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to be 80 euros in debt

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1 dette

dette [dεt]

feminine noun

debt

• avoir des dettes to be in debt

• faire des dettes to get into debt

• avoir 10 000 € de dettes to be 10,000 euros in debt

• la dette publique or de l'État the national debt

• il a payé sa dette envers la société he has paid his debt to society

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dɛt
nom féminin debt

dette publique/extérieure — Économie national/foreign debt

avoir 100 euros de dettes — to have debts of 100 euros

dette de jeu — gambling debt

être en dette envers quelqu'un — lit, fig to be indebted to somebody

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dɛt nf
debt

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dette nf

1 ( somme due) debt; dette publique/extérieure Écon national/foreign debt; avoir des dettes to have debts, to be in debt; avoir 1 000 euros de dettes to have debts of 1,000 euros; faire des dettes to run up debts; être couvert or criblé de dettes to be debt-ridden, to be up to one's eyes in debt○; dette de jeu gambling debt; être en dette envers qn lit, fig to be indebted to sb;

2 ( obligation morale) debt (envers to); avoir une dette d'amitié/de reconnaissance envers qn to owe sb a debt of gratitude/of friendship; payer sa dette à la société to pay one's debt to society; il leur gardait une dette de reconnaissance he remained indebted to them; payer une vieille dette to pay off an old debt.

[dɛt] nom féminin

1. [d'argent] debt

avoir une dette to have run up a debt

avoir des dettes to be in debt

avoir des dettes vis-à-vis de quelqu'un to be in debt to somebody

être couvert ou criblé ou perdu de dettes to be up to one's eyes (UK) ou ears (US) in debt

faire des dettes to get ou to run into debt

je n'ai plus de dettes I've cleared my debts

dette de l'État, dette publique national debt

dette extérieure external ou foreign debt

dette d'honneur debt of honour

dette de jeu gambling debt

2. [obligation morale] debt

régler sa dette envers la société to pay one's debt to society

avoir une dette de reconnaissance envers quelqu'un to be in somebody's debt, to owe somebody a debt of gratitude

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > dette
2 endetté

endetté, e [ɑ̃dete]

past participle of endetter adjective

in debt attrib

• très endetté heavily in debt

• l'un des pays les plus endettés one of the biggest debtor countries

• l'entreprise est endettée à hauteur de 3 millions d'euros the company has a debt amounting to 3 million euros

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endettée ɑ̃dete adjectif in debt (jamais épith)

très endetté — heavily in debt

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ɑ̃dete adj endetté, -e
in debt, fig

très endetté envers qn — deeply indebted to sb

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endetté, endettée

A pp ⇒ endetter.

B pp adj [association, hôpital, personne] in debt ( jamais épith); [pays, entreprise] in debt ( jamais épith), debtor ( épith); être très endetté to be heavily in debt; être endetté de 10 millions d’euros to be 10 million euros in debt; être endetté auprès d'une banque to owe money to a bank.

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > endetté
3 debito

1. adj due, proper

2. m debt

( dovere) duty

finance debito pubblico national debt

avere un debito con qualcuno be in debt to someone

fig sentirsi in debito verso qualcuno feel indebted to s.o.

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debito agg. due, proper, right, suitable: a tempo debito, in due (o proper) time; con il debito riguardo, with due regard; nel modo debito, in the right way; (comm.) rilasciare debita ricevuta, to deliver due receipt; scegliere il tempo debito per fare qlco., to choose the proper time to do sthg.; lo accolsero con i debiti onori, they welcomed him with all due honours.

debito s.m.

1 debt: debiti di gioco, gambling debts; far debiti, to run (o to get) into debts; ingolfarsi nei debiti, to run heavily into debt; essere pieno di debiti, to be deeply in debt (o to be up to one's ears in debt); accollarsi un debito, to take over a debt; condonare un debito, to remit a debt; incassare un debito, to collect a debt; estinguere un debito, to pay off a debt; essere in debito verso qlcu., con qlcu., to be in debt to s.o., (fig.) to be indebted to s.o. // sentirsi in debito verso qlcu., to feel indebted towards s.o. // farsene un debito di coscienza, to consider it a moral duty // saldare i debiti sospesi, (fig.) to settle scores // (comm.): debito immobiliare, debt on real estate; debiti arretrati, arrears; debiti postergati, deferred (o subordinated) debts; debiti verso fornitori, due to suppliers; riconoscimento di debito, acknowledgment of debt, IOU (I owe you) // (econ.): debito consolidato, fixed (o consolidated) debt; debito pubblico, nazionale, national (o public) debt; government loans (pl.); debito nazionale lordo, netto, gross, net national debt; debito ordinario, ordinary debt; debito fluttuante, floating (o unfunded) debt; debito obbligazionario, bonded debt; debito a breve termine, short-term debt; debito a lunga scadenza, long-term (o funded) debt; debito estero, external debt // (banca): debito irredimibile, funded (o perpetual) debt; debito non saldato, insoluto, undischarged (o outstanding) debt; debito privilegiato, garantito, secure (d) (o privileged o preferential) debt; debito allo scoperto, non garantito, unsecure (d) debt // debito d'imposta, tax liability // (dir.): debito ipotecario, mortgage debt; debito vitalizio, life debt; debiti chirografari, book debts

2 (amm.) ( addebito) debit: segnare una somma a debito di un conto, to debit an account with an amount; saldo a debito, debit balance; a Vs. debito, to your debit; nota di debito, debit note.

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I ['debito]
sostantivo maschile

1) (importo dovuto) debt

avere un debito di 80 euro — to be 80 euros in debt

essere in debito — to be in debt, to have debts

avere un debito con qcn. — to be in debt to sb.

fare -i — to run up debts

2) amm. econ. debit

segnare una somma a debito di un conto — to debit a bank account with a sum

3) (obbligo morale) debt, obligation

essere in debito con qcn. — to be under obligation to sb.

avere un debito di riconoscenza verso qcn. — to owe sb. a debt of gratitude

•

debito estero — foreign debt

debito nazionale — national debt

debito d'onore — debt of honour

debito pubblico — public debt
II ['debito]
aggettivo (opportuno) due, proper, right

a tempo debito — duly, in due time o course

prendere le -e precauzioni — to exercise due o proper care

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debito¹

/'debito/

sostantivo m.

1 (importo dovuto) debt; avere un debito di 80 euro to be 80 euros in debt; essere in debito to be in debt, to have debts; avere un debito con qcn. to be in debt to sb.; fare -i to run up debts

2 amm. econ. debit; segnare una somma a debito di un conto to debit a bank account with a sum

3 (obbligo morale) debt, obligation; essere in debito con qcn. to be under obligation to sb.; avere un debito di riconoscenza verso qcn. to owe sb. a debt of gratitude

COMPOUNDS

debito estero foreign debt; debito nazionale national debt; debito d'onore debt of honour; debito pubblico public debt.

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debito²

/'debito/

aggettivo

(opportuno) due, proper, right; a tempo debito duly, in due time o course; prendere le -e precauzioni to exercise due o proper care.

Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > debito
4 endetter

endetter [ɑ̃dete]

➭ TABLE 1

1. transitive verb

to put into debt

2. reflexive verb

► s'endetter to get into debt

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ɑ̃dete
1.

verbe transitif to put [somebody] into debt

2.

s'endetter verbe pronominal to get into debt ( auprès de with)

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ɑ̃dete vt
to put into debt

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endetter verb table: aimer

A vtr to put [sb] into debt.

B s'endetter vpr to get into debt (auprès de with).

[ɑ̃dete] verbe transitif

1. FINANCE to get into debt

il est lourdement endetté he's heavily in debt

2. (figuré)

être endetté envers quelqu'un to be indebted to somebody

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s'endetter verbe pronominal intransitif

to get ou to run into debt

je me suis endetté de 10 000 euros I got 10,000 euros in debt

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > endetter
5 s'endetter

ɑ̃dete vpr/vi
to get into debt

s'endetter de plus de 10000 euros — to get into debt to the tune of over 10,000 euros, to get over 10,000 euros into debt

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > s'endetter
6 mit

I Präp. (+ Dat)

1. Gemeinsamkeit, Zugehörigkeit oder Beteiligung ausdrückend: with; ein Mann mit Hund a man with a dog; Ehepaare mit und ohne Kinder married couples with and without children; Tee mit Rum tea with rum; Eis mit Sahne ice cream with whipped cream; Whisky mit Eis whisky with ice ( oder on the rocks); ein Glas mit Wasser a glass of water; Zimmer mit Frühstück bed and breakfast; ein Korb mit Obst a basket of fruit; ein Gespräch mit dem Nachbarn a conversation with the neighbo(u)r; mit Freunden Karten spielen play cards with friends; eine Bluse mit Streifen a blouse with stripes on it, a striped blouse; eine Flasche mit Schraubverschluss a bottle with a screw top, a screw-top bottle; mit Fieber im Bett liegen be in bed with a temperature; Körperverletzung mit Todesfolge JUR. grievous bodily harm resulting in death

2. (mithilfe von) with; mit Bleistift / Kugelschreiber schreiben write with a ( oder in) pencil / ballpoint; mit Pfeffer würzen season with pepper; sie brät alles mit Butter she fries everything in butter; mit Gewalt by force; mit Bargeld / Scheck / Kreditkarte bezahlen pay in cash / by cheque (Am. check) / by credit card; mit der Bahn / Post etc. by train / post etc.; mit dem nächsten Bus / Zug ankommen / fahren come on the next bus / train / take the next bus / train; List

3. Art und Weise beschreibend: with; mit Absicht intentionally; mit Freude oder Vergnügen with pleasure; mit Bestürzung to one’s consternation; mit lauter Stimme in a loud voice; mit Appetit essen enjoy one’s food; nur mit Mühe only with (some) difficulty; mit Verlust at a loss; mit einem Mal all of a sudden, suddenly; mit einem Wort in a word; mit 8 zu 11 Stimmen beschließen decide by 8 votes to 11; mit einer Mehrheit von by a majority of; Regierung: with a majority of; mit Einwilligung ihrer Eltern with her parents’ consent; mit Wissen des Chefs with the knowledge of his etc. boss; er ist mit ( einer Geschwindigkeit von) 80 km / h oder mit 80 Sachen umg. durchs Dorf gerast he tore through the village at a speed of 50 mph; Abstand 1, Nachdruck1

4. jemanden oder etw. betreffend: was ist mit ihm? what’s the matter with him?; wie steht es mit Ihrer Arbeit? how’s your work getting on?; wie stehts mit dir? how about you?; wie wärs mit...? how about...?; mit mir nicht! don’t ( oder they etc. needn’t) try it on with (Am. try that on) me; das ist nichts für dich mit deinen schwachen Nerven umg. that’s no good with your weak nerves; du mit deiner ewigen Unkerei umg. you and your constant gloom and doom; raus mit euch! umg. out with you!, out you go!; Schluss mit dem Unsinn! that’s enough of this nonsense!; mit der Arbeit beginnen start work; mit Weinen aufhören stop crying; mit seinen Kenntnissen ist es nicht weit her he doesn’t know much; sie zögerte mit der Antwort she didn’t reply at once; es ist einfach schlimm mit dir you’re hopeless, what are we to do with you?

5. (einschließlich): mit ihr waren zehn Personen anwesend there were ten people there including her; die Miete beträgt 1000 Euro mit Nebenkosten the rent is 1000 euros with all extras ( oder all-inclusive); die Fahrkarte kostet mit Zuschlag 60 Euro the ticket is 60 euros including ( oder with) the supplement

6. zeitlich: mit 20 Jahren at (the age of) twenty; mit dem 3. Mai as of May 3rd; mit dem heutigen Tag as of today; mit Einbruch der Dunkelheit at nightfall; mit dem Tod der Mutter hat sich alles geändert everything changed with the death of his etc. mother; Zeit

7. gleichlaufende Bewegung kennzeichnend: mit dem Wind im Rücken spielen play with one’s back to the wind; mit der Strömung schwimmen swim with the current; Strom 1, Zeit

II Adv.

1. also, too; das gehört mit zu deinen Aufgaben this is another of your tasks; mit dabei sein be there too; wer war außer dir noch mit? umg. who else was there (apart from you)?; etwas mit ansehen watch ( oder witness) something; fig. (dulden) ( auch es mit ansehen) sit back and watch; das muss man mit bedenken you have to consider that too; du kannst auch mal mit anfassen umg. you could lend a hand too for once

2. mit Superlativ: er war mit der Beste he was one of the (very) best; das ist mit das Schönste this is one of ( oder among) the most beautiful; mitgehen, mitkommen etc.; dazugehören

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with; by; withal

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mịt [mɪt]
1. prep +dat

1) with

Tee mit Zitrone — lemon tea, tea with lemon

mit dem Hut in der Hand — (with) his hat in his hand

ein Topf mit Suppe — a pot of soup

ein Kleid mit Jacke — a dress and jacket

wie wärs mit einem Bier? (inf) — how about a beer?

2) (= mit Hilfe von) with

mit einer Zange — with or using a pair of pliers

mit der Bahn/dem Bus/dem Auto — by train/bus/car

ich fahre mit meinem eigenen Auto zur Arbeit — I drive to work in my own car

mit der Post® — by post (Brit) or mail

mit Gewalt — by force

mit Bleistift/Tinte/dem Kugelschreiber schreiben — to write in pencil/ink/ballpoint

mit dem nächsten Flugzeug/Bus kommen — to come on the next plane/bus

mit etwas Liebe/Verständnis — with a little love/understanding

mit einem Wort — in a word

3)

(zeitlich) mit achtzehn Jahren — at( the age of) eighteen

mit einem Mal — all at once, suddenly, all of a sudden

mit heutigem Tage (form) — as from today

mit beginnendem Sommer — at the start of summer

mit der Zeit — in time

4)

(bei Maß-, Mengenangaben) mit 1 Sekunde Vorsprung gewinnen — to win by 1 second

etw mit 50.000 EUR versichern — to insure sth for EUR 50,000

mit 80 km/h — at 80 km/h

mit 4:2 gewinnen — to win 4-2

5) (= einschließlich) with, including

mit mir waren es 5 — there were 5 with or including or counting me

6) (Begleitumstand, Art und Weise, Eigenschaft) with

er mit seinem Herzfehler kann das nicht — he can't do that with his heart condition

du mit deinen dummen Ideen (inf) — you and your stupid ideas

mit Muße — at (one's) leisure

ein junger Dichter, Rosenholz mit Namen (old) — a young poet, Rosenholz by name or called Rosenholz

mit einem Schlage — in a flash

mit lauter Stimme — in a loud voice

mit Verlust — at a loss

7)

(= betreffend) was ist mit ihr los? — what's the matter with her?, what's up with her?

wie geht or steht es mit deiner Arbeit? — how is your work going?, how are you getting on with your work?

mit meiner Reise wird es nichts — my trip is off

2. adv

er war mit dabei — he went or came too

er ist mit der Beste der Gruppe/Mannschaft — he is one of or among the best in the group/the team

das gehört mit dazu — that's part and parcel of it

etw mit in Betracht ziehen — to consider sth as well

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1) (onwards or forward: He ran along beside me; Come along, please!) along

2) (in company, together: I took a friend along with me.) along

3) (pace or speed: He drove at 120 kilometres per hour.) at

4) (using: He's going to contact us by letter; We travelled by train.) by

5) (used to show an amount, measurement of something: a gallon of petrol; five bags of coal.) of

6) (containing: a box of chocolates.) of

7) (used to show character, qualities etc: a man of courage.) of

8) (being carried by: The thief had the stolen jewels on him.) on

9) to

10) (in the company of; beside; among; including: I was walking with my father; Do they enjoy playing with each other?; He used to play football with the Arsenal team; Put this book with the others.) with

11) (by means of; using: Mend it with this glue; Cut it with a knife.) with

12) (used in expressing the idea of filling, covering etc: Fill this jug with milk; He was covered with mud.) with

13) (used in describing conflict: They quarrelled with each other; He fought with my brother.) with

14) (used in descriptions of things: a man with a limp; a girl with long hair; a stick with a handle; Treat this book with care.) with

15) (in relation to; in the case of; concerning: Be careful with that!; What's wrong with you?; What shall I do with these books?) with

16) (used in expressing a wish: Down with fascism!; Up with Manchester United!) with

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mit

[ˈmɪt]

I. präp + dat

1. (unter Beigabe von) with

trinkst du den Espresso \mit oder ohne Zucker? do you take your espresso with or without sugar?

isst du das Ei immer \mit so viel Salz und Pfeffer? do you always put so much salt and pepper on your egg?

Champagner \mit Kaviar champagne and caviar

Zimmer \mit Frühstück bed and breakfast

2. (enthaltend) of

ein Glas \mit Essiggurken a jar of pickled gherkins

3. (mittels) with

\mit bequemen Schuhen läuft man besser it's easier to walk in comfortable shoes

\mit Kugelschreiber geschrieben written in biro

mit einem Schraubenzieher with [or using a] screwdriver

4. (per) by

\mit der Bahn/dem Bus/Fahrrad/der Post by train/bus/bicycle/post

sie kommt \mit dem nächsten Zug she'll arrive on the next train

5. (unter Aufwendung von) with

\mit all meiner Liebe with all my love

\mit etwas mehr Mühe with a little more effort

6. (Umstände) with

sie lag \mit Fieber im Bett she was in bed with fever

7. zeitlich at

\mit dem dritten Ton des Zeitzeichens ist es genau 7 Uhr at [or on] the third stroke the time will be exactly 7 o'clock

\mit 18 [Jahren] at [the age of] 18

\mit seinem Durchfahren des Zieles when he crossed the line

8. bei Maß-, Mengenangaben with

das Spiel endete \mit 1:1 unentschieden the game ended in a 1-1 draw

der Zug lief \mit zehn Minuten Verspätung ein the train arrived ten minutes late

er war \mit über 400 Euro im Soll he was over 400 euros in debt

\mit drei Zehntelsekunden Vorsprung with three tenths of a second advantage

sich akk \mit Euro 500.000 versichern to insure oneself for 500,000 euros

\mit einem Kilometerstand von 24567 km with 24,567 km on the clock

\mit 4 zu 7 Stimmen by 4 to 7 votes

9. (einschließlich)

▪ \mit jdm/etw [zusammen] [together] with sb/sth, including sb/sth

\mit Axel und Hans waren wir sechs Personen there were six of us including [or with] Axel and Hans

Montag \mit Freitag Monday to Friday inclusive

10. (in Begleitung von) with

11. (fam: und dazu)

▪ jd \mit seinem/seiner etw sb and sb's sth

du \mit deiner ewigen Prahlerei you and your constant boasting

12. (was jdn/etw angeht) with

\mit meiner Gesundheit steht es nicht zum Besten I am not in the best of health

wie wär's \mit einer Runde Skat? how about a round of skat?

\mit jdm/etw rechnen to reckon on [or with] sb/sth

13. (gleichgerichtet)

\mit der Strömung/dem Wind with the current/wind

14.

▶ \mit mir nicht don't try it on with me

II. adv too, as well

sie gehört \mit zu den führenden Experten auf diesem Gebiet she is one of the leading experts in this field

er war \mit einer der ersten, die diese neue Technologie angewendet haben he was one of the first to use this new technology

\mit dabei sein to be there too

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1.
Präposition mit Dat

1) (Gemeinsamkeit, Beteiligung) with

2) (Zugehörigkeit) with

ein Haus mit Garten — a house with a garden

Herr Müller mit Frau — Herr Müller and his wife

3) (einschließlich) with; including

ein Zimmer mit Frühstück — a room with breakfast included

4) (Inhalt)

ein Sack mit Kartoffeln/Glas mit Marmelade — a sack of potatoes/pot of jam

5) (Begleitumstände) with

etwas mit Absicht tun/mit Nachdruck fordern — do something deliberately/demand something forcefully

mit 50 [km/h] fahren — drive at 50 [k.p.h]

6) (Hilfsmittel) with

mit der Bahn/dem Auto fahren — go by train/car

mit der Fähre/‘Hamburg’ — on the ferry/the ‘Hamburg’

7) (allgemeiner Bezug) with

mit der Arbeit ging es recht langsam voran — the work went very slowly

mit einer Tätigkeit beginnen/aufhören — take up/give up an occupation

raus/fort mit dir! — out/off you go!

8) (zeitlich)

mit Einbruch der Dunkelheit/Nacht — when darkness/night falls/fell

mit 20 [Jahren] — at [the age of] twenty

mit der Zeit/den Jahren — in time/as the years go/went by

9) (gleichlaufende Bewegung) with

mit dem Strom/Wind — with the tide/wind
2.
Adverb

1) (auch) too; as well

mit dabei sein — be there too

er ist beim letzten Ausflug nicht mit gewesen — he didn't come [with us] on our last trip

waren eure Kinder im Urlaub mit? — did your children go on holiday with you?

warst du auch mit im Konzert? — were you at the concert too?; s. auch Partie 6)

2) (neben anderen) also; too; as well

es lag mit an ihm — it was partly his doing

3) (ugs.)

mit das wichtigste der Bücher — one of the most important of the books

seine Arbeit war mit am besten — his work was among the best

4) (vorübergehende Beteiligung)

ihr könntet ruhig einmal mit anfassen — it wouldn't hurt you to lend a hand just for once

5) s. auch damit 1. 3); womit 2)

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mit

A. präp (+dat)

1. Gemeinsamkeit, Zugehörigkeit oder Beteiligung ausdrückend: with;

ein Mann mit Hund a man with a dog;

Ehepaare mit und ohne Kinder married couples with and without children;

Tee mit Rum tea with rum;

Eis mit Sahne ice cream with whipped cream;

Whisky mit Eis whisky with ice ( oder on the rocks);

ein Glas mit Wasser a glass of water;

Zimmer mit Frühstück bed and breakfast;

ein Korb mit Obst a basket of fruit;

ein Gespräch mit dem Nachbarn a conversation with the neighbo(u)r;

mit Freunden Karten spielen play cards with friends;

eine Bluse mit Streifen a blouse with stripes on it, a striped blouse;

eine Flasche mit Schraubverschluss a bottle with a screw top, a screw-top bottle;

mit Fieber im Bett liegen be in bed with a temperature;

Körperverletzung mit Todesfolge JUR grievous bodily harm resulting in death

2. (mithilfe von) with;

mit Bleistift/Kugelschreiber schreiben write with a ( oder in) pencil/ballpoint;

mit Pfeffer würzen season with pepper;

sie brät alles mit Butter she fries everything in butter;

mit Gewalt by force;

mit Bargeld/Scheck/Kreditkarte bezahlen pay in cash/by cheque (US check)/by credit card;

mit der Bahn/Post etc by train/post etc;

mit dem nächsten Bus/Zug ankommen/fahren come on the next bus/train/take the next bus/train; → List

3. Art und Weise beschreibend: with;

mit Absicht intentionally;

mit Freude oder

Vergnügen with pleasure;

mit Bestürzung to one’s consternation;

mit lauter Stimme in a loud voice;

mit Appetit essen enjoy one’s food;

nur mit Mühe only with (some) difficulty;

mit Verlust at a loss;

mit einem Mal all of a sudden, suddenly;

mit einem Wort in a word;

mit 8 zu 11 Stimmen beschließen decide by 8 votes to 11;

mit einer Mehrheit von by a majority of; Regierung: with a majority of;

mit Einwilligung ihrer Eltern with her parents’ consent;

mit Wissen des Chefs with the knowledge of his etc boss;

er ist mit (einer Geschwindigkeit von) 80 km/h oder

mit 80 Sachen umg

durchs Dorf gerast he tore through the village at a speed of 50 mph; → Abstand 1, Nachdruck¹

4. jemanden oder etwas betreffend:

was ist mit ihm? what’s the matter with him?;

wie steht es mit Ihrer Arbeit? how’s your work getting on?;

wie stehts mit dir? how about you?;

wie wärs mit …? how about …?;

mit mir nicht! don’t ( oder they etc needn’t) try it on with (US try that on) me;

das ist nichts für dich mit deinen schwachen Nerven umg that’s no good with your weak nerves;

du mit deiner ewigen Unkerei umg you and your constant gloom and doom;

raus mit euch! umg out with you!, out you go!;

Schluss mit dem Unsinn! that’s enough of this nonsense!;

mit der Arbeit beginnen start work;

mit Weinen aufhören stop crying;

mit seinen Kenntnissen ist es nicht weit her he doesn’t know much;

sie zögerte mit der Antwort she didn’t reply at once;

es ist einfach schlimm mit dir you’re hopeless, what are we to do with you?

5. (einschließlich):

mit ihr waren zehn Personen anwesend there were ten people there including her;

die Miete beträgt 1000 Euro mit Nebenkosten the rent is 1000 euros with all extras ( oder all-inclusive);

die Fahrkarte kostet mit Zuschlag 60 Euro the ticket is 60 euros including ( oder with) the supplement

6. zeitlich:

mit 20 Jahren at (the age of) twenty;

mit dem 3. Mai as of May 3rd;

mit dem heutigen Tag as of today;

mit Einbruch der Dunkelheit at nightfall;

mit dem Tod der Mutter hat sich alles geändert everything changed with the death of his etc mother; → Zeit

7. gleichlaufende Bewegung kennzeichnend:

mit dem Wind im Rücken spielen play with one’s back to the wind;

mit der Strömung schwimmen swim with the current; → Strom 1, Zeit

B. adv

1. also, too;

das gehört mit zu deinen Aufgaben this is another of your tasks;

mit dabei sein be there too;

wer war außer dir noch mit? umg who else was there (apart from you)?;

etwas mit ansehen watch ( oder witness) something; fig (dulden) ( auch

es mit ansehen) sit back and watch;

das muss man mit bedenken you have to consider that too;

du kannst auch mal mit anfassen umg you could lend a hand too for once

2. mit Superlativ:

er war mit der Beste he was one of the (very) best;

das ist mit das Schönste this is one of ( oder among) the most beautiful; → mitgehen, mitkommen etc; → dazugehören

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1.
Präposition mit Dat

1) (Gemeinsamkeit, Beteiligung) with

2) (Zugehörigkeit) with

ein Haus mit Garten — a house with a garden

Herr Müller mit Frau — Herr Müller and his wife

3) (einschließlich) with; including

ein Zimmer mit Frühstück — a room with breakfast included

4) (Inhalt)

ein Sack mit Kartoffeln/Glas mit Marmelade — a sack of potatoes/pot of jam

5) (Begleitumstände) with

etwas mit Absicht tun/mit Nachdruck fordern — do something deliberately/demand something forcefully

mit 50 [km/h] fahren — drive at 50 [k.p.h]

6) (Hilfsmittel) with

mit der Bahn/dem Auto fahren — go by train/car

mit der Fähre/‘Hamburg’ — on the ferry/the ‘Hamburg’

7) (allgemeiner Bezug) with

mit der Arbeit ging es recht langsam voran — the work went very slowly

mit einer Tätigkeit beginnen/aufhören — take up/give up an occupation

raus/fort mit dir! — out/off you go!

8) (zeitlich)

mit Einbruch der Dunkelheit/Nacht — when darkness/night falls/fell

mit 20 [Jahren] — at [the age of] twenty

mit der Zeit/den Jahren — in time/as the years go/went by

9) (gleichlaufende Bewegung) with

mit dem Strom/Wind — with the tide/wind
2.
Adverb

1) (auch) too; as well

mit dabei sein — be there too

er ist beim letzten Ausflug nicht mit gewesen — he didn't come [with us] on our last trip

waren eure Kinder im Urlaub mit? — did your children go on holiday with you?

warst du auch mit im Konzert? — were you at the concert too?; s. auch Partie 6)

2) (neben anderen) also; too; as well

es lag mit an ihm — it was partly his doing

3) (ugs.)

mit das wichtigste der Bücher — one of the most important of the books

seine Arbeit war mit am besten — his work was among the best

4) (vorübergehende Beteiligung)

ihr könntet ruhig einmal mit anfassen — it wouldn't hurt you to lend a hand just for once

5) s. auch damit 1. 3); womit 2)

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präp.

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Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > mit
7 subir

v.

1 to go/come up (ascender) (calle, escaleras).

subió las escaleras a toda velocidad she ran up o climbed the stairs as fast as she could

subir en ascensor to go/come up in the lift o (British) elevator (United States)

subir por la escalera to go/come up the stairs

2 to lift up (poner arriba).

ayúdame a subir la caja help me get the box up; (a lo alto) help me carry the box upstairs (al piso de arriba)

3 to put up, to increase (increase) (precio, peso).

La empresa sube los precios The company increases the prices.

Me subió la calentura My fever increased.

4 to raise (alzar) (mano, bandera, voz).

El chico sube la cama The boy raises the bed.

5 to raise the pitch of (Music).

6 to go up, to rise (increase) (precio, temperatura).

subir de categoría to improve; (mejorar) to be promoted (ser ascendido)

El elevador sube The elevator climbs.

7 to get on (montar) (en avión, barco).

sube al coche get into the car

8 to rise (cooking) (crecer).

9 to walk up, to climb.

Ella subió el sendero She walked up the path.

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subir

► verbo intransitivo

1 (ir hacia arriba - gen) to go up, come up; (- avión) to climb

2 (en un vehículo - coche) to get in; (autobús, avión, barco, tren) to get on, get onto

■ ¡venga, sube! go on, get in!

3 (montar - bicicleta) to get on; (- caballo) to get on, mount

4 (a un árbol) to climb up

5 figurado (elevarse, aumentar) to rise

6 figurado (categoría, puesto) to be promoted

7 figurado (cuenta) to come (a, to)

■ la deuda sube a dos mil euros the debt comes to two thoudsand euros

► verbo transitivo

1 (escaleras, calle) to go up, climb; (montaña) to climb

2 (mover arriba) to carry up, take up, bring up; (poner arriba) to put upstairs

■ súbelo arriba take it upstairs

3 (cabeza etc) to lift, raise

4 (pared) to raise

5 COSTURA to take up

■ subir un dobladillo to take up a hem

6 figurado (precio, salario, etc) to raise, put up

7 figurado (subir el volumen - voz) to raise; (- aparato) to turn up

8 figurado (color) to strengthen

► verbo pronominal subirse

1 (piso, escalera) to go up

2 (árbol, muro, etc) to climb up (a, -)

3 (en un vehículo - coche) to get in (a, -); (autobús) to get on (a, -); (avión, barco, tren) to get on (a, -), get onto (a,-)

■ ¡súbete, súbete al coche! get in, get into the car!

4 (en animales, bicicleta) to get on (a, -), mount

5 (ropa, calcetines) to pull up; (cremallera) to do up, zip up; (mangas) to roll up

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FRASEOLOGÍA

subir a bordo to get on board

subir al trono figurado to ascend to the throne

subir como la espuma familiar to spread like wildfire

subirse por las paredes figurado to hit the roof

subírsele a uno los humos a la cabeza figurado to become conceited

subírsele algo a la cabeza figurado to go to one's head

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verb

1) to increase, rise

2) raise

3) climb

•

- subir a

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1. VT

1) (=levantar) [+ pierna, brazo, objeto] to lift, lift up, raise; [+ calcetines, pantalones, persianas] to pull up

sube los brazos — lift your arms (up), raise your arms

2) (=poner arriba) [llevando] to take up; [trayendo] to bring up

¿me puedes ayudar a subir las maletas? — can you help me to take up the cases?

voy a subir esta caja arriba — I'll take this box upstairs

¿puedes subir ese cuadro de abajo? — could you bring that picture up from down there?

lo subieron al portaequipajes — they put it up on the rack

lo subimos a un taxi — we put him in a taxi

3) (=ascender) [+ calle, cuesta, escalera, montaña] (=ir arriba) to go up; (=venir arriba) to come up

subió las escaleras de dos en dos — she went up the stairs two at a time

tenía problemas para subir las escaleras — he had difficulty getting up o climbing the stairs

4) (=aumentar) [+ precio, salario] to put up, raise, increase; [+ artículo en venta] to put up the price of

los taxistas han subido sus tarifas — taxi drivers have put their fares up o have raised their fares

van a subir la gasolina — they are going to put up o increase the price of petrol

5) (=elevar) [+ volumen, televisión, radio] to turn up; [+ voz] to raise

sube la radio, que no se oye — turn the radio up, I can't hear it

6) [en escalafón] [+ persona] to promote

7) (Arquit) to put up, build

subir una pared — to put up o build a wall

8) (Mús) to raise the pitch of

2. VI

1) (=ir arriba) to go up; (=venir arriba) to come up; [en un monte, en el aire] to climb

suba al tercer piso — go up to the third floor

sube, que te voy a enseñar unos discos — come up, I've got some records to show you

seguimos subiendo hasta la cima — we went on climbing till we reached the summit

estaba mirando como la mosca subía por la ventana — I watched the fly move slowly up the window

tuvimos que subir andando — we had to walk up

2) (Transportes) [en autobús, avión, tren, bicicleta, moto, caballo] to get on; [en coche, taxi] to get in

subir a un autobús/avión/tren — to get on(to) a bus/plane/train

subir a un coche — to get in(to) a car

subir a una bicicleta — to get on(to) a bike

subir a un caballo — to mount a horse, get on(to) a horse

subir a bordo — to go o get on board

3) [en el escalafón] to be promoted (a to)

nuestro objetivo es subir a primera división — our aim is to go up o be promoted to the First Division

4) (=aumentar) [precio, valor] to go up, rise; [temperatura] to rise

la gasolina ha vuelto a subir — (the price of) petrol has gone up again

sigue subiendo la bolsa — share prices are still rising

le ha subido la fiebre — her temperature has gone up o risen
tono 2)
5) (=aumentar de nivel) [río, mercurio] to rise; [marea] to come in

6) [cantidad]

subir a — to come to, total

3.

