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1 last
I 1. adjectiveletzt...for the [very] last time — zum [aller]letzten Mal
who was last? — wer war letzter?
the last two — die letzten beiden
he came last — er war letzter
second last, last but one — vorletzt...
last but not least — last, not least; nicht zuletzt
last evening/night was windy — gestern abend/gestern od. heute nacht war es windig
last evening/week we were out — gestern abend/letzte Woche waren wir aus
2. adverbthat would be the last thing to do in this situation — das wäre das Letzte, was man in dieser Situation tun würde
1) [ganz] zuletzt; als letzter/letzte [sprechen, ankommen]2) (on last previous occasion) das letzte Mal; zuletzt3. nounwhen did you last see him or see him last? — wann hast du ihn zuletzt od. das letzte Mal gesehen?
you haven't heard the last of this matter — das letzte Wort in dieser Sache ist noch nicht gesprochen
that was the last we ever saw of him — das war das letzte Mal, daß wir ihn gesehen haben
2) (person or thing) letzter...I'm always the last to be told — ich bin immer der letzte, der etwas erfährt
3) (day, moment[s])4)II intransitive verbat [long] last — endlich; schließlich [doch noch]
1) (continue) andauern; [Wetter, Ärger:] anhaltenlast from... to... — von... bis... dauern
it can't/won't last — das geht nicht mehr lange so
it's too good to last — es ist zu schön, um von Dauer zu sein
2) (manage to continue) es aushalten3) (suffice) reichenIII nounthis knife will last [me] a lifetime — dies Messer hält mein ganzes Leben
(for shoemaker) Leisten, der* * *I 1. adjective1) (coming at the end: We set out on the last day of November; He was last in the race; He caught the last bus home.) letzt2) (most recent; next before the present: Our last house was much smaller than this; last year/month/week.) letzt3) (coming or remaining after all the others: He was the last guest to leave.) letzt2. adverb(at the end of or after all the others: He took his turn last.) zuletzt- lastly- at long last
- at last
- hear
- see the last of
- the last person
- the last straw
- the last thing
- the last word
- on one's last legs
- to the last II verb1) (to continue to exist: This situation lasted until she got married; I hope this fine weather lasts.) andauern2) (to remain in good condition or supply: This carpet has lasted well; The bread won't last another two days - we'll need more; This coat will last me until I die.) sich halten•- lasting- last out* * *last1[lɑ:st, AM læst]n Leisten mlast2[lɑ:st, AM læst]▪ the \last... der/die/das letzte...they caught the \last bus sie nahmen den letzten Busto arrive/come \last als Letzte(r) f(m) ankommen/kommento plan sth [down] to the \last detail etw bis ins kleinste Detail planento do sth \last thing etw als Letztes tunI always switch on the washing machine \last thing [at night] ich mache als Letztes vor dem Schlafengehen immer noch die Waschmaschine anthe second/third \last door die vor-/drittletzte Türthe \last one der/die/das Letzteour house is the \last one on the left before the traffic lights unser Haus ist das Letzte links vor der Ampelto be the \last one to do sth etw als Letzte(r) tunshe was the \last one to arrive sie kam als Letzte an2. (lowest in order, rank) letzte(r, s)the Mets will surely finish the season in \last place die Mets werden am Ende der Saison sicher Tabellenletzte seinto be fourth/third from \last Viert-/Drittletzte(r) f(m) seinto be \last but one [or next to \last] [or second [to] \last] Vorletzte(r) f(m) seinI'll give you one \last chance ich gebe dir eine letzte Chancethis is the \last time I do him a favour das ist das letzte Mal, dass ich ihm einen Gefallen tuecan I have the \last piece of chocolate? darf ich das letzte Stück Schokolade essen?I'm down to my \last 50p ich habe nur noch 50 Penceit's our \last hope das ist unsere letzte Hoffnungthese are the \last of our supplies das sind unsere letzten Vorrätehe calculated the costs down to the \last penny er hat die Kosten bis auf den letzten Penny berechnetI'm almost finished — this is the \last but one box to empty ich bin fast fertig — das ist schon die vorletzte Kiste, die ich noch ausräumen mussto the \last man MIL bis auf den letzten Mannat the \last minute/moment in letzter Minute/im letzten Momenttill/to the \last minute [or [possible] moment] bis zur letzten Minute/zum letzten Momenthe always leaves important decisions to the \last possible moment er schiebt wichtige Entscheidungen immer bis zum letzten Moment hinaushe waited till the \last minute to submit an offer er wartete mit seinem Angebot bis zur letzten Minutepolice are supposed to use guns only as a \last resort die Polizei soll nur im äußersten Notfall von der Waffe Gebrauch machenthat's my \last word [on the subject] das ist mein letztes Wort [zu diesem Thema]to have the \last word das letzte Wort habenat long \last schließlich und endlich, zu guter Letztat long \last the government is starting to listen to our problems endlich wird die Regierung einmal auf unsere Probleme aufmerksamwhen was the \last time you had a cigarette? wann hast du zum letzten Mal eine Zigarette geraucht?did you hear the storm \last night? hast du letzte Nacht den Sturm gehört?did you see the news on TV \last night? hast du gestern Abend die Nachrichten im Fernsehen gesehen?sb's \last album/book jds letztes Album/Buch\last month/November letzten Monat/November\last Sunday [or on Sunday \last] letzten Sonntagyour letter of Sunday \last ( form) Ihr Brief von letztem Sonntagthe results from \last Sunday:\last Sunday's results die Ergebnisse vom letzten Sonntag\last week/year letzte Woche/letztes Jahrthe week/year before \last vorletzte Woche/vorletztes Jahrin the \last five years in den letzten fünf Jahren▪ the \last sb/sth der/die/das Letztethe \last thing I wanted was to make you unhappy das Letzte, was ich wollte, war dich unglücklich zu machenhe's the \last person I want to see at the moment er ist der Letzte, den ich im Moment sehen möchte6.▶ sb is on their \last legs ( fam: very tired) jd ist fix und fertig fam, jd pfeift auf dem letzten Loch sl; (near to death) jd macht es nicht mehr lange famdigital audio is the \last word in sound reproduction digitales Audio ist zurzeit das Nonplusultra im Bereich der Klangwiedergabe1. (most recently) das letzte Mal, zuletztI \last saw him three weeks ago ich habe ihn zuletzt [o das letzte Mal] vor drei Wochen gesehenwhen did you have a cigarette \last [or \last have a cigarette]? wann hast du das letzte Mal geraucht?2. (after the others) als Letzte(r, s)the horse came in \last das Pferd kam als Letztes ins Zieluntil \last bis zuletzt [o zum Schluss3. (lastly) zuletzt, zum Schluss\last, and most important... der letzte und wichtigste Punkt...and \last, I'd like to thank you all for coming und zum Schluss möchte ich Ihnen allen dafür danken, dass Sie gekommen sind\last but not [or by no means] least nicht zu vergessen, nicht zuletzt\last but not least, I'd like to thank you for coming und ich möchte mich nicht zuletzt auch für ihr Kommen bedankenIII. n<pl ->▪ the \last der/die/das Letzteshe was the \last to arrive sie kam als Letzteto be the \last to do sth als Letzte(r) f(m) etw tunwhy are they always the \last to arrive? warum kommen sie immer als Letzte?why is he always the \last to be told? warum erfährt er immer alles als Letzter?2. (only one left, final one)▪ the \last der/die/das Letzteshe was the \last of the great educational reformers sie war die Letzte der großen Schulreformerto breathe one's \last den letzten Atemzug tun3. (remainder)▪ the \last der letzte Restthat was the \last of the real coffee das war der letzte Rest Bohnenkaffeethe \last of the ice cream/strawberries der letzte Rest Eis/Erdbeeren4. (most recent, previous one)▪ the \last der/die/das Letztethe \last we heard of her was that... das Letzte, was wir von ihr hörten, war, dass...the \last I heard she had lost her job das Letzte was ich von ihr weiß ist, dass sie ihren Job verloren hattethe \last we heard from her,... als wir das letzte Mal von ihr hörten,...the \last we saw of her,... als wir sie das letzte Mal sahen,...that was the \last we saw of her das war das letzte Mal, das wir sie gesehen haben, seitdem haben wir sie nie wieder gesehenLion Cavern came from \last in a slowly run race Lion Cavern holte in einem langsamen Rennen vom letzten Platz auf6. BOXING▪ the \last die letzte Rundethe dying embers sparked their \last die Funken verglühtenyou haven't heard the \last of this! das letzte Wort ist hier noch nicht gesprochen!we'll never hear the \last of it if they win wenn sie gewinnen, müssen wir uns das endlos anhören famto see the \last of sth ( fam) etw nie wieder sehen müssenat \last endlichI've finished my essay at \last! endlich habe ich meinen Essay fertig!to defend one's principles to the \last seine Prinzipien bis zuletzt verteidigenshe is patriotic to the \last sie ist durch und durch patriotischlast3[lɑ:st, AM læst]I. vi1. (go on for) [an]dauernit was only a short trip, but very enjoyable while it \lasted die Reise war zwar nur kurz, aber insgesamt sehr angenehmto \last [for] a month/week einen Monat/eine Woche dauernthe rain is expected to \last all weekend der Regen soll das gesamte Wochenende anhaltenthis is too good to \last das ist zu gut, um wahr zu seinit's the only battery we've got, so make it \last wir habe nur diese eine Batterie — verwende sie also sparsamher previous secretary only \lasted a month ihre vorige Sekretärin blieb nur einen Monatyou won't \last long in this job if... du wirst diesen Job nicht lange behalten, wenn...he wouldn't \last five minutes in the army! er würde keine fünf Minuten beim Militär überstehen!built to \last für die Ewigkeit gebautII. vtwe've only got enough supplies to \last us a week unsere Vorräte werden nur eine Woche reichento \last five years fünf Jahre haltento \last [sb] a lifetime ein Leben lang haltenif you look after your teeth they will \last you a lifetime wenn du deine Zähne gut pflegst, wirst du sie dein Leben lang behalten* * *I [lAːst]1. adj1) letzte(r, s)the last but one, the second last (one) — der/die/das Vorletzte
(the) last one there buys the drinks! — der Letzte or wer als Letzter ankommt, zahlt die Getränke
last Monday, on Monday last — letzten Montag
last year — letztes Jahr, im vorigen Jahr
during the last 20 years, these last 20 years — in den letzten 20 Jahren
last but not least — nicht zuletzt, last not least
2)(= most unlikely, unsuitable etc)
that's the last thing I worry about — das ist das Letzte, worüber ich mir Sorgen machen würdethat was the last thing I expected — damit hatte ich am wenigsten gerechnet
that's the last thing I wanted to happen —
he's the last person I want to see — er ist der Letzte, den ich sehen möchte
you're the last person to be entrusted with it — du bist der Letzte, dem man das anvertrauen kann
2. n1) (= final one or part, one before) der/die/das Letztehe withdrew the last of his money from the bank — er hob sein letztes Geld von der Bank ab
this is the last of the cake — das ist der Rest des Kuchens
that was the last we saw of him —
the last we heard of him was... — das Letzte, was wir von ihm hörten, war...
that was the last we heard of it/him — seitdem haben wir nichts mehr darüber/von ihm gehört
I hope this is the last we'll hear of it — ich hoffe, damit ist die Sache erledigt
the last I heard, they were getting married — das Letzte, was ich gehört habe, war, dass sie heiraten
I shall be glad to see the last of this/him — ich bin froh, wenn ich das hinter mir habe/wenn ich den los bin (inf) or wenn ich den nicht mehr sehe
we shall never hear the last of it —
to look one's last on sth my last (Comm) — den letzten Blick auf etw (acc) werfen mein letztes Schreiben
2)3. advII1. vtit will last me/a careful user a lifetime — das hält/bei vernünftiger Benutzung hält es ein Leben lang
I didn't think he'd last the week — ich hätte nicht gedacht, dass er die Woche durchhält
2. vi(= continue) dauern; (= remain intact cloth, flowers, marriage) haltenit won't last — es wird nicht lange anhalten or so bleiben
it's too good to last — das ist zu schön, um wahr zu sein
he'll stay as long as the beer lasts — er bleibt, solange Bier da ist
will this material last? — ist dieses Material haltbar or dauerhaft?
IIIhe won't last long in this job — er wird in dieser Stelle nicht alt werden (inf)
nLeisten mcobbler, stick to your last! — Schuster, bleib bei deinem Leisten!
* * *last1 [lɑːst; US læst]1. letzt(er, e, es):the last two die beiden Letzten;last but one vorletzt(er, e, es);last but two drittletzt(er, e, es);for the last time zum letzten Mal;to the last man bis auf den letzten Mann;the Last Day REL der Jüngste Tag;last letter Abschiedsbrief m;last rites REL Sterbesakramente;last thing als Letztes (besonders vor dem Schlafengehen);2. letzt(er, e, es), vorig(er, e, es):last Monday, Monday last (am) letzten oder vorigen Montag;a) gestern Abend,b) in der vergangenen Nacht, letzte Nacht;3. neuest(er, e, es), letzt(er, e, es):4. letzt(er, e, es) (allein übrig bleibend):6. äußerst(er, e, es):the last degree der höchste Grad;of the last importance von höchster Bedeutung;my last price mein äußerster oder niedrigster Preis7. letzt(er, e, es) (am wenigsten erwartet oder geeignet):the last man I would choose der Letzte, den ich wählen würde;he was the last person I expected to see mit ihm oder mit seiner Gegenwart hatte ich am wenigsten gerechnet;the last thing I would do das Letzte, was ich tun würde;this is the last thing to happen es ist sehr unwahrscheinlich, dass das geschieht8. letzt(er, e, es), miserabelst(er, e, es), scheußlichst(er, e, es):B adv1. zuletzt, als Letzt(er, e, es), an letzter Stelle:he came last er kam als Letzter;last but not least last, (but) not least; nicht zuletzt; nicht zu vergessen;last of all zuallerletzt, ganz zuletzt2. zuletzt, zum letzten Mal:3. schließlich, zu guter Letzt4. letzt…:last-mentioned letztgenannt, -erwähntC s1. (der, die, das) Letzte:the last to arrive der Letzte, der ankam;he was the last to come er kam als Letzter;he would be the last to say such a thing er wäre der Letzte, der so etwas sagen würde3. umg kurz für last baby, last letter etc:I wrote in my last ich schrieb in meinem letzten Brief;this is our last das ist unser Jüngstes4. umga) letzte Erwähnungb) letztmaliger Anblickc) letztes Mal: → Bes Redew5. Ende n:a) Schluss ma) endlich,b) schließlich, zuletzt;at long last schließlich (doch noch), nach langem Warten;a) bis zum Äußersten,b) bis zum Ende oder Schluss,c) bis zum Tod;breathe one’s last seinen letzten Atemzug tun, sein Leben aushauchen;a) zum letzten Male hören von,b) nichts mehr hören von;we’ve seen the last of him den sehen wir nie mehr wieder;we’ll never see the last of that guy den Kerl werden wir nie mehr loslast2 [lɑːst; US læst]A v/i1. (an-, fort)dauern:too good to last zu schön, um lange zu währen2. bestehen:he won’t last much longer er wird es nicht mehr lange machen (auch Kranker);he didn’t last long in that job er hat es in dieser Stelle nicht lange ausgehalten4. (sich) halten:the paint will last die Farbe wird halten;the book will last das Buch wird sich (lange) halten;last well haltbar seinwhile the money lasts solange das Geld reicht;while stocks last solange der Vorrat reicht;we must make our supplies last wir müssen mit unseren Vorräten auskommenB v/t1. jemandem reichen:it will last us a week damit kommen wir eine Woche ausa) überdauern, -leben,b) (es mindestens) ebenso lange aushalten wielast3 [lɑːst; US læst] s Leisten m:put shoes on the last Schuhe über den Leisten schlagen;stick to one’s last fig bei seinem Leisten bleibenlast4 [lɑːst; US læst] s Last f (Gewicht oder Hohlmaß, verschieden nach Ware und Ort, meist etwa 4000 englische Pfund oder 30 hl)* * *I 1. adjectiveletzt...be last to arrive — als letzter/letzte ankommen
for the [very] last time — zum [aller]letzten Mal
second last, last but one — vorletzt...
last but not least — last, not least; nicht zuletzt
last evening/night was windy — gestern abend/gestern od. heute nacht war es windig
last evening/week we were out — gestern abend/letzte Woche waren wir aus
2. adverbthat would be the last thing to do in this situation — das wäre das Letzte, was man in dieser Situation tun würde
1) [ganz] zuletzt; als letzter/letzte [sprechen, ankommen]2) (on last previous occasion) das letzte Mal; zuletzt3. nounwhen did you last see him or see him last? — wann hast du ihn zuletzt od. das letzte Mal gesehen?
1) (mention, sight)you haven't heard the last of this matter — das letzte Wort in dieser Sache ist noch nicht gesprochen
that was the last we ever saw of him — das war das letzte Mal, daß wir ihn gesehen haben
2) (person or thing) letzter...I'm always the last to be told — ich bin immer der letzte, der etwas erfährt
3) (day, moment[s])4)II intransitive verbat [long] last — endlich; schließlich [doch noch]
1) (continue) andauern; [Wetter, Ärger:] anhaltenlast from... to... — von... bis... dauern
it can't/won't last — das geht nicht mehr lange so
it's too good to last — es ist zu schön, um von Dauer zu sein
2) (manage to continue) es aushalten3) (suffice) reichenIII nounthis knife will last [me] a lifetime — dies Messer hält mein ganzes Leben
(for shoemaker) Leisten, der* * *adj.letzt adj.letzter adj.letztes adj.vorig adj.zuletzt adj. (weather) v.andauern (Wetter) v. v.andauern v.dauern v. -
2 last
I 1. adjective1) (coming at the end: We set out on the last day of November; He was last in the race; He caught the last bus home.) zadnji2) (most recent; next before the present: Our last house was much smaller than this; last year/month/week.) prejšnji3) (coming or remaining after all the others: He was the last guest to leave.) poslednji2. adverb(at the end of or after all the others: He took his turn last.) nazadnje- lastly- at long last
- at last
- hear
- see the last of
- the last person
- the last straw
- the last thing
- the last word
- on one's last legs
- to the last II verb1) (to continue to exist: This situation lasted until she got married; I hope this fine weather lasts.) trajati2) (to remain in good condition or supply: This carpet has lasted well; The bread won't last another two days - we'll need more; This coat will last me until I die.) zdržati•- lasting- last out* * *I [la:st]adjectivezadnji, poslednji; minuli, prejšnji; najnovejši, zadnjilast but not least — zadnji, vendar ne najmanj važenon one's last legs — na koncu svojih moči, pred polomomthe last straw — višek, zvrhana meraII [la:st]adverbnazadnje, končnoIII [la:st]nounzadnji (pismo, beseda, otrok); zadnji omenjeni, najnovejši (izjava); poslednje ure, konec, smrtto breathe one's last — izdihniti, umretiat (long) last — končno, na koncuto the last — do konca, do smrtiIV [la:st]nounzdržljivost, odpornostV [la:st]intransitive verbtrajati, vztrajati, zdržatito last out — zadostovati, zdržati, dlje zdržatiVI [la:st]nounkopito (čevljarsko)to stick to one's last — ne vtikati se, držati se svojega delaVII [la:st]nountrgovska mera (za težo, votla mera, za količino) -
3 thing
thing n cosawhat's that thing in the corner? ¿qué es eso que hay en el rincón?tr[ɵɪŋ]1 (object) cosa, objeto■ what's that thing for? ¿para qué sirve eso?■ what's that thing doing on the table? ¿qué hace eso en la mesa?2 (non-material) cosa3 (affair) asunto4 (person, creature)■ you poor little thing! ¡pobrecito!■ you lucky thing! ¡qué suerte!5 (action)7 (with negative) nada1 (what) lo que■ the terrible thing is that... lo malo es que...■ have you got all your things? ¿tienes todas tus cosas?\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLas things stand tal y como están las cosasby the look of things según parecefor one thing en primer lugar, para empezar, entre otras cosashow's things? ¿qué tal?it's a good thing that... menos mal que...it's just one of those things son cosas que pasan, así es la vidait's not the done thing esto no se haceit's the done thing es lo que se hace, es lo correctoit was a close/near thing por muy poco, por un pelojust the thing justo lo que hace faltalast thing (at night) a última horanext thing luegothe next thing I knew cuando me di cuentathere's no such thing no hay tal cosathe thing is... lo que pasa es que..., resulta que...things ain't what they used to be las cosas ya no son lo que eranto be a thing of the past ser historia, haber pasado a la historiato be on to a good thing tener un cholloto be seeing things estar alucinandoto do one's own thing hacer lo que a uno le da la ganato do the right thing hacer bien, hacer lo correctoto have a thing about somebody estar obsesionado,-a con alguien, haberle dado fuerte a uno con alguiento have a thing about something (dislike) tenerle manía a algoto make a big thing out of something armar un escándalo por algoto say the wrong thing meter la patawhat with one thing and another entre una cosa y otrathing ['ɵɪŋ] n1) affair, matter: cosa f, asunto mdon't talk about those things: no hables de esas cosashow are things?: ¿cómo van las cosas?2) act, event: cosa f, suceso m, evento mthe flood was a terrible thing: la inundación fue una cosa terrible3) object: cosa f, objeto mdon't forget your things: no olvides tus cosasn.• asunto s.m.• chisme s.m.• cosa s.f.• efectos s.m.pl.θɪŋ1) ( physical object) cosa fwhat's that thing? — ¿qué es eso?
the damn thing refuses to start — (colloq) el maldito no quiere arrancar (fam)
I love your dress - what, this old thing? — me encanta tu vestido - ¿este trapo viejo?
she's got one of those bottle-warmer things — (colloq) tiene uno de esos cacharros or (Esp, Méx) chismes para calentar biberones (fam)
2) ( non-material) cosa fa very funny thing happened — pasó algo muy cómico or una cosa muy cómica
one thing that bothers me is... — algo que me molesta es...
the only thing to do is... — lo único que se puede hacer es...
its a good thing (that)... — menos mal que...
all good things (must) come to an end — (set phrase) lo bueno se acaba pronto or dura poco
what with one thing and another o the other — entre una cosa y otra
for one thing — en primer lugar, para empezar
there's only one thing for it: we'll have to walk — no hay más remedio que ir a pie
all things being equal, we should arrive by 10 — si no ocurre ningún imprevisto, deberíamos llegar antes de las 10
to expect great things of somebody/something — esperar mucho de alguien/algo
we had champagne, the real thing! — tomamos champán del auténtico!
it's just one of those things — son cosas que pasan, son cosas de la vida
to be a close/near thing: they won, but it was a close thing — ganaron, pero raspando or por un pelo or por los pelos
3) (affair, matter) asunto mto be on to o onto a good thing — (colloq) tenérselo* bien montado (fam), tener* un chollo (Esp fam)
to make a big thing of something — (colloq) (of problem, mistake) armar un escándalo por algo
4) the thinga) (that which, what) lo queb) (what is appropriate, needed)I've got just the thing for you — tengo exactamente lo que necesitas or lo que te hace falta
c) (crucial point, factor)the thing is, I've forgotten where I put it — resulta que or el caso es que or lo que pasa es que me he olvidado de dónde lo puse
5) things pla) (belongings, equipment) cosas fplwe packed our things and left — hicimos las maletas or (RPl) las valijas or (Méx) las petacas y nos fuimos
bring your swimming things — traigan traje de baño y toalla, etcétera
b) (matters, the situation) cosas fplhow are things at home? — ¿qué tal andan las cosas en casa?
how's things? — (colloq) ¿qué tal? (fam)
how are things with you? — ¿y tú qué tal andas? (fam)
c) ( matters)6) (person, creature)he didn't know what to do, poor thing! — el pobre no sabía qué hacer
7) (preference, fad) (colloq)to have a thing about somebody/something — (colloq)
he has a thing about cleanliness — es un maniático de la limpieza, tiene manía con la limpieza
8) ( in expressions of time)that's what I always do last thing (at night) — eso es lo último que hago todas las noches antes de acostarme
the next thing I knew, it was midnight — cuando me di cuenta, era medianoche
[θɪŋ]Nwhat's that thing called? — ¿cómo se llama eso?
get that thing off the sofa! — ¡quita esa cosa del sofá!
dogs? I can't stand the things — ¿perros? no puedo con ellos
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a thing of beauty — una belleza, un objeto belloas things are, with things as they are — tal como están las cosas
how are things? — ¿qué tal?
how are things with you? — ¿qué tal te va?, ¿cómo andas?
things are going badly — las cosas van or marchan mal
things aren't what they used to be — las cosas ya no son como antes or ya no son lo que eran
the thing is... — lo que pasa es que..., el caso es que...
what a thing to say! — ¡qué dices!, ¡cómo se te ocurre!
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I haven't done a thing about it — no he hecho nada de nada al respectoI didn't know a thing for that exam — para ese examen no sabía nada de nada, para ese examen yo estaba pez (Sp) *
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above all things — ante todo, sobre todo•
all things considered — bien mirado•
and for another thing... — y además..., y por otra parte...•
the best thing would be to wait — lo mejor sería esperar•
we had hoped for better things — habíamos esperado algo mejor•
it was a close or near thing — [race] fue una carrera muy reñida; [accident] por poco chocamos, casi chocamos; [escape] escapamos por un pelo•
it's not the done thing — eso no se hace•
the first thing to do is... — lo primero que hay que hacer es...first things first! — ¡lo primero es lo primero!
•
it's a good thing he didn't see you — menos mal que no te viothe good thing about it is that... — lo bueno es que...
•
it's just the thing! — ¡es justo lo que me faltaba!•
that's the last thing we want — eso es lo último que queremos•
the main thing — lo más importante, lo principal•
to make a mess of things — estropearlo todo•
(the) next thing I knew, he'd gone — cuando me di cuenta, ya se había ido•
not a thing — nada•
for one thing — en primer lugarit's one thing to buy it, quite another to make it work — es fácil comprarlo, pero no es tan fácil hacerlo funcionar
•
the only thing is to paint it — la única cosa que se puede hacer es pintarlo•
I showed him the copy and he thought it was the real thing — le enseñé la copia y pensó que era el auténticothis time I'm in love, it's the real thing — esta vez estoy enamorada de verdad
•
to do the right thing — obrar bien, obrar honradamente•
I've done a silly thing — he hecho algo tonto•
did you ever see such a thing? — ¿se vio jamás tal cosa?there's no such thing! — ¡no hay tal!
•
the play's the thing — lo que importa es la representación•
it's just one of those things — son cosas que pasan, son cosas de la vida•
it's the very thing! — ¡es justo lo que me faltaba!- try to be all things to all mento be on to a good thing —
he knew he was on to a good thing when the orders started flowing in — supo que había dado con chollo cuando empezaron a llover los pedidos *
don't make a thing of it! — ¡no es para tanto!
where shall I put my things? — ¿dónde pongo mis cosas?
