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21 Present perfect continuous and Present perfect
Настоящее совершенное продолженное и настоящее совершенное времена1) При описании действия, которое началось в прошлом и не успело закончиться к моменту речи либо закончилось незадолго до момента речи, могут использоваться как Present perfect, так и Present perfect continuousHow long have you been learning Russian? — Как долго вы изучали / изучаете русский?
He has worked for six hours — Он проработал / работает уже шесть часов
He has been working for six hours — Он проработал / работает уже шесть часов.
2) Если нужно сделать акцент на самом описываемом действии, которое к моменту речи может быть как закончено, так и не закончено, употребляют Present perfect continuous. Если акцент делается на завершенности деятельности либо на результате, с ее помощью достигнутом, используется Present perfectJane has been painting the house and she is very tired — Джейн красила дом и очень устала (важен процесс покраски дома, побочным эффектом которого является усталость Джейн).
Jane has painted the house and now it is green — Джейн покрасила дом, и теперь он зеленый (важен результат, к которому стремились, который являлся целью деятельности: дом теперь покрашен).
English-Russian grammar dictionary > Present perfect continuous and Present perfect
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22 Present perfect
а) Утвердительные формы:Утвердительные формы Present perfect образуются с помощью вспомогательного глагола have в настоящем времени и причастия прошедшего времени Past participle смыслового глагола (Main verbs).I have done the exercise.
При построении вопроса вспомогательный глагол have в настоящем времени ставится перед подлежащим (Subject) предложения.в) Отрицательные формы:Отрицательные предложения образуются путем прибавления к вспомогательному глаголу have в настоящем времени отрицательной частицы not/ n't.I haven't done the exercise.
He hasn't eaten the apple.
Present perfect употребляется для обозначения действия или события, происходившего в прошлом и имеющего связь с настоящим.а) Present perfect употребляется при описании события, произошедшего в прошлом и являющегося актуальным, существенным, значимым для момента речи. Present perfect часто используется с наречиями lately, recently и justI' ve washed my hands so I can help you with the cooking — Я помыл руки и могу помочь тебе с готовкой
I have forgotten his name — Я забыл его имя (и не помню его сейчас).
I' ve broken my pencil. Can you give me another one? — Я сломал свой карандаш. Не дашь мне другой?
б) Present perfect употребляют, когда хотят объявить нечто или сообщить о чем-то, что произошло только что либо совсем недавно.I've just hurt my elbow — Я вот ушиб локоть.
She hasn't received any letters from him lately — Последнее время она не получала (не получает) от него писем.
в) Present perfect используется при описании события, которое развивалось или повторялось в период времени, охватывающий момент речи. Present perfect употребляется с выражениями, обозначающими период времени, который к моменту речи еще не закончился, такими как today, this morning, this evening, this term, this week, so far, up to now. Момент начала действия может уточняться с помощью временного предлога и союза since, а то, как долго протекало описываемое действие, — с помощью временного предлога for. Present perfect часто используется с наречиями already, never, ever, yet.I have eaten ten apples today — Я съела сегодня десять яблок (может быть успею съесть еще пять, до того как кончится сегодняшний день).
I haven't seen him for forty years — Я не видел его сорок лет.
Since then I' ve practiced law in Washington — С тех пор я занимаюсь юридической практикой в Вашингтоне.
We have belonged to the tennis club since we moved here — Мы состоим в теннисном клубе с тех пор, как приехали сюда.
г) Present perfect используется при обозначении события, которое рассматривается как факт жизни, из которого можно черпать жизненный опыт или делать умозаключения. То, когда именно произошло данное событие, не важно или неизвестно. Существенно, что событие вообще имело место.I' ve seen this man — Я видела этого человека (не важно когда)
I' ve read "War and Peace" — Я читала "Войну и мир".
you seen "The silence of the Lambs"? — Вы (вообще) смотрели "Молчание ягнят"? (ср. Did you see "The silence of the Lambs"? в значении Вы смотрели "Молчание ягнят" вчера по первому каналу?)д) Present perfect используется, если указано, сколько раз в период времени, охватывающий момент речи, произошло некоторое событие.I' ve been to London three times — Я был в Лондоне три раза.
е) Present perfect не употребляется, если есть указание на дату, точное время или период времени, закончившийся в прошлом. В этом случае используется Past simple.I saw him last week — Я видел его на прошлой неделе (нельзя сказать * I've seen him last week).
It's the first time I' ve seen a horse — Я увидел лошадь первый раз (в жизни).
3) Употребление Present perfect для обозначения будущего времени (Future time).Present perfect используется в придаточных предложениях времени ( Adverbial clause of time) вместо времени Future perfect( will have done).•— Простое прошедшее в сравнении с настоящим совершенным временем см. Past simple and Present perfect
— Настоящее совершенное продолженное в сравнении с настоящим совершенным временем см. Present perfect continuous and Present perfect
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23 Future in the past
Будущее время в прошедшемПри описании события, которое интерпретируется говорящим как будущее по отношению к некоторому моменту времени в прошлом, используются, с некоторыми изменениями, те же средства, что и при описании событий, которые интерпретируются говорящим как будущие по отношению к настоящему. Изменения при этом сводятся к следующему:1) При образовании времен Future simple, Future continuous, Future perfect, Future perfect continuous вспомогательные глаголы will и shall меняются на глаголы would и should соответственно.He knew she would leave next week — Он знал, что она уедет на следующей неделе.
She looked around the room, wondering where to put the pictures. She would put her favourite water-colour above the fireplace — Она оглядела комнату, раздумывая, куда бы повесить картины. Свою любимую акварель она повесит над камином.
I thought he would be reading the article when I returned — Я думал, он будет читать статью, когда я вернусь.
John said he would have taken his exams by the end of the month — Джон сказал, что уже сдаст все экзамены к концу месяца.
He said that by the first of May he would have been working at that school for twenty years — Он сказал, что к первому мая он будет работать в этой школе уже двадцать лет.
2) В конструкциях be going to, be to, be + ABOUT + to-infinitive, be + ON THE POINT OF +ing-form глагол be принимает форму прошедшего времени (was/were).She was excited because she was going to meet Jack the next day — Она была взволнована, потому что собиралась встретиться с Джеком на следующий день.
He knew that this young bishop was to become Pope of Rome — Он знал, что этот юный епископ должен был стать Папой Римским.
He looked at the clock: ten o'clock was about to strike — Он посмотрел на часы: вот-вот должно было пробить десять..
3) Present continuous (см. Present continuous for the future) меняется на Past continuous.She had to go to bed early that day because she was flying to London the next morning — Ей пришлось рано лечь в тот день, потому что на следующее утро она должна была лететь в Лондон.
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24 Past continuous
↑Past continuousа) Утвердительные формы:Утвердительные формы Past continuous образуются путем прибавления к вспомогательному глаголу be в прошедшем времени (was/were) причастия настоящего времени (Present participle).I was working.
При построении общего вопроса вспомогательный глагол be в прошедшем времени ставится перед подлежащим (Subject) предложения.he working?в) Отрицательные формы:Отрицательные предложения образуются путем прибавления к вспомогательному глаголу be в прошедшем времени отрицательной частицы not/ n't.We weren't working
а) Past continuous используется при описании действия, которое находилось в процессе развития в некоторый момент времени в прошлом.He was reading a book at 5 o'clock — Он читал книгу в 5 часов (начал читать до пяти часов и в пять часов все еще читал).
I was cooking the dinner — Я готовил обед (Я находился в процессе готовки).
б) Past continuous часто используют при описании действия или события, на фоне или в процессе развития которого произошло некоторое другое событие.He hurt his leg while he was playing football — Он ушиб ногу, когда играл в футбол.
It was raining when I arrived — Когда я пришел, шел дождь.
3) Об употреблении Past continuous для обозначения будущего времени в прошедшем см. Future in the past.4) Past continuous употребляется в условных придаточных предложениях (см. Condition: type 2, Condition: mixed type)"You are not gaining weight." "I'd be happier if I were losing weight" — "Ты не толстеешь"."Я был бы счастливее, если бы худел".
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25 Future perfect continuous
а) Утвердительные формы образуются по формуле:will + have + been + present participle смыслового глагола (Main verbs).В первом лице вместо вспомогательного глагола will иногда используется вспомогательный глагол shall. Об особенностях его употребления см. shall 1. Оба вспомогательных глагола will и shall могут стягиваться до формы 'll.При построении общего вопроса первый вспомогательный глагол (will, shall) ставится перед подлежащим (Subject) предложения.you have been working?в) Отрицательные формы:Отрицательные предложения образуются с помощью отрицательной частицы not/ n't, которая ставится после первого вспомогательного глагола (will, shall). Формы will not, shall not могут стягиваться до форм won't, shan't.Future perfect continuous используется при описании действия, которое начнется до некоторого момента времени в будущем и все еще будет находиться в процессе развития к этому моменту времени.By the end of October he will have been working in the company for 20 years — К концу октября он будет работать в этой компании уже 20 лет.
Robson will have been waiting for him at the bar by then — К этому времени Робсон уже будет ждать его в баре.
3) Future perfect continuous практически не употребляется с глаголами состояния (см. State verbs)English-Russian grammar dictionary > Future perfect continuous
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26 Past perfect continuous
а) Утвердительные формы образуются по формуле:had + been + present participle смыслового глагола (Main verbs)При построении общего вопроса первый вспомогательный глагол ( had) ставится перед подлежащим (Subject) предложения.you been working?he been working?в) Отрицательные формы:Отрицательные предложения образуются путем прибавления к первому вспомогательному глаголу ( had) отрицательной частицы not/ n't.а) Past perfect continuous используется при описании действия, развивавшегося в прошлом и закончившегося в некоторый определенный момент в прошлом либо незадолго до этого моментаI had been waiting for him for three hours when he came — Я ждал его уже три часа, когда он пришел.
She had been living in Berlin for three years when the war broke out — Она жила в Берлине уже три года, когда началась война.
I felt very tired because I had been playing football — Я чувствовал себя очень усталым, потому что играл в футбол.
б) Past perfect continuous не употребляется с глаголами состояния, за исключением глаголов wish и want (см. State verbs).The girl was delighted with her new watch. She had been wanting one for a long time — Девочке очень нравились ее новые часы. Ей давно хотелось иметь часы.
•— Прошедшее совершенное продолженное в сравнении с прошедшим совершенным временем см. Past perfect continuous and Past perfect
English-Russian grammar dictionary > Past perfect continuous
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27 Future continuous
а) Утвердительные формы образуются по формуле:will + be + Present participle смыслового глагола (Main verbs).В первом лице вместо вспомогательного глагола will иногда используется вспомогательный глагол shall. Об особенностях его употребления см. shall 1. Оба вспомогательных глагола will и shall могут стягиваться до формы 'll.При построении общего вопроса первый вспомогательный глагол (will, shall) ставится перед подлежащим (Subject) предложения.you be working?he be working?в) Отрицательные формы:Отрицательные предложения образуются с помощью отрицательной частицы not/ n't, которая ставится после первого вспомогательного глагола (will, shall). Формы will not, shall not могут стягиваться до форм won't, shan't.а) Future continuous используется при описании действия, которое будет находиться в процессе развития в некоторый момент времени в будущем.I can't come at one o'clock tomorrow because I' ll be giving a lecture at this time — Я не смогу прийти завтра в час, потому что в это время я буду читать лекцию.
Now I'm studying. This time next Monday I' ll be sitting in the cinema — Сейчас я занимаюсь. В это время в следующий понедельник я буду сидеть в кино.
б) Future continuous используется также для выражения действий или событий в будущем, которые были запланированы или подготовлены заранее.You'll recognize me. I' ll be wearing a red dress — Вы узнаете меня. На мне будет красное платье.
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28 effects of the electric arc inside switchgear and controlgear assemblу
- действие электрической дуги, возникающей внутри НКУ распределения и управления
действие электрической дуги, возникающей внутри НКУ распределения и управления
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[Интент]Параллельные тексты EN-RU
Effects of the electric arc inside switchgear and controlgear assemblies
In the proximity of the main boards, i.e. in the proximity of big electrical machines, such as transformers or generators, the short-circuit power is high and consequently also the energy associated with the electrical arc due to a fault is high.
Without going into complex mathematical descriptions of this phenomenon, the first instants of arc formation inside a cubicle can be schematized in 4 phases:
1. compression phase: in this phase the volume of the air where the arc develops is overheated owing to the continuous release of energy; due to convection and radiation the remaining volume of air inside the cubicle warms up; initially there are temperature and pressure values different from one zone to another;
2. expansion phase: from the first instants of internal pressure increase a hole is formed through which the overheated air begins to go out. In this phase the pressure reaches its maximum value and starts to decrease owing to the release of hot air;
3. emission phase: in this phase, due to the continuous contribution of energy by the arc, nearly all the air is forced out under a soft and almost constant overpressure;
4. thermal phase: after the expulsion of the air, the temperature inside the switchgear reaches almost that of the electrical arc, thus beginning this final phase which lasts till the arc is quenched, when all the metals and the insulating materials coming into contact undergo erosion with production of gases, fumes and molten material particles.
