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1 the deuce to pay
разг.(the deuce (the devil или hell) to pay (тж. the deuce или the devil and all to pay))затруднительное положение, неприятность, беда; трудная задача; ≈ сам чёрт ногу сломитThe warships were crippled by this wholesale desertion and overstaying of leave. In Callao itself there was the devil to pay. (W. Foster, ‘Pages from a Worker's Life’, ch. II) — Военные корабли потеряли боеспособность, так как многие матросы дезертировали, а другие не вернулись вовремя из отпуска. В самом Кальяо творилось что-то невероятное.
He said the rushers were going to wreck the Age offices and there would be the devil to pay, if the newspaper did nothing to prove its statement. (K. S. Prichard, ‘The Roaring Nineties’, ch. 25) — Фриско сказал, что участники похода намерены разгромить редакцию газеты и произойдет черт знает что, если газета не подтвердит своего сообщения.
He remembered Chesterton's rhyme about the people of England who have not spoken yet. Were they now about to speak?.. If that really got loose, there'd be hell to pay. (R. Aldington, ‘All Men Are Enemies’, part III, ch. V) — Он вспомнил стихи Честертона об английском народе, который еще не заговорил. Не собирается ли он заговорить теперь?.. Если это прорвется наружу, кое-кому туго придется!
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2 traer
v.1 to bring.trae a tus amigos bring your friends (along)María trajo ensalada Mary brought salad.2 to carry (llevar encima).¿qué traes ahí? what have you got there?3 to have.trae un artículo interesante it has an interesting article in it¿qué trae ese sobre? what's in that envelope?4 to wear (llevar puesto).Lisa trae una enagua verde Lisa wears a green skirt.5 to bring (provocar) (ruina, pobreza, suerte).traer consigo to mean, to lead to (implicar)6 to bring along, to bear, to entail.* * *Present Indicativetraigo, traes, trae, traemos, traéis, traen.Past IndicativePresent SubjunctiveImperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperative* * *verb1) to bring, fetch2) cause3) have4) wear•* * *1. VT1) (=transportar) to bring¿has traído el dinero? — have you brought the money?
¿me traes un vaso de agua? — can you bring o fetch o get me a glass of water?
el muchacho que trae los periódicos — the lad who delivers o brings the newspapers
¿nos trae la cuenta, por favor? — can we have the bill, please?
trae, ya lo arreglo yo — give it to me, I'll fix it
¿me puedes traer mañana a la oficina? — can you bring me to work o give me a lift to work tomorrow?
¿qué la trae por aquí? — what brings you here?
memoria•
traer buenas/malas notas — to get good/bad marks o grades (EEUU)2) (=llevar encima) [+ ropa] to wear; [+ objeto] to carry¿qué traes en esa bolsa? — what have you got in that bag?, what are you carrying in that bag?
3) [periódico, revista]¿trae alguna noticia interesante? — is there any interesting news?
4) (=causar) [+ suerte, paz, beneficios] to bring; [+ recuerdos] to bring back; [+ consecuencias] to haveel embargo trajo como consecuencia la ruina económica — the embargo brought about o resulted in the economic ruin
colación 1), cuento I, 3)la recesión trajo consigo un aumento del paro — the recession brought with it o brought about an increase in unemployment
5) (=tener)+ adj loco 1., 1)6)traer de cabeza a algn —
el horario comercial trae de cabeza a los consumidores — shopping hours are a headache for consumers
traído¡este hijo mío me trae a mal traer! — this son of mine is really giving me a hard time!, this son of mine is (giving me) nothing but trouble!
7) (=atraer) [+ imán] to draw, attract2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( de un lugar a otro) to bringtráigame la cuenta por favor — could I have o would you bring me the check (AmE) o (BrE) bill, please?
¿qué te trae por aquí? — what brings you here?
muy traído y llevado: el muy traído y llevado tema de su divorcio — the tired old story about his divorce
2) (ocasionar, causar) <problemas/dificultades> to causela guerra trajo mucha pobreza — the war brought o caused much poverty
3) ( contener) to havetrae un artículo sobre computación — it has o contains an article on computing
4)a) <ropa/sombrero> to wearb) ( tener consigo) to bring2.traerse v pron1) (enf) ( a un sitio) to bring (along)2) (fam) ( tramar) to be up to (colloq)¿qué se traerán esas dos? — what are those two up to?
traérselas — problema/asunto/examen to be tough (colloq) o difficult
* * *= bring, fetch, take along.Ex. Subject experts may bring a more informed and critical eye to document analysis.Ex. The microprocessor operates in three steps: (a) fetch the instruction from memory; (b) decode the instruction; (c) execute the instruction.Ex. When you're crunched for time, take along snacks that pack a wallop, nutritionally speaking.----* traer a Alguien a filas = whip + Nombre + into shape.* traer a casa = bring + back home.* traer a la memoria = conjure up.* traer al pairo = not give a damn, not give a shit, could not care less, not give a fuck.* traer consecuencias = have + consequences.* traer consigo = bring along with + Pronombre, bring along with + Pronombre.* traer consigo éxito = spell + success.* traer consigo fracaso = spell + failure.* traer éxito = spell + success.* traer fracaso = spell + failure.* traerse algo malo entre manos = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* traérsela floja a Alguien = not give a shit.* traer sin cuidado = not give a damn, not give a shit, not give a fuck.* volver a traer = restore.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( de un lugar a otro) to bringtráigame la cuenta por favor — could I have o would you bring me the check (AmE) o (BrE) bill, please?
¿qué te trae por aquí? — what brings you here?
muy traído y llevado: el muy traído y llevado tema de su divorcio — the tired old story about his divorce
2) (ocasionar, causar) <problemas/dificultades> to causela guerra trajo mucha pobreza — the war brought o caused much poverty
3) ( contener) to havetrae un artículo sobre computación — it has o contains an article on computing
4)a) <ropa/sombrero> to wearb) ( tener consigo) to bring2.traerse v pron1) (enf) ( a un sitio) to bring (along)2) (fam) ( tramar) to be up to (colloq)¿qué se traerán esas dos? — what are those two up to?
traérselas — problema/asunto/examen to be tough (colloq) o difficult
* * *= bring, fetch, take along.Ex: Subject experts may bring a more informed and critical eye to document analysis.
Ex: The microprocessor operates in three steps: (a) fetch the instruction from memory; (b) decode the instruction; (c) execute the instruction.Ex: When you're crunched for time, take along snacks that pack a wallop, nutritionally speaking.* traer a Alguien a filas = whip + Nombre + into shape.* traer a casa = bring + back home.* traer a la memoria = conjure up.* traer al pairo = not give a damn, not give a shit, could not care less, not give a fuck.* traer consecuencias = have + consequences.* traer consigo = bring along with + Pronombre, bring along with + Pronombre.* traer consigo éxito = spell + success.* traer consigo fracaso = spell + failure.* traer éxito = spell + success.* traer fracaso = spell + failure.* traerse algo malo entre manos = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* traérsela floja a Alguien = not give a shit.* traer sin cuidado = not give a damn, not give a shit, not give a fuck.* volver a traer = restore.* * *vtA (de un lugar a otro) to bring¿me puedes traer los zapatos? could you bring me my shoes?trajeron a todos los niños they brought all the children (with them)me trajo un recuerdo de su viaje she brought me back a souvenir from her triptráigame la cuenta por favor could I have o would you bring me the check ( AmE) o ( BrE) bill, please?tráeme el diccionario que está en el otro cuarto bring o fetch me the dictionary from the other room¿te acordaste de traer el libro? did you remember to bring the book?un amigo me trajo en la moto a friend brought me on his motorbiketraía al niño sobre los hombros he was carrying the child on his shoulders¿qué te trajeron los Reyes? ≈ what did Father Christmas o Santa Claus bring you?¿qué te trae por aquí? what brings you here?trajo muy buenas notas or calificaciones este mes he got very good grades ( AmE) o ( BrE) marks this monthmuy traído y llevado: el muy traído y llevado tema de su divorcio the tired old story about his divorceB(ocasionar, causar): la polución trae graves consecuencias para el planeta pollution has serious consequences for the planetla guerra trajo pobreza y desolación the war brought o caused poverty and devastationuna medida que trajo aparejados muchos cambios a measure which entailed o involved o meant many changesdicen que trae buena suerte they say that it brings good luck, they say that it's luckytener a algn a mal traer to give sb a hard time ( colloq)C(contener): los periódicos traen la noticia en primera página the newspapers are carrying o have the story on the front page, the story is o appears on the front page of the newspapersel último número trae un artículo sobre informática the latest issue has o contains an article on information technologyeste diccionario no lo trae it's not in this dictionaryla portada trae una foto del accidente there is a photo of the accident on the front pageD1 ‹ropa/sombrero› to weartraía un sombrero nuevo she was wearing a new hat o she had a new hat onsiempre trae ropa muy cara she always wears very expensive clothestrae la bragueta abierta his fly is o ( BrE) his flies are open o undone2 (tener consigo) to bringno traje mucho dinero I didn't bring much money (with me)¿trajiste tu pasaporte? have you brought o did you remember your passport?■ traervitrae (para acá), yo te lo abro bring it here o give it to me o ( colloq) give it here, I'll open it for you■ traerseA ( enf) (a un sitio) to bring, bring alonglo invité a él y se trajo a toda la familia I invited him and he brought the whole family alongtráete las sábanas, que aquí no tengo bring your own sheets, because I don't have any sparetráete algunas cintas a la fiesta bring some tapes (along) to the party¿qué se traerán esas dos? what are those two up to?traérselas «problema/asunto» to be tough o difficultel examen se las traía the exam was pretty tough ( colloq)este crío se las trae this kid's a terror o handful ( colloq)esta novela se las trae this book's tough-going o hard work* * *
traer ( conjugate traer) verbo transitivo
1 ( de un lugar a otro) to bring;
¿qué te trae por aquí? what brings you here?
2 (ocasionar, causar) ‹problemas/dificultades› to cause;
3 [libro/artículo] ‹artículo/capítulo› to have;
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traerse verbo pronominal
1 ( enf) ( a un sitio) to bring (along);
2 (fam) ( tramar) to be up to (colloq);◊ ¿qué se traerán esas dos? what are those two up to?
traer verbo transitivo
1 to bring
2 (causar, producir) to cause: me trae recuerdos, it brings back old memories
te traerá suerte, it'll bring you good luck
3 (poner en una situación) este problema me trae loca, this problem is driving me mad
4 (tener) traigo un dolor de cabeza horroroso, I have a terrible headache
(llevar puesto) to wear
5 (una publicación) trae unas fotos muy buenas, it has some very good photos
trae un suplemento, it comes with a supplement
♦ Locuciones: me trae al fresco/pairo, I couldn't care less
me trae sin cuidado, I couldn't care less
' traer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aparejada
- aparejado
- buscar
- cabeza
- calle
- cola
- colación
- consecuencia
- cuenta
- devenir
- jaque
- loca
- loco
- toda
- todo
- atraer
- bajar
- derivar
- entrar
- mundo
- recordar
- subir
- suerte
- traiga
- trajera
- trajimos
- trajiste
- trayendo
English:
bring
- bring along
- bring back
- bring down
- call
- cast back
- fetch
- fetch in
- get
- jinx
- result
* * *♦ vt1. [llevar de un lugar a otro] to bring;no traigan diccionario al examen don't bring a dictionary into the exam;trae a tus amigos bring your friends (along);voy a traer los libros a casa I'm going to take the books home;me trajo un recuerdo de París she brought me a souvenir (back) from Paris;tráiganos otra botella de vino, por favor could we have o could you bring us another bottle of wine, please?;nos trajeron del aeropuerto al hotel en coche they took us from the airport to the hotel by car, they drove us from the airport to the hotel;el buen tiempo trajo muchos turistas este año the good weather brought a lot of tourists (with it) this year;¿qué te trae por aquí/por Bogotá? what brings you here/to Bogotá?2. [llevar encima, consigo] to carry;traía una pistola he was carrying a gun, he had a gun on him;¿qué traes ahí? what have you got there?;traigo un cansancio enorme I'm extremely tired3. [llevar puesto] to wear;traía un traje nuevo he was wearing a new suit4. [contener] to have;trae un artículo interesante it has an interesting article in it;¿qué trae ese sobre? what's in that envelope?5. [provocar] [ruina, pobreza, enfermedades] to bring;[consecuencias] to carry, to have; [cambios] to bring about;esto trajo muchos problemas this caused a lot of problems;me trajo suerte it brought me luck;aquella decisión trajo como consecuencia la caída de la monarquía that decision led to the fall of the monarchy;traerá consigo una bajada de precios it will lead to o mean a drop in prices7. Fam [en un estado determinado]este tipo me trae frito/loco that guy is being such a pain/is driving me up the wall♦ vi¡trae! bring o give it here!;¡trae!, yo te lo arreglo bring it here! I'll fix it for you* * *<part traido> v/t1 bring;¿qué te trae por aquí? what brings you here?2 ( acarrear):traer consigo involve, entail3:traer a alguien de cabeza be driving s.o. mad;traer loco a alguien drive s.o. crazy4:este periódico la trae en portada this newspaper carries it on the front page* * *traer {81} vt1) : to bringtrae una ensalada: bring a salad2) causar: to cause, to bring aboutel problema puede traer graves consecuencias: the problem could have serious consequences3) : to carry, to havetodos los periódicos traían las mismas noticias: all of the newspapers carried the same news4) llevar: to wear* * *traer vb¿me traes ese libro? can you bring me that book?2. (contener) to have / to contain3. (ocasionar) to causeme trae sin cuidado I don't care / I'm not bothered -
3 por
prep.1 because of (causa).por mí no te preocupes don't worry about me¿por qué? why?¿por qué lo dijo? why did she say it?¿por qué no vienes? why don't you come?¿por? (informal) why?se enfadó por tu comportamiento she got angry because of your behaviorlo hizo por amor he did it out of o for love2 (in order) to.lo hizo por complacerte he did it to please youlo hice por ella I did it for her3 by (medio, modo, agente).por mensajero/fax/teléfono by courier/fax/telephoneestuvimos hablando por teléfono we were talking on the phonepor escrito in writinglo cogieron por el brazo they took him by the armel récord fue batido por el atleta the record was broken by the athlete4 through.vamos por aquí/allí let's go this/that wayiba paseando por el bosque/la calle she was walking through the forest/along the streetpasar por la aduana to go through customs5 for (a cambio de, en lugar de).lo ha comprado por poco dinero she bought it for very littlecambió el coche por la moto he exchanged his car for a motorbikeél lo hará por mí he'll do it for me6 per.80 céntimos por unidad 80 cents eachmil unidades por semana a thousand units a o per weekuno por uno one by one20 kms por hora 20 km an o per hour7 for.baja por tabaco go down to the shops for some cigarettes, go down to get some cigarettesa por forvino a por las entradas she came for the tickets8 times, multiplied by.* * *1 (gen) for2 (a través de) through, by3 (calle, carretera) along, down, up■ íbamos por la calle cuando... we were walking along the street when...4 (lugar aproximado) in, near, round5 (causa) because of6 (tiempo) at, for7 (medio) by8 (autoría) by9 (distribución) per10 (tras) by11 (con pasiva) by12 (a favor de) for, in favour of, US in favor of13 (en calidad de) as14 (en lugar de) instead of, in the place of15 (multiplicado por) times, multiplied by■ tres por cuatro, doce three fours are twelve, three times four is twelve■ por caro que sea, lo voy a comprar no matter how expensive it is I'm going to buy it■ por viejo que parezca funciona even though it looks old, it still works\estar por hacer to remain to be done, not to have been done yetpor aquí around herepor lo tanto thereforepor lo visto apparentlypor más que + subjuntivo however much, no matter how muchpor mucho que + subjuntivo however much, no matter how muchpor mí as far as I am concerned¿por qué? why?por supuesto of coursepor tanto therefore, so* * *prep.1) for2) during3) by4) through5) along6) around7) per8) from9) because of10) instead of•* * *PREPOSICIÓN1) [causa]a) + sustantivo because of•
por temor a — for fear ofb) + infinc) + adj2) [objetivo]a) + sustantivo forb) + infinpor no llegar tarde — so as not to arrive late, in order not to be late
3) (=en favor, defensa de) forhazlo por mí — do it for me, do it for my sake
4) [elección]5) [evidencia] judging by, judging frompor lo que dicen — judging by o from what they say
por la cara que pone no debe de gustarle — judging by o from his face I don't think he likes it
por las señas no piensa hacerlo — apparently he's not intending to do it, it doesn't seem like he's intending to do it
6) [medio]7) [agente] by"dirigido por" — "directed by"
8) [modo] by•
por orden alfabético — in alphabetical order9) [lugar]¿por dónde? — which way?
10) [aproximación]por aquí cerca — near o around here
por la feria — round about o around carnival time
11) [tiempo]por la mañana siempre tengo mucho trabajo — I always have a lot of work in o during the morning
12) [duración] for13) [sustitución, intercambio] (=a cambio de) for; (=en lugar de) instead ofhoy doy yo la clase por él — today I'm giving the class for him o in his place
14) [representación]hablo por todos — I speak on behalf of o for everyone
interceder por algn — to intercede on sb's behalf, intercede for sb
vino por su jefe — he came instead of o in place of his boss
15) [distribución]80km por hora — 80km per o an hour
tres dólares por persona — three dollars each, three dollars per person
16) [en multiplicaciones]cinco por tres, quince — five times three is fifteen, five threes are fifteen
17) (=en cuanto a)por mí no hay inconveniente — that's fine as o so far as I'm concerned
por mí, que se vaya — as o so far as I'm concerned he can go, for all I care he can go
por mí, como si quieres pasar una semana sin comer — I don't care if you want to go for a week without eating
si por mi fuera, tú estarías trabajando — if it were o was down to me, you'd be working
18) (=como)•
tomar a algn por esposo/esposa — to take sb to be one's husband/wife19) [concesión]+ subjunpor (muy) difícil que sea — however hard it is o may be
por mucho que lo quisieran — however much they would like to, much as they would like to
por más que lo intente — no matter how o however hard I try, try as I might
20) [acción inacabada]+ infin21) ir (a) por algo/algn (=en busca de) to go and get sth/sbvoy por el médico — I'll go and fetch o get the doctor
voy a por él — [a buscarle] I'll go and get him; [a atacarle] I'm going to get him
solo van a por las pelas — * they're only in it for the money
¡a por ellos! — get them!
22) [en preguntas]por qué why¿por? * why (do you ask)?¿por qué no vienes conmigo? — why don't you come with me?
* * *1) ( en relaciones causales) because ofpor falta de dinero — because of o owing to lack of money
si no fuera por mi hijo... — if it wasn't for my son...
por + inf — for -ing
me pidió perdón por haberme mentido — he apologized for lying o for having lied to me
2) ( según)por lo que parece... — it seems o it would seem...
3) (en locs)¿por qué no vienes conmigo? — why don't you come with me?
por más que me esfuerzo — however hard o no matter how hard I try
por (muy) fácil que sea — however easy o no matter how easy it is
5)a) ( en expresiones de modo)colócalos por orden de tamaño/altura — put them in order of size/height
b) ( indicando el medio)por avión/barco/carretera — by air/sea/road
me enteré por un amigo — I heard from o through a friend
lo intenté por todos los medios — I tried everything possible o every possible way
c) (Educ) from6)cobra $30 por clase — he charges $30 a o per class
120 kilómetros por hora — 120 kilometers an o per hour
uno por uno — one by one; ciento II
b) ( en multiplicaciones)tres por cuatro (son) doce — three times four is twelve, three fours are twelve
7)a) (en relaciones de sustitución, intercambio, representación) forsu secretaria firmó por él — his secretary signed for him o on his behalf
yo puedo ir por ti — I can go for you o in your place
podrías pasar por inglesa — you could pass as English o for an Englishwoman
b) ( como)¿acepta usted por esposa a Carmen? — do you take Carmen to be your (lawful wedded) wife?
8) ( introduciendo el agente) by9) (expresando finalidad, objetivo)por + inf: daría cualquier cosa por verla — I'd give anything to see her
eso es hablar por hablar — that's talking for the sake of talking o for the sake of it
por que + subj ( here por que can also be written porque): estaba ansioso por que lo escucharan — he was eager for them to listen to him
10) (indicando consideración, favor) forpor mí no lo hagas — don't do it just for me o for my sake
11) (indicando inclinación, elección)12) ( en busca de)salió/fue por or (Esp) a por pan — he went (out) for some bread, he went (out) to get some bread
13) ( en lo que respecta a)por mí no hay inconveniente — I don't mind
por mí que haga lo que quiera — as far as I'm concerned, he can do what he likes
por + inf: tengo la casa por limpiar — I've got the house to clean
15) (esp AmL)estar por + inf — ( estar a punto de)
16) (indicando lugar de acceso, salida, trayectoria)¿el 121 va por (la) Avenida Rosas? — does the 121 go along Rosas Avenue?
¿por dónde has venido? — which way did you come?
¿puedes pasar por la tintorería? — could you call in at o drop by the drycleaner's?
17)¿por dónde está or queda el hotel? — whereabouts is the hotel?
¿qué tal te fue por Londres? — how did you get on in London?
por todos lados or por todas partes — everywhere
voy por la página 15 — I'm up to o I'm on page 15
c) ( indicando extensión)viajamos por el norte de Francia — we travelled around o in the North of France
pasa un trapo por el piso — give the floor a quick wipe; ver tb afuera, adentro, dentro, fuera, encima, etc
18) ( expresando tiempo aproximado)por aquella época or por aquel entonces — at that time
19) (Esp) ( indicando una ocasión) for20) ( durante) forpor el momento or por ahora — for the time being o for now; ver tb mañana III, tarde II, noche
* * *= across, along, around, because of, by, by, down, for the sake of, in connection with, in the gift of, on account of, on the grounds that/of, per, through, times, under, x, as a matter of, out of, through the agency of.Ex. This arrangement may facilitate browsing across different kinds of materials.Ex. This means that a large number of messages can be combined together along the same line, giving economies of scales.Ex. I wouldn't expect you to be detailed in your report in terms of where the bookmible would stop around town and where you'd park it.Ex. This makes him feel somehow defficient and all because of his difficulty in making sense out of words in print with which his troubles began.Ex. A set of government publications could be filed alphabetically by the issuing bureau, and then by title of the particular series in numerical order.Ex. Micrographic and computer technologies and their integration will become increasingly efficacious as agents for change with respect to the continued existence of the traditional 75 by 125 millimeter card.Ex. Some users find the format of KWIC indexes unacceptable, they find alphabetical arrangement by keywords down the centre of a page, and wrapped-round titles awkward.Ex. The advocates of ISBD originally argued that it was for the sake of the computer.Ex. There is an index to the schedules, but this has been criticised in connection with the size of the entry vocabulary.Ex. Its notability is seen to lie in the fact that it has significantly broken the stranglehold upon postgraduate studentships in the gift of the Science and Engineering Research Council.Ex. Partly on account of the variety of bases for coverage there is significant overlap between the assortment of abstracting and indexing services.Ex. AACR2 has been criticised on the grounds that it does not identify the cataloguing unit to which the rules refer.Ex. Indexing can thus be achieved at a detailed level, with often many terms per document, with almost no indexing effort.Ex. The contributions are input to the data base, then referred and any suggestion made by the referee are communicated through the data base to the editor.Ex. 4 days times 30 cents per day = 120 cents.Ex. One of the outcomes of entry under title has been the proliferation of serials titles.Ex. Card catalogues or indexes comprise a set of cards often 5x3 inches (122x72 mm), with each entry on a separate card.Ex. Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.Ex. But these and other interested people collected this type of books out of a mixture of curiosity and sentiment.Ex. This article argues that critical thinking, a long sought after goal in the US educational system, may be taught efficiently through the agency of library use instructions within the college environment.----* actuar por impulso = act on + impulse.* aprendizaje por medio del ordenador = computer-based learning (CBL).* aunque por otro lado = but otherwise.* búsqueda por medio de menús = menu-assisted searching.* coger por sorpresa = catch out.* Día + por la tarde = late + Día.* digamos por ejemplo = let us say.* dominar por completo = sweep + the board.* encontrar por casualidad = come across.* encuadernación por encargo = bespoke binding.* error por omisión = omission failure.* estar por delante de = be ahead of.* hecho por encargo = bespoke.* introducir por primera vez = pioneer.* leer por encima = browse.* llamar por teléfono = call up.* muy por encima de todo = over and above all.* Nombre + por primera vez = Nombre + ever.* ordenado por fecha = in date order.* pasar por alto = bypass [by-pass], skip over, pass + Nombre/Pronombre + by.* pongamos por ejemplo = let us say.* por accidente = accidentally.* por adelantado = advance, in advance (of), up-front [up front].* por ahí = out there.* por ahora = as of right now, as yet, at present, at the moment, at this point, for the present, for the time being, just yet, for now, at this time, as of now, at the present, by now, for the nonce.* por ahora todo va bien = so far, so good.* por alguna razón = for some reason, for whatever reason.* por algún motivo = for whatever reason.* por algún tiempo = for sometime.* por allí = nearby [near-by].* por amor al arte = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* por analogía = by analogy.* por anticipado = in advance (of).* por antonomasia = quintessential, unique.* por añadidura = in addition (to), on top of everything else.* por aquel entonces = at the time, about that time, by this time.* por aquí = around here, nearby [near-by], round here.* por aquí y por allí = hanging about.* por así decir = as it were.* por boca de = by word of mouth.* por bondad = out of the goodness of + Posesivo + heart.* por buena dirección = a step in the right direction.* por buen camino = a step in the right direction.* por cabeza = per person.* por cable = wireline, corded.* por caminos apartados = off-road.* por capas = multilayered [multi-layered/multi layered], layered, tiered.* por casualidad = by chance, coincidentally, fortuitously, by accident, by happenstance, happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo, accidentally, by a fluke, by luck, by a stroke of (good) luck.* por chiripa = by chance, by a fluke, by luck, by a stroke of (good) luck.* por ciento = per cent [percent] (%).* por cierto = coincidentally, incidentally, by the way, anecdotally, by the by(e), speaking of which.* por coincidencia = by coincidence.* por comodidad = for convenience, for the sake of + convenience.* por completo = fully.* por confirmar = to be announced, to be confirmed.* por consideración a = out of respect for.* por consideración a = out of consideration for.* por consiguiente = consequently, then, thence, by implication, therefore.* por contra = in contrast.* por conveniencia = for convenience, for the sake of + convenience.* por correo = by post, mailed.* por cortesía de = courtesy of.* por cualquier motivo = for whatever reason.* por cualquier razón = for whatever reason.* por cuanto que = because.* por cuenta ajena = vicariously.* por cuenta de uno = privately.* por cuenta propia = freelance, self-employed, at + Posesivo + own expense.* por cuenta y riesgo de Uno = at + Posesivo + peril.* por curiosidad = out of curiosity.* por debajo de = below, beneath, underneath.* por debajo de + Cantidad = under + Cantidad.* por debajo de cero = sub-zero, below-freezing.* por debajo del 10 por ciento = single digit, single figure.* por debajo de la media = sub-par, below-average.* por debajo de las posibilidades = below + Posesivo + capabilities.* por debajo de lo normal = below-normal.* por debajo de lo óptimo = sub-optimal [suboptimal].* por debajo del peso nomral = underweight.* por décadas = ten-yearly.* por decidir = to be decided.* por decirlo así = so to speak, in a manner of speaking.* por decirlo de alguna manera = so to speak.* por decirlo de algún modo = in a manner of speaking, so to speak.* por decisión propia = by choice.* por defecto = by default, default.* por deferencia a = in deference to.* por definición = by definition.* por delante = ahead.* por delante de = ahead of.* por delante de la competencia = ahead of the game.* por delante y por detrás = front and back.* por dentro = inwardly.* por desgracia = unfortunately, sadly, unhappily, disappointingly.* por despecho = spitefully, out of spite.* ¡por dios! = in heaven's name, for God's sake, gosh.* ¡por Dios! = for crying out loud!.* por diversión = for sport, for fun, (just) for the hell of (doing) it, for kicks, (just) for the fun of (doing) it.* por divertirse = for kicks.* por doquier = all around.* por dos años = two-year.* por ejemplo = e.g. (latín - exempli gratia), for example, for instance, say, to illustrate, for the sake of + argument.* por (el) amor a = for the love of.* ¡por el amor de Dios! = for crying out loud!.* por el bien del saber = for knowledge's sake.* por el contrario = by contrast, conversely, however, in contrast, instead, on the contrary, by way of contrast, to the contrary, quite the opposite, by comparison, contrariwise, quite the contrary, quite the reverse.* por el cual = whereby, whereupon.* por el detalle = for detail.* por el día = by day, daytime [day-time], during the daytime, in the daytime, during daytime.* por el día o por la noche = day or night.* por el día y por la noche = day and night, night and day.* por elección propia = by choice.* por el gobierno = governmentally + Adjetivo.* por el gobierno federal = federally.* por el hecho de que = because of the fact that.* por el hombre = humanly.* por ello = on this basis, on that basis, accordingly.* por el mero hecho de saber = for knowledge's sake.* por el método de ensayo y error = by trial and error, trial and error.* por el modo = by the way.* por el momento = for the time being, momentarily, at the moment, for the nonce, for the present.* por el placer de hacerlo = (just) for the fun of (doing) it.* por el que se puede cobrar = chargeable.* por el receptor = at the receiving end.* por el sexo = gendered.* por encargo = custom, bespoke.* por encima = overhead, cursorily.* por encima de = across, beyond, beyond all, over, over and above, beyond the range of, well over + Expresión Numérica, overarching, above.* por encima de + Cantidad = in excess of + Cantidad.* por encima de eso = beyond that.* por encima del 10 por ciento = double digit, double figure.* por encima de la media = above average.* por encima de la tierra = aboveground.* por encima de toda crítica = beyond reproach, above reproach.* por encima de toda duda = beyond reproach, above reproach.* por encima de toda razón = beyond reason.* por encima de toda sospecha = above suspicion.* por encima de todo = at all costs, at any cost, at any price.* por ende = thereby, accordingly, therefore.* por enfado = out of anger.* por enojo = out of anger.* por error = by mistake.* por esa razón = thereby, for that reason.* por escrito = in writing, in print, written.* por eso = on that score, therefore.* por eso que = hence.* por esta razón = for this reason.* por esta única razón = for this reason alone.* por este motivo = for this reason.* por esto = thus, accordingly, therefore.* por etapas = staged.* por excelencia = par excellence, quintessential, unique.* por exceso = excessively, to excess.* por explotar = untapped.* por + Expresión Temporal = by the + Expresión Temporal.* por extensión = by extension.* por extenso = in full, at length.* por falta de = for want of, for lack of.* por fases = staged.* por favor = please.* por favor, responda = RSVP [R.S.V.P.].* por fin = at length, at last, finally, at long last.* por fin llegó la hora (de) = it's about time (that).* por frustración = out of frustration.* por fuera = outwardly, outwardly.* por grupos = in batches.* por gusto = for kicks, (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* por hora = hourly.* por horas = on an hourly basis.* por igual = alike, on an equitable basis, equally, in equal measure(s).* por imitación = copycat.* por incremento gradual = incremental.* por incrementos graduales = incrementally.* por individuo = per capita, per person.* por iniciativa de = at the instigation of, under the auspices of.* por instinto = instinctively.* por interés = out of interest.* por interés personal = self-interested.* por investigar = unresearched.* por invitación = invitational.* por invitación de = at the invitation of.* por la borda = overboard.* por la cantidad de + Número = amounting to + Cantidad.* por la forma = by the way.* por la friolera de + Cantidad = to the tune of + Cantidad.* por la fuerza = forcibly.* por la mala fortuna = by ill fate.* por la mala suerte = by ill luck, by bad luck, by ill fate.* por la manera = by the way.* por la mañana = in the morning.* por la mañana y por la noche = morning and night.* por la noche = overnight, at night, night-time, after dark, by night.* por la posibilidad de = at the prospect of.* por la presente = hereby.* por las buenas o por las malas = by hook or by crook.* por la sencilla razón = for no other reason.* por las nubes = soaring.* por la tarde = in the evening.* por ley = mandated.* por libre = freelance.* por línea telefónica = over the telephone line.* por lo general = on the whole, all in all, in general, generally, generally speaking, in the normal run of events, in the normal run of things.* por lo pronto = for the time being.* por lo que = so.* por lo que concierne a = as far as + Nombre + be + concerned, so far as + Nombre + be concerned.* por lo que concierne a Uno = on + Posesivo + side.* por lo que dicen todos = by all accounts.* por lo que es = in + Posesivo + own right.* por lo que incumbe a Uno = on + Posesivo + side.* ¡Por lo que más quieras! = for God's sake.* por lo que se refiere a = moving on to.* por lo que son = in + Posesivo + own right.* por lo que yo sé = to the best of my knowledge.* por los pelos = by the skin of + Posesivo + teeth, close call, close shave.* por los siguientes motivos = on the following counts.* por los suelos = in tatters.* por lo tanto = consequently, ergo, so, then, thereby, therefore, thus, it follows that.* por lo visto = apparently, apparently.* por mala fortuna = unfortunately, unhappily, sadly.* por mala suerte = by ill luck, by bad luck, by a stroke of bad luck, by ill fate.* por mal camino = astray.* por más que lo intento = for the life of me.* por materias = subject-based, topically.* por mecionar sólo unos cuantos = to mention only a few.* por medio = out of.* por medio de = by means of, by way of, in the form of, through, via, via the medium of, by dint of, through the agency of.* por medio de isótopos = isotopically.* por medio de otro(s) = by proxy.* por medio de una agencia = on a bureau basis.* por mencionar sólo algunos = to mention but a few of, to mention only a few.* por mencionar sólo unos cuantos = to mention but a few of, to name only some.* por mencionar sólo unos pocos = to name but a few.* por mencionar unos pocos = just to name a few.* por menús = menu-driven.* por méritos = meritorious.* por mes = per month.* por miedo de = for fear of/that.* por millones = in the millions, by the millions.* por mor de = because of, out of consideration for, out of respect for.* por motivo de = in the interest(s) of.* por motivos de = for the sake of, on grounds.* por motivos de + Nombre = for + Nombre's sake.* por muchas razones = in many ways.* por mucho que lo intento = for the life of me.* por mucho tiempo = for long, for long periods of time.* por muy + Adjetivo/Adverbio + Nombre + que + Subjuntivo = however + Adjetivo/Adverbio + Nombre + Verbo.* por muy + Adjetivo/Adverbio + que sea = however + Adjetivo/Adverbio.* por muy + Adjetivo + be = Adjetivo + though + Nombre + be.* por muy difícil que parezca = difficult though it may seem, difficult as it may seem.* por muy extraño que parezca = oddly enough, strangely enough, strange though it may seem, strange as it may seem, although it may seem strange, funnily enough, funnily.* por muy increíble que parezca = incredible though it may seem, incredibly, incredibly enough, incredible as it may seem, although it may seem incredible.* por muy mentira que parezca = incredibly, incredible though it may seem, strangely enough, incredibly enough, incredible as it may seem, strange though it may seem, strange as it may seem, although it may seem strange, although it may seem incredible.* por muy raro que parezca = strangely enough, oddly enough, strange though it may seem, strange as it may seem, although it may seem strange.* por nada = for nothing.* por nada del mundo = for the life of me.* por nada or casi nada = at little or no extra cost.* por naturaleza = by nature, by definition, characteristically, natural-born, naturally, inherently.* por necesidad = of necessity, out of necessity.* por niveles = multilayered [multi-layered/multi layered], multilayer, layered, tiered.* por no decir algo peor = to put it mildly.* por no decir nada de = to say nothing of.* por no decir nunca = if ever.* por no decir otra cosa peor = to say the least.* por nombrar (sólo) + Número = to name (only) + Número.* por nombrar sólo unos cuantos = to name only some.* por nombrar sólo unos pocos = to name but a few.* por + Nombre = on a + Adjetivo + basis.* por no mencionar = not to mention.* por norma = as a rule.* por + Número + cosas = on + Número + counts.* por orden de = mandated.* por orden del congreso = congressionally mandated.* por orden de llegada = on a first come first served basis.* por orden numérico = in numerical order.* por otra parte = on the other hand, on the other side, on the flip side.* por otro lado = alternatively, however, on the other hand, on the other side, for another thing, on the flip side, on another topic, on another matter, on another note, on other matters.* por parejas = in pairs.* por parte de = on the part of.* por parte de uno = on + Posesivo + part.* por pasar el rato = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* por pereza = lazily.* por + Período de Tiempo = for + Expresión Temporal.* por persona = per person.* por placer = for kicks, (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* por poco dinero = cheaply.* por poco o nada = at little or no extra cost.* por poderes = by proxy.* por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.* por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.* por + Posesivo + cuenta = at + Posesivo + own expense.* por + Posesivo + parte = for + Posesivo + part.* por + Posesivo + propia cuenta = at + Posesivo + own expense.* por + Posesivo + (propia) naturaleza = in + Posesivo + nature.* por primera vez = first + Verbo, for the first time, for once.* por principio = on principle.* por principios = as a matter of principle.* por probar nada se pierde = nothing ventured, nothing gained.* por + Pronombre + mismo = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.* por propia iniciativa = self-directed.* por pura curiosidad = just out of interest, (just) as a mater of interest.* por pura diversión = for kicks.* por puro entretenimiento = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* por puro placer = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* por qué = why.* por razones + Adjetivo = for + Nombre + purposes.* por razones de = for the sake of.* por razones de seguridad = for security reasons, for safety reasons.* por razones éticas = on moral grounds.* por razones morales = on moral grounds.* por razones personales = for personal reasons.* por + Reflexivo + cuenta = for + Reflexivo.* por rencor = out of spite.* por respeto a = out of respect for, out of consideration for.* por rumores = grapevine.* por rutina = routinely.* por sacos = by the sackful.* por satélite = satellite-based.* por segunda vez = a second time, the second time around, a second time around.* por seguridad = for safety reasons.* por semana = per week.* por separado = at different times, in isolation, separately, singly.* por ser + Adjetivo = as being + Adjetivo.* por sexo = along gender lines.* por si = in the chance that.* por si acaso = in case of, on the off chance, just in case, on spec, for good measure.* por si casualidad = in the chance that.* por si era poco = for good measure.* por si fuera poco = to boot, for good measure, to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.* por si hace falta consultarlo en el futuro = for future reference.* por si las moscas = just in case, on spec.* por sí mismo = for its/their own sake, in itself, in + Posesivo + own right, itself, unto + Reflexivo, in and of + Reflexivo.* por sí mismos = in themselves.* por simple curiosidad = (just) as a mater of interest, just out of interest.* por si sirve de algo = for what it's worth [FWIW].* por sí solo = by itself, for its/their own sake, on its own, in and of + Reflexivo, in itself.* por sí solos = by themselves, in themselves.* por si + tener + suerte = on spec.* por sorpresa = unawares.* por su cuenta y riesgo = at + Posesivo + own risk.* por suerte = luckily, fortunately, happily.* por suerte o por desgracia = for better or (for) worse, by luck or misfortune.* por su naturaleza = by + Posesivo + nature.* por su papel = in its role.* por su parte = in + Posesivo + own right.* por su propia voluntad = of its own accord.* por su propio derecho = in + Posesivo + own right.* por supuesto = of course, surely, to be sure, certainly.* ¡por supuesto que no! = heaven forbid, heaven forbid.* por suscripción = subscriber + Nombre.* por su volatilidad = mercurially.* por su volubilidad = mercurially.* por tanto = consequently, ergo, so, then, thereby, therefore, thus, it follows that.* por teléfono = on the telephone, by tele(phone), over the phone, over the telephone.* por temas = topically.* por temor a = for fear of/that.* por temor a represalias = under duress.* por término medio = on average.* por toda la ciudad = citywide [city-wide].* por toda la Internet = Internet-wide.* por toda la nación = nationwide [nation-wide].* por toda la provincia = province-wide.* por toda la vida = lifetime [life-time].* por todas las instituciones oficiales = government-wide.* por todas partes = all over the place, everywhere, widely, all around, far and wide.* por toda una vida = lifetime [life-time].* por todo = all over, throughout, all the way through.* por todo el campus universitario = campus-wide [campuswide].* por todo el continente = continent-wide.* por todo el distrito = district-wide [districtwide].* por todo el gobierno = government-wide.* por todo el mundo = worldwide [world-wide], around the world, across the globe, around the globe, across the world, around the planet, the world over.* por todo el planeta = across the planet, planet-wide.* por todo el servicio = service-wide.* por todo lo alto = grandly, on a grand scale.* por todo + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.* por todo + Nombre de Lugar = across + Nombre de Lugar.* por todos conocido = well-known.* por todos lados = left, right and centre, far and wide.* por todos los medios = by all means.* por todos sitios = everywhere.* por triplicado = in triplicate.* por trueque = in kind.* por turnos = on a rotating basis, on a rota basis, on a rota system, on a rota.* por última vez = for the last time, one last time.* por último = finally, last, lastly, ultimately.* por último pero no menos importante = last but not least.* por una lado... por otro = at one end... at the other.* por unanimidad = unanimously.* por una parte = on the one hand, on the one side.* por un gran margen = by a huge margin.* por un gustazo, un trancazo = a kingdom for a kiss.* por unidad = per unit.* por un lado = for one, on the one hand, on the one side.* por un lado entra + Nombre + y por otro sale + Nombre = in go + Nombre + at one end, and out come + Nombre + at the other.* por un momento = for a moment.* por uno mismo = on + Posesivo + own, for + Reflexivo.* por unos momentos = for a few moments, for a short time.* por uno solo = solo.* por un período de tiempo limitado = on a short-term basis.* por un tiempo = for a time.* por un tiempo indefinido = for an indefinite time to come, for indefinite time.* por valor de + Cantidad = amounting to + Cantidad.* por varias razones = for a variety of reasons, for a number of reasons.* por varios motivos = for a number of reasons.* por venganza = out of spite.* por voluntad propia = voluntarily.* quedar por ver = remain + to be seen.* tirar dinero y esfuerzo por la borda = be money and effort down the drain.* transporte por tierra = land transport.* utilizar por primera vez = pioneer.* venta al por mayor = wholesaling.* * *1) ( en relaciones causales) because ofpor falta de dinero — because of o owing to lack of money
si no fuera por mi hijo... — if it wasn't for my son...
por + inf — for -ing
me pidió perdón por haberme mentido — he apologized for lying o for having lied to me
2) ( según)por lo que parece... — it seems o it would seem...
3) (en locs)¿por qué no vienes conmigo? — why don't you come with me?
por más que me esfuerzo — however hard o no matter how hard I try
por (muy) fácil que sea — however easy o no matter how easy it is
5)a) ( en expresiones de modo)colócalos por orden de tamaño/altura — put them in order of size/height
b) ( indicando el medio)por avión/barco/carretera — by air/sea/road
me enteré por un amigo — I heard from o through a friend
lo intenté por todos los medios — I tried everything possible o every possible way
c) (Educ) from6)cobra $30 por clase — he charges $30 a o per class
120 kilómetros por hora — 120 kilometers an o per hour
uno por uno — one by one; ciento II
b) ( en multiplicaciones)tres por cuatro (son) doce — three times four is twelve, three fours are twelve
7)a) (en relaciones de sustitución, intercambio, representación) forsu secretaria firmó por él — his secretary signed for him o on his behalf
yo puedo ir por ti — I can go for you o in your place
podrías pasar por inglesa — you could pass as English o for an Englishwoman
b) ( como)¿acepta usted por esposa a Carmen? — do you take Carmen to be your (lawful wedded) wife?
8) ( introduciendo el agente) by9) (expresando finalidad, objetivo)por + inf: daría cualquier cosa por verla — I'd give anything to see her
eso es hablar por hablar — that's talking for the sake of talking o for the sake of it
por que + subj ( here por que can also be written porque): estaba ansioso por que lo escucharan — he was eager for them to listen to him
10) (indicando consideración, favor) forpor mí no lo hagas — don't do it just for me o for my sake
11) (indicando inclinación, elección)12) ( en busca de)salió/fue por or (Esp) a por pan — he went (out) for some bread, he went (out) to get some bread
13) ( en lo que respecta a)por mí no hay inconveniente — I don't mind
por mí que haga lo que quiera — as far as I'm concerned, he can do what he likes
por + inf: tengo la casa por limpiar — I've got the house to clean
15) (esp AmL)estar por + inf — ( estar a punto de)
16) (indicando lugar de acceso, salida, trayectoria)¿el 121 va por (la) Avenida Rosas? — does the 121 go along Rosas Avenue?
¿por dónde has venido? — which way did you come?
¿puedes pasar por la tintorería? — could you call in at o drop by the drycleaner's?
17)¿por dónde está or queda el hotel? — whereabouts is the hotel?
¿qué tal te fue por Londres? — how did you get on in London?
por todos lados or por todas partes — everywhere
voy por la página 15 — I'm up to o I'm on page 15
c) ( indicando extensión)viajamos por el norte de Francia — we travelled around o in the North of France
pasa un trapo por el piso — give the floor a quick wipe; ver tb afuera, adentro, dentro, fuera, encima, etc
18) ( expresando tiempo aproximado)por aquella época or por aquel entonces — at that time
19) (Esp) ( indicando una ocasión) for20) ( durante) forpor el momento or por ahora — for the time being o for now; ver tb mañana III, tarde II, noche
* * *= across, along, around, because of, by, by, down, for the sake of, in connection with, in the gift of, on account of, on the grounds that/of, per, through, times, under, x, as a matter of, out of, through the agency of.Ex: This arrangement may facilitate browsing across different kinds of materials.