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to pack up one's things — hacer las maletas•
she had brought her painting things with her — se había traído sus utensilios de pintura•
to wash up/clear away the supper things — lavar los platos/quitar la mesa de la cena•
to take off one's things — quitarse la ropa, desnudarse4) * (=person)•
you mean thing! — ¡mira que eres tacaño!•
you nasty thing! — ¡mira que eres desagradable!•
the stupid thing went and sold it — el muy estúpido fue y lo vendió•
she's a sweet little thing, isn't she? — es monísima, ¿verdad?5) (=fashion)•
the latest thing in hats — lo último en sombreros•
it's quite the thing — está muy de moda6) * (=activity, preference)- do one's own thingyou know her, she likes to do her own thing — ya la conoces, le gusta ir a su aire
7) * (=obsession) obsesión fhe has a thing about cleanliness — está obsesionado con la limpieza, tiene obsesión or manía con la limpieza
he has a thing about steam engines — está obsesionado por las locomotoras a vapor, le obsesionan las locomotoras a vapor
8) * (=phobia) fobia f9) * (=relationship, affair)* * *[θɪŋ]1) ( physical object) cosa fwhat's that thing? — ¿qué es eso?
the damn thing refuses to start — (colloq) el maldito no quiere arrancar (fam)
I love your dress - what, this old thing? — me encanta tu vestido - ¿este trapo viejo?
she's got one of those bottle-warmer things — (colloq) tiene uno de esos cacharros or (Esp, Méx) chismes para calentar biberones (fam)
2) ( non-material) cosa fa very funny thing happened — pasó algo muy cómico or una cosa muy cómica
one thing that bothers me is... — algo que me molesta es...
the only thing to do is... — lo único que se puede hacer es...
its a good thing (that)... — menos mal que...
all good things (must) come to an end — (set phrase) lo bueno se acaba pronto or dura poco
what with one thing and another o the other — entre una cosa y otra
for one thing — en primer lugar, para empezar
there's only one thing for it: we'll have to walk — no hay más remedio que ir a pie
all things being equal, we should arrive by 10 — si no ocurre ningún imprevisto, deberíamos llegar antes de las 10
to expect great things of somebody/something — esperar mucho de alguien/algo
we had champagne, the real thing! — tomamos champán del auténtico!
it's just one of those things — son cosas que pasan, son cosas de la vida
to be a close/near thing: they won, but it was a close thing — ganaron, pero raspando or por un pelo or por los pelos
3) (affair, matter) asunto mto be on to o onto a good thing — (colloq) tenérselo* bien montado (fam), tener* un chollo (Esp fam)
to make a big thing of something — (colloq) (of problem, mistake) armar un escándalo por algo
4) the thinga) (that which, what) lo queb) (what is appropriate, needed)I've got just the thing for you — tengo exactamente lo que necesitas or lo que te hace falta
c) (crucial point, factor)the thing is, I've forgotten where I put it — resulta que or el caso es que or lo que pasa es que me he olvidado de dónde lo puse
5) things pla) (belongings, equipment) cosas fplwe packed our things and left — hicimos las maletas or (RPl) las valijas or (Méx) las petacas y nos fuimos
bring your swimming things — traigan traje de baño y toalla, etcétera
b) (matters, the situation) cosas fplhow are things at home? — ¿qué tal andan las cosas en casa?
how's things? — (colloq) ¿qué tal? (fam)
how are things with you? — ¿y tú qué tal andas? (fam)
c) ( matters)6) (person, creature)he didn't know what to do, poor thing! — el pobre no sabía qué hacer
7) (preference, fad) (colloq)to have a thing about somebody/something — (colloq)
he has a thing about cleanliness — es un maniático de la limpieza, tiene manía con la limpieza
8) ( in expressions of time)that's what I always do last thing (at night) — eso es lo último que hago todas las noches antes de acostarme
the next thing I knew, it was midnight — cuando me di cuenta, era medianoche
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4 Thing
nounwhat's that thing in your hand? — was hast du da in der Hand?
not a thing — überhaupt od. gar nichts
2) (action)that was a foolish thing to do — das war eine große Dummheit
it was the right thing to do — es war das einzig Richtige
do things to somebody/something — (fig. coll.) auf jemanden/etwas eine enorme Wirkung haben (ugs.)
3) (fact) [Tat]sache, dieit's a strange thing that... — es ist seltsam, dass...
for one thing, you don't have enough money[, for another thing...] — zunächst einmal hast du nicht genügend Geld [, außerdem...]
the best/worst thing about the situation/her — das Beste/Schlimmste an der Situation/an ihr
know/learn a thing or two about something/somebody — sich mit etwas/jemandem auskennen/einiges über etwas (Akk.) lernen/über jemanden erfahren
the [only] thing is that... — die Sache ist [nur] die, dass...
4) (idea)say the first thing that comes into one's head — das sagen, was einem gerade so einfällt
what a thing to say! — wie kann man nur so etwas sagen!
have a thing about somebody/something — (coll.) (be obsessed about) auf jemanden/etwas abfahren (salopp); (be prejudiced about) etwas gegen jemanden/etwas haben; (be afraid of or repulsed by) einen Horror vor jemandem/etwas haben (ugs.)
5) (task)make a mess of things — alles vermasseln (salopp)
make a [big] thing of something — (regard as essential) auf etwas besonderen Wert legen; (get excited about) sich über etwas (Akk.) aufregen
7) (circumstance)how are things? — wie geht's [dir]?
as things stand [with me] — so wie die Dinge [bei mir] liegen
it's just one of those things — (coll.) so was kommt schon mal vor (ugs.)
8) (individual, creature) Ding, dasshe is in hospital, poor thing — sie ist im Krankenhaus, das arme Ding
you spiteful thing! — du [gemeines] Biest!
10) in pl. (matters)an expert/authority on things historical — ein Fachmann/eine Autorität in geschichtlichen Fragen
11) (product of work) Sache, die12) (special interest)do one's own thing — (coll.) sich selbst verwirklichen
13) (coll.): (something remarkable)now there's a thing! — das ist ja ein Ding! (ugs.)
14)blue jeans are the thing among teenagers — Bluejeans sind der Hit (ugs.) unter den Teenagern
but the thing is, will she come in fact? — aber die Frage ist, wird sie auch tatsächlich kommen?
* * *[θɪŋ]nI haven't got a \thing to wear ich habe nichts zum Anziehen [o SCHWEIZ a. Anlegen]she behaved like a mad \thing sie benahm sich wie eine Verrückteyou cannot be all \things to all men man kann es nicht allen recht machen▪ \things pl Besitz m kein pl, Habe f kein pl; (objects for special purpose) Sachen pl, Zeug nt kein plshe put all his \things in suitcases and put them outside the door sie packte alle seine Sachen in Koffer und stellte diese vor die Türthis \thing called love das, was man so Liebe nenntif there's one \thing I want to know it's this wenn es etwas gibt, das ich wissen will, dann ist es dasit was just one \thing after another da kam eben eins zum anderenone \thing leads to another das Eine führt zum Anderndon't worry about a \thing! mach dir keine Sorgen!learning to ride a bike was a difficult \thing for me to do ich habe lange gebraucht, bis ich Rad fahren konnteI value my freedom above all \things meine Freiheit steht für mich an erster Stelleif it's not one \thing, it's another ständig ist [et]was losto not be sb's \thing nicht jds Ding sein famto be a \thing of the past der Vergangenheit angehörenin all \things in jeder Hinsicht, in [o bei] allemthe whole \thing das Ganzethe last \thing I want to do is hurt his feelings ich möchte auf keinen Fall seine Gefühle verletzenthat was a close \thing! das war knapp!walking in stormy weather along a beach just does \things to me bei stürmischem Wetter am Strand spazieren zu gehen macht mir unheimlich Spaßplenty of \things vielesto do sth first/last \thing etw als Erstes/Letztes tunI'll phone him first \thing tomorrow ich rufe ihn morgen gleich als Erstes anto call sb last \thing at night jdn spät nachts noch anrufenthe real \thing das einzig Wahresure \thing! esp AM na klar!what a lovely \thing to say! wie nett, so etwas zu sagen!I have a \thing or two on my mind mir geht so einiges durch den Kopfand another \thing,... und noch [et]was,...why don't you come with me? — for one \thing, I don't like flying, and for another, I can't afford it warum kommst du nicht mit? — einerseits fliege ich nicht gerne und außerdem kann ich es mir nicht leistento be able to tell sb a \thing or two jdm noch so einiges [o manches] erzählen könnento know a \thing or two eine ganze Menge wissen, sich akk gut auskennen7. (social behaviour)▪ the \thing das Richtigeit's the done \thing ( also iron) das gehört sich so [o gehört zum guten Ton]smoking during meals is not the done \thing es gehört sich nicht, während des Essens zu rauchen8. (the important point)9. (something non-existent)▪ \things pl:to be hearing [or imagining] \things Gespenster sehen fig10. (the situation)▪ \things pl die Dinge, die Lagewhat are \things like? wie sieht's aus? [o läuft's?] famall \things considered alles in allemas \things stand, the way \things are so wie die Dinge stehen11. (confectionery)sweet \things Süßigkeiten pl12. (person)you lucky \thing! du Glückliche(r) [o Glückspilz]!she's a dear little \thing sie ist ein Schatzlazy \thing Faulpelz mthe poor \things die Ärmstenstupid \thing Dummkopf m, Idiot m13.▶ you can have too much of a good \thing man kann es auch übertreiben▶ to have a [or this] \thing about sb ( fam: dislike) jdn nicht ausstehen können fam; (like very much) verrückt nach jdm sein fam▶ there are more \things in heaven and earth [than are dreamt of in your philosophy] BRIT ( saying) es gibt mehr Dinge zwischen Himmel und Erde [als deine Schulweisheit sich träumen lässt]▶ a little learning [or knowledge] is a dangerous \thing ( saying) zu wenig Wissen kann gefährlich werden▶ to make a [big] \thing out of sth aus etw dat eine große Sache machen, um etw akk viel Wirbel machen▶ the next big \thing der neueste Trend▶ to be just one of those \things (be unavoidable) einfach unvermeidlich sein; (typical happening) typisch seinthis is just one of those \things da kann man halt nichts machen fam▶ these \things are sent to try us BRIT ( saying) das sind die Prüfungen, die uns das Schicksal auferlegt* * *[ɵɪŋ]n1) (= any material object) Ding nta thing of beauty/great value — etwas Schönes/sehr Wertvolles
she likes sweet things — sie mag Süßes or süße Sachen
2) pl (= clothes, equipment, belongings) Sachen pl3) (non material = affair, subject) Sache fyou know, it's a funny thing — wissen Sie, es ist schon seltsam
the odd/best thing about it is... — das Seltsame/Beste daran ist,...
it's a good thing I came —
it's a bad/strange thing but... — es ist schlecht/seltsam, aber...
to make a big thing of or about doing sth — eine große Sache daraus machen, dass man etw tut
he's on to or onto a good thing (inf) — er hat da was Gutes aufgetan (inf)
there is one/one other thing I want to ask you —
and there's another thing, why didn't you...? — und noch etwas, warum haben Sie nicht...?
it's one thing to talk about it, it's another to do it — es ist eine Sache, davon zu reden, eine völlig andere, es dann auch zu tun
the things you do/say! — was du so machst/sagst!
I must be hearing/seeing things! — ich glaube, ich höre/sehe nicht richtig, ich glaube, ich spinne! (inf)
all the things I meant to say/do —
to expect great things of sb/sth — Großes or große Dinge von jdm/etw erwarten
I must think things over — ich muss mir die Sache or das überlegen
as things stand at the moment, as things are... — so wie die Dinge im Moment liegen
how are things ( with you)? — wie gehts (bei) Ihnen?
since that's how things are... — wenn das so ist..., in dem Fall...
taking one thing with another — im Großen und Ganzen, alles in allem
it's been one thing after the other (going wrong) — es kam eins zum anderen
(what) with one thing and another I haven't had time to do it yet — ich bin einfach noch nicht dazu gekommen
for one thing it doesn't make sense — erst einmal ergibt das überhaupt keinen Sinn
not to see/understand a thing — (absolut) nichts sehen/verstehen
not to know a thing — (absolut) nichts wissen, keine Ahnung haben
See:→ academic.ru/73641/teach">teachI say, old thing (dated inf) — na, du altes Haus (inf)
lucky thing! — der/die Glückliche/du Glückliche(r)!
5)that's not the thing to do —
the thing to do now would be... — was wir jetzt machen sollten, wäre...
that would be the honourable thing to do — es wäre nur anständig, das zu tun
6)I'm not at my best first thing in the morning — so früh am Morgen bin ich nicht gerade in Hochformthe thing is to know when... — man muss wissen, wann...
yes, but the thing is... — ja, aber...
the thing is we haven't got enough money —
the thing is, you see, he loves her — das Problem ist, dass er sie liebt
yes but the thing is it won't work — ja, aber das Dumme ist, es funktioniert nicht
7)(all) things German/mystical/mechanical — alles Deutsche/Geheimnisvolle/Mechanische
* * *thing, oft Thing [θıŋ] s PARL Thing n (in Skandinavien und Island: Reichstag oder Volksgerichtsversammlung)* * *nounnot a thing — überhaupt od. gar nichts
2) (action)do things to somebody/something — (fig. coll.) auf jemanden/etwas eine enorme Wirkung haben (ugs.)
3) (fact) [Tat]sache, dieit's a strange thing that... — es ist seltsam, dass...
for one thing, you don't have enough money[, for another thing...] — zunächst einmal hast du nicht genügend Geld [, außerdem...]
the best/worst thing about the situation/her — das Beste/Schlimmste an der Situation/an ihr
know/learn a thing or two about something/somebody — sich mit etwas/jemandem auskennen/einiges über etwas (Akk.) lernen/über jemanden erfahren
the [only] thing is that... — die Sache ist [nur] die, dass...
4) (idea)say the first thing that comes into one's head — das sagen, was einem gerade so einfällt
have a thing about somebody/something — (coll.) (be obsessed about) auf jemanden/etwas abfahren (salopp); (be prejudiced about) etwas gegen jemanden/etwas haben; (be afraid of or repulsed by) einen Horror vor jemandem/etwas haben (ugs.)
5) (task)make a mess of things — alles vermasseln (salopp)
make a [big] thing of something — (regard as essential) auf etwas besonderen Wert legen; (get excited about) sich über etwas (Akk.) aufregen
how are things? — wie geht's [dir]?
as things stand [with me] — so wie die Dinge [bei mir] liegen
it's just one of those things — (coll.) so was kommt schon mal vor (ugs.)
8) (individual, creature) Ding, dasshe is in hospital, poor thing — sie ist im Krankenhaus, das arme Ding
you spiteful thing! — du [gemeines] Biest!
9) in pl. (personal belongings, outer clothing) Sachen10) in pl. (matters)an expert/authority on things historical — ein Fachmann/eine Autorität in geschichtlichen Fragen
11) (product of work) Sache, diedo one's own thing — (coll.) sich selbst verwirklichen
13) (coll.): (something remarkable)now there's a thing! — das ist ja ein Ding! (ugs.)
14)the thing — (what is proper or needed or important) das Richtige
blue jeans are the thing among teenagers — Bluejeans sind der Hit (ugs.) unter den Teenagern
but the thing is, will she come in fact? — aber die Frage ist, wird sie auch tatsächlich kommen?
* * *n.Ding -e n.Sache -n f. -
5 thing
nounwhat's that thing in your hand? — was hast du da in der Hand?
not a thing — überhaupt od. gar nichts
2) (action)that was a foolish thing to do — das war eine große Dummheit
it was the right thing to do — es war das einzig Richtige
do things to somebody/something — (fig. coll.) auf jemanden/etwas eine enorme Wirkung haben (ugs.)
3) (fact) [Tat]sache, dieit's a strange thing that... — es ist seltsam, dass...
for one thing, you don't have enough money[, for another thing...] — zunächst einmal hast du nicht genügend Geld [, außerdem...]
the best/worst thing about the situation/her — das Beste/Schlimmste an der Situation/an ihr
know/learn a thing or two about something/somebody — sich mit etwas/jemandem auskennen/einiges über etwas (Akk.) lernen/über jemanden erfahren
the [only] thing is that... — die Sache ist [nur] die, dass...
4) (idea)say the first thing that comes into one's head — das sagen, was einem gerade so einfällt
what a thing to say! — wie kann man nur so etwas sagen!
have a thing about somebody/something — (coll.) (be obsessed about) auf jemanden/etwas abfahren (salopp); (be prejudiced about) etwas gegen jemanden/etwas haben; (be afraid of or repulsed by) einen Horror vor jemandem/etwas haben (ugs.)
5) (task)make a mess of things — alles vermasseln (salopp)
make a [big] thing of something — (regard as essential) auf etwas besonderen Wert legen; (get excited about) sich über etwas (Akk.) aufregen
7) (circumstance)how are things? — wie geht's [dir]?
as things stand [with me] — so wie die Dinge [bei mir] liegen
it's just one of those things — (coll.) so was kommt schon mal vor (ugs.)
8) (individual, creature) Ding, dasshe is in hospital, poor thing — sie ist im Krankenhaus, das arme Ding
you spiteful thing! — du [gemeines] Biest!
10) in pl. (matters)an expert/authority on things historical — ein Fachmann/eine Autorität in geschichtlichen Fragen
11) (product of work) Sache, die12) (special interest)do one's own thing — (coll.) sich selbst verwirklichen
13) (coll.): (something remarkable)now there's a thing! — das ist ja ein Ding! (ugs.)
14)blue jeans are the thing among teenagers — Bluejeans sind der Hit (ugs.) unter den Teenagern
but the thing is, will she come in fact? — aber die Frage ist, wird sie auch tatsächlich kommen?
* * *[θɪŋ]nI haven't got a \thing to wear ich habe nichts zum Anziehen [o SCHWEIZ a. Anlegen]she behaved like a mad \thing sie benahm sich wie eine Verrückteyou cannot be all \things to all men man kann es nicht allen recht machen▪ \things pl Besitz m kein pl, Habe f kein pl; (objects for special purpose) Sachen pl, Zeug nt kein plshe put all his \things in suitcases and put them outside the door sie packte alle seine Sachen in Koffer und stellte diese vor die Türthis \thing called love das, was man so Liebe nenntif there's one \thing I want to know it's this wenn es etwas gibt, das ich wissen will, dann ist es dasit was just one \thing after another da kam eben eins zum anderenone \thing leads to another das Eine führt zum Anderndon't worry about a \thing! mach dir keine Sorgen!learning to ride a bike was a difficult \thing for me to do ich habe lange gebraucht, bis ich Rad fahren konnteI value my freedom above all \things meine Freiheit steht für mich an erster Stelleif it's not one \thing, it's another ständig ist [et]was losto not be sb's \thing nicht jds Ding sein famto be a \thing of the past der Vergangenheit angehörenin all \things in jeder Hinsicht, in [o bei] allemthe whole \thing das Ganzethe last \thing I want to do is hurt his feelings ich möchte auf keinen Fall seine Gefühle verletzenthat was a close \thing! das war knapp!walking in stormy weather along a beach just does \things to me bei stürmischem Wetter am Strand spazieren zu gehen macht mir unheimlich Spaßplenty of \things vielesto do sth first/last \thing etw als Erstes/Letztes tunI'll phone him first \thing tomorrow ich rufe ihn morgen gleich als Erstes anto call sb last \thing at night jdn spät nachts noch anrufenthe real \thing das einzig Wahresure \thing! esp AM na klar!what a lovely \thing to say! wie nett, so etwas zu sagen!I have a \thing or two on my mind mir geht so einiges durch den Kopfand another \thing,... und noch [et]was,...why don't you come with me? — for one \thing, I don't like flying, and for another, I can't afford it warum kommst du nicht mit? — einerseits fliege ich nicht gerne und außerdem kann ich es mir nicht leistento be able to tell sb a \thing or two jdm noch so einiges [o manches] erzählen könnento know a \thing or two eine ganze Menge wissen, sich akk gut auskennen7. (social behaviour)▪ the \thing das Richtigeit's the done \thing ( also iron) das gehört sich so [o gehört zum guten Ton]smoking during meals is not the done \thing es gehört sich nicht, während des Essens zu rauchen8. (the important point)9. (something non-existent)▪ \things pl:to be hearing [or imagining] \things Gespenster sehen fig10. (the situation)▪ \things pl die Dinge, die Lagewhat are \things like? wie sieht's aus? [o läuft's?] famall \things considered alles in allemas \things stand, the way \things are so wie die Dinge stehen11. (confectionery)sweet \things Süßigkeiten pl12. (person)you lucky \thing! du Glückliche(r) [o Glückspilz]!she's a dear little \thing sie ist ein Schatzlazy \thing Faulpelz mthe poor \things die Ärmstenstupid \thing Dummkopf m, Idiot m13.▶ you can have too much of a good \thing man kann es auch übertreiben▶ to have a [or this] \thing about sb ( fam: dislike) jdn nicht ausstehen können fam; (like very much) verrückt nach jdm sein fam▶ there are more \things in heaven and earth [than are dreamt of in your philosophy] BRIT ( saying) es gibt mehr Dinge zwischen Himmel und Erde [als deine Schulweisheit sich träumen lässt]▶ a little learning [or knowledge] is a dangerous \thing ( saying) zu wenig Wissen kann gefährlich werden▶ to make a [big] \thing out of sth aus etw dat eine große Sache machen, um etw akk viel Wirbel machen▶ the next big \thing der neueste Trend▶ to be just one of those \things (be unavoidable) einfach unvermeidlich sein; (typical happening) typisch seinthis is just one of those \things da kann man halt nichts machen fam▶ these \things are sent to try us BRIT ( saying) das sind die Prüfungen, die uns das Schicksal auferlegt* * *[ɵɪŋ]n1) (= any material object) Ding nta thing of beauty/great value — etwas Schönes/sehr Wertvolles
she likes sweet things — sie mag Süßes or süße Sachen
2) pl (= clothes, equipment, belongings) Sachen pl3) (non material = affair, subject) Sache fyou know, it's a funny thing — wissen Sie, es ist schon seltsam
the odd/best thing about it is... — das Seltsame/Beste daran ist,...
it's a good thing I came —
it's a bad/strange thing but... — es ist schlecht/seltsam, aber...
to make a big thing of or about doing sth — eine große Sache daraus machen, dass man etw tut
he's on to or onto a good thing (inf) — er hat da was Gutes aufgetan (inf)
there is one/one other thing I want to ask you —
and there's another thing, why didn't you...? — und noch etwas, warum haben Sie nicht...?
it's one thing to talk about it, it's another to do it — es ist eine Sache, davon zu reden, eine völlig andere, es dann auch zu tun
the things you do/say! — was du so machst/sagst!
I must be hearing/seeing things! — ich glaube, ich höre/sehe nicht richtig, ich glaube, ich spinne! (inf)
all the things I meant to say/do —
to expect great things of sb/sth — Großes or große Dinge von jdm/etw erwarten
I must think things over — ich muss mir die Sache or das überlegen
as things stand at the moment, as things are... — so wie die Dinge im Moment liegen
how are things ( with you)? — wie gehts (bei) Ihnen?
since that's how things are... — wenn das so ist..., in dem Fall...
taking one thing with another — im Großen und Ganzen, alles in allem
it's been one thing after the other (going wrong) — es kam eins zum anderen
(what) with one thing and another I haven't had time to do it yet — ich bin einfach noch nicht dazu gekommen
for one thing it doesn't make sense — erst einmal ergibt das überhaupt keinen Sinn
not to see/understand a thing — (absolut) nichts sehen/verstehen
not to know a thing — (absolut) nichts wissen, keine Ahnung haben
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lucky thing! — der/die Glückliche/du Glückliche(r)!
5)that's not the thing to do —
the thing to do now would be... — was wir jetzt machen sollten, wäre...
that would be the honourable thing to do — es wäre nur anständig, das zu tun
6)I'm not at my best first thing in the morning — so früh am Morgen bin ich nicht gerade in Hochformthe thing is to know when... — man muss wissen, wann...
yes, but the thing is... — ja, aber...
the thing is we haven't got enough money —
the thing is, you see, he loves her — das Problem ist, dass er sie liebt
yes but the thing is it won't work — ja, aber das Dumme ist, es funktioniert nicht
7)(all) things German/mystical/mechanical — alles Deutsche/Geheimnisvolle/Mechanische
* * *thing1, oft Thing [θıŋ] s PARL Thing n (in Skandinavien und Island: Reichstag oder Volksgerichtsversammlung)thing2 [θıŋ] s1. Ding n, Gegenstand m:the law of things JUR das Sachenrecht;just the thing I wanted genau (das), was ich haben wollte;it was so dark that I could not see a thing dass ich überhaupt nichts sehen konnte;she says she hasn’t got a thing to wear sie hat (überhaupt) nichts anzuziehen2. umga) Ding n, Dings(da) nb) euph Ding n (männliches oder weibliches Geschlechtsteil)3. Ding n, Sache f, Angelegenheit f:above all things vor allen Dingen, vor allem;things political politische Dinge, alles Politische;that was a close thing das hätte ins Auge gehen können umg, das ist gerade noch einmal gut gegangen;a pretty thing iron eine schöne Geschichte;for one thing (erstens) einmal;for one thing … and for another zum einen … und zum anderen;the latest thing in hats das Neueste in oder an Hüten;in all things in jeder Hinsicht;no small thing keine Kleinigkeit;not a thing (rein) gar nichts;of all things ausgerechnet (dieses etc);it’s one of those things da kann man (halt) nichts machen;that’s one of those little things that are sent to try us wenn es solche Dinge nicht gäbe, ginge es uns wahrscheinlich viel zu gut;be a thing of the past der Vergangenheit angehören;be too much of a good thing zu viel des Guten sein;I’ve got better things to do than … ich habe Wichtigeres zu tun als …;do great things große Dinge tun, Großes vollbringen;do one’s (own) thing umg tun, was man will;expect great things from sb große Dinge von jemandem erwarten;we had expected better things from him wir hatten mehr von ihm erwartet;a) jemanden, etwas wahnsinnig gern mögen,b) jemanden, etwas überhaupt nicht ausstehen können;if I hate one thing, it is … wenn ich eines hasse, dann ist es …;make a big thing out of viel Aufhebens machen von;this proves three things das beweist dreierlei;he can still teach them a thing or two er kann ihnen noch immer etwas oder das eine od andere beibringen;I could tell you a thing or two about him ich könnte dir (so) einiges über ihn erzählen; → first A 1, last1 A 14. pl Dinge pl, Umstände pl, (Sach)Lage f:things are improving die Dinge oder Verhältnisse bessern sich5. pl Sachen pl, Zeug n (Gepäck, Gerät, Kleider etc):put on one’s things sich anziehen6. pl Sachen pl (Getränke, Essen, Medizin):a lot of good things viele gute Sachen (zum Essen und Trinken)7. Wesen n, Geschöpf n:8. a) Ding n (Mädchen etc):b) Kerl m:(the) poor thing das arme Ding, der arme Kerl;* * *nounnot a thing — überhaupt od. gar nichts
2) (action)do things to somebody/something — (fig. coll.) auf jemanden/etwas eine enorme Wirkung haben (ugs.)
3) (fact) [Tat]sache, dieit's a strange thing that... — es ist seltsam, dass...
for one thing, you don't have enough money[, for another thing...] — zunächst einmal hast du nicht genügend Geld [, außerdem...]
the best/worst thing about the situation/her — das Beste/Schlimmste an der Situation/an ihr
know/learn a thing or two about something/somebody — sich mit etwas/jemandem auskennen/einiges über etwas (Akk.) lernen/über jemanden erfahren
the [only] thing is that... — die Sache ist [nur] die, dass...
4) (idea)say the first thing that comes into one's head — das sagen, was einem gerade so einfällt
have a thing about somebody/something — (coll.) (be obsessed about) auf jemanden/etwas abfahren (salopp); (be prejudiced about) etwas gegen jemanden/etwas haben; (be afraid of or repulsed by) einen Horror vor jemandem/etwas haben (ugs.)
5) (task)make a mess of things — alles vermasseln (salopp)
make a [big] thing of something — (regard as essential) auf etwas besonderen Wert legen; (get excited about) sich über etwas (Akk.) aufregen
how are things? — wie geht's [dir]?
as things stand [with me] — so wie die Dinge [bei mir] liegen
it's just one of those things — (coll.) so was kommt schon mal vor (ugs.)
8) (individual, creature) Ding, dasshe is in hospital, poor thing — sie ist im Krankenhaus, das arme Ding
you spiteful thing! — du [gemeines] Biest!
9) in pl. (personal belongings, outer clothing) Sachen10) in pl. (matters)an expert/authority on things historical — ein Fachmann/eine Autorität in geschichtlichen Fragen
11) (product of work) Sache, diedo one's own thing — (coll.) sich selbst verwirklichen
13) (coll.): (something remarkable)now there's a thing! — das ist ja ein Ding! (ugs.)
14)the thing — (what is proper or needed or important) das Richtige
blue jeans are the thing among teenagers — Bluejeans sind der Hit (ugs.) unter den Teenagern
but the thing is, will she come in fact? — aber die Frage ist, wird sie auch tatsächlich kommen?
