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1 bloquearse
• get blocked• stop functioning -
2 taponar
v.1 to put the top on (cerrar) (botella).2 to tampon (medicine).3 to plug up, to block up, to cork, to plug.Los cabellos taponaron la tubería The hairs plugged up the pipes.Ella tapona la botella de vino She corks the wine bottle.* * *1 (orificio etc) to plug, stop2 (atascar) to block3 (poner el tapón) to put the plug in4 MEDICINA to tampon, plug1 (atascarse) to get clogged, get blocked2 (los oídos) to get blocked up* * *1.VT [+ tubería, puerta, carretera] to block; [+ agujero] to plug, block; (Dep) to block, stop; (Med) to tampon2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) < agujero> to blockb) < herida> to plug2.taponarse v prona) oídos/nariz (+ me/te/le etc) to get blockedb) cañería to get blockedc) (Col, RPl) ciudad/zona to block* * *= bung.Ex. As soon as it is burnt out, fill up the cask with wine, and bung it up tight.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) < agujero> to blockb) < herida> to plug2.taponarse v prona) oídos/nariz (+ me/te/le etc) to get blockedb) cañería to get blockedc) (Col, RPl) ciudad/zona to block* * *= bung.Ex: As soon as it is burnt out, fill up the cask with wine, and bung it up tight.
* * *taponar [A1 ]vt1 ‹agujero› to block2 ‹herida› to plug1 «oídos/nariz» (+ me/te/le etc) to get blockedse me taponaron los oídos my ears got blockedtiene la nariz taponada she has a blocked o blocked-up nose2 «cañería» to get blocked3 ( RPl) «ciudad/zona» to blockel centro está taponado the city center is completely blocked o jammed o ( colloq) chock-a-block with cars* * *
taponar ( conjugate taponar) verbo transitivo ‹ agujero› to block
taponarse verbo pronominal
taponar verbo transitivo
1 (un orificio, una salida) to plug, block
2 Med (una hemorragia) to stop
* * *♦ vt1. [cerrar] [botella] to put the top on;[lavadero] to put the plug in; [agujero] to stop up, to plug; [nariz, oídos, salida, tubería] to block2. [herida] to staunch* * *v/t1 orificio block2 herida swab -
3 atascarse
1 (bloquearse) to get blocked, get blocked up, get clogged2 (mecanismo) to jam, get jammed, get stuck3 figurado (estancarse) to get tangled up, get bogged down* * *VPR1) [en lodazal] to get stuck; (Aut) to get into a jam; [motor] to stall2) (fig) (=no poder seguir) to get bogged down; [en discurso] to dry up *3) [cañería] to get clogged up4) LAm (Med) to have an internal blockage* * *(v.) = be hung up onEx. As for the question of main entry, I think we're hung up on the terminology.* * *(v.) = be hung up onEx: As for the question of main entry, I think we're hung up on the terminology.
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■atascarse verbo reflexivo
1 (obstruirse) to become obstructed o blocked
2 fig (quedarse bloqueado) to get bogged down
' atascarse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atorarse
- atascar
English:
bog down
- jam
- mire
- stick
- clog
- stall
* * *vpr1. [tubería] to get blocked up;se ha atascado el retrete the toilet is blocked2. [mecanismo] to get stuck o jammed;se atascó la puerta y no pudimos abrirla the door got stuck o jammed and we couldn't get it open3. [detenerse] to get stuck;el camión quedó atascado en la carretera the truck got stuck on the road4. [al hablar]recitó toda la lista sin atascarse she reeled off the whole list without hesitating once;se atascó al pronunciar mi nombre he got his tongue tied in a knot when he tried to say my namenomás vinieron a la fiesta a atascarse they only came to the party to stuff themselvessiempre que comen espaguetis, los escuincles se atascan whenever they eat spaghetti, the kids get into a real mess* * *v/rse ha atascado el tubo the pipe’s blocked2 al hablar dry up* * *vr1) : to become obstructed2) : to get bogged down3) pararse: to stall* * *atascarse vb1. (no poder moverse) to get stuck2. (obstruirse) to get blocked -
4 tapar
v.1 to close (the lid of) (cerrar) (ataúd, cofre).2 to cover.quítate, que me tapas la tele could you move out of the way? — I can't see the TV with you in the wayMaría tapa la comida Mary covers the food.3 to cover up.lo tapó con una manta she put a blanket over him to keep him warm4 to cover up.5 to block. ( Latin American Spanish)Las hojas taparon el caño The leaves clogged the gutter.6 to conceal, to disguise.María tapa la verdad Mary conceals the truth.7 to block up, to block, to bung up.El medicamento tapó mi nariz The medicine blocked up my nose.8 to hide.* * *1 (cubrir) to cover; (con tapa) to put the lid on, put the top on2 (con ropas etc) to wrap up3 (obstruir) to obstruct; (tubería) to block4 (ocultar) to hide; (a la vista) to block5 figurado (encubrir) to cover up1 (abrigarse) to wrap up2 (la nariz) to be blocked up\taparse los oídos to put one's fingers in one's ears* * *verb1) to cover2) block3) hide, keep secret* * *1. VT1) (=cubrir) [gen] to cover; [más deliberada o completamente] to cover upmandaron tapar los desnudos de la Capilla Sixtina — they ordered the nudes of the Sistine Chapel to be covered up
2) (=cerrar) [con tapadera] [+ olla, tarro] to put the lid on; [+ botella] [gen] to put the top on; [con corcho] to put the cork in3) [+ tubo, túnel, agujero, ranura] (=obstruir) block up; (=rellenar) to fill, fill in4) (=abrigar) [con ropa] to wrap up; [en la cama] to cover uptapa bien al niño, que no se enfríe — wrap the child (up) well so that he doesn't catch cold
5) (=ocultar) [+ objeto] to hide; [+ vista] to block; [+ hecho, escándalo] to cover upla madre le tapa las travesuras — when he does something naughty, his mother always covers up for him