Should the electrical arc occur in open configurations, some of the described phases could not be present or could have less effect; however, there shall be a pressure wave and a rise in the temperature of the zones surrounding the arc.
Being in the proximity of an electrical arc is quite dangerous; here are some data to understand how dangerous it is:
• pressure: at a distance of 60 cm from an electrical arc associated with a 20 kA arcing fault a person can be subject to a force of 225 kg; moreover, the sudden pressure wave may cause permanent injuries to the eardrum;
• arc temperatures: about 7000-8000 °C;
• sound: electrical arc sound levels can reach 160 db, a shotgun blast only 130 db.
[ABB]Действие электрической дуги, возникающей внутри НКУ распределения и управления
Короткое замыкание вблизи больших силовых устройств, таких как трансформаторы или генераторы имеет очень большую мощность. Поэтому энергия электрической дуги, возникшей в результате короткого замыкания, очень большая.
Не вдаваясь в сложное математическое описание данного явления, можно сказать, что первые мгновения формирования дуги внутри шкафа можно упрощенно разделить на четыре этапа:
1. Этап сжатия: на этом этапе объем воздуха, в котором происходит зарождение дуги перегревается вследствие непрерывного высвобождения энергии. За счет конвекции и излучения оставшийся объем воздуха внутри шкафа нагревается. На этом начальном этапе значения температуры и давления воздуха в разных зонах НКУ разные.
2. Этап расширения: с первых мгновений внутреннее давление создает канал, через который начинается движение перегретого воздуха. На этом этапе давление достигает своего максимального значения, после чего начинает уменьшаться вследствие выхода горячего воздуха.
3. Этап эмиссии: на этом этапе вследствие непрерывного пополнения энергией дуги почти весь воздух выталкивается под действием мягкого и почти постоянного избыточного давления.
4. Термический этап: после выхлопа воздуха температура внутри НКУ почти достигает температуры электрической дуги. Так начинается заключительный этап, который длится до тех пор, пока дуга не погаснет. При этом все металлические и изоляционные материалы, вступившие в контакт с дугой, оказываются подвергнутыми эрозии с выделением газов, дыма и частиц расплавленного материала.
Если электрическая дуга возникнет в открытом НКУ, то некоторые из описанных этапов могут не присутствовать или могут иметь меньшее воздействие. Тем не менее будет иметь место воздушная волна и подъем температуры вблизи дуги.
Находиться вблизи электрической дуги довольно опасно. Ниже приведены некоторые сведения, помогающие осознать эту опасность:
• давление: На расстоянии 60 см от электрической дуги, вызванной током короткого замыкания 20 кА, человек может подвергнуться воздействию силы 225 кг. Более того, резкая волна давления может нанести тяжелую травму барабанным перепонкам;
• температура дуги: около 7000-8000 °C;
• шумовое воздействие: Уровень шумового воздействия электрической дуги может достигнуть 160 дБ (выстрел из дробовика – 130 дБ).
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Англо-русский словарь нормативно-технической терминологии > effects of the electric arc inside switchgear and controlgear assemblу
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29 may, might, can, could: possibility in the future and present
Употребление модальных глаголов "may", "might", "can" и "could" в предположениях о том, что что-то может произойти в настоящем или будущем1)а) В утвердительных предложениях, выражающих предположение о том, что в настоящем или будущем что-то может происходить (произойти), используются глаголы may и might. Между may и might в этом случае практически нет разницы, однако, might выражает большую степень сомнения в возможности описываемого события.They might be walking in the garden now — Возможно, они сейчас прогуливаются в саду (но маловероятно).
б) С тем же значением предположения о возможности может употребляться глагол could, но не глагол can. could используется в случае, когда нет большой уверенности в том, что предположение является верным.Глагол could в данном значении используется по преимуществу в сочетании с глаголом be. Глагол be при этом может, в частности, являться составляющей Continuous infinitive или Simple infinitive passive (см. Infinitive 2б и 2д).Why is he upset? It may/might/could be because he lost his bag — Почему он расстроен? Может быть, потому, что он потерял свою сумку.
He may/might/could be waiting for us at the station — Возможно, он ждет нас на станции.
Do you think the plane will be on time? It may/might/could be delayed — Думаешь, самолет прилетит вовремя? - Возможно, он задержится.
в) Глагол can употребляется в утвердительных предложениях, если нужно выразить, что нечто возможно в принципе, а не применительно к данной частной ситуации. В официальном языке инструкций и предписаний can в таких случаях может заменяться на may.I wonder where Tom is. - He may/might/could/*can be at the library. — Интересно, где же Том. - Он может быть в библиотеке (в данном случае нельзя использовать глагол can)
2) В вопросах о возможности глагол may и might практически не используются. Вместо may и might можно использовать, например, could(n't) или выражение be likely.3)а) В отрицательных предложениях, в частности, в предложениях со словами only, hardly, never, для выражения невозможности используются can't (cannot) и could not (couldn't).There couldn't/can't be a connection between the two paragraphs — Не может быть никакой связи между этими двумя параграфами.
б) Разница между сочетаниями may not/ might not и can't/ couldn't состоит в следующем:may not/ might not указывает на возможность того, что нечто не является верным (may not/mightn't + A = возможно, не A).can't/ couldn't указывает на невозможность того, что нечто является верным (can't/couldn't + A = невозможно, чтобы A).4) При сообщении о событии, которое, возможно, произойдет в будущем к какому-то моменту времени, используется конструкция may/might + perf. infinitive (см. Perfect infinitive and Perfect infinitive passive)By next Monday I may/might have finished the work — К следующему понедельнику я, возможно, закончу эту работу.
•— Употребление модальных глаголов may, might, could при сообщении о возможности чего-либо в прошлом см. may, might, can, could: possibility in the past
— Употребление модальных глаголов can, could для выражения способности или возможности см. can, could, be able to: ability
— Употребление can, could, may, might с целью попросить разрешения, употребление can, may с целью дать разрешение см. Permission
— Употребление can, could, may с целью предложить вещь или помощь см. Offers and suggestions
— Модальные глаголы в условных предложениях см. Modals in condition
English-Russian grammar dictionary > may, might, can, could: possibility in the future and present
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30 Verlaufsform
f LING. continuous ( oder progressive) form; die Verlaufsform der Gegenwart etc. the present continuous (form) etc.* * *Ver|laufs|formf (GRAM)progressive or continuous form* * *Ver·laufs·formf LING continuous form* * *die (Sprachw.) progressive or continuous form* * ** * *die (Sprachw.) progressive or continuous form -
31 şimdiki
(someone,something) of the present time, of today. -ler the younger generation, the young people of today. - zaman gram. the present continuous tense. -
32 State verbs
↑ Verb1) Глаголами состояния называются глаголы, которые описывают состояние души, тела или сознания, а также постоянные отношения.К глаголам состояния относятся, в частности, английские глаголы appear (в значении "казаться"), assume - полагать, be - быть, believe - верить, считать, belong - принадлежать, consider (в значении "считать"), consist - состоять, contain - содержать, cost - стоить, depend - зависеть, detest - питать отвращение, envy - завидовать, equal - быть равным, exist - существовать, expect - ожидать, feel (в значениях "вызывать ощущение","быть на ощупь" и "считать"), fit - быть впору, forget - забывать, hate - ненавидеть, have (в значении "обладать"), hear - слышать, include - включать, know - знать, lack - не хватать, like - нравиться, look (в значении "выглядеть"), love - любить, matter - иметь значение, mean - значить, need - нуждаться, owe - быть должным, own - владеть, possess - обладать, prefer - предпочитать, realize - осознавать, remember - помнить, see (в значениях "воспринимать зрением", "понимать"), seem - казаться, smell (в значении "пахнуть"), taste (в значении "иметь вкус"), tend - иметь тенденцию, think (в значении "считать"), understand - понимать, want - хотеть, wish - желать, weigh (в значении "весить").2) Глаголы состояния обычно не употребляются в формах времен группы Continuous. Вместо времени Present continuous употребляется время Present simple, вместо Present perfect continuous - Present perfect и т.д. Нельзя сказать, например, * I've been knowing him for only two days. Вместо этого говорят I've known him for only two days - Я знаком с ним всего два дня.3) Некоторые английские глаголы в одних значениях являются глаголами состояния и не употребляются с временами группы Continuous, а в других значениях не являются глаголами состояния и могут употребляться в формах времен группы Continuous.а) Глаголы consider и think употребляются в Continuous в значении "находиться в процессе мыслительной деятельности", но не в значении "считать".I' m thinking of you all the time — Я все время думаю о тебе.
I think you are not right — Думаю, вы не правы.
When I was considering a trip to London I realized it was too expensive — Когда я раздумывал над тем, не совершить ли мне путешествие в Лондон, я понял, что это слишком дорого.
I' m tasting the meat to see if it needs more salt — Я пробую мясо, чтобы проверить, не нужно ли досолить его.
I' m smelling a flower — Я нюхаю цветок.
Now that lotuses are blossoming the river smells good — Теперь, когда цветут лотосы, у реки приятно пахнет.
г) Глагол see употребляется в Continuous в значении "встречаться", но не в значениях "воспринимать зрением", "понимать".I' m seeing John this afternoon — Я встречаюсь с Джоном после обеда.
I see now what you mean — Теперь я понимаю, что вы имеете в виду.
д) Глагол feel употребляется в Continuous в значениях {"воспринимать на ощупь" и "чувствовать себя, чувствовать эмоции", но не в значениях "вызывать ощущение" и "считать".She was feeling in the dark for a pen — Она в темноте пыталась нащупать ручку.
After antistatic treatment the dress feels soft — После обработки антистатиком платье теперь мягкое на ощупь.
The company feels that it is not good time to invest — Компания понимает, что сейчас не лучшее время для инвестиций.
The actor is appearing on the stage — Актер появляется на сцене.
ж) Глагол have употребляется в Continuous в значении деятельности (например, have a shower, have a good time, have lunch), но не в значении "обладать".I' m weighing myself — Я взвешиваюсь.
I weigh now 60 kilos — Я сейчас вешу 60 килограмм
4) Некоторые глаголы состояния (например, be - быть want - хотеть, like - нравиться, love - любить, remember - помнить, expect - ожидать, hear - слышать) все же могут иногда употребляться в формах времен группы Continuous:They were being very foolish. — Они вели себя очень глупо.
I have been wanting to talk to you for three days — Мне вот уже три дня как хочется поговорить с тобой.
I will be remembering the shadow of your smile — Я буду помнить тень твоей улыбки.
I' ve been hearing about your marriage — До меня доходили слухи о твоей женитьбе (я многократно слышал об этом).
I am hearing a lot of good reports about your work these days — Последнее время я постоянно слышу много хороших слов о твоей работе.
•— О временах группы Continuous см.