See:

subirse
SUBIR Otros verbos de movimiento ► Subir la cuesta/ la escalera {etc}, por regla general, se suele traducir por to come up o por to go up, según la dirección del movimiento (hacia o en sentido contrario al hablante), pero come y go se pueden reemplazar por otros verbos de movimiento si la oración española especifica la forma en que se sube mediante el uso de adverbios o construcciones adverbiales: Tim subió las escaleras a gatas Tim crept up the stairs El mes pasado los precios subieron vertiginosamente Prices shot up last month Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada
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1.
verbo intransitivo

1)

a) ascensor/persona ( alejándose) to go up; ( acercándose) to come up

hay que subir a pie — you have to walk up

ahora subo — I'll be right up

los autobuses que suben al pueblo — the buses that go up to the village

el camino sube hasta la cima — the path goes up to o leads to the top of the hill

b)

subir A algo — a autobús/tren/avión to get on o onto sth; a coche to get in o into sth; a caballo/bicicleta to get on o onto sth, to mount sth (frml)

subir a bordo — to go o get on board

c) ( de categoría) to go up; ( en el escalafón) to be promoted

han subido a primera división — they've been promoted to o they've gone up to the first division

d) ( en tenis)

subir a la red — to go up to the net

2)

a) marea to come in; aguas/río to rise

b) fiebre/tensión to go up, rise; temperatura to rise

c) leche materna to come in

3) precio/valor/cotización/salario to rise, go up
2.
subir vt

1) < montaña> to climb; < cuesta> to go up, climb; < escaleras> to go up, climb

subió corriendo la escalera — she ran upstairs

2)

a) <objeto/niño> ( llevar arriba - acercándose) to bring up; (- alejándose) to take up

voy a subir la compra — I'm just going to take the shopping upstairs

tengo que subir unas cajas al desván — I have to put some boxes up in the attic

b) <objeto/niño> ( poner más alto)

sube al niño al caballo — lift the child onto the horse

voy a subir un poco este cuadro — I'm going to put this picture up a bit higher

traía el cuello del abrigo subido — he had his coat collar turned up

c) <persiana/telón> to raise; < pantalones> to pull up

¿me subes la cremallera? — will you zip me up?, will you fasten my zipper (AmE) o (BrE) zip?

subió la ventanilla — she raised the window

d) < dobladillo> to take up; < falda> to take o turn up

3) (Inf) to upload

4)

a) <precios/salarios> to raise, put up

¿cuánto te han subido este año? — how much did your salary go up this year?

b) <volumen/radio> to turn up

sube un poco la calefacción — turn the heating o heat up a little
3.
subirse verbo pronominal

1)

a) (a coche, autobús, etc) verbo intransitivo 1 b

b) ( trepar) to climb

se subió al árbol/al muro — she climbed up the tree/(up) onto the walls

estaba subido a un árbol/caballo — he was up a tree/sitting on a horse

c) (a la cabeza, cara) (+ me/te/le etc)

el éxito se le subió a la cabeza — the success went to his head

se me subieron los colores — I went red o blushed

2) (refl) <calcetines/pantalones> to pull up

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= go up, move up, raise, rise, ascend, mount, walk up, elevate, climb, bring up, zip, move down, hike up, scale, spike, crank up, get + high, move it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch, ratchet up, mark + Nombre + up, amp up, turn up.

Ex. Since recall goes up as precision goes down, it is clearly not possible to achieve in general a system which gives full recall at the same time as full precision.

Ex. Now we move up the chain providing index entries for each of the potentially sought terms.

Ex. The speaker said that James estimated people function at only 20% of their capacity, and concluded that they could raise this percentage considerable if they knew how to manage their time more efficiently.

Ex. If suppliers are forced out of business, there will be less software to lend and prices will rise with the lack of competition.

Ex. As she ascended the staircase to the library director's office, she tried to fathom the reason for the imperious summons.

Ex. He fully expected the director to acquiesce, for his eyebrows mounted ever so slightly.

Ex. Some of the questions to ask ourselves are will people walk up or down stairs, across quadrangles, etc just to visit the library?.

Ex. Some of the things that are said about genuine bookselling do at times seem to elevate this occupation to a level far beyond mere commerce.

Ex. Stanton felt a bit like someone who, after boasting that she could dive into water from a great height has climbed to the height and dares not jump, but knows that she must jump.

Ex. Matrix and mould were pivoted and were brought up to the nozzle of a metal pump for the moment of casting, and then swung back to eject the new-made letter.

Ex. The study investigated the use of a video to teach 3 self-help skills (cleaning sunglasses, putting on a wristwatch, and zipping a jacket) to 3 elementary students with mental disabilities.

Ex. Of the 32 institutions indicating some change in status from July 1982 to January 1983, 19 moved down in status and 13 moved up.

Ex. The government has hiked up the rate of income tax being paid by oil multinationals.

Ex. You'll be scaling walls, jumping between rooftops, swinging on ropes, hanging from pipes, sliding under 4WDs and doing anything you can to avoid those zombies.

Ex. Baby boomers are desperately trying to hold onto their salad days -- plastic surgery, vitamins and drugs like Viagra have spiked in public demand.

Ex. Refiners are cranking up diesel output to meet rising global demand.

Ex. Yes, some people with thin blood or whose pulse and blood pressure get high enough will have a nose bleed when excited.

Ex. Liverpool and Chelsea are grabbing all the headlines, but Arsenal have quietly moved it up a gear scoring 10 goals in their last three league games.

Ex. Start gently, ease yourself in by breaking the workout down into three one minute sessions until you are ready to notch it up a gear and join them together.

Ex. There was not much to separate the sides in the first ten minutes however Arsenal took it up a gear and got the goal but not without a bit of luck.

Ex. We have a good time together and we're good friends.. but I'd like to take it up a notch.

Ex. David quickly comprehended our project needs and then cranked it up a notch with impactful design.

Ex. Went for a bike ride with a mate last week, no problems so will crank it up a gear and tackle some hills in the next few weeks.

Ex. After a regular walking routine is established, why not move it up a notch and start jogging, if you haven't already.

Ex. The health department has ratcheted up efforts to prevent or slow down the spread of swine flu in schools.

Ex. Determine how much it costs to make the item, how much it costs to market that item, and then mark it up by 15-30% or more.

Ex. In order to gain strength fast, you need to immediately begin amping up your strength thermostat in your mind.

Ex. Cytokines are small proteins used to communicate messages between the immune cells in the immune system to either turn up or down the immune response.

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* estar que + subirse + por las paredes = tear + Posesivo + hair out.

* obligar a subir el precio = force up + prices.

* subir a = board.

* subir al poder = rise to + power.

* subir al trono = ascend (to) + the throne.

* subir a un barco = board + ship.

* subir de nivel = move it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch.

* subir de precio = rise in + price.

* subir el listón = raise + the bar, move it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch.

* subir el nivel = raise + standard, raise + the bar.

* subir el precio = push + cost + up, raise + price, jack up + the price, rack up + the price.

* subir el volumen = pump up + the volume.

* subir en = ride.

* subir en bici = ride + a bike.

* subir en bicicleta = ride + a bike.

* subir exageradamente = rise + steeply.

* subir la moral = boost + Posesivo + morale, lift + morale, increase + morale, improve + morale, boost + Posesivo + confidence, bolster + confidence.

* subirle la nota a Alguien = mark + Nombre + up.

* subir ligeramente = nudge up.

* subir los impuestos = push + taxes.

* subir repentinamente = shoot up.

* subirse al autobús = get on + the bus.

* subirse al tren = jump on + the bandwagon, ride + the hype, catch + the fever.

* subírsele a la cabeza = go to + Posesivo + head.

* subírsele los colores = go + bright red.

* subírsele los humos a la cabeza = get + too big for + Posesivo + boots, get + too big for + Posesivo + breeches.

* subirse por las paredes = be beside + Reflexivo.

* subir y/o bajar = move up and/or down.

* telón + subir = curtain + rise.

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1.
verbo intransitivo

1)

a) ascensor/persona ( alejándose) to go up; ( acercándose) to come up

hay que subir a pie — you have to walk up

ahora subo — I'll be right up

los autobuses que suben al pueblo — the buses that go up to the village

el camino sube hasta la cima — the path goes up to o leads to the top of the hill

b)

subir A algo — a autobús/tren/avión to get on o onto sth; a coche to get in o into sth; a caballo/bicicleta to get on o onto sth, to mount sth (frml)

subir a bordo — to go o get on board

c) ( de categoría) to go up; ( en el escalafón) to be promoted

han subido a primera división — they've been promoted to o they've gone up to the first division

d) ( en tenis)

subir a la red — to go up to the net

2)

a) marea to come in; aguas/río to rise

b) fiebre/tensión to go up, rise; temperatura to rise

c) leche materna to come in

3) precio/valor/cotización/salario to rise, go up
2.
subir vt

1) < montaña> to climb; < cuesta> to go up, climb; < escaleras> to go up, climb

subió corriendo la escalera — she ran upstairs

2)

a) <objeto/niño> ( llevar arriba - acercándose) to bring up; (- alejándose) to take up

voy a subir la compra — I'm just going to take the shopping upstairs

tengo que subir unas cajas al desván — I have to put some boxes up in the attic

b) <objeto/niño> ( poner más alto)

sube al niño al caballo — lift the child onto the horse

voy a subir un poco este cuadro — I'm going to put this picture up a bit higher

traía el cuello del abrigo subido — he had his coat collar turned up

c) <persiana/telón> to raise; < pantalones> to pull up

¿me subes la cremallera? — will you zip me up?, will you fasten my zipper (AmE) o (BrE) zip?

subió la ventanilla — she raised the window

d) < dobladillo> to take up; < falda> to take o turn up

3) (Inf) to upload

4)

a) <precios/salarios> to raise, put up

¿cuánto te han subido este año? — how much did your salary go up this year?

b) <volumen/radio> to turn up

sube un poco la calefacción — turn the heating o heat up a little
3.
subirse verbo pronominal

1)

a) (a coche, autobús, etc) verbo intransitivo 1 b

b) ( trepar) to climb

se subió al árbol/al muro — she climbed up the tree/(up) onto the walls

estaba subido a un árbol/caballo — he was up a tree/sitting on a horse

c) (a la cabeza, cara) (+ me/te/le etc)

el éxito se le subió a la cabeza — the success went to his head

se me subieron los colores — I went red o blushed

2) (refl) <calcetines/pantalones> to pull up

* * *

= go up, move up, raise, rise, ascend, mount, walk up, elevate, climb, bring up, zip, move down, hike up, scale, spike, crank up, get + high, move it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch, ratchet up, mark + Nombre + up, amp up, turn up.

Ex: Since recall goes up as precision goes down, it is clearly not possible to achieve in general a system which gives full recall at the same time as full precision.

Ex: Now we move up the chain providing index entries for each of the potentially sought terms.

Ex: The speaker said that James estimated people function at only 20% of their capacity, and concluded that they could raise this percentage considerable if they knew how to manage their time more efficiently.

Ex: If suppliers are forced out of business, there will be less software to lend and prices will rise with the lack of competition.

Ex: As she ascended the staircase to the library director's office, she tried to fathom the reason for the imperious summons.

Ex: He fully expected the director to acquiesce, for his eyebrows mounted ever so slightly.

Ex: Some of the questions to ask ourselves are will people walk up or down stairs, across quadrangles, etc just to visit the library?.

Ex: Some of the things that are said about genuine bookselling do at times seem to elevate this occupation to a level far beyond mere commerce.

Ex: Stanton felt a bit like someone who, after boasting that she could dive into water from a great height has climbed to the height and dares not jump, but knows that she must jump.

Ex: Matrix and mould were pivoted and were brought up to the nozzle of a metal pump for the moment of casting, and then swung back to eject the new-made letter.

Ex: The study investigated the use of a video to teach 3 self-help skills (cleaning sunglasses, putting on a wristwatch, and zipping a jacket) to 3 elementary students with mental disabilities.

Ex: Of the 32 institutions indicating some change in status from July 1982 to January 1983, 19 moved down in status and 13 moved up.

Ex: The government has hiked up the rate of income tax being paid by oil multinationals.

Ex: You'll be scaling walls, jumping between rooftops, swinging on ropes, hanging from pipes, sliding under 4WDs and doing anything you can to avoid those zombies.

Ex: Baby boomers are desperately trying to hold onto their salad days -- plastic surgery, vitamins and drugs like Viagra have spiked in public demand.

Ex: Refiners are cranking up diesel output to meet rising global demand.

Ex: Yes, some people with thin blood or whose pulse and blood pressure get high enough will have a nose bleed when excited.

Ex: Liverpool and Chelsea are grabbing all the headlines, but Arsenal have quietly moved it up a gear scoring 10 goals in their last three league games.

Ex: Start gently, ease yourself in by breaking the workout down into three one minute sessions until you are ready to notch it up a gear and join them together.

Ex: There was not much to separate the sides in the first ten minutes however Arsenal took it up a gear and got the goal but not without a bit of luck.

Ex: We have a good time together and we're good friends.. but I'd like to take it up a notch.

Ex: David quickly comprehended our project needs and then cranked it up a notch with impactful design.

Ex: Went for a bike ride with a mate last week, no problems so will crank it up a gear and tackle some hills in the next few weeks.

Ex: After a regular walking routine is established, why not move it up a notch and start jogging, if you haven't already.

Ex: The health department has ratcheted up efforts to prevent or slow down the spread of swine flu in schools.

Ex: Determine how much it costs to make the item, how much it costs to market that item, and then mark it up by 15-30% or more.

Ex: In order to gain strength fast, you need to immediately begin amping up your strength thermostat in your mind.

Ex: Cytokines are small proteins used to communicate messages between the immune cells in the immune system to either turn up or down the immune response.

* estar que + subirse + por las paredes = tear + Posesivo + hair out.

* obligar a subir el precio = force up + prices.

* subir a = board.

* subir al poder = rise to + power.

* subir al trono = ascend (to) + the throne.

* subir a un barco = board + ship.

* subir de nivel = move it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch.

* subir de precio = rise in + price.

* subir el listón = raise + the bar, move it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch.

* subir el nivel = raise + standard, raise + the bar.

* subir el precio = push + cost + up, raise + price, jack up + the price, rack up + the price.

* subir el volumen = pump up + the volume.

* subir en = ride.

* subir en bici = ride + a bike.

* subir en bicicleta = ride + a bike.

* subir exageradamente = rise + steeply.

* subir la moral = boost + Posesivo + morale, lift + morale, increase + morale, improve + morale, boost + Posesivo + confidence, bolster + confidence.

* subirle la nota a Alguien = mark + Nombre + up.

* subir ligeramente = nudge up.

* subir los impuestos = push + taxes.

* subir repentinamente = shoot up.

* subirse al autobús = get on + the bus.

* subirse al tren = jump on + the bandwagon, ride + the hype, catch + the fever.

* subírsele a la cabeza = go to + Posesivo + head.

* subírsele los colores = go + bright red.

* subírsele los humos a la cabeza = get + too big for + Posesivo + boots, get + too big for + Posesivo + breeches.

* subirse por las paredes = be beside + Reflexivo.

* subir y/o bajar = move up and/or down.

* telón + subir = curtain + rise.

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subir [I1 ]

vi

A

1 «ascensor/persona» (alejándose) to go up; (acercándose) to come up

hay que subir a pie you have to walk up

ahora subo I'll be right up, I'm coming up now

voy a subir al caserío I'm going up to the farmhouse

los autobuses que suben al pueblo the buses that go up to the village

el camino sube hasta la cima the path goes up to o leads to the top of the hill

2 (a un coche) to get in; (a un autobús, etc) to get on subir A algo ‹a un autobús/un tren/un avión› to get ON o ONTO sth; ‹a un coche› to get IN o INTO sth; ‹a un caballo/una bicicleta› to get ON o ONTO sth, to mount sth ( frml)

subir a bordo to go/get on board

3 (de categoría) to go up

ha subido en el escalafón he has been promoted

han subido a primera división they've been promoted to o they've gone up to the first division

ha subido mucho en mi estima she has gone up a lot o ( frml) risen greatly in my estimation

4 ( Arg fam) to take up office/one's post

5

(en tenis): subir a la red to go up to the net

B

1 «marea» to come in; «aguas/río» to rise

las aguas no subieron de nivel the water level did not rise

2 «fiebre/tensión» to go up, rise

han subido las temperaturas temperatures have risen

3 ( Med) «leche» to come in, be produced

C «precio/valor/cotización» to rise, go up

la leche subió a 60 céntimos milk went up to sixty cents

el desempleo subió en 94.500 personas en el primer trimestre unemployment rose by 94,500 in the first quarter

ha subido el dólar con respecto al euro the dollar has risen against the euro

D ( Inf) to upload

■ subir

vt

A ‹montaña› to climb; ‹cuesta› to go up, climb

subió corriendo la escalera she ran upstairs

tiene problemas para subir la escalera he has trouble getting up o climbing the stairs

subió los escalones de dos en dos he went o walked up the stairs two at a time

B

1 ‹objeto/niño› (acercándose) to bring up; (alejándose) to take up

voy a subir la compra I'm just going to take the shopping upstairs

tengo que subir unas cajas al desván I have to put some boxes up in the attic

¿puedes subir las maletas? could you take the cases up?

sube al niño al caballo lift the child onto the horse

ese cuadro está muy bajo, ¿puedes subirlo un poco? that picture is very low, can you put it up a little higher?

traía el cuello del abrigo subido he had his coat collar turned up

2 ‹persiana/telón› to raise

¿me subes la cremallera? will you zip me up?, will you fasten my zipper ( AmE) o ( BrE) zip?

subió la ventanilla she wound the window up o closed o raised the window

ven que te suba los pantalones come here and let me pull your pants ( AmE) o ( BrE) trousers up for you

3 ‹dobladillo› to take up; ‹falda› to take o turn up

C

1 ‹precios/salarios› to raise, put up

¿cuánto te han subido este año? how much did your salary go up this year?

2 ‹volumen/radio› to turn up

sube el volumen turn the volume up

sube el tono que no te oigo speak up, I can't hear you

sube un poco la calefacción turn the heating o heat up a little

■ subirse

v pron

A

1 (a un coche, autobús, etc) subir vi A 2.

2 (trepar) to climb

se subió al muro she climbed (up) onto the wall

les encanta subirse a los árboles they love to climb trees

estaban subidos a un árbol they were up a tree

el niño se le subió encima the child climbed on top of him

3 (a la cabeza, cara) (+ me/te/le etc):

el vino enseguida se me subió a la cabeza the wine went straight to my head

el éxito se le ha subido a la cabeza success has gone to his head

noté que se me subían los colores (a la cara) I realized that I was going red o blushing

B ( refl) ‹calcetines/pantalones› to pull up

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subir ( conjugate subir) verbo intransitivo
1
a) [ascensor/persona/coche] ( ir arriba) to go up;

( venir arriba) to come up;
◊ hay que subir a pie you have to walk up;

ahora subo I'll be right up;
el camino sube hasta la cima the path goes up to o leads to the top of the hill
b) subir A algo ‹a autobús/tren/avión› to get on o onto sth;

‹ a coche› to get in o into sth;
‹a caballo/bicicleta› to get on o onto sth, to mount sth (frml);
◊ subir a bordo to go o get on board

c) ( de categoría) to go up;

( en el escalafón) to be promoted
2
a) [ marea] to come in;

[aguas/río] to rise
b) [fiebre/tensión] to go up, rise;

[ temperatura] to rise
3 [precio/valor/cotización/salario] to rise, go up
verbo transitivo
1 ‹ montaña› to climb;
‹escaleras/cuesta› to go up, climb
2
a) ‹objeto/niño› ( traer arriba) to bring up;

( llevar arriba) to take up;
◊ tengo que subir unas cajas al desván I have to put some boxes up in the attic

b) ( poner más alto) ‹ objeto› to put up … (higher);

‹ cuello de prenda› to turn up:
◊ sube al niño al caballo lift the child onto the horse

c) ‹persiana/telón/ventanilla› to raise;

‹ pantalones› to pull up;
◊ ¿me subes la cremallera? will you zip me up?, will you fasten my zipper (AmE) o (BrE) zip?

d) ‹ dobladillo› to take up;

‹ falda› to take o turn up
e) (Inf) to upload

3
a) ‹precios/salarios› to raise, put up

b) ‹volumen/radio/calefacción› to turn up

subirse verbo pronominal
1
a) (a coche, autobús, etc) See Also→ subir verbo intransitivo 1b

b) ( trepar) to climb;

◊ se subió al árbol/al muro she climbed up the tree/(up) onto the wall;

estaba subido a un árbol he was up a tree
c) ( a la cabeza) (+ me/te/le etc):

◊ el éxito se le subió a la cabeza the success went to his head

2 ( refl) ‹calcetines/pantalones› to pull up;
‹ cuello› to turn up
subir
I verbo transitivo
1 (una pendiente, las escaleras) to go up
(hacia el hablante) to come up
(una montaña) to climb
2 (llevar arriba) to take up: voy a subir las cajas, I'm going to take the boxes upstairs
(hacia el hablante) to bring up
3 (elevar) to raise: sube la mano izquierda, lift your left hand
(el sueldo, la temperatura, la voz, etc) to raise: sube (el volumen de) la radio, turn the radio up
II verbo intransitivo
1 (ascender) to go up: ¿por qué no subimos a verla?, why don't we go up to see her?
(acercándose al hablante) to come up ➣ Ver nota en ir 2 (a un avión, tren, autobús) to get on o onto: subimos al tren, we boarded the train
(a un coche) to get into o in
3 (la marea, las aguas) to rise
4 (la temperatura) to rise
5 (los precios, el sueldo, etc) to rise, go up
6 (de categoría) to go up
' subir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abrochar
- ascender
- bordo
- cajón
- cerrar
- cortante
- embarcación
- escena
- estrado
- irse
- trono
- abordar
- alto
- bien
- escalafón
- montar
- volumen
English:
aboard
- ascend
- board
- boarding card
- boarding pass
- climb
- come in
- come up
- curl
- elevate
- escalate
- flight
- get into
- get on
- go up
- hand up
- heave
- hoist
- increase
- jump on
- mount
- move up
- pile in
- push
- raise
- rise
- roll up
- send up
- sharply
- shoot up
- show up
- slope
- spiral up
- stair
- stand
- steeply
- tree
- turn up
- up
- volume
- walk up
- zip up
- air
- come
- do
- flow
- gain
- get
- go
- jump

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subir

♦ vt

1. [poner arriba] [libro, cuadro] to put up;
[telón] to raise; [persiana] to roll up; [ventanilla] to wind up, to close;
he subido la enciclopedia de la primera a la última estantería I've moved the encyclopedia up from the bottom shelf to the top one;

sube el cuadro un poco move the picture up a bit o a bit higher;

¿me ayudas a subir las bolsas? could you help me take the bags up?;

ayúdame a subir la caja [a lo alto] help me get the box up;
[al piso de arriba] help me carry the box upstairs
2. [montar]
subir algo/a alguien a to lift sth/sb onto

3. [alzar] [bandera] to raise;

subir la mano to put one's hand up, to raise one's hand

4. [ascender] [calle, escaleras] to go/come up;
[escalera de mano] to climb; [pendiente, montaña] to go up;
subió las escaleras a toda velocidad she ran up o climbed the stairs as fast as she could;

subió la calle a todo correr he ran up the street as fast as he could

5. [aumentar] [precio, impuestos] to put up, to increase;
[música, volumen, radio] to turn up;
subió la voz o [m5] el tono para que se le oyera she raised her voice so she could be heard;

sube la voz o [m5]el tono, no te oigo speak up, I can't hear you;

subir el fuego de la cocina to turn up the heat;

subir la moral a alguien to lift sb's spirits, to cheer sb up

6. [hacer ascender de categoría] to promote

7. Mús to raise the pitch of

8. Fam Informát to upload

♦ vi

1. [a piso, azotea] to go/come up;

¿podrías subir aquí un momento? could you come up here a minute?;

subo enseguida I'll be up in a minute;

subir corriendo to run up;

subir en ascensor to go/come up in the Br lift o US elevator;

subir por la escalera to go/come up the stairs;

subir (a) por algo to go up and get sth;

subir a la red [en tenis] to come (in) to the net

2. [montar] [en avión, barco] to get on;
[en coche] to get in; [en moto, bicicleta, tren] to get on; [en caballo] to get on, to mount; [en árbol, escalera de mano, silla] to climb up;
subir a [coche] to get in(to);
[moto, bicicleta, tren, avión] to get on; [caballo] to get on, to mount; [árbol, escalera de mano] to climb up; [silla, mesa] to get o climb onto; [piso] to go/come up to;
subir a bordo to go on board;

es peligroso subir al tren en marcha it is dangerous to board the train while it is moving

3. [aumentar] to rise, to go up;
[hinchazón, cauce] to rise; [fiebre] to raise, to go up;
los precios subieron prices went up o rose;

subió la gasolina the price of petrol went up o rose;

el euro subió frente a la libra the euro went up o rose against the pound;

las acciones de C & C han subido C & C share prices have gone up o risen;

han subido las ventas sales are up;

este modelo ha subido de precio this model has gone up in price, the price of this model has gone up;

el coste total no subirá del millón the total cost will not be more than o over a million;

no subirá de tres horas it will take three hours at most, it won't take more than three hours;

está subiendo la marea the tide is coming in;

el jefe ha subido mucho en mi estima the boss has gone up a lot in my estimation

4. [cuenta, importe]
subir a to come o amount to

5. Culin [crecer] to rise

6. Fam [ir, venir] to come/go up;

subiré a la capital la próxima semana I'll be going up to the capital next week;

¿por qué no subes a vernos este fin de semana? why don't you come up to see us this weekend?

7. [ascender de categoría] to be promoted (a to); Dep to be promoted, to go up (a to);
el Atlético subió de categoría Atlético went up

♦ See also the pronominal verb subirse

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subir

I v/t

1 cuesta, escalera go up, climb; montaña climb

2 objeto raise, lift; intereses, precio raise

II v/i

1 para indicar acercamiento come up; para indicar alejamiento go up

2 de precio rise, go up

3 a un tren, autobús get on; a un coche get in

4

:

subir al poder rise to power;

subir al trono ascend to the throne

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subir vt

1) : to bring up, to take up

2) : to climb, to go up

3) : to raise

subir vi

1) : to go up, to come up

2) : to rise, to increase

3) : to be promoted

4)

subir a : to get on, to mount

subir a un tren: to get on a train

♦ See also the reflexive verb subirse

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subir vb

1. (ir arriba) to go up

subí las escaleras I went up the stairs

¡sube! ¡la vista es fantástica! come up! the view is fantastic!

2. (escalar) to climb

subimos la montaña we climbed the mountain

3. (en un coche) to get in

sube al coche get in the car

4. (en un tren, autobús, avión) to get on

subió al tren he got on the train

5. (aumentar) to rise [pt. rose; pp. risen] / to go up

el precio ha subido the price has gone up

6. (llevar arriba) to take up [pt. took; pp. taken] / to put up [pt. & pp. put]

sube estos trastos al desván put these old things up in the loft

7. (incrementar) to put up [pt. & pp. put] / to raise

han subido el precio del pan they've put the price of bread up

8. (hacer más fuerte) to turn up

sube el volumen de la radio turn the radio up

Spanish-English dictionary > subir
8 mit

mit [ʼmɪt] präp +dat

1) ( unter Beigabe von etw) with;

trinkst du den Espresso \mit oder ohne Zucker? do you take your espresso with or without sugar?;

isst du das Ei immer \mit so viel Salz und Pfeffer? do you always put so much salt and pepper on your egg?;

Champagner \mit Kaviar champagne and caviar

2) ( mittels) with;

\mit bequemen Schuhen läuft man besser it's easier to walk in comfortable shoes;

\mit Kugelschreiber geschrieben written in biro [or ballpoint];

3) ( per) by;

\mit der Bahn/ dem Bus/ Fahrrad/ der Post by train/bus/bicycle/post

4) ( unter Aufwendung von etw) with;

\mit all meiner Liebe with all my love;

\mit etwas mehr Mühe with a little more effort

5) zeitlich at;

\mit 18 [Jahren] at [the age of] 18;

\mit seinem Durchfahren des Zieles when he crossed the line;

\mit dem dritten Ton des Zeitzeichens ist es genau 7 Uhr at the third stroke the time will be exactly 7 o'clock

6) bei Maß-, Mengenangaben with;

\mit einem Kilometerstand von 24567 km with 24,567 km on the clock;

\mit drei Zehntelsekunden Vorsprung with three tenths of a second advantage;

das Spiel endete \mit 1:1 unentschieden the game ended in a 1-1 draw;

der Zug lief \mit zehn Minuten Verspätung ein the train arrived ten minutes late;

er war \mit über 400 Euro im Soll he was over 400 euros in debt;

sich \mit 500.000 Euro versichern to insure oneself for 500,000 euros

7) ( einschließlich)

\mit jdm [zusammen] [together] with sb, including sb;

\mit Axel und Hans waren wir sechs Personen there were six of us including [or with] Axel and Hans

8) (fam: und dazu)

jd \mit jds... sb and sb's...;

du \mit deiner ewigen Prahlerei you and your constant boasting

9) ( was jdn/ etw angeht) with;

\mit meiner Gesundheit steht es nicht zum Besten I am not in the best of health;

\mit jdm/ etw rechnen to reckon on [or with] sb/sth

adv too, as well;

\mit dabei sein to be there too;

sie gehört \mit zu den führenden Experten auf diesem Gebiet she is one of the leading experts in this field;

er war \mit einer der ersten, die diese neue Technologie angewendet haben he was one of the first to use this new technology

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch für Studenten > mit
9 avere un debito di 80 euro

avere un debito di 80 euro

to be 80 euros in debt

\

→ debito

Dizionario Italiano-Inglese > avere un debito di 80 euro
10 Schuld

Adj.: schuld (an etw. Dat) sein be to blame ( oder responsible) (for s.th.); er ist daran schuld he’s responsible ( oder to blame) (for it), it’s his fault; schuld sind immer die anderen iro. it’s always someone else’s fault

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die Schuld

(Geldschuld) debt; liability;

(Verantwortung) blame; fault; guiltiness; guilt

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Schụld [ʃʊlt]
f -, -en

1) [-dn]
no pl
(= Ursache, Verantwortlichkeit) die Schuld an etw (dat) haben or tragen (geh) — to be to blame for sth

Schuld haben — to be to blame (
an +dat for)

er hatte Schuld an dem Streit — the argument was his fault, he was to blame for the argument

du hast selbst Schuld — that's your own fault, that's nobody's fault but your own

nehmen — to take the blame

jdm die Schuld geben or zuschreiben — to blame sb

die Schuld auf jdn abwälzen or schieben — to put the blame on sb

die Schuld bei anderen suchen — to try to blame somebody else

die Schuld liegt bei mir — I am to blame (for that)

das ist meine/deine Schuld — that is my/your fault, I am/you are to blame (for that)

das ist meine eigene Schuld — it's my own fault, I've nobody but or only myself to blame

durch meine/deine Schuld — because of me/you

jdm/einer Sache Schuld geben — to blame sb/sth

er gab ihr Schuld, dass es nicht klappte — he blamed her for it not working, he blamed her for the fact that it didn't work

2) no pl (= Schuldhaftigkeit, Schuldgefühl) guilt; (= Unrecht) wrong; (REL = Sünde) sin; (im Vaterunser) trespasses pl

die Strafe sollte in einem angemessenen Verhältnis zur Schuld stehen — the punishment should be appropriate to the degree of culpability

sich frei von Schuld fühlen — to consider oneself completely blameless

ich bin mir keiner Schuld bewusst — I'm not aware of having done anything wrong

ich bin mir meiner Schuld bewusst —

ihm konnte seine Schuld nicht nachgewiesen werden — his guilt could not be proved

ihm konnte keine Schuld nachgewiesen werden — it couldn't be proved that he had done anything wrong

laden — to burden oneself with guilt

für seine Schuld büßen — to pay for one's sin/sins

Schuld und Sühne — crime and punishment

See:

= zuschulden

3) (= Zahlungsverpflichtung) debt

ich stehe tief in seiner Schuld (lit) — I'm deeply in debt to him; (fig) I'm deeply indebted to him

Schulden machen — to run up debts

Schulden haben — to be in debt

EUR 10.000 Schulden haben — to have debts totalling (Brit) or totaling (US) or of 10,000 euros, to be in debt to the tune of 10,000 euros

in Schulden geraten — to get into debt

bis über beide Ohren in Schulden stecken (inf) — to be up to one's ears in debt (inf)

das Haus ist frei von Schulden — the house is unmortgaged

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die

1) (a sense of shame: a feeling of guilt.) guilt

2) (the state of having done wrong: Fingerprints proved the murderer's guilt.) guilt

3) (a mistake; something for which one is to blame: The accident was your fault.) fault

4) (what one person owes to another: His debts amount to over $3,000; a debt of gratitude.) debt

5) ((with for) being the cause of something: Who is responsible for the stain on the carpet?) responsible

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Schuld¹

<->

[ʃʊlt]

f kein pl

1. (Verschulden) fault no pl, blame no pl

es war meine eigene \Schuld it was my own fault

beide trifft die \Schuld am Scheitern der Ehe both carry the blame for the break-up of the marriage

die \Schuld an den Missständen liegt bei der Regierung culpability for the deplorable state of affairs lies with the Government

frei von \Schuld blameless

durch jds \Schuld due to sb's fault

nur durch deine \Schuld habe ich den Zug verpasst it's your fault that I missed the train

jdm/etw [die] \Schuld [an etw dat] geben [o zuschreiben] to blame sb/sth [for sth], to put the blame [for sth] on sb/sth

\Schuld haben to be at fault

\Schuld an etw dat haben to be [the one] to blame for sth

die \Schuld bei jemand anderem suchen to try to blame sb else

die \Schuld [an etw dat] auf sich akk nehmen to take [or accept] the blame [for sth]

die \Schuld an etw dat tragen to be to blame [or responsible] for sth

jdn trifft keine \Schuld [an etw dat] sb is not to blame [for sth]

jdm die \Schuld [an etw dat] zuschieben to blame sb [for sth]

2. JUR fault no pl, blame no pl, guilt no pl; (im Zivilrecht) liability no pl

seine \Schuld ist nicht bewiesen his guilt has not been established

3. (verschuldete Missetat) guilt no pl; REL sin

er ist sich keiner \Schuld bewusst he's not aware of having done anything wrong

kollektive \Schuld collective guilt

eine \Schuld auf sich akk laden (geh) to burden oneself with guilt

\Schuld und Sühne guilt and atonement

Schuld²

<-, -en>

[ʃʊlt]

f meist pl FIN (Zahlungsverpflichtung) debt, indebtedness

seine \Schulden abtragen [o abzahlen] [o (fachspr) tilgen] to redeem [or pay off] one's debts

\Schulden bedienen (fachspr) to service debts

seine \Schulden begleichen [o bezahlen] to pay [or meet] [or settle] one's debts, to discharge one's liabilities

\Schulden eintreiben to call in [or collect] debts

jdm \Schulden erlassen to release sb from debts

fällige \Schuld debt due [or owing]

frei von \Schulden sein to be free from [or of] debts; Immobilien to be unencumbered

\Schulden haben to have debts, to be in debt

€5.000 \Schulden haben to have debts totalling €5.000

\Schulden bei jdm haben to owe sb money

\Schulden machen to build [or run] up debts, to go into debt

sich akk in \Schulden stürzen to plunge into debt

▶ mehr \Schulden als Haare auf dem Kopf haben (fam) to be up to one's ears in debt fam

▶ [tief] in jds \Schuld stehen (geh) to be [deeply] indebted to sb

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die; Schuld, Schulden

1) o. Pl. (das Schuldigsein) guilt

er ist sich (Dat.) keiner Schuld bewußt — he is not conscious of having done any wrong

Schuld und Sühne — crime and punishment

2) o. Pl. (Verantwortlichkeit) blame

es ist [nicht] seine Schuld — it is [not] his fault

jetzt hat er durch deine Schuld seinen Zug verpasst — now he has missed his train because of you

[an etwas (Dat.)] schuld haben od. sein — be to blame [for something]

sie ist an allem Schuld — it's all her fault

3) (Verpflichtung zur Rückzahlung) debt; (Hypothek) mortgage

in Schulden geraten/sich in Schulden stürzen — get into debt/into serious debt

4) in

[tief] in jemandes Schuld stehen od. sein — (geh.) be [deeply] indebted to somebody

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Schuld f; -, -en

1. nur sg; (Verantwortung) blame;

ihn trifft die Schuld (dafür) he’s responsible ( oder to blame) (for it), it’s his fault;

ich habe keine Schuld I am not to blame, I am blameless;

ohne meine Schuld through no fault of mine ( oder my own);

die Schuld auf sich nehmen take the blame, take responsibility;

jemandem oder

einer Sache die Schuld geben blame sb ( oder sth), put the blame on sb ( oder sth);

jemandem Schuld (an etwas) geben blame sb (for sth);

die Schuld auf jemanden schieben, jemandem die Schuld zuschieben pin the blame on sb;

er gibt immer anderen die Schuld he always puts the blame on someone else

2. nur sg (Schuldbewusstsein) guilt;

moralische Schuld moral guilt;

Schuld und Sühne crime and punishment; BIBEL sin and atonement;

schwere Schuld auf sich laden incur a heavy burden of guilt;

er war sich seiner Schuld bewusst he was aware of his wrongdoing, he knew he had done wrong;

ich bin mir keiner Schuld bewusst I don’t feel that I’ve done any wrong;

er wird mit seiner Schuld nicht fertig he can’t come to terms with his sense of guilt

3. meist pl (Geldschuld) debt (auch fig); (Verbindlichkeit) liability;

Schulden haben, in Schulden stecken be in debt; → auch Ohr;

Schulden machen, in Schulden geraten get into debt; formeller: incur debts;

sich in Schulden stürzen plunge into debt;

seine Schulden bezahlen pay ( oder settle) one’s debts;

bei jemandem Schulden haben owe sb (some) money;

frei von Schulden free from ( oder of) debt, debt-free; Haus: unencumbered, not mortgaged;

in jemandes Schuld sein oder

stehen fig owe sb a debt of gratitude, be deeply indebted to sb

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die; Schuld, Schulden

1) o. Pl. (das Schuldigsein) guilt

er ist sich (Dat.) keiner Schuld bewußt — he is not conscious of having done any wrong

Schuld und Sühne — crime and punishment

2) o. Pl. (Verantwortlichkeit) blame

es ist [nicht] seine Schuld — it is [not] his fault

jetzt hat er durch deine Schuld seinen Zug verpasst — now he has missed his train because of you

[an etwas (Dat.)] schuld haben od. sein — be to blame [for something]

sie ist an allem Schuld — it's all her fault

3) (Verpflichtung zur Rückzahlung) debt; (Hypothek) mortgage

in Schulden geraten/sich in Schulden stürzen — get into debt/into serious debt

4) in

[tief] in jemandes Schuld stehen od. sein — (geh.) be [deeply] indebted to somebody

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-en f.

blame n.

debt n.

due n.

guilt n.

guiltiness n.

