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1 pesadilla
f.1 nightmare (also figurative).2 intensely distressing event, terrible situation.3 bete noire.* * *1 nightmare* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=mal sueño) nightmare, bad dream2) (=tormento) nightmare* * *a) ( sueño) nightmare, bad dreamb) ( situación) nightmare* * *= nightmare, bête noire.Ex. Catalogue maintenance in a large union catalogue based on cards or slips was a nightmare, and it was very labour-intensive to maintain such catalogues at more than one location.Ex. If one spots the bête noir, one signals for immediate replacement or alerts the others to stay out of sight.----* de pesadilla = nightmarish.* la pesadilla de = the bane of.* * *a) ( sueño) nightmare, bad dreamb) ( situación) nightmare* * *= nightmare, bête noire.Ex: Catalogue maintenance in a large union catalogue based on cards or slips was a nightmare, and it was very labour-intensive to maintain such catalogues at more than one location.
Ex: If one spots the bête noir, one signals for immediate replacement or alerts the others to stay out of sight.* de pesadilla = nightmarish.* la pesadilla de = the bane of.* * *1 (sueño) nightmare, bad dream2 (situación) nightmareal final su matrimonio era una pesadilla by the end his marriage had become a nightmare* * *
pesadilla sustantivo femenino
pesadilla sustantivo femenino nightmare, bad dream
' pesadilla' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
horrendo-a
- auténtico
English:
dream
- nightmare
* * *pesadilla nf1. [sueño] nightmare2. [angustia] nightmare* * *f nightmare* * *pesadilla nf: nightmare* * *pesadilla n nightmare -
2 agobio
m.1 choking, suffocation.¡qué agobio! it's stifling!2 pressure.¡qué agobio! this is murder o a nightmare!3 anguish, affliction, suffering, agony.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: agobiar.* * *1 burden, fatigue, suffocation* * *SM1) (=malestar)el calor y el agobio provocaron algunos mareos entre el público — it was so hot and crowded that some of the audience fainted
2) (=angustia)soñaban con unas vacaciones lejos del agobio del trabajo doméstico — they dreamed of holidays away from the stress of housework
¡cuántos deberes! ¡qué agobio! * — so much homework! it's a nightmare! *
* * ** * ** * *Madrid a estas horas es un agobio at this time of day Madrid is a real nightmare¡qué agobio! no vamos a terminar nunca this is terrible o a nightmare, we'll never finish thisme entró un agobio espantoso a terrible panicky feeling came over me ( colloq)* * *
Del verbo agobiar: ( conjugate agobiar)
agobio es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
agobió es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
agobiar
agobio
agobiar ( conjugate agobiar) verbo transitivo [problemas/responsabilidad] to weigh o get … down;
[ calor] to oppress, get … down;
este niño me agobia this child is too much for me
agobio sustantivo masculino: una sensación de agobio a sense of oppression
agobiar verbo transitivo to overwhelm
agobio sustantivo masculino
1 (angustia) anxiety
2 (ahogo) suffocation
' agobio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
asfixia
English:
oppression
* * *agobio nm1. [físico] choking, suffocation;las aglomeraciones me producen agobio I feel oppressed by crowds of people;¡qué agobio! it's stifling!2. [psíquico] pressure;¡qué agobio! this is murder o a nightmare!* * *m:es un agobio it’s unbearable, it’s a nightmare fam* * *agobio n1. (calor, ahogo)3. (prisa) pressure -
3 palo
m.1 stick (trozo de madera).los palos de la tienda de campaña the tent polesdar palos de ciego (figurative) to lash out (wildly); (criticar) to grope around in the dark (no saber qué hacer)de tal palo tal astilla (Prov) he's/she's a chip off the old block2 club.estrellaron tres disparos en los palos they hit the woodwork three times3 mast.palo mayor mainmast4 suit.5 tree (botany).palo santo lignum vitae6 blow (blow).se ha llevado muchos palos últimamente (with a stick)(mala crítica) he's had to put up with a lot recentlyliarse a palos (con alguien) to come to blows (with somebody)moler a alguien a palos to thrash somebody7 piece of wood, log, piece of timber.8 hit, blow, whack.9 tent stake, tent pole.* * *2 (golpe) blow■ ha sido un palo que se las supendieran todas what a drag that he's failed every subject!3 (madera) wood4 (de la letra) stroke■ haz el palo de la "p" más largo make the stroke of the "p" longer5 (de baraja) suit6 MARÍTIMO mast7 DEPORTE (de una portería) goal post8 (de golf) club\dar palos to beatdar palos de ciego to grope about in the darkde tal palo tal astila like father like sonechar a palos to kick outestar hecho,-a un palo familiar to be as thin as a rakeno dar un palo al agua familiar not to do a strokepalo de escoba broomstickpalo de golf golf clubpalo dulce liquoricepalo mayor mainmast* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (=vara) [de poco grosor] stick; [fijo en el suelo] post; [de telégrafos, tienda de campaña] pole; [de herramienta] handle, shaftmás tieso que un palo —
palo de amasar — Arg, Uru rolling pin
2) (=madera)pata de palo — wooden leg, peg leg
3) (=golpe) blow- no dar o pegar ni palo al aguani a palos * —
ni a palos me voy yo de aquí dejándote sola — wild horses wouldn't make me go off and leave you on your own, there's no way I would go off and leave you on your own *
4) * (=disgusto) bummer **, nightmare *es un palo que te bajen el sueldo — it's a real bummer ** o nightmare * that they're cutting your salary
¡qué palo si suspendo! — it'll be a real bummer ** o nightmare * if I fail!
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dar palo, me daría palo que se enterase — I would hate it if he found out•
llevarse un palo, nos llevamos un palo muy gordo cuando descubrimos la verdad — it was a real blow when we found out the truth5) (Náut) mast[comer, beber]nos comimos el jamón a palo seco — we had the ham on its own, we had the ham with nothing to wash it down
no pasa un día a palo seco — Ven he never goes a single day without a drink
6) (Dep)a) [de portería] postb) [para golpear] [en hockey] stick; [en golf] club7) (=de uva) stalk8) (Tip) [de b, d] upstroke; [de p, q] downstroke9) (Naipes) suitpalo del triunfo — trump suit, trumps pl
10) (Mús) [en flamenco] style11) esp LAm (Bot) treepalo de hule — CAm rubber tree
12) Ven * [de licor] swig *, slug *13) Chile*palo grueso — big shot *
14) Méx *** (=acto sexual) screw ***echar un palo — to have a screw ***
15) Col, Venun palo de: un palo de casa — a marvellous house
cayó un palo de agua — the rain came pouring down, there was a huge downpour *
* * *1)a) ( trozo de madera) stick; (de valla, portería) post; ( de herramienta) handle; ( de telégrafos) pole; (de tienda, carpa) tent polepalo de escoba — broomstick, broomhandle
(flaco) como un palo — (fam) as thin as a rake o rail
más tieso que un palo — as stiff as a board
de tal palo, tal astilla — a chip off the old block, like father like son (o like mother like daughter etc)
b) (AmC, Col fam) ( árbol) treed) (Náut) masta palo seco — (fam)
e) palos masculino plural (Equ) rails (pl)2) ( madera) woodno está el palo para cucharas — (Col fam) the time isn't right
3) (Impr) (de la b, d) ascender; (de la p, q) descender4)a) (fam) ( golpe) blow (with a stick)lo molieron a palos — they beat him till he was black and blue
dar palos de ciego — ( al pelear) to lash o strike out blindly; ( al resolver un problema) to grope in the dark
ni a palo(s) — (AmS) no way
palos porque bogas, palos porque no bogas — you can't win
b) (fam) (revés, daño) blowc) (fam) ( en cuestiones de dinero)darle or pegarle un palo a alguien — to rip somebody off (colloq)
5) ( en naipes) suit7) (Ven fam) ( trago) drink8) (Col, Ven fam) ( de agua)cayó un palo de agua — it poured (with rain), it poured down
* * *= handle, stick, lance.Ex. The ball pelts, which were usually sheepskin, were fixed to the handles with nails which were only lightly knocked in, and were removed after the day's work (and often during the midday break as well).Ex. Any sport that involves a stick or racket, a ball or other projectile, or body contact presents a risk of serious eye injury.Ex. Hoses 60 m long with hand held lances were used to apply the herbicides.----* botón en forma de palo = toggle fastener.* dar palos de ciego = grope (for/toward).* delgado como un palo = stick-thin.* de tal palo tal astilla = a chip off the old block, like father, like son.* en casa de herrero cuchillo de palo = the cobbler's children run barefoot.* llevarse un palo = be gutted, feel + gutted.* matar a palos = beat + Nombre + to death.* palo de golf = golf club.* palo de (la) escoba = broomstick.* palo de rosa = rosewood.* palo largo para alcanzar Algo = long-handled reacher.* palos al aire = a stab in the dark.* palos de ciego = a stab in the dark, a shot in the dark.* palos de ciego, palos al aire = a shot in the dark.* * *1)a) ( trozo de madera) stick; (de valla, portería) post; ( de herramienta) handle; ( de telégrafos) pole; (de tienda, carpa) tent polepalo de escoba — broomstick, broomhandle
(flaco) como un palo — (fam) as thin as a rake o rail
más tieso que un palo — as stiff as a board
de tal palo, tal astilla — a chip off the old block, like father like son (o like mother like daughter etc)
b) (AmC, Col fam) ( árbol) treed) (Náut) masta palo seco — (fam)
e) palos masculino plural (Equ) rails (pl)2) ( madera) woodno está el palo para cucharas — (Col fam) the time isn't right
3) (Impr) (de la b, d) ascender; (de la p, q) descender4)a) (fam) ( golpe) blow (with a stick)lo molieron a palos — they beat him till he was black and blue
dar palos de ciego — ( al pelear) to lash o strike out blindly; ( al resolver un problema) to grope in the dark
ni a palo(s) — (AmS) no way
palos porque bogas, palos porque no bogas — you can't win
b) (fam) (revés, daño) blowc) (fam) ( en cuestiones de dinero)darle or pegarle un palo a alguien — to rip somebody off (colloq)
5) ( en naipes) suit7) (Ven fam) ( trago) drink8) (Col, Ven fam) ( de agua)cayó un palo de agua — it poured (with rain), it poured down
* * *= handle, stick, lance.Ex: The ball pelts, which were usually sheepskin, were fixed to the handles with nails which were only lightly knocked in, and were removed after the day's work (and often during the midday break as well).