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33 continuo
adj.1 continuous, around-the-clock, constant, round-the-clock.Una función continua (no discreta) A continuous function (not discrete)...2 nonstop.3 continuous, one-piece, non broken.4 continuous, not discrete, indiscrete.Una función continua (no discreta) A continuous function (not discrete)...m.1 continuum, whole, undivided whole.2 continuo, bass accompaniment in a musical score.* * *► adjetivo1 (seguido) continuous2 (continuado) continual, constant1 (todo) continuum2 (de gente) flow\corriente continua direct currentmovimiento continuo perpetual motion————————1 (todo) continuum2 (de gente) flow* * *(f. - continua)adj.continuous, constant* * *1. ADJ1) (=ininterrumpido) [línea, fila] continuous; [dolor, movimiento, crecimiento] constant, continuous; [pesadilla, molestia] constantevaluación 2), sesión 3)la presencia continua de los militares lo hacía todo más difícil — the constant o continuous presence of the soldiers made everything more difficult
2) (=frecuente, repetido) [llamadas, amenazas, críticas, cambios] constant, continualno aguanto sus continuas quejas — I can't bear his constant o continual complaining
3) (Fís) [movimiento] perpetual4) (Elec) [corriente] direct5) (Ling) continuous6)2.SM (Fís) continuum* * *I- nua adjetivoa) ( sin interrupción) < dolor> constant; <movimiento/sonido> continuous, constant; < lucha> continualb) ( frecuente) <llamadas/viajes> continual, constantc)IIcontinuum masculino (frml) continuum* * *= continual, continued, continuing, continuous, ongoing [on-going], persistent, running, sustained, steady [steadier -comp., steadiest -sup.], continuum, uninterrupted, long-term, everlasting, unrelieved, back-to-back, unceasing, incessant, ceaseless.Ex. The second point concerns the continual reference to Haykin's book, a sort of code of subject authority practice and its drawbacks.Ex. Instructional development is a goal-oriented, problem-solving process involving techniques such as development of specific objectives, analysis of learners and tasks, preliminary trials, formative and summative evaluation, and continued revision.Ex. They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.Ex. However, in 1983, Forest Press decided to opt for the concept of continuous revision.Ex. This study has many implications for an ongoing COMARC effort beyond the present pilot project because it is evident that a very small number of libraries can furnish machine-readable records with full LC/MARC encoding.Ex. Cases keep discussion grounded on certain persistent facts that must be faced, and keep a realistic rein on airy flights of academic speculation.Ex. Tom Hernandez knew that there had been a ' running feud' between Lespran and Balzac during the last year or so.Ex. Research has shown that strong centralized control of employees is not the best way to achieve operational efficiency or sustained productivity.Ex. Susan Blanch is a fairly steady customer, taking only fiction books.Ex. At the other end of the continuum is the form of hack writing typified by the poorest quality of adventure stories (often mildly pornographic).Ex. For this purpose it is assumed that the usual 23-letter latin alphabet, or an uninterrupted series of numerals, is used for signing the gatherings.Ex. Many long-term residents feel that Junctionville should be governed the way it was before Groome appeared -- by 'good old boys' who had worked their way up, who eschewed issues, and who faithfully rewarded their cronies.Ex. Appraisal is the single most important function performed by an archivist because it has wide-reaching and everlasting social implications.Ex. Although the slave narratives were usually intended to serve in the cause of abolition, not all of them were bitter, unrelieved tirades against the institution of slavery, but rather there were frequently moments of relieving laughter.Ex. The conference program includes back-to-back papers on techniques for sorting Unicode data.Ex. But just as she pulled over the road in the pitch blackness of night she heard the unceasing sound of the night like she had never heard it.Ex. The great practical education of the Englishman is derived from incessant intercourse between man and man, in trade.Ex. Children in modern society are faced with a ceaseless stream of new ideas, and responsibility for their upbringing has generally moved from parents to childminders and teachers.----* en continuo aumento = ever-increasing.* en continuo cambio = constantly shifting.* flujo continuo = continuum.* formación continua = continuing training.* formación continua en el trabajo = workplace learning.* máquina continua de papel = paper-making machine.* miedo continuo = nagging fear.* paginación continua = continuous pagination.* papel continuo de periódico = newsprint.* papel perforado continuo = continuous computer stationery.* temor continuo = nagging fear.* texto continuo = stream of text.* * *I- nua adjetivoa) ( sin interrupción) < dolor> constant; <movimiento/sonido> continuous, constant; < lucha> continualb) ( frecuente) <llamadas/viajes> continual, constantc)IIcontinuum masculino (frml) continuum* * *= continual, continued, continuing, continuous, ongoing [on-going], persistent, running, sustained, steady [steadier -comp., steadiest -sup.], continuum, uninterrupted, long-term, everlasting, unrelieved, back-to-back, unceasing, incessant, ceaseless.Ex: The second point concerns the continual reference to Haykin's book, a sort of code of subject authority practice and its drawbacks.
Ex: Instructional development is a goal-oriented, problem-solving process involving techniques such as development of specific objectives, analysis of learners and tasks, preliminary trials, formative and summative evaluation, and continued revision.Ex: They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.Ex: However, in 1983, Forest Press decided to opt for the concept of continuous revision.Ex: This study has many implications for an ongoing COMARC effort beyond the present pilot project because it is evident that a very small number of libraries can furnish machine-readable records with full LC/MARC encoding.Ex: Cases keep discussion grounded on certain persistent facts that must be faced, and keep a realistic rein on airy flights of academic speculation.Ex: Tom Hernandez knew that there had been a ' running feud' between Lespran and Balzac during the last year or so.Ex: Research has shown that strong centralized control of employees is not the best way to achieve operational efficiency or sustained productivity.Ex: Susan Blanch is a fairly steady customer, taking only fiction books.Ex: At the other end of the continuum is the form of hack writing typified by the poorest quality of adventure stories (often mildly pornographic).Ex: For this purpose it is assumed that the usual 23-letter latin alphabet, or an uninterrupted series of numerals, is used for signing the gatherings.Ex: Many long-term residents feel that Junctionville should be governed the way it was before Groome appeared -- by 'good old boys' who had worked their way up, who eschewed issues, and who faithfully rewarded their cronies.Ex: Appraisal is the single most important function performed by an archivist because it has wide-reaching and everlasting social implications.Ex: Although the slave narratives were usually intended to serve in the cause of abolition, not all of them were bitter, unrelieved tirades against the institution of slavery, but rather there were frequently moments of relieving laughter.Ex: The conference program includes back-to-back papers on techniques for sorting Unicode data.Ex: But just as she pulled over the road in the pitch blackness of night she heard the unceasing sound of the night like she had never heard it.Ex: The great practical education of the Englishman is derived from incessant intercourse between man and man, in trade.Ex: Children in modern society are faced with a ceaseless stream of new ideas, and responsibility for their upbringing has generally moved from parents to childminders and teachers.* en continuo aumento = ever-increasing.* en continuo cambio = constantly shifting.* flujo continuo = continuum.* formación continua = continuing training.* formación continua en el trabajo = workplace learning.* máquina continua de papel = paper-making machine.* miedo continuo = nagging fear.* paginación continua = continuous pagination.* papel continuo de periódico = newsprint.* papel perforado continuo = continuous computer stationery.* temor continuo = nagging fear.* texto continuo = stream of text.* * *1 ‹dolor› (sin interrupción) constant; ‹movimiento/sonido› continuous, constant; ‹lucha› continual2 (frecuente) ‹llamadas/viajes› continual, constantestoy harto de sus continuas protestas I'm fed up of his continual o constant complaining3( frml)continuum* * *
Del verbo continuar: ( conjugate continuar)
continúo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
continuó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
continuar
continuo
continuar ( conjugate continuar) verbo transitivo
to continue
verbo intransitivo [guerra/espectáculo/vida] to continue;◊ si las cosas continúan así if things go on o continue like this;
( on signs) continuará to be continued;
continuo con algo to continue with sth;
continuó diciendo que … she went on to say that …
continuo -nua adjetivo
‹movimiento/sonido› continuous, constant;
‹ lucha› continual
continuar verbo transitivo & verbo intransitivo
1 to continue, carry on (with)
2 (seguir en un lugar) continúa viviendo en Brasil, he's still living in Brazil
3 (seguir sucediendo) continúa lloviendo, it is still raining
(una película) continuará, to be continued ➣ Ver nota en continue
continuo,-a adjetivo
1 (incesante) continuous
corriente continua, direct current
Auto línea continua, solid white line
sesión continua, continuous showing
2 (repetido) continual, constant
sus continuos reproches, his endless reproaches
' continuo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
continua
- continuamente
- intranquila
- intranquilo
- constante
- continuar
- horario
English:
ago
- begin
- continual
- continuous
- now
- pause
- perpetual
- perpetual motion
- persistent
- rattle on
- solid
- teethe
- unbroken
- ache
- endless
- running
- steady
* * *continuo, -a♦ adj1. [ininterrumpido] continuous;las continuas lluvias obligaron a suspender el partido the continuous rain forced them to call off the game2. [perseverante] continual;me irritan sus continuas preguntas her continual questioning irritates me3. [unido] continuous;papel continuo continuous stationery♦ nm1. [sucesión] succession, series2. Fís continuum3. Ling continuum♦ de continuo loc advcontinually* * *adjde continuo constantly2 ( frecuente) continual* * *: continuous, steady, constant♦ continuamente adv* * *continuo adj1. (ininterrumpido) continuous2. (repetido) continual -
34 Future time
↑ Verb1) В английском языке существуют следующие основные средства описания действий, событий и состояний, которые будут иметь место в будущем: время Future simple, время Future continuous, время Future perfect, время Future perfect continuous, оборот be going to, время Present simple (см. Present simple for the future), а также время Present continuous (см. Present continuous for the future).2) В английском языке есть еще несколько средств для выражения будущего времени.а) Конструкция be + to-infinitive (см. be to 1).The prime minister is to visit France — Премьер-министр должен приехать с визитом во Францию.
б) Конструкция be + ABOUT + to-infinitive. Она употребляется для обозначения ближайшего будущего.в) Конструкция be + ON THE POINT OF + ing-form. Она также употребляется для обозначения ближайшего будущего.She is on the point of screaming — Она вот-вот закричит.
3) В условных, временных придаточных предложениях, а также в придаточных предложениях, введенных вопросительным словом (см. Adverbial clause of time, Condition: type 1, Wh - clause) вместо времен Future simple, Future continuous и Future perfect используются времена Present simple, Present continuous и Present perfect соответственно.I'll follow her wherever she goes — Я последую за ней, куда бы она ни пошла.
Come and see us if you' re passing through Moscow — Загляни к нам, если будешь проезжать Москву (... если будешь в Москве проездом).
I'll tell you when I' ve read the book — Я скажу тебе, когда дочитаю книгу.
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35 ininterrumpido
adj.uninterrupted, continuous, breakless, sustained.* * *► adjetivo1 uninterrupted* * *ADJ (=sin interrupción) [gen] uninterrupted; [proceso] continuous; [progreso] steady, sustained20 horas de música ininterrumpida — 20 hours of non-stop o uninterrupted music
llovió de forma ininterrumpida — it rained continuously o non-stop
la película se proyecta de manera ininterrumpida — the film is shown uninterrupted o without a break
* * *- da adjetivo <lluvias/trabajo> continuous, uninterrupted; < sueño> uninterrupted; < línea> continuous* * *= continued, continuous, ongoing [on-going], running, sustained, unbroken, steady [steadier -comp., steadiest -sup.], uninterrupted, unobstructed, in a row, back-to-back, on-the-go.Ex. Instructional development is a goal-oriented, problem-solving process involving techniques such as development of specific objectives, analysis of learners and tasks, preliminary trials, formative and summative evaluation, and continued revision.Ex. However, in 1983, Forest Press decided to opt for the concept of continuous revision.Ex. This study has many implications for an ongoing COMARC effort beyond the present pilot project because it is evident that a very small number of libraries can furnish machine-readable records with full LC/MARC encoding.Ex. Tom Hernandez knew that there had been a ' running feud' between Lespran and Balzac during the last year or so.Ex. Research has shown that strong centralized control of employees is not the best way to achieve operational efficiency or sustained productivity.Ex. Ideally it would be preferable to keep the main monograph collection in one unbroken sequence.Ex. Susan Blanch is a fairly steady customer, taking only fiction books.Ex. For this purpose it is assumed that the usual 23-letter latin alphabet, or an uninterrupted series of numerals, is used for signing the gatherings.Ex. From the library she could see miles and miles of unobstructed vistas of rich, coffee-brown, almost black soil, broken only by occasional small towns, farms, and grain elevators.Ex. The integrated library systems installed in Canandian libraries are surveyed for the 3rd year in a row.Ex. The conference program includes back-to-back papers on techniques for sorting Unicode data.Ex. With technologies such as SMS, Podcasting, voice over IP (VoIP), and more becoming increasingly mainstream, the potential to provide instant, on-the-go reference is limitless.----* de modo ininterrumpido = in an unbroken line.* * *- da adjetivo <lluvias/trabajo> continuous, uninterrupted; < sueño> uninterrupted; < línea> continuous* * *= continued, continuous, ongoing [on-going], running, sustained, unbroken, steady [steadier -comp., steadiest -sup.], uninterrupted, unobstructed, in a row, back-to-back, on-the-go.Ex: Instructional development is a goal-oriented, problem-solving process involving techniques such as development of specific objectives, analysis of learners and tasks, preliminary trials, formative and summative evaluation, and continued revision.