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > Schuld
11 estar

v.

1 to be.

estamos a veinte grados (expresa valores, grados) it's twenty degrees here

el dólar está a 10 pesos the dollar is at 10 pesos

están a dos euros el kilo they're two euros a kilo

está terminado it's finished

2 to be.

¿dónde está la llave? where is the key?

¿está María? — no, no está is Maria there? — no, she's not here

Ella estuvo aburrida She was bored.

El edificio está en la calle tres The building is on third street.

3 to be (expresa cualidad, estado).

los pasteles están ricos the cakes are delicious

esta calle está sucia this street is dirty

4 to be (expresa estado).

estar de mudanza to be (in the process of) moving

estamos de suerte we're in luck

estar de vacaciones to be on holiday

estar de viaje to be on a trip

estar en uso to be in use

estar en guardia to be on guard

estamos sin agua we have no water, we're without water

5 to be.

están golpeando la puerta they're banging on the door

6 to stay, to be.

estaré un par de horas y me iré I'll stay a couple of hours and then I'll go

7 to be ready (hallarse listo).

¿aún no está ese trabajo? is that piece of work still not ready?

8 to be for.

Me estuvo difícil el examen The exam was difficult for me.

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ESTAR

CONJUGACIÓN

Present Indicative

estoy, estás, está, estamos, estáis, están.

Imperfect Indicative

estaba, estabas, estaba, estábamos, estabais, estaban.

Past Indicative

estuve, estuviste, estuvo, estuvimos, estuvisteis, estuvieron.

Future Indicative

estaré, estarás, estará, estaremos, estaréis, estarán.

Conditional

estaría, estarías, estaría, estaríamos, estaríais, estarían.

Present Subjunctive

esté, estés, esté, estemos, estéis, estén.

Imperfect Subjunctive

estuviera, estuvieras, estuviera, estuviéramos, estuvierais, estuvieran;

estuviese, estuvieses, estuviese, estuviésemos, estuvieseis, estuviesen.

Future Subjunctive

estuviere, estuvieres, estuviere, estuviéremos, estuviereis, estuvieren.

Imperative

está (tú), esté (él/Vd.), estemos (nos.), estad (vos.), estén (ellos/Vds.).

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verb

to be

- estar en contra
- estarse
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Para las expresiones estar bien, estar mal, ver la otra entrada.
1. VERBO INTRANSITIVO

1) [indicando situación] to be

¿dónde estabas? — where were you?

la última vez que estuve en Roma — the last time I was in Rome

Madrid está en el centro de España — Madrid is in the centre of Spain

el monumento está en la plaza — the monument is in the square

eso no está en sus declaraciones — that's not in any of his statements

-las tijeras están en el cajón -no, aquí no están — "the scissors are in the drawer" - "no, they're not in here"

-hola, ¿está Carmen? -no, no está — "hello, is Carmen in?" - "no, I'm afraid she isn't"

el día que estuve a verlo — the day I went to see him

• está [fuera] — [de casa] she's out; [de la ciudad/en el extranjero] she's away

• [ya que] estamos — while we are at it

2) [indicando un estado transitorio]

a) + adj, adv to be

está mucho mejor — he's much better

estar enfermo {o} malo — to be ill

estoy muy cansada — I'm very tired

¿estás casado o soltero? — are you married or single?

está vacío — it's empty

estaba herido — he was injured

¿cómo estamos? — [gen] how are we doing?; [a otra persona] how are you?

con este frío, aquí no se puede estar — it's unbearably cold here

¡qué bueno está este café! — this coffee's really good!

mis padres están como siempre — my parents are the same as ever

¿está libre el baño? — is the bathroom free?

¿qué tal {o} cómo estás? — how are you?

el récord anterior estaba en 33 segundos — the previous record was {o} stood at 33 seconds

b) + participio to be

la radio está rota — the radio is broken

para las seis estará terminado — it will be finished by six o'clock

estaba sentada en la arena — she was sitting on the sand

está (embarazada) de dos meses — she's two months pregnant

él no estaba implicado — he wasn't involved

le está bien empleado por ingenuo — it serves him right for being so naïve

c) + gerundio to be

estaba corriendo — he was running

me está molestando — he's annoying me

se está muriendo — she's dying

venga, ya nos estamos yendo, que es tarde — come on, it's time to go, it's late

está siendo preparado — it's being prepared

nos estamos engañando — we're deceiving ourselves

3) (=existir) to be

además están los gastos del viaje — then there are the travel expenses

• [dejar] estar, déjalo estar — just leave him be

si dejas estar ese asunto te irán mejor las cosas — you'll do better to let the matter drop

4) [indicando el aspecto de algo] to look

¡qué elegante estás! — you're looking really smart!

estás más delgado — you've lost weight, you look slimmer

está más viejo — he looks older

el sofá estará mejor al lado de la ventana — the sofa will look better next to the window

ese tío está muy bueno — * that guy's gorgeous *, that guy's a bit of all right *

el traje te está grande — that suit is too big for you

5) (=estar listo) to be ready

estará a las cuatro — it'll be ready at four

en seguida está — it'll be ready in a moment

dos vueltas más y ya está — two more laps and that'll be it

¡ya está! ya sé lo que podemos hacer — that's it! I know what we can do

ya estoy — I'm done, that's me *

¡ya estamos! — [después de hacer algo] that's it!; [dicho con enfado] that's enough!

¿estamos? — [al estar listo] ready?; [para pedir conformidad] are we agreed?, right?, OK? *

¡ya estuvo! — Méx that's it!

6) [indicando fecha, distancia, temperatura]

estamos en octubre — it's October

cuando estemos en verano — when it's summer, in the summer

7) [en estructuras con preposición]
estar a
estamos a 8 de junio — it is 8 June {or} the 8th of June, today is 8 June {o} the 8th of June

estábamos a 40°C — it was 40°C

¿a cuántos estamos? — what's the date?

¿a cuánto estamos de Madrid? — how far are we from Madrid?

las uvas están a 1,60 euros — the grapes are one euro 60 cents

¿a cuánto está el kilo de naranjas? — how much are oranges per kilo?

estoy a lo que se decida en la reunión — I'm waiting to see what's decided at the meeting

estar a lo que resulte — to be waiting to see how things turn out
estar con
está con la gripe — he's down with flu, he's got the flu

estuvo con la enfermedad durante dos años — she had {o} suffered from the disease for two years

ya está otra vez con el mismo tema — he's harping on about the same old subject again

ya estoy con ganas de ir — I want to go now

estoy con ganas de pegarle — I feel like hitting him

• estar con [algn], yo estoy con él — I'm with him

los aliados estaban con ellos — the Allies were behind them
estar de
está de buen humor — he's in a good mood

están de charla — they're having a chat

está de camarero — he's working as a waiter

está de jefe temporalmente — he is acting as boss, he is the acting boss

está de luto — she's in mourning

¡estoy de nervioso! — I'm so nervous!

están de paseo — they've gone for a walk

estaba de uniforme — he was (dressed) in uniform

están de vacaciones — they are on holiday

está de viaje en este momento — he's away at the moment
estar en
en eso está el problema — that's (exactly) where the problem is

el problema está en que... — the problem lies in the fact that...

en ello estamos — we're working on it

no está en él hacerlo — it is not in his power to do it

creo que está usted en un error — I think you're mistaken

no está en sí — she's not in her right mind

yo estoy en que... — (=creer) I believe that...
estar para
para eso estamos — [gen] that's why we're here, that's what we're here for; [respondiendo a gracias] don't mention it

para eso están los amigos — that's what friends are for

• estar para [hacer] algo — (=a punto de) to be about to do sth, be on the point of doing sth

está para salir — he's about to leave

• [no] estoy para bromas — I'm not in the mood for joking

si alguien llama, no estoy para nadie — if anyone calls, I'm not in
estar por (=en favor de) [+ política] to be in favour {o} (EEUU) favor of; [+ persona] to support hueso 1) estar por ({+ infin})
la historia de ese hallazgo está por escribir — the story of that discovery is still to be written {o} has yet to be written

está por ver si es verdad lo que dijeron — it remains to be seen whether what they said is true

está todavía por hacer — it remains to be done, it is still to be done

yo estoy por dejarlo — I'm for leaving it, I'm in favour of leaving it

está por llover — LAm it's going to rain
estar sin ({+ infin})
las camas estaban sin hacer — the beds were unmade, the beds hadn't been made

¿todavía estás sin peinar? — haven't you brushed your hair yet?
estar sobre algn/algo
hay que estar mucho sobre él para que estudie — you have to keep on at him to make sure he studies

hay que estar sobre el arroz para que no se pegue — you need to keep a close eye on the rice to make sure it doesn't stick to the pan

estar sobre sí — to be in control of o.s.

8) [en oraciones ponderativas]

• está [que] rabia — * he's hopping mad *, he's furious

estoy que me caigo de sueño — I'm terribly sleepy, I can't keep my eyes open

2.

See:

estarse

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I 1.
cópula

1) ( seguido de adjetivos) [ Estar denotes a changed condition or state as opposed to identity or nature, which is normally expressed by ser. Estar is also used when the emphasis is on the speaker's perception of things, of their appearance, taste, etc. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in ser 1 cópula 1] to be

qué gordo está! — isn't he fat!, hasn't he got(ten) fat!

pobre abuelo! está viejo — poor grandpa! he's really aged

la sopa está deliciosa/muy caliente — the soup is delicious/very hot

está muy simpático conmigo — he's being o he's been so nice to me (recently)

todo está tan caro! — things are o have become so expensive!

está cansada/furiosa/embarazada — she is tired/furious/pregnant

2) (con bien, mal, mejor, peor)

están todos bien, gracias — they're all fine, thanks

qué bien estás en esta foto! — you look great in this photo!

está mal que no se lo perdones — it's wrong of you not to forgive him; ver tb bien, mal, mejor, peor

3) ( hablando de estado civil) to be

está casada con un primo mío — she's married to a cousin of mine

4) ( seguido de participios)

estar sentado/echado/arrodillado — to be sitting/lying/kneeling (down)

estaban abrazados — they had their arms around each other; ver tb verbo auxiliar 2

5) ( con predicado introducido por preposición) to be; (para más ejemplos ver tb la preposición o el nombre correspondiente)

estoy a régimen — I'm on a diet

¿a cómo está la uva? — how much are the grapes?

estamos como al principio — we're back to where we started

está con el sarampión — she has (the) measles

siempre está con lo mismo — he's always going on about the same thing

está de buen humor — she's in a good mood

están de limpieza/viaje — they're spring-cleaning/on a trip

hoy estoy de cocinera — I'm doing the cooking today

estaba de secretaria — she worked as a secretary

no estoy para bromas — I'm not in the mood for jokes

estamos sin electricidad — the electricity is off at the moment

está sin pintar — it hasn't been painted yet

estar con alguien — ( estar de acuerdo) to agree with somebody; ( apoyar) to support somebody, be on somebody's side

el pueblo está con nosotros — the people are with us

estar en algo: no lo hemos solucionado pero estamos en ello or eso — we haven't solved it but we're working on it

6) ( introducido por que)

el agua está que pela — the water's scalding hot

está que no hay quien lo aguante — he's (being) unbearable
2.
estar vi

Sentido I

1) ( en un lugar)

edificio/pueblo ( estar ubicado) to be

¿dónde está Chiapas? — where's Chiapas?

está a 20 kilómetros de aquí — it's 20 kilometers from here

2)

a) persona/objeto ( hallarse en cierto momento) to be

¿sabes dónde está Pedro? — do you know where Pedro is?

¿a qué hora tienes que estar allí? — what time do you have to be there?

¿dónde estábamos la clase pasada? — where did we get to in the last class?

b) ( figurar) to be

yo no estaba en la lista — I wasn't on the list, my name didn't appear on the list

3) ( hallarse en determinado lugar)

¿está Rodrigo? — is Rodrigo in?

¿estamos todos? — are we all here?

4)

a) (quedarse, permanecer)

sólo estaré unos días — I'll only be staying a few days

¿cuánto tiempo estarás en Londres? — how long are you going to be in London (for)?

b) ( vivir)

ahora estamos en Soca — we're in o we live in Soca now

de momento estoy con mi hermana — at the moment I'm staying with my sister

Sentido II

5) ( en el tiempo)

¿a qué (día) estamos? — what day is it today?

¿a cuánto estamos hoy? — what's the date today?

estamos a 28 de mayo — it's May 28th (AmE) o (BrE) the 28th of May

estamos en primavera — it's spring

¿en qué mes estamos? — what month are we in o is it?

Sentido III

6) (existir, haber)

y después está el problema de... — and then there's the problem of...

luego están los niños, hay que pensar en ellos — then there are the children to think about

7) (tener como función, cometido)

estar para algo: para eso están los amigos that's what friends are for; estamos para ayudarlos — we're here to help them

8) ( radicar)

ahí está el quid del asunto — that's the crux of the matter

estar en algo: en eso está el problema that's where the problem lies; todo está en que él quiera — it all depends on whether he wants to or not

9) (estar listo, terminado)

la carne todavía no está — the meat's not ready yet

lo atas con un nudo y ya está — you tie a knot in it and that's it o there you are

enseguida estoy — I'll be right with you

ya está! ya sé la repuesta! — I've got it! I know the answer!

ahí está! — that's it!

10) ( quedar entendido)

que no vuelva a suceder ¿estamos? — don't let it happen again, understand? o (colloq) got it?

11)

ya que estamos/estás — while we're/you're at it

12) (Esp) ( quedar) (+ me/te/le etc) (+ compl)

te está grande/pequeña — it's too big/too small for you

la 46 te está mejor — the 46 fits you better
3.
estar v aux

1) ( con gerundio)

está lloviendo — it's raining

se está afeitando — he's shaving

estoy viendo que va a ser imposible — I'm beginning to see that it's going to be impossible

2) ( con participio)

la foto está tomada con flash — the photo was taken with flash

ese asiento está ocupado — that seat is taken

ya está hecho un hombrecito — he's a proper young man now; ver tb estar cópula 4)
4.
estarse v pron

1) (enf) ( permanecer) to stay

se estuvo horas ahí sentado — he remained sitting there for hours

¿no te puedes estar quieto? — can't you stay o keep still?

estése tranquilo — don't worry

2) (enf) ( llegar) to be

estáte allí media hora antes — be there half an hour before
II
masculino (esp AmL) living room

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= be, become, live with.

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* ¡cómo se nota que no está el jefe! = while the cat's away, the mice will play.

* ahí está el problema = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* ahí está la dificultad = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* creer que estar bien = feel + right.

* creer que estar mal = feel + wrong.

* dar la señal de estar listo = prompt.

* dejar como + estar = leave + untouched.

* dejar las cosas como están = let + sleeping dogs lie.

* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.

* el diablo está en los detalles = the devil (is/lives) in the details.

* el futuro + estar + justo a la vuelta de la esquina = the future + be + just around the corner.

* esperanza + estar = hope + lie.

* estando de acuerdo = approvingly.

* estando de servicio = while on the job.

* estando sentado = from a seated position.

* estar a años de distancia = be years away.

* estar abierto a = be open to.

* estar abocado a ser = be doomed.

* estar absorto en = be wrapped up in.

* estar aburridísimo = be bored stiff, be bored to death, be bored to tears, be bored out of + Posesivo + mind.

* estar aburrido como una ostra = be bored stiff.

* estar a caballo entre = stand + midway between, straddle (between).

* estar a caballo entre... y... = lie + midway between... and..., tread + a fine line between... and, tread + the thin line between... and, tread + a delicate line between... and.

* estar acabando con = eat away at.

* estar acabándose = be on the way out, be on + Posesivo + last legs.

* estar a + Cantidad + de distancia = Cantidad + distant from.

* estar a cargo de = man, be the responsibility of.

* estar accesible = be up.

* estar accesible en línea = go + online.

* estar accesible en red = go + online.

* estar acertado = be right on track.

* estar acostumbrado a = be familiar with, be no stranger to, be used to.

* estar acostumbrado a + Infinitivo = be accustomed to + Gerundio.

* estar a dos velas = not have a bean.

* estar a + Expresión Numérica + de distancia = be + Número + away.

* estar a favor de = be for, be in favour (of), come down in + favour of.

* estar a favor de una idea = favour + idea.

* estar a favor o en contra = be for or against.

* estar agobiado de = be snowed under with.

* estar agradecido = be thankful.

* estar a la alerta de = be wary of.

* estar a la altura de = live up to, be equal to.

* estar a la altura de la circunstancias = make + the cut.

* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = come up with + the goods.

* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = rise (up) to + challenge.

* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = be up to the mark, be up to scratch, be equal to the occasion, rise (up) to + the occasion, deliver + the goods, measure up (to), be up to snuff.

* estar a la altura de las expectativas = live up to + Posesivo + expectations.

* estar a la altura de las posibilidades = live up to + Posesivo + potential.

* estar a la altura de lo que se espera = live up to + Posesivo + expectations.

* estar a la baja = be down.

* estar al acecho = lie in + wait.

* estar a la entera disposición de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + feet.

* estar al alcance de la mano = be at hand.

* estar a la misma altura que = rank with.

* estar a la orden del día = be the order of the day.

* estar a la par de = rank with.

* estar a la vuelta de la esquina = be just around the corner.

* estar al borde de = teeter + on the edge of.

* estar al completo = overbook.

* estar al corriente = monitor + developments.

* estar al día = monitor + developments, stay on top of + the game, stay on top of, stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.

* estar alejado + Expresión Numérica = be + Número + away.

* estar al lado de = stand by + Lugar.

* estar al loro de = be on the lookout for, keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.

* estar al máximo = overstretch.

* estar al mismo nivel = be on a par.

* estar al tanto = monitor + developments.

* estar al tanto de = be on the lookout for, keep + track of, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.

* estar al tanto de las cosas = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.

* estar a mano = be on hand, be around.

* estar a medio camino entre... y... = lie + midway between... and....

* estar a merced de = be at the mercy of.

* estar ansioso por = be eager to.

* estar ante = be faced with.

* estar apagado = be off.

* estar a punto de = be poised to, be about to, be on the point of, stand + poised, come + very close to.

* estar a punto de cascarlas = be on + Posesivo + last legs.

* estar a punto de decir = be on the tip of + Posesivo + tongue to say.

* estar a punto de + Infinitivo = be about + Infinitivo.

* estar aquí ya = be upon us.

* estar a resultas de = keep + track of.

* estar arraigado en = be rooted in.

* estar arrestado = be under arrest.

* estar arriba = sit on + top.

* estar a salvo = be in safe hands.

* estar asociado a = be associated with, be bound up with.

* estar atado a = hold + hostage to.

* estar atareado = be tied up.

* estar atento a = be on the lookout for, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.

* estar aterrorizado = be petrified of, be frightened to death, be scared stiff, be terrified.

* estar a tope = overstretch.

* estar atrancado = be stuck.

* estar atrasado en el pago = be in arrears.

* estar aumentando = be on the increase.

* estár aún más alejados = be one step further removed.

* estar aún por llegar = be yet to come.

* estar ausente = lack.

* estar ausente de = be absent (from).

* estar avanzado = be well under way.

* estar avergonzado = be ashamed.

* estar averiado = be out of order.

* estar aviado = be (in) a mess.

* estar bajo arresto = be under arrest.

* estar bajo la tutela de = fall under + the auspices of.

* estar bastante acostumbrado a = be all too familiar with.

* estar bastante alejado = be a distance apart.

* estar bien = be okay, be in good shape, be in good health.

* estar bien de salud = be in good health.

* estar bien encaminado = be on the right track.

* estar bien pensado = be carefully thought out.

* estar borracho = be drunk, see + double.

* estar callado = keep + quiet.

* estar cansado de = be sick and tired of.

* estar capacitado para = be qualified to.

* estar casi finalizado = near + completion.

* estar casi terminado = be nearing completion, reach + near completion.

* estar castigado = be in the doghouse.

* estar cerca = be at hand, be on hand, be around.

* estar cerca de = be close to.

* estar chalado = be off + Posesivo + rocker.

* estar chiflado = be off + Posesivo + rocker.

* estar chiflado por = have + a crush on.

* estar chupado = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a snap, be a picnic, be duck soup.

* estar clarísimo = be patently clear.

* estar claro = be plain, be out in the open.

* estar colado por = have + a crush on.

* estar como una cabra = be a real nutter.

* estar completamente borracho = be drunk and incapable.

* estar completamente de acuerdo con = agree + wholeheartedly with.

* estar completamente equivocado = be way off.

* estar comprometido a = hold + hostage to.

* estar comprometido a + Infinitivo = be committed to + Gerundio.

* estar con amigos en la calle pasando el rato sin hacer nada = hang out + on the street.

* estar condenado a ser = be doomed.

* estar conectado = be on.

* estar con el alma en vilo = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.

* estar con el tema = be on the topic.

* estar confinado = be confined.

* estar confuso = blur, be at sixes and sevens with, be at a nonplus, be all at sea.

* estar congelado = be frozen stiff.

* estar con la espalda contra la pared = Posesivo + back + be + against the wall.

* estar contentísimo = thrill + Nombre + to bits, be chuffed to bits, be tickled pink.

* estar contraindicado = be contraindicated.

* estar contra las cuertas = be against the ropes.

* estar convencido = there + be + strong feeling.

* estar convencido de la idea de que = be committed to the idea that.

* estar convirtiéndose rápidamente = be fast becoming.

* estar correcto = be correct.

* estar correlacionado con = be correlated with.

* estar de acorde con = be commensurate with.

* estar de acuerdo = approve, be in agreement, concur (with), be agreed.

* estar de acuerdo con = accord with, conform to, fit, go along with, fit with, be in conformity with, mesh with, see + eye to eye (with/on), jive with.

* estar de acuerdo (con/en) = see + eye to eye (with/on).

* estar de acuerdo con una idea = subscribe to + idea.

* estar de acuerdo en que no + estar + de acuerdo = agree to + disagree.

* estar de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).

* estar de acuerdo unánimemente = agree on + all hands.

* estar de baja = be off work.

* estar de baja por enfermedad = be off work sick.

* estar debatiéndose = be under discussion.

* estar de brazos cruzados = stand + idle, sit + idle.

* estar de buen humor = be high.

* estar de camino a = be on the road to.

* estar de capa caída = be in the doldrums.

* estar de cháchara = chinwag.

* estar decidido a = be determined to, be of a mind to, be intent on, be all set to.

* estar decidido a continuar = be set to continue.

* estar decidido a + Infinitivo = be set to + Infinitivo.

* estar demasiado representado = overrepresent.

* estar de moda = be in.

* estar densamente poblado de = be dense with.

* estar dentro de = fall within/into.

* estar dentro de la competencia = be the province of.

* estar dentro de las posibilidades de uno = lie within + Posesivo + power.

* estar de palique = chinwag.

* estar de parloteo = chinwag.

* estar de pie = stand.

* estar de pie por encima de = stand over.

* estar desacertado = miss + the mark, miss + the point.

* estar desacreditado = hold in + disrepute.

* estar desapareciendo = be on the way out.

* estar desasosegado = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.

* estar desbordado de = be snowed under with.

* estar desbordante de = spill over with.

* estar descaminado = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.

* estar descontento con = express + dissatisfaction with.

* estar deseoso de = be anxious to, be more than ready for.

* estar desesperado = Posesivo + back + be + against the wall.

* estar desocupado = stand + idle.

* estar desordenado = be out of order.

* estar desquiciado = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.

* estar destinado a = be intended for/to.

* estar destrozado = be + wreck, be a shambles.

* estar de suerte = be in luck.

* estar detenido = be under arrest.

* estar de vacaciones = be on vacation, be off on vacation.

* estar de vuelta = be back.

* estar de vuelta dentro de = be back in + Expresión Temporal.

* estar directamente relacionado con = be directly correlated to.

* estar disgustado por = feel deeply about.

* estar disperso = lie + scattered.

* estar disponible = be available, be forthcoming, be at hand.

* estar dispuestísimo a = be more than willing to.

* estar dispuesto = be game.

* estar dispuesto a = be keen to, be prepared to, be willing to, be of a mind to, be willing and able to, be ready, willing and able.

* estar dispuesto a todo = be ready, willing and able.

* estar dispuesto y deseoso a = be willing and able to.

* estar dominado por Alguien = be under + Posesivo + thumb.

* estar ducho en = be adept at.

* estar dudoso = be doubtful.

* estar embarazada = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.

* estar emocionado = be thrilled.

* estar empachado = have + indigestion.

* estar empeorando = be in decline.

* estar en = be in the course of.

* estar en alza = be up.

* estar enamorado de = carry + a torch for + Nombre, have + a crush on.

* estar en apuros = be in trouble, be in a fix.

* estar en ascuas = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold, sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.

* estar en auge = go + strong.

* estar en Babia = be in cloud cuckoo land, live in + cloud cuckoo land.

* estar en barbecho = lie + fallow.

* estar en buenas manos = be in safe hands.

* estar encaminado a = be on the road to.

* estar en camino de = be on the way to.

* estar encantadísimo = thrill + Nombre + to bits, be chuffed to bits, be tickled pink.

* estar encantado = be thrilled.

* estar encantado de Hacer Algo = be more than happy to + Infinitivo.

* estar en casa = be in.

* estar en celo = be on heat, be in heat.

* estar encendido = be on.

* estar enchufado = be on.

* estar encinta = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.

* estar en consonancia con = be consonant with, attune to, align + Reflexivo + with.

* estar en contacto (con) = stay in + touch (with), be in touch (with).

* estar en contra de = be against.

* estar en debate = be under discussion.

* estar en decadencia = be in decline, be in retreat.

* estar en declive = be in decline.

* estar en desacuerdo = be at variance, disagree, quarrel with, beg to differ, be at sixes and sevens with each other.

* estar en desacuerdo con = be at odds with, be at loggerheads with.

* estar en desacuerdo sobre = be at odds over.

* estar en desigualdad = be under par.

* estar en desventaja = be disadvantaged, be at a disadvantage.

* estar en deuda = be in debt.

* estar en deuda con = be beholden to.

* estar endeudado = be in debt.

* estar en dificultades = be in trouble.

* estar en duda = be in question.

* estar en el lugar adecuado en el momento adecuado = be in the right place at the right time.

* estar en el lugar indicado en el momento indicado = be in the right place at the right time.

* estar en el lugar oportuno en el momento oportuno = be in the right place at the right time.

* estar en el séptimo cielo = be on cloud nine, float on + air.

* estar en el sitio justo en el momento preciso = be on the spot.

* estar enemistados = be at loggerheads.

* estar en estado = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.

* estar en estado de buena esperanza = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.

* estar en estado de cambio = be in flux.

* estar enfermo de amor = be lovesick.

* estar en flor = be in bloom, be in flower.

* estar en floración = be in bloom, be in flower.

* estar en forma = be in shape, be in good shape.

* estar enfrascado en Algo = have + Nombre + on the go.

* estar enfrentados = be at loggerheads.

* estar en funcionamiento = be up.

* estar en función de = be a function of.

* estar en guardia = be on guard (against), be on + Posesivo + guard.

* estar en guerra con = be at war with.

* estar en igualdad de condiciones con = be on (an) equal footing with.

* estar en inferioridad de condiciones = punch above + Posesivo + weight.

* estar en juego = be at stake.

* estar en la gloria = be on cloud nine, float on + air.

* estar en la inopia = live in + cloud cuckoo land.

* estar en la mejor posición para = be best positioned to.

* estar en la misma categoria que = rank with.

* estar en la onda = attune to + wavelength.

* estar en las mismas = be back to square one.

* estar en las últimas = be on + Posesivo + last legs.

* estar en lo cierto = hit + the truth.

* estar en manos privadas = hold in + private hands.

* estar en marcha = tick over.

* estar en mayoría = be in the majority.

* estar en medio de = caught in the middle.

* estar en minoría = be in the minority.

* estar en misa y repicando = have + a finger in every pie.

* estar enojado = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle.

* estar en paz = pay + Posesivo + dues.

* estar en peligro = be in jeopardy, be in question, be endangered, be at risk, be at stake.

* estar en peligro (de) = be in danger (of).

* estar en posición de = be in a position to.

* estar en proceso de = be on the way to, be in the process of, be in the course of.

* estar en proceso de cambio = be in flux.

* estar en proceso de + Infinitivo = be on to + Infinitivo.

* estar en retirada = be in retreat.

* estar en ruinas = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.

* estar en sintonía con = attune to.

* estar en situación de = be in a position to.

* estar en suspense = sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.

* estar en tensión = sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.

* estar en todo = have + a finger in every pie.

* estar en trance de = be in the process of.

* estar entre = fall between.

* estar entre la espada y la pared = be on the horns of a dilemma.

* estar entre los primeros = stay on top.

* estar entre rejas = be behind bars.

* estar entusiasmado = be thrilled.

* estar en un aprieto = be in a fix.

* estar en una situación diferente = be on a different track.

* estar en un berenjenal = be (in) a mess.

* estar en un mar de dudas = feel at + sea, be all at sea.

* estar en un momento clave = be at a watershed.

* estar en un momento decisivo = be at a watershed.

* estar en un sinvivir = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.

* estar en venta = be up for sale.

* estar en vías de = be on the road to, be in the process of.

* estar en vías de conseguir = be on the road to.

* estar en vilo = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold, sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.

* estar equivoado = miss + the point.

* estar equivocado = be mistaken, be wide of the mark, be wrong, be in error, miss + the mark, be in the wrong.

* estar equivocado en + Número + cosas = be wrong on + Número + count(s).

* estar erróneo = be in error.

* estar esparcido = lie + scattered.

* estar estrechamente ligado a = be closely tied to.

* estar estropeado = be kaput.

* estar estropeándose = be on the way out.

* estar exento de pagar impuestos = write off.

* estar falto de = be short of.

* estar falto de práctica = get + rusty.

* estar familiarizado con = have + familiarity with.

