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61 alimentar el espíritu
(v.) = refresh + the spiritEx. The library throughout history has been a place to study, to gain information, to refresh the spirit and to communicate with the wise men and women of the past and the present.* * *(v.) = refresh + the spiritEx: The library throughout history has been a place to study, to gain information, to refresh the spirit and to communicate with the wise men and women of the past and the present.
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62 alto nivel
(n.) = high standardEx. Cataloging is of a very high standard throughout the country.* * *(n.) = high standardEx: Cataloging is of a very high standard throughout the country.
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63 amargo
adj.1 bitter, amaroidal.2 bitter, sad.m.bitters.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: amargar.* * *► adjetivo1 (sabor) bitter1 bitterness————————1 bitterness* * *(f. - amarda)adj.* * *amargo, -a1. ADJ1) [sabor] bitter, tartmás amargo que tueras, más amargo que la hiel — terribly bitter
2) (fig) (=apenado) bitter, embittered2. SM1) [de sabor] bitterness, tartness2) pl amargos (=licor) bitters3.* * *I- ga adjetivo1)a) <fruta/sabor> bitterb) ( sin azúcar) unsweetened, without sugar2) <experiencia/recuerdo> bitter, painfulIIme dejó un sabor amargo — it left me with a bitter o nasty taste in my mouth
* * *= bitter, sour, upsetting.Ex. A number of respondents to the study expressed themselves in bitter terms at the lack of readiness to support programmes which are attempting to encourage the transfer of technological innovation to information applications.Ex. Throughout the book, the young are viewed with sour realism.Ex. Lovelorn staff at a Japanese company can take paid time off after an upsetting break-up with a partner, with more 'heartache leave' offered as they get older.----* dejar un sabor amargo en la boca = leave + a bitter aftertaste.* experiencia amarga = bitter experience.* naranja amarga = sour orange.* verdad amarga = home truth.* victoria amarga = sour victory.* * *I- ga adjetivo1)a) <fruta/sabor> bitterb) ( sin azúcar) unsweetened, without sugar2) <experiencia/recuerdo> bitter, painfulIIme dejó un sabor amargo — it left me with a bitter o nasty taste in my mouth
* * *= bitter, sour, upsetting.Ex: A number of respondents to the study expressed themselves in bitter terms at the lack of readiness to support programmes which are attempting to encourage the transfer of technological innovation to information applications.
Ex: Throughout the book, the young are viewed with sour realism.Ex: Lovelorn staff at a Japanese company can take paid time off after an upsetting break-up with a partner, with more 'heartache leave' offered as they get older.* dejar un sabor amargo en la boca = leave + a bitter aftertaste.* experiencia amarga = bitter experience.* naranja amarga = sour orange.* verdad amarga = home truth.* victoria amarga = sour victory.* * *A1 ‹fruta/sabor› bitter almendra2 (sin azúcar) unsweetened, without sugarB ‹experiencia/recuerdo› bitter, painfulme dejó un sabor amargo it left me with a bitter o nasty taste in my mouthlanzando quejas amargas contra su destino railing against his fate, complaining bitterly about his fate1 (amargor) bitterness2 (mate) maté without sugar3 (licor) bitters* * *
Del verbo amargar: ( conjugate amargar)
amargo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
amargó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
amargar
amargo
amargar ( conjugate amargar) verbo transitivo ‹ocasión/día› to spoil;
‹ persona› to make … bitter
amargarse verbo pronominal
to become bitter;
amargo -ga adjetivo
1
2 ‹experiencia/recuerdo› bitter, painful
amargar verbo transitivo
1 to make bitter
2 figurado to embitter, sour
amargo,-a adjetivo bitter, unpleasant, sour: siento que tengas que pasar por ese amargo trance, I'm sorry that you have to go through such an awful situation
' amargo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
amarga
- chocolate
- sabor
- trago
- gusto
English:
bitter
- chocolate
- pill
- plain
* * *amargo, -a♦ adj1. [sabor] bitter2. [sin azúcar] bitter3. [persona, recuerdo] bitter♦ nm1. RP [mate] bitter maté* * *adj tb figbitter* * *amargo, -ga adj: bitter♦ amargamente advamargo nm: bitterness, tartness* * *amargo adj bitter -
64 amplitud
f.1 roominess, spaciousness.2 looseness (of clothes).3 extent, comprehensiveness (extension).amplitud de miras broadmindedness4 amplitude, breadth, size, roominess.* * *1 (extensión) extent, range2 (espacio) room, space, spaciousness3 (anchura) width4 (holgadura) looseness5 FÍSICA amplitude\de gran amplitud figurado far-reachingamplitud de miras broad-mindedness* * *noun f.extent, wideness, spaciousness* * *SF1) (=espaciosidad) [de sala, habitación, interior] spaciousness; [de avenida, calle] wideness; [de terreno] expanse, extent2) [de ropa] looseness; [de falda] fullness3) [de conocimientos, vocabulario, poder, variedad] extentamplitud de criterio, amplitud de horizontes, amplitud de miras — broadmindedness
4)de gran amplitud — [reforma, proyecto] wide-ranging, far-reaching
5) (Radio)* * *a) (de calle, margen) width; ( de casa) spaciousness; ( de vestido) loosenessb) (de miras, criterios) range; (de facultades, garantías) extentla amplitud de sus conocimientos — the breadth o depth of his knowledge
* * *= fullness, vastness, amplitude, massiveness, spaciousness, airiness.Ex. Names commonly vary in fullness, especially in terms of the extent of abbreviations and initials used.Ex. Experience has shown that the vastness of this as yet unordered field holds many pitfalls for the unwary librarian and researcher.Ex. The distinction between analogue and digital signals has been expressed in terms of the size of the variation of the carrier (also called the amplitude of the signal).Ex. With praise for the completeness and the massiveness of the project is mixed a lack of confidence in the method of arrangement and the accuracy with which some of the entries are compiled.Ex. The overall plan of the library is to provide an atmosphere of spaciousness and calm, in contrast to the urban bustle outside = El proyecto general de la biblioteca es ofrecer un ambiente de amplitud y calma, en contraste con el bullicio urbano exterior.Ex. The new library is a elegant modern building with excellent natural lighting and a feeling of airiness and space throughout.----* amplitud de + Nombre = breadth of + Nombre.* * *a) (de calle, margen) width; ( de casa) spaciousness; ( de vestido) loosenessb) (de miras, criterios) range; (de facultades, garantías) extentla amplitud de sus conocimientos — the breadth o depth of his knowledge
* * *= fullness, vastness, amplitude, massiveness, spaciousness, airiness.Ex: Names commonly vary in fullness, especially in terms of the extent of abbreviations and initials used.
