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1 fight
1. past tense, past participle - fought; verb1) (to act against (someone or something) with physical violence: The two boys are fighting over (= because of) some money they found.) pelear (se), luchar2) (to resist strongly; to take strong action to prevent: to fight a fire; We must fight against any attempt to deprive us of our freedom.) luchar, combatir3) (to quarrel: His parents were always fighting.) pelear (se), discutir
2. noun1) (an act of physical violence between people, countries etc: There was a fight going on in the street.) pelea2) (a struggle; action involving effort: the fight for freedom of speech; the fight against disease.) lucha3) (the will or strength to resist: There was no fight left in him.) combatividad4) (a boxing-match.) combate•- fighter- fight back
- fight it out
- fight off
- fight one's way
- fight shy of
- put up a good fight
fight1 n lucha / peleafight2 vb1. luchar2. pelearsetr[faɪt]1 (struggle) lucha3 (boxing) combate nombre masculino4 (resistance) combatividad nombre femenino, ánimo1 (quarrel) pelear(se) (about/over, por), discutir (about/over, por)2 (in boxing) pelear ( against, contra)3 (with physical violence) pelearse ( with, con) ( against, contra), luchar ( with, con) ( against, contra)1 (bull) lidiar3 (with physical violence) pelearse, luchar4 figurative use (strive to overcome, prevent) luchar, combatir5 SMALLLAW/SMALL recurrir contra6 (fire) apagar, combatir\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto fight a case SMALLLAW/SMALL defenderse contra un cargoto fight it out decidirlo, resolverloto fight one's way through lograr abrirse pasoto fight for one's life luchar por la vidato fight like a tiger luchar como un jabatoto fight a losing battle luchar por una causa perdidato fight shy of something/somebody evitar algo/a alguiento fight to the finish luchar hasta el finalto pick a fight with somebody meterse con alguiento put up a fight oponer resistencia: luchar, combatir, pelearfight vt: luchar contra, combatir contrafight n1) combat: lucha f, pelea f, combate m2) match: pelea f, combate m (en boxeo)3) quarrel: disputa f, pelea f, pleito mn.• batalla s.f.• combate s.m.• cuchillada s.f.• guerra s.f.• lid s.f.• lidia s.f.• lucha s.f.• marimorena s.f.• pelea s.f.• pendencia s.f.• pugna s.f.• rija s.f.• riña s.f.• ruptura s.f.• sarracina s.f.v.(§ p.,p.p.: fought) = batallar v.• batir v.• bregar v.• combatir v.• disputar v.• guerrear v.• lidiar v.• luchar v.• militar v.• pelear v.• pugnar v.• reñir v.
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1. faɪt(past & past p fought) intransitive verba) \<\<army/country\>\> luchar, combatir; \<\<person\>\> pelear, luchar; \<\<animal\>\> lucharto fight AGAINST somebody/something — luchar contra alguien/algo
to fight FOR somebody/something — \<\<for country/cause\>\> luchar por alguien/algo; \<\<for aim/policy\>\> luchar por conseguir or lograr algo
to fight shy of something: he tends to fight shy of emotional commitments — tiende a eludir or evitar los compromisos afectivos
b) ( quarrel)to fight OVER/ABOUT something — pelearse por algo
c) fighting pres p <troops/units> de combate
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vt1)a) \<\<army/country\>\> luchar or combatir contraif you want it, you'll have to fight me for it — si lo quieres vas a tener que vértelas conmigo
Frazier fought Ali for the world title — Frazier peleó contra Ali or se enfrentó a Ali por el título mundial
I had to fight my way into the hall — tuve que abrirme camino or paso a la fuerza para entrar en la sala
b) ( oppose) \<\<fire/disease\>\> combatir; \<\<measure/proposal\>\> combatir, oponerse* awe'll fight them all the way — no les vamos a dar cuartel
2)a) ( conduct)b) ( contest) \<\<election\>\> presentarse awe intend to fight the case — ( Law) pensamos llevar el caso a los tribunales (or defendernos etc)
•Phrasal Verbs:- fight on
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1) ca) ( between persons) pelea f; (between armies, companies) lucha f, contienda fto put up a good fight — ofrecer* or oponer* resistencia
they're looking for a fight — están buscando camorra or bronca
b) ( boxing match) pelea f, combate m2) ca) ( struggle) lucha fb) ( quarrel) pelea f3) u ( fighting spirit)[faɪt] (vb: pt, pp fought)1. Npick 2., 1)•
to have a fight with sb — pelearse con algn, tener una pelea con algnb) (Boxing) combate m, pelea f2) (Mil) (between armies) lucha f, contienda fthe fight for justice/against inflation — la lucha por la justicia/contra la inflación
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if he tries to sack me he'll have a fight on his hands — si intenta despedirme le va a costar lo suyo4) (=fighting spirit) ánimo m de luchathere was no fight left in him — ya no le quedaba ánimo de lucha, ya no tenía ánimo para luchar
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to show (some) fight — mostrarse dispuesto a pelear5) (=resistance)•
police believe the victim put up a fight — la policía cree que la víctima opuso resistencia2. VT1) (Mil) [+ enemy] luchar contra, combatir contra; (Boxing) [+ opponent] pelear contra, luchar contra•
to fight a battle — (Mil) librar una batalla; (fig) lucharI've had to fight quite a battle to get as far as this — he tenido que luchar mucho para llegar hasta aquí
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to fight sb for sth, he fought the council for the right to build on his land — se enfrentó al ayuntamiento por el derecho a edificar en sus tierrasI'd like to fight him for the title — me gustaría luchar or pelear contra él por el título
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to fight one's way through a crowd — abrirse paso a la fuerza entre una multitud2) (=combat) [+ fire] combatir; [+ poverty, inflation, crime] combatir, luchar contra; [+ proposal] oponerse a•
I've made up my mind so don't try and fight me on it — lo he decidido, así que no intentes oponerte•
I had to fight the urge to giggle — tuve que esforzarme para no reír, tuve que contener las ganas de reír3) (=try to win) [+ campaign] tomar parte en; [+ election] presentarse a•
he says he'll fight the case all the way to the Supreme Court — dice que si es necesario llevará el caso hasta el Tribunal Supremohe fought his case in various courts for ten years — defendió su causa en varios tribunales durante diez años
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he's decided to fight the seat for a third time — (Pol) ha decidido presentarse por tercera vez como candidato para el escaño3. VI1) (=do battle) [troops, countries] luchar, combatir ( against contra); [person, animal] pelear; (Boxing) luchar, peleardid you fight in the war? — ¿luchó usted en la guerra?, ¿tomó usted parte en la guerra?
