sound; sonaba preocupada she sounded worried; suena a hueco it sounds hollow 3◊ me suena tu cara your face is o looks familiar;¿te suena este refrán? does this proverb ring a bell (with you) o sound familiar to you? 4 (AmL fam) ( fracasar):◊ soné en el examen I blew it in the exam (colloq);sonamos we've blown it now (colloq) verbo transitivo 1 2 (Méx fam) sonarse verbo pronominal: tb
soñado -da adjetivo (AmL fam) divine (colloq), heavenly (colloq); ver tb soñar
sonado,-a adjetivo
1 (un boxeador) brain-damaged, punch-drunk
2 fam (chiflado) mad
3 (célebre, muy comentado) much talked of
sonar verbo intransitivo
1 (un instrumento, una melodía) to sound: su voz sonaba a preocupación, her voice sounded worried (un despertador) to ring, buzz
2 (dar una impresión) to sound: lo que dices me suena a chino, what you are saying is Greek to me
eso me suena a problemas, that sounds like trouble
su propuesta no suena mal, I like the sound of her proposal
3 (ser familiar) su cara me suena, his face rings a bell, ese nombre no me suena de nada, that name is completely unknown to me
4 (ser citado, mencionado) su nombre suena como candidato al premio, his name was put forward as a candidate for the prize ' soñado' also found in these entries: Spanish: soñar - sonada - sonado - sueño - campana English: undreamt-of -
9 sonado
Del verbo sonar: ( conjugate sonar) \ \
sonado es: \ \el participioMultiple Entries: sonado sonar soñado
sonado
◊ -da adjetivo1 ‹boda/suceso/noticia› much-talked-about 2 3 (AmL fam) ( en dificultades) [estar] in a mess (colloq), in trouble (colloq)
sonar ( conjugate sonar) verbo intransitivo 1 [teléfono/timbre] to ring; [ disparo] to ring out; sonadoon las doce en el reloj the clock struck twelve; me suenan las tripas (fam) my tummy's rumbling (colloq) 2 (+ compl) [ persona] to sound; sonaba preocupada she sounded worried; suena a hueco it sounds hollow 3◊ me suena tu cara your face is o looks familiar;¿te suena este refrán? does this proverb ring a bell (with you) o sound familiar to you? 4 (AmL fam) ( fracasar):◊ soné en el examen I blew it in the exam (colloq);sonamos we've blown it now (colloq) verbo transitivo 1 2 (Méx fam) sonarse verbo pronominal: tb
soñado -da adjetivo (AmL fam) divine (colloq), heavenly (colloq); ver tb soñar
sonado,-a adjetivo
1 (un boxeador) brain-damaged, punch-drunk
2 fam (chiflado) mad
3 (célebre, muy comentado) much talked of
sonar verbo intransitivo
1 (un instrumento, una melodía) to sound: su voz sonaba a preocupación, her voice sounded worried (un despertador) to ring, buzz
2 (dar una impresión) to sound: lo que dices me suena a chino, what you are saying is Greek to me
eso me suena a problemas, that sounds like trouble
su propuesta no suena mal, I like the sound of her proposal
3 (ser familiar) su cara me suena, his face rings a bell, ese nombre no me suena de nada, that name is completely unknown to me
4 (ser citado, mencionado) su nombre suena como candidato al premio, his name was put forward as a candidate for the prize ' sonado' also found in these entries: Spanish: soñar - sonada - sueño - campana - soñado English: undreamt-of -
10 throw
Ɵrəu
1. past tense - threw; verb1) (to send through the air with force; to hurl or fling: He threw the ball to her / threw her the ball.) lanzar, tirar2) ((of a horse) to make its rider fall off: My horse threw me.) desarzonar, desmontar, derribar3) (to puzzle or confuse: He was completely thrown by her question.) confundir, desconcertar4) ((in wrestling, judo etc) to wrestle (one's opponent) to the ground.) derribar
2. noun(an act of throwing: That was a good throw!) lanzamiento- throw doubt on
- throw in
- throw light on
- throw oneself into
- throw off
- throw open
- throw out
- throw a party
- throw up
- throw one's voice
- throwaway