Ex: Experience has shown that the vastness of this as yet unordered field holds many pitfalls for the unwary librarian and researcher.Ex: The distinction between analogue and digital signals has been expressed in terms of the size of the variation of the carrier (also called the amplitude of the signal).Ex: With praise for the completeness and the massiveness of the project is mixed a lack of confidence in the method of arrangement and the accuracy with which some of the entries are compiled.Ex: The overall plan of the library is to provide an atmosphere of spaciousness and calm, in contrast to the urban bustle outside = El proyecto general de la biblioteca es ofrecer un ambiente de amplitud y calma, en contraste con el bullicio urbano exterior.Ex: The new library is a elegant modern building with excellent natural lighting and a feeling of airiness and space throughout.* amplitud de + Nombre = breadth of + Nombre.* * *1 (de una calle) width; (de una casa) spaciousness; (de un vestido) looseness; (de una falda, manga) fullnessla gran amplitud térmica característica del desierto the huge temperature range characteristic of the desert2 (de miras, criterios) range; (de facultades, garantías) extentla amplitud de sus conocimientos the breadth o depth of his knowledge3 ( Fís) amplitude* * *
amplitud sustantivo femenino
( de casa) spaciousness;
( de vestido) looseness
(de facultades, garantías) extent;◊ la amplitud de sus conocimientos the breadth o depth of his knowledgec) (Fís) amplitude
amplitud sustantivo femenino
1 spaciousness
2 (de espacio) room, space
3 Fís amplitude
' amplitud' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
holgura
- vuelo
- espacio
- modulación
English:
breadth
- spaciousness
- extent
* * *amplitud nf1. [espaciosidad] [de sala, maletero] roominess, spaciousness;[de avenida] width;aquí cabe todo con amplitud there's more than enough room for everything here2. [de ropa] looseness3. [extensión] extent, comprehensiveness4.amplitud de miras [tolerancia] broad-mindedness* * *f1 breadth;amplitud de miras broadmindedness;amplitud de surtido COM range, choice2 FÍS amplitude* * *amplitud nf1) : breadth, extent2) : spaciousness -
65 animación a la lectura
(n.) = reading animation, reading promotionEx. Other topics include the establishment of a pool of resources for promoting reading, like lists of recommended children's and young people's books, travelling exhibitions as well as events for reading animation.Ex. This article outlines the creation of a new library and the subsequent reading promotion which took place throughout the school including: more class reading; visits by authors; taped stories; competitions, etc.* * *(n.) = reading animation, reading promotionEx: Other topics include the establishment of a pool of resources for promoting reading, like lists of recommended children's and young people's books, travelling exhibitions as well as events for reading animation.
Ex: This article outlines the creation of a new library and the subsequent reading promotion which took place throughout the school including: more class reading; visits by authors; taped stories; competitions, etc. -
66 animales de caza
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67 antirracista
adj.anti-racist.f. & m.antiracist, anti-racist.* * *ADJ SMF anti-racist* * *adjetivo antiracist* * *= anti-racist.Ex. Ann Thompson emphasised the need for an anti-racist approach throughout the library service and highlighted the question of under-representation of black and ethnic minority people in libraries.* * *adjetivo antiracist* * *= anti-racist.Ex: Ann Thompson emphasised the need for an anti-racist approach throughout the library service and highlighted the question of under-representation of black and ethnic minority people in libraries.
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68 aplauso
m.round of applause.aplausos applause* * *1 applause■ ¡un aplauso para el señor Martín! a round of applause for Mr Martín!2 figurado (aprobación) applause, praise, acclaim* * *noun m.applause, clapping* * *SM1) (=palmadas) applause2) (=aprobación) approval, acclaim* * *a) ( ovación) applauseb) ( elogio) praisesu tenacidad es digna de aplauso — his tenacity is commendable o praiseworthy
* * *= applause, plaudit, ovation.Ex. It is called the applause Award and has been given 3 times a year since Apr 85.Ex. This valuable collection is now accessible over the Internet, to the plaudits of numerous researchers and citizens, spreading our influence throughout the world.Ex. His performance received lukewarm reviews from the press but ovations from the audience.----* aplausos = kudos.* * *a) ( ovación) applauseb) ( elogio) praisesu tenacidad es digna de aplauso — his tenacity is commendable o praiseworthy
* * *= applause, plaudit, ovation.Ex: It is called the applause Award and has been given 3 times a year since Apr 85.