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I fought for my country — luché por mi país•
the dogs were fighting over a bone — los perros estaban peleando por un hueso2) (=quarrel) discutir, pelear(se) ( with con)•
they usually fight about or over who pays the bills — suelen discutir or pelear(se) por quién paga las facturas•
to fight against disease/crime — luchar contra la enfermedad/el crimen•
to fight for sth/sb — luchar por algo/algnhe was fighting for breath — le faltaba la respiración, respiraba con enorme dificultad
- go down fighting- fight shy of- fight on* * *
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1. [faɪt](past & past p fought) intransitive verba) \<\<army/country\>\> luchar, combatir; \<\<person\>\> pelear, luchar; \<\<animal\>\> lucharto fight AGAINST somebody/something — luchar contra alguien/algo
to fight FOR somebody/something — \<\<for country/cause\>\> luchar por alguien/algo; \<\<for aim/policy\>\> luchar por conseguir or lograr algo
to fight shy of something: he tends to fight shy of emotional commitments — tiende a eludir or evitar los compromisos afectivos
b) ( quarrel)to fight OVER/ABOUT something — pelearse por algo
c) fighting pres p <troops/units> de combate
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vt1)a) \<\<army/country\>\> luchar or combatir contraif you want it, you'll have to fight me for it — si lo quieres vas a tener que vértelas conmigo
Frazier fought Ali for the world title — Frazier peleó contra Ali or se enfrentó a Ali por el título mundial
I had to fight my way into the hall — tuve que abrirme camino or paso a la fuerza para entrar en la sala
b) ( oppose) \<\<fire/disease\>\> combatir; \<\<measure/proposal\>\> combatir, oponerse* awe'll fight them all the way — no les vamos a dar cuartel
2)a) ( conduct)b) ( contest) \<\<election\>\> presentarse awe intend to fight the case — ( Law) pensamos llevar el caso a los tribunales (or defendernos etc)
•Phrasal Verbs:- fight on
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1) ca) ( between persons) pelea f; (between armies, companies) lucha f, contienda fto put up a good fight — ofrecer* or oponer* resistencia
they're looking for a fight — están buscando camorra or bronca
b) ( boxing match) pelea f, combate m2) ca) ( struggle) lucha fb) ( quarrel) pelea f3) u ( fighting spirit) -
2 rebel
1. 'rebl noun1) (a person who opposes or fights against people in authority, eg a government: The rebels killed many soldiers; (also adjective) rebel troops.) rebelde2) (a person who does not accept the rules of normal behaviour etc: My son is a bit of a rebel.) rebelde
2. rə'bel verb(to fight (against people in authority): The people rebelled against the dictator; Teenagers often rebel against their parents' way of life.) rebelarse- rebellious
- rebelliously
- rebelliousness
rebel1 n rebelderebel2 vb rebelarse1 rebelde1 rebelde nombre masulino o femenino1 rebelarse ( against, contra)rebel ['rɛbəl] adj: rebelderebel ['rɛbəl] n: rebelde mfadj.• insurrecto, -a adj.• rebelde adj.n.• aleve s.m.• amotinador, -ora s.m.,f.• faccioso s.m.• insurrecto s.m.• rebelde s.m.• revoltoso s.m.• sedicioso s.m.v.• amotinar v.• insubordinar v.• insurreccionar v.• pronunciar v.• rebelarse v.• sublevar v.
I 'rebəlnoun rebelde mf; (before n) <forces, army> rebelde
II rɪ'bel['rebl]to rebel (AGAINST something/somebody) — rebelarse or sublevarse (contra algo/alguien)
1.N rebelde mf2.[rɪ'bel]VI (=rise up) rebelarse, sublevarse; (=refuse to conform) rebelarseto rebel against sth/sb — rebelarse contra algo/algn
at the sight of all that food, his stomach rebelled — su estómago se rebeló al ver tanta comida
I tried to get up but my legs rebelled — intenté levantarme pero mis piernas se negaron or no me respondieron las piernas
3.ADJ [forces, soldiers, factions] rebelde4.CPDrebel leader N — cabecilla mf
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I ['rebəl]noun rebelde mf; (before n) <forces, army> rebelde
II [rɪ'bel]to rebel (AGAINST something/somebody) — rebelarse or sublevarse (contra algo/alguien)
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3 jam
‹æm
I noun(a thick sticky substance made of fruit etc preserved by being boiled with sugar: raspberry jam; (also adjective) a jam sandwich.) mermelada, confitura- jammy
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1. past tense, past participle - jammed; verb1) (to crowd full: The gateway was jammed with angry people.) abarrotar2) (to squeeze, press or wedge tightly or firmly: He jammed his foot in the doorway.) embutir, meter a la fuerza3) (to stick and (cause to) be unable to move: The door / steering-wheel has jammed.) atrancarse4) ((of a radio station) to cause interference with (another radio station's broadcast) by sending out signals on a similar wavelength.) bloquear
2. noun1) (a crowding together of vehicles, people etc so that movement is difficult or impossible: traffic-jams.) atasco, embotellamiento2) (a difficult situation: I'm in a bit of a jam - I haven't got enough money to pay for this meal.) apuro, aprieto•- jam onjam1 n1. mermelada2. atascojam2 vb1. meter2. atascarse / atrancarse / bloquearsethe door is jammed, I can't open it se ha atrancado la puerta y no puedo abrirlatr[ʤæm]1 (tight spot) aprieto, apuro1 (fill) abarrotar, atestar2 (cram) embutir, meter a la fuerza3 SMALLRADIO/SMALL interferir■ the rebels jammed government radio broadcasts los rebeldes interfirieron las emisiones de radio del gobierno4 (block) bloquear■ the switchboard was jammed with calls of complaint las llamadas de protesta bloquearon la centralita1 (stick) atrancarse■ the door is jammed, I can't open it la puerta se ha atrancado, no puedo abrirla2 (machine parts) atascarse, agarrotarse■ the lock has jammed, it won't open se ha atascado la cerradura, no abre3 SMALLMUSIC/SMALL tocar en una sesión improvisada de jazz o rock\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto get into a jam meterse en un apuroto jam the brakes on pegar un frenazo, frenar de golpe————————tr[ʤæm]1 mermelada, confitura\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLjam jar bote nombre masculino de mermelada1) cram: apiñar, embutir2) block: atascar, atorar3)to jam on the brakes : frenar en secojam vistick: atascarse, atrancarsejam n2) predicament: lío m, aprieto m, apuro m3) : mermelada fstrawberry jam: mermelada de fresan.• mermelada (de naranja) s.f.n.• agolpamiento s.m.• atasco s.m.• brete s.m.• compota s.f.• confitura s.f.• conserva s.f.• estrujón s.m.• lío s.m.• pellejería s.f.• reventón s.m.v.• apañuscar v.• apiñar v.• apretar v.• atascar v.• atorar v.• entorpecer v.• machacar v.dʒæm
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1) u c ( Culin) mermelada f, dulce m (RPl)2) c ( difficult situation) (colloq) aprieto mto be in a jam — estar* en un aprieto or en apuros
3) c ( traffic jam) atasco m, embotellamiento m
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- mm- transitive verb1)a) ( cram)b) (congest, block) \<\<road\>\> atestar2) ( wedge firmly)3) ( Rad) interferir*
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vi \<\<brakes\>\> bloquearse; \<\<machine\>\> trancarse*; \<\<switch/lock\>\> trabarse, trancarse*; \<\<gun\>\> encasquillarsePhrasal Verbs:- jam on
I [dʒæm] (Brit)1. N1) (=food) mermelada fstrawberry jam — mermelada f de fresas
you want jam on it! * — (fig) ¡y un jamón!