Ex: Any sport that involves a stick or racket, a ball or other projectile, or body contact presents a risk of serious eye injury.Ex: Hoses 60 m long with hand held lances were used to apply the herbicides.* botón en forma de palo = toggle fastener.* dar palos de ciego = grope (for/toward).* delgado como un palo = stick-thin.* de tal palo tal astilla = a chip off the old block, like father, like son.* en casa de herrero cuchillo de palo = the cobbler's children run barefoot.* llevarse un palo = be gutted, feel + gutted.* matar a palos = beat + Nombre + to death.* palo de golf = golf club.* palo de (la) escoba = broomstick.* palo de rosa = rosewood.* palo largo para alcanzar Algo = long-handled reacher.* palos al aire = a stab in the dark.* palos de ciego = a stab in the dark, a shot in the dark.* palos de ciego, palos al aire = a shot in the dark.* * *Aclavar un palo en la tierra to drive a stake into the groundla pelota dio en el palo the ball hit the post o goalpostel palo de la escoba the broomstick o broomhandleme pegaba con un palo he used to hit me with a stickestar (flaco) como un palo ( fam); to be as thin as a rakemás tieso que un palo as stiff as a board o ( BrE) pokerde tal palo, tal astilla a chip off the old block, like father like son ( o like mother like daughter etc)2 (de una tienda, carpa) tent pole5 (de un polo) stick6 ( Náut) masta palo seco ( fam); under bare polesse lo comió a palo seco she ate it on its ownno me gusta beberlo a palo seco I don't like drinking it without eating anythingme lo dijo a palo seco she told me outright o ( BrE) straight outle pagaron los $10, a palo seco he was paid the $10 and not a penny more o and that was itle sacaron la muela a palo seco he had the tooth taken out with no anestheticque cada palo aguante su vela each of us must face up to our own responsibilitiesiba por los palos he was staying close to the railsCompuestos:( RPl) rolling pinmizzenmastforemastgreasy polemainmastlos de afuera son de palo ( RPl); those not in the game, keep quietCompuestos:A ( Bot) paradise treeB ( Chi) (testaferro) front man, figureheadrosewoodlicorice*lignum vitaeCompuesto:sans serif, sanserifDle dieron un palo en la cabeza he got whacked on the head with a stick ( colloq)lo molieron a palos they beat him till he was black and bluedar palos de ciego (al pelear) to lash o strike out blindly; (para resolver un problema) to grope in the darkni a palo(s) ( AmS); no wayni a palo(s) van a lograr que retire lo dicho there's no way they'll get me to take back what I saidpalos porque bogas, palos porque no bogas you can't win2 ( fam) (revés, daño) blowel accidente de su hijo fue un palo muy gordo his son's accident was a terrible blow¡qué palo! han perdido otra vez what a downer! they've lost again ( colloq)el libro recibió un buen palo de la crítica the book was panned o ( AmE) roasted o ( BrE) slated by the critics3 ( fam)(en cuestiones de dinero): darle or pegarle un palo a algn to rip sb off ( colloq)E (en naipes) suitseguir el palo to follow suitvamos a echar unos palos let's have a drinkHI1(Col, Ven fam) (de agua): ayer cayó un palo de agua it poured (with rain) yesterday, it poured down yesterday* * *
palo sustantivo masculino
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(de valla, portería) post;
( de herramienta) handle;
(de tienda, carpa) tent pole;
de tal palo, tal astilla a chip off the old block, like father like son (o like mother like daughter etc)
( de hockey) hockey stickd) (Náut) mast;
2 ( madera) wood;
3 (fam) ( golpe) blow (with a stick);◊ lo molieron a palos they beat him till he was black and blue
4 ( en naipes) suit
palo sustantivo masculino
1 stick: este queso está más seco que un palo, this cheese is as dry as dust
su hermano está como un palo, his brother is as thin as a rake
2 (estacazo) blow
3 fam (disgusto, golpe) blow: su muerte ha sido un palo para ella, his death was a real blow to her
me da palo tener que decírselo yo, I'm really cut up about having to tell her
(decepción) disappointment: menudo palo nos dio cuando nos dijeron que no cantaría, it was a real disappointment to us when we heard that he wasn't going to sing
(rollo) drag
4 (madera) una cuchara/pata de palo, a wooden spoon/ leg
5 Náut (mástil) mast
palo mayor, mainmast
6 Dep (de portería) woodwork
7 Golf club
8 Naipes suit
♦ Locuciones: moler a palos a alguien, to beat sb up
a palo seco, on its own
de tal palo, tal astilla, like father, like son
' palo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
astilla
- caballito
- estaca
- garrote
- hisopo
- jarabe
- tranca
- trinquete
- vara
- verga
- bolo
- cachiporra
- corazón
- empuñar
- espada
- extremo
- helado
- oro
- partir
- pata
- pica
- pique
- rombo
- trébol
- triunfo
English:
broomstick
- carrot
- chip
- club
- drive
- end
- father
- golf club
- like
- pointed
- Pole
- ram
- rosewood
- shaft
- stake
- stick
- stout
- stroke
- suit
- taper
- wave
- wooden
- broom
- dead
- golf
- pole
- spar
- wood
* * *palo nm1. [trozo de madera] stick;palo de escoba broomhandle;los palos de la tienda de campaña the tent poles;Famcomo un palo [flaco] as thin as a rake;de tal palo, tal astilla like father like sonRP palo de amasar rolling pin2. [de golf] club;[de hockey] stick3. [de portería] [laterales] post;[larguero] bar;estrellaron tres disparos en los palos they hit the woodwork three times4. [mástil] mast;Fama palo seco [sin nada más] without anything else, on its own;[bebida] neat;que cada palo aguante su vela each of us is responsible for his/her own affairspalo mayor mainmast;palo de mesana mizzenmast;palo de trinquete foremast5. [golpe] blow (with a stick);dar de palos a alguien to beat o hit sb (with a stick);liarse a palos (con alguien) to come to blows (with sb);moler a alguien a palos to thrash sb (with a stick);dar palos de ciego [criticar] to lash out (wildly);[no saber qué hacer] to grope around in the dark; Andes, RP Famni a palos: eso no lo hago ni a palos there's no way I'm going to do that;Fam6. [mala crítica] bad review;se llevó muchos palos de la crítica she was panned by the critics¡qué palo, me han suspendido! what a drag, I've failed!;se ha llevado muchos palos últimamente he's had to put up with a lot recentlyprefiero que se lo digas tú, a mí me da mucho palo I'd rather you told him, I really don't want toda mucho palo ponerse a estudiar en verano it's a pain o drag having to start studying during the summerdar un palo en un banco to stick up a bank11. [de baraja] suit13. [de cante flamenco] = style of flamenco singing;Famtocar todos los palos [hacer de todo] to do a bit of everythinguna cuchara de palo a wooden spoon;Amno ser de palo not to be made of stone;RP Famlos de afuera son de palo outsiders have no saypalo de rosa rosewood15. Am [árbol, arbusto] treepalo borracho silk floss tree;palo de Brasil brazil wood tree;palo dulce liquorice root;palo santo lignum vitaeesa casa vale dos palos y medio this house is worth two and a half millionun palo verde a million buckspalo de mujer real beauty;palo de agua [aguacero] downpour, deluge of rain19. CompCuba, Méx muy Famecharse un palo to have a screw, Br to have it off;Ven Famechar un palo to have a drink;Ven Fam* * *mde tal palo tal astilla a chip off the old block fam ;2 MAR mast;que cada palo aguante su vela everybody has to stand up and be counted3 de portería post, upright4 figblow5:a medio palo L.Am. half-drunk;a palo seco whiskey straight up6 L.Am.ser un palo be fantastic7:* * *palo nm1) : stick, pole, post2) : shaft, handlepalo de escoba: broomstick3) : mast, spar4) : wood5) : blow (with a stick)6) : suit (of cards)* * *palo n1. (vara) stick2. (mástil) mast3. (de golf) club4. (de fútbol) post5. (de hockey) stick6. (disgusto) blow¡qué palo! what a blow!7. (de la baraja) suit -
4 tormento
m.torment, agony.el tormento de un amor no correspondido the torment o anguish of unrequited lovepres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: tormentar.* * *1 (tortura) torture2 (dolor) torment, torture3 (angustia) anguish4 figurado (aflicción) affliction, suffering\ser un tormento familiar to be real torture* * *noun m.* * *SM (=tortura) torture; (fig) torture, torment; (=angustia) anguish, agonydar tormento a — to torment; (fig) to torment, plague
darse tormento — to torment o.s.