Ex: This valuable collection is now accessible over the Internet, to the plaudits of numerous researchers and citizens, spreading our influence throughout the world.Ex: His performance received lukewarm reviews from the press but ovations from the audience.* aplausos = kudos.* * *1 (ovación) applauseel público le dedicó un cerrado aplauso the audience applauded him enthusiastically, he received an enthusiastic o a hearty ovation from the audiencelos aplausos duraron varios minutos the applause went on for several minutes2 (elogio) praiserecibió el aplauso de la crítica it received critical acclaim, it was praised by o it received praise from the criticssu tenacidad es digna de aplauso his tenacity is commendable o praiseworthy* * *
aplauso sustantivo masculino
◊ un aplauso para … a round of applause for …;
fuertes aplausos loud applause
◊ ser digno de aplauso to be commendable o praiseworthy
aplauso sustantivo masculino applause
' aplauso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
calurosa
- caluroso
- merecer
- provocar
- sonora
- sonoro
English:
clap
- hand
- loud
- resounding
- swell
- ripple
- round
* * *aplauso nm1. [ovación] round of applause;aplausos applause;pido un aplauso para… please put your hands together for…, could we have a big hand for…;recibió un aplauso cerrado she received rapturous applause2. [alabanza] praise, acclaim;su actitud merece nuestro aplauso her attitude should be applauded by us;recibir el aplauso de la crítica to be praised by the critics* * *m round of applause* * *aplauso nm1) : applause, clapping2) : praise, acclaim* * *aplauso n applause -
69 aprobación
f.approval, applause, authorization, consent.* * *\dar su (mi, tu, etc) aprobación to give one's consent, approve* * *noun f.approval, endorsement* * *SF1) (Pol) [de una ley] passing2) [de informe, plan, acuerdo] approval, endorsementnecesito tu aprobación para realizar la venta — I need your approval o endorsement to go ahead with the sale
mis padres nunca me dieron su aprobación para casarme — my parents never gave my marriage their approval
* * *femenino (de proyecto de ley, moción) passing; (de préstamo, acuerdo, plan) approval, endorsement; (de actuación, conducta de alguien) approval* * *= approval, endorsement, consent, encouragement, acknowledgement [acknowledgment], word of encouragement, passage, condonation, seal of approval, thumbs up.Ex. A number of more unusual arrangements have been tried, but none have met with wide approval.Ex. The project was given endorsement by the Standing Committees of the IFLA Section on Cataloguing and the then Section on Mechanization.Ex. Subject to the consent of the original author every thesis should be available for loan.Ex. Nevertheless my debts are real, and I particularly want to thank David Foxon for his illuminating commentary on the final sections, and D. F. McKenzie for his encouragement throughout.Ex. Then, without waiting for an acknowledgement, he said, 'Well, I think Albert is too much the union type' and James expressed surprise.Ex. This he knew happens to employees who are not given a word of encouragement, some recognition.Ex. The passage of the Exon bill would make criminal the sending of obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy or indecent data over the Net = La aprobación de la ley Exon haría que fuese un delito el envío a través de Internet de información obscena, lujuriosa, lasciva, inmoral o indecente.Ex. There are four prominent common law defenses to a divorce suit: condonation, recrimination, collusion, and connivance.Ex. This use of square brackets has never had the official seal of approval of the FID.Ex. The article 'Apple Macintosh: thumbs up? thumbs down?' considers whether online searchers should use Apple Macintosh machines.----* aprobación oficial = official seal of approval.* con aprobación = approvingly.* conseguir + Posesivo + aprobación = win + Posesivo + approval.* contar con la aprobación = meet with + approval.* contar con + Posesivo + aprobación = meet + Posesivo + approval.* no contar con la aprobación = frown on/upon.* obtener la aprobación = meet with + approval.* obtener + Posesivo + aprobación = meet + Posesivo + approval.* sujeto a aprobación = on approval.* * *femenino (de proyecto de ley, moción) passing; (de préstamo, acuerdo, plan) approval, endorsement; (de actuación, conducta de alguien) approval* * *= approval, endorsement, consent, encouragement, acknowledgement [acknowledgment], word of encouragement, passage, condonation, seal of approval, thumbs up.Ex: A number of more unusual arrangements have been tried, but none have met with wide approval.
Ex: The project was given endorsement by the Standing Committees of the IFLA Section on Cataloguing and the then Section on Mechanization.Ex: Subject to the consent of the original author every thesis should be available for loan.Ex: Nevertheless my debts are real, and I particularly want to thank David Foxon for his illuminating commentary on the final sections, and D. F. McKenzie for his encouragement throughout.Ex: Then, without waiting for an acknowledgement, he said, 'Well, I think Albert is too much the union type' and James expressed surprise.Ex: This he knew happens to employees who are not given a word of encouragement, some recognition.Ex: The passage of the Exon bill would make criminal the sending of obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy or indecent data over the Net = La aprobación de la ley Exon haría que fuese un delito el envío a través de Internet de información obscena, lujuriosa, lasciva, inmoral o indecente.Ex: There are four prominent common law defenses to a divorce suit: condonation, recrimination, collusion, and connivance.Ex: This use of square brackets has never had the official seal of approval of the FID.Ex: The article 'Apple Macintosh: thumbs up? thumbs down?' considers whether online searchers should use Apple Macintosh machines.* aprobación oficial = official seal of approval.* con aprobación = approvingly.* conseguir + Posesivo + aprobación = win + Posesivo + approval.* contar con la aprobación = meet with + approval.* contar con + Posesivo + aprobación = meet + Posesivo + approval.* no contar con la aprobación = frown on/upon.* obtener la aprobación = meet with + approval.* obtener + Posesivo + aprobación = meet + Posesivo + approval.* sujeto a aprobación = on approval.* * *1 (de un proyecto de ley, una moción) passingla aprobación de esta moción provocó un escándalo when this motion was passed it caused an outcry, the passing of this motion caused an outcry2 (de un préstamo, acuerdo) approval, endorsement3 (de la actuación, conducta de algn) approvalcuentas con mi aprobación you have my approval* * *
aprobación sustantivo femenino (de proyecto de ley, moción) passing;
(de préstamo, acuerdo, plan) approval, endorsement;
(de actuación, conducta) approval
aprobación sustantivo femenino approval
' aprobación' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
eje
- recomendable
- arriba
- bendición
- bravo
- conformidad
English:
acceptance
- amen
- approval
- approving
- assent
- blessing
- endorsement
- favor
- favour
- passing
- qualified
- seal
- subject
- unqualified
- adoption
* * *aprobación nf1. [de proyecto, medida] approval;[de ley, moción] passing;dio su aprobación al proyecto he gave the project his approval, he approved the project2. [de comportamiento] approval* * *f approval; de ley passing* * * -
70 apuntarse
1 (inscribirse) to enrol2 familiar (participar) to take part (a, in)■ ¿te apuntas? are you game?* * *1) to enroll, register, join2) score* * *VPR1) (=inscribirse) [en lista] to put one's name down; [en colegio, curso] to enrol, enroll (EEUU), register; [en partido, asociación] to join; [en concurso, competición] to enter, put one's name downcomo el viaje es tan barato nos hemos apuntado — as the trip is so cheap we've put our names down to go
nos hemos apuntado a un plan de pensiones — we have taken out o joined a pension plan
me he apuntado a un curso de inglés — I've signed up for an English course, I've enrolled on an English course
2) *¿te apuntas a un café? — do you fancy a coffee?