2) * (=luck) chorra * flook at that for jam! — ¡qué chorra tiene el tío! *
2.3.CPDjam jar N — (Brit) tarro m de mermelada, pote m de mermelada
jam pot N (Brit) — = jam jar
jam roll N — (Brit) brazo m de gitano con mermelada
II [dʒæm]1. N1) [of people] aglomeración fyou never saw such a jam! — ¡había que ver cómo se agolpaba la gente!
there was a jam in the doorway — había una aglomeración de gente en la puerta, se había agolpado la gente en la puerta
2) (=traffic jam) embotellamiento m, atasco ma 5km jam of cars — una caravana or un atasco de coches de 5km
there are always jams here — aquí siempre se atasca el tráfico, aquí siempre hay atascos
3) (=obstruction) atasco mthere's a jam in the pipe — se ha atascado or está atascada la cañería
4) (fig) * (=difficulty) apuro m, aprieto mto be in a jam — estar en un aprieto, estar en apuros
to get into a jam — meterse en un aprieto, meterse en apuros
2. VT1) (=block) [+ mechanism, drawer, pipe] atascar; [+ wheel] trabar; [+ exit, road] cerrar, obstruirit's got jammed — se ha atascado, no se puede mover/quitar/retirar etc
2) (=cram) [+ passage, exit] atestar, abarrotar; [+ container] atestar, llenar•
I jammed my finger in the door — me pillé el dedo con la puerta•
to jam sth into a box — meter algo a la fuerza en una caja•
the room was jammed with people — el cuarto estaba atestado de gente3) (Telec, Rad) interferir3. VI1) [mechanism, drawer, pipe] atascarse, atorarse (LAm); [nut, part, wheel] atascarse, atrancarse; [gun] encasquillarsethis part has jammed — esta pieza se ha atascado, no se puede mover esta pieza
the drawer had jammed (shut/open) — el cajón no se podía abrir/cerrar
2) (Mus) * improvisar4.CPDjam session N — jam session f (actuación improvisada de jazz, rock etc)
- jam in- jam on* * *[dʒæm]
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1) u c ( Culin) mermelada f, dulce m (RPl)2) c ( difficult situation) (colloq) aprieto mto be in a jam — estar* en un aprieto or en apuros
3) c ( traffic jam) atasco m, embotellamiento m
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- mm- transitive verb1)a) ( cram)b) (congest, block) \<\<road\>\> atestar2) ( wedge firmly)3) ( Rad) interferir*
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vi \<\<brakes\>\> bloquearse; \<\<machine\>\> trancarse*; \<\<switch/lock\>\> trabarse, trancarse*; \<\<gun\>\> encasquillarsePhrasal Verbs:- jam on -
4 supply
1. verb(to give or provide: Who is supplying the rebels with guns and ammunition?; Extra paper will be supplied by the teacher if it is needed; The town is supplied with water from a reservoir in the hills; The shop was unable to supply what she wanted.) proporcionar, abastecer
2. noun1) (the act or process of supplying.) suministro, provisión, abastecimiento2) ((often in plural) an amount or quantity that is supplied; a stock or store: She left a supply of food for her husband when she went away for a few days; Who will be responsible for the expedition's supplies?; Fresh supplies will be arriving soon.) provisión; existencias•supply1 n1. provisión / suministro2. reservasupply2 vb suministrar / proveertr[sə'plaɪ]1 (provision) suministro■ the electricity/water supply el suministro de electricidad/agua2 SMALLCOMMERCE/SMALL (provision - to markets, areas, etc) abastecimiento; (- to individuals, houses, shops, etc) suministro3 (amount availabe) reserva1 (goods, materials) suministrar■ who supplies arms to the Serbian forces? ¿quién suministra armas a las fuerzas serbias?■ the company supplies all employees with a uniform la empresa provee a todos los empleados de un uniforme3 (give - information, proof, facts) facilitar, proporcionar4 SMALLMILITARY/SMALL (with provisions) aprovisionar5 formal use (need, requirement) satisfacer1 (food) provisiones nombre femenino plural, víveres nombre masculino plural; (stock) existencias nombre femenino plural, stock nombre masculino1 SMALLMILITARY/SMALL pertrechos nombre masculino plural\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be in short supply escasearsupply and demand la oferta y la demandasupply teacher profesor,-ra suplente1) provision: provisión f, suministro msupply and demand: la oferta y la demanda2) stock: reserva f, existencias fpl (de un negocio)3) supplies nplprovisions: provisiones fpl, víveres mpl, despensa fadv.• suministro adv.n.• abastecimiento s.m.• abasto s.m.• alimentación s.f.• aprovisionamiento s.m.• dotación s.f.• expediente s.m.• pertrechos s.m.pl.• proveimiento s.m.• provisión s.f.• repuesto s.m.• suministro s.m.• surtido s.m.• víveres s.m.pl.v.• abastar v.• abastecer v.• aprovisionar v.• aviar v.• bastimentar v.• dar v.(§pres: doy, das...) subj: dé-pret: di-•)• pertrechar v.• proporcionar v.• proveer v.• subvenir v.(§pres: -vengo, -vienes...-venimos) pret: -vin-fut: -vendr-•)• suministrar v.• suplir v.• surtir v.
I sə'plaɪ1) u ( provision) suministro mthe water/electricity supply — el suministro de agua/electricidad; (before n) <route, ship> de abastecimiento
2) (stock, store)food supplies are running low — se están agotando las provisiones or los víveres or ( Mil) los pertrechos
we only have a month's supply of coal left — sólo nos queda carbón para un mes; ( Busn) las existencias de carbón sólo van a durar un mes
office supplies — material m or artículos mpl de oficina
she has an endless supply of patience/jokes — tiene una paciencia inagotable/un repertorio interminable de chistes
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transitive verb -plies, -plying, -plied1)a) (provide, furnish) \<\<electricity/gas\>\> suministrar; \<\<goods\>\> suministrar, abastecer* or proveer* de; \<\<evidence/information\>\> proporcionar, facilitarb) \<\<retailer/manufacturer\>\> abastecer*to supply somebody WITH something — \<\<with equipment\>\> proveer* a alguien de algo; ( Busn) abastecer* a alguien de algo, suministrarle algo a alguien; \<\<with information\>\> facilitarle or proporcionarle algo a alguien
2) ( meet) (frml) \<\<demand/need\>\> satisfacer*; \<\<deficiency\>\> suplir[sǝ'plaɪ]1. N1) (=stock, amount) [of oil, coal, water] reservas fpl, existencias fpl ; [of goods, merchandise] existencias fplAmerica has a 300-year supply of coal — América tiene reservas or existencias de carbón para 300 años
he must have used up his supply of drugs by now — ahora ya debe haber agotado todas sus reservas or existencias de medicamentos
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an adequate supply of food — suficientes víveres or provisiones•
we need a fresh supply of coffee — nos hace falta proveernos de café•
they seem to have an inexhaustible supply of ammunition — parece que tengan una reserva inagotable de municiones•
to lay in a supply of sth — proveerse de algo, hacer provisión de algo•
a limited supply of fine wines — existencias limitadas de buenos vinos•
there is a plentiful supply of fish in the river — en el río hay peces en abundancia•
to be in short supply — escasearvegetables are in short supply — hay escasez de verduras, escasean las verduras
supplies are still being flown into the capital — aún se están llevando provisiones or víveres a la capital por aire
3) (=provision) suministro melectricity/gas supply — suministro de electricidad/gas
blood supply — (Physiol) riego m sanguíneo
4) (Econ) oferta f5) (Parl) provisión f financiera2. VT1) (=provide)a) [+ merchandise, goods, materials, food] suministrar, proporcionar; [+ information] facilitar, proporcionarJapan will supply the materials — Japón suministrará or proporcionará los materiales
he accused the company of supplying arms to terrorists — acusó a la empresa de suministrar or proporcionar armas a grupos terroristas
the arteries that supply blood to the heart — las arterias que llevan la sangre al corazón, las arterias que irrigan el corazón