Ex: This means that a large number of messages can be combined together along the same line, giving economies of scales.Ex: I wouldn't expect you to be detailed in your report in terms of where the bookmible would stop around town and where you'd park it.Ex: This makes him feel somehow defficient and all because of his difficulty in making sense out of words in print with which his troubles began.Ex: A set of government publications could be filed alphabetically by the issuing bureau, and then by title of the particular series in numerical order.Ex: Micrographic and computer technologies and their integration will become increasingly efficacious as agents for change with respect to the continued existence of the traditional 75 by 125 millimeter card.Ex: Some users find the format of KWIC indexes unacceptable, they find alphabetical arrangement by keywords down the centre of a page, and wrapped-round titles awkward.Ex: The advocates of ISBD originally argued that it was for the sake of the computer.Ex: There is an index to the schedules, but this has been criticised in connection with the size of the entry vocabulary.Ex: Its notability is seen to lie in the fact that it has significantly broken the stranglehold upon postgraduate studentships in the gift of the Science and Engineering Research Council.Ex: Partly on account of the variety of bases for coverage there is significant overlap between the assortment of abstracting and indexing services.Ex: AACR2 has been criticised on the grounds that it does not identify the cataloguing unit to which the rules refer.Ex: Indexing can thus be achieved at a detailed level, with often many terms per document, with almost no indexing effort.Ex: The contributions are input to the data base, then referred and any suggestion made by the referee are communicated through the data base to the editor.Ex: 4 days times 30 cents per day = 120 cents.Ex: One of the outcomes of entry under title has been the proliferation of serials titles.Ex: Card catalogues or indexes comprise a set of cards often 5x3 inches (122x72 mm), with each entry on a separate card.Ex: Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.Ex: But these and other interested people collected this type of books out of a mixture of curiosity and sentiment.Ex: This article argues that critical thinking, a long sought after goal in the US educational system, may be taught efficiently through the agency of library use instructions within the college environment.* actuar por impulso = act on + impulse.* aprendizaje por medio del ordenador = computer-based learning (CBL).* aunque por otro lado = but otherwise.* búsqueda por medio de menús = menu-assisted searching.* coger por sorpresa = catch out.* Día + por la tarde = late + Día.* digamos por ejemplo = let us say.* dominar por completo = sweep + the board.* encontrar por casualidad = come across.* encuadernación por encargo = bespoke binding.* error por omisión = omission failure.* estar por delante de = be ahead of.* hecho por encargo = bespoke.* introducir por primera vez = pioneer.* leer por encima = browse.* llamar por teléfono = call up.* muy por encima de todo = over and above all.* Nombre + por primera vez = Nombre + ever.* ordenado por fecha = in date order.* pasar por alto = bypass [by-pass], skip over, pass + Nombre/Pronombre + by.* pongamos por ejemplo = let us say.* por accidente = accidentally.* por adelantado = advance, in advance (of), up-front [up front].* por ahí = out there.* por ahora = as of right now, as yet, at present, at the moment, at this point, for the present, for the time being, just yet, for now, at this time, as of now, at the present, by now, for the nonce.* por ahora todo va bien = so far, so good.* por alguna razón = for some reason, for whatever reason.* por algún motivo = for whatever reason.* por algún tiempo = for sometime.* por allí = nearby [near-by].* por amor al arte = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* por analogía = by analogy.* por anticipado = in advance (of).* por antonomasia = quintessential, unique.* por añadidura = in addition (to), on top of everything else.* por aquel entonces = at the time, about that time, by this time.* por aquí = around here, nearby [near-by], round here.* por aquí y por allí = hanging about.* por así decir = as it were.* por boca de = by word of mouth.* por bondad = out of the goodness of + Posesivo + heart.* por buena dirección = a step in the right direction.* por buen camino = a step in the right direction.* por cabeza = per person.* por cable = wireline, corded.* por caminos apartados = off-road.* por capas = multilayered [multi-layered/multi layered], layered, tiered.* por casualidad = by chance, coincidentally, fortuitously, by accident, by happenstance, happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo, accidentally, by a fluke, by luck, by a stroke of (good) luck.* por chiripa = by chance, by a fluke, by luck, by a stroke of (good) luck.* por ciento = per cent [percent] (%).* por cierto = coincidentally, incidentally, by the way, anecdotally, by the by(e), speaking of which.* por coincidencia = by coincidence.* por comodidad = for convenience, for the sake of + convenience.* por completo = fully.* por confirmar = to be announced, to be confirmed.* por consideración a = out of respect for.* por consideración a = out of consideration for.* por consiguiente = consequently, then, thence, by implication, therefore.* por contra = in contrast.* por conveniencia = for convenience, for the sake of + convenience.* por correo = by post, mailed.* por cortesía de = courtesy of.* por cualquier motivo = for whatever reason.* por cualquier razón = for whatever reason.* por cuanto que = because.* por cuenta ajena = vicariously.* por cuenta de uno = privately.* por cuenta propia = freelance, self-employed, at + Posesivo + own expense.* por cuenta y riesgo de Uno = at + Posesivo + peril.* por curiosidad = out of curiosity.* por debajo de = below, beneath, underneath.* por debajo de + Cantidad = under + Cantidad.* por debajo de cero = sub-zero, below-freezing.* por debajo del 10 por ciento = single digit, single figure.* por debajo de la media = sub-par, below-average.* por debajo de las posibilidades = below + Posesivo + capabilities.* por debajo de lo normal = below-normal.* por debajo de lo óptimo = sub-optimal [suboptimal].* por debajo del peso nomral = underweight.* por décadas = ten-yearly.* por decidir = to be decided.* por decirlo así = so to speak, in a manner of speaking.* por decirlo de alguna manera = so to speak.* por decirlo de algún modo = in a manner of speaking, so to speak.* por decisión propia = by choice.* por defecto = by default, default.* por deferencia a = in deference to.* por definición = by definition.* por delante = ahead.* por delante de = ahead of.* por delante de la competencia = ahead of the game.* por delante y por detrás = front and back.* por dentro = inwardly.* por desgracia = unfortunately, sadly, unhappily, disappointingly.* por despecho = spitefully, out of spite.* ¡por dios! = in heaven's name, for God's sake, gosh.* ¡por Dios! = for crying out loud!.* por diversión = for sport, for fun, (just) for the hell of (doing) it, for kicks, (just) for the fun of (doing) it.* por divertirse = for kicks.* por doquier = all around.* por dos años = two-year.* por ejemplo = e.g. (latín - exempli gratia), for example, for instance, say, to illustrate, for the sake of + argument.* por (el) amor a = for the love of.* ¡por el amor de Dios! = for crying out loud!.* por el bien del saber = for knowledge's sake.* por el contrario = by contrast, conversely, however, in contrast, instead, on the contrary, by way of contrast, to the contrary, quite the opposite, by comparison, contrariwise, quite the contrary, quite the reverse.* por el cual = whereby, whereupon.* por el detalle = for detail.* por el día = by day, daytime [day-time], during the daytime, in the daytime, during daytime.* por el día o por la noche = day or night.* por el día y por la noche = day and night, night and day.* por elección propia = by choice.* por el gobierno = governmentally + Adjetivo.* por el gobierno federal = federally.* por el hecho de que = because of the fact that.* por el hombre = humanly.* por ello = on this basis, on that basis, accordingly.* por el mero hecho de saber = for knowledge's sake.* por el método de ensayo y error = by trial and error, trial and error.* por el modo = by the way.* por el momento = for the time being, momentarily, at the moment, for the nonce, for the present.* por el placer de hacerlo = (just) for the fun of (doing) it.* por el que se puede cobrar = chargeable.* por el receptor = at the receiving end.* por el sexo = gendered.* por encargo = custom, bespoke.* por encima = overhead, cursorily.* por encima de = across, beyond, beyond all, over, over and above, beyond the range of, well over + Expresión Numérica, overarching, above.* por encima de + Cantidad = in excess of + Cantidad.* por encima de eso = beyond that.* por encima del 10 por ciento = double digit, double figure.* por encima de la media = above average.* por encima de la tierra = aboveground.* por encima de toda crítica = beyond reproach, above reproach.* por encima de toda duda = beyond reproach, above reproach.* por encima de toda razón = beyond reason.* por encima de toda sospecha = above suspicion.* por encima de todo = at all costs, at any cost, at any price.* por ende = thereby, accordingly, therefore.* por enfado = out of anger.* por enojo = out of anger.* por error = by mistake.* por esa razón = thereby, for that reason.* por escrito = in writing, in print, written.* por eso = on that score, therefore.* por eso que = hence.* por esta razón = for this reason.* por esta única razón = for this reason alone.* por este motivo = for this reason.* por esto = thus, accordingly, therefore.* por etapas = staged.* por excelencia = par excellence, quintessential, unique.* por exceso = excessively, to excess.* por explotar = untapped.* por + Expresión Temporal = by the + Expresión Temporal.* por extensión = by extension.* por extenso = in full, at length.* por falta de = for want of, for lack of.* por fases = staged.* por favor = please.* por favor, responda = RSVP [R.S.V.P.].* por fin = at length, at last, finally, at long last.* por fin llegó la hora (de) = it's about time (that).* por frustración = out of frustration.* por fuera = outwardly, outwardly.* por grupos = in batches.* por gusto = for kicks, (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* por hora = hourly.* por horas = on an hourly basis.* por igual = alike, on an equitable basis, equally, in equal measure(s).* por imitación = copycat.* por incremento gradual = incremental.* por incrementos graduales = incrementally.* por individuo = per capita, per person.* por iniciativa de = at the instigation of, under the auspices of.* por instinto = instinctively.* por interés = out of interest.* por interés personal = self-interested.* por investigar = unresearched.* por invitación = invitational.* por invitación de = at the invitation of.* por la borda = overboard.* por la cantidad de + Número = amounting to + Cantidad.* por la forma = by the way.* por la friolera de + Cantidad = to the tune of + Cantidad.* por la fuerza = forcibly.* por la mala fortuna = by ill fate.* por la mala suerte = by ill luck, by bad luck, by ill fate.* por la manera = by the way.* por la mañana = in the morning.* por la mañana y por la noche = morning and night.* por la noche = overnight, at night, night-time, after dark, by night.* por la posibilidad de = at the prospect of.* por la presente = hereby.* por las buenas o por las malas = by hook or by crook.* por la sencilla razón = for no other reason.* por las nubes = soaring.* por la tarde = in the evening.* por ley = mandated.* por libre = freelance.* por línea telefónica = over the telephone line.* por lo general = on the whole, all in all, in general, generally, generally speaking, in the normal run of events, in the normal run of things.* por lo pronto = for the time being.* por lo que = so.* por lo que concierne a = as far as + Nombre + be + concerned, so far as + Nombre + be concerned.* por lo que concierne a Uno = on + Posesivo + side.* por lo que dicen todos = by all accounts.* por lo que es = in + Posesivo + own right.* por lo que incumbe a Uno = on + Posesivo + side.* ¡Por lo que más quieras! = for God's sake.* por lo que se refiere a = moving on to.* por lo que son = in + Posesivo + own right.* por lo que yo sé = to the best of my knowledge.* por los pelos = by the skin of + Posesivo + teeth, close call, close shave.* por los siguientes motivos = on the following counts.* por los suelos = in tatters.* por lo tanto = consequently, ergo, so, then, thereby, therefore, thus, it follows that.* por lo visto = apparently, apparently.* por mala fortuna = unfortunately, unhappily, sadly.* por mala suerte = by ill luck, by bad luck, by a stroke of bad luck, by ill fate.* por mal camino = astray.* por más que lo intento = for the life of me.* por materias = subject-based, topically.* por mecionar sólo unos cuantos = to mention only a few.* por medio = out of.* por medio de = by means of, by way of, in the form of, through, via, via the medium of, by dint of, through the agency of.* por medio de isótopos = isotopically.* por medio de otro(s) = by proxy.* por medio de una agencia = on a bureau basis.* por mencionar sólo algunos = to mention but a few of, to mention only a few.* por mencionar sólo unos cuantos = to mention but a few of, to name only some.* por mencionar sólo unos pocos = to name but a few.* por mencionar unos pocos = just to name a few.* por menús = menu-driven.* por méritos = meritorious.* por mes = per month.* por miedo de = for fear of/that.* por millones = in the millions, by the millions.* por mor de = because of, out of consideration for, out of respect for.* por motivo de = in the interest(s) of.* por motivos de = for the sake of, on grounds.* por motivos de + Nombre = for + Nombre's sake.* por muchas razones = in many ways.* por mucho que lo intento = for the life of me.* por mucho tiempo = for long, for long periods of time.* por muy + Adjetivo/Adverbio + Nombre + que + Subjuntivo = however + Adjetivo/Adverbio + Nombre + Verbo.* por muy + Adjetivo/Adverbio + que sea = however + Adjetivo/Adverbio.* por muy + Adjetivo + be = Adjetivo + though + Nombre + be.* por muy difícil que parezca = difficult though it may seem, difficult as it may seem.* por muy extraño que parezca = oddly enough, strangely enough, strange though it may seem, strange as it may seem, although it may seem strange, funnily enough, funnily.* por muy increíble que parezca = incredible though it may seem, incredibly, incredibly enough, incredible as it may seem, although it may seem incredible.* por muy mentira que parezca = incredibly, incredible though it may seem, strangely enough, incredibly enough, incredible as it may seem, strange though it may seem, strange as it may seem, although it may seem strange, although it may seem incredible.* por muy raro que parezca = strangely enough, oddly enough, strange though it may seem, strange as it may seem, although it may seem strange.* por nada = for nothing.* por nada del mundo = for the life of me.* por nada or casi nada = at little or no extra cost.* por naturaleza = by nature, by definition, characteristically, natural-born, naturally, inherently.* por necesidad = of necessity, out of necessity.* por niveles = multilayered [multi-layered/multi layered], multilayer, layered, tiered.* por no decir algo peor = to put it mildly.* por no decir nada de = to say nothing of.* por no decir nunca = if ever.* por no decir otra cosa peor = to say the least.* por nombrar (sólo) + Número = to name (only) + Número.* por nombrar sólo unos cuantos = to name only some.* por nombrar sólo unos pocos = to name but a few.* por + Nombre = on a + Adjetivo + basis.* por no mencionar = not to mention.* por norma = as a rule.* por + Número + cosas = on + Número + counts.* por orden de = mandated.* por orden del congreso = congressionally mandated.* por orden de llegada = on a first come first served basis.* por orden numérico = in numerical order.* por otra parte = on the other hand, on the other side, on the flip side.* por otro lado = alternatively, however, on the other hand, on the other side, for another thing, on the flip side, on another topic, on another matter, on another note, on other matters.* por parejas = in pairs.* por parte de = on the part of.* por parte de uno = on + Posesivo + part.* por pasar el rato = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* por pereza = lazily.* por + Período de Tiempo = for + Expresión Temporal.* por persona = per person.* por placer = for kicks, (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* por poco dinero = cheaply.* por poco o nada = at little or no extra cost.* por poderes = by proxy.* por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.* por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.* por + Posesivo + cuenta = at + Posesivo + own expense.* por + Posesivo + parte = for + Posesivo + part.* por + Posesivo + propia cuenta = at + Posesivo + own expense.* por + Posesivo + (propia) naturaleza = in + Posesivo + nature.* por primera vez = first + Verbo, for the first time, for once.* por principio = on principle.* por principios = as a matter of principle.* por probar nada se pierde = nothing ventured, nothing gained.* por + Pronombre + mismo = all by + Reflexivo, by + Reflexivo.* por propia iniciativa = self-directed.* por pura curiosidad = just out of interest, (just) as a mater of interest.* por pura diversión = for kicks.* por puro entretenimiento = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* por puro placer = (just) for the fun of (doing) it, (just) for the hell of (doing) it.* por qué = why.* por razones + Adjetivo = for + Nombre + purposes.* por razones de = for the sake of.* por razones de seguridad = for security reasons, for safety reasons.* por razones éticas = on moral grounds.* por razones morales = on moral grounds.* por razones personales = for personal reasons.* por + Reflexivo + cuenta = for + Reflexivo.* por rencor = out of spite.* por respeto a = out of respect for, out of consideration for.* por rumores = grapevine.* por rutina = routinely.* por sacos = by the sackful.* por satélite = satellite-based.* por segunda vez = a second time, the second time around, a second time around.* por seguridad = for safety reasons.* por semana = per week.* por separado = at different times, in isolation, separately, singly.* por ser + Adjetivo = as being + Adjetivo.* por sexo = along gender lines.* por si = in the chance that.* por si acaso = in case of, on the off chance, just in case, on spec, for good measure.* por si casualidad = in the chance that.* por si era poco = for good measure.* por si fuera poco = to boot, for good measure, to add insult to injury, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.* por si hace falta consultarlo en el futuro = for future reference.* por si las moscas = just in case, on spec.* por sí mismo = for its/their own sake, in itself, in + Posesivo + own right, itself, unto + Reflexivo, in and of + Reflexivo.* por sí mismos = in themselves.* por simple curiosidad = (just) as a mater of interest, just out of interest.* por si sirve de algo = for what it's worth [FWIW].* por sí solo = by itself, for its/their own sake, on its own, in and of + Reflexivo, in itself.* por sí solos = by themselves, in themselves.* por si + tener + suerte = on spec.* por sorpresa = unawares.* por su cuenta y riesgo = at + Posesivo + own risk.* por suerte = luckily, fortunately, happily.* por suerte o por desgracia = for better or (for) worse, by luck or misfortune.* por su naturaleza = by + Posesivo + nature.* por su papel = in its role.* por su parte = in + Posesivo + own right.* por su propia voluntad = of its own accord.* por su propio derecho = in + Posesivo + own right.* por supuesto = of course, surely, to be sure, certainly.* ¡por supuesto que no! = heaven forbid, heaven forbid.* por suscripción = subscriber + Nombre.* por su volatilidad = mercurially.* por su volubilidad = mercurially.* por tanto = consequently, ergo, so, then, thereby, therefore, thus, it follows that.* por teléfono = on the telephone, by tele(phone), over the phone, over the telephone.* por temas = topically.* por temor a = for fear of/that.* por temor a represalias = under duress.* por término medio = on average.* por toda la ciudad = citywide [city-wide].* por toda la Internet = Internet-wide.* por toda la nación = nationwide [nation-wide].* por toda la provincia = province-wide.* por toda la vida = lifetime [life-time].* por todas las instituciones oficiales = government-wide.* por todas partes = all over the place, everywhere, widely, all around, far and wide.* por toda una vida = lifetime [life-time].* por todo = all over, throughout, all the way through.* por todo el campus universitario = campus-wide [campuswide].* por todo el continente = continent-wide.* por todo el distrito = district-wide [districtwide].* por todo el gobierno = government-wide.* por todo el mundo = worldwide [world-wide], around the world, across the globe, around the globe, across the world, around the planet, the world over.* por todo el planeta = across the planet, planet-wide.* por todo el servicio = service-wide.* por todo lo alto = grandly, on a grand scale.* por todo + Lugar = up and down + Lugar.* por todo + Nombre de Lugar = across + Nombre de Lugar.* por todos conocido = well-known.* por todos lados = left, right and centre, far and wide.* por todos los medios = by all means.* por todos sitios = everywhere.* por triplicado = in triplicate.* por trueque = in kind.* por turnos = on a rotating basis, on a rota basis, on a rota system, on a rota.* por última vez = for the last time, one last time.* por último = finally, last, lastly, ultimately.* por último pero no menos importante = last but not least.* por una lado... por otro = at one end... at the other.* por unanimidad = unanimously.* por una parte = on the one hand, on the one side.* por un gran margen = by a huge margin.* por un gustazo, un trancazo = a kingdom for a kiss.* por unidad = per unit.* por un lado = for one, on the one hand, on the one side.* por un lado entra + Nombre + y por otro sale + Nombre = in go + Nombre + at one end, and out come + Nombre + at the other.* por un momento = for a moment.* por uno mismo = on + Posesivo + own, for + Reflexivo.* por unos momentos = for a few moments, for a short time.* por uno solo = solo.* por un período de tiempo limitado = on a short-term basis.* por un tiempo = for a time.* por un tiempo indefinido = for an indefinite time to come, for indefinite time.* por valor de + Cantidad = amounting to + Cantidad.* por varias razones = for a variety of reasons, for a number of reasons.* por varios motivos = for a number of reasons.* por venganza = out of spite.* por voluntad propia = voluntarily.* quedar por ver = remain + to be seen.* tirar dinero y esfuerzo por la borda = be money and effort down the drain.* transporte por tierra = land transport.* utilizar por primera vez = pioneer.* venta al por mayor = wholesaling.* * *A en relaciones causalesB segúnC ¿por qué?D en locucionesE en expresiones concesivasF1 en expresiones de modo2 indicando el medio3 EducaciónG1 en relaciones de proporción2 en multiplicacionesH1 en relaciones de sustitución etc2 por ejemploI comoA al expresar finalidad, objetivoB indicando consideración, favorC indicando inclinación, elecciónD en busca deE en lo que respecta aF indicando una situación pendienteG estar porA indicando lugar de acceso, salidaBC expresando lugar determinadoD indicando extensiónA expresando tiempo aproximadoB indicando una ocasiónC duranteA (en relaciones causales) because ofhe puesto esto aquí por el gato I've put this here because of the catnunca se lo dijo por miedo a perderla he never told her out of fear of losing her o because he was afraid of losing hereso te pasa por crédulo that's what you get for being (so) gulliblelo conseguimos por él we got it thanks to himella es así por naturaleza she's like that by naturelo hace por necesidad he does it out of necessityno se acabó por falta de dinero it wasn't finished for o because of o owing to lack of moneyel final no por conocido me resulta menos triste knowing how it ends doesn't make it any less sadpor su alto contenido en proteínas because of o owing to its high protein contenttanto por su precio como por su practicidad both for its price and its practical designfue por eso por lo que no te llamé or fue por eso que no te llamé that was the reason o that was why I didn't call youprecisamente por eso no dije nada that's precisely why I didn't say anythingla muerte se produjo por asfixia he suffocated, death was caused by suffocation ( frml)éste serviría si no fuera por el color this one would do if it weren't for the colorfue elogiado por su excelente actuación he was praised for his excellent performancepor + INF for -INGme pidió perdón por haberme mentido he apologized for lying o for having lied to meB (según) frompor lo que he oído from what I've heardpor lo que parece no va a volver it seems o it would seem he's not coming backpor mi experiencia diría que … from my experience, I would say that …C ( fam):¿por? why?¿con quién vas? — con Daniel ¿por? who are you going with? — with Daniel, why? o why do you want to know?D ( en locuciones):por qué why¿por qué lloras? why are you crying?¿por qué no vienes a almorzar a casa? why don't you come to my house for lunch?por si in casellévate una muda, por si tuvieras que quedarte take a change of clothes (just) in case you have to stayE (en expresiones concesivas) por … QUE:por más que me esfuerzo me sigue saliendo mal no matter how hard I try o however hard I try, I still can't get it right(+ subj): por (muy) fácil que se lo pongan, no creo que lo sepa hacer however easy o no matter how easy they make it for him I don't think he'll be able to do itF1(en expresiones de modo): clasifícalos por tamaño classify them according to size o by sizecolóquense por orden de altura line up in order of heightpor adelantado in advancepor escrito in writing2(indicando el medio): se lo comunicaron por teléfono they told him over the phonelo dijeron por la radio they said it on the radiolo mandaron por avión/barco they sent it by air/seapor carretera by roadla conocí por la voz I recognized the o her voice, I recognized her by her voiceme enteré por un amigo I heard from o through a friendconocido por el nombre de Pancho known as Pancholo intenté por todos los medios I tried everything possible o every possible way3 ( Educación):es doctor honoris causa por Oxford he has an honorary doctorate from Oxfordun graduado en ciencias políticas por la universidad de Granada a graduate in political science from the university of GranadaG1(en relaciones de proporción): cobra $30 por clase he charges $30 a o per class120 kilómetros por hora 120 kilometers an o per hourlo venden por metro they sell it by the metertú comes por tres you eat enough for three peoplehabía un hombre por cada dos mujeres there was one man to every two womentiene tres metros de largo por uno de ancho it's three meters long by one meter wideya hemos hecho bastante por hoy we've done enough for todaylos hizo entrar uno por uno she made them come in one by one o one at a timeexaminar un escrito punto por punto to go through a document point by point(en multiplicaciones): tres por cuatro (son) doce three times four is twelve, three fours are twelveH1(en relaciones de sustitución, intercambio, representación): su secretaria firmó por él his secretary signed for him o on his behalfyo puedo ir por ti I can go for you o in your placepor toda respuesta se encogió de hombros all he did was shrug his shoulderstú podrías pasar por inglesa you could pass as English o for an Englishwomante dan uno nuevo por dos viejos they give you one new one in exchange for two old oneses senador por Canarias he's a senator for the Canary Islands2(como): por ejemplo for example¿acepta usted por esposa a Carmen? do you take Carmen to be your (lawful wedded) wife?un lugar frecuentado por muchos famosos a place frequented by many famous peoplese vieron sorprendidos por una tormenta they were caught in a sudden stormla ocupación de la fábrica por (parte de) los obreros the occupation of the factory by the workersA(al expresar finalidad, objetivo): se estaban peleando por la pelota they were fighting over the balllo hace por el dinero he does it for the moneyte lo digo por tu bien I'm telling you for your own goodpor + INF:daría cualquier cosa por verte contento I'd give anything to see you happyno entré por no molestar I didn't go in so as not to disturb him o because I didn't want to disturb himeso es hablar por hablar that's talking for the sake of talking o for the sake of itestaba ansioso por que lo escucharan he was eager for them to listen to himrecemos por que lleguen a un acuerdo let's pray that they'll come to an agreementsiguieron luchando por que se hiciera justicia they continued fighting for justice to be doneB(indicando consideración, favor): haría cualquier cosa por ti I'd do anything for youintercede por nosotros intercede for uspor mí no lo hagas don't do it just for me o for my sakeC(indicando inclinación, elección): su amor por la música her love of musicdemostró gran interés por el cuadro he showed great interest in the paintingno siento nada por él I don't feel anything for himopté por no ir I chose not to govotó por ella he voted for her¿por la afirmativa? all those in favor?se manifestaron por el derecho al aborto they demonstrated for the right to abortionestar por algn ( fam); to be crazy about sbD(en busca de): salió/fue poror ( Esp) a por pan he went (out) for some bread, he went (out) to get some breadE(en lo que respecta a): por mí no hay inconveniente I don't mindque haga lo que le dé la gana, por mí … let him do what he likes, as far as I'm concerned …F (indicando una situación pendiente) por + INF:tengo toda la casa por limpiar I've got the whole house to cleanestos cambios aún están por hacer these changes have still not been made o are yet to be madeG( AmL) estar por + INF (estar a punto de): deben de estar por llegar they should be arriving any minutela leche está por hervir the milk's about to boilA(indicando lugar de acceso, salida, trayectoria): entró por la ventana he came in through the windowsal por aquí go out this wayel acceso al edificio es por la calle Lamas you enter the building from Lamas Streetel piano no va a pasar por la puerta the piano won't go through the doorse cayó por la escalera he fell down the stairssubieron por la ladera este they went up by the east face¿el 121 va por (la) Avenida Rosas? does the 121 go along Rosas Avenue?fuimos por el camino más largo we took the longer routeno vayas por ahí que te vas a perder don't go that way, you'll get lost¿por dónde has venido? which way did you come?¿puedes pasar por la tintorería? could you call in at o drop by the drycleaner's?B(expresando lugar indeterminado): está por ahí he's over there somewhere¿por dónde está or queda el restaurante? whereabouts is the restaurant?viven por el sur/por mi barrio they live in the south somewhere/around my areahace mucho que no lo vemos por aquí we haven't seen him around here for ages¿qué tal te fue por Londres? how did you get on in London?C(expresando lugar determinado): corta por aquí cut herevoy por la página 15 I'm up to o I'm on page 15empieza por el principio start at the beginningagárralo por el mango hold it by the handleD(indicando extensión): lo he buscado por todos lados or por todas partes I've looked everywhere for itla epidemia se extendió por todo el país the epidemic spread throughout the (whole) countryestuvimos viajando por el norte de Francia we were traveling around o in the North of Francefuimos a caminar por la playa we went for a walk along the beachpasa un trapo por el piso give the floor a quick wipeA(expresando tiempo aproximado): por aquella época at that timepor aquel entonces vivían en Pozuelo at that time they were living in Pozuelosucedió por allá por 1960 it happened some time back around 1960B ( Esp) (indicando una ocasión) forme lo regalaron por mi cumpleaños they gave it to me for my birthdaypor Semana Santa pensamos ir a Londres we're thinking of going to London for EasterC (durante) forpor los siglos de los siglos for ever and everno se lo confío ni por un minuto I wouldn't trust him with it for a minutepuede quedar así por el momento or por ahora it can stay like that for the time being o for now* * *
por preposición
1 ( causa) because of;◊ por falta de dinero because of o owing to lack of money;
por naturaleza by nature;
por necesidad out of necessity;
por eso no dije nada that's why I didn't say anything;
fue por eso que no te llamé that was why I didn't call you;
si no fuera por mi hijo … if it wasn't for my son …;
me pidió perdón por haberme mentido he apologized for lying o for having lied to me
2 ( en locs)
no dijo por qué he didn't say why;
¿por qué no vienes conmigo? why don't you come with me?;
por si in case;
por si no entiende in case he doesn't understand;
See Also→ acaso 2, mosca
3 ( en expresiones concesivas):◊ por más que me esfuerzo however hard o no matter how hard I try;
por (muy) fácil que sea however easy o no matter how easy it is
4a) ( modo):
por adelantado in advance;
por escrito in writingb) ( medio):
lo dijeron por la radio they said it on the radio;
por avión by air;
la conocí por la voz I recognized her by her voice;
me enteré por un amigo I heard from o through a friend
5a) ( proporción):◊ cobra $30 por clase he charges $30 a o per class;
120 kilómetros por hora 120 kilometers an o per hour;
por metro/docena by the meter/dozen;
tú comes por tres you eat enough for three people;
tiene tres metros de largo por uno de ancho it's three meters long by one meter wide;
uno por uno one by one;
See Also→ ciento sustantivo masculino bb) ( en multiplicaciones):
6
◊ su secretaria firmó por él his secretary signed for him o on his behalf;
pasa por inglesa she passes for an Englishwomanb) ( como):
7 ( introduciendo el agente) by;
1 (finalidad, objetivo):
lo hace por el dinero he does it for the money;
no entré por no molestarlo I didn't go in because I didn't want to disturb him;
por que + subj (here por que can also be written porque): estaba ansioso por que lo escucharan he was eager for them to listen to him
2 (indicando inclinación, elección):
no siento nada por él I don't feel anything for him;
votó por ella he voted for her
3 ( en busca de): salió/fue por or (Esp) a por pan he went (out) for some bread, he went (out) to get some bread
4 ( en lo que respecta a):◊ por mí que haga lo que quiera as far as I'm concerned, he can do what he likes
5 (esp AmL) estar por + inf ( estar a punto de) to be about to + inf;
deben (de) estar por llegar they should be arriving any minute
1a) ( lugar):
sal por aquí go out this way;
se cayó por la escalera he fell down the stairs;
¿el 121 va por (la) Avenida Rosas? does the 121 go along Rosas Avenue?;
¿por dónde has venido? which way did you come?;
está por ahí he's over there somewhere;
¿por dónde está el hotel? whereabouts is the hotel?;
viven por mi barrio they live around my area;
voy por la página 15 I'm up to o I'm on page 15;
empieza por el principio start at the beginning;
agárralo por el mango hold it by the handle
◊ viajamos por el norte de Francia we traveled around o in the North of France;
ver tb dentro, fuera, encima, etc
2 ( tiempo) for;
por el momento or por ahora for the time being, for now;
ver tb mañana, tarde, noche
3 (Esp) ( ocasión) for;
por preposición
1 (autoría) by: está escrito por mí, it was written by me
2 (camino, lugar) through: viajamos por Castilla, we travelled round Castilla
3 (medio) lo enviaron por avión, they sent it by plane
me enteré por el periódico, I read about it in the newspaper
4 (motivo, causa) because of
por tu culpa, because of you
(en favor de) for: hazlo por ellos, do it for their sake
por la libertad, for freedom
5 (en torno a) por San Juan, near Saint John's Day
6 (durante) por la mañana/noche, in the morning/at night
por el momento, for the time being
7 (a través) entramos por la puerta, we got in through the door
miramos por la ventana, we looked out (of) the window
pasamos por la ciudad, we went through the town
8 (sobre, por encima de) cruzaremos por el puente, we'll cross the bridge
9 (delante de) paso todos los días por tu casa, I go by your house every day
10 (a cambio de) for: te doy mi helado por tu yogur, I'll swap you my ice-cream for your yoghurt
11 (en una distribución, cálculo) por cabeza, a head, per person
mil pesetas por hora, a thousand pesetas per hour
dos mil revoluciones por minuto, two thousand revolutions per minute
12 (en una multiplicación) dos por dos, cuatro, two times two is four
un diez por ciento, ten per cent
13 (con infinitivo) in order to, so as to
trabajar por trabajar, to work for the sake of it
♦ Locuciones: por así decirlo, so to speak
por más/mucho que..., no matter how...
por qué, why
' por' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abogar
- abonar
- abonarse
- abotargada
- abotargado
- abuelo
- acabar
- acaso
- accidente
- acercarse
- acertar
- aclamación
- acomplejada
- acomplejado
- acomplejarse
- acoquinar
- acostumbrar
- actual
- adelantada
- adelantado
- adivinar
- admitir
- adoración
- aérea
- aéreo
- afanarse
- afectada I
- afectado
- afición
- agradecer
- aguantar
- ahí
- ahogada
- ahogado
- ahora
- ahorcarse
- ahorrar
- aire
- alegrarse
- algo
- allá
- allí
- almacén
- alquiler
- alta
- alto
- aludida
- aludido
- amarga
English:
A
- aback
- ablaze
- about
- above
- absence
- absorb
- accident
- accidentally
- acclaim
- accompany
- accord
- accordingly
- account
- accustom
- actual
- actually
- add to
- advocate
- after
- afternoon
- again
- against
- air
- airmail
- alert
- allowance
- alone
- alphabetically
- alternately
- amble
- amends
- amok
- angry
- annihilate
- annoy
- answer for
- answering service
- antipathy
- anxious
- anywhere
- apologetic
- apologize
- appal
- appall
- apparently
- appearance
- appease
- appointment
- appreciate
* * *por prep1. [indica causa] because of;llegó tarde por el tráfico she was late because of the traffic;lo hizo por amor he did it out of o for love;me disculpé por llegar tarde I apologized for arriving late;miré dentro por simple curiosidad I looked inside out of pure curiosity;accidentes por conducción temeraria accidents caused by reckless driving;muertes por enfermedades cardiovasculares deaths from cardiovascular disease;no quise llamar por la hora (que era) I didn't want to call because of the time;cerrado por vacaciones/reformas [en letrero] closed for holidays/alterations;por mí no te preocupes don't worry about me;Espfue por eso por lo que tuvimos tantos problemas, Am [m5] fue por eso que tuvimos tantos problemas that's why we had so many problems;eso te pasa por (ser tan) generoso that's what you get for being so generous;la razón por (la) que dimite the reason (why) she is resigning;¿por qué? why?;¿por qué no vienes? why don't you come?;¿por qué lo preguntas? – por nada why do you ask? – no reason;Fam¿por? why?;por si in case;por si se te olvida in case you forget2. [indica indicio]por lo que me dices/lo que he oído no debe de ser tan difícil from what you say/what I've heard, it can't be that difficult;por lo que tengo entendido, viven juntos as I understand it, they live together, my understanding is that they live together;por lo visto, por lo que se ve apparently3. [indica finalidad] (antes de infinitivo) (in order) to;* * *prp1 motivo for, because of;lo hace por mí he does it for me;lo hizo por amor she did it out of o for love;luchó por sus ideales he fought for his ideals;por miedo a ofenderle for fear of upsetting her;vino por verme he came to see me2 medio by;por avión by air;por correo by mail, Brtb by post3 tiempo:por un año/un segundo for a year/a second;por la mañana in the morning;por Navidad around Christmas:por la calle down the street;por un tunel through a tunnel;por aquí this way5 posición aproximada around, about;está por aquí it’s around here (somewhere);vive por el centro de la ciudad she lives somewhere around the center of town6 cambio:por cincuenta pesos for fifty pesos;por cabeza each, a head:por hora an o per hour;dos por dos two times two;¿por qué? why?;por el que … the reason why …;esa factura aún está por pagar that invoice still has to be paid;tomar por esposa marry;por difícil que sea however difficult it might be* * *por prep1) : for, duringse quedaron allí por la semana: they stayed there during the weekpor el momento: for now, at the moment2) : around, duringpor noviembre empieza a nevar: around November it starts to snowpor la mañana: in the morning3) : around (a place)debe estar por allí: it must be over therepor todas partes: everywhere4) : by, through, alongpor la puerta: through the doorpasé por tu casa: I stopped by your housepor la costa: along the coast5) : for, for the sake oflo hizo por su madre: he did it for his mother¡por Dios!: for heaven's sake!6) : because of, on account ofllegué tarde por el tráfico: I arrived late because of the trafficdejar por imposible: to give up as impossible7) : per60 millas por hora: 60 miles per hourpor docena: by the dozen8) : for, in exchange for, instead ofsu hermana habló por él: his sister spoke on his behalf9) : by means ofhablar por teléfono: to talk on the phonepor escrito: in writing10) : as forpor mí: as far as I'm concerned11) : timestres por dos son seis: three times two is six12) según: from, according topor lo que dices: judging from what you're telling me13) : as, forpor ejemplo: for example14) : byhecho por mi abuela: made by my grandmotherpor correo: by mail15) : for, in order tolucha por ganar su respeto: he struggles to win her respectestar por : to be about topor ciento : percentpor favor : pleasepor lo tanto : therefore, consequently¿por qué? : why?por... que : no matter howpor mucho que intente: no matter how hard I trypor si orpor si acaso : just in case* * *por prep1. (a través de) through2. (la calle) along / down3. (indica camino) via / by6. (a causa de) because of7. (a fin de) to / in order to8. (indica el autor) by9. (en favor o defensa de) for10. (multiplicado) times11. (a cambio de) for12. (en vez de) instead ofir por / ir a por to fetch¡ve a por mis zapatillas, por favor! fetch my slippers, please!por lo general generally / usuallypor si... in case...¿por qué? why? -
4 ven
intj.come here.pres.indicat.3rd person plural (ellos/ellas) present indicative of spanish verb: ver.imperat.2nd person singular (tú/usted) Imperative of Spanish verb: venir.* * ** * ** * ** * ** * *
Del verbo venir: ( conjugate venir)
ven es:
2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Del verbo ver: ( conjugate ver)
ven es:
3ª persona plural (ellos/ellas/ustedes) presente indicativo
Multiple Entries:
ven
venir
ver
ven see venir, ver 2
venir ( conjugate venir) verbo intransitivo
1
¿a qué vino? what did he come by o around for?;
vine dormida todo el tiempo I slept (for) the whole journey;
ven por or (Esp) a por algn/algo to come for sb/sth, come to pick sb/sth up;
la vino a buscar su madre her mother came to pick her up;
ven a ver esto come and see this
no vengas tarde don't be late home o backc) ( salir):
no me vengas con exigencias don't start making demands
2a) ( tener lugar):
¿qué viene después de las noticias? what's on after the news?;
ya vendrán tiempos mejores things will get betterb) ( indicando procedencia) ven de algo to come from sth;
le viene de familia it runs in his family;
¿a qué viene eso? why do you say that?
d) ( estar incluido):
no viene nada sobre la huelga there's nothing about the strike
3 ( convenir):
el jueves no me viene bien Thursday's no good for me;
me vendría bien un descanso I could do with a rest
4 ( como aux):
hace mucho que lo venía diciendo I'd been saying so all along
venirse verbo pronominal ( enf)
vense abajo [ persona] to go to pieces;
[ techo] to fall in, collapse;
[ estante] to collapse;
[ ilusiones] to go up in smoke;
[ proyectos] to fall through
ver 1 sustantivo masculino
1 ( aspecto):◊ ser de buen ven to be good-looking o attractive
2 ( opinión):◊ a mi/su ven in my/his view
ver 2 ( conjugate ver) verbo transitivo
1
◊ ¿ves algo? can you see anything?;
no se ve nada aquí you can't see a thing in here;
lo vi hablando con ella I saw him talking to her
esa película ya la he visto I've seen that movie before;
no poder (ni) ven a algn: no la puede ven he can't stand her
2 (entender, notar) to see;◊ ¿no ves lo que está pasando? don't o can't you see what's happening?;
se la ve preocupada she looks worried;
hacerse ven (RPl) to show off
3
¡ya venás lo que pasa! you'll see what happens;
¡ya se vená! we'll see
◊ ¡nunca he visto cosa igual! I've never seen anything like it!;
¡si vieras lo mal que lo pasé! you can't imagine how awful it was!;
¡hubieras visto cómo se asustaron! (AmL) you should have seen the fright they got!
4◊ a ver: (vamos) a ven ¿de qué se trata? OK o all right, now, what's the problem?;
está aquí, en el periódico — ¿a ven? it's here in the newspaper — let's see;
apriétalo a ven qué pasa press it and see what happens;
a ven si escribes pronto make sure you write soon
5a) ( estudiar):
tengo que ven cómo lo arreglo I have to work out how I can fix it;
ya vené qué hago I'll decide what to do later
◊ ¿la ha visto un médico? has she been seen by a doctor yet?
6a) (juzgar, considerar):
a mi modo or manera de ven the way I see it
no le veo la gracia I don't think it's funny
7 (visitar, entrevistarse con) ‹amigo/pariente› to see, visit;
‹médico/jefe› to see;◊ ¡cuánto tiempo sin vente! I haven't seen you for ages!
8◊ tener … que ver: ¿y eso qué tiene que ven? and what does that have to do with it?;
no tengo nada que ven con él I have nothing to do with him;
¿qué tiene que ven que sea sábado? what difference does it make that it's Saturday?
verbo intransitivo
1 ( percibir con la vista) to see;
no veo bien de lejos/de cerca I'm shortsighted/longsighted
2 ( constatar):◊ ¿hay cerveza? — no sé, voy a ven is there any beer? — I don't know, I'll have a look;
pues venás, todo empezó cuando … well you see, the whole thing began when …
3 ( pensar) to see;
estar/seguir en venemos (AmL fam): todavía está en venemos it isn't certain yet;
seguimos en venemos we still don't know anything
verse verbo pronominal
1 ( refl) (percibirse, imaginarse) to see oneself
2 ( hallarse) (+ compl) to find oneself;
me vi obligado a despedirlo I had no choice but to dismiss him
3 (esp AmL) ( parecer):
no se ve bien con ese peinado that hairdo doesn't suit her
4 ( recípr)
◊ nos vemos a las siete I'll meet o see you at seven;
¡nos vemos! (esp AmL) see you!
vense con algn to see sb
venir verbo intransitivo
1 to come
ven y mira lo que he dibujado, come and see what I've drawn
2 (llegar) to come: viene el invierno, winter is coming
acaba de venir de la tienda, he's just come from the shop
3 (volver) to come back: vengo en un minuto, I'll be back in a minute
4 (proceder) to come from: estos juguetes vienen de China, these toys come from China
5 (surgir, sobrevenir) me vino la gripe, I went down with flu
(suceder) entonces vino la guerra civil, then came the civil war
6 (quedar) este jersey me viene grande, this sweater is too big for me
7 (aparecer, presentarse) to come: esa información viene en el capítulo dos, that information comes in chapter two
¿viene algo del terremoto?, is there anything about the earthquake?
viene en un estuche verde, it comes in a green case
8 (indicando aproximación) este libro viene a tener unos cien años, this book must be about a hundred years old
♦ Locuciones: venir al mundo, to be born
venir de lejos, to come from afar
ver 1 m (aspecto exterior) aún estás de buen ver, you're still good-looking
ver 2 I verbo transitivo
1 to see: vi tu cartera sobre la mesa, I saw your wallet on the table
no veo nada, I can't see anything
puede ver tu casa desde aquí, he can see your house from here ➣ Ver nota en see; (mirar la televisión) to watch: estamos viendo las noticias de las tres, we are watching the three o'clock news
(cine) me gustaría ver esa película, I'd like to see that film
2 (entender) no veo por qué no te gusta, I can't see why you don't like it
(considerar) a mi modo de ver, as far as I can see o as I see it
tus padres no ven bien esa relación, your parents don't agree with that relationship
(parecer) se te ve nervioso, you look nervous
3 (averiguar) ya veremos qué sucede, we'll soon see what happens
fam (uso enfático) ¡no veas qué sitio tan bonito!, you wouldn't believe what a beautiful place!
4 a ver, let's see: a ver si acabamos este trabajo, let's see if we can finish this job
me compré un compacto, - ¿a ver?, I bought a compact disc, - let's have a look!
5 (ir a ver, visitar) to see, visit: le fui a ver al hospital, I visited him in hospital
II verbo intransitivo
1 to see: no ve bien de lejos, he's shortsighted, US nearsighted
2 (dudar, pensar) ¿me prestas este libro?, - ya veré, will you lend me this book?, - I'll see
3 (tener relación) no tengo nada que ver con ese asunto, I have nothing to do with that business
solo tiene cincuenta años, - ¿y eso qué tiene qué ver?, he's only fifty, - so what?
♦ Locuciones: no poder ver a alguien: no puede (ni) verle, she can't stand him
¿To see, to watch o to look?
Los tres verbos reflejan tres conceptos muy distintos. To see hace referencia a la capacidad visual y no es fruto de una acción deliberada. A menudo se usa con can o could: I can see the mountains from my bedroom. Puedo ver las montañas desde mi dormitorio.
To look at implica una acción deliberada: I saw an old atlas, so I opened it and looked at the maps. Vi un atlas antiguo, así que lo abrí y miré los mapas.
To watch también se refiere a una acción deliberada, a menudo cuando se tiene un interés especial por lo que ocurre: I watched the planes in the sky with great interest. Miraba los aviones en el cielo con gran interés. Igualmente puede indicar el paso del tiempo (we watched the animals playing for half an hour, durante media hora observamos cómo jugaban los animales), movimiento (they stood there watching the cars drive off into the distance, se quedaron allí de pie viendo cómo se marchaban los coches) o vigilancia (the policemen have been watching this house because they thought we were thieves, los policías estaban vigilando la casa porque pensaban que éramos ladrones).
Para hablar de películas u obras de teatro usamos to see: Have you seen Hamlet?, ¿Has visto Hamlet? To watch se refiere a la televisión y los deportes en general: I always watch the television in the evening. Siempre veo la televisión por las noches. I like to watch football. Me gusta ver el fútbol. Al hablar de programas o partidos específicos podemos usar tanto to watch como to see: I like to see/watch the news at 9:00. Me gusta ver las noticias a las 9.00. Did you see/watch the match last night?, ¿Viste el partido anoche?
' ven' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acá
- achantarse
- antaño
- borde
- cuanta
- cuanto
- donde
- en seguida
- enseguida
- nosotras
- nosotros
- remolonear
- ver
- venir
- verse
- abrigado
- acta
- adentro
- afuera
- aguinaldo
- ahorrista
- alebrestarse
- alfiler
- almacén
- alzado
- amañar
- amarrado
- ancianato
- andadera
- angina
- anginas
- ansia
- apenas
- apersonarse
- aplazar
- aplicación
- aplicar
- arrecho
- arrimar
- bacenilla
- baúl
- billetero
- binoculares
- bocadillo
- bodega
- bodeguero
- bohío
- boludo
- bomba
- bombillo
English:
and
- any
- beside
- come
- here
- intersperse
- intervention
- minute
- no
- one
- pad
- prevention
- pucker
- quickly
- sometime
- stand about
- stand around
- us
- venerable
- venerate
- Venezuela
- Venezuelan
- venison
- venom
- venomous
- venomously
- way
- whenever
- applicant
- apply
- banana
- bang
- bar
- bean
- bin
- blond
- boot
- boxer
- briefs
- broad
- bruise
- bubble
- bucket
- bulb
- bull
- bumper car
- can
- carpet
- cashew (nut)
- celery
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Del verbo venir: ( conjugate venir) \ \
ven es: \ \2ª persona singular (tú) imperativoDel verbo ver: ( conjugate ver) \ \
ven es: \ \3ª persona plural (ellos/ellas/ustedes) presente indicativoMultiple Entries: ven venir ver
ven see venir, ver 2
venir ( conjugate venir) verbo intransitivo 1 ¿a qué vino? what did he come by o around for?; vine dormida todo el tiempo I slept (for) the whole journey; ven por or (Esp) a por algn/algo to come for sb/sth, come to pick sb/sth up; la vino a buscar su madre her mother came to pick her up; ven a ver esto come and see this no vengas tarde don't be late home o backc) ( salir):no me vengas con exigencias don't start making demands 2a) ( tener lugar):¿qué viene después de las noticias? what's on after the news?; ya vendrán tiempos mejores things will get betterb) ( indicando procedencia) ven de algo to come from sth;le viene de familia it runs in his family; ¿a qué viene eso? why do you say that?d) ( estar incluido):no viene nada sobre la huelga there's nothing about the strike 3 ( convenir): el jueves no me viene bien Thursday's no good for me; me vendría bien un descanso I could do with a rest 4 ( como aux): hace mucho que lo venía diciendo I'd been saying so all along venirse verbo pronominal ( enf) vense abajo [ persona] to go to pieces; [ techo] to fall in, collapse; [ estante] to collapse; [ ilusiones] to go up in smoke; [ proyectos] to fall through
ver 1 sustantivo masculino 1 ( aspecto):◊ ser de buen ven to be good-looking o attractive2 ( opinión):◊ a mi/su ven in my/his view
ver 2 ( conjugate ver) verbo transitivo 1◊ ¿ves algo? can you see anything?;no se ve nada aquí you can't see a thing in here; lo vi hablando con ella I saw him talking to her esa película ya la he visto I've seen that movie before; no poder (ni) ven a algn: no la puede ven he can't stand her 2 (entender, notar) to see;◊ ¿no ves lo que está pasando? don't o can't you see what's happening?;se la ve preocupada she looks worried; hacerse ven (RPl) to show off 3 ¡ya venás lo que pasa! you'll see what happens; ¡ya se vená! we'll see◊ ¡nunca he visto cosa igual! I've never seen anything like it!;¡si vieras lo mal que lo pasé! you can't imagine how awful it was!; ¡hubieras visto cómo se asustaron! (AmL) you should have seen the fright they got! 4◊ a ver: (vamos) a ven ¿de qué se trata? OK o all right, now, what's the problem?;está aquí, en el periódico — ¿a ven? it's here in the newspaper — let's see; apriétalo a ven qué pasa press it and see what happens; a ven si escribes pronto make sure you write soon 5a) ( estudiar):tengo que ven cómo lo arreglo I have to work out how I can fix it; ya vené qué hago I'll decide what to do later◊ ¿la ha visto un médico? has she been seen by a doctor yet?6a) (juzgar, considerar):a mi modo or manera de ven the way I see it no le veo la gracia I don't think it's funny 7 (visitar, entrevistarse con) ‹amigo/pariente› to see, visit; ‹médico/jefe› to see;◊ ¡cuánto tiempo sin vente! I haven't seen you for ages!8◊ tener … que ver: ¿y eso qué tiene que ven? and what does that have to do with it?;no tengo nada que ven con él I have nothing to do with him; ¿qué tiene que ven que sea sábado? what difference does it make that it's Saturday? verbo intransitivo 1 ( percibir con la vista) to see; no veo bien de lejos/de cerca I'm shortsighted/longsighted 2 ( constatar):◊ ¿hay cerveza? — no sé, voy a ven is there any beer? — I don't know, I'll have a look;pues venás, todo empezó cuando … well you see, the whole thing began when … 3 ( pensar) to see; estar/seguir en venemos (AmL fam): todavía está en venemos it isn't certain yet; seguimos en venemos we still don't know anything verse verbo pronominal 1 ( refl) (percibirse, imaginarse) to see oneself 2 ( hallarse) (+ compl) to find oneself; me vi obligado a despedirlo I had no choice but to dismiss him 3 (esp AmL) ( parecer): no se ve bien con ese peinado that hairdo doesn't suit her 4 ( recípr)◊ nos vemos a las siete I'll meet o see you at seven;¡nos vemos! (esp AmL) see you! vense con algn to see sb
venir verbo intransitivo
1 to come
ven y mira lo que he dibujado, come and see what I've drawn
2 (llegar) to come: viene el invierno, winter is coming
acaba de venir de la tienda, he's just come from the shop
3 (volver) to come back: vengo en un minuto, I'll be back in a minute
4 (proceder) to come from: estos juguetes vienen de China, these toys come from China
5 (surgir, sobrevenir) me vino la gripe, I went down with flu (suceder) entonces vino la guerra civil, then came the civil war
6 (quedar) este jersey me viene grande, this sweater is too big for me
7 (aparecer, presentarse) to come: esa información viene en el capítulo dos, that information comes in chapter two
¿viene algo del terremoto?, is there anything about the earthquake?
viene en un estuche verde, it comes in a green case
8 (indicando aproximación) este libro viene a tener unos cien años, this book must be about a hundred years old Locuciones: venir al mundo, to be born
venir de lejos, to come from afar
ver 1 m (aspecto exterior) aún estás de buen ver, you're still good-looking
ver 2 I verbo transitivo
1 to see: vi tu cartera sobre la mesa, I saw your wallet on the table
no veo nada, I can't see anything
puede ver tu casa desde aquí, he can see your house from here ➣ Ver nota en see; (mirar la televisión) to watch: estamos viendo las noticias de las tres, we are watching the three o'clock news (cine) me gustaría ver esa película, I'd like to see that film
2 (entender) no veo por qué no te gusta, I can't see why you don't like it (considerar) a mi modo de ver, as far as I can see o as I see it
tus padres no ven bien esa relación, your parents don't agree with that relationship (parecer) se te ve nervioso, you look nervous
3 (averiguar) ya veremos qué sucede, we'll soon see what happens fam (uso enfático) ¡no veas qué sitio tan bonito!, you wouldn't believe what a beautiful place!
4 a ver, let's see: a ver si acabamos este trabajo, let's see if we can finish this job
me compré un compacto, - ¿a ver?, I bought a compact disc, - let's have a look!
5 (ir a ver, visitar) to see, visit: le fui a ver al hospital, I visited him in hospital
II verbo intransitivo
1 to see: no ve bien de lejos, he's shortsighted, US nearsighted
2 (dudar, pensar) ¿me prestas este libro?, - ya veré, will you lend me this book?, - I'll see
3 (tener relación) no tengo nada que ver con ese asunto, I have nothing to do with that business
solo tiene cincuenta años, - ¿y eso qué tiene qué ver?, he's only fifty, - so what? Locuciones: no poder ver a alguien: no puede (ni) verle, she can't stand him
¿To see, to watch o to look?
Los tres verbos reflejan tres conceptos muy distintos. To see hace referencia a la capacidad visual y no es fruto de una acción deliberada. A menudo se usa con can o could: I can see the mountains from my bedroom. Puedo ver las montañas desde mi dormitorio.
To look at implica una acción deliberada: I saw an old atlas, so I opened it and looked at the maps. Vi un atlas antiguo, así que lo abrí y miré los mapas.
To watch también se refiere a una acción deliberada, a menudo cuando se tiene un interés especial por lo que ocurre: I watched the planes in the sky with great interest. Miraba los aviones en el cielo con gran interés. Igualmente puede indicar el paso del tiempo (we watched the animals playing for half an hour, durante media hora observamos cómo jugaban los animales), movimiento (they stood there watching the cars drive off into the distance, se quedaron allí de pie viendo cómo se marchaban los coches) o vigilancia (the policemen have been watching this house because they thought we were thieves, los policías estaban vigilando la casa porque pensaban que éramos ladrones). Para hablar de películas u obras de teatro usamos to see: Have you seen Hamlet?, ¿Has visto Hamlet? To watch se refiere a la televisión y los deportes en general: I always watch the television in the evening. Siempre veo la televisión por las noches. I like to watch football. Me gusta ver el fútbol. Al hablar de programas o partidos específicos podemos usar tanto to watch como to see: I like to see/watch the news at 9:00. Me gusta ver las noticias a las 9.00. Did you see/watch the match last night?, ¿Viste el partido anoche? ' ven' also found in these entries: Spanish: acá - achantarse - antaño - borde - cuanta - cuanto - donde - en seguida - enseguida - nosotras - nosotros - remolonear - ver - venir - verse - abrigado - acta - adentro - afuera - aguinaldo - ahorrista - alebrestarse - alfiler - almacén - alzado - amañar - amarrado - ancianato - andadera - angina - anginas - ansia - apenas - apersonarse - aplazar - aplicación - aplicar - arrecho - arrimar - bacenilla - baúl - billetero - binoculares - bocadillo - bodega - bodeguero - bohío - boludo - bomba - bombillo English: and - any - beside - come - here - intersperse - intervention - minute - no - one - pad - prevention - pucker - quickly - sometime - stand about - stand around - us - venerable - venerate - Venezuela - Venezuelan - venison - venom - venomous - venomously - way - whenever - applicant - apply - banana - bang - bar - bean - bin - blond - boot - boxer - briefs - broad - bruise - bubble - bucket - bulb - bull - bumper car - can - carpet - cashew (nut) - celery -
6 ver
v.1 to perceive.Veo a tu hermana muy cansado I see your sister very tired.2 to have eyesight.Mis ojos ven bien My eyes see fine.3 to understand.4 to be witness of, to witness.5 to see, to look at, sight, to view.¿ves algo? can you see anything?he estado viendo tu trabajo I've been looking at your workya veo que estás de mal humor I can see you're in a bad mood¿ves lo que quiero decir? do you see what I mean?ir a ver lo que pasa to go and see what's going ones una manera de ver las cosas that's one way of looking at ityo no lo veo tan mal I don't think it's that badEllos ven los cuadros They see the pictures.Ellas ven los cuadros They see the pictures.María ve la gravedad del asunto Mary sees the seriousness of the situation.Mis ojos ven bien My eyes see fine.Veo a tu hermano muy cansado I see your brother very tired.* * *Present IndicativePast IndicativeImperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperativeve (tú), vea (él/Vd.), veamos (nos.), ved (vos.), vean (ellos/Vds.).Past Participlevisto,-a.* * *verb1) to see2) understand3) examine4) visit5) witness* * *Para las expresiones ver visiones, no ver tres en un burro, ver el sustantivo.1. VERBO TRANSITIVO1) (=percibir)a) [+ persona, objeto] to seeme acuerdo como si lo estuviera viendo — I remember it as if I were seeing it now, I remember it as if it were yesterday
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¡hubieran visto qué casa! — (Méx) you should have seen the house!
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dejarse ver, este año Pedro no se ha dejado ver por aquí — we haven't seen much of Pedro this yearsi te he visto no me acuerdo —
le pedí que me ayudara, pero si te he visto no me acuerdo — I asked him to help me but he (just) didn't want to know
ver algn/algo venir —
-¿que ha dimitido? -eso ya lo veía venir — "he's resigned?" - "well, you could see it coming"
ya te veo venir, ¿a que quieres que te preste el coche? — I know what you're after, you want to borrow the car, don't you?
b) [+ gerund]c) [+ infin]d) [+ adj]2) (=mirar) [+ televisión, programa, partido] to watchanoche vi una película en la tele — I saw o watched a film on TV last night
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es (digno) de ver — it's worth seeingno poder (ni) ver a algn —
3) (en saludos)¡cuánto tiempo sin verte! — I haven't seen you for ages!
¡hasta más ver! — see you again!
4) (=visitar) to seetendré que ir a ver al abogado — I shall have to go to o and see my solicitor
5) (=imaginar) to see, imaginelo estoy viendo de almirante — I can just see o imagine him as an admiral
6) (=vivir) to live throughy usted que lo vea, y tú que lo veas —
-¡a celebrarlo con salud el año próximo! - ¡y usted que lo vea! — "many happy returns!" - "thank you!"
7) (=examinar) to look at8) (=comprobar) to see•
¡verás como al final te caerás! — you'll fall, you just wait and see!ya verás como al final tengo que hacerlo yo — I'll end up doing it myself, you'll see
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habrá que ver, habrá que ver lo que les habrá contado — we'll have to see what he's told them•
voy a ver si está en su despacho — I'll see if he's in his office9) (=notar) to see-¿ves que no son iguales? -pues, no lo veo — "can't you see they're not the same?" - "no, I can't"
-gana más de cien mil al mes -¡ya ves! — "she earns more than 100,000 a month" - "well, there you go!"
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dejarse ver, los efectos de la crisis se dejaron ver meses después — the effects of the crisis were felt months later•
echar de ver algo — to notice sth•
por lo que veo — from what I can see10) (=entender) to see¿no ves que...? — don't o can't you see that...?
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hacer ver algo a algn — to point sth out to sb11) (=encontrar) to see12) (Jur) [+ pleito] to hear, try13) tener que ver-es demasiado pequeño -¿y eso qué tiene que ver? — "it's too small" - "what's that got to do with it?"
esto tiene que ver con lo que estudiamos ayer — this has to do with what we were looking at yesterday
14) a vera ver niños, ¿cuál es la capital de Francia? — now, children, what is the capital of France?
