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1 codearse
pron.v.to rub shoulders.* * ** * *VPR (=alternar)codearse con — to hobnob with, rub shoulders with
* * *verbo pronominal* * *verbo pronominal* * *codearse (con)(v.) = rub + shoulders (with), rub + elbows (with), be in withEx: The value of reading good novels was easily explained as helping the working class to rub shoulders with the best of English manners and thought and encouraging them to pass their time happily and harmlessly.
Ex: The work of proclaiming Jesus as the only Savior of the world encounters problems, however, in a region Muslims and Christians have rubbed elbows for nearly two centuries.Ex: Being in with the in-crowd isn't always the best thing.* * *
codearse ( conjugate codearse) verbo pronominal codearse con algn to rub shoulders with sb
codearse verbo reflexivo to hobnob [con, with], rub shoulders [con, with]
' codearse' also found in these entries:
English:
hobnob
* * *vpr* * *v/r:codearse con alguien rub shoulders with s.o.* * *codearse vr: to rub elbows, to hobnob -
2 alternar
v.1 to alternate.alterna el estudio con la diversión she alternates studying with having funSilvia alternó los cultivos Silvia alternated crops.2 to socialize.no suelen alternar mucho they don't usually socialize muchMario alternó en la fiesta Mario socialized in the party.3 to reciprocate, to move alternately back and forth, to swap.La máquina alternó el péndulo The machine reciprocated the pendulum.* * *1 (gen) to alternate1 (turnar) to alternate3 (en salas de fiesta, bar) to entertain1 (turnarse) to take turns* * *verb1) to alternate2) socialize* * *1.VT [gen] to alternate, vary; [+ cultivos] to rotate2. VI1) (=turnar) to alternate ( con with)(Téc) to alternate, reciprocate2) (=relacionarse) to mix, socialize; (=ir a bares) * to go on a pub crawl *, go boozing *alternar con un grupo — to mix with a group, go around with a group
tiene pocas ganas de alternar — he doesn't want to mix, he is not inclined to be sociable
3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo2.alternar vi1) (turnar, cambiar) to alternate2) persona3.alternarse v pron to take turns* * *= socialise [socialize, -USA], alternate.Ex. She is married and has a family, but does not spend much time in the director's office or socialize with her.Ex. Chemotherapy alternates with radiotherapy in the treatment of advanced head and neck carcinoma.----* alternar de un estado a otro = toggle.* * *1.verbo transitivo2.alternar vi1) (turnar, cambiar) to alternate2) persona3.alternarse v pron to take turns* * *= socialise [socialize, -USA], alternate.Ex: She is married and has a family, but does not spend much time in the director's office or socialize with her.
Ex: Chemotherapy alternates with radiotherapy in the treatment of advanced head and neck carcinoma.* alternar de un estado a otro = toggle.* * *alternar [A1 ]vtto alternate alternar algo CON algo:el relato alterna la primera persona verbal con la tercera the story alternates between the first and third person formsalternamos sesiones en el gimnasio con carreras de fondo we alternate sessions in the gym with long-distance runshay que intentar alternar el trabajo con las diversiones you must try to alternate periods of work and leisurealternan la cebada con la remolacha they rotate crops of barley and beet■ alternarviA (turnar, cambiar) to alternatealternaba entre la euforia y momentos de desespero he alternated between euphoria and moments of despair, his mood kept changing from euphoria to despairalternar CON algo to alternate WITH sthlos robles alternan con los olmos oak trees alternate with elmsB «persona» to socializeno alternan mucho they don't socialize muchalterna en círculos artísticos he moves in artistic circlesalternar CON algn to mix WITH sbsuele alternar con personajes famosos she often mixes with famous peopleto take turnsse alternan para cuidarla they take turns looking after her, they take it in turns to look after her ( BrE)* * *
alternar ( conjugate alternar) verbo transitivo alternar algo con algo to alternate sth with sth;
verbo intransitivo [ persona] to socialize;
alternar con algn to mix with sb
alternarse verbo pronominal
to take turns
alternar
I verbo transitivo to alternate
II vi (