Ex: However, in 1983, Forest Press decided to opt for the concept of continuous revision.Ex: This study has many implications for an ongoing COMARC effort beyond the present pilot project because it is evident that a very small number of libraries can furnish machine-readable records with full LC/MARC encoding.Ex: Tom Hernandez knew that there had been a ' running feud' between Lespran and Balzac during the last year or so.Ex: Research has shown that strong centralized control of employees is not the best way to achieve operational efficiency or sustained productivity.Ex: Ideally it would be preferable to keep the main monograph collection in one unbroken sequence.Ex: Susan Blanch is a fairly steady customer, taking only fiction books.Ex: For this purpose it is assumed that the usual 23-letter latin alphabet, or an uninterrupted series of numerals, is used for signing the gatherings.Ex: From the library she could see miles and miles of unobstructed vistas of rich, coffee-brown, almost black soil, broken only by occasional small towns, farms, and grain elevators.Ex: The integrated library systems installed in Canandian libraries are surveyed for the 3rd year in a row.Ex: The conference program includes back-to-back papers on techniques for sorting Unicode data.Ex: With technologies such as SMS, Podcasting, voice over IP (VoIP), and more becoming increasingly mainstream, the potential to provide instant, on-the-go reference is limitless.* de modo ininterrumpido = in an unbroken line.* * *ininterrumpido -da‹lluvias› continuous, uninterrupted; ‹sueño› uninterrupted; ‹línea› continuousseis horas de música ininterrumpida six hours of nonstop music20 horas de funcionamiento ininterrumpido 20 hours of continuous use* * *
ininterrumpido
‹ sueño› uninterrupted;
‹ línea› continuous
ininterrumpido,-a adjetivo uninterrupted, continuous
' ininterrumpido' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ininterrumpida
English:
undisturbed
- uninterrupted
- solid
- unbroken
* * *ininterrumpido, -a adjuninterrupted, continuous;bailaron durante cinco horas ininterrumpidas they danced for five hours non-stop;lleva tres años ininterrumpidos viviendo en el país she's been living in the country continuously for three years* * *adj uninterrupted* * *ininterrumpido, -da adj: uninterrupted, continuous♦ ininterrumpidamente adv -
36 Passive
↑ VerbФорма страдательного залога употребляется в предложении, подлежащим которого является предмет, на который направлено действие, выраженное глаголом. Таким образом, объект глагола в активном залоге соответствует подлежащему глагола в страдательном залоге (ср. My uncle made this table — Мой дядя сделал этот стул и This table was made by my uncle — Этот стол сделал мой дядя).а) Форма страдательного залога образуется по схеме be + Past participle. Вспомогательный глагол be может употребляться в форме различных времен, а также в форме инфинитива или причастия настоящего времени. Исключения составляют времена Future continuous, Present perfect continuous и Past perfect continuous, отсутствующие в страдательном залоге. Вместо этих форм употребляются времена Future simple, Present perfect или Past perfect, соответственно, или используется конструкция в действительном залоге.She cooked the food last night — Она приготовила еду прошлым вечером( глагол cook употреблен в действительном залоге времени Past simple).
The food was cooked last night — Еду готовили прошлым вечером (глагол cook употреблен в страдательном залоге времени Past simple).
I will have translated the article by 6 o'clock — Я переведу статью к 6 часам (глагол translate употреблен в действительном залоге времени Future perfect)
The article will have been translated by 6 o'clock — Статья будет переведена к 6 часам (глагол translate употреблен в страдательном залоге времени Future perfect)
What are you building here now? — Что вы сейчас здесь строите? (глагол build употреблен в действительном залоге времени Present continuous)
What is being built here now? — Что здесь строится сейчас? (глагол build употреблен в страдательном залоге времени Present continuous)
б) В разговорном английском языке вместо глагола be может использоваться глагол get. Обычно эта конструкция используется в том случае, если объект, выраженный подлежащим, подвергается действию неконтролируемых им сил, часто неблагоприятному, либо сам прилагает усилия к тому, чтобы направленное на него, но выгодное ему действие осуществилось. Кроме того, эта конструкция может иметь возвратное значение (действие над объектом, выраженным подлежащим, осуществляется им самим)Nothing is more frustrating than pulling your new Ferrari off the showroom floor and getting stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic — Что может быть неприятнее, чем вывести свой новый "феррари" с подиума в выставочном зале и оказаться зажатым в уличной пробке
You won't get elected unless you decide to run a very active campaign — Нельзя добиться того, чтобы тебя избрали, если не решиться на проведение активной кампании
I asked if I could get dressed first because I was still naked except for my underwear — Я попросил разрешения сперва одеться, так как я все еще не имел на себе ничего, кроме нижнего белья
2)а) При образовании общих вопросительных форм страдательного залога первый вспомогательный глагол (в том числе be) ставится перед подлежащимб) При образовании отрицательных форм страдательного залога частица not ставится после первого вспомогательного глагола (в том числе be)They weren't seen — Их не видели
3) В английском языке, как и в русском, форму страдательного залога образуют переходные глаголы (см. Transitive and intransitive verbs). Непереходные глаголы (не имеющие дополнения, например, sleep - спать, die - умирать) употребляются только в действительном залоге. Также в страдательном залоге не употребляются переходные глаголы, выражающие постоянное состояние или отношение (например, have - иметь, lack - недоставать, resemble - быть похожим). Однако в английском языке, в отличие от русского, непереходные глаголы, требующие предложного дополнения, могут образовывать форму страдательного залога (при этом предлог остается при глагольной форме)She was looked at with admiration — На нее смотрели с восхищением
4) Субъект действительного оборота может быть выражен дополнением с предлогом by в соответствующем страдательном обороте. Если дополнение, которое могло бы быть подлежащим в конструкции с действительным залогом, называет инструмент или содержимое какого-либо пространства, используется предлог with.The letter was written by John — Письмо было написано Джоном
The letter was wrtitten with a pencil — Письмо было написано карандашом
The bottle was filled with water — Бутылка была заполнена водой
а) В английском языке косвенное дополнение (присоединяемое предлогом to) может также стоять сразу после глагола перед прямым дополнением. В этом случае оно может стать подлежащим пассивного оборота, также как и собственно прямое дополнение. Таким образом, конструкции, в которых косвенное дополнение без предлога стоит перед прямым дополнением, могут пассивизироваться двумя способами. В случае если подлежащим страдательного оборота является косвенное дополнение, прямое дополнение сохраняет свою форму. Если подлежащим является прямое дополнение, косвенное дополнение обычно присоединяется предлогом to, который иногда опускается (в безударном положении)Mary gave John a book (действ.) - John was given a book (страдат. 1) / A book was given to John (страдат. 2) — Джону дали книгу
This story was told (to) me by my mother — Эту историю мне рассказала мать
б) Не все глаголы допускают замену косвенного дополнения с предлогом to беспредложным дополнением, стоящим перед прямым дополнением. Список глаголов, для которых такое преобразование невозможно, см. give me this / give this to me 2.6)а) Глагол, имеющий при себе сложное дополнение (см. Complex object) может принимать форму страдательного залога. В этом случае существительное или местоимение, следующее за глаголом в конструкции с действительным залогом, становится подлежащим страдательного оборота, а инфинитив или причастие, входящие в состав сложного дополнения, сохраняют свою формуОсобенности конструкций со страдательным оборотом и инфинитивом или причастием в качестве дополнения см. Complex subject
б) Глагол say может употребляться в конструкции с инфинитивом только в форме страдательного залога (при этом логическое подлежащее (Logical subject) инфинитива является грамматическим подлежащим глагола say)This town is said to have the largest houses for oxen, cows, and horses hereabouts — Говорят, этот город располагает самыми большими постройками для быков, коров и лошадей в округе
а) Конструкция со страдательным залогом используется, если субъект действия неизвестен, неважен или очевиденб) В английском языке существует тенденция делать подлежащим того участника ситуации, который находится в фокусе внимания и уже известен. Если таким участником является объект действия (или, в некоторых случаях, косвенный объект), то соблюдение данного правила обеспечивается употреблением пассивной конструкцииI saw a boy running in the street. The boy was being pursued by some angry fellows — Я увидел мальчишку, бегущего по улице. За мальчишкой гнались какие-то разгневанные люди
в) Страдательный оборот часто используется в случае, если субъект действия выражен распространенной именной группой, так как такие группы предпочтительно помещать в конец предложения, а не на место подлежащегоShe was surprised by his refusal to take part in her party — Ее удивил его отказ прийти к ней на вечеринку
8) Сочетание Present, Past и Future Simple глагола be с past participle могут иметь два значения: действие и состояние. Первое описывает то, что происходит, происходило или будет происходить с объектом, а второе указывает на состояние объекта. В первом случае сочетание be + past participle представляет собой одно из времен страдательного залога, во втором be является связкой, а past participle — частью составного глагольного сказуемого (Past participle сближается в этом случае по значению с прилагательным).The houses are built rather quickly these days — Дома в наше время строятся довольно быстро ( действие)
Her quiet was broken by the noise of someone entering the house — Ее покой был нарушен шумом, вызванным тем, что кто-то вошел в дом ( действие)
The engineer agreed the phone was broken and instructed his mate to bring it for repairs — Инженер признал, что телефон сломан, и приказал своему помощнику принести его для ремонта ( состояние)
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37 constante
adj.1 persistent (person) (en una empresa).2 constant.3 unchanging, uniform, consistent, constant.4 dedicated, hardworking.f.1 constant.2 Constante.* * *► adjetivo1 (invariable) constant2 (persona) steadfast1 MATEMÁTICAS constant\constantes vitales vital signs* * *adj.* * *1. ADJ1) (=continuado) constantun día de lluvia constante — a day of constant o persistent rain
2) (=frecuente) constant3) (=perseverante) [persona] persevering4) (Fís) [velocidad, temperatura, presión] constant2. SF1) (=factor predominante)el mar es una constante en su obra — the sea is a constant theme o an ever-present theme in his work
el paro es una constante en la economía española — unemployment is a permanent feature of the Spanish economy
2) (Mat) constant3) (Med)* * *I1) ( continuo) constant2) ( perseverante) < persona> perseveringIIa) (Mat) constantb) ( característica) constant featurec) constantes femenino plural (Med) tb* * *= constant, continual, continued, continuing, continuous, even, ongoing [on-going], persistent, regular, unvarying, steadfast, perpetual, steady [steadier -comp., steadiest -sup.], abiding, unfailing, unabated, constant, standing, unflagging, assiduous, on-the-go, unceasing, incessant, ceaseless, persevering.Ex. Film and videotape are stored on the premises in vaults situated at the back of the library and are air conditioned to ensure a constant temperature.Ex. The second point concerns the continual reference to Haykin's book, a sort of code of subject authority practice and its drawbacks.Ex. Instructional development is a goal-oriented, problem-solving process involving techniques such as development of specific objectives, analysis of learners and tasks, preliminary trials, formative and summative evaluation, and continued revision.Ex. They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.Ex. However, in 1983, Forest Press decided to opt for the concept of continuous revision.Ex. An unvarying level of illumination, heating, cooling, ventilation and acoustics will give the even type of environment needed in an academic library.Ex. This study has many implications for an ongoing COMARC effort beyond the present pilot project because it is evident that a very small number of libraries can furnish machine-readable records with full LC/MARC encoding.Ex. Cases keep discussion grounded on certain persistent facts that must be faced, and keep a realistic rein on airy flights of academic speculation.Ex. Book form was generally regarded as too inflexible for library catalogues, especially where the catalogue required regular updating to cater for continuing and gradual expansion of the collection.Ex. An unvarying level of illumination, heating, cooling, ventilation and acoustics will give the even type of environment needed in an academic library.Ex. He does admit, however, that 'this power is unusual, it is a gift which must be cultivated, an accomplishment which can only be acquired by vigorous and steadfast concentration'.Ex. Possessed of a phenomenal memory and a perpetual smile, this paragon always is ready to meet the public without losing balance or a sense of humor.Ex. Susan Blanch is a fairly steady customer, taking only fiction books.Ex. The revision and correction of reference works is an abiding concern to the librarian and the user.Ex. Public libraries can be characterized by an unfailing flexibility and sincere intent to help people solve problems.Ex. The demand for English as the world's lingua franca continues unabated.Ex. In this formula, curly brackets {} indicate activities, and alpha, beta and gamma are constants = En esta fórmula, las llaves {} indican actividades y alfa, beta y gamma son las constantes.Ex. A standing reproach to all librarians is the non-user.Ex. Colleagues from all the regions of the world harnessed their combined intellectual capital, tenacity, good will and unflagging spirit of volunteerism for the good of our profession = Colegas de todas las regiones del mundo utilizaron su capital intelectual, su tenacidad, su buena voluntad y su inagotable espíritu de voluntarismo para el bien de nuestra profesión.Ex. The management of a large number of digital images requires assiduous attention to all stages of production.Ex. With technologies such as SMS, Podcasting, voice over IP (VoIP), and more becoming increasingly mainstream, the potential to provide instant, on-the-go reference is limitless.Ex. But just as she pulled over the road in the pitch blackness of night she heard the unceasing sound of the night like she had never heard it.Ex. The great practical education of the Englishman is derived from incessant intercourse between man and man, in trade.Ex. Children in modern society are faced with a ceaseless stream of new ideas, and responsibility for their upbringing has generally moved from parents to childminders and teachers.Ex. Napoleon Bonaparte said: 'Victory belongs to the most persevering' and 'Ability is of little account without opportunity'.----* constante de bajada = slope constant.* constante flujo de = steady stream of.* constante vital = vital sign.* crítica constante = nagging.* de un modo constante = on an ongoing basis.* en constante expansión = ever-expanding, ever-growing.* en constante movimiento = on the go.* los constantes cambios de = the changing face of, the changing nature of.* mantenimiento de las constantes vitales = life support.* máquina que mantiene las constantes vitales = life-support system.* permanecer constante = remain + constant.* que está en constante evolución = ever-evolving.* serie constante de = steady stream of.* ser una constante = be a constant.* * *I1) ( continuo) constant2) ( perseverante) < persona> perseveringIIa) (Mat) constantb) ( característica) constant featurec) constantes femenino plural (Med) tb* * *= constant, continual, continued, continuing, continuous, even, ongoing [on-going], persistent, regular, unvarying, steadfast, perpetual, steady [steadier -comp., steadiest -sup.], abiding, unfailing, unabated, constant, standing, unflagging, assiduous, on-the-go, unceasing, incessant, ceaseless, persevering.Ex: Film and videotape are stored on the premises in vaults situated at the back of the library and are air conditioned to ensure a constant temperature.