-mira, tú sales en la foto -¿a ver? — "look, you're in the photo" - "let's have a look" o"let's see"
a ver ese niño, que no se quede solo — don't leave that child on his own
a ver qué dicen las noticias sobre el robo — let's see if there's anything about the robbery on the news
-estás estudiando mucho -¡a ver, no queda más remedio! — "you're doing a lot of studying" - "well, I haven't got much choice!"
¡a ver, cállate ya! — shut up, will you!
¿a ver? — (And) (Telec) hello?
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a ver si..., a ver si acabas pronto — see if you can finish this off quickly¡a ver si te crees que no lo sé! — surely you don't think I don't know about it!
2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO1) (=percibir) to see•
eso está por ver — that remains to be seenque no veo * —
que no veas * —
ver y callar —
no digas nada, tú solo ver y callar — you'd better keep your mouth shut about this
2) (=comprobar) to seesegún voy viendo... — as I am beginning to see...
-¿quién ha venido? -no sé, voy a ver — "who is it?" -"I don't know, I'll go and see"
- al final siempre me toca hacerlo a mi -ya veo — "in the end it's always me that has to do it" - "so I see"
3) (=entender) to see¿ves?, así es mucho más fácil — you see? it's much easier like this
a mi modo de ver — as I see it, the way I see it
¿viste? — ( Cono Sur) right?, are you with me?
4)• ver de hacer algo — to see about doing sth, try to do sth
tenemos que ver de solucionar este problema — we must try to o and find a solution to this problem
veremos de salir temprano — we'll see if we can leave early, we'll try to o and leave early
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¡hay que ver!, ¡hay que ver lo que te pareces a tu madre! — gosh! how like your mother you are o look!¡hay que ver lo que ha cambiado la ciudad! — it's incredible o you wouldn't believe how much the town has changed!
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¡ para que veas!, ha aprobado todas las asignaturas, ¡para que veas! — she passed all her exams, how about that!no solo no perdí, sino que arrasé, ¡para que veas! — not only did I not lose, but I won by a mile, so there!
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eso está o queda en veremos — it's not certain yet
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vamos a ver — let's see..., let me see...-¿esto tiene arreglo? -no sé, vamos a ver — "can this be repaired?" - "I don't know, let's see o let me see"
¿por qué no me llamaste, vamos a ver? — why didn't you call me, I'd like to know?
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ya veremos — we'll see-¿podré ir a la fiesta? -ya veremos — "can I go to the party?" - "we'll see"
3.See:* * *I1) ( aspecto)de buen ver — good-looking, attractive
2) ( opinión)II 1.a mi/su ver — in my/his view
verbo transitivo1)a) ( percibir con la vista) to see¿ves algo? — can you see anything?
es como si lo estuviera viendo — it's as if I were seeing him/it now
ver algo/a alguien + inf — to see something/somebody + inf
si te he visto no me acuerdo — (fam) he/she doesn't/didn't want to know
ver venir algo — to see something coming
b) ( mirar) <programa/partido> to watchno poder (ni) ver a alguien: no puede ni verla or no la puede ver — he can't stand her
c) ( imaginar) to see, picture2) (entender, notar) to see¿no ves lo que está pasando? — don't o can't you see what's happening?
se la ve feliz/preocupada — she looks happy/worried
hacerse ver — (RPl) to show off
echar de ver — (Esp) to realize
3)a) (constatar, comprobar) to seeno me olvidé para que veas! — I didn't forget, see?
le gané para que veas! — I beat him, so there!
b) ( ser testigo de) to seees tan bonita, si vieras... — she's so pretty, you should see her
vieras or hubieras visto cómo se asustaron...! — (AmL) you should have seen the fright they got!
ya ves, aquí me tienes — well, here I am
hay que ver lo que ha crecido! — wow o gosh! hasn't he grown!
que no veas — (Esp fam)
que no veo — (AmL fam)
tengo un hambre que no veo — (fam) I'm absolutely starving (colloq)
tengo un sueño que no veo — I'm so tired I can hardly keep my eyes open
4)a ver: (vamos) a ver ¿de qué se trata? OK o all right, now, what's the problem?; aquí está en el periódico - ¿a ver? it's here in the newspaper - let's see; ¿a ver qué tienes ahí? let me see what you've got there; apriétalo a ver qué pasa press it and let's see what happens; a ver si me entienden ( justificando) don't get me wrong; ( explicando) let me make myself clear; a ver si estudias más I'd think about studying harder; a ver si escribes pronto make sure you write soon; cállate, a ver si alguien te oye! shut up, somebody might hear you; a ver cuándo vienes a visitarnos — come and see us soon
5)a) ( estudiar)¿la ha visto un médico? — has she been seen by a doctor yet?
se hizo ver por un especialista — (AmS) she saw a specialist
c) (Der) < causa> to try, hear6)a) (juzgar, considerar)a mi modo or manera de ver — the way I see it
b) ( encontrar) to see7) (visitar, entrevistarse con) <amigo/pariente> to see, visit; <médico/jefe> to seecuánto tiempo sin verte! — I haven't seen you for ages!, long time, no see (colloq)
8)2.tener... que ver: ¿y eso qué tiene que ver? and what does that have to do with it?; no tengo nada que ver con él I have nothing to do with him; ¿tuviste algo que ver en esto? did you have anything to do with this?; ¿qué tiene que ver que sea sábado? what difference does it make that it's Saturday?; ¿tendrán algo que ver con los Zamora? — are they related in any way to the Zamoras?
ver vi1) ( percibir con la vista) to seeenciende la luz que no veo — turn on the light, I can't see
no veo bien de lejos/de cerca — I'm shortsighted/longsighted
2) ( constatar)¿hay cerveza? - no sé, voy a ver — is there any beer? - I don't know, I'll have a look
¿está Juan? - voy a ver — is Juan in? - I'll go and see
verás, no quería decírtelo, pero... — look, I didn't want to tell you, but...
pues verás, todo empezó cuando... — well you see, the whole thing began when...
3) ( pensar) to see¿vas a decir que sí? - ya veré — are you going to accept? - I'll see
estar/seguir en veremos — (AmL fam)
3.seguimos en veremos — we still don't know anything
verse v pron1) (refl)a) ( percibirse) to see oneselfb) ( imaginarse) to see oneself2)a) ( hallarse) (+ compl) to find oneselfvérselas venir — (fam)
me las veía venir — I could see it coming
b) (frml) ( ser)este problema se ha visto agravado por... — this problem has been made worse by...
3) ( dejar ver) (+ me/te/le etc)4) (esp AmL) ( parecer)5) (recípr) ( encontrarse) to meet; ( visitarse) to see each othernos vemos a las siete — I'll meet o see you at seven
nos vemos! — (esp AmL) see you!
vérselas con alguien: tendrá que vérselas conmigo — he'll have me to deal with
* * *= descry, discern, see, spot, view, view, witness, check out, make out, look down over, look down on/upon, catch + sight of.Ex. He looked up and descried a gym class, all wet and draggled, scurrying back across the sodden football field.Ex. Such variations also make it difficult for a cataloguer inserting a new heading for local use to discern the principles which should be heeded in the construction of such a heading.Ex. Where the conference cannot be seen to have a name, then the work will normally be treated as a collection.Ex. When all necessary amendments have been spotted, edit the draft abstract and make any improvements to the style that are possible.Ex. Thus it is possible in an author sequence to view easily the works of one author.Ex. Many librarians viewed AACR1 as such a significant improvement upon its predecessors, that they were content.Ex. We sometimes only have to speak a word to witness a reaction in other people that should logically follow only if the object itself were present.Ex. Where problems do arise it is sensible to check out the training programme before blaming the assistant for poor performance of duties.Ex. She could just make out that he was standing against the wall near the door, ready to jump anyone who came out the door.Ex. There was one ram that was content to stay up in the cliffs and look down over his domain.Ex. The characters stand inside a mysterious domed structure looking down on the Earth watching the 19th century take shape.Ex. 'Good grief!', he cried, catching sight of the clock.----* acercarse sin ser visto = sidle up to.* alcanzar a ver = glimpse.* algo digno de ver = a sight to behold.* al ver = at the sight of.* a mi modo de ver = in my books.* de buen ver = good looking.* dejar de ver = become + blind to.* dejarse ver = have + visibility.* dichosos los ojos que te ven = a sight for sore eyes.* donde fueres haz lo que vieres = when in Rome (do as the Romans do).* el ver televisión = television viewing.* estar mal visto = frown on/upon.* estar por ver = be an open question.* forma de ver las cosas = way of putting things together, bent of mind.* hacerse ver = gain + exposure.* hacer ver = alert to, bring to + Posesivo + attention, bring to + the attention, call + attention to, awaken, bring + home, open + Posesivo + eyes to, bring + attention to, bring to + Posesivo + notice, get across.* hacer ver claramente = hammer + home + message, show + clearly.* ir a ver = drop in on, check out.* ir a ver a Alguien = say + hi.* la forma de ver las cosas = the way + to see things.* los árboles no dejan ver el bosque = cannot see the forest for the trees.* manera de ver las cosas = line of thought.* no aguantar ver Algo o Alguien = can't stand + sight.* no poder ver a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.* no poder ver Algo o Alguien = can't stand + sight.* no querer tener nada que ver Algo = would not touch + Nombre + with a barge pole.* no querer tener nada que ver con = want + nothing to do with.* no tener nada que ver con = be irrelevant to.* no ver = be blind to.* no ver con buenos ojos = not take + kindly to.* no verse afectado = be none the worse for wear, be none the worse for (that).* no verse comprometido por = be uncompromised by.* no verse en peligro = be uncompromised by.* ojos que no ven corazón que no siente = ignorance is bliss.* ojos que no ven corazón que no siente = out of sight out of mind.* quedar por ver = be an open question, remain + to be seen.* referencia "véase" = see reference.* referencia "véase además" = see also reference.* salir sin ser visto = slip out, steal away.* según lo ve + Nombre = as seen through the eyes of + Nombre.* ser algo por ver = be an open question.* sin ser visto = undetected, unobserved.* tener algo que ver con = have + something to do with.* tener mucho que ver con = have + a great deal to do with.* tener poco que ver = have + little to do.* tener que ver con = be concerned with, concern, relate to, hold + a stake in, have + a stake in, be a question of.* una cosa no + tener + nada que ver con la otra = one thing + have + nothing to do with the other.* una vista digna de ver = a sight to behold.* un espectáculo digno de ver = a sight to behold.* véase = see under, SU, refer-to, qv (quod vide -latín).* véase además = see also.* véase como ejemplo = witness.* véase desde = see from, refer-from.* véase + Nombre + para más información = refer to + Nombre + for details.* Veo, Veo = I Spy.* ver Algo a través de los ojos de Alguien = look at + Nombre + through + Posesivo + eyes.* ver Algo con humor = a funny eye for.* ver Algo desde el punto de vista + Adjetivo = view + Nombre + through + Adjetivo + eyes.* ver Algo desde una nueva perspectiva = view + Nombre + in a new light, see + Nombre + in a new light.* ver Algo desde una perspectiva + Adjetivo = see + Nombre + in a + Adjetivo + light.* ver Algo venir = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.* ver a través de = see through, see through.* ver bien = welcome.* ver con los mismos ojos = see + eye to eye (with/on).* ver con los prismáticos = glass.* ver con recelo = have + reservations (about).* ver con un ojo crítico = view with + a critical eye.* ver de antemano = preview.* ver desde una nueva perspectiva = shed + new light on.* ver desventajas = see + drawbacks.* ver de un vistazo = see + at a glance.* ver doble = see + double.* ver el motivo de Algo = glean + the reason for.* ver el mundo desde una perspectiva diferente = see + the world in a different light.* ver el porqué = see + the point.* ver el propósito = see + the point.* ver el sentido = see + the point.* ver en pantalla = scroll.* ver faltas en = see + faults in.* ver grabación en vídeo = video playback.* ver inconvenientes = see + drawbacks.* ver la finalidad = see + the point.* ver la luz = see + the light.* ver la luz al final del túnel = see + the light at the end of the tunnel.* ver la luz del día = see + the light of day.* ver la muerte de cerca = have + brushes with death.* ver la oportunidad = see + a chance.* ver la posibilidad = see + the possibility.* ver las cosas de diferente manera = see + things differently.* ver las cosas de diferente modo = see + things differently.* ver las cosas desde una perspectiva = see + things from + perspective.* ver las cosas de una manera diferente = see + things differently.* ver las cosas de un modo diferente = see + things differently.* ver las cosas en su conjunto = see + things as a whole.* ver las cosas en su totalidad = see + things as a whole.* ver las cosas positivas = look on + the bright side.* ver las cosas positivas de la vida = look on + the bright side of life.* ver las estrellas = see + stars.* ver la tele = watch + the telly.* ver la utilidad = see + the point.* verle las orejas al lobo = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.* ver lo que Alguien realmente piensa = see into + Posesivo + heart.* ver lo que + avecinarse = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.* ver lo que pasa = take it from there/here.* ver mundo = see + life, see + the world.* ver + Nombre + con nuevos ojos = view + Nombre + through fresh eyes.* ver + Nombre + desde la perspectiva de + Nombre = see + Nombre + through + Nombre + eyes.* verse en la necesidad = be constrained to.* verse en la necesidad de = be left with the need to.* verse en la necesidad urgente de = be hard pressed.* verse en la situación = find + Reflexivo + in the position.* verse en medio de = caught in the middle.* verse envuelto en = become + involved in, get + involved with/in.* verse frustrado = become + frustrated.* vérselas canutas = have + a devil of a time.* vérselas con = contend with.* vérselas negras = jump through + hoops, have + Posesivo + work cut out for + Pronombre, have + Posesivo + job cut out for + Pronombre, have + a devil of a time.* vérsele a Alguien el plumero = give + Reflexivo + away.* verse muy afectado por = have + a high stake in.* verse negro = have + Posesivo + work cut out for + Pronombre, have + Posesivo + job cut out for + Pronombre.* verse obligado a no + Infinitivo = be enjoined from + Gerundio.* verse superado sólo por = be second only to.* verse venir = be on the cards.* ver televisión = watch + television.* ver un fantasma = see + a ghost.* ver ventajas = see + advantages.* vistas desde fuera = outwardly.* visto desde la perspectiva de + Nombre = as seen through the eyes of + Nombre.* * *I1) ( aspecto)de buen ver — good-looking, attractive
2) ( opinión)II 1.a mi/su ver — in my/his view
verbo transitivo1)a) ( percibir con la vista) to see¿ves algo? — can you see anything?
es como si lo estuviera viendo — it's as if I were seeing him/it now
ver algo/a alguien + inf — to see something/somebody + inf
si te he visto no me acuerdo — (fam) he/she doesn't/didn't want to know
ver venir algo — to see something coming
b) ( mirar) <programa/partido> to watchno poder (ni) ver a alguien: no puede ni verla or no la puede ver — he can't stand her
c) ( imaginar) to see, picture2) (entender, notar) to see¿no ves lo que está pasando? — don't o can't you see what's happening?
se la ve feliz/preocupada — she looks happy/worried
hacerse ver — (RPl) to show off
echar de ver — (Esp) to realize
3)a) (constatar, comprobar) to seeno me olvidé para que veas! — I didn't forget, see?
le gané para que veas! — I beat him, so there!
b) ( ser testigo de) to seees tan bonita, si vieras... — she's so pretty, you should see her
vieras or hubieras visto cómo se asustaron...! — (AmL) you should have seen the fright they got!
ya ves, aquí me tienes — well, here I am
hay que ver lo que ha crecido! — wow o gosh! hasn't he grown!
que no veas — (Esp fam)
que no veo — (AmL fam)
tengo un hambre que no veo — (fam) I'm absolutely starving (colloq)
tengo un sueño que no veo — I'm so tired I can hardly keep my eyes open
4)a ver: (vamos) a ver ¿de qué se trata? OK o all right, now, what's the problem?; aquí está en el periódico - ¿a ver? it's here in the newspaper - let's see; ¿a ver qué tienes ahí? let me see what you've got there; apriétalo a ver qué pasa press it and let's see what happens; a ver si me entienden ( justificando) don't get me wrong; ( explicando) let me make myself clear; a ver si estudias más I'd think about studying harder; a ver si escribes pronto make sure you write soon; cállate, a ver si alguien te oye! shut up, somebody might hear you; a ver cuándo vienes a visitarnos — come and see us soon
5)a) ( estudiar)¿la ha visto un médico? — has she been seen by a doctor yet?
se hizo ver por un especialista — (AmS) she saw a specialist
c) (Der) < causa> to try, hear6)a) (juzgar, considerar)a mi modo or manera de ver — the way I see it
b) ( encontrar) to see7) (visitar, entrevistarse con) <amigo/pariente> to see, visit; <médico/jefe> to seecuánto tiempo sin verte! — I haven't seen you for ages!, long time, no see (colloq)
8)2.tener... que ver: ¿y eso qué tiene que ver? and what does that have to do with it?; no tengo nada que ver con él I have nothing to do with him; ¿tuviste algo que ver en esto? did you have anything to do with this?; ¿qué tiene que ver que sea sábado? what difference does it make that it's Saturday?; ¿tendrán algo que ver con los Zamora? — are they related in any way to the Zamoras?
ver vi1) ( percibir con la vista) to seeenciende la luz que no veo — turn on the light, I can't see
no veo bien de lejos/de cerca — I'm shortsighted/longsighted
2) ( constatar)¿hay cerveza? - no sé, voy a ver — is there any beer? - I don't know, I'll have a look
¿está Juan? - voy a ver — is Juan in? - I'll go and see
verás, no quería decírtelo, pero... — look, I didn't want to tell you, but...
pues verás, todo empezó cuando... — well you see, the whole thing began when...
3) ( pensar) to see¿vas a decir que sí? - ya veré — are you going to accept? - I'll see
estar/seguir en veremos — (AmL fam)
3.seguimos en veremos — we still don't know anything
verse v pron1) (refl)a) ( percibirse) to see oneselfb) ( imaginarse) to see oneself2)a) ( hallarse) (+ compl) to find oneselfvérselas venir — (fam)
me las veía venir — I could see it coming
b) (frml) ( ser)este problema se ha visto agravado por... — this problem has been made worse by...
3) ( dejar ver) (+ me/te/le etc)4) (esp AmL) ( parecer)5) (recípr) ( encontrarse) to meet; ( visitarse) to see each othernos vemos a las siete — I'll meet o see you at seven
nos vemos! — (esp AmL) see you!
vérselas con alguien: tendrá que vérselas conmigo — he'll have me to deal with
* * *= descry, discern, see, spot, view, view, witness, check out, make out, look down over, look down on/upon, catch + sight of.Ex: He looked up and descried a gym class, all wet and draggled, scurrying back across the sodden football field.
Ex: Such variations also make it difficult for a cataloguer inserting a new heading for local use to discern the principles which should be heeded in the construction of such a heading.Ex: Where the conference cannot be seen to have a name, then the work will normally be treated as a collection.Ex: When all necessary amendments have been spotted, edit the draft abstract and make any improvements to the style that are possible.Ex: Thus it is possible in an author sequence to view easily the works of one author.Ex: Many librarians viewed AACR1 as such a significant improvement upon its predecessors, that they were content.Ex: We sometimes only have to speak a word to witness a reaction in other people that should logically follow only if the object itself were present.Ex: Where problems do arise it is sensible to check out the training programme before blaming the assistant for poor performance of duties.Ex: She could just make out that he was standing against the wall near the door, ready to jump anyone who came out the door.Ex: There was one ram that was content to stay up in the cliffs and look down over his domain.Ex: The characters stand inside a mysterious domed structure looking down on the Earth watching the 19th century take shape.Ex: 'Good grief!', he cried, catching sight of the clock.* acercarse sin ser visto = sidle up to.* alcanzar a ver = glimpse.* algo digno de ver = a sight to behold.* al ver = at the sight of.* a mi modo de ver = in my books.* de buen ver = good looking.* dejar de ver = become + blind to.* dejarse ver = have + visibility.* dichosos los ojos que te ven = a sight for sore eyes.* donde fueres haz lo que vieres = when in Rome (do as the Romans do).* el ver televisión = television viewing.* estar mal visto = frown on/upon.* estar por ver = be an open question.* forma de ver las cosas = way of putting things together, bent of mind.* hacerse ver = gain + exposure.* hacer ver = alert to, bring to + Posesivo + attention, bring to + the attention, call + attention to, awaken, bring + home, open + Posesivo + eyes to, bring + attention to, bring to + Posesivo + notice, get across.* hacer ver claramente = hammer + home + message, show + clearly.* ir a ver = drop in on, check out.* ir a ver a Alguien = say + hi.* la forma de ver las cosas = the way + to see things.* los árboles no dejan ver el bosque = cannot see the forest for the trees.* manera de ver las cosas = line of thought.* no aguantar ver Algo o Alguien = can't stand + sight.* no poder ver a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.* no poder ver Algo o Alguien = can't stand + sight.* no querer tener nada que ver Algo = would not touch + Nombre + with a barge pole.* no querer tener nada que ver con = want + nothing to do with.* no tener nada que ver con = be irrelevant to.* no ver = be blind to.* no ver con buenos ojos = not take + kindly to.* no verse afectado = be none the worse for wear, be none the worse for (that).* no verse comprometido por = be uncompromised by.* no verse en peligro = be uncompromised by.* ojos que no ven corazón que no siente = ignorance is bliss.* ojos que no ven corazón que no siente = out of sight out of mind.* quedar por ver = be an open question, remain + to be seen.* referencia "véase" = see reference.* referencia "véase además" = see also reference.* salir sin ser visto = slip out, steal away.* según lo ve + Nombre = as seen through the eyes of + Nombre.* ser algo por ver = be an open question.* sin ser visto = undetected, unobserved.* tener algo que ver con = have + something to do with.* tener mucho que ver con = have + a great deal to do with.* tener poco que ver = have + little to do.* tener que ver con = be concerned with, concern, relate to, hold + a stake in, have + a stake in, be a question of.* una cosa no + tener + nada que ver con la otra = one thing + have + nothing to do with the other.* una vista digna de ver = a sight to behold.* un espectáculo digno de ver = a sight to behold.* véase = see under, SU, refer-to, qv (quod vide -latín).* véase además = see also.* véase como ejemplo = witness.* véase desde = see from, refer-from.* véase + Nombre + para más información = refer to + Nombre + for details.* Veo, Veo = I Spy.* ver Algo a través de los ojos de Alguien = look at + Nombre + through + Posesivo + eyes.* ver Algo con humor = a funny eye for.* ver Algo desde el punto de vista + Adjetivo = view + Nombre + through + Adjetivo + eyes.* ver Algo desde una nueva perspectiva = view + Nombre + in a new light, see + Nombre + in a new light.* ver Algo desde una perspectiva + Adjetivo = see + Nombre + in a + Adjetivo + light.* ver Algo venir = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.* ver a través de = see through, see through.* ver bien = welcome.* ver con los mismos ojos = see + eye to eye (with/on).* ver con los prismáticos = glass.* ver con recelo = have + reservations (about).* ver con un ojo crítico = view with + a critical eye.* ver de antemano = preview.* ver desde una nueva perspectiva = shed + new light on.* ver desventajas = see + drawbacks.* ver de un vistazo = see + at a glance.* ver doble = see + double.* ver el motivo de Algo = glean + the reason for.* ver el mundo desde una perspectiva diferente = see + the world in a different light.* ver el porqué = see + the point.* ver el propósito = see + the point.* ver el sentido = see + the point.* ver en pantalla = scroll.* ver faltas en = see + faults in.* ver grabación en vídeo = video playback.* ver inconvenientes = see + drawbacks.* ver la finalidad = see + the point.* ver la luz = see + the light.* ver la luz al final del túnel = see + the light at the end of the tunnel.* ver la luz del día = see + the light of day.* ver la muerte de cerca = have + brushes with death.* ver la oportunidad = see + a chance.* ver la posibilidad = see + the possibility.* ver las cosas de diferente manera = see + things differently.* ver las cosas de diferente modo = see + things differently.* ver las cosas desde una perspectiva = see + things from + perspective.* ver las cosas de una manera diferente = see + things differently.* ver las cosas de un modo diferente = see + things differently.* ver las cosas en su conjunto = see + things as a whole.* ver las cosas en su totalidad = see + things as a whole.* ver las cosas positivas = look on + the bright side.* ver las cosas positivas de la vida = look on + the bright side of life.* ver las estrellas = see + stars.* ver la tele = watch + the telly.* ver la utilidad = see + the point.* verle las orejas al lobo = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.* ver lo que Alguien realmente piensa = see into + Posesivo + heart.* ver lo que + avecinarse = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.* ver lo que pasa = take it from there/here.* ver mundo = see + life, see + the world.* ver + Nombre + con nuevos ojos = view + Nombre + through fresh eyes.* ver + Nombre + desde la perspectiva de + Nombre = see + Nombre + through + Nombre + eyes.* verse en la necesidad = be constrained to.* verse en la necesidad de = be left with the need to.* verse en la necesidad urgente de = be hard pressed.* verse en la situación = find + Reflexivo + in the position.* verse en medio de = caught in the middle.* verse envuelto en = become + involved in, get + involved with/in.* verse frustrado = become + frustrated.* vérselas canutas = have + a devil of a time.* vérselas con = contend with.* vérselas negras = jump through + hoops, have + Posesivo + work cut out for + Pronombre, have + Posesivo + job cut out for + Pronombre, have + a devil of a time.* vérsele a Alguien el plumero = give + Reflexivo + away.* verse muy afectado por = have + a high stake in.* verse negro = have + Posesivo + work cut out for + Pronombre, have + Posesivo + job cut out for + Pronombre.* verse obligado a no + Infinitivo = be enjoined from + Gerundio.* verse superado sólo por = be second only to.* verse venir = be on the cards.* ver televisión = watch + television.* ver un fantasma = see + a ghost.* ver ventajas = see + advantages.* vistas desde fuera = outwardly.* visto desde la perspectiva de + Nombre = as seen through the eyes of + Nombre.* * *ver1A(aspecto): aún está de buen ver he's still good-looking o attractive, he still looks goodno es de mal ver she's not bad-lookingB(opinión): a mi/su ver in my/his view, as I see/he sees it■ ver (verbo transitivo)A1 percibir con la vista2 mirar3 imaginarB1 entender, notar2 echar de verC1 constatar, comprobar2 ser testigo deD a verE1 estudiar2 examinar: médico3 DerechoF1 juzgar, considerar2 encontrarG visitar, entrevistarse conH en el póquerI tener... que ver■ ver (verbo intransitivo)A percibir con la vistaB constatarC estudiar, pensarD a verE ver de■ verse (verbo pronominal)A1 percibirse2 imaginarseB1 hallarse2 serC parecerD encontrarsevtA1 (percibir con la vista) to see¿ves el letrero allí enfrente? can o do you see that sign opposite?lo vi con mis propios ojos I saw it with my own eyes¿ves algo? can you see anything?enciende la luz que no se ve nada switch on the light, I can't see a thingtú ves visiones, allí no hay nada you're seeing things, there's nothing therese te ve la combinación your slip is showingme acuerdo perfectamente, es como si lo estuviera viendo I remember it perfectly, as if I were seeing it nowver algo/a algn + INF/GER:la vi bailar en Londres hace años I saw her dance in London years agola vi metérselo en el bolsillo I saw her put it into her pocketlos vieron salir por la puerta trasera they were seen leaving by the back doorlo vi hablando con ella I saw him talking to herahí donde lo/la ves: ahí donde la ves tiene un genio … incredible though it may seem, she has a real temper …aquí donde me ves, tengo 90 años cumplidos believe it or not, I'm ninety years oldno ver ni tres en un burro or ni un burro a tres pasos or ni jota ( fam): sin gafas no veo ni jota I can't see a thing without my glasses, without my glasses I'm as blind as a batsi te he visto no me acuerdo ( fam): en cuanto le pedí un favor, si te he visto no me acuerdo as soon as I asked a favor of him, he just didn't want to knowver venir algo/a algn: el fracaso se veía venir it was obvious o you could see it was going to failte veía venir, ya sabía lo que me ibas a pedir I thought as much, I knew what you were going to ask me forya lo veo venir, seguro que quiere una semana libre I know what he's after, I bet he wants a week off ( colloq)¡y tú que lo veas!: ¡que cumplas muchos más! — ¡y tú que lo veas! many happy returns! — thank you very muchvan a bajar los impuestos — ¡y tú que lo veas! ( iró); they're going to cut taxes — do you think you'll live long enough to see it? ( iro)2 (mirar) to watchestaba viendo la televisión I was watching televisionesa película ya la he visto I've seen that movie before¿te has hecho daño?, déjame ver have you hurt yourself? let me seeun espectáculo que hay que ver a show which you must see o which is not to be missed o ( colloq) which is a mustno poder (ni) ver a algn: no puede ni verla or no la puede ver he can't stand her, he can't stand the sight of herno lo puedo ver ni pintado or ni en pintura ( fam); I can't stand the sight of him3 (imaginar) to see, imagine, pictureyo no la veo viviendo en el campo I can't see o imagine o picture her living in the countryya la veo tumbada en la arena sin hacer nada … I can see o picture her now lying on the sand doing nothing …B1 (entender, notar) to see¿no ves que la situación es grave? don't o can't you see how serious the situation is?¿ves qué amargo es? you see how bitter it is?no quiere ver la realidad he won't face up to realitysólo ve sus problemas he's only interested in his own problemsse te ve en la cara I can tell by your facese le ve que disfruta con su trabajo you can see o tell she enjoys her workte veo preocupado ¿qué te pasa? you look worried, what's the matter?la veo muy contenta she looks o seems very happyes un poco complicado, ¿sabes? — ya se ve it's a bit complicated, you know — so I (can) seeya veo/ya se ve que no tienes mucha práctica en esto I can see o it's obvious you haven't had much practice at this, you obviously haven't had much practice at thishacerse ver ( RPl); to show off2echar de ver to realize, noticepronto echó de ver que le faltaba dinero he soon realized o noticed that some of his money was missingse echa de ver que está muy contento it's obvious he's very happyC1 (constatar, comprobar) to seeve a ver quién es go and see who it is¡ya verás lo que es bueno si no me haces caso! you'll see what you get if you don't do as I sayhabrá que ver si cumple su promesa it remains to be seen o we'll have to see whether he keeps his promiseverás como no viene he won't come, wait and see o you'll seeya no funciona ¿lo ves? or ¿viste? te dije que no lo tocaras now, it's not working any more. You see? I told you not to touch it¡eso ya se verá! we'll see¡eso está por ver! we'll see about that!¡para que veas! ¡tú que decías que no iba a ser capaz! see? I did it! and you said I wouldn't be able to!gané por tres sets a cero ¡para que veas! I won by three sets to love, so there!2 (ser testigo de) to seevieron confirmadas sus sospechas they saw their suspicions confirmed, their suspicions were confirmed¡nunca he visto cosa igual! I've never seen anything like it!¡habráse visto semejante desfachatez! what a nerve! ( colloq)¡si vieras lo mal que lo pasé! you can't imagine how awful it was!es tan bonita, si vieras … she's so pretty, you should see her¡vieras or hubieras visto cómo se asustaron …! ( AmL); you should have seen the fright they got!tenías que haber visto lo furioso que se puso you should have seen how angry he got¡hombre! ¿tú por aquí? — ya ves, no tenía otra cosa que hacer hello, what are you doing here? — well, I didn't have anything else to dopensaba tomarme el día libre pero ya ves, aquí me tienes I intended taking the day off but … well, here I am¡hay que ver! ¡lo que son las cosas! well, well, well! o I don't know! would you believe it?¡hay que ver! hasta se llevaron el dinero de los niños would you believe it! they even took the children's money¡hay que ver lo que ha crecido! wow o gosh! hasn't he grown!hay que ver qué bien se portaron they behaved really well, it's amazing how well they behavedhay que ver lo grosera que es she's incredibly rudeque no veas ( Esp fam): me echó una bronca que no veas she gave me such an earful! ( colloq), you wouldn't believe the earful she gave me! ( colloq)tenía una borrachera que no veas he was absolutely blind drunktienen una cocina que no veas they have an incredible kitchenque no veo ( AmL fam): tengo un hambre que no veo ( fam); I'm absolutely starving ( colloq), I'm so hungry I could eat a horse ( colloq)tengo un sueño que no veo I'm so tired I can hardly keep my eyes openDa ver: (vamos) a ver ¿de qué se trata? OK o all right o well, now, what's the problem?a ver, el fórceps, rápido give me the forceps, quicklyaquí está en el periódico — ¿a ver? it's here in the newspaper — let's see¿a ver qué tienes ahí? let me see o show me what you've got there, what have you got there?aprieta el botón a ver qué pasa press the button and let's see what happensa ver si arreglas esa lámpara when are you going to fix that light?a ver si escribes pronto write soon, make sure you write soon¡cállate, a ver si alguien te oye! shut up, somebody might hear you¡a ver si ahora se cree que se lo robé yo! I hope he doesn't think that I stole it!a ver cuándo vienes a visitarnos come and see us soon/one of these days¡a ver! (AmC, Col) (al contestar el teléfono) hello?E1(estudiar): esto mejor que lo veas tú you'd better look at this o see this o have a look at thistengo que ver cómo lo arreglo I have to work out o see how I can fix itaún no lo sé, ya veré qué hago I still don't know, I'll decide what to do latervéase el capítulo anterior see (the) previous chapterno vimos ese tema en clase we didn't look at o study o do that topic in class2«médico» (examinar): ¿la ha visto ya un médico? has she been seen by a doctor yet?, has she seen a doctor yet?¿por qué no te haces ver por un especialista? ( AmS); why don't you see a specialist?3 ( Derecho) ‹causa› to try, hearF1(juzgar, considerar): yo eso no lo veo bien I don't think that's rightcada uno ve las cosas a su manera everybody has their own point of view, everybody sees things differentlya mi modo or manera de ver to my way of thinking, the way I see it2 (encontrar) to seeno le veo salida a esta situación I can't see any way out of this situation¿tú le ves algún inconveniente? can you see any drawbacks to it?no le veo la gracia I don't think it's funny, I don't find it funnyno le veo nada de malo I can't see anything wrong in itno veo por qué no I don't see why notG(visitar, entrevistarse con): es mejor que vea a su propio médico it's better if you go to o see your own doctorhace tiempo que no lo veo I haven't seen him for some time¡cuánto tiempo sin verte! I haven't seen you for ages!, long time, no see ( colloq)aún no he ido a ver a la abuela I still haven't been to see o visit grandmotherahora que vive lejos lo vemos menos we don't see so much of him now that he lives so far awayH(en el póquer): las veo I'll see youItener … que ver: eso no tiene nada que ver con lo que estamos discutiendo that has nothing to do with what we are discussinges muy joven — ¿y eso qué tiene que ver? he's very young — and what does that have to do with it?no tengo nada que ver con esa compañía I have nothing to do with that company, I have no connection with that company¿tuviste algo que ver en ese asunto? did you have anything to do with o any connection with that business?, were you involved in that business?¿qué tiene que ver que sea sábado? what difference does it make that it's Saturday?¿tendrán algo que ver con los Icasuriaga de Zamora? are they related in any way to the Icasuriagas from Zamora?■ verviA (percibir con la vista) to seeno veo bien de lejos/de cerca I'm shortsighted/longsightedenciende la luz que no veo turn on the light, I can't seeB(constatar): ¿hay cerveza? — no sé, voy a ver is there any beer? — I don't know, I'll have a look¿está Juan? — voy a ver is Juan in? — I'll go and seeverás, no quería engañarte pero … look, I wasn't trying to deceive you, it's just that …pues verás, la cosa empezó cuando … well you see, the whole thing began when …ver para creer seeing is believingC (estudiar, pensar) to seevamos a veror veamos, ¿dónde le duele? let's see now, where does it hurt?¿vas a decir que sí? — ya veré, déjame pensarlo un poco are you going to accept? I'll see, let me think about itseguimos en veremos we still don't know anything, we're still in the darkDE ver de (procurar) to tryvean de que no se dé cuenta try to make sure he doesn't noticevamos a ver de hacerlo lo más rápido posible let's try to get it done o let's see if we can get it done as quickly as possible■ verseA ( refl)1 (percibirse) to see oneself¿te quieres ver en el espejo? do you want to see yourself o look at yourself in the mirror?se vio reflejado en el agua he saw his reflection in the water2 (imaginarse) to see oneself¿tú te ves viviendo allí? can you see yourself living there?B1 (hallarse) (+ compl) to find oneselfme vi obligado a despedirlo I was obliged to dismiss him, I had no choice but to dismiss himse vio en la necesidad de pedir dinero prestado he found himself having to borrow moneyme vi en un aprieto I found myself in a tight spotvérselas venir ( fam): me las veía venir por eso tomé precauciones I saw it coming so I took precautionsvérselas y deseárselas: me las vi y me las deseé estudiando y trabajando durante cinco años it was really tough o hard o it was a real struggle studying and working for five yearsverse venir algo to see sth coming2 ( frml)(ser): este problema se ha visto agravado por … this problem has been made worse by …las cifras se ven aumentadas al final del verano the figures rise at the end of the summerel país se verá beneficiado con este acuerdo the country will benefit from this agreementme veo gordísima con esta falda I look really fat in this skirtD ( recípr) (encontrarse) to meetse veían un par de veces al mes they used to see each other o meet a couple of times a monthnos vemos a las siete I'll meet o see you at sevenes mejor que no nos veamos durante un tiempo we'd better not see each other for a while¡nos vemos! ( esp AmL); see you!, I'll be seeing you!verse CON algn to see sbya no me veo con ellos I don't see them any morevérselas con algn: tendrá que vérselas conmigo como se atreva a molestarte he'll have me to deal with if he dares to bother you* * *
ver 1 sustantivo masculino
1 ( aspecto):◊ ser de buen ver to be good-looking o attractive
2 ( opinión):◊ a mi/su ver in my/his view
ver 2 ( conjugate ver) verbo transitivo
1
◊ ¿ves algo? can you see anything?;
no se ve nada aquí you can't see a thing in here;
lo vi hablando con ella I saw him talking to her
esa película ya la he visto I've seen that movie before;
no poder (ni) ver a algn: no la puede ver he can't stand her
2 (entender, notar) to see;◊ ¿no ves lo que está pasando? don't o can't you see what's happening?;
se la ve preocupada she looks worried;
hacerse ver (RPl) to show off
3
¡ya verás lo que pasa! you'll see what happens;
¡ya se verá! we'll see
◊ ¡nunca he visto cosa igual! I've never seen anything like it!;
¡si vieras lo mal que lo pasé! you can't imagine how awful it was!;
¡hubieras visto cómo se asustaron! (AmL) you should have seen the fright they got!
4◊ a ver: (vamos) a ver ¿de qué se trata? OK o all right, now, what's the problem?;
está aquí, en el periódico — ¿a ver? it's here in the newspaper — let's see;
apriétalo a ver qué pasa press it and see what happens;
a ver si escribes pronto make sure you write soon
5a) ( estudiar):
tengo que ver cómo lo arreglo I have to work out how I can fix it;
ya veré qué hago I'll decide what to do later
◊ ¿la ha visto un médico? has she been seen by a doctor yet?
6a) (juzgar, considerar):
a mi modo or manera de ver the way I see it
no le veo la gracia I don't think it's funny
7 (visitar, entrevistarse con) ‹amigo/pariente› to see, visit;
‹médico/jefe› to see;◊ ¡cuánto tiempo sin verte! I haven't seen you for ages!
8◊ tener … que ver: ¿y eso qué tiene que ver? and what does that have to do with it?;
no tengo nada que ver con él I have nothing to do with him;
¿qué tiene que ver que sea sábado? what difference does it make that it's Saturday?
verbo intransitivo
1 ( percibir con la vista) to see;
no veo bien de lejos/de cerca I'm shortsighted/longsighted
2 ( constatar):◊ ¿hay cerveza? — no sé, voy a ver is there any beer? — I don't know, I'll have a look;
pues verás, todo empezó cuando … well you see, the whole thing began when …
3 ( pensar) to see;
estar/seguir en veremos (AmL fam): todavía está en veremos it isn't certain yet;
seguimos en veremos we still don't know anything
verse verbo pronominal
1 ( refl) (percibirse, imaginarse) to see oneself
2 ( hallarse) (+ compl) to find oneself;
me vi obligado a despedirlo I had no choice but to dismiss him
3 (esp AmL) ( parecer):
no se ve bien con ese peinado that hairdo doesn't suit her
4 ( recípr)
◊ nos vemos a las siete I'll meet o see you at seven;
¡nos vemos! (esp AmL) see you!
verse con algn to see sb
ver 1 m (aspecto exterior) aún estás de buen ver, you're still good-looking
ver 2 I verbo transitivo
1 to see: vi tu cartera sobre la mesa, I saw your wallet on the table
no veo nada, I can't see anything
puede ver tu casa desde aquí, he can see your house from here ➣ Ver nota en see; (mirar la televisión) to watch: estamos viendo las noticias de las tres, we are watching the three o'clock news
(cine) me gustaría ver esa película, I'd like to see that film
2 (entender) no veo por qué no te gusta, I can't see why you don't like it
(considerar) a mi modo de ver, as far as I can see o as I see it
tus padres no ven bien esa relación, your parents don't agree with that relationship
(parecer) se te ve nervioso, you look nervous
3 (averiguar) ya veremos qué sucede, we'll soon see what happens
fam (uso enfático) ¡no veas qué sitio tan bonito!, you wouldn't believe what a beautiful place!
4 a ver, let's see: a ver si acabamos este trabajo, let's see if we can finish this job
me compré un compacto, - ¿a ver?, I bought a compact disc, - let's have a look!
5 (ir a ver, visitar) to see, visit: le fui a ver al hospital, I visited him in hospital
II verbo intransitivo
1 to see: no ve bien de lejos, he's shortsighted, US nearsighted
2 (dudar, pensar) ¿me prestas este libro?, - ya veré, will you lend me this book?, - I'll see
3 (tener relación) no tengo nada que ver con ese asunto, I have nothing to do with that business
solo tiene cincuenta años, - ¿y eso qué tiene qué ver?, he's only fifty, - so what?
♦ Locuciones: no poder ver a alguien: no puede (ni) verle, she can't stand him
¿To see, to watch o to look?
Los tres verbos reflejan tres conceptos muy distintos. To see hace referencia a la capacidad visual y no es fruto de una acción deliberada. A menudo se usa con can o could: I can see the mountains from my bedroom. Puedo ver las montañas desde mi dormitorio.
To look at implica una acción deliberada: I saw an old atlas, so I opened it and looked at the maps. Vi un atlas antiguo, así que lo abrí y miré los mapas.
To watch también se refiere a una acción deliberada, a menudo cuando se tiene un interés especial por lo que ocurre: I watched the planes in the sky with great interest. Miraba los aviones en el cielo con gran interés. Igualmente puede indicar el paso del tiempo (we watched the animals playing for half an hour, durante media hora observamos cómo jugaban los animales), movimiento (they stood there watching the cars drive off into the distance, se quedaron allí de pie viendo cómo se marchaban los coches) o vigilancia (the policemen have been watching this house because they thought we were thieves, los policías estaban vigilando la casa porque pensaban que éramos ladrones).
Para hablar de películas u obras de teatro usamos to see: Have you seen Hamlet?, ¿Has visto Hamlet? To watch se refiere a la televisión y los deportes en general: I always watch the television in the evening. Siempre veo la televisión por las noches. I like to watch football. Me gusta ver el fútbol. Al hablar de programas o partidos específicos podemos usar tanto to watch como to see: I like to see/watch the news at 9:00. Me gusta ver las noticias a las 9.00. Did you see/watch the match last night?, ¿Viste el partido anoche?
' ver' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abundante
- acabar
- aclararse
- aconsejar
- acordar
- acordarse
- acostumbrada
- acostumbrado
- actual
- actualmente
- acuerdo
- adentro
- adición
- advertir
- agradecer
- aguantar
- aguardar
- ahora
- alegre
- almuerzo
- alquiler
- alta
- alto
- amarilla
- amarillo
- americanada
- amplia
- amplio
- añadir
- anexa
- anexo
- añorar
- apartamento
- apellido
- apetecer
- apreciar
- arrepentirse
- arriesgarse
- atreverse
- aún
- ausente
- ayudar
- bajar
- bastante
- burra
- burro
- cachorra
- cachorro
- caliente
English:
able
- add
- add up
- addition
- advertising
- afloat
- afraid
- afternoon
- aghast
- ajar
- akin
- alight
- alike
- alive
- all
- allow
- alone
- already
- although
- among
- amongst
- and
- another
- apartment
- appear
- appendix
- arouse
- as
- ashamed
- asleep
- assassin
- assassinate
- assassination
- associate
- attorney
- averse
- awake
- awaken
- aware
- bar
- barrister
- bath
- be
- beat
- beer
- beg
- benefit
- between
- billion
- bite
* * *♦ nm♦ vt1. [percibir con los ojos] to see;[mirar] to look at; [televisión, programa, espectáculo deportivo] to watch; [película, obra, concierto] to see;¿ves algo? can you see anything?;yo no veo nada I can't see a thing;he estado viendo tu trabajo I've been looking at your work;¿vemos la tele un rato? shall we watch some TV?;esta serie nunca la veo I never watch this series;¿has visto el museo? have you been to the museum?;yo te veo más delgada you look thinner to me;Méx Fam¿qué me ves? what are you looking at?;este edificio ha visto muchos sucesos históricos this building has seen a lot of historic events;los jubilados han visto aumentadas sus pensiones pensioners have had their pensions increased;ver a alguien hacer algo to see sb doing sth;los vi actuar en el festival I saw them acting at the festival;te vi bajar del autobús I saw you getting off the bus;¡si vieras qué bien lo pasamos! if only you knew what a good time we had!;¡si vieras qué cara se le puso! you should have seen her face!;ver venir algo/a alguien: este problema ya lo veía venir I could see this problem coming;lo veo venir I can see what he's up to;verlas venir: él prefiere quedarse a verlas venir he prefers to wait and see;¡quién lo ha visto y quién lo ve! it's amazing how much he's changed!;si no lo veo, no lo creo I'd never have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes;si te he visto no me acuerdo: pero ahora, si te he visto, no me acuerdo but now he/she/ etc doesn't want to know2. [entender, apreciar, considerar] to see;ya veo que estás de mal humor I can see you're in a bad mood;¿no ves que trata de disculparse? can't you see o tell she's trying to apologize?;¿ves lo que quiero decir? do you see what I mean?;ahora lo veo todo claro now I understand everything;a todo le ve pegas he sees problems in everything;yo no le veo solución a este problema I can't see a solution to this problem;¿tú cómo lo ves? how do you see it?;yo lo veo así I see it this way o like this;es una manera de ver las cosas that's one way of looking at it;yo no lo veo tan mal I don't think it's that bad;ahí donde la ves, era muy guapa de joven she was very pretty when she was young, you know;dejarse ver (por un sitio) to show one's face (somewhere);¿te gusta? – ¡a ver! do you like it? – of course I do!;¡habráse visto!: ¡habráse visto qué cara dura/mal genio tiene! you'd never believe what a cheek/temper he has!;¡hay que ver! [indica sorpresa] would you believe it!;[indica indignación] it makes me mad!;¡hay que ver qué lista es! you wouldn't believe how clever she is!;¡hay que ver cuánto se gasta estando de vacaciones! it's amazing how much you spend when you're on Br holiday o US vacation!;para que veas: no le tengo ningún rencor, ¡para que veas! I don't bear him any hard feelings, in case you were wondering;Famno poder ver a alguien (ni en pintura): no lo puedo ver I can't stand (the sight of) him3. [imaginar] to see;ya veo tu foto en los periódicos I can (just) see your photo in the newspapers;francamente, yo no la veo casada to be honest, I find it hard to see her getting married4. [comprobar] to see;ir a ver lo que pasa to go and see what's going on;ve a ver si quedan cervezas go and see if o have a look if there are any beers left;veré qué puedo hacer I'll see what I can do;queda por ver si ésta es la mejor solución it remains to be seen whether this is the best solution;eso está por ver, eso habrá que verlo that remains to be seen;veamos let's see5. [tratar, estudiar] [tema, problema] to look at;el lunes veremos la lección 6 we'll do lesson 6 on Monday;como ya hemos visto en anteriores capítulos… as we have seen in previous chapters…6. [reconocer] [sujeto: médico, especialista] to have o take a look at;Andes, RPel televisor no funciona, tengo que hacerlo ver the television's not working, I must get someone to have a look at it o get it seen to7. [visitar, citarse con] to see;tienes que ir a ver al médico you ought to see the doctor;ven a vernos cuando quieras come and see us any time you like;mañana vamos a ver a mis padres we're seeing my parents tomorrow;hace siglos que no la veo I haven't seen her for ages;últimamente no los veo mucho I haven't seen much of them recently9. [en juegos de naipes] to see;las veo I'll see you♦ vi1. [percibir con los ojos] to see;ver bien/mal to have good/poor eyesight;no veo bien de cerca/de lejos I'm long-sighted/short-sighted;¿ves bien ahí? can you see all right from there?;Famque no veo: tengo un hambre/sueño que no veo I'm incredibly hungry/tired;Famque no veas: hace un frío/calor que no veas it's incredibly cold/hot;los vecinos arman un ruido que no veas the neighbours are unbelievably noisy;hasta más ver [adiós] see you soon2. [hacer la comprobación] to see;la casa está en muy buenas condiciones – ya veo the house is in very good condition – so I see;es muy sencillo, ya verás it's quite simple, you'll see;creo que me queda uno en el almacén, iré a ver I think I have one left in the storeroom, I'll just go and see o look;vendrá en el periódico – voy a ver it'll be in the newspaper – I'll go and see o look;tú sigue sin estudiar y verás you'll soon see what happens if you carry on not studying;¿ves?, te lo dije (you) see? I told you so;ver para creer seeing is believing3. [decidir]¿lo harás? – ya veré will you do it? – I'll see;ya veremos we'll see4. [en juegos de naipes]¡veo! I'll see you!5. [como muletilla]verás, tengo algo muy importante que decirte listen o look, I've got something very important to say to you;¿qué ha pasado? – pues, verás, yo estaba… what happened? – well, you see, I was…6.a ver: a ver cuánto aguantas en esa postura let's see how long you can hold that position;a ver cuándo vienes a vernos you must come and see us some time;no subas al tejado, a ver si te vas a caer don't go up on the roof, you might fall;¡a ver si tienes más cuidado con lo que dices! you should be a bit more careful what you say!;¿a ver? [mirando con interés] let me see, let's have a look;Col¡a ver! [al teléfono] hello?;a ver, ¿qué te pasa? let's see, what's wrong?;a ver, antes de empezar… let's see, right, before starting…;vamos a ver let's see* * *<part visto>I v/t1 L.Am. ( mirar) look at; televisión watch2 see;sin ser visto unseen, without being seen;la vi ayer en la reunión I saw her yesterday at the meeting;no puede verla fig he can’t stand the sight of her;tengo un hambre que no veo fam I’m starving oravenous;me lo veía venir I could see it coming;te veo venir fig I know what you’re after3 ( visitar):fui a ver al médico I went to see the doctor4 ( opinar):¿cómo lo ves? what do you think?5 ( entender):me hizo ver que estaba equivocado she made me see that I was wrong;¿(lo) ves? (do) you see?7:no tiene nada que ver con it doesn’t have anything to do withII v/i1 L.Am. ( mirar) look;ve aquí dentro look in here2 see;no veo bien sin gafas I don’t see too well without my glasses3 ( considerar):está por ver that remains to be seen;ya veremos we’ll see;vamos a ver let’s see;a ver let’s see, now then:¡hay que ver! would you believe it!;¡para que veas! so there!* * *ver {88} vt1) : to seevimos la película: we saw the movie2) entender: to understandya lo veo: now I get it3) examinar: to examine, to look intolo veré: I'll take a look at it4) juzgar: to see, to judgea mi manera de ver: to my way of thinking5) visitar: to meet with, to visit6) averiguar: to find out7)a ver orvamos a ver : let's seever vi1) : to see2) enterarse: to learn, to find out3) entender: to understand* * *ver vb2. (mirar) to watch3. (parecer) to look -
7 wrong
roŋ
1. adjective1) (having an error or mistake(s); incorrect: The child gave the wrong answer; We went in the wrong direction.) equivocado, erróneo, incorrecto2) (incorrect in one's answer(s), opinion(s) etc; mistaken: I thought Singapore was south of the Equator, but I was quite wrong.) equivocado3) (not good, not morally correct etc: It is wrong to steal.) malo4) (not suitable: He's the wrong man for the job.) inadecuado, impropio, inoportuno5) (not right; not normal: There's something wrong with this engine; What's wrong with that child - why is she crying?) que no va bien, que no funciona
2. adverb(incorrectly: I think I may have spelt her name wrong.) mal, incorrectamente
3. noun(that which is not morally correct: He does not know right from wrong.) mal
4. verb(to insult or hurt unjustly: You wrong me by suggesting that I'm lying.) ser injusto con, juzgar, agraviar- wrongful- wrongfully
- wrongfulness
- wrongly
- wrongdoer
- wrongdoing
- do someone wrong
- do wrong
- do wrong
- go wrong
- in the wrong
wrong1 adj1. incorrecto / erróneo2. equivocado / mal / que no es3. malowrong2 adv malto go wrong estropearse / averiarsewrong3 n maltr[rɒŋ]1 (erroneous) erróneo,-a, equivocado,-a, incorrecto,-awe're going the wrong way nos hemos equivocado de camino, vamos malthey arrested the wrong man detuvieron al hombre que no era, detuvieron al hombre equivocado2 (mistaken) equivocado,-ayou're wrong in thinking that... te equivocas si piensas que...3 (evil, immoral) malo,-a; (unacceptable, unfair) injusto,-a4 (amiss) malwhat's wrong? ¿qué pasa?is anything wrong? ¿pasa algo?what's wrong with him? ¿qué le pasa?5 (unsuitable) inadecuado,-a, impropio,-a; (time) inoportuno,-a1 mal, incorrectamente, equivocadamente1 (evil, bad action) mal nombre masculinoshe can do no wrong in his eyes para él, todo lo que ella hace está bien2 (injustice) injusticia; (offence) agraviomany wrongs have been done in the name of the church se han cometido muchas injusticias en nombre de la iglesia\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLto be from the wrong side of the tracks ser de los barrios bajosto be on the wrong side of forty «(fifty etc)» tener cuarenta (cincuenta etc) años bien cumplidosto be wrong (person) estar equivocado,-a, no tener razón, equivocarseto have/get the wrong number (tel) confundirse de número, equivocarse de númeroto get (hold of) the wrong end of the stick coger el rábano por las hojasto get somebody wrong malinterpretar a alguiento get something wrong equivocarse, no acertarto go down the wrong hole/way atragantarseto go wrong (things in general) salir mal 2 (make a mistake) equivocarse 3 (go wrong way) equivocarse de camino; (machine, device) romperse, estropearse; (plan) fallar, fracasarto right a wrong deshacer un entuertotwo wrongs don't make a right no se subsana un error cometiendo otrowrong side out al revésyou can't go wrong (giving directions) no tiene pérdidawrong adv: mal, incorrectamente1) evil, sinful: malo, injusto, inmoral2) improper, unsuitable: inadecuado, inapropiado, malo3) incorrect: incorrecto, erróneo, maloa wrong answer: una mala respuesta4)to be wrong : equivocarse, estar equivocadowrong n1) injustice: injusticia f, mal m2) offense: ofensa f, agravio m (en derecho)3)to be in the wrong : haber hecho mal, estar equivocadov.• agraviar v.• injuriar v.• ofender v.adj.• desacertado, -a adj.• equivocado, -a adj.• erróneo, -a adj.• incorrecto, -a adj.• inexacto, -a adj.• injusto, -a adj.• mal adj.adv.• injustamente adv.• mal adv.n.• agravio s.m.• daño s.m.• entuerto s.m.• error s.m.• injuria s.f.• injusticia s.f.• mal s.m.• perjuicio s.m.• sinrazón s.m.• tuerto s.m.