7) LAm [+ cañería, excusado] to block9) And (=insultar) to abuse, insult2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( cubrir) < caja> to put the lid on; <botella/frasco> to put the top on; < olla> to cover, put the lid on2)a) <agujero/hueco> to fill in; <puerta/ventana> to block upb) (Andes, Méx) < muela> to fillc) <defecto/error> to cover up3)a) <vista/luz> to blockb) <salida/entrada> to block; <excusado/cañería> (AmL) to block2.tapar vi (Per) (Dep) to keep goal, play in goal3.taparse v pron1) (refl) ( cubrirse) to cover oneself up2)a) oídos/nariz (+ me/te/le etc) to get o become blockedb) (AmL) cañería/excusado to get blocked* * *= whitewash, cover up, screen, blot out, pug.Ex. A number of volumes whitewashing this fascist wartime state were published in 2001.Ex. The grating was used to cover up dryer and toilet vents on the side of the building.Ex. During the war, all of the light fittings on the bridge were screened as a blackout measure.Ex. Las Vegas was once notorious for loose morals, fast living and financial transactions murky enough to blot out the desert sun.Ex. He fixed the leaky faucet by pugging it with a cork, hammering it in with a mallet, wrapping it up with electrical tape, and leaving it to increase in water pressure until the pipe exploded.----* tapar grietas = caulk + cracks, chink.* tapar rendijas = caulk + cracks, chink.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) ( cubrir) < caja> to put the lid on; <botella/frasco> to put the top on; < olla> to cover, put the lid on2)a) <agujero/hueco> to fill in; <puerta/ventana> to block upb) (Andes, Méx) < muela> to fillc) <defecto/error> to cover up3)a) <vista/luz> to blockb) <salida/entrada> to block; <excusado/cañería> (AmL) to block2.tapar vi (Per) (Dep) to keep goal, play in goal3.taparse v pron1) (refl) ( cubrirse) to cover oneself up2)a) oídos/nariz (+ me/te/le etc) to get o become blockedb) (AmL) cañería/excusado to get blocked* * *= whitewash, cover up, screen, blot out, pug.Ex: A number of volumes whitewashing this fascist wartime state were published in 2001.
Ex: The grating was used to cover up dryer and toilet vents on the side of the building.Ex: During the war, all of the light fittings on the bridge were screened as a blackout measure.Ex: Las Vegas was once notorious for loose morals, fast living and financial transactions murky enough to blot out the desert sun.Ex: He fixed the leaky faucet by pugging it with a cork, hammering it in with a mallet, wrapping it up with electrical tape, and leaving it to increase in water pressure until the pipe exploded.* tapar grietas = caulk + cracks, chink.* tapar rendijas = caulk + cracks, chink.* * *tapar [A1 ]vtA (cubrir) ‹caja› to put the lid on; ‹botella/frasco› to put the top on; ‹olla› to cover, put the lid ontapé bien el agua I put the top tightly on the water (bottle)tapó los muebles con unas sábanas viejas she covered the furniture with some old sheetscuélgalo ahí y así tapa la mancha hang it there, that way it'll cover (up) the stainle tapó la boca para que no gritara he put his hand over her mouth so that she wouldn't screamla bufanda le tapaba parte de la cara the scarf covered o hid part of his faceB1 ‹agujero/hueco› to fill in; ‹puerta/ventana› to block up2 (Andes, Méx) ‹muela› to fillme taparon dos muelas I had two fillingstengo todas las muelas tapadas all my teeth are filled3 ‹defecto/error/crimen› to cover upel maquillaje le tapa la cicatriz the makeup hides the scarC1 ‹vista/luz› to blockquítate, que me estás tapando get out of the way, you're blocking my viewel edificio de enfrente nos tapa todo el sol the building opposite us completely blocks out the sunno me tapes la luz you're in my light2 ‹salida/entrada› to block3 ‹excusado/caño› ( AmL) to block■ taparvi■ taparseA ( refl)(cubrirse): se tapó la cara con las manos he covered his face with his handstápate la garganta, que vas a coger frío put something around your neck; you'll catch coldse metió en la cama y se tapó bien he got into bed and covered himself upsi sales, tápate bien que hace frío wrap up well o warm if you're going out, it's coldB1 «oídos/nariz» (+ me/te/le etc) to get o become blockedcada vez que viajo en avión se me tapan los oídos every time I fly, my ears get blockedtengo la nariz tapada my nose is blocked2 ( AmL) «caño/excusado» to get blocked* * *
tapar ( conjugate tapar) verbo transitivo
1 ( cubrir) ‹ caja› to put the lid on;
‹botella/frasco› to put the top on;
‹ olla› to cover, put the lid on;
‹bebé/enfermo/cara› to cover
2
‹puerta/ventana› to block up
3
‹excusado/cañería› (AmL) to block
taparse verbo pronominal
1 ( refl) ( cubrirse) to cover oneself up;
‹ cara› to cover
2a) [oídos/nariz] to get o become blocked;
tapar verbo transitivo
1 (cubrir) to cover
(una botella) to put the top on
(un frasco, una caja, etc) to put the lid on
2 (un orificio) to plug, fill: tapó el agujero con cemento, he filled the hole with cement
(obstruir) to block: una rama tapa la entrada del túnel, a branch blocks the tunnel mouth
3 (abrigar, arropar) to wrap up
(en la cama) to tuck in
4 fam (interponerse) me estás tapando el sol, you're blocking out the sun
5 fig (ocultar una falta) to cover up for sb
' tapar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abrigar
- amordazar
- tapiar
- alcahuetear
English:
blot out
- cap
- close
- cover
- cover up
- hush up
- mask
- obstruct
- plug
- screen
- stop
- stop up
- black
- blindfold
- block
- blot
- fill
- hide
- stuff
* * *♦ vt1. [cerrar] [olla] to put the lid o top on, to cover;[caja] to put the lid o top on, to close; [ataúd, cofre, baúl] to close (the lid of); [frasco, botella] to put the top on2. [ocultar, cubrir] to cover;[no dejar ver] to block (out); [rellenar] to fill;tapó el monitor con una funda she put a cover on o over the monitor;colgaba cuadros para tapar las grietas he hung pictures to hide o cover the cracks;un velo le tapaba el rostro a veil covered o hid her face;la fábrica nos tapa la vista the factory blocks our view;apártate, que me tapas la tele move over, you're blocking the TV;tapó el agujero con yeso she filled the hole with plaster;un montón de cajas tapa la salida de emergencia a pile of boxes is blocking the emergency exit;me tapó los ojos [con las manos] he put his hands over my eyes;[con venda] he blindfolded me;tapar la boca a alguien to silence sb, to shut sb up;le han tapado la boca con amenazas they've silenced him with threats;con su brillante actuación tapó la boca a sus detractores with her brilliant performance she silenced her critics3. [abrigar] to cover up;[en la cama] to tuck in;lo tapó con una manta she covered him with a blanket, she put a blanket over him4. [encubrir] to cover up;trató de tapar sus errores he tried to cover up his mistakes5. Am [taponar] to block;no tires basura al wáter, que tapa los caños don't throw rubbish down the toilet, it blocks the pipes* * ** * *tapar vt1) cubrir: to cover, to cover up2) obstruir: to block, to obstruct* * *tapar vb1. (cubrir) to covertápate bien, hace frío wrap up well, it's cold5. (agujero) to fill in6. (obstruir) to block -