Ex: The second point concerns the continual reference to Haykin's book, a sort of code of subject authority practice and its drawbacks.Ex: Instructional development is a goal-oriented, problem-solving process involving techniques such as development of specific objectives, analysis of learners and tasks, preliminary trials, formative and summative evaluation, and continued revision.Ex: They are likely to influence the future function of DC, and the way in which the scheme will evolve, but since there will be a continuing need for shelf arrangement, DC will remain necessary.Ex: However, in 1983, Forest Press decided to opt for the concept of continuous revision.Ex: An unvarying level of illumination, heating, cooling, ventilation and acoustics will give the even type of environment needed in an academic library.Ex: This study has many implications for an ongoing COMARC effort beyond the present pilot project because it is evident that a very small number of libraries can furnish machine-readable records with full LC/MARC encoding.Ex: Cases keep discussion grounded on certain persistent facts that must be faced, and keep a realistic rein on airy flights of academic speculation.Ex: Book form was generally regarded as too inflexible for library catalogues, especially where the catalogue required regular updating to cater for continuing and gradual expansion of the collection.Ex: An unvarying level of illumination, heating, cooling, ventilation and acoustics will give the even type of environment needed in an academic library.Ex: He does admit, however, that 'this power is unusual, it is a gift which must be cultivated, an accomplishment which can only be acquired by vigorous and steadfast concentration'.Ex: Possessed of a phenomenal memory and a perpetual smile, this paragon always is ready to meet the public without losing balance or a sense of humor.Ex: Susan Blanch is a fairly steady customer, taking only fiction books.Ex: The revision and correction of reference works is an abiding concern to the librarian and the user.Ex: Public libraries can be characterized by an unfailing flexibility and sincere intent to help people solve problems.Ex: The demand for English as the world's lingua franca continues unabated.Ex: In this formula, curly brackets {} indicate activities, and alpha, beta and gamma are constants = En esta fórmula, las llaves {} indican actividades y alfa, beta y gamma son las constantes.Ex: A standing reproach to all librarians is the non-user.Ex: Colleagues from all the regions of the world harnessed their combined intellectual capital, tenacity, good will and unflagging spirit of volunteerism for the good of our profession = Colegas de todas las regiones del mundo utilizaron su capital intelectual, su tenacidad, su buena voluntad y su inagotable espíritu de voluntarismo para el bien de nuestra profesión.Ex: The management of a large number of digital images requires assiduous attention to all stages of production.Ex: With technologies such as SMS, Podcasting, voice over IP (VoIP), and more becoming increasingly mainstream, the potential to provide instant, on-the-go reference is limitless.Ex: But just as she pulled over the road in the pitch blackness of night she heard the unceasing sound of the night like she had never heard it.Ex: The great practical education of the Englishman is derived from incessant intercourse between man and man, in trade.Ex: Children in modern society are faced with a ceaseless stream of new ideas, and responsibility for their upbringing has generally moved from parents to childminders and teachers.Ex: Napoleon Bonaparte said: 'Victory belongs to the most persevering' and 'Ability is of little account without opportunity'.* constante de bajada = slope constant.* constante flujo de = steady stream of.* constante vital = vital sign.* crítica constante = nagging.* de un modo constante = on an ongoing basis.* en constante expansión = ever-expanding, ever-growing.* en constante movimiento = on the go.* los constantes cambios de = the changing face of, the changing nature of.* mantenimiento de las constantes vitales = life support.* máquina que mantiene las constantes vitales = life-support system.* permanecer constante = remain + constant.* que está en constante evolución = ever-evolving.* serie constante de = steady stream of.* ser una constante = be a constant.* * *A1 (continuo) constantestaba sometido a una constante vigilancia he was kept under constant surveillance2 ‹tema/motivo› constantB (perseverante) persevering1 ( Mat) constant2 (característica) constant featurelas escaseces han sido una constante durante los últimos siete años shortages have been a constant feature of the last seven yearsdurante estas fechas las colas son una constante en las tiendas at this time of year queues are a regular feature in the shopsuna constante en su obra a constant theme in his workel malhumor es una constante en él he's always in a bad moodconstantes vitales vital signs (pl)* * *
constante adjetivo
■ sustantivo femeninoa) (Mat) constant
c)
constante
I adjetivo
1 (tenaz) steadfast: es una persona constante en sus ambiciones, he is steadfast in his ambitions
2 (incesante, sin variaciones) constant, incessant, unchanging: me mareaba el constante barullo que había allí, the constant racket there made me dizzy
II sustantivo femenino
1 constant feature: los desengaños fueron una constante a lo largo de su vida, disappointments were a constant during his lifetime
2 Mat constant
' constante' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
fiel
- salario
- sangría
English:
constant
- continual
- cruise
- equable
- even
- incessant
- recurrent
- steadily
- steady
- unfailing
- uniform
- unremitting
- break
- consistent
- drive
- eternal
- niggling
- persistent
- wear
* * *♦ adj1. [persona] [en una empresa] persistent;[en ideas, opiniones] steadfast;se mantuvo constante en su esfuerzo he persevered in his efforts2. [lluvia, atención] constant, persistent;[temperatura] constant3. [que se repite] constant♦ nf1. [rasgo] constant;las desilusiones han sido una constante en su vida disappointments have been a constant feature in her life;las tormentas son una constante en sus cuadros storms are an ever-present feature in his paintings;la violencia es una constante histórica en la región the region has known violence throughout its history2. Mat constant3. constantes vitales vital signs;mantener las constantes vitales de alguien to keep sb alive* * *I adj constantII f MAT constant* * *constante adj: constant♦ constantemente advconstante nf: constant* * *constante adj (continuo) constant -
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'bi: ɡi:( abbreviation) (Bachelor of Engineering; first degree in Engineering.) licenciatura en Ingenieríabe vb1. serwhat time is it? It's 3 o'clock ¿qué hora es? Son las treswho is it? It's me ¿quién es? Soy yo2. estarhow are you? I'm fine ¿cómo estás? estoy bienwhere is Pauline? ¿dónde está Pauline?how far is it? ¿a qué distancia está?what day is it today? ¿qué día es hoy? / ¿a qué día estamos?3. tenerhow old are you? I'm 16 ¿cuántos años tienes? tengo 16 años4. costar / valer / serhow much is it? ¿cuánto cuesta? / ¿cuánto vale? / ¿cuánto es?the tickets are £15 each las entradas valen 15 libras cada una5. hacer6. haberhow many children are there? ¿cuántos niños hay?Se usa también para construir el tiempo verbal llamado present continuous que indica una acción que está pasando en estos momentoswhat are you doing? ¿qué estás haciendo? / ¿qué haces?look, it's snowing mira, está nevando
be sustantivo femenino: name of the letter b, often called be largaor grande to distinguish it from v 'be' also found in these entries: Spanish: A - abasto - abate - abismo - abotargarse - abreviar - abrirse - absoluta - absoluto - abultar - abundar - aburrir - aburrirse - acabose - acariciar - acaso - acertar - achantarse - acometer - acostada - acostado - acostumbrar - acostumbrada - acostumbrado - acreditar - activa - activo - adelantar - adelantarse - adentro - adivinarse - admirarse - adolecer - aferrarse - afianzarse - aficionada - aficionado - afligirse - agonizar - agotarse - agradecer - agua - ahogarse - ahora - aire - ajo - ala - alarmarse - alcanzar - alegrarse English: aback - abate - about - absent - accordance - account for - accountable - accustom - acquaint - action - addicted - address - adequate - adjust - admit - affiliated - afford - afraid - agenda - agree - agreement - ahead - air - airsick - alert - alive - alone - along - aloof - alphabetically - always - am - ambition - amenable - amusing - anathema - annoyance - anomaly - anxious - apologetic - appal - appall - are - arm - around - arrears - as - ashamed - aspire - assertbetr[biː]intransitive verb (pres 1ª pers am, 2ª pers sing y todas del pl are, 3ª pers sing is; pt 1ª y 3ª pers sing was, 2ª pers sing y todas del pl; pp been)2 (essential quality) ser3 (nationality) ser4 (occupation) ser5 (origin) ser6 (ownership) ser7 (authorship) ser8 (composition) ser9 (use) ser10 (location) estar11 (temporary state) estar■ how are you? ¿cómo estás?12 (age) tener13 (price) costar, valer■ a single ticket is £9.50 un billete de ida cuesta £9.5014 tener■ he's hot/cold tiene calor/frío■ we're hungry/thirsty tenemos hambre/sed1 (passive) ser■ she was arrested at the border fue detenida en la frontera, la detuvieron en la frontera■ he's hated by everybody es odiado por todos, todos lo odian■ he was discharged fue dado de alta, lo dieron de alta■ the house has been sold la casa ha sido vendida, la casa se ha vendido, han vendido la casa■ thirty children were injured treinta niños fueron heridos, treinta niños resultaron heridos■ the two areas of the town are divided by a wall las dos zonas de la ciudad están divididas por un muro1 (obligation) deber, tener que1 (future)phrase there is / there are1 hay■ is there much traffic ¿hay mucho tráfico?1 había■ were there many people? ¿había mucha gente?1 habrá1 habría■ if Mike came, there would be ten of us si viniera Mike, seríamos diez\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be about to «+ inf» estar para + inf, estar a punto de + infto be or not to be ser o no serbe ['bi:] v, was ['wəz, 'wɑz] ; were ['wər] ; been ['bɪn] ; being ; am ['æm] ; is ['ɪz] ; are ['ɑr] viJosé is a doctor: José es doctorI'm Ana's sister: soy la hermana de Anathe tree is tall: el árbol es altoyou're silly!: ¡eres tonto!she's from Managua: es de Managuait's mine: es míomy mother is at home: mi madre está en casathe cups are on the table: las tazas están en la mesato be or not to be: ser, o no serI think, therefore I am: pienso, luego existohow are you?: ¿cómo estás?I'm cold: tengo fríoshe's 10 years old: tiene 10 añosthey're both sick: están enfermos los dosbe v impersit's eight o'clock: son las ochoit's Friday: hoy es viernesit's sunny: hace solit's very dark outside: está bien oscuro afuerabe v auxwhat are you doing? -I'm working: ¿qué haces? -estoy trabajandoit was finished yesterday: fue acabado ayer, se acabó ayerit was cooked in the oven: se cocinó en el hornocan she be trusted?: ¿se puede confiar en ella?you are to stay here: debes quedarte aquíhe was to come yesterday: se esperaba que viniese ayerbev.(§ p.,p.p.: was, were, been) = estar v.(§pres: estoy, estás...) pret: estuv-•)• ser v.(§pres: soy, eres, es, somos, sois, son) subj: se-imp: er-fu-•)biːˌ weak form bi
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2)a) (followed by an adjective)she's French/intelligent — es francesa/inteligente
he's worried/furious — está preocupado/furioso
he's blind — es or (Esp tb) está ciego
have you never had gazpacho? it's delicious! — ¿nunca has comido gazpacho? es delicioso!
the gazpacho is delicious, did you make it yourself? — el gazpacho está delicioso ¿lo hiciste tú?
she was very rude to me — estuvo or fue muy grosera conmigo
Tony is married/divorced/single — Tony está or (esp AmL) es casado/divorciado/soltero
to be married to somebody — estar* casado con alguien
3)a) (followed by a noun) ser*who was Prime Minister at the time? — ¿quién era Primer Ministro en ese momento?
it's me/Daniel — soy yo/es Daniel
if I were you, I'd stay — yo que tú or yo en tu lugar me quedaría
b) ( play the role of) hacer* de4)how are you? — ¿cómo estás?
I'm much better — estoy or me encuentro mucho mejor
she's pregnant/tired — está embarazada/cansada
I'm cold/hot/hungry/thirsty/sleepy — tengo frío/calor/hambre/sed/sueño
b) ( talking about age) tener*how old are you? — ¿cuántos años tienes?
he's a lot older/younger — es mucho mayor/menor
c) (giving cost, measurement, weight)how much is that? - that'll be $15, please — ¿cuánto es? - (son) 15 dólares, por favor
they are $15 each — cuestan or valen 15 dólares cada una
how tall/heavy is he? — ¿cuánto mide/pesa?
5)a) (exist, live)I think, therefore I am — pienso, luego existo
to let something/somebody be — dejar tranquilo or en paz algo/a alguien
b) ( in expressions of time)don't be too long — no tardes mucho, no (te) demores mucho (esp AmL)
I'm drying my hair, I won't be long — me estoy secando el pelo, enseguida estoy
how long will dinner be? — ¿cuánto falta para la cena?
c) ( take place) ser*6) (be situated, present) estar*where is the library? — ¿dónde está or queda la biblioteca?
where are you? — ¿dónde estás?
what's in that box? — ¿qué hay en esa caja?
who's in the movie? — ¿quién actúa or trabaja en la película?
how long are you in Chicago (for)? — (colloq) ¿cuánto (tiempo) te vas a quedar en Chicago ?