nos vamos de vacaciones a Cuba, ¿alguien se apunta? — we are going on holiday to Cuba, anyone interested? o does anyone fancy coming?
si vais al cine el domingo, llamadme, que yo me apunto — if you're going to the cinema on Sunday, call me, I'll be up for it *
3) (=obtener)apuntarse un tanto — (Dep) to score a point; (fig) to chalk up a point, score a point, stay one up
apuntarse una victoria — to score a win, chalk up a win
4) (=vislumbrarse)han seguido la dirección que ya se apuntaba al principio — they have continued in the direction that was evident from the start
5) [vino] to turn sour6) Cono Sur * (=emborracharse) to get tight ** * *(v.) = enrol [enroll -USA], sign up, be game, register (with)Ex. Summer enrollment generally exceeds 5,000, while various extension programs throughout the state enroll approximately 4,000 students.Ex. One of the first publishers to sign up for the new service is Tower Publishing, UK.Ex. Many of our group are financially strapped, and that presents a problem but I'm game.Ex. Once a user is registered, a password will be issued which provides access to all or most of the data bases offered by the host as and when the user wishes.* * *(v.) = enrol [enroll -USA], sign up, be game, register (with)Ex: Summer enrollment generally exceeds 5,000, while various extension programs throughout the state enroll approximately 4,000 students.
Ex: One of the first publishers to sign up for the new service is Tower Publishing, UK.Ex: Many of our group are financially strapped, and that presents a problem but I'm game.Ex: Once a user is registered, a password will be issued which provides access to all or most of the data bases offered by the host as and when the user wishes.* * *
Multiple Entries:
apuntarse
apuntarse algo
■apuntarse verbo reflexivo
1 (en una actividad) to enrol, put one's name down
2 familiar ésta se apunta a un bombardeo, she's game for anything
me apunto, count me in
' apuntarse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
tanta
- tanto
- anotar
- apuntar
English:
chalk up
- name
- sign on
- notch
- sign
* * *vpr1. [en lista] to put one's name down;[en curso] to enrol; Esp2. [participar] to join in ( a hacer algo doing sth);nos vamos al cine, ¿te apuntas? we're going to the cinema, do you want to come too?;yo me apunto I'm in;no le digas nada sobre la fiesta, que se apuntará don't say anything to her about the party or she'll want to come too;¿quién se apunta a una partida de cartas? who's up for a game of cards?, Br does anyone fancy a game of cards?;se apunta a todas las celebraciones she never misses a party;Esp Famese se apunta a un bombardeo he's game for anything3. [tantos, éxitos] to score, to notch up;se apuntó la canasta de la victoria he scored the winning basket;Fam¡apúntate diez! [al acertar] bingo!, Br bang on!;apuntarse un éxito to score a success;apuntarse un tanto (a favor) to earn a point in one's favour4. [manifestarse]este cambio de política ya se apuntaba hace meses this change of policy has been coming for monthsapuntarse la camisa to do (the buttons on) one's shirt up* * *v/r1 put one’s name down (en, a on;para for);apuntarse a la victoria take all the credit;¡me apunto! count me in!2:apuntarse un tanto score a point* * *vr1) : to sign up, to enroll2) : to score, to chalk up* * *apuntarse vb2. (participar) to join in¿te apuntas a la fiesta? are you coming to the party? -
71 asignatura
f.1 subject (education).asignatura optativa optional subjectasignaturas troncales core curriculum2 subject of study, course, subject.* * *1 subject\asignatura pendiente (en el colegio) subject which has to be retaken 2 (en la política etc) unresolved issue, issue which still has to be tackled, unfinished business* * *noun f.* * *SF subject, courseaprobar una asignatura — to pass a subject, pass in a subject
asignatura pendiente — (Educ) failed subject, resit subject; (=asunto pendiente) matter pending
* * *femenino subject* * *= subject, module.Ex. Some early codes included recommendations for filing practices and subject headings, but these are usually now the subject of a separate list or set of rules.Ex. Students explained how a dedicated technophobe could, albeit with meticulous planning, make a whole series of module choices throughout their three years at the university which systematically would avoid all attempts by staff to encourage their use of software packages.----* asignatura de estudios = curriculum subject.* asignatura obligatoria = required course.* asignatura optativa = optional subject, subsidiary subject, elective course.* asignatura pendiente = unfinished business, unresolved matter.* asignaturas optativas = elective course work.* asignatura troncal = core course.* libro de texto de una asignatura = set course book.* no cursar una asignatura = skip + grades.* programa de la asignatura = learning program(me).* sistema de asignaturas optativas = course elective system.* * *femenino subject* * *= subject, module.Ex: Some early codes included recommendations for filing practices and subject headings, but these are usually now the subject of a separate list or set of rules.