5 atascar
v.1 to block (up).Las hojas atascaron las canaletas The leaves blocked the gutters.2 to clog, to jam, to block, to obstruct.Las hojas atascan la canaleta The leaves clog the roof gutter.3 to stall, to get stuck, to bog, to bog down.El barro atascó a los buses The mud stalled=bogged the buses.Su intransigencia atascó la situación His stubbornness complicated matters.* * *1 (bloquear) to block up, clog2 figurado (obstaculizar) to hamper, hinder, obstruct1 (bloquearse) to get blocked, get blocked up, get clogged2 (mecanismo) to jam, get jammed, get stuck3 figurado (estancarse) to get tangled up, get bogged down* * *1.VT [+ agujero etc] to plug, bung up; [+ cañería] to clog up; [+ fuga] to stop; [+ proceso] to hinder2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) < cañería> to block2) (Méx) < motor> to stall2.atascarse v pron1)a) cañería/fregadero to block, get blockedb) tráfico to get snarled upestamos atascados con esto — we're bogged down o stuck on this point
2)a) mecanismo to jam, seize upb) (Méx) motor to stall* * *= jam, bog down, snarl up.Ex. In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.Ex. There is increased evidence that we are being bogged down today as specialization extends.Ex. If all goes as usual, it will snow approximately one inch and completely snarl up traffic until melted.----* atascarse = be hung up on.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) < cañería> to block2) (Méx) < motor> to stall2.atascarse v pron1)a) cañería/fregadero to block, get blockedb) tráfico to get snarled upestamos atascados con esto — we're bogged down o stuck on this point
2)a) mecanismo to jam, seize upb) (Méx) motor to stall* * *= jam, bog down, snarl up.Ex: In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.
Ex: There is increased evidence that we are being bogged down today as specialization extends.Ex: If all goes as usual, it will snow approximately one inch and completely snarl up traffic until melted.* atascarse = be hung up on.* * *atascar [A2 ]vtA ‹cañería› to blockB ( Méx) ‹motor› to stallA1 «cañería/fregadero» to block, get blocked2 «tráfico» to get snarled upnos atascamos a la entrada de la ciudad we got stuck in a traffic jam coming into the cityestamos atascados con esto we're bogged down o stuck on this pointB1 «mecanismo» to jam, seize upla cerradura está atascada the lock's jammed2 ( Méx) «motor» to stall* * *
atascar ( conjugate atascar) verbo transitivo
atascarse verbo pronominal
1
2
atascar vtr (obstruir) to block, obstruct
' atascar' also found in these entries:
English:
bung up
- clog
- clog up
- jam
- obstruct
- snarl up
- block
- snarl
- stall
* * *♦ vtto block (up)* * *v/t block* * *atascar {72} vt1) atorar: to block, to clog, to stop up2) : to hinder* * *atascar vb (obstruir) to block -
6 taparse
1 (abrigarse) to wrap up2 (la nariz) to be blocked up* * *VPR1) (=cubrirse) [gen] to cover o.s.; (=envolverse) to wrap (o.s.) up2)taparse los oídos/ojos — to cover one's ears/eyes
la peste le hizo taparse la nariz — the stench was so bad that he had to cover o hold his nose
3) (=atascarse) [oídos, nariz] to get blocked, get blocked up; [cañería, excusado] LAm to get blockedtengo la nariz tapada — my nose is blocked (up), I have a blocked (up) nose
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■taparse verbo reflexivo
1 (abrigarse) to wrap up
(en la cama) to cover oneself
2 (los ojos, oídos, etc) to cover: se tapó la cara, he covered his face
' taparse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cubrir
- tapar
English:
cover up
- nose
- veil
* * *vpr1. [cubrirse] to cover (up);se tapó la boca con la mano she put her hand over her mouth;se tapó la nariz y saltó a la piscina he held his nose and jumped into the swimming pool;me tapo los oídos con algodones I plug my ears with cotton wool2. [abrigarse] [con ropa] to wrap up;[en la cama] to tuck oneself in;me tapé con una manta I pulled a blanket over me;tápate bien el cuello, no vayas a resfriarte put something round your neck or you'll catch cold3. Am [taponarse] to get blocked (up);en estas casas tan viejas, los caños se tapan con mucha facilidad in old houses like these, the pipes get blocked (up) very easily* * *v/r wrap up;taparse los ojos cover one’s eyes* * *vr -
7 taponarse
1 (atascarse) to get clogged, get blocked2 (los oídos) to get blocked up* * *VPR [nariz, oídos] to get blocked up* * *
■taponarse verbo reflexivo to get blocked
' taponarse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
taponar
* * *vpr[nariz, oídos, conducto] to get blocked, to block up;se le taponaron los oídos her ears blocked up* * *taponarse vb to get blocked -
8 atrancar
v.1 to bar.Ricardo atrancó la puerta Richard barred the door.2 to block.3 to bog down.El lodo atrancó al vehículo The mud bogged down the vehicle.4 to confine.* * *1 (puerta) to bar, bolt2 (obstruir) to obstruct, block up1 (atascarse) to get stuck2 (al leer) to stumble over one's words* * *verbto bar, block* * *1. VT1) [+ puerta] to bar, bolt; [+ cañería] to clog, block up; [+ escotillas] to batten down2) Cono Sur (=estreñir) to constipate2.VI [al andar] to stride along, take big steps; [al leer] to skim3.See:* * *1. 2.atrancarse v prona) cañería to get blocked* * *= jam.Ex. In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.----* atrancarse = stumble, get + stuck.* estar atrancado = be stuck.* * *1. 2.atrancarse v prona) cañería to get blocked* * *= jam.Ex: In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.