throw1 n tiro / lanzamientothrow2 vb tirar / lanzartr[ɵrəʊ]1 lanzamiento, tiro1 (gen) tirar, arrojar, lanzar2 (to the floor - rider) descorcovar, desmontar; (- wrestler) derribar7 (light, shadow) proyectar■ can you throw any light on this? ¿puedes tú aclarar esto?8 (shape pottery) formar, hacer9 (extend bridge) tender, construir\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be a stone's throw away estar a tiro de piedrato throw down the gauntlet lanzar un desafío, arrojar el guanteto throw in one's hand abandonar la partidato throw in one's lot with compartir la suerte conto throw in the sponge arrojar la toallato throw into confusion sumir en la confusiónto throw one's weight about mangonearto throw oneself at somebody tirarse sobre alguiento throw oneself into something lanzarse a algoto throw something back at somebody/in somebody's face echarle algo en cara a alguien1) toss: tirar, lanzar, echar, arrojar, aventar Col, Mexto throw a ball: tirar una pelota2) unseat: desmontar (a un jinete)3) cast: proyectarit threw a long shadow: proyectó una sombra larga4)to throw a party : dar una fiesta5)to throw into confusion : desconcertar6)to throw out discard: botar, tirar (en la basura)throw ntoss: tiro m, tirada f, lanzamiento m, lance m (de dados)n.• bolada s.f.• echada s.f.• jugada s.f.• lance s.m.• lanzamiento s.m.• tirada s.f.• tiro s.m.v.(§ p.,p.p.: threw, thrown) = abatir v.• arrojar v.• bolear* v.• despedir v.• disparar v.• echar v.• lanzar v.• largar v.• precipitar v.• proyectar v.• tirar v.
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1. [θrəu] (past threw; past p thrown) transitive verb1)a) <ball/stone> tirar, aventar* (Col, Méx, Per); <grenade/javelin> lanzar*to throw something AT something/somebody — tirarle algo A algo/algn
to throw something TO somebody, to throw somebody something — tirarle or (Col, Méx, Per) aventarle* algo A algn
b) < dice> echar, tirarto throw a six — sacar* un seis
2) (send, propel) (+ adv compl):he threw himself at his opponent — se le echó encima a su adversario, se abalanzó sobre su adversario
- to throw somebody to the wolvesto throw somebody into jail — meter a algn preso or en la cárcel
3)a) (direct, aim):b) ( project):4) (put, cast):she threw a blanket over him — le puso or le echó una manta encima
to throw suspicion on(to) somebody — hacer* recaer las sospechas sobre algn
6) ( disconcert) desconcertar*7) (have, hold) < party> hacer*, dar*he threw a fit/tantrum — le dio un ataque/una pataleta
8) ( operate) <switch/lever> darle* a9) < pot> tornear, modelar en un torno
2. via) (project - ball, stone) tirarPhrasal Verbs:- throw about
- throw aside
- throw away
- throw down
- throw in
- throw off
- throw on
- throw up
II noun1)a) ( of ball) tiro m; (of javelin, discus) lanzamiento mb) ( of dice) tirada f, lance m2) (AmE)a) ( bedspread) cubrecama mb) ( shawl) chal m, echarpe m3) (sl)[θrǝʊ] (vb: pt threw) (pp thrown)they cost o are $17 a throw — cuestan 17 dólares cada uno
1. VT1) (=toss) [+ ball, stone] tirar, echar; (violently) tirar, arrojar, lanzar; [+ dice] echar, tirar; [+ javelin, discus, grenade] lanzarthe crowd began throwing stones — la multitud empezó a tirar or arrojar or lanzar piedras
to throw sb sth, throw sth to sb — tirar or echar algo a algn
he threw Brian a rope — le tiró or echó una cuerda a Brian
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to throw sth at sb — tirar or arrojar algo a algnon one occasion he threw a radio at this mother — en una ocasión le tiró or arrojó una radio a su madre
they think they can solve problems by throwing money at them — (fig) piensan que metiendo dinero pueden solucionar cualquier problema
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she threw the letters in the bin — tiró or echó las cartas a la basura•