* * *n.Ding -e n.Sache -n f. -
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[ɵɪŋ] nshe behaved like a mad \thing sie benahm sich wie eine Verrückte;you cannot be all \things to all men man kann es nicht allen recht machen2) ( possessions)\things pl Besitz m kein pl, Habe f kein pl, ( objects for special purpose) Sachen fpl, Zeug nt kein pl;I haven't got a \thing to wear ich habe nichts zum Anziehen;she put all his \things in suitcases and put them outside the door sie packte alle seine Sachen in Koffer und stellte diese vor die Tür;3) (unspecified idea, event) Sache f;this \thing called love das, was man so Liebe nennt;if there's one \thing I want to know it's this wenn es etwas gibt, das ich wissen will, dann ist es das;it was just one \thing after another da kam eben eins zum anderen;one \thing leads to another das Eine führt zum Andern;don't worry about a \thing! mach dir keine Sorgen!;learning to ride a bike was a difficult \thing for me to do ich habe lange gebraucht, bis ich Rad fahren konnte;I value my freedom above all \things meine Freiheit steht für mich an erster Stelle;if it's not one \thing, it's another ständig ist [et]was los;to be a \thing of the past der Vergangenheit angehören;in all \things in jeder Hinsicht, in [o bei] allem;the whole \thing das Ganzethe last \thing I want to do is hurt his feelings ich möchte auf keinen Fall seine Gefühle verletzen;that was a close \thing! das war knapp!;walking in stormy weather along a beach just does \things to me bei stürmischem Wetter am Strand spazieren zu gehen macht mir unheimlich Spaß;plenty of \things vieles;to do sth first/last \thing etw als Erstes/Letztes tun;I'll phone him first \thing tomorrow ich rufe ihn morgen gleich als Erstes an;to call sb last \thing at night jdn spät nachts noch anrufen;the real \thing das einzig Wahre;sure \thing! ( esp Am) na klar!;what a lovely \thing to say! wie nett, so etwas zu sagen!;I have a \thing or two on my mind mir geht so einiges durch den Kopf;and another \thing,... und noch [et]was,...;why don't you come with me? - for one \thing, I don't like flying, and for another, I can't afford it warum kommst du nicht mit? - einerseits fliege ich nicht gerne und außerdem kann ich es mir nicht leisten;to be able to tell sb a \thing or two jdm noch so einiges [o manches] erzählen können;to know a \thing or two eine ganze Menge wissen, sich akk gut auskennen7) ( social behaviour)the \thing das Richtige;it's the done \thing (a. iron) das gehört sich so [o gehört zum guten Ton];smoking during meals is not the done \thing es gehört sich nicht, während des Essens zu rauchen;8) ( the important point)the \thing about doing sth is... das Wichtigste bei etw dat ist...9) ( something non-existent)\things pl10) ( the situation)\things pl die Dinge, die Lage;\things ain't what they used to be ( fam) nichts ist mehr so wie es war;all \things considered alles in allem;as \things stand, the way \things are so wie die Dinge stehen11) ( confectionery)sweet \things Süßigkeiten plyou lucky \thing! du Glückliche(r) [o Glückspilz] !;she's a dear little \thing sie ist ein Schatz;lazy \thing Faulpelz m;the poor \thing ( fam) der/die Ärmste;( man) der arme Kerl;(young woman, child) das arme Ding;the poor \things die Ärmsten;stupid \thing Dummkopf m, Idiot mPHRASES:a \thing of beauty is a joy forever ( is a joy forever) etwas Schönes macht immer wieder Freude;there are more \things in heaven and earth [than are dreamt of in your philosophy] ( Brit) ( saying) es gibt mehr Dinge zwischen Himmel und Erde [als deine Schulweisheit sich träumen lässt];a little learning [or knowledge] is a dangerous \thing (is a dangerous \thing) zu wenig Wissen kann gefährlich werden;the best \things in life are free ( are free) die besten Dinge im Leben sind umsonst;to be just one of those \things ( be unavoidable) einfach unvermeidlich sein;( typical happening) typisch sein;this is just one of those \things da kann man halt nichts machen ( fam)to the pure all \things are pure (all \things are pure) dem Reinen ist alles rein;to be onto a good \thing ( fam) etwas Gutes auftun;you can have too much of a good \thing man kann es auch übertreiben;to do one's own \thing sich akk selbst verwirklichen;to have a [or this] \thing about sb (fam: dislike) jdn nicht ausstehen können ( fam) ( like very much) verrückt nach jdm sein ( fam)to make a [big] \thing out of sth aus etw dat eine große Sache machen, um etw akk viel Wirbel machen;these \things are sent to try us ( Brit) ( saying) das sind die Prüfungen, die uns das Schicksal auferlegt;to take \things easy nicht alles so schwer nehmen -
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affære--------forretning--------greie--------sak--------ting--------tingest--------vesenIsubst. \/θɪŋ\/1) ting, sak, greie (hverdagslig), dings (hverdagslig)2) ( abstrakt) ting, noe3) (litterært\/kunstnerisk) ting, sak4) vesen, skapning• hello, old thing!hei, gamle venn!• poor thing!• you stupid thing!5) ( i nektelser) ting, dugg, kvekk, døyt6) det, saken, forholdet, stillingen, tilstandendet er ikke som før i tiden \/ tingene er ikke slik de en gang varslik det er nå \/ som saken står nå• how are things?7) ( hverdagslig) greie, spesialinteresse• classical music isn't really my thing, you knowklassisk musikk er ikke akkurat min greie, vet dua close\/near thing på nære nippet, på hengende håreta thing of the past noe som tilhører fortidena thing or two ett og annetamong other things blant annetand another thing og forresten• and another thing, you must go shoppingog forresten, du må gå og handle... and things ( hverdagslig)... og sånt,... og alt mulig• he was mean to me, pulled my hair and thingshan var slem mot meg, lugget meg og alt muligbe all things to all men\/people ( om person) gjøre alle til lags, bety noe for alle bety noe for alle, kunne brukes av allebe hearing things høre stemmer, høre lyderbe only one thing for it bare være én løsning på detbe on to a good thing ha noe bra på gangbe seeing things ( om noe overnaturlig) innbille seg ting, se synerdo one's own thing ( hverdagslig) gjøre sin egen greiedo the...thing (amer.) gjøre den...rutinen• after he had done his man-of-the-world-thing, he fell asleepetter at han hadde gått gjennom verdensmannsrutinen sin, sovnet hando things to gjøre noe medfirst things first (la oss ta) det viktigste førstfor one thing for det førstehave a thing about være gal etter, være fortapt i, ha dilla påikke kunne tåle, ikke fikse, ha en fiks idé omin all things i ethvert henseende... is one thing,... is another... er én ting,... er noe ganske annet• compassion is one thing, mawkish sentimentality is anothermedynk er én ting, vammel sentimentalitet er noe ganske annetknow a thing or two ikke være tapt bak en vogn, ikke være født i gårmake a (big) thing of something gjøre et (stort) nummer av, lage oppstuss omof all things av alle tingone of those things slikt som skjer, sånt som skjer, sånt man må regne medone thing leads to another en ting fører til en annena poor thing but mine own forklaring: ikke så mye å skryte av, men jeg har i alle fall laget det\/den selvput things right si det som det er gjøre noe godt igjenstrike a good thing ( hverdagslig) gjøre et funn, fange\/skyte gullfuglentaking one thing with another når alt kommer til altthe thing is saken er den, spørsmålet\/problemet er• the thing is, can we get there in time? thething eller quite the thing god tone, tingenpå moten, innei form, vel(akkurat) det rette, akkurat hva som behøvesthings (saker og) tingeiendeler, greier, saker, bagasje, ting• pack up your things, we're leaving now!pakk sammen sakene dine, vi drar nå!klær, tøythings happen eller things will happen sånt skjerthings that go bump in the night ( om noe overnaturlig) uforklarlige lyderthings without us ytterverdentoo much of a good thing for mye av det godeyou lucky thing! din heldiggris!IIsubst. \/θɪŋ\/ eller Thing -
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[θɪŋ]n1) вещь, предмет- small thing- strange thing
- cheap things
- among other things
- enjoy all the good things in the world
- make things with one's hands2) (обыкновенно pl) вещи, имуществоHis things are always lying all over. — Его вещи вечно всюду разбросаны.
- keep one's things in one place- put one's things in order3) (обыкновенно pl) нательные вещи, одеждаShe had her things on and was ready to go. — Она была уже одета и готова выходить.
I haven't a thing to wear. — Мне совсем нечего носить.
- buy some new things for smb- put on one's things
- take off one's things
- leave one's things in the cloakroom
- leave one's things on the bank4) (обыкновенно pl) еда- avoid sweet and starchy thingsThere was not a thing to eat in the house. — Есть в доме было нечего.
5) (обыкновенно pl) принадлежности (для определенной цели)- cooking things
- one's shopping things
- clear breakfast things from the table
- wash tea things6) событие, явление, факт, случайThere is no such thing as this. — Такого явления не существует.
I don't like that sort of things. — Мне такие вещи не нравятся.
Strange things sometimes happen. — Иногда происходят странные вещи.
- thing of the past- one thing and another
- worry over every little thing
- take things easy
- take things as they come
- call things by their proper names- look at things from this point of view- one thing leads to another7) поступок, действиеIt is the last thing I want to do. — Я совсем не хочу так поступать.
That is not the right thing to do. — Так поступать нельзя.
I'll ring you up the first thing in the morning. — Я тебе позвоню сразу же утром.
- be careful in all things- do the proper thing at the proper time
- it was a dangerous thing to do
- best thing to do8) (обыкновенно pl) обстоятельства, обстановка, состояние делHow are things? — Как идут дела? /Какова обстановка?
Things cannot go on like this. — Так это не может продолжаться.
Things may go wrong. — Все может сорваться/пойти не так, как задумано.
Things look bad. — Дела выглядят из рук вон плохо. /От нынешнего состояния дел ничего хорошего ждать нельзя.
- state of things- think things over
- reason things out
- straighten things out
- simplify things
- as things go
- things have changed greatly9) делоIt is not an easy thing to do. — Это нелегкое дело.
I have several things to attend to. — Мне надо еще кое-что сделать/у меня еще несколько дел.
10) нечто, что-тоIt is the wrong thing. — Это совсем не то, что надо.
It is the funniest thing I've ever heard. — Никогда в жизни не слышал ничего более смешного.
We talked about a hundred things. — Мы говорили о множестве разных вещей.
- worst thing- important thing
- best thing
- convenient thing
- all sorts of things
- say one thing and mean another
- say the wrong thing
- say the first thing that comes to smb's head11) суть, сущность- thing is...- know a thing or two about smth•USAGE: -
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happen vi1 ( occur) arriver, se passer, se produire ; when/where/how did it happen? quand/où/comment est-ce arrivé?, quand/où/comment cela s'est-il passé or produit? ; what's happening? qu'est-ce qui se passe? ; the accident happened yesterday l'accident est arrivé or s'est produit hier ; I wonder what will happen next je me demande ce qui va arriver or se passer maintenant ; we must make sure this never happens again nous devons faire en sorte que cela ne se reproduise jamais ; you cannot expect the change to happen overnight ne t'attends pas à ce que le changement se produise du jour au lendemain ; so much has happened since our last meeting il s'est passé tant de choses depuis notre dernière rencontre ; he reacted as if nothing had happened il a réagi comme si de rien n'était ; whatever happens, don't get out of the car quoi qu'il arrive, ne sors pas de la voiture ; it had to happen, it was bound to happen GB ça devait arriver ; miracles do happen! les miracles, ça arrive! ; it may happen that, it can happen that il arrive parfois que ; how does it happen ou how can it happen that such problems are ignored? comment se fait-il qu'on ne prête pas attention à de tels problèmes? ; success doesn't just happen! le succès n'arrive pas comme ça! ; anything might happen! on peut s'attendre à tout! ; she's the sort of person who makes things happen elle fait bouger les choses ;2 ( befall) to happen to sb arriver à qn ; the worst thing that can happen to a man like him is la pire chose qui puisse arriver à un homme comme lui, c'est ; old age/death is something that happens to us all la vieillesse/la mort nous attend tous ;3 ( occur by chance) there happens/happened to be a free parking space il se trouve qu'il y a/qu'il y avait une place libre ; we happened to be there when she appeared nous nous trouvions là par hasard quand elle est arrivée ; it so happens that I have an example right here il se trouve que j'ai un exemple juste ici ; as it happened, the weather that day was bad il s'est trouvé qu'il faisait mauvais ce jour-là ; if you happen to see her say hello si par hasard tu la vois, salue-la de ma part ; do you happen to have his phone number? aurais-tu par hasard son numéro de téléphone? ;4 ( materialize) arriver ; the promised reforms never happened les réformes promises ne sont jamais arrivées ;5 (go wrong, cause harm) arriver ; if anything happens to Dinah, I shall never forgive myself s'il arrive quoi que ce soit à Dinah, je ne me le pardonnerai jamais ; do you think anything will happen? penses-tu qu'il va arriver quelque chose? ;6 ( become of) devenir ; what will happen to the children? que deviendront les enfants? ; what happened to all those fine promises? que sont devenues toutes ces belles promesses? ;7 (used indignantly, assertively) he just happens to be the best actor in Britain! il se trouve que c'est le meilleur acteur de Grande-Bretagne! ; sorry, but I happen to disagree désolé, mais je ne suis pas d'accord.■ happen on:▶ happen on [sth] trouver [qch] par hasard, tomber sur [qch] [object]. -
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ðis
1. plural - these; adjective1) (used to indicate a person, thing etc nearby or close in time: This book is better than that (one); I prefer these trousers.) este, esta, estos, estas2) (used in stories to indicate a person, thing etc that one is describing or about to describe: Then this man arrived.) éste, ésta, éstos, éstas; dicho hombre/dicha mujer
2. pronoun(used for a thing etc or a person nearby or close in time: Read this - you'll like it; This is my friend John Smith.) esto; éste, ésta
3. adverb(so; to this degree: I didn't think it would be this easy.) tanthis1 adj este / estathis2 pron éste / éstatr[ðɪs]1 este, esta■ whose is this book? ¿de quién es este libro?■ do you like this shirt? ¿te gusta esta camisa?1 éste, ésta (indefinite) esto1 tan, tanto,-a\SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALLlike this asíthis and that nada en particularthis is (introducing) te presento athis ['ðɪs] adv: así, a tal puntothis big: así de grandethese things: estas cosasread this book: lee este librowhat's this?: ¿qué es esto?this wasn't here yesterday: esto no estaba aquí ayeradj.• esta adj.• este adj.adv.• tan adv.pron.• esto pron.• ésta pron.• éste pron.
I ðɪs1) éste, -ta; (neuter) estothese — éstos, -tas [According to the Real Academia Española, the accent can be omitted when there is no ambiguity]
what is this? — ¿qué es esto?
this is John's father — ( on photo) éste es el padre de John; ( introducing) te presento al padre de John
this is where you work? — ¿aquí es donde trabajas?
this is Jack Smith (speaking) — ( on telephone) habla Jack Smith, soy Jack Smith
what's all this I hear about you getting married? — ¿qué es eso de que te casas?
2) (in phrases)at this: at this, he flew into a rage al oír (or ver etc) esto, se puso furioso; with this: with this, she left habiendo dicho (or hecho etc) esto, se fue; this is it: this is it, the big moment has arrived! bueno, llegó la hora; this and that: what have you been up to lately? - oh, this and that — ¿qué has hecho últimamente? - nada en particular
II
1) este, -ta; (pl) estos, -taslook at this tree/house — mira este árbol/esta casa
whose are these books/coins? — ¿de quién son estos libros/estas monedas?
I like these yellow ones — me gustan éstos amarillos/éstas amarillas
2) ( in narration) (colloq)suddenly these three guys came up to me and... — de repente se me acercan tres tipos y... (fam)
III
[ðɪs]now we've come this far... — ya que hemos venido hasta aquí...
1.DEM ADJ(pl these) este(-a)this man/book — este hombre/libro
these•
this one here — este/esta que está aquí, este/esta de aquí2.DEM PRON(pl these) este(-a), éste(-a); (neuter) esto The pronoun this ( one) is translated by este (masc), esta (fem) and esto (neuter). Note that in the past the standard spelling for the masculine and feminine pronouns was with an accent (éste/ésta). Nowadays the Real Academia Española advises that the accented forms are only required where there might otherwise be confusion with the adjectives este/esta. The neuter pronoun never carries an accent.who is this? — ¿quién es?
what is this? — ¿qué es esto?
this is Mr Brown — (in introductions) le presento al señor Brown; (in photo) este es el señor Brown; (on phone) soy or habla el señor Brown
where did you find this? — ¿dónde encontraste esto?
"but he's nearly bald" - "this is it" — -pero está casi calvo -ahí está la dificultad
•
what's all this? — ¿qué pasa?what's all this I hear about you leaving? — ¿qué es eso de que te vas?
•
do it like this — hágalo asíit was like this... — te diré lo que pasó...
•
what with this, that and the other I was busy all week — entre una cosa y otra estuve ocupado toda la semanathesethey sat talking of this and that — sentados, hablaban de esto y lo otro
3.DEM ADV•
I've never seen this much money — nunca había visto tanto dinero juntoI can tell you this much... — lo que sí te puedo decir es...
* * *
I [ðɪs]1) éste, -ta; (neuter) estothese — éstos, -tas [According to the Real Academia Española, the accent can be omitted when there is no ambiguity]
what is this? — ¿qué es esto?
this is John's father — ( on photo) éste es el padre de John; ( introducing) te presento al padre de John
this is where you work? — ¿aquí es donde trabajas?
this is Jack Smith (speaking) — ( on telephone) habla Jack Smith, soy Jack Smith
what's all this I hear about you getting married? — ¿qué es eso de que te casas?
2) (in phrases)at this: at this, he flew into a rage al oír (or ver etc) esto, se puso furioso; with this: with this, she left habiendo dicho (or hecho etc) esto, se fue; this is it: this is it, the big moment has arrived! bueno, llegó la hora; this and that: what have you been up to lately? - oh, this and that — ¿qué has hecho últimamente? - nada en particular
II
1) este, -ta; (pl) estos, -taslook at this tree/house — mira este árbol/esta casa
whose are these books/coins? — ¿de quién son estos libros/estas monedas?
I like these yellow ones — me gustan éstos amarillos/éstas amarillas
2) ( in narration) (colloq)suddenly these three guys came up to me and... — de repente se me acercan tres tipos y... (fam)
III
now we've come this far... — ya que hemos venido hasta aquí...
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happen ['hæpən]∎ what's happened? qu'est-il arrivé?, que s'est-il passé?;∎ when did this happen? quand cela s'est-il produit ou passé?, quand cela est-il arrivé?;∎ where did the accident happen? où l'accident s'est-il produit ou est-il arrivé ou a-t-il eu lieu?;∎ it happened ten years ago cela s'est passé il y a dix ans;∎ did anyone see what happened? quelqu'un a-t-il vu ce qui s'est passé ou est arrivé?;∎ don't let it happen again faites en sorte que cela ne se reproduise pas;∎ as if nothing had happened comme si de rien n'était;∎ I pulled the lever, but nothing happened j'ai tiré sur le manche, mais il ne s'est rien passé ou ça n'a rien fait;∎ whatever happens quoi qu'il arrive ou advienne;∎ as (so) often happens comme c'est bien souvent le cas;∎ it all happened so quickly tout s'est passé si vite;∎ these things happen ce sont des choses qui arrivent;∎ what happened next? que s'est-il passé ensuite?;∎ to find out what happens next... (on radio, TV programme) pour connaître la suite...;∎ it's all been happening this morning ça n'a pas arrêté ce matin;∎ it's all happening here ça bouge ici;∎ I wonder what's happened to her (what has befallen her) je me demande ce qui a bien pu lui arriver; (what she is doing now) je me demande ce qu'elle est devenue;∎ whatever happened to him? qu'est-il devenu?;∎ if anything happens or should happen to me s'il m'arrivait quelque chose;∎ it couldn't happen to a nicer person il/elle le mérite bien;∎ a funny thing happened to me last night il m'est arrivé une drôle d'aventure hier soir;∎ I don't like what's happening in this country je n'aime pas ce qui se passe dans ce pays;∎ what's happened to my pen? (where is it?) qu'est-ce qu'on a fait de mon stylo?; (what's wrong with it?) qu'est-il arrivé à mon stylo?;∎ what's happening to us? qu'est-ce qui nous arrive?;∎ American familiar what's happening? (as greeting) ça va?□∎ do you happen to have his address? auriez-vous son adresse, par hasard?;∎ it just so happens that I do eh bien justement, oui;∎ you wouldn't happen to know where I could find him, would you? vous ne sauriez pas où je pourrais le trouver?;∎ as it happens justement;∎ I happen to know her, it so happens that I know her, I know her, as it happens il se trouve que je la connais;∎ the man you're talking about happens to be my father il se trouve que l'homme dont vous parlez est mon père;∎ if you happen to see him si jamais tu le vois2 adverbtomber sur;∎ I happened on an old friend/a good pub je suis tombé sur un vieil ami/un bon pub -
12 ser
m.1 being (ente).ser humano human beinglos seres vivos living things2 ens.v.1 to be (to be in some place or situation, to originate in, to belong to, to pertain, to exist really).fue aquí it was herelo importante es decidirse the important thing is to reach a decisionser de to be made of; (estar hecho de) to be from; (provenir de) to belong to; (ser propiedad de) to be a member of (formar parte de)¿de dónde eres? where are you from?los juguetes son de mi hijo the toys are my son'ses alto/gracioso he is tall/funnyes azul/difícil it's blue/difficultes un amigo/el dueño he is a friend/the ownerYo soy buena I am good.2 to be (to be worth, quantity).¿cuánto es? how much is it?son 300 pesos that'll be 300 pesos¿qué (día) es hoy? what day is it today?, what's today?mañana será 15 de julio tomorrow (it) will be 15 July¿qué hora es? what time is it?, what's the time?son las tres (de la tarde) it's three o'clock (in the afternoon), it's three (pm)3 to be (joined to nouns which signify employment or occupation).soy abogado/actriz I'm a lawyer/an actressson estudiantes they're students4 to be (to happen, to occur, to fall out).es muy tarde it's rather lateera de noche/de día it was night/day5 to be (auxiliary verb, by which the passive is formed).fue visto por un testigo he was seen by a witness6 to exist, to live.7 to be for.Me es muy fácil aprender español It is very easy for me to learn Spanish.* * *Present IndicativeImperfect SubjunctivePast IndicativeFuture Indicativeseré, serás, será, seremos, seréis, serán.Conditionalsería, serías, sería, seríamos, seríais, serían.Present Subjunctivesea, seas, sea, seamos, seáis, sean.Imperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperativesé (tú), sea (él/Vd.), seamos (nos.), sed (vos.), sean (ellos/Vds.).Past Participlesido.\\————————* * *1. verb- ser de2. noun m.* * *SF ABR Esp= Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión radio network* * *I 1.1) ( seguido de adjetivos) to be[ ser expresses identity or nature as opposed to condition or state, which is normally conveyed by estar. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in estar 1 cópula 1]es inglés/rubio/católico — he's English/fair/(a) Catholic
era cierto/posible — it was true/possible
sé bueno, estáte quieto — be a good boy and keep still
que seas muy feliz — I hope you'll be very happy; (+ me/te/le etc)
para serte sincero — to be honest with you, to tell you the truth
siempre le he sido fiel — I've always been faithful to her; ver tb verbo intransitivo I 5
¿éste es o se hace?/¿tú eres o te haces? — (AmL fam) is he/are you stupid or something? (colloq)
2) ( hablando de estado civil) to beel mayor es casado/divorciado — the oldest is married/divorced
3) (seguido de nombre, pronombre, sintagma nominal) to besoy peluquera/abogada — I'm a hairdresser/a lawyer
ábreme, soy Mariano/yo — open the door, it's Mariano/it's me
por ser usted, haremos una excepción — for you o since it's you, we'll make an exception
dame cualquiera que no sea ése — give me any one except o but that one
4) (con predicado introducido por `de')es de los vecinos — it belongs to the neighbors, it's the neighbors'
este libro no es de aquí — this book doesn't go o belong here
ésa es de las que... — she's one of those people who..., she's the sort of person who...
ser de lo que no hay — (fam) to be incredible (colloq)
5) (hipótesis, futuro)2.¿será cierto? — can it be true?
ser vi1)a) ( existir) to beb) (liter) ( en cuentos)érase una vez... — once upon a time there was...
2)a) (tener lugar, ocurrir)¿dónde fue el accidente? — where did the accident happen?
el asunto fue así... — it happened like this...
b) ( en preguntas)ser de algo/alguien: ¿qué habrá sido de él? I wonder what happened to o what became of him; ¿qué es de Marisa? (fam) what's Marisa up to (these days)? (colloq); ¿qué va a ser de nosotros? — what will become of us?
3) ( sumar)¿cuánto es (todo)? — how much is that (altogether)?
son 3.000 pesos — that'll be o that's 3,000 pesos
cuatro y cuatro son ocho — four and four are o make eight
4) (causar, significar) to be5) ( resultar)6) ( consistir en) to belo importante es participar — the important o main thing is to take part
7) (indicando finalidad, adecuación)8) ( usado para enfatizar)fue aquí donde lo vi — this is where I saw him, it was here that I saw him
fui yo quien or la que lo dije fui yo quien or la que lo dijo — I was the one who said it, it was me that said it
9)es que...: ¿es que no lo saben? do you mean to say they don't know?; es que no sé nadar the thing is I can't swim; díselo, si es que te atreves — tell him, if you dare
10)lo que es... — (fam)
lo que es yo, no pienso hablarle más — I certainly have no intention of speaking to him again
lo que es saber idiomas! — it sure is something to be able to speak languages! (AmE), what it is to be able to speak languages! (BrE)
11) (en locs)a no ser que — (+ subj) unless
como debe ser: ¿ves como me acordé? - como debe ser! see, I did remember- I should think so too!; los presentó uno por uno, como debe ser she introduced them one by one, as you should; ¿cómo es eso? why is that?, how come? (colloq); como/cuando/donde sea: tengo que conseguir ese trabajo como sea I have to get that job no matter what; hazlo como sea, pero hazlo do it any way o however you want but get it done; puedo dormir en el sillón o donde sea I can sleep in the armchair or wherever you like o anywhere you like; como ser (CS) such as; de no ser así (frml) should this not be the case (frml); de ser así (frml) should this be so o the case (frml); de no ser por...: de no ser por él,... if it hadn't been o if it weren't for him,...; eso es! that's it!, that's right!; lo que sea: cómete una manzana, o lo que sea have an apple or something; tú pagas tus mil pesos o lo que sea... you pay your thousand pesos or whatever...; estoy dispuesta a hacer lo que sea I'm prepared to do whatever it takes o anything; no sea que or no vaya a ser que (+ subj) in case; cierra la ventana, no sea or no vaya a ser que llueva close the window in case it rains; ten cuidado, no sea or no vaya a ser que lo eches todo a perder be careful or you'll ruin everything; o sea: los empleados de más antigüedad, o sea los que llevan aquí más de... longer serving employees, that is to say those who have been here more than...; o sea que no te interesa in other words, you're not interested; o sea que nunca lo descubriste so you never found out; (ya) sea..., (ya) sea... either..., or...; (ya) sea por caridad, (ya) sea por otra razón,... whether he did it out of charity or for some other reason,...; sea como sea: hay que impedirlo, sea como sea it must be prevented now matter how o at all costs; sea cuando sea whenever it is; sea quien sea le dices que no estoy whoever it is, tell them I'm not in; si no fuera/hubiera sido por... — if it wasn't o weren't/hadn't been for...
12) ( en el tiempo) to be¿qué fecha es hoy? — what's the date today?, what's today's date
¿qué día es hoy? — what day is it today?
3.serían las cuatro cuando llegó — it must have been (about) four (o'clock) when she arrived; ver tb verbo impersonal
ser v impers to be4.ser v aux ( en la voz pasiva)IIser + pp — to be + pp
1)a) ( ente) beingb) (individuo, persona)2)a) ( naturaleza)b) ( carácter esencial) essence3) (Fil) being* * *I 1.1) ( seguido de adjetivos) to be[ ser expresses identity or nature as opposed to condition or state, which is normally conveyed by estar. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in estar 1 cópula 1]es inglés/rubio/católico — he's English/fair/(a) Catholic
era cierto/posible — it was true/possible
sé bueno, estáte quieto — be a good boy and keep still
que seas muy feliz — I hope you'll be very happy; (+ me/te/le etc)
para serte sincero — to be honest with you, to tell you the truth
siempre le he sido fiel — I've always been faithful to her; ver tb verbo intransitivo I 5
¿éste es o se hace?/¿tú eres o te haces? — (AmL fam) is he/are you stupid or something? (colloq)
2) ( hablando de estado civil) to beel mayor es casado/divorciado — the oldest is married/divorced
3) (seguido de nombre, pronombre, sintagma nominal) to besoy peluquera/abogada — I'm a hairdresser/a lawyer
ábreme, soy Mariano/yo — open the door, it's Mariano/it's me
por ser usted, haremos una excepción — for you o since it's you, we'll make an exception
dame cualquiera que no sea ése — give me any one except o but that one
4) (con predicado introducido por `de')es de los vecinos — it belongs to the neighbors, it's the neighbors'
este libro no es de aquí — this book doesn't go o belong here
ésa es de las que... — she's one of those people who..., she's the sort of person who...
ser de lo que no hay — (fam) to be incredible (colloq)
5) (hipótesis, futuro)2.¿será cierto? — can it be true?
ser vi1)a) ( existir) to beb) (liter) ( en cuentos)érase una vez... — once upon a time there was...
2)a) (tener lugar, ocurrir)¿dónde fue el accidente? — where did the accident happen?
el asunto fue así... — it happened like this...
b) ( en preguntas)ser de algo/alguien: ¿qué habrá sido de él? I wonder what happened to o what became of him; ¿qué es de Marisa? (fam) what's Marisa up to (these days)? (colloq); ¿qué va a ser de nosotros? — what will become of us?