* atrancarse = stumble, get + stuck.* estar atrancado = be stuck.* * *atrancar [A2 ]vt1 ‹cañería› to block (up)2 ‹puerta/ventana› to bar1 «cañería» to get blocked2 «persona» (en una tarea) to get stuck* * *
atrancar ( conjugate atrancar) verbo transitivo ‹ cañería› to block (up);
‹puerta/ventana› to bar
atrancarse verbo pronominal
atrancar verbo transitivo to bolt down, secure: atranca bien las contraventanas, que hay viento, it's windy - close up the shutters!
' atrancar' also found in these entries:
English:
bar
* * *♦ vt1. [cerrar] to bar2. [obstruir] to block* * *v/t puerta barricade* * *atrancar {72} vt: to block, to bar -
9 obstruir
v.1 to block, to obstruct.Las mentiras obstruyen la justicia Lies obstruct justice.Los cabellos obstruyen la tubería Hairs obstruct the pipes.2 to obstruct, to impede.3 to block out, to eclipse.La luna obstruye la luz del sol The moon blocks out the sunshine.* * *1 to obstruct, block1 to get blocked up* * *verbto obstruct, block* * *VT1) (=bloquear) [+ carretera, vena] to obstruct; [desagüe, tubería] to block, clog; (Dep) to block2) [+ desarrollo, proceso] to hinder, hamper, hold up* * *1.verbo transitivono obstruya el acceso — do not block access, keep clear
2) ( entorpecer) <plan/proceso> to obstruct; < tráfico> to obstruct, hold up; < progreso> to impede3) (Dep) to obstruct2.obstruirse v pron to get blocked (up)* * *= clog up, obstruct.Ex. It is wise to fan the paper to separate the sheets and let air in between them, otherwise several sheets might stick together and clog up the printer.Ex. But the present revision, incorporating ISBD, will literally clutter the entries with obtrusive redundancies and esoterics that will only obscure the content of the entries and obstruct the use of the catalog.* * *1.verbo transitivono obstruya el acceso — do not block access, keep clear
2) ( entorpecer) <plan/proceso> to obstruct; < tráfico> to obstruct, hold up; < progreso> to impede3) (Dep) to obstruct2.obstruirse v pron to get blocked (up)* * *= clog up, obstruct.Ex: It is wise to fan the paper to separate the sheets and let air in between them, otherwise several sheets might stick together and clog up the printer.
Ex: But the present revision, incorporating ISBD, will literally clutter the entries with obtrusive redundancies and esoterics that will only obscure the content of the entries and obstruct the use of the catalog.* * *vtA (bloquear) ‹conducto› to block; ‹salida› to block, obstruct[ S ] no obstruya el acceso do not block access, keep clearB (entorpecer) ‹plan/proceso› to obstruct; ‹tráfico› to obstruct, hold up; ‹progreso› to impedeC ( Dep) to obstructto get blocked (up)* * *
obstruir ( conjugate obstruir) verbo transitivo
1 ( bloquear) ‹ conducto› to block;
‹ salida› to block, obstruct
2 ( entorpecer) ‹plan/proceso› to obstruct;
‹ tráfico› to obstruct, hold up;
‹ progreso› to impede
3 (Dep) to obstruct
obstruirse verbo pronominal
to get blocked (up)
obstruir verbo transitivo
1 (un propósito, etc) to impede, block
2 (una vía, un conducto) to block, obstruct
' obstruir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atascar
- tapar
English:
block
- block up
- choke
- chop down
- obstruct
- clog
- foul
* * *♦ vt1. [tubería, salida, camino] to block, to obstruct;obstruir el paso to block the way;obstruir el tráfico to hold up o obstruct the traffic2. [desarrollo, proceso] to obstruct, to impede;la oposición no deja de obstruir el proceso the opposition is constantly obstructing the process;obstruir el progreso de la cultura to hinder cultural progress3. Dep to block* * *v/t obstruct, block* * *obstruir {41} vtbloquear: to obstruct, to block, to clog* * *obstruir vb1. (tubería, lavabo, etc) to block2. (estorbar) to obstruct -
10 atorar
v.1 to obstruct, to clog.Las hojas atoraron la canaleta The leaves obstructed the roof gutter.2 to choke up, to choke off.El pedazo de carne atoró a Ricardo The piece of meat choked up Richard.3 to jam into place.* * *1 (obstruir) to obstruct, block1 (atascarse) to get stuck, get jammed2 figurado to get tongue-tied■ estaba tan emocionado que cuando tuvo que hablar se atoró he was so overcome by emotion that when he had to speak he got tongue-tied* * *1. VT1) (=obstruir) to stop up, obstruct; (=inmovilizar) to stop, immobilize2) esp LAm to stop, hold up2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) (esp AmL) < cañería> to block (up)2) (Méx) ( sujetar)atoramos la puerta con una silla — we jammed the door shut/open with a chair
3) (Ven fam) ( acosar) to go on at2.atorarse v pron (esp AmL)a) ( atragantarse) to chokeb) cañería to get blocked; puerta/cajón to jam; (+ me/te/le etc)* * *= jam.Ex. In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) (esp AmL) < cañería> to block (up)2) (Méx) ( sujetar)atoramos la puerta con una silla — we jammed the door shut/open with a chair
3) (Ven fam) ( acosar) to go on at2.atorarse v pron (esp AmL)a) ( atragantarse) to chokeb) cañería to get blocked; puerta/cajón to jam; (+ me/te/le etc)* * *= jam.Ex: In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, New York, on 11th September 2001, the main World Wide Web based news Web sites were jammed by users seeking information.