I rɔːŋ, rɒŋ1)a) (incorrect, inappropriate)< answer> equivocadothe answer is wrong — la respuesta está mal or equivocada, la respuesta es incorrecta or (frml) errónea
he went in the wrong direction — tomó or (esp Esp) cogió para dónde no debía
you're in the wrong job, you should be a painter — te has equivocado de oficio, deberías ser pintor
this is the wrong time to mention the subject — éste no es (el) momento oportuno para mencionar el tema
b) ( mistaken) (pred)to be wrong — estar* equivocado
2) ( morally)you were wrong to shout at her like that — no debiste haberle gritado así, estuviste mal en gritarle así
there's nothing wrong with a drink now and then — tomarse una copa de vez en cuando no tiene nada de malo
what's wrong with that? — ¿qué hay de malo en eso?
3) ( amiss) (pred)what's wrong? — ¿qué pasa?
what's wrong with you? — ¿qué te pasa?, ¿qué tienes?
something's wrong with the lock — la cerradura no anda bien, algo le pasa a la cerradura
4) ( reverse)
II
I assume you're paying - well, you assume wrong — imagino que pagas tú - pues estás en un error or te equivocas
to get something wrong: you've got your facts wrong estás mal informado; you've got it all wrong: we're trying to help you no has entendido nada: estamos tratando de ayudarte; to get somebody wrong (colloq): I got him all wrong me equivoqué totalmente con él; don't get me wrong no me malinterpretes; to go wrong \<\<machinery\>\> estropearse, descomponerse* (AmL); \<\<plans\>\> salir* mal, fallar; it's straight ahead, you can't go wrong siga derecho, no se puede perder or (Esp tb) no tiene pérdida; he began to go wrong at college — en la universidad empezó a ir por mal camino
III
to know right from wrong — saber* distinguir entre el bien y el mal
in her eyes he can do no wrong — para ella, es incapaz de hacer nada malo
to be in the wrong —: estar* equivocado
b) c ( Law) agravio m
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transitive verb (frml)[rɒŋ]1. ADJit's wrong to steal, stealing is wrong — robar está mal
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there's nothing wrong in that — no hay nada malo en eso•
that was very wrong of you — ahí or en eso has hecho muy mal•
you were wrong to do that — hacer eso estuvo mal por tu parte•
what's wrong with a drink now and again? — ¿qué tiene de malo tomarse una copa de vez en cuando?2) (=incorrect, mistaken) [answer] incorrecto; [calculation, belief] equivocadoto be wrong — [person] equivocarse, estar equivocado
that is wrong — eso no es exacto or cierto
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you're wrong about that — ahí or en eso estás equivocado•
that clock is wrong — ese reloj anda or marcha mal•
the letter has the wrong date on it — la carta tiene la fecha equivocada•
you've opened the packet at the wrong end — has abierto el paquete por el lado que no es, has abierto el paquete al revés•
I was wrong in thinking that... — me equivoqué al pensar que...•
he's got the wrong kind of friends — no tiene los amigos apropiados•
you have the wrong number — (Telec) se ha equivocado de número•
it's the wrong one — no es el/la que hace falta•
it's in the wrong place — está mal situado, está mal colocado•
is this the wrong road? — ¿nos habremos equivocado de camino?•
to say/do the wrong thing — decir/hacer algo inoportuno•
the wrong way round — al revésto go the wrong way — (on route) equivocarse de camino
rub upa piece of bread went down the wrong way — se me fue un pedazo de pan por el otro camino or por el camino viejo
3) (=amiss)is anything or something wrong? — ¿pasa algo?
what's wrong? — ¿qué pasa?
what's wrong with you? — ¿qué te pasa?
what's wrong with the car? — ¿qué le pasa al coche?
nothing's wrong, there's nothing wrong — no pasa nada
there's nothing wrong with it/him — no le pasa nada
something's wrong, there's something wrong — hay algo mal or que no está bien
there's something wrong with my lights, something's wrong with my lights — algo les pasa a mis faros
4)2.ADV mal•
to answer wrong — contestar mal, contestar incorrectamente•
you did wrong to insult him — hiciste mal en insultarle•
you're doing it all wrong — lo estás haciendo todo mal•
you've done it wrong — lo has hecho mal•
to get sth wrong — equivocarse en algoyou've got it all wrong * — (=misunderstood) no has entendido nada
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to go wrong — [person] (on route) equivocarse de camino; (in calculation) equivocarse; (morally) ir por el mal camino; [plan] salir mal, malograrse (Peru), cebarse (Mex) *; (Mech) fallar, estropearseyou can't go wrong — (with choice) no te equivocarás, puedes estar seguro ( with con); (in directions) no tiene pérdida
well, in that case you thought wrong — bueno, en ese caso pensaste mal
3.N mal m•
to do sb a wrong — hacer mal a algn•
to be in the wrong — (=guilty) obrar mal; (=mistaken) estar equivocadoto put sb in the wrong — dejar en mal lugar a algn, poner en evidencia a algn
right 3., 1)•
to right a wrong — deshacer un agravio, acabar con un abuso4.* * *
I [rɔːŋ, rɒŋ]1)a) (incorrect, inappropriate)< answer> equivocadothe answer is wrong — la respuesta está mal or equivocada, la respuesta es incorrecta or (frml) errónea
he went in the wrong direction — tomó or (esp Esp) cogió para dónde no debía
you're in the wrong job, you should be a painter — te has equivocado de oficio, deberías ser pintor
this is the wrong time to mention the subject — éste no es (el) momento oportuno para mencionar el tema
b) ( mistaken) (pred)to be wrong — estar* equivocado
2) ( morally)you were wrong to shout at her like that — no debiste haberle gritado así, estuviste mal en gritarle así
there's nothing wrong with a drink now and then — tomarse una copa de vez en cuando no tiene nada de malo
what's wrong with that? — ¿qué hay de malo en eso?
3) ( amiss) (pred)what's wrong? — ¿qué pasa?
what's wrong with you? — ¿qué te pasa?, ¿qué tienes?
something's wrong with the lock — la cerradura no anda bien, algo le pasa a la cerradura
4) ( reverse)
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I assume you're paying - well, you assume wrong — imagino que pagas tú - pues estás en un error or te equivocas
to get something wrong: you've got your facts wrong estás mal informado; you've got it all wrong: we're trying to help you no has entendido nada: estamos tratando de ayudarte; to get somebody wrong (colloq): I got him all wrong me equivoqué totalmente con él; don't get me wrong no me malinterpretes; to go wrong \<\<machinery\>\> estropearse, descomponerse* (AmL); \<\<plans\>\> salir* mal, fallar; it's straight ahead, you can't go wrong siga derecho, no se puede perder or (Esp tb) no tiene pérdida; he began to go wrong at college — en la universidad empezó a ir por mal camino
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to know right from wrong — saber* distinguir entre el bien y el mal
in her eyes he can do no wrong — para ella, es incapaz de hacer nada malo
to be in the wrong —: estar* equivocado
b) c ( Law) agravio m
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transitive verb (frml) -
8 halten
n; -s, kein Pl.: zum Halten bringen stop, bring to a halt ( oder stop); Halten verboten! no stopping; da gab es kein Halten mehr there was no holding them etc. (back)* * *das Halten(Besitzen) keeping;(Festhalten) holding* * *hạl|ten ['haltn] pret hielt [hiːlt] ptp geha\#lten [gə'haltn]1. TRANSITIVES VERB1) = festhalten to holdjdm etw halten — to hold sth for sb
jdm den Mantel halten — to hold sb's coat (for him/her)
den Kopf/Bauch halten — to hold one's head/stomach
2)= in eine bestimmte Position bringen
etw gegen das Licht halten — to hold sth up to the light3)= tragen
die drei Pfeiler halten die Brücke — the three piers support the bridgemeinst du, der kleine Nagel hält das schwere Ölbild? — do you think this small nail will take the weight of the heavy oil painting?
nur zwei morsche Bretter hielten den Balkon noch — there were only two rotten boards holding the balcony up
zwei Schlaufen halten den Vorhang an der Seite — two loops hold back the curtain
4) = zurückhalten, aufhalten to hold; (SPORT) to savedie Wärme/Feuchtigkeit halten — to retain heat/moisture
das ist ein toller Torwart, der hält jeden Ball! — he's a great goalkeeper, he makes great saves!
ich konnte ihn/es gerade noch halten — I just managed to grab hold of him/it
haltet den Dieb! — stop thief!
sie ist nicht zu halten (fig) — there's no holding her back
den Schnabel or Mund halten (inf) — to keep one's mouth shut (inf)
eine Perserkatze/einen Hausfreund halten — to have a Persian cat/a live-in lover
wir können uns kein Auto halten —
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sich dat) eine Zeitung/Zeitschrift halten — to get a paper/magazine7) = einhalten, erfüllen to keepman muss halten, was man verspricht — a promise is a promise
der Film hält nicht, was er/der Titel verspricht — the film doesn't live up to expectations/its title
8) = beibehalten, aufrechterhalten Niveau to keep up, to maintain; Tempo, Disziplin, Temperatur to maintain; Kurs to keep to, to holddie These lässt sich nicht länger halten or ist nicht länger zu halten — this hypothesis is no longer tenable
(mit jdm) Verbindung halten — to keep in touch( with sb)
viel Sport hält jung/schlank — doing a lot of sport keeps you young/slim
wenn es neblig ist, sollten Sie den Abstand immer so groß wie möglich halten — if it's foggy you should always stay as far as possible from the car in front
9) = behandeln to treatdie Gefangenen werden in diesen Gefängnissen wie Tiere gehalten — the prisoners are treated like animals in these prisons
10)= handhaben, verfahren mit
das kannst du (so) halten, wie du willst — that's entirely up to youwie halten Sie es mit Ihrer Steuererklärung? — how do you deal with your tax return?
er hält es nicht so sehr mit der Sauberkeit — he's not over-concerned about cleanliness
es mehr or lieber mit jdm/etw halten — to prefer sb/sth
11)= gestalten
ein in Brauntönen gehaltener Raum — a room done in different shades of browndas Kleid ist in dunklen Tönen gehalten — it is a dark-coloured (Brit) or dark-colored (US) dress
das Mobiliar ist in einem hellen Holz gehalten — the furniture is made of a light wood
12) = veranstalten, abhalten Fest, Pressekonferenz to give; Rede to make; Gottesdienst, Zwiesprache to hold; Wache to keepSelbstgespräche halten — to talk to oneself
Mittagsschlaf halten — to have an afternoon nap
13) = einschätzen, denkendiams; jdn/etw für etw halten to think sb/sth sthetw für angebracht/schön halten — to think or consider sth appropriate/beautiful
jdn für ehrlich halten — to think or consider sb honest
ich habe ihn ( irrtümlich) für seinen Bruder gehalten — I (mis)took him for his brother
ich halte es für Unsinn, alles noch einmal abzuschreiben — I think it's silly to copy everything out againdiams; etw von jdm/etw halten to think sth of sb/sth
nicht viel von jdm/etw halten — not to think much of sb/sth
nicht viel vom Beten/Sparen halten — not to be a great one for praying/saving (inf)
ich halte nichts davon, das zu tun — I'm not in favour (Brit) or favor (US) of (doing) thatdiams; etwas/viel auf etw (acc) halten to consider sth important/very important
der Chef hält viel auf Pünktlichkeit — the boss attaches a lot of importance to punctuality
14)See:→ gehalten2. INTRANSITIVES VERBkann der denn ( gut) halten? — is he a good goalkeeper?
2) = bestehen bleiben, haltbar sein to last; (Konserven) to keep; (Wetter) to last, to hold; (Frisur, COMM Preise) to hold; (Stoff) to be hard-wearingder Waffenstillstand hält nun schon drei Wochen — the truce has now held for three weeks
Rosen halten länger, wenn man ein Aspirin ins Wasser tut — roses last longer if you put an aspirin in the water
dieser Stoff hält lange — this material is hard-wearing
3) = stehen bleiben, anhalten to stophalten lassen (Mil) — to call a halt
halt mal, stop! (hum) — hang on (inf) or hold on a minute!
4) andere Redewendungendiams; auf etw (acc) halten (= zielen) to aim at sth; (= steuern) to head for sth; (= Wert legen auf) to attach importance to sthich musste an mich halten, um nicht in schallendes Gelächter auszubrechen — I had to control myself so as not to burst into fits of laughter
3. REFLEXIVES VERB1) diams; sich halten= sich festhalten to hold on (an +dat to)er konnte sich gerade noch an dem Griff halten, als der Zug mit einem scharfen Ruck anfuhr — he just managed to grab hold of the strap when the train suddenly jolted forward
sie konnte sich auf dem glatten Abhang nicht halten — she couldn't keep her footing on the slippery slope
er konnte sich auf dem wilden Mustang nur drei Sekunden halten — he could only stay on the wild mustang three seconds
2) = eine bestimmte Körperhaltung haben to carry or hold oneselfsich an die Tatsachen/den Text halten — to keep or stick to the facts/text
3) = sich nicht verändern Lebensmittel, Blumen to keep; (Wetter) to last, to hold; (Geruch, Rauch) to linger; (Preise) to hold; (Brauch, Sitte) to continue4) = seine Position behaupten to hold on; (in Kampf) to hold outer hat sich im erbarmungslosen Wettbewerb prächtig gehalten — he held on amazingly in the cut-throat competition
das Geschäft kann sich in dieser Straße nicht halten — the shop can't continue to stay open in this streetdiams; sich gut halten (in Prüfung, Spiel etc) to do well
sie hat sich in der schweren Prüfung unerwartet gut gehalten — she did unexpectedly well in the difficult exam
5) = sich beherrschen to control oneself6)andere Wendungendiams; sich halten an (+acc)
ich halte mich lieber an den Wein — I'd rather keep or stick to wineer hält sich für einen Spezialisten/für besonders klug — he thinks he's a specialist/very clever
* * *1) (to (cause to) stop walking, marching, running etc: The driver halted the train; The train halted at the signals.) halt2) (to give: He delivered a long speech.) deliver3) ((of a car etc) to stop: We drew up outside their house.) draw up4) (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.) hold5) (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.) hold6) (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.) hold7) (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?) hold8) (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.) hold9) (to look after or care for: She keeps the garden beautifully; I think they keep hens.) keep10) (to act in the way demanded by: She kept her promise.) keep11) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) wear12) (having the body in a state of tension and readiness to act: The animal was poised ready to leap.) poised13) (to suppose or think (that something is the case): Do you take me for an idiot?) take* * *hal·ten[ˈhaltn̩]1.<hielt, gehalten>▪ [jdm] jdn/etw \halten to hold sb/sth [for sb]du musst das Seil ganz fest \halten you must keep a tight grip on the ropehältst du bitte kurz meine Tasche? would you please hold my bag for a moment?jdn/etw im Arm \halten to hold sb/sth in one's armsjdm den Mantel \halten to hold sb's coat [for him/her]2.<hielt, gehalten>▪ jdn \halten to stop sbhaltet den Dieb! stop the thief!es hält dich niemand nobody's stopping youwenn sie etwas von Sahnetorte hört, ist sie nicht mehr zu \halten if she hears cream gateau mentioned there's no holding her!3.<hielt, gehalten>▪ jdn \halten to keep sbwarum bleibst du noch bei dieser Firma, was hält dich noch da? why do you stay with the firm, what's keeping you there?mich hält hier nichts [mehr] there's nothing to keep me here [any more]4.<hielt, gehalten>(in eine bestimmte Position bringen)▪ etw irgendwohin/irgendwie \halten to put sth somewhere/in a certain positioner hielt die Hand in die Höhe he put his hand updie Hand vor den Mund \halten to put one's hand in front of one's mouthetw gegen das Licht \halten to hold sth up to the lightdie Hand ins Wasser \halten to put one's hand into the water5.<hielt, gehalten>▪ etw \halten to hold sthnur wenige Pfeiler \halten die alte Brücke just a few pillars support the old bridgeihre Haare wurden von einer Schleife nach hinten ge\halten her hair was held back by a ribbondas Regal wird von zwei Haken ge\halten the shelf is held up by two hooks6.<hielt, gehalten>▪ etw \halten to hold sthich konnte die Tränen nicht \halten I couldn't hold back my tearsdas Ventil konnte den Überdruck nicht mehr \halten the valve could no longer contain the excess pressureer konnte das Wasser nicht mehr \halten he couldn't hold his waterWärme/Feuchtigkeit \halten to retain heat/moisture7.<hielt, gehalten>einen Ball \halten to stop a ballder Tormann konnte den Ball nicht \halten the goalkeeper couldn't stop the balleinen Elfmeter \halten to save a penalty8.<hielt, gehalten>sie hält sich einen Chauffeur she employs a chauffeur; (fig)er hält sich eine Geliebte he has a mistress9.<hielt, gehalten>er hält sich ein Privatflugzeug, eine Segeljacht und ein Rennpferd he keeps a private aircraft, a yacht and a racehorseein Auto \halten to run a carwir können uns kein Auto \halten we can't afford a carHühner/einen Hund \halten to keep chickens/a dog10.<hielt, gehalten>eine Zeitung \halten to take a paper form11.<hielt, gehalten>▪ jdn irgendwie \halten to treat sb in a certain wayer hält seine Kinder sehr streng he is very strict with his children12.<hielt, gehalten>(beibehalten, aufrechterhalten)▪ etw \halten to keep sthdie Balance [o das Gleichgewicht] \halten to keep one's balanceFrieden \halten to keep the peacedie Geschwindigkeit \halten to keep up speedmit jdm Kontakt \halten to keep in touch [or contact] with sbden Kurs \halten to stay on courseOrdnung \halten to keep ordereine Position nicht \halten können to not be able to hold a positioneinen Rekord \halten to hold a recordRuhe \halten to keep quietden Takt \halten to keep timedie Temperatur \halten to maintain the temperatureden Ton \halten to stay in tunezu jdm die Verbindung \halten to keep in touch [or contact] with sbdiese Behauptung lässt sich nicht \halten this statement is not tenablehoffentlich kann ich den Weltrekord noch \halten hopefully I can still hold on to the world record13.<hielt, gehalten>MIL (erfolgreich verteidigen)▪ etw \halten to hold sthdie Verteidiger hielten ihre Stellungen weiterhin the defenders continued to hold their positionseine Festung \halten to hold a fortress14.<hielt, gehalten>(nicht aufgeben)ein Geschäft \halten to keep a business going15.<hielt, gehalten>(in einem Zustand erhalten)▪ etw irgendwie \halten to keep sth in a certain conditiondie Fußböden hält sie immer peinlich sauber she always keeps the floors scrupulously cleanden Abstand gleich \halten to keep the distance the samejdn in Atem/in Bewegung/bei Laune \halten to keep sb in suspense/on the go/happyfür jdn das Essen warm \halten to keep sb's meal hotdie Getränke kalt \halten to keep the drinks chilledjdn jung/fit \halten to keep sb young/fit16.<hielt, gehalten>das Haus war innen und außen ganz in Weiß ge\halten the house was completely white inside and outdas Wohnzimmer ist in Blau ge\halten the living room is decorated in blueihr Schlafzimmer ist in ganz in Kirschbaum ge\halten her bedroom is furnished entirely in cherrywooddie Rede war sehr allgemein ge\halten the speech was very generaleinen Brief kurz \halten to keep a letter shortetw schlicht \halten to keep sth simple17.<hielt, gehalten>(abhalten)▪ etw \halten to give sther hielt eine kurze Rede he made a short speechDiät \halten to keep to a dieteinen Gottesdienst \halten to hold a serviceseinen Mittagsschlaf \halten to have an afternoon napeine Rede \halten to give [or make] a speechein Referat \halten to give [or present] a paperSelbstgespräche \halten to talk to oneselfeine Unterrichtsstunde \halten to give a lessonUnterricht \halten to teacheinen Vortrag \halten to give a talkseinen Winterschlaf \halten to hibernate18.<hielt, gehalten>(einhalten, erfüllen)▪ etw \halten to keep sthder Film hält nicht, was der Titel verspricht the film doesn't live up to its titleman muss \halten, was man verspricht a promise is a promisesein Wort/Versprechen \halten to keep one's word/a promise19.<hielt, gehalten>▪ jdn/etw für jdn/etw \halten to take sb/sth for [or to be] sb/sthich habe ihn für seinen Bruder ge\halten I mistook him for his brotherdas halte ich nicht für möglich I don't think that is possiblewofür \halten Sie mich? what do you take me for?jdn für ehrlich/reich \halten to think sb is [or consider sb to be] honest/rich20.<hielt, gehalten>(denken über)▪ etw von jdm/etw \halten to think sth of sb/sthich halte nichts davon, das zu tun I don't think much of doing thater hält nichts vom Beten/Sparen he's not a great one for praying/saving famich halte es für das beste/möglich/meine Pflicht I think it best/possible/my dutynichts/viel/wenig von jdm/etw \halten to think nothing/a lot/not think much of sb/sth21.<hielt, gehalten>etwas/viel auf jdn \halten to think quite a bit/a lot of sbwenn man etwas auf sich hält... if you think you're somebody...; s.a. Stück22.1. (festhalten) to holdkannst du mal einen Moment \halten? can you hold that for a second?2.<hielt, gehalten>(haltbar sein) to keepwie lange hält der Fisch noch? how much longer will the fish keep?die Schuhe sollten noch bis nächstes Jahr \halten these shoes should last till next year3.<hielt, gehalten>(dauerhaft sein) to holdder das Seil hält nicht mehr länger the rope won't hold much longerdie Tapete hält nicht the wallpaper won't stay ondiese Freundschaft hält schon lange this friendship has been lasting longdie Tür wird jetzt \halten now the door will holddas Regal hält nicht an der Wand the shelf keeps falling off the wall4.<hielt, gehalten>(stehen bleiben, anhalten) to stop\halten Sie bitte an der Ecke! stop at the corner, pleaseetw zum H\halten bringen to bring sth to a stop [or standstill]ein \haltendes Fahrzeug a stationary vehicle5.<hielt, gehalten>SPORT to make a saveunser Tormann hat heute wieder großartig ge\halten our goalkeeper made some great saves todaykann Peters denn gut \halten? is Peters a good goalkeeper?6.<hielt, gehalten>du musst mehr nach rechts \halten you must aim more to the right7.<hielt, gehalten>(sich beherrschen)ich musste an mich \halten, um nicht zu lachen I had to force myself not to laugh8.<hielt, gehalten>(Wert legen auf)[sehr] auf Ordnung \halten to attach [a lot of] importance to tidiness9.<hielt, gehalten>(jdm beistehen)▪ zu jdm \halten to stand [or stick] by sbich werde immer zu dir \halten I will always stand by youich halte zu Manchester United, und du? I support Manchester United, what about you?10.<hielt, gehalten>Sport hält jung sport keeps you youngAlufolie hält frisch aluminium foil keeps things fresh11.<hielt, gehalten>halte mehr nach links keep more to the leftnach Norden \halten to head north12.▶ halt mal,... hang [or hold] on,...du solltest ein bisschen mehr auf dich \halten (auf das Aussehen achten) you should take more [a] pride in yourself; (selbstbewusst sein) you should be more self-confidentIII. REFLEXIVES VERB1.<hielt, gehalten>der Kletterer rutschte aus und konnte sich nicht mehr \halten the climber slipped and lost his grip2.<hielt, gehalten>(nicht verderben)im Kühlschrank hält sich Milch gut drei Tage milk keeps for a good three days in the fridge3.<hielt, gehalten>für seine 50 Jahre hat er sich gut ge\halten he has worn well for a 50-year-old4.<hielt, gehalten>halte dich tapfer be brave5.<hielt, gehalten>(nicht verschwinden)manchmal kann der Nebel sich bis in die späten Vormittagsstunden \halten sometimes the fog can last until the late morning6.<hielt, gehalten>ich halte mich an die alte Methode I'll stick to [or stay with] the old methodich halte mich lieber an Mineralwasser I prefer to stay with mineral water7.<hielt, gehalten>(irgendwo bleiben)8.<hielt, gehalten>(eine Richtung beibehalten)\halten Sie sich immer in Richtung Stadtmitte keep going towards the centreder Autofahrer hielt sich ganz rechts the driver kept to the right9.<hielt, gehalten>er hält sich immer an die Vorschriften he always sticks to the rulesder Film hat sich nicht an die Romanvorlage gehalten the film didn't keep [or stick] to the book10.<hielt, gehalten>(sich behaupten)trotz der hauchdünnen Mehrheit hielt sich die Regierung noch über ein Jahr despite its wafer-thin majority the government lasted [or kept going for] over a year11.<hielt, gehalten>(bestehen)die Firma wird sich nicht \halten können the company won't keep going [for long]12.<hielt, gehalten>(eine bestimmte Körperhaltung haben)es ist nicht leicht, sich im Gleichgewicht zu \halten it's not easy to keep one's balance13.<hielt, gehalten>er hält sich für besonders klug/einen Fachmann he thinks he's very clever/a specialist14.<hielt, gehalten>ich konnte mich nicht \halten vor Lachen bei dem Anblick I couldn't help laughing at this sight15.▶ sich akk an jdn \halten (sich an jdn wenden) to refer to sb, to ask sb; (jds Nähe suchen) to stick with sb1.<hielt, gehalten>wir \halten es ähnlich we do things in a similar wayes mit einer Sache so/anders \halten to handle [or deal with] sth like this/differentlywie hältst du es in diesem Jahr mit Weihnachten? what are you doing about Christmas this year?wie hältst du's mit der Kirche? what's your attitude towards the church?das kannst du \halten wie du willst that's completely up to you2.<hielt, gehalten>(Neigung haben für)es [mehr [o lieber]] mit jdm/etw halten to prefer sb/sthsie hält es mehr mit ihrer Mutter she gets on better with her motherer hält es nicht so mit der Sauberkeit he's not a great one for cleanliness* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) (auch Milit.) holdjemanden an od. bei der Hand halten — hold somebody's hand; hold somebody by the hand
die Hand vor den Mund halten — put one's hand in front of one's mouth
etwas ins Licht/gegen das Licht halten — hold something to/up to the light
2) (Ballspiele) save <shot, penalty, etc.>3) (bewahren) keep; (beibehalten, aufrechterhalten) keep up < speed etc.>; maintain <temperature, equilibrium>einen Ton halten — stay in tune; (lange anhalten) sustain a note
Ordnung/Frieden halten — keep order/the peace
4) (erfüllen) keepsein Wort/ein Versprechen halten — keep one's word/a promise
jemanden für reich/ehrlich halten — think somebody is or consider somebody to be rich/honest
ich halte es für das beste/möglich/meine Pflicht — I think it best/possible/my duty
viel/nichts/wenig von jemandem/etwas halten — think a lot/nothing/not think much of somebody/something
Unterricht halten — give lessons; teach
seinen Mittagsschlaf halten — have one's or an afternoon nap
9) (zurückhalten) keep11) (nicht aufgeben)ein Geschäft usw. halten — keep a business etc. going
12) (behandeln) treat13) (vorziehen)es mehr od. lieber mit jemandem/etwas halten — prefer somebody/something
14) (verfahren)es mit einer Sache so/anders halten — deal with or handle something like this/differently
15) (gestalten)2.unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1) (stehen bleiben) stop2) (unverändert, an seinem Platz bleiben) lastder Nagel/das Seil hält nicht mehr länger — the nail/rope won't hold much longer
diese Freundschaft hält nicht [lange] — (fig.) this friendship won't last [long]
3) (Sport) save4) (beistehen)zu jemandem halten — stand or stick by somebody
5) (zielen) aim (auf + Akk. at)6) (Seemannsspr.) headauf etwas (Akk.) halten — head for or towards something
an sich (Akk.) halten — control oneself
8) (achten)3.1) (sich durchsetzen, behaupten)das Geschäft wird sich nicht halten können — the shop won't keep going [for long]
sich gut halten — do well; make a good showing
sich schlecht/gerade/aufrecht halten — hold or carry oneself badly/straight/erect
5) (bleiben)sich auf den Beinen/im Sattel halten — stay on one's feet/in the saddle
sich links/rechts halten — keep [to the] left/right
sich an jemandes Seite (Dat.) /hinter jemandem halten — stay or keep next to/behind somebody
7) (befolgen)sich an etwas (Akk.) halten — keep to or follow something
9) (ugs.): (jung, gesund bleiben)* * *halten; hält, hielt, gehaltenA. v/t1. (festhalten) hold;bei der Hand halten hold sb’s hand;in der Hand/im Arm halten hold in one’s hand/in one’s arms;jemandem den Mantel halten (damit er die Hände frei hat) hold sb’s coat; (ihm hineinhelfen) hold sb’s coat, help sb on with their coat;2. (stützen) hold (up), support;das Bild wird von zwei Nägeln gehalten the picture is held up by two nails;das Seil hat nicht viel zu halten (wird wenig belastet) there isn’t very much weight on the rope3. in einer Lage: hold;ans Licht halten hold to the light;die Hand ins/unters Wasser halten put one’s hand in the water/hold one’s hand under the tap (US auch faucet);sich (dat)beim Gähnen die Hand vor den Mund halten put one’s hand in front of one’s mouth when yawning;er hielt sich das Buch dicht vors Gesicht he was holding the book right in front of his face4. in einem Zustand: keep;frisch/warm halten keep fresh/warm;besetzt/verschlossen halten keep occupied/locked;in Gang halten keep sth going;in Ordnung halten keep in order;das Fass hält 20 Liter the barrel holds 20 litres (US -ers)6. (zurückhalten, behalten) keep, hold; (Festung, Stellung, Rekord, Titel) hold; (aufhalten) stop; SPORT (Schuss) hold, stop, save;das Haus hält die Wärme gut/schlecht the house retains the heat/lets the heat out;das Wasser nicht halten können be incontinent, not be able to hold one’s water ( oder control one’s bladder);den Ball in den eigenen Reihen halten hold onto the ball, keep possession (of the ball);seinen Vorsprung halten können retain one’s lead;er war nicht zu halten there was no stopping ( oder holding) him, you couldn’t hold him back;was hält mich hier noch? what is there to keep me here?;7. (Geschwindigkeit, Kurs, Niveau, Preise etc) hold, maintain; (Richtung) continue in, keep going in; MUS (Ton) lange: hold; (nicht abweichen) keep to;Ordnung halten keep order;Kontakt halten keep in contact (zu with);haltet jetzt bitte Ruhe/Frieden umg keep quiet now, please/no more arguing, please;diese Theorie lässt sich nicht halten this theory is untenable8. (Versprechen, sein Wort etc) keep;was ich verspreche, halte ich auch my word is my bond;das Buch hält (nicht), was es verspricht the book doesn’t live up to its promises9. (sie hält sich einen Chauffeur/Liebhaber she keeps a chauffeur/loverdie Kinder knapp/streng halten not give the children much money/be strict with the children11. (Sitzung, Versammlung etc) hold; (Hochzeit, Messe) auch celebrate; (Mahlzeit, Schläfchen etc) have, take; (Rede, Vortrag etc) give;Winterschlaf halten hibernate12.sie hält ihn für den Besitzer meist she thinks he’s the owner;ich halte es für richtig, dass er absagt I think he’s right to refuse, I think it’s right that he should refuse;tu, was du für richtig hältst do what you think is right;ich hielte es für gut, wenn wir gingen I think we should go, I think it would be a good idea if we went;für wie alt hältst du ihn? how old do ( oder would) you think he is?;wofür halten Sie mich/sich (eigentlich)? who do you think I am/you are?13.halten von think of;viel/wenig halten von think highly ( stärker: the world)/not think much of;was hältst du von …? what do you think of …?; auffordernd: how about …?;was hältst du davon? what do you think (of it)?;ich halte nicht viel davon I don’t think much of it; von Idee, Gemälde etc: auch I’m not keen on it;sie hält nichts vom Sparen she doesn’t believe in saving14. unpers:wie hältst du es mit …? what do you usually do about …?; (was denkst du über …?) what do you think of ( oder about) …?;so haben wir es immer gehalten we’ve always done it that way;das kannst du halten, wie du willst please (besonders US suit) yourself;ich halte es mit meinem Lehrer, der immer sagte … I go by what my teacher always used to say …; → gehaltenB. v/i1. (fest sein) Knoten, Schnur, Schraube etc: hold; Eis: be (frozen) solid enough to walk on; Brücke: stand the weight of sth/sb; (kleben bleiben) stickder Zug hält hier zehn Minuten the train stops here for ten minutes;hält der Bus am Schlossplatz? does the bus stop at the Schlossplatz?;4. SPORT, Torwart etc: save;sie hält gut she’s good in goal, she’s a good goalkeeper5. in Zustand:das hält gesund/jung! it keeps you healthy/young6. Richtung, mit Waffe: aim (nach for;7.an sich (akk)halten control o.s.;ich musste an mich halten, um nicht zu (+inf) it took great self-control not to (+inf), I could hardly stop ( oder keep) myself (from) (+ger)8.zu jemandem halten stand by sb; Partei nehmend: side with sbC. v/t & v/i1.(viel/wenig) halten auf (+akk) (achten auf) pay (a lot of/little) attention to; (Wert legen auf) set (great/little) store by;wir halten nicht sehr auf Formen we don’t stand on ceremony2.etwas/viel auf sich (akk)halten take pride/a lot of pride in o.s.; äußerlich: be particular/very particular about one’s appearance; gesundheitlich: look after/take great care of one’s health;jeder/kein Handwerker, der (etwas) auf sich hält any/no self-respecting craftsmanD. v/r1. Lebensmittel etc: keep; Schuhe etc: last; Wetter: hold; Preis, Kurs etc: hold; Geschäft, Mode, Restaurant etc: last;sich gut halten Lebensmittel etc: keep well;sie hat sich gut gehalten (ist wenig gealtert) she looks good for her age, she’s well preservedsich in Form halten keep in form; körperlich: auch keep fit;versteckt halten remain hidden ( oder in hiding)3. (standhalten) hold out;wacker halten hold one’s own (gegen against), do well;sich halten als maintain one’s position as;4.sich an das Gesetz halten comply with ( oder abide by) the law;der Film hält sich eng an die Vorlage the film keeps very close to the original; möchten Sie einen Sherry? - nein,ich halte mich lieber an alkoholfreie Getränke I’d rather stick to ( oder with) something non-alcoholic;heute werde ich mich mal an den Tee halten I’m going to stick to tea today5. Haltung, Lage, Richtung:sich links/rechts halten keep to the left/right;sich südlich halten keep on south, keep going in a southerly direction;aufrecht halten hold o.s. very straight ( oder erect);sich kaum noch auf den Beinen halten können hardly be able to stand;sich oft abseits halten often keep (o.s.) to o.s.;halt dich immer dicht hinter mir keep very close behind me6. (beherrschen):kaum mehr halten können not be able to contain o.s.;kaum mehr halten können vor Freude/Zorn etc be so happy/angry etc that one can no longer contain o.s.;sich (vor Lachen) nicht mehr halten können umg not be able to keep a straight face, not be able to stop o.s. ( oder keep from) laughing7.sie hält sich mal wieder für besonders schlau she thinks she’s been terribly clever again; → auch A 12, bereithalten* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) (auch Milit.) holdsich (Dat.) den Kopf/den Bauch halten — hold one's head/stomach
jemanden an od. bei der Hand halten — hold somebody's hand; hold somebody by the hand
etwas ins Licht/gegen das Licht halten — hold something to/up to the light
2) (Ballspiele) save <shot, penalty, etc.>3) (bewahren) keep; (beibehalten, aufrechterhalten) keep up <speed etc.>; maintain <temperature, equilibrium>einen Ton halten — stay in tune; (lange anhalten) sustain a note
Ordnung/Frieden halten — keep order/the peace
4) (erfüllen) keepsein Wort/ein Versprechen halten — keep one's word/a promise
5) (besitzen, beschäftigen, beziehen) keep <chickens etc.>; take <newspaper, magazine, etc.>jemanden für reich/ehrlich halten — think somebody is or consider somebody to be rich/honest
ich halte es für das beste/möglich/meine Pflicht — I think it best/possible/my duty
viel/nichts/wenig von jemandem/etwas halten — think a lot/nothing/not think much of somebody/something
Unterricht halten — give lessons; teach
seinen Mittagsschlaf halten — have one's or an afternoon nap
9) (zurückhalten) keep11) (nicht aufgeben)ein Geschäft usw. halten — keep a business etc. going
12) (behandeln) treat13) (vorziehen)es mehr od. lieber mit jemandem/etwas halten — prefer somebody/something
14) (verfahren)es mit einer Sache so/anders halten — deal with or handle something like this/differently
15) (gestalten)2.unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1) (stehen bleiben) stop2) (unverändert, an seinem Platz bleiben) lastder Nagel/das Seil hält nicht mehr länger — the nail/rope won't hold much longer
diese Freundschaft hält nicht [lange] — (fig.) this friendship won't last [long]
3) (Sport) save4) (beistehen)zu jemandem halten — stand or stick by somebody
5) (zielen) aim (auf + Akk. at)6) (Seemannsspr.) headauf etwas (Akk.) halten — head for or towards something
an sich (Akk.) halten — control oneself
8) (achten)3.1) (sich durchsetzen, behaupten)das Geschäft wird sich nicht halten können — the shop won't keep going [for long]
sich gut halten — do well; make a good showing
sich schlecht/gerade/aufrecht halten — hold or carry oneself badly/straight/erect
5) (bleiben)sich auf den Beinen/im Sattel halten — stay on one's feet/in the saddle
6) (gehen, bleiben)sich links/rechts halten — keep [to the] left/right
sich an jemandes Seite (Dat.) /hinter jemandem halten — stay or keep next to/behind somebody
7) (befolgen)sich an etwas (Akk.) halten — keep to or follow something
9) (ugs.): (jung, gesund bleiben)* * *v.(§ p.,pp.: hielt, gehalten)= to bear v.(§ p.,p.p.: bore, borne)to clamp v.to halt v.to hold v.(§ p.,p.p.: held)to keep v.(§ p.,p.p.: kept)to retain v.to uphold v.(§ p.,p.p.: upheld) -
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rien [ʀjɛ̃]━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━1. <a. nothing• qu'est-ce qui ne va pas ? -- rien what's wrong? -- nothing• ça ou rien, c'est pareil it makes no odds► ne... rien not... anything nothing• je n'en sais trop rien I haven't a clue (PROV) on n'a rien sans rien(PROV) nothing ventured, nothing gained► avoir + rien• ils n'ont rien (possessions) they haven't got anything they have nothing ; (maladie, blessure) they're OK• ça va, tu n'as rien ? are you OK?• n'avoir rien contre qn/qch to have nothing against sb/sth• j'en ai rien à foutre (inf!) I don't give a damn (inf!)• on n'a rien sans rien you don't get anything for nothing► être + rien• pour lui, 50 km à vélo, ce n'est rien cycling 50 kilometres is nothing for him• élever quatre enfants, ce n'est pas rien bringing up four children is quite something• tu t'es fait mal ? -- non, c'est rien (inf) did you hurt yourself? -- no, it's nothing• pardon ! -- c'est rien or ce n'est rien (inf) sorry! -- it doesn't matter► faire + rien• rien à faire ! it's no good!• rien n'y fait ! nothing's any good!► en rien• ce tableau ne ressemble en rien au reste de son œuvre this picture is nothing like his other works► rien de + adjectif ou adverbe nothing• je t'achèterai le journal, rien d'autre ? I'll get you a newspaper - do you want anything else?• rien de tel qu'une bonne douche chaude ! there's nothing like a nice hot shower!b. ( = quelque chose) anything• as-tu jamais rien vu de pareil ? have you ever seen anything like it?► de rien !• je vous remercie -- de rien ! (inf) thank you -- you're welcome!• il ne quitterait son pays pour rien au monde he wouldn't leave his country for anything► rien du tout nothing at all• qu'as-tu vu ? -- rien du tout what did you see? -- nothing at all• qu'est-ce que c'est que ce cadeau de rien du tout ? what on earth can I (or you etc) do with this stupid little present?► rien de rien (inf) absolutely nothing• il ne fait rien, mais rien de rien (inf) he does nothing, and I mean nothing► pour rien ( = inutilement) for nothing ; ( = pour peu d'argent) for next to nothing• pourquoi tu dis ça ? -- pour rien why do you say that? -- no reason• ce n'est pas pour rien que... it's not for nothing that...► rien que• la vérité, rien que la vérité the truth and nothing but the truth• rien qu'à le voir, j'ai deviné I guessed by just looking at him• je voudrais vous voir, rien qu'une minute could I see you just for a minute?• c'est à moi, rien qu'à moi it's mine and mine alone• il voulait 500 €, rien que ça ! he wanted a mere 500 euros!• elle veut être actrice, rien que ça ! she wants to be an actress, no less!2. <• j'ai failli rater le train, il s'en est fallu d'un rien I came within a hair's breadth of missing the train• « moi pas » dit-elle un rien insolente "I'm not", she said rather insolently► un rien de a touch of* * *
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1. ʀjɛ̃pronom indéfini1) ( nulle chose)il n'est rien pour moi — he means ou is nothing to me
pour rien — ( en vain) for nothing; ( à bas prix) for next to nothing
‘pourquoi?’ - ‘pour rien’ — ‘why?’ - ‘no reason’
‘merci’ - ‘de rien’ — ‘thank you’ - ‘you're welcome’ ou ‘not at all’
‘que prends-tu?’ - ‘rien du tout’ — ‘what are you having?’ - ‘nothing at all’
ça ou rien, c'est pareil — it makes no odds
c'est trois fois rien — (colloq) it's next to nothing
rien de rien — (colloq) absolutely nothing
2) ( seulement)elle voudrait un bureau rien qu'à elle — (colloq) she would like an office all to herself
la vérité, rien que la vérité — the truth and nothing but the truth
rien que ça? — (colloq) ( en réponse) is that all?
ils habitent un château, rien que ça! — iron they live in a castle, no less! ou if you please!
3) ( quoi que ce soit) anything
2.
de rien (du tout) locution adjective
3.
(colloq) un rien locution adverbiale a (tiny) bit
4.
en rien locution adverbiale at all, in any way••rien à faire! — ( c'est impossible) it's no good ou use!; ( refus) no way! (colloq)
ce n'est pas rien! — ( exploit) it's quite something!; ( tâche) it's no joke, it's not exactly a picnic! (colloq); ( somme) it's not exactly peanuts! (colloq)
II ʀjɛ̃nom masculin1) ( vétille)faire quelque chose comme un rien — (colloq) to do something very easily
2) (colloq) ( petite quantité)3) (colloq) ( personne)un/une rien du tout — ( insignifiant) a nobody; ( sans moralité) a no-good (colloq), a worthless person
* * *ʀjɛ̃1. pron1) (= sans 'ne') nothing"Qu'est-ce que vous avez?" — "Rien." — "What have you got?" — "Nothing."
"Qu'est-ce que tu as acheté?" — "Rien." — "What have you bought?" — "Nothing."
pour rien au monde; Pour rien au monde je ne le vendrais. — I wouldn't sell it for anything in the world.
2) (avec 'ne')ne... rien — not... anything, nothing
Il n'a rien dit. — He didn't say anything., He hasn't said anything.
Il n'a rien fait. — He didn't do anything., He hasn't done anything.
il n'a rien (= n'est pas blessé) — he's all right
3) (= quelque chose)rien de; rien d'intéressant — nothing interesting
n'avoir rien de; Il n'a rien d'un champion. — He's no champion.
rien que — just, only
Rien que la voiture coûte un million. — The car alone costs a million.
de rien! — not at all!, don't mention it!
"Merci beaucoup!" — "De rien!" — "Thank you very much!" — "Not at all!"
rien à faire! — it's no good!, it's no use!
en rien; il ne lui ressemble en rien — he's nothing like him
2. nm1) (= quantité infime)2) (= chose insignifiante)Il se met en colère pour un rien. — He loses his temper over the slightest thing.
des petits riens; des riens — trivial things pl little things pl
* * *I.A pron indéf1 ( nulle chose) rien n'est impossible nothing is impossible; un mois à ne rien faire a month doing nothing; j'ai décidé de ne rien dire I decided to say nothing ou not to say anything; il n'y a rien qui puisse la consoler nothing can console her; il n'y a plus rien there's nothing left; il n'y a plus rien à faire ( comme travail) there's nothing left ou else to do; ( pour le sauver) there's nothing more ou else that can be done; ce n'est rien it's nothing; elle n'est rien she's a nobody; il n'est rien pour moi he means ou is nothing to me; ils ne nous sont rien they're nothing to do with us; il n'en est rien it's nothing of the sort; elle ne t'a rien fait she hasn't done anything to you; n'avoir rien à faire avec qn to have nothing to do with sb; rien n'y fait! nothing's any good!; il n'a rien d'un intrigant there's nothing of the schemer about him; elle n'a rien de sa sœur she's nothing like her sister; rien de bon nothing good; rien d'autre nothing else; rien de moins/de plus nothing less/more (que than); rien de meilleur/de pire/de mieux nothing better/worse/better (que than); il n'y a rien de tel/de tel que la marche pour garder la forme there's nothing like it/like walking to keep you fit; il n'y a rien eu de cassé nothing was broken; ça n'a rien de luxueux there's nothing luxurious about it; je n'ai jamais rien vu de pire I've never seen anything worse; rien à déclarer/signaler nothing to declare/report; partir de rien to start from nothing; faire un drame d'un rien to make a drama out of nothing; pour rien ( en vain) for nothing; ( à bas prix) for next to nothing; ‘pourquoi?’-‘pour rien’ ‘why?’-‘no reason’; ce n'est pas pour rien que it's not without reason ou not for nothing that; parler pour rien to waste one's breath; ‘merci’-‘de rien’ ‘thank you’-‘you're welcome’, ‘not at all’; en moins de rien in no time at all; ‘que prends-tu?’-‘rien du tout’ ‘what are you having?’-‘nothing at all’; c'est ça ou rien it's that or nothing, take it or leave it; ‘mais vous avez un contrat’-‘ça ou rien(, c'est pareil)’ ‘but you have a contract’-‘I might as well not have one’, ‘it makes no odds’; c'est mieux que rien it's better than nothing; c'est moins que rien it's nothing at all; c'est trois fois rien it's next to nothing; rien à rien, rien de rien○ absolutely nothing; faire qch comme rien to do sth very easily;2 ( seulement) rien que la bouteille pèse deux kilos the bottle alone weighs two kilos; j'en ai eu pour 35 euros rien qu'avec les fleurs the flowers alone cost me 35 euros; c'est à lui et rien qu'à lui it's his and his alone; elle voudrait un bureau rien qu'à elle○ she would like an office all to herself; il n'est rien qu'un scribouillard he's nothing but ou he's just a penpusher; ‘qu'y a-t-il à boire?’-‘rien que de l'eau’ ‘what is there to drink?’-‘just water’; la vérité, rien que la vérité the truth and nothing but the truth; rien que pour te plaire just to please you; j'en ai la nausée rien que d'y penser I feel sick just thinking about it; rien qu'à voir comment il s'habille just by looking at the way he dresses; rien que ça○? ( en réponse) is that all?; ils habitent un château, rien que ça! iron they live in a castle, no less! ou if you please! iron;3 ( quoi que ce soit) anything; avant de rien signer before signing anything; sans que j'en sache rien without my knowing anything about it; il m'a demandé si je n'avais rien vu he asked me if I had seen anything; as-tu jamais rien fait pour eux? have you ever done anything for them?;4 Sport gén nil; ( au tennis) love; rien partout, rien à rien nil nil; rien à 15 ( au tennis) love 15.B de rien (du tout) loc adj fille de rien worthless girl; un petit bleu de rien (du tout) a tiny bruise; une affaire de rien du tout a trivial matter.C ○adv c'est rien moche! it isn't half ugly○! GB, it's really ugly.E en rien loc adv at all, in any way; cela ne me concerne en rien that doesn't concern me at all ou in any way; ce n'est en rien nécessaire it's not at all necessary, it's in no way necessary; il ne te ressemble en rien he's not at all like you, he's nothing like you.rien à faire! ( c'est impossible) it's no good ou use!; ( refus) no way○!; on n'a rien pour rien you get nothing for nothing; ce n'est pas rien! ( exploit) it's quite something!; ( tâche) it's no joke, it's not exactly a picnic○!; ( somme) it's not exactly peanuts○!II.rien nm1 ( vétille) être puni pour un rien to be punished for the slightest thing; un rien le fâche the slightest thing annoys him; un rien l'habille, elle s'habille d'un rien she looks good in the simplest thing; se disputer pour un rien to quarrel over nothing; perdre son temps à des riens to waste one's time on trivial things; les petits riens qui rendent la vie agréable the little things which make life pleasant; faire qch comme un rien to do sth very easily;2 ( petite quantité) un rien de a touch of; un rien d'humour a touch of humourGB; un rien de sel a tiny pinch of salt; un rien de cognac a dash of brandy; en un rien de temps in next to no time;3 ( personne) un/une rien du tout ( insignifiant) a nobody; ( sans moralité) a no-good○, a worthless person.[rjɛ̃] pronom indéfini1. [nulle chose] nothingrien de cassé/grave, j'espère? nothing broken/serious, I hope?rien de plus nothing else ou more[en réponse négative à une question]je vous remercie — de rien! thanks — you're welcome ou not at all ou don't mention itune affaire de rien du tout a trifling ou trivial matterrien à dire, c'est parfait! what can I say, it's perfect!rien à faire, la voiture ne veut pas démarrer it's no good, the car (just) won't startj'en ai rien à faire (familier) ou àcirer (très familier) I don't give a damn ou a toss (très familier)2. [en corrélation avec 'ne']rien n'est plus beau que... there's nothing more beautiful than...rien n'y a fait, elle a refusé (there was) nothing doing, she said noce n'est rien, ça va guérir it's nothing, it'll get betterce n'est pas rien it's no small thing ou matterje croyais avoir perdu, il n'en est rien I thought I'd lost, but not at all ou quite the contraryils se disaient mariés, en fait il n'en est rien they claimed they were married but they're nothing of the sortil n'est (plus) rien pour moi he's ou he means nothing to me (anymore)et moi alors, je ne suis rien (dans tout ça)? and what about me (in all this), don't I count for anything ou don't I matter?je ne me souviens de rien I remember nothing, I don't remember anythingon ne voit rien avec cette fumée you can't see anything ou a thing with all this smokecela ou ça ne fait rien it doesn't matterça ne (te) fait rien si je te dépose en dernier? would you mind if I dropped you off last?, is it OK with you if I drop you off last?ça n'a rien à voir avec toi it's got nothing to do with you, it doesn't concern youje n'ai rien contre lui I have nothing against him, I don't have anything against himne t'inquiète pas, tu n'y es pour rien don't worry, it's not your faultpour ne rien vous cacher... to be completely open with you...elle n'avait jamais rien vu de semblable she had never seen such a thing ou anything like itrien ne sert de courir (il faut partir à point) La Fontaine (allusion) slow and steady wins the race (proverbe)3. [quelque chose] anything4. JEUX5. [au tennis] love6. (locution)rien moins que [bel et bien]: elle est rien moins que décidée à le poursuivre en justice she's well and truly determined to take him to courtelle est rien moins que sotte [nullement] she is far from stupid————————[rjɛ̃] adverbeils sont rien riches they really are rolling in it (très familier & UK), they sure as hell are rich (US)————————[rjɛ̃] nom masculin1. [néant]2. [chose sans importance]un rien the merest trifle ou slightest thing3. un rien de [très peu de] a touch ofun rien de frivolité a touch ou tinge ou hint of frivolity————————en rien locution adverbialeça n'a en rien affecté ma décision it hasn't influenced my decision at all ou in the least ou in any waypour rien locution adverbialepour deux/trois fois rien for next to nothing————————rien du tout nom masculin et fémininun/une rien du tout a nobody————————rien que locution adverbialerien qu'une fois just ou only onceviens, rien qu'un jour do come, (even) if only for a dayrien que d'y penser, j'ai des frissons the mere thought of it ou just thinking about it makes me shiverla vérité, rien que la vérité the truth and nothing but the truth————————un rien locution adverbialesa robe est un rien trop étroite her dress is a touch ou a shade ou a tiny bit too tight -
10 suponer
v.1 to suppose.supongo que ya habrán llegado I suppose o expect (that) they'll have arrived by nowsupongo que sí/no I suppose o expect so/notsupongamos que me niego supposing I refusees de suponer que se disculparán I would expect them to apologizesuponiendo que… supposing o assuming that…María supone bien Mary supposes well.Esto supone un riesgo This entails a risk.2 to involve, to entail.Supone muchos peligros It involves much danger.3 to mean.4 to imagine.lo suponía I guessed as muchte suponía mayor I thought you were older5 to be important.* * *1 (gen) to suppose, assume2 (significar) to mean3 (conllevar) to mean, entail, require4 (adivinar) to guess; (imaginar) to imagine, think5 (creer) to think1 familiar supposition\como es de suponer as is to be expectedser de suponer to be likely* * *verb1) to suppose, presume2) assume3) involve* * *( pp supuesto)1. VT1) (=imaginar) to imagineestoy muy satisfecho, como puedes suponer — I'm very pleased, as you can imagine
ya puedes suponer lo que pasó — you can guess o imagine what happened
le pagaron, supongamos, diez millones — he was paid, say, ten million
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es de suponer, es de suponer que haya protestas — I would imagine there will be protests, presumably there will be protestsestán muy apenados, como es de suponer — they are very upset, as you would expect
como era de suponer, llegaron tarde — as was to be expected, they arrived late
2)• suponer que — [intentando adivinar] to imagine that, suppose that, guess that *; [como hipótesis] to suppose that; [dando por sentado] to assume that, presume that
supongo que necesitaréis unas vacaciones — I imagine o suppose you'll need a holiday, I guess you'll need a holiday *
sí, supongo que tienes razón — yes, I suppose you're right, yes, I guess you're right *
eso nos hace suponer que ha habido un cambio de actitud — this would suggest (to us) that there has been a change of attitude
supón que tuvieras mucho dinero, ¿qué harías? — suppose o supposing you had a lot of money, what would you do?
suponiendo que todo salga según lo previsto — assuming o presuming everything goes according to plan
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supongo que no, -¿crees que llegará tarde? -no lo sé, supongo que no — "do you think he'll be late?" - "I don't know, I don't suppose so"-no será fácil -no, supongo que no — "it won't be easy" - "no, I suppose not"
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supongo que sí — I suppose so, I imagine so, I guess so *3) (=atribuir)[con objeto indirecto de persona]os suponía informados de este asunto — I assumed o presumed you had been informed about this matter
le supongo unos 60 años — I would say o guess he's about 60
se le supone una gran antigüedad — it is thought o believed to be very old
el equipo no mostró la calidad que se le suponía — the team did not show the talent expected of them o they had been credited with
4) (=implicar) to meanla mudanza no nos supondrá grandes gastos — the move won't mean o involve a lot of expense for us
el nuevo método supuso una auténtica revolución — the new method brought about a complete revolution
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un suponer, a ver, un suponer, si tú fueras su marido, ¿qué harías? — OK, just supposing you were her husband, what would you do?si te ofrecen el puesto, es un suponer, ¿lo aceptarías? — supposing o suppose they were to offer you the job, would you accept?
supongamos, es solo un suponer, que eso sea verdad — let us suppose, for the sake of argument, that it is true
* * *Isi quebraran, es un suponer,... — suppose o supposing they were to go bankrupt,...