b)to supply sb with — [+ merchandise, equipment] suministrar algo a algn, proporcionar algo a algn; [+ services] proveer a algn de algo; [+ information] facilitar algo a algn
they kept us supplied with milk/vegetables — nos fueron abasteciendo de leche/verduras
3.CPDsupply chain N — (Comm) cadena f de abastecimiento
supply dump N — (Mil) intendencia f
supply line N — línea f de abastecimiento
supply route N — ruta f de abastecimiento
supply ship N — buque m de abastecimiento
supply teacher N — (Brit) profesor(a) m / f suplente, profesor(a) m / f sustituto(-a)
supply teaching N — (Brit) suplencias fpl
supply truck N — camión m de abastecimiento
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I [sə'plaɪ]1) u ( provision) suministro mthe water/electricity supply — el suministro de agua/electricidad; (before n) <route, ship> de abastecimiento
2) (stock, store)food supplies are running low — se están agotando las provisiones or los víveres or ( Mil) los pertrechos
we only have a month's supply of coal left — sólo nos queda carbón para un mes; ( Busn) las existencias de carbón sólo van a durar un mes
office supplies — material m or artículos mpl de oficina
she has an endless supply of patience/jokes — tiene una paciencia inagotable/un repertorio interminable de chistes
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transitive verb -plies, -plying, -plied1)a) (provide, furnish) \<\<electricity/gas\>\> suministrar; \<\<goods\>\> suministrar, abastecer* or proveer* de; \<\<evidence/information\>\> proporcionar, facilitarb) \<\<retailer/manufacturer\>\> abastecer*to supply somebody WITH something — \<\<with equipment\>\> proveer* a alguien de algo; ( Busn) abastecer* a alguien de algo, suministrarle algo a alguien; \<\<with information\>\> facilitarle or proporcionarle algo a alguien
2) ( meet) (frml) \<\<demand/need\>\> satisfacer*; \<\<deficiency\>\> suplir -
5 scheme
ski:m
1. noun1) (a plan or arrangement; a way of doing something: a colour scheme for the room; There are various schemes for improving the roads.) plan, programa, proyecto2) (a (usually secret) dishonest plan: His schemes to steal the money were discovered.) estratagema
2. verb(to make (especially dishonest) schemes: He was punished for scheming against the President; They have all been scheming for my dismissal.) conspirar- schemer- scheming
scheme n plantr[skiːm]2 (system, order) sistema nombre masculino, orden nombre masculino; (arrangement) disposición nombre femenino, combinación nombre femenino3 (plot) complot nombre masculino, conspiración nombre femenino; (trick) ardid nombre masculino, estratagema, truco1 (plot) conspirar, intrigar, confabularse1 (plan deviously) tramar, maquinar\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLpension scheme plan nombre masculino de jubilaciónscheme n1) plan: plan m, proyecto m2) plot, trick: intriga f, ardid m3) framework: esquema fa color scheme: una combinación de coloresn.• ardid s.m.• artilugio s.m.• combinación s.f.• esquema (EDI) s.m.• intriga s.f.• plan s.m.• proyecto s.m.• trama s.f.• tramoya s.f.• treta s.f.• urdimbre s.f.v.• fraguar v.• intrigar v.• proyectar v.• tejer v.• tramar v.• trapichear v.• trapisondear v.• urdir v.
I skiːma) ( design)rhyme scheme — rima f
c) ( project) (BrE) plan m
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intransitive verb intrigar*; ( plot) conspirar[skiːm]1. N1) (=project) plan m, proyecto m ; (=plan) plan m2) (=idea) idea f3) (=programme) programa m4) (=structure) esquema mcolour scheme — combinación f de colores
pension scheme — sistema m de pensión
in the government's scheme of things there is no place for protest — la política del gobierno no deja espacio para la protesta
2.VI intrigar ( to do para hacer)3.VT proyectar; pej tramar, urdir* * *
I [skiːm]a) ( design)rhyme scheme — rima f
c) ( project) (BrE) plan m
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intransitive verb intrigar*; ( plot) conspirar -
6 slaughter
'slo:tə
1. noun1) (the killing of people or animals in large numbers, cruelly and usually unnecessarily: Many people protested at the annual slaughter of seals.) masacre2) (the killing of animals for food: Methods of slaughter must be humane.) matanza
2. verb1) (to kill (animals) for food: Thousands of cattle are slaughtered here every year.) matar, sacrificar2) (to kill in a cruel manner, especially in large numbers.) matar brutalmente, masacrar3) (to criticize unmercifully or defeat very thoroughly: Our team absolutely slaughtered the other side.) dar una paliza•slaughter1 n1. matanza / masacre2. matanzaslaughter2 vb1. matar / masacrar2. matar / sacrificarfarmers usually slaughter their pigs in the winter los granjeros suelen matar a los cerdos en inviernotr['slɔːtəSMALLr/SMALL]1 (of animals) matanza; (of people) carnicería, matanzaslaughter ['slɔt̬ər] vt1) butcher: matar (animales)2) massacre: masacrar (personas)1) : matanza f (de animales)2) massacre: masacre f, carnicería fn.• degüello s.m.• matanza s.f.• sacrificio s.m.v.• carnear v.• matar v.• sacrificar v.
I 'slɔːtər, 'slɔːtə(r)mass nouna) ( of animals) matanza fb) ( massacre) masacre f, matanza f, carnicería f
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a) ( kill) \<\<pig/cattle\>\> matar, carnear (CS); \<\<civiliansoops\>\> matar salvajemente, masacrarb) ( defeat) (colloq) \<\<opponent/team\>\> darle* una paliza a (fam)['slɔːtǝ(r)]1.N [of animals] matanza f, sacrificio m ; [of persons] matanza f, carnicería f2. VT1) (=kill) [+ animals] matar, sacrificar; [+ person, people] matar brutalmente2) (Sport etc) * (=beat) dar una paliza a ** * *
I ['slɔːtər, 'slɔːtə(r)]mass nouna) ( of animals) matanza fb) ( massacre) masacre f, matanza f, carnicería f
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a) ( kill) \<\<pig/cattle\>\> matar, carnear (CS); \<\<civilians/troops\>\> matar salvajemente, masacrarb) ( defeat) (colloq) \<\<opponent/team\>\> darle* una paliza a (fam) -
7 submit
səb'mitpast tense, past participle - submitted; verb1) (to yield to control or to a particular kind of treatment by another person etc: I refuse to submit to his control; The rebels were ordered to submit.) someter(se)2) (to offer (a plan, suggestion, proposal, entry etc): Competitors for the painting competition must submit their entries by Friday.) presentar•- submissive
- submissively
- submissiveness
tr[səb'mɪt]1 (present) presentar2 (subject) someter (to, a)3 SMALLLAW/SMALL (suggest) sostener1 (admit defeat, surrender) rendirse, ceder; (to demand, wishes) accederyield: rendirseto submit to: someterse asubmit vtpresent: presentarv.• achantarse v.• avasallar v.• condescender v.• plegar v.• presentar v.• proponer v.• remitir v.• resignar v.• someter v.• sujetar v.səb'mɪt
1.
- tt- transitive verb1) ( refer for consideration) \<\<claim/report/application\>\> presentar2) ( subject)to submit something/somebody TO something — someter algo/a alguien a algo
to submit oneself to something/somebody — someterse a algo/alguien
3) ( contend) sostener*
2.
vi rendirse*do you submit? — ¿te rindes?
[sǝb'mɪt]to submit TO something/somebody: he finally submitted to their demands/threats finalmente accedió a lo que pedían/cedió ante sus amenazas; they were forced to submit to military discipline — los obligaron a someterse a la disciplina militar
1. VT1) (=put forward) [+ proposal, claim, report] presentar; [+ evidence] presentar, aducir; [+ account] rendirto submit that... — proponer que..., sugerir que...
I submit that... — me permito sugerir que...
2) (=subject) someterto submit o.s. to sth — someterse a algo
to submit o.s. to sb — someterse a algn
2.VI (=give in) rendirse, someterse* * *[səb'mɪt]
1.