* * *atorar [A1 ]vtA ( esp AmL) ‹cañería› to block, block upBatóralo con este alambre secure it o hold it in place with this bit of wire■ atorarviyo a eso no le atoro I don't go in for that sort of thing ( colloq)■ atorarse1 ( esp AmL) (atragantarse) to choke2 ( esp AmL) «cañería» to get blocked; «puerta/cajón» to jamse le atoró el chicle en la garganta she got her chewing gum stuck in her throat* * *
atorar ( conjugate atorar) verbo transitivo
1 (esp AmL) ‹ cañería› to block (up)
2 (Méx) ( sujetar):◊ atoramos la puerta con una silla we jammed the door shut/open with a chair;
atóralo con este alambre secure it with this bit of wire
atorarse verbo pronominal (esp AmL)
[puerta/cajón] to jam;
(+ me/te/le etc)
se le atoró el chicle en la garganta the chewing gum got stuck in her throat
* * *♦ vtto obstruct, to clog* * *L.Am.* * *atorar vtatascar: to block, to clog -
11 atrancarse
1 (atascarse) to get stuck2 (al leer) to stumble over one's words* * *VPR1) (=atascarse) to get bogged down (en in)(Mec) to jam; [haciendo algo] to get stuck2) Méx * (=porfiarse) to dig one's heels in, be stubborn3) Cono Sur * (=estreñirse) to get constipated* * *(v.) = stumble, get + stuckEx. For some people the best way of progressing through the Internet may be by stumbling at the obstacles but persevering in the effort to move forward.Ex. Hence, the proposed method is capable of enhancing the regularization property without getting stuck at sub-optimal values in search space.* * *(v.) = stumble, get + stuckEx: For some people the best way of progressing through the Internet may be by stumbling at the obstacles but persevering in the effort to move forward.
Ex: Hence, the proposed method is capable of enhancing the regularization property without getting stuck at sub-optimal values in search space.* * *vpr1. [encerrarse] to lock oneself in2. [atascarse] to get blocked3. [al hablar, escribir] to dry up;se atranca con las palabras largas he stumbles over the long words* * *v/r figget stuck* * *vr* * *atrancarse vb1. (tubería) to get blocked2. to jam [pt. & pp. jammed]se ha atrancado la puerta, no puedo salir the door has jammed, I can't get out3. (persona) to get stuck -
12 atorarse
pron.v.1 to stick in the mire.2 to fit closely the bore of a cannon: applied to a ball.3 to choke, to suffocate.* * *1 (atascarse) to get stuck, get jammed2 figurado to get tongue-tied■ estaba tan emocionado que cuando tuvo que hablar se atoró he was so overcome by emotion that when he had to speak he got tongue-tied* * *VPR1) esp LAm (=atragantarse) to choke, swallow the wrong way; (=trabarse la lengua) to get tongue-tied2) Cono Sur (=ponerse salvaje) to get wild, get fierce* * *
atorarse verbo reflexivo
1 (atascarse un fregadero, un conducto) to become blocked up
2 (no ser capaz de seguir hablando) to become tongue-tied
' atorarse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atorar
English:
choke
* * *vpr2. [cortarse] to become tongue-tied3. Am [atascarse] to get blocked, to get clogged up4. Am [meterse en un lío] to get into a mess* * *v/r1 choke* * *vr1) atascarse: to get stuck2) atragantarse: to choke -
13 atascado
adj.stuck, clogged, at a standstill, bogged-down.past part.past participle of spanish verb: atascar.* * *ADJ [cañería] blocked; [puerta, ventana] jammed, stuck; [papel] jammed* * *= stuck.Ex. Learn what to do when there is a power outage and how to respond to alarms that signal stuck elevators or that activate security or sprinkler systems.----* quedarse atascado = get + stuck.* * *= stuck.Ex: Learn what to do when there is a power outage and how to respond to alarms that signal stuck elevators or that activate security or sprinkler systems.