Ex: Students explained how a dedicated technophobe could, albeit with meticulous planning, make a whole series of module choices throughout their three years at the university which systematically would avoid all attempts by staff to encourage their use of software packages.* asignatura de estudios = curriculum subject.* asignatura obligatoria = required course.* asignatura optativa = optional subject, subsidiary subject, elective course.* asignatura pendiente = unfinished business, unresolved matter.* asignaturas optativas = elective course work.* asignatura troncal = core course.* libro de texto de una asignatura = set course book.* no cursar una asignatura = skip + grades.* programa de la asignatura = learning program(me).* sistema de asignaturas optativas = course elective system.* * *subjectaprobar una asignatura to pass a subjectCompuesto:( Educ) subject which one has to retake o ( AmE) make up o ( BrE) resit; (asunto sin resolver) unresolved mattertengo una asignatura pendiente con ella I have some unfinished business with her* * *
asignatura sustantivo femenino
subject;
( asunto sin resolver) unresolved matter
asignatura sustantivo femenino subject
Educ asignatura pendiente, failed subject
figurado unresolved matter
' asignatura' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
añadidura
- materia
- recuperar
- recuperación
- dominar
- enseñar
- estudiar
- gimnasia
- llevar
- programa
- repetir
- solfeo
- suspender
- verde
English:
art
- compulsory
- divinity
- drama
- law
- optional
- subject
- whatever
- A level
- credit
- major
- minor
- option
- stream
* * *asignatura nfsubject;me queda una asignatura del año pasado I have to retake o Br resit one subject that I failed last yearasignatura optativa optional subject;asignatura pendiente = subject in which a pupil or student has to retake an exam;Fig unresolved matter* * *f EDU subject* * *asignatura nfmateria: subject, course* * *asignatura n subject -
72 atacar
v.1 to attack.esta enfermedad ataca el sistema respiratorio this disease attacks the respiratory systemEl general atacó al pueblo The general attacked the village.Ese grupo ataca siempre That group attacks always.2 to attack (sport).3 to attack.4 to corrode.5 to tackle, to attack, to try to solve.El grupo ataca los problemas The group tackles problems.* * *1 (gen) to attack2 (criticar) to attack, criticize3 (afectar) to attack, affect\atacar los nervios to get on one's nerves* * *verb* * *1. VT1) [+ enemigo, ciudad, fortaleza] to attack2) (Med, Quím) [enfermedad, plaga, sustancia] to attackeste niño me ataca los nervios — * that child gets on my nerves *
3) (=criticar) [+ teoría, planteamiento, propuesta] to attack4) (=combatir) [+ problema] to tackle, combatse pretende atacar el desempleo — the aim is to tackle o combat unemployment
pretenden atacar la epidemia de meningitis — they aim to tackle o combat the meningitis epidemic
5) (=abordar)tengo que atacar a las matemáticas — * I'll have to get stuck into my maths *
¿puedo atacar al pastel? — * can I get stuck into the cake? *
2.VI to attack3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) <país/enemigo/ideas> to attack2) ácido/virus/enfermedad to attack3)a) ( combatir) <problema/enfermedad> to attackb) ( acometer) < tarea> to tackle; < pieza musical> to launch intoc) (Ven fam) ( cortejar) to go after2.atacar vi to attack* * *= attack, set about, assail, make + attack, bash, storm, assault, argue against, mount + attack, come under + attack, go to + bat against, maul, hit out (at/against).Ex. Soon afterwards he got up and wanted to attack me again.Ex. I shall not quickly forget being halted in full flight by the explosive entrance of a lecturer who, without pause for reflection or apology, set about an unfortunate student for not being at a tutorial.Ex. It's ridiculous to assail people who are making a code for abandoning all the principles which have been going strong for 100 years.Ex. This has led David Beminghausen in the United States to make the most outspoken attack on those who are trying to influence the role of the American Library Association.Ex. Newspapers took advantage of the accident to attack or ' bash' the nuclear industry or nuclear power in general.Ex. On October 6, 1976, an angry mob stormed the university to attack students who seemed to threaten the nation.Ex. Throughout history the cultural world has been assaulted in various ways which leads to the need for a process of cultural repair.Ex. Some teachers argue against book clubs, claiming that they bring together only a certain kind of avid reader, the literary equivalent of the religiously effete and over-pious.Ex. Their aim was to mount a spirited attack on a consumer driven and marketeers' approach to reading and books, and on relativism and populism.Ex. The article has the title 'The minority press goes to bat against segregated baseball'.Ex. After being mauled by a tiger the two elephants were sedated with hydrochloride for surgical dressing of the wounds.Ex. She has hit out at rumours that she is a man-eater.----* animal que ataca al hombre = man-eater.* atacar a = take + a swipe at, swipe, lash out at/against/on, have + a go at.* atacar con = urge against.* atacar en grupo = swarm.* atacar primero = preemptive strike.* atacar un síntoma = attack + symptom.* ser atacado = be under attack, come under + fire.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) <país/enemigo/ideas> to attack2) ácido/virus/enfermedad to attack3)a) ( combatir) <problema/enfermedad> to attackb) ( acometer) < tarea> to tackle; < pieza musical> to launch intoc) (Ven fam) ( cortejar) to go after2.atacar vi to attack* * *= attack, set about, assail, make + attack, bash, storm, assault, argue against, mount + attack, come under + attack, go to + bat against, maul, hit out (at/against).Ex: Soon afterwards he got up and wanted to attack me again.