* estar firmemente convencido = strongly held opinion.

* estar frenético = be furious.

* estar frito de sed = be parched, spit + feathers, be parched with thirst.

* estar fuera = be out.

* estar fuera con los amigos = be out with the guys.

* estar fuera de contienda = be out of contention.

* estar fuera del alcance = lie outside + the scope of.

* estar fuera de las posibilidades de Alguien = be out of + Posesivo + league.

* estar fuera del interés = lie outside + the scope of.

* estar fuera del interés de uno = lie beyond + concern.

* estar fuera de lugar = be out of place, be out of order.

* estar fuera de quicio = be beside + Reflexivo.

* estar fuera de rumbo = be off course.

* estar fuera de secuencia = be out of order.

* estar fuera de sí = be beside + Reflexivo.

* estar funcionando = be in place.

* estar furioso = fume.

* estar + Gerundio = be on the way to.

* estar hablando del tema = be on the topic.

* estar haciendo = be up to.

* estar haciendo Algo = have + Nombre + on the go.

* estar haciendo algo que no se debe = be up to no good, get up to + no good.

* estar hambriento = starve.

* estar harto = have had enough.

* estar harto de = be all too familiar with, be sick and tired of.

* estar hasta la coronilla de = be sick and tired of.

* estar hecho a escala = be to scale.

* estar hecho con la intención de = be intended for/to.

* estar hecho con la mismas dimensiones que el original = be to scale.

* estar hecho el uno para el otro = be well suited to each other, be two of a kind, be a right pair.

* estar hecho para = be geared to, be intended for/to, mean, be cut out for.

* estar hecho polvo = be + wreck.

* estar hecho un desastre = look like + a wreck, be a shambles, look like + the wreck of the Hesperus, look like + drag + through a hedge backwards, be (in) a mess.

* estar hecho un esqueleto = be a bag of bones.

* estar hecho un flan = shake like + a leaf, tremble like + a leaf.

* estar hecho un lío = be at sixes and sevens with.

* estar hecho un perla = be a bit of a lad.

* estar hecho un pinta = be a bit of a lad.

* estar hecho un prenda = be a bit of a lad.

* estar helado = be frozen stiff.

* estar implícito en = run through.

* estar inactivo = lie + fallow, lie + dormant.

* estar incluido = be embedded.

* estar indeciso = be hesitant (to).

* estar indeciso entre... o... = be torn between... and....

* estar inerte = lie + fallow.

* estar informado puntualmente sobre = monitor + information on.

* estar inmune a = be immune against.

* estar inquieto = be disturbed.

* estar interesado en = be interested in, be keen to.

* estar inundado de = be snowed under with.

* estar junto a = stand by + Lugar.

* estar juntos = be together, stand + together.

* estar justo en medio de = stand + squarely in.

* estar la mar de contento = be over the moon.

* estar lejos de (ser) + Infinitivo = be far from + Gerundio.

* estar levantado = be up.

* estar libre de = be free from.

* estar ligado a = be bound up with.

* estar listo = stand + ready, be ready.

* estar listo para = be poised to, stand + poised, be all set to.

* estar lleno de problemas = bristle with + problems.

* estar localizable = be locatable.

* estar loco = be off + Posesivo + rocker.

* estar loco de alegría = be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits, be tickled pink.

* estar loco de contento = be beside + Reflexivo + with joy, be over the moon, be over the moon.

* estar loco de remate = be a real nutter.

* estar loco por = have + a crush on.

* estar majareta = be off + Posesivo + rocker.

* estar mal = be wrong, feel under + the weather, be under the weather.

* estar mal comunicado con = have + poor connections with.

* estar mal encaminado = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.

* estar mal visto = frown on/upon.

* estar manga por hombro = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.

* estar marcado por = be pockmarked with.

* estar mareado de tanto trabajo = be reeling.

* estar mejor = be better off, be better served by.

* estar metido en todo = have + a finger in every pie.

* estar molesto = be displeased, get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, put off.

* estar motivado = be motivated, have + motivation.

* estar moviéndose en terreno seguro = be on secure ground.

* estar muerto de asco = be bored to death, be bored stiff, be bored to tears, be bored out of + Posesivo + mind.

* estar muerto de frío = be frozen stiff.

* estar muerto de hambre = be starving to death.

* estar muerto de miedo = be scared stiff, be frightened to death, be petrified of, be terrified.

* estar muerto de sed = spit + feathers, be parched, be parched with thirst.

* estar muy acostumbrado a = be all too familiar with.

* estar muy agradecido a = be indebted to.

* estar muy alejado de = be a long way from.

* estar muy arraigado en = be well embedded in.

* estar muy bajo = be way down.

* estar muy cerca de = be one step away from, be steps away from, come + very close to.

* estar muy convencido de = have + strong feelings about.

* estar muy emocionado con/por = be excited about.

* estar muy esparcido = spread + Nombre + thinly.

* estar muy lejano = be far off.

* estar muy lejos = be far off, be a long way off.

* estar muy por delante de = be way out ahead of.

* estar muy por delante de su tiempo = be years ahead of + Posesivo + time.

* estar muy puesto = stay on top of + the game, stay on top.

* estar muy separado = set + far apart.

* estar muy usado = be well thumbed.

* estar nervioso = be in a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.

* estar oculto = lie + hidden.

* estar ocupado = busyness, be engaged, be tied up.

* estar ordenado en forma circular = be on a wheel.

* estar orgulloso de = be proud (of/to).

* estar orientado a/para = be geared to.

* estar orientado hacia = target.

* estar orientado hacia + Nombre = be + Nombre + driven.

* estar patas arriba = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.

* estar pendiente de = be on the lookout for, pay + attention to, keep + an eye on, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.

* estar pendiente de todo = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.

* estar perdido = be out of + Posesivo + league, be out of + Posesivo + depth, be in over + Posesivo + head, be all at sea.

* estar permitido = be permissible.

* estar plagado de = be rife with.

* estar plenamente convencido de Algo = feel (it) in + Posesivo + bones.

* estar pluriempleado = moonlight, work + a second job.

* estar pluriempleado, tener un segundo trabajo, tener un segundo empleo = work + a second job.

* estar poco dispuesto = be reluctant.

* estar poco representado = underrepresent [under-represent].

* estar por delante de = be ahead of.

* estar por demostrar = be unproven.

* estar por detrás = be behind.

* estar por encima de = overlay, overlie.

* estar por las nubes = be through the roof.

* estar por ver = be an open question.

* estar poseído por los espíritus = haunt.

* estar precavido = be on + Posesivo + guard, be on guard (against).

* estar predestinado a = be predestined to.

* estar predispuesto = feel + partial.

* estar predispuesto a = be predisposed to/toward(s).

* estar preñada = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.

* estar preocupadísimo = be worried stiff (about), be worried sick.

* estar preocupado por = be anxious to.

* estar preparado = be readied, stand + ready, be ready.

* estar preparado para = be geared up for/to, stand + poised.

* estar preparado y dispuesto a = be willing and able to.

* estar preparado y dispuesto a todo = be ready, willing and able.

* estar presente = be manifest, be present, be in evidence.

* estar presionado = be under the gun.

* estar propuesto a = be intent on.

* estar próximo = be at hand.

* estar quedándose sin = run + low (on).

* estar que + subirse + por las paredes = tear + Posesivo + hair out.

* estar realizándose = underway [under way], be in progress, be in hand.

* estar rebosante de = spill over with.

* estar rebosante de salud = fit as a fiddle.

* estar relacionado con = be associated with, regard.

* estar relacionado con el trabajo = be work related.

* estar resentido = carry + a chip on + Posesivo + shoulder.

* estar resfriado = have + a cold.

* estar respaldado por Alguien = have + Nombre + behind + Pronombre.

* estar restringido = be constrained.

* estar resuelto a = be intent on, be all set to.

* estar saliendo con alguien = be in a dating relationship.

* estar salpicado de = be dotted with.

* estar sano y salvo = be alive and well.

* estar satisfecho (de) = be satisfied (with).

* estar saturado de trabajo = work to + capacity.

* estar sediento = be thirsty, spit + feathers, be parched, be parched with thirst.

* estar seguro = be sure, make + sure, set + your watch by.

* estar seguro de = be certain (of), be confident about, feel + confident.

* estar seguro de que = be confident that.

* estar sentado sin hacer o decir nada = sit by.

* estar separado = set + apart.

* estar separado de = be remote from.

* estar sesgado = bias, slant.

* estar siempre + Adjetivo = be ever + Adjetivo.

* estar siempre buscando = be on the lookout for.

* estar siempre dispuesto a ayudar = be always willing to assist.

* estar siendo + Participio = be in process of + Nombre.

* estar sin blanca = not have a bean.

* estar sin hacer nada = sit + idle, stand + idle.

* estar sin trabajo = stay out of + work.

* estar sin una pela = not have a bean.

* estar sin un centavo = not have a bean.

* estar sin un céntimo = not have a bean.

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1) ( seguido de adjetivos) [ Estar denotes a changed condition or state as opposed to identity or nature, which is normally expressed by ser. Estar is also used when the emphasis is on the speaker's perception of things, of their appearance, taste, etc. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in ser 1 cópula 1] to be

qué gordo está! — isn't he fat!, hasn't he got(ten) fat!

pobre abuelo! está viejo — poor grandpa! he's really aged

la sopa está deliciosa/muy caliente — the soup is delicious/very hot

está muy simpático conmigo — he's being o he's been so nice to me (recently)

todo está tan caro! — things are o have become so expensive!

está cansada/furiosa/embarazada — she is tired/furious/pregnant

2) (con bien, mal, mejor, peor)

están todos bien, gracias — they're all fine, thanks

qué bien estás en esta foto! — you look great in this photo!

está mal que no se lo perdones — it's wrong of you not to forgive him; ver tb bien, mal, mejor, peor

3) ( hablando de estado civil) to be

está casada con un primo mío — she's married to a cousin of mine

4) ( seguido de participios)

estar sentado/echado/arrodillado — to be sitting/lying/kneeling (down)

estaban abrazados — they had their arms around each other; ver tb verbo auxiliar 2

5) ( con predicado introducido por preposición) to be; (para más ejemplos ver tb la preposición o el nombre correspondiente)

estoy a régimen — I'm on a diet

¿a cómo está la uva? — how much are the grapes?

estamos como al principio — we're back to where we started

está con el sarampión — she has (the) measles

siempre está con lo mismo — he's always going on about the same thing

está de buen humor — she's in a good mood

están de limpieza/viaje — they're spring-cleaning/on a trip

hoy estoy de cocinera — I'm doing the cooking today

estaba de secretaria — she worked as a secretary

no estoy para bromas — I'm not in the mood for jokes

estamos sin electricidad — the electricity is off at the moment

está sin pintar — it hasn't been painted yet

estar con alguien — ( estar de acuerdo) to agree with somebody; ( apoyar) to support somebody, be on somebody's side

el pueblo está con nosotros — the people are with us

estar en algo: no lo hemos solucionado pero estamos en ello or eso — we haven't solved it but we're working on it

6) ( introducido por que)

el agua está que pela — the water's scalding hot

está que no hay quien lo aguante — he's (being) unbearable
2.
estar vi

Sentido I

1) ( en un lugar)

edificio/pueblo ( estar ubicado) to be

¿dónde está Chiapas? — where's Chiapas?

está a 20 kilómetros de aquí — it's 20 kilometers from here

2)

a) persona/objeto ( hallarse en cierto momento) to be

¿sabes dónde está Pedro? — do you know where Pedro is?

¿a qué hora tienes que estar allí? — what time do you have to be there?

¿dónde estábamos la clase pasada? — where did we get to in the last class?

b) ( figurar) to be

yo no estaba en la lista — I wasn't on the list, my name didn't appear on the list

3) ( hallarse en determinado lugar)

¿está Rodrigo? — is Rodrigo in?

¿estamos todos? — are we all here?

4)

a) (quedarse, permanecer)

sólo estaré unos días — I'll only be staying a few days

¿cuánto tiempo estarás en Londres? — how long are you going to be in London (for)?

b) ( vivir)

ahora estamos en Soca — we're in o we live in Soca now

de momento estoy con mi hermana — at the moment I'm staying with my sister

Sentido II

5) ( en el tiempo)

¿a qué (día) estamos? — what day is it today?

¿a cuánto estamos hoy? — what's the date today?

estamos a 28 de mayo — it's May 28th (AmE) o (BrE) the 28th of May

estamos en primavera — it's spring

¿en qué mes estamos? — what month are we in o is it?

Sentido III

6) (existir, haber)

y después está el problema de... — and then there's the problem of...

luego están los niños, hay que pensar en ellos — then there are the children to think about

7) (tener como función, cometido)

estar para algo: para eso están los amigos that's what friends are for; estamos para ayudarlos — we're here to help them

8) ( radicar)

ahí está el quid del asunto — that's the crux of the matter

estar en algo: en eso está el problema that's where the problem lies; todo está en que él quiera — it all depends on whether he wants to or not

9) (estar listo, terminado)

la carne todavía no está — the meat's not ready yet

lo atas con un nudo y ya está — you tie a knot in it and that's it o there you are

enseguida estoy — I'll be right with you

ya está! ya sé la repuesta! — I've got it! I know the answer!

ahí está! — that's it!

10) ( quedar entendido)

que no vuelva a suceder ¿estamos? — don't let it happen again, understand? o (colloq) got it?

11)

ya que estamos/estás — while we're/you're at it

12) (Esp) ( quedar) (+ me/te/le etc) (+ compl)

te está grande/pequeña — it's too big/too small for you

la 46 te está mejor — the 46 fits you better
3.
estar v aux

1) ( con gerundio)

está lloviendo — it's raining

se está afeitando — he's shaving

estoy viendo que va a ser imposible — I'm beginning to see that it's going to be impossible

2) ( con participio)

la foto está tomada con flash — the photo was taken with flash

ese asiento está ocupado — that seat is taken

ya está hecho un hombrecito — he's a proper young man now; ver tb estar cópula 4)
4.
estarse v pron

1) (enf) ( permanecer) to stay

se estuvo horas ahí sentado — he remained sitting there for hours

¿no te puedes estar quieto? — can't you stay o keep still?

estése tranquilo — don't worry

2) (enf) ( llegar) to be

estáte allí media hora antes — be there half an hour before
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masculino (esp AmL) living room

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= be, become, live with.

Ex: Systems such as Dialog, IRS, ORBIT and BLAISE may be accessed by libraries and information units.

Ex: Some degree of ignorance of this kind is not unusual since the usual objective in consulting an information source is to become better informed.

Ex: Medical advances are improving the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS, while prevention remains the key to stopping the spread of this disease.

* ¡cómo se nota que no está el jefe! = while the cat's away, the mice will play.

* ahí está el problema = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* ahí está la dificultad = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.

* creer que estar bien = feel + right.

* creer que estar mal = feel + wrong.

* dar la señal de estar listo = prompt.

* dejar como + estar = leave + untouched.

* dejar las cosas como están = let + sleeping dogs lie.

* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.

* el diablo está en los detalles = the devil (is/lives) in the details.

* el futuro + estar + justo a la vuelta de la esquina = the future + be + just around the corner.

* esperanza + estar = hope + lie.

* estando de acuerdo = approvingly.

* estando de servicio = while on the job.

* estando sentado = from a seated position.

* estar a años de distancia = be years away.

* estar abierto a = be open to.

* estar abocado a ser = be doomed.

* estar absorto en = be wrapped up in.

* estar aburridísimo = be bored stiff, be bored to death, be bored to tears, be bored out of + Posesivo + mind.

* estar aburrido como una ostra = be bored stiff.

* estar a caballo entre = stand + midway between, straddle (between).

* estar a caballo entre... y... = lie + midway between... and..., tread + a fine line between... and, tread + the thin line between... and, tread + a delicate line between... and.

* estar acabando con = eat away at.

* estar acabándose = be on the way out, be on + Posesivo + last legs.

* estar a + Cantidad + de distancia = Cantidad + distant from.

* estar a cargo de = man, be the responsibility of.

* estar accesible = be up.

* estar accesible en línea = go + online.

* estar accesible en red = go + online.

* estar acertado = be right on track.

* estar acostumbrado a = be familiar with, be no stranger to, be used to.

* estar acostumbrado a + Infinitivo = be accustomed to + Gerundio.

* estar a dos velas = not have a bean.

* estar a + Expresión Numérica + de distancia = be + Número + away.

* estar a favor de = be for, be in favour (of), come down in + favour of.

* estar a favor de una idea = favour + idea.

* estar a favor o en contra = be for or against.

* estar agobiado de = be snowed under with.

* estar agradecido = be thankful.

* estar a la alerta de = be wary of.

* estar a la altura de = live up to, be equal to.

* estar a la altura de la circunstancias = make + the cut.

* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = come up with + the goods.

* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = rise (up) to + challenge.

* estar a la altura de las circunstancias = be up to the mark, be up to scratch, be equal to the occasion, rise (up) to + the occasion, deliver + the goods, measure up (to), be up to snuff.

* estar a la altura de las expectativas = live up to + Posesivo + expectations.

* estar a la altura de las posibilidades = live up to + Posesivo + potential.

* estar a la altura de lo que se espera = live up to + Posesivo + expectations.

* estar a la baja = be down.

* estar al acecho = lie in + wait.

* estar a la entera disposición de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + feet.

* estar al alcance de la mano = be at hand.

* estar a la misma altura que = rank with.

* estar a la orden del día = be the order of the day.

* estar a la par de = rank with.

* estar a la vuelta de la esquina = be just around the corner.

* estar al borde de = teeter + on the edge of.

* estar al completo = overbook.

* estar al corriente = monitor + developments.

* estar al día = monitor + developments, stay on top of + the game, stay on top of, stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.

* estar alejado + Expresión Numérica = be + Número + away.

* estar al lado de = stand by + Lugar.

* estar al loro de = be on the lookout for, keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.

* estar al máximo = overstretch.

* estar al mismo nivel = be on a par.

* estar al tanto = monitor + developments.

* estar al tanto de = be on the lookout for, keep + track of, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.

* estar al tanto de las cosas = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.

* estar a mano = be on hand, be around.

* estar a medio camino entre... y... = lie + midway between... and....

* estar a merced de = be at the mercy of.

* estar ansioso por = be eager to.

* estar ante = be faced with.

* estar apagado = be off.

* estar a punto de = be poised to, be about to, be on the point of, stand + poised, come + very close to.

* estar a punto de cascarlas = be on + Posesivo + last legs.

* estar a punto de decir = be on the tip of + Posesivo + tongue to say.

* estar a punto de + Infinitivo = be about + Infinitivo.

* estar aquí ya = be upon us.

* estar a resultas de = keep + track of.

* estar arraigado en = be rooted in.

* estar arrestado = be under arrest.

* estar arriba = sit on + top.

* estar a salvo = be in safe hands.

* estar asociado a = be associated with, be bound up with.

* estar atado a = hold + hostage to.

* estar atareado = be tied up.

* estar atento a = be on the lookout for, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.

* estar aterrorizado = be petrified of, be frightened to death, be scared stiff, be terrified.

* estar a tope = overstretch.

* estar atrancado = be stuck.

* estar atrasado en el pago = be in arrears.

* estar aumentando = be on the increase.

* estár aún más alejados = be one step further removed.

* estar aún por llegar = be yet to come.

* estar ausente = lack.

* estar ausente de = be absent (from).

* estar avanzado = be well under way.

* estar avergonzado = be ashamed.

* estar averiado = be out of order.

* estar aviado = be (in) a mess.

* estar bajo arresto = be under arrest.

* estar bajo la tutela de = fall under + the auspices of.

* estar bastante acostumbrado a = be all too familiar with.

* estar bastante alejado = be a distance apart.

* estar bien = be okay, be in good shape, be in good health.

* estar bien de salud = be in good health.

* estar bien encaminado = be on the right track.

* estar bien pensado = be carefully thought out.

* estar borracho = be drunk, see + double.

* estar callado = keep + quiet.

* estar cansado de = be sick and tired of.

* estar capacitado para = be qualified to.

* estar casi finalizado = near + completion.

* estar casi terminado = be nearing completion, reach + near completion.

* estar castigado = be in the doghouse.

* estar cerca = be at hand, be on hand, be around.

* estar cerca de = be close to.

* estar chalado = be off + Posesivo + rocker.

* estar chiflado = be off + Posesivo + rocker.

* estar chiflado por = have + a crush on.

* estar chupado = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a snap, be a picnic, be duck soup.

* estar clarísimo = be patently clear.

* estar claro = be plain, be out in the open.

* estar colado por = have + a crush on.

* estar como una cabra = be a real nutter.

* estar completamente borracho = be drunk and incapable.

* estar completamente de acuerdo con = agree + wholeheartedly with.

* estar completamente equivocado = be way off.

* estar comprometido a = hold + hostage to.

* estar comprometido a + Infinitivo = be committed to + Gerundio.

* estar con amigos en la calle pasando el rato sin hacer nada = hang out + on the street.

* estar condenado a ser = be doomed.

* estar conectado = be on.

* estar con el alma en vilo = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.

* estar con el tema = be on the topic.

* estar confinado = be confined.

* estar confuso = blur, be at sixes and sevens with, be at a nonplus, be all at sea.

* estar congelado = be frozen stiff.

* estar con la espalda contra la pared = Posesivo + back + be + against the wall.

* estar contentísimo = thrill + Nombre + to bits, be chuffed to bits, be tickled pink.

* estar contraindicado = be contraindicated.

* estar contra las cuertas = be against the ropes.

* estar convencido = there + be + strong feeling.

* estar convencido de la idea de que = be committed to the idea that.

* estar convirtiéndose rápidamente = be fast becoming.

* estar correcto = be correct.

* estar correlacionado con = be correlated with.

* estar de acorde con = be commensurate with.

* estar de acuerdo = approve, be in agreement, concur (with), be agreed.

* estar de acuerdo con = accord with, conform to, fit, go along with, fit with, be in conformity with, mesh with, see + eye to eye (with/on), jive with.

* estar de acuerdo (con/en) = see + eye to eye (with/on).

* estar de acuerdo con una idea = subscribe to + idea.

* estar de acuerdo en que no + estar + de acuerdo = agree to + disagree.

* estar de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).

* estar de acuerdo unánimemente = agree on + all hands.

* estar de baja = be off work.

* estar de baja por enfermedad = be off work sick.

* estar debatiéndose = be under discussion.

* estar de brazos cruzados = stand + idle, sit + idle.

* estar de buen humor = be high.

* estar de camino a = be on the road to.

* estar de capa caída = be in the doldrums.

* estar de cháchara = chinwag.

* estar decidido a = be determined to, be of a mind to, be intent on, be all set to.

* estar decidido a continuar = be set to continue.

* estar decidido a + Infinitivo = be set to + Infinitivo.

* estar demasiado representado = overrepresent.

* estar de moda = be in.

* estar densamente poblado de = be dense with.

* estar dentro de = fall within/into.

* estar dentro de la competencia = be the province of.

* estar dentro de las posibilidades de uno = lie within + Posesivo + power.

* estar de palique = chinwag.

* estar de parloteo = chinwag.

* estar de pie = stand.

* estar de pie por encima de = stand over.

* estar desacertado = miss + the mark, miss + the point.

* estar desacreditado = hold in + disrepute.

* estar desapareciendo = be on the way out.

* estar desasosegado = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.

* estar desbordado de = be snowed under with.

* estar desbordante de = spill over with.

* estar descaminado = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.

* estar descontento con = express + dissatisfaction with.

* estar deseoso de = be anxious to, be more than ready for.

* estar desesperado = Posesivo + back + be + against the wall.

* estar desocupado = stand + idle.

* estar desordenado = be out of order.

* estar desquiciado = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.

* estar destinado a = be intended for/to.

* estar destrozado = be + wreck, be a shambles.

* estar de suerte = be in luck.

* estar detenido = be under arrest.

* estar de vacaciones = be on vacation, be off on vacation.

* estar de vuelta = be back.

* estar de vuelta dentro de = be back in + Expresión Temporal.

* estar directamente relacionado con = be directly correlated to.

* estar disgustado por = feel deeply about.

* estar disperso = lie + scattered.

* estar disponible = be available, be forthcoming, be at hand.

* estar dispuestísimo a = be more than willing to.

* estar dispuesto = be game.

* estar dispuesto a = be keen to, be prepared to, be willing to, be of a mind to, be willing and able to, be ready, willing and able.

* estar dispuesto a todo = be ready, willing and able.

* estar dispuesto y deseoso a = be willing and able to.

* estar dominado por Alguien = be under + Posesivo + thumb.

* estar ducho en = be adept at.

* estar dudoso = be doubtful.

* estar embarazada = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.

* estar emocionado = be thrilled.

* estar empachado = have + indigestion.

* estar empeorando = be in decline.

* estar en = be in the course of.

* estar en alza = be up.

* estar enamorado de = carry + a torch for + Nombre, have + a crush on.

* estar en apuros = be in trouble, be in a fix.

* estar en ascuas = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold, sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.

* estar en auge = go + strong.

* estar en Babia = be in cloud cuckoo land, live in + cloud cuckoo land.

* estar en barbecho = lie + fallow.

* estar en buenas manos = be in safe hands.

* estar encaminado a = be on the road to.

* estar en camino de = be on the way to.

* estar encantadísimo = thrill + Nombre + to bits, be chuffed to bits, be tickled pink.

* estar encantado = be thrilled.

* estar encantado de Hacer Algo = be more than happy to + Infinitivo.

* estar en casa = be in.

* estar en celo = be on heat, be in heat.

* estar encendido = be on.

* estar enchufado = be on.

* estar encinta = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.

* estar en consonancia con = be consonant with, attune to, align + Reflexivo + with.

* estar en contacto (con) = stay in + touch (with), be in touch (with).

* estar en contra de = be against.

* estar en debate = be under discussion.

* estar en decadencia = be in decline, be in retreat.

* estar en declive = be in decline.

* estar en desacuerdo = be at variance, disagree, quarrel with, beg to differ, be at sixes and sevens with each other.

* estar en desacuerdo con = be at odds with, be at loggerheads with.

* estar en desacuerdo sobre = be at odds over.

* estar en desigualdad = be under par.

* estar en desventaja = be disadvantaged, be at a disadvantage.

* estar en deuda = be in debt.

* estar en deuda con = be beholden to.

* estar endeudado = be in debt.

* estar en dificultades = be in trouble.

* estar en duda = be in question.

* estar en el lugar adecuado en el momento adecuado = be in the right place at the right time.

* estar en el lugar indicado en el momento indicado = be in the right place at the right time.

* estar en el lugar oportuno en el momento oportuno = be in the right place at the right time.

* estar en el séptimo cielo = be on cloud nine, float on + air.

* estar en el sitio justo en el momento preciso = be on the spot.

* estar enemistados = be at loggerheads.

* estar en estado = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.

* estar en estado de buena esperanza = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.

* estar en estado de cambio = be in flux.

* estar enfermo de amor = be lovesick.

* estar en flor = be in bloom, be in flower.

* estar en floración = be in bloom, be in flower.

* estar en forma = be in shape, be in good shape.

* estar enfrascado en Algo = have + Nombre + on the go.

* estar enfrentados = be at loggerheads.

* estar en funcionamiento = be up.

* estar en función de = be a function of.

* estar en guardia = be on guard (against), be on + Posesivo + guard.

* estar en guerra con = be at war with.

* estar en igualdad de condiciones con = be on (an) equal footing with.

* estar en inferioridad de condiciones = punch above + Posesivo + weight.

* estar en juego = be at stake.

* estar en la gloria = be on cloud nine, float on + air.

* estar en la inopia = live in + cloud cuckoo land.

* estar en la mejor posición para = be best positioned to.

* estar en la misma categoria que = rank with.

* estar en la onda = attune to + wavelength.

* estar en las mismas = be back to square one.

* estar en las últimas = be on + Posesivo + last legs.

* estar en lo cierto = hit + the truth.

* estar en manos privadas = hold in + private hands.

* estar en marcha = tick over.

* estar en mayoría = be in the majority.

* estar en medio de = caught in the middle.

* estar en minoría = be in the minority.

* estar en misa y repicando = have + a finger in every pie.

* estar enojado = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle.

* estar en paz = pay + Posesivo + dues.

* estar en peligro = be in jeopardy, be in question, be endangered, be at risk, be at stake.

* estar en peligro (de) = be in danger (of).

* estar en posición de = be in a position to.

* estar en proceso de = be on the way to, be in the process of, be in the course of.

* estar en proceso de cambio = be in flux.

* estar en proceso de + Infinitivo = be on to + Infinitivo.

* estar en retirada = be in retreat.

* estar en ruinas = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.

* estar en sintonía con = attune to.

* estar en situación de = be in a position to.

* estar en suspense = sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.

* estar en tensión = sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.

* estar en todo = have + a finger in every pie.

* estar en trance de = be in the process of.

* estar entre = fall between.

* estar entre la espada y la pared = be on the horns of a dilemma.

* estar entre los primeros = stay on top.

* estar entre rejas = be behind bars.

* estar entusiasmado = be thrilled.

* estar en un aprieto = be in a fix.

* estar en una situación diferente = be on a different track.

* estar en un berenjenal = be (in) a mess.

* estar en un mar de dudas = feel at + sea, be all at sea.

* estar en un momento clave = be at a watershed.

* estar en un momento decisivo = be at a watershed.

* estar en un sinvivir = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold.

* estar en venta = be up for sale.

* estar en vías de = be on the road to, be in the process of.

* estar en vías de conseguir = be on the road to.

* estar en vilo = put + Posesivo + life on hold, Posesivo + life + be + on hold, sit on + the edge of + Posesivo + seat.

* estar equivoado = miss + the point.

* estar equivocado = be mistaken, be wide of the mark, be wrong, be in error, miss + the mark, be in the wrong.

* estar equivocado en + Número + cosas = be wrong on + Número + count(s).

* estar erróneo = be in error.

* estar esparcido = lie + scattered.

* estar estrechamente ligado a = be closely tied to.

* estar estropeado = be kaput.

* estar estropeándose = be on the way out.

* estar exento de pagar impuestos = write off.

* estar falto de = be short of.

* estar falto de práctica = get + rusty.

* estar familiarizado con = have + familiarity with.

* estar firmemente convencido = strongly held opinion.

* estar frenético = be furious.

* estar frito de sed = be parched, spit + feathers, be parched with thirst.

* estar fuera = be out.

* estar fuera con los amigos = be out with the guys.

* estar fuera de contienda = be out of contention.

* estar fuera del alcance = lie outside + the scope of.

* estar fuera de las posibilidades de Alguien = be out of + Posesivo + league.

* estar fuera del interés = lie outside + the scope of.

* estar fuera del interés de uno = lie beyond + concern.

* estar fuera de lugar = be out of place, be out of order.

* estar fuera de quicio = be beside + Reflexivo.

* estar fuera de rumbo = be off course.

* estar fuera de secuencia = be out of order.

* estar fuera de sí = be beside + Reflexivo.

* estar funcionando = be in place.

* estar furioso = fume.

* estar + Gerundio = be on the way to.

* estar hablando del tema = be on the topic.

* estar haciendo = be up to.

* estar haciendo Algo = have + Nombre + on the go.

* estar haciendo algo que no se debe = be up to no good, get up to + no good.

* estar hambriento = starve.

* estar harto = have had enough.

* estar harto de = be all too familiar with, be sick and tired of.

* estar hasta la coronilla de = be sick and tired of.

* estar hecho a escala = be to scale.

* estar hecho con la intención de = be intended for/to.

* estar hecho con la mismas dimensiones que el original = be to scale.

* estar hecho el uno para el otro = be well suited to each other, be two of a kind, be a right pair.

* estar hecho para = be geared to, be intended for/to, mean, be cut out for.

* estar hecho polvo = be + wreck.

* estar hecho un desastre = look like + a wreck, be a shambles, look like + the wreck of the Hesperus, look like + drag + through a hedge backwards, be (in) a mess.

* estar hecho un esqueleto = be a bag of bones.

* estar hecho un flan = shake like + a leaf, tremble like + a leaf.

* estar hecho un lío = be at sixes and sevens with.

* estar hecho un perla = be a bit of a lad.

* estar hecho un pinta = be a bit of a lad.

* estar hecho un prenda = be a bit of a lad.

* estar helado = be frozen stiff.

* estar implícito en = run through.

* estar inactivo = lie + fallow, lie + dormant.

* estar incluido = be embedded.

* estar indeciso = be hesitant (to).

* estar indeciso entre... o... = be torn between... and....

* estar inerte = lie + fallow.

* estar informado puntualmente sobre = monitor + information on.

* estar inmune a = be immune against.

* estar inquieto = be disturbed.

* estar interesado en = be interested in, be keen to.

* estar inundado de = be snowed under with.

* estar junto a = stand by + Lugar.

* estar juntos = be together, stand + together.

* estar justo en medio de = stand + squarely in.

* estar la mar de contento = be over the moon.

* estar lejos de (ser) + Infinitivo = be far from + Gerundio.

* estar levantado = be up.

* estar libre de = be free from.

* estar ligado a = be bound up with.

* estar listo = stand + ready, be ready.

* estar listo para = be poised to, stand + poised, be all set to.

* estar lleno de problemas = bristle with + problems.

* estar localizable = be locatable.

* estar loco = be off + Posesivo + rocker.

* estar loco de alegría = be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits, be tickled pink.

* estar loco de contento = be beside + Reflexivo + with joy, be over the moon, be over the moon.

* estar loco de remate = be a real nutter.

* estar loco por = have + a crush on.

* estar majareta = be off + Posesivo + rocker.

* estar mal = be wrong, feel under + the weather, be under the weather.

* estar mal comunicado con = have + poor connections with.

* estar mal encaminado = be on the wrong track, be headed down the wrong track.

* estar mal visto = frown on/upon.

* estar manga por hombro = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.

* estar marcado por = be pockmarked with.

* estar mareado de tanto trabajo = be reeling.

* estar mejor = be better off, be better served by.

* estar metido en todo = have + a finger in every pie.

* estar molesto = be displeased, get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, put off.

* estar motivado = be motivated, have + motivation.

* estar moviéndose en terreno seguro = be on secure ground.