* quedarse atascado = get + stuck.* * *
Del verbo atascar: ( conjugate atascar)
atascado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
atascado
atascar
atascar ( conjugate atascar) verbo transitivo
atascarse verbo pronominal
1
2
atascado,-a adjetivo stuck, blocked
atascar vtr (obstruir) to block, obstruct
' atascado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atascada
English:
block up
- jam
- fast
- stuck
* * *atascado, -a adjblocked (up) -
14 obstruirse
1 to get blocked up* * *
■obstruirse verbo reflexivo to get blocked up
' obstruirse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atascarse
- obstruir
English:
clog
* * *vprto get blocked (up)* * *v/r get blocked* * *vr -
15 atramparse
pron.v.1 to be caught in a snare.2 to be choked, to be stopped or blocked up.3 to be involved in difficulties.* * *1 (caer en una trampa) to be trapped, fall into a trap2 (bloquearse) to get clogged, get blocked up* * *VPR1) [persona] (=caer en una trampa) to fall into a trap; (=meterse en un aprieto) to get stuck, get o.s. into a jam *2) [tubo] to clog, get blocked up; (=atascarse) to stick, catch, jam -
16 tapa
f.1 lid.2 snack, tapa (cooking).3 cover (portada) (de libro).4 heel plate.5 topside (trozo de carne).6 hors d'oeuvre, appetizer.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: tapar.* * *1 (cubierta) lid, top; (de botella) cap, top, stopper2 (de libro) cover3 (de zapato) heel-plate4 AUTOMÓVIL head6 (de res) round of beef\levantarse la tapa de los sesos / saltarse la tapa de los sesos familiar to blow one's brain out* * *noun f.cover, lid* * *SF1) [de caja, olla, piano] lid; [de frasco] top; [de depósito de gasolina] captapa de registro — manhole cover, inspection cover
2) [de libro] cover3) [de zapato] heelplate4) [de canal] sluicegate5) (=ración de comida) snack ( taken at the bar counter with drinks)6) (=pieza de carne) flank7) And (=bistec) rump steak8) Méx (Aut) hubcap9) Caribe (=comisión) commission* * *1)a) (de caja, pupitre) lidb) (de bote, cacerola) lid; (de botella, frasco) topc) ( de lente) capla tapa del tanque de gasolina — the gas (AmE) o (BrE) petrol cap
levantarle or volarle la tapa de los sesos a alguien — (fam) to blow somebody's brains out
ser la tapa — (Per fam) to be the latest thing (colloq)
2)a) (de libro, revista) cover; ( para fascículos) binder; ( de disco) sleeveb) ( de tacón) heelpiecec) ( de bolsillo) flapd) (Auto) head3) (Esp) ( para acompañar la bebida) tapa, bar snack•• Cultural note:In Spain, these are small portions of food served in bars and cafés with a drink. There is a wide variety, including Spanish omelet, seafood, different kinds of cooked potatoes, salads, cheese, ham, and chorizo. They can be very elaborate, and people often order several to make a meal. Tapas are part of a lifestyle and the social aspect is very important. The practice of going out for a drink and tapas is known as tapeo* * *1)a) (de caja, pupitre) lidb) (de bote, cacerola) lid; (de botella, frasco) topc) ( de lente) capla tapa del tanque de gasolina — the gas (AmE) o (BrE) petrol cap
levantarle or volarle la tapa de los sesos a alguien — (fam) to blow somebody's brains out
ser la tapa — (Per fam) to be the latest thing (colloq)
2)a) (de libro, revista) cover; ( para fascículos) binder; ( de disco) sleeveb) ( de tacón) heelpiecec) ( de bolsillo) flapd) (Auto) head3) (Esp) ( para acompañar la bebida) tapa, bar snack•• Cultural note:In Spain, these are small portions of food served in bars and cafés with a drink. There is a wide variety, including Spanish omelet, seafood, different kinds of cooked potatoes, salads, cheese, ham, and chorizo. They can be very elaborate, and people often order several to make a meal. Tapas are part of a lifestyle and the social aspect is very important. The practice of going out for a drink and tapas is known as tapeo* * *tapa11 = cover, lid, flap, board, top, housing cover.Nota: Generalmente de mecanismos.Ex: Thus, for instance, a title statement will be extracted from a title page, and not from the cover or the spine.
Ex: The casting-box for flong moulds was a flat iron case like a portfolio with one hinged lid.Ex: This article argues that box designs for small books have 3 shortcomings: their corners tend to gape; strings, buttons and other fixing arrangements clutter the outside of the box; and the box flaps are too soft causing it to be pushed out of alignment.Ex: A covering material of fast, even colour, was eventually produced that was impervious to the adhesive with which it was stuck to the boards.Ex: Documents should be kept in acid free boxes with loose fitting tops on shelves preferably made from baked enamel steel.Ex: A spoken dialogue between the system and the trainee would proceed as follows: System 'Try to assemble the air compressor' Trainee: 'How?' System: 'Install pump, install pump brace, install pulley, install belt housing cover.* edición en tapa = hardback, hardbound, hardcover.* edición en tapas duras = hardback, hardcover.* encuadernado en tapa = hardbound, cased.* fabricación de tapas = casemaking [case-making].* libro encuadernado en tapa = hard book cover, hardback cover, hardback book.* máquina de fabricar tapas = casemaking machine.* tapa anterior = front cover.* tapa de alcantarilla = manhole cover.* tapa del lector de CDROM = drive door.* tapa de registro = manhole cover.tapa22 = appetiser [appetizer, -USA], snack, tapa.Ex: To begin with, both methods are appetizers since they stimulate a desire to read for oneself what one has heard told = Para empezar, ambos métodos sirven de aperitivo puesto que estimulan el deseo de leer por uno mismo lo que hemos oído contar.