Ex: I shall not quickly forget being halted in full flight by the explosive entrance of a lecturer who, without pause for reflection or apology, set about an unfortunate student for not being at a tutorial.Ex: It's ridiculous to assail people who are making a code for abandoning all the principles which have been going strong for 100 years.Ex: This has led David Beminghausen in the United States to make the most outspoken attack on those who are trying to influence the role of the American Library Association.Ex: Newspapers took advantage of the accident to attack or ' bash' the nuclear industry or nuclear power in general.Ex: On October 6, 1976, an angry mob stormed the university to attack students who seemed to threaten the nation.Ex: Throughout history the cultural world has been assaulted in various ways which leads to the need for a process of cultural repair.Ex: Some teachers argue against book clubs, claiming that they bring together only a certain kind of avid reader, the literary equivalent of the religiously effete and over-pious.Ex: Their aim was to mount a spirited attack on a consumer driven and marketeers' approach to reading and books, and on relativism and populism.Ex: This bipartite approach has recently come under heavy attack.Ex: The article has the title 'The minority press goes to bat against segregated baseball'.Ex: After being mauled by a tiger the two elephants were sedated with hydrochloride for surgical dressing of the wounds.Ex: She has hit out at rumours that she is a man-eater.* animal que ataca al hombre = man-eater.* atacar a = take + a swipe at, swipe, lash out at/against/on, have + a go at.* atacar con = urge against.* atacar en grupo = swarm.* atacar primero = preemptive strike.* atacar un síntoma = attack + symptom.* ser atacado = be under attack, come under + fire.* * *atacar [A2 ]vtA1 ‹país/enemigo› to attackla atacó por la espalda he attacked her from behindsu adversario lo atacó por sorpresa his opponent caught him off guard o took him by surprise2 (verbalmente) ‹ideas/persona› to attackdeja de atacarme continuamente stop attacking me o ( colloq) getting at me all the timeB «sustancia» to attack; «virus/enfermedad» to attackel ácido ataca el mármol the acid attacks the marbleataca el sistema nervioso it attacks the nervous systemme atacaron unos dolores de cabeza terribles I suffered o got terrible headachesme atacó el sueño I was suddenly overcome by sleep, I suddenly felt very sleepyC1 (combatir) ‹problema/enfermedad› to attackatacar las causas del problema to attack the causes of the problemeste problema hay que atacarlo de raíz we need to attack the root of this problem2 (acometer) ‹tarea› to tackle; ‹pieza musical› to launch intoJulio está atacando a Luisa Julio's after Luisa ( colloq), Julio's trying to get Luisa to go out with himD (en un cañón) to ram■ atacarvito attack■ atacarse* * *
atacar ( conjugate atacar) verbo transitivo
to attack
atacar verbo transitivo to attack, assault
♦ Locuciones: familiar atacar los nervios, to lose one's cool
' atacar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cargar
- diferente
- arremeter
- asaltar
- detrás
- disponer
English:
assault
- attack
- boot
- charge
- fire
- go at
- go for
- hit out
- lay into
- savage
- set on
- set upon
- strike
- turn on
- blast
- blitz
- hit
- jump
- lash
- maul
- mob
- move
- set
- slam
- tuck
- turn
* * *♦ vt1. [con violencia] to attack2. Dep to attack3. [criticar] to attack;su propuesta fue atacada por los asistentes her proposal was attacked by those present4. [afectar]le atacó la risa/fiebre he had a fit of laughter/a bout of fever;me atacó el sueño I suddenly felt very sleepysu impuntualidad me ataca los nervios his unpunctuality gets on my nerves6. [emprender] to launch into;el tenor atacó el aria con entusiasmo the tenor launched into the aria with gusto;los ciclistas atacaron la última subida con gran energía the cyclists attacked the final climb energetically7. [corroer] to corrode;la humedad ataca los metales humidity corrodes metal8. [dañar] to attack;esta enfermedad ataca el sistema respiratorio this disease attacks the respiratory systemno es el primer chico que la ataca he isn't the first boy to try to Br get off with o US make out with her♦ vi1. [tropas, animal] to attack2. Dep to attack* * *I v/t1 attack;le atacó un fuerte lumbago he had a severe attack of lumbago;me atacaron ganas de … I was seized o gripped by a desire to …II v/i attack* * *atacar {72} v: to attack* * *atacar vb to attack -
73 atalaya
f.1 watchtower (torre).2 lookout post, observation tower, alarm-post, watchtower.3 sentinel, guard.4 vantage point.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: atalayar.* * *1 (persona) watcher, lookout* * *1. SF1) (=torre) watchtower, observation post2) (=posición estratégica) vantage point2.SM lookout, observer* * ** * *= lookout [look-out], watchtower.Ex. Throughout the story references are made to Indian customs, such as the posting of a lookout for whales and enemies while others prepare food for winter storage = En toda la historia se hacen referencias a las costumbres indias, como, por ejemplo, la colocación de un vigía para detectar la presencia de ballenas y enemigos mientras que otros preparan comida para almacenarla para el invierno.Ex. The report also includes a description of a watchtower on a neighboring hill which is probably of the same date.* * ** * *= lookout [look-out], watchtower.Ex: Throughout the story references are made to Indian customs, such as the posting of a lookout for whales and enemies while others prepare food for winter storage = En toda la historia se hacen referencias a las costumbres indias, como, por ejemplo, la colocación de un vigía para detectar la presencia de ballenas y enemigos mientras que otros preparan comida para almacenarla para el invierno.
Ex: The report also includes a description of a watchtower on a neighboring hill which is probably of the same date.* * *A1 (torre) watchtower2 (lugar) vantage point, lookoutB* * *♦ nf1. [torre] watchtower2. [altura] vantage point♦ nmf[persona] lookout* * *I f watchtowerII m/f sentinel* * *atalaya nf1) : watchtower2) : vantage point -
74 atentado
m.attempted murder, felonious intent, attack, attempt.past part.past participle of spanish verb: atentar.* * *1 (ataque) attack, assault2 (afrenta) affront\atentado terrorista terrorist attack* * *noun m.attack, attempt* * *1.ADJ (=prudente) prudent, cautious; (=moderado) moderate2.SM (=ofensa) offence, felony (EEUU); (=crimen) outrage, crime; (=ataque) assault, attack; (Pol) attemptatentado a o contra la vida de algn — attempt on sb's life
atentado contra el pudor, atentado contra la honra — indecent assault
atentado suicida — suicide bombing, suicide attack
* * *a) ( ataque)b) ( afrenta)atentado a or contra algo — a honor/dignidad/moral affront to something
* * *= bombing, assassination attempt.Ex. Despite damage from bombing, triple digit inflation, and staff shortages, many libraries functioned throughout the conflict.Ex. Victim of an apparent assassination attempt, his face was left permanently disfigured and pockmarked.----* atentado contra la dignidad humana = assault on people's dignity, assault on human dignity.* atentado contra la libertad = war on liberty.* atentado golpista = attempted coup, coup attempt.* atentado terrorista = terrorist attack, terror attack.* * *a) ( ataque)b) ( afrenta)atentado a or contra algo — a honor/dignidad/moral affront to something
* * *= bombing, assassination attempt.Ex: Despite damage from bombing, triple digit inflation, and staff shortages, many libraries functioned throughout the conflict.