- tt- transitive verb1) ( refer for consideration) \<\<claim/report/application\>\> presentar2) ( subject)to submit something/somebody TO something — someter algo/a alguien a algo
to submit oneself to something/somebody — someterse a algo/alguien
3) ( contend) sostener*
2.
vi rendirse*do you submit? — ¿te rindes?
to submit TO something/somebody: he finally submitted to their demands/threats finalmente accedió a lo que pedían/cedió ante sus amenazas; they were forced to submit to military discipline — los obligaron a someterse a la disciplina militar
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8 align
1) (to put in a straight line or in parallel lines.) alinear2) (to attach (oneself) to one side in an argument, politics etc: He aligned himself with the rebels.) alinearsetr[ə'laɪn]1 alinear ( with, con)1 alinearsealign [ə'laɪn] vt: alinearn.• alineación s.f.v.• alinear v.• aliñar v.ə'laɪntransitive verb alinear[ǝ'laɪn]VT alinearto align o.s. with — (Pol) (also fig) ponerse del lado de
* * *[ə'laɪn]transitive verb alinear -
9 overture
'əuvətjuə(a piece of music played as an introduction to an opera etc.) oberturatr['əʊvətjʊəSMALLr/SMALL]1 SMALLMUSIC/SMALL oberturaoverture ['o:vər.ʧʊr, -ʧər] n1) proposal: propuesta f2) : obertura f (en música)n.• obertura s.f.• proposición s.f.• sondeo s.m.'əʊvərtʃʊr, 'əʊvətjʊə(r)1) ( Mus) obertura f2) overtures pl ( approaches) (frml) intento m or tentativa f de acercamiento; ( sexual) insinuación fto make overtures to somebody: he made overtures to several European leaders — intentó acercamientos con varios líderes europeos
['ǝʊvǝtjʊǝ(r)]N1) (Mus) obertura f2) (fig)to make overtures to sb — (Pol, Comm) hacer una propuesta a algn; (sexual) hacer insinuaciones a algn
they had made overtures to Fox, but without success — le hicieron una propuesta a Fox, pero no se llegó a nada
the government made peace overtures to the rebels — el gobierno les hizo una propuesta de paz a los rebeldes
* * *['əʊvərtʃʊr, 'əʊvətjʊə(r)]1) ( Mus) obertura f2) overtures pl ( approaches) (frml) intento m or tentativa f de acercamiento; ( sexual) insinuación fto make overtures to somebody: he made overtures to several European leaders — intentó acercamientos con varios líderes europeos
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10 put to flight
(to cause (someone) to flee or run away: the army put the rebels to flight.) poner en fugav.• derrotar v.• dispersar v. -
11 machetazo
machetazo sustantivo masculino slash with a machete: los rebeldes mataron a la población civil a machetazos, the rebels hacked the civilians to death with machetes -
12 snipe at
(to shoot at (someone) from a hidden position: The rebels were sniping at the government troops.) -
13 subdue
səb'dju:(to conquer, overcome or bring under control: After months of fighting the rebels were subdued.) someter; dominar- subduedtr[səb'djʊː]1 (nation, people) someter, dominar, sojuzgar2 (feelings, passions, etc) contener, dominar3 (sound, colour, light) atenuar, suavizar1) overcome: sojuzgar (a un enemigo), vencer, superar2) control: dominar3) soften: suavizar, atenuar (luz, etc.), moderar (lenguaje)v.• acogotar v.• allanar v.• amansar v.• avasallar v.• dominar v.• encabestrar v.• reducir v.• rendir v.• sojuzgar v.• someter v.• suavizar v.• sujetar v.• vencer v.səb'duː, səb'djuːa) ( bring under control) \<\<person\>\> someter, dominar; \<\<passion/anger\>\> contener*, domeñar (liter)b) ( vanquish) (liter) sojuzgar* (liter)[sǝb'djuː]VT [+ enemy] someter, sojuzgar; [+ children, revellers] calmar, tranquilizar; [+ animal] amansar, domar; [+ noise] bajar; [+ passions] dominar* * *[səb'duː, səb'djuː]a) ( bring under control) \<\<person\>\> someter, dominar; \<\<passion/anger\>\> contener*, domeñar (liter)b) ( vanquish) (liter) sojuzgar* (liter) -
14 small arms
(weapons small and light enough to be carried by a man: They found a hoard of rifles and other small arms belonging to the rebels.) armas portátilesarmas nombre masculino plural portátiles* * * -
15 alzarse
■alzarse verbo reflexivo
1 (auparse, levantarse) to get up, rise
2 (sublevarse) to rise, rebel: los rebeldes se alzaron con la victoria, the rebels won ' alzarse' also found in these entries: Spanish: elevarse - alzar English: rise - soar - stick up - shoot -
16 cuartel
cuartel sustantivo masculino cuartel general headquarters (sing o pl)b) ( tregua):una lucha sin cuartel a merciless fight
cuartel sustantivo masculino
1 Mil barracks pl
2 (tregua) quarter
una lucha sin cuartel, a fight with no quarter given
3 cuartel general, headquarters Locuciones: figurado no dar cuartel, not to give a moment's peace ' cuartel' also found in these entries: Spanish: cantina - calabozo - dormitorio - pabellón English: barracks - fight - guardhouse - headquarters - HQ - quarter - fire - head -
17 hold
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1. həuld past tense, past participle - held; verb1) (to have in one's hand(s) or between one's hands: He was holding a knife; Hold that dish with both hands; He held the little boy's hand; He held the mouse by its tail.) tener en las manos, agarrar, asir2) (to have in a part, or between parts, of the body, or between parts of a tool etc: He held the pencil in his teeth; She was holding a pile of books in her arms; Hold the stamp with tweezers.) tener; aguantar3) (to support or keep from moving, running away, falling etc: What holds that shelf up?; He held the door closed by leaning against it; Hold your hands above your head; Hold his arms so that he can't struggle.) aguantar, soportar4) (to remain in position, fixed etc when under strain: I've tied the two pieces of string together, but I'm not sure the knot will hold; Will the anchor hold in a storm?) aguantar5) (to keep (a person) in some place or in one's power: The police are holding a man for questioning in connection with the murder; He was held captive.) detener, retener6) (to (be able to) contain: This jug holds two pints; You can't hold water in a handkerchief; This drawer holds all my shirts.) tener (una)capacidad de, contener7) (to cause to take place: The meeting will be held next week; We'll hold the meeting in the hall.) tener lugar, celebrar, organizar8) (to keep (oneself), or to be, in a particular state or condition: We'll hold ourselves in readiness in case you send for us; She holds herself very erect.) mantenerse9) (to have or be in (a job etc): He held the position of company secretary for five years.) ocupar, desempeñar, ejercer10) (to think strongly; to believe; to consider or regard: I hold that this was the right decision; He holds me (to be) responsible for everyone's mistakes; He is held in great respect; He holds certain very odd beliefs.) creer, considerar, estar seguro11) (to continue to be valid or apply: Our offer will hold until next week; These rules hold under all circumstances.) ser válido, tener validez12) ((with to) to force (a person) to do something he has promised to do: I intend to hold him to his promises.) hacer cumplir13) (to defend: They held the castle against the enemy.) defender14) (not to be beaten by: The general realized that the soldiers could not hold the enemy for long.) resistir (frente)15) (to keep (a person's attention): If you can't hold your pupils' attention, you can't be a good teacher.) mantener16) (to keep someone in a certain state: Don't hold us in suspense, what was the final decision?) tener17) (to celebrate: The festival is held on 24 June.) tener lugar, celebrarse18) (to be the owner of: He holds shares in this company.) poseer, tener19) ((of good weather) to continue: I hope the weather holds until after the school sports.) mantenerse, aguantar20) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) esperar, aguardar21) (to continue to sing: Please hold that note for four whole beats.) aguantar22) (to keep (something): They'll hold your luggage at the station until you collect it.) guardar23) ((of the future) to be going to produce: I wonder what the future holds for me?) deparar