7) (only in perfect tenses) ( visit) estar*have you been to the exhibition yet? — ¿ya has estado en or has ido a la exposición?
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v impers1)a) (talking about physical conditions, circumstances)it's sunny/cold/hot — hace sol/frío/calor
it's so noisy/quiet in here! — qué ruido/silencio hay aquí!
I have enough problems as it is, without you... — yo ya tengo suficientes problemas sin que tú encima...
b) ( in expressions of time) ser*hi, Joe, it's been a long time — qué tal, Joe, tanto tiempo (sin verte)
c) ( talking about distance) estar*it's 500 miles from here to Detroit — Detroit queda or está a 500 millas de aquí
2)a) (introducing person, object) ser*it was me who told them — fui yo quien se lo dije or dijo, fui yo el que se lo dije or dijo
b) (in conditional use) ser*if it hadn't been o had it not been for Juan, we would have been killed — si no hubiera sido por Juan or de no ser por Juan, nos habríamos matado
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v aux1) to be -inga) ( used to describe action in progress) estar* + gerwhat was I saying? — ¿qué estaba diciendo?
she was leaving when... — se iba cuando...
how long have you been waiting? — ¿cuánto (tiempo) hace que esperas?, ¿cuánto (tiempo) llevas esperando?
b) ( with future reference)he is o will be arriving tomorrow — llega mañana
when are you seeing her? — ¿cuándo la vas a ver or la verás?
2) (in the passive voice) ser* [The passive voice, however, is less common in Spanish than it is in English]it was built in 1903 — fue construido en 1903, se construyó en 1903, lo construyeron en 1903
she was told that... — le dijeron or se le dijo que...
it is known that... — se sabe que...
3) to be to + infa) ( with future reference)if a solution is to be found... — si se quiere encontrar or si se ha de encontrar una solución...
b) ( expressing possibility)what are we to do? — ¿qué podemos hacer?
c) ( expressing obligation) deber* + inf, tener* que + inf, haber* de + inftell her she's to stay here — dile que debe quedarse or tiene que quedarse aquí, dile que se quede aquí
am I to understand that... ? — ¿debo entender que... ?
4) ( in hypotheses)what would happen if she were o was to die? — ¿qué pasaría si ella muriera?
5)she's right, isn't she? — tiene razón, ¿no? or ¿verdad? or ¿no es cierto?
so that's what you think, is it? — de manera que eso es lo que piensas
are you disappointed? - yes, I am/no, I'm not — ¿estás desilusionado? - sí (, lo estoy)/no (, no lo estoy)
she was told the news, and so was he/but I wasn't — a ella le dieron la noticia, y también a él/pero a mí no
[biː] (present am, is or are pt was or were pp been)I'm surprised, are/aren't you? — estoy sorprendido, ¿y tú?/¿tú no?
1. INTRANSITIVE VERB1) (linking nouns, noun phrases, pronouns) serit's me! — ¡soy yo!
who wants to be Hamlet? — ¿quién quiere hacer de or ser Hamlet?
if I were you... — yo en tu lugar..., yo que tú... *
2) (possession) serUse [estar] with past participles used as adjectives describing the results of an action or process:it's round/enormous — es redondo/enorme
4) (changeable or temporary state) estarshe's bored/ill — está aburrida/enferma
how are you? — ¿cómo estás?, ¿qué tal estás?
how are you now? — ¿qué tal te encuentras ahora?
In certain expressions where English uses [be] + adjective to describe feelings ([be cold]/[hot]/[hungry]/[thirsty]), Spanish uses [tener] with a noun:I'm very well, thanks — estoy muy bien, gracias
I'm cold/hot — tengo frío/calor
I'm hungry/thirsty — tengo hambre/sed
afraid, sleepy, rightbe good! — ¡pórtate bien!
5) (age)"how old is she?" - "she's nine" — -¿cuántos años tiene? -tiene nueve años
6) (=take place) ser7) (=be situated) estarit's on the table — está sobre or en la mesa
where is the Town Hall? — ¿dónde está or queda el ayuntamiento?
it's 5 km to the village — el pueblo está or queda a 5 kilómetros
we've been here for ages — hace mucho tiempo que estamos aquí, llevamos aquí mucho tiempo, estamos aquí desde hace mucho tiempo
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here you are(, take it) — aquí tienes(, tómalo)•
there's the church — ahí está la iglesiaa) (referring to weather) hacerit's hot/cold — hace calor/frío
b) (referring to time, date etc) serwake up, it's morning — despierta, es de día
what's the date (today)? — ¿qué fecha es hoy?
But note the following alternatives with [estar]:it's 3 May or the 3rd of May — es 3 de mayo
it's 3 May or the 3rd of May — estamos a 3 de mayo
c) (asking and giving opinion) seris it certain that...? — ¿es verdad or cierto que...?
is it fair that she should be punished while...? — ¿es justo que se la castigue mientras que...?
it is possible that he'll come — es posible que venga, puede (ser) que venga
it is unbelievable that... — es increíble que...
it's not clear whether... — no está claro si...
d) (emphatic) serwhy is it that she's so successful? — ¿cómo es que tiene tanto éxito?, ¿por qué tiene tanto éxito?
it was then that... — fue entonces cuando...
9) (=exist) haberthere is/are — hay
what is (there) in that room? — ¿qué hay en esa habitación?
is there anyone at home? — ¿hay alguien en casa?
there being no alternative solution... — al no haber or no habiendo otra solución...
let there be light! — ¡hágase la luz!
See:THERE IS, THERE ARE in there10) (=cost)how much was it? — ¿cuánto costó?
the book is £20 — el libro vale or cuesta 20 libras
how much is it? — ¿cuánto es?; (when paying) ¿qué le debo? frm
11) (=visit)has the postman been? — ¿ha venido el cartero?
have you ever been to Glasgow? — ¿has estado en Glasgow alguna vez?
12) (in noun compounds) futuro•
my wife to be — mi futura esposa•
been and * —you've been and done it now! — ¡buena la has hecho! *
that dog of yours has been and dug up my flowers! — ¡tu perro ha ido y me ha destrozado las flores!
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you're busy enough as it is — estás bastante ocupado ya con lo que tienes, ya tienes suficiente trabajo•
if it hadn't been for..., if it hadn't been for you or frm had it not been for you, we would have lost — si no hubiera sido por ti or de no haber sido por ti, habríamos perdido•
let me be! — ¡déjame en paz!•
if that's what you want to do, then so be it — si eso es lo que quieres hacer, adelante•
what is it to you? * — ¿a ti qué te importa?2. AUXILIARY VERB1) (forming passive) serThe passive is not used as often in Spanish as in English, active and reflexive constructions often being preferred:it is said that... — dicen que..., se dice que...
she was killed in a car crash — murió en un accidente de coche, resultó muerta en un accidente de coche frm
what's to be done? — ¿qué hay que hacer?
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it's a film not to be missed — es una película que no hay que perderse•
we searched everywhere for him, but he was nowhere to be seen — lo buscamos por todas partes pero no lo encontramos en ningún sitio2) (forming continuous) estarUse the present simple to talk about planned future events and the construction to talk about intention:what are you doing? — ¿qué estás haciendo?, ¿qué haces?
"it's a pity you aren't coming with us" - "but I am coming!" — -¡qué pena que no vengas con nosotros! -¡sí que voy!
will you be seeing her tomorrow? — ¿la verás or la vas a ver mañana?
will you be needing more? — ¿vas a necesitar más?
The imperfect tense can be used for continuous action in the past: for, sinceI'll be seeing you — hasta luego, nos vemos (esp LAm)
a)"he's going to complain about you" - "oh, is he?" — -va a quejarse de ti -¿ah, sí?
"I'm worried" - "so am I" — -estoy preocupado -yo también
"I'm not ready" - "neither am I" — -no estoy listo -yo tampoco
"you're tired" - "no, I'm not" — -estás cansado -no, ¡qué va!
"you're not eating enough" - "yes I am" — -no comes lo suficiente -que sí
"they're getting married" - "oh, are they?" — (showing surprise) -se casan -¿ah, sí? or -¡no me digas!
"he isn't very happy" - "oh, isn't he?" — -no está muy contento -¿ah, no?
"he's always late, isn't he?" - "yes, he is" — -siempre llega tarde, ¿verdad? -(pues) sí
"is it what you expected?" - "no, it isn't" — -¿es esto lo que esperabas? -(pues) no
"she's pretty" - "no, she isn't" — -es guapa -¡qué va!
he's handsome, isn't he? — es guapo, ¿verdad?, es guapo, ¿no?, es guapo, ¿no es cierto?
it was fun, wasn't it? — fue divertido, ¿verdad?, fue divertido, ¿no?
she wasn't happy, was she? — no era feliz, ¿verdad?
so he's back again, is he? — así que ha vuelto, ¿eh?
you're not ill, are you? — ¿no estarás enfermo?
3. MODAL VERB(with infinitive construction)1) (=must, have to)he's not to open it — no debe abrirlo, que no lo abra
I am to do it — he de hacerlo yo, soy yo el que debe hacerlo
I wasn't to tell you his name — no podía or debía decirte su nombre
2) (=should) deberam I to understand that...? — ¿debo entender que...?
she wrote "My Life", not to be confused with Bernstein's book of the same name — escribió "Mi Vida", que no debe confundirse con la obra de Bernstein que lleva el mismo título
he was to have come yesterday — tenía que or debía haber venido ayer
3) (=will)4) (=can)if it was or were to snow... — si nevase or nevara...
BEif I were to leave the job, would you replace me? — si yo dejara el puesto, ¿me sustituirías?
"Ser" or "estar"?
You can use "ser": ► when defining or identifying by linking two nouns or noun phrases:
Paris is the capital of France París es la capital de Francia
He was the most hated man in the village Era el hombre más odiado del pueblo ► to describe essential or inherent characteristics (e.g. colour, material, nationality, race, shape, size {etc}):
His mother is German Su madre es alemana
She was blonde Era rubia ► with most impersonal expressions not involving past participles:
It is important to be on time Es importante llegar a tiempo
Está claro que is an exception:
It is obvious you don't understand Está claro que no lo entiendes ► when telling the time or talking about time or age:
It is ten o'clock Son las diez
It's very late. Let's go home Es muy tarde. Vamos a casa
He lived in the country when he was young Vivió en el campo cuando era joven ► to indicate possession or duty:
It's mine Es mío
This is your responsibility Este asunto es responsabilidad tuya ► with events in the sense of "take place":
The 1992 Olympic Games were in Barcelona Los Juegos Olímpicos de 1992 fueron en Barcelona
"Where is the exam?" - "It's in Room 1" "¿Dónde es el examen?" - "Es en el Aula Número 1" NOTE: Compare this usage with that of estar (see below) to talk about location of places, objects and people.
You can use "estar": ► to talk about location of places, objects and people:
"Where is Zaragoza?" - "It's in Spain" "¿Dónde está Zaragoza?" - "Está en España"
Your glasses are on the bedside table Tus gafas están en la mesilla de noche NOTE: But use ser with events in the sense of "take place" (see above)}. ► to talk about changeable state, condition or mood:
The teacher is ill La profesora está enferma
The coffee's cold El café está frío
How happy I am! ¡Qué contento estoy! NOTE: Feliz, however, which is seen as more permanent than contento, is used mainly with ser. ► to form progressive tenses:
We're having lunch. Is it ok if I call you later? Estamos comiendo. Te llamaré luego, ¿vale?
Both "ser" and "estar" can be used with past participles ► Use ser in {passive} constructions:
This play was written by Lorca Esta obra fue escrita por Lorca
He was shot dead (by a terrorist group) Fue asesinado a tiros (por un grupo terrorista) NOTE: The passive is not used as often in Spanish as it is in English. ► Use estar with past participles to describe the {results} of a previous action or event:
We threw them away because they were broken Los tiramos a la basura porque estaban rotos
He's dead Está muerto ► Compare the use of ser + ((past participle)) which describes {action} and estar + ((past participle)) which describes {result} in the following:
The window was broken by the firemen La ventana fue rota por los bomberos
The window was broken La ventana estaba rota
It was painted around 1925 Fue pintado hacia 1925
The floor is painted a dark colour El suelo está pintado de color oscuro ► Ser and estar are both used in impersonal expressions with past participles. As above, the use of ser implies {action} while the use of estar implies {result}:
It is understood that the work was never finished Es sabido que el trabajo nunca se llegó a terminar
It is a proven fact that vaccinations save many lives Está demostrado que las vacunas salvan muchas vidas
"Ser" and "estar" with adjectives ► Some adjectives can be used with both ser and estar but the meaning changes completely depending on the verb:
He's clever Es listo
Are you ready? ¿Estás listo?