Ex: Victim of an apparent assassination attempt, his face was left permanently disfigured and pockmarked.* atentado contra la dignidad humana = assault on people's dignity, assault on human dignity.* atentado contra la libertad = war on liberty.* atentado golpista = attempted coup, coup attempt.* atentado terrorista = terrorist attack, terror attack.* * *1llevaron a cabo un atentado contra el presidente they carried out an assassination attempt on the president, they tried to assassinate ( o shoot etc) the presidentun atentado contra la seguridad del Estado a threat to national security2 (afrenta) atentado CONTRA or A algo:su manera de vestir es un atentado a or contra la moral the way she dresses is an affront to moralityesto constituye un atentado a or contra su dignidad y libertad this constitutes an attack on his dignity and freedom* * *
Del verbo atentar: ( conjugate atentar)
atentado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
atentado
atentar
atentado sustantivo masculinoa) ( ataque):
un atentado contra el presidente an assassination attempt on the president
atentar ( conjugate atentar) verbo intransitivo:
atentado contra la seguridad del Estado to threaten national security
atentado sustantivo masculino attack
un atentado contra la intimidad, an outrage against privacy
atentado terrorista, terrorist attack
atentar verbo intransitivo esta mañana atentaron contra la vida de un famoso escritor, there was an attempt on a famous writer's life this morning
' atentado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
indemne
- reivindicación
- respiración
- terrorista
- brutal
- costar
- frustrado
- reivindicar
- repudiar
- responsabilizar
- responsable
- sufrir
English:
attack
- attempt
- bombing
- claim
- offense
* * *atentado nmun atentado con bomba a bomb attack, a bombing;un atentado contra el presidente an attempt on the president's life2. [afronta] crime;la construcción de la cementera es un atentado contra el medio ambiente the building of the cement factory is a crime against the environment;la ley es un atentado contra la libertad de expresión the law constitutes an attack on freedom of expression* * *m attack (contra, a on)* * *atentado nm: attack, assault* * *atentado n1. (ataque) attack2. (intento de asesinato) attempt -
75 atroz
adj.1 terrible, awful.hace un frío atroz it's terribly o awfully cold2 atrocious, horrible, inhumane, abominable.3 agonizing, excruciating.* * *1 (bárbaro) atrocious, outrageous* * *adj.* * *ADJ1) (=terrible) atrocious; (=cruel) cruel, inhuman; (=escandaloso) outrageous2) * (=enorme) huge, terrific; (=malísimo) dreadful, awful* * *adjetivo (brutal, cruel) appalling; ( uso hiperbólico) atrocious, awful* * *= dismal, atrocious, brutal, frightful, dire, abysmal, excruciating, hideous, gruesome, ferocious, god-awful, heinous.Ex. The persistence of a dismal image is a most worrying phenomenon and one which must change if progress is to be made by SLIS.Ex. The public library's selection of books for small boys is atrocious.Ex. Few, if any of us, want to be involved in murder, but the brutal act of one person killing another, the motives for doing so, the personal and social consequences, all hold our attention, as newspaper editors well know and exploit = Pocos, si existe alguien, desea verse implicado en un asesinato, pero el acto brutal de una persona asesinando a otra, los motivos para hacerlo, las consecuencias personales y sociales, todo capta nuestra atención, como bien saben y explotan los directores de periódicos.Ex. The book, written by a man who is not a military historian as such, is concerned above all with showing the war's hideousness, its frightful human cost, its pathos and loss, and its essential failure to achieve its objectives.Ex. Throughout the process of development, debate and enactment of the Digital Millennium Act in the USA, many dire forebodings were envisaged for the library profession.Ex. The communications infrastructure in Africa varies from very good to abysmal = La infraestructura de comunicaciones en †frica oscila entre muy buena y pésima.Ex. Loneliness can involve excruciating physical pain as well as harrowing mental suffering.Ex. The book focuses on images where hideous atrocities -- e.g., murder, blasphemy, wanton destruction and even cannibalism -- are shown to be part of the daily life of the common people of Paris during the revolution.Ex. We hear horrendous tales of shootings in schools and colleges and gruesome murder of parents.Ex. One by one, he wiped the floor with opponents who had spoken in the debate -- with a ferocious blend of rant, rhetoric and rumbustious counterattack.Ex. The director and deputies deserve the most recognition because they actually had to give up time with their families for the god-awful places we sent them.Ex. There are several different ways to make a stink bomb, all of which involving the use of chemicals which react in a way to create a particularly heinous odor.* * *adjetivo (brutal, cruel) appalling; ( uso hiperbólico) atrocious, awful* * *= dismal, atrocious, brutal, frightful, dire, abysmal, excruciating, hideous, gruesome, ferocious, god-awful, heinous.Ex: The persistence of a dismal image is a most worrying phenomenon and one which must change if progress is to be made by SLIS.
Ex: The public library's selection of books for small boys is atrocious.Ex: Few, if any of us, want to be involved in murder, but the brutal act of one person killing another, the motives for doing so, the personal and social consequences, all hold our attention, as newspaper editors well know and exploit = Pocos, si existe alguien, desea verse implicado en un asesinato, pero el acto brutal de una persona asesinando a otra, los motivos para hacerlo, las consecuencias personales y sociales, todo capta nuestra atención, como bien saben y explotan los directores de periódicos.Ex: The book, written by a man who is not a military historian as such, is concerned above all with showing the war's hideousness, its frightful human cost, its pathos and loss, and its essential failure to achieve its objectives.Ex: Throughout the process of development, debate and enactment of the Digital Millennium Act in the USA, many dire forebodings were envisaged for the library profession.Ex: The communications infrastructure in Africa varies from very good to abysmal = La infraestructura de comunicaciones en frica oscila entre muy buena y pésima.Ex: Loneliness can involve excruciating physical pain as well as harrowing mental suffering.Ex: The book focuses on images where hideous atrocities -- e.g., murder, blasphemy, wanton destruction and even cannibalism -- are shown to be part of the daily life of the common people of Paris during the revolution.Ex: We hear horrendous tales of shootings in schools and colleges and gruesome murder of parents.Ex: One by one, he wiped the floor with opponents who had spoken in the debate -- with a ferocious blend of rant, rhetoric and rumbustious counterattack.Ex: The director and deputies deserve the most recognition because they actually had to give up time with their families for the god-awful places we sent them.Ex: There are several different ways to make a stink bomb, all of which involving the use of chemicals which react in a way to create a particularly heinous odor.* * *1 (brutal, cruel) appalling, terrible2 (uso hiperbólico) atrocious, awful, dreadful ( BrE)tengo un dolor de cabeza atroz I have an atrocious o an awful headache* * *
atroz adjetivo
atrocious
atroz adjetivo
1 (pésimo, insoportable) atrocious
2 fam (enorme) enormous, tremendous
' atroz' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
insensibilidad
- barbaridad
- muerte
English:
agonizing
- appalling
- atrocious
- dreadful
- excruciating
- heinous
- hell
- hideous
- raging
- unspeakable
- vicious
- crippling
- dire
- terrible
* * *atroz adj1. [cruel] [crimen, tortura] horrific, barbarices de una fealdad atroz he's terribly o incredibly ugly3. [muy malo] atrocious, awful* * *adj1 appalling, atrocious2:un éxito atroz a smash hit* * *♦ atrozamente adv* * *atroz adj1. (cruel) atrocious / appalling2. (enorme) terriblehace un frío atroz it's terribly cold / it's freezing -
76 avinagrado
adj.vinegary, sour, sourish, acidulous.past part.past participle of spanish verb: avinagrar.* * *1→ link=avinagrar avinagrar► adjetivo1 vinegary, sour\carácter avinagrado sour character* * *ADJ [sabor] sour, acid; [individuo] sour, jaundiced* * ** * *= sour.Ex. Throughout the book, the young are viewed with sour realism.* * ** * *= sour.Ex: Throughout the book, the young are viewed with sour realism.