he threw a glass of water over her head — le echó or vació un vaso de agua en la cabeza- throw one's hat or cap into the ringbook 1., 1), caution, cold 1., 1), glass, spanner2) (=hurl to the ground) [+ person] (in fight, wrestling) derribar; [horse] desmontar3) (=send, hurl)the blast threw her across the room — la explosión la lanzó or arrojó al otro lado de la sala
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to throw o.s. at sb — (lit) abalanzarse sobre algn, echarse encima de algn; (fig) (=flirt) insinuarse descaradamente a algn, tirar los tejos a algn *to throw o.s. at sb's feet — echarse a los pies de algn
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he was thrown clear of the car — salió despedido del coche•
she threw herself into the river — se tiró al rióthe kidnap threw the family into panic — el secuestro infundió pánico or hizo que cundiera el pánico en la familia
to throw sb into jail or prison — meter a algn en la cárcel
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she threw herself onto the bed — se tiró en la cama•
she was thrown out of her seat — salió despedida de su asientothe recession has thrown millions out of work — la recesión ha dejado a millones de personas sin trabajo
scent, track 1., 1)•
he threw me to the ground — me arrojó al suelo4) (=direct) [+ light, shadow] proyectar; [+ look, smile] lanzar•
this new information throws doubt on their choice — esta nueva información pone en duda su elección•
this question has been thrown at me many times — me han hecho esta pregunta or me han preguntado esto muchas veces•
he was throwing random suggestions at her — le estaba sugiriendo cosas al azarlight I, 1., 1), punch I, 1., 2)•
she didn't attempt to throw any suspicion on you — no intentó hacer que las sospechas recayeran sobre ti5) (=disconcert) desconcertarhe was thrown by her question — su pregunta lo desconcertó or lo dejó desconcertado
6) (=put)•
she threw her arms around his neck — le echó los brazos al cuello, le abrazó por el cuello•
to throw a coat round one's shoulders — echarse un abrigo por los hombros•
a police cordon was thrown around the area — la policía acordonó la zona, se cercó la zona con un cordón policial•
to throw open — [+ doors, windows] abrir de par en par; [+ house, gardens] abrir al público; [+ competition, race] abrir a todos7) (=have)•
she threw a fit (of hysterics) — le dio un ataque (de histeria)8) (=move) [+ lever, switch] dar a9) (Pottery)to throw a pot — tornear un tiesto, hacer un tiesto con el torno
10) * (=lose on purpose) [+ contest, game] perder a posta11) (Zool) (=give birth to) parir2. N1) (lit) [of ball, stone] tiro m; [of javelin, discus] lanzamiento m; [of dice] tirada f; (in judo, wrestling) derribo mstone2) * (=each one)"how much are they?" - "50 quid a throw" — -¿cuánto cuestan? -50 libras cada uno
- throw in- throw on- throw up* * *
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1. [θrəu] (past threw; past p thrown) transitive verb1)a) <ball/stone> tirar, aventar* (Col, Méx, Per); <grenade/javelin> lanzar*to throw something AT something/somebody — tirarle algo A algo/algn
to throw something TO somebody, to throw somebody something — tirarle or (Col, Méx, Per) aventarle* algo A algn
b) < dice> echar, tirarto throw a six — sacar* un seis
2) (send, propel) (+ adv compl):he threw himself at his opponent — se le echó encima a su adversario, se abalanzó sobre su adversario
- to throw somebody to the wolvesto throw somebody into jail — meter a algn preso or en la cárcel
3)a) (direct, aim):b) ( project):4) (put, cast):she threw a blanket over him — le puso or le echó una manta encima
to throw suspicion on(to) somebody — hacer* recaer las sospechas sobre algn
6) ( disconcert) desconcertar*7) (have, hold) < party> hacer*, dar*he threw a fit/tantrum — le dio un ataque/una pataleta
8) ( operate) <switch/lever> darle* a9) < pot> tornear, modelar en un torno