Ex: Many receptions this year will serve sufficient snacks and hors d'oeuvres, so you may not have to plan to have a meal afterwards.Ex: A watering hole in Spain is serving up free beer and tapas to recession-weary customers who insult its bartenders as a way to let off steam.* tapas = finger food.* * *tapas (↑ tapa a1)A1 (de una caja, un tocadiscos, un pupitre) lid2 (de un bote, una cacerola) lid; (de una botella, un frasco) top3 (de un lente) capestar la tapa de … ( Per fam): el pescado estaba la tapa de rico the fish was absolutely delicious o was out of this world ( colloq)levantarle or volarle a algn la tapa de los sesos ( fam); to blow sb's head off ( colloq), to blow sb's brains out ( colloq)ni por las tapas (CS fam); no way! ( colloq), you must be kidding o joking! ( colloq), you cannot be serious!tiene una cámara nueva que es la tapa her new camera is the very latest o the last word in camera technology ( colloq)Compuesto:screw topBno te lo has mirado ni por las tapas you haven't even opened the book2 (de un tacón) heelpieceestos zapatos necesitan tapas nuevas these shoes need reheeling3 (de un bolsillo) flap4 ( Auto) headC (corte de carne) flankD ( Esp) (para acompañar la bebida) tapa, bar snack* * *
Del verbo tapar: ( conjugate tapar)
tapa es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
tapa
tapar
tapa sustantivo femenino
1
(de botella, frasco) top;
◊ la tapa del tanque de gasolina the gas (AmE) o (BrE) petrol cap
2
( de disco) sleeve
d) (Auto) head
3 (Esp) ( para acompañar la bebida) tapa, bar snack
tapar ( conjugate tapar) verbo transitivo
1 ( cubrir) ‹ caja› to put the lid on;
‹botella/frasco› to put the top on;
‹ olla› to cover, put the lid on;
‹bebé/enfermo/cara› to cover
2
‹puerta/ventana› to block up
3
‹excusado/cañería› (AmL) to block
taparse verbo pronominal
1 ( refl) ( cubrirse) to cover oneself up;
‹ cara› to cover
2a) [oídos/nariz] to get o become blocked;
tapa sustantivo femenino
1 (de una cazuela, del piano, etc) lid
(de una botella) cap, top
Aut (del depósito, del radiador) cap
2 (de un libro) cover
edición en tapas blandas/duras, paperback/hardback edition
3 (del tacón) heelpiece
4 (en los bares) tapa, savoury snack, appetizer
♦ Locuciones: tapa de los sesos, skull: volarse la tapa de los sesos, to blow one's brains out
tapar verbo transitivo
1 (cubrir) to cover
(una botella) to put the top on
(un frasco, una caja, etc) to put the lid on
2 (un orificio) to plug, fill: tapó el agujero con cemento, he filled the hole with cement
(obstruir) to block: una rama tapa la entrada del túnel, a branch blocks the tunnel mouth
3 (abrigar, arropar) to wrap up
(en la cama) to tuck in
4 fam (interponerse) me estás tapando el sol, you're blocking out the sun
5 fig (ocultar una falta) to cover up for sb
' tapa' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
enroscar
- tapar
- vista
- apretar
- de
- destapado
- marcar
- quitar
- sacar
English:
cap
- cover
- fit on
- jam on
- lid
- on
- pull off
- push off
- screw
- screw on
- screw top
- slam
- stay on
- twist off
- appetizer
- back
- binding
- blow
- flap
- get
- go
- hard
- off
- prize
- pry
- snap
- swing
- top
* * *tapa nf1. [para cerrar] [de caja, estuche, olla, ataúd, cofre, baúl, piano, pupitre, maletero] lid;[de frasco] top; Andes, RP [de botella, bolígrafo] top; Fam RP Famponer la tapa a alguien to leave sb speechlesstapa del depósito Br filler cap, Br petrol o US gas (tank) cap;tapa del distribuidor distributor cap;tapa del objetivo lens cap2. [portada] [de libro, CD] cover;[de disco] sleeve;un libro de tapas de piel a leather-bound book;un libro de tapa dura a hardback;tapas de plástico PVC coveruna tapa de queso a couple of slices of cheese;un bar de tapas a tapas bar;comer de tapas to have a meal consisting of tapas;ir(se) de tapas to go out for some tapas4. [de zapato] heel plate5. [trozo de carne] topside* * *fse voló la tapa de los sesos he blew his brains out2 de libro cover;tapa dura hardback3:* * *tapa nf1) : cover, top, lid* * *tapa n1. (tapadera) lid2. (de libro) cover3. (de zapato) heel4. (alimento ligero) tapa -
17 tapado
adj.covered, wrapped.m.1 overcoat (abrigo). (Southern Cone)2 topcoat.3 candidate, official candidate.past part.past participle of spanish verb: tapar.* * *tapado, -a1. ADJ3) Ven2.3. SM3) Bol (=tesoro) buried treasure* * *I1) (RPl, Ven) ( abrigo) (winter) coat2) (Méx) (Pol) potential candidate ( with official support)II- da adjetivoa) (Col, Méx, Ven) ( torpe) dim (colloq), dumb (colloq), thick (BrE colloq)b) (Col fam) ( taimado) slyIII- da masculino, femenino (fam)a) (Col, Ven) ( persona torpe) dimwit (colloq)b) (Col) ( persona taimada) slyboots (colloq), sneaky devil (colloq)* * *I1) (RPl, Ven) ( abrigo) (winter) coat2) (Méx) (Pol) potential candidate ( with official support)II- da adjetivoa) (Col, Méx, Ven) ( torpe) dim (colloq), dumb (colloq), thick (BrE colloq)b) (Col fam) ( taimado) slyIII- da masculino, femenino (fam)a) (Col, Ven) ( persona torpe) dimwit (colloq)b) (Col) ( persona taimada) slyboots (colloq), sneaky devil (colloq)* * *tapado (↑ tapado a1)A (RPl, Ven) (abrigo) winter coat, coatmasculine, feminine( fam)In Mexican politics, a prospective party candidate for the presidency. Candidates traditionally emerge from within the party but their identity is not revealed until the candidate is officially declared: they remain tapados (hidden), thus arousing a great deal of speculation. Under the rule of the PRI - Partido Revolucionario Institucional (↑ PRI a1), its candidate was virtually guaranteed to become president.* * *
Del verbo tapar: ( conjugate tapar)
tapado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
tapado
tapar
tapado sustantivo masculino