* * *avinagrado -da1 ‹vino› vinegary, sharp2 ‹persona/carácter› sour, bitter* * *
Del verbo avinagrar: ( conjugate avinagrar)
avinagrado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
avinagrado
avinagrar
avinagrar ( conjugate avinagrar) verbo transitivo ‹ vino› to make … taste vinegary;
‹ carácter› to make … sour o bitter
avinagrarse verbo pronominal [ vino] to turn o go vinegary;
[ persona] to become bitter o sour
avinagrado,-a adjetivo
1 vinegary, sour
2 figurado sour
' avinagrado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
avinagrada
English:
sour
- vinegary
* * *avinagrado, -a adj1. [vino, alimento] sour2. [persona, carácter] sour* * *adj vinegary* * *avinagrado, -da adj: vinegary, sour -
77 avispa
f.wasp.* * *1 wasp* * *SF1) (=insecto) wasp2) (=persona) sharp person, clever person* * *femenino wasp* * *= wasp.Ex. Parasitization rates were low, but wasps actively attacked the weevil throughout the cauliflower growing season.----* cintura de avispa = wasp waist.* con cintura de avispa = wasp-waisted.* nido de avispas = hornet's nest, wasps' nest.* parecido a una avispa = waspish.* relacionado con las avispas = waspish.* * *femenino wasp* * *= wasp.Ex: Parasitization rates were low, but wasps actively attacked the weevil throughout the cauliflower growing season.
* cintura de avispa = wasp waist.* con cintura de avispa = wasp-waisted.* nido de avispas = hornet's nest, wasps' nest.* parecido a una avispa = waspish.* relacionado con las avispas = waspish.* * *wasp* * *
Del verbo avispar: ( conjugate avispar)
avispa es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
avispa
avispar
avispa sustantivo femenino
wasp
avispa sustantivo femenino wasp
' avispa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
inflamarse
- picar
- picadura
English:
wasp
* * *♦ nf[insecto] wasp; Ven Famcomer avispa to be on one's toes♦ nmfVen [persona] sharp o quick-witted person;es un avispa he's very sharp o quick-witted* * *f ZO wasp* * *avispa nf: wasp* * *avispa n wasp -
78 ayuda sensible al contexto
(n.) = context-sensitive helpEx. Pull-down menus and context-sensitive help provide you with assistance throughout your search.* * *(n.) = context-sensitive helpEx: Pull-down menus and context-sensitive help provide you with assistance throughout your search.
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79 azucarero
adj.sugar.m.1 caster, castor.2 sugar basin, sugar bowl.* * *► adjetivo1 sugar1 (vasija) sugar bowl————————1 (vasija) sugar bowl* * *1.ADJ sugar antes de s ; [zona] sugar-producing, sugar-growing2.SM sugar bowl* * *I IImasculino sugar bowl* * *= sugar bowl, sugar basin.Ex. The exhibition will include a display of sugar bowls and tea and coffee sets from throughout Australia's history.Ex. The house was full of souvenir china, mugs, teapots and sugar basins commemorating every coronation from that of Edward VII to that of Elizabeth II.----* remolacha azucarera = sugarbeet [sugar beet], sugar beet.* * *I IImasculino sugar bowl* * *= sugar bowl, sugar basin.Ex: The exhibition will include a display of sugar bowls and tea and coffee sets from throughout Australia's history.
Ex: The house was full of souvenir china, mugs, teapots and sugar basins commemorating every coronation from that of Edward VII to that of Elizabeth II.* remolacha azucarera = sugarbeet [sugar beet], sugar beet.* * *sugar bowl* * *
azucarero 1
‹ zona› sugar-producing ( before n)
azucarero 2 sustantivo masculino
sugar bowl
azucarero,-a
1 sustantivo masculino & sustantivo femenino sugar bowl
II adjetivo sugar
la industria azucarera, sugar industry
' azucarero' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
azucarera
- ingenio
English:
jam on
- shaker
- sugar
* * *azucarero, -a♦ adjsugar;la industria azucarera the sugar industry♦ nmsugar bowl* * *I adj sugar atrII m sugar bowl* * *azucarero, -ra adj: sugarindustria azucarera: sugar industry* * *azucarero n sugar bowl -
80 barítono
adj.baritone.m.baritone, barytone.* * *1 baritone* * *SM baritone* * *- na adjetivo/masculino baritone* * *= baritone.Ex. On the other hand, Johnson's powerful baritone voice vibrated throughout the auditorium, captivating an impressed audience.* * *- na adjetivo/masculino baritone* * *= baritone.Ex: On the other hand, Johnson's powerful baritone voice vibrated throughout the auditorium, captivating an impressed audience.
* * *barítono -naadj/mbaritone* * *
barítono◊ -na adjetivo / noun masculine
baritone
barítono sustantivo masculino baritone
' barítono' also found in these entries:
English:
baritone
* * *barítono nmbaritone* * *m MÚS baritone* * *barítono nm: baritone
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