2. noun1) (the act of holding: He caught/got/laid/took hold of the rope and pulled; Keep hold of that rope.) control; asimiento2) (power; influence: He has a strange hold over that girl.) dominio, influencia3) ((in wrestling etc) a manner of holding one's opponent: The wrestler invented a new hold.) llave•- - holder- hold-all
- get hold of
- hold back
- hold down
- hold forth
- hold good
- hold it
- hold off
- hold on
- hold out
- hold one's own
- hold one's tongue
- hold up
- hold-up
- hold with
II həuld noun((in ships) the place, below the deck, where cargo is stored.) bodegahold1 n bodegato get hold of something coger algo / agarrar algohold2 vb1. sostener / tener en la manocan you hold my camera, please? ¿me aguantas la cámara, por favor?2. coger / sujetarhold it tight! ¡sujétalo fuerte!3. tener una capacidad / tener cabidathe stadium holds 100,000 people el estadio tiene cabida para 100.000 personas4. celebrar / dar5. tener / ocupartr[həʊld]1 (grip) asimiento2 (place to grip) asidero3 (in ship, plane) bodega■ governments should exert a strong hold on public expenditure los gobiernos deben aplicar un control riguroso sobre el gasto público5 (in wrestling) llave nombre femenino2 (maintain - opinion) sostener3 (contain) dar cabida a, tener capacidad para4 figurative use deparar■ I don't know what the future holds for me no sé lo que el futuro me deparará, no sé lo que me espera en el futuro5 (meeting) celebrar; (conversation) mantener■ political parties often hold meetings in parks los partidos políticos celebran a menudo sus mítines en los parques■ she loves holding long chats with her best friend le encanta mantener largas charlas con su mejor amiga6 (think) creer, considerar7 (keep) guardar1 (withstand attack, pressure) resistir2 (remain true) seguir siendo válido,-a\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto catch hold of agarrar, asir, coger■ wait till I get hold of you! ¡espera a que te coja!to hold one's head high llevar bien alta la cabezato hold one's own figurative use defenderseto hold somebody abrazar a alguiento hold somebody's hand cogerle la mano a alguiento hold the road SMALLAUTOMOBILES/SMALL agarrarse a la carretera1) possess: tenerto hold office: ocupar un puesto2) restrain: detener, controlarto hold one's temper: controlar su mal genio3) clasp, grasp: agarrar, cogerto hold hands: agarrarse de la mano4) : sujetar, mantener fijohold this nail for me: sujétame este clavo5) contain: contener, dar cabida a6) support: aguantar, sostener7) regard: considerar, tenerhe held me responsible: me consideró responsable8) conduct: celebrar (una reunión), realizar (un evento), mantener (una conversación)hold vi1) : aguantar, resistirthe rope will hold: la cuerda resistirá2) : ser válido, valermy offer still holds: mi oferta todavía es válida3)to hold forth : perorar, arengar4)to hold to : mantenerse firme en5)to hold with : estar de acuerdo conhold n1) grip: agarre m, llave f (en deportes)2) control: control m, dominio mto get hold of oneself: controlarse3) delay: demora fto put on hold: suspender temporalmente4) : bodega f (en un barco o un avión)5)to get hold of : conseguir, localizaradj.• retenido, -a adj.n.• agarradero s.m.• agarre s.m.• agarro s.m.• apresamiento s.m.• arraigo s.m.• mango s.m.v.(§ p.,p.p.: held) = caber v.(§pres: quepo, cabes...) pret: cup-fut/c: cabr-•) (To fit)v.v.(§ p.,p.p.: held) = detener v.(§pres: -tengo, -tienes...-tenemos) pret: -tuv-fut/c: -tendr-•)v.(§ p.,p.p.: held) = contener v.(§pres: -tengo, -tienes...-tenemos) pret: -tuv-fut/c: -tendr-•)• mantener v.(§pres: -tengo, -tienes...-tenemos) pret: -tuv-fut/c: -tendr-•)• retener v.(§pres: -tengo, -tienes...-tenemos) pret: -tuv-fut/c: -tendr-•)• soportar v.• sostener v.(§pres: -tengo, -tienes...-tenemos) pret: -tuv-fut/c: -tendr-•)• sujetar v.• tener v.(§pres: tengo, tienes...tenemos) pret: tuv-fut/c: tendr-•)
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1. həʊld(past & past p held) transitive verb1)a) ( have in one's hand(s)) tener*will you hold this for me? — ¿me puedes tener or (esp AmL) agarrar esto por favor?
b) ( clasp)hold it with both hands — sujétalo or (esp AmL) agárralo con las dos manos
he was holding her hand — la tenía agarrada or (esp Esp) cogida de la mano
hold me tight — abrázame fuerte; own III
vehicles which hold the road well — vehículos de buen agarre or que se agarran bien a la carretera
2)a) (support, bear) sostener*, aguantarto hold oneself erect — mantenerse* erguido
b) ( have room for) \<\<cup/jug\>\> tener* una capacidad de; \<\<stadium\>\> tener* capacidad or cabida parac) ( contain) contener*to hold one's liquor o (BrE) drink — ser* de buen beber, aguantar bien la bebida or (fam) el trago
d) ( have in store) deparar3)a) ( keep in position) sujetar, sostener*raise your legs off the floor and hold them there — levanta las piernas del suelo y manténlas levantadas
b) ( maintain) \<\<attention/interest\>\> mantener*if Labour holds these seats — si los laboristas retienen estos escaños or (RPl) estas bancas
4)a) ( keep) \<\<tickets/room\>\> reservar, guardarI will hold the money until... — yo me quedaré con el dinero hasta...
she asked her secretary to hold all her calls — le dijo a su secretaria que no le pasara ninguna llamada
b) (detain, imprison)she is being held at the police station for questioning — está detenida en la comisaría para ser interrogada
c) ( restrain) detener*once she decides to do something, there's no holding her — una vez que decide hacer algo, no hay nada que la detenga
d) ( control) \<\<troops/rebels\>\> ocupar5)a) ( have) \<\<passport/ticket/permit\>\> tener*, estar* en posesión de (frml); \<\<degree/shares/property\>\> tener*; \<\<record\>\> ostentar, tener*; \<\<post/position\>\> tener*, ocuparhe holds the view that... — sostiene que or mantiene que..., es de la opinión de que...
to hold somebody in high esteem — tener* a alguien en mucha or gran estima
to hold somebody responsible for something — responsabilizar* a alguien de algo
c) ( conduct) \<\<meeting/elections\>\> celebrar, llevar a cabo; \<\<demonstration\>\> hacer*; \<\<party\>\> dar*; \<\<conversation\>\> mantener*6)a) ( stop)b) ( omit) (AmE)I'll have a hamburger, but hold the mustard — para mí una hamburguesa, pero sin mostaza
2.
vi1) (clasp, grip)2)a) ( stay firm) \<\<rope/door\>\> aguantar, resistirb) ( continue) \<\<weather\>\> seguir* or continuar* bueno, mantenerse*3) ( be true) \<\<idea/analogy\>\> ser* válido•Phrasal Verbs:- hold in- hold off- hold on- hold out- hold up
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1) ua) (grip, grasp)to catch o grab o take hold (of something) — agarrar (algo), coger* (algo) (esp Esp); ( so as not to fall etc) agarrarse or asirse (de or a algo)
to keep hold of something — no soltar* algo
to get hold of somebody — localizar* or (AmL tb) ubicar* a alguien
to get hold of something — ( manage to get) conseguir* algo
where did you get hold of the idea that... ? — ¿de dónde has sacado la idea de que... ?
b) ( control)to keep a firm hold on something — mantener* algo bajo riguroso control
to get a hold of o on oneself — controlarse
the hold they have over the members of the sect — el dominio que ejercen sobre los miembros de la secta
c) (TV)horizontal/vertical hold — control m de imagen horizontal/vertical
2) ca) (in wrestling, judo) llave fwith no holds barred — sin ningún tipo de restricciones
b) ( in mountaineering) asidero m3) c (delay, pause) demora fto be on hold — \<\<negotiations\>\> estar* en compás de espera; \<\<project\>\> estar* aparcado or en suspenso
to put something on hold — \<\<project\>\> dejar algo aparcado or en suspenso
4) c (of ship, aircraft) bodega f[hǝʊld] (vb: pt, pp held)1. N1) (=grasp) agarro m, asimiento m•
to catch hold of — coger, agarrar (LAm)catch hold! — ¡toma!