3) ( sumar)¿cuánto es (todo)? — how much is that (altogether)?
son 3.000 pesos — that'll be o that's 3,000 pesos
cuatro y cuatro son ocho — four and four are o make eight
4) (causar, significar) to be5) ( resultar)6) ( consistir en) to belo importante es participar — the important o main thing is to take part
7) (indicando finalidad, adecuación)8) ( usado para enfatizar)fue aquí donde lo vi — this is where I saw him, it was here that I saw him
fui yo quien or la que lo dije fui yo quien or la que lo dijo — I was the one who said it, it was me that said it
9)es que...: ¿es que no lo saben? do you mean to say they don't know?; es que no sé nadar the thing is I can't swim; díselo, si es que te atreves — tell him, if you dare
10)lo que es... — (fam)
lo que es yo, no pienso hablarle más — I certainly have no intention of speaking to him again
lo que es saber idiomas! — it sure is something to be able to speak languages! (AmE), what it is to be able to speak languages! (BrE)
11) (en locs)a no ser que — (+ subj) unless
como debe ser: ¿ves como me acordé? - como debe ser! see, I did remember- I should think so too!; los presentó uno por uno, como debe ser she introduced them one by one, as you should; ¿cómo es eso? why is that?, how come? (colloq); como/cuando/donde sea: tengo que conseguir ese trabajo como sea I have to get that job no matter what; hazlo como sea, pero hazlo do it any way o however you want but get it done; puedo dormir en el sillón o donde sea I can sleep in the armchair or wherever you like o anywhere you like; como ser (CS) such as; de no ser así (frml) should this not be the case (frml); de ser así (frml) should this be so o the case (frml); de no ser por...: de no ser por él,... if it hadn't been o if it weren't for him,...; eso es! that's it!, that's right!; lo que sea: cómete una manzana, o lo que sea have an apple or something; tú pagas tus mil pesos o lo que sea... you pay your thousand pesos or whatever...; estoy dispuesta a hacer lo que sea I'm prepared to do whatever it takes o anything; no sea que or no vaya a ser que (+ subj) in case; cierra la ventana, no sea or no vaya a ser que llueva close the window in case it rains; ten cuidado, no sea or no vaya a ser que lo eches todo a perder be careful or you'll ruin everything; o sea: los empleados de más antigüedad, o sea los que llevan aquí más de... longer serving employees, that is to say those who have been here more than...; o sea que no te interesa in other words, you're not interested; o sea que nunca lo descubriste so you never found out; (ya) sea..., (ya) sea... either..., or...; (ya) sea por caridad, (ya) sea por otra razón,... whether he did it out of charity or for some other reason,...; sea como sea: hay que impedirlo, sea como sea it must be prevented now matter how o at all costs; sea cuando sea whenever it is; sea quien sea le dices que no estoy whoever it is, tell them I'm not in; si no fuera/hubiera sido por... — if it wasn't o weren't/hadn't been for...
12) ( en el tiempo) to be¿qué fecha es hoy? — what's the date today?, what's today's date
¿qué día es hoy? — what day is it today?
3.serían las cuatro cuando llegó — it must have been (about) four (o'clock) when she arrived; ver tb verbo impersonal
ser v impers to be4.ser v aux ( en la voz pasiva)IIser + pp — to be + pp
1)a) ( ente) beingb) (individuo, persona)2)a) ( naturaleza)b) ( carácter esencial) essence3) (Fil) being* * *ser11 = being, creature.Ex: A feeling of unshielded relief filled Pope's whole being.
Ex: Stories that lead to doing things are all the more attractive to children, who are active rather than passive creatures.* abducción por seres extraterrestres = alien abduction.* alimentación del ser humano = human nutrition.* llegada de seres extraterrestres = alien visitation.* nutrición del ser humano = human nutrition.* ser consecuente con Uno mismo = be true to + Reflexivo.* ser extraterrestre = alien creature.* ser fiel con Uno mismo = be true to + Reflexivo.* ser humano = human being, human, human person.* ser inteligente = intelligent being.* ser pensante = sentient being.* ser superior = supreme being, higher being, superior being.* ser supremo = supreme being.* ser todo un éxito = hit + a home run, knock it out of + the park.* ser vivo = living being, sentient being.* todo ser humano = every living soul.* tráfico de seres humanos = trafficking in human beings.* trata de seres humanos = trafficking in human beings.ser22 = be, take + the form of, stand as.Ex: Systems such as Dialog, IRS, ORBIT and BLAISE may be accessed by libraries and information units.
Ex: Hierarchical relationships may also take the form of co-ordinate relationships, in which case they may be represented by 'RT' or related term, in a similar manner to affinitive relationships below.Ex: Meantime, our new library stand as as a confident symbol of the importance of ALL librarires to the nation's cultural, educational and economic success.* anhelar ser = ache to be.* a no ser que = unless.* así es = that's how it is.* así sea = amen.* así son las cosas = that's they way things are.* centrado en el ser humano = anthropocentric.* clonación del ser humano = human cloning.* como es el caso de = as it is with.* cómo + ser = what + be like.* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight.* continuar siendo importante = remain + big.* crearse el prestigio de ser = establish + a record as.* cualquiera que fuere = any... whatsoever.* cualquiera que fuese = any... whatsoever.* cualquiera que sea + Nombre = whichever + Nombre.* debilidad del ser humano = mankind's frailty.* dejar de ser útil = outlive + Posesivo + usefulness.* demostrar ser = prove + to be.* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.* dicho sea de paso = by the by(e).* dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres = you are known by the company you keep.* dinero + ser para = money + go towards.* el + Nombre + es inestimable = the + Nombre + cannot be overestimated.* el ser barato = cheapness.* el sueño de todo ser viviente = the stuff dreams are made of.* entrar sin ser visto = sneak into.* es = it's [it is].* esa es la cuestión = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* esa es la dificultad = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* es decir = i.e. (latín - id est), in other words, that is, that is to say, which is to say.* es de deducir que = it follows that.* es de destacar que = significantly.* es de esperar = hopefully.* es de esperar que = all being well.* es de resaltar que = significantly.* es de suponer que = presumably.* ese es el asunto = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* ese es el problema = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* es el momento adecuado = the moment is ripe, the time is ripe.* es el momento oportuno = the moment is ripe, the time is ripe.* es evidente = clearly.* es importante destacar = importantly.* es inevitable que = inevitably.* es interesante que = interestingly.* es lo que a mí me parece = my two cents' worth.* es lo que yo pienso = my two cents' worth.* es más = more important, moreover.* es más fácil decirlo que hacerlo = easier said than done.* es mi opinión = my two cents' worth.* es mi parecer = my two cents' worth.* es por lo tanto deducible que = it therefore follows that.* es por lo tanto de esperar que = it therefore follows that.* es por lo tanto lógico que = it therefore follows that.* ¡esta es tu oportunidad! = here's your chance!.* estar siendo + Participio = be in process of + Nombre.* evitar ser afectado = escape + unaffected.* fue durante mucho tiempo = long remained.* haber sido aceptado = be here to stay, have come + to stay.* haber sido comprobado exhaustivamente = be thoroughly tested.* la razón de ser = the reason for being.* la verdad sea dicha = to tell the truth.* llegar a ser = become, develop into.* llegar a ser conocido como = become + known as.* lo que es aun peor = worse still.* lo que es peor = what's worse.* lo que haya que de ser, será = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.* lo que + ser = what + be like.* lo que tenga que ser, será = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.* merecer ser mencionado = deserve + mention.* no ser aconsejable = be undesirable.* no ser + Adjetivo + Infinitivo = be less than + Adjetivo + Infinitivo.* no ser así ya = be no longer the case.* no ser bien visto = be in the doghouse.* no ser cobarde = be no chicken.* no ser consciente de = remain + unaware of.* no ser deseable = be undesirable.* no + ser + de sorprender que = it + be + not surprising that.* no ser fácil = be no picnic, not be easy.* no ser gran cosa = not add up to much, add up to + nothing.* no ser lo suficientemente bueno = not be good enough.* no ser más que = be nothing more than, be nothing but.* no ser nada = add up to + nothing.* no ser nada fácil = be hard-pushed to.* no ser ningún jovencito = be no chicken.* no ser ni una cosa ni otra = fall between + two stools.* no ser sino = be nothing but.* no ser una gran pérdida = be no great loss.* no ser un lecho de rosas = be not all roses.* no ser verdad = be untrue.* no somos todos iguales = one size doesn't fit all.* no tener razón de ser + Infinitivo = there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.* para ser específico = to be specific.* para ser franco = in all honesty.* para ser sincero = to be honest, in all honesty.* pasar a ser = become, develop into.* por ser + Adjetivo = as being + Adjetivo.* por si fuera poco = to boot, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.* posible de ser consultado por máquina = machine-viewable.* posible de ser visto en pantalla = displayable.* primer puesto + ser para = pride of place + go to.* puede muy bien ser = could well be.* puede muy bien ser que = it may well be that.* que fue = one-time.* que fue común antes = once-common.* que ha sido abordado con preguntas = accost.* que puede ser apilado = stacking.* razón de ser = point, raison d'etre, rationale, sense of purpose.* ser reconocido = gain + recognition.* resultar ser = prove + to be, turn out to be, happen + to be.* sea como sea = be that as it may, at all costs, at any cost, at any price, come hell or high water.* sea cual fuere = any... whatsoever, any... whatsoever.* sea cual fuese = any... whatsoever, any... whatsoever.* sea cual sea el criterio utilizado = by any standard(s).* sea lo que sea = whatever it is, be that as it may, call it what you want.* seamos realistas = face it, let's face it.* sean cuales sean = whatever they may be.* sentido del ser humano = human sense.* ser accesible a través de = be available through.* ser aceptado = take + hold, gain + acceptance, take off.* ser acertado = be spot on.* ser aconsejable = be welcome, be better served by, be in order.* ser acorde con = be commensurate with.* ser acuciante = be acute.* ser acusado de delito criminal = face + criminal charge.* ser adecuado = be right, stand up, fit + the bill.* ser + Adjetivo = get + Adjetivo.* ser + Adjetivo + para = have + a + Adjetivo + effect on.* ser afectado por = have + a high stake in.* ser aficionado a = be fond of.* ser afortunado = be lucky, strike + lucky.* ser agradable de oír = be good to hear.* ser agradable + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.* ser algo bien conocido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.* ser algo bueno = be a good thing.* ser algo completamente distinto = be nothing of the sort.* ser algo común = be a fact of life, dominate + the scene, be a common occurrence, become + a common feature, be a part of life.* ser Algo demasiado difícil para = be in over + Posesivo + head, be out of + Posesivo + depth.* ser algo excepcional = be the exception rather than the rule, be in a league of its own.* ser algo fácil = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser algo facilísimo = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser algo habitual = become + a common feature, be a fact of life.* ser Algo imponente = loom + large.* ser algo inevitable = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.* ser algo más profundo que = go + deeper than.* ser algo más serio que = go + deeper than.* ser algo (muy) bien sabido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.* ser algo muy claro = be a dead giveaway.* ser algo muy fácil de conseguir = be there for the taking.* ser Algo muy importante = loom + large.* ser algo muy obvio = be a dead giveaway.* ser algo muy poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo muy raro = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo muy revelador = be a giveaway.* ser algo natural para = be second nature to + Pronombre, come + naturally to.* ser algo normal = be a fact of life, become + a common feature, be a part of life.* ser algo permanente = be here to stay.* ser algo poco común = be the exception rather than the rule.* ser algo poco conocido que = it + be + a little known fact that.* ser algo poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo poco sabido que = it + be + a little known fact that.* ser algo por lo que = be a matter for/of.* ser algo por ver = be an open question.* ser algo que no ocurre con frecuencia = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo seguro = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser algo útil para = be something in the hand for.* ser amado = loved-one.* ser amigo de = be buddies with.* ser analizado como una frase = be phrase parsed.* ser apreciado = receive + appreciation.* ser apropiado = be right.* ser aproximadamente + Número = be around + Número, be about + Número.* ser arrestado = be under arrest.* ser asequible = be available, become + available.* ser asequible a = be amenable to.* ser así = be the case (with), be just like that.* ser atacado = be under attack, come under + fire, be under assault.* ser atractivo = look + attractive, be popular in appeal.* ser atrevido = make + a bold statement.* ser atribuible a = be attributable to.* ser aun más = be all the more.* ser autosuficiente = stand on + Posesivo + own, self-serve.* ser autosuficiente económicamente = pay + Posesivo + own way.* ser avaricioso = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* ser bienvenido = be most welcome, make + welcome, be welcome.* ser bonito + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.* ser buenísimo + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.* ser bueno = make + good + Nombre.* ser bueno en = be good at.* ser bueno para Alguien = be to + Posesivo + advantage.* ser cada vez más importante = increase in + importance.* ser capaz de = be capable of.* ser capaz de hacer cualquier cosa por = go to + any lengths to, go to + great lengths to.* ser característico de = be emblematic of.* ser carísimo = cost + be prohibitive.* ser caro = be steep.* ser casi seguro = be a good bet.* ser chiquito pero matón = punch above + Posesivo + weight.* ser chulo = be cool.* ser clavado a = be a dead ringer for.* ser cliente de una tienda = patronise + shop.* ser coherente = cohere.* ser como el día y la noche = different as night and day.* ser como hablar con la pared = be like talking to a brick wall.* ser como mínimo = be no less than.* ser como una esfera = wrap around.* ser como un círculo = wrap around.* ser como un libro abierto = be an open book.* ser complementario el uno del otro = be integral one to another.* ser complementarios = be integral one to another.* ser completamente diferente = be in a different league.* ser completo = be all inclusive.* ser común = be the case (with).* ser condenado a prisión = receive + prison sentence.* ser confuso = be deceiving.* ser conocido por = famously, have + a track record of.* ser conocido por todos = be out in the open.* ser consciente = sentient being.* ser consciente de = be alive to, be aware of, be cognisant of, be mindful of/that, become + cognisant of, be aware of, realise [realize, -USA].* ser consciente de + Posesivo + valía = be alive to + Posesivo + worth.* ser consciente + desafortunadamente = be painfully aware of.* ser contradictorio de = run + contrary to.* ser contraproducente = defeat + Posesivo + purpose, blowback.* ser contrario a = be contrary to, be hostile to.* ser conveniente + Infinitivo = be as well + Infinitivo, be well + Infinitivo.* ser correcto = be all right, be correct, be right.* ser cortés con = be civil towards.* ser costumbre = be customary.* ser creativo = be inventive.* ser creíble = invoke + belief.* ser criticado = be subjected to + criticism, be (the) subject of/to criticism, take + heat, come under + fire.* ser crucial (para) = be central (to).* ser cuestión de = come down to.* ser culpable = be to blame.* ser culpable (por/de) = be at fault (for/to).* ser dado a = be amenable to, be apt to, be given to.* ser de = be a native of.* ser de alto nivel = be at a high level.* ser de armas tomar = be a (real) handful.* ser de ayuda = be of assistance.* ser debatible = be a moot point, be open to question, be open to debate, be at issue.* ser de calidad = be up to snuff, be up to scratch.* ser decisión de + Nombre = be down to + Nombre.* ser de contenido + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in content.* ser de crecimiento rápido = be a quick grower.* ser de difícil acceso = tuck away.* ser de dominio público = be public domain.* ser deficiente = be wanting.* ser definitivo = be final.* ser de gran ayuda para = be a boon to.* ser de gran beneficio para = be of great benefit to.* ser de importancia primordial = be of key importance.* ser de importancia vital = lie at + the heart of.* ser de interés para = be of interest (to/for).* ser dejado en la obligación de Uno = be derelict in + duty.* ser de la izquierda = be of the left.* ser de la noche = night creature.* ser de la opinión de que = be of the opinion that, be of the view that.* ser del gusto de Uno = be to + Posesivo + taste.* ser del orden de + Número = be of the order of + Número.* ser de los que piensan que = subscribe to + view.* ser demasiado = be over-provided, be a mouthful.* ser demasiado + Adjetivo = be too + Adjetivo + by half.* ser demasiado complaciente = lean over + too far backwards.* ser demasiado común = be all too common.* ser demasiado para = be too much for, be too much for.* ser demasiado precavido = err + on the side of caution.* ser demasiado preciso = put + too fine a point on, split + hairs.* ser demasiado quisquilloso = put + too fine a point on, split + hairs.* ser demasiado tarde para echar atrás = reach + the point of no return.* ser de mucho uso = take + Nombre + a long way.* ser de número limitado = be limited in number.* ser de origen + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in origin.* ser de poco valor = be of little use, be of little value.* ser de primera categoría = be top notch.* ser de raza negra o de piel morena = be coloured.* ser de sabios = be a point of wisdom.* ser desacertado = miss + the mark, miss + the point.* ser desastroso = spell + bad news, be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* ser desconocido para = be alien to.* ser descorazonador = be dispiriting.* ser desoído = be unheeded.* ser despiadado = play + hardball.* ser detenido = be under arrest.* ser de un solo uso = be a one-trip pony.* ser de un tipo diferente = be different in kind, differ in + kind (from).* ser de un valor especial = be of particular value.* ser de uso general = be in general use, be generally available.* ser de utilidad = be of use.* ser de utilidad a = be of service to.* ser diestro en = be skilled at.* ser difícil = be a stretch.* ser difícil de bregar = be a (real) handful.* ser difícil de conseguir = be hard to get.* ser difícil de creer = beggar + belief.* ser difícil de encontrar = be hard to find.* ser difícil de lograr = be hard to get.* ser difícil de superar = take + some beating.* ser digno de = merit.* ser digno de admiración = deserve + admiration.* ser digno de crítica = merit + a critical eye.* ser digno de + Infinitivo = be worth + Gerundio.* ser diplomático = say + the right thing.* ser discutible = be open to question, be open to debate, be at issue.* ser dogmático = be dogmatic.* ser dos mundos completamente distintos = be poles apart.* ser dudoso = be doubtful.* ser duro = play + hardball.* ser eficaz para + Infinitivo = be efficient at + Gerundio.* ser el acabóse = take + the biscuit, take + the cake, be the limit.* ser el alma de = be the life of, be the life and soul of.* ser el asunto = be the point.* ser el beneficiario de = be on the receiving end of.* ser el blanco de = be a pushover for.* ser el blanco de las críticas = come under + fire.* ser el canalizador de = be the conduit for.* ser el capitán = skipper, captain.* ser el caso (de) = be the case (with).* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.* ser el centro de todas las miradas = cut + a dash.* ser el colmo = be the last straw, bring + the situation to a head, take + the biscuit, take + the cake, be the limit.* ser el contrincante más débil = punch above + Posesivo + weight.* ser el culo del mundo = be the pits.* ser elegido = get in.* ser elevado = be steep.* ser el éxito de la fiesta = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.* ser el fin de = sign + a death warrant (for).* ser el jefe = be in charge, call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.* ser el límite = be the limit.* ser el mandamás = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.* ser el más afectado por = bear + the brunt of.* ser el máximo = be the limit.* ser el momento clave = mark + the watershed.* ser el momento (de) = be the time to.* ser el momento decisivo = mark + the watershed.* ser el momento de/para = it + be + time to/for.* ser el objetivo de Uno = be in business for.* ser el orgullo de = be the pride and joy of.* ser el origen de = provide + the material for.* ser el paraje natural de = be home to.* ser el preludio = usher in.* ser el primero = be second to none, come out on + top.* ser el primero en = lead + the way in.* ser el primero en + Infinitivo = take + the lead in + Gerundio.* ser el punto de partida de = form + the basis of.* ser el punto más débil de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + weakest.* ser el punto más flaco de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + weakest.* ser el que con mayor frecuencia = be (the) most likely to.* ser el que con menor frecuencia = be (the) least likely to.* ser el resultado de = follow from, result from.* ser el segundo de a bordo = play + second fiddle.* ser el último grito = be all the rage.* ser el último mono ser el último mono = feel + pulled and tugged.* ser emblemático de = be emblematic of.* ser en balde = be of no avail, be to no avail.* ser en cierto modo un + Nombre = be something of a + Nombre.* ser en vano = be of no avail, be to no avail.* ser enviado a = have + the lead to.* ser equiparable a = be commensurate with.* ser erróneo = be wide of the mark, be wrong.* ser escaso = be few and far between, be in short supply.* ser esclavo de = be slave to.* ser estupendo = sound + great, be fine and dandy.* ser estúpido = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* ser exigente al elegir = pick and choose.* ser exigente al escoger = pick and choose.* ser experto en = be skilled at.* ser expulsado de = be dropped from.* ser extraño para = be alien to.* ser extremadamente + Adjetivo = be too + Adjetivo + by half.* ser fácil = be easy.* ser fácil de conseguir = be readily available.* ser facilísimo = be a snap, be a piece of cake.* ser factible de = be amenable to.* ser familiar = strike + familiar chords, ring + a bell.* ser famoso = gain + recognition, be popular.* ser famoso por = famously, have + a track record of.* ser favorable = be a plus.* ser ficticio = be fiction.* ser fiel a = cleave to.* ser fructífero = come to + fruition.* ser goloso = have + a sweet tooth.* ser grosero con = be abusive of.* ser hábil para = be adroit at.* ser habitual = be customary.* ser harina de otro costal = be a different kettle of fish.* ser hipertenso = be hyper.* ser hora de = it + be + time to/for.* ser hora de definirse = time to climb off the fence.* ser hora de irse = be time to go.* ser hora de marcharse = be time to go.* ser hora ya de que = be about time (that), be high time (that/to/for).* ser humilde = hide + Posesivo + light under a bushel.* sería mejor que + Subjuntivo = better + Infinitivo.* ser ideal = suit + best, be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* ser ideal para Uno = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.* ser idóneo para = be suited to.* ser ignorado = be unheeded.* ser igual a = be equivalent to, equal.* ser igual que = amount to + the same thing as.* ser ilegal = be against the law.* ser ilimitado = be boundless.* ser implacable = play + hardball.* ser imponente = be awe-inspiring.* ser importante = be of importance, make + a difference, be of consequence.* ser importantísimo = make + all the difference in the world, make + difference in the world.* ser importantísimo (para) = be central (to).* ser imposible = be dead meat.* ser imprescindible = be a must.* ser improcedente = be out of order.* ser imprudente = be reckless.* ser inalterable = set in + stone, set in + tablets of stone.* ser incapaz de = be unable to.* ser incoherente = Negativo + hold + water.* ser incompatible (con) = be irreconcilable (with).* ser inconsistente = Negativo + hold + water.* ser increíble = beggar + belief.* ser independiente = go + Posesivo + own way, stew in + Posesivo + own juice, stand on + Posesivo + own (two) feet.* ser indescriptible = beggar + description.* ser indispensable = be a must.* ser ineficaz = fire + blanks.* ser infundado = be unfounded.* ser inherente a = inhere in.* ser inimaginable = beggar + imagination.* ser inminente = be on the cards.* ser inmune a = be immune from, be immune against.* ser innovador = break + new ground, break + ground.* ser innumerable = be without number, be legion.* ser innumerables = run into + the thousands.* ser insignificante = pale into + insignificance, stick + Algo + on a pin-point, be of no consequence.* ser insignificante de = be slight in.* ser inteligente = be talented.* ser interesante = be of interest (to/for).* ser interesante + Infinitivo = be as well + Infinitivo, be well + Infinitivo.* ser interesante + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.* ser interminable = there + be + no end to.* ser intransigente = play + hardball.* ser inútil = fire + blanks.* ser irrespetuoso con = disrespect, diss.* ser justo = play + fair.* ser justo con todos = give the devil his due.* ser justo hasta con el diablo = give the devil his due.* ser justo lo que se necesita = be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* ser justo lo que Uno necesita = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.* ser justo que = there + be + justice in.* ser juzgado = stand + trial, stand for + trial.* ser la abreviatura de = be short for.* ser la base de = be at the core of, form + the basis of, be at the heart of.* ser la ciudad de = be home to.* ser la clave de = hold + the key to.* ser la comidilla del barrio = be the talk of the town.* ser la comidilla del pueblo = be the talk of the town.* ser la consecuencia de = follow from, result from.* ser la costumbre = be customary.* ser la cuestión = be the point.* ser la culminación de Algo = represent + the culmination of, mark + the culmination of.* ser la culpa de = be the fault of.* ser la debilidad de Alguien = be a sucker for.* ser la elección lógica = be a/the natural choice.* ser la elección natural = be a/the natural choice.* ser la excepción = be the exception.* ser la excepción a la regla = constitute + the exception to the rule.* ser la excepción que confirma la regla = be the exception rather than the rule.* ser la forma abreviada de = be short for.* ser la forma de = be a recipe for.* ser la fórmula para = be a recipe for.* ser la gota que colma el vaso = bring + the situation to a head.* ser la idea central de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.* ser la imagen de = be a picture of.* ser la intención = be the intention.* ser la intención de uno = be + Posesivo + intention.* ser la manera de = be a recipe for.* ser la materia prima de = be grist to + Posesivo + mill.* ser la mayoría = be in the majority.* ser la mejor alternativa = be the best bet.* ser la mejor manera de = be the conduit for.* ser lamentable = be a pity.* ser la minoría = be in the minority.* ser la norma = be the norm, be the rule, become + the norm.* ser la novedad = be on the scene.* ser la obra de = be the work of.* ser la persona ideal para = be the best placed to.* ser la persona más indicada para = be in a position to.* ser la propia responsabilidad de Alguien = be of + Posesivo + own making.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser la punta de lanza de = spearhead.* ser la razón de = lie at + the root of.* ser la representación misma de = be a picture of.* ser la responsabilidad de = be the responsibility of.* ser la responsabilidad de Alguien + Infinitivo = it + lie with + Nombre/Pronombre + to + Infinitivo.* ser la última palabra = be all the rage.* ser la última persona del mundo que + Infinitivo = be one of the last people in the world to + Infinitivo.* ser lector de una biblioteca = library membership.* ser lento = be slow off the mark, be slow off the blocks.* ser líder en = take + the lead in + Gerundio.* ser lo de Uno = be cut out for, be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.* ser lo más parecido a = be as close as we come to.* ser lo mismo = be one and the same.* ser lo normal = be the order of the day.* ser lo principal de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.* ser lo que a Uno le encanta = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.* ser lo que a Uno le gusta = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.* ser lo que a Uno le interesa = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.* ser lo que a Uno le va = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.* ser lo que a Uno más le gusta = be + Posesivo + big scene.* ser lo que nos espera = be the shape of things to come.* ser lo suficientemente + Adjetivo + como para = be + Adjetivo + enough to.* ser lo suficientemente comprensivo = go + far enough.* ser lo suficientemente conocido como para que = be sufficiently well known for.* serlo todo para todos = be all things to all men, be all things to all people.* ser lo último = be all the rage, be the pits.* ser lo último en = become + the next stop in.* ser lo último en lo que + pensar = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.* ser lo último que + ocurrir + a Alguien = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.* ser magnífico + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.* ser malo = be a joke, spell + bad news, make + poor + Nombre.* ser maravilloso = sound + great.* ser más astuto que = outfox, outwit, outsmart.* ser más interno = inner being.* ser más un + Nombre = be more of a + Nombre.* ser mayor = be older.* ser mejor en = be better at.* ser mejor que = be superior to, compare + favourably.* ser mejor que + Subjuntivo = better + Infinitivo.* ser menor = be less.* ser menos + Adjetivo = be less of a(n) + Nombre.* ser mínimo = be at a minimum.* ser mirado de forma extraña = get + some funny looks.* ser modesto = hide + Posesivo + light under a bushel.* ser molesto = be disturbing.* ser moroso = be in default.* ser motivador = be motivating.* ser motivo de preocupación = loom + large.* ser mucho = be a mouthful.* ser mucho más = be all the more.* ser mucho más que = be far more than.* ser muy aconsejable que = be well advised to.* ser muy alto = be metres high.* ser muy amigo de = be pally with.* ser muy antiguo = go ba* * */ser/= Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión* * *
ser ( conjugate ser) cópula
1 ( seguido de adjetivos) to be◊ ser expresses identity or nature as opposed to condition or state, which is normally conveyed by estar. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in estar 1 cópula 1 es bajo/muy callado he's short/very quiet;
es sorda de nacimiento she was born deaf;
es inglés/católico he's English/(a) Catholic;
era cierto it was true;
sé bueno, estate quieto be a good boy and keep still;
que seas muy feliz I hope you'll be very happy;
(+ me/te/le etc)
ver tb imposible, difícil etc
2 ( hablando de estado civil) to be;
es viuda she's a widow;
ver tb estar 1 cópula 2
3 (seguido de nombre, pronombre) to be;
ábreme, soy yo open the door, it's me
4 (con predicado introducido por `de'):
soy de Córdoba I'm from Cordoba;
es de los vecinos it belongs to the neighbors, it's the neighbors';
no soy de aquí I'm not from around here
5 (hipótesis, futuro):
¿será cierto? can it be true?
verbo intransitivo
1
b) (liter) ( en cuentos):◊ érase una vez … once upon a time there was …
2a) (tener lugar, ocurrir):
¿dónde fue el accidente? where did the accident happen?b) ( en preguntas):◊ ¿qué habrá sido de él? I wonder what happened to o what became of him;
¿qué es de Marisa? (fam) what's Marisa up to (these days)? (colloq);
¿qué va a ser de nosotros? what will become of us?