Chemistry is boring La química es aburrida
I'm bored Estoy aburrido ► Other adjectives can also be used with both verbs but the use of ser describes a {characteristic} while the use of estar implies a {change}:
He's very handsome Es muy guapo
You look great in that dress! Estás muy guapa con ese vestido
He's slim Es delgado
You're (looking) very slim ¡Estás muy delgada! For further uses and examples, see main entry* * *[biːˌ] weak form [bi]
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2)a) (followed by an adjective)she's French/intelligent — es francesa/inteligente
he's worried/furious — está preocupado/furioso
he's blind — es or (Esp tb) está ciego
have you never had gazpacho? it's delicious! — ¿nunca has comido gazpacho? es delicioso!
the gazpacho is delicious, did you make it yourself? — el gazpacho está delicioso ¿lo hiciste tú?
she was very rude to me — estuvo or fue muy grosera conmigo
Tony is married/divorced/single — Tony está or (esp AmL) es casado/divorciado/soltero
to be married to somebody — estar* casado con alguien
3)a) (followed by a noun) ser*who was Prime Minister at the time? — ¿quién era Primer Ministro en ese momento?
it's me/Daniel — soy yo/es Daniel
if I were you, I'd stay — yo que tú or yo en tu lugar me quedaría
b) ( play the role of) hacer* de4)how are you? — ¿cómo estás?
I'm much better — estoy or me encuentro mucho mejor
she's pregnant/tired — está embarazada/cansada
I'm cold/hot/hungry/thirsty/sleepy — tengo frío/calor/hambre/sed/sueño
b) ( talking about age) tener*how old are you? — ¿cuántos años tienes?
he's a lot older/younger — es mucho mayor/menor
c) (giving cost, measurement, weight)how much is that? - that'll be $15, please — ¿cuánto es? - (son) 15 dólares, por favor
they are $15 each — cuestan or valen 15 dólares cada una
how tall/heavy is he? — ¿cuánto mide/pesa?
5)a) (exist, live)I think, therefore I am — pienso, luego existo
to let something/somebody be — dejar tranquilo or en paz algo/a alguien
b) ( in expressions of time)don't be too long — no tardes mucho, no (te) demores mucho (esp AmL)
I'm drying my hair, I won't be long — me estoy secando el pelo, enseguida estoy
how long will dinner be? — ¿cuánto falta para la cena?
c) ( take place) ser*6) (be situated, present) estar*where is the library? — ¿dónde está or queda la biblioteca?
where are you? — ¿dónde estás?
what's in that box? — ¿qué hay en esa caja?
who's in the movie? — ¿quién actúa or trabaja en la película?
how long are you in Chicago (for)? — (colloq) ¿cuánto (tiempo) te vas a quedar en Chicago ?
7) (only in perfect tenses) ( visit) estar*have you been to the exhibition yet? — ¿ya has estado en or has ido a la exposición?
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v impers1)a) (talking about physical conditions, circumstances)it's sunny/cold/hot — hace sol/frío/calor
it's so noisy/quiet in here! — qué ruido/silencio hay aquí!
I have enough problems as it is, without you... — yo ya tengo suficientes problemas sin que tú encima...
b) ( in expressions of time) ser*hi, Joe, it's been a long time — qué tal, Joe, tanto tiempo (sin verte)
c) ( talking about distance) estar*it's 500 miles from here to Detroit — Detroit queda or está a 500 millas de aquí
2)a) (introducing person, object) ser*it was me who told them — fui yo quien se lo dije or dijo, fui yo el que se lo dije or dijo
b) (in conditional use) ser*if it hadn't been o had it not been for Juan, we would have been killed — si no hubiera sido por Juan or de no ser por Juan, nos habríamos matado
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v aux1) to be -inga) ( used to describe action in progress) estar* + gerwhat was I saying? — ¿qué estaba diciendo?
she was leaving when... — se iba cuando...
how long have you been waiting? — ¿cuánto (tiempo) hace que esperas?, ¿cuánto (tiempo) llevas esperando?
b) ( with future reference)he is o will be arriving tomorrow — llega mañana
when are you seeing her? — ¿cuándo la vas a ver or la verás?
2) (in the passive voice) ser* [The passive voice, however, is less common in Spanish than it is in English]it was built in 1903 — fue construido en 1903, se construyó en 1903, lo construyeron en 1903
she was told that... — le dijeron or se le dijo que...
it is known that... — se sabe que...
3) to be to + infa) ( with future reference)if a solution is to be found... — si se quiere encontrar or si se ha de encontrar una solución...
b) ( expressing possibility)what are we to do? — ¿qué podemos hacer?
c) ( expressing obligation) deber* + inf, tener* que + inf, haber* de + inftell her she's to stay here — dile que debe quedarse or tiene que quedarse aquí, dile que se quede aquí
am I to understand that... ? — ¿debo entender que... ?
4) ( in hypotheses)what would happen if she were o was to die? — ¿qué pasaría si ella muriera?
5)she's right, isn't she? — tiene razón, ¿no? or ¿verdad? or ¿no es cierto?
so that's what you think, is it? — de manera que eso es lo que piensas
are you disappointed? - yes, I am/no, I'm not — ¿estás desilusionado? - sí (, lo estoy)/no (, no lo estoy)
she was told the news, and so was he/but I wasn't — a ella le dieron la noticia, y también a él/pero a mí no
I'm surprised, are/aren't you? — estoy sorprendido, ¿y tú?/¿tú no?
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في \ a; an; each; every: twice a day; 80 miles an hour. at: (showing where): at home; at the office, (showing a point of time) at midday; at 4 o’clock; He was married at 18, (after an adj) good at English; quick at sums. by: during: We travelled by night. in: showing where: In bed; in London; in the box; in his speech, showing condition In a hurry; in trouble, showing a direction; into He fell in the river. He put his hand in his pocket, showing when; during In the past; in January 1980; in the evening, showing what sth. contains or includes There are 60 minutes in an hour. Is he in your team?, showing what sb. wears He was in his best suit, showing a shape or arrangement They stood in a row, showing employment or activity or an event He’s in the navy. She was killed in the accident. on: showing when: on Monday; on May the 6th. showing the state of sb.:: Are you here on business or on holiday?. per: for each: He earns $8000 per annum (for each year). \ في (أيّ مَكَان) \ anywhere: in or to any place: Are you going anywhere?. \ See Also إلى( إلى) \ في \ home: to or at one’s house: Go home! Is your son home yet?. \ See Also إلى البيت \ في \ inside: on (or to) the inside. \ See Also إلى الداخل \ في \ inland: away from the sea: We crossed the coast and flew inland. \ See Also إلى داخل البلاد \ في \ indoors: into (or in) a building: He went (or He stayed) indoors because of the rain. \ See Also إلى داخل البيت \ في \ on board: on (or onto) a ship or aeroplane: There are 70 men on board. Can I go on board the aircraft?. \ See Also إلى دَاخِل الطَّائِرَة \ في \ upstairs: on, at or to a higher floor; up the stairs; at the top of the stairs: She went upstairs because her room is upstairs. She has an upstairs bedroom. \ See Also إلى الدَّور الأَعْلى \ في \ low: to or in a low position: The sun had sunk low in the sky. \ See Also إلى وَضْع مُنْخفِض \ في \ whereabouts: in or near which place: Whereabouts did you find this ring?. \ See Also قرب أيّ مكان؟ \ في \ upstream: against the flow of the stream; up the river: They rowed (the boat) upstream. \ See Also نَحْوَ أعلى النَّهر \ في الاتجاه المعاكس \ backward(s): towards the back: He fell over backwards. \ في أَثَر \ after: following, in search of: I ran after him but could not catch him. The police are after him. \ في أثناء الخِدْمَة (خارج أوقات الخِدمة) \ on duty, (off duty): at work (not at work): The night nurse has 12 hours on duty, then 12 hours off duty. She went on duty at 18.00 and came off duty at 06.00. \ في أثناء ذلك \ meanwhile, meantime: (in) the time between: You’ll have to wait till he’s ready; but you can read this (in the) meanwhile. \ في إجازة \ off: free from work: My employer gave me the afternoon off. \ See Also عطلة (عُطْلَة) \ في أَحْسَن الأَحْوَال \ at best: in the most hopeful conditions: At best, we can’t be ready till Tuesday. \ في آخر \ eventually: in the end: The car kept stopping, but we got home eventually. ultimately: in the end: We must all, ultimately, die. \ See Also نهاية الأمر \ في آخر رَمَق \ on one’s last legs: (of a person or thing) not expected to last much longer; worn out; almost in ruins: That company is on its last legs. \ في آخر لحظة \ in the nick of time: just in time; almost too late: She saved him in the nick of time from falling over the cliff. \ في أَرْجَاء \ about: from place to place in: We wandered about the town. round: (also around) from place to place: He wandered (a)round (the town). We travelled (a)round (the country). \ في أَسْفَل \ under: (also underneath), in a lower position. underneath: (of position) below: It was hidden underneath the floor boards. \ See Also الأسفل (الأَسْفَل) \ في الأَصْل \ originally: in the beginning: This school was originally a rich man’s home. \ في الأَعْلَى \ up: in or to higher position: She lives up in the hills. \ في أغلب الظَّنّ \ doubtless: probably: It will doubtless rain on the day of the garden party. \ في أَفْضَل حَالَة \ at one’s best: in one’s best state: My garden is at its best in spring. \ في أقلّ مِن \ within: in less than: He will arrive within an hour. I live within a mile of the sea. \ في الأمام \ in front: at the front: You go in front and I’ll follow. \ في أَوَاخِر \ late: near the end of a period of time: Late in the year; in the late afternoon. \ في الأوْج \ in full swing: (of an activity) at its highest point; very busy: The party was in full swing when I arrived. \ في أوجِ الإزْهَار \ in bloom: flowering: The roses are in bloom now. \ في أيّ مَكَان \ anywhere: in no matter what place: Put it down anywhere. \ في أيّ وقت \ ever: (esp. in a negative sentence or a question) at any time: Nobody ever writes to me. Have you ever been to Rome? If you ever go there, you must see St. Peter’s cathedral. \ في أيّ وقت مَضَى \ ever: (in a comparative sentence) at any time: He’s working harder than ever. This is the best book I’ve ever read. \ في بادئ الأمر \ at first: at the beginning: At first the new school seemed strange, but then we got used to it. \ في البَدْء \ primarily: mainly; in the first place: This book is written primarily for foreigners. \ See Also أصلا (أَصْلاً)، أساسا (أساسًا) \ في بعض الوقت \ part-time: for only part of the usual working time: She’s a part-time teacher. \ في البيت \ at home: in one’s house: He’s at home in the evenings. \ في البيت المُجَاوِر \ next, next door: in the next house: He lives next door. He is my nextdoor neighbour. \ في تَحَسُّن (من النّاحية الصحّية) \ on the mend: getting better in health (after an illness). \ في تِلْكَ الحالةِ \ in that case: if that happens, or has happened: He may be late. In that case, we shall go without him, if that happens, or has happened He may be late. In that case, we shall go without him. \ في تِلْكَ اللَّحظة \ just: (with continuous tenses; always directly before the present participle) at this moment; at that moment: We’re just starting dinner. We were just starting dinner when he arrived. \ في التَّوّ \ straight away: at once. \ في جانب \ in favour of: supporting: I’m in favour of your plans. \ في الجَانِب الآخَر مِن \ across: on the other side of: My home is across the river. \ في جانب \ for: in favour of: Are you for this idea or against it?. \ See Also صف (صَفّ) \ في جزء أدنى مِن \ down: at a lower level: My house is a little way down the hill. \ في الجِوَار \ about: around; near: There’s a lot of illness about. I went out early, when no one was about (when no one else was out). \ في الحَال \ at once: without delay: Stop that at once!. away: right away; straight away. immediately: at once. instantly: at once. on the spot: in that place and at that moment: He gave me the bill and I paid it on the spot. readily: without delay: The book you need is not readily obtainable. straight away: at once. \ في حَالَةِ \ at: (showing a state): at war; at play. on: showing the state of sth.: The house is on fire. \ في حَالَة حَسَنَة \ well, (better, best): the opposite of ill and unwell; in good health: Don’t you feel well? You’ll soon get better if you drink this medicine. How are you? Very well, thank you. I feel best in the early morning (better than at any other time). \ في حَالَة سَيِّئَة \ in a bad way: in a bad state. \ في حَالَة عَدَم توفُّر \ failing: giving a second choice of action, if the first choice fails: Ask John to do it. Failing him, ask Michael. \ في حَالَة فَوْضَى \ chaotic: in a state of chaos: The young teacher had a chaotic classroom. \ في حَالَةِ وُجُود \ in case of: in the event of; if there is: In case of fire, ring the bell. \ في حَالَةِ ما إِذَا \ in case: because of the possibility of sth. happening: Take a stick, in case you meet a snake. \ في حركة دائِمة \ on the move: moving; travelling: He’s always on the move and never settles for long. \ في الحَقِيقَة \ as a matter of fact, in fact: really; in truth: The dog seemed dead but in fact it was