2. via) (project - ball, stone) tirarPhrasal Verbs:- throw about
- throw aside
- throw away
- throw down
- throw in
- throw off
- throw on
- throw up
II noun1)a) ( of ball) tiro m; (of javelin, discus) lanzamiento mb) ( of dice) tirada f, lance m2) (AmE)a) ( bedspread) cubrecama mb) ( shawl) chal m, echarpe m3) (sl)they cost o are $17 a throw — cuestan 17 dólares cada uno
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true [tru:]∎ it's a true story c'est une histoire vraie;∎ the film is based on a true story le film est tiré d'une histoire vraie ou d'une histoire vécue;∎ the true adventures of a Second World War spy les aventures véridiques d'un espion pendant la Deuxième Guerre mondiale;∎ is it true that they were lovers? c'est vrai qu'ils étaient amants?;∎ is it true about Michael? c'est vrai ce qu'on dit à propos de Michael?;∎ it is not true that he has disappeared ce n'est pas vrai qu'il a disparu;∎ I can't believe it's true je n'arrive pas à le croire;∎ if it were true that she was innocent si elle était vraiment innocente;∎ can it be true? est-ce possible?;∎ he's a complete idiot - (that's) true, but he's very lovable il est complètement idiot - ça c'est vrai, mais il est très sympathique;∎ the same is or holds true for many people il en va de même pour ou c'est vrai pour beaucoup de gens;∎ too true! c'est vrai ce que vous dites!, ah oui alors!;∎ familiar he's so stingy, it's not true! ce n'est pas possible d'être aussi radin!(b) (precise, exact → measurement) exact, juste; Music (→ note, voice) juste; (→ copy) conforme; Building industry (wall) vertical, d'aplomb; (beam) droit;∎ I certify that this is a true copy of the diploma je certifie que ceci est une copie conforme du diplôme;∎ he's not a genius in the true sense of the word ce n'est pas un génie au vrai sens du terme;∎ also figurative his aim is true il vise juste(c) (genuine → friendship, feelings) vrai, véritable, authentique; (→ friend, love) vrai, véritable; (real, actual → nature, motive) réel, véritable;∎ she was a true democrat c'était une démocrate dans l'âme;∎ he's a true Irishman (conforms to stereotype) il est bien irlandais; (by birth) c'est un Irlandais, un vrai;∎ a story of true love l'histoire d'un grand amour;∎ to find true love trouver le grand amour;∎ to get a true idea of the situation se faire une idée juste de la situation;∎ it's not a true amphibian ce n'est pas vraiment un amphibien;∎ spoken like a true soldier! voilà qui est bien dit!∎ a true likeness une ressemblance parfaite;∎ to be true to sb être fidèle à ou loyal envers qn;∎ to be true to oneself être fidèle à soi-même;∎ to be true to one's ideals/principles être fidèle à ses idéaux/principes;∎ she was true to her word elle a tenu parole;∎ true to life (story, situation) qui correspond bien à la réalité;∎ the painting is very true to life le tableau est très ressemblant;∎ to be or to run true to type être typique;∎ she was an accountant, and true to type she… elle était comptable, et bien entendu elle…;∎ true to form, he arrived half an hour late fidèle à son habitude ou comme à son habitude, il est arrivé avec une demi-heure de retard;∎ the horse hasn't been running true to form lately ces derniers temps, le cheval n'a pas couru comme à son habitude ou comme on pouvait s'y attendre2 adverb(a) (aim, shoot, sing) juste;∎ Biology to breed true se reproduire dans la conformité de l'espèce;∎ it doesn't ring true cela sonne faux∎ tell me true dites-moi la vérité;∎ love me true aime-moi fidèlementaligner, ajuster►► Finance true discount escompte m en dedans;Accountancy true and fair view (of accounts) image f fidèle;true north vrai nord m, nord m géographique;Marketing true sample échantillon m représentatifaligner, ajuster
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