3 ( sumar):◊ ¿cuánto es (todo)? how much is that (altogether)?;
son 3.000 pesos that'll be o that's 3,000 pesos;
somos diez en total there are ten of us altogether
4 (indicando finalidad, adecuación) ser para algo to be for sth;
( en locs)
¿cómo es eso? why is that?, how come? (colloq);
como/cuando/donde sea: tengo que conseguir ese trabajo como sea I have to get that job no matter what;
hazlo como sea, pero hazlo do it any way o however you want but get it done;
el lunes o cuando sea next Monday or whenever;
puedo dormir en el sillón o donde sea I can sleep in the armchair or wherever you like o anywhere you like;
de ser así (frml) should this be so o the case (frml);
¡eso es! that's it!, that's right!;
es que …: ¿es que no lo saben? do you mean to say they don't know?;
es que no sé nadar the thing is I can't swim;
lo que sea: cómete una manzana, o lo que sea have an apple or something;
estoy dispuesta a hacer lo que sea I'm prepared to do whatever it takes;
o sea: en febrero, o sea hace un mes in February, that is to say a month ago;
o sea que no te interesa in other words, you're not interested;
o sea que nunca lo descubriste so you never found out;
(ya) sea …, (ya) sea … either …, or …;
sea como sea at all costs;
sea cuando sea whenever it is;
sea donde sea no matter where;
sea quien sea whoever it is;
si no fuera/hubiera sido por … if it wasn't o weren't/hadn't been for …
( en el tiempo) to be;◊ ¿qué fecha es hoy? what's the date today?, what's today's date;
serían las cuatro cuando llegó it must have been (about) four (o'clock) when she arrived;
ver tb v impers
ser v impers to be;
ser v aux ( en la voz pasiva) to be;
fue construido en 1900 it was built in 1900
■ sustantivo masculino
1
◊ ser humano/vivo human/living beingb) (individuo, persona):
2 ( naturaleza):
ser
I sustantivo masculino
1 being: es un ser despreciable, he's despicable
ser humano, human being
ser vivo, living being
2 (esencia) essence: eso forma parte de su ser, that is part of him
II verbo intransitivo
1 (cualidad) to be: eres muy modesto, you are very modest
2 (fecha) to be: hoy es lunes, today is Monday
ya es la una, it's one o'clock
3 (cantidad) eran unos cincuenta, there were about fifty people
(al pagar) ¿cuánto es?, how much is it?
son doscientas, it is two hundred pesetas
Mat dos y tres son cinco, two and three make five
4 (causa) aquella mujer fue su ruina, that woman was his ruin
5 (oficio) to be a(n): Elvira es enfermera, Elvira is a nurse
6 (pertenencia) esto es mío, that's mine
es de Pedro, it is Pedro's
7 (afiliación) to belong: es del partido, he's a member of the party
es un chico del curso superior, he is a boy from the higher year
8 (origen) es de Málaga, she is from Málaga
¿de dónde es esta fruta? where does this fruit come from?
9 (composición, material) to be made of: este jersey no es de lana, this sweater is not (made of) wool
10 ser de, (afinidad, comparación) lo que hizo fue de tontos, what she did was a foolish thing
11 (existir) Madrid ya no es lo que era, Madrid isn't what it used to be
12 (suceder) ¿qué fue de ella?, what became of her?
13 (tener lugar) to be: esta tarde es el entierro, the funeral is this evening 14 ser para, (finalidad) to be for: es para pelar patatas, it's for peeling potatoes
(adecuación, aptitud) no es una película para niños, the film is not suitable for children
esta vida no es para ti, this kind of life is not for you
15 (efecto) era para llorar, it was painful
es (como) para darle una bofetada, it makes me want to slap his face
no es para tomárselo a broma, it is no joke
16 (auxiliar en pasiva) to be: fuimos rescatados por la patrulla de la Cruz Roja, we were rescued by the Red Cross patrol
17 ser de (+ infinitivo) era de esperar que se marchase, it was to be expected that she would leave
♦ Locuciones: a no ser que, unless
como sea, anyhow
de no ser por..., had it not been for
es más, furthermore
es que..., it's just that...
lo que sea, whatever
o sea, that is (to say)
sea como sea, in any case o be that as it may
ser de lo que no hay, to be the limit
' ser' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- acceder
- además
- aficionada
- aficionado
- alardear
- alcanzar
- alimentar
- alta
- alto
- ambicionar
- antigüedad
- aparición
- arma
- atinar
- atorarse
- aúpa
- babear
- básica
- básico
- bendición
- caber
- cacho
- cada
- cafetera
- cafetero
- calco
- callo
- canela
- cansada
- cansado
- cantar
- capaz
- capirote
- carácter
- cardo
- carne
- carné
- caso
- cero
- colarse
- comida
- comidilla
- comido
- conmigo
- conquistador
- conquistadora
- contagiarse
- contemplar
- contienda
English:
accountable
- addicted
- adjust
- allow
- allowance
- ambition
- amount to
- anathema
- anomaly
- arduous
- around
- aspire
- aware
- bad
- be
- beating
- being
- belong
- betray
- big
- bill
- bind over
- bird
- booby trap
- boring
- bounce
- can
- carry
- catch up
- cerebral
- ceremonial
- ceremony
- charm
- chip
- claim
- come into
- come under
- connoisseur
- court
- degree
- deserve
- destroy
- differ
- do
- dodger
- doubly
- due
- ear
- easy
- edit
* * *ser The auxiliary verb ser is used with the past participle of a verb to form the passive (e.g. la película fue criticada the movie was criticized).♦ v aux[para formar la voz pasiva] to be;fue visto por un testigo he was seen by a witness;la propuesta es debatida o [m5] está siendo debatida en el parlamento the proposal is being debated in parliament♦ v copulativo1. [con adjetivos, sustantivos, pronombres] [indica cualidad, identidad, condición] to be;es alto/gracioso he's tall/funny;soy chileno/chiapaneco I'm Chilean/from Chiapas;es azul/difícil it's blue/difficult;sé discreta/paciente be discreet/patient;es un amigo/el dueño he's a friend/the owner;son unos amigos míos they're friends of mine;es el cartero/tu madre it's the postman o US mailman/your mother;soy yo, ábreme open up, it's me;soy Víctor [al teléfono] it's Víctor;la casa es aquella de ahí the house is that one over there;es un tipo muy simpático he's a very nice guy;¿es eso verdad? is that true?;eso no es cierto that isn't true;es obvio que le gustas it's obvious that he likes you;no es necesario ir it isn't necessary to go;es posible que llueva it may rain;no está mal para ser de segunda mano it's not bad considering it's second-hand;no pierde sus derechos por ser inmigrante just because he's an immigrant doesn't mean he doesn't have any rights;te lo dejo en la mitad por ser tú seeing as o because it's you, I'll let you have it half-price;por ser usted, señora, 15 euros to you, madam, 15 euros;que seas muy feliz I wish you every happiness, I hope you'll be very happy;¡será imbécil el tipo! the guy must be stupid!;este restaurante ya no es lo que era this restaurant isn't as good as it used to be o isn't what it used to be;RP Famser loco por algo to be wild about sth2. [con sustantivos, adjetivos] [indica empleo, dedicación, estado civil, religión] to be;soy abogado/actriz I'm a lawyer/an actress;son estudiantes they're students;para ser juez hay que trabajar mucho you have to work very hard to be o become a judge;es padre de tres hijos he's a father of three;es soltero/casado/divorciado he's single/married/divorced;era viuda she was a widow;son budistas/protestantes they are Buddhists/Protestants;el que fuera gobernador del estado the former governor of the state;Am Fam¿tú eres o te haces? are you stupid or what?;RP Fam¿vos sos o te hacés? are you stupid or what?[provenir de] to be from; [pertenecer a] to belong to;un juguete que es todo de madera a completely wooden toy, a toy made completely of wood;¿de dónde eres? where are you from?;estas pilas son de una linterna these batteries are from a torch;¿es de usted este abrigo? is this coat yours?, does this coat belong to you?;los juguetes son de mi hijo the toys are my son's;portarse así es de cobardes only cowards behave like that, it's cowardly to behave like that¿de qué equipo eres? [aficionado] which team o who do you support?;soy del Barcelona I support Barcelona;ser de los que… to be one of those people who…;ése es de los que están en huelga he is one of those on strike;no es de las que se asustan por cualquier cosa she's not one to get scared easily♦ vi1. [ocurrir, tener lugar] to be;fue aquí it was here;¿cuándo es la boda? when's the wedding?;la final era ayer the final was yesterday;¿cómo fue lo de tu accidente? how did your accident happen?;¿qué fue de aquel amigo tuyo? what happened to that friend of yours?;¿qué es de Pablo? how's Pablo (getting on)?2. [constituir, consistir en] to be;fue un acierto que nos quedáramos en casa we were right to stay at home;lo importante es decidirse the important thing is to reach a decision;su ambición era dar la vuelta al mundo her ambition was to travel round the world;tratar así de mal a la gente es buscarse problemas treating people so badly is asking for trouble3. [con fechas, horas] to be;¿qué (día) es hoy? what day is it today?, what's today?;hoy es jueves today's Thursday, it's Thursday today;¿qué (fecha) es hoy? what's the date today?, what date is it today?;mañana será 15 de julio tomorrow (it) will be 15 July;¿qué hora es? what time is it?, what's the time?;son las tres (de la tarde) it's three o'clock (in the afternoon), it's three (pm);4. [con precios] to be;¿cuánto es? how much is it?;son 300 pesos that'll be 300 pesos;¿a cómo son esos tomates? how much are those tomatoes?5. [con cifras, en operaciones] to be;ellos eran unos 500 there were about 500 of them;11 por 100 son 1.100 11 times 100 is 1,100este trapo es para (limpiar) las ventanas this cloth is for (cleaning) the windows;este libro es para niños this book is for children;la ciudad no es para mí the city isn't for me7. [con "de" más infinitivo] [indica necesidad, posibilidad]es de desear que… it is to be hoped that…;era de esperar que pasara algo así it was to be expected that something like that would happen;es de suponer que aparecerá presumably, he'll turn up;es de temer cuando se enoja she's really scary when she gets angrylo que es a mí, no me llamaron they certainly didn't call me, they didn't call me, anyway;¿es que ya no te acuerdas? don't you remember any more, then?, you mean you don't remember any more?es que no vine porque estaba enfermo the reason I didn't come is that I was ill, I didn't come because I was ill, you see;¿cómo es que no te han avisado? how come they didn't tell you?10. Literario [existir]Platón, uno de los grandes sabios que en el mundo han sido Plato, one of the wisest men ever to walk this earthtengo que conseguirlo (sea) como sea I have to get it one way or another;hay que evitar (sea) como sea que se entere we have to prevent her from finding out at all costs o no matter what;hazlo cuando sea do it whenever;de no ser/haber sido por… if it weren't/hadn't been for…;de no ser por él no estaríamos vivos if it weren't for him, we wouldn't be alive;de no ser así otherwise;de ser así if that should happen;déjalo donde sea leave it anywhere o wherever;érase una vez, érase que se era once upon a time;dile lo que sea, da igual tell her anything o whatever, it doesn't make any difference;haré lo que sea para recuperar mi dinero I will do whatever it takes o anything to get my money back;se enfadó, y no era para menos she got angry, and not without reason;no sea que…, no vaya a ser que… in case…;la llamaré ahora no sea que luego me olvide I'll call her now in case I forget later;Estados Unidos y Japón, o sea, las dos economías mundiales más importantes the United States and Japan, that is to say o in other words, the two most important economies in the world;50 euros, o sea unas 8.300 pesetas 50 euros, that's about 8,300 pesetas;o sea que no quieres venir so you don't want to come then?;por si fuera poco as if that wasn't enough;habla con quien sea talk to anyone;sea quien sea no abras la puerta don't open the door, whoever it is;si no fuera/hubiera sido por… if it weren't/hadn't been for…;Amsiendo que… seeing that o as…, given that…;Amsiendo que tienes la plata, cómprate el vestido más caro seeing as o since you've got the money, buy yourself the more expensive dress♦ v impersonal[indica tiempo] to be;es muy tarde it's rather late;era de noche/de día it was night/day♦ nm1. [ente] being;seres de otro planeta beings from another planetser humano human being;Ser Supremo Supreme Being;los seres vivos living things2. [persona] person;sus seres queridos his loved ones4. [esencia, naturaleza] being;la quiero con todo mi ser I love her with all my being o soul* * *f abr (= Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión) network of independent Spanish radio stations* * *ser {77} vi1) : to beél es mi hermano: he is my brotherCamila es linda: Camila is pretty2) : to exist, to liveser, o no ser: to be or not to be3) : to take place, to occurel concierto es el domingo: the concert is on Sunday4) (used with expressions of time, date, season)son las diez: it's ten o'clockhoy es el 9: today's the 9th5) : to cost, to come to¿cuánto es?: how much is it?¿será posible?: can it be possible?7)ser de : to come fromsomos de Managua: we're from Managua8)ser de : to belong toese lápiz es de Juan: that's Juan's pencil9)es que : the thing is thates que no lo conozco: it's just that I don't know him¡sea! : agreed!, all right!sea... sea : either... orla cuenta ha sido pagada: the bill has been paidél fue asesinado: he was murderedser nm: beingser humano: human being* * *ser2 vb1. (en general) to be2. (estar hecho) to be made3. (pertenecer) to belongeste libro es de María this book belongs to María / this book is María's -
13 ocurrir
v.1 to happen.nadie sabe lo que ocurrió nobody knows what happened¿qué ocurre? what's the matter?¿qué le ocurre a Juan? what's up with Juan?¿te ocurre algo? is anything the matter?lo que ocurre es que… the thing is…Los eventos transcurrieron The events happened=came about.2 to happen to, to occur to.Los eventos transcurrieron The events happened=came about.Me ocurrió algo divertido Something funny happened to me.* * *1 to happen■ ¿qué fue lo que ocurrió? what happened?■ ¿qué ocurre? what's wrong?■ ¿te ocurre algo? are you alright?1 to occur to■ no se me ocurre nada nothing occurs to me, I can't think of anything■ se me ocurrió pensar que... it crossed my mind that..., it occurred to me that■ ¡se te ocurre cada cosa! you come out with some funny ideas!\lo que ocurre es que... the thing is that...por lo que pueda ocurrir just in case* * *verbto happen, occur* * *1.VI to happenocurre que... — it (so) happens that...
¿qué ocurre? — what's going on?
¿qué te ocurre? — what's the matter?
lo que ocurre es que... — the thing is...
2.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo (en 3a pers) to happen¿ha ocurrido algo? — is anything the matter?, is anything wrong?
lo que ocurre es que... — the trouble is (that)...
2.¿qué te ocurre? — what's the matter?
ocurrirse v pron (en 3a pers)se me ocurrió que... — it occurred to me that... (frml)
¿a quién se le ocurre dejarlo solo? — who in their right mind would leave him on his own?
¿cómo se te ocurrió comprarlo? — whatever made you buy it?
* * *= happen, occur, occur, take + place, come about, go on, transpire, come to + pass, play out.Ex. Everything that happens in the couple's tiny, shrunken, enclosed world is addictive, unglamorous, and boringly awful.Ex. Various desirable features will be incorporated into a package which may not occur to the new user as being of importance.Ex. In DOBIS/LIBIS, this occurs only when entering multiple surnames.Ex. This substitution takes place only in the online public access catalog.Ex. In the next chapter we look at how this development came about and the directions it has taken.Ex. How she ached to be a poet and by some wizardry of pen capture the mysteries going on out there.Ex. The 2nd is the fact that most information seeking transpires with little help from librarians, who have consistently failed to establish themselves as primary information professionals.Ex. The most devasting consequences predicted in 1980, such as the loss of small presses, have not come to pass.Ex. The author discusses access, censorship, and privacy, looking at how these issues are played out in legal debates over copyright law.----* averiguar lo que ocurre alrededor = put + Posesivo + ear to the ground.* cambio + ocurrir = change + take place.* catástrofe + ocurrir = disaster + strike.* como ocurre en estos casos = as is the way with these things.* como + ocurrir + en el caso de = as + be + the case for.* cuando a Alguien le ocurre Algo, Otra Persona sufre las consecuencias = when + Alguien + sneeze, + Otro + catch cold.* esto no ocurre en el caso de = the same is not true (for/of/with).* lo mismo ocurre con = the same goes for.* mantenerse atento a lo que ocurre alrededor = keep + Posesivo + ear to the ground.* ¡Ni se te ocurra! = Not on your life!.* no decir a Alguien lo que está ocurriendo = leave + Nombre + in the dark.* ocurrir en el futuro = go into + the future.* ocurrirse a Alguien una idea = hit on/upon + idea.* ocurrírsele a Alguien una idea = think up + idea.* ocurrírsele a Alguien una solución = come up with + solution.* ocurrírsele a Uno = come to + mind.* ocurrírsele a Uno Algo = come into + the mind, it + occur to + Nombre/Pronombre.* ocurrírsele la idea = come up with + idea.* ocurrir todo a la vez = happen + all at once.* pregunta + ocurrir = question + pop into + Posesivo + mind.* ¿qué ocurre si... ? = what if... ?.* ser algo que no ocurre con frecuencia = be a rare occurrence.* ser lo último que + ocurrir + a Alguien = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.* si no ocurre ningún imprevisto = all (other) things being equal.* tener que ocurrir = be bound to happen.* * *1.verbo intransitivo (en 3a pers) to happen¿ha ocurrido algo? — is anything the matter?, is anything wrong?
lo que ocurre es que... — the trouble is (that)...
2.¿qué te ocurre? — what's the matter?
ocurrirse v pron (en 3a pers)se me ocurrió que... — it occurred to me that... (frml)
¿a quién se le ocurre dejarlo solo? — who in their right mind would leave him on his own?
¿cómo se te ocurrió comprarlo? — whatever made you buy it?
* * *= happen, occur, occur, take + place, come about, go on, transpire, come to + pass, play out.Ex: Everything that happens in the couple's tiny, shrunken, enclosed world is addictive, unglamorous, and boringly awful.
Ex: Various desirable features will be incorporated into a package which may not occur to the new user as being of importance.Ex: In DOBIS/LIBIS, this occurs only when entering multiple surnames.Ex: This substitution takes place only in the online public access catalog.Ex: In the next chapter we look at how this development came about and the directions it has taken.Ex: How she ached to be a poet and by some wizardry of pen capture the mysteries going on out there.Ex: The 2nd is the fact that most information seeking transpires with little help from librarians, who have consistently failed to establish themselves as primary information professionals.Ex: The most devasting consequences predicted in 1980, such as the loss of small presses, have not come to pass.Ex: The author discusses access, censorship, and privacy, looking at how these issues are played out in legal debates over copyright law.* averiguar lo que ocurre alrededor = put + Posesivo + ear to the ground.* cambio + ocurrir = change + take place.* catástrofe + ocurrir = disaster + strike.* como ocurre en estos casos = as is the way with these things.* como + ocurrir + en el caso de = as + be + the case for.* cuando a Alguien le ocurre Algo, Otra Persona sufre las consecuencias = when + Alguien + sneeze, + Otro + catch cold.* esto no ocurre en el caso de = the same is not true (for/of/with).* lo mismo ocurre con = the same goes for.* mantenerse atento a lo que ocurre alrededor = keep + Posesivo + ear to the ground.* ¡Ni se te ocurra! = Not on your life!.* no decir a Alguien lo que está ocurriendo = leave + Nombre + in the dark.* ocurrir en el futuro = go into + the future.* ocurrirse a Alguien una idea = hit on/upon + idea.* ocurrírsele a Alguien una idea = think up + idea.* ocurrírsele a Alguien una solución = come up with + solution.* ocurrírsele a Uno = come to + mind.* ocurrírsele a Uno Algo = come into + the mind, it + occur to + Nombre/Pronombre.* ocurrírsele la idea = come up with + idea.* ocurrir todo a la vez = happen + all at once.* pregunta + ocurrir = question + pop into + Posesivo + mind.* ¿qué ocurre si... ? = what if... ?.* ser algo que no ocurre con frecuencia = be a rare occurrence.* ser lo último que + ocurrir + a Alguien = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.* si no ocurre ningún imprevisto = all (other) things being equal.* tener que ocurrir = be bound to happen.* * *ocurrir [I1 ]vi( en tercera persona)to happeneso ocurrió hace muchos años that happened many years ago¿ha ocurrido algo? is anything the matter?, is something wrong?ocurre una vez cada 120 años it occurs o happens once every 120 yearsno sabemos qué ocurrió aquella noche we do not know what happened o took place that nightlo más or lo peor que puede ocurrir es que te diga que no the worst that can happen is that he'll say noocurra lo que ocurra whatever happens o come what maylo que ocurre es que no tienes paciencia the trouble is that you have no patienceocurrirle algo A algn:¿qué te ocurre? what's the matter?nunca me había ocurrido una cosa así nothing like that had ever happened to me before( en tercera persona)ocurrírsele algo A algn:dime un nombre, el primero que se te ocurra give me a name, the first one that comes into your head o that you think ofse me ha ocurrido una idea brillante I've had a brilliant ideano se les ocurría nada que regalarle they couldn't think of anything to give herno se me ocurre qué puede ser I can't think o I've no idea what it can be¿a quién se le ocurre dejarlo solo? who in their right mind would leave him on his own?¿cómo se te ocurrió decirle semejante disparate? whatever made you say such a stupid thing?se me ocurrió que quizás fuera mejor ir a pie it occurred to me that it might be better to walk ( frml)* * *
ocurrir ( conjugate ocurrir) verbo intransitivo (en 3a pers) to happen;
lo que ocurre es que … the trouble is (that) …;
lamento lo ocurrido I'm sorry about what happened
ocurrirse verbo pronominal (en 3a pers): se me ha ocurrido una idea I've had an idea;
no se les ocurría nada they couldn't think of anything;
di lo primero que se te ocurra say the first thing that comes into your head;
¿cómo se te ocurrió comprarlo? whatever made you buy it?
ocurrir verbo impersonal to happen, occur: no sé qué le ocurre, I don't know what's the matter with him
¿qué está ocurriendo aquí?, what's going on here?
' ocurrir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
amagar
- caer
- coincidir
- haber
- poder
- ser
- suceder
- volver
English:
come about
- go on
- happen
- occur
- place
- strike
- yet
- recur
- thought
- transpire
* * *♦ vi1. [suceder] to happen;ocurre muy frecuentemente it happens very often;nadie sabe lo que ocurrió nobody knows what happened;ha ocurrido un accidente there's been an accident;lo que ocurre es que… the thing is…;¿qué le ocurre a Juan? what's up with Juan?;¿qué ocurre? what's the matter?;¿te ocurre algo? is anything the matter?ocurrí a la central camionera I went to the central bus station* * *I v/i1 happen, occur;¿qué ocurre? what’s going on?;¿qué te ocurre? what’s the matter?II v/i Méxgo* * *ocurrir vi: to occur, to happen* * *¿qué ocurre? what's happening? / what's going on?¿qué te ocurre? what's the matter? -
14 chose
chose [∫oz]1. feminine nouna. thing• chose étrange or curieuse, il a accepté strangely or curiously enough, he accepted• de deux choses l'une: soit..., soit... there are two possibilities: either..., or...(PROV) chose promise, chose due promises are made to be keptb. ( = événements, activités) les choses things• en mettant les choses au mieux/au pire at best/worstc. ( = ce dont il s'agit) il va vous expliquer la chose he'll tell you what it's all about2. invariable adjective• être/se sentir tout chose (inf) (bizarre) to feel a bit peculiar ; (malade) to be under the weather* * *ʃoz
1.
(colloq) adjectif
2.
1) ( objet) thing‘une bière’ - ‘la même chose (pour moi)’ — ‘a beer’ - ‘the same for me’
la même chose s'il vous plaît — ( pour être resservi) (the) same again, please; quelque 3.
2) ( entité) thinget, chose incroyable, il a dit oui — and the incredible thing is that he said yes
c'est toujours la même chose ici/avec lui — it's always the same here/with him
je pense or j'ai pensé à une chose — I've thought of something
voilà autre chose! — (colloq) that's something else!
3) (affaire, activité, message) thingj'ai une chose/deux ou trois choses à vous dire — I've got something/two or three things to tell you
c'est pas des choses (colloq) à dire — that's the last thing to say
parler de choses et d'autres — to talk about one thing and another ou this and that
en mettant les choses au mieux/au pire — at best/at (the) worst
on verra plus tard, chaque chose en son temps — we' ll cross that bridge when we come to it
avant toute chose — ( auparavant) before anything else; ( surtout) above all else
‘avez-vous déménagé?’ - ‘c'est chose faite’ — ‘have you moved?’ - ‘it's all done’
voilà or c'est une bonne chose de faite — that's one thing out of the way
4) (ce don’t il s'agit) matterla chose don’t je vous parle — what I'm talking about
il a bien/mal pris la chose — he took it well/badly
5) ( personne)ce n'est qu'une pauvre chose — he/she is a poor little thing
6) (colloq) ( activités sexuelles)être un peu porté sur la chose — to like it (colloq), to be keen on sex
7) (colloq) ( nom de substitution)Chose m'a dit qu'il… — what's-his-name/what's-her-name ou thingummy told me that he…
3.
choses nom féminin pluriel1) ( réalité)2) ( domaine)les choses de l'esprit/de la chair — things of the mind/of the flesh
•Phrasal Verbs:* * *ʃoz1. nf1) (= objet, activité) thingC'est une chose bizarre, dont on ne voit pas l'utilité. — It's a strange thing that we can't see the point of.
J'ai fait des choses intéressantes pendant les vacances. — I did some interesting things during the holidays.