sus dos hijos son un tormento perpetuo — her two sons are a constant trial o torment to her
* * *a) (angustia, dolor) tormentir al dentista es un tormento — going to the dentist is a nightmare o is hell (colloq)
b) ( malos tratos) torture* * *= torment, torture.Ex. There is much slavering, kinky enjoyment of Diana's torments, a quality shared with the Gothic novel.Ex. It collects information about torture and spreads it to organisations and individuals, mainly health service personnel and researchers.* * *a) (angustia, dolor) tormentir al dentista es un tormento — going to the dentist is a nightmare o is hell (colloq)
b) ( malos tratos) torture* * *= torment, torture.Ex: There is much slavering, kinky enjoyment of Diana's torments, a quality shared with the Gothic novel.
Ex: It collects information about torture and spreads it to organisations and individuals, mainly health service personnel and researchers.* * *1 (angustia, dolor) tormentla vida a su lado era un verdadero tormento living with him was an absolute torment o was absolute hell for hervivía con el tormento de los celos she lived tormented o tortured by jealousyir al dentista es un tormento going to the dentist is a nightmare o is hell ( colloq)aquel calor era un tormento the heat there was murder ( colloq)2 (malos tratos) torture* * *
tormento sustantivo masculino
1 (tortura) torture
2 fam (sufrimiento) torment, torture
' tormento' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
interiormente
English:
torment
- torture
* * *tormento nm1. [dolor físico] torment, agony2. [angustia] torment, anguish;el tormento de un amor no correspondido the torment o anguish of unrequited love;después de varios días de tormento, conseguí quitarme de encima de mi tío after several agonizing days, I managed to get rid o Br shot of my uncle;ser un tormento [persona] to be a torment;[cosa] to be torture3. [torture] torture;fue sometido a tormento he was subjected to torture* * *m torture* * *tormento nm1) : torment, anguish2) : torture -
5 suplicio
m.torture (also figurative).es un suplicio it's torture¡qué suplicio! what a life!* * *1 (castigo) torture2 (dolor) pain3 figurado torment* * *SM1) (=tortura) torture; ( Hist) (=ejecución) punishment, execution2) (=tormento) torment, torture* * *a) ( tortura) torturees un verdadero suplicio — (fam) it's absolute torture o a real nightmare (colloq)
b) ( castigo) punishment* * *= torture.Ex. It collects information about torture and spreads it to organisations and individuals, mainly health service personnel and researchers.----* sufrir un suplicio = agonise over [agonize, -USA].* * *a) ( tortura) torturees un verdadero suplicio — (fam) it's absolute torture o a real nightmare (colloq)
b) ( castigo) punishment* * *= torture.Ex: It collects information about torture and spreads it to organisations and individuals, mainly health service personnel and researchers.
* sufrir un suplicio = agonise over [agonize, -USA].* * *1 (tortura) torturela espera fue un suplicio the wait was real torture o a terrible ordeal2 (castigo) punishment3 (ejecución) execution* * *
suplicio sustantivo masculino
suplicio sustantivo masculino
1 (tortura) torture
2 fam fig (muy molesto, fastidioso) torment, ordeal
' suplicio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
calvario
English:
torment
* * *suplicio nm1. [tortura] torturees un suplicio it's torture;¡qué suplicio! what a nightmare o pain!;estos niños son un auténtico suplicio these children are a real pain in the neck* * *m figtorment, ordeal* * *suplicio nmtormento: ordeal, torture -
6 tortura
f.torture.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: torturar.* * *1 (tormento) torture2 figurado (padecimiento) intense suffering, agony* * *noun f.* * *SF torture* * *femenino torturelos exámenes son una tortura — (fam) exams are a real nightmare (colloq)
* * *= torture.Ex. It collects information about torture and spreads it to organisations and individuals, mainly health service personnel and researchers.----* cámara de tortura = torture chamber.* sala de tortura = torture chamber.* * *femenino torturelos exámenes son una tortura — (fam) exams are a real nightmare (colloq)
* * *= torture.Ex: It collects information about torture and spreads it to organisations and individuals, mainly health service personnel and researchers.
* cámara de tortura = torture chamber.* sala de tortura = torture chamber.* * *tortureinstrumentos/métodos de tortura instruments/methods of torturefueron sometidos a torturas they were subjected to torture, they were torturedpara mí los exámenes son una tortura ( fam); I find exams sheer torture o a real nightmare ( colloq)Compuesto:water torture* * *
Del verbo torturar: ( conjugate torturar)
tortura es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
tortura
torturar
tortura sustantivo femenino
torture
torturar ( conjugate torturar) verbo transitivo ( con violencia física) to torture;
( angustiar) to torment, torture
tortura sustantivo femenino torture
torturar verbo transitivo to torture
' tortura' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acabar
- potro
- refinada
- refinado
- suplicio
- tormento
- salvaje
- terrible
English:
rack
- torture
* * *tortura nf1. [física] torture;métodos de tortura torture methods, methods of torture2. [angustia] torture;la espera fue una tortura the wait was torture;¡este tráfico es una tortura! this traffic is a nightmare!* * *f tb figtorture* * *tortura nf: torture* * *tortura n torture -
7 imposible
adj.1 impossible (irrealizable).es imposible de arreglar it's impossible to fix, it can't be fixedes imposible que se lo haya dicho he can't possibly have told hernos fue imposible ir we were unable to gohacer lo imposible to do everything possible and more2 unbearable, impossible (informal) (insoportable).el tráfico en el centro estaba imposible the traffic in the center was impossible o a nightmareintj.no way, no can do.* * *► adjetivo1 impossible\estar imposible to be impossiblehacer lo imposible to do the impossible, do one's utmosthacerle la vida imposible a alguien to make life impossible for somebodyparece imposible que... I can't believe that...ponerse imposible familiar to become impossible* * *adj.* * *1. ADJ1) (=no posible) impossiblees imposible — it's impossible, it's out of the question
¡parece imposible! — you'd never believe it!