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to get hold of — coger, agarrar (LAm); (fig) (=take over) adquirir, apoderarse de; (=obtain) procurarse, conseguirwhere can I get hold of some red paint? — ¿dónde puedo conseguir pintura roja?
where did you get hold of that? — ¿dónde has adquirido eso?
where did you get hold of that idea? — ¿de dónde te salió esa idea?
to get hold of sb — (fig) (=contact) localizar a algn
to get (a) hold of o.s. — (fig) dominarse
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to have hold of — estar agarrado a•
to keep hold of — seguir agarrado a; (fig) guardar para sí•
to lay hold of — coger, agarrar (LAm)•
on hold, to be on hold — (Telec) estar en esperato put sb on hold — (Telec) poner a algn en espera
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to relax one's hold — desasirse (on de)•
to seize hold of — apoderarse de•
to take hold of — coger, agarrar (LAm)2) (Mountaineering) asidero m3) (Wrestling) presa f, llave fwith no holds barred — (fig) sin restricción, permitiéndose todo
4) (fig) (=control, influence) (exerted by person) influencia f, dominio m (on, over sobre); (exerted by habit) arraigo m (on, over en)•
to gain a firm hold over sb — llegar a dominar a algn•
to have a hold on or over sb — dominar a algn, tener dominado a algndrink has a hold on him — la bebida está muy arraigada en él, está atrapado por la bebida
5) (Aer, Naut) bodega f, compartimento m de carga2. VT1) (=grasp) tener; (=grasp firmly) sujetar; (=take hold of) coger, agarrar (LAm); (=embrace) abrazarshe came in holding a baby/bunch of flowers — entró con un niño en brazos/con un ramo de flores en las manos
nose 1., 1)he was holding her in his arms — (romantically) la tenía entre sus brazos
2) (=maintain, keep) [+ attention, interest] mantener; [+ belief, opinion] tener, sostener; [+ note] sostener•
can he hold an audience? — ¿sabe mantener el interés de un público?•
to hold one's head high — mantenerse firme•
to hold the line — (Telec) no colgar•
this car holds the road well — este coche se agarra muy bien3) (=keep back) retener, guardar"hold for arrival" — (US) (on letters) "no reexpedir", "reténgase"
4) (=check, restrain) [+ enemy, breath] contenerhold it! — ¡para!, ¡espera!
hold everything! — ¡que se pare todo!
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to hold one's tongue — morderse la lengua, callarse la boca5) (=possess) [+ post, town, lands] ocupar; [+ passport, ticket, shares, title] tener; (Econ) [+ reserves] tener en reserva, tener guardado; [+ record] ostentar; (Mil) [+ position] mantenerse en•
to hold the fort — (fig) quedarse a cargo•
he holds the key to the mystery — él tiene la clave del misterio•
to hold office — (Pol) ocupar un cargo•
to hold the stage — (fig) dominar la escena6) (=contain) contener, tener capacidad or cabida parathis stadium holds 10,000 people — este estadio tiene capacidad or cabida para 10.000 personas
what does the future hold? — ¿qué nos reserva el futuro?
7) (=carry on) [+ conversation] mantener; [+ interview, meeting, election] celebrar; [+ event] realizar; (formally) celebrarthe meeting will be held on Monday — se celebrará la reunión el lunes, la reunión tendrá lugar el lunes
to hold a mass — (Rel) celebrar una misa
8) (=consider, believe) creer, sostenerto hold that... — creer que..., sostener que...
I hold that... — yo creo or sostengo que...
it is held by some that... — hay quien cree que...
to hold sb dear — querer or apreciar mucho a algn
peace 1.•
to hold sb responsible for sth — echar la culpa a algn de algo, hacer a algn responsable de algo9) (=bear weight of) soportar3. VI1) (=stick) pegarse; (=not give way) mantenerse firme, resistir; [weather] continuar, seguir bueno2) (=be valid) valer, ser valedero3) (Telec)please hold — no cuelge, por favor
- hold in- hold off- hold on- hold out- hold to- hold up* * *
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1. [həʊld](past & past p held) transitive verb1)a) ( have in one's hand(s)) tener*will you hold this for me? — ¿me puedes tener or (esp AmL) agarrar esto por favor?
b) ( clasp)hold it with both hands — sujétalo or (esp AmL) agárralo con las dos manos
he was holding her hand — la tenía agarrada or (esp Esp) cogida de la mano
hold me tight — abrázame fuerte; own III
vehicles which hold the road well — vehículos de buen agarre or que se agarran bien a la carretera
2)a) (support, bear) sostener*, aguantarto hold oneself erect — mantenerse* erguido
b) ( have room for) \<\<cup/jug\>\> tener* una capacidad de; \<\<stadium\>\> tener* capacidad or cabida parac) ( contain) contener*to hold one's liquor o (BrE) drink — ser* de buen beber, aguantar bien la bebida or (fam) el trago
d) ( have in store) deparar3)a) ( keep in position) sujetar, sostener*raise your legs off the floor and hold them there — levanta las piernas del suelo y manténlas levantadas
b) ( maintain) \<\<attention/interest\>\> mantener*if Labour holds these seats — si los laboristas retienen estos escaños or (RPl) estas bancas
4)a) ( keep) \<\<tickets/room\>\> reservar, guardarI will hold the money until... — yo me quedaré con el dinero hasta...
she asked her secretary to hold all her calls — le dijo a su secretaria que no le pasara ninguna llamada
b) (detain, imprison)she is being held at the police station for questioning — está detenida en la comisaría para ser interrogada
c) ( restrain) detener*once she decides to do something, there's no holding her — una vez que decide hacer algo, no hay nada que la detenga
d) ( control) \<\<troops/rebels\>\> ocupar5)a) ( have) \<\<passport/ticket/permit\>\> tener*, estar* en posesión de (frml); \<\<degree/shares/property\>\> tener*; \<\<record\>\> ostentar, tener*; \<\<post/position\>\> tener*, ocuparhe holds the view that... — sostiene que or mantiene que..., es de la opinión de que...
to hold somebody in high esteem — tener* a alguien en mucha or gran estima
to hold somebody responsible for something — responsabilizar* a alguien de algo
c) ( conduct) \<\<meeting/elections\>\> celebrar, llevar a cabo; \<\<demonstration\>\> hacer*; \<\<party\>\> dar*; \<\<conversation\>\> mantener*6)a) ( stop)b) ( omit) (AmE)I'll have a hamburger, but hold the mustard — para mí una hamburguesa, pero sin mostaza
2.