Il m'a dit une chose incroyable. — He told me something incredible.
parler de chose et d'autre; parler de choses et d'autres — to talk about this and that
ne pas être une mauvaise chose — to be no bad thing, not to be a bad thing
c'est maintenant chose faite; Elle n'avait pas encore gagné le titre suprême, c'est maintenant chose faite. — She'd yet to win the supreme title, and now she's done it.
dire bien des choses à qn; dites-lui bien des choses de ma part — give her all my best
2. choses nfplles bonnes choses (= les mets savoureux) — good food
3. nm* (= machin, machine) thingamajig4. adj invêtre tout chose (= bizarre) — to be a bit odd, (= malade) to be out of sorts
se sentir tout chose (= bizarre) — to feel a bit odd, (= malade) to feel out of sorts
* * *A ○adj se sentir/avoir l'air tout chose to feel/look out of sorts.B nf1 ( objet) thing; il aime les bonnes choses he likes good things; ils ont acheté beaucoup de choses pour dîner they've bought a lot of things for dinner; quelle autre chose pourrais-je leur acheter? what else could I buy them?; ‘une bière’-‘la même chose (pour moi)’ ‘a beer’-‘the same for me’; la même chose s'il vous plaît ( pour être resservi) (the) same again, please; ⇒ quelque C;2 ( entité) thing; c'est une bonne/mauvaise chose (en soi) it's a good/bad thing (in itself); il y a de bonnes choses dans ce livre there are some good things in this book; une seule et unique chose one thing only; il ne s'intéresse qu'à une seule et unique chose he's only interested in one thing; et, chose incroyable/aberrante, il a dit oui and the incredible/absurd thing is that he said yes; de deux choses l'une it's got to be one thing or the other; il se passe la même chose ici the same thing is happening here; c'est toujours la même chose ici/avec lui it's always the same here/with him; tu seras privé de dessert et même chose pour ta sœur you won't get your dessert and the same goes for your sister; une chose communément admise a widely accepted fact; je pense or j'ai pensé à une chose I've thought of something; c'est autre chose that's different; autre chose, avez-vous pensé à faire…? another thing, have you thought about doing…?; et si on parlait d'autre chose let's talk about something else; ce n'est pas autre chose que de la jalousie it's nothing but jealousy; c'est ça, ce n'est pas autre chose it's that and nothing else; voilà autre chose○! that's something else!; c'est une chose de rentrer tard, c'en est une autre de disparaître pour trois jours it's one thing to come home late, quite another (thing) to disappear for three days; ⇒ dû;3 (affaire, activité, message) thing; j'ai une ou deux choses à faire en ville I've got one or two things to do in town; j'ai une chose/deux ou trois choses à vous dire I've got something/two or three things to tell you; (vous direz) bien des choses à votre famille/Madame Lemoine give my best regards to your family/Mrs Lemoine; c'était la seule chose à ne pas dire/faire that was the last thing to say/do; c'est pas des choses○ à dire/faire that's the last thing to say/do; parler de choses et d'autres to talk about one thing and another ou this and that; la pire chose qui puisse m'arriver the worst thing that could happen to me; en mettant les choses au mieux/au pire at best/at (the) worst; mettre les choses au point to clear things up; ce sont des choses qui arrivent it's (just) one of those things, these things happen; on verra plus tard, chaque chose en son temps we'll cross that bridge when we come to it; avant toute chose ( auparavant) before anything else; ( surtout) above all else; la chose à craindre the worrying thing; ce n'est pas chose facile or aisée de faire it's no easy thing to do; c'est chose courante que de faire it's common to do; faire bien les choses to do things properly; ‘avez-vous déménagé?’-‘c'est chose faite’ ‘have you moved?’-‘it's all done’; il leur manquait la bombe atomique, c'est désormais chose faite they needed the atomic bomb, now they've got it; il a l'intention de vous écrire si ce n'est pas déjà chose faite he intends to write to you if he hasn't already done so; voilà or c'est une bonne chose de faite that's one thing out of the way;4 ( ce dont il s'agit) matter; la chose en question the matter in hand; la chose est d'importance the matter is of some importance; je vais vous expliquer la chose I'll tell you what it is (all) about; la chose dont je vous parle what I'm talking about; il a pris la chose avec humour he saw the funny side of it; il a bien/mal pris la chose he took it well/badly; comment a-t-il pris la chose? how did he take it?;5 ( personne) ce n'est qu'une pauvre chose he/she is a poor little thing;6 ○( activités sexuelles) être un peu porté sur la chose to like it○, to be keen on sex;7 ○( nom de substitution) Chose m'a dit qu'il… what's-his-name/what's-her-name ou thingummy told me that he…; un costume de chez Chose a suit from thingummy's.C choses nfpl1 ( réalité) la nature des choses the nature of things; les choses étant ce qu'elles sont things being what they are; toutes choses (étant) égales par ailleurs other ou all things being equal; regarder les choses de plus près to take a closer look at things;2 ( domaine) les choses d'ici bas or de ce monde the things of this world; les choses de l'esprit/de la chair things of the mind/of the flesh; les choses de la religion religious matters; les choses de la vie (quotidienne) the little things in life.chose imprimée printed word; chose jugée Jur res judicata; autorité de la chose jugée binding force of the res judicata; chose léguée Jur bequest; chose publique liter res publica, state; chose en soi Philos thing-in-itself.en toutes choses il faut considérer la fin in all matters one must consider the outcome; il faut prendre les choses comme elles viennent Prov take things as they come.[ʃoz] nom fémininA.[SENS CONCRET]1. [bien matériel, nourriture, vêtement] thingj'ai encore des choses à lui chez moi I still have a few of his things ou some of his belongings at home2. [objet ou produit indéterminé] thingC.[SENS ABSTRAIT]1. [acte, fait]une chose a thing, somethingah, encore une chose, je ne viendrai pas demain oh, one more thing, I won't be coming tomorrowune chose est sûre, il perdra one thing's (for) sure, he'll loseen avril, ce sera chose faite ou la chose sera faite it will be done by Aprilce n'est pas la même chose [cela change tout] it's a different matterje suis retourné à mon village, mais ce n'est plus la même chose I went back to my village, but it's just not the same any morela fidélité est une chose, l'amour en est une autre faithfulness is one thing, love is quite anotherce n'est pas la chose à dire/faire! what a thing to say/do!chose extraordinaire/curieuse, il était à l'heure! amazingly/strangely enough, he was on time!faire bien les choses [savoir recevoir] to do things in style2. [parole] thingje vais te dire une (bonne) chose, ça ne marchera jamais let me tell you something, it'll never workqu'a-t-il dit? — peu de choses en vérité what did he say? — very little ou nothing much, actuallybavarder ou parler de choses et d'autres to chat about this and that3. [écrit] thing4. [ce dont il est question]5. (soutenu) [affaires]————————[ʃoz] nom masculin2. [pour désigner une personne]a. [homme] What's-his-name, Thingieb. [femme] What's-her-name, Thingie————————[ʃoz] adjectif————————choses nom féminin pluriel[situation] thingsles choses étant ce qu'elles sont as things stand, things being as they arede deux choses l'une locution adverbialede deux choses l'une, ou tu m'obéis ou tu vas te coucher! either you do as I tell you or you go to bed, it's up to you! -
15 agua
f.1 water.agua del grifo tap wateragua con hielo iced wateragua de lavanda lavender wateraguas menores urineagua mineral (sin gas/con gas) (still/sparkling) mineral wateragua oxigenada hydrogen peroxideagua potable drinking wateraguas residuales sewageagua salada salt wateraguas termales thermal spring watersaguas territoriales territorial watersagua de colonia eau de cologneagua corriente running wateragua destilada distilled wateragua dulce fresh wateragua embotellada bottled water2 slope.un tejado de dos aguas a ridged roofpres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: aguar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: aguar.* * *(Takes el in singular)1 water2 (lluvia) rain3 ARQUITECTURA slope of a roof1 (del mar, río) waters\claro como el agua crystal clearcomo agua de mayo a godsendcomo dos gotas de agua like two peas in a podestar con el agua al cuello figurado to be up to one's neck in itestar entre dos aguas to sit on the fencehacérsele la boca agua a uno figurado to make one's mouth waterhacerse una cosa agua en la boca to melt in one's mouthnunca digas de esta agua no beberé never say neverromper aguas to break watersagua bendita holy wateragua corriente running wateragua de colonia (eau de) cologneagua de lluvia rainwateragua de mar seawateragua del grifo tap wateragua dulce fresh wateragua mineral con gas sparkling mineral wateragua mineral sin gas still mineral wateragua oxigenada hydrogen peroxideagua potable drinking wateragua salada salt wateraguas jurisdiccionales territorial watersaguas residuales sewage singaguas termales thermal springs* * *noun f.- agua dulce
- agua mineral
- agua oxigenada
- aguas residuales* * *SF1) [para beber, lavar] waterdos aguas con gas y una sin gas, por favor — two sparkling mineral waters and one still one, please
ha sido un invierno de mucha agua — it's been a very wet winter, we've had a lot of rain this winter
¡hombre al agua! — man overboard!
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lanzar un barco al agua — to launch a boat•
caer agua — to rain•
echarse al agua — (lit) to dive in; (fig) to take the plunge•
¡agua va! — look out!, careful!hacérsele la boca agua a algn Esp, hacérsele agua la boca a algn LAm —
se me hace la boca agua solo de pensar en la sopa — just thinking about the soup makes my mouth water, my mouth is watering just thinking about the soup
se le hace la boca agua de pensar en los beneficios — he's drooling at the thought of the profit he'll make
- cambiar el agua al canario o a las aceitunasla noticia fue recibida como agua de mayo en los mercados financieros — the news was welcomed with open arms on the financial markets
este dinero nos viene como agua de mayo — this money is a godsend, this money couldn't have come at a better time
- mear agua benditaagua (de) cuba — Chile bleach
agua de seltz — seltzer, soda (water), seltzer water (EEUU)
agua fuerte — nitric acid solution
agua (de) panela — Col, Ven hot lemon
claro, grabado, víaagua perra — Chile boiled water ( drunk for its cleansing properties)
3) CAm (=zumo) juice•
aguas abajo — downstream, downriver•
aguas arriba — upstream, upriver•
hacer aguas — [barco] to take in water; [explicación, teoría] to be full of holes, not to hold water; [relación, organización, proyecto] to founder•
romper aguas, rompió aguas camino del hospital — her waters broke on the way to the hospital•
tomar las aguas — to take the watersvolver las aguas a su cauce —
aguas mayores — euf faeces sing frm, feces sing (EEUU) frm
aguas menores — euf urine sing
5) pl aguas (=ondulación)a) [de piedra preciosa] veinsb) [de tejado] pitch, slopecubrir aguas — to put the roof on, top out
el diamante tenía unas aguas preciosas — the diamond sparkled beautifully, the diamond had a wonderful sparkle
* * *femenino‡1) wateragua de lluvia/mar — rainwater/seawater
bailarle el agua a alguien — ( adularlo) (Esp fam) to suck up to somebody (colloq)
cambiarle el agua a las aceitunas or al canario — (fam & hum) to take o have a leak (colloq & hum)
como agua para chocolate — (Méx fam) furious
hacer agua — embarcación to take in water; negocio/institución to founder
hacérsele agua la boca a alguien — (AmL)
se me hizo agua la boca — it made my mouth water
ha corrido or pasado mucha agua bajo el puente — a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then
lo que por agua viene, por agua se va — (Col) easy come, easy go
más claro, échale or echarle agua — it's obvious
ser agua pasada — to be a thing of the past
sin decir agua va — without so much as a by-your-leave
venirle a alguien como agua de mayo — (Esp) to come just at the right moment
agua que no has de beber déjala correr — if you're not interested, don't spoil things for me/for other people
2) ( lluvia) rain3) (AmC, Andes)a) (fam) ( bebida gaseosa) soda (AmE), fizzy drink (BrE)b) ( infusión) herb tea (AmE), herbal tea (BrE)4) aguas femenino plurala) (de mar, río) waters (pl)estar or nadar entre dos aguas — to sit on the fence
volver las aguas a su cauce: una vez que las aguas vuelvan a su cauce — once things settle down o return to normal
b) (de balneario, manantial) waters (pl)5) aguas femenino plural (Fisiol) tb6) aguas femenino plural ( vertientes) slopetejado a dos aguas — gable o apex o saddle roof
* * *= water.Ex. We are thus concerned with a virtually limitless number of concepts - building, book, reading, colour, sea, water, summer, England, 1066 AD - any concepts you like.----* abastecimiento de agua = water supply.* absorción del agua = water absorption.* achicar agua = bale out + water, bail + water.* a cuatro aguas = hipped.* aerobics en el agua = water aerobics.* agua + arrastrar = wash away.* agua bendita = holy water.* agua caliente = hot water.* agua con gas = carbonated water.* agua con jabón = soapy water.* agua corriente = running water.* agua de colonia = eau de cologne.* agua del grifo = tap water.* agua de lluvia = rain water.* agua del mar = sea-water [seawater].* agua de manantial = spring water.* agua de mojado = fountain solution.* agua de riego = irrigation water.* agua destilada = distilled water.* agua dulce = freshwater [fresh water].* agua embotellada = bottled water.* agua en botella = bottled water.* agua estancada = stagnant backwater, backwater, stagnant water.* agua fría = cold water.* agua helada = ice water.* agua hirviendo = boiling water.* agua jabonosa = soapy water.* agua limpia de impurezas = purified water.* agua + llevar = wash away.* agua marina = sea-water [seawater].* agua mineral = mineral water, spring water.* agua normal = still water.* agua oxigenada = hydrogen peroxide.* agua poco profunda = shallow water.* agua potable = drinking water.* agua purificada = purified water.* aguas abajo = downstream.* agua salada = salt water [saltwater].* agua salobre = salt water [saltwater].* aguas arriba = upstream.* aguas bravas = whitewater, turbulent waters.* aguas costeras = coastal waters.* agua sin gas = still water.* aguas internacionales = international waters.* aguas jurisdiccionales = territorial waters, jurisdictional waters.* aguas litorales = coastal waters.* aguas mansas = still waters.* aguas negras = waste water [wastewater], sewage, sewerage.* aguas poco profundas = shallows.* aguas polares = polar waters.* aguas rápidas = whitewater, turbulent waters.* aguas residuales = sewage, waste water [wastewater], liquid waste, sewerage.* aguas residuales sin tratar = raw sewage, raw waste water.* aguas revueltas = rip, rip tide.* aguas sucias = foul water.* aguas templadas = temperate waters.* aguas termales = thermal springs.* aguas territoriales = territorial waters, territorial waters, home waters.* aguas tranquilas = still waters.* aguas turbias = muddy waters.* aguas turbulentas = rip tide, turbulent waters.* agua subterránea = groundwater.* aguas + volver a su cauce = dust + settle.* ahogarse en un vaso de agua = make + a mountain out of a molehill, get + worked up about nothing, fret about + nothing.* al agua = water-based, overboard.* bajo agua = undersea, underwater.* baños de agua caliente = hot springs.* barril con agua de beber = scuttlebutt.* bomba de agua = water pump.* bomba de agua caliente = heat-pump.* brazo de agua = inlet.* calentador de agua = water heater.* cama de agua = waterbed [water bed].* cambiarle el agua al canario = pee, take + a leak, have + a leak.* cañón de agua = water cannon.* caudal de agua = volume of water.* caudal de agua o superficie acuática = body of water.* causado por el agua = water-related.* cloración del agua = water chlorination.* cocodrilo de agua salada = saltie.* colchón de agua = waterbed [water bed].* como dos gotas de agua = as alike as two peas in a pod, like two peas in a pod.* como pez fuera del agua = like a fish out of water.* compañía suministradora de agua = water authority, water board, water company.* con el agua al cuello = in hot water.* con el agua hasta el cuello = in deep water.* conservar agua = conserve + water.* contador del agua = water meter.* contaminación del agua = water pollution.* contaminación de las aguas subterráneas = groundwater pollution, groundwater contamination.* con tejado a dos aguas = gabled.* corriente de agua = water body [waterbody].* cortar el agua = cut off + the water.* cuando el río, suena agua lleva = there's no smoke without fire, where there's smoke there's fire.* curso de agua = water body [waterbody].* daño causado por el agua = water damage.* dar agua = lose + water, leak.* de agua = water-based.* de aguas profundas = deep-sea.* dejar el agua correr = let bygones be bygones.* depósito de agua elevado = water tower.* descenso de aguas bravas = rafting.* deslizarse sobre el agua = aquaplane.* detector de agua = water detector.* diluir con agua = dilute with + water.* empleado de la compañía suministradora de agua = water board engineer.* escape de agua = water leakage, water leak.* escasez de agua = water shortage.* factura de electricidad, agua o gas = utility bill.* falta de agua = water shortage.* falto de agua = waterless.* flor que echa un chorro de agua = squirting flower.* fuente de agua = drinking fountain, water fountain, bubbler.* fuga de agua = water leakage, water leak.* gato escaldado del agua fría huye = once bitten, twice shy.* gestión de aguas = water management.* hacer agua = Negativo + hold + water.* hacer agua(s) = spring + a leak.* hacerse la boca agua = make + Posesivo + mouth water.* hervidora eléctrica de agua = electric kettle.* hervidor de agua = kettle.* hervir agua = boil + water.* hilo de agua = trickle.* impulsado por el agua = water-powered.* jarro de agua fría = slap in the face.* lavar con agua = rinse off.* lavar con agua abudante = sluice.* limpiar con agua = wash away.* línea de agua, la = water line, the.* llave de paso del agua = water valve.* llevarse el gato al agua = steal + the show, steal + the limelight, the nod + go to.* manta de agua = downpour, rainstorm, pelting rain, soaking rain.* marca de agua = watermark.* marcas de agua = watermarking.* marcas de agua digitales = digital watermarking.* más claro el agua = as clear as a bell.* más claro que el agua = as clear as a bell.* molino de agua = water mill.* nadar entre dos aguas = sit on + the fence, fall between + two stools.* nivel del agua = water level.* nivel máximo del agua = high-water mark.* nivel mínimo del agua = low-water mark.* orilla del agua = water's edge.* pecina de las aguas residuales = sewage sludge.* perder agua = lose + water, leak.* pez de agua dulce = freshwater fish.* pila del agua bendita = holy water font.* pintura al agua = gouache, water-based paint.* planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales = sewage plant, sewage treatment plant.* que da agua = leaking, leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup].* que el agua disuelve = water-fugitive.* que hace la boca agua = mouth-watering.* que no absorbe el agua o la humedad = non-hygroscopic.* que pierde agua = leaking, leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup].* red de agua potable = water mains.* red de agua potable, la = mains, the.* red de suministro de agua potable, la = water mains, mains, the.* reservas de agua subterránea = groundwater reservoir.* resistente al agua = water resistant.* restricciones de agua = water restrictions.* ron con agua = grog.* salto de agua = waterfall, fall.* seda formando aguas = watered silk.* sentirse como pez en el agua = take to + Nombre + like ducks to water.* ser una raya en el agua = be good for nothing.* sin agua = waterless.* sistema de abastecimiento de agua = waterworks.* sistema de circulación del agua = water circulation system.* sistema de extinción de incendios mediante rociadores de agua = water sprinkler fire extinguishing system.* sistema de rociadores de agua = sprinkler system, water sprinkler system.* tan claro como el agua = as clear as a bell.* tejado a cuatro aguas = hip roof, hipped roof.* tetera para hervir agua = kettle.* tortuga de agua dulce = terrapin.* transmitido por el agua = waterborne.* transportado por el agua = waterborne.* tratamiento de aguas residuales = sewage treatment, sewage disposal, waste water treatment.* tratamiento del agua = water treatment.* tromba de agua = pelting rain, downpour, waterspout, soaking rain.* una tormenta en un vaso de agua = a tempest in a teapot.* vapor de agua = water vapour.* volumen de agua = volume of water.* * *femenino‡1) wateragua de lluvia/mar — rainwater/seawater
bailarle el agua a alguien — ( adularlo) (Esp fam) to suck up to somebody (colloq)
cambiarle el agua a las aceitunas or al canario — (fam & hum) to take o have a leak (colloq & hum)
como agua para chocolate — (Méx fam) furious
hacer agua — embarcación to take in water; negocio/institución to founder
hacérsele agua la boca a alguien — (AmL)
se me hizo agua la boca — it made my mouth water
ha corrido or pasado mucha agua bajo el puente — a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then
lo que por agua viene, por agua se va — (Col) easy come, easy go
más claro, échale or echarle agua — it's obvious
ser agua pasada — to be a thing of the past
sin decir agua va — without so much as a by-your-leave
venirle a alguien como agua de mayo — (Esp) to come just at the right moment
agua que no has de beber déjala correr — if you're not interested, don't spoil things for me/for other people
2) ( lluvia) rain3) (AmC, Andes)a) (fam) ( bebida gaseosa) soda (AmE), fizzy drink (BrE)b) ( infusión) herb tea (AmE), herbal tea (BrE)4) aguas femenino plurala) (de mar, río) waters (pl)estar or nadar entre dos aguas — to sit on the fence
volver las aguas a su cauce: una vez que las aguas vuelvan a su cauce — once things settle down o return to normal
b) (de balneario, manantial) waters (pl)5) aguas femenino plural (Fisiol) tb6) aguas femenino plural ( vertientes) slopetejado a dos aguas — gable o apex o saddle roof
* * *= water.Ex: We are thus concerned with a virtually limitless number of concepts - building, book, reading, colour, sea, water, summer, England, 1066 AD - any concepts you like.
* abastecimiento de agua = water supply.* absorción del agua = water absorption.* achicar agua = bale out + water, bail + water.* a cuatro aguas = hipped.* aerobics en el agua = water aerobics.* agua + arrastrar = wash away.* agua bendita = holy water.* agua caliente = hot water.* agua con gas = carbonated water.* agua con jabón = soapy water.* agua corriente = running water.* agua de colonia = eau de cologne.* agua del grifo = tap water.* agua de lluvia = rain water.* agua del mar = sea-water [seawater].* agua de manantial = spring water.* agua de mojado = fountain solution.* agua de riego = irrigation water.* agua destilada = distilled water.* agua dulce = freshwater [fresh water].* agua embotellada = bottled water.* agua en botella = bottled water.* agua estancada = stagnant backwater, backwater, stagnant water.* agua fría = cold water.* agua helada = ice water.* agua hirviendo = boiling water.* agua jabonosa = soapy water.* agua limpia de impurezas = purified water.* agua + llevar = wash away.* agua marina = sea-water [seawater].* agua mineral = mineral water, spring water.* agua normal = still water.* agua oxigenada = hydrogen peroxide.* agua poco profunda = shallow water.* agua potable = drinking water.* agua purificada = purified water.* aguas abajo = downstream.* agua salada = salt water [saltwater].* agua salobre = salt water [saltwater].* aguas arriba = upstream.* aguas bravas = whitewater, turbulent waters.* aguas costeras = coastal waters.* agua sin gas = still water.* aguas internacionales = international waters.* aguas jurisdiccionales = territorial waters, jurisdictional waters.* aguas litorales = coastal waters.* aguas mansas = still waters.* aguas negras = waste water [wastewater], sewage, sewerage.* aguas poco profundas = shallows.* aguas polares = polar waters.* aguas rápidas = whitewater, turbulent waters.* aguas residuales = sewage, waste water [wastewater], liquid waste, sewerage.* aguas residuales sin tratar = raw sewage, raw waste water.* aguas revueltas = rip, rip tide.* aguas sucias = foul water.* aguas templadas = temperate waters.* aguas termales = thermal springs.* aguas territoriales = territorial waters, territorial waters, home waters.* aguas tranquilas = still waters.* aguas turbias = muddy waters.* aguas turbulentas = rip tide, turbulent waters.* agua subterránea = groundwater.* aguas + volver a su cauce = dust + settle.* ahogarse en un vaso de agua = make + a mountain out of a molehill, get + worked up about nothing, fret about + nothing.* al agua = water-based, overboard.* bajo agua = undersea, underwater.* baños de agua caliente = hot springs.* barril con agua de beber = scuttlebutt.* bomba de agua = water pump.* bomba de agua caliente = heat-pump.* brazo de agua = inlet.* calentador de agua = water heater.* cama de agua = waterbed [water bed].* cambiarle el agua al canario = pee, take + a leak, have + a leak.* cañón de agua = water cannon.* caudal de agua = volume of water.* caudal de agua o superficie acuática = body of water.* causado por el agua = water-related.* cloración del agua = water chlorination.* cocodrilo de agua salada = saltie.* colchón de agua = waterbed [water bed].* como dos gotas de agua = as alike as two peas in a pod, like two peas in a pod.* como pez fuera del agua = like a fish out of water.* compañía suministradora de agua = water authority, water board, water company.* con el agua al cuello = in hot water.* con el agua hasta el cuello = in deep water.* conservar agua = conserve + water.* contador del agua = water meter.* contaminación del agua = water pollution.* contaminación de las aguas subterráneas = groundwater pollution, groundwater contamination.* con tejado a dos aguas = gabled.* corriente de agua = water body [waterbody].* cortar el agua = cut off + the water.* cuando el río, suena agua lleva = there's no smoke without fire, where there's smoke there's fire.* curso de agua = water body [waterbody].* daño causado por el agua = water damage.* dar agua = lose + water, leak.* de agua = water-based.* de aguas profundas = deep-sea.* dejar el agua correr = let bygones be bygones.* depósito de agua elevado = water tower.* descenso de aguas bravas = rafting.* deslizarse sobre el agua = aquaplane.* detector de agua = water detector.* diluir con agua = dilute with + water.* empleado de la compañía suministradora de agua = water board engineer.* escape de agua = water leakage, water leak.* escasez de agua = water shortage.* factura de electricidad, agua o gas = utility bill.* falta de agua = water shortage.* falto de agua = waterless.* flor que echa un chorro de agua = squirting flower.* fuente de agua = drinking fountain, water fountain, bubbler.* fuga de agua = water leakage, water leak.* gato escaldado del agua fría huye = once bitten, twice shy.* gestión de aguas = water management.* hacer agua = Negativo + hold + water.* hacer agua(s) = spring + a leak.* hacerse la boca agua = make + Posesivo + mouth water.* hervidora eléctrica de agua = electric kettle.* hervidor de agua = kettle.* hervir agua = boil + water.* hilo de agua = trickle.* impulsado por el agua = water-powered.* jarro de agua fría = slap in the face.* lavar con agua = rinse off.* lavar con agua abudante = sluice.* limpiar con agua = wash away.* línea de agua, la = water line, the.* llave de paso del agua = water valve.* llevarse el gato al agua = steal + the show, steal + the limelight, the nod + go to.* manta de agua = downpour, rainstorm, pelting rain, soaking rain.* marca de agua = watermark.* marcas de agua = watermarking.* marcas de agua digitales = digital watermarking.* más claro el agua = as clear as a bell.* más claro que el agua = as clear as a bell.* molino de agua = water mill.* nadar entre dos aguas = sit on + the fence, fall between + two stools.* nivel del agua = water level.* nivel máximo del agua = high-water mark.* nivel mínimo del agua = low-water mark.* orilla del agua = water's edge.* pecina de las aguas residuales = sewage sludge.* perder agua = lose + water, leak.* pez de agua dulce = freshwater fish.* pila del agua bendita = holy water font.* pintura al agua = gouache, water-based paint.* planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales = sewage plant, sewage treatment plant.* que da agua = leaking, leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup].* que el agua disuelve = water-fugitive.* que hace la boca agua = mouth-watering.* que no absorbe el agua o la humedad = non-hygroscopic.* que pierde agua = leaking, leaky [leakier -comp., leakiest -sup].* red de agua potable = water mains.* red de agua potable, la = mains, the.* red de suministro de agua potable, la = water mains, mains, the.* reservas de agua subterránea = groundwater reservoir.* resistente al agua = water resistant.* restricciones de agua = water restrictions.* ron con agua = grog.* salto de agua = waterfall, fall.* seda formando aguas = watered silk.* sentirse como pez en el agua = take to + Nombre + like ducks to water.* ser una raya en el agua = be good for nothing.* sin agua = waterless.* sistema de abastecimiento de agua = waterworks.* sistema de circulación del agua = water circulation system.* sistema de extinción de incendios mediante rociadores de agua = water sprinkler fire extinguishing system.* sistema de rociadores de agua = sprinkler system, water sprinkler system.* tan claro como el agua = as clear as a bell.* tejado a cuatro aguas = hip roof, hipped roof.* tetera para hervir agua = kettle.* tortuga de agua dulce = terrapin.* transmitido por el agua = waterborne.* transportado por el agua = waterborne.* tratamiento de aguas residuales = sewage treatment, sewage disposal, waste water treatment.* tratamiento del agua = water treatment.* tromba de agua = pelting rain, downpour, waterspout, soaking rain.* una tormenta en un vaso de agua = a tempest in a teapot.* vapor de agua = water vapour.* volumen de agua = volume of water.* * *f‡A wateresta agua no es potable this isn't drinking wateragua de la llave or ( Esp) del grifo or ( RPl) de la canilla or ( Per) del caño or (AmC, Ven) del chorro tap wateragua de lluvia rainwateragua de mar seawaternos han cortado el agua our water's been cut offbailarle el agua a algn ( Esp fam) (adularlo) to suck up to sb ( colloq); ( Méx fam) (coquetearle) to give sb the come-on ( colloq)lo supo de primera agua he got it straight from the horse's mouthestar con el agua al cuello (en un aprieto) to be up to one's neck in problems ( colloq) (muy apurado) to be up to one's eyes in workestar más claro que el agua to be as plain as day, be (patently) obvious, be as plain as the nose on your face ( colloq)no pienso hacerle más favores, eso está más claro que el agua I'm not doing him any more favors, that's for surehacer agua «embarcación» to take in water;«negocio/institución» to founderla teoría hace agua por todos lados the theory doesn't hold water at all, the theory has a lot of flawsha corrido or pasado mucha agua bajo el puente a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since thenllevar el agua a su molino to turn things to one's advantagelo que por agua viene, por agua se va ( Col); easy come, easy gomás claro, échale or echarle agua it's as plain as day, it's obvious, it's as plain as the nose on your face ( colloq)quedar en agua de borrajas to come to nothinghabía interés pero todo quedó en agua de borrajas there was some interest but nothing came of it o but it all came to nothingsacar agua de las piedras to make something out of nothingser agua pasada: olvídalo, ya es agua pasada forget it, that's water under the bridgesu amor por él ya es agua pasada her love for him is a thing of the pastsin decir agua va without so much as a by-your-leavevenirle a algn como agua de mayo ( Esp): este dinero me viene como agua de mayo this money is a real godsend o has come just at the right momentagua pasada no mueve molino it's no use crying over spilt milkagua que no has de beber déjala correr if you're not interested, don't spoil things for me/for other peoplealgo tendrá el agua cuando la bendicen (refiriéndose a una persona) there must be something about him/her; (refiriéndose a una cosa) there must be something in itdel agua mansa líbreme Dios que de la brava me libro yo still waters run deepnunca digas de esta agua no beberé you never know when the same thing might happen to youCompuestos:holy watersoft waterrunning waterbarley watereau de cologne( Chi) bleachrun-off rainwater● agua de espliego or de lavandalavender waterrain watersea waterrosewatersoda (water), seltzer (water) ( AmE)distilled waterfresh waterun pescado de agua dulce a freshwater fishhard wateraqua fortis, nitric acid● agua Jane®(Ur) bleachmineral wateragua mineral con gas sparkling o carbonated mineral water, fizzy water ( BrE)agua mineral sin gas still mineral waterperoxide, hydrogen peroxide ( tech)heavy waterdrinking wateraqua regiasalt waterfpl baptismal watersfpl sewagefpl rainwaterfpl sewagefpl (CS) sewagetonic waterB (lluvia) rainCompuesto:sleetC (AmC, Andes)2 (infusión) tea, infusion ( frml)tómate un agüita para el dolor de estómago have an herb ( AmE) o ( BrE) herbal tea for your stomachachese tomó un agua de menta she had a cup of mint tealos derechos de pesca en estas aguas fishing rights in these watersla zona bañada por las aguas del Nilo the area through which the waters of the Nile flowestar or nadar entre dos aguas to sit on the fencelos últimos esfuerzos para atraer a los votantes que están entre dos aguas the last-minute efforts to pick up the votes of those who are still undecidedvolver las aguas a su cauce: una vez que las aguas vuelvan a su cauce hablaremos del asunto we'll talk the matter over once things settle down o return to normal2 (de balneario, manantial) waters (pl)tomar las aguas to take the watersCompuestos:fpl territorial waters (pl)fpl coastal watersfpl ground waterfpl surface waterfpl thermal waters (pl)fpl territorial waters (pl)(reflejos): una tela brillante y con aguas a shiny, watered fabricun topacio con hermosas aguas a sparkling topaztb aguas amnióticas amniotic fluidrompió aguas her waters brokeCompuestos:( euf)( euf)tejado a dos aguas gable o apex o saddle roofcubrir aguas to put the roof on* * *