1 (RPl, Ven) ( abrigo) (winter) coat
2 (Méx) (Pol) potential candidate ( with official support)
tapar ( conjugate tapar) verbo transitivo
1 ( cubrir) ‹ caja› to put the lid on;
‹botella/frasco› to put the top on;
‹ olla› to cover, put the lid on;
‹bebé/enfermo/cara› to cover
2
‹puerta/ventana› to block up
3
‹excusado/cañería› (AmL) to block
taparse verbo pronominal
1 ( refl) ( cubrirse) to cover oneself up;
‹ cara› to cover
2a) [oídos/nariz] to get o become blocked;
tapado sustantivo masculino
1 LAm woman's or child's overcoat
2 figurado Pol (persona de confianza) officially backed candidate
tapar verbo transitivo
1 (cubrir) to cover
(una botella) to put the top on
(un frasco, una caja, etc) to put the lid on
2 (un orificio) to plug, fill: tapó el agujero con cemento, he filled the hole with cement
(obstruir) to block: una rama tapa la entrada del túnel, a branch blocks the tunnel mouth
3 (abrigar, arropar) to wrap up
(en la cama) to tuck in
4 fam (interponerse) me estás tapando el sol, you're blocking out the sun
5 fig (ocultar una falta) to cover up for sb
' tapado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
descubrir
English:
blind
- stuffed-up
- veiled
- coat
- stuffy
* * *tapado, -a♦ adjAndes, Méx, Ven [persona] stupid, dull♦ nm2. Méx Fam [candidato] = electoral candidate for a party before his or her identity has been revealed[enterrado] buried treasure* * *1 adj nariz blocked (up)2 m Arg, Chicoat -
18 atasco
m.1 blockage.2 traffic hold-up, traffic jam.3 obstruction, clog, blockage, blocking.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: atascar.* * *1 (acción) obstruction, blockage2 (de tráfico) traffic jam* * *noun m.1) traffic jam2) obstruction, blockage* * *SM (=obstrucción) obstruction, blockage; (Aut) traffic jam* * *a) ( de tráfico) traffic jam; ( en proceso) holdup, delayb) ( en tubería) blockage* * *= bottleneck, traffic jam, snarl-up, jam, traffic congestion, congestion, gridlock traffic.Ex. A number of research groups have investigated the use of knowledge-based systems as a means of avoiding this bottleneck.Ex. Compressed image formats such as BMP, DIB, TIFF, GIF and JPEG, have been designed to reduce traffic jams on the information highway.Ex. However, taxi is a more advisable option considering the never-ending Bangkok traffic snarl-up, especially during the rush hour.Ex. Plus, being at the mercy of train signals and jams on the roads is not my idea of a good start to the day.Ex. Traffic congestion leads to reduced quality of life as motorists arrive at their destination frustrated and fatigued.Ex. The transmission of data on the conventional telephone network is inconvenient because it takes up the available channels for longer times than the average conversation thus causing congestion.Ex. But the truth is, when we are in gridlock traffic, we have to wait whether we like it or not.----* atasco de papel = paper jam.* atasco de tráfico = tailback.* atascos = logjam [log-jam].* * *a) ( de tráfico) traffic jam; ( en proceso) holdup, delayb) ( en tubería) blockage* * *= bottleneck, traffic jam, snarl-up, jam, traffic congestion, congestion, gridlock traffic.Ex: A number of research groups have investigated the use of knowledge-based systems as a means of avoiding this bottleneck.
Ex: Compressed image formats such as BMP, DIB, TIFF, GIF and JPEG, have been designed to reduce traffic jams on the information highway.Ex: However, taxi is a more advisable option considering the never-ending Bangkok traffic snarl-up, especially during the rush hour.Ex: Plus, being at the mercy of train signals and jams on the roads is not my idea of a good start to the day.Ex: Traffic congestion leads to reduced quality of life as motorists arrive at their destination frustrated and fatigued.Ex: The transmission of data on the conventional telephone network is inconvenient because it takes up the available channels for longer times than the average conversation thus causing congestion.Ex: But the truth is, when we are in gridlock traffic, we have to wait whether we like it or not.* atasco de papel = paper jam.* atasco de tráfico = tailback.* atascos = logjam [log-jam].* * *no hemos tenido más que problemas y atascos we've had nothing but problems and holdups2 (en una tubería) blockagehay un atasco en el desagüe the drain's blocked, there's a blockage in the drain* * *
Del verbo atascar: ( conjugate atascar)
atasco es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
atascó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
atascar
atasco
atascar ( conjugate atascar) verbo transitivo
atascarse verbo pronominal
1
2
atasco sustantivo masculino
( en proceso) holdup, delay
atascar vtr (obstruir) to block, obstruct
atasco sustantivo masculino traffic jam
' atasco' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
embotellar
- estrechamiento
- tapón
English:
blockage
- bottleneck
- gridlock
- hold-up
- jam
- tail back
- tailback
- traffic jam
- hold
- traffic
* * *atasco nm1. [obstrucción] blockage2. [de vehículos] traffic jam;Figse ha producido un atasco en las negociaciones the negotiations have stalled* * *m AUTO traffic jam;* * *atasco nm1) : blockage2) embotellamiento: traffic jam* * *atasco n (de coches) traffic jam -
19 atorarse
• clog up• get blocked up• get choked• get choked up• get clogged• get clogged up• get strong• get stuck for words -
20 cegarse
1 figurado to become blind, be blinded* * *VPR1) (=ofuscarse) to be blinded (de by)2) (=obstruirse) to block* * *vpr1. [quedarse ciego] to be blinded2. [obnubilarse] to be blinded* * *v/r1 figbecome blinded2 ( obstruirse) get blocked
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