* estar muerto de asco = be bored to death, be bored stiff, be bored to tears, be bored out of + Posesivo + mind.

* estar muerto de frío = be frozen stiff.

* estar muerto de hambre = be starving to death.

* estar muerto de miedo = be scared stiff, be frightened to death, be petrified of, be terrified.

* estar muerto de sed = spit + feathers, be parched, be parched with thirst.

* estar muy acostumbrado a = be all too familiar with.

* estar muy agradecido a = be indebted to.

* estar muy alejado de = be a long way from.

* estar muy arraigado en = be well embedded in.

* estar muy bajo = be way down.

* estar muy cerca de = be one step away from, be steps away from, come + very close to.

* estar muy convencido de = have + strong feelings about.

* estar muy emocionado con/por = be excited about.

* estar muy esparcido = spread + Nombre + thinly.

* estar muy lejano = be far off.

* estar muy lejos = be far off, be a long way off.

* estar muy por delante de = be way out ahead of.

* estar muy por delante de su tiempo = be years ahead of + Posesivo + time.

* estar muy puesto = stay on top of + the game, stay on top.

* estar muy separado = set + far apart.

* estar muy usado = be well thumbed.

* estar nervioso = be in a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.

* estar oculto = lie + hidden.

* estar ocupado = busyness, be engaged, be tied up.

* estar ordenado en forma circular = be on a wheel.

* estar orgulloso de = be proud (of/to).

* estar orientado a/para = be geared to.

* estar orientado hacia = target.

* estar orientado hacia + Nombre = be + Nombre + driven.

* estar patas arriba = be a shambles, be (in) a mess.

* estar pendiente de = be on the lookout for, pay + attention to, keep + an eye on, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.

* estar pendiente de todo = stay on + top of things, keep on + top of things, be on top of things.

* estar perdido = be out of + Posesivo + league, be out of + Posesivo + depth, be in over + Posesivo + head, be all at sea.

* estar permitido = be permissible.

* estar plagado de = be rife with.

* estar plenamente convencido de Algo = feel (it) in + Posesivo + bones.

* estar pluriempleado = moonlight, work + a second job.

* estar pluriempleado, tener un segundo trabajo, tener un segundo empleo = work + a second job.

* estar poco dispuesto = be reluctant.

* estar poco representado = underrepresent [under-represent].

* estar por delante de = be ahead of.

* estar por demostrar = be unproven.

* estar por detrás = be behind.

* estar por encima de = overlay, overlie.

* estar por las nubes = be through the roof.

* estar por ver = be an open question.

* estar poseído por los espíritus = haunt.

* estar precavido = be on + Posesivo + guard, be on guard (against).

* estar predestinado a = be predestined to.

* estar predispuesto = feel + partial.

* estar predispuesto a = be predisposed to/toward(s).

* estar preñada = be up the spout, have + a bun in the oven.

* estar preocupadísimo = be worried stiff (about), be worried sick.

* estar preocupado por = be anxious to.

* estar preparado = be readied, stand + ready, be ready.

* estar preparado para = be geared up for/to, stand + poised.

* estar preparado y dispuesto a = be willing and able to.

* estar preparado y dispuesto a todo = be ready, willing and able.

* estar presente = be manifest, be present, be in evidence.

* estar presionado = be under the gun.

* estar propuesto a = be intent on.

* estar próximo = be at hand.

* estar quedándose sin = run + low (on).

* estar que + subirse + por las paredes = tear + Posesivo + hair out.

* estar realizándose = underway [under way], be in progress, be in hand.

* estar rebosante de = spill over with.

* estar rebosante de salud = fit as a fiddle.

* estar relacionado con = be associated with, regard.

* estar relacionado con el trabajo = be work related.

* estar resentido = carry + a chip on + Posesivo + shoulder.

* estar resfriado = have + a cold.

* estar respaldado por Alguien = have + Nombre + behind + Pronombre.

* estar restringido = be constrained.

* estar resuelto a = be intent on, be all set to.

* estar saliendo con alguien = be in a dating relationship.

* estar salpicado de = be dotted with.

* estar sano y salvo = be alive and well.

* estar satisfecho (de) = be satisfied (with).

* estar saturado de trabajo = work to + capacity.

* estar sediento = be thirsty, spit + feathers, be parched, be parched with thirst.

* estar seguro = be sure, make + sure, set + your watch by.

* estar seguro de = be certain (of), be confident about, feel + confident.

* estar seguro de que = be confident that.

* estar sentado sin hacer o decir nada = sit by.

* estar separado = set + apart.

* estar separado de = be remote from.

* estar sesgado = bias, slant.

* estar siempre + Adjetivo = be ever + Adjetivo.

* estar siempre buscando = be on the lookout for.

* estar siempre dispuesto a ayudar = be always willing to assist.

* estar siendo + Participio = be in process of + Nombre.

* estar sin blanca = not have a bean.

* estar sin hacer nada = sit + idle, stand + idle.

* estar sin trabajo = stay out of + work.

* estar sin una pela = not have a bean.

* estar sin un centavo = not have a bean.

* estar sin un céntimo = not have a bean

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estar¹ [ A27 ]

GUIA DE BUSQUEDA

■ estar (cópula)

A seguido de adjetivos

B estar bien, mal, mejor, peor

C hablando de estado civil

D seguido de participios

E con preposición + predicado

F con que + predicado

■ estar (verbo intransitivo)

Sentido I

A quedar ubicado

B

1 hallarse en cierto momento

2 figurar

C

1 hallarse en determinado lugar

2 acudir

D

1 quedarse, permanecer

2 vivir

Sentido II en el tiempo

Sentido III

A existir, haber

B tener como función etc

C radicar

D estar listo, terminado

E quedar entendido

F quedar grande, pequeño etc

G Derecho

■ estar (verbo auxiliar)

A con gerundio

B con participio

■ estarse (verbo pronominal)

A permanecer

B acudir

cópula

A (seguido de adjetivos) [ Estar denotes a changed condition or state as opposed to identity or nature, which is normally expressed by ser¹ (↑ ser (1)) . Estar is also used when the emphasis is on the speaker's perception of things, of their appearance, taste, etc. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in ser¹ (↑ ser (1)) ] to be

¡qué gordo está! isn't he fat!, hasn't he got(ten) fat! o put on a lot of weight!

¡qué alto está Ignacio! isn't Ignacio tall now!, hasn't Ignacio got(ten) tall o grown!

¡pobre abuelo! está viejo poor grandpa! he's really aged

el rape está delicioso ¿qué le has puesto? the monkfish is delicious, how did you cook it?

está muy simpático con nosotros ¿qué querrá? he's being o he's been so nice to us (recently), what do you think he's after?

no estuvo grosero contigo — sí, lo estuvo he wasn't rude to you — yes, he was

estás muy callado ¿qué te pasa? you're very quiet, what's the matter?

¡pero tú estás casi calvo! but you're almost bald, but you've gone almost bald o you've lost almost all your hair!

¿no me oyes? ¿estás sorda? can't you hear me? are you deaf?

¿está muerto/vivo? is he dead/alive?

está cansada/furiosa/embarazada she is tired/furious/pregnant

B ( con bien, mal, mejor, peor) [ Grammar notes (Spanish) ]

¿cómo están por tu casa? — están todos bien, gracias how's everybody at home? — they're all fine, thanks

¡qué bien estás en esta foto! you look great in this photo!

está mal que no se lo perdones it's wrong of you not to forgive him

ver tb bien, mal, mejor, peor

C (hablando de estado civil) to be

está casada con un primo mío she's married to a cousin of mine

sus padres están divorciados her parents are divorced

D

(seguido de participios): estaba sentado/echado en la cama he was sitting/lying on the bed

está colgado de una rama it's hanging from a branch

estaban abrazados they had their arms around each other

estaba arrodillada she was kneeling (down)

ver tb estar¹ v aux B.

E (con predicado introducido por preposición) to be (para más ejemplos ver tb la preposición o el nombre correspondiente)

estoy a régimen I'm on a diet

¿a cómo está la uva? how much are the grapes?

estamos como al principio we're back to where we started

está con el sarampión she has (the) measles

estoy con muchas ganas de empezar I'm really looking forward to starting

siempre está con lo mismo/con que es un incomprendido he's always going on about the same thing/about how nobody understands him

estaba de luto/de uniforme he was in mourning/uniform

hoy está de mejor humor she's in a better mood today

están de limpieza/viaje they're spring-cleaning/on a trip

estoy de cocinera hasta que vuelva mi madre I'm doing the cooking until my mother comes back

estuvo de secretaria en una empresa internacional she worked as a secretary in an international company

estás en un error you're mistaken

no estoy para fiestas/bromas I'm not in the mood for parties/joking

estamos sin electricidad we don't have any electricity at the moment, the electricity is off at the moment

éste está sin pintar this one hasn't been painted yet

estar con algn (estar de acuerdo) to agree with sb; (apoyar) to support sb, be on sb's side

yo estoy contigo, creo que ella está equivocada I agree with you o ( colloq) I'm with you, I think she's mistaken

nuestro partido está con el pueblo our party supports o is on the side of the people

el pueblo está con nosotros the people are with us

estar en algo: todavía no hemos solucionado el problema, pero estamos en ello or eso we still haven't solved the problem, but we're working on it

estar por algn ( Esp fam); to be sweet o keen on sb ( colloq)

F (con predicado introducido por que):

está que no hay quien lo aguante he's (being) unbearable

el agua está que pela the water's scalding hot

vi

Sentido I (quedar ubicado)

A «edificio/pueblo» (quedar, estar ubicado) ; to be

la agencia está en el centro the agency is in the center

¿dónde está Camagüey? where's Camagüey?

el pueblo está a 20 kilómetros de aquí the town's 20 kilometers from here

B

1 «persona/objeto» (hallarse en cierto momento) to be

¿a qué hora tienes que estar allí? what time do you have to be there?

estando allí conoció a Micaela he met Micaela while he was there

¿dónde estábamos la clase pasada? where did we get to o had we got(ten) to in the last class?

2 (figurar) to be

esa palabra no está en el diccionario that word isn't in the dictionary

yo no estaba en la lista I wasn't on the list, my name didn't appear on the list

C

1

(hallarse en determinado lugar): fui a verla pero no estaba I went to see her but she wasn't there

¿está Rodrigo? is Rodrigo in?

¿estamos todos? are we all here?, is everyone here?

2

(Col, RPl) (acudir): el médico había estado a verla the doctor had been to see her

D

1

(quedarse, permanecer): sólo estaré unos días I'll only be staying a few days, I'll only be here/there a few days

¿cuánto tiempo estuviste en Londres? how long were you in London?

2

(vivir): ya no vivimos allí, ahora estamos en Soca we don't live there anymore, we're in o we live in Soca now

de momento estoy con mi hermana at the moment I'm staying with my sister

Sentido II [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ]

(en el tiempo): ¿a qué (día) estamos? what day is it today?

¿a cuánto estamos hoy? what's the date today o today's date?, what date is it today?

estamos a 28 de mayo it's May 28th ( AmE) o ( BrE) the 28th of May

estamos a mediados de mes we're halfway through the month

estamos en primavera it's spring, spring has come

¿en qué mes estamos? what month are we in o is it?

ellos están en primavera ahora it's spring for them now, it's their spring now

Sentido III

A

(existir, haber): y después está el problema de la financiación and then there's the problem of finance

dejar

B (tener como función, cometido) estar PARA algo:

para eso estamos that's what we're here for

para eso están los amigos that's what friends are for

ya que estamos/estás while we're/you're at it o ( BrE) about it

C

(radicar): ahí está el quid del asunto that's the crux of the matter

estar EN algo:

la dificultad está en hacerlo sin mirar the difficult thing is to do it o the difficulty lies in doing it without looking

todo está en que él quiera ayudarnos it all depends on whether he wants to help us or not

D

(estar listo, terminado): la carne todavía no está the meat's not ready yet

lo atas con un nudo aquí y ya está you tie a knot in it here and that's it o there you are

enseguida estoy I'll be with you in a minute o in a second, I'll be right with you

¡ya está! ¡ya sé lo que podemos hacer! I've got it! I know what we can do!

¡ahí está! that's it!

E

(quedar entendido): quiero que estés de vuelta a las diez ¿estamos? or (Ur) ¿está? I want you to be back by ten, all right?

que no vuelva a suceder ¿estamos? don't let it happen again, understand? o is that understood? o ( colloq) got it?

F

( Esp) (quedar) (+ me/te/le etc), (+ compl): esa falda te está grande/pequeña that skirt's too big/too small for you

la 46 te está mejor the 46 fits you better

G ( frml) ( Derecho) estar A algo:

se estará a lo estipulado en la cláusula 20 the stipulations of clause 20 will apply

■

v aux

A

(con gerundio): está lloviendo it's raining

no hagas ruido, están durmiendo don't make any noise, they're asleep

se está afeitando/duchando or está afeitándose/duchándose he's shaving/taking a shower

estuve un rato hablando con él I was talking o I talked to him for a while

¿qué estará pensando? I wonder what she's thinking

ya estoy viendo que va a ser imposible I'm beginning to see that it's going to be impossible

ya te estás quitando de ahí, que ése es mi lugar ( fam); OK, out of there/off there, that's my place ( colloq)

B

(con participio): ¿esta ropa está planchada? have these clothes been ironed?, are these clothes ironed?

la foto estaba tomada desde muy lejos the photo had been taken from a long way away o from a great distance

ese asiento está ocupado that seat is taken

ya está hecho un hombrecito he's a proper young man now

está hecha una vaga she's got(ten) o become lazy

ver tb cópula B

■ estarse

v pron

A ( enf) (permanecer) to stay

se estuvo horas ahí sentado sin moverse he remained sitting there for hours without moving, he sat there for hours without moving

¿no te puedes estar quieto un momento? can't you stay o keep still for a minute?

estése tranquilo don't worry

B ( enf) ( RPl) (acudir) to be

estáte allí media hora antes be there o arrive half an hour before

estar²

masculine

( esp AmL)

living room

* * *

estar 1 ( conjugate estar) cópula
1
a) ( seguido de adjetivos)

◊ Estar denotes a changed condition or state as opposed to identity or nature, which is normally expressed by ser. Estar is also used when the emphasis is on the speaker's perception of things, of their appearance, taste, etc. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in ser 1 cópula 1 to be;

estás más gordo you've put on weight;
estoy cansada I'm tired;
está muy simpático conmigo he's being o he's been so nice to me (recently);
¡todo está tan caro! things are o have become so expensive!
b) ( con

◊ bien, mal, mejor, peor): están todos bien, gracias they're all fine, thanks;

¡qué bien estás en esta foto! you look great in this photo!;
está mal que no se lo perdones it's wrong of you not to forgive him;
ver tb bien, mal, mejor, peor
2 ( hablando de estado civil) to be;
◊ está casada con un primo mío she's married to a cousin of mine

3 ( seguido de participios)
◊ estar sentado to be sitting;

estaban abrazados they had their arms around each other;
ver tb v aux 2
4 ( seguido de preposición) to be;
(para más ejemplos ver tb la preposición o el nombre correspondiente);
◊ estoy a régimen I'm on a diet;

¿a cómo está la uva? how much are the grapes?;
está con el sarampión she has (the) measles;
estoy de cocinera I'm doing the cooking;
estamos sin electricidad the electricity is off at the moment;
está sin pintar it hasn't been painted yet
verbo intransitivo
1 ( en un lugar) to be;
◊ ¿dónde está Chiapas? where's Chiapas?;

está a 20 kilómetros de aquí it's 20 kilometers from here;
¿sabes dónde está Pedro? do you know where Pedro is?;
¿está Rodrigo? is Rodrigo in?;
solo estaré unos días I'll only be staying a few days;
¿cuánto tiempo estarás en Londres? how long are you going to be in London (for)?
2 ( en el tiempo):
◊ ¿a qué (día) estamos? what day is it today?;

¿a cuánto estamos hoy? what's the date today?;
estamos a 28 de mayo it's May 28th (AmE) o (BrE) the 28th of May;
estamos en primavera it's spring
3
a) (tener como función, cometido):

◊ para eso están los amigos that's what friends are for;

estamos para ayudarlos we're here to help them
b) ( radicar) to lie;

◊ en eso está el problema that's where the problem lies

4 (estar listo, terminado):
◊ la carne todavía no está the meat's not ready yet;

lo atas con un nudo y ya está you tie a knot in it and that's it o there you are;
enseguida estoy I'll be right with you
5 (Esp) ( quedar) (+ me/te/le etc) (+ compl):
◊ te está pequeña it's too small for you;

la 46 te está mejor the 46 fits you better
estar v aux
1 ( con gerundio):
◊ está lloviendo it's raining;

estoy viendo que va a ser imposible I'm beginning to see that it's going to be impossible
2 ( con participio):
◊ ese asiento está ocupado that seat is taken;

ya está hecho un hombrecito he's a proper young man now;
ver tb estar cópula 3
estarse verbo pronominal ( enf) ( permanecer) to stay;
◊ ¿no te puedes estar quieto? can't you stay o keep still?;

estese tranquilo don't worry
estar 2 sustantivo masculino (esp AmL) living room
estar verbo intransitivo
1 (existir, hallarse) to be: está al norte, it is to the north
¿estarás en casa?, will you be at home?
no está en ningún lado, it isn't anywhere
estamos aquí para servirle, we are at your service
su pedido aún no está, your order isn't ready yet
2 (permanecer) to stay: estos días estoy en casa de mis padres, these days I'm staying at my parents' place
estoy en la oficina de ocho a dos, I'm at the office from eight to two
quiero que estés aquí un minuto, ahora vuelvo, stay here, I'll be right back
3 (tener una situación actual determinada: con adjetivo o participio) estaba blanco como la cera, he had turned as white as a sheet
está dormido, he's asleep
está teñida de rubio, her hair's dyed blonde
(con gerundio) está estudiando, he is studying
estaba preparando la comida, I was cooking
(con adverbio) estoy tan lejos, I'm so far away
está muy mal, (enfermo) he is very ill
4 (quedar, sentar) el jersey me está pequeño, the sweater is too small for me
5 (para indicar precio, grados, fecha) (+ a: fecha) to be: ¿a qué día estamos?, what's the date?
estamos a 1 de Julio, it is the first of July
(: precio) to be at: ¿a cómo/cuánto están las manzanas?, how much are the apples?
están a setenta pesetas el kilo, they're seventy pesetas a kilo
(: grados) en Madrid estamos a cuarenta grados, it's forty degrees in Madrid
♦ Locuciones: ¿estamos?, agreed?
estar a disposición de, to be at the disposal of
estar a la que salta, to be ready to take advantage of an opportunity
estar a las duras y a las maduras, to take the bad with the good
estar al caer, to be just round the corner
estar en baja, to be waning
estar en todo, to be on top of everything
estaría bueno, whatever next
ESTAR CON: (de acuerdo con) estoy con María, I agree with Mary
ESTAR DE: estoy de broma, I'm joking
está de camarero, he's working as a waiter
estaba de Dios que las cosas sucedieran así, it was God's will that things turned out this way, está de vacaciones, he's on holiday
me voy a marchar porque está claro que aquí estoy de más, I'm going to go because it's obvious that I'm in the way
ESTAR ENCIMA: su madre siempre está encima de él, his mother is always on top of him
ESTAR PARA: no estamos para bromas, we are in no mood for jokes
esa ropa está para planchar, these clothes are ready to be ironed
cuando estaba para salir, me llamaron, when I was just about to leave, they called me
ESTAR POR: la casa está por construir, the house has still to be built
estuve por decirle lo que pensaba, I was tempted to tell him what I thought
estoy por la igualdad de derechos, I'm for equal rights
ESTAR QUE: está que no puede con su alma, he is exhausted
familiar está que trina, he's hopping mad
ESTAR TRAS: está tras el ascenso, he is after promotion
estoy tras una blusa blanca, I'm looking for a white blouse
El uso del verbo to stay como traducción de estar en un lugar es incorrecto, a menos que quieras expresar lo contrario de irse o marcharse (no me voy a la playa, estaré en casa todo el verano, I'm not going to the beach, I'm staying at home all summer) o te refieras a alojarse: Estoy en el Palace. I'm staying at the Palace.

' estar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abismo
- acatarrada
- acatarrado
- acecho
- acomplejada
- acomplejado
- acostada
- acostado
- acostumbrada
- acostumbrado
- activa
- activo
- afónica
- afónico
- agradecer
- agua
- aire
- ajo
- ala
- alero
- alerta
- amiga
- amigo
- andar
- antena
- apañada
- apañado
- apogeo
- ascua
- atar
- aviar
- azotea
- Babia
- baja
- bandera
- banquillo
- barco
- blanca
- bordear
- borracha
- borracho
- bote
- braga
- brecha
- brete
- buena
- bueno
- cabal
- cabeza
- cabo
English:
about
- accustom
- action
- agree
- agreement
- ahead
- air
- alert
- alive
- alone
- aloof
- amenable
- amiss
- antsy
- anxious
- approve
- associate
- attend
- away
- back
- ball
- barbecue
- be
- bean
- beck
- beg
- behind
- believe in
- beside
- best
- board
- boil
- book
- boom
- bored
- brain
- breath
- bristle with
- broke
- brown
- bulge
- burn
- by
- cake
- call
- change
- charge
- cheese off
- clash
- close

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estar¹

♦ vi

1. [hallarse] to be;

¿dónde está la llave? where is the key?;

¿está María? – no, no está is Maria there? – no, she's not here

2. [con fechas]
¿a qué estamos hoy? what's the date today?;

hoy estamos a martes/a 15 de julio today is Tuesday/15 July;

estábamos en octubre it was October;

estamos en invierno it's winter

3. [quedarse] to stay, to be;

estaré un par de horas y me iré I'll stay a couple of hours and then I'll go;

¿cuánto tiempo piensas estar? how long do you plan on staying?;

estuvimos una semana en su casa we stayed with her for a week, we spent a week at her place

4. (antes de “a”) [expresa valores, grados]
estamos a 20 grados it's 20 degrees here;

el dólar está a 10 pesos the dollar is at 10 pesos;

están a dos euros el kilo they're two euros a kilo

5. [hallarse listo] to be ready;

¿aún no está ese trabajo? is that piece of work still not ready?;

¿ya estás? pues, vámonos are you ready? let's go then

6. [servir]
estar para to be (there) for;

para eso están los amigos that's what friends are for;

para eso estoy that's what I'm here for;

la vida está para vivirla life is for living;

no tires eso al suelo, que las papeleras están para algo don't throw that on the floor, the wastepaper bins are there for a reason

7. (antes de gerundio) [expresa duración] to be;

están golpeando la puerta they're banging on the door

8. (antes de “sin” + infinitivo) [expresa negación]
estoy sin dormir desde ayer I haven't slept since yesterday;

está sin acabar it's not finished;

estuve sin voz dos días I had no voice o I lost my voice for two days

9. [faltar]
eso está aún por escribir that has yet to be written;

eso está por ver that remains to be seen;

todavía está por hacer it hasn't been done yet

10. [consistir]
estar en to be, to lie in;

el problema está en la fecha the problem is the date;

el truco está en no mirar nunca al suelo the trick o secret is not to look at the ground

11. [hallarse a punto de]
estar al llegar o [m5] caer [persona] to be about to arrive;
[acontecimiento] to be about to happen;
estar por hacer algo to be on the verge of doing sth;

estuve por pegarle I was on the verge of hitting him;

estoy por no ir I'm not so sure I want to go;

estuve por llamarte I was about to phone you, I was just going to phone you

12. [expresa disposición]
estar para algo to be in the mood for sth;

no estoy para bromas I'm not in the mood for jokes;

el enfermo no está para ver a nadie the patient is in no condition to see anyone

13. [ser favorable]
estar por to be in favour of;

estoy por la libertad de expresión I'm in favour of o for freedom of speech

14. [hallarse embarazada]
está de cinco meses she's five months pregnant

15. RP [ir]
estuve a verlo en el hospital I went to see him in hospital;

estuvieron a visitarlo they went to visit him

♦ v copulativo

1. (antes de adj) [expresa cualidad, estado] to be;

los pasteles están ricos the cakes are delicious;

esta calle está sucia this street is dirty;

¡qué alta estás! you've really grown!;

estoy cansado/enfadado I'm tired/angry;

¿qué tal estás? how are you?;

está muy irritable últimamente she's been very irritable lately;

está divorciado he's divorced;

estoy enfermo/mareado I am ill/I feel sick;
Andes
cuando estaba chiquito when I was little

2. (antes de “con” o “sin” + sustantivo) [expresa estado] to be;

estamos sin agua we have no water, we're without water;
Fam
estoy sin blanca I'm broke, Br I'm skint

3. [expresa situación, acción]
estar de vacaciones to be on holiday;

estar de viaje to be on a trip;

estar de mudanza to be (in the process of) moving;

estamos de suerte we're in luck;

estar de mal humor to be in a (bad) mood;

¿has cambiado la rueda? – estoy en ello have you changed the tyre? – I'm working on it o I'm doing it right now;

¡ya está bien! that's enough (of that)!

4. [expresa permanencia]
estar en uso to be in use;

estar en guardia to be on guard

5. [expresa apoyo, predilección]
estoy contigo I'm on your side

6. [expresa ocupación]
estar como o [m5]de to be;

está como o [m5] de cajera she's a checkout girl;

yo he estado de portero toda la primera parte I've been in goal all of the first half

7. Esp [ropa]
este traje te está bien this suit looks good on you;

esa falda te está corta that skirt's too short for you;

¿cómo me está? how does this look?

8. (antes de “que” + verbo) [expresa actitud]
está que muerde porque ha suspendido he's furious because he failed

♦ v aux

1. (antes de gerundio) to be;

estuvo nevando it was snowing;

se está peinando she's brushing her hair;

estuvieron discutiendo durante toda la reunión they spent the whole meeting arguing, they were arguing throughout the whole meeting;

mañana a estas horas estaré bañándome en la playa this time tomorrow I'll be swimming at the beach

2. (antes de participio)
está terminado it's finished;

está organizado por el ayuntamiento it's organized by the town council

♦ See also the pronominal verb estarse

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estar

v/i

1 situación temporal be;

¿cómo está Vd.? how are you?;

estoy mejor I’m (feeling) better;

estoy bien/mal I’m fine/I’m not feeling too great;

estar de tres meses be three months pregnant;

estar sin dinero have no money;

¡ya estoy! I’m ready!

2 situación espacial

:

¿está Javier? is Javier in?;

mi padre no está my father isn’t here;

¡ahí está! there it is!;

ahora estoy con Vd. I’ll be with you in just a moment;

¿dónde estábamos? where were we?

3

:

estar haciendo algo be doing sth;

estoy leyendo I’m reading

4 ( sentar)

:

te está grande it's too big for you;

el vestido te está bien the dress suits you

5

:

estar de ocupación work as, be;

está de camarero he’s working as a waiter

6 ( padecer de)

:

estar del corazón/estómago have heart/stomach problems

7 indicando fechas, precios

:

estamos a 3 de enero it’s January 3rd;

el kilo está a un peso they’re one peso a kilo

8

:

estar con alguien agree with s.o.; ( apoyar) support s.o.;

estar a bien/mal con alguien be on good/bad terms with s.o.;

estar en algo be working on sth;

estar para hacer algo be about to do sth;

no estar para algo not be in a mood for sth;

estar por algo be in favor of sth;

está por hacer it hasn’t been done yet;

¡ya está! that’s it!

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estar {34} v aux

: to be

estoy aprendiendo inglés: I'm learning English

está terminado: it's finished

estar vi

1) (indicating a state or condition) : to be

está muy alto: he's so tall, he's gotten very tall

¿ya estás mejor?: are you feeling better now?

estoy casado: I'm married

2) (indicating location) : to be

están en la mesa: they're on the table

estamos en la página 2: we're on page 2

3) : to be at home

¿está María?: is Maria in?

4) : to remain

estaré aquí 5 días: I'll be here for 5 days

5) : to be ready, to be done

estará para las diez: it will be ready by ten o'clock

6) : to agree

¿estamos?: are we in agreement?

estoy contigo: I'm with you

7)

¿cómo estás? : how are you?

8)

¡está bien! : all right!, that's fine!

9)

estar a : to cost

10)

estar a : to be

¿a qué dia estamos?: what's today's date?

11)

estar con : to have

está con fiebre: she has a fever

12)

estar de : to be

estoy de vacaciones: I'm on vacation

está de director hoy: he's acting as director today

13)

estar bien (mal) : to be well (sick)

14)

estar para : to be in the mood for

15)

estar por : to be in favor of

16)

estar por : to be about to

está por cerrar: it's on the verge of closing

17)

estar de más : to be unnecessary

18)

estar que : to be (in a state or condition)

está que echa chispas: he's hopping mad

♦ See also the reflexive verb estarse

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estar vb

1. (en general) to be

estoy bien I'm fine

¿estás cansada? are you tired?

está en Londres he's in London

la falda te está grande the skirt's too big for you

2. (uso auxiliar) to be

está comiendo he's eating

está durmiendo she's asleep

3. (en casa, en el trabajo) to be in / to be there / to be here

¿está Pepe? is Pepe in? / is Pepe there?

¿está tu madre en casa? is your mother in?

no está en este momento he's not here right now

4. (listo, preparado) to be ready

en seguida está it'll be ready in a moment

5. (aspecto) to look

¡qué guapo estás! you look very smart!

estar a... to be...

estamos a viernes it's Friday

estamos a 10 grados the temperature's 10 degrees

¿a cuánto están los tomates? how much are the tomatoes?

estar de... to be...

estamos de vacaciones we're on holiday

está de exámenes she's doing exams

estar de más (no ser necesario) to be unnecessary (estorbar) to be in the way

estar por ver to remain to be seen

no estar para algo (apetecer) not to be in the mood for something (estar a punto) to be about to

Spanish-English dictionary > estar
12 schuld

Adj.: schuld (an etw. Dat) sein be to blame ( oder responsible) (for s.th.); er ist daran schuld he’s responsible ( oder to blame) (for it), it’s his fault; schuld sind immer die anderen iro. it’s always someone else’s fault

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die Schuld

(Geldschuld) debt; liability;

(Verantwortung) blame; fault; guiltiness; guilt

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Schụld [ʃʊlt]
f -, -en

1) [-dn]
no pl
(= Ursache, Verantwortlichkeit) die Schuld an etw (dat) haben or tragen (geh) — to be to blame for sth

Schuld haben — to be to blame (
an +dat for)

er hatte Schuld an dem Streit — the argument was his fault, he was to blame for the argument

du hast selbst Schuld — that's your own fault, that's nobody's fault but your own

nehmen — to take the blame

jdm die Schuld geben or zuschreiben — to blame sb

die Schuld auf jdn abwälzen or schieben — to put the blame on sb

die Schuld bei anderen suchen — to try to blame somebody else

die Schuld liegt bei mir — I am to blame (for that)

das ist meine/deine Schuld — that is my/your fault, I am/you are to blame (for that)

das ist meine eigene Schuld — it's my own fault, I've nobody but or only myself to blame

durch meine/deine Schuld — because of me/you

jdm/einer Sache Schuld geben — to blame sb/sth

er gab ihr Schuld, dass es nicht klappte — he blamed her for it not working, he blamed her for the fact that it didn't work

2) no pl (= Schuldhaftigkeit, Schuldgefühl) guilt; (= Unrecht) wrong; (REL = Sünde) sin; (im Vaterunser) trespasses pl

die Strafe sollte in einem angemessenen Verhältnis zur Schuld stehen — the punishment should be appropriate to the degree of culpability

sich frei von Schuld fühlen — to consider oneself completely blameless

ich bin mir keiner Schuld bewusst — I'm not aware of having done anything wrong

ich bin mir meiner Schuld bewusst —

ihm konnte seine Schuld nicht nachgewiesen werden — his guilt could not be proved

ihm konnte keine Schuld nachgewiesen werden — it couldn't be proved that he had done anything wrong

laden — to burden oneself with guilt

für seine Schuld büßen — to pay for one's sin/sins

Schuld und Sühne — crime and punishment

See:

= zuschulden

3) (= Zahlungsverpflichtung) debt

ich stehe tief in seiner Schuld (lit) — I'm deeply in debt to him; (fig) I'm deeply indebted to him

Schulden machen — to run up debts

Schulden haben — to be in debt

EUR 10.000 Schulden haben — to have debts totalling (Brit) or totaling (US) or of 10,000 euros, to be in debt to the tune of 10,000 euros

in Schulden geraten — to get into debt

bis über beide Ohren in Schulden stecken (inf) — to be up to one's ears in debt (inf)

das Haus ist frei von Schulden — the house is unmortgaged

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die

1) (a sense of shame: a feeling of guilt.) guilt

2) (the state of having done wrong: Fingerprints proved the murderer's guilt.) guilt

3) (a mistake; something for which one is to blame: The accident was your fault.) fault

4) (what one person owes to another: His debts amount to over $3,000; a debt of gratitude.) debt

5) ((with for) being the cause of something: Who is responsible for the stain on the carpet?) responsible

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Schuld¹

<->

[ʃʊlt]

f kein pl

1. (Verschulden) fault no pl, blame no pl

es war meine eigene \Schuld it was my own fault

beide trifft die \Schuld am Scheitern der Ehe both carry the blame for the break-up of the marriage

die \Schuld an den Missständen liegt bei der Regierung culpability for the deplorable state of affairs lies with the Government

frei von \Schuld blameless

durch jds \Schuld due to sb's fault

nur durch deine \Schuld habe ich den Zug verpasst it's your fault that I missed the train

jdm/etw [die] \Schuld [an etw dat] geben [o zuschreiben] to blame sb/sth [for sth], to put the blame [for sth] on sb/sth

\Schuld haben to be at fault

\Schuld an etw dat haben to be [the one] to blame for sth

die \Schuld bei jemand anderem suchen to try to blame sb else

die \Schuld [an etw dat] auf sich akk nehmen to take [or accept] the blame [for sth]

die \Schuld an etw dat tragen to be to blame [or responsible] for sth

jdn trifft keine \Schuld [an etw dat] sb is not to blame [for sth]

jdm die \Schuld [an etw dat] zuschieben to blame sb [for sth]

2. JUR fault no pl, blame no pl, guilt no pl; (im Zivilrecht) liability no pl

seine \Schuld ist nicht bewiesen his guilt has not been established

3. (verschuldete Missetat) guilt no pl; REL sin

er ist sich keiner \Schuld bewusst he's not aware of having done anything wrong

kollektive \Schuld collective guilt

eine \Schuld auf sich akk laden (geh) to burden oneself with guilt

\Schuld und Sühne guilt and atonement

Schuld²

<-, -en>

[ʃʊlt]

f meist pl FIN (Zahlungsverpflichtung) debt, indebtedness

seine \Schulden abtragen [o abzahlen] [o (fachspr) tilgen] to redeem [or pay off] one's debts

\Schulden bedienen (fachspr) to service debts

seine \Schulden begleichen [o bezahlen] to pay [or meet] [or settle] one's debts, to discharge one's liabilities

\Schulden eintreiben to call in [or collect] debts

jdm \Schulden erlassen to release sb from debts

fällige \Schuld debt due [or owing]

frei von \Schulden sein to be free from [or of] debts; Immobilien to be unencumbered

\Schulden haben to have debts, to be in debt

€5.000 \Schulden haben to have debts totalling €5.000

\Schulden bei jdm haben to owe sb money

\Schulden machen to build [or run] up debts, to go into debt

sich akk in \Schulden stürzen to plunge into debt

▶ mehr \Schulden als Haare auf dem Kopf haben (fam) to be up to one's ears in debt fam

▶ [tief] in jds \Schuld stehen (geh) to be [deeply] indebted to sb

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die; Schuld, Schulden

1) o. Pl. (das Schuldigsein) guilt

er ist sich (Dat.) keiner Schuld bewußt — he is not conscious of having done any wrong

Schuld und Sühne — crime and punishment

2) o. Pl. (Verantwortlichkeit) blame

es ist [nicht] seine Schuld — it is [not] his fault

jetzt hat er durch deine Schuld seinen Zug verpasst — now he has missed his train because of you

[an etwas (Dat.)] schuld haben od. sein — be to blame [for something]

sie ist an allem Schuld — it's all her fault

3) (Verpflichtung zur Rückzahlung) debt; (Hypothek) mortgage

in Schulden geraten/sich in Schulden stürzen — get into debt/into serious debt

4) in

[tief] in jemandes Schuld stehen od. sein — (geh.) be [deeply] indebted to somebody

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schuld adj:

schuld (

an etwas dat)

sein be to blame ( oder responsible) (for sth);

er ist daran schuld he’s responsible ( oder to blame) (for it), it’s his fault;

schuld sind immer die anderen iron it’s always someone else’s fault

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die; Schuld, Schulden

1) o. Pl. (das Schuldigsein) guilt

er ist sich (Dat.) keiner Schuld bewußt — he is not conscious of having done any wrong

Schuld und Sühne — crime and punishment

2) o. Pl. (Verantwortlichkeit) blame

es ist [nicht] seine Schuld — it is [not] his fault

jetzt hat er durch deine Schuld seinen Zug verpasst — now he has missed his train because of you

[an etwas (Dat.)] schuld haben od. sein — be to blame [for something]

sie ist an allem Schuld — it's all her fault

3) (Verpflichtung zur Rückzahlung) debt; (Hypothek) mortgage

in Schulden geraten/sich in Schulden stürzen — get into debt/into serious debt

4) in

[tief] in jemandes Schuld stehen od. sein — (geh.) be [deeply] indebted to somebody

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-en f.

blame n.

debt n.

due n.

guilt n.

guiltiness n.