IIsi, es un suponer, perdieses tu trabajo... — just supposing for the sake of argument that you were to lose your job
verbo transitivo1)a) ( tomar como hipótesis) to suppose, assumesupongamos que lo que dice es cierto — let's suppose o assume what he says is true
supongamos que los dos ángulos son iguales — let us suppose o assume that both angles are equal
b) ( imaginar)nada hacía suponer que... — there was nothing to suggest that...
¿va a venir hoy? - supongo que sí — is she coming today? - I should think so o I imagine so
es de suponer que se lo habrán dicho — presumably o I should think o I would imagine he's been told
c) ( atribuir) (+ me/te/le etc)le suponía más edad — I imagined o thought he was older
se le suponía un valor aproximado de... — it was thought to be worth approximately...
2) (significar, implicar) to meaneso supondría tener que empezar desde el principio — that would mean having to start from the beginning again; (+ me/te/le etc)
* * *= assume, entail, guess, involve, mean, presume, surmise, suppose, gather, account for.Ex. The foregoing discussion concerning analytical entries assumes implicitly a conventional catalogue format, that is, card, microform or other printed catalogue.Ex. Secondly, the admission of rules incompatible with the general ideology adopted inevitably entails subsequent remedial revision.Ex. 'Anything wrong?' 'Oh, I'm okay, I guess,' volunteered Datto cautiously.Ex. Generating author indexes or catalogues involves creating headings from author's names, that is the names of persons or organisations.Ex. These changes have meant modifications, some very time-consuming, to serials catalogues in libraries.Ex. We presumed this principle of organization in the case of searching the public library for a document about programmed instruction.Ex. One is to read a portion of the newspaper and to surmise under what headings it has been indexed.Ex. Suppose we are searching for information about the subject 'The use of television in remedial teaching in primary schools'.Ex. The script was improvised on an outline which, I gathered, was the result of three sessions' hard talking to decide whose ideas out of the many suggested should be used.Ex. The major four categories of physical forms outlined so far account for most of the published indexes and catalogues.----* como cabría suponer = as might be expected.* es de suponer que = presumably.* gastos que no suponen un gran desembolso de dinero = out-of-pocket costs.* no suponer gran cosa = not add up to much.* no suponer nada = add up to + nothing.* que supone = associated with.* según cabe suponer = presumably, supposedly.* según sabe suponer = allegedly.* suponer la diferencia entre el éxito o el fracaso = make or break.* suponer peligro = hold + danger.* suponerse que + Subjuntivo = be alleged + Infinitivo.* suponer una avance sobre = move + one away from.* suponer una diferencia sobre = move + one away from.* suponer un avance = be a step forward.* suponer un cambio = bring about + change.* supongo que = I daresay that.* * *Isi quebraran, es un suponer,... — suppose o supposing they were to go bankrupt,...
IIsi, es un suponer, perdieses tu trabajo... — just supposing for the sake of argument that you were to lose your job
verbo transitivo1)a) ( tomar como hipótesis) to suppose, assumesupongamos que lo que dice es cierto — let's suppose o assume what he says is true
supongamos que los dos ángulos son iguales — let us suppose o assume that both angles are equal
b) ( imaginar)nada hacía suponer que... — there was nothing to suggest that...
¿va a venir hoy? - supongo que sí — is she coming today? - I should think so o I imagine so
es de suponer que se lo habrán dicho — presumably o I should think o I would imagine he's been told
c) ( atribuir) (+ me/te/le etc)le suponía más edad — I imagined o thought he was older
se le suponía un valor aproximado de... — it was thought to be worth approximately...
2) (significar, implicar) to meaneso supondría tener que empezar desde el principio — that would mean having to start from the beginning again; (+ me/te/le etc)
* * *= assume, entail, guess, involve, mean, presume, surmise, suppose, gather, account for.Ex: The foregoing discussion concerning analytical entries assumes implicitly a conventional catalogue format, that is, card, microform or other printed catalogue.
Ex: Secondly, the admission of rules incompatible with the general ideology adopted inevitably entails subsequent remedial revision.Ex: 'Anything wrong?' 'Oh, I'm okay, I guess,' volunteered Datto cautiously.Ex: Generating author indexes or catalogues involves creating headings from author's names, that is the names of persons or organisations.Ex: These changes have meant modifications, some very time-consuming, to serials catalogues in libraries.Ex: We presumed this principle of organization in the case of searching the public library for a document about programmed instruction.Ex: One is to read a portion of the newspaper and to surmise under what headings it has been indexed.Ex: Suppose we are searching for information about the subject 'The use of television in remedial teaching in primary schools'.Ex: The script was improvised on an outline which, I gathered, was the result of three sessions' hard talking to decide whose ideas out of the many suggested should be used.Ex: The major four categories of physical forms outlined so far account for most of the published indexes and catalogues.* como cabría suponer = as might be expected.* es de suponer que = presumably.* gastos que no suponen un gran desembolso de dinero = out-of-pocket costs.* no suponer gran cosa = not add up to much.* no suponer nada = add up to + nothing.* que supone = associated with.* según cabe suponer = presumably, supposedly.* según sabe suponer = allegedly.* suponer la diferencia entre el éxito o el fracaso = make or break.* suponer peligro = hold + danger.* suponerse que + Subjuntivo = be alleged + Infinitivo.* suponer una avance sobre = move + one away from.* suponer una diferencia sobre = move + one away from.* suponer un avance = be a step forward.* suponer un cambio = bring about + change.* supongo que = I daresay that.* * *imagínate que te toca la lotería, es un suponer, ¿qué harías? imagine you won the lottery, just supposing, what would you do?si la empresa quebrara, es un suponer, … just suppose o just supposing the company were to go bankrupt, …, if the company were to go bankrupt, just for the sake of argument, …vtA1 (tomar como hipótesis) to supposesupongamos que lo que dice es cierto let's suppose o assume what he says is truesuponiendo que todo salga como está previsto assuming everything goes according to plansupongamos que los dos ángulos son iguales let us suppose o assume that both angles are equalni aun suponiendo que fuera verdad, no tiene derecho a hablar así even supposing it were true, he has no right to talk like that2supongo que tienes razón I suppose you're rightnada hacía suponer que ocurriría una cosa así there was nothing to suggest o there was no reason to suppose that something like that would happen¿va a venir hoy? — supongo que sí is she coming today? — I should think so o I imagine soes de suponer que se lo habrán dicho presumably o I should think o I would assume o I would imagine he's been toldera de suponer que se lo iban a dar it was to be expected that they would give it to himse supone que tendría que empezar a las nueve it's supposed to start at nine¿dónde se supone que vamos? where are we supposed o meant to be going?3 (atribuir) (+ me/te/le etc):le suponía más edad I imagined o thought he was olderse le suponen propiedades medicinales it is believed o held to have medicinal qualitiesal cuadro se le suponía un valor aproximado de … the painting was thought to be worth approximately …B (significar, implicar) to meanel proyecto supondrá una inversión de cinco millones de dólares the project will mean an investment of five million dollarsla preparación del congreso supuso cinco meses de trabajo the preparation for the convention involved o took five months' workeso supondría tener que empezar desde el principio that would mean having to start from the beginning again(+ me/te/le etc): ese negocio no le supuso ningún beneficio that deal didn't make him any profitno me supone problema ninguno/ninguna molestia it's no trouble at allel traslado nos va a suponer muchos inconvenientes the move will cause us a great deal of inconvenience, the move will mean o will involve a great deal of inconvenience* * *
suponer ( conjugate suponer) verbo transitivo
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◊ supongamos que lo que dice es cierto let's suppose o assume what he says is true;
suponiendo que todo salga bien assuming everything goes OKb) ( imaginar):
¿va a venir hoy? — supongo que sí is she coming today? — I should think so o I suppose so;
es de suponer que se lo habrán dicho presumably o I should think he's been told;
se supone que empieza a las nueve it's supposed to start at nine
2 (significar, implicar) to mean;
suponer verbo transitivo
1 (creer, imaginar) to suppose: supongamos que..., let's assume o suppose that...
supongo que me llamarán, I presume they're going to phone me
supongo que sí, I suppose so
se supone que acaba a las seis, it's supposed to finish at six
se supone que él es el entendido, he's supposed to be the expert
te suponía en París, I thought you were in Paris
2 (conllevar, significar) to mean, involve: no supone ningún riesgo, it doesn't involve any risk
(la amistad, el aprecio) to mean ➣ Ver nota en mean
♦ Locuciones: ser de suponer: es de suponer que se lo han contado, presumably o I would imagine she's been told
ser un suponer, to be conjecture
' suponer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
condicionamiento
- creer
- esperar
- hacer
- imaginar
- imaginarse
- jugar
- significar
- asumir
- supuse
English:
assume
- entail
- expect
- guess
- imagine
- imply
- involve
- mean
- pose
- presumably
- presume
- suppose
- surmise
- take
- say
* * *♦ nmimagino que nos invitarán – eso es un suponer I imagine they'll invite us – that's pure conjecture o you can't say for sure;imagina, y es un suponer, que te quedas sin dinero imagine, for the sake of argument, that you didn't have any money♦ vt1. [creer, presuponer] to suppose;supongo que ya habrán llegado I suppose o expect (that) they'll have arrived by now;supongo que tienes razón I suppose o guess you're right;supongo que sí/no I suppose o expect so/not;supongamos que me niego supposing I refuse;es de suponer que se disculparán I would expect them to apologize;es de suponer una nueva bajada de los tipos de interés a further drop in interest rates seems likely, we can expect a further drop in interest rates;al final lo perdí todo – era de suponer in the end I lost everything – it was only to be expected o that's hardly surprising;nada hacía suponer que… there was nothing to suggest that…;todo hacía suponer que se llegaría a un acuerdo everything pointed to an agreement;suponiendo que… supposing o assuming that…;suponiendo que no te moleste as long as o assuming it doesn't bother you2. [implicar] to involve, to entail;una dieta así supone mucho sacrificio a diet like that involves a lot of sacrifices;no me supuso ningún esfuerzo it was no trouble (for me)3. [significar] to mean;supone mucho para mí it means a lot to me;este descubrimiento supone un importante avance para la ciencia this discovery constitutes a major advance for science4. [conjeturar] to imagine;lo suponía I guessed as much;te suponía mayor I thought you were older* * *<part supuesto> v/t suppose, assume;supongamos que … let’s suppose o assume that …;supongo que sí I suppose so* * *suponer {60} vt1) presumir: to suppose, to assumesupongo que sí: I guess so, I suppose sose supone que van a llegar mañana: they're supposed to arrive tomorrow2) : to imply, to suggest3) : to involve, to entailel éxito supone mucho trabajo: success involves a lot of work* * *suponer vb1. (creer) to suppose / to expect3. (implicar, conllevar) to involve / to besupongamos que... supposing... -
11 Halten
n; -s, kein Pl.: zum Halten bringen stop, bring to a halt ( oder stop); Halten verboten! no stopping; da gab es kein Halten mehr there was no holding them etc. (back)* * *das Halten(Besitzen) keeping;(Festhalten) holding* * *hạl|ten ['haltn] pret hielt [hiːlt] ptp geha\#lten [gə'haltn]1. TRANSITIVES VERB1) = festhalten to holdjdm etw halten — to hold sth for sb
jdm den Mantel halten — to hold sb's coat (for him/her)
den Kopf/Bauch halten — to hold one's head/stomach
2)= in eine bestimmte Position bringen
etw gegen das Licht halten — to hold sth up to the light3)= tragen
die drei Pfeiler halten die Brücke — the three piers support the bridgemeinst du, der kleine Nagel hält das schwere Ölbild? — do you think this small nail will take the weight of the heavy oil painting?
nur zwei morsche Bretter hielten den Balkon noch — there were only two rotten boards holding the balcony up
zwei Schlaufen halten den Vorhang an der Seite — two loops hold back the curtain
4) = zurückhalten, aufhalten to hold; (SPORT) to savedie Wärme/Feuchtigkeit halten — to retain heat/moisture
das ist ein toller Torwart, der hält jeden Ball! — he's a great goalkeeper, he makes great saves!
ich konnte ihn/es gerade noch halten — I just managed to grab hold of him/it
haltet den Dieb! — stop thief!
sie ist nicht zu halten (fig) — there's no holding her back
den Schnabel or Mund halten (inf) — to keep one's mouth shut (inf)
eine Perserkatze/einen Hausfreund halten — to have a Persian cat/a live-in lover
wir können uns kein Auto halten —
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sich dat) eine Zeitung/Zeitschrift halten — to get a paper/magazine7) = einhalten, erfüllen to keepman muss halten, was man verspricht — a promise is a promise
der Film hält nicht, was er/der Titel verspricht — the film doesn't live up to expectations/its title
8) = beibehalten, aufrechterhalten Niveau to keep up, to maintain; Tempo, Disziplin, Temperatur to maintain; Kurs to keep to, to holddie These lässt sich nicht länger halten or ist nicht länger zu halten — this hypothesis is no longer tenable
(mit jdm) Verbindung halten — to keep in touch( with sb)
viel Sport hält jung/schlank — doing a lot of sport keeps you young/slim
wenn es neblig ist, sollten Sie den Abstand immer so groß wie möglich halten — if it's foggy you should always stay as far as possible from the car in front
9) = behandeln to treatdie Gefangenen werden in diesen Gefängnissen wie Tiere gehalten — the prisoners are treated like animals in these prisons
10)= handhaben, verfahren mit
das kannst du (so) halten, wie du willst — that's entirely up to youwie halten Sie es mit Ihrer Steuererklärung? — how do you deal with your tax return?
er hält es nicht so sehr mit der Sauberkeit — he's not over-concerned about cleanliness
es mehr or lieber mit jdm/etw halten — to prefer sb/sth
11)= gestalten
ein in Brauntönen gehaltener Raum — a room done in different shades of browndas Kleid ist in dunklen Tönen gehalten — it is a dark-coloured (Brit) or dark-colored (US) dress
das Mobiliar ist in einem hellen Holz gehalten — the furniture is made of a light wood
12) = veranstalten, abhalten Fest, Pressekonferenz to give; Rede to make; Gottesdienst, Zwiesprache to hold; Wache to keepSelbstgespräche halten — to talk to oneself
Mittagsschlaf halten — to have an afternoon nap
13) = einschätzen, denkendiams; jdn/etw für etw halten to think sb/sth sthetw für angebracht/schön halten — to think or consider sth appropriate/beautiful
jdn für ehrlich halten — to think or consider sb honest
ich habe ihn ( irrtümlich) für seinen Bruder gehalten — I (mis)took him for his brother
ich halte es für Unsinn, alles noch einmal abzuschreiben — I think it's silly to copy everything out againdiams; etw von jdm/etw halten to think sth of sb/sth
nicht viel von jdm/etw halten — not to think much of sb/sth
nicht viel vom Beten/Sparen halten — not to be a great one for praying/saving (inf)
ich halte nichts davon, das zu tun — I'm not in favour (Brit) or favor (US) of (doing) thatdiams; etwas/viel auf etw (acc) halten to consider sth important/very important
der Chef hält viel auf Pünktlichkeit — the boss attaches a lot of importance to punctuality
14)See:→ gehalten2. INTRANSITIVES VERBkann der denn ( gut) halten? — is he a good goalkeeper?
2) = bestehen bleiben, haltbar sein to last; (Konserven) to keep; (Wetter) to last, to hold; (Frisur, COMM Preise) to hold; (Stoff) to be hard-wearingder Waffenstillstand hält nun schon drei Wochen — the truce has now held for three weeks
Rosen halten länger, wenn man ein Aspirin ins Wasser tut — roses last longer if you put an aspirin in the water
dieser Stoff hält lange — this material is hard-wearing
3) = stehen bleiben, anhalten to stophalten lassen (Mil) — to call a halt
halt mal, stop! (hum) — hang on (inf) or hold on a minute!
4) andere Redewendungendiams; auf etw (acc) halten (= zielen) to aim at sth; (= steuern) to head for sth; (= Wert legen auf) to attach importance to sthich musste an mich halten, um nicht in schallendes Gelächter auszubrechen — I had to control myself so as not to burst into fits of laughter
3. REFLEXIVES VERB1) diams; sich halten= sich festhalten to hold on (an +dat to)er konnte sich gerade noch an dem Griff halten, als der Zug mit einem scharfen Ruck anfuhr — he just managed to grab hold of the strap when the train suddenly jolted forward
sie konnte sich auf dem glatten Abhang nicht halten — she couldn't keep her footing on the slippery slope
er konnte sich auf dem wilden Mustang nur drei Sekunden halten — he could only stay on the wild mustang three seconds
2) = eine bestimmte Körperhaltung haben to carry or hold oneselfsich an die Tatsachen/den Text halten — to keep or stick to the facts/text
3) = sich nicht verändern Lebensmittel, Blumen to keep; (Wetter) to last, to hold; (Geruch, Rauch) to linger; (Preise) to hold; (Brauch, Sitte) to continue4) = seine Position behaupten to hold on; (in Kampf) to hold outer hat sich im erbarmungslosen Wettbewerb prächtig gehalten — he held on amazingly in the cut-throat competition
das Geschäft kann sich in dieser Straße nicht halten — the shop can't continue to stay open in this streetdiams; sich gut halten (in Prüfung, Spiel etc) to do well
sie hat sich in der schweren Prüfung unerwartet gut gehalten — she did unexpectedly well in the difficult exam
5) = sich beherrschen to control oneself6)andere Wendungendiams; sich halten an (+acc)
ich halte mich lieber an den Wein — I'd rather keep or stick to wineer hält sich für einen Spezialisten/für besonders klug — he thinks he's a specialist/very clever
* * *1) (to (cause to) stop walking, marching, running etc: The driver halted the train; The train halted at the signals.) halt2) (to give: He delivered a long speech.) deliver3) ((of a car etc) to stop: We drew up outside their house.) draw up4) (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.) hold5) (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.) hold6) (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.) hold7) (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?) hold8) (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.) hold9) (to look after or care for: She keeps the garden beautifully; I think they keep hens.) keep10) (to act in the way demanded by: She kept her promise.) keep11) (to stand up to use: This material doesn't wear very well.) wear12) (having the body in a state of tension and readiness to act: The animal was poised ready to leap.) poised13) (to suppose or think (that something is the case): Do you take me for an idiot?) take* * *hal·ten[ˈhaltn̩]1.<hielt, gehalten>▪ [jdm] jdn/etw \halten to hold sb/sth [for sb]du musst das Seil ganz fest \halten you must keep a tight grip on the ropehältst du bitte kurz meine Tasche? would you please hold my bag for a moment?jdn/etw im Arm \halten to hold sb/sth in one's armsjdm den Mantel \halten to hold sb's coat [for him/her]2.<hielt, gehalten>▪ jdn \halten to stop sbhaltet den Dieb! stop the thief!es hält dich niemand nobody's stopping youwenn sie etwas von Sahnetorte hört, ist sie nicht mehr zu \halten if she hears cream gateau mentioned there's no holding her!3.<hielt, gehalten>▪ jdn \halten to keep sbwarum bleibst du noch bei dieser Firma, was hält dich noch da? why do you stay with the firm, what's keeping you there?mich hält hier nichts [mehr] there's nothing to keep me here [any more]4.<hielt, gehalten>(in eine bestimmte Position bringen)▪ etw irgendwohin/irgendwie \halten to put sth somewhere/in a certain positioner hielt die Hand in die Höhe he put his hand updie Hand vor den Mund \halten to put one's hand in front of one's mouthetw gegen das Licht \halten to hold sth up to the lightdie Hand ins Wasser \halten to put one's hand into the water5.<hielt, gehalten>▪ etw \halten to hold sthnur wenige Pfeiler \halten die alte Brücke just a few pillars support the old bridgeihre Haare wurden von einer Schleife nach hinten ge\halten her hair was held back by a ribbondas Regal wird von zwei Haken ge\halten the shelf is held up by two hooks6.<hielt, gehalten>▪ etw \halten to hold sthich konnte die Tränen nicht \halten I couldn't hold back my tearsdas Ventil konnte den Überdruck nicht mehr \halten the valve could no longer contain the excess pressureer konnte das Wasser nicht mehr \halten he couldn't hold his waterWärme/Feuchtigkeit \halten to retain heat/moisture7.<hielt, gehalten>einen Ball \halten to stop a ballder Tormann konnte den Ball nicht \halten the goalkeeper couldn't stop the balleinen Elfmeter \halten to save a penalty8.<hielt, gehalten>sie hält sich einen Chauffeur she employs a chauffeur; (fig)er hält sich eine Geliebte he has a mistress9.<hielt, gehalten>er hält sich ein Privatflugzeug, eine Segeljacht und ein Rennpferd he keeps a private aircraft, a yacht and a racehorseein Auto \halten to run a carwir können uns kein Auto \halten we can't afford a carHühner/einen Hund \halten to keep chickens/a dog10.<hielt, gehalten>eine Zeitung \halten to take a paper form11.<hielt, gehalten>▪ jdn irgendwie \halten to treat sb in a certain wayer hält seine Kinder sehr streng he is very strict with his children12.<hielt, gehalten>(beibehalten, aufrechterhalten)▪ etw \halten to keep sthdie Balance [o das Gleichgewicht] \halten to keep one's balanceFrieden \halten to keep the peacedie Geschwindigkeit \halten to keep up speedmit jdm Kontakt \halten to keep in touch [or contact] with sbden Kurs \halten to stay on courseOrdnung \halten to keep ordereine Position nicht \halten können to not be able to hold a positioneinen Rekord \halten to hold a recordRuhe \halten to keep quietden Takt \halten to keep timedie Temperatur \halten to maintain the temperatureden Ton \halten to stay in tunezu jdm die Verbindung \halten to keep in touch [or contact] with sbdiese Behauptung lässt sich nicht \halten this statement is not tenablehoffentlich kann ich den Weltrekord noch \halten hopefully I can still hold on to the world record13.<hielt, gehalten>MIL (erfolgreich verteidigen)▪ etw \halten to hold sthdie Verteidiger hielten ihre Stellungen weiterhin the defenders continued to hold their positionseine Festung \halten to hold a fortress14.<hielt, gehalten>(nicht aufgeben)ein Geschäft \halten to keep a business going15.<hielt, gehalten>(in einem Zustand erhalten)▪ etw irgendwie \halten to keep sth in a certain conditiondie Fußböden hält sie immer peinlich sauber she always keeps the floors scrupulously cleanden Abstand gleich \halten to keep the distance the samejdn in Atem/in Bewegung/bei Laune \halten to keep sb in suspense/on the go/happyfür jdn das Essen warm \halten to keep sb's meal hotdie Getränke kalt \halten to keep the drinks chilledjdn jung/fit \halten to keep sb young/fit16.<hielt, gehalten>das Haus war innen und außen ganz in Weiß ge\halten the house was completely white inside and outdas Wohnzimmer ist in Blau ge\halten the living room is decorated in blueihr Schlafzimmer ist in ganz in Kirschbaum ge\halten her bedroom is furnished entirely in cherrywooddie Rede war sehr allgemein ge\halten the speech was very generaleinen Brief kurz \halten to keep a letter shortetw schlicht \halten to keep sth simple17.<hielt, gehalten>(abhalten)▪ etw \halten to give sther hielt eine kurze Rede he made a short speechDiät \halten to keep to a dieteinen Gottesdienst \halten to hold a serviceseinen Mittagsschlaf \halten to have an afternoon napeine Rede \halten to give [or make] a speechein Referat \halten to give [or present] a paperSelbstgespräche \halten to talk to oneselfeine Unterrichtsstunde \halten to give a lessonUnterricht \halten to teacheinen Vortrag \halten to give a talkseinen Winterschlaf \halten to hibernate18.<hielt, gehalten>(einhalten, erfüllen)▪ etw \halten to keep sthder Film hält nicht, was der Titel verspricht the film doesn't live up to its titleman muss \halten, was man verspricht a promise is a promisesein Wort/Versprechen \halten to keep one's word/a promise19.<hielt, gehalten>▪ jdn/etw für jdn/etw \halten to take sb/sth for [or to be] sb/sthich habe ihn für seinen Bruder ge\halten I mistook him for his brotherdas halte ich nicht für möglich I don't think that is possiblewofür \halten Sie mich? what do you take me for?jdn für ehrlich/reich \halten to think sb is [or consider sb to be] honest/rich20.<hielt, gehalten>(denken über)▪ etw von jdm/etw \halten to think sth of sb/sthich halte nichts davon, das zu tun I don't think much of doing thater hält nichts vom Beten/Sparen he's not a great one for praying/saving famich halte es für das beste/möglich/meine Pflicht I think it best/possible/my dutynichts/viel/wenig von jdm/etw \halten to think nothing/a lot/not think much of sb/sth21.<hielt, gehalten>etwas/viel auf jdn \halten to think quite a bit/a lot of sbwenn man etwas auf sich hält... if you think you're somebody...; 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(festhalten) to holdkannst du mal einen Moment \halten? can you hold that for a second?2.<hielt, gehalten>(haltbar sein) to keepwie lange hält der Fisch noch? how much longer will the fish keep?die Schuhe sollten noch bis nächstes Jahr \halten these shoes should last till next year3.<hielt, gehalten>(dauerhaft sein) to holdder das Seil hält nicht mehr länger the rope won't hold much longerdie Tapete hält nicht the wallpaper won't stay ondiese Freundschaft hält schon lange this friendship has been lasting longdie Tür wird jetzt \halten now the door will holddas Regal hält nicht an der Wand the shelf keeps falling off the wall4.<hielt, gehalten>(stehen bleiben, anhalten) to stop\halten Sie bitte an der Ecke! stop at the corner, pleaseetw zum H\halten bringen to bring sth to a stop [or standstill]ein \haltendes Fahrzeug a stationary vehicle5.<hielt, gehalten>SPORT to make a saveunser Tormann hat heute wieder großartig ge\halten our goalkeeper made some great saves todaykann Peters denn gut \halten? is Peters a good goalkeeper?6.<hielt, gehalten>du musst mehr nach rechts \halten you must aim more to the right7.<hielt, gehalten>(sich beherrschen)ich musste an mich \halten, um nicht zu lachen I had to force myself not to laugh8.<hielt, gehalten>(Wert legen auf)[sehr] auf Ordnung \halten to attach [a lot of] importance to tidiness9.<hielt, gehalten>(jdm beistehen)▪ zu jdm \halten to stand [or stick] by sbich werde immer zu dir \halten I will always stand by youich halte zu Manchester United, und du? I support Manchester United, what about you?10.<hielt, gehalten>Sport hält jung sport keeps you youngAlufolie hält frisch aluminium foil keeps things fresh11.<hielt, gehalten>halte mehr nach links keep more to the leftnach Norden \halten to head north12.▶ halt mal,... hang [or hold] on,...du solltest ein bisschen mehr auf dich \halten (auf das Aussehen achten) you should take more [a] pride in yourself; (selbstbewusst sein) you should be more self-confidentIII. REFLEXIVES VERB1.<hielt, gehalten>der Kletterer rutschte aus und konnte sich nicht mehr \halten the climber slipped and lost his grip2.<hielt, gehalten>(nicht verderben)im Kühlschrank hält sich Milch gut drei Tage milk keeps for a good three days in the fridge3.<hielt, gehalten>für seine 50 Jahre hat er sich gut ge\halten he has worn well for a 50-year-old4.<hielt, gehalten>halte dich tapfer be brave5.<hielt, gehalten>(nicht verschwinden)manchmal kann der Nebel sich bis in die späten Vormittagsstunden \halten sometimes the fog can last until the late morning6.<hielt, gehalten>ich halte mich an die alte Methode I'll stick to [or stay with] the old methodich halte mich lieber an Mineralwasser I prefer to stay with mineral water7.<hielt, gehalten>(irgendwo bleiben)8.<hielt, gehalten>(eine Richtung beibehalten)\halten Sie sich immer in Richtung Stadtmitte keep going towards the centreder Autofahrer hielt sich ganz rechts the driver kept to the right9.<hielt, gehalten>er hält sich immer an die Vorschriften he always sticks to the rulesder Film hat sich nicht an die Romanvorlage gehalten the film didn't keep [or stick] to the book10.<hielt, gehalten>(sich behaupten)trotz der hauchdünnen Mehrheit hielt sich die Regierung noch über ein Jahr despite its wafer-thin majority the government lasted [or kept going for] over a year11.<hielt, gehalten>(bestehen)die Firma wird sich nicht \halten können the company won't keep going [for long]12.<hielt, gehalten>(eine bestimmte Körperhaltung haben)es ist nicht leicht, sich im Gleichgewicht zu \halten it's not easy to keep one's balance13.<hielt, gehalten>er hält sich für besonders klug/einen Fachmann he thinks he's very clever/a specialist14.<hielt, gehalten>ich konnte mich nicht \halten vor Lachen bei dem Anblick I couldn't help laughing at this sight15.▶ sich akk an jdn \halten (sich an jdn wenden) to refer to sb, to ask sb; (jds Nähe suchen) to stick with sb1.<hielt, gehalten>wir \halten es ähnlich we do things in a similar wayes mit einer Sache so/anders \halten to handle [or deal with] sth like this/differentlywie hältst du es in diesem Jahr mit Weihnachten? what are you doing about Christmas this year?wie hältst du's mit der Kirche? what's your attitude towards the church?das kannst du \halten wie du willst that's completely up to you2.<hielt, gehalten>(Neigung haben für)es [mehr [o lieber]] mit jdm/etw halten to prefer sb/sthsie hält es mehr mit ihrer Mutter she gets on better with her motherer hält es nicht so mit der Sauberkeit he's not a great one for cleanliness* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) (auch Milit.) holdjemanden an od. bei der Hand halten — hold somebody's hand; hold somebody by the hand
die Hand vor den Mund halten — put one's hand in front of one's mouth
etwas ins Licht/gegen das Licht halten — hold something to/up to the light
2) (Ballspiele) save <shot, penalty, etc.>3) (bewahren) keep; (beibehalten, aufrechterhalten) keep up < speed etc.>; maintain <temperature, equilibrium>einen Ton halten — stay in tune; (lange anhalten) sustain a note
Ordnung/Frieden halten — keep order/the peace
4) (erfüllen) keepsein Wort/ein Versprechen halten — keep one's word/a promise
jemanden für reich/ehrlich halten — think somebody is or consider somebody to be rich/honest
ich halte es für das beste/möglich/meine Pflicht — I think it best/possible/my duty
viel/nichts/wenig von jemandem/etwas halten — think a lot/nothing/not think much of somebody/something
Unterricht halten — give lessons; teach
seinen Mittagsschlaf halten — have one's or an afternoon nap
9) (zurückhalten) keep11) (nicht aufgeben)ein Geschäft usw. halten — keep a business etc. going
12) (behandeln) treat13) (vorziehen)es mehr od. lieber mit jemandem/etwas halten — prefer somebody/something
14) (verfahren)es mit einer Sache so/anders halten — deal with or handle something like this/differently
15) (gestalten)2.unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1) (stehen bleiben) stop2) (unverändert, an seinem Platz bleiben) lastder Nagel/das Seil hält nicht mehr länger — the nail/rope won't hold much longer
diese Freundschaft hält nicht [lange] — (fig.) this friendship won't last [long]
3) (Sport) save4) (beistehen)zu jemandem halten — stand or stick by somebody
5) (zielen) aim (auf + Akk. at)6) (Seemannsspr.) headauf etwas (Akk.) halten — head for or towards something
an sich (Akk.) halten — control oneself
8) (achten)3.1) (sich durchsetzen, behaupten)das Geschäft wird sich nicht halten können — the shop won't keep going [for long]
sich gut halten — do well; make a good showing
sich schlecht/gerade/aufrecht halten — hold or carry oneself badly/straight/erect
5) (bleiben)sich auf den Beinen/im Sattel halten — stay on one's feet/in the saddle
sich links/rechts halten — keep [to the] left/right
sich an jemandes Seite (Dat.) /hinter jemandem halten — stay or keep next to/behind somebody
7) (befolgen)sich an etwas (Akk.) halten — keep to or follow something
9) (ugs.): (jung, gesund bleiben)* * *zum Halten bringen stop, bring to a halt ( oder stop);Halten verboten! no stopping;da gab es kein Halten mehr there was no holding them etc (back)* * *1.unregelmäßiges transitives Verb1) (auch Milit.) holdsich (Dat.) den Kopf/den Bauch halten — hold one's head/stomach
jemanden an od. bei der Hand halten — hold somebody's hand; hold somebody by the hand
etwas ins Licht/gegen das Licht halten — hold something to/up to the light
2) (Ballspiele) save <shot, penalty, etc.>3) (bewahren) keep; (beibehalten, aufrechterhalten) keep up <speed etc.>; maintain <temperature, equilibrium>einen Ton halten — stay in tune; (lange anhalten) sustain a note
Ordnung/Frieden halten — keep order/the peace
4) (erfüllen) keepsein Wort/ein Versprechen halten — keep one's word/a promise
5) (besitzen, beschäftigen, beziehen) keep <chickens etc.>; take <newspaper, magazine, etc.>jemanden für reich/ehrlich halten — think somebody is or consider somebody to be rich/honest
ich halte es für das beste/möglich/meine Pflicht — I think it best/possible/my duty
viel/nichts/wenig von jemandem/etwas halten — think a lot/nothing/not think much of somebody/something
Unterricht halten — give lessons; teach
seinen Mittagsschlaf halten — have one's or an afternoon nap
9) (zurückhalten) keep11) (nicht aufgeben)ein Geschäft usw. halten — keep a business etc. going
12) (behandeln) treat13) (vorziehen)es mehr od. lieber mit jemandem/etwas halten — prefer somebody/something
14) (verfahren)es mit einer Sache so/anders halten — deal with or handle something like this/differently
15) (gestalten)2.unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb1) (stehen bleiben) stop2) (unverändert, an seinem Platz bleiben) lastder Nagel/das Seil hält nicht mehr länger — the nail/rope won't hold much longer
diese Freundschaft hält nicht [lange] — (fig.) this friendship won't last [long]
3) (Sport) save4) (beistehen)zu jemandem halten — stand or stick by somebody
5) (zielen) aim (auf + Akk. at)6) (Seemannsspr.) headauf etwas (Akk.) halten — head for or towards something
an sich (Akk.) halten — control oneself
8) (achten)3.1) (sich durchsetzen, behaupten)das Geschäft wird sich nicht halten können — the shop won't keep going [for long]
sich gut halten — do well; make a good showing
sich schlecht/gerade/aufrecht halten — hold or carry oneself badly/straight/erect
5) (bleiben)sich auf den Beinen/im Sattel halten — stay on one's feet/in the saddle
6) (gehen, bleiben)sich links/rechts halten — keep [to the] left/right
sich an jemandes Seite (Dat.) /hinter jemandem halten — stay or keep next to/behind somebody
7) (befolgen)sich an etwas (Akk.) halten — keep to or follow something
9) (ugs.): (jung, gesund bleiben)* * *v.(§ p.,pp.: hielt, gehalten)= to bear v.(§ p.,p.p.: bore, borne)to clamp v.to halt v.to hold v.(§ p.,p.p.: held)to keep v.(§ p.,p.p.: kept)to retain v.to uphold v.(§ p.,p.p.: upheld) -
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1. transitive verb,1) sagenhe said something about going out — er hat etwas von Ausgehen gesagt
what more can I say? — was soll ich da noch [groß] sagen?
it says a lot or much or something for somebody/something that... — es spricht sehr für jemanden/etwas, dass...
have a lot/not much to say for oneself — viel reden/nicht viel von sich geben
to say nothing of — (quite apart from) ganz zu schweigen von; mal ganz abgesehen von
having said that, that said — (nevertheless) abgesehen davon
you can say that again, you said it — (coll.) das kannst du laut sagen (ugs.)
you don't say [so] — (coll.) was du nicht sagst (ugs.)
says you — (coll.) wer's glaubt, wird selig (ugs. scherzh.)
I'll say [it is]! — (coll.): (it certainly is) und wie!
don't let or never let it be said [that]... — niemand soll sagen können, [dass]...
I can't say [that] I like cats/the idea — ich kann nicht gerade sagen od. behaupten, dass ich Katzen mag/die Idee gut finde
[well,] I must say — also, ich muss schon sagen
I should say so/not — ich glaube schon/nicht; (emphatic) bestimmt/bestimmt nicht
there's something to be said on both sides/either side — man kann für beide Seiten/jede Seite Argumente anführen
what do or would you say to somebody/something? — (think about) was hältst du von jemandem/etwas?; was würdest du zu jemandem/etwas sagen?
say nothing to somebody — (fig.) [Musik, Kunst:] jemandem nichts bedeuten
which/that is not saying much or a lot — was nicht viel heißen will/das will nicht viel heißen
2) (recite, repeat, speak words of) sprechen [Gebet, Text]; aufsagen [Einmaleins, Gedicht]the Bible says or it says in the Bible [that]... — in der Bibel heißt es, dass...
a sign saying... — ein Schild mit der Aufschrift...
4) in pass.2. intransitive verb, forms asshe is said to be clever/have done it — man sagt, sie sei klug/habe es getan
1.1) (speak) sagen2) in imper. (Amer.) Mensch!3. noun1) (share in decision)have a or some say — ein Mitspracherecht haben (in bei)
2) (power of decision)the [final] say — das letzte Wort (in bei)
3) (what one has to say)have one's say — seine Meinung sagen; (chance to speak)
get one's or have a say — zu Wort kommen
* * *[sei] 1. 3rd person singular present tense - says; verb1) (to speak or utter: What did you say?; She said `Yes'.) sagen2) (to tell, state or declare: She said how she had enjoyed meeting me; She is said to be very beautiful.) sagen3) (to repeat: The child says her prayers every night.) aufsagen4) (to guess or estimate: I can't say when he'll return.) sagen2. noun(the right or opportunity to state one's opinion: I haven't had my say yet; We have no say in the decision.) das Mitspracherecht- academic.ru/64401/saying">saying- have
- I wouldn't say no to
- let's say
- say
- say the word
- that is to say* * *[seɪ]<said, said>1. (utter)▪ to \say sth etw sagenhow do you \say your name in Japanese? wie spricht man deinen Namen auf Japanisch aus?I'm sorry, what did you \say? Entschuldigung, was hast du gesagt?to \say sth to sb's face jdm etw ins Gesicht sagenwhen all is said and done letzten Endeswhen all is said and done, you can only do your best letzten Endes kann man sich nur bemühen, sein Bestes zu geben2. (state)▪ to \say sth etw sagenwhat did they \say about the house? was haben sie über das Haus gesagt?what did you \say to him? was hast du ihm gesagt?“the department manager is at lunch,” he said apologetically „der Abteilungsleiter ist beim Mittagessen“, meinte er bedauerndanother cup of tea? — I wouldn't \say no ( fam) noch eine Tasse Tee? — da würde ich nicht Nein sagenif Europe fails to agree on this, we can \say goodbye to any common foreign policy ( fam) wenn Europa sich hierauf nicht einigen kann, können wir jegliche gemeinsame Außenpolitik vergessento \say the least um es [einmal] milde auszudrückenhe's rather unreliable to \say the least er ist ziemlich unzuverlässig, und das ist noch schmeichelhaft ausgedrücktto have anything/nothing/something to \say [to sb] [jdm] irgendetwas/nichts/etwas zu sagen habenI've got something to \say to you ich muss Ihnen etwas sagento \say yes/no to sth etw annehmen/ablehnenhaving said that,... abgesehen davon...3. (put into words)▪ to \say sth etw sagenwhat are you \saying, exactly? was willst du eigentlich sagen?that was well said das war gut gesagt; (sl)\say what? echt? famhe talked for nearly an hour, but actually he said very little er redete beinahe eine Stunde lang, aber eigentlich sagte er sehr wenigneedless to \say [that] he disagreed with all the suggestions, as usual natürlich war er, wie immer, mit keinem der Vorschläge einverstandento have a lot/nothing to \say viel/nicht viel redenwhat have you got to \say for yourself? was hast du zu deiner Rechtfertigung zu sagen?\say no more! alles klar!to \say nothing of sth ganz zu schweigen von etw datit would be an enormous amount of work, to \say nothing of the cost es wäre ein enormer Arbeitsaufwand, ganz abgesehen von den Kosten4. (think)it is said [that] he's over 100 er soll über 100 Jahre alt seinshe is a firm leader, too firm, some might \say sie ist eine strenge Führungskraft, zu streng, wie manche vielleicht sagen würden\say what you like, I still can't believe it du kannst sagen, was du willst, aber ich kann es noch immer nicht glaubenshe said to herself, “what a fool I am!” „was bin ich doch für eine Idiotin“, sagte sie zu sich selbst5. (recite aloud)▪ to \say sth etw aufsagento \say a prayer ein Gebet sprechen6. (give information)▪ to \say sth etw sagenthe sign \says... auf dem Schild steht...can you read what that notice \says? kannst du lesen, was auf der Mitteilung steht?it \says on the bottle to take three tablets a day auf der Flasche heißt es, man soll drei Tabletten täglich einnehmenmy watch \says 3 o'clock auf meiner Uhr ist es 3 [Uhr]7. (indicate)to \say something/a lot about sb/sth etwas/eine Menge über jdn/etw aussagenthe way he drives \says a lot about his character sein Fahrstil sagt eine Menge über seinen Charakter austo \say something for sb/sth für jdn/etw sprechenit \says a lot for her determination that she practises her cello so often dass sie so oft Cello übt, zeigt ihre Entschlossenheitthere's little/a lot to be said for sth es spricht wenig/viel für etw akkthere's a lot to be said for living alone es spricht viel dafür, alleine zu leben8. (convey inner/artistic meaning)▪ to \say sth etw ausdrückenthe look on his face said he knew what had happened der Ausdruck auf seinem Gesicht machte deutlich, dass er wusste, was geschehen warthe expression on her face when she saw them said it all ihr Gesichtsausdruck, als sie sie sah, sagte alles▪ to \say sth etw vorschlagenI \say we start looking for a hotel now ich schlage vor, wir suchen uns jetzt ein Hotelwhat do you \say we sell the car? was hältst du davon, wenn wir das Auto verkaufen?10. (tell, command)▪ to \say when/where etc. sagen, wann/wo usw.he said to meet him here er sagte, dass wir ihn hier treffen sollenshe said to call her back when you get home sie sagte, du sollst sie zurückrufen, wenn du wieder zu Hause bistto \say when sagen, wenn es genug ist [o reicht11. (for instance)[let's] \say... sagen wir [mal]...; (assuming) nehmen wir an, angenommentry and finish the work by, let's \say, Friday versuchen Sie die Arbeit bis, sagen wir mal, Freitag fertig zu machen[let's] \say [that] the journey takes three hours, that means you'll arrive at 2 o'clock angenommen die Reise dauert drei Stunden, das heißt, du kommst um 2 Uhr an12.I'll \say amen to that ich bin dafürhe's so shy he couldn't \say boo to a goose er ist so schüchtern, er könnte keiner Fliege etwas zuleide tun▶ before sb could \say Jack Robinson bevor jd bis drei zählen konnte▶ to \say the word Bescheid gebenjust \say the word, and I'll come and help sag nur ein Wort und ich komme zu Hilfe▶ you don't \say [so]! was du nicht sagst!<said, said>1. (state) sagenwhere was he going? — he didn't \say wo wollte er hin? — das hat er nicht gesagtis it possible? — who can \say? ist das möglich? — wer kann das schon sagen?I appreciate the gesture more than I can \say ich kann gar nicht sagen, wie ich die Geste schätzeI can't \say for certain, but... ich kann es nicht mit Sicherheit behaupten, aber...hard to \say schwer zu sagenI can't \say das kann ich nicht sagen [o weiß ich nicht]it's not for sb to \say es ist nicht an jdm, etw zu sagenI think we should delay the introduction, but of course it's not for me to \say ich denke, wir sollten die Einführung hinausschieben, aber es steht mir natürlich nicht zu, das zu entscheidennot to \say... um nicht zu sagen...2. (believe) sagenis Spanish a difficult language to learn? — they \say not ist Spanisch schwer zu lernen? — angeblich nicht3. (to be explicit)... that is to \say...... das heißt...our friends, that is to \say our son's friends, will meet us at the airport unsere Freunde, genauer gesagt, die Freunde unseres Sohnes, werden uns am Flughafen treffenthat is not to \say das soll nicht heißenhe's so gullible, but that is not to \say that he is stupid er ist so leichtgläubig, aber das soll nicht heißen, dass er dumm ist4. LAWhow \say you? wie lautet Ihr Urteil?III. NOUNno pl Meinung fto have one's \say seine Meinung sagencan't you keep quiet for a minute and let me have my \say? könnt ihr mal eine Minute ruhig sein, damit ich auch mal zu Wort kommen kann? famto have a/no \say in sth bei etw dat ein/kein Mitspracherecht habenIV. ADJECTIVE▪ the said... der/die/das erwähnte [o genannte]...V. INTERJECTIONI \say, what a splendid hat you're wearing! Donnerwetter, das ist ja ein toller Hut, den du da trägst! fam2. (to show surprise, doubt etc.)\says you! das glaubst aber auch nur du! fam\says who? wer sagt das?* * *[seɪ] vb: pret, ptp said1. TRANSITIVE/INTRANSITIVE VERB1) sagenyou can say what you like (about it/me) — Sie können (darüber/über mich) sagen, was Sie wollen
I never thought I'd hear him say that — ich hätte nie gedacht, dass er das sagen würde
that's not for him to say — es steht ihm nicht zu, sich darüber zu äußern
he looks very smart, I'll say that for him —
if you see her, say I haven't changed my mind — wenn du sie siehst, sag ihr or richte ihr aus, dass ich es mir nicht anders überlegt habe
I'm not saying it's the best, but... — ich sage or behaupte ja nicht, dass es das Beste ist, aber...
never let it be said that I didn't try — es soll keiner sagen können or mir soll keiner nachsagen, ich hätte es nicht versucht
well, all I can say is... — na ja, da kann ich nur sagen...
it tastes, shall we say, interesting — das schmeckt aber, na, sagen wir mal interessant
you'd better do it – who says? —
well, what can I say? — na ja, was kann man da sagen?
what does it mean? – I wouldn't like to say — was bedeutet das? – das kann ich auch nicht sagen
having said that, I must point out... — ich muss allerdings darauf hinweisen...
so saying, he sat down — und mit den Worten setzte er sich
he didn't have much to say for himself — er sagte or redete nicht viel; (in defence) er konnte nicht viel (zu seiner Verteidigung) sagen
if you don't like it, say so —
do it this way – if you say so — machen Sie es so – wenn Sie meinen
2)he said to wait here — er hat gesagt, ich soll/wir sollen etc hier warten3) = announce meldenwho shall I say? — wen darf ich melden?
say after me... — sprechen Sie mir nach...
5) = pronounce aussprechen6) = indicate newspaper, dictionary, clock, horoscope sagen (inf); (thermometer) anzeigen, sagen (inf); (law, church, Bible, computer) sagenit says in the papers that... — in den Zeitungen steht, dass...
what does the paper/this book/your horoscope etc say? — was steht in der Zeitung/diesem Buch/deinem Horoskop etc?
the rules say that... — in den Regeln heißt es, dass...
what does the weather forecast say? — wie ist or lautet (form) der Wetterbericht?
the weather forecast said that... —
what does your watch say? — wie spät ist es auf Ihrer Uhr?, was sagt Ihre Uhr? (inf)
they weren't allowed to say anything about it in the papers — sie durften in den Zeitungen nichts darüber schreiben
7) = tell sagenit's hard to say what's wrong what does that say about his intentions/the main character? — es ist schwer zu sagen, was nicht stimmt was sagt das über seine Absichten/die Hauptperson aus?
that says a lot about his character/state of mind — das lässt tief auf seinen Charakter/Gemütszustand schließen
these figures say a lot about recent trends — diese Zahlen sind in Bezug auf neuere Tendenzen sehr aufschlussreich
that doesn't say much for him —
there's no saying what might happen — was (dann) passiert, das kann keiner vorhersagen
there's something/a lot to be said for being based in London — es spricht einiges/viel für ein Zuhause or (for a firm) für einen Sitz in London
8)= suppose
say it takes three men to... — angenommen, man braucht drei Leute, um zu...if it happens on, say, Wednesday? — wenn es am, sagen wir mal Mittwoch, passiert?
9)what would you say to a whisky/game of tennis? — wie wärs mit einem Whisky/mit einer Partie Tennis?shall we say Tuesday/£50? —
I'll offer £500, what do you say to that? —
what do you say we go now? (inf) — wie wärs or was hieltest du davon, wenn wir jetzt gingen?, was meinst du, sollen wir jetzt gehen?
let's try again, what d'you say? (inf) — was meinste, versuchen wirs noch mal? (inf)
he never says no to a drink — er schlägt einen Drink nie aus, er sagt nie Nein or nein zu einem Drink
10)well, I must say! —I say! (dated) (to attract attention) I say, thanks awfully, old man! (dated) — na so was! hallo! na dann vielen Dank, altes Haus! (dated)
say, what a great idea! (esp US) — Mensch, tolle Idee! (inf)
say, buddy! (esp US) — he, Mann! (inf)
you don't say! (also iro) — nein wirklich?, was du nicht sagst!
says you! (inf) — das meinst auch nur du! (inf)
11)no sooner said than done — gesagt, getan
they say..., it is said... — es heißt...
he is said to be very rich — er soll sehr reich sein, es heißt, er sei sehr reich
a building said to have been built by... — ein Gebäude, das angeblich von... gebaut wurde or das von... gebaut worden sein soll
it goes without saying that... —
that is to say — das heißt; (correcting also) beziehungsweise
that's not to say that... — das soll nicht heißen, dass...
the plan sounded vague, not to say impractical — der Plan klang vage, um nicht zu sagen unpraktisch
to say nothing of the noise/costs etc — von dem Lärm/den Kosten etc ganz zu schweigen or mal ganz abgesehen
to say nothing of being... — davon, dass ich/er etc... ganz zu schweigen or mal ganz abgesehen
2. NOUN1)= opportunity to speak
let him have his say — lass ihn mal reden or seine Meinung äußerneveryone should be allowed to have his say —
2) = right to decide etc Mitspracherecht nt (in bei)to have no/a say in sth —
I want more say in determining... — ich möchte mehr Mitspracherecht bei der Entscheidung... haben
to have the last or final say (in sth) — (etw) letztlich entscheiden; (person also) das letzte Wort (bei etw) haben
* * *say1 [seı]A v/t prät und pperf said [sed], 2. sg präs obs oder BIBEL say(e)st [ˈseı(ə)st], 3. sg präs says [sez], obs oder poet saith [seθ]1. sagen, sprechen:say yes to sth Ja zu etwas sagen;they have little to say to each other sie haben sich wenig zu sagen; → goodby(e) A, jack1 A 1, knife A 12. sagen, äußern, vorbringen, berichten:a) er ist sehr zurückhaltend,b) pej mit ihm ist nicht viel los;have you nothing to say for yourself? hast du nichts zu deiner Rechtfertigung zu sagen?;is that all you’ve got to say? ist das alles, was du zu sagen hast?;the Bible says die Bibel sagt, in der Bibel heißt es oder steht;people ( oder they) say he is ill, he is said to be ill man sagt oder es heißt, er sei krank; er soll krank sein;what do you say to …? was hältst du von …?, wie wäre es mit …?;it says es lautet (Schreiben etc);it says here hier heißt es, hier steht (geschrieben);my watch says 4:30 auf meiner Uhr ist es halb fünf;what does your watch say? wie spät ist es auf deiner Uhr?;you can say that again! das kannst du laut sagen!;3. sagen, behaupten, versprechen:5. (be)sagen, bedeuten:that is to say das heißt;$500, say, five hundred dollars 500$, in Worten: fünfhundert Dollar;(and) that’s saying sth (u.) das will was heißen;that says it all das sagt alles6. umg annehmen:a sum of, say, $500 eine Summe von sagen wir (mal) 500 Dollar;a country, say India ein Land wie (z. B.) Indien;I should say ich würde sagen, ich dächte (schon)B v/i1. sagen, meinen:it is hard to say es ist schwer zu sagen;if you say so wenn du das sagst;you may well say so das kann man wohl sagen;you don’t say (so)! was du nicht sagst!;say, haven’t I …? bes US umg sag mal, hab ich nicht …?;I can’t say das kann ich nicht sagen;says he? umg sagt er?;says who? umg wer sagt das?;says you! sl das sagst du!, denkste!2. I saya) hör(en Sie) mal!, sag(en Sie) mal!,b) (erstaunt od beifällig) Donnerwetter! umg, ich muss schon sagen!C s1. Ausspruch m, Behauptung f:have one’s say seine Meinung äußern (to, on über akk oder zu)2. Mitspracherecht n:have a (no) say in sth etwas (nichts) zu sagen haben bei etwas;let him have his say lass(t) ihn (doch auch mal) reden!who has the say in this matter? wer hat in dieser Sache zu entscheiden oder das letzte Wort (zu sprechen)?say2 [seı] s ein feiner Wollstoff* * *1. transitive verb,1) sagensay something out loud — etwas aussprechen od. laut sagen
what more can I say? — was soll ich da noch [groß] sagen?
it says a lot or much or something for somebody/something that... — es spricht sehr für jemanden/etwas, dass...
have a lot/not much to say for oneself — viel reden/nicht viel von sich geben
to say nothing of — (quite apart from) ganz zu schweigen von; mal ganz abgesehen von
having said that, that said — (nevertheless) abgesehen davon
you can say that again, you said it — (coll.) das kannst du laut sagen (ugs.)
you don't say [so] — (coll.) was du nicht sagst (ugs.)
says you — (coll.) wer's glaubt, wird selig (ugs. scherzh.)
I'll say [it is]! — (coll.): (it certainly is) und wie!
don't let or never let it be said [that]... — niemand soll sagen können, [dass]...
I can't say [that] I like cats/the idea — ich kann nicht gerade sagen od. behaupten, dass ich Katzen mag/die Idee gut finde
[well,] I must say — also, ich muss schon sagen
I should say so/not — ich glaube schon/nicht; (emphatic) bestimmt/bestimmt nicht
there's something to be said on both sides/either side — man kann für beide Seiten/jede Seite Argumente anführen
what do or would you say to somebody/something? — (think about) was hältst du von jemandem/etwas?; was würdest du zu jemandem/etwas sagen?
what I'm trying to say is this — was ich sagen will, ist folgendes
say nothing to somebody — (fig.) [Musik, Kunst:] jemandem nichts bedeuten
which/that is not saying much or a lot — was nicht viel heißen will/das will nicht viel heißen
2) (recite, repeat, speak words of) sprechen [Gebet, Text]; aufsagen [Einmaleins, Gedicht]3) (have specified wording or reading) sagen; [Zeitung:] schreiben; [Uhr:] zeigen [Uhrzeit]the Bible says or it says in the Bible [that]... — in der Bibel heißt es, dass...
a sign saying... — ein Schild mit der Aufschrift...
4) in pass.2. intransitive verb, forms asshe is said to be clever/have done it — man sagt, sie sei klug/habe es getan
1.1) (speak) sagenI say! — (Brit.) (seeking attention) Entschuldigung!; (admiring) Donnerwetter!
2) in imper. (Amer.) Mensch!3. nounhave a or some say — ein Mitspracherecht haben (in bei)
the [final] say — das letzte Wort (in bei)
have one's say — seine Meinung sagen; (chance to speak)
get one's or have a say — zu Wort kommen
* * *v.(§ p.,p.p.: said)= sagen v. -
13 noticia
f.news.su hijo le dio la noticia his son broke the news to himme enteré de la noticia ayer I heard the news yesterdaytener noticias to have news¿tienes noticias suyas? have you heard from him?las noticias the newsnoticias de última hora the latest newspres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: noticiar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: noticiar.* * *1 (información) news plural■ acaba de llegarnos la noticia de que... news is just coming in of...■ ¿has tenido noticias de Laura? have you had any news from Laura?, have you heard anything from Laura?2 (conocimiento) idea1 the news\dar la noticia to break the news¡primera noticia! that's news to me!ser noticia to be in the newsnoticia bomba bombshell* * *noun f.- noticias* * *SF1) (=información) news¿hay alguna noticia? — any news?
estar atrasado de noticias — to be behind the times, lack up-to-date information
¡noticias frescas! — iró tell me a new one!
noticia bomba — * bombshell *
noticia de portada — front-page news, headline news
2) (=conocimiento)NOTICIA ► Para traducir la palabra noticia al inglés, hay que tener en cuenta que el sustantivo news es incontable y lleva el verbo en singular: Las noticias de hoy no son nada buenas Today's news isn't very good Cuando recibió la noticia se puso a llorar When she received the news she burst into tears ► Cuando queremos precisar que se trata de una noticia en particular o de un número determinado de noticias utilizamos la expresión piece/ pieces of news: Había dos noticias que nos parecieron preocupantes There were two pieces of news that we found worrying Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada* * *a) ( informe)buenas/malas noticias — good/bad news
¿quién le va a dar la noticia? — who's going to break the news to him?
hacer noticia — to hit the headlines
b) noticias femenino plural ( referencias) newsno tenemos noticias suyas — ( provenientes de él) we haven't heard from him; ( provenientes de otra persona) we haven't had (any) news of him
c) (información, conocimiento)* * *= announcement, news, newswire, news item, item of news, news story, bit of information, news broadcast.Ex. Printed current awareness bulletins may be produced from similar facilities to those in above, except that here the announcement will relate only to newly added items.Ex. Next came the good news that war between member states had been rendered inconceivable, even though the prospect of war was on nobody's mind at the time.Ex. The number of full text data bases on-line is also increasing, providing instant access to newspapers and newswires, popular magazines and scholarly journals.Ex. From January 1981, the name will be 'Current Technology Index,' and the coverage will be increased, both in terms of journals indexed and other items included, eg news items.Ex. This item of news penetrated his heart like a stab = Esta noticia penetró su corazón como una puñalada.Ex. This a cross-cultural experiment on how well audiences remember news stories from newspaper, computer, television, and radio sources.Ex. Outside the portacabin there is a board with a few useful bits of information, such as the temperature of the water, visibility, and opening/closing times.Ex. They include books, letters, historical documents, photographs, news broadcasts, press statements and audiotapes of speeches = Contienen libros, cartas, documentos históricos, fotografías, noticias, conferencias de prensa, y casetes de discurso.----* acaparar las noticias = grab + the headlines, hit + the headlines.* agencia de noticias = news office, news agency, newspaper agency, news organisation.* agencias de noticias = news media.* agente de noticias web = newsbot.* boletín de noticias = newsletter.* buenas noticas, las = good word, the.* buenas noticias = glad tidings.* buscar la noticia = grab at + a headline.* columnista de agencia de noticias = syndicated columnist.* conocer la noticia = learn + the news.* dar la noticia = give + the news.* difundir la noticia = spread + the word, spread + the good word, pass on + the good word, spread + the news.* difundir noticias = broadcast + news.* el mundo de las noticias = newsmaking.* enterarse de la noticia = learn + the news.* esperamos sus noticias = look forward to + hearing from you.* foro de noticias = newsgroup [news group].* impresión de noticias = news-printing.* indizador de noticias web = newsbot.* la buena noticia = the good news.* llegar noticias = come to + Posesivo + notice.* mantenerse al día de las noticias = keep up with + the news.* mantenerse al tanto de las noticias = keep up with + the news.* no tener noticias es buena señal = no news is good news.* noticia de periódico = newspaper account.* noticia de última hora = hot off the press(es).* noticia por cable = newswire.* noticias = news, news information.* noticias de actualidad = current events, current news events, current news.* noticias deportivas = sports news, sports score, sports results.* noticias de radio y/o televisión = broadcast news.* noticias de última hora = breaking news.* noticias diarias de interés = daily news alerts.* noticias + difundirse = news + spread.* noticias por cable = cable news.* noticia web en formato RSS = RSS feed.* parecido a las noticias = news-type.* programa de noticias = news programme.* publicación de una noticia dos veces = crossposting [cross-posting].* publicar una noticia en varias listas de correo = cross post [cross-post].* que no haya noticas es buena señal = no news is good news.* recibir noticias de = hear from.* resumen de noticias = roundup [round-up], roundup of news, roundup of news.* retransmitir noticias = broadcast + news.* servicio de noticias = news service.* tablón electrónico de noticias = electronic bulletin board (EEB), bulletin board system (BBS).* tener noticias de = hear from.* tipo noticias = news-type.* titular de noticias = news headline.* * *a) ( informe)buenas/malas noticias — good/bad news
¿quién le va a dar la noticia? — who's going to break the news to him?
hacer noticia — to hit the headlines
b) noticias femenino plural ( referencias) newsno tenemos noticias suyas — ( provenientes de él) we haven't heard from him; ( provenientes de otra persona) we haven't had (any) news of him
c) (información, conocimiento)* * *= announcement, news, newswire, news item, item of news, news story, bit of information, news broadcast.Ex: Printed current awareness bulletins may be produced from similar facilities to those in above, except that here the announcement will relate only to newly added items.
Ex: Next came the good news that war between member states had been rendered inconceivable, even though the prospect of war was on nobody's mind at the time.Ex: The number of full text data bases on-line is also increasing, providing instant access to newspapers and newswires, popular magazines and scholarly journals.Ex: From January 1981, the name will be 'Current Technology Index,' and the coverage will be increased, both in terms of journals indexed and other items included, eg news items.Ex: This item of news penetrated his heart like a stab = Esta noticia penetró su corazón como una puñalada.Ex: This a cross-cultural experiment on how well audiences remember news stories from newspaper, computer, television, and radio sources.Ex: Outside the portacabin there is a board with a few useful bits of information, such as the temperature of the water, visibility, and opening/closing times.Ex: They include books, letters, historical documents, photographs, news broadcasts, press statements and audiotapes of speeches = Contienen libros, cartas, documentos históricos, fotografías, noticias, conferencias de prensa, y casetes de discurso.* acaparar las noticias = grab + the headlines, hit + the headlines.* agencia de noticias = news office, news agency, newspaper agency, news organisation.* agencias de noticias = news media.* agente de noticias web = newsbot.* boletín de noticias = newsletter.* buenas noticas, las = good word, the.* buenas noticias = glad tidings.* buscar la noticia = grab at + a headline.* columnista de agencia de noticias = syndicated columnist.* conocer la noticia = learn + the news.* dar la noticia = give + the news.* difundir la noticia = spread + the word, spread + the good word, pass on + the good word, spread + the news.* difundir noticias = broadcast + news.* el mundo de las noticias = newsmaking.* enterarse de la noticia = learn + the news.* esperamos sus noticias = look forward to + hearing from you.* foro de noticias = newsgroup [news group].* impresión de noticias = news-printing.* indizador de noticias web = newsbot.* la buena noticia = the good news.* llegar noticias = come to + Posesivo + notice.* mantenerse al día de las noticias = keep up with + the news.* mantenerse al tanto de las noticias = keep up with + the news.* no tener noticias es buena señal = no news is good news.* noticia de periódico = newspaper account.* noticia de última hora = hot off the press(es).* noticia por cable = newswire.* noticias = news, news information.* noticias de actualidad = current events, current news events, current news.* noticias deportivas = sports news, sports score, sports results.* noticias de radio y/o televisión = broadcast news.* noticias de última hora = breaking news.* noticias diarias de interés = daily news alerts.* noticias + difundirse = news + spread.* noticias por cable = cable news.* noticia web en formato RSS = RSS feed.* parecido a las noticias = news-type.* programa de noticias = news programme.* publicación de una noticia dos veces = crossposting [cross-posting].* publicar una noticia en varias listas de correo = cross post [cross-post].* que no haya noticas es buena señal = no news is good news.* recibir noticias de = hear from.* resumen de noticias = roundup [round-up], roundup of news, roundup of news.* retransmitir noticias = broadcast + news.* servicio de noticias = news service.* tablón electrónico de noticias = electronic bulletin board (EEB), bulletin board system (BBS).* tener noticias de = hear from.* tipo noticias = news-type.* titular de noticias = news headline.* * *1(informe): las noticias son alarmantes the news is alarming¡qué noticia más deprimente! what a depressing piece of news!, what depressing news!la noticia de su muerte the news of his deathtraigo buenas/malas noticias I have some good/bad newstengo que darte una mala noticia I have some bad news for you¿quién le va a dar la noticia? who's going to break the news to him?nos llega una noticia de última hora or de último momento some late news has just come inla última noticia del programa the final item on the newsestar atrasado de noticias to be out of touch, be behind with the newshacer noticia to make news, hit the headlinesya hace un mes que se fue y seguimos sin noticias she left a month ago and we still haven't heard anything o had any newshace meses que no tenemos noticias suyas (provenientes de él) we haven't heard from him for months; (provenientes de otra persona) we haven't had (any) news of him for months3(información, conocimiento): no tenía noticia de que hubiera problemas I had no idea o I didn't know (that) there were problemsCompuesto:( fam):lo de su divorcio fue una noticia bomba the news of their divorce was a real bombshell ( colloq)traigo una noticia bomba I have some amazing o incredible news for you* * *
noticia sustantivo femenino
1 ( información):◊ una noticia a piece o an item of news;
buenas/malas noticias good/bad news;
la última noticia del programa the final item on the news;
una noticia de última hora a late o last-minute news item
2◊ noticias sustantivo femenino plural
( provenientes de otra persona) we haven't had (any) news of himb) (Rad, TV) news
noticia sustantivo femenino
1 news sing: es una buena/mala noticia, it's good/bad news
mañana le daré la noticia, tomorrow I'll break the news to him
2 voy a ver las noticias, I'm going to watch the news
' noticia' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abultar
- alcance
- aliento
- anuncio
- callar
- cobertura
- conmocionar
- dar
- desplomarse
- divulgarse
- ensombrecerse
- escopetazo
- evidenciar
- excesivamente
- expandirse
- filtrar
- filtración
- filtrarse
- halagüeña
- halagüeño
- helada
- helado
- improviso
- inflar
- pregonar
- producir
- propagar
- recibir
- resonancia
- respiración
- resumir
- ruidosa
- ruidoso
- rumor
- sensación
- sentar
- silenciar
- sumir
- transmitir
- última
- último
- voz
- a
- acoger
- acogida
- actualidad
- afectar
- aguardar
- anunciar
- aturdimiento
English:
announcement
- bedlam
- bit
- blue
- bombshell
- brief
- buckle
- deny
- development
- earthshattering
- encouraging
- flash
- flinch
- front-page
- get
- get about
- get out
- headline
- hit
- impact
- item
- juicy
- lead story
- let out
- me
- news
- newsflash
- out
- outrage
- overjoyed
- piece
- public
- red-hot
- release
- report
- rock
- sensational
- shatter
- shock
- shocking
- sink in
- slant
- spread
- spring
- story
- stunning
- suppress
- thunderbolt
- unreliable
- unwelcome
* * *noticia nf1. [información, hecho] news [singular];una noticia a piece of news;tengo una buena/mala noticia I've got some good/bad news;me enteré de la noticia ayer I heard the news yesterday;su hijo le dio la noticia his son broke the news to him;noticias de última hora the latest newsFam noticia bomba bombshell;¡noticia bomba!, ¡nos van a subir el sueldo! shock! horror! we're getting a pay Br rise o US raise!2.las noticias [en televisión] the news3. [conocimiento]¿tienes noticias suyas? have you heard from him?;no tengo noticia de que se haya cambiado la fecha I haven't heard anything about the date being changed* * *f piece of news; en noticiario news story, item of news;tener noticia de algo have news of sth;noticias pl news sg ;no tengo noticias de él I haven’t had any news from him* * *noticia nf1) : news item, piece of news2) noticias nfpl: news* * *noticia n1. (en general) news¿quién firma la noticia? who wrote the story? -
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1. attributive adjective1) (entire extent or quantity of) ganzall my money — all mein Geld; mein ganzes Geld
stop all this noise/shouting! — hör mit dem Krach/Geschrei auf!
all my books — all[e] meine Bücher
where are all the glasses? — wo sind all die Gläser?
All Fools' Day — der 1. April
3) (any whatever) jeglicher/jegliche/jegliches4) (greatest possible)in all innocence — in aller Unschuld
2. nounwith all speed — so schnell wie möglich
1) (all persons) alleone and all — [alle] ohne Ausnahme
the happiest/most beautiful of all — der/die Glücklichste/die Schönste unter allen
most of all — am meisten
he ran fastest of all — er lief am schnellsten
2) (every bit)all of it/the money — alles/das ganze od. alles Geld
3)4) (all things) allesall I need is the money — ich brauche nur das Geld
all is not lost — es ist nicht alles verloren
most of all — am meisten
it was all but impossible — es war fast unmöglich
all in all — alles in allem
it's all the same or all one to me — es ist mir ganz egal od. völlig gleichgültig
you are not disturbing me at all — du störst mich nicht im geringsten
nothing at all — gar nichts
not at all happy/well — überhaupt nicht glücklich/gesund
not at all! — überhaupt nicht!; (acknowledging thanks) gern geschehen!; nichts zu danken!
5) (Sport)3. adverbtwo [goals] all — zwei zu zwei; (Tennis)
all the better/worse [for that] — um so besser/schlimmer
I feel all the better for it — das hat mir wirklich gut getan
all at once — (suddenly) plötzlich; (simultaneously) alle[s] zugleich
be all for something — (coll.) sehr für etwas sein
go all out [to do something] — alles daransetzen[, etwas zu tun]
be all ready [to go] — (coll.) fertig [zum Weggehen] sein (ugs.)
something is all right — etwas ist in Ordnung; (tolerable) etwas ist ganz gut
work out all right — gut gehen; klappen (ugs.)
that's her, all right — das ist sie, ganz recht
yes, all right — ja, gut
it's all right by or with me — das ist mir recht
lie all round the room — überall im Zimmer herumliegen
I don't think he's all there — (coll.) ich glaube, er ist nicht ganz da (ugs.)
* * *[o:l] 1. adjective, pronoun 2. adverb2) ((with the) much; even: Your low pay is all the more reason to find a new job; I feel all the better for a shower.) um so•- academic.ru/94374/all-clear">all-clear- all-out
- all-round
- all-rounder
- all-terrain vehicle
- all along
- all at once
- all in
- all in all
- all over
- all right
- in all* * *I. adj attr, invare those \all the documents you can find? sind das alle Papiere, die du finden kannst?\all my glasses are broken alle meine [o meine ganzen] Gläser sind kaputt, meine Gläser sind alle [o fam allesamt] kaputt\all children should have a right to education alle Kinder sollten ein Recht auf Bildung haben\all her children go to public school alle ihre Kinder besuchen eine Privatschule, ihre Kinder besuchen alle [o fam allesamt] ein Privatschule20% of \all items sold had been reduced 20 % aller verkauften Artikel waren reduziert\all six [of the] men are electricians alle sechs [Männer] sind ElektrikerI had to use \all my powers of persuasion ich musste meine ganze Überzeugungskraft aufbietenI've locked myself out — of \all the stupid things to do! ich habe mich ausgeschlossen! — wie kann man nur so blöd sein!on \all fours auf allen vierenfrom \all directions aus allen Richtungen\all the people alle [Leute]why did the take him, of \all people? warum haben sie ausgerechnet ihn genommen?\all the others alle anderenthey lost \all their money sie haben ihr ganzes Geld verloren\all day [long] den ganzen Tag [lang]\all her life ihr ganzes Lebenfor \all the money trotz des ganzen Geldes\all the time die ganze Zeithe was unemployed for \all that time er war all die Zeit [o die ganze Zeit über] [o während der ganzen Zeit] arbeitslos\all the way den ganzen [weiten] Weg\all week/year die ganze Woche/das ganze Jahr\all wood should be treated jedes Holz sollte [o alle Holzarten sollten] behandelt werden4. (the greatest possible) allin \all honesty [or sincerity] ganz ehrlichwith \all speed so schnell wie möglichin \all probability aller Wahrscheinlichkeit nach5. (any whatever) jegliche(r, s)she denied \all knowledge of the matter sie stritt ab, irgendetwas über die Sache zu wissenbeyond \all doubt jenseits allen Zweifels6.for \all her money she is not happy trotz ihres ganzen Geldes ist sie nicht glücklich▶ not as... as \all that:he's not as rich as \all that so reich ist er nun auch wieder nichtII. pronthe best-looking of \all der Bestaussehende von allenwe saw \all of them wir haben [sie] alle gesehen\all of them [or they \all] liked the film der Film hat ihnen allen [o allen von ihnen] gefallenthe house has four bedrooms, \all with balconies das Haus hat vier Schlafzimmer, alle mit Balkonher last novel was [the] best of \all ihr letzter Roman war der beste von allen\all but one of the pupils came to the outing bis auf einen Schüler nahmen alle am Ausflug teil\all and sundry jedermann, Gott und die Weltone and \all allelet's sing now one and \all! lasst uns jetzt alle zusammen singen!\all but... alle außer..., bis auf...2. (everything) allesit was \all very strange es war alles sehr seltsam\all is not lost yet noch ist nicht alles verlorentell me \all about it erzähl mir alles darüberhe's eaten \all of it [or eaten it \all] er hat alles aufgegessenhave you drunk \all of the milk? hast du die ganze Milch getrunken?first of \all zuerst; (most importantly) vor allemmost of \all am meistenthere are many professions which interest him, but most of \all, he'd like to be a zookeeper viele Berufe interessieren ihn, aber am liebsten wäre er Zoowärter\all in one alles in einema corkscrew and bottle-opener \all in one ein Korkenzieher und Flaschenöffner in einemand \all ( fam) und all demwhat with the fog and \all, I'd really not drive tonight ( fam) bei dem Nebel und so möchte ich heute Nacht wirklich nicht fahren famit was \all that he had es war alles, was er hatteit's \all [that] I can do for you mehr kann ich nicht für dich tun\all I want is to be left alone ich will nur in Ruhe gelassen werdenthe remark was so silly, it was \all she could do not to laugh die Bemerkung war so dumm, dass sie sich sehr zusammenreißen musste, um nicht zu lachen\all [that] it takes is a little bit of luck man braucht nur etwas Glückfor \all...:for \all I care,.... von mir aus...for \all I know,... (as far as I know) soviel [o soweit] ich weiß...; (I don't know) was weiß ich,...are the married? — for \all I know they could be sind sie verheiratet? — was weiß ich, schon möglich!where is she? — for \all I know she could be on holidays wo ist sie? — was weiß ich, vielleicht [ist sie] im Urlaub!4. (for emphasis)at \all überhauptdo you ever travel to the States at \all? fährst du überhaupt je in die Staaten?if at \all wenn überhauptnothing [or not anything] at \all überhaupt nichtsnot at \all überhaupt nichtthanks very much for your help — not at \all, it was a pleasure vielen Dank für Ihre Hilfe — keine Ursache [o nichts zu danken], es war mir ein Vergnügen5.get one for me and \all bring mir auch einen▶ in \all insgesamtthat's £20 in \all das macht alles zusammen 20 Pfund▶ \all in \all alles in allemit's going to cost \all of a million dollars das kostet mindestens eine Million Dollarthe book has sold \all of 200/400,000 copies von dem Buch sind ganze 200/gut 400.000 Exemplare verkauft worden▶ to be \all one to sb jdm egal [o gleich] sein▶ \all told insgesamtthey tried a dozen times \all told sie versuchten es insgesamt ein Dutzend Mal1. (entirely) ganz, völligit's \all about money these days heutzutage geht es nur ums Geldshe's been \all round the world sie war schon überall auf der Weltto be \all in favour of sth ganz [o völlig] begeistert von etw dat sein\all in green ganz in Grünto be \all in one piece heil [o unbeschädigt] seinto spill sth \all over the place/floor etw überall/über den gesamten Boden verschüttenthe baby got food \all over its bib das Baby hatte sich sein ganzes Lätzchen vollgekleckertto be not \all that happy nicht gerade glücklich sein\all alone ganz allein\all along die ganze Zeitshe's been fooling us \all along sie hat uns die ganze Zeit getäuschtto be \all over aus und vorbei seinto be \all for doing sth ganz dafür sein, etw zu tunmy son is \all for spending the summer on the beach mein Sohn will den Sommer unbedingt am Strand verbringenthe newspaper was \all advertisements die Zeitung bestand fast nur aus AnzeigenI was \all the family she ever had ich war die einzige Familie, die sie je hattehe was \all smiles er strahlte über das ganze Gesichtto be \all charm seinen ganzen Charme spielenlassento be \all ears ganz Ohr seinto be \all eyes gespannt zusehento be \all a flutter ganz aus dem Häuschen sein famto be \all silk/wool aus reiner Seide/Wolle sein3.\all the better [for that]! umso besser!now that he's a star he'll be \all the more difficult to work with jetzt wo er ein Star ist, wird die Zusammenarbeit mit ihm umso schwieriger seinI feel \all the better for your visit seit du da bist, geht es mir schon viel besser4. (for emphasis) äußerst, ausgesprochenshe was \all excited sie war ganz aufgeregtnow don't get \all upset about it nun reg dich doch nicht so [furchtbar] darüber aufyour proposal is \all very well in theory, but... in der Theorie ist dein Vorschlag ja schön und gut, aber...\all too... nur zu...I'm \all too aware of the problems die Probleme sind mir nur zu gegenwärtigthe end of the holiday came \all too soon der Urlaub war nur viel zu schnell zu Endethe score is three \all es steht drei zu drei [unentschieden] [o drei beide6.she doesn't sing \all that well sie kann nicht besonders toll singen famto not be \all that... (not as much as thought) so... nun auch wieder nicht seinhe's not \all that important so wichtig ist er nun auch wieder nicht7. (nearly)\all but fastthe party was \all but over when we arrived die Party war schon fast vorbei, als wir ankamenit was \all but impossible to read his writing es war nahezu unmöglich, seine Handschrift zu entziffern8.the holiday cost £600 \all in alles inklusive hat der Urlaub hat 600 Pfund gekostet▶ to be \all over sb ( pej: excessively enthusiastic) sich akk [geradezu] auf jdn stürzen; ( fam: harass) jdn total anmachen fam, über jdn herfallen ÖSTERR fam▶ that's sb \all over das sieht jdm ähnlichhe invited me out for dinner and then discovered he didn't have any money — that's Bill \all over! er lud mich ein, mit ihm auswärts zu essen, und merkte dann, dass er kein Geld bei sich hatte — typisch Bill!▶ to be \all over the place [or BRIT shop] ( fam: badly organised) [völlig] chaotisch sein; (confused) völlig von der Rolle [o ÖSTERR daneben] sein famthat was a success/good performance \all round das war ein voller Erfolg/eine rundum gelungene Vorstellunghe bought drinks \all round er gab eine Runde Getränke aus▶ to be not \all there ( fam) nicht ganz richtig [im Kopf] sein fam, nicht alle Tassen im Schrank haben fig famit looks as though it's \all up with us now es sieht so aus, als seien wir nun endgültig am Ende fam* * *[ɔːl]1. ADJECTIVEwith nouns plural alle; (singular) ganze(r, s), alle(r, s)When alle is used to translate all the it is not followed by the German article.all the problems have been solved — alle or sämtliche Probleme wurden gelöst
all the tobacco —
all the milk all the fruit — die ganze Milch, alle Milch das ganze Obst, alles Obst
all my books/friends — alle meine Bücher/Freunde, meine ganzen Bücher/Freunde
they all came —
I invited them all — ich habe sie alle eingeladen Note that it all is usually translated by alles alone:
he took/spent it all — er hat alles genommen/ausgegeben
it all happened so quickly — alles geschah so schnell, es geschah alles so schnell
he's seen/done it all — für ihn gibt es nichts Neues mehr, ihn kann nichts mehr erschüttern (inf)
what's all this/that about? — was soll das Ganze?
what's all this/that? — was ist denn das?; (annoyed) was soll denn das!
2. PRONOUN1) = everything allesI'm just curious, that's all — ich bin nur neugierig, das ist alles
that's all he said — das ist alles, was er gesagt hat, mehr hat er nicht gesagt
that is all (that) I can tell you — mehr kann ich Ihnen nicht sagen
it was all I could do not to laugh — ich musste an mich halten, um nicht zu lachen
all of Paris/of the house — ganz Paris/das ganze Haus
all of 5 kms/£5 —
2) = everybody alle plall who knew him — alle, die ihn kannten
the score was two all — es stand zwei zu zwei
3. ADVERB(= quite, entirely) ganzdressed all in white, all dressed in white — ganz in Weiß (gekleidet)
all dirty/excited etc — ganz schmutzig/aufgeregt etc
an all wool carpet — ein reinwollener Teppich, ein Teppich aus reiner Wolle
he ordered whiskies/drinks all round —
I'll tell you all about it — ich erzähl dir alles
4. NOUN__diams; one's all alleshe staked his all on this race/deal — er setzte alles auf dieses Rennen/Unternehmen
5. SET STRUCTURES__diams; all along (= from the start) von Anfang an, die ganze Zeit (über)I feared that all along — das habe ich von Anfang an befürchtet, das habe ich schon die ganze Zeit (über) befürchtet
he all but died —
the party won all but six of the seats — die Partei hat alle außer sechs Sitzen or alle bis auf sechs Sitze gewonnen
I'm all for it! — ich bin ganz dafür __diams; all found insgesamt, alles in allem __diams; all in ( inf
to be or feel all in — total erledigt sein (inf) __diams; all in all alles in allem
all the hotter/prettier/happier etc — noch heißer/hübscher/glücklicher etc
all the funnier because... — umso lustiger, weil...
or vacation (US) — jetzt, wo ich Urlaub gemacht habe, gehts mir viel besser
all the more so since... —
all the same, it's a pity — trotzdem ist es schade
it's all the same to me —
he's all there/not all there — er ist voll da/nicht ganz da (inf) __diams; all too + adjective/adverb
all too soon/quickly — viel zu or allzu früh/schnell
he ate the orange, peel and all — er hat die ganze Orange gegessen, samt der Schale
the whole family came, children and all — die Familie kam mit Kind und Kegel
did/didn't you say anything at all? — haben Sie überhaupt etwas gesagt/gar or überhaupt nichts gesagt?
I'm not at all sure, I'm not sure at all — ich bin mir ganz und gar nicht sicher, ich bin gar nicht ganz sicher
I'm not at all angry etc, I'm not angry etc at all — ich bin überhaupt nicht wütend etc, ich bin ganz und gar nicht wütend etc
for all that — trotz allem, trotzdem
for all I know she could be ill —
is he in Paris? – for all I know he could be — ist er in Paris? – schon möglich, was weiß ich!
ten people in all — insgesamt zehn Personen __diams; all that ( US inf ) einfach super (inf)
it's not all that bad, it's not as bad as all that — so schlimm ist es nun auch wieder nicht
happiest/earliest/clearest etc of all —
I like him best of all — von allen mag ich ihn am liebsten
most of all —
most of all I'd like to be... — am liebsten wäre ich...
the best car of all — das allerbeste Auto __diams; to be all things to all men (person) sich mit jedem gutstellen; (thing, invention, new software etc) das Ideale sein
a party which claims to be all things to all men — eine Partei, die behauptet, allen etwas zu bieten __diams; you all ( US inf ) ihr (alle); (to two people) ihr (beide)
* * *all [ɔːl]A adj1. all, sämtlich, gesamt, vollständig, ganz:all one’s courage seinen ganzen Mut;all mistakes alle oder sämtliche Fehler;all my friends alle meine Freunde;all night (long) die ganze Nacht (hindurch);all (the) day, all day long den ganzen Tag, den lieben langen Tag;all day and every day tagelang; tagaus, tagein;open all day ganztägig geöffnet;a) die ganze Zeit (über),b) ständig, immer;at all times zu jeder Zeit, jederzeit;2. jeder, jede, jedes, alle pl:at all hours zu jeder Stunde;beyond all question ohne Frage, fraglos;in all respects in jeder Hinsicht;3. vollkommen, völlig, total, ganz, rein:all nonsense reiner Unsinn;B adv1. ganz (u. gar), gänzlich, völlig:all alone ganz allein;all the um so …;all the better um so besser;she was all gratitude sie war voll(er) Dankbarkeit;she is all kindness sie ist die Güte selber;all one einerlei, gleichgültig;he is all for it er ist unbedingt dafür;all important äußerst wichtig, entscheidend;all mad völlig verrückt;2. für jede Seite, beide:the score was two all das Spiel stand zwei zu zwei3. poet gerade, ebenC pron alles:all of it alles, das Ganze;all of us wir alle;good night, all gute Nacht allerseits!;all of a year ein ganzes Jahr;that’s all das ist oder wäre alles;that’s all there is to it das ist die ganze Geschichte;all or nothing alles oder nichts;it’s all or nothing for es geht um alles oder nichts für;it all began die ganze Sache begann;and all that und dergleichen;D s1. alles:a) sein Hab und Gut,a) rund(her)um, ringsumher,b) überall,all in all alles in allem;his wife is all in all to him seine Frau bedeutet ihm alles;all out umga) total fertig oder erledigt,b) auf dem Holzweg (im Irrtum),c) mit aller Macht ( for sth auf etwas aus), mit restlosem Einsatz,a) alles daransetzen, aufs Ganze gehen,a) umg ganz und gar,b) überall,c) überallhin, in ganz England etc herum, im ganzen Haus etc herum,d) auch all over one’s body am ganzen Körper, überall that is Doug all over das ist ganz oder typisch Doug, das sieht Doug ähnlich;news from all over Nachrichten von überall her;be all over sb umg an jemandem einen Narren gefressen haben;a) ganz recht oder richtig,b) schon gut,d) na schön!,e) umg mit Sicherheit, ohne Zweifel,f) erlaubt I’m all right bei mir ist alles in Ornung;he’s all right ihm ist nichts passiert;I’m all right, Jack umg Hauptsache, mir geht’s gut;a) geeignet sein oder passen für,b) annehmbar sein für it’s all right for you to laugh du hast gut lachen;I’m all right for money umg bei mir stimmt die Kasse;are you all right in that chair? sitzt du gut in dem Sessel?;is it all right if I’ …? darf ich …?;he arrived all right er ist gut angekommen;a) rund(her)um, ringsumher,b) überall,all there gewitzt, gescheit, auf Draht umg;he is not all there er ist nicht ganz bei Trost;it’s all up with him mit ihm ists aus;he of all people came ausgerechnet er kam;I thought you of all people would understand ich dachte, gerade du würdest das verstehen; (siehe weitere Verbindungen unter den entsprechenden Stichwörtern)* * *1. attributive adjective1) (entire extent or quantity of) ganzall my money — all mein Geld; mein ganzes Geld
stop all this noise/shouting! — hör mit dem Krach/Geschrei auf!
2) (entire number of) alleall my books — all[e] meine Bücher
All Fools' Day — der 1. April
3) (any whatever) jeglicher/jegliche/jegliches2. noun1) (all persons) alleone and all — [alle] ohne Ausnahme
the happiest/most beautiful of all — der/die Glücklichste/die Schönste unter allen
2) (every bit)all of it/the money — alles/das ganze od. alles Geld
3)all of (coll.): (as much as) be all of seven feet tall — gut sieben Fuß groß sein
4) (all things) allesit's all the same or all one to me — es ist mir ganz egal od. völlig gleichgültig
not at all happy/well — überhaupt nicht glücklich/gesund
not at all! — überhaupt nicht!; (acknowledging thanks) gern geschehen!; nichts zu danken!
5) (Sport)3. adverbtwo [goals] all — zwei zu zwei; (Tennis)
all the better/worse [for that] — um so besser/schlimmer
all at once — (suddenly) plötzlich; (simultaneously) alle[s] zugleich
be all for something — (coll.) sehr für etwas sein
be all in — (exhausted) total od. völlig erledigt sein (ugs.)
go all out [to do something] — alles daransetzen[, etwas zu tun]
be all ready [to go] — (coll.) fertig [zum Weggehen] sein (ugs.)
something is all right — etwas ist in Ordnung; (tolerable) etwas ist ganz gut
work out all right — gut gehen; klappen (ugs.)
that's her, all right — das ist sie, ganz recht
yes, all right — ja, gut
it's all right by or with me — das ist mir recht
I don't think he's all there — (coll.) ich glaube, er ist nicht ganz da (ugs.)
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15 poner
v.1 to put.Ella puso el mantel She set the tablecloth.Ella puso su mejor esfuerzo She exerted her best effort.2 to give, to set (asignar) (tarea, examen).le pusieron Mario they called him Mariole pusieron un cinco en el examen he got five out of ten in the exam3 to switch or put on (conectar) (televisión, radio).4 to send (comunicar) (telegrama, fax).¿me pones con él? can you put me through to him? (peninsular Spanish)5 to show (Cine, Teatro & TV).¿qué ponen en la tele? what's on the telly?6 to set up.ha puesto una tienda she has opened a shopponer la mesa to lay the table7 to do up.han puesto su casa con mucho lujo they've done up their house in real style8 to put in.poner dinero en el negocio to put money into the businessponer algo de mi/tu/etc. parte to do my/your/etc bitponer mucho empeño en (hacer) algo to put a lot of effort into (doing) somethingPonga más sal Put in more salt.9 to suppose.pongamos que sucedió así (let's) suppose that's what happenedpon que necesitemos cinco días suppose we need five daysponiendo que todo salga bien assuming everything goes according to plan10 to say (decir). (peninsular Spanish)¿qué pone ahí? what does it say?11 to lay (eggs) (ave).12 to make, to render, to turn, to get.13 to apply, to put on.Ella puso desinfectante She applied disinfectant.14 to lay eggs, to lay.La gallina puso The hen laid eggs.15 to say about.* * *Present Indicativepongo, pones, pone, ponemos, ponéis, ponen.Past IndicativeFuture IndicativeConditionalPresent SubjunctiveImperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperativePast Participlepuesto,-a.* * *verb1) to put2) place3) set4) set up, establish5) add6) switch on, put on7) lay8) install•- ponerse* * *Para las expresiones poner cuidado, poner en duda, poner por las nubes, poner a parir, poner como un trapo, poner verde, poner de vuelta y media, poner por testigo, ponerse por delante, ver la otra entrada.1. VERBO TRANSITIVO1) (=colocar, situar) to put¿dónde pongo mis cosas? — where shall I put my things?
ponle un poco de mantequilla y verás qué bueno — put some butter in it and you'll see how good it is
•
poner algo [aparte] — to put sth aside, put sth to one side•
ponlo en su [sitio] — put it back2) [+ ropa, calzado] to put on3) (=añadir) to addponle más sal — add some salt, put some more salt in it
4) (=aplicar, administrar) to put5) (=disponer, preparar)•
poner la [mesa] — to lay {o} set the table6) (=instalar)a) [+ teléfono, calefacción] to put inb) [+ tienda] to open; [+ casa] to furnish7) (=exponer)ponlo al sol — leave {o} put it out in the sun
8) (=hacer funcionar) [+ radio, televisión, calefacción] to put on, turn on; [+ disco] to put on, play¿pongo música? — shall I put some music on?
9) (=ajustar) [+ despertador] to set•
poner el reloj [en hora] — to put one's watch right•
ponlo [más alto] — turn it up10) (=adoptar)¿por qué pones esa voz tan tonta? — why are you speaking in that silly voice?
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¡no pongas esa [cara]! — don't look at me like that!11) (=volver) + adj, adv to makepara no ponerle de mal humor — so as not to make him cross, so as not to put him in a bad mood
¡cómo te han puesto! — (=te han manchado) look what a mess you are!; (=te han pegado) they've given you a right thumping!
12) (=servir)¿qué te pongo? — what can I get you?, what would you like?
¿me pones más patatas? — could I have some more potatoes?
13) (=conectar por teléfono) to put through¿me pone con el Sr. García, por favor? — could you put me through to Mr García, please?
14) (=exhibir)¿qué ponen en el cine? — what's on at the cinema?
¿ponen alguna película esta noche? — is there a film on tonight?
15) (=enviar) to send16) (=escribir) to put¿qué pongo en la carta? — what shall I put in the letter?
¿te has acordado de poner el remite? — did you remember to put the return address on it?
17) (=decir, estar escrito) to say¿qué pone aquí? — what does it say here?
18) (=imponer) [+ examen, trabajo] to give, setnos pone mucho trabajo — he gives {o} sets us a lot of work
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me han puesto una [multa] — I've been fined, I've been given a fine19) (=oponer) [+ inconvenientes] to raise•
le pone [peros] a todo — he's always finding fault with everything20) (=aportar, contribuir)[+ dinero]yo pongo el dinero pero ella escoge — I do the paying, but she does the choosing
21) (=invertir) to put in22) (=apostar)23) (=llamar) to call¿qué nombre {o} cómo le van a poner? — what are they going to call him?, what name are they giving him?
24) (=criticar, alabar)•
te puso muy [bien] ante el jefe — she was very nice about you to the boss•
¡[cómo] te han puesto! — (=te han criticado) they had a real go at you!; (=te han alabado) they were really nice about you!•
tu cuñada te ha puesto muy [mal] — your sister-in-law was very nasty about you25) (=tildar)•
poner a algn [de], la han puesto de idiota para arriba — they called her an idiot and worse26) (=suponer)•
pongamos [que] ganas la lotería — suppose {o} supposing you win the lotteryponiendo que... — supposing that...
27)• poner a algn [a] + infin —
nada más llegar nos pusieron a barrer — no sooner had we arrived than we were set to sweeping the floor
28)• poner a Juan [bien] con Pedro — to make things up between Juan and Pedro
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poner a Juan [mal] con Pedro — to make Juan fall out with Pedro, cause a rift between Juan and Pedro29) [en trabajo]•
poner a algn [de], puso a su hija de sirvienta — she got her daughter a job as a servant30)31) [gallina] [+ huevos] to lay2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO1) [aves] to lay (eggs)2) (=apostar)3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( colocar) to putlo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class
b) <anuncio/aviso> to place, put2) ( agregar) to put¿cuándo se le pone el agua? — when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?
¿le pones azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?
3) <ropa/calzado> (+ me/te/le etc)¿me pones los zapatos? — can you put my shoes on (for me)?
4) <inyección/supositorio> to give5)poner la mesa — to lay o set the table
6)a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to openb) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to installc) cerradura/armario to fit8) (Esp) (servir, dar)¿qué le pongo? — what can I get you?
póngame un café, por favor — I'll have a coffee, please
¿cuántos le pongo? — how many would you like?
9)a) ( contribuir)b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take11)b) ( oponer)no puso inconveniente — he didn't have o raise any objections
a todo le pone peros or pegas — she finds fault with everything
¿qué nota te puso? — what mark did he give you?
¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?
le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'
14) ( escribir) to put15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say16) (Esp) (exhibir, dar) <obra/película>¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? — is there anything interesting on TV?
¿qué ponen en el Royal? — what's on o what's showing at the Royal?
17) (RPl) ( tardar) to take18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)19) ( adoptar) cara/voz20)a) ( hacer empezar)poner a alguien a + inf: puso a las hijas a trabajar he sent his daughters out to work; lo puse a hacer los deberes — I made him do his homework
b)poner a alguien de algo: la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department; lo pusieron de ángel he was given the part of an angel; siempre te pone de ejemplo — he always holds you up as an example
21) ( suponer)pon que perdemos ese tren... — say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train...
pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados — suppose o let's just say they're wrong
ponerle — (esp AmL)
¿cuánto se tarda? - ponle dos horas — how long does it take? - about two hours o reckon on two hours
22)a) (conectar, encender) <televisión/calefacción> to turn on, switch on, put on; <programa/canal> to put on; < disco> to put onpuso el motor en marcha — she switched on o started the engine
b) (ajustar, graduar)23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)en seguida le pongo — I'm just putting you through o connecting you
poner a alguien con algo/alguien — to put somebody through to something/somebody
2.¿me pone con la extensión 24? — could you put me through to extension 24, please?
vi gallina to lay3.1) ponerse v pron2)a) (refl) ( colocarse)pongámonos a la sombra — let's sit (o lie etc) in the shade
ponerse de rodillas — to kneel (down), get down on one's knees
ponte ahí, junto al árbol — stand over there, by the tree
se me/le puso que... — (AmS fam) I/he had a feeling that... (colloq)
se le pone cada cosa... — he gets the strangest ideas into his head
b) (Esp) ( llegar)3) sol to set4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put onme puse el collar de perlas — I wore o put on my pearl necklace
5) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)cómo te has puesto de barro! — look at you, you're covered in mud!
6)a) ( empezar)ponerse a + inf — to start -ing, to start + inf
se puso a llover — it started raining o started to rain
b) (CS arg) ( contribuir dinero)cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse — when the bill comes, everyone has to cough up (colloq)
yo me pongo con cien — I'll put in o chip in a hundred
7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone — Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you
* * *= affix, fit, put, set, lay, set up, lay out on, lay down, deposit, play, lay out, plant, bung + Nombe + in, get on.Ex. Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.Ex. One such method requires that each book has a magnetic strip inserted into the spine and a special exit door is fitted across which an electric signal is beamed.Ex. If you encounter an unlabeled document during charge-out, peel off one of the preprinted labels and put it in the document.Ex. If no fines are to be charged for a particular combination of borrower and material type, set the maximum fine to zero.Ex. By such mutual assistance, the wits and endeavours of the world may no longer be as so many scattered coals, or firebrands, which, for want of union are soon quenched, whereas, being but laid together, they would have yielded a comfortable light and heat.Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex. The run-off paper must be thick and absorbent to cope with the thick layer of ink deposited on it by the duplicator.Ex. In another style of lesson, the book is approached through film clips, dramatizations on TV, or played on records or tapes made commercially.Ex. There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.Ex. The article is entitled 'To everything there is a season...a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted: a life-cycle analysis of education for librarianship'.Ex. Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.Ex. The full-length, two-direction zipper makes it easy to get on and off, and the bottom is easy to unzip for diaper changes.----* con la mirada puesta en = in + Posesivo + sights.* cosas + ponerse feas = things + get rough.* costes + ponerse por las nubes = costs + spiral.* de quita y pon = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up, removable.* encargado de poner en práctica = implementor [implementer].* no poner en duda = be unquestioned.* poner a Alguien al cargo de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al frente de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al mando de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al tanto de = fill + Alguien + in on.* poner a Alguien contra las cuerdas = put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en contacto con = put + Nombre + in touch with.* poner a Alguien en el compromiso de = leave + Nombre + with the choice of.* poner a Alguien en guardia = put + Nombre + on + Posesivo + guard.* poner a Alguien en su sitio = cut + Nombre + down to size, knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.* poner a Alguien en un aprieto = put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un apuro = put + Alguien + on the spot, put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un compromiso = put + Alguien + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un pedestal = put + Nombre + on a pedestal.* poner a cargo de = put in + charge of.* poner a disposición = keep within + reach.* poner a disposición de = make + available to, put at + the disposal of, place + at the disposal of, bring within + reach.* poner a la altura de las circunstancias = bring + Nombre + up to par.* poner a la defensiva = put on + the defensive.* poner al alcance = bring within + reach.* poner al día = bring + Nombre + up to date, bring + Nombre + up to scratch.* poner al día (de) = bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.* poner Algo a disposición = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo al descubierto = bring + Nombre + to the surface.* poner Algo a mano = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner Algo en = stick + Nombre + on.* poner Algo en Internet = put (out) + Nombre + on the web.* poner Algo patas arriba = turn + Nombre + inside-out.* poner Algo por delante de = put + Nombre + ahead of.* poner Alguien al descubierto = blow + Posesivo + cover.* poner + Alguien + frenético = make + Alguien + furious.* poner al mismo nivel que = bring + Nombre + to a par with.* poner al revés = upend.* poner al tanto (de) = bring into + the swim of, bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.* poner al tanto sobre = give + Nombre + the lowdown on.* poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.* poner a + Nombre + a la cabeza de = put + Nombre + ahead in.* poner a + Número = set to + Número.* poner aparte = set + apart.* poner a + Posesivo + disposición = put at + Posesivo + fingertips.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, plumb + the depths of, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de Alguien = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poner a punto = overhaul, hone, fine tune [fine-tune], tune-up.* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).* poner a un lado = lay + Nombre + aside, set + aside.* poner bonito = get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue.* poner carnada = bait.* poner cebo = bait.* poner como ejemplo = instance, cite + as an example, showcase.* poner con chinchetas = thumbtack.* poner delante de = lay before.* poner de manifiesto = bring into + relief, highlight, show, state, throw into + relief, throw up, evince, illustrate, underscore, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], bring to + light, make + it + clear, lay + bare, provide + insight into, reveal, flag + Nombre + up.* poner de manifiesto las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.* poner demasiado énfasis en Algo = overemphasise [over-emphasise] [overemphasize, -USA].* poner de patitas en la calle = give + Nombre + the boot, sack, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, turf out.* poner de pie = stand + upright.* poner de pie apoyado sobre un costado = stand on + Posesivo + side.* poner de + Posesivo + parte = do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + bit.* poner de relieve = bring into + relief, throw into + relief, underscore, highlight, show, state, throw up, evince, illustrate, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], flag + Nombre + up, reveal.* poner de relieve la importancia = underscore + importance.* poner doble acristalamiento = double glaze.* poner el candado = padlock.* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* poner el colofón final = bookend.* poner el culo = take + Nombre + lying down.* poner el dedo en la llaga = hit + a (raw) nerve, touch on + raw nerve, hit + the nail on the head, strike + home, strike + a nerve, touch on + a sore spot, touch + a (raw) nerve.* poner el despertador = set + the alarm clock.* poner el énfasis = put + focus.* poner el grito en el cielo = be (all) up in arms, kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, blow + Posesivo + top, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack, scream + blue murder, froth at + the mouth, shout + blue murder.* poner el matasellos a una carta = postmark.* poner el precio = price.* poner el sello = stamp.* poner el sello a = place + a stamp on.* poner el sello de = rubber stamp.* poner empeño = strive.* poner en adobo = marinade.* poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* poner en alquiler = rent out.* poner en apuros = cast + a shadow over, put + Nombre + in difficulties.* poner encima = top with.* poner en circulación = circulate.* poner en claro = clear up.* poner en cola = queue.* poner en cola de espera = place + in queue.* poner en contacto = bring into + relationship, contact, provide + an interface, bring into + contact.* poner en contenedor = containerise [containerize, -USA].* poner en cuarentena = quarantine.* poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.* poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.* poner en dificultades = put + Nombre + in difficulties.* poner en duda = challenge, be flawed, question, render + suspect, unsettle, cast + doubt on, regard + with suspicion, put in + doubt, call into + question, shed + doubt, throw into + doubt, throw + doubt on.* poner en duda la validez de = bring into + question the validity of.* poner en duda unos principios = shake + foundations.* poner en el haber de = credit.* poner en entredicho = challenge, cast + doubt on, subvert, compromise, cast + aspersions on, challenge + Posesivo + assumptions, doubt, question, call into + question, impugn.* poner en entredicho una postura = compromise + position.* poner en escena = stage.* poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* poner en evidencia = make + it + clear, underline, bring to + light, put + Nombre + to shame, call + Posesivo + bluff, bring to + the fore.* poner énfasis = put + emphasis.* poner énfasis en = lay + stress on, place + emphasis on, lay + emphasis on.* poner en forma = buff up.* poner en funcionamiento = activate, set in + action, set up, trip, put into + working order, put in + place, put in + place, put into + place, set in + motion.* poner en funcionamiento un programa = implement + program(me).* poner en garantía = pawn.* poner en hielo = ice.* poner en juego = tap.* poner en la calle = evict.* poner en la pared = pin up.* poner en la red + Documento Impreso = webify + Documento Impreso.* poner en libertad = release from + jail.* poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.* poner en libertad condicional = release on + bail.* poner en libertad condicional, poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.* poner en lista de espera = put + on a waiting list.* poner en marcha = implement, set up, trip, set out on, crank up.* poner en marcha un proyecto = mobilise + effort.* poner en órbita = place into + orbit.* poner en orden = tidy up, put in + order, clear up.* poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.* poner en práctica = exercise, implement, put into + practice, put to + work, put into + effect, put into + practical effect, put in + place, put into + place, translate into + practical action, bring to + bear, deploy.* poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.* poner en práctica una normativa = carry out + policy.* poner en práctica un arte = practise + art.* poner en préstamo = circulate.* poner en primer plano = foreground.* poner en relación = bring into + relationship.* poner en remojo = steep.* poner en ridículo = poke + fun at.* poner en riesgo = put at + risk.* poner en su sitio = put in + place.* poner en tela de juicio = throw + doubt on, contest.* poner en tensión = put + Nombre + under pressure.* poner entre comillas = enclose + in quotation marks.* poner entre corchetes = bracket.* poner entre la espada y la pared = press to + the point.* poner entre paréntesis = bracket.* poner entre rejas = put + Nombre + behind bars.* poner en uso = bring into + use, take in + use.* poner en venta = put on + sale.* poner esfuerzo = give + effort.* poner fin = curb, bring to + a close, draw to + a close.* poner fin a = put + paid to, put + an end to, put + a stop to, call + a halt on, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, sound + the death knell for, kill off.* poner fin a un embarazo = terminate + pregnancy.* poner freno = curb.* poner freno a = place + a curb on, clamp down on.* poner fuera de combate = lay + Nombre + low.* poner guiones = hyphenate.* poner huevos = lay + eggs, oviposit.* poner impuestos = impose + VAT.* poner la brida = bridle.* poner la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.* poner la casa patas arriba = turn + the house upside down.* poner la dirección en un sobre = address + envelope.* poner ladrillos = laying of bricks, lay + bricks.* poner la fecha = date-stamp.* poner la mesa = lay + the table.* poner la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.* poner la responsabilidad en = put + the burden on.* poner las antenas = prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.* poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.* poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.* poner las cartas sobre la mesa = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.* poner las cosas en marcha = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.* poner las cosas en movimiento = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.* poner las cosas en su lugar = set + the record straight.* poner las esposas = handcuff.* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.* ponerle el cascabel al gato = stick + Posesivo + neck out (for), stick out + Posesivo + neck.* ponerle la guinda = put + icing on the cake.* ponerle la mano encima a = lay + a finger on.* ponerle los cuernos a = cuckold.* ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.* poner lo pelos de punta = frighten + the living daylights out of.* poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.* poner los pelos de punta = bristle, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death, make + Posesivo + hair stand on end, scare + the hell out of.* poner los pies en alto = put + Posesivo + feet up.* poner los pies en + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.* poner los pies sobre la tierra = come down + to earth.* poner más fuerte = crank up.* poner mucho ahínco = try + Posesivo + heart out.* poner mucho ahínco en = put + Posesivo + heart into.* poner mucho empeño = try + Posesivo + heart out.* poner mucho empeño en = put + Posesivo + heart into.* poner mucho empeño en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.* poner mucho empeño por = take + (great) pains to.* poner mucho esmero por = take + (great) pains to.* poner negro = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend.* poner nervioso = rattle.* poner nervioso a Alguien = give + Nombre + the screaming abdabs.* poner + Nombre + a dieta = put + Nombre + on a diet.* poner + Nombre + a + Nombre = place + Nombre + against + Nombre.* poner objeciones = object.* poner objeciones a = object to.* poner obstáculos = cramp.* poner orden = bring + order, tidying (up), create + order, clear out, clear up.* poner orden en el caos = create + order out of chaos, create + order out of chaos.* poner papel en la impresora = load + printer.* poner parches = patch up, patch.* poner patas arriba = upend.* poner pegas = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner peros = baulk [balk, -USA], cavil (about/at), quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner por las nubes = praise + highly, wax + lyrical, wax + rapturous, praise + Nombre + to the skies, sing + Posesivo + praises.* poner por los suelos = slate, slag + Nombre + off, mouth off, say + nasty things about, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, trash, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, rubbish.* poner + Posesivo + granito de arena = do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + bit.* poner precio a la cabeza de = declare + open season on.* poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = put + a price on + Posesivo + head.* poner punto final a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, close + the book on.* poner punto y final a = put + a stop to, sound + the death knell for.* poner reparos = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner sal = salt.* ponerse = don, pull on, wax.* ponerse a = set about + Gerundio, get (a)round to, settle down to, get down to + Nombre.* ponerse a cero = roll over to + zero.* ponerse a cubierto = run for + cover.* ponerse a dieta = go on + a diet.* ponerse a hacer = set out to + do.* ponerse a hacer Algo en serio = buckle down to.* ponerse al corriente = come up to + speed.* ponerse al corriente de = catch up with, catch up on.* ponerse al día = catching up, come up to + speed, get + up to speed.* ponerse al día de = get up to + speed on.* ponerse al día de un atraso = clear + backlog.* ponerse al día en = catch up with, catch up on.* ponerse Algo = slip + Nombre + on.* ponerse al rojo vivo = reach + boiling point, fire up.* ponerse al tanto = get + up to speed, wise up.* ponerse al tanto de = get up to + speed on.* ponerse a malas con = run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.* ponerse amarillo de envidia = turn + green with envy.* ponerse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.* ponerse a trabajar en serio = get on with + Posesivo + work, buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.* ponerse a trabajar por cuenta propia = strike out on + Posesivo + own.* ponerse a tratar + Algo = get down to + Nombre.* ponerse blanco = turn + white, whiten.* ponerse borroso = blur.* ponerse ciego = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* ponerse + Color = go + Color.* ponerse colorado = get + red in the face, go + bright red.* ponerse colorado como un tomate = go + bright red.* ponerse como loco = go + crazy, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.* ponerse como una fiera = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse como unas castañuelas = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.* ponerse como un energúmeno = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + a fuse, wax + indignant, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, tear + Posesivo + hair out, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse contentísimo = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.* ponerse de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).* ponerse del lado de = side with.* ponerse del lado de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* ponerse de lleno a = buckle down to.* ponerse de mil colores = go + bright red.* ponerse de moda = come into + vogue, come into + fashion.* ponerse de parte de = side with.* ponerse de parte de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* ponerse de pie = rise, stand up, get to + Posesivo + feet, rise to + Posesivo + feet.* ponerse de punta = stand out.* ponerse, el = donning, the.* ponerse el cinturón = buckle up.* ponerse en cola = queue up, line up.* ponerse en contacto = make + contact.* ponerse en contacto con = be in touch (with), interact (with), get in + touch with.* ponerse en contra de = turn against.* ponerse en cuclillas = squat (down), crouch (down).* ponerse en el lugar de = place + Reflexivo + in the position of, put + Reflexivo + in the position of.* ponerse en el lugar de Alguien = put + Reflexivo + in + Nombre/Posesivo + shoes, wear + Posesivo + shoes, walk in + Posesivo + shoes.* ponerse enfermo = get + sick.* ponerse en fila = line up.* ponerse en forma = get + fit.* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.* ponerse en lugar de Alguien = stand in + Posesivo + shoes.* ponerse en marcha = set off, get off + the ground, swing into + action.* ponerse en medio = get in + the way (of).* ponerse en pie de guerra = dig up + the tomahawk, dig up + the hatchet, dig up + the war axe.* ponerse en práctica = go into + effect.* ponerse en ridículo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.* ponerse en tensión = tense up.* ponerse firme = stand to + attention.* ponerse frenético = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, work up + a lather, tear + Posesivo + hair out, be furious.* ponerse fresco con = act + fresh with.* ponerse furioso = infuriate, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.* ponerse gallito = bluster.* ponerse hecho una fiera = go + ballistic, go + berserk, blow + Posesivo + top, go + postal, go + crazy, blow + a fuse, lose + Posesivo + temper, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse hecho una furia = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.* ponerse hecho un basilisco = go + ballistic, go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.* ponerse hecho un energúmeno = go + ballistic, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse histérico = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler.* ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.* ponerse las medallas = take + the credit (for).* ponerse las orejeras = put on + blinkers.* ponerse las pilas = buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.* ponerse las pilas, ponerse de lleno a, ponerse a trabajar en serio = buckle down to.* ponerse loco = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.* ponerse manos a la obra = get down to + business, swing into + action.* ponerse marrón = turn + brown.* ponerse morado = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* ponerse nervioso = get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, be in a tizz(y), get in(to) a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.* ponerse por las nubes = go + ballistic.* ponerse rígido = stiffen.* ponerse rojo = get + red in the face, go + bright red.* ponerse rojo como un tomate = go + bright red.* ponerse seriamente a = settle to.* ponerse tenso = tense up, stress + Nombre + out.* ponerse tibio = pig out (on).* ponerse una tarea = set + Reflexivo + task.* poner sobre aviso = alert to.* poner término a = put + paid to.* poner toda la carne en el asador = go for + broke, shoot (for) + the moon, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.* poner todo de + Posesivo + parte = give + Posesivo + best, do + Posesivo + best, give + Posesivo + utmost.* poner todo patas arriba = turn + everything upside down.* poner todos los huevos en una canasta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.* poner trabas = cramp.* poner una bomba = plant + bomb.* poner una demanda = face + legal action.* poner una denuncia = file + police report.* poner una marca de comprobación = check-mark.* poner una nota en un sitio público = post.* poner una reclamación = appeal.* poner una señal = put up + a sign, put up + a notice.* poner una señal de aviso = post + a warning, post + a warning sign.* poner una tienda = pitch + tent.* poner un círculo alrededor = circle.* poner un ejemplo = take + an example, draw + example.* poner un letrero = put up + a sign, post + a notice, put up + a notice.* poner un pie = set + foot (inside/in/on).* poner un poquito de picante = pep up.* poner un precio a Algo muy alto = overprice.* poner verde = mouth off, get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue, trash, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, slate, rubbish.* poner vertical = stand + upright, upend.* poner y quitar = get on and off.* pongamos el caso de que = for the sake of + argument.* pongamos, por ejemplo,... = let us say, take, for example,..., take, for instance,....* por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.* por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.* precio + ponerse por las nubes = price + go through the roof, price + spiral out of control, price + soar through the roof.* precios + ponerse por las nubes = prices + spiral.* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.* que pone obstáculos = obstructive.* quita o pon = give or take.* sin poner en duda la veracidad de Algo temporalmente = suspension of disbelief.* sin poner en escena = unproduced.* sin ponerlo en duda = uncritically.* sin ponerse en duda = unquestioned.* sólo con la ropa interior puesta = in + Posesivo + underclothes.* sol + ponerse (por) = sun + set (on).* volver a ponerse al día = be back on track, be on track.* ya lo quitas, ya lo pones = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( colocar) to putlo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class
b) <anuncio/aviso> to place, put2) ( agregar) to put¿cuándo se le pone el agua? — when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?
¿le pones azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?
3) <ropa/calzado> (+ me/te/le etc)¿me pones los zapatos? — can you put my shoes on (for me)?
4) <inyección/supositorio> to give5)poner la mesa — to lay o set the table
6)a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to openb) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to installc) cerradura/armario to fit8) (Esp) (servir, dar)¿qué le pongo? — what can I get you?
póngame un café, por favor — I'll have a coffee, please
¿cuántos le pongo? — how many would you like?
9)a) ( contribuir)b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take11)b) ( oponer)no puso inconveniente — he didn't have o raise any objections
a todo le pone peros or pegas — she finds fault with everything
¿qué nota te puso? — what mark did he give you?
¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?
le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'
14) ( escribir) to put15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say16) (Esp) (exhibir, dar) <obra/película>¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? — is there anything interesting on TV?
¿qué ponen en el Royal? — what's on o what's showing at the Royal?
17) (RPl) ( tardar) to take18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)19) ( adoptar) cara/voz20)a) ( hacer empezar)poner a alguien a + inf: puso a las hijas a trabajar he sent his daughters out to work; lo puse a hacer los deberes — I made him do his homework
b)poner a alguien de algo: la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department; lo pusieron de ángel he was given the part of an angel; siempre te pone de ejemplo — he always holds you up as an example
21) ( suponer)pon que perdemos ese tren... — say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train...
pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados — suppose o let's just say they're wrong
ponerle — (esp AmL)
¿cuánto se tarda? - ponle dos horas — how long does it take? - about two hours o reckon on two hours
22)a) (conectar, encender) <televisión/calefacción> to turn on, switch on, put on; <programa/canal> to put on; < disco> to put onpuso el motor en marcha — she switched on o started the engine
b) (ajustar, graduar)23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)en seguida le pongo — I'm just putting you through o connecting you
poner a alguien con algo/alguien — to put somebody through to something/somebody
2.¿me pone con la extensión 24? — could you put me through to extension 24, please?
vi gallina to lay3.1) ponerse v pron2)a) (refl) ( colocarse)pongámonos a la sombra — let's sit (o lie etc) in the shade
ponerse de rodillas — to kneel (down), get down on one's knees
ponte ahí, junto al árbol — stand over there, by the tree
se me/le puso que... — (AmS fam) I/he had a feeling that... (colloq)
se le pone cada cosa... — he gets the strangest ideas into his head
b) (Esp) ( llegar)3) sol to set4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put onme puse el collar de perlas — I wore o put on my pearl necklace
5) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)cómo te has puesto de barro! — look at you, you're covered in mud!
6)a) ( empezar)ponerse a + inf — to start -ing, to start + inf
se puso a llover — it started raining o started to rain
b) (CS arg) ( contribuir dinero)cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse — when the bill comes, everyone has to cough up (colloq)
yo me pongo con cien — I'll put in o chip in a hundred
7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone — Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you
* * *= affix, fit, put, set, lay, set up, lay out on, lay down, deposit, play, lay out, plant, bung + Nombe + in, get on.Ex: Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.
Ex: One such method requires that each book has a magnetic strip inserted into the spine and a special exit door is fitted across which an electric signal is beamed.Ex: If you encounter an unlabeled document during charge-out, peel off one of the preprinted labels and put it in the document.Ex: If no fines are to be charged for a particular combination of borrower and material type, set the maximum fine to zero.Ex: By such mutual assistance, the wits and endeavours of the world may no longer be as so many scattered coals, or firebrands, which, for want of union are soon quenched, whereas, being but laid together, they would have yielded a comfortable light and heat.Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex: The run-off paper must be thick and absorbent to cope with the thick layer of ink deposited on it by the duplicator.Ex: In another style of lesson, the book is approached through film clips, dramatizations on TV, or played on records or tapes made commercially.Ex: There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.Ex: The article is entitled 'To everything there is a season...a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted: a life-cycle analysis of education for librarianship'.Ex: Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.Ex: The full-length, two-direction zipper makes it easy to get on and off, and the bottom is easy to unzip for diaper changes.* con la mirada puesta en = in + Posesivo + sights.* cosas + ponerse feas = things + get rough.* costes + ponerse por las nubes = costs + spiral.* de quita y pon = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up, removable.* encargado de poner en práctica = implementor [implementer].* no poner en duda = be unquestioned.* poner a Alguien al cargo de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al frente de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al mando de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al tanto de = fill + Alguien + in on.* poner a Alguien contra las cuerdas = put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en contacto con = put + Nombre + in touch with.* poner a Alguien en el compromiso de = leave + Nombre + with the choice of.* poner a Alguien en guardia = put + Nombre + on + Posesivo + guard.* poner a Alguien en su sitio = cut + Nombre + down to size, knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.* poner a Alguien en un aprieto = put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un apuro = put + Alguien + on the spot, put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un compromiso = put + Alguien + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un pedestal = put + Nombre + on a pedestal.* poner a cargo de = put in + charge of.* poner a disposición = keep within + reach.* poner a disposición de = make + available to, put at + the disposal of, place + at the disposal of, bring within + reach.* poner a la altura de las circunstancias = bring + Nombre + up to par.* poner a la defensiva = put on + the defensive.* poner al alcance = bring within + reach.* poner al día = bring + Nombre + up to date, bring + Nombre + up to scratch.* poner al día (de) = bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.* poner Algo a disposición = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo al descubierto = bring + Nombre + to the surface.* poner Algo a mano = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner Algo en = stick + Nombre + on.* poner Algo en Internet = put (out) + Nombre + on the web.* poner Algo patas arriba = turn + Nombre + inside-out.* poner Algo por delante de = put + Nombre + ahead of.* poner Alguien al descubierto = blow + Posesivo + cover.* poner + Alguien + frenético = make + Alguien + furious.* poner al mismo nivel que = bring + Nombre + to a par with.* poner al revés = upend.* poner al tanto (de) = bring into + the swim of, bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.* poner al tanto sobre = give + Nombre + the lowdown on.* poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.* poner a + Nombre + a la cabeza de = put + Nombre + ahead in.* poner a + Número = set to + Número.* poner aparte = set + apart.* poner a + Posesivo + disposición = put at + Posesivo + fingertips.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, plumb + the depths of, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de Alguien = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poner a punto = overhaul, hone, fine tune [fine-tune], tune-up.* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).* poner a un lado = lay + Nombre + aside, set + aside.* poner bonito = get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue.* poner carnada = bait.* poner cebo = bait.* poner como ejemplo = instance, cite + as an example, showcase.* poner con chinchetas = thumbtack.* poner delante de = lay before.* poner de manifiesto = bring into + relief, highlight, show, state, throw into + relief, throw up, evince, illustrate, underscore, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], bring to + light, make + it + clear, lay + bare, provide + insight into, reveal, flag + Nombre + up.* poner de manifiesto las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.* poner demasiado énfasis en Algo = overemphasise [over-emphasise] [overemphasize, -USA].* poner de patitas en la calle = give + Nombre + the boot, sack, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, turf out.* poner de pie = stand + upright.* poner de pie apoyado sobre un costado = stand on + Posesivo + side.* poner de + Posesivo + parte = do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + bit.* poner de relieve = bring into + relief, throw into + relief, underscore, highlight, show, state, throw up, evince, illustrate, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], flag + Nombre + up, reveal.* poner de relieve la importancia = underscore + importance.* poner doble acristalamiento = double glaze.* poner el candado = padlock.* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* poner el colofón final = bookend.* poner el culo = take + Nombre + lying down.* poner el dedo en la llaga = hit + a (raw) nerve, touch on + raw nerve, hit + the nail on the head, strike + home, strike + a nerve, touch on + a sore spot, touch + a (raw) nerve.* poner el despertador = set + the alarm clock.* poner el énfasis = put + focus.* poner el grito en el cielo = be (all) up in arms, kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, blow + Posesivo + top, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack, scream + blue murder, froth at + the mouth, shout + blue murder.* poner el matasellos a una carta = postmark.* poner el precio = price.* poner el sello = stamp.* poner el sello a = place + a stamp on.* poner el sello de = rubber stamp.* poner empeño = strive.* poner en adobo = marinade.* poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* poner en alquiler = rent out.* poner en apuros = cast + a shadow over, put + Nombre + in difficulties.* poner encima = top with.* poner en circulación = circulate.* poner en claro = clear up.* poner en cola = queue.* poner en cola de espera = place + in queue.* poner en contacto = bring into + relationship, contact, provide + an interface, bring into + contact.* poner en contenedor = containerise [containerize, -USA].* poner en cuarentena = quarantine.* poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.* poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.* poner en dificultades = put + Nombre + in difficulties.* poner en duda = challenge, be flawed, question, render + suspect, unsettle, cast + doubt on, regard + with suspicion, put in + doubt, call into + question, shed + doubt, throw into + doubt, throw + doubt on.* poner en duda la validez de = bring into + question the validity of.* poner en duda unos principios = shake + foundations.* poner en el haber de = credit.* poner en entredicho = challenge, cast + doubt on, subvert, compromise, cast + aspersions on, challenge + Posesivo + assumptions, doubt, question, call into + question, impugn.* poner en entredicho una postura = compromise + position.* poner en escena = stage.* poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* poner en evidencia = make + it + clear, underline, bring to + light, put + Nombre + to shame, call + Posesivo + bluff, bring to + the fore.* poner énfasis = put + emphasis.* poner énfasis en = lay + stress on, place + emphasis on, lay + emphasis on.* poner en forma = buff up.* poner en funcionamiento = activate, set in + action, set up, trip, put into + working order, put in + place, put in + place, put into + place, set in + motion.* poner en funcionamiento un programa = implement + program(me).* poner en garantía = pawn.* poner en hielo = ice.* poner en juego = tap.* poner en la calle = evict.* poner en la pared = pin up.* poner en la red + Documento Impreso = webify + Documento Impreso.* poner en libertad = release from + jail.* poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.* poner en libertad condicional = release on + bail.* poner en libertad condicional, poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.* poner en lista de espera = put + on a waiting list.* poner en marcha = implement, set up, trip, set out on, crank up.* poner en marcha un proyecto = mobilise + effort.* poner en órbita = place into + orbit.* poner en orden = tidy up, put in + order, clear up.* poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.* poner en práctica = exercise, implement, put into + practice, put to + work, put into + effect, put into + practical effect, put in + place, put into + place, translate into + practical action, bring to + bear, deploy.* poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.* poner en práctica una normativa = carry out + policy.* poner en práctica un arte = practise + art.* poner en préstamo = circulate.* poner en primer plano = foreground.* poner en relación = bring into + relationship.* poner en remojo = steep.* poner en ridículo = poke + fun at.* poner en riesgo = put at + risk.* poner en su sitio = put in + place.* poner en tela de juicio = throw + doubt on, contest.* poner en tensión = put + Nombre + under pressure.* poner entre comillas = enclose + in quotation marks.* poner entre corchetes = bracket.* poner entre la espada y la pared = press to + the point.* poner entre paréntesis = bracket.* poner entre rejas = put + Nombre + behind bars.* poner en uso = bring into + use, take in + use.* poner en venta = put on + sale.* poner esfuerzo = give + effort.* poner fin = curb, bring to + a close, draw to + a close.* poner fin a = put + paid to, put + an end to, put + a stop to, call + a halt on, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, sound + the death knell for, kill off.* poner fin a un embarazo = terminate + pregnancy.* poner freno = curb.* poner freno a = place + a curb on, clamp down on.* poner fuera de combate = lay + Nombre + low.* poner guiones = hyphenate.* poner huevos = lay + eggs, oviposit.* poner impuestos = impose + VAT.* poner la brida = bridle.* poner la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.* poner la casa patas arriba = turn + the house upside down.* poner la dirección en un sobre = address + envelope.* poner ladrillos = laying of bricks, lay + bricks.* poner la fecha = date-stamp.* poner la mesa = lay + the table.* poner la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.* poner la responsabilidad en = put + the burden on.* poner las antenas = prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.* poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.* poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.* poner las cartas sobre la mesa = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.* poner las cosas en marcha = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.* poner las cosas en movimiento = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.* poner las cosas en su lugar = set + the record straight.* poner las esposas = handcuff.* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.* ponerle el cascabel al gato = stick + Posesivo + neck out (for), stick out + Posesivo + neck.* ponerle la guinda = put + icing on the cake.* ponerle la mano encima a = lay + a finger on.* ponerle los cuernos a = cuckold.* ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.* poner lo pelos de punta = frighten + the living daylights out of.* poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.* poner los pelos de punta = bristle, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death, make + Posesivo + hair stand on end, scare + the hell out of.* poner los pies en alto = put + Posesivo + feet up.* poner los pies en + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.* poner los pies sobre la tierra = come down + to earth.* poner más fuerte = crank up.* poner mucho ahínco = try + Posesivo + heart out.* poner mucho ahínco en = put + Posesivo + heart into.* poner mucho empeño = try + Posesivo + heart out.* poner mucho empeño en = put + Posesivo + heart into.* poner mucho empeño en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.* poner mucho empeño por = take + (great) pains to.* poner mucho esmero por = take + (great) pains to.* poner negro = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend.* poner nervioso = rattle.* poner nervioso a Alguien = give + Nombre + the screaming abdabs.* poner + Nombre + a dieta = put + Nombre + on a diet.* poner + Nombre + a + Nombre = place + Nombre + against + Nombre.* poner objeciones = object.* poner objeciones a = object to.* poner obstáculos = cramp.* poner orden = bring + order, tidying (up), create + order, clear out, clear up.* poner orden en el caos = create + order out of chaos, create + order out of chaos.* poner papel en la impresora = load + printer.* poner parches = patch up, patch.* poner patas arriba = upend.* poner pegas = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner peros = baulk [balk, -USA], cavil (about/at), quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner por las nubes = praise + highly, wax + lyrical, wax + rapturous, praise + Nombre + to the skies, sing + Posesivo + praises.* poner por los suelos = slate, slag + Nombre + off, mouth off, say + nasty things about, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, trash, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, rubbish.* poner + Posesivo + granito de arena = do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + bit.* poner precio a la cabeza de = declare + open season on.* poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = put + a price on + Posesivo + head.* poner punto final a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, close + the book on.* poner punto y final a = put + a stop to, sound + the death knell for.* poner reparos = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner sal = salt.* ponerse = don, pull on, wax.* ponerse a = set about + Gerundio, get (a)round to, settle down to, get down to + Nombre.* ponerse a cero = roll over to + zero.* ponerse a cubierto = run for + cover.* ponerse a dieta = go on + a diet.* ponerse a hacer = set out to + do.* ponerse a hacer Algo en serio = buckle down to.* ponerse al corriente = come up to + speed.* ponerse al corriente de = catch up with, catch up on.* ponerse al día = catching up, come up to + speed, get + up to speed.* ponerse al día de = get up to + speed on.* ponerse al día de un atraso = clear + backlog.* ponerse al día en = catch up with, catch up on.* ponerse Algo = slip + Nombre + on.* ponerse al rojo vivo = reach + boiling point, fire up.* ponerse al tanto = get + up to speed, wise up.* ponerse al tanto de = get up to + speed on.* ponerse a malas con = run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.* ponerse amarillo de envidia = turn + green with envy.* ponerse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.* ponerse a trabajar en serio = get on with + Posesivo + work, buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.* ponerse a trabajar por cuenta propia = strike out on + Posesivo + own.* ponerse a tratar + Algo = get down to + Nombre.* ponerse blanco = turn + white, whiten.* ponerse borroso = blur.* ponerse ciego = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* ponerse + Color = go + Color.* ponerse colorado = get + red in the face, go + bright red.* ponerse colorado como un tomate = go + bright red.* ponerse como loco = go + crazy, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.* ponerse como una fiera = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse como unas castañuelas = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.* ponerse como un energúmeno = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + a fuse, wax + indignant, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, tear + Posesivo + hair out, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse contentísimo = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.* ponerse de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).* ponerse del lado de = side with.* ponerse del lado de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* ponerse de lleno a = buckle down to.* ponerse de mil colores = go + bright red.* ponerse de moda = come into + vogue, come into + fashion.* ponerse de parte de = side with.* ponerse de parte de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* ponerse de pie = rise, stand up, get to + Posesivo + feet, rise to + Posesivo + feet.* ponerse de punta = stand out.* ponerse, el = donning, the.* ponerse el cinturón = buckle up.* ponerse en cola = queue up, line up.* ponerse en contacto = make + contact.* ponerse en contacto con = be in touch (with), interact (with), get in + touch with.* ponerse en contra de = turn against.* ponerse en cuclillas = squat (down), crouch (down).* ponerse en el lugar de = place + Reflexivo + in the position of, put + Reflexivo + in the position of.* ponerse en el lugar de Alguien = put + Reflexivo + in + Nombre/Posesivo + shoes, wear + Posesivo + shoes, walk in + Posesivo + shoes.* ponerse enfermo = get + sick.* ponerse en fila = line up.* ponerse en forma = get + fit.* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.* ponerse en lugar de Alguien = stand in + Posesivo + shoes.* ponerse en marcha = set off, get off + the ground, swing into + action.* ponerse en medio = get in + the way (of).* ponerse en pie de guerra = dig up + the tomahawk, dig up + the hatchet, dig up + the war axe.* ponerse en práctica = go into + effect.* ponerse en ridículo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.* ponerse en tensión = tense up.* ponerse firme = stand to + attention.* ponerse frenético = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, work up + a lather, tear + Posesivo + hair out, be furious.* ponerse fresco con = act + fresh with.* ponerse furioso = infuriate, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.* ponerse gallito = bluster.* ponerse hecho una fiera = go + ballistic, go + berserk, blow + Posesivo + top, go + postal, go + crazy, blow + a fuse, lose + Posesivo + temper, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse hecho una furia = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.* ponerse hecho un basilisco = go + ballistic, go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.* ponerse hecho un energúmeno = go + ballistic, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse histérico = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler.* ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.* ponerse las medallas = take + the credit (for).* ponerse las orejeras = put on + blinkers.* ponerse las pilas = buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.* ponerse las pilas, ponerse de lleno a, ponerse a trabajar en serio = buckle down to.* ponerse loco = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.* ponerse manos a la obra = get down to + business, swing into + action.* ponerse marrón = turn + brown.* ponerse morado = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* ponerse nervioso = get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, be in a tizz(y), get in(to) a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.* ponerse por las nubes = go + ballistic.* ponerse rígido = stiffen.* ponerse rojo = get + red in the face, go + bright red.* ponerse rojo como un tomate = go + bright red.* ponerse seriamente a = settle to.* ponerse tenso = tense up, stress + Nombre + out.* ponerse tibio = pig out (on).* ponerse una tarea = set + Reflexivo + task.* poner sobre aviso = alert to.* poner término a = put + paid to.* poner toda la carne en el asador = go for + broke, shoot (for) + the moon, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.* poner todo de + Posesivo + parte = give + Posesivo + best, do + Posesivo + best, give + Posesivo + utmost.* poner todo patas arriba = turn + everything upside down.* poner todos los huevos en una canasta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.* poner trabas = cramp.* poner una bomba = plant + bomb.* poner una demanda = face + legal action.* poner una denuncia = file + police report.* poner una marca de comprobación = check-mark.* poner una nota en un sitio público = post.* poner una reclamación = appeal.* poner una señal = put up + a sign, put up + a notice.* poner una señal de aviso = post + a warning, post + a warning sign.* poner una tienda = pitch + tent.* poner un círculo alrededor = circle.* poner un ejemplo = take + an example, draw + example.* poner un letrero = put up + a sign, post + a notice, put up + a notice.* poner un pie = set + foot (inside/in/on).* poner un poquito de picante = pep up.* poner un precio a Algo muy alto = overprice.* poner verde = mouth off, get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue, trash, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, slate, rubbish.* poner vertical = stand + upright, upend.* poner y quitar = get on and off.* pongamos el caso de que = for the sake of + argument.* pongamos, por ejemplo,... = let us say, take, for example,..., take, for instance,....* por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.* por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.* precio + ponerse por las nubes = price + go through the roof, price + spiral out of control, price + soar through the roof.* precios + ponerse por las nubes = prices + spiral.* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.* que pone obstáculos = obstructive.* quita o pon = give or take.* sin poner en duda la veracidad de Algo temporalmente = suspension of disbelief.* sin poner en escena = unproduced.* sin ponerlo en duda = uncritically.* sin ponerse en duda = unquestioned.* sólo con la ropa interior puesta = in + Posesivo + underclothes.* sol + ponerse (por) = sun + set (on).* volver a ponerse al día = be back on track, be on track.* ya lo quitas, ya lo pones = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up.* * *■ poner (verbo transitivo)A1 colocar2 poner: anuncio, avisoB agregarC ropa, calzado etcD ‹inyección/supositorio›E poner la mesaF1 instalar, montar2 poner: cocina, teléfono etc3 poner: cerradura etcG poner: huevosH servir, darA1 contribuir2 proporcionarB poner: atención, cuidadoC1 imponer2 oponer3 adjudicarD poner: nombreE enviarF escribirG1 expresar por escrito2 impersonalH exhibir, darI tardarA en un estado, una situaciónB poner: cara, voz, etcC1 hacer empezar2 poner a alguien de algoD suponerA1 conectar, encender2 ajustar, graduarB poner al teléfono■ poner (verbo intransitivo)A1 apostar2 contribuir dineroB poner: gallinasC México: vulg■ ponerse (verbo pronominal)A1 colocarse2 llegarB ponerse: el solC ponerse: calzado etcA en un estado, una situaciónB1 empezar2 esforzarse, esmerarse3 contribuir dineroSentido III ponerse al teléfonovtA1 (colocar) to put¿dónde habré puesto las llaves? where can I have put the keys?¿dónde vas a poner este cuadro? where are you going to put o hang this picture?pon ese cuadro derecho put that picture straight, straighten that picturelo pusieron en el curso avanzado he was put o placed in the advanced classponle la cadena a la puerta put the chain on the doorpon agua a calentar put some water on to boil2 ‹anuncio/aviso› to place, putpusieron un anuncio en el periódico they put o placed an advertisement in the newspaperB (agregar) to put¿cuándo se le pone el agua? when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?¿le has puesto sal a la sopa? have you put any salt in the soup?¿le pones azúcar al café? do you take sugar in your coffee?C ‹ropa/calzado› (+ me/te/le etc):¿me pones los zapatos? can you put my shoes on (for me)?le puse el vestido rojo I dressed her in her red dressD ‹inyección/supositorio› to giveel dentista le puso una inyección the dentist gave him an injectionEponer la mesa to lay o set the tableF1 (instalar, montar) ‹oficina/restaurante› to openpuso un estudio junto con otra arquitecta she set up in business with another architectconsiguió permiso para poner una autoescuela he got permission to open a driving schoolles ayudó a poner la casa he helped them set up house o homepusieron la casa/oficina a todo lujo they furnished the house/fitted the office out in stylele puso un apartamento a su amante he set his mistress up in an apartment2 ‹cocina/teléfono/calefacción› to installvan a poner cocinas de gas they are going to install o fit gas cookers3 ‹cerradura/armario› to fitG «ave» ‹huevos› to layH( Esp) (servir, dar): ¿qué le pongo? what can I get you?póngame un café, por favor I'll have a coffee, please¿cuántos le pongo, señora? how many would you like, madam?A1 (contribuir):él pone el capital y yo el trabajo he puts up the capital and I supply the laborpusimos 500 pesos cada uno we put in 500 pesos eachque cada uno ponga lo que pueda each person should give what he or she can afford2 (proporcionar) ‹autobús/tren› to lay onla empresa puso la comida y la bebida food and drink was laid on by the companyB ‹atención› to pay; ‹cuidado› to takepon más atención en lo que estás haciendo pay more attention to what you're doingno ha puesto ningún cuidado en este trabajo she hasn't taken any care at all over this piece of workpone mucho entusiasmo en todo lo que hace he's very enthusiastic about everything he does, he puts a lot of enthusiasm into everything he doesC1 (imponer) ‹deberes› to give, set; ‹examen› to setnos pusieron 20 preguntas we were given o set 20 questionsle pusieron una multa por exceso de velocidad he was fined for speeding2(oponer): no me puso ningún inconveniente he didn't have o raise any objectionsa todo le tiene que poner peros or pegas she finds fault with everything3 (adjudicar) ‹nota› to give¿qué (nota) te puso en la redacción? what (mark) did he give you for your essay?le pusieron un cero he got nought out of tenD (dar) ‹nombre/apodo› to give¡qué nombre más feo le pusieron! what a horrible name to give him!le pusieron Eva they called her Eva¿qué título le vas a poner al poema? what title are you going to give the poem?, what are you going to call the poem?le pusieron el sobrenombre de `el cojo' they nicknamed him `el cojo'F (escribir) to putno has puesto ningún acento you haven't put any of the accents inno sé qué más ponerle I don't know what else to put o writepuso mi nombre en la lista she put my name down on the listG ( esp Esp)1 (expresar por escrito) to sayel periódico no pone nada sobre el robo the newspaper doesn't say anything about the robbery2 ( impersonal):mira a ver lo que pone en esa nota see what that note saysallí pone que no se puede pasar it says there that you can't go in¿qué pone aquí? what does it say here?, what does this say?H ( Esp) (exhibir, dar)‹obra/película› ¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? is there anything interesting on TV?¿qué ponen en el Trocadero? what's on o what's showing at the Trocadero?en el teatro ponen una obra de Casares there's a play by Casares on at the theaterno pusieron ninguna película buena en Navidad there wasn't a single good film on over Christmas, they didn't show a single good film over Christmasel avión pone media hora de Montevideo a Buenos Aires the plane takes half an hour from Montevideo to Buenos Airesde allí a Salta pusimos tres horas it took us three hours from there to SaltaA (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):me pones nerviosa you're making me nervousya la has puesto de mal humor now you've put her in a bad mood¿por qué me pusiste en evidencia así? why did you show me up like that?lo pusiste en un aprieto you put him in an awkward positionnos puso al corriente de lo sucedido he brought us up to date with what had happened¡mira cómo has puesto la alfombra! look at the mess you've made on the carpet!me estás poniendo las cosas muy difíciles you're making things very difficult for meB (adoptar) ‹cara/voz›no pongas esa cara there's no need to look like thatpuso cara de enfado he looked annoyedpuso voz de asustado he sounded scaredC1(hacer empezar): el médico me puso a régimen the doctor put me on a dietponer a algn A + INF:tuvo que poner a las hijas a trabajar he had to send his daughters out to worklo puso a estudiar guitarra con Rodríguez she sent him to have guitar lessons with Rodríguezlo puso a pelar cebollas she set him to work peeling onions2 poner a algn DE algo:la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of departmentlo pusieron de ángel he was given a part as an angel, he was given the part of an angelsu padre lo puso de botones en la oficina his father gave him a job as an office boysiempre te pone de ejemplo he always holds you up as an exampleD(suponer): pon que perdemos ese tren, no podríamos volver say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train, then we wouldn't be able to get backpon que es cierto ¿qué harías entonces? say o suppose o supposing it is true, then what would you do?pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados suppose o let's just say they're wrongponerle ( AmL): ¿cuánto se tarda? — ponle dos horas how long does it take? — about two hours o in the region of two hours o reckon on two hours¿cuánto nos costará? — y … pónganle alrededor de $200 how much will it cost us? — well, … you'd better reckon on about $200A1 (conectar, encender) ‹televisión/calefacción› to turn o switch o put on; ‹programa/canal› to put onpon un disco put on a recordpuso el motor en marcha she switched on o started the enginetodavía no nos han puesto la luz we haven't had our electricity connected yet2(ajustar, graduar): pon el despertador a las siete set the alarm (clock) for seven¿puedes poner la música un poco más alta? can you turn the music up a bit?puso el reloj en hora she put the clock right, she set the clock to the right timeponer el motor a punto to tune up the engineBponer a algn CON algn/algo to put sb THROUGH TO sb/sth¿me puede poner con el director, por favor? could you put me through to o could I speak to the director, please?¿me pone con la extensión 24? could you put me through to o can I have extension 24, please?■ ponerviA2 (contribuir dinero) to contribute¿vas a poner para el regalo de Pilar? are you going to give something o contribute toward(s) Pilar's present?B «gallina» to lay■ ponerseA1 ( refl)ponerse de pie to stand up, standponerse de rodillas to kneel, kneel down, get down on one's kneesponte ahí, junto al árbol stand over there, by the treeponérsele a algn algo ( AmL fam): se le puso que tenía que escalar la montaña he got it into his head that he had to climb the mountaina ese viejo se le pone cada cosa that old man gets the strangest ideas into his head2B «sol» to setC ( refl) ‹calzado/maquillaje/alhaja› to put onponte el abrigo put your coat onno tengo nada que ponerme I don't have a thing to wearmi hermano siempre se pone mi ropa my brother is always borrowing my clothesponte un poco de sombra de ojos put on a little eyeshadowme puse el collar de perlas I wore o put on my pearl necklaceA (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):me puse furiosa I got very angrycuando lo vio se puso muy contenta she was so happy when she saw itadelante, pónganse cómodos come in, make yourselves comfortableno te pongas así, que no es para tanto don't get so worked up, it's not that bad¡mira cómo te has puesto de barro! just look at you, you're covered in mud!no te imaginas cómo se puso, hecha una fiera you wouldn't believe the way she reacted, she went absolutely wildla vida se está poniendo carísima everything's getting so expensiveB1 (empezar) ponerse A + INF to start -INGse va a poner a llover de un momento a otro it's going to start raining o to start to rain any minutea ver si te pones a trabajar you'd better start workingse puso a llorar sin motivo aparente she started crying o to cry for no apparent reason2 ( fam) (esforzarse, esmerarse) to try, make an effortsi te pones lo acabas hoy mismo if you make an effort o if you try o if you put your mind to it, you'll finish it today3(CS arg) (contribuir dinero): cuando se casaron el viejo se puso con $5.000 when they got married, her old man shelled out $5,000 ( colloq)cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse when the check comes, everyone has to cough up ( colloq)yo me pongo con cien I'll put in o chip in a hundred ( colloq)( Esp) (al teléfono): ¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for youdile a tu madre que se ponga tell your mother I want to speak to her, ask your mother to come to the phone* * *
poner ( conjugate poner) verbo transitivo
1
ponle el collar al perro put the dog's collar on;
poner una bomba to plant a bomb
2 ( agregar) to put
3 ‹inyección/supositorio› to give
4◊ poner la mesa to lay o set the table
5 (instalar, montar)
6 [ ave] ‹ huevo› to lay
7 (Esp) (servir, dar):◊ póngame un café, por favor I'll have a coffee, please;
¿cuántos le pongo? how many would you like?
1 ‹ dinero› ( contribuir) to put in;
2 ‹ atención› to pay;
‹cuidado/interés› to take;
3
‹examen/problema› to set;
4 ( dar) ‹nombre/apodo› to give;
‹ ejemplo› to give;
5 ( enviar) ‹ telegrama› to send
6 ( escribir) ‹dedicatoria/líneas› to write
7 (Esp) (exhibir, dar) ‹ película› to show;◊ ¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? is there anything interesting on TV?;
¿qué ponen en el Royal? what's on o what's showing at the Royal?
1
‹programa/canal› to put on;
‹cinta/disco/música› to put on;◊ puso el motor en marcha she switched on o started the engine
puso el reloj en hora she put the clock right
2 (Esp) ( al teléfono): poner a algn con algo/algn to put sb through to sth/sb
(en estado, situación) (+ compl):
poner a algn en un aprieto to put sb in an awkward position
vi [ ave] to lay
ponerse verbo pronominal
1 ( refl) ( colocarse):
ponerse de pie to stand (up);
ponerse de rodillas to kneel (down), get down on one's knees
2 [ sol] to set
3 ( refl) ‹calzado/maquillaje/alhaja› to put on;
1 (en estado, situación) (+ compl):
se puso triste she became sad;
cuando lo vio se puso muy contenta she was so happy when she saw it;
se puso como loco he went mad;
ponerse cómodo to make oneself comfortable
2 ( empezar) ponerse a + inf to start -ing, to start + inf;
(Esp):
poner verbo transitivo
1 (en un lugar, una situación) to put: me puso en un aprieto, he put me in a tight corner
(seguido de adjetivo) to make: me pone contento, he makes me happy
2 (hacer funcionar) to turn o switch on
3 (un fax, telegrama) to send
poner una conferencia, to make a long-distance call
4 (una multa, un castigo) to impose
5 (abrir un negocio) to set up
6 (vestir) to put on
7 (exponer) tienes que poner la planta al sol/a la sombra, you have to put the plant in the sun/shade
8 (aportar) yo puse mil pesetas, I contributed a thousand pesetas
9 (conjeturar, imaginar) to suppose: pongamos que..., supposing (that)...
10 (estar escrito) lo pone aquí, it's written here
no pone nada de eso, it doesn't say anything about that
11 TV Cine to put on, show
12 Tel ponme con él, put me through to him
13 (un nombre) le pondremos Tadeo, we are going to call him Tadeo
ya le puso título a la novela, he has already given the novel a title
♦ Locuciones: poner a alguien a caldo, to pull sb to pieces
poner a cien, to make sb nervous: me pone a cien cuando habla de ese modo, when he talks that way I get nervous
poner en duda, to call into question: los inversores pusieron su competencia en duda, the investors questioned his competence
poner a alguien en evidencia, to show sb up
poner en evidencia, to show up: la situación pone en evidencia la falta de justicia del sistema, the situation exposes the system's unfairness
poner a alguien en su sitio, to put sb in his place
' poner' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
activar
- alinear
- alta
- alto
- altura
- antecedente
- antena
- arreglar
- arrinconar
- aunar
- bandeja
- brete
- cabeza
- calzar
- caldo
- calle
- cara
- cargar
- carta
- caso
- cien
- codificar
- comprometer
- confiar
- coto
- crecer
- cuenco
- cuestión
- dejar
- denuncia
- depositar
- descomponer
- descubierta
- descubierto
- desesperar
- diente
- dirigir
- discutir
- distribuir
- enchufar
- enderezar
- enervar
- enfermar
- enfrentar
- enmascarar
- entregar
- entregarse
- escenificar
- escobilla
- esmerarse
English:
acquaint
- action
- apply
- arm
- arrange
- aside
- best
- blur
- bond
- box
- bracket
- bundle
- bung
- cap
- cast
- cheek
- claim
- code
- collect
- compromise
- connect
- cork
- crack
- cross
- crown
- curb
- date
- dip
- discomfit
- dishwasher
- egg
- end
- endanger
- excite
- face
- fault
- feature
- fetter
- fill in
- fit
- fluster
- follow up
- forewarn
- free
- gather
- get
- glaze
- go
- gown
- grin
* * *♦ vt1. [situar, agregar, meter] to put;me pusieron en la última fila I was put in the back row;ponle un poco más de sal put some more salt in it, add a bit of salt to it;pon los juguetes en el armario put the toys (away) in the cupboard;¿dónde habré puesto la calculadora? where can I have put o left the calculator?;poner un anuncio en el periódico to put an advert in the paper;poner un póster en la pared to put a poster up on the wall;poner una inyección a alguien to give sb an injection;hubo que ponerle un bozal al perro we had to put a muzzle on the dog, we had to muzzle the dog3. [servir]¿qué le pongo? what can I get you?, what would you like?;póngame una cerveza, por favor I'd like o I'll have a beer, please;¿cuánto le pongo? how much would you like?;póngame un kilo give me a kilo4. [contribuir, aportar] to put in;poner dinero en el negocio to put money into the business;poner mucho empeño en (hacer) algo to put a lot of effort into (doing) sth;pon atención en lo que digo pay attention to what I'm saying;5. [hacer estar de cierta manera]poner a alguien en un aprieto/de mal humor to put sb in a difficult position/in a bad mood;le has puesto colorado/nervioso you've made him blush/feel nervous;ponérselo fácil/difícil a alguien to make things easy/difficult for sb;lo puso todo perdido she made a real mess;el profesor nos puso a hacer cuentas the teacher gave us some sums to do;llegó y nos puso a todos a trabajar she arrived and set us all to work;pon la sopa a calentar warm the soup up;me pusieron de aprendiz de camarero they had me work as a trainee waiter;poner cara de tonto/inocente to put on a stupid/an innocent faceme pusieron de mentiroso they called me a liar;poner bien algo/a alguien to praise sth/sb;poner mal algo/a alguien to criticize sth/sbponer pegas a algo to raise objections to sth8. [asignar] [precio] to fix, to settle on;[multa] to give; [deberes, examen, tarea] to give, to set;le pusieron (de nombre) Mario they called him Mario;me han puesto (en el turno) de noche I've been assigned to the night shift, they've put me on the night shift;le pusieron un cinco en el examen he got five out of ten in the exam9. [comunicar] [telegrama, fax, giro postal] to send;[conferencia] to make; Esp¿me pones con él? can you put me through to him?;Espno cuelgue, ahora le pongo don't hang up, I'll put you through in a second10. [conectar, hacer funcionar] [televisión, radio] to switch o put on;[despertador] to set; [instalación, gas] to put in; [música, cinta, disco] to put on;pon la lavadora put the washing machine on;pon el telediario put the news on;puse el despertador a las seis/el reloj en hora I set my alarm clock for six o'clock/my watch to the right time;¿te han puesto ya el teléfono? are you on the phone yet?, have they connected your phone yet?;ponlo más alto, que no se oye turn it up, I can't hear it11. [en el cine, el teatro, la televisión] to show;anoche pusieron un documental muy interesante last night they showed a very interesting documentary;¿qué ponen en la tele/en el Rialto? what's on the TV/on at the Rialto?;en el Rialto ponen una de Stallone there's a Stallone movie on at the Rialto12. [montar] to set up;poner la casa to set up home;poner un negocio to start a business;ha puesto una tienda she has opened a shop;hemos puesto moqueta en el salón we've had a carpet fitted in the living-room;poner la mesa to lay the table;pusieron la tienda (de campaña) en un prado they pitched their tent o put their tent up in a meadow13. [decorar] to do up;han puesto su casa con mucho lujo they've done up their house in real style14. [suponer] to suppose;pongamos que sucedió así (let's) suppose that's what happened;pon que necesitemos cinco días suppose we need five days;poniendo que todo salga bien assuming everything goes according to plan;¿cuándo estará listo? – ponle que en dos días when will it be ready? – reckon on it taking two days¿qué pone ahí? what does it say there?16. [escribir] to put;¿qué pusiste en la segunda pregunta? what did you put for the second question?17. [huevo] to lay18. RP [demorar] to take;el tren pone media hora en llegar allá the train takes half an hour to get there♦ vi[gallina, aves] to lay (eggs)♦ v impersonalAm Fam [parecer]se me pone que… it seems to me that…* * *<part puesto> v/t1 put;poner en escena stage;poner en marcha set in motion;pongamos que let’s suppose o assume that2 ropa put on3 ( añadir) put in4 RAD, TV turn on, switch on5 la mesa set6 ( escribir) put downla crítica puso muy bien su última película the critics gave his last film very good reviews8 negocio set up9 telegrama send10 huevos lay12 dinero deposit13:poner a alguien furioso make s.o. angry;ponerle a alguien con alguien TELEC put s.o. through to s.o.;ponerle una multa a alguien fine s.o.* * *poner {60} vt1) colocar: to put, to placepon el libro en la mesa: put the book on the table2) agregar, añadir: to put in, to add3) : to put on (clothes)4) contribuir: to contribute5) escribir: to put in writingno le puso su nombre: he didn't put his name on it6) imponer: to set, to impose7) exponer: to put, to exposelo puso en peligro: she put him in danger8) : to prepare, to arrangeponer la mesa: to set the table9) : to namele pusimos Ana: we called her Ana10) establecer: to set up, to establishpuso un restaurante: he opened up a restaurant11) instalar: to install, to put insiempre lo pones de mal humor: you always put him in a bad mood13) : to turn on, to switch on14) suponer: to supposepongamos que no viene: supposing he doesn't come15) : to lay (eggs)poner a : to start (someone doing something)lo puse a trabajar: I put him to workponer de : to place asla pusieron de directora: they made her directorponer en : to put in (a state or condition)poner en duda: to call into questionponer vi1) : to contribute2) : to lay eggs* * *poner vb2. (ropa, etc) to put on3. (añadir) to put¿le has puesto sal a las patatas? have you put any salt on the potatoes?¿te pones azúcar? do you take sugar?6. (encender) to put on / to turn on / to switch on7. (establecer) to open9. (comunicar) to put through¿me pones con Asunción, por favor? can you put me through to Asunción, please?en el periódico pone que la película está muy bien it says in the newspaper that the film is very good11. (proyectar) to be on¿qué ponen en el Renoir? what's on at the Renoir?12. (dar un nombre) to call14. (servir) to give¿qué te pongo? what can I get you?¿me pone un kilo de tomates? can I have a kilo of tomatoes, please?pongamos por caso... suppose... / let's say... -
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pour [puʀ]━━━━━━━━━1. preposition━━━━━━━━━1. <a. ( = en faveur de) for• tu en as pour combien de temps ? how long are you going to be?• ne m'attendez pas, j'en ai encore pour une heure don't wait for me, I'll be another hourd. ( = à la place de) for• c'est bien trop cher pour ce que c'est ! it's far too expensive for what it is!• pour un Anglais, il parle bien le français he speaks French well for an Englishmanf. (intention, but) for• c'est fait pour ! (inf) that's what it's meant for!► pour + infinitif to• ce n'est pas pour arranger les choses this isn't going to help matters► pour que + subjonctif so that• écris vite ta lettre pour qu'elle parte ce soir write your letter quickly so that it will go this eveningg. (cause) pour quelle raison ? for what reason?• pourquoi se faire du souci pour ça ? why worry about that?► pour + infinitif passé• elle a été punie pour avoir menti she was punished for lying► pour peu que + subjonctif• pour peu qu'il ait un peu bu, il va raconter n'importe quoi if he's had even the smallest drink he'll say anythingh. ( = du point de vue de, concernant) pour moi, elle était déjà au courant if you ask me, she already knew• et pour les billets, c'est toi qui t'en charges ? so, you'll take care of the tickets, will you?i. ( = en échange de) donnez-moi pour 20 € de cerises give me 20 euros' worth of cherries, please• il l'a eu pour 10 € he got it for 10 euros• j'en ai eu pour 50 € de photocopies it cost me 50 euros to do the photocopiesj. ( = comme) as• pour un sale coup, c'est un sale coup ! (inf) of all the awful things to happen!• pour une surprise, c'est une surprise ! this really is a surprise!2. <* * *
I puʀ1) ( indiquant le but) topour cela, il faudra faire — to do that, you'll have to do
c'était pour rire or plaisanter — it was a joke
il est seul mais il a tout fait pour — (colloq) he's on his own, but it's entirely his own doing
c'est fait or étudié pour! — (colloq) ( c'est sa fonction) that's what it's for
2) ( indiquant une destination) for3) ( en ce qui concerne)c'est bien payé mais pour la sécurité de l'emploi... — the pay is good but as regards job security...
oui, c'est pour quoi? — yes, what is it?
pour moi, il a tort — as far as I am concerned, he's wrong
4) ( en faveur de) forje suis pour — (colloq) I'm in favour [BrE]
être pour quelque chose/faire quelque chose — gén to be in favour [BrE] of something/doing something
5) ( avec une indication de temps) for6) ( comme)7) ( à la place de) for8) ( à son avantage)‘il te parlera du Japon’ - ‘pour ce que ça m'intéresse!’ — ‘he'll talk to you about Japan’ - ‘I can't say I'm very interested’
10) ( marquant l'emphase)pour être intelligente, ça elle l'est! — she really is intelligent!, intelligent she certainly is!