2) (=inaguantable) impossible3) (=difícil) impossible2.SMun imposible — [tarea] an impossible task; [objetivo] an impossible goal
lo que voy a pedir es un imposible — what I'm about to ask is impossible, I'm about to ask for the impossible
* * *I1) [ser] <sueño/amor> impossible2) ( inaguantable) < persona> impossibleII* * *= impossible, hopeless.Ex. Inaccuracies can lead to its being impossible to identify the documents to which citations relate.Ex. This article discusses the pre-revolutionary shortage of books on agriculture economy in 1913, and how existing books only discussed the miserable, hopeless life of the peasants.----* conseguir lo imposible = achieve + the impossible, accomplish + the impossible, shoot (for) + the moon.* creer en lo imposible = believe in + the impossible.* esperar lo imposible = shoot (for) + the moon, cry for + the moon, ask for + the moon, reach for + the moon.* hacer lo imposible = do + the impossible, lean over + backwards, double over + backwards.* hacer lo imposible para = jump through + hoops.* hacer que sea imposible = render + impossible.* imposible de comparar = incommemsurable, incommensurate.* imposible de delimitar = unmappable.* imposible de entregar = undeliverable.* imposible de localizar = untraceable.* imposible de medir = incommemsurable, incommensurate.* imposible de mezclar = unmixable.* imposible de representar = unmappable.* imposible de resistir = impossible to resist.* intentar algo imposible = bang + Posesivo + head against.* intentar lograr lo imposible = square + the circle.* intentar lo imposible = attempt + the impossible, be an attempt at the impossible, square + the circle.* lograr lo imposible = achieve + the impossible, accomplish + the impossible.* mejor imposible = as good as it gets.* no hay nada imposible = all bets are off.* pretender lograr lo imposible = square + the circle.* pretender lo imposible = square + the circle.* resultar imposible = prove + impossible.* ser imposible = be out of the question, be dead meat.* sueño imposible = impossible dream.* * *I1) [ser] <sueño/amor> impossible2) ( inaguantable) < persona> impossibleII* * *= impossible, hopeless.Ex: Inaccuracies can lead to its being impossible to identify the documents to which citations relate.
Ex: This article discusses the pre-revolutionary shortage of books on agriculture economy in 1913, and how existing books only discussed the miserable, hopeless life of the peasants.* conseguir lo imposible = achieve + the impossible, accomplish + the impossible, shoot (for) + the moon.* creer en lo imposible = believe in + the impossible.* esperar lo imposible = shoot (for) + the moon, cry for + the moon, ask for + the moon, reach for + the moon.* hacer lo imposible = do + the impossible, lean over + backwards, double over + backwards.* hacer lo imposible para = jump through + hoops.* hacer que sea imposible = render + impossible.* imposible de comparar = incommemsurable, incommensurate.* imposible de delimitar = unmappable.* imposible de entregar = undeliverable.* imposible de localizar = untraceable.* imposible de medir = incommemsurable, incommensurate.* imposible de mezclar = unmixable.* imposible de representar = unmappable.* imposible de resistir = impossible to resist.* intentar algo imposible = bang + Posesivo + head against.* intentar lograr lo imposible = square + the circle.* intentar lo imposible = attempt + the impossible, be an attempt at the impossible, square + the circle.* lograr lo imposible = achieve + the impossible, accomplish + the impossible.* mejor imposible = as good as it gets.* no hay nada imposible = all bets are off.* pretender lograr lo imposible = square + the circle.* pretender lo imposible = square + the circle.* resultar imposible = prove + impossible.* ser imposible = be out of the question, be dead meat.* sueño imposible = impossible dream.* * *A [ SER] ‹sueño/amor› impossiblees imposible hacerlo en menos tiempo it's impossible to do it any quickerme es imposible acompañarte it's impossible for me to go with youle resultaba imposible concentrarse he found it impossible to concentratees imposible que lo sepan they can't possibly knowes imposible de explicar it's impossible to explainlos médicos hicieron lo imposible para salvarlo the doctors did everything they could to try and save himhizo lo imposible para convencerla he did everything he could o he did his utmost to persuade herB1 (inaguantable) ‹persona› impossibleestá imposible hoy he's (being) impossible todayes un niño imposible he's an impossible o a very difficult childme pides un imposible you're asking me for something that's impossible, you're asking the impossible of me* * *
imposible adjetivo
1 [ser] ‹sueño/amor› impossible;
es imposible que lo sepan they can't possibly know;
hicieron lo imposible they did everything they could
2 ( inaguantable) ‹ persona› impossible;
imposible
I adjetivo
1 impossible: resulta imposible de creer, it's impossible to believe
es imposible que ya hayan vuelto, they can't possibly have got back already
2 fam (inaguantable, intratable) unbearable: tiene un carácter imposible, he is quite unbearable
II sustantivo masculino the impossible, impossible thing: no me pidas imposibles, don't ask me for the impossible
♦ Locuciones: hacer lo imposible, to do one's utmost: hicieron lo imposible por ayudar a los heridos, they did their utmost to help the injured
' imposible' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
dejar
- me
- tener
- venga
- cuenta
- estar
- imposibilitar
- ser
- vida
English:
defy
- democracy
- detection
- impossible
- question
- that
- unreadable
- virtually
- awkward
- clearly
- hell
- hopeless
- job
- notice
- physically
- possibly
- rule
- the
- unobtainable
- way
* * *♦ adj1. [irrealizable] impossible;nos fue imposible asistir we were unable to be there;es imposible de arreglar it's impossible to fix, it can't be fixed;es imposible que no se haya enterado he must have found out;es imposible que se lo haya dicho he can't possibly have told her;hacer lo imposible to do everything possible and moreestos niños son imposibles these kids are impossible;el tráfico en el centro estaba imposible the traffic in the centre was impossible o a nightmare♦ nmme estás pidiendo un imposible you're asking the impossible of me;pedir imposibles to ask for the impossible* * *adj impossible;hacer lo imposible do everything in one’s power* * *imposible adj: impossible* * *imposible adj impossible -
8 seguridad
f.1 safety (ausencia de peligro).de seguridad safety (cinturón, cierre)seguridad en el trabajo safety at work o in the workplaceseguridad vial road safety2 security.seguridad ciudadana public safetyseguridad Social Social Security3 security (guardias).4 security (estabilidad, firmeza).una inversión que ofrece seguridad a safe o secure investment5 certainty (certidumbre).con seguridad for sure, definitelycon toda seguridad with absolute certaintytener la seguridad de que to be certain that6 confidence (confianza).habla con mucha seguridad she speaks very confidentlyseguridad en sí mismo self-confidencemostrar una falsa seguridad to put on a show of confidence7 assurance, guaranty.8 self-reliance, firmness, positiveness, assurance.* * *1 (gen) security2 (física) safety3 (certeza) certainty, sureness4 (confianza) confidence5 (organismo) security6 (fiabilidad) reliability\con toda seguridad most probablyde seguridad securityen la seguridad de que... in the safe knowledge that...hablar con seguridad to speak with confidencetener la seguridad de que... to be certain that..., be sure that...seguridad en sí mismo,-a self-confidenceseguridad financiera financial securityseguridad social ≈ National Health Service* * *noun f.1) security2) assurance, certainty3) confidence* * *SF1) (=falta de riesgo)a) [ante accidente, peligro] safety; [ante delito, atentado] securitypara mayor seguridad recomendamos el uso de la mascarilla — for safety's sake we recommend that you use a mask
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cinturón de seguridad — safety belt•
empresa de seguridad — security company•
medidas de seguridad — [ante accidente, incendio] safety measures; [ante delito, atentado] security measuresb) [económica] securityhasta que no tenga trabajo no tendrá seguridad económica — until he has a job he won't have any financial security
c) (Mil, Pol) security•
consejo de seguridad — security council2)seguridad ciudadana — the security of the public from crime
seguridad del Estado — national security, state security
seguridad social — (=sistema de pensiones y paro) social security, welfare (EEUU); (=contribuciones) national insurance; (=sistema médico) national health service, ≈ NHS
3) (=sensación) [de no tener peligro] security; [de confianza] confidence, assurancehabla con mucha seguridad — he speaks with great confidence o assurance
seguridad en uno mismo — self-confidence, self-assurance
4) (=certeza) certaintyno puedo darle seguridad — I can't say for sure o for certain
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con seguridad, no lo sabemos con seguridad — we don't know for sure o for certaincon toda seguridad, podemos decir que... — with complete certainty, we can say that...