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > schuld
13 über

I Präp.

1. räumlich: over, above; (höher als) auch higher than; (über... hinaus) beyond; sie wohnt über uns she lives (on the floor) above us; über der Stadt tobte ein Gewitter a storm was raging over the town; über uns nichts als blauer Himmel nothing above us but blue sky; er stand bis über die Knöchel im Schlamm the mud came up past his ankles; über jemandem stehen fig. (überlegen sein) be above s.o. (auch beruflich); über den Dingen stehen fig. be above such things

2. (quer über) across; über die Straße gehen cross the street; über den Fluss schwimmen swim across the river; jemandem über das Haar streichen stroke s.o.’s hair; Tränen liefen ihr über die Wangen tears ran down her cheeks

3. (in Richtung) via, through; über München nach Rom to Rome via Munich; geht der Zug über Frankfurt? does the train go through ( oder via) Frankfurt?

4. bei einer Tätigkeit etc.: over; über den Büchern sitzen sit ( oder pore) over one’s books; über der Arbeit / seiner Lektüre einschlafen fall asleep over one’s work / while reading

5. über meine Kräfte ( hinaus) beyond my strength; das geht über meinen Verstand it’s beyond me, it’s above my head; das geht ihm über alles it means more than anything to him; es geht nichts über... there’s nothing like...

6. (mehr als) over, more than; amtlich: exceeding; Temperaturen über null above freezing ( oder zero); über 30 Grad over 30 degrees; er ist über 70 Jahre alt past ( oder over) seventy; man muss über 18 ( Jahre) sein you must be over 18

7. (+ Akk) (wegen) over, about; über jemanden lachen laugh at / make fun of s.o.; sich (Dat) über etw. Sorgen machen worry about s.th.

8. (+ Akk) (in Höhe von): eine Rechnung über 400 Euro a bill for 400 euros

9. (während) during, while; über Nacht overnight; über das Wochenende over the weekend; über einige Jahre verteilt spread over several years; über kurz oder lang sooner or later; über all dem Gerede habe ich die Kinder ganz vergessen with all this chatting I completely forgot about the children

10. sprechen etc. über (+ Akk) about; Abhandlung, Werk, Vortrag über (+ Akk) on; über Geschäfte / den Beruf / Politik reden talk business / shop / politics; nachdenken über (+ Akk) think about

11. verstärkend: Fehler über Fehler one mistake after the other; Ärger über Ärger no end of trouble; er hat Schulden über Schulden he’s up to his ears in debt

II Adv.: über und über all over; die ganze Zeit über all along; den ganzen Tag etc. über throughout the day etc.; etw. über sein umg. have had enough of s.th., be sick and tired of s.th.; übrig, vorüber, überhaben etc.

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by way of; over; across; via; about; above; on

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['yːbɐ]
1. prep

1) +acc (räumlich) over; (= quer über) across; (= weiter als) beyond

etw ǘber etw hängen/stellen — to hang/put sth over or above sth

es wurde ǘber alle Sender ausgestrahlt — it was broadcast over all transmitters

er lachte ǘber das ganze Gesicht — he was beaming all over his face

2) +dat (räumlich) (Lage, Standort) over, above; (= jenseits) over, across

zwei Grad ǘber null — two degrees (above zero)

ǘber der Stadt lag dichter Nebel — a thick mist hung over the town

ǘber uns lachte die Sonne — the sun smiled above us

er trug den Mantel ǘber dem Arm — he was carrying his coat over his arm

ǘber jdm stehen or sein (fig) — to be over or above sb

er steht ǘber der Situation (fig) — he is above it all

3) +dat (zeitlich = bei, während) over

ǘber der Arbeit einschlafen — to fall asleep over one's work

etw ǘber einem Glas Wein besprechen — to discuss sth over a glass of wine

ǘber all der Aufregung/unserer Unterhaltung habe ich ganz vergessen, dass... — in all the or what with all the excitement/what with all this chatting I quite forgot that...

ǘber Mittag geht er meist nach Hause — he usually goes home at lunch or at midday

4) +acc

Cäsars Sieg ǘber die Gallier — Caesar's victory over the Gauls

Gewalt ǘber jdn haben — to have power over sb

es kam plötzlich ǘber ihn — it suddenly came over him

sie liebt ihn ǘber alles — she loves him more than anything

das geht mir ǘber den Verstand — that's beyond my understanding

Fluch ǘber dich! (obs) — a curse upon you! (obs)

5) +acc (= vermittels, auf dem Wege über) via

die Nummer erfährt man ǘber die Auskunft — you'll get the number from or through or via information

wir sind ǘber die Autobahn gekommen — we came by or via the autobahn

nach Köln ǘber Aachen — to Cologne via Aachen

Zug nach Frankfurt ǘber Wiesbaden und Mainz — train to Frankfurt via or stopping at or calling at (Brit) Wiesbaden and Mainz

6) +acc (zeitlich) (= innerhalb eines Zeitraums, länger als) over

ǘber Weihnachten — over Christmas

bis ǘber Ostern — until after Easter

den ganzen Sommer ǘber — all summer long

ǘber Wochen (ausgedehnt) — for weeks on end

die ganze Zeit ǘber — all the time

das ganze Jahr ǘber — all through the year, all year round

ǘber kurz oder lang — sooner or later

es ist ǘber vierzehn Tage her, dass... — it's over fourteen days since...

7) +acc (bei Zahlenangaben) (= in Höhe von) for; (= mehr als) over

ein Scheck ǘber 20 Euro — a cheque (Brit) or check (US) for 20 euros

eine Rechnung von ǘber £ 100 — a bill for over or of over £100

Kinder ǘber 14 Jahre — children over 14 years or of 14 (years of age) and over

Städte ǘber 50.000 Einwohner — towns of over 50,000 inhabitants

Pakete ǘber 10 kg — parcels (esp Brit) or packages over 10 kgs

8) +acc (= wegen) over; (= betreffend) about

ein Buch/Film/Vortrag etc ǘber... — a book/film/lecture etc about or on...

was wissen Sie ǘber ihn? — what do you know about him?

ǘber welches Thema schreiben Sie Ihr neues Buch? — what's the subject of your new book?, what's your new book about?

ǘber Politik/Wörterbücher/Fußball etc reden — to talk (about) politics/dictionaries/football etc

ǘber jdn/etw lachen — to laugh about or at sb/sth

sich ǘber etw freuen/ärgern — to be pleased/angry about or at sth

9) +acc (steigernd) upon

Fehler ǘber Fehler — mistake upon or after mistake, one mistake after another

2. adv

ǘber und ǘber — all over

er wurde ǘber und ǘber rot — he went red all over

ich stecke ǘber und ǘber in Schulden — I am up to my ears in debt

(das) Gewehr ǘber! (Mil) — shoulder arms!

ǘber sein (inf) — to be better than sb at sth

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1) (on the subject of: We talked about our plans; What's the book about?) about

2) (in a higher position than: a picture above the fireplace.) above

3) (greater than: The child's intelligence is above average.) above

4) (to the other side (of); from one side to the other side of: He took her across the road.) across

5) (through; along; across: We came by the main road.) by

6) (more than: His salary is in excess of $25,000 a year.) in excess of

7) (about: a book on the theatre.) on

8) (higher than; above in position, number, authority etc: Hang that picture over the fireplace; He's over 90 years old.) over

9) (from one side to another, on or above the top of; on the other side of: He jumped over the gate; She fell over the cat; My friend lives over the street.) over

10) (covering: He put his handkerchief over his face.) over

11) (across: You find people like him all over the world.) over

12) (while having etc: He fell asleep over his dinner.) over

13) (finished: The affair is over now.) over

14) (by way of: We went to America via Japan; The news reached me via my aunt.) via

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über

[ˈy:bɐ]

I. präp

1. +dat (oberhalb) above

\über dem Waschbecken befindet sich ein Spiegel there's a mirror above the washbasin

2. +dat (unmittelbar auf) over

\über diesem Pullover kannst du keinen roten Mantel tragen you can't wear a red coat over that pullover

reinige die Flasche \über der Spüle clean the bottle over the sink

3. +dat (auf anderer Seite)

\über der Straße across the street

4. +akk (höher als) over

er hängte ein Schild über die Tür he hang a sign over the door

5. +akk (querend) over

reichst du mir mal den Kaffee \über den Tisch? can you pass me the coffee across the table?

die Brücke führt \über den Fluss the bridge goes over [or across] the river

mit einem Satz sprang er \über den Graben with a single leap he jumped over [or across] [or cleared] the ditch

6. +akk (sich länger erstreckend: horizontal) beyond; (vertikal) above

das Schloss ragte \über das Tal empor the castle towered above the valley

bis \über die Knöchel im Dreck versinken to sink ankle-deep in mud

7. +akk (erfassend) over

der Scheinwerferstrahl strich \über die Mauer und den Gefängnishof the spotlight swept over [or across] the wall and the prison courtyard

ein Blick \über etw a view of [or over] sth

ein Überblick \über etw an overview of sth

8. +akk (bedeckend) over

sie breitete eine Tischdecke \über den Tisch she spread a tablecloth over the table

9. +akk (berührend) over

er strich ihr \über das Haar/die Wange he stroked her hair/cheek

10. TRANSP (passierend) via

seid ihr auf eurer Tour auch \über München gekommen? did you go through Munich on your trip?

Zug nach Berlin über Leipzig train to Berlin via [or stopping at] Leipzig

11. +akk (überlegen, vorrangig) above

er steht \über den Dingen he is above it all

12. +akk (zeitlich länger) over

es ist \über eine Woche her, dass... it's over a week since...

bis \über Weihnachten until after Christmas

13. +akk (während) over

habt ihr \über das Wochenende schon was vor? have you got anything planned for [or over] the weekend?

\über Wochen for weeks on end

14. +dat (in Beschäftigung mit) in

vergiss \über dem ganzen Ärger aber nicht, dass wir dich lieben don't forget in the midst of all this trouble that we love you

irgendwie muss ich \über diesem Gedanken wohl eingeschlafen sein I must have somehow fallen asleep [whilst] thinking about it

sie sitzt \über ihren Büchern she is sitting over her books

15. +dat (mehr als) over

Kinder \über sechs [Jahre] children over six years [or of six years and over]

bei \über 40° C... at a temperature [or temperatures] of more than [or over] 40° C...

16. +akk (zahlenmäßig entsprechend) for

ich gebe Ihnen einen Scheck \über Euro 5.000 I'm giving you a cheque for 5,000 euros

17. +akk (betreffend) about

ich darf Ihnen keine Auskunft \über diese Sache geben I can't give you any information about [or on] this affair

ein Buch \über jdn/etw schreiben to write a book about [or on] sb/sth

18. +akk (mithilfe von) through

ich habe diese Stelle \über Beziehungen bekommen I got this position through being well connected

19. + akk RADIO, TV (etw benutzend) on

\über Satellit empfange ich 63 Programme I can receive 63 channels via [or on] satellite

20.

▶ ... \über... nothing but...

es waren Vögel \über Vögel, die über uns hinwegrauschten! [what seemed like] an endless stream of birds flew over us!

Fehler \über Fehler nothing but mistakes, mistake after [or upon] mistake!

Reden \über Reden speech after speech

▶ \über alles more than anything

sein Hund geht ihm \über alles he loves his dog more than anything else

II. adv

1. (älter als) over

Kinder, die \über sechs Jahre alt sind,... children over six

2. (mehr als) more than

3. (während) through

das ganze Jahr/den ganzen Sommer \über all through the year/summer

den ganzen Tag \über all day long

4.

▶ \über und \über all over, completely

ihr seid \über und \über mit Schlamm verschmiert! you're completely covered [or covered all over] in mud!

\über und \über verdreckt sein to be absolutely filthy

III. adj (fam)

1. (übrig)

▪ \über sein to be left; Essen to be left [over]

etw [für jdn] \über haben to have sth left [for sb]; Essen to have sth left [over] [for sb]

2. (überlegen)

▪ jdm [in etw dat] \über sein to be better than [or fam have the edge on] sb [in sth]

jdm auf einem bestimmten Gebiet \über sein to be better than sb in a certain field

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1.
Präposition mit Dat

1) (Lage, Standort) over; above; (in einer Rangfolge) above

über jemandem wohnen — live above somebody

zehn Grad über Null — ten degrees above zero

über jemandem stehen — (fig.) be above somebody

2) (während) during

über dem Lesen einschlafen — fall asleep over one's book/magazine etc.

3) (infolge) because of; as a result of

über der Aufregung vergaß ich, dass... — in all the excitement I forgot that...
2.
Präposition mit Akk

1) (Richtung) over; (quer hinüber) across

über die Straße gehen — go across the road; cross the road

über Karlsruhe nach Stuttgart — via Karlsruhe to Stuttgart

Tränen liefen ihr über die Wangen — tears ran down her cheeks

er zog sich (Dat.) die Mütze über die Ohren — he pulled the cap down over his ears

bis über die Knöchel im Schlamm versinken — sink up past one's ankles in mud

seine Tochter geht ihm über alles — his daughter means more to him than anything

2) (während) over

über Mittag — over lunchtime

über Wochen/Monate — for weeks/months

über Weihnachten — over Christmas

die ganze Zeit über — the whole time

die Woche/den Sommer über — during the week/summer

den ganzen Winter/Tag über — all winter/day long

3) (betreffend) about

über etwas reden/schreiben — talk/write about something

ein Buch über die byzantinische Kunst — a book about or on Byzantine art

4) (in Höhe von)

ein Scheck/eine Rechnung über 1 000 Euro — a cheque/bill for 1,000 euros

5) (von mehr als)

Kinder über 10 Jahre — children over ten [years of age]

6)

Gewalt über jemanden haben — have power over somebody

Wellingtons Sieg über Napoleon — Wellington's victory over Napoleon

7)

das geht über meine Kraft — that's too much for me

8)

sie macht Fehler über Fehler — she makes mistake after mistake

9) (mittels, durch) through < person>; by <post, telex, etc.>; over <radio, loudspeaker>

ich bin über die Autobahn gekommen — I came along the motorway

etwas über alle Sender bringen/ausstrahlen — broadcast something on all stations
3.
Adverb

1) (mehr als) over

2)

über und über — all over
4.
Adjektiv; nicht attr. (ugs.)

jemandem über sein — have the edge on somebody (coll.)

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über

A. präp

1. räumlich: over, above; (höher als) auch higher than; (über … hinaus) beyond;

sie wohnt über uns she lives (on the floor) above us;

über der Stadt tobte ein Gewitter a storm was raging over the town;

über uns nichts als blauer Himmel nothing above us but blue sky;

er stand bis über die Knöchel im Schlamm the mud came up past his ankles;

über jemandem stehen fig (überlegen sein) be above sb (auch beruflich);

über den Dingen stehen fig be above such things

2. (quer über) across;

über die Straße gehen cross the street;

über den Fluss schwimmen swim across the river;

jemandem über das Haar streichen stroke sb’s hair;

Tränen liefen ihr über die Wangen tears ran down her cheeks

3. (in Richtung) via, through;

über München nach Rom to Rome via Munich;

geht der Zug über Frankfurt? does the train go through ( oder via) Frankfurt?

4. bei einer Tätigkeit etc: over;

über den Büchern sitzen sit ( oder pore) over one’s books;

über der Arbeit/seiner Lektüre einschlafen fall asleep over one’s work/while reading

5.

über meine Kräfte (hinaus) beyond my strength;

das geht über meinen Verstand it’s beyond me, it’s above my head;

das geht ihm über alles it means more than anything to him;

es geht nichts über … there’s nothing like …

6. (mehr als) over, more than; amtlich: exceeding;

Temperaturen

über null above freezing ( oder zero);

über 30 Grad over 30 degrees;

er ist

über 70 Jahre alt past ( oder over) seventy;

man muss über 18 (Jahre) sein you must be over 18

7. (+akk) (wegen) over, about;

über jemanden lachen laugh at/make fun of sb;

sich (dat)

über etwas Sorgen machen worry about sth

8. (+akk) (in Höhe von):

eine Rechnung über 400 Euro a bill for 400 euros

9. (während) during, while;

über Nacht overnight;

über das Wochenende over the weekend;

über einige Jahre verteilt spread over several years;

über kurz oder lang sooner or later;

über all dem Gerede habe ich die Kinder ganz vergessen with all this chatting I completely forgot about the children

10. sprechen etc

über (+akk) about;

Abhandlung, Werk, Vortrag

über (+akk) on;

über Geschäfte/den Beruf/Politik reden talk business/shop/politics;

nachdenken über (+akk) think about

11. verstärkend:

Fehler über Fehler one mistake after the other;

Ärger über Ärger no end of trouble;

er hat Schulden über Schulden he’s up to his ears in debt

B. adv:

über und über all over;

die ganze Zeit über all along;

den ganzen Tag etc

über throughout the day etc;

etwas über sein umg have had enough of sth, be sick and tired of sth; → übrig, vorüber, überhaben etc

über…, Über… im adj & subst etc meist over…, hyper…

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1.
Präposition mit Dat

1) (Lage, Standort) over; above; (in einer Rangfolge) above

über jemandem wohnen — live above somebody

zehn Grad über Null — ten degrees above zero

über jemandem stehen — (fig.) be above somebody

2) (während) during

über dem Lesen einschlafen — fall asleep over one's book/magazine etc.

3) (infolge) because of; as a result of

über der Aufregung vergaß ich, dass... — in all the excitement I forgot that...
2.
Präposition mit Akk

1) (Richtung) over; (quer hinüber) across

über die Straße gehen — go across the road; cross the road

über Karlsruhe nach Stuttgart — via Karlsruhe to Stuttgart

Tränen liefen ihr über die Wangen — tears ran down her cheeks

er zog sich (Dat.) die Mütze über die Ohren — he pulled the cap down over his ears

bis über die Knöchel im Schlamm versinken — sink up past one's ankles in mud

seine Tochter geht ihm über alles — his daughter means more to him than anything

2) (während) over

über Mittag — over lunchtime

über Wochen/Monate — for weeks/months

über Weihnachten — over Christmas

die ganze Zeit über — the whole time

die Woche/den Sommer über — during the week/summer

den ganzen Winter/Tag über — all winter/day long

3) (betreffend) about

über etwas reden/schreiben — talk/write about something

ein Buch über die byzantinische Kunst — a book about or on Byzantine art

4) (in Höhe von)

ein Scheck/eine Rechnung über 1 000 Euro — a cheque/bill for 1,000 euros

5) (von mehr als)

Kinder über 10 Jahre — children over ten [years of age]

6)

Gewalt über jemanden haben — have power over somebody

Wellingtons Sieg über Napoleon — Wellington's victory over Napoleon

7)

das geht über meine Kraft — that's too much for me

8)

sie macht Fehler über Fehler — she makes mistake after mistake

9) (mittels, durch) through < person>; by <post, telex, etc.>; over <radio, loudspeaker>

ich bin über die Autobahn gekommen — I came along the motorway

etwas über alle Sender bringen/ausstrahlen — broadcast something on all stations
3.
Adverb

1) (mehr als) over

2)

über und über — all over
4.
Adjektiv; nicht attr. (ugs.)

jemandem über sein — have the edge on somebody (coll.)

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präp.

about prep.

above prep.

across prep.

at prep.

beyond prep.

by prep.

of prep.

on prep.

over prep.

via prep.

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > über
14 cuantía

f.

1 quantity, total sum, magnitude.

2 importance.

pres.indicat.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: cuantiar.

imperat.

2^nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: cuantiar.

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cuantía

► nombre femenino

1 (cantidad) quantity; (importe) amount

■ la cuantía de una factura the amount of a bill

2 (dimensión) extent

■ la cuantía del desastre ecológico the extent of the ecological disaster

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FRASEOLOGÍA

de mayor cuantía important

de menor cuantía insignificant, lesser

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SF

1) (=cantidad)

a) (=importe) quantity, amount

¿cómo se calcula la cuantía de la pensión? — how is the amount o level of pension calculated?

el fraude supera la cuantía de cinco millones — the fraud amounts to more than five million

b) (=alcance) extent

se ignora la cuantía de las pérdidas — the extent of the losses is not known

2) (=importancia) importance

de mayor cuantía — more important, more significant

de menor cuantía, de poca cuantía — unimportant, of little account

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femenino

a) ( importe)

la rebaja de las cuantías de las pensiones — the reduction in the level of pensions

la cuantía de los daños — the extent of the damage

una cuantía mínima de 20.000 euros — a minimum (amount) of 20,000 euros

la cuantía de la deuda asciende a un millón — the total of the debt amounts to one million

un aumento de la cuantía de las becas — an increase in the size of grants

b) ( importancia) significance, importance

de mayor cuantía — of major significance o importance

de menor cuantía — unimportant, insignificant

un funcionario de escasa cuantía — an insignificant civil servant

c) (Der) claim, sum claimed

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= magnitude, total, count.

Ex. Only those who have attempted to edit the proceedings of a conference can appreciate the magnitude and scope of such an enterprise.

Ex. Someone must read a total on the card, so that the machine can add its computed item to it.

Ex. Not much data beyond loan counts was available and re-keying and remanipulations were frequently needed to make the information useful.

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femenino

a) ( importe)

la rebaja de las cuantías de las pensiones — the reduction in the level of pensions

la cuantía de los daños — the extent of the damage

una cuantía mínima de 20.000 euros — a minimum (amount) of 20,000 euros

la cuantía de la deuda asciende a un millón — the total of the debt amounts to one million

un aumento de la cuantía de las becas — an increase in the size of grants

b) ( importancia) significance, importance

de mayor cuantía — of major significance o importance

de menor cuantía — unimportant, insignificant

un funcionario de escasa cuantía — an insignificant civil servant

c) (Der) claim, sum claimed

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= magnitude, total, count.

Ex: Only those who have attempted to edit the proceedings of a conference can appreciate the magnitude and scope of such an enterprise.

Ex: Someone must read a total on the card, so that the machine can add its computed item to it.

Ex: Not much data beyond loan counts was available and re-keying and remanipulations were frequently needed to make the information useful.

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cuantía

feminine

1

(importe): la rebaja de las cuantías de las pensiones the reduction in the level of pensions

se desconoce la cuantía de los daños materiales the extent of the damage is not known

una cuantía mínima de 50.000 euros mensuales a minimum (amount) of 50,000 euros a month

la cuantía de la deuda asciende a miles de dólares the total of the debt amounts to thousands of dollars

un aumento de la cuantía de las becas an increase in the size of grants

2 (importancia) significance, importance

un asunto de mayor cuantía a matter of major significance o importance, a highly significant o an extremely important matter

un funcionario de escasa cuantía an insignificant civil servant

de menor cuantía unimportant, insignificant

3 ( Der) claim, sum o amount claimed

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cuantía sustantivo femenino amount: se desconoce la cuantía de lo sustraído, the amount stolen is not known
' cuantía' also found in these entries:
English:
high

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cuantía nf

1. [suma] amount, quantity;

todavía no se conoce la cuantía de los daños causados por el terremoto the final cost of the damage caused by the earthquake is not yet known;

van a conceder una ayuda de una cuantía sin precisar todavía they are going to grant an as yet unspecified amount of aid;

recibió la cuantía íntegra del premio he received the full amount of the prize money;

va a subir la cuantía del subsidio de desempleo unemployment benefit is set to rise

2. [alcance] extent;

ése es un problema de menor cuantía that is a relatively insignificant o minor problem

3. Der claim, amount claimed

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cuantía

f amount, quantity; fig

importance

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cuantía nf

1) : quantity, extent

2) : significance, import

Spanish-English dictionary > cuantía
15 endettement

endettement [ɑ̃dεtmɑ̃]

masculine noun

debt

• notre endettement extérieur our foreign debt

• le fort endettement des ménages the high level of household debt

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ɑ̃dɛtmɑ̃
nom masculin debt

endettement public/extérieur — national/foreign debt

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ɑ̃dɛtmɑ̃ nm
debts pl

l'endettement des ménages — household debt

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endettement nm debt; endettement public/extérieur/du tiers-monde national/foreign/Third World debt; entraîner l'endettement de qn to put sb in debt; 10 millions d’euros d'endettement debts of 10 million euros; le niveau d'endettement d'une société the level of a company's debts.

[ɑ̃dɛtmɑ̃] nom masculin

indebtedness

endettement extérieur foreign debt

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > endettement
16 perdonar

v.

to forgive (ofensa, falta).

perdonarle algo a alguien to forgive somebody for something

perdone que le moleste sorry to bother you

perdona la pregunta, ¿estás casada? forgive o pardon my asking, but are you married?

perdone, ¿me deja salir? excuse me, can I get past?

La evidencia disculpa al ladrón The evidence dispenses=exonerates the thief

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perdonar

► verbo transitivo

1 (gen) to forgive; (acusado) to pardon

■ Dios te perdone may God forgive you

2 (excusar) to excuse

■ perdona que te interrumpa excuse me for interrupting, sorry to bother you

■ 'Perdonen las molestias' "We apologize for any inconvenience"

3 (deuda) to write off

4 familiar (prescindir de) to do without, go without

■ las vacaciones no las perdono I won't go without my holidays

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FRASEOLOGÍA

no perdonar ni una familiar to be unrelenting, not let somebody get away with anything

perdonarle la vida a alguien to spare somebody's life

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verb

1) to forgive, pardon

2) excuse

3) spare

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1. VT

1) (=disculpar)

a) [+ falta, pecado] to forgive

es algo que no puedo perdonar fácilmente — it's something I can't easily forgive

perdona nuestras ofensas — (Rel) forgive us our trespasses

perdona que te interrumpa — (I'm) sorry to interrupt

perdona que te diga — if you don't mind me saying (so)

b)

perdonar a algn — to forgive sb

¿me perdonas? — do you forgive me?

que Dios me perdone si me equivoco, pero... — may God forgive me if I'm wrong, but...

2) (=excusar)

a) [+ curiosidad, ignorancia] to pardon, excuse

perdone mi ignorancia, pero... — pardon o excuse my ignorance, but...

perdonen las molestias — we apologize for any inconvenience

las plantas no perdonan la falta de luz — plants don't do well without light

b)

perdonar una obligación/una deuda a algn — to let sb off an obligation/a debt

te perdono los 50 euros que me debes — I'll let you off the 50 euros you owe me

• le han perdonado la pena — he's been pardoned

• perdonar la vida a algn — to spare sb's life; (Dep) to let sb off the hook

va con aires de ir perdonándole la vida a todo el mundo — he acts as if the world owes him a living

c) (Econ) [+ deuda] to write off

3) (=perder) [+ detalle, ocasión] to miss

no perdona ni una sola ocasión de lucirse — he won't miss a single chance of showing off

- no perdona ni una

2.

VI (=disculpar)

¿perdona?, ¿perdone? — [cuando no se ha entendido algo] sorry?, pardon?, pardon me? (EEUU)

¡perdona!, ¡perdone! — (=disculpándose) (I'm) sorry!; (=llamando la atención) excuse me!, pardon me!

¡ay, perdona, no te había visto! — oh, I'm sorry, I didn't see you there!

perdone, ¿me podría decir el precio de este traje? — excuse me, could you tell me how much this suit is?

perdona, pero yo iba primero — excuse me, but I was first

• los años no perdonan — time shows no mercy

• perdonar por algo, perdona por la interrupción, pero necesito hablar contigo — I'm sorry to interrupt, but I need to talk to you

perdona por haberte ofendido — please forgive me if I have offended you, I'm sorry to have offended you

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1.
verbo transitivo

a) ( disculpar) <persona/falta> to forgive

te perdono — I forgive you

b) (Der) to pardon

c) < pecado> to forgive

d) < deuda> to write off; <castigo/obligación>

le perdonó el castigo/el dictado — she let him off the punishment/the dictation

no le perdona ni una — she doesn't let him get away with anything

e) ( en fórmulas de cortesía)

perdona mi curiosidad, pero... — forgive o pardon my asking but...

perdonen las molestias que esto pueda causarles — we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you

perdone que lo moleste, pero... — sorry to bother you o (AmE) pardon me for bothering you, but...
2.
perdonar vi

perdone ¿me puede decir dónde está la estación? — excuse me o (AmE) pardon me, can you tell me where the station is?

perdone ¿cómo ha dicho? — sorry? what did you say?, excuse o pardon me? what did you say? (AmE)

perdona ¿te he hecho daño? — (I'm) sorry, are you all right?, excuse me, are you all right? (AmE)

perdona, pero yo no dije eso — I'm sorry but that's not what I said

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= forgive, waive, let + Nombre + off the hook, excuse, condone, remit.

Ex. He continued: 'please, forgive me Jeanne'.

Ex. When only partial success in contracted terms is achieved, the repayment due may be reduced or waived.

Ex. This would imply not trying to duplicate the market reached, for example, by the paperback -- a policy which might, amongst other things, help let the library off the hook as far as the old problem of stocking lowgrade literature is concerned.

Ex. Librarians could be excused for wondering if there is any role for them to play in the virtual library environment.

Ex. Writers and publishers go to great lengths to avoid the appearance of supporting or condoning homosexuality.

Ex. The fine was remitted after he assured the council that he would 'in future conform to the rules of the house'.

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* perdonar la vida = spare + life.

* perdonar una deuda = write-off + debt.

* perdone(n) las molestias = sorry for the inconvenience.

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1.
verbo transitivo

a) ( disculpar) <persona/falta> to forgive

te perdono — I forgive you

b) (Der) to pardon

c) < pecado> to forgive

d) < deuda> to write off; <castigo/obligación>

le perdonó el castigo/el dictado — she let him off the punishment/the dictation

no le perdona ni una — she doesn't let him get away with anything

e) ( en fórmulas de cortesía)

perdona mi curiosidad, pero... — forgive o pardon my asking but...

perdonen las molestias que esto pueda causarles — we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you

perdone que lo moleste, pero... — sorry to bother you o (AmE) pardon me for bothering you, but...
2.
perdonar vi

perdone ¿me puede decir dónde está la estación? — excuse me o (AmE) pardon me, can you tell me where the station is?

perdone ¿cómo ha dicho? — sorry? what did you say?, excuse o pardon me? what did you say? (AmE)

perdona ¿te he hecho daño? — (I'm) sorry, are you all right?, excuse me, are you all right? (AmE)

perdona, pero yo no dije eso — I'm sorry but that's not what I said

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= forgive, waive, let + Nombre + off the hook, excuse, condone, remit.

Ex: He continued: 'please, forgive me Jeanne'.

Ex: When only partial success in contracted terms is achieved, the repayment due may be reduced or waived.

Ex: This would imply not trying to duplicate the market reached, for example, by the paperback -- a policy which might, amongst other things, help let the library off the hook as far as the old problem of stocking lowgrade literature is concerned.

Ex: Librarians could be excused for wondering if there is any role for them to play in the virtual library environment.

Ex: Writers and publishers go to great lengths to avoid the appearance of supporting or condoning homosexuality.