only asleep. As a matter of fact, I don’t like Michael. in point of fact: actually, in fact. in reality: in fact. really: truly; in fact: Is he really your son? He does not look like you!. \ في حَيْرَة من أَمْره \ at one’s wits’ end: too worried by difficulties to know what to do. \ في حين \ whereas: but: They are looking for a house, whereas we would rather live in a flat. \ في حينه \ round: following a regular course: Wait till your turn comes round. \ في الخَارِج \ abroad: in or to another country: I spent my holiday abroad. out: in (or into) the open; away from shelter; in (or into) view: Don’t stand out in the rain. The ship was far out at sea. out of door, outdoors: in the open air; not in a house: I like sleeping out of doors under the stars. outside: not within; in the open air; on the outer side: It’s raining outside. The cup is blue outside, and white inside. overseas: across the sea; (to the British, the mainland of Europe is abroad but it is not overseas): She is working overseas, in South America. \ في خِدمَة... \ at one’s service: ready to fulfil one’s needs: The hotel car is at your service if you want to go anywhere. \ في خَريف العُمر \ middle-aged: neither young nor old; aged between about 40 and 65. \ في خطٍّ مُستقيم \ as the crow flies: in a straight line: It is 5 miles away by road, but only 2 miles as the crow flies. \ فِي الخَفَاء \ stealth: by stealth using secret and quiet action: He got into the house by stealth, not by force. \ في خِلال \ in: showing a space of time before sth. will happen; after: I’ll come in a few days (or in a minute). in the course of: during: In the course of the morning I had seven visitors. \ في الدّاخل \ in: in a building, esp. at home, work or where one is expected to be: Is anyone in? I’m afraid Mr. Jones is out, but he’ll be in at 5 o’clock. \ في داخِل \ in: showing a direction; into: He fell in the river. He put his hand in his pocket. inside: on (or to) the inside of: Please wait inside the room. \ في داخِل النَّفْس \ inwardly: secretly; as regards one’s inner feelings: I was inwardly delighted, but I pretended not to care. \ في دَرَجَة الغَلَيان \ on the boil: boiling; at this heat. \ في ذلك المكان \ there: at that place: I live there. \ في رأيي \ to my mind: in my opinion: To my mind, this is most dishonest. \ في سَبِيل \ in the process of: to be doing: I am in the process of painting my house. sake, for the sake, of, for sb.’s sake: for the good of; so as to help: Soldiers die for the sake of their county (or for their country’s sake). Don’t take any risks for my sake, for the desire of Why ruin your health for the sake of a little pleasure?. \ في سِنّ المُرَاهَقَة \ teenage: in one’s teens: a teenage girl. \ في شكّ \ in doubt: uncertain: When in doubt, ask your father. \ في صحَّة جيِّدة \ fit: healthy: We take exercise so as to keep fit. \ في صَفّ \ in single file: in one line, one behind the other: We had to ride in single file down the narrow path. \ في الطّابِق الأَسْفل \ downstairs: at the bottom of the stairs; in a room at that level: I’ll wait for you downstairs. \ في الطّابِق الفوقانيّ \ overhead: above one’s head: a noise in the room overhead; clouds in the sky overhead. \ في طَرَف \ up: along (up and down are both used like this, although the course may be quite level): He lives just up the road. \ في طريق النُّور \ in sb.’s light: preventing light from reaching him: I can’t read if you stand in my light. \ في الظّاهر \ outwardly: as regards the appearance (compared with the hidden facts or inner feelings): She was outwardly calm but inwardly full of anger. \ في العَام \ annual: happening every year; of a year: an annual feast; the annual production of oil. \ في عَجلة من أمره \ in a hurry: Ants are always in a hurry. \ في العَرَاء \ in the open: outside in the air: I like to sleep out in the open, under she stars. outdoors, out of doors: the open air; not in a building: Go outdoors and play football. \ في (عُرض) البَحْر \ at sea: on the sea; far from land: a storm at sea. \ في عُطلة \ on holiday, on vacation: having a holiday: The schools are on holiday. We’re going on vacation to the sea. \ See Also إجازة( إجازة) \ في غابر الأزمان (كان يا ما كان...) \ once upon a time: (used at the beginning of stories). \ في الغَالِب \ mainly: chiefly; mostly. \ في غالِب الظنّ \ probably: almost certainly; with little doubt: You’re probably right. \ في غاية الجُنون \ raving mad: noisily and violently mad. \ في غَمْضَة عَيْن \ in no time: very quickly; very soon: If you follow this path, you’ll get there in no time. \ في غِيَابِه \ behind sb.’s back: when someone is not present: He tells untrue stories about me behind my back. \ في كُلٍّ \ a; an; each; every: twice a day. 80 miles an hour. ten pence a packet. \ في كل مكان \ everywhere: in all places: I’ve looked for it everywhere. \ في كل وقت \ ever: at all times; always: I shall stay there for ever. \ في لحظة خاطفة \ in a flash: very quickly and suddenly: He seized the money and was gone in a flash. \ في اللحظة المناسبة \ in the nick of time: just in time; almost too late: She saved him in the nick of time from falling over the cliff. \ في اللَّيْل \ at night: during the night. overnight: for the night: I shall stay at a hotel overnight and come back tomorrow, on the night before; during the night I packed my suitcase overnight, so as to be ready to leave at sunrise. His car was stolen overnight. \ في المائَة \ per cent: for, out, of, each hundred: Six per cent of the boys failed the exam, (one part) of each hundred I’m a 100 per cent in agreement with you. About 70 per cent (written as 70%) of the people are farmers. \ في المُتَنَاوَل \ forthcoming: supplied when needed: We wanted a new school clock, but the money was not forthcoming. \ في مُتَناوَل \ within: inside; not beyond; within reach; within one’s powers. \ في متناول اليَد \ at hand: near; within reach: Help was at hand. handy: near; easily reached when wanted: Keep that book handy so that you can look at it often. \ في مَجْمُوعَة بين \ among(st): in the middle of; mixed with; surrounded by: I found this letter among my books. There is a secret enemy amongst us. \ في مِحْنة خَطَر \ in distress: (of a ship or aeroplane) in dangerous trouble; needing help. \ في المُدّة الأخيرة \ lately: not long ago; in the near past: Have you seen her lately?. \ في المرَّة التالية \ next: the next time: I’ll give it to you when I next see you. \ See Also القادمة \ في مُقَابِل \ for: showing that something is as a return or in place of: I gave him $5 for his help. Will you change this old car for a new one?. in return (for): in exchange or payment for: Give her some flowers in return for her kindness. \ في المقام الأوّل \ firstly: as the first reason, fact, etc: I need a hot drink. Firstly, because I’m cold; secondly, because I’m thirsty. \ في المقدمة \ in front: at the front: You go in front and I’ll follow. \ في مَكَان \ in sb,’s stead: in sb.’s place; instead of sb.. \ See Also بدلا من (بدلاً من) \ في مَكَان آخَر \ elsewhere: in some other place. \ في المَكَان \ in position: in the correct position. \ See Also المَوضِع الصَّحيح \ في مَكَان قَريب \ by: near: He stood by and watched them. \ في مَكَانٍ ما \ somewhere: in or to some place (but usu. anywhere in negative sentences and questions): I’ve met him somewhere before. Let’s go somewhere peaceful (to some peaceful place). \ في المكان والزّمان المذكورين \ on the spot: in that place and at that moment: Fortunately a doctor was on the spot when she broke her leg. \ في مكانه \ belong: to be in the right place: This book belongs on the top shelf. \ See Also موضِعِه المناسب \ في مَلْعَبِه \ at home: (of a match) on one’s own field: Our team are playing at home tomorrow. \ في مُنْتَصَف الطَّريق \ midway: halfway; in the middle: The station is midway between the two villages. \ في مَوعِد لاَ يَتَجَاوَز \ by: before; not later than: Can you finish this by Tuesday? They ought to be here by now. \ في المَوْعِد المحدَّد \ on time: exactly at the appointed moment: The bus always leaves on time. \ في مياه أعمق من قَامَته \ out of one’s depth: in water that is too deep to stand up in: Don’t go out of your depth unless you can swim. \ في النّادِر \ rarely: not often; hardly at all: She rarely smokes. \ في نظر \ in the eyes of: in the opinion of: In his mother’s eyes he can do no wrong. \ في نَظَري \ to my mind: in my opinion: To my mind, this is most dishonest. \ في النّهايَة \ at last: in the end, after much delay: The train was very slow, but we got there at last. at length: at last; in the end: He waited two hours. At length he went home. finally: lastly; in the end. \ في نِهايَة الأمْر \ in the long run: after a period of time; in the end: It’ll be cheaper in the long run to buy good quality shoes. \ See Also عَلَى المدى الطويل \ في هذا الوقت \ now: (in a written account) at the time that is being described: The war was now over. \ في هَذا المَكَان \ about: here: Is anyone about?. \ في هذه الأَثْنَاء \ meanwhile, meantime: (in) the time between: You’ll have to wait till he’s ready; but you can read this (in the) meanwhile. \ في هذه الأَيَّام \ nowadays: in these times (compared with the past): Travel is much easier nowadays. today: the present time: the scientists of today. \ في هذه الحالة \ all right: (also alright), in that case: You don’t want it? All right, I’ll give it to someone else. \ في هذه اللَّحْظَة \ just: (with continuous tenses; always directly before the present participle) at this moment; at that moment: We’re just starting dinner. We were just starting dinner when he arrived. just now: at this moment: I’m busy just now. \ في الهواء الطَّلْق \ in the open: outside in the air: I like to sleep out in the open, under the stars. out of doors, outdoors: in the open air; not in a house: I like sleeping out of doors under the stars. outdoors, out of doors: the open air; not in a building: Go outdoors and play football. \ في الوَاقِع \ in reality: in fact. \ في الوَاقِع \ actually: in fact; really: She looks about thirty, but actually she’s thirty-nine. as a matter of fact, in fact: really; in truth: The dog seemed dead but in fact it was only asleep. As a matter of fact, I don’t like Michael. in point of fact: actually, in fact. truly: really: Are you truly sorry for your crimes?. virtually: actually but not officially: He was virtually a prisoner in his home, as he did not dare to go out while the police were watching. \ في الوَسَط \ halfway: between two places and at an equal distance from them: His house is halfway between yours and mine. \ في وَسْط المسافة \ halfway: between two places and at an equal distance from them: His house is halfway between yours and mine. \ في وَضَح (النهار) \ broad: (of daylight) full; complete: The bank was robbed in broad daylight. \ في وَضع لا يجوز فيه رَكْل الكُرة \ offside: (of a player in football, etc.) breaking a rule by being in a position in which play is not allowed. \ في الوَقْت الحَاضِر \ at present: now; at the present time: At present I have no job, but I shall get one soon. for the time being: for the present: I have no job, but I’m helping my father for the time being. now: at the present time: Where are you working now? Now is the time to plant those seeds. today: the present time: the scientists of today. \ في وَقْتٍ لاَحِق \ after: later: She came first and he arrived soon after. \ في وقتٍ ما \ sometime: (often two words, some time) at a time not exactly known or stated: Come again sometime. He left sometime after dinner. \ في وقتٍ متأخر \ late: after the proper or usual time; not early: We always go to bed very late. He arrived too late for dinner. \ في وقتٍ متأخر مِن \ late: near the end of a period of time: Late in the year; in the late afternoon. \ في الوَقْتِ المُقَرَّر \ round: following a regular course: Wait till your turn comes round. \ في وَقْتٍ من الأوقات \ ever: (esp. in a negative sentence or a question) at any time: Nobody ever writes to me. Have you ever been to Rome? If you ever go there, you must see St. Peter’s cathedral. \ في الوَقْتِ المناسب \ early: in good time for one’s purpose; before the fixed time: We arrived early and got the best seats. in due course: later; after a reasonable delay: He will get better in due course. in good time: slightly early: He came in good time for the meeting. \ في وقت واحد \ at a time: together: They arrived three at a time (in groups of three). \ في يوم من الأيام \ once upon a time: (used at the beginning of stories). \ See Also كان يا ما كان -
40 Präsens
* * *das Präsenspresent* * *Prä|sens ['prEːzɛns]nt -, Präse\#nzien[prE'zɛntsiən] present (tense)* * *((of the tense of a verb) indicating action now: In the sentence `She wants a chocolate', the verb is in the present tense.) present* * *Prä·sens<-, Präsentia o Präsenzien>[ˈprɛzɛns, pl prɛˈzɛntsi̯a, prɛˈzɛntsi̯ən]nt1. (Zeitform) present tense2. (Verb im Präsens 1) present* * *das; Präsens, Präsentia odPräsenzien — (Sprachw.) present [tense]
* * *Verlaufsform des Präsens present continuous (form)* * *das; Präsens, Präsentia odPräsenzien — (Sprachw.) present [tense]
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