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tener la seguridad de que... — to be sure o certain that...tenía la seguridad de que algo iba a pasar — he was sure o certain that something was going to happen
tengan ustedes la seguridad de que... — (you may) rest assured that... frm
5) (Jur) [de fianza] security, surety* * *1) ( ausencia de peligro) safety; (protección contra robos, atentados) securitymedidas de seguridad — (contra accidentes, incendios) safety measures; (contra robos, atentados) security measures
2) (estabilidad, garantía) security3)a) ( certeza)b) (confianza, aplomo) confidence, self-confidencetener seguridad en uno mismo — to be sure of oneself, to be self-confident
* * *= fall-back [fallback], safety, security, peace of mind.Ex. The program has been enhanced to provide system security and the various levels of fall-back operation in the event of system failure.Ex. Not all topics are covered, but a broad group of industrial topics are represented, including, measurement, environmental and safety engineering, energy technology and communication.Ex. DBMS systems aim to provide data security and access safeguards.Ex. The article is entitled 'Licensing of digital publications: peace of mind for research libraries or an expensive nightmare?'.----* abrochar el cinturón de seguridad = fasten + seat belt.* alfiler de seguridad = safety pin.* ataque contra la seguridad = security attack.* barrera de seguridad = crush barrier.* brecha del sistema de seguridad = security leak.* brecha en el sistema de seguridad = security hole.* caja de seguridad = safe, safety deposit box.* cámara de seguridad = storage vault, security camera, surveillance camera.* certificado de seguridad = security certificate.* cinturón de seguridad = seat belt.* código de seguridad vial = highway safety code.* como medida de seguridad = as a backup.* con seguridad en uno mismo = assertively.* Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas = United Nations Security Council.* Consejo de Seguridad, el = Security Council, the.* con toda seguridad = safely.* control de seguridad = security checkpoint.* copia de seguridad = backup [back-up], duplicate copy, backup copy.* copia de seguridad del sistema = system backup.* cotización a la seguridad social = national insurance contribution.* de máxima seguridad = safety critical [safety-critical].* depósito de seguridad = storage vault.* distancia de seguridad = stopping distance, braking distance.* encargado de seguridad = security officer, security officer.* evaluación de la seguridad = safety evaluation.* falsa sensación de seguridad = false sense of security.* fuerzas de seguridad = security forces.* guarda de seguridad = security patrol, security officer, security officer.* guardia de seguridad = security guard.* línea de seguridad = lifeline.* llevar puesto el cinturón de seguridad = wear + a seat belt.* malla de seguridad = safety net.* mecanismo de seguridad = security mechanism.* medida de seguridad = safety standard, security measure, safety regulation, safety precaution.* medida de seguridad e higiene en el trabajo = health and safety standard.* mostrador de seguridad = security desk.* ordenador de seguridad = firewall.* película de seguridad = safety film.* peligro para la seguridad = safety hazard, security risk.* personal de seguridad = security staff.* plan de seguridad = backup plan.* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.* por razones de seguridad = for security reasons, for safety reasons.* por seguridad = for safety reasons.* problema de seguridad = security problem.* red de seguridad = safety net.* relacionado con la seguridad = safety-related.* responsable de seguridad = safety official.* riesgo para la seguridad = security risk.* seguridad ambiental = environmental security.* seguridad ciudadana = public safety.* seguridad contra corrientes eléctricas = electrical security.* seguridad contra incendios = fire security, fire safety.* seguridad de circulación en bicicleta = bicycle safety.* seguridad de las redes = network security.* seguridad del sistema = system security.* seguridad en el empleo = employment protection and safety.* seguridad en el trabajo = safety at work, occupational safety.* seguridad en (la) carretera = driving safety, road safety.* seguridad en las aglomeraciones = crowd safety.* seguridad en uno mismo = self-confidence, assertiveness, self-efficacy, self-belief.* seguridad informática = computer security.* seguridad laboral = occupational safety.* seguridad nacional = national security, homeland security.* seguridad personal = personal safety.* seguridad pública = public safety.* seguridad que da estar en un grupo numeroso = safety in numbers.* seguridad social = social security, national insurance.* Seguridad Social Británica = National Health Service (NHS).* seguridad urbana = urban safety, urban security.* seguridad vial = driving safety, road safety, highway safety.* servicio de seguridad = security service.* sistema de copias de seguridad = backup system.* sistema de seguridad = security system, backup system.* tener la seguridad de = have + the security of.* tener la seguridad de que = rest + assured that.* tomar medidas de seguridad = take + safety precautions.* tomar medidas de seguridad más estrictas = tighten + security.* valla de seguridad = crush barrier.* válvula de seguridad = safety valve, pressure relief valve.* vigilante de seguridad = security guard.* volver a la seguridad de = burrow back into.* vulneración de la seguridad = security breach.* vulnerar la seguridad = breach + security.* * *1) ( ausencia de peligro) safety; (protección contra robos, atentados) securitymedidas de seguridad — (contra accidentes, incendios) safety measures; (contra robos, atentados) security measures
2) (estabilidad, garantía) security3)a) ( certeza)b) (confianza, aplomo) confidence, self-confidencetener seguridad en uno mismo — to be sure of oneself, to be self-confident
* * *= fall-back [fallback], safety, security, peace of mind.Ex: The program has been enhanced to provide system security and the various levels of fall-back operation in the event of system failure.
Ex: Not all topics are covered, but a broad group of industrial topics are represented, including, measurement, environmental and safety engineering, energy technology and communication.Ex: DBMS systems aim to provide data security and access safeguards.Ex: The article is entitled 'Licensing of digital publications: peace of mind for research libraries or an expensive nightmare?'.* abrochar el cinturón de seguridad = fasten + seat belt.* alfiler de seguridad = safety pin.* ataque contra la seguridad = security attack.* barrera de seguridad = crush barrier.* brecha del sistema de seguridad = security leak.* brecha en el sistema de seguridad = security hole.* caja de seguridad = safe, safety deposit box.* cámara de seguridad = storage vault, security camera, surveillance camera.* certificado de seguridad = security certificate.* cinturón de seguridad = seat belt.* código de seguridad vial = highway safety code.* como medida de seguridad = as a backup.* con seguridad en uno mismo = assertively.* Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas = United Nations Security Council.* Consejo de Seguridad, el = Security Council, the.* con toda seguridad = safely.* control de seguridad = security checkpoint.* copia de seguridad = backup [back-up], duplicate copy, backup copy.* copia de seguridad del sistema = system backup.* cotización a la seguridad social = national insurance contribution.* de máxima seguridad = safety critical [safety-critical].* depósito de seguridad = storage vault.* distancia de seguridad = stopping distance, braking distance.* encargado de seguridad = security officer, security officer.* evaluación de la seguridad = safety evaluation.* falsa sensación de seguridad = false sense of security.* fuerzas de seguridad = security forces.* guarda de seguridad = security patrol, security officer, security officer.* guardia de seguridad = security guard.* línea de seguridad = lifeline.* llevar puesto el cinturón de seguridad = wear + a seat belt.* malla de seguridad = safety net.* mecanismo de seguridad = security mechanism.* medida de seguridad = safety standard, security measure, safety regulation, safety precaution.* medida de seguridad e higiene en el trabajo = health and safety standard.* mostrador de seguridad = security desk.* ordenador de seguridad = firewall.* película de seguridad = safety film.* peligro para la seguridad = safety hazard, security risk.* personal de seguridad = security staff.* plan de seguridad = backup plan.* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.* por razones de seguridad = for security reasons, for safety reasons.* por seguridad = for safety reasons.* problema de seguridad = security problem.* red de seguridad = safety net.* relacionado con la seguridad = safety-related.* responsable de seguridad = safety official.* riesgo para la seguridad = security risk.* seguridad ambiental = environmental security.* seguridad ciudadana = public safety.* seguridad contra corrientes eléctricas = electrical security.* seguridad contra incendios = fire security, fire safety.* seguridad de circulación en bicicleta = bicycle safety.* seguridad de las redes = network security.* seguridad del sistema = system security.* seguridad en el empleo = employment protection and safety.* seguridad en el trabajo = safety at work, occupational safety.* seguridad en (la) carretera = driving safety, road safety.