Ex: The fine was remitted after he assured the council that he would 'in future conform to the rules of the house'.

* perdonar la vida = spare + life.

* perdonar una deuda = write-off + debt.

* perdone(n) las molestias = sorry for the inconvenience.

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perdonar [A1 ]

vt

1 (disculpar) to forgive

te perdono, pero que no se vuelva a repetir I forgive you, but don't let it happen again

2 ( Der) to pardon

3 ‹pecado› to forgive

perdónanos nuestras deudas forgive us our trespasses

Dios me perdone, pero creo que lo hizo a propósito may I be forgiven for saying this, but I think he did it on purpose

4 ‹deuda› to write off

me perdonó la deuda he wrote off my debt, he let me off the money I owed him

no le perdona ni una she doesn't let him get away with anything, she pulls him up over every little thing ( BrE colloq)

hoy te perdono el dictado I'll let you off o ( BrE) excuse you dictation today

le perdonó el castigo she let him off the punishment

5

(en fórmulas de cortesía): perdona mi curiosidad, pero necesito saberlo forgive o pardon my asking but I need to know

perdonen las molestias que puedan causar las obras we apologize for any inconvenience the work may cause you

perdone que lo moleste, pero ¿hay algún teléfono por aquí? sorry to bother you o ( AmE) pardon me for bothering you, but is there a telephone around here?

■ perdonar

vi

perdone ¿me puede decir dónde está la estación? excuse me o ( AmE) pardon me, can you tell me where the station is?

perdone ¿cómo ha dicho? sorry? what did you say?, excuse me o pardon me? what did you say? ( AmE)

perdona ¿te he hecho daño? (I'm) sorry, are you all right?, excuse me, are you all right? ( AmE)

perdona, pero yo lo vi primero excuse me, but I saw it first

perdona, pero yo no he dicho eso nunca I'm sorry but I never said that

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perdonar ( conjugate perdonar) verbo transitivo
a) ‹persona/falta/pecado› to forgive;

◊ te perdono I forgive you;

perdona mi curiosidad, pero … forgive my asking but …;
perdone que lo moleste, pero … sorry to bother you o (AmE) pardon me for bothering you, but …
b) (Der) to pardon

c) ‹ deuda› to write off;

◊ le perdonó el castigo she let him off the punishment

verbo intransitivo:
◊ perdone ¿me puede decir la hora? excuse me o (AmE) pardon me, can you tell me the time?;

perdone ¿cómo ha dicho? sorry? what did you say?, excuse o pardon me? what did you say? (AmE);
perdona, pero yo no dije eso I'm sorry but that's not what I said
perdonar verbo transitivo
1 to forgive: perdonar algo a alguien, to forgive sb for sthg
2 (un castigo, una deuda) perdonar una deuda, to write off a debt
perdonar una deuda a alguien, to let sb off a debt
3 (absolver de un delito) to pardon
4 (una obligación) to exempt

' perdonar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
dispensar
- indulgente
English:
excuse
- forgive
- let off
- overlook
- pardon
- spare
- let
- remit

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perdonar

♦ vt

1. [ofensa, falta] to forgive;

perdonarle algo a alguien to forgive sb for sth;

no le perdonó nunca que no la invitara a la boda she never forgave him for not inviting her to the wedding;

su mujer no le perdona ni una his wife keeps him on a short leash;

perdona que no te haya dirigido la palabra I'm sorry I've been ignoring you;

perdonar los pecados to forgive sins;

que Dios me perdone, pero su padre es un sinvergüenza God forgive me for saying so, but his father is a good-for-nothing

2. [condena]
perdonar algo a alguien to let sb off sth;

perdonarle la vida a alguien to spare sb their life;
Fam Pey
va por ahí perdonándole la vida a todo el mundo she goes around patronizing everybody

3. [deuda] to pardon;

te perdono lo que me debes I'll let you off what you owe me;

perdonar la deuda externa de un país to pardon a country's foreign debt

4. [como fórmula de cortesía]
perdone que le moleste sorry to bother you;

perdona que no te haga caso, estoy muy cansada I'm sorry I'm not paying much attention to what you're saying, I'm very tired;

perdona la pregunta, ¿estás casada? forgive o pardon my asking, but are you married?;

perdona mi ignorancia, ¿qué es un atomizador? sorry to be so ignorant, but what's an atomizer?

5. Fam [desperdiciar]
no perdonar algo not to miss sth;

no perdona su coñac y su puro después de la comida he never misses his brandy and cigar after dinner

♦ vi

los años no perdonan the years take their toll;

un delantero que no perdona a lethal forward;

perdona, no lo hice a idea I'm sorry, I didn't do it on purpose;

perdone, ¿me deja pasar? excuse me, can I get past?;

perdone, ¿le he hecho mucho daño? I'm sorry, did I hurt you?;

ya perdonarás, pero yo estaba primero I'm sorry o excuse me, but I was first;

perdona, pero creo que te equivocas I'm sorry, but I think you're mistaken

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perdonar

I v/t

1 forgive;

perdonar algo a alguien forgive s.o. sth

2 JUR pardon

II v/i

:

¡perdone! sorry!;

perdone, ¿tiene hora? excuse me, do you have the time?

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perdonar vt

1) disculpar: to forgive, to pardon

2) : to exempt, to excuse

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perdonar vb

1. (en general) to forgive [pt. forgave; pp. forgiven]

te perdono, pero no lo vuelvas a hacer I forgive you, but don't do it again

2. (castigo, deuda, etc) to let off [pt. & pp. let]

me perdonó las mil pesetas que me había prestado he let me off the thousand pesetas he'd lent me

perdona / perdone (para disculparse) sorry / I'm sorry (para llamar la atención) excuse me

Spanish-English dictionary > perdonar
17 remettre

remettre [ʀ(ə)mεtʀ]

➭ TABLE 56

1. transitive verb

   a. ( = replacer) [+ objet] to put back

• remettre un enfant au lit to put a child back to bed

• remettre qch à cuire to put sth on to cook again

• remettre debout [+ enfant] to stand back on his feet ; [+ objet] to stand up again

• remettre qch droit to set sth straight again

• remettre un bouton à une veste to put a button back on a jacket

• il a remis l'étagère qu'il avait enlevée he put the shelf that he had taken down back up

   b. [+ vêtement, chapeau] to put back on

• j'ai remis mon manteau d'hiver I'm wearing my winter coat again

   c. ( = replacer dans une situation) remettre un appareil en marche to restart a machine

• remettre un moteur en marche to start up an engine again

• remettre une pendule à l'heure to set a clock right

• remettre les pendules à l'heure (inf) (figurative) to set the record straight

   d. [+ lettre, paquet] to deliver ; [+ clés, rançon] to hand over ; [+ récompense] to present ; [+ devoir, démission] to hand in (à to)

• il s'est fait remettre les clés par la concierge he got the keys from the concierge

• remettre un criminel à la justice to hand a criminal over to the law

   e. [+ date, décision, réunion] to postpone (à until ) ; (Law) to adjourn (à until)

• remettre un rendez-vous à jeudi/au 8 to postpone an appointment till Thursday/the 8th(PROV) il ne faut jamais remettre à demain or au lendemain ce qu'on peut faire le jour même(PROV) never put off till tomorrow what you can do today

   f. ( = se rappeler) to remember

• je ne le remets pas I can't place him

• remettre qch en esprit or en mémoire à qn ( = rappeler) to remind sb of sth

   g. [+ vinaigre, sel] to add more ; [+ verre, coussin] to add ; [+ maquillage] to put on some more

• j'ai froid, je vais remettre un tricot I'm cold, I'll go and put another jersey on

• remettre de l'huile dans un moteur to top up an engine with oil

• il faut remettre de l'argent sur le compte we'll have to put some money into the account

• en remettre (inf) to lay it on a bit thick (inf)

   h. [+ radio, chauffage] to switch on again

• remettre le contact to turn the ignition on again

   i. ( = confier) remettre sa vie entre les mains de qn to put one's life into sb's hands

• remettre son âme à Dieu to commit one's soul to God

   j. ► remettre ça (inf) ( = recommencer)

on remet ça ? [+ partie de cartes] shall we have another game? ; (au café) shall we have another drink?

• garçon, remettez-nous ça ! the same again please! (inf)

• les voilà qui remettent ça ! there they go again! (inf)

2. reflexive verb

► se remettre

   a. ( = recouvrer la santé) to recover

• se remettre d'une maladie/d'un accident to recover from an illness/an accident

• remettez-vous ! pull yourself together!

• elle ne s'en remettra pas she won't get over it

   b. ( = recommencer) se remettre à (faire) qch to start (doing) sth again

• se remettre à fumer to start smoking again

• il s'est remis au tennis he has taken up tennis again

• après leur départ il se remit à travailler or au travail after they had gone he started working again

• le temps s'est remis au beau the weather has turned fine again

• se remettre debout to get back to one's feet

   c. ( = se confier) je m'en remets à vous I'll leave it up to you

• s'en remettre à la décision de qn to leave it to sb to decide

   d. ( = se réconcilier) se remettre avec qn to make it up with sb

• ils se sont remis ensemble they're back together again

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ʀ(ə)mɛtʀ
1.

verbe transitif

1) ( replacer)

remettre quelque chose dans/sur — to put something back in/on

remets ce livre là où tu l'as pris! — put that book back where you found it!

remettre quelque chose à cuire — ( sur la cuisinière) to put something back on the ring

remettre la main sur quelque chose — to put one's hands on something again

remettre quelque chose en mémoire à quelqu'un — to remind somebody of something

2) ( donner)

remettre à quelqu'un — to hand [something] over to somebody [clés, rançon]; to hand [something] in to somebody [lettre, rapport]; to present [something] to somebody [récompense, trophée]

remettre sa démission — to hand in one's resignation ( à quelqu'un to somebody)

remettre sa vie entre les mains de quelqu'un — to put one's life in somebody's hands

remettre quelqu'un entre les mains de la justice — to hand somebody over to the law

3) ( rétablir)

remettre quelque chose droit or d'aplomb — to put something straight again

remettre quelque chose à plat — to lay something down again

remettre quelque chose debout — to stand something back up

4) ( différer) to postpone, to put off [visite, voyage]; to defer [jugement]

remettre quelque chose à plus tard — to put something off until later

5) ( faire fonctionner de nouveau) to put [something] on again, to put [something] back on [gaz, chauffage]; to play [something] again [disque, chanson]; to turn [something] on again [contact]; to switch on again [essuie-glaces, phares]

6) ( remplacer)

remettre un bouton à quelque chose — to put a new button on something

remettre une vis — to put a new screw in

7) ( ajouter) to add some more [sel, bois, pl âtre]; to add another [bouton, clou]

remettre de l'argent dans quelque chose — to put some more money in something

8) ( porter de nouveau) ( ce que l'on vient d'enlever) to put [something] back on [chaussures, manteau, bijou]; ( ce que l'on portait dans le passé)

il va falloir remettre les bottes, c'est l'hiver — we'll have to start wearing our boots again, it's winter

9) Médecine to put [something] back in place [épaule, cheville]

10) ( réconforter) [remontant, médicament] to make [somebody] feel better

11) ( se souvenir de)

remettre quelqu'un/le visage de quelqu'un — to remember somebody/sb's face

12) ( faire grâce de)

remettre une dette à quelqu'un — to let somebody off a debt

remettre une peine à quelqu'un — to give somebody remission

13) (colloq) ( recommencer)

remettre ça — to start again

on s'est bien amusé, quand est-ce qu'on remet ça? — that was fun, when are we going to do it again?

2.

se remettre verbe pronominal

1) ( retourner)

se remettre à un endroit — to go ou get back to a place

se remettre en selle — to get back in the saddle

2) ( s'appliquer à nouveau)

se remettre du rouge à lèvres — to put on some more lipstick

3) ( recommencer)

se remettre au travail — to go back to work

se remettre au tennis — to start playing tennis again

se remettre à faire — to start doing again

4) ( porter sur soi à nouveau)

se remettre en jean — to wear jeans again

5) ( se rétablir)

se remettre de — to recover from [maladie, accident]; to get over [émotion, échec]

remets-toi vite! — get well soon!

6) ( faire confiance)

s'en remettre à quelqu'un — to leave it to somebody

s'en remettre à la décision de quelqu'un — to accept somebody's decision

7) ( reprendre une vie de couple)

se remettre avec quelqu'un — to get back together with somebody

8) ( se rappeler)

se remettre quelqu'un — to remember somebody

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ʀ(ə)mɛtʀ vt
1) [vêtement]

remettre qch — to put sth back on, to put sth on again

Elle a remis son pull. — She put her sweater back on.

2) (= replacer)

remettre qch quelque part — to put sth back somewhere

Il a remis sa veste dans l'armoire. — He put his jacket back in the wardrobe.

remettre qn à sa place fig — to put sb in their place

3) (= ajouter)

remettre du sel — to add some more salt

remettre au pot — to plough in more money

4)

remettre qn — to put sb back on their feet

Ça va le remettre en moins de deux. — He'll be back on his feet in no time.

5)

remettre une pendule à l'heure — to set a clock right

remettre les pendules à l'heure fig — to set things straight

remettre un moteur en marche — to get an engine going again

remettre en état — to repair

remettre en ordre — to sort out

remettre qch à neuf — to make sth as good as new

remettre en cause — to challenge

remettre en question — to call into question

6) (= donner)

remettre qch à qn [paquet, argent] — to hand sth over to sb, to give sth to sb, [prix, décoration] to present sb with sth

remettre sa démission — to hand in one's notice

7) (= ajourner) [réunion, décision] to postpone, to put off

J'ai dû remettre mon rendez-vous. — I've had to put my appointment off.

remettre qch à — to postpone sth until, to put sth off until

il ne faut jamais remettre au lendemain ce que l'on peut faire le jour même — never put off until tomorrow what you can do today

remettre qch à plus tard — to put sth off until later

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remettre verb table: mettre

A vtr

1 ( replacer) remettre qch dans/sur to put sth back in/on; remettez la bouteille au frais put the bottle back to cool; remets ce livre là où tu l'as pris! put that book back where you found it!; remettre qch à cuire ( sur la cuisinière) to put sth back on the ring; ( dans le four) to put sth back in the oven; remettre qch à sécher ( dehors) to hang the washing ou wash US out again; remettre la main sur qch to put one's hands on sth again; remettre qch en mémoire à qn to remind sb of sth; remettre qn en prison/en pension to send sb back to prison/to boarding school; remettre qn dans un service to put sb back in a department;

2 ( donner) remettre qch à qn to hand sth over to sb [clés, rançon]; to hand sth in to sb [lettre, colis, rapport, devoir]; to present sth to sb [récompense, trophée, médaille]; remettre sa démission to hand in one's resignation (à qn to sb); remettre sa vie entre les mains de qn to put one's life in sb's hands; remettre qn entre les mains de la justice to hand sb over to the law;

3 ( rétablir) remettre qch droit or d'aplomb to put sth straight again; remettre qch à plat to lay sth down again; remettre qch sur le côté to put sth back on its side; remettre qch debout to stand sth back up;

4 ( différer) to postpone, to put off [visite, voyage, rendez-vous, réunion]; to defer [jugement]; remettre une visite à une date ultérieure to postpone a visit until a later date; nous avons remis la réunion à jeudi we've put the meeting off until Thursday; remettre qch au lendemain/à plus tard to put sth off until tomorrow/until later;

5 ( faire fonctionner de nouveau) to put [sth] on again, to put [sth] back on [gaz, électricité, chauffage, ventilateur]; to play [sth] again [disque, cassette, chanson]; to turn [sth] on again [contact]; tu peux remettre le courant, j'ai terminé you can put the electricity back on, I've finished; remettre les essuie-glaces/phares to switch the windscreen GB ou windshield US wipers/headlights on again;

6 ( remplacer) remettre un bouton à qch to put a new button on sth; remettre une poignée to put a new handle on; remettre une vis/vitre to put a new screw/windowpane in;

7 ( ajouter) to add some more [sel, poivre, bois, plâtre, papier]; to add another [bouton, vis, clou]; to put in another [suppositoire]; remets un peu d'eau/d'huile add a bit more water/oil; remettre de l'argent dans qch to put some more money in sth; j'ai remis 15 euros I've put in another 15 euros; remettez-moi quelques tomates○ give me a few more tomatoes;

8 ( porter de nouveau) ( ce que l'on vient d'enlever) to put [sth] back on [chaussures, manteau, bijou]; ( ce que l'on portait dans le passé) to wear [sth] again [chaussures, manteau, bijou]; tu peux remettre tes chaussures, on s'en va you can put your shoes back on, we're going; ne remets pas ces chaussettes, elles sont sales don't wear these socks again, they're dirty; il va falloir remettre les bottes, c'est l'hiver we'll have to start wearing our boots again, it's winter;

9 Méd to put [sth] back [épaule, cheville];

10 ( réconforter) [remontant, médicament] to make [sb] feel better; buvez, cela vous remettra drink up, it'll make you feel better;

11 ( se souvenir de) remettre qn/le visage de qn to remember sb/sb's face;

12 ( faire grâce de) remettre une dette à qn to let sb off a debt; remettre une peine à qn to give sb remission; remettre ses péchés à qn to forgive sb's sins;

13 ○( recommencer) remettre ça to start again; tu ne vas pas remettre ça! you're not going to start again, are you?; on s'est bien amusé, quand est-ce qu'on remet ça? that was fun, when are we going to do it again?

B se remettre vpr

1 ( retourner) se remettre à un endroit to go ou get back to a place; remets-toi là/devant lui get back there/in front of him; se remettre au lit/à sa place/à table to go back to bed/to one's seat/to the table; se remettre en rang to get back in line; se remettre debout to get ou stand up again; se remettre en selle to get back in the saddle;

2 ( s'appliquer à nouveau) se remettre du mascara/rouge à lèvres to put on some more mascara/lipstick; se remettre un suppositoire to put in another suppository;

3 ( recommencer) se remettre au travail to go back to work; se remettre au dessin/tennis/piano to start drawing/playing tennis/playing the piano again; se remettre à faire to start doing again; se remettre à boire/espérer/pleurer to start drinking/hoping/crying again; il s'est remis à neiger/faire du vent it's started to snow/to get windy again;

4 ( porter sur soi à nouveau) se remettre en jean/jupe to wear jeans/a skirt again;

5 ( se rétablir) se remettre de to recover from [maladie, accouchement, accident]; to get over [déception, émotion, échec, décès]; il ne s'est jamais vraiment remis de sa chute he never really recovered from his fall; remets-toi vite! get well soon!; t'es-tu remis de tes émotions? have you got over the shock?; il ne se remet pas de son divorce he can't get over his divorce;

6 ( faire confiance) s'en remettre à qn to leave it to sb; s'en remettre à la décision/aux conclusions de qn to accept sb's decision/conclusions;

7 ( reprendre une vie de couple) se remettre avec qn to get back together with sb; ils se sont remis ensemble après un an de séparation they got back together after splitting up for a year;

8 ( se rappeler) se remettre qn/le visage de qn to remember sb/sb's face.

[rəmɛtr] verbe transitif

1. [replacer - généralement] to put back (separable) ; [ - horizontalement] to lay, to put

remets le livre où tu l'as trouvé put the book back where you found it

remettre quelque chose à plat to lay something flat again ou back (down) flat

[personne]

remettre quelqu'un debout to stand somebody up again ou somebody back up

je l'ai remis en pension I sent him back to boarding school

remettre quelqu'un sur la voie to put somebody back on the right track

remettre quelqu'un sur le droit chemin to set somebody on the straight and narrow again

remettre quelque chose à cuire to put something back on to cook

[pour remplacer]

il faut simplement lui remettre des piles you just have to put new batteries in (it)

2. [rétablir dans un état]

remettre quelque chose en marche to get something going again

remettre quelque chose en état to repair something

remettre quelque chose à neuf to restore something

ces mots me remirent en confiance those words restored my faith

elle a remis la pagaille dans toute la maison (familier) she plunged the whole household into chaos again

3. [rajouter] to add

il est assez puni comme ça, n'en remets pas (familier) he's been punished enough already, no need to rub it in

4. [vêtements, chaussures] to put on (separable) again, to put back on (separable)

5. [recommencer]

la balle est à remettre TENNIS play a let

remettre ça (familier) : voilà qu'elle remet ça! there she goes again!, she's at it again!

les voilà qui remettent ça avec leur grève! here they go striking again!

je n'ai pas envie de remettre ça! I don't want to go through that again!

allez, on remet ça! [au café] come on, let's have another round ou another one!

6. [donner - colis, lettre, message] to deliver, to hand over (separable) ; [ - objet, dossier à régler, rançon] to hand over (separable), to give ; [ - dossier d'inscription, dissertation] to hand ou to give in (separable) ; [ - pétition, rapport] to present, to hand in ; [ - démission] to hand in, to tender

(soutenu) - médaille, récompense] to present, to give

on nous a remis 100 euros à chacun we were each given 100 euros

remettre quelqu'un aux autorités to hand ou to turn somebody over to the authorities

on lui a remis le prix Nobel he was presented with ou awarded the Nobel prize

7. [confier] to place

remettre son âme à Dieu to commit one's soul to God, to place one's soul in God's keeping

8. [rendre - copies] to hand ou to give back (separable) ; [ - clés] to hand back (separable), to return

l'enfant a été remis à sa famille the child was returned to his family

9. [ajourner - entrevue] to put off (separable), to postpone, to put back (separable) (UK) ; [ - décision] to put off (separable), to defer

remettre quelque chose à huitaine to postpone something ou to put something off for a week

la réunion a été remise à lundi the meeting has been put off ou postponed until Monday

remettre quelque chose à plus tard to put something off until later

10. MÉDECINE [replacer - articulation, os] to put back (separable) in place

sa cheville n'est pas vraiment encore remise her ankle isn't reset yet

11. [reconnaître - personne] to remember

12. [faire grâce de - peine de prison] to remit

remettre une dette à quelqu'un to let somebody off a debt

[pardonner - péché] to forgive, to remit (soutenu) ; [ - offense] to forgive, to pardon

13. (Belgique) [vomir] to vomit

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se remettre verbe pronominal (emploi réfléchi)

[se livrer]

se remettre à la police to give oneself up to the police

se remettre entre les mains de quelqu'un to put ou to place oneself in somebody's hands

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se remettre verbe pronominal intransitif

1. [se replacer - dans une position, un état]

se remettre au lit to go back to bed

se remettre debout to stand up again, to get back up

se remettre en route to get started ou going again

tu ne vas pas te remettre en colère! don't go getting angry again!

se remettre avec quelqu'un

a. [se réconcilier] to make it up with somebody

b. [se réinstaller] to go ou to be back with somebody again

2. [guérir] to recover, to get better

se remettre de quelque chose to get over something

se remettre d'un accident to recover from ou to get over an accident

allons, remets-toi! come on, pull yourself together ou get a grip on yourself!

je ne m'en remets pas I can't get over it

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se remettre à verbe pronominal plus préposition

1. [recommencer à]

se remettre à (faire) quelque chose to start (doing) something again, to take up (doing) something again

il s'est remis à fumer he started smoking again

je me suis remis à l'espagnol I've taken up Spanish again

2. MÉTÉOROLOGIE

la pluie se remet à tomber, il se remet à pleuvoir the rain's starting again, it's started raining again

le temps se remet au beau it's brightening up

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s'en remettre à verbe pronominal plus préposition

[se fier à] to rely on, to leave it (up) to

s'en remettre à la décision de quelqu'un to leave it (up) to somebody to decide

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > remettre
18 pagar

v.

1 to pay (empleado, persona).

pagó dos millones por la casa she paid two million for the house

yo pago la cena I'll pay for dinner

su padre le paga los estudios his father is supporting him through college/university

no iría aunque me lo pagaras I wouldn't go (even) if you paid me

¡que Dios se lo pague! God bless you!

me las pagarás (informal figurative) you'll pay for this

Ella le paga al jardinero She pays the gardener.

Ella pagó al fin She paid at last.

Ella pagó mucho dinero She paid a lot of money.

Ella pagó la culpa She paid the responsibility.

2 to be worth it (informal) (compensar). ( Latin American Spanish)

no paga it's not worth it

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pagar

Conjugation model [ LLEGAR], like link=llegar llegar

► verbo transitivo

1 to pay

■ ya he pagado lo que debía I've already paid what I owed

► verbo intransitivo

1 to pay

■ en esta empresa pagan muy bien this company pays very well

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FRASEOLOGÍA

pagar al contado to pay cash

pagar en metálico to pay cash

¡me las pagarás! familiar you'll pay for this!

pagarlas todas juntas familiar to pay for one's sins

■ las pagarás todas juntas your sins will catch up with you in the end

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verb

to pay

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1. VT

1) (=abonar) [+ factura, rescate, sueldo] to pay; [+ compra] to pay for; [+ intereses, hipoteca] to pay off, repay

paga 200 dólares de alquiler — he pays 200 dollars in rent

los menores de tres años no pagan entrada — children under three get in free

ya han pagado las bebidas — the drinks have been paid for

su tío le paga los estudios — his uncle is paying for his education

estamos pagando la hipoteca del piso — we're paying off o repaying the mortgage on the flat

• cantidad a pagar — amount payable

a pagar en destino — (Correos) postage due

• pagar algo con tarjeta de crédito — to pay for sth by credit card

¿lo puede pagar con dólares? — can I pay in dollars?

• pagar algo al contado o en efectivo o en metálico — to pay cash for sth, pay for sth in cash

• pagar algo a plazos — to pay for sth in instalments o (EEUU) installments

• pagar algo por — to pay sth for

¿cuánto pagasteis por el coche? — how much did you pay for the car?

hemos pagado un precio muy alto por haberlo traicionado — betraying him cost us dear, we paid a high price for betraying him

- ni aunque me paguen

- pagar a algn con la misma moneda
pato, plato, vidrio
2) (=costar) to cost

el pavo se está pagando a 23 euros el kilo — turkey costs 23 euros a kilo at the moment

sus cuadros se pagan a peso de oro — his paintings fetch a very high price

3) (=corresponder) [+ ayuda, favor] to repay; [+ visita] to return

¿cómo puedo pagarte lo que has hecho por mis hijos? — how can I repay you for what you've done for my children?

4) (=sufrir las consecuencias de)

lo pagó con su vida — he paid for it with his life

pagó su error con diez años de cárcel — his mistake cost him ten years in jail

- pagar algo caro

¡lo pagarás caro! — you'll pay dearly for this!

pagarlas —

¡las vas a pagar! — you've got it coming to you! *, you'll pay for this!

¡me las pagarás todas juntas! — I'll get you for this!

- ¡que Dios se lo pague!

- el que la hace la paga

2. VI

1) (=satisfacer un pago) to pay

hoy pago yo — I'm paying today, it's my turn to pay today

en este trabajo pagan bien — this job pays well

2) Col, Méx (=compensar) to pay

el negocio no paga — the business doesn't pay

3.

See:

pagarse

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1.
verbo transitivo

a) ( abonar) <cuenta/alquiler> to pay; < deuda> to pay (off), repay; <comida/entradas/mercancías> to pay for

¿cuánto pagas de alquiler? — how much rent do you pay?

me pagan los estudios — they are paying for my education

no puedo pagar tanto — I can't afford (to pay) that much

ni que me/le paguen — not even if you paid me/him

pagar algo POR algo — to pay something for something

b) <favor/desvelos> to repay

que Dios se lo pague! — God bless you!

c) ( expiar) <delito/atrevimiento> to pay for

pagar algo CON algo — to pay for something with something

lo pagó con su vida — he paid for it with his life

el que la hace la paga — you've made your bed and now you'll have to lie in it

me las vas a pagar! or ya me las pagarás! — you'll pay for this!
2.
pagar vi

a) (Com, Fin) to pay

pagan bien — they pay well, the pay's good

b) ( corresponder) to repay

pagarle a alguien con la misma moneda — to pay somebody back in their own coin o in kind

c) (Col fam) (rendir, compensar) to pay

el negocio no paga — the business doesn't pay

no paga pintar estas paredes — it's not worth painting these walls

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= pay, reimburse, make + payment, defray + costs, pony up, pay out, pick up + the tab, pay up.

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Ex. LC will supply computer services and staff from the MARC Development and Information Systems Offices, all to be reimbursed by RLG.

Ex. The order is also indexed by the vendor from whom the document was ordered and the library fund from which the payments will be made.

Ex. The author offers a framework for law libraries considering introducing fees to defray costs.

Ex. Getting the good doctor to pony up for network security is likely to be your toughest challenge.

Ex. Within six months after receipt of the Prize, the winner must submit to IFLA HQ an interim report of the use made of the funds, and the second instalment will be paid out.

Ex. The article ' Who should pick up the tab' deals with the issue of charging fees for library services.

Ex. Dennis played her along until she decided to back out at which time he threatened to imprison her unless she paid up $2 million.

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* cantidad a pagar = amount payable, amount due.

* deber pagarse = be payable.

* el que las hace, las paga = you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.

* extar exento de pagar impuestos = write off.

* hacer pagar tributos = exact + tributes.

* hacer que se paguen las consecuencias = make + the roof fall in on + Pronombre.

* importe a pagar = amount payable, amount due.

* hacer que Alguien page sus culpas = bring + Nombre + to justice.

* lo que se suele pagar = going rate, the.

* obligar a pagar = enforce + payment.

* pagando = for a fee.

* pagando de + Posesivo + bolsillo = at + Posesivo + own expense.

* pagando un poco más = at additional cost.

* pagar al contado = pay in + cash.

* pagar capital = repay + capital.

* pagar caro = pay + penalty, pay + dearly.

* pagar completamente = pay up.

* pagar con antelación = prepay.

* pagar contrarreembolso = cash on delivery (COD).

* pagar demasiado = overbid, pay through + the nose.

* pagar derechos reales = pay + royalty.

* pagar deudas = meet + debts.

* pagar dinero = fork over + money.

* pagar dos veces = double-pay.

* pagar el pato = carry + the can, take it on + the chin.

* pagar el precio = meet + price.

* pagar en efectivo = pay in + cash.

* pagar en especie = pay in + kind.

* pagar en metálico = pay in + cash.

* pagar honorarios = pay + fee.

* pagar impuestos = pay + taxes.

* pagar justos por pecadores = the innocent + suffer + for the guilty, throw + the baby out with the bath water.

* pagar la factura = pay + the tab.

* pagar la hora a la mitad más de lo normal = get + time-and-a-half.

* pagarlas con = take it out on.

* pagar las consecuencias = pay + penalty, pay + toll, pay + the price, pay + the tab, pay + the penalty, take it on + the chin.

* pagar las consecuencias de = take + Posesivo + toll (on).

* pagar las deudas = pay + Posesivo + dues.

* pagar los gastos = bear + the cost(s).

* pagar los platos rotos = carry + the can, pick up + the pieces.

* pagar más de lo que se debería = overpay.

* pagar menos de lo que se debería = underpay.

* pagar poquísimo = pay + peanuts.

* pagar por adelantado = pay + up-front.

* pagar por completo = pay off.

* pagar por horas extra = pay + overtime.

* pagar precio = pay + cost.

* pagarse sus propios gastos = pay + Posesivo + own way.

* pagar una deuda = repay + debt, satisfy + debt, pay off + debt, pay up.

* pagar una factura = settle + invoice, pay + a bill.

* pagar una factura atrasada = pay off + bill.

* pagar un alto precio = pay + hefty price.

* pagar una multa = pay + fine.

* pagar una suma de dinero = pay + sum.

* pagar un dineral = pay through + the nose, fork out + lots of money.

* pagar un ojo de la cara = pay through + the nose.

* pagar un precio = pay + fee, pay + penalty.

* pagar un precio alto por Algo = pay + a premium price for.

* pagar un precio elevado = pay + hefty price.

* pagar un precio exorbitante = pay through + the nose.

* páguese por el uso hecho = pay-as-you-go.

* persona que paga impuestos = taxpayer [tax-payer].

* quien paga manda = he who pays the piper calls the tune.

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1.
verbo transitivo

a) ( abonar) <cuenta/alquiler> to pay; < deuda> to pay (off), repay; <comida/entradas/mercancías> to pay for

¿cuánto pagas de alquiler? — how much rent do you pay?

me pagan los estudios — they are paying for my education

no puedo pagar tanto — I can't afford (to pay) that much

ni que me/le paguen — not even if you paid me/him

pagar algo POR algo — to pay something for something

b) <favor/desvelos> to repay

que Dios se lo pague! — God bless you!

c) ( expiar) <delito/atrevimiento> to pay for

pagar algo CON algo — to pay for something with something

lo pagó con su vida — he paid for it with his life

el que la hace la paga — you've made your bed and now you'll have to lie in it

me las vas a pagar! or ya me las pagarás! — you'll pay for this!
2.
pagar vi

a) (Com, Fin) to pay

pagan bien — they pay well, the pay's good

b) ( corresponder) to repay

pagarle a alguien con la misma moneda — to pay somebody back in their own coin o in kind

c) (Col fam) (rendir, compensar) to pay

el negocio no paga — the business doesn't pay

no paga pintar estas paredes — it's not worth painting these walls

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= pay, reimburse, make + payment, defray + costs, pony up, pay out, pick up + the tab, pay up.

Ex: I am also committed, however -- and this is what our taxpayers are paying us for -- to serving our library users, the people who are paying our salaries.

Ex: LC will supply computer services and staff from the MARC Development and Information Systems Offices, all to be reimbursed by RLG.

Ex: The order is also indexed by the vendor from whom the document was ordered and the library fund from which the payments will be made.

Ex: The author offers a framework for law libraries considering introducing fees to defray costs.

Ex: Getting the good doctor to pony up for network security is likely to be your toughest challenge.

Ex: Within six months after receipt of the Prize, the winner must submit to IFLA HQ an interim report of the use made of the funds, and the second instalment will be paid out.

Ex: The article ' Who should pick up the tab' deals with the issue of charging fees for library services.

Ex: Dennis played her along until she decided to back out at which time he threatened to imprison her unless she paid up $2 million.

* cantidad a pagar = amount payable, amount due.

* deber pagarse = be payable.

* el que las hace, las paga = you've made your bed, now you must lie in it!.

* extar exento de pagar impuestos = write off.

* hacer pagar tributos = exact + tributes.