vi1) (clasp, grip)2)a) ( stay firm) \<\<rope/door\>\> aguantar, resistirb) ( continue) \<\<weather\>\> seguir* or continuar* bueno, mantenerse*3) ( be true) \<\<idea/analogy\>\> ser* válido•Phrasal Verbs:- hold in- hold off- hold on- hold out- hold up
II
1) ua) (grip, grasp)to catch o grab o take hold (of something) — agarrar (algo), coger* (algo) (esp Esp); ( so as not to fall etc) agarrarse or asirse (de or a algo)
to keep hold of something — no soltar* algo
to get hold of somebody — localizar* or (AmL tb) ubicar* a alguien
to get hold of something — ( manage to get) conseguir* algo
where did you get hold of the idea that... ? — ¿de dónde has sacado la idea de que... ?
b) ( control)to keep a firm hold on something — mantener* algo bajo riguroso control
to get a hold of o on oneself — controlarse
the hold they have over the members of the sect — el dominio que ejercen sobre los miembros de la secta
c) (TV)horizontal/vertical hold — control m de imagen horizontal/vertical
2) ca) (in wrestling, judo) llave fwith no holds barred — sin ningún tipo de restricciones
b) ( in mountaineering) asidero m3) c (delay, pause) demora fto be on hold — \<\<negotiations\>\> estar* en compás de espera; \<\<project\>\> estar* aparcado or en suspenso
to put something on hold — \<\<project\>\> dejar algo aparcado or en suspenso
4) c (of ship, aircraft) bodega f -
18 take to
1) (to find acceptable or pleasing: I soon took to her children/idea.) simpatizar con, empezar a gustar2) (to begin to do (something) regularly: He took to smoking a pipe.) aficionarse av + prep + oa) (respond well to, develop liking for)she took to teaching immediately — enseguida le tomó gusto a la enseñanza, la enseñanza se le dio bien desde el principio
b) ( form habit of)to take to drink — darse* a la bebida
to take to -ing — darle* a alguien por + inf
c) ( go to)to take to the hills — \<\<rebels\>\> huir* al monte
VI + PREP1) (=form liking for) [+ person] tomar cariño a algn, encariñarse con algn; [+ sport] aficionarse a; [+ surroundings, idea] hacerse ashe didn't take kindly to the idea — no le gustó or no le hizo gracia la idea
2) (=form habit of)to take to doing sth: she took to inviting them round every Sunday — empezó a invitarles a casa todos los domingos
she took to telling everyone that... — le dio por contar a todos que...
3) (=escape to)heel I, 1., 1), hill, wood* * *v + prep + oa) (respond well to, develop liking for)she took to teaching immediately — enseguida le tomó gusto a la enseñanza, la enseñanza se le dio bien desde el principio
b) ( form habit of)to take to drink — darse* a la bebida
to take to -ing — darle* a alguien por + inf
c) ( go to)to take to the hills — \<\<rebels\>\> huir* al monte
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19 leader
1) (a person who is in front or goes first: The fourth runner is several miles behind the leaders.) líder2) (a person who is the head of, organizes or is in charge (of something): The leader of the expedition is a scientist.) líder, dirigente3) (an article in a newspaper etc written to express the opinions of the editor.) editorialleader n líder / dirigentetr['liːdəSMALLr/SMALL]2 (in race) líder nombre masulino o femenino (of/in, de)4 SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL (conductor) director,-raleader ['li:dər] n: jefe m, -fa f; líder mf; dirigente mf; gobernante mfn.• acaudillador, -ora s.m.,f.• adalid s.m.• artículo de fondo s.m.• cabecilla s.f.• cabeza s.m.• capataz s.m.• caudillo s.m.• cuadrillero, -era s.m.,f.• director s.m.• dirigente s.m.• general s.m.• guía s.f.• guía s.m.• jefe s.m.• líder s.m.• prócer s.m.'liːdər, 'liːdə(r)1)a) (of group, movement, political party) líder mf, dirigente mf; ( of expedition) jefe, -fa m,f; ( of gang) cabecilla mf, jefe, -fa m,fthe Leader of the Opposition — ( in UK) el líder de la oposición
leader of the orchestra — ( conductor) (AmE) director, -tora m,f (de orquesta); ( first violin) (BrE) primer violín mf
b) (in race, competition) primero, -ra m,f; ( in league) líder m, puntero m2) (BrE Journ) editorial m; (before n)['liːdǝ(r)]1. N1) [of group, party] líder m / f, jefe(-a) m / f ; (=guide) guía mf, conductor(a) m / f ; [of rebels] cabecilla mf ; (Mus) [of orchestra] (Brit) primer violín m ; (US) director(a) m / fLeader of the House — (of Commons) (Pol) Presidente(-a) m / f de la Cámara de los Comunes; (of Lords) Presidente(-a) m / f de la Cámara de los Lores
Leader of the Opposition — jefe(-a) m / f de la oposición
2) (in race, field etc) primero(-a) m / f ; (in league) líder m ; (=horse) caballo m que va primero; market 4., world 2.3) (in newspaper) editorial m4) (Comm) (=company, product) líder m2.CPDLEADER OF THE HOUSEleader writer N — (Brit) editorialista mf
Leader of the House es el término que, en el Reino Unido, hace referencia tanto al presidente de la Cámara de los Comunes como al presidente de la Cámara de los Lores. Ambos pertenecen al gobierno británico y son los encargados de organizar y hacer público el horario semanal de debates y otros asuntos en sus respectivas cámaras, previa consulta con su homólogo de la oposición o Shadow Leader of the House y con los Whips de cada partido.See:see cultural note WHIP in whip,see cultural note SPEAKER in speaker* * *['liːdər, 'liːdə(r)]1)a) (of group, movement, political party) líder mf, dirigente mf; ( of expedition) jefe, -fa m,f; ( of gang) cabecilla mf, jefe, -fa m,fthe Leader of the Opposition — ( in UK) el líder de la oposición
leader of the orchestra — ( conductor) (AmE) director, -tora m,f (de orquesta); ( first violin) (BrE) primer violín mf
b) (in race, competition) primero, -ra m,f; ( in league) líder m, puntero m2) (BrE Journ) editorial m; (before n) -
20 perceive
pə'si:v(to be or become aware of (something); to understand; to realize: She perceived that he was tired.) percibir; notar, observartr[pə'siːv]1) realize: percatarse de, concientizarse de, darse cuenta de2) note: percibir, notarv.• alcanzar v.• columbrar v.• comprender v.• conocer v.(§pres: conozco, conoces...)• notar v.• percibir v.• sentir v.• ver v.(§pres: veo, ves...) imp. ve-•)pər'siːv, pə'siːva) ( Psych) \<\<object/sound\>\> percibirb) ( realize) percatarse de, notar, darse* cuenta dec) ( regard) ver*he is perceived as... — se lo ve or se lo considera como...
[pǝ'siːv]VT1) (=see, hear) percibir; (=realize) darse cuenta de, notarnow I perceive that... — ahora veo que...
do you perceive anything strange? — ¿notas algo raro?
perceived need/interest — necesidad f /interés m que se ha detectado
2) (=understand) comprender3) (=consider) considerartheir action may be perceived as a threat — su actuación puede considerarse or puede verse como una amenaza
they perceive themselves as rebels — se ven a sí mismos como rebeldes, se consideran a sí mismos rebeldes
* * *[pər'siːv, pə'siːv]a) ( Psych) \<\<object/sound\>\> percibirb) ( realize) percatarse de, notar, darse* cuenta dec) ( regard) ver*he is perceived as... — se lo ve or se lo considera como...
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