* seguridad en las aglomeraciones = crowd safety.* seguridad en uno mismo = self-confidence, assertiveness, self-efficacy, self-belief.* seguridad informática = computer security.* seguridad laboral = occupational safety.* seguridad nacional = national security, homeland security.* seguridad personal = personal safety.* seguridad pública = public safety.* seguridad que da estar en un grupo numeroso = safety in numbers.* seguridad social = social security, national insurance.* Seguridad Social Británica = National Health Service (NHS).* seguridad urbana = urban safety, urban security.* seguridad vial = driving safety, road safety, highway safety.* servicio de seguridad = security service.* sistema de copias de seguridad = backup system.* sistema de seguridad = security system, backup system.* tener la seguridad de = have + the security of.* tener la seguridad de que = rest + assured that.* tomar medidas de seguridad = take + safety precautions.* tomar medidas de seguridad más estrictas = tighten + security.* valla de seguridad = crush barrier.* válvula de seguridad = safety valve, pressure relief valve.* vigilante de seguridad = security guard.* volver a la seguridad de = burrow back into.* vulneración de la seguridad = security breach.* vulnerar la seguridad = breach + security.* * *A (ausencia de peligro) safetyla seguridad de los rehenes the safety of the hostagescomo medida de seguridad, mantengan los cinturones abrochados as a safety precaution please keep your seatbelts fastenedcierre de seguridad safety catchpor razones de seguridad, no se permite fumar for safety reasons, smoking is not permittedmedidas de seguridad (contra accidentes, incendios) safety measures; (contra robos, atentados) security measuresla empresa encargada de la seguridad del edificio the company responsible for the security of the buildinguna prisión de alta seguridad a high security prisonCompuestos:biosafetypublic safetyla seguridad del estado state security, national securityroad safetyB (estabilidad, garantía) securityuna alta seguridad para el inversor a high degree o level of security for the investorno ofrece ninguna seguridad it doesn't offer any securityCompuesto:social securityC1(certeza): no te lo puedo decir con seguridad I can't tell you for certain o for sure o ( frml) with any degree of certaintycon seguridad se quedó dormido he's probably fallen asleep o ( colloq) I bet he's fallen asleepno me dio ninguna seguridad de tenerlo listo para mañana she didn't give me any assurances that she'd have it ready by tomorrowcon toda seguridad te hace el favor you can be sure he'll do that for you2 (confianza, aplomo) confidence, self-confidencetiene mucha seguridad en sí mismo he's very sure of himself, he has a lot of self-confidenceda una falsa impresión de seguridad he gives off a false impression of self-confidence* * *
seguridad sustantivo femenino
1 ( ausencia de peligro) safety;
(protección contra robos, atentados) security;
(contra robos, atentados) security measures;
seguridad ciudadana public safety
2 (estabilidad, garantía) security;
3
◊ podemos decir con seguridad que … we can say for sure o with certainty that …
seguridad sustantivo femenino
1 (confianza) confidence: hablaba con mucha seguridad, he spoke with great self-confidence
2 (certeza) sureness: ten la seguridad de que no te engañará, you can be certain that he won't deceive you
con toda seguridad, surely
3 (garantía) no me dan la seguridad de que me vayan a contratar, they won't guarantee that they'll hire me
4 (contra accidentes) safety
cinturón de seguridad, safety belt
seguridad en el empleo, safety at work
5 (contra robos, etc) security
cerradura de seguridad, security lock 6 Seguridad Social, Social Security, GB National Health Service
Recuerda que safety se refiere a la seguridad física, mientras que security hace referencia a la seguridad contra el delito.
' seguridad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alta
- beneficio
- cartilla
- cierre
- cinturón
- confianza
- copia
- cotizar
- cotización
- específica
- específico
- inspección
- red
- responsable
- SS
- válvula
- abrochar
- ajustar
- aportar
- aporte
- atentar
- bóveda
- burlar
- caja
- consejo
- estado
- falla
- garantía
- norma
- potenciar
- reforzar
- riguroso
- seguro
English:
around-the clock
- asbestos
- assurance
- backup
- bolster
- buckle up
- certainty
- check
- compromise
- demonstrate
- failsafe
- health service
- job security
- most
- National Insurance
- NHS
- pass
- road safety
- safe-deposit
- safety
- safety belt
- safety net
- screen
- seal
- seatbelt
- security
- Security Council
- security forces
- social insurance
- social security
- social welfare
- speech
- steward
- strap in
- tight
- tighten
- tighten up
- unfasten
- welfare
- back
- brim
- doubt
- fail
- guard
- harness
- homeland
- involve
- national
- pretense
- record
* * *seguridad nf1. [ausencia de peligro físico] safety;la seguridad de los pasajeros es nuestra prioridad passenger safety is our priority;de seguridad [cinturón, cierre] safetyseguridad ciudadana public safety;la principal preocupación del electorado es la seguridad ciudadana the main concern of the electorate is law and order;seguridad en el trabajo safety at work o in the workplace;seguridad vial road safety2. [protección material, afectiva] securityseguridad privada security firms;Seguridad Social Social Security3. [estabilidad, firmeza] security;una inversión que ofrece seguridad a safe o secure investment4. [certidumbre] certainty;con seguridad for sure, definitely;no lo sé con seguridad I don't know for sure o for certain;con toda seguridad with absolute certainty;tener la seguridad de que to be certain that5. [confianza] confidence;habla con mucha seguridad she speaks very confidently;seguridad en sí mismo self-confidence;mostrar una falsa seguridad to put on a show of confidence* * *fcinturón de seguridad seatbelt3 ( certeza) certainty;con toda seguridad for sure* * *seguridad nf1) : safety, security2) : (financial) securityseguridad social: Social Security3) certeza: certainty, assurancecon toda seguridad: with complete certainty4) : confidence, self-confidence* * *1. (contra robos, ataques, etc) security2. (contra accidentes) safety3. (certeza) certainty4. (confianza) confidence -
9 tranquilidad
f.1 calm, peacefulness (sosiego) (de lugar, música, vida).2 peace of mind (falta de preocupaciones).para mayor tranquilidad to be on the safe sidepara tu tranquilidad to put your mind at rest3 clearness.4 calm.5 tranquility, calm, quiet, calmness.* * *\para mayor tranquilidad to be on the safe sidepara tu tranquilidad for your own peace of mindperder la tranquilidad to get het uppaz y tranquilidad peace and quiet* * *noun f.tranquility, quietness* * *SF1) (=placidez) peace¡qué tranquilidad se respira en el campo! — the countryside is so peaceful!
con tres hijos no tengo ni un momento de tranquilidad — with three children I never get a moment's peace
2) (=falta de prisa)3) (=aplomo) calm4) (=falta de preocupación)para mayor tranquilidad llama a tus padres — call your parents, to put your mind at rest
¡qué tranquilidad! ya se han acabado los exámenes — what a relief, the exams are over at last!
puedes decírmelo con total tranquilidad, no se lo contaré a nadie — you're quite safe telling me, I won't tell anyone
5) (=descaro)dijo con toda tranquilidad que no pensaba pagar — she said quite calmly o as cool as you please o like that she didn't intend to pay
* * *a) ( calma) peacela tranquilidad del campo — the peace o tranquility of the countryside
b) ( falta de preocupación)llámame a la hora que sea, con toda tranquilidad — feel free to call me at any time
* * *= quiet, ease, reassurance, serenity, quietness, peace of mind, calm, calmness, tranquillity [tranquility, -USA], stillness.Ex. During the parliamentary debates he pointed out the advantages to the public that would accrue from such havens of quiet and reasonableness as the library.Ex. Reaching such a point of ease may be a long haul with some children.Ex. Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex. The state capital where she worked as a reference librarian has an almost rural serenity about it.Ex. Study space in the library was most used by groups of unsupervised pupils, of different ages, browsing and studying, requiring different levels of quietness.Ex. The article is entitled 'Licensing of digital publications: peace of mind for research libraries or an expensive nightmare?'.Ex. Undue haste and panic can be minimized by calm, purposeful behavior that is reassuring to the public.Ex. Patience, calmness and clear thinking must be the virtues to aspire to in such circumstances.Ex. There are only a few really large areas of tranquillity left in England and we must all work together to protect them.Ex. Today is day one of my twenty one day challenge -- spending a minimum of 10 minutes a day in quiet stillness.----* con toda tranquilidad = casually.* con tranquilidad = tranquilly.* oasis de tranquilidad = calm oasis.* perturbar la paz y la tranquilidad = disturb + the peace and tranquillity.* * *a) ( calma) peacela tranquilidad del campo — the peace o tranquility of the countryside
b) ( falta de preocupación)llámame a la hora que sea, con toda tranquilidad — feel free to call me at any time
* * *= quiet, ease, reassurance, serenity, quietness, peace of mind, calm, calmness, tranquillity [tranquility, -USA], stillness.Ex: During the parliamentary debates he pointed out the advantages to the public that would accrue from such havens of quiet and reasonableness as the library.
Ex: Reaching such a point of ease may be a long haul with some children.Ex: Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex: The state capital where she worked as a reference librarian has an almost rural serenity about it.Ex: Study space in the library was most used by groups of unsupervised pupils, of different ages, browsing and studying, requiring different levels of quietness.Ex: The article is entitled 'Licensing of digital publications: peace of mind for research libraries or an expensive nightmare?'.Ex: Undue haste and panic can be minimized by calm, purposeful behavior that is reassuring to the public.Ex: Patience, calmness and clear thinking must be the virtues to aspire to in such circumstances.Ex: There are only a few really large areas of tranquillity left in England and we must all work together to protect them.Ex: Today is day one of my twenty one day challenge -- spending a minimum of 10 minutes a day in quiet stillness.* con toda tranquilidad = casually.* con tranquilidad = tranquilly.* oasis de tranquilidad = calm oasis.* perturbar la paz y la tranquilidad = disturb + the peace and tranquillity.* * *1 (calma) peacela tranquilidad del campo the peace o tranquility of the countrysideno he tenido ni un minuto de tranquilidad en toda la semana I haven't had a moment's peace all weekllamemos a la estación para mayor tranquilidad let's call the station just to be on the safe side o to make absolutely surenecesita paz y tranquilidad she needs some peace and quietpara poder trabajar con tranquilidad to be able to work in peaceléelo con tranquilidad read it at your leisure o in your own timerespondió con tranquilidad she replied calmly2(falta de preocupación): llámame a la hora que sea, con toda tranquilidad feel free to call me at any time* * *
tranquilidad sustantivo femenino
con tranquilidad ( sin prisas) at my (o your etc) leisure;
( sin nerviosismo) calmlyb) ( falta de preocupación):◊ llámame a la hora que sea, con toda tranquilidad feel free to call me at any time;
lo hice para mi propia tranquilidad I did it for my own peace of mind
tranquilidad sustantivo femenino
1 (sosiego, quietud) stillness, tranquillity
2 (serenidad) calmness, tranquillity, US tranquility
3 (despreocupación) se lo toma con una tranquilidad pasmosa, he takes it incredibly calmly
te puede despedir con toda tranquilidad, he can fire you without a moment's worry
' tranquilidad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
flema
- paz
- quietud
- respirar
- revolucionar
- añorar
- descanso
- romper
English:
calm
- ease
- peace
- peacefulness
- quiet
- quietness
- quietud
- stillness
- tranquillity
- tranquility
* * *tranquilidad nf1. [sosiego] [de lugar, calle, tarde, vida] calm, peacefulness;[de ambiente, tono de voz] quietness, calmness; [de mar] calmness; [de movimientos, paso] unhurriedness, calmness;¡qué tranquilidad se respira aquí! it's so peaceful here!;el presidente pidió tranquilidad a los ciudadanos the president called on citizens to remain calm;piénsalo con tranquilidad take your time to think it over;se tomó la noticia con mucha tranquilidad she took the news very calmly2. [falta de preocupaciones] peace of mind;para mayor tranquilidad to be on the safe side;para tu tranquilidad to put your mind at rest3. [de carácter] calmness, calm4. [despreocupación] calm;me extrañó la aparente tranquilidad con la que siguió su camino I was surprised by how calmly she seemed to just carry on;puedes llamar por teléfono con toda tranquilidad please feel free to use the phone;¿puedo servirme más? – ¡con toda tranquilidad! can I have some more? – feel free!5. [de conciencia] clearness;la tranquilidad que te da saber que has hecho lo que debías the peace of mind you get from knowing you've done what you had to do* * *f calm, quietness;para tu tranquilidad for your peace of mind* * *tranquilidad nf: tranquility, peace* * *1. (paz) quiet / peace2. (calma) calm -
10 abatirse
2 (ceder) to give in3 (desanimarse) to lose heart, become depressed4 figurado (descender) to fall upon* * *VPR1) (=caerse) to drop, fall; [pájaro, avión] to swoop, dive2) (=desanimarse) to be depressed, get discouraged* * *(v.) = come to + pieces, fall to + pieces, swoopEx. They are characters living in the margins, often coming to pieces, and sometimes, as in a nightmare, in constant flight from something horrid.Ex. One must accept that it is impossible to satisfy all people all the time; this author has seen several prison librarians fall to pieces, while the librarian was drowning in details.Ex. Magpies are very protective of their young and may swoop on intruders if they feel threatened.* * *(v.) = come to + pieces, fall to + pieces, swoopEx: They are characters living in the margins, often coming to pieces, and sometimes, as in a nightmare, in constant flight from something horrid.
Ex: One must accept that it is impossible to satisfy all people all the time; this author has seen several prison librarians fall to pieces, while the librarian was drowning in details.Ex: Magpies are very protective of their young and may swoop on intruders if they feel threatened.* * *
■abatirse verbo reflexivo
1 (desmoralizarse) to lose heart, become depressed: se abate con facilidad, he has a tendency to get depressed
2 (caer sobre) to swoop down [sobre, on]: la desgracia se abatió sobre un pueblo de Burgos, misfortune hit a town in Burgos
' abatirse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
derrumbarse
- desfallecer
- abatir
English:
swoop
* * *vpr1. [caer]abatirse sobre algo/alguien to pounce on sth/sb;la desesperación se abatió sobre ellos they were overcome by a feeling of despair;la desgracia se abatió sobre la región the region has been struck o hit by disaster;el halcón se abatió sobre su presa the falcon swooped down on its prey;una tormenta de nieve se abatió sobre la cumbre the summit was hit by a snowstorm2. [desanimarse] to become dejected o disheartened* * *v/r:abatirse sobre swoop down on* * *vr1) deprimirse: to get depressed2)abatirse sobre : to swoop down on -
11 laborioso
adj.1 laborious, difficult, arduous, hard.2 hardworking, hard-working, industrious.* * *► adjetivo1 (trabajador) industrious, diligent2 (trabajoso) laborious* * *ADJ1) (=dedicado, constante) hard-working, industrious2) (=minucioso) painstaking3) (=dificultoso) [trabajo, negociaciones] laborious, difficult* * *- sa adjetivo < persona> hardworking, industrious; < abejas> industrious; < tarea> laborious* * *= laborious, painstaking, labour-intensive [labour intensive].Ex. The next step was a rather painful, laborious manual effort.Ex. He uses a well-known simile in saying that 'the most painstaking examination of innumerable single trees will not tell us much about the nature of the forest'.Ex. Catalogue maintenance in a large union catalogue based on cards or slips was a nightmare, and it was very labour-intensive to maintain such catalogues at more than one location.* * *- sa adjetivo < persona> hardworking, industrious; < abejas> industrious; < tarea> laborious* * *= laborious, painstaking, labour-intensive [labour intensive].Ex: The next step was a rather painful, laborious manual effort.
Ex: He uses a well-known simile in saying that 'the most painstaking examination of innumerable single trees will not tell us much about the nature of the forest'.Ex: Catalogue maintenance in a large union catalogue based on cards or slips was a nightmare, and it was very labour-intensive to maintain such catalogues at more than one location.* * *laborioso -sa1 ‹persona› hardworking, industrious, diligent; ‹abejas› industrious2 ‹trabajo/investigación› laborious* * *
laborioso
‹ abejas› industrious;
‹ tarea› laborious
laborioso,-a adjetivo
1 (trabajador) hardworking
2 (trabajoso) laborious
' laborioso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
fina
- fino
- laboriosa
English:
arduous
- laborious
* * *laborioso, -a adj1. [aplicado] hard-working2. [difícil] laborious, arduous* * *adj1 tarea laborious2 persona industrious, hard-working* * *laborioso, -sa adj1) : laborious, hard2) : industrious, hard-working -
12 serenidad
f.1 calm.2 tranquility.3 serenity, calmness, calm, quiet.* * *1 serenity, calm\conservar la serenidad to keep calm, remain calm* * *SF1) (=calma) calmness, serenity2) (=tranquilidad) peacefulness, quietness* * *femenino calmness, serenity* * *= serenity, peace of mind, presence of mind, cool head, tranquillity [tranquility, -USA].Ex. The state capital where she worked as a reference librarian has an almost rural serenity about it.Ex. The article is entitled 'Licensing of digital publications: peace of mind for research libraries or an expensive nightmare?'.Ex. He was unconcious and drunk as a newt but still with enough presence of mind to protect his crown jewels.Ex. Nothing fazes Paula and with her cool head she thrives on the daily challenges that come her way.Ex. There are only a few really large areas of tranquillity left in England and we must all work together to protect them.----* con serenidad = coolly, serenely.* mantener la serenidad = keep + Pronombre + cool, keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.* * *femenino calmness, serenity* * *= serenity, peace of mind, presence of mind, cool head, tranquillity [tranquility, -USA].Ex: The state capital where she worked as a reference librarian has an almost rural serenity about it.
Ex: The article is entitled 'Licensing of digital publications: peace of mind for research libraries or an expensive nightmare?'.Ex: He was unconcious and drunk as a newt but still with enough presence of mind to protect his crown jewels.Ex: Nothing fazes Paula and with her cool head she thrives on the daily challenges that come her way.Ex: There are only a few really large areas of tranquillity left in England and we must all work together to protect them.* con serenidad = coolly, serenely.* mantener la serenidad = keep + Pronombre + cool, keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.* * *calmness, serenityhabló con una serenidad desacostumbrada en él he spoke with unusual calmnessla serenidad de la noche the still of the night ( liter)la serenidad que da la edad the peace of mind o serenity that comes with old ageno pierdas la serenidad, seguro que hay alguna solución keep calm, there must be some solution* * *
serenidad sustantivo femenino
calmness, serenity;
serenidad sustantivo femenino serenity
perder la serenidad, to lose one's temper
' serenidad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
sosiego
- temple
- tranquilidad
- entereza
- presencia
English:
composure
- self-possession
- serenity
- coolly
- tranquility
* * *serenidad nf1. [tranquilidad] calm;no perdió nunca la serenidad he never lost his calm2. [quietud] tranquillity, serenity* * *f calmness, serenity* * *serenidad nf: serenity, calmness -
13 hoja suelta
f.leaflet, flyer, circular, flier.Ella me entregó la circular ayer She gave me the leaflet yesterday.* * *loose leaf, loose sheet* * *(n.) = sheaf, slip, flysheet, handout [hand-out]Ex. Early union catalogues were produced in card or sheaf form.Ex. Catalogue maintenance in a large union catalogue based on cards or slips was a nightmare, and it was very labour-intensive to maintain such catalogues at more than one location.Ex. In Spring '87 the Danish archives decided to publish flysheets as a way of putting their viewpoint across to the public.Ex. Many libraries attempt to predict their users' questions and have material ready for sale, or hand-outs to answer them.* * *(n.) = sheaf, slip, flysheet, handout [hand-out]Ex: Early union catalogues were produced in card or sheaf form.
Ex: Catalogue maintenance in a large union catalogue based on cards or slips was a nightmare, and it was very labour-intensive to maintain such catalogues at more than one location.Ex: In Spring '87 the Danish archives decided to publish flysheets as a way of putting their viewpoint across to the public.Ex: Many libraries attempt to predict their users' questions and have material ready for sale, or hand-outs to answer them. -
14 palpitar
v.1 to beat.2 to be evident (sentimiento).3 to palpitate, to throb, to beat, to pulsate.Sus arterias pulsan His arteries pulsate.4 to have palpitations in, to feel palpitations in.Me palpita la sien I have palpitations in my temple.* * *1 to palpitate, throb* * *VI1) [gen] to palpitate; [corazón] to throb, beat; [nerviosamente] to quiver; [con fuerza] to flutter2) (fig) to throb3) Cono Sur* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) corazón to beatb) vena/sien to throb2) (RPl fam) ( parecer) (+ me/te/le etc)2.palpitarse v pron (AmS fam)eso ya me lo palpitaba yo — I had a hunch o a feeling that would happen (colloq)
* * *= pulsate, pound, throb, pulse.Ex. The place is pulsating with life from families at the restaurants and fruit shops.Ex. He was obviously having a nightmare and his heart was pounding so fast that she thought he was dying.Ex. This image throbs when you look at it but it's just an optical illusion.Ex. When I bend down, or bend over, my head starts to pulse and sometimes it feels like it is going to explode.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) corazón to beatb) vena/sien to throb2) (RPl fam) ( parecer) (+ me/te/le etc)2.palpitarse v pron (AmS fam)eso ya me lo palpitaba yo — I had a hunch o a feeling that would happen (colloq)
* * *= pulsate, pound, throb, pulse.Ex: The place is pulsating with life from families at the restaurants and fruit shops.
Ex: He was obviously having a nightmare and his heart was pounding so fast that she thought he was dying.Ex: This image throbs when you look at it but it's just an optical illusion.Ex: When I bend down, or bend over, my head starts to pulse and sometimes it feels like it is going to explode.* * *palpitar [A1 ]viA1 «corazón» to beatle palpitaba el corazón con fuerza al verlo acercarse her heart throbbed o pounded as she saw him come toward(s) her2 «vena/sien» to throbel entusiasmo palpitaba en sus palabras his words rang with enthusiasmB( RPl fam) (parecer) (+ me/te/le etc): me palpita que va a llover I have a feeling o something tells me it's going to rainya me palpitaba que nos iba a dejar plantados I just knew o I had a feeling he was going to stand us up ( colloq)( AmS fam): eso ya me lo palpitaba yo I could see that happening all along ( colloq), I had a hunch o a feeling that would happen ( colloq)* * *
palpitar ( conjugate palpitar) verbo intransitivo
palpitar verbo intransitivo to throb
(corazón) to beat
' palpitar' also found in these entries:
English:
flutter
- palpitate
- pound
- pulsate
- beat
* * *♦ vi1. [latir] to beat;[con fuerza] to throb2. [sentimiento] to be evident;en su voz palpitaba el nerviosismo her voice betrayed her nervousness♦ v impersonalRP Fam [parecer]me palpita que no van a llegar a tiempo I have a feeling they're not going to arrive on time;ya me palpitaba yo que no iba a llamar I had a feeling he wasn't going to call* * *v/i2 Rpl fighave a hunch fam, have a feeling* * *palpitar vi: to palpitate, to throb♦ palpitante adj -
15 traerse
1 (llevar consigo) to bring along* * *VPR1) (=tramar) to be up tomano I, 1., 2)estoy seguro de que esos dos se traen algún manejo sucio — I'm sure the two of them are up to something shady
2) [uso enfático] to bringme he traído la cámara — I've brought the camera, I've brought the camera with me
3) *se las trae —
tiene un padre que se las trae — her father is impossible, her father is a real nightmare
4) Esp††* * *
■traerse verbo reflexivo
1 (a una amiga, etc) to bring along
(un objeto) to bring: no se trajeron la cámara, they didn't bring the camera
2 fig (tramar, planear) no se qué se traen entre ellos/manos, I don't know what they're up to
♦ Locuciones: traérselas, to be very difficult o hard
' traerse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
mano
- traer
English:
good
* * *vpr1. [llevar con uno] to bring (along);se trajo un cuaderno/a unos amigos she brought (along) a notebook/some friends;muy Fam3. CompFamtraérselas [trabajo, asunto, persona] to be a real handful;este niño se las trae that kid is a real handful;tiene un carácter que se las trae she has a right old temperament* * *v/r:este asunto se las trae fam it’s a very tricky matter* * *vr1) : to bring along2)traérselas : to be difficult* * *el problema parece fácil, pero se las trae the problem looks easy, but it's difficult -
16 dejar a Alguien embarazada
(v.) = knock + Alguien + upEx. One of the worst nightmare for the single man is having a one night stand with a girl and then finding out that he's knocked her up.* * *(v.) = knock + Alguien + upEx: One of the worst nightmare for the single man is having a one night stand with a girl and then finding out that he's knocked her up.
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17 dejar a Alguien en estado
(v.) = knock + Alguien + upEx. One of the worst nightmare for the single man is having a one night stand with a girl and then finding out that he's knocked her up.* * *(v.) = knock + Alguien + upEx: One of the worst nightmare for the single man is having a one night stand with a girl and then finding out that he's knocked her up.
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18 dejar a Alguien preñada
(v.) = knock + Alguien + upEx. One of the worst nightmare for the single man is having a one night stand with a girl and then finding out that he's knocked her up.* * *(v.) = knock + Alguien + upEx: One of the worst nightmare for the single man is having a one night stand with a girl and then finding out that he's knocked her up.
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19 hacerle un bombo a Alguien
(v.) = knock + Alguien + upEx. One of the worst nightmare for the single man is having a one night stand with a girl and then finding out that he's knocked her up.* * *(v.) = knock + Alguien + upEx: One of the worst nightmare for the single man is having a one night stand with a girl and then finding out that he's knocked her up.
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20 paz interior
f.inner peace.* * *(n.) = peace of mind, inner peaceEx. The article is entitled 'Licensing of digital publications: peace of mind for research libraries or an expensive nightmare?'.Ex. The aim of meditation is to bring inner peace within our self in a positive and spiritual way.* * *(n.) = peace of mind, inner peaceEx: The article is entitled 'Licensing of digital publications: peace of mind for research libraries or an expensive nightmare?'.
Ex: The aim of meditation is to bring inner peace within our self in a positive and spiritual way.
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