* hacer que se paguen las consecuencias = make + the roof fall in on + Pronombre.

* importe a pagar = amount payable, amount due.

* hacer que Alguien page sus culpas = bring + Nombre + to justice.

* lo que se suele pagar = going rate, the.

* obligar a pagar = enforce + payment.

* pagando = for a fee.

* pagando de + Posesivo + bolsillo = at + Posesivo + own expense.

* pagando un poco más = at additional cost.

* pagar al contado = pay in + cash.

* pagar capital = repay + capital.

* pagar caro = pay + penalty, pay + dearly.

* pagar completamente = pay up.

* pagar con antelación = prepay.

* pagar contrarreembolso = cash on delivery (COD).

* pagar demasiado = overbid, pay through + the nose.

* pagar derechos reales = pay + royalty.

* pagar deudas = meet + debts.

* pagar dinero = fork over + money.

* pagar dos veces = double-pay.

* pagar el pato = carry + the can, take it on + the chin.

* pagar el precio = meet + price.

* pagar en efectivo = pay in + cash.

* pagar en especie = pay in + kind.

* pagar en metálico = pay in + cash.

* pagar honorarios = pay + fee.

* pagar impuestos = pay + taxes.

* pagar justos por pecadores = the innocent + suffer + for the guilty, throw + the baby out with the bath water.

* pagar la factura = pay + the tab.

* pagar la hora a la mitad más de lo normal = get + time-and-a-half.

* pagarlas con = take it out on.

* pagar las consecuencias = pay + penalty, pay + toll, pay + the price, pay + the tab, pay + the penalty, take it on + the chin.

* pagar las consecuencias de = take + Posesivo + toll (on).

* pagar las deudas = pay + Posesivo + dues.

* pagar los gastos = bear + the cost(s).

* pagar los platos rotos = carry + the can, pick up + the pieces.

* pagar más de lo que se debería = overpay.

* pagar menos de lo que se debería = underpay.

* pagar poquísimo = pay + peanuts.

* pagar por adelantado = pay + up-front.

* pagar por completo = pay off.

* pagar por horas extra = pay + overtime.

* pagar precio = pay + cost.

* pagarse sus propios gastos = pay + Posesivo + own way.

* pagar una deuda = repay + debt, satisfy + debt, pay off + debt, pay up.

* pagar una factura = settle + invoice, pay + a bill.

* pagar una factura atrasada = pay off + bill.

* pagar un alto precio = pay + hefty price.

* pagar una multa = pay + fine.

* pagar una suma de dinero = pay + sum.

* pagar un dineral = pay through + the nose, fork out + lots of money.

* pagar un ojo de la cara = pay through + the nose.

* pagar un precio = pay + fee, pay + penalty.

* pagar un precio alto por Algo = pay + a premium price for.

* pagar un precio elevado = pay + hefty price.

* pagar un precio exorbitante = pay through + the nose.

* páguese por el uso hecho = pay-as-you-go.

* persona que paga impuestos = taxpayer [tax-payer].

* quien paga manda = he who pays the piper calls the tune.

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pagar [A3 ]

vt

1 (abonar) ‹cuenta/alquiler› to pay; ‹deuda› to pay, pay off, repay; ‹comida/entradas/mercancías› to pay for

dijo que ya estaba todo pagado he said everything had already been paid for

¿cuánto pagas de alquiler? how much rent do you pay?, how much do you pay in rent?

los niños pagan sólo medio billete children only pay half fare

no me ha pagado la última traducción que le hice she hasn't paid me for the last translation I did for her

nos pagaban $100 la hora they paid us $100 an hour

sus abuelos le pagan los estudios his grandparents are paying for his education, his grandparents are putting him through college

no puedo pagar tanto I can't afford (to pay) that much

pagar algo POR algo to pay sth FOR sth

¿y pagaste $500 por esa porquería? you mean you paid $500 for that piece of junk?

ni que me/le paguen not even if you paid me/him

no salgo con él ni que me paguen I wouldn't go out with him if you paid me

2 ‹favor/desvelos› to repay

nunca podré pagarte lo que has hecho por mí I'll never be able to repay you for what you've done for me

¡que Dios se lo pague! God bless you!

3 (expiar) ‹delito/atrevimiento› to pay for

pagarás cara tu osadía you'll pay dearly for your audacity

pagar algo CON algo to pay FOR sth WITH sth

lo pagó con su vida he paid for it with his life

pagó su delito con seis años de cárcel her crime cost her six years in prison

el que la hace la paga you've made your bed and now you'll have to lie in it ¡me las vas a pagar! or ¡ya me las pagarás! you'll pay for this!, I'll get you for this!

pato¹ (↑ pato (1))

■ pagar

vi

1 ( Com, Fin) to pay

pagar al contado/a plazos to pay cash/in installments

pagué por adelantado I paid in advance

me pagó en efectivo or en metálico she paid me cash

nos pagaban en especie they used to pay us in kind

¿le has pagado a la limpiadora? have you paid the cleaning lady?

pagan bien they pay well, the pay's good

2 (corresponder) to repay

pagarle a algn con la misma moneda to pay sb back in their own coin o in kind

3 ( Col fam) (rendir, compensar) to pay

el negocio no paga the business doesn't pay

no paga pintar estas paredes it's not worth painting these walls

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pagar ( conjugate pagar) verbo transitivo
a) ( abonar) ‹cuenta/alquiler› to pay;

‹ deuda› to pay (off), repay;
‹comida/entradas/mercancías› to pay for;
◊ ¿cuánto pagas de alquiler? how much rent do you pay?;

le pagan los estudios they are paying for his education;
no puedo pagar tanto I can't afford (to pay) that much;
pagar algo POR algo to pay sth for sth
b) ‹favor/desvelos› to repay

c) ( expiar) ‹delito/atrevimiento› to pay for;

pagar algo CON algo to pay for sth with sth;
◊ ¡me las vas a pagar! you'll pay for this!

verbo intransitivo (Com, Fin) to pay;
◊ pagarle a algn to pay sb

pagar verbo transitivo
1 (abonar) to pay: puedes pagarlo a plazos o al contado, you can pay for it in instalments or in cash
2 (recompensar) to repay: no sé cómo pagarte este favor, I don't know how I can repay you for this favour
3 (expiar) to pay for: tendrás que pagar tu crimen, you must pay for your crime
figurado ¡me las pagarás!, you'll pay for this!
II verbo intransitivo
1 (abonar) ¿puedo pagar con tarjeta?, can I pay by card?
2 pagarás por tu intransigencia, you'll pay for your intransigence

' pagar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abonar
- adelantada
- adelantado
- cantidad
- cobrarse
- colarse
- competidor
- competidora
- contada
- contado
- ser
- escote
- letra
- matrícula
- metálica
- metálico
- moneda
- pato
- perjuicio
- plato
- retribuir
- sufragar
- teja
- tributo
- urgente
- adelantar
- amortizar
- antelación
- anular
- barbaridad
- billete
- capaz
- cheque
- corriente
- creces
- cumplir
- destinar
- deuda
- disparar
- efectivo
- franquear
- gilipollez
- media
- medio
- paga
- plazo
- poder
- pretender
- sin
- vidrio
English:
afford
- bail out
- by
- can
- check out
- cheque
- default setting
- double
- Dutch
- evict
- fare
- foot
- fork out
- free
- fund
- give
- installment
- instalment
- kind
- nail
- out
- overpay
- pay
- pay back
- pay off
- pay out
- pay up
- pick up
- prepay
- promptly
- rap
- repay
- repayment
- satisfy
- settle
- shout
- suffer
- sufficient
- tab
- tax
- upkeep
- advance
- back
- begrudge
- check
- default
- disconnect
- dodger
- due
- go

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pagar

♦ vt

1. [con dinero] [precio, alquiler, factura] to pay;
[deuda, hipoteca] to pay off; [gastos, ronda] to pay for; [dividendo, indemnización] to pay out;
pagó dos millones por la casa she paid two million for the house;

su padre le paga los estudios his father is supporting him through college/university;

yo pago la cena I'll pay for dinner;

aún no hemos pagado el reportaje de la boda we still haven't paid for the wedding photos;

los jubilados no pagan las medicinas pensioners don't pay for prescriptions;

no iría aunque me lo pagaras I wouldn't go (even) if you paid me;

¿cómo lo va a pagar? how would you like to pay?;

Comp
RP
pagar derecho de piso to earn one's place in the job o office

2. [devolver] [ayuda, favor] to repay;

¡que Dios se lo pague! God bless you!

3. [expiar] [delito, consecuencias] to pay for;

pagarás caro lo que me has hecho I'll make you pay for what you did to me;
Fam
me las pagarás (todas juntas) you'll pay for this;

Comp

el que la hace la paga he/she/ etc will pay for it in the end;

Comp
Fam
pagar el pato/los platos rotos to carry the can;

Comp
Fam
pagarla con alguien [injustamente] to take it out on sb

♦ vi

1. [con dinero] to pay;

les pagaron puntualmente they paid them promptly;

pagar por adelantado to pay in advance;

pagar al contado to pay (in) cash;

pagar a plazos to pay in instalments;

pagar con tarjeta (de crédito) to pay by credit card;

pagar en especie to pay in kind;

pagar en pesos/libras to pay in pesos/pounds;

pagar en efectivo o [m5] en metálico to pay (in) cash;

esta cantidad queda a pagar this amount is still outstanding o to be paid;

Comp

pagar a alguien con la misma moneda to give sb a taste of their own medicine

2. Am Fam [compensar] to be worth it;

ese viaje tan largo no paga such a long journey is not worth it;

no paga mandar el auto al taller otra vez it's not worth (it) taking the car to the garage again;

no paga hacer trampa it doesn't pay to cheat

♦ See also the pronominal verb pagarse

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pagar

I v/t

1 pay;

¡me las pagarás! you’ll pay for this!

2 compra, gastos, crimen pay for

3 favor repay

II v/i pay;

pagar a escote fam go Dutch fam ;

pagar a cuenta pay on account;

pagar al contado pay in cash

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pagar {52} vt

: to pay, to pay for, to repay

pagar vi

: to pay

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pagar vb

1. (factura, recibo, impuestos) to pay [pt. & pp. paid]

pagó la cuenta he paid the bill

2. (comida, compra, billete) to pay for [pt. & pp. paid]

mi madre pagó la cena my mother paid for the meal

3. (favor) to repay [pt. & pp. repaid]

¿cómo te lo puedo pagar? how can I repay you?

¡me las pagarás! you'll pay for this!

no lo puedo pagar I can't afford it

Spanish-English dictionary > pagar
19 Über

I Präp.

1. räumlich: over, above; (höher als) auch higher than; (über... hinaus) beyond; sie wohnt über uns she lives (on the floor) above us; über der Stadt tobte ein Gewitter a storm was raging over the town; über uns nichts als blauer Himmel nothing above us but blue sky; er stand bis über die Knöchel im Schlamm the mud came up past his ankles; über jemandem stehen fig. (überlegen sein) be above s.o. (auch beruflich); über den Dingen stehen fig. be above such things

2. (quer über) across; über die Straße gehen cross the street; über den Fluss schwimmen swim across the river; jemandem über das Haar streichen stroke s.o.’s hair; Tränen liefen ihr über die Wangen tears ran down her cheeks

3. (in Richtung) via, through; über München nach Rom to Rome via Munich; geht der Zug über Frankfurt? does the train go through ( oder via) Frankfurt?

4. bei einer Tätigkeit etc.: over; über den Büchern sitzen sit ( oder pore) over one’s books; über der Arbeit / seiner Lektüre einschlafen fall asleep over one’s work / while reading

5. über meine Kräfte ( hinaus) beyond my strength; das geht über meinen Verstand it’s beyond me, it’s above my head; das geht ihm über alles it means more than anything to him; es geht nichts über... there’s nothing like...

6. (mehr als) over, more than; amtlich: exceeding; Temperaturen über null above freezing ( oder zero); über 30 Grad over 30 degrees; er ist über 70 Jahre alt past ( oder over) seventy; man muss über 18 ( Jahre) sein you must be over 18

7. (+ Akk) (wegen) over, about; über jemanden lachen laugh at / make fun of s.o.; sich (Dat) über etw. Sorgen machen worry about s.th.

8. (+ Akk) (in Höhe von): eine Rechnung über 400 Euro a bill for 400 euros

9. (während) during, while; über Nacht overnight; über das Wochenende over the weekend; über einige Jahre verteilt spread over several years; über kurz oder lang sooner or later; über all dem Gerede habe ich die Kinder ganz vergessen with all this chatting I completely forgot about the children

10. sprechen etc. über (+ Akk) about; Abhandlung, Werk, Vortrag über (+ Akk) on; über Geschäfte / den Beruf / Politik reden talk business / shop / politics; nachdenken über (+ Akk) think about

11. verstärkend: Fehler über Fehler one mistake after the other; Ärger über Ärger no end of trouble; er hat Schulden über Schulden he’s up to his ears in debt

II Adv.: über und über all over; die ganze Zeit über all along; den ganzen Tag etc. über throughout the day etc.; etw. über sein umg. have had enough of s.th., be sick and tired of s.th.; übrig, vorüber, überhaben etc.

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by way of; over; across; via; about; above; on

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['yːbɐ]
1. prep

1) +acc (räumlich) over; (= quer über) across; (= weiter als) beyond

etw ǘber etw hängen/stellen — to hang/put sth over or above sth

es wurde ǘber alle Sender ausgestrahlt — it was broadcast over all transmitters

er lachte ǘber das ganze Gesicht — he was beaming all over his face

2) +dat (räumlich) (Lage, Standort) over, above; (= jenseits) over, across

zwei Grad ǘber null — two degrees (above zero)

ǘber der Stadt lag dichter Nebel — a thick mist hung over the town

ǘber uns lachte die Sonne — the sun smiled above us

er trug den Mantel ǘber dem Arm — he was carrying his coat over his arm

ǘber jdm stehen or sein (fig) — to be over or above sb

er steht ǘber der Situation (fig) — he is above it all

3) +dat (zeitlich = bei, während) over

ǘber der Arbeit einschlafen — to fall asleep over one's work

etw ǘber einem Glas Wein besprechen — to discuss sth over a glass of wine

ǘber all der Aufregung/unserer Unterhaltung habe ich ganz vergessen, dass... — in all the or what with all the excitement/what with all this chatting I quite forgot that...

ǘber Mittag geht er meist nach Hause — he usually goes home at lunch or at midday

4) +acc

Cäsars Sieg ǘber die Gallier — Caesar's victory over the Gauls

Gewalt ǘber jdn haben — to have power over sb

es kam plötzlich ǘber ihn — it suddenly came over him

sie liebt ihn ǘber alles — she loves him more than anything

das geht mir ǘber den Verstand — that's beyond my understanding

Fluch ǘber dich! (obs) — a curse upon you! (obs)

5) +acc (= vermittels, auf dem Wege über) via

die Nummer erfährt man ǘber die Auskunft — you'll get the number from or through or via information

wir sind ǘber die Autobahn gekommen — we came by or via the autobahn

nach Köln ǘber Aachen — to Cologne via Aachen

Zug nach Frankfurt ǘber Wiesbaden und Mainz — train to Frankfurt via or stopping at or calling at (Brit) Wiesbaden and Mainz

6) +acc (zeitlich) (= innerhalb eines Zeitraums, länger als) over

ǘber Weihnachten — over Christmas

bis ǘber Ostern — until after Easter

den ganzen Sommer ǘber — all summer long

ǘber Wochen (ausgedehnt) — for weeks on end

die ganze Zeit ǘber — all the time

das ganze Jahr ǘber — all through the year, all year round

ǘber kurz oder lang — sooner or later

es ist ǘber vierzehn Tage her, dass... — it's over fourteen days since...

7) +acc (bei Zahlenangaben) (= in Höhe von) for; (= mehr als) over

ein Scheck ǘber 20 Euro — a cheque (Brit) or check (US) for 20 euros

eine Rechnung von ǘber £ 100 — a bill for over or of over £100

Kinder ǘber 14 Jahre — children over 14 years or of 14 (years of age) and over

Städte ǘber 50.000 Einwohner — towns of over 50,000 inhabitants

Pakete ǘber 10 kg — parcels (esp Brit) or packages over 10 kgs

8) +acc (= wegen) over; (= betreffend) about

ein Buch/Film/Vortrag etc ǘber... — a book/film/lecture etc about or on...

was wissen Sie ǘber ihn? — what do you know about him?

ǘber welches Thema schreiben Sie Ihr neues Buch? — what's the subject of your new book?, what's your new book about?

ǘber Politik/Wörterbücher/Fußball etc reden — to talk (about) politics/dictionaries/football etc

ǘber jdn/etw lachen — to laugh about or at sb/sth

sich ǘber etw freuen/ärgern — to be pleased/angry about or at sth

9) +acc (steigernd) upon

Fehler ǘber Fehler — mistake upon or after mistake, one mistake after another

2. adv

ǘber und ǘber — all over

er wurde ǘber und ǘber rot — he went red all over

ich stecke ǘber und ǘber in Schulden — I am up to my ears in debt

(das) Gewehr ǘber! (Mil) — shoulder arms!

ǘber sein (inf) — to be better than sb at sth

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1) (on the subject of: We talked about our plans; What's the book about?) about

2) (in a higher position than: a picture above the fireplace.) above

3) (greater than: The child's intelligence is above average.) above

4) (to the other side (of); from one side to the other side of: He took her across the road.) across

5) (through; along; across: We came by the main road.) by

6) (more than: His salary is in excess of $25,000 a year.) in excess of

7) (about: a book on the theatre.) on

8) (higher than; above in position, number, authority etc: Hang that picture over the fireplace; He's over 90 years old.) over

9) (from one side to another, on or above the top of; on the other side of: He jumped over the gate; She fell over the cat; My friend lives over the street.) over

10) (covering: He put his handkerchief over his face.) over

11) (across: You find people like him all over the world.) over

12) (while having etc: He fell asleep over his dinner.) over

13) (finished: The affair is over now.) over

14) (by way of: We went to America via Japan; The news reached me via my aunt.) via

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über

[ˈy:bɐ]

I. präp

1. +dat (oberhalb) above

\über dem Waschbecken befindet sich ein Spiegel there's a mirror above the washbasin

2. +dat (unmittelbar auf) over

\über diesem Pullover kannst du keinen roten Mantel tragen you can't wear a red coat over that pullover

reinige die Flasche \über der Spüle clean the bottle over the sink

3. +dat (auf anderer Seite)

\über der Straße across the street

4. +akk (höher als) over

er hängte ein Schild über die Tür he hang a sign over the door

5. +akk (querend) over

reichst du mir mal den Kaffee \über den Tisch? can you pass me the coffee across the table?

die Brücke führt \über den Fluss the bridge goes over [or across] the river

mit einem Satz sprang er \über den Graben with a single leap he jumped over [or across] [or cleared] the ditch

6. +akk (sich länger erstreckend: horizontal) beyond; (vertikal) above

das Schloss ragte \über das Tal empor the castle towered above the valley

bis \über die Knöchel im Dreck versinken to sink ankle-deep in mud

7. +akk (erfassend) over

der Scheinwerferstrahl strich \über die Mauer und den Gefängnishof the spotlight swept over [or across] the wall and the prison courtyard

ein Blick \über etw a view of [or over] sth

ein Überblick \über etw an overview of sth

8. +akk (bedeckend) over

sie breitete eine Tischdecke \über den Tisch she spread a tablecloth over the table

9. +akk (berührend) over

er strich ihr \über das Haar/die Wange he stroked her hair/cheek

10. TRANSP (passierend) via

seid ihr auf eurer Tour auch \über München gekommen? did you go through Munich on your trip?

Zug nach Berlin über Leipzig train to Berlin via [or stopping at] Leipzig

11. +akk (überlegen, vorrangig) above

er steht \über den Dingen he is above it all

12. +akk (zeitlich länger) over

es ist \über eine Woche her, dass... it's over a week since...

bis \über Weihnachten until after Christmas

13. +akk (während) over

habt ihr \über das Wochenende schon was vor? have you got anything planned for [or over] the weekend?

\über Wochen for weeks on end

14. +dat (in Beschäftigung mit) in

vergiss \über dem ganzen Ärger aber nicht, dass wir dich lieben don't forget in the midst of all this trouble that we love you

irgendwie muss ich \über diesem Gedanken wohl eingeschlafen sein I must have somehow fallen asleep [whilst] thinking about it

sie sitzt \über ihren Büchern she is sitting over her books

15. +dat (mehr als) over

Kinder \über sechs [Jahre] children over six years [or of six years and over]

bei \über 40° C... at a temperature [or temperatures] of more than [or over] 40° C...

16. +akk (zahlenmäßig entsprechend) for

ich gebe Ihnen einen Scheck \über Euro 5.000 I'm giving you a cheque for 5,000 euros

17. +akk (betreffend) about

ich darf Ihnen keine Auskunft \über diese Sache geben I can't give you any information about [or on] this affair

ein Buch \über jdn/etw schreiben to write a book about [or on] sb/sth

18. +akk (mithilfe von) through

ich habe diese Stelle \über Beziehungen bekommen I got this position through being well connected

19. + akk RADIO, TV (etw benutzend) on

\über Satellit empfange ich 63 Programme I can receive 63 channels via [or on] satellite

20.

▶ ... \über... nothing but...

es waren Vögel \über Vögel, die über uns hinwegrauschten! [what seemed like] an endless stream of birds flew over us!

Fehler \über Fehler nothing but mistakes, mistake after [or upon] mistake!

Reden \über Reden speech after speech

▶ \über alles more than anything

sein Hund geht ihm \über alles he loves his dog more than anything else

II. adv

1. (älter als) over

Kinder, die \über sechs Jahre alt sind,... children over six

2. (mehr als) more than

3. (während) through

das ganze Jahr/den ganzen Sommer \über all through the year/summer

den ganzen Tag \über all day long

4.

▶ \über und \über all over, completely

ihr seid \über und \über mit Schlamm verschmiert! you're completely covered [or covered all over] in mud!

\über und \über verdreckt sein to be absolutely filthy

III. adj (fam)

1. (übrig)

▪ \über sein to be left; Essen to be left [over]

etw [für jdn] \über haben to have sth left [for sb]; Essen to have sth left [over] [for sb]

2. (überlegen)

▪ jdm [in etw dat] \über sein to be better than [or fam have the edge on] sb [in sth]

jdm auf einem bestimmten Gebiet \über sein to be better than sb in a certain field

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1.
Präposition mit Dat

1) (Lage, Standort) over; above; (in einer Rangfolge) above

über jemandem wohnen — live above somebody

zehn Grad über Null — ten degrees above zero

über jemandem stehen — (fig.) be above somebody

2) (während) during

über dem Lesen einschlafen — fall asleep over one's book/magazine etc.

3) (infolge) because of; as a result of

über der Aufregung vergaß ich, dass... — in all the excitement I forgot that...
2.
Präposition mit Akk

1) (Richtung) over; (quer hinüber) across

über die Straße gehen — go across the road; cross the road

über Karlsruhe nach Stuttgart — via Karlsruhe to Stuttgart

Tränen liefen ihr über die Wangen — tears ran down her cheeks

er zog sich (Dat.) die Mütze über die Ohren — he pulled the cap down over his ears

bis über die Knöchel im Schlamm versinken — sink up past one's ankles in mud

seine Tochter geht ihm über alles — his daughter means more to him than anything

2) (während) over

über Mittag — over lunchtime

über Wochen/Monate — for weeks/months

über Weihnachten — over Christmas

die ganze Zeit über — the whole time

die Woche/den Sommer über — during the week/summer

den ganzen Winter/Tag über — all winter/day long

3) (betreffend) about

über etwas reden/schreiben — talk/write about something

ein Buch über die byzantinische Kunst — a book about or on Byzantine art

4) (in Höhe von)

ein Scheck/eine Rechnung über 1 000 Euro — a cheque/bill for 1,000 euros

5) (von mehr als)

Kinder über 10 Jahre — children over ten [years of age]

6)

Gewalt über jemanden haben — have power over somebody

Wellingtons Sieg über Napoleon — Wellington's victory over Napoleon

7)

das geht über meine Kraft — that's too much for me

8)

sie macht Fehler über Fehler — she makes mistake after mistake

9) (mittels, durch) through < person>; by <post, telex, etc.>; over <radio, loudspeaker>

ich bin über die Autobahn gekommen — I came along the motorway

etwas über alle Sender bringen/ausstrahlen — broadcast something on all stations
3.
Adverb

1) (mehr als) over

2)

über und über — all over
4.
Adjektiv; nicht attr. (ugs.)

jemandem über sein — have the edge on somebody (coll.)

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über…, Über… im adj & subst etc meist over…, hyper…

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1.
Präposition mit Dat

1) (Lage, Standort) over; above; (in einer Rangfolge) above

über jemandem wohnen — live above somebody

zehn Grad über Null — ten degrees above zero

über jemandem stehen — (fig.) be above somebody

2) (während) during

über dem Lesen einschlafen — fall asleep over one's book/magazine etc.

3) (infolge) because of; as a result of

über der Aufregung vergaß ich, dass... — in all the excitement I forgot that...
2.
Präposition mit Akk

1) (Richtung) over; (quer hinüber) across

über die Straße gehen — go across the road; cross the road

über Karlsruhe nach Stuttgart — via Karlsruhe to Stuttgart

Tränen liefen ihr über die Wangen — tears ran down her cheeks

er zog sich (Dat.) die Mütze über die Ohren — he pulled the cap down over his ears

bis über die Knöchel im Schlamm versinken — sink up past one's ankles in mud

seine Tochter geht ihm über alles — his daughter means more to him than anything

2) (während) over

über Mittag — over lunchtime

über Wochen/Monate — for weeks/months

über Weihnachten — over Christmas

die ganze Zeit über — the whole time

die Woche/den Sommer über — during the week/summer

den ganzen Winter/Tag über — all winter/day long

3) (betreffend) about

über etwas reden/schreiben — talk/write about something

ein Buch über die byzantinische Kunst — a book about or on Byzantine art

4) (in Höhe von)

ein Scheck/eine Rechnung über 1 000 Euro — a cheque/bill for 1,000 euros

5) (von mehr als)

Kinder über 10 Jahre — children over ten [years of age]

6)

Gewalt über jemanden haben — have power over somebody

Wellingtons Sieg über Napoleon — Wellington's victory over Napoleon

7)

das geht über meine Kraft — that's too much for me

8)

sie macht Fehler über Fehler — she makes mistake after mistake

9) (mittels, durch) through < person>; by <post, telex, etc.>; over <radio, loudspeaker>

ich bin über die Autobahn gekommen — I came along the motorway

etwas über alle Sender bringen/ausstrahlen — broadcast something on all stations
3.
Adverb

1) (mehr als) over

2)

über und über — all over
4.
Adjektiv; nicht attr. (ugs.)

jemandem über sein — have the edge on somebody (coll.)

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präp.

about prep.

above prep.

across prep.

at prep.

beyond prep.

by prep.

of prep.

on prep.

over prep.

via prep.

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > Über
20 cobro

m.

1 cashing.

llamar a cobro revertido a alguien to make a reverse-charge call to somebody (British), to call somebody collect (United States)

2 collection of payment, cashing, collection, encashment.

pres.indicat.

1^st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: cobrar.

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cobro

► nombre masculino

1 (pago) payment

2 (cobranza) collection; (de cheque) cashing

3 (en caza) retrieval

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

llamar a cobro revertido to reverse the charges, US call collect

cobro revertido reverse-charge, US collect

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SM

1) (=recaudación) [de cheque] cashing, encashment frm; [de salario, subsidio] receipt, collection; [de pensión] collection, drawing; [de factura, deuda] collection

endurecerán los requisitos para el cobro de pensiones — they will tighten up the requirements for drawing o collecting pensions

protestó por el cobro de 50 euros por el servicio — he complained about the 50-euro charge for the service

cargo o comisión por cobro — collection charge

cobro revertido, llamada a cobro revertido — reverse charge call, collect call (EEUU)

llamar a cobro revertido — to reverse the charges, call collect (EEUU), call toll-free (EEUU)

2) (=pago)

nos comprometemos a garantizar el cobro de las pensiones — we make a guarantee that the pensions will be paid

3) †

poner algo en cobro — to put sth in a safe place, put sth out of harm's way

ponerse en cobro — to take refuge

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masculino

a) ( de cheque) cashing; (de sueldo, pensión)

para el cobro de la pensión — in order to collect your pension

b) (Telec)

llamó a cobro revertido — she called collect (AmE), she reversed the charges (BrE)

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= charging, cashiering.

Ex. The availability of a range of services and many channels, and the commercial element introduce the technical problems of channel selection (by the user) and charging and billing (by the service provider).

Ex. Many of their policies and procedures of cashiering are related to fraud and theft protection.

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* a cobro revertido = reverse charges.

* cobro de dinero = collection of fees.

* cobro de servicios = fee services.

* cobro por los preparativos = arrangement fee.

* cobro por servicios = fee services, fee for services.

* cobro por servicios prestados = fee for services.

* con cobro = fee-based.

* empresa de cobro de deudas = debt collection agency.

* llamada a cobro revertido = collect call, reverse charges.

* llamar a cobro revertido = telephone collect, call collect.

* sistema de cobro por la información usada = information metering.

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masculino

a) ( de cheque) cashing; (de sueldo, pensión)

para el cobro de la pensión — in order to collect your pension

b) (Telec)

llamó a cobro revertido — she called collect (AmE), she reversed the charges (BrE)

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= charging, cashiering.

Ex: The availability of a range of services and many channels, and the commercial element introduce the technical problems of channel selection (by the user) and charging and billing (by the service provider).

Ex: Many of their policies and procedures of cashiering are related to fraud and theft protection.

* a cobro revertido = reverse charges.

* cobro de dinero = collection of fees.

* cobro de servicios = fee services.

* cobro por los preparativos = arrangement fee.

* cobro por servicios = fee services, fee for services.

* cobro por servicios prestados = fee for services.

* con cobro = fee-based.

* empresa de cobro de deudas = debt collection agency.

* llamada a cobro revertido = collect call, reverse charges.

* llamar a cobro revertido = telephone collect, call collect.

* sistema de cobro por la información usada = information metering.

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cobro

masculine

1 (de un cheque) cashing, encashment ( frml)

(del sueldo, de una pensión): para el cobro de la pensión in order to collect o draw your pension

el cobro de la suscripción se efectuará a domicilio the subscription will be collected at your home address

2 ( Telec):

llamó a cobro revertido she called collect ( AmE), she reversed the charges ( BrE)

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Del verbo cobrar: ( conjugate cobrar)

cobro es:

1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo

cobró es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo

Multiple Entries:
cobrar
cobro
cobrar ( conjugate cobrar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ‹precio/suma/intereses› to charge;

◊ nos cobran 30.000 pesos de alquiler they charge us 30,000 pesos in rent;

cobro algo por algo/hacer algo to charge sth for sth/doing sth;
vino a cobro el alquiler she came for the rent o to collect the rent;
¿me cobra estas cervezas? can I pay for these beers, please?;
me cobró el vino dos veces he charged me twice for the wine
b) ‹ sueldo› to earn;

‹ pensión› to draw;
◊ cobra 2.000 euros al mes he earns/draws 2,000 euros a month;

todavía no hemos cobrado junio we still haven't been paid for June
c) ‹ deuda› to recover;

◊ nunca llegó a cobro esas facturas he never received payment for those bills

d) ‹ cheque› to cash

2
a) (Chi) ( pedir):

◊ le cobré los libros que le presté I asked him to give back the books I'd lent him

b) (Chi) ‹gol/falta› to give

3 ( adquirir) ‹ fuerzas› to gather;
◊ cobro fama/importancia become famous/important

4 (period) ‹vidas/víctimas› to claim
verbo intransitivo
a) cobro por algo/hacer algo to charge for sth/doing sth;

◊ ¿me cobra, por favor? can you take for this, please?, can I pay, please?;

llámame por cobro (Chi, Méx) call collect (AmE), reverse the charges (BrE)
b) ( recibir el sueldo) to be paid

cobrarse verbo pronominal
a) ( recibir dinero):

◊ tenga, cóbrese here you are;

cóbrese las cervezas can you take for the beers, please?
b) ( period) ‹vidas/víctimas› to claim

cobro sustantivo masculino
a) ( de cheque) cashing;

(de sueldo, pensión):
◊ para el cobro de la pensión in order to collect your pension

b) (Telec):

◊ llamó a cobro revertido she called collect (AmE), she reversed the charges (BrE)

cobrar
I verbo transitivo
1 (pedir un precio) to charge
(exigir el pago) to collect
(recibir el pago de una deuda) to recover
2 (un cheque, un billete de lotería) to cash
(recibir el salario) to earn: aún no han cobrado el sueldo, they still haven't been paid their salary
cobra un buen sueldo, he earns a good salary
3 figurado (alcanzar, lograr) to gain, get: su proyecto cobra hoy importancia, today his project is becoming important
cobrar ánimos, to take heart
4 (empezar a sentir) cobrar afecto a alguien/algo, to become very fond of sb/sthg
II verbo intransitivo
1 (exigir un pago) ¿me cobra, por favor? I'd like to pay now, please
nunca me cobra, he never charges me
2 (recibir el salario) to be paid
3 fam (recibir una zurra) to catch it, get it
cobro sustantivo masculino (de un pago, deuda) collection
(de un cheque) cashing
♦ Locuciones: Tel llamar a cobro revertido, to reverse the charges, US to call collect
' cobro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
llamada
- cobrar
- conferencia
- llamar
- menos
English:
bad debt
- cash in
- claim
- collect
- collection
- extra
- payment
- reverse
- transfer
- call
- debit
- levy

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cobro nm
[de talón] cashing; [de pago] collection;
llamar a cobro revertido a alguien Br to make a reverse-charge call to sb, US to call sb collect

Comp
cobro de comisiones [delito] acceptance of bribes o (illegal) commissions
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cobro

m

1 charging;

llamar a cobro revertido call collect, Br tb reverse the charges

2 de subsidio receipt; de deuda collection; de cheque cashing

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cobro nm

: collection (of money), cashing (of a check)

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cobro n (pago) payment

cobro revertido reverse charge

Spanish-English dictionary > cobro

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