Del verbo aguar: ( conjugate aguar)
agua es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
agua
aguar
agua feminine noun taking masculine article in the singular
1 water;◊ agua de lluvia/mar rainwater/seawater;
agua corriente/destilada running/distilled water;
agua de colonia eau de cologne;
agua dulce fresh water;
agua mineral mineral water;
agua mineral con gas/sin gas sparkling/still mineral water;
agua oxigenada peroxide, hydrogen peroxide (tech);
agua potable/salada drinking/salt water;
como agua para chocolate (Méx fam) furious;
estar con el agua al cuello to be up to one's neck;
estar más claro que el agua to be (patently) obvious;
hacérsele agua la boca a algn (AmL): se me hizo agua la boca it made my mouth water;
ser agua pasada to be a thing of the past;
agua que no has de beber déjala correr if you're not interested, don't spoil things for me/for other people;
nunca digas de esta agua no beberé you never know when the same thing might happen to you
2 ( lluvia) rain
3 (AmC, Andes) ( infusión) herb tea (AmE), herbal tea (BrE);
4◊ aguas sustantivo femenino plural
aguar ( conjugate aguar) verbo transitivo
aguarse verbo pronominal (fam) to be spoiled
agua sustantivo femenino water
agua bendita, holy water
agua corriente, running water
agua dulce, fresh water
agua mineral, mineral water
agua oxigenada, hydrogen peroxide
agua potable, drinking water
agua salada, salt water
aguas jurisdiccionales, territorial waters
aguas residuales, sewage sing
♦ Locuciones: figurado estar con el a. al cuello, to be up to one's neck in it
aguar verbo transitivo
1 to water down
2 (frustar, estropear) to spoil
♦ Locuciones: figurado aguar la fiesta a alguien, to spoil sb's fun
' agua' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abastecimiento
- achicar
- acometida
- acrecentar
- actuar
- aguatera
- aguatero
- ahogarse
- ajo
- apercibirse
- badén
- bailar
- bañar
- barro
- bautizar
- boca
- bomba
- bombear
- borraja
- bota
- brote
- buscar
- caída
- caliza
- calizo
- cangrejo
- chorro
- cobrador
- cobradora
- colonia
- columna
- concienciar
- conducción
- confluir
- consistente
- corriente
- corte
- dar
- depurar
- dimanar
- dulce
- echar
- empañar
- enchufar
- enturbiar
- escorrentía
- escurrirse
- estancar
- estancada
- estancado
English:
bitten
- board
- bob
- boil
- bring
- canteen
- churn
- clear
- coastguard
- cologne
- come up to
- conserve
- contaminate
- crystal-clear
- cut off
- dam
- dam up
- deluge
- dilute
- disconnect
- dishwater
- distil
- distill
- dive
- drain
- dredge up
- drinking
- eau de Cologne
- edge
- element
- emulsion paint
- escape
- expanse
- fizzy
- flounder
- font
- forced
- foul
- fresh
- freshwater
- geyser
- glass
- glassy
- godsend
- gush
- hard
- heave
- hot-water bottle
- ice over
- ice up
* * *1. [líquido] wateragua de azahar = drink made with orange blossom, used as a mild sedative;aguas bautismales baptismal waters;agua bendita holy water;agua blanda soft water;RP agua de la canilla tap water;agua de coco coconut milk;agua de colonia eau de Cologne;agua corriente running water;agua destilada distilled water;agua dulce fresh water;agua dura hard water;agua embotellada bottled water;Méx aguas frescas fresh fruit drinks;agua fuerte nitric acid;agua del grifo tap water;Chile, Col, Méx agua de la llave tap water;agua de lluvia rainwater;Euf aguas mayores faeces;agua medicinal water with medicinal properties;Euf aguas menores urine;agua de mesa bottled water, table water;Fam Dep agua milagrosa ≈ magic sponge;agua mineral mineral water;Cuba [agua con gas] sparkling mineral water;agua mineral con gas sparkling mineral water;agua mineral sin gas still mineral water;Cuba agua natural still mineral water;aguas negras sewage;agua nieve sleet;está cayendo agua nieve it's sleeting;agua de nieve melt-water;agua oxigenada hydrogen peroxide;agua pesada heavy water;agua pluvial rainwater;agua potable drinking water;Quím agua regia aqua regia;aguas residuales sewage;agua de rosas rose-water;agua salada salt water;agua salobre salt water;agua de Seltz Seltzer (water);Am aguas servidas sewage;agua subterránea groundwater;aguas superficiales surface water;agua tónica tonic water;Esp agua de Valencia = cocktail of champagne, orange juice and Cointreau2.aguas [de río, mar] waters;aguas arriba/abajo upstream/downstreamaguas bravas white water;aguas continentales inland o continental waters;aguas costeras coastal waters;aguas jurisdiccionales territorial waters;aguas territoriales territorial waters3. [lluvia] rain;ha caído mucha agua there has been a lot of rain4. [grieta en barco] leak;hacer agua [barca] to leak;[negocio] to go under;este negocio hace agua por todas partes this firm is on the point of going undertomar las aguas to take the watersaguas termales thermal o hot springs6. [vertiente de tejado] slope;un tejado de dos aguas a ridged roof;cubrir aguas to put the roof onha roto aguas her waters have broken8.aguas [en diamante, tela] water10. CompFam¡al agua, patos! [en piscina] in you jump!;Fambailarle el agua a alguien to lick sb's boots;Famcambiar el agua al canario to take a leak;claro como el agua as clear as day;más claro, agua nothing can be clearer than that;Méx Famcomo agua para chocolate hopping mad, fizzing;echar agua al mar to carry coals to Newcastle;entre dos aguas in doubt, undecided;estar con el agua al cuello to be up to one's neck (in it);hacerse agua en la boca to melt in one's mouth;se me hace la boca agua it makes my mouth water;se me hizo la boca agua al ver el pastel when I saw the cake, my mouth started watering;nadar entre dos aguas to sit on the fence;quedar en agua de borrajas to come to nothing;sacar agua de las piedras to make something out of nothing;sin decir agua va ni agua viene suddenly, unexpectedly;venir como agua de mayo to be a godsend;las aguas volvieron a su cauce things got back to normal;no digas nunca de esta agua no beberé you should never say never;agua pasada no mueve molino it's no use crying over spilt milk♦ interjMéx Fam¡aguas! look o watch out!, careful!* * *f1 water;claro como el agua obvious, as plain as day;como agua de mayo a godsend;te ha estado esperando como agua de mayo he’s been longing to see you;es agua pasada it’s water under the bridge;ha corrido mucha agua a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since then;estar como agua para el chocolate Méx fam be fuming, be hopping mad fam ;hacer agua MAR take in water, have a leak;llevar agua al mar be a waste of time, Br tb carry coals to Newcastle;se me hace la boca agua it makes my mouth water2:aguas pl waters;aguas abajo dowstream;aguas arriba upstream;hacer aguas mayores defecate, move one’s bowels;hacer aguas menores urinate, pass water;las aguas vuelven a su cauce fig things are getting back to normal;rompió aguas her waters broke;tomar las aguas take the waters* * *agua nf1) : water2)agua oxigenada : hydrogen peroxide3)aguas negras or aguas residuales : sewage4)como agua para chocolate Mex fam : furious5)echar aguas Mex fam : to keep an eye out, to be on the lookout* * *agua n water -
16 hasta ahora
adv.until now, so far, thus far, till now.* * *until now, so far* * ** * *= as yet, hitherto, so far, thus far, to date, up to now, yet, heretofore, all along, up to this point, by now, as of today, until now, up until now, up till now, till nowEx. A second objective of union catalogues -- to make library resources available when and where they are needed -- has not then as yet been fully achieved.Ex. It offers to the librarian, the student, the teacher, the sociologist of knowledge, and the publisher a type of statistic not hitherto considered.Ex. The classification schemes that have been considered so far are general bibliographic classification schemes in that they attempt to encompass all of knowledge.Ex. Thus far the results are very encouraging and we definitely will be proceeding along this way.Ex. Two major projects in this area have been conducted to date.Ex. What is going to happen to those records that have been produced up to now under superimposition and therefore have headings that were created according to the ALA 1949 or even according to earlier codes?.Ex. The article suggests that this technique is the most transparent and equitable system yet devised.Ex. If some or all of the suggested entries are made, many more entries will be made than heretofore.Ex. 'I know you want to do the best job you can -- not that you haven't all along'.Ex. Up to this point, the discussion has covered what kind of research is not needed.Ex. It will be evident by now that the microcomputer market is a complex place.Ex. As of today, there are no references to this issue in the literature.Ex. Until now, librarians have not been concerned with providing access to faculty owned collections.Ex. However, there are weaknesses with the formal notations used up until now.Ex. Nevertheless, femininity has up till now always been the dominant trait of the alienation of women, and masculinity that of men.Ex. Till now the comfort of fans has been the last thing on the minds of many clubs.* * *= as yet, hitherto, so far, thus far, to date, up to now, yet, heretofore, all along, up to this point, by now, as of today, until now, up until now, up till now, till nowEx: A second objective of union catalogues -- to make library resources available when and where they are needed -- has not then as yet been fully achieved.
Ex: It offers to the librarian, the student, the teacher, the sociologist of knowledge, and the publisher a type of statistic not hitherto considered.Ex: The classification schemes that have been considered so far are general bibliographic classification schemes in that they attempt to encompass all of knowledge.Ex: Thus far the results are very encouraging and we definitely will be proceeding along this way.Ex: Two major projects in this area have been conducted to date.Ex: What is going to happen to those records that have been produced up to now under superimposition and therefore have headings that were created according to the ALA 1949 or even according to earlier codes?.Ex: The article suggests that this technique is the most transparent and equitable system yet devised.Ex: If some or all of the suggested entries are made, many more entries will be made than heretofore.Ex: 'I know you want to do the best job you can -- not that you haven't all along'.Ex: Up to this point, the discussion has covered what kind of research is not needed.Ex: It will be evident by now that the microcomputer market is a complex place.Ex: As of today, there are no references to this issue in the literature.Ex: Until now, librarians have not been concerned with providing access to faculty owned collections.Ex: However, there are weaknesses with the formal notations used up until now.Ex: Nevertheless, femininity has up till now always been the dominant trait of the alienation of women, and masculinity that of men.Ex: Till now the comfort of fans has been the last thing on the minds of many clubs. -
17 schön
Adv.1. mit Zeitangaben: already; schon damals even then; schon früher before; (vor langer Zeit) a long time ago; schon immer always, all along; schon oft often (enough); schon wieder again; schon wieder! not again!; schon nach fünf Minuten after only five minutes; nach fünf Minuten war er schon fort etc. five minutes later he’d already gone etc.; schon von Anfang an right from the start, from the word go umg.; es ist schon 12 Uhr it’s twelve o’clock already; schon am nächsten Tag the very next day; schon um 6 Uhr waren sie auf they were already up at 6 o’clock; schon im 16. Jahrhundert as early ( oder as far back) as the 16th century; schon im 16. Jahrhundert gab es die Krankheit the disease was already around in the 16th century; das ist schon lange her that was long ago ( oder way back); das war schon vor zwanzig Jahren that was twenty (whole) years ago; wie lange sind Sie schon hier? how long have you been here?2. (bereits) already; (schon einmal, zuvor) before; (bis jetzt) so far; in Fragen: yet; (jemals) ever; ich habe schon eins umg. I’ve already got one; hast du schon einmal...? have you ever...?; sind Sie schon ( einmal) in Spanien gewesen? have you ever been to Spain?; ich war schon ein paar Mal / oft dort I’ve been there a couple of times / frequently; kennen Sie schon Herrn X? have you met Mr ( oder Mr.) X?, do you know Mr ( oder Mr.) X?; wir kennen uns schon we’ve met, we do know one another; ich habe ihn schon ( einmal) gesehen I’ve seen him before somewhere; danke, ich habe schon zu trinken etc.: no thanks, I’m fine; da ist er ja schon wieder he’s (iro. look who’s) back again; das kenne ich schon I know that, I’ve seen that before; bei Entschuldigungen: I’ve heard that one before; das kennen wir schon we know all about that, that’s an old one; ich habe schon bessere Weine getrunken I’ve tasted better wines in my time; hast du schon gehört? have you heard?; hast du schon mit ihm gesprochen? have you talked to him yet?; ist er schon da? has he come yet?, is he here yet?; (früher als erwartet) is he here already?; was, ( du bist) schon zurück? what, back already?; werden Sie schon bedient? are you being served?; ich bekomme schon it’s OK, I’m being looked after; er wollte schon gehen he was about ( oder all set) to go; warum willst du schon gehen? why are you leaving so early?3. zur Betonung (sogar, selbst) even; schon ein Milligramm des Gifts kann tödlich sein just ( oder even) one milligram(me) of the poison can kill you; ein Anruf hätte schon genügt (just) a phone call would have been enough; schon ein Unentschieden wäre ein Erfolg even a draw would be a success; schon für 10 Euro for only 10 euros; Herrenhemden schon ab 5 Euro men’s shirts from as little as 5 euros; ich komme (ja) schon! (I’m) coming!; da sind wir (ja) schon! here we are; schon war ich sauer umg. I was getting really annoyed; was gibt es denn ( nun) schon wieder? what is it now ( oder this time)?; ich verstehe schon I see4. (allein) schon seine Stimme just to hear his voice, his voice alone; schon der Name the mere (mention of the oder his etc.) name, just to hear the ( oder his etc.) name; schon der Anblick just to see it; schon der Gedanke the very idea, the mere thought (of it); schon deswegen if only for that (reason); schon wegen if only because of; der Kinder etc.: if only for the sake of; schon weil if only because; schon sie zu sehen (even) just to see her5. versichernd, verstärkend: sie wird’s schon schaffen she’ll make it all right; beruhigend: auch don’t worry, she’ll make it; er kommt schon noch he’ll come eventually; die Zinsen steigen schon noch the interest rates are bound to go up; the interest rates will go up, you’ll see; ich mach’s schon leave it to me; es wird schon gehen it’ll be all right, I’ll etc. manage (somehow); das ist schon möglich that could be; betonter: that’s quite possible; das lässt sich schon machen mit Vorbehalt: we etc. might be able to do that, it’s doable; (es ist kein Problem) that’s no problem, no problem umg.; wir können schon mit ihm reden (sind bereit) we don’t mind talking to him; ich kann mir schon denken, was... I can (just) imagine what...; er ist schon eingebildet he’s certainly bigheaded; das war schon Glückssache that really was a stroke of luck; das ist schon eine große Frechheit! that really is a bit much; schon gut! it’s all right, never mind; (das reicht) that’ll do6. umg., auffordernd, ermunternd: mach schon! get a move on, will you?; komm schon! come on, then; geh schon! go on, then; nun sag schon, wie’s war come on, tell us ( oder me) what it was like; gib’s schon zu! come on, admit it!7. einräumend oder bedingend: schon, aber... yes, but...; ich verstehe / möchte schon, aber... I can see that / I’d like to, but...; ich kenne sie schon, aber... I do know her, but...; sie müsste sich schon etwas mehr anstrengen she’d have to make more of an effort, of course; das ist schon wahr, aber... that’s (certainly) ( oder may be) true, but...; wenn du schon ( mal) da bist since you’re here8. (ohnehin) es ist so schon teuer genug it’s expensive enough as it is; schon gar nicht least of all; morgen schon gar nicht least of all tomorrow9. umg., rhetorisch: na wenn schon! so what; iro. so?; was macht das schon? what does it matter?; was heißt das schon? so?, that doesn’t mean a thing; wem nützt das schon? who is that supposed to help?; wer braucht / kauft so was schon? who on earth needs / buys something like that?; was verstehst du schon davon? what do you know about it?; wer könnte da schon nein sagen? who could possibly say no (to that)?; wer ist da? - na, wer schon? who’s there? - who do you think?10. umg.: wenn schon, denn schon (wenn man sich auf etw. einlässt) in for a penny (Am. dime), in for a pound (Am. dollar); (wenn man etw. unternimmt) anything worth doing, is worth doing well* * *ever; already; yet; by now* * *[ʃøːn]1. adj1) (= hübsch anzusehen) beautiful, lovely; Mann handsomena, schö́nes Kind (inf) — well then, beautiful (inf)
See:→ Auge2) (= nett, angenehm) good; Erlebnis, Stimme, Musik, Wetter good, lovely; Gelegenheit great, splendiddie schö́nen Künste — the fine arts
die schö́ne Literatur — belles-lettres sing
das ist ein schö́ner Tod — that's a good way to die
eines schö́nen Tages — one fine day
(wieder) in schö́nster Ordnung (nach Krach etc) — back to normal (again)
in schö́nster Eintracht or Harmonie — in perfect harmony
das Schöne beim Skilaufen ist... — the nice thing about skiing is...
das Schönste daran ist... — the beauty of it is..., the nicest or best thing about it is...
schö́ne Ferien!, schö́nen Urlaub! — have a good or nice holiday (esp Brit) or vacation (US)
schö́nes Wochenende — have a good or nice weekend
schö́nen guten Tag — a very good morning/afternoon/evening to you
war es schö́n im Urlaub? — did you have a nice or good holiday (esp Brit) or vacation (US)?
war es schö́n bei Tante Veronika? — did you have a nice or good time at Aunt Veronika's?
schö́n, dass du gekommen bist — nice of you to come
es ist schö́n, dass du wieder da bist — it's good to have you back
schö́ner, heißer Kaffee — nice hot coffee
ein schö́ner frischer Wind — a nice fresh wind
du bist mir ein schö́ner Freund/Vater/Held etc — a fine friend/father/hero etc you are, you're some friend/father/hero etc
du machst or das sind mir ja schö́ne Sachen or Geschichten — here's or this is a pretty state of things, here's a pretty kettle of fish (inf)
von dir hört man schö́ne Sachen or Geschichten — I've been hearing some nice or fine things about you
das wäre ja noch schö́ner (inf) — that's (just) too much!
es wird immer schö́ner (inf) — things are going from bad to worse
See:4) (inf = gut) nicedas war nicht schö́n von dir (inf) — that wasn't very nice of you
zu schö́n, um wahr zu sein (inf) — too good to be true
schö́n, schö́n, (also) schö́n, sehr schö́n, na schö́n — fine, okay, all right
schö́n und gut, aber... — (that's) all well and good but..., that's all very well but...
5) (= beträchtlich, groß) Erfolg great; Strecke, Stück Arbeit, Alter goodein schö́nes Stück weiterkommen — to make good progress
eine ganz schö́ne Leistung — quite an achievement
eine ganz schö́ne Arbeit — quite a lot of work
eine ganz schö́ne Menge — quite a lot
das hat eine schö́ne Stange Geld gekostet (inf) — that cost a pretty penny
2. adv1)(= hübsch)
sich schö́n anziehen — to get dressed upschö́n machen (Kind) — to dress up; (Wohnung, Straßen) to decorate
sich schö́n machen — to get dressed up, to dress (oneself) up
2) (bei Verben) (= gut) well; sich waschen, verarbeiten lassen easily; scheinen brightly; schreiben beautifully; (= richtig, genau) ansehen, durchlesen etc carefullyes schö́n haben — to be well off; (im Urlaub etc) to have a good time (of it)
etw am schö́nsten machen — to do sth best
See:→ danke, bitte3)(= angenehm)
schö́n weich/warm/stark etc — nice and soft/warm/strong etc4)schlaf schö́n — sleep wellamüsiere dich schö́n — have a nice or good time
erhole dich schö́n — have a good rest
See:→ grüßen5) (inf = brav, lieb) nicelyiss mal schö́n deinen Teller leer — eat it all up nicely (now), be a good girl/boy and eat it all up
sag schö́n "Guten Tag" — say "hello" nicely
sei schö́n still/ordentlich etc (als Aufforderung) — be nice and quiet/tidy etc
sei schö́n brav — be a good boy/girl
fahr schö́n langsam — drive nice and slowly
See:6) (inf = sehr, ziemlich) reallyschö́n wehtun — to hurt oneself a lot
sich schö́n täuschen — to make a big mistake
sich schö́n ärgern — to be very angry
jdn schö́n erschrecken — to give sb quite a or a real fright
ganz schö́n teuer/kalt — pretty expensive/cold
(ganz) schö́n weit weg — a long or good way off, quite a distance away
ganz schö́n lange — quite a while
(ganz) schö́n viel Geld kosten — to cost a pretty penny
* * *1) (before a particular time; previously: I had already gone when Tom arrived; I don't want that book - I've read it already.) already2) (before the expected time: Are you leaving already?; He hasn't gone already, has he?) already3) yet* * *[ʃo:n]I. adv1. (jetzt)sind wir \schon da? are we there yet?hast du \schon gehört? have you heard?sie kommen \schon heute they're coming todaydu willst \schon gehen? you want to leave now [or already]?nach fünf Minuten war ich \schon fertig I was finished after only five minutes, I was already finished after five minutes\schon bald darauf very soon after▪ es ist \schon...:es ist \schon spät it is already late [or late already2. (danach)nur eine Minute, und \schon bin ich weg just one minute, and then I'm gonekaum leg ich mich hin, \schon klingelt das Telefon wieder I hardly have time to lie down before the telephone rings yet again formkaum verließ sie das Zimmer, \schon rauchte er she had hardly left the room when he lit up3. (vorab)ihr könnt [ja] \schon [mal] anfangen you can start now4. (wirklich)was, \schon 5 Uhr? what, 5 o'clock already?er wiegt \schon 200 kg! he now weighs 200 kg!eine kleine Menge kann \schon Wunder wirken just [or even] a small amount can work wonders\schon ein Teilerfolg würde sich lohnen even a partial success would be worth itCD-Rohlinge gibt es \schon für ein paar Cent blank CDs can be had for as little as a few cents\schon 8-Jährige surfen im Internet children as young as eight are surfing the internet5. (früher)\schon in den Siebzigern gab es Mikrocomputer there were microcomputers as early as [or back in] the seventies\schon Ovid schrieb darüber/über diese Idee that/that idea is as old as Ovid\schon als Kind wollte ich Schauspieler werden since I was a child I've always wanted to be an actor\schon damals/gestern/jetzt even at that time/even yesterday/even now\schon früh early on\schon immer alwayssie war \schon immer schwierig she always was difficultich sagte es ja \schon immer I've always said so\schon seit Jahren for years [now]\schon lange/länger for a long time [now]\schon oft several times [already]6. (inzwischen)das kenn ich \schon I know that alreadyich wollte vorher \schon fragen I wanted to ask anyway\schon [ein]mal everhast du \schon mal Austern gegessen? have you ever eaten oysters?wie \schon gesagt as was/has been said already [or beforehand]wie \schon so oft as was/has been often the case [before]7. (allein)warum sich beklagen? es geht uns \schon so schlecht why complain? we're badly off as it is\schon darum/deshalb/aus dem Grunde for that reason alone\schon die Tatsache, dass... the fact alone that..., the very fact that...\schon Grund genug sein to be already reason enough; s.a. alleinII. part1. (wirklich)das ist \schon eine Schande! that really is a disgrace!es ist \schon wahr it's true all rightich sehe \schon,... I can see,...ich kann mir \schon denken, was du willst I can well imagine what you wantdas will \schon was heißen those are promising wordsdu wirst \schon sehen! you'll see!es ist \schon angenehm, nichts zu tun it really is pleasant doing nothingdas will ich nicht, und \schon gar nicht von dir I don't want it, and especially not from you\schon wieder [once] againnicht das/sie \schon wieder! not that/her again!jetzt komm \schon! hurry up!hör \schon auf damit! will you stop that!sag doch \schon! out with it!geh \schon! go on!gib \schon her! come on, give it here!mach \schon! hurry up!3. (aber)wenn du \schon nicht bleibst, [dann] iss eine Kleinigkeit if you really can't stay, then have a bite to eatwenn ich euch \schon fahre, dann [aber] vor Mitternacht if I do drive you, then before midnight4. (irgendwie) all rightdanke, es geht \schon thanks, I can managees wird \schon klappen it will work out all right5. (irgendwann) in the end, one dayes wird \schon noch [mal] klappen it will work out in the end [or one day6. (eigentlich)ich glaube \schon I think soso was kann \schon mal vorkommen such things can happenLust hätte ich \schon, nur keine Zeit I do feel like it, I simply don't have timedas stimmt \schon that's true enoughdas ist \schon möglich/wahr that's possible/true, I suppose\schon möglich, aber [o doch] [o nur] nicht sehr wahrscheinlich that's possible, but not very probable[ja] \schon[, aber...] [well] yes [or sure] [, but...]findest du sie attraktiv? — ja, \schon do you think she's attractive? — yes, she's okay\schon gut! okay! famwir durften nicht draußen spielen, die anderen [aber] \schon we weren't allowed to play outside, but the others wereauf dieser Straße kommen Sie nicht nach Köln, auf der \schon you won't get to Cologne on this road, but on that onewas ist \schon Reichtum? what's wealth of all things?was hast du \schon zu sagen? what have you of all people got to say?was sind \schon zehn Jahre? what do ten years matter?was macht das \schon? what does it matter?was nützt das \schon? what possible use is that?wen interessiert das \schon? who's possibly interested?9. (nur)wenn ich das \schon rieche/sehe! the mere smell/sight of that!wie war \schon Ihr Name? what was your name again?* * *1.er kommt schon heute/ist schon gestern gekommen — he's coming today/he came yesterday
er ist schon da/[an]gekommen — he is already here/has already arrived
schon damals/jetzt — even at that time or in those days/even now
schon [im Jahre] 1926 — as early as 1926; back in 1926
2) (fast gleichzeitig) there and thener schwang sich auf das Fahrrad, und schon war er weg — he jumped on the bicycle and was away [in a flash]
3) (jetzt)schon [mal] — now; (inzwischen) meanwhile
4) (selbst, sogar) even; (nur) only5) (ohne Ergänzung, ohne weiteren Zusatz) on its own[allein] schon der Gedanke daran ist schrecklich — the mere thought or just the thought of it is dreadful
2.schon darum od. aus diesem Grund — for this reason alone
1) (verstärkend) really; (gewiss) certainly2) (ugs. ungeduldig): (endlich)nun komm schon! — come on!; hurry up!
und wenn schon! — so what; what if he/she/it does/did/was etc.
3) (beruhigend): (wahrscheinlich) all righter wird sich schon wieder erholen — he'll recover all right; he's sure to recover
4) (zustimmend, aber etwas einschränkend)Lust hätte ich schon, nur keine Zeit — I'd certainly like to, but I've no time
das ist schon möglich, nur... — that is quite possible, only...
5) (betont): (andererseits)er ist nicht besonders intelligent, aber sein Bruder schon — he's not particularly intelligent, but his brother is
6) (einschränkend, abwertend)was weiß der schon! — what does 'he know [about it]!