11) ( indiquant une quantité)il n'en a plus pour longtemps — ( mourant) he doesn't have long to live
12) ( indiquant une cause) for13) ( introduisant une proportion)
II puʀnom masculin
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pour + verbeLorsque pour sert à indiquer un but il se traduit généralement par to devant un verbe à l'infinitif: sortir pour acheter un journal = to go out to buy a newspaper; pour faire des meringues, il faut des oeufs = to make meringues, you need eggsIl peut également se traduire par in order to, qui est plus soutenu: pour mettre fin aux hostilités = in order to put an end to hostilitiesQuand pour est suivi d'une forme négative, il se traduira par so as not to ou in order not to: pour ne pas oublier = so as not to forget; pour ne pas rater le train = so as not to miss the train, in order not to miss the trainLorsque pour relie deux actions distinctes sans relation de cause à effet, il sera traduit par and et le verbe conjugué normalement: elle s'endormit pour se réveiller deux heures plus tard = she fell asleep and woke up two hours later. Quand la deuxième action n'est pas souhaitable ou qu'une notion de hasard malheureux est sous-entendue, on traduira par only to: she fell asleep only to wake up two hours later; il partit à la guerre pour se faire tuer trois jours plus tard = he went off to war only to be killed three days laterpour + nom ou pronomLorsque pour sert à indiquer la destination au sens large il se traduit généralement par for: le train pour Pau = the train for Pau; pour vendredi = for Friday; il travaille pour elle = he works for herLorsque pour signifie en ce qui concerne, il se traduira le plus souvent par about: tu te renseignes pour une assurance voiture/pour samedi? = will you find out about car insurance/about Saturday?Attention: pour placé en début de phrase se traduira par as regards: pour l'argent, rien n'est décidé = as regards the money, nothing has been decided ou nothing has been decided about the moneyLorsque pour signifie comme il se traduit souvant par as: je l'ai eu pour professeur = I had him as a teacherLorsque pour relie un terme redoublé il se traduit parfois par for: mot pour mot = word for word; mais ce n'est pas toujours le cas: jour pour jour = to the day. On se reportera au nom dans le dictionnaire* * *puʀ1. prép1) (destination, finalité) forC'est un cadeau pour toi. — It's a present for you.
pour faire qch — to do sth, in order to do sth
Je lui ai téléphoné pour l'inviter. — I phoned him to invite him.
J'ai ajouté une cornière pour consolider l'ensemble. — I added a bracket to make it all a bit stronger.
pour aller à Strasbourg, s'il vous plaît? — which way is it to Strasbourg, please?
Je lui ai prêté mon pull pour qu'elle n'ait pas froid. — I lent her my jumper so that she wouldn't be cold.
pour moi (= à mon avis) — in my view, (= pour ma part) for my part, personally
Pour moi, il ne dit pas toute la vérité. — In my view he's not telling the whole truth.
Pour moi, je vais dorénavant être plus prudent. — For my part, I shall be more cautious from now on.
3) (cause) forOn l'a mis en prison pour un délit mineur. — He was jailed for a minor offence.
Il a été critiqué pour avoir posé sa candidature. — He was criticized for applying.
4) (concession)pour riche que... — rich though...
5) (proportion)pour 100 euros de... — 100 euros' worth of...
Donnez-moi pour 20 euros d'essence. — Give me 20 euros' worth of petrol.
2. nm(= avantage)* * *I.pour ⇒ Note d'usage prép1 ( indiquant le but) to; pour cela, il faudra faire to do that, you'll have to do; pour bien faire il faudrait partir tôt to be really sure we should leave early; c'était pour rire or plaisanter it was a joke; il est seul mais il a tout fait pour○ he's on his own, but it's entirely his own doing; pour que so that; que faire pour qu'elle comprenne? how can we get her to understand?; pour ainsi dire so to speak; quelque chose pour le mal de tête/le rhume something for headaches/colds; c'est fait or étudié pour○! ( c'est sa fonction) that's what it's for; bien sûr tu peux en manger, c'est fait pour! of course you can eat some, that's what it's there for!;2 ( indiquant une destination) for; le train pour Paris ( prêt à partir) the train for Paris; ( plus général) the train to Paris; l'avion pour Paris the Paris plane, the plane to Paris; c'est le train pour où? where does this train go?; il faut une heure pour Oloron it's an hour to Oloron;3 ( en ce qui concerne) j'ai choisi le sujet d'étude mais pour l'université je ne sais pas encore I've decided on my subject but as regards the university I'm not sure yet ou but I'm not sure about the university yet; c'est bien payé mais pour la sécurité de l'emploi… the pay is good but as regards job security ou as far as job security goes…; oui, c'est pour quoi? yes, what is it?; ( plus poli) yes, what can I do for you?; pour moi, il a tort as far as I am concerned, he's wrong; qu'est-il pour toi, un ami? how do you see him? as a friend?;4 ( en faveur de) for; voter pour un candidat to vote for a candidate; 120 voix pour et 95 contre 120 votes for and 95 against; c'est pour la recherche contre le cancer it's for ou in aid of cancer research; je suis pour○ I'm in favourGB; être pour qch/faire qch gén to be in favourGB of sth/doing sth; je suis pour que Catherine reste I'm in favourGB of Catherine staying; je suis pour les Verts I'm for the ecologists; je suis pour Paris Sport I support Paris;5 ( avec une indication de temps) for; ce sera prêt pour vendredi? will it be ready for ou by Friday?; pour plus tard/aujourd'hui for later/today; pour toujours forever; pour le moment or l'instant for the moment, for the time being; le bébé/le baptême c'est pour quand? when is the baby due/the christening?;6 ( comme) elle a pour ambition d'être pilote her ambition is to be a pilot; elle a pour principe de ne jamais emprunter de l'argent it's a rule with her ou it's one of her principles never to borrow money; ils ont pour habitude de déjeuner tard they usually have a late lunch; n'avoir pour toute arme qu'un bâton to be armed only with a stick; il n'avait qu'un pantalon pour tout vêtement he was wearing nothing but a pair of trousers GB ou pants US;7 ( à la place de) for; écrire qch pour qch to write sth instead of sth; je l'ai pris pour plus bête qu'il n'est I thought he was more stupid than he really is; je suis ici pour ma collègue I'm here in place of my colleague;8 ( à son avantage) elle avait pour elle de savoir écouter/la patience she had the merit of being a good listener/being patient;9 ( introduisant une concession) pour intelligent qu'il soit intelligent though he may be; ‘il te parlera du Japon’-‘pour ce que ça m'intéresse!’ ‘he'll talk to you about Japan’-‘I can't say I'm very interested’; pour peu qu' il y ait du monde sur la route nous serons en retard there only has to be a bit of traffic and we'll be late; pour autant que je sache as far as I know;10 ( marquant l'emphase) pour être intelligente, ça elle l'est! she really is intelligent!, intelligent she certainly is!;11 ( indiquant une quantité) j'ai mis pour 50 euros d'essence I've put in 50 euros' worth of petrol GB ou gas US; merci pour tout thank you for everything; pleurer pour un rien to cry over nothing; s'inquiéter pour un rien to fret about nothing; je n'y suis pour rien I had nothing to do with it; ne t'inquiète pas pour si peu don't worry about a little thing like that; tu y es bien pour quelque chose si elle est malheureuse if she's miserable, it has certainly got something to do with you; il y est pour beaucoup si elle est malheureuse if she's miserable, he's largely to blame; elle y est pour beaucoup s'il a réussi if he has succeeded a lot of the credit should go to her; je n'en ai pas pour longtemps it won't take long; il n'en a plus pour longtemps ( mourant) he doesn't have long to live; j'en ai encore pour deux heures it'll take another two hours; j'en ai pour une minute it'll only take a minute;12 ( indiquant une cause) for; se battre pour une femme to fight over a woman; être battu pour avoir menti to be beaten for lying; ⇒ oui;13 ( introduisant une proportion) dix pour cent ten per cent; pour 250 employés, seulement 28 sont des femmes out of 250 employees only 28 are female; une cuillère de vinaigre pour quatre d'huile one spoonful of vinegar to four of oil; pour une large part to a large extent.II.[pur] préposition1. [indiquant le lieu où l'on va] forun billet pour Paris a ticket for ou to Paris2. [dans le temps - indiquant le moment] forpourriez-vous avoir fini pour lundi/demain? could you have it finished for Monday/tomorrow?[indiquant la durée] forb. [à vivre] he hasn't got long to live3. [exprimant la cause]il est tombé malade pour avoir mangé trop d'huîtres he fell ill after eating ou because he ate too many oysterssa bonne constitution y est pour quelque chose his strong constitution had something to do with ou played a part in itelle est pour beaucoup dans le succès de la pièce the success of the play is to a large extent due to her, she has had a great deal to do with the success of the playne me remerciez pas, je n'y suis pour rien don't thank me, I didn't have anything to do with it4. [exprimant la conséquence] toil a erré trois heures en forêt pour se retrouver à son point de départ he wandered for three hours in the forest, only to find he was back where he'd started from5. [capable de]je me suis trompé et il ne s'est trouvé personne pour me le dire I made a mistake and nobody was capable of telling me6. [par rapport à] for7. [avec une valeur emphatique]pour un champion, c'est un champion! that's what I call a (real) champion!perdre pour perdre, autant que ce soit en beauté if we are going to lose, we might as well do it in stylepour être en colère, je l'étais! I was so angry!8. [indiquant une proportion, un pourcentage] peril faut 200 g de farine pour une demi-livre de beurre take 200 g of flour to ou for half a pound of butter9. [moyennant]10. [à la place de] forpour le directeur [dans la correspondance] pp Director12. [en guise de, en qualité de]prendre quelqu'un pour époux/épouse to take somebody to be one's husband/wifeavoir quelqu'un pour ami/professeur to have somebody as a friend/teacherj'ai pour principe que... I believe on principle that...le livre a pour titre... the book's title is..., the book is entitled...13. [indiquant l'attribution, la destination, le but] formes sentiments pour elle my feelings towards ou for herc'est pour quoi faire, ce truc? what's that thing for?a. [recette] serves 4b. [couchage] sleeps 414. (suivi de l'infinitif) [afin de] (in order) toje suis venu pour vous voir I'm here ou I've come to see yousi tu veux réussir, il faut tout faire pour if you want to succeed you have to do everything possiblevoter pour quelqu'un to vote for ou in favour of somebody16. [du point de vue de]ça compte peu pour toi, mais pour moi c'est tellement important it matters little to you but to ou for me it's so importantpour moi, il a dû se réconcilier avec elle if you ask me, he must have made it up with her17. [en ce qui concerne]pour certains de nos collègues, la situation est inchangée as far as some of our colleagues are concerned, the situation has not changedpour ce qui est de l'avancement, voyez avec le responsable du personnel as far as promotion is concerned, see the personnel officer18. (soutenu) [exprimant la concession]pour être jeune, elle n'en est pas moins compétente young though she is she's very able[en corrélation avec 'que']pour patient qu'il soit, il ne supportera pas cette situation for all his patience, he won't put up with this situationil était pour partir he was about to leave ou on the point of leaving————————[pur] nom masculin invariableles pour l'emportent POLITIQUE (humoristique) the argument in favour is overwhelming, the ayes have it————————pour que locution conjonctivej'ai pris des places non-fumeurs pour que vous ne soyez pas incommodés par la fumée I've got non-smoking seats so that you won't be bothered by the smoke2. [exprimant la conséquence] -
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rə'po:t
1. noun1) (a statement or description of what has been said, seen, done etc: a child's school report; a police report on the accident.) informe2) (rumour; general talk: According to report, the manager is going to resign.) rumor3) (a loud noise, especially of a gun being fired.) detonación, estampido
2. verb1) (to give a statement or description of what has been said, seen, done etc: A serious accident has just been reported; He reported on the results of the conference; Our spies report that troops are being moved to the border; His speech was reported in the newspaper.) relatar, informar, dar cuenta de/parte de2) (to make a complaint about; to give information about the misbehaviour etc of: The boy was reported to the headmaster for being rude to a teacher.) acusar, denunciar3) (to tell someone in authority about: He reported the theft to the police.) denunciar4) (to go (to a place or a person) and announce that one is there, ready for work etc: The boys were ordered to report to the police-station every Saturday afternoon; Report to me when you return; How many policemen reported for duty?) presentarse, personarse•- reporter- reported speech
- report back
report1 n1. informe2. reportaje3. boletín escolarreport2 vb1. informar / anunciar2. denunciar3. presentarsetr[rɪ'pɔːt]1 (informative document) informe nombre masculino■ the government commissioned a report on national security el gobierno encargó un informe sobre la seguridad nacional3 (piece of news) noticia■ reports are coming in of an earthquake in Tibet nos están llegando noticias de un terremoto en el Tibet4 (news story) reportaje nombre masculino■ and now a report on otter breeding in Devon y ahora un reportaje sobre la cría de nutrias en Devon5 (rumour) rumor nombre masculino6 (of gun) estampido1 (give information) informar (on, sobre)■ the committee will report on its progress each month el comité informará de sus progresos cada mes2 (go in person) presentarse, personarse1 (say, inform) decir■ her condition is reported to be serious según se informa, su condición es grave2 (to authority) informar de■ he reported the breakdown to the maintenance department dio parte de la avería al departamento de mantenimiento3 (to police - crime) denunciar; (- accident) dar parte de\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLreport card boletín nombre masculino de notasreport [ri'port] vt1) announce: relatar, anunciar2) : dar parte de, informar de, reportarhe reported an accident: dio parte de un accidenteto report a crime: denunciar un delito3) : informar acerca de (en un periódico, la televisión, etc.)report vi1) : hacer un informe, informar2)to report for duty : presentarse, reportarsereport n1) rumor: rumor m2) reputation: reputación fpeople of evil report: personas de mala fama3) account: informe m, reportaje m (en un periódico, etc.)4) bang: estallido m (de un arma de fuego)n.• acta s.f.• cuenta s.f.• detonación s.f.• estallido s.m.• estampida s.f.• estampido s.m.• información s.f.• informe s.m.• memoria s.f.• ponencia s.f.• relación s.f.• relato s.m.• reportaje s.m.• reporte s.m.• trueno s.m. (v.)• dar parte expr.v.• dictaminar v.• informar v.• notificar v.• presentarse v.• referir v.• relacionar v.• relatar v.• reportar v.rɪ'pɔːrt, rɪ'pɔːt
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count noun1)a) ( account) informe m; ( piece of news) noticia f; ( in newspaper) reportaje m, crónica flatest reports indicate that... — las últimas informaciones indican que...
b) ( evaluation) informe m, reporte m (Méx)medical report — parte m médico
(school) report — boletín m de calificaciones or notas, libreta f de calificaciones (AmL), reporte m (Méx)
annual report — memoria f (anual)
official report — informe m oficial
c) ( school assignment) (AmE) redacción f2) ( sound) estallido m, detonación f (frml)
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1)a) (relate, announce)many companies reported increased profits — muchas empresas anunciaron un incremento en sus beneficios
b) ( Journ) \<\<reporter/media\>\> informar sobre, reportear (Andes)2)a) ( notify) \<\<accident\>\> informar de, dar* parte de; \<\<crime\>\> denunciar, dar* parte de, reportar (AmL)to report something TO somebody — dar* parte de algo a alguien
to report something stolen/somebody missing — denunciar or (AmL tb) reportar el robo de algo/la desaparición de alguien
b) ( denounce)to report somebody (TO somebody) — denunciar or (AmL tb) reportar a alguien (a alguien)
2.
vi1) ( Journ) \<\<reporter\>\> informarAlice Jones reporting from Kabul — Alice Jones, desde Kabul
to report ON something — informar sobre algo, reportear algo (Andes)
2)a) ( present oneself) presentarse, reportarse (AmL)Private Wood reporting for duty, sir! — soldado Wood se presenta, mi teniente (or sargento etc)
to report sick — dar* parte de enfermo
b) ( be accountable) ( Busn)to report TO somebody — estar* bajo las órdenes de alguien
•Phrasal Verbs:[rɪ'pɔːt]1. N1) (=account) informe m ; (Press, Rad, TV) reportaje m, crónica f ; (=piece of news) noticia flaw, progress 4.to give or make or present a report (on sth) — presentar un informe (sobre algo)
to get a good/bad report — sacar buenas/malas notas
3) (=rumour) rumor m5) (=bang) estallido m ; (=shot) disparo m2. VT1) (=state, make known)it is reported from Berlin that... — comunican or se informa desde Berlín que...
2) (Press, TV, Rad) [+ event] informar acerca de, informar sobre3) (=allege)he is reported to have said that... — parece que dijo que...
4) (=notify) [+ crime] denunciar, dar parte de; [+ accident] dar parte deto report sb missing — denunciar la desaparición de algn, declarar a algn desaparecido
5) (=denounce) [+ person] denunciarhe reported her to the Inland Revenue for not paying her taxes — la denunció a Hacienda por no pagar impuestos
6)reported speech — estilo m indirecto
3. VI1) (=make report) presentar un informe2) (Press, TV, Rad) (gen) informar; (as reporter) ser reportero(-a)he reported for the Daily Echo for 40 years — durante 40 años fue reportero del "Daily Echo"
3) (=present oneself) presentarsewhen you arrive, report to the receptionist — cuando llegue, preséntese en recepción
he has to report to the police every five days — tiene que personarse or presentarse en la comisaría cada cinco días
to report for duty — (Mil) presentarse para el servicio
4)to report to sb — (=be responsible to) estar bajo las órdenes de algn
who do you report to? — ¿quién es tu superior or tu jefe?
4.CPDreport card N — (US) (Scol) boletín m or cartilla f de notas
report stage N (Brit) (Parl) —
the bill has reached or is at the report stage — se están debatiendo los informes de las comisiones sobre el proyecto de ley
* * *[rɪ'pɔːrt, rɪ'pɔːt]
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count noun1)a) ( account) informe m; ( piece of news) noticia f; ( in newspaper) reportaje m, crónica flatest reports indicate that... — las últimas informaciones indican que...
b) ( evaluation) informe m, reporte m (Méx)medical report — parte m médico
(school) report — boletín m de calificaciones or notas, libreta f de calificaciones (AmL), reporte m (Méx)
annual report — memoria f (anual)
official report — informe m oficial
c) ( school assignment) (AmE) redacción f2) ( sound) estallido m, detonación f (frml)
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1)a) (relate, announce)many companies reported increased profits — muchas empresas anunciaron un incremento en sus beneficios
b) ( Journ) \<\<reporter/media\>\> informar sobre, reportear (Andes)2)a) ( notify) \<\<accident\>\> informar de, dar* parte de; \<\<crime\>\> denunciar, dar* parte de, reportar (AmL)to report something TO somebody — dar* parte de algo a alguien
to report something stolen/somebody missing — denunciar or (AmL tb) reportar el robo de algo/la desaparición de alguien
b) ( denounce)to report somebody (TO somebody) — denunciar or (AmL tb) reportar a alguien (a alguien)
2.
vi1) ( Journ) \<\<reporter\>\> informarAlice Jones reporting from Kabul — Alice Jones, desde Kabul
to report ON something — informar sobre algo, reportear algo (Andes)
2)a) ( present oneself) presentarse, reportarse (AmL)Private Wood reporting for duty, sir! — soldado Wood se presenta, mi teniente (or sargento etc)
to report sick — dar* parte de enfermo
b) ( be accountable) ( Busn)to report TO somebody — estar* bajo las órdenes de alguien
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1. 3rd person singular present tense - says; verb1) (to speak or utter: What did you say?; She said `Yes'.) decir2) (to tell, state or declare: She said how she had enjoyed meeting me; She is said to be very beautiful.) decir3) (to repeat: The child says her prayers every night.) decir4) (to guess or estimate: I can't say when he'll return.) decir
2. noun(the right or opportunity to state one's opinion: I haven't had my say yet; We have no say in the decision.) opinión, voz y voto- saying- have
- I wouldn't say no to
- let's say
- say
- say the word
- that is to say
say vb decirI didn't hear him, what did he say? no lo he oído, ¿qué ha dicho?how do you say "laugh" in Spanish? ¿cómo se dice "laugh" en español?tr[seɪ]■ what did he say? ¿qué dijo?, ¿qué ha dicho?■ could you say that again? ¿podrías repetir eso?■ I thought you said you could cook! ¡no habías dicho que sabías cocinar!■ she said to be here at 9.00 pm dijo que teníamos que estar aquí a las 9.002 (prayer) rezar; (poem, lines) recitar3 (newspaper, sign, etc) decir; (clock, meter, etc) marcar■ what does the guidebook say? ¿qué dice la guía?, ¿qué pone en la guía?■ what time does your watch say? ¿qué hora marca tu reloj?4 (think) pensar, opinar, decir■ what do you say? ¿qué opinas?■ what do you say we have a break? ¿qué te parece si hacemos un descanso?■ what would you say to an ice-cream? ¿te apetece un helado?5 (suppose) suponer, poner, decir■ say you found a wallet, what would you do? supongamos que encuentras una cartera, ¿qué harías?■ come round at, say, 8.00pm pásate hacia las 8.00, ¿te parece?■ shall we say Saturday then? ¿quedamos el sábado, pues?1 opinión nombre femenino1 SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL familiar ¡oye!, ¡oiga!\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLhaving said that... a pesar de eso..., no obstante...I'll say! ¡ya lo creo!it goes without saying that... por supuesto que..., huelga decir que...it is said that... dicen que..., se dice que...never say die no rendirsenot to have a lot to say for oneself no tener mucho que decirnot to say... por no decir...not to say much for somebody/something decir mal de alguien/algosay when! ¡ya me dirás basta!that is to say es decirthe least said the better cuanto menos decimos, mejorto have one's say dar su opinión, hablarto not say a dicky-bird no decir ni píoto say a lot for somebody/something decir mucho en favor de alguien/algoto say nothing of... por no decir nada de..., por no mencionar...to say the least como mínimoto say to oneself decir para síwhen all is said and done al fin y al caboyou can say that again! ¡y que lo digas!, ¡ya lo creo!you don't say! ¡no me digas!you said it! ¡ya lo creo!; ¡dímelo a mí!1) express, utter: decir, expresarto say no: decir que nothat goes without saying: ni que decir tieneno sooner said than done: dicho y hechoto say again: repetirto say one's prayers: rezar2) indicate: marcar, ponermy watch says three o'clock: mi reloj marca las treswhat does the sign say?: ¿qué pone el letrero?3) allege: decirit's said that she's pretty: se dice que es bonitasay vi: decirto have no say: no tener ni voz ni vototo have one's say: dar uno su opiniónn.• decir s.m.• voz (Voto) s.f.v.(§ p.,p.p.: said) = decir v.(§pres: digo, dices...) pret: dij-pp: dichofut/c: dir-•)
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1. seɪ1) (utter, express in speech) \<\<word/sentence/mass\>\> decir*; \<\<prayer\>\> rezar*to say good morning to somebody — darle* los buenos días a alguien
I said yes/no — dije que sí/no
he said yes/no to my proposal — aceptó/rechazó mi propuesta
go away, she said — -vete- dijo
he didn't say a word — no dijo ni una palabra or (fam) ni pío
to say something TO somebody — decirle* algo a alguien
who shall I say is calling? — ¿de parte de quién?
well, what can I say? — ¿y qué quieres que te diga?
it was, how o what shall I say, a tricky situation — fue, cómo te (lo) diría, una situación delicada
if you disagree, say so — si no está de acuerdo, dígalo
I should say so — ( emphatic agreement) eso digo yo; ( probability) yo diría que sí
it doesn't say much for... — no dice mucho de...
what have you got to say for yourself? — a ver, explícate
the less said about it, the better — cuanto menos se hable del asunto, mejor
it goes without saying that... — huelga decir que..., ni que decir tiene que..., por supuesto que...
though I say it myself — modestia aparte, no es por decirlo
before you could say knife o Jack Robinson — en un santiamén, en un abrir y cerrar de ojos
2)a) ( state) decir*it said in the paper that... — el periódico decía or ponía que...
b) \<\<watch/dial\>\> marcar*3)a) ( suppose) (colloq) suponer*, poner*(let's) say that... — supongamos or pongamos que...
shall we say tomorrow? — ¿qué tal mañana? (fam)
b) ( estimate) decir*4)a) ( allege) decir*he's been ill, or so he says — ha estado enfermo, al menos eso es lo que dice
to be said to + INF: she's said to be very mean/strict — dicen que es muy tacaña/severa
b) (decide, pronounce) decir*5) ( respond to suggestion) (colloq)what do o would you say to a cup of tea — ¿quieres or (esp Esp) te apetece una taza de té?, ¿qué te parece si nos tomamos un té?
2.
vi decir*you were saying? — ¿(qué) decías?
who says o says who? — (colloq) ¿quién lo dice?
you don't say! — (colloq) no me digas!
I say! — (BrE colloq)
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interjection (AmE colloq) oye! (fam)say, that's a great idea! — oye, qué buena idea! (fam)
say, buddy — eh, amigo!
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noun (no pl)a) ( statement of view)to have one's say — dar* su (or mi etc) opinión
b) ( power)[seɪ] (vb: pt, pp said)say (IN something): I have no say in the matter yo no tengo ni voz ni voto en el asunto; to have the final say (in something) — tener* la última palabra (en algo)
1. VTVI1) [person] (=speak, tell) decir"hello," he said — -hola -dijo
what did you say? — ¿qué dijiste?
he said to me that... — me dijo que...
to say to o.s. — decir para sí
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say after me — repite lo que digo yo•
to say goodbye to sb — despedirse de algn•
to say good morning/ goodnight to sb — dar los buenos días/las buenas noches a algn•
I've nothing more to say — se acabó•
I must say (that) I disapprove of the idea — la verdad es que no me parece bien la ideaI must say she's very pretty — tengo que or debo reconocer que es muy guapa
it's difficult, I must say — es difícil, lo confieso
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to say no — decir que noI wouldn't say no — (Brit) * me encantaría
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that's what I say — eso digo yo, lo mismo digo yo•
I will say this about him, he's bright — reconozco (a pesar de todo) que es listo2) (=show on dial) marcar; (=show in print) poner, decirit says here that it was built in 1066 — aquí pone or dice que se construyó en 1006
the rules say that... — según las reglas..., en las reglas pone...
3) (in phrases)•
when all is said and done — al fin y al cabo, a fin de cuentas•
she has nothing to say for herself — no tiene conversación, nunca abre la bocawhat have you got to say for yourself? — ¿y tú, qué dices?
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say what you like about her hat, she's charming — dígase lo que se quiera acerca de su sombrero, es encantadora•
there's no saying what he'll do — quién sabe lo que hará•
I'd rather not say — prefiero no decir (nada)it's an original, not to say revolutionary, idea — la idea es original y hasta revolucionaria
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to say nothing of the rest — sin hablar de lo demás•
would you really say so? — ¿lo crees de veras?•
that is to say — o sea, es decir•
what do or would you say to a walk? — ¿le apetece or se le antoja un paseo?what would you say to that? — ¿qué contestas a eso?
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it goes without saying that... — ni que decir tiene que..., huelga decir que...it is said that..., they say that... — se dice que..., dicen que...
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it's easier said than done — del dicho al hecho hay gran trecho•
there's a lot to be said for it/for doing it — hay mucho que decir a su favor/a favor de hacerlo•
it must be said that... — hay que decir or reconocer que...•
there's something to be said for it/for doing it — hay algo que decir a su favor/a favor de hacerlo•
no sooner said than done — dicho y hechosay! (esp US) —
I'll say! * —
I should say so! * —
you can say that again! * — ¡ya lo creo!, ¡exacto!
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enough said! — ¡basta!•
say no more! — ¡basta!, ¡ni una palabra más!•
so you say! — ¡eso es lo que tú dices!•
well said! — ¡muy bien dicho!•
you've said it! * — ¡exacto!, ¡tú lo dijiste!6) (=suppose) suponer, decir, poner(let's) say it's worth £20 — supongamos or digamos or pon que vale 20 libras
I should say it's worth about £100 — yo diría que vale unas cien libras
shall we say Tuesday? — ¿quedamos en el martes?
shall we say £5? — ¿convenimos en 5 libras?
we sell it at say £25 — pongamos que lo vendemos por 25 libras
2.N•
to have one's say — dar su opiniónI've had my say — yo he dado mi opinión or he dicho lo que pensaba
if I had had a say in it — si hubieran pedido mi parecer or opinión
let him have his say! — ¡que hable él!
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1. [seɪ]1) (utter, express in speech) \<\<word/sentence/mass\>\> decir*; \<\<prayer\>\> rezar*to say good morning to somebody — darle* los buenos días a alguien
I said yes/no — dije que sí/no
he said yes/no to my proposal — aceptó/rechazó mi propuesta
go away, she said — -vete- dijo
he didn't say a word — no dijo ni una palabra or (fam) ni pío
to say something TO somebody — decirle* algo a alguien
who shall I say is calling? — ¿de parte de quién?
well, what can I say? — ¿y qué quieres que te diga?
it was, how o what shall I say, a tricky situation — fue, cómo te (lo) diría, una situación delicada
if you disagree, say so — si no está de acuerdo, dígalo
I should say so — ( emphatic agreement) eso digo yo; ( probability) yo diría que sí
it doesn't say much for... — no dice mucho de...
what have you got to say for yourself? — a ver, explícate
the less said about it, the better — cuanto menos se hable del asunto, mejor
it goes without saying that... — huelga decir que..., ni que decir tiene que..., por supuesto que...
though I say it myself — modestia aparte, no es por decirlo
before you could say knife o Jack Robinson — en un santiamén, en un abrir y cerrar de ojos
2)a) ( state) decir*it said in the paper that... — el periódico decía or ponía que...
b) \<\<watch/dial\>\> marcar*3)a) ( suppose) (colloq) suponer*, poner*(let's) say that... — supongamos or pongamos que...
shall we say tomorrow? — ¿qué tal mañana? (fam)
b) ( estimate) decir*4)a) ( allege) decir*he's been ill, or so he says — ha estado enfermo, al menos eso es lo que dice
to be said to + INF: she's said to be very mean/strict — dicen que es muy tacaña/severa
b) (decide, pronounce) decir*5) ( respond to suggestion) (colloq)what do o would you say to a cup of tea — ¿quieres or (esp Esp) te apetece una taza de té?, ¿qué te parece si nos tomamos un té?
2.
vi decir*you were saying? — ¿(qué) decías?
who says o says who? — (colloq) ¿quién lo dice?
you don't say! — (colloq) no me digas!
I say! — (BrE colloq)
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interjection (AmE colloq) oye! (fam)say, that's a great idea! — oye, qué buena idea! (fam)
say, buddy — eh, amigo!
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noun (no pl)a) ( statement of view)to have one's say — dar* su (or mi etc) opinión
b) ( power)say (IN something): I have no say in the matter yo no tengo ni voz ni voto en el asunto; to have the final say (in something) — tener* la última palabra (en algo)
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1. prep formezzo byper qualche giorno for a few daysper questa ragione for that reasonper tutta la notte throughout the nightper iscritto in writingper esempio for exampledieci per cento ten per centuno per uno one by one2. conj: per fare qualcosa (in order) to do somethingstare per be about to* * *per prep.1 ( moto per luogo) through; ( lungo) along; up, down; ( sopra) over; all over; ( senza direzione fissa) about, (a)round: il treno passa per Bologna, the train passes through Bologna; il corteo sfilerà per le vie principali della città, the procession will pass through (o will go along) the main streets of the city; si entra per la porta laterale, you enter through the side door; correre per i campi, to run through the fields; guardò per il buco della serratura, he looked through the keyhole; un pensiero le passò per la mente, a thought passed through her mind; siamo venuti per quel sentiero, we came along that path; scendere ( giù) per la collina, salire (su) per la collina, to go down the hill, to go up the hill; per mare e per terra, over land and sea; andare per il mondo, to go all over (o round) the world; hanno girato per tutta la città senza trovare un albergo, they went all over (o all round) the town without finding a hotel; aveva dolori per tutto il corpo, he had aches and pains all over his body (o he was aching all over) // una retta passante per un punto, a straight line passing through a point2 ( moto a luogo, destinazione) for; to: parto domani per Roma, I'm leaving for Rome tomorrow; a che ora parte il primo aereo per Parigi?, what time does the first plane for Paris take off?; dovete prendere l'autostrada per Como, you must take the motorway for Como; a causa dello sciopero, i traghetti per le isole sono sospesi, owing to the strike, ferry crossings to the islands are suspended // va per i quaranta, he's going on for forty3 ( stato in luogo) in, on; (all) over: per la strada, in the street; era seduto per terra, he was sitting on the ground; c'erano vari oggetti sparsi per il pavimento, there were various objects scattered (all) over the floor // avere la testa per aria, to have one's head in the clouds4 ( estensione, misura) for: l'autostrada si snoda per oltre 200 chilometri, the motorway runs for over 200 kilometres; proseguimmo in auto per un'altra decina di chilometri, we drove on for another ten miles or so; camminarono per miglia e miglia senza incontrare anima viva, they walked for miles and miles without meeting a soul5 ( durante) for (spesso in ingl. non si traduce); ( per un certo periodo di tempo o per una determinata occasione) for; ( per un intero periodo di tempo) (all) through; throughout; for; ( entro) by: per mezz'ora, (for) half an hour; ha vissuto per tre anni in America, he lived three years in America (o he lived in America for three years); abbiamo aspettato per ore, we waited (for) hours; il lavoro dev'essere pronto per domani, the work must be ready for (o by) tomorrow; darò una festa per il mio compleanno, I'm having a party for my birthday; la mostra è in programma per aprile, the exhibition is planned for April; ho un appuntamento col dentista per lunedì pomeriggio, I have a dental appointment for Monday afternoon; il libro uscirà per Natale, the book will come out (in time) for Christmas; sarò di ritorno per le cinque, I'll be back by five o'clock; i lavori di restauro saranno ultimati per la fine dell'anno, restoration work will be completed by the end of the year6 ( mezzo) by; through: per ferrovia, by rail; per posta, by post; per via aerea, by air mail; rispondere per lettera, per telegramma, to reply by letter, by telegram; spedire un pacco per corriere, to send a parcel by carrier; comunicare (con qlcu.) per telefono, to communicate (with s.o.) by phone; pagare per assegno, to pay by cheque; pagare per contanti, to pay cash; per vie legali, through legal channels; ottenere un posto per concorso, to get a job through a competitive examination // parlare per bocca d'altri, to speak through someone else's mouth // per mezzo di, by, by means of, through [cfr. mediante ]7 ( modo) by; in: procedere per gradi, to proceed by degrees; chiamare qlcu. per nome, to call s.o. by name; tenere qlcu. per (la) mano, to hold s.o. by the hand; desidero che sia messo per iscritto, I want it put in writing8 ( causa) for; owing to; because of; on account of; out of; through: fu premiato per il suo coraggio, he was rewarded for his courage; ha lasciato il lavoro per motivi di salute, he gave up his job owing to (o because of o on account of) ill health; il progetto fallì per mancanza di fondi, the scheme failed for lack of money; non si vedeva per la nebbia, you couldn't see a thing for the fog; era esausto per la fatica, he was exhausted through his efforts; tutto è successo per causa tua, it all happened because (o on account) of you; pagherà per quello che ha fatto, he will pay for what he has done; per dispetto, ambizione, orgoglio, out of spite, ambition, pride; per paura, through fear; ho taciuto, per paura di offenderlo, I kept quiet, for fear of offending him9 ( colpa) for: è stato arrestato per furto, he was arrested for theft; fu processato per omicidio, he was tried for murder10 ( fine o scopo) for: la lotta per la sopravvivenza, the struggle for survival; una cura per l'artrite, a cure for arthritis; raccogliere fondi per i senzatetto, to collect money for the homeless // cibo per cani, dog food // musica per pianoforte, piano music // libri per ragazzi, children's books // macchina per scrivere, typewriter // casa di riposo per anziani, old people's rest home // istituto per la ricerca sul cancro, cancer research institute ∙ Come si vede dagli esempi, in questo significato sono spesso usate forme aggettivali11 ( termine, vantaggio, interesse, inclinazione) for, to: fallo per me, do it for me; questi fiori sono per te, these flowers are for you; il fumo è nocivo per la salute, smoking is bad for one's health; l'ho fatto per il suo bene, I did it for his own good; mi dispiace per lui, I'm sorry for him; è un onore, un disonore per la sua famiglia, he's a credit to, a disgrace to his family; è stato come un padre per lui, he was like a father to him; morire per la patria, to die for one's country; votare per un candidato, to vote for a candidate; coltivare la passione per la musica, to cultivate a passion for music; nutrire simpatia per qlcu., to have a liking for s.o.; la partita è terminata 3 a 2 per la squadra di casa, the game ended 3 to 2 for the home team12 ( limitazione) for: il Brasile detiene il primato mondiale per la produzione di caffè, Brazil holds the world record for coffee production; è superiore a tutti per capacità tecniche e organizzative, he is unrivalled for technical and organizing ability; è molto maturo per la sua età, he's (very) mature for his age // per me, per quanto mi riguarda, as for me, as far as I'm concerned // se non fosse per me, te ecc., but for me, you etc. (o if it were not for me, you etc.)13 ( prezzo o stima) for: ha venduto la casa per un milione, he sold his house for one million euros; ho acquistato questo tavolo per pochissimo, per niente, I bought this table for next to nothing; sono stati rubati quadri per oltre due milioni, paintings worth (o for) over two million euros have been stolen // non lo farei per tutto l'oro del mondo, I wouldn't do it for all the world (o for all the tea in China)14 (con valore distr.) by; at; in; per: procedere per due, to go two by two; dividere per classi, to divide by class; disporre per file, to arrange in rows; uno, due per volta, one, two at a time; l'ingresso è di 20 euro per persona, entrance costs 20 euros per head // per cento, per cent: pagare un interesse del dieci per cento, to pay ten per cent interest // giorno per giorno, day by day15 (mat.) by: dividere 60 per 10, to divide 60 by 10; moltiplicare per tre, to multiply by three; 4 per 4 fa 16, 4 multiplied by (o times) 4 is 1616 (con funzione predicativa, con valore di come) as; for: avere qlcu. per amico, per socio, to have s.o. as a friend, as a partner // entrare per primo, to enter first // dare per scontato, to take for granted // tenere per certo, to take as a certainty // dare per morto, to give up for dead17 ( scambio, sostituzione) for: ti avevo preso per tuo fratello, I'd taken you for your brother; mi prendi per stupido?, do you take me for a fool?; ha parlato lui per tutti noi, he spoke for all of us; per il preside ha firmato il vicepreside, the deputy (head) signed for the head // capire una cosa per un'altra, to misunderstand // lasciare il certo per l'incerto, to take a leap in the dark.◆ FRASEOLOGIA: per l'avvenire, for the future (o from now on); per amor di Dio, per amor mio, for God's (o for goodness') sake, for my sake; per l'appunto, just so (o precisely); per esempio, for example; per caso, by chance; per fortuna, luckily; per la maggior parte, for the most part (o mostly); per lo più, generally; per il momento, for the time being; per natura, by nature; per nulla!, not at all!; per tempo, ( presto) early, ( in tempo utile) in (good) time, on time; parola per parola, word for word; per parte di padre, on one's father's side; per amore o per forza, whether you like it or not (o willy nilly); per niente al mondo, for love or money; cambiare per il meglio, to change for the better.per cong.1 ( con valore finale) (in order) to (+ inf.); for (+ ger.): andai da lui per avere un consiglio, I went to him in order to get some advice (o I went to him for advice); sono venuto per parlarti, I've come to speak to you; ce n'è voluta per convincerlo!, it took a lot to convince him (o he took a lot of convincing); un prodotto usato per impermeabilizzare i tessuti, a product used for waterproofing material2 ( con valore causale) for (+ ger.): fummo rimproverati per essere arrivati in ritardo, we were told off for arriving late; fu multato per aver superato i limiti di velocità, he was fined for speeding3 (con valore consecutivo) to: è troppo bello per essere vero, it's too good to be true; sei abbastanza grande per capirlo da solo, you're old enough to understand it by yourself4 ( con valore concessivo) per poco che sia, è meglio di niente, little as it is, it's better than nothing; per costoso che fosse, era un gran bell'appartamento, although it was expensive, it was a beautiful flat; per essere un ragazzo di 10 anni è molto maturo, for a boy of 10 he's very mature5 stare per fare qlco., essere lì lì per fare qlco., ( con valore perifrastico) to be about to do sthg. (o to be on the point of doing sthg. o to be just going to do sthg.): stiamo per partire, we're about to leave (o we're just going to leave o we're on the point of leaving); ero lì lì per confessare tutto, I was on the point of confessing everything; lo spettacolo sta per cominciare, the show is about to begin.* * *[per] 1.viaggiare per il mondo — to go around o travel the world
il treno per Roma — the train for o to Rome
per terra — on the ground o floor
4) (fine)per questo bisognerà fare — for that, you'll have to do
5) (causa)6) (vantaggio, svantaggio)per il tuo bene — for your own good o sake
pregare per qcn. — to pray for sb.
è per la ricerca sul cancro — it's for o in aid of cancer research
per quanto tempo...? — how long...?
sarà pronto per lunedì — it'll be ready for o by Monday
per ora o il momento for the moment, for the time being; dovrei arrivare per le sei — I should be there by six o'clock
9) (mezzo)prendere qcs. per il manico — to pick sth. up by the handle
10) (modo, maniera)per gradi — by degrees o stages
prendere qcn. per mano — to take sb. by the hand
11) (concessione)per quanto ricco sia — however rich he may be, rich though he may be
per poco traffico che ci sia,... — even though there's not much traffic...
per quanto ci provasse,... — try as he might, he
per quanto (ne) sappia io — as o so far as I know
per me ha torto — as far as I am concerned, he's wrong
13) (prezzo)comprare qcs. per 5 euro — to buy sth. for 5 euros
14) mat.moltiplicare, dividere per due — to multiply, divide by two
15) (distributivo)per persona — per head, each
due, tre per volta — two, three at a time
16) (predicativo)dare qcs. per scontato — to take sth. for granted
finire per fare qcs. — to end up doing sth.
dare qcn. per morto — to give sb. up o write sb. off for dead
avere qcn. per professore — to have sb. as a professor
stavo per telefonarti — I was going to o I was just about to phone you
2.per l'amor di Dio! — for God's o heaven's sake!
2) (finale)3) (causale)4) (concessiva)per ricco che sia — however rich he may be, rich as he may be
5) (limitativa)per andare va, ma è una vecchia carretta — I'm not saying it doesn't run, but it's an old banger
* * *per/per/1 (moto per luogo) girare per le strade to wander through the streets; passare per la finestra to pass through the window; viaggiare per il mondo to go around o travel the world; ha tagliato per i campi he cut across the fields2 (destinazione) il treno per Roma the train for o to Rome; l'aereo per Milano the plane to Milan; partire per il Messico to leave for Mexico4 (fine) uscire per comprare il giornale to go out to buy the newspaper; per questo bisognerà fare for that, you'll have to do5 (causa) per colpa tua because of you; picchiarsi per una donna to fight over a woman; rosso per la rabbia red with anger; gridare per il dolore to cry out in pain; lo fa per interesse he does it out of interest6 (vantaggio, svantaggio) per il tuo bene for your own good o sake; peggio per te! so much the worse for you! pregare per qcn. to pray for sb.; danni enormi per l'economia enormous damage to the economy; è per la ricerca sul cancro it's for o in aid of cancer research; 2 a 1 per l'Italia 2-1 for Italy7 (tempo continuato) per ore e ore for hours; per i primi due anni for the first two years; per un istante for a moment; per tutta la notte all night (long); per tutto il viaggio throughout the journey; per quanto tempo...? how long...?8 (tempo determinato) sarà pronto per lunedì it'll be ready for o by Monday; per ora o il momento for the moment, for the time being; dovrei arrivare per le sei I should be there by six o'clock9 (mezzo) per mare by sea; per telefono by phone; per posta by post o mail; prendere qcs. per il manico to pick sth. up by the handle11 (concessione) per quanto ricco sia however rich he may be, rich though he may be; per poco traffico che ci sia,... even though there's not much traffic...; per quanto ci provasse,... try as he might, he...12 (per quanto riguarda) per quanto (ne) sappia io as o so far as I know; per quel che mi riguarda as far as I am concerned; per me ha torto as far as I am concerned, he's wrong13 (prezzo) comprare qcs. per 5 euro to buy sth. for 5 euros14 mat. moltiplicare, dividere per due to multiply, divide by two; 3 per 3 fa 9 3 by 3 is; per cento → percento15 (distributivo) 1 litro di benzina per 15 chilometri 1 litre of petrol every 15 kilometres; per persona per head, each; giorno per giorno day by day; poco per volta little by little; due, tre per volta two, three at a time; dividere per età to divide according to age16 (predicativo) ho solo te per amico you're the only friend I've got; dare qcs. per scontato to take sth. for granted; finire per fare qcs. to end up doing sth.; dare qcn. per morto to give sb. up o write sb. off for dead; avere qcn. per professore to have sb. as a professor17 (per indicare il futuro prossimo) stavo per telefonarti I was going to o I was just about to phone youII congiunzione1 (consecutivo) è troppo bello per essere vero it's too good to be true; ha abbastanza soldi per comprare una macchina he has enough money to buy a car2 (finale) vado a Londra per imparare l'inglese I'm going to London to learn English; lo dico per non offenderti I say this in order not to offend you3 (causale) fu arrestato per avere rapinato la banca he was arrested for robbing the bank4 (concessiva) per ricco che sia however rich he may be, rich as he may be5 (limitativa) per andare va, ma è una vecchia carretta I'm not saying it doesn't run, but it's an old banger.\See also notes... (per.pdf) -
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1. adjective1) (out of the ordinary; un-usual or exceptional: a special occasion; a special friend.) especial, extraordinario2) (appointed, arranged, designed etc for a particular purpose: a special messenger; a special tool for drilling holes.) específico, particular
2. noun(something which is special: There's a special (= a special train) due through here at 5.20.) especial- speciality
- specialize
- specialise
- specialization
- specialisation
- specialized
- specialised
- specially
special adj1. especial2. extraordinariotr['speʃəl]1 (not ordinary or usual) especial; (exceptional) extraordinario,-a■ what's so special about today? ¿qué tiene hoy de especial?2 (specific) específico,-a, particular■ my special interest is... mi interés particular es...■ a special tool for... una herramienta especial para...1 (train) tren nombre masculino especial2 (TV programme) programa nombre masculino especial3 SMALLAMERICAN ENGLISH/SMALL (special offer) oferta especial\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLon special de ofertatoday's special plato del díaspecial agent agente nombre masulino o femenino secreto,-aSpecial Branch SMALLBRITISH ENGLISH/SMALL Servicio de Seguridad del Estadospecial edition edición nombre femenino especial, número especial, número extraordinariospecial effects efectos nombre masculino plural especialesspecial issue extraordinariospecial licence dispensa matrimonialspecial offer oferta (especial)Special Olympics Juegos Paralímpicos nombre masculino pluralspecial powers poderes nombre masculino plural extraordinariosspecial school escuela especialspecial ['spɛʃəl] adj: especialnothing special: nada en especial, nada en particular♦ specially advadj.• especial adj.• extraordinario, -a adj.n.• número extraordinario s.m.• oferta extraordinaria s.f.• plato del día s.m.
I 'speʃəla) ( exceptional) (before n) <favor/request> especiala special price — un precio especial or de ocasión
what's so special about Steve? — ¿qué tiene Steve de especial?
b) ( for specific purpose) (before n) <arrangements/fund> especialspecial powers — ( Govt) poderes mpl extraordinarios
c) (particular, individual) especial, particularmy special interest is medieval poetry — me interesa especialmente or en especial or en particular la poesía medieval
children with special needs — ( Educ) niños que requieren una atención diferenciada
what are you doing tonight? - nothing special — ¿qué haces esta noche? - nada en especial
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1) ( train) tren m especial3)a) ( Culin) plato m especialthe chef's special — especialidad f del día
b) ( special offer) oferta f especial['speʃǝl]on special — (AmE) de or en oferta
1. ADJ1) (=important, exceptional) [occasion, day, permission, price, attention, diet] especial•
what's so special about that? — y eso ¿qué tiene de especial?•
is there anyone special in your life? — ¿hay alguien especial en tu vida?•
special arrangements will be made for disabled people — se tomarán medidas especiales para las personas discapacitadas•
to take special care of sth — cuidar especialmente de algo•
to make a special effort to do sth — esforzarse especialmente or hacer un esfuerzo extra para hacer algo•
you're extra special — tú eres lo mejor de lo mejor•
to make sb feel special — hacer que algn se sienta especial•
his special interest was always music — siempre tuvo especial interés por la música•
there's nothing special about being a journalist — ser periodista no tiene nada de especialit's nothing special * — no es nada especial, no es nada del otro mundo
•
I've cooked something special for dinner — he preparado algo especial para cenar•
she's very special to us — la apreciamos mucho2) (=specific) especial•
have you any special date in mind? — ¿tienes en mente alguna fecha concreta or en particular or en especial?•
is there anything special you would like? — ¿hay algo que quieras en especial?•
I had no special reason for suspecting him — no tenía ningún motivo en especial para sospechar de él"why do you say that?" - "oh, no special reason" — -¿por qué dices eso? -por nada en especial
•
I've no-one special in mind — no tengo en mente a nadie en concreto or en especial•
"what are you doing this weekend?" - " nothing special" — -¿qué haces este fin de semana? -nada (en) especial or nada en particular•
Britain has its own special problems — Gran Bretaña tiene sus propios problemas particulares3) (Brit)iro (=strange)to be a bit special — [person] ser un poco especial
2. N1) (=train) tren m especial; (TV, Rad) programa m especial; (=newspaper) número m extraordinariothe chef's special, today's special — la especialidad del día
2) (US) * (=special offer) oferta f especial•
to be on special — estar de oferta3) (Brit) * (=special constable) ciudadano que en determinadas ocasiones realiza funciones de policía3.CPDspecial adviser N — consejero(-a) m / f de asuntos extraordinarios
special agent N — agente mf especial
Special Air Service N — (Brit) regimiento del ejército británico que se especializa en operaciones clandestinas
Special Branch N — (Brit) Servicio m de Seguridad del Estado
special constable N — (Brit) ciudadano que en ciertas ocasiones realiza funciones de policía
special correspondent N — corresponsal mf especial
special delivery N — correo m exprés
special edition N — edición f especial
special education N — educación f especial
special educational needs NPL — necesidades fpl educativas especiales
special effects NPL — efectos mpl especiales
special interest group N — grupo m de presión que persigue un tema específico
special investigator N — investigador(a) m / f especial
special jury N — jurado m especial
special licence N — (Brit) (Jur) permiso especial para contraer matrimonio sin cumplir los requisitos legales normalmente necesarios
special needs NPL —
children with special needs, special needs children — niños que requieren una atención diferenciada
special offer N — (Comm) oferta f especial, oferta f de ocasión
special school N — colegio m de educación especial
special student N — (US) (at university) oyente mf libre
special subject N — (at school, university) optativa f ; (advanced) asignatura f especializada
* * *
I ['speʃəl]a) ( exceptional) (before n) <favor/request> especiala special price — un precio especial or de ocasión
what's so special about Steve? — ¿qué tiene Steve de especial?
b) ( for specific purpose) (before n) <arrangements/fund> especialspecial powers — ( Govt) poderes mpl extraordinarios
c) (particular, individual) especial, particularmy special interest is medieval poetry — me interesa especialmente or en especial or en particular la poesía medieval
children with special needs — ( Educ) niños que requieren una atención diferenciada
what are you doing tonight? - nothing special — ¿qué haces esta noche? - nada en especial
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1) ( train) tren m especial3)a) ( Culin) plato m especialthe chef's special — especialidad f del día
b) ( special offer) oferta f especialon special — (AmE) de or en oferta
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