* * *A. adj1. (attraktiv) nice; (ausgesprochen schön) beautiful; Frau: auch attractive; Mann: handsome, good-looking; Kind: lovely; Tier: beautiful;schöne Schrift nice handwriting;schöne Stimme attractive voice; Singstimme: beautiful voice;er ist kein schöner Mann, aber … he’s not good-looking (hum he’s no Adonis), but …;eine hinreißend schöne Frau a stunningly beautiful woman;sich schön machen dress up, make o.s. smart (US neat); (sich schminken) put one’s make-up ( oder face umg) on;sich für jemanden schön machen try to look one’s best for sb;sei schön und halt den Mund! umg be a wonderful friend ( oder do me a favo[u]r) and keep your mouth shut2.die schönen Künste the fine arts;schöne Literatur belles-lettres pl, belletristic literatureein schöner Erfolg a great success;schönes Wetter good ( oder fine) weather;ein schönes Beispiel der Barockdichtung a fine example of Baroque poetry;na schön! (also gut) all right then;zu schön, um wahr zu sein too good to be true;das ist alles schön und gut, aber … that’s all very well, but …;das Schöne daran the great thing about it;das Schönste kommt noch besonders iron you haven’t heard the best part yet, it gets better; → anrichten4. (angenehm) nice, pleasant;schöner heißer Tee umg nice hot (cup of) tea;ein paar schöne Stunden a few pleasant ( stärker: happy) hours;das war ein schöner Tag that was a lovely day;schönen Tag noch! besonders US have a nice day;schönes Wochenende! have a nice weekend;war es schön im Urlaub? did you have a nice holiday?;das ist schön von ihm that’s (very) kind ( oder nice) of him;schöner Tod easy death;schön wär’s! wouldn’t that be nice; (ist unwahrscheinlich) what a hope!, that’ll be the day!;er macht nur schöne Worte it’s all fine words with him5. umg (beträchtlich) considerable;eine schöne Strecke laufen walk quite a way ( oder distance);eine ganz schöne Entfernung quite a considerable distance;ein schönes Stück vorankommen make a fair bit of progress;ein schönes Stück Arbeit a pretty big job;eine schöne Summe a tidy sum;ein ganz schönes Alter a fine old age;du hast mir einen schönen Schreck eingejagt you gave me quite a scare;das ist ja eine schöne Enttäuschung that’s a big disappointment6. umg, iron:das sind mir schöne Sachen that’s a fine kettle of fish;du bist mir ein schöner Freund a fine friend you are;das wäre ja noch schöner! that’d be the last straw, that’s the last thing we want; → Aussicht, Bescherung etc7.eines schönen Tages one day; zukünftig: one of these daysB. adv1. nicely, beautifully etc; → A2. umg (sehr) really, pretty;schön warm nice and warm;der Kaffee ist schön/ganz schön heiß the coffee is nice and hot/really hot;ganz schön kalt auch damned cold;sei schön brav! be a good boy ( oder girl) now;es ist ganz schön schwer that’s some weight; (schwierig) it’s pretty difficult;du hast mich ganz schön erschreckt you gave me quite a scare;ich habe mich schön gelangweilt I was bored stiff;da wärst du schön dumm you’d be a right (US complete) fool3.du hast es schön! lucky you!4. umg, iron:jetzt steh ich schön da I look a right (US complete) fool now;da ist er aber schön angekommen he got more than he had bargained for;es kommt noch schöner it gets even better, you haven’t heard the best part yet5.wie man so schön sagt umg as they say;* * *1.er kommt schon heute/ist schon gestern gekommen — he's coming today/he came yesterday
er ist schon da/[an]gekommen — he is already here/has already arrived
schon damals/jetzt — even at that time or in those days/even now
schon [im Jahre] 1926 — as early as 1926; back in 1926
2) (fast gleichzeitig) there and thener schwang sich auf das Fahrrad, und schon war er weg — he jumped on the bicycle and was away [in a flash]
3) (jetzt)schon [mal] — now; (inzwischen) meanwhile
4) (selbst, sogar) even; (nur) only5) (ohne Ergänzung, ohne weiteren Zusatz) on its own[allein] schon der Gedanke daran ist schrecklich — the mere thought or just the thought of it is dreadful
2.schon darum od. aus diesem Grund — for this reason alone
1) (verstärkend) really; (gewiss) certainly2) (ugs. ungeduldig): (endlich)nun komm schon! — come on!; hurry up!
und wenn schon! — so what; what if he/she/it does/did/was etc.
3) (beruhigend): (wahrscheinlich) all righter wird sich schon wieder erholen — he'll recover all right; he's sure to recover
4) (zustimmend, aber etwas einschränkend)Lust hätte ich schon, nur keine Zeit — I'd certainly like to, but I've no time
das ist schon möglich, nur... — that is quite possible, only...
5) (betont): (andererseits)er ist nicht besonders intelligent, aber sein Bruder schon — he's not particularly intelligent, but his brother is
6) (einschränkend, abwertend)was weiß der schon! — what does 'he know [about it]!
* * *adv.already adv.yet adv. -
18 так
I нареч.1) ( таким образом) like this, (in) this way, soсде́лайте так! — do it like this!
де́ло обстои́т так — this is how matters stand
так нельзя́ ничего́ доби́ться — you cannot achieve anything this way
он отвеча́л так — he said this in reply; he answered as follows; this is the answer he gave
и́менно так — exactly (so)
я так и сказа́л ему́, что... — I told him in so many words that...
он говори́л так, (как) бу́дто... — he spoke as though...
он так говори́л, что... — he spoke in such a way that...
так бы и сказа́ли! — why didn't you tell me before!
так и случи́лось — so it happened
2) (в том виде, как есть) as it is [was, etc]пусть так оста́нется — let it remain as it is
3) ( настолько) soтак стра́шно — so terrible
так необходи́мо — so necessary
так ва́жно — so important
бу́дьте так добры́ (+ повелит. накл.) — please (+ imper); (+ инф.) would you be so kind (as + to inf)
не так (уж) (+ прил., нареч.) — not (really) so / that (+ adj, adv); (+ гл.) not that / so much (+ verb)
дела́ не так (уж) пло́хи — things are not (really) so / that bad
не так уж я э́того хочу́ — I don't want it that much / badly
4) разг. (без явной цели, причины или последствий) for no reason; just like thatэ́то он так (то́лько) сказа́л — he didn't really mean it
ты чего́ пришёл? - Да так — what have you come for? - I've just come [There's no special reason]
подо́бная боле́знь так не прохо́дит — this kind of illness doesn't pass just like that [without consequences]
5) разг. ( не очень хорошо или хорош) not too wellкак ты себя́ чу́вствуешь? - Да так — how do you feel? - Not too well [So-so; Fair to middling]
и не друг и не враг, а так — neither a friend nor a foe, just someone
6) разг. ( неважно) it's nothing; it doesn't matter; justты почему́ пла́чешь? - Так, вспо́мнилось ко́е-что́ — why are you crying? - It's nothing, I just remembered something
э́то мне так, друг оди́н позвони́л — it was just a friend calling
7) разг. ирон. (в начале восклицательного предложения с глаголом в буд. вр. или прош. вр.; выражает невероятность чего-л) not likely!; (there's) no chance!так она́ тебя́ и послу́шает / послу́шала! — not likely she will listen to you!
так я тебе́ и дам / дал свои́ де́ньги! — there's no chance I will give you my money!
••так бы и (+ сослагат. накл.)! разг. — wouldn't I just (+ inf)!
так его́ [их]! разг. — let him [them] have it!
так ему́ и на́до! разг. — (it) serves him right!; he asked for it!
так же как (и) в знач. союза — 1) (в той же степени, что) just like 2) ( помимо) as well as
так же как и вы, я ничего́ не зна́ю — (just) like you, I don't know anything
опроси́ли свиде́телей, так же как и потерпе́вших — they questioned eyewitnesses as well as the victims
так и быть — all right, very well; so be it
так и есть — so it is; ( действительно) (and) indeed
так и знай! — mind you!; that's for sure!; get this straight
так и́ли ина́че — in any event / case; one way or another; ( в том и другом случае) in either event
он так и не пришёл [сде́лал; сказа́л] — he never came [did it; said]
я так и не узна́л э́того — I never found it out [learnt it]
так и так (, де́скать / мол) разг. — here's what happened; here's what I have to say
так, как (в соответствии с чем-л) — as; ( наподобие) like
де́лай так, как я говорю́ — do as I say
я хочу́ вы́глядеть так, как она́ — I want to look like her
так, как э́то бы́ло — as it was; the way it was
он не мо́жет переда́ть ей кни́гу, так как она́ уже́ уе́хала — he can't give her the book as / because she has already left
так ли э́то? — is that (really) the case?, is that so?
не так ли? — isn't that so?; переводится тж. разделительным вопросом
мы встреча́лись с ва́ми ра́ньше, не так ли? — we have met before, haven't we?
так ли, э́так / сяк ли — one way or another; somehow or other
так называ́емый — so-called
так на так прост. — an even swap
поменя́ться так на так — make an even swap
так на так и получа́ется / выхо́дит — one (thing) makes up for the other
так себе — so-so; could be better; middling; nothing special; nothing to write home about
кни́жка э́та так себе — this book is not up to much
так сказа́ть вводн. сл. — so to speak / say
так тебя́ раста́к эвф. — you dirty so-and-so!
так тому́ и бы́ть! — so be it!
так то́чно! воен. — yes, sir!
меня́ там не́ было, так что не спра́шивайте — I wasn't there, so don't ask me
сде́лайте так, что́бы никто́ не возража́л — do it so that nobody should object
не так что́б(ы) разг. — not really; not so much
так (я) и ду́мал — just as I thought
так (я) и знал! — I knew it!; I knew it would happen!
вот так! — that's the way!, that's right!
е́сли так — if that's the case
за так — for nothing; for free
я и так э́то знал — I (always) knew that
мне и так хорошо́ — I am fine the way I am
они́ и так не бе́дные — they aren't poor anyway
я и так спра́влюсь — I'll manage (anyway)
и так да́лее (сокр. и т.д.) — etcetera [ɪt'setrə] (сокр. etc.); and so on / forth
и так и сяк / э́так — this way and that; this way, that way and every way
как (э́то) так? — how come?, how's that?
как бы не так! — not likely!; nothing of the kind!
не так что́бы о́чень — not that much
про́сто так — 1) ( без особой причины) for no special reason 2) ( бесплатно) for free
э́то бы́ло не про́сто так — there was a reason for / behind it
они́ раздава́ли ве́щи про́сто так — they gave things away
а хоть / хотя́ бы и так! разг. — so what (of it)!
что́ так? — why?; ( после отрицания) why not?
II вводн. сл. книжн.что́-то тут не так — there's something wrong here
( например) thusIII союз разг.так, наприме́р — thus; for example
1) ( поэтому) soзре́ние слабе́ет, так прихо́дится носи́ть очки́ — my eyesight is weakening, so I have to wear glasses
2) (но, однако) butпое́хать бы к мо́рю, так де́нег нет — it wouldn't be bad to go to the seashore, but I have no money for it
IV частица разг.ему́ предлага́ли помо́чь, так нет же, не согласи́лся! — he was offered help, but no, he wouldn't accept it!
1) (в таком случае, тогда) thenе́сли ты не пойдёшь, так я пойду́ — if you don't go, then I will
не тут, так там — if (it is) not here, then (it is) there
хоти́те так е́шьте — eat it if you want to
так что же вы ра́ньше не сказа́ли! — (then) why didn't you tell me before!
2) (значит, следовательно) soтак он прие́хал! — so he has come!
так вы его́ зна́ете! — so you know him!
так во́т вы где! — so that's where you are!
3) (в вопросе: выражает побуждение к ответу) well...?, so...?так ка́к, вы согла́сны? — so / well, do you agree?
так что́, мы идём на ре́ку? — so / well, are we going to the river?
так вы действи́тельно э́того хоти́те? — are you sure you really want it?
так где же они́? — well, where are they?!
4) (с повтором сущ. в им.: указывает на необычность, выдающиеся качества предмета) that's what I call a (noun); that's a (noun) to end all (noun pl)вот э́то ды́ня так ды́ня! — that's what I call a real melon!; that's a melon to end all melons!
5) (с повтором гл.: указывает на серьёзность, размах или особое качество действия) seriously; really well; in the big wayигра́ть так игра́ть, а не по телефо́ну разгова́ривать — (if we are going to play) let's play seriously, and no talking on the phone
вот он пьёт так пьёт — he drinks really hard; he drinks in the big way
гуля́ть так гуля́ть! — let's paint the town red!
ну, ты ска́жешь так ска́жешь! — the things you are saying!
6) (в позиции между подлежащим и сказуемым: вот, зато, между прочим) still, but; really; или не переводитсяа я так ду́маю, что он не прав — (but) I think he is wrong
а им так всё равно́ — but it doesn't (really) matter to them; they don't (really) care
7) (в позиции после слова, выделяемого инверсией) переводится эмфатическими оборотами и конструкциямиэкза́мены - так он о них не ду́мает — as for the exams, he doesn't think about them; exams is the last thing he cares about; it's not the exams he thinks about
пое́сть так вы лю́бите, а пригото́вить вас не заста́вишь! — you do like to eat, don't you, but there's no way to make you cook!
8) ( примерно) about, someлет так два́дцать наза́д — it was about / some twenty years ago
9) (после нареч.; довольно-таки, весьма) rather; quite; kind of разг.она́ ничего́ так, хоро́шенькая — she's rather [kind of] pretty / cute
мы непло́хо так посиде́ли — we had quite a good time (in a bar, etc)
он вы́шел и недово́льно так говори́т — he came out and said in a kind of displeased manner
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19 lejos
adv.1 far (away).¿está lejos? is it far?eso queda muy lejos that's a long way awayvivo lejos del centro I live a long way from the city centera lo lejos in the distancede o desde lejos from a distance2 long ago.eso queda ya lejos that happened a long time ago3 far away, far, far off, not near.* * *► adverbio1 far, far away, far off\a lo lejos in the distance, far awayde lejos from a distancedesde lejos from a distancelejos de far from■ lejos de reponerse, empeoró y al final murió far from recovering, he got worse and eventually diedquedar lejos to be farsin ir más lejos (por ejemplo) for example, to take a case in point 2 (por cierto) as a matter of fact, as it happens* * *adv.distant, far away- lejos de* * *1. ADV1) [en el espacio] far, far away¿está lejos? — is it far (away)?
está muy lejos — it's a long way (away), it's really far (away)
•
a lo lejos — in the distance•
de o desde lejos — at o from a distance, from afar literlos curiosos observaban la escena desde lejos — bystanders observed the scene at o from a distance
prefiero ver los relámpagos de bien lejos — I prefer watching lightning from a good distance o from a long way off
el equipo español iba seguido de lejos por Alemania — the Spanish team was followed at a distance by Germany, the Spanish team was followed, a long way behind, by Germany
•
más lejos — further awaysin ir más lejos —
Javier, sin ir más lejos, tuvo el mismo problema — Javier, as it happens, had the same problem
mundanalhoy, sin ir más lejos, la he visto dos veces — in fact o as it happens, I've seen her twice today
2)• lejos de algo — a long way from sth, far from sth
está lejos de la oficina — it is a long way o far from the office
lejos de asustarse, los niños estaban encantados con la tormenta — far from being scared, the children really loved the storm
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nada más lejos de mi intención que hacerte daño — harming you was the last thing on my mind3) [en el tiempo] far offestá lejos el día en que podamos comprarnos una casa — the day we can afford a house is still a long way off
¡qué lejos me parecen las vacaciones! — the holidays seem so far off!
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venir de lejos, su amistad viene de lejos — their friendship goes back a long way4) Cono Sur (=con mucho) easilyes lejos la más inteligente — she's the most intelligent by far, she's easily the most intelligent
2. SM1) (=aspecto)2) (Arte) [de cuadro] background3) Esp [en la vista]* * *1)a) ( en el espacio)está or queda demasiado lejos para ir a pie — it's too far to walk
lejos de algo: queda lejos del centro it's a long way from the center; estaba lejos de imaginarme la verdad — I was far from guessing the truth
b) (en locs)muy a lo lejos — (Chi) every now and again
llevar algo/ir demasiado lejos — to take something/to go too far
sin ir más lejos — for example o instance
c) (fam) ( con mucho)es lejos (CS) o (Col, Méx) de lejos — by far, easily
2) ( en el futuro) a long way off; ( en el pasado) a long time ago3) ( señalando contraste)lejos de + inf — far from -ing
lejos de molestarle, le encantó la idea — far from being upset, he thought it was a great idea
* * *Ex. The number of users of mobile libraries is falling because of improved transport facilities which allow users to visit library services further afield.----* a lo lejos = in the distance.* bastante lejos de = well away from.* cada vez más lejos = further and further.* de lejos = from a distance.* demasiado lejos = too far.* de muy lejos = from afar.* desde lejos = from a distance, from afar.* desde muy lejos = from afar.* estar lejos de (ser) + Infinitivo = be far from + Gerundio.* estar muy lejos = be far off, be a long way off.* incluso yendo más lejos = even farther afield.* ir aun más lejos = go + a/one step further.* ir demasiado lejos = overstate + case, go + too far.* ir más lejos = go + one stage further.* ir todavía más lejos = go + a/one step further.* lejos de = away from.* lejos de la muchedumbre = away from the maddening crowds, far from the maddening crowd(s).* lejos del gentío = away from the maddening crowds, far from the maddening crowd(s).* lejos del mundanal ruido = out in the woods, far from the maddening crowd(s).* lejos de (ser) = far from.* llegar demasiado lejos = go + too far.* llegar lejos = get + far.* llegar más lejos = stretch + further.* llegar muy lejos = go + a long way, come + a long way.* llevar Algo demasiado lejos = push + Nombre + too far.* llevar aún más lejos = carry + one step further, take + one step further.* llevar + Nombre + aún más lejos = take + Nombre + a/one step further/farther.* lo suficientemente lejos como para no poder oír = out of earshot.* mantenerse lejos de = steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.* más lejos = further away, furthest away.* muy lejos = far away, far off.* muy lejos de = a long way from, a long way removed from.* muy lejos de conseguir = a long way toward.* nada + estar + más lejos de la realidad = nothing + can + be further from the truth.* nada + estar + más lejos de la verdad = nothing + can + be further from the truth.* no estar muy lejos de = be just one step away from.* no lo bastante lejos = not far enough.* no muy lejos = within easy travelling distance, not far behind, not far off, not far away, not far, not too far.* no tener que ir muy lejos = not have to look far.* tan lejos como = as far away as.* * *1)a) ( en el espacio)está or queda demasiado lejos para ir a pie — it's too far to walk
lejos de algo: queda lejos del centro it's a long way from the center; estaba lejos de imaginarme la verdad — I was far from guessing the truth
b) (en locs)muy a lo lejos — (Chi) every now and again
llevar algo/ir demasiado lejos — to take something/to go too far
sin ir más lejos — for example o instance
c) (fam) ( con mucho)es lejos (CS) o (Col, Méx) de lejos — by far, easily
2) ( en el futuro) a long way off; ( en el pasado) a long time ago3) ( señalando contraste)lejos de + inf — far from -ing
lejos de molestarle, le encantó la idea — far from being upset, he thought it was a great idea
* * *Ex: The number of users of mobile libraries is falling because of improved transport facilities which allow users to visit library services further afield.
* a lo lejos = in the distance.* bastante lejos de = well away from.* cada vez más lejos = further and further.* de lejos = from a distance.* demasiado lejos = too far.* de muy lejos = from afar.* desde lejos = from a distance, from afar.* desde muy lejos = from afar.* estar lejos de (ser) + Infinitivo = be far from + Gerundio.* estar muy lejos = be far off, be a long way off.* incluso yendo más lejos = even farther afield.* ir aun más lejos = go + a/one step further.* ir demasiado lejos = overstate + case, go + too far.* ir más lejos = go + one stage further.* ir todavía más lejos = go + a/one step further.* lejos de = away from.* lejos de la muchedumbre = away from the maddening crowds, far from the maddening crowd(s).* lejos del gentío = away from the maddening crowds, far from the maddening crowd(s).* lejos del mundanal ruido = out in the woods, far from the maddening crowd(s).* lejos de (ser) = far from.* llegar demasiado lejos = go + too far.* llegar lejos = get + far.* llegar más lejos = stretch + further.* llegar muy lejos = go + a long way, come + a long way.* llevar Algo demasiado lejos = push + Nombre + too far.* llevar aún más lejos = carry + one step further, take + one step further.* llevar + Nombre + aún más lejos = take + Nombre + a/one step further/farther.* lo suficientemente lejos como para no poder oír = out of earshot.* mantenerse lejos de = steer + clear of, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.* más lejos = further away, furthest away.* muy lejos = far away, far off.* muy lejos de = a long way from, a long way removed from.* muy lejos de conseguir = a long way toward.* nada + estar + más lejos de la realidad = nothing + can + be further from the truth.* nada + estar + más lejos de la verdad = nothing + can + be further from the truth.* no estar muy lejos de = be just one step away from.* no lo bastante lejos = not far enough.* no muy lejos = within easy travelling distance, not far behind, not far off, not far away, not far, not too far.* no tener que ir muy lejos = not have to look far.* tan lejos como = as far away as.* * *A1(en el espacio): la estación queda or está muy lejos the station is a long way awayestá or queda demasiado lejos para ir andando it's too far to walkno está muy lejos it isn't very farvive lejísimos she lives miles away¿ves aquel edificio allá lejos? do you see that building way o right over there?lejos DE algo/algn:queda lejos del centro it's a long way from the centerponte lejos de mí or ( crit) lejos mío stand well away from meestaba lejos de imaginarme la verdad I was far from guessing the truth2 ( en locs):a lo lejos in the distancemuy a lo lejos ( Chi); now and again, from time to timede lejos from a distanceno veo bien de lejos I'm shortsightedseguido muy de lejos por el ciclista francés followed, a long way behind, by the French cyclistllevar algo/ir demasiado lejos to take sth/to go too farsin ir más lejos: ¿has visto a María últimamente? — ayer, sin ir más lejos, cené con ella have you seen María recently? — yes, in fact I had dinner with her just yesterdayGustavo, sin ir más lejos, lleva ocho meses esperando Gustavo, to take a case in point, has been waiting for eight monthses lejos la mejor (CS) or (Col, Méx) es de lejos or ( RPI) por lejos la mejor she's by far o easily the best, she's the best by far o by a long wayB (en el futuro) a long way off; (en el pasado) a long time ago¡el día 30 queda tan lejos! the 30th is so far off o such a long way off!lejos DE algo:estamos ya lejos de aquellos acontecimientos those events happened a long time agoaún estamos lejos del día de pago payday's still a long way offC (señalando contraste) lejos DE + INF far FROM -INGlejos de molestarle, le encantó la idea far from being upset, he thought it was a great idea* * *
lejos adverbio
1
queda lejos del centro it's a long way from the center;
estaba lejos de imaginarme la verdad I was far from guessing the truthb) ( en locs)
de lejos from a distance;
ir demasiado lejos to go too far;
sin ir más lejos for example, for instance
2 ( en el futuro) a long way off;
lejos adverbio far (away)
♦ Locuciones: figurado ir demasiado lejos, to go too far
figurado llegar lejos, to go a long way
figurado sin ir más lejos, to take an obvious example
a lo lejos, in the distance
de lejos, from a distance
lejos de, far from
' lejos' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- adelante
- compensar
- divisar
- estar
- lloro
- quedar
- ver
- venir
- alejar
- allá
- incómodo
- llegar
- más
- pasar
- saltar
- vislumbrar
English:
afield
- away
- berth
- beyond
- burning
- carry
- distance
- explode
- far
- further
- in
- it
- lonely
- long
- mark
- off
- on
- out
- place
- stare
- touch
- way
- wide
- afar
- astonished
- easily
- for
- only
- range
* * *lejos adv1. [en el espacio] far (away);eso queda muy lejos that's a long way away;me hace falta un taxi porque voy bastante lejos I'll need to take a taxi because I'm going quite a long way;desde aquí lejos no se le oye you can't hear him from over here;el castillo está allá lejos the castle is right over there;no veo bien de lejos I'm short-sighted;a lo lejos in the distance;Hum & Literariolejos del mundanal ruido far from the madding crowd2. [en el pasado] long ago;eso queda ya lejos that happened a long time ago;la pasión por el campo le viene de lejos her love of the countryside goes back a long way;esta situación viene de lejos this situation has a history to it3. [en el futuro]la fecha del estreno aún está o [m5] queda lejos the première is still a long way off, there's still a long while to go until the premièrees, lejos, el más rápido he's by far o easily the fastest5. Compno andar lejos: no acertó pero tampoco andaba lejos she didn't get it right, but she wasn't far off;de lejos by far, easily;es, de lejos, el más rápido he's by far o easily the fastest;ir demasiado lejos to go too far;sin ir más lejos: este año, sin ir más lejos, ha habido dos terremotos this year alone there have been two earthquakes;algo que sí sucede, sin ir más lejos, en India something which does happen in India, to name but one example;lejos de far from;lejos de mejorar… far from getting better…;lejos estábamos de sospechar lo que estaba pasando we didn't have the faintest suspicion of what was going on;llegará lejos she'll go far;Famni de lejos: no es el mejor ni de lejos he's nowhere near o nothing like the best;no se le parece ni de lejos she's nothing like her, she doesn't look anything like her;RPpor lejos: es, por lejos, el más rápido he's by far o easily the fastest;¿cuál te gusta más? – el alto, por lejos which one do you like best? – the tall one, it's no contest* * *I adv far, far away;Navidad queda lejos Christmas is a long way off;a lo lejos in the distance;sin ir más lejos to give you an example;estar muy lejos de algo fig be a long way from sth;ir demasiado lejos fig go too far, overstep the mark;llegar lejos fig go far;nada más lejos de mi intención nothing was further from my mindII prp:lejos de far from;desde lejos from afar, from far away* * *lejos adv1) : far away, distanta lo lejos: in the distance, far offdesde lejos: from a distance2) : long ago, a long way offestá lejos de los 50 años: he's a long way from 50 years old3)de lejos : by faresta decisión fue de lejos la más fácil: this decision was by far the easiest4)lejos de : far fromlejos de ser reprobado, recibió una nota de B: far from failing, he got a B* * *lejos adv far / a long way¿está lejos? is it far? / is it a long way? -
20 worst
worst [wɜ:st](a) (least good, pleasant etc) le pire, le plus mauvais;∎ it's the worst book I've ever read c'est le plus mauvais livre que j'aie jamais lu;∎ this is the worst thing that could have happened c'est la pire chose qui pouvait arriver;∎ the worst thing about it was the heat le pire, c'était la chaleur;∎ it has happened at the worst possible time c'est arrivé au plus mauvais moment;∎ and, worst of all, I lost my keys et le pire de tout, c'est que j'ai perdu mes clés;∎ we came off worst (in deal) c'est nous qui étions perdants; (in fight) c'est nous qui avons reçu le plus de coups;∎ I felt worst of all just after the operation c'est juste après l'opération que je me suis senti le plus mal∎ the fighting was worst near the border les combats les plus violents se sont déroulés près de la frontière2 adverb(superl of badly) out of all of us I played worst j'ai joué le plus mal de nous tous;∎ that frightened me worst of all c'est ce qui m'a fait le plus peur;∎ they are the worst paid ce sont les plus mal payés;∎ the worst affected le plus affecté, le plus touché3 noun∎ the worst le pire;∎ the worst that can happen le pire qui puisse arriver;∎ the worst of it is she knew all along le pire, c'est qu'elle le savait depuis le début;∎ that's the worst of cheap shoes c'est l'inconvénient des chaussures bon marché;∎ money brings out the worst in people l'argent réveille les pires instincts (chez les gens);∎ to expect/to be prepared for the worst s'attendre/être préparé au pire;∎ I fear the worst je crains le pire;∎ the worst is still to come le pire est encore à venir;∎ the worst was yet to come le pire restait à venir;∎ the worst is over le plus mauvais moment est passé;∎ if the worst comes to the worst, if it comes to the worst au pire, dans le pire des cas;∎ he got the worst of it c'est lui qui s'en est le moins bien sorti;∎ and that's not the worst of it! et ce n'est pas le pire!, et il y a pire encore!;∎ humorous do your worst! allez-y, je suis prêt;∎ the fever was at its worst last night la fièvre était à son paroxysme hier soir;∎ when the storm was at its worst au plus fort de l'orage;∎ when the situation was at its worst alors que la situation était désespérée;∎ things or matters were at their worst les affaires étaient au plus mal, les choses ne pouvaient pas aller plus mal;∎ I'm at my worst in the morning le matin est mon plus mauvais moment de la journée;∎ even at her worst she is still a brilliant player même quand elle joue mal, elle reste une joueuse fantastique∎ the worst le (la) pire de tous;∎ to be the worst in the class être le (la) dernier(ère) de la classe;∎ when it comes to dancing, he's the world's worst pour ce qui est de danser, il n'y a pas pire que luiliterary (opponent, rival) battre, avoir le dessus surau pire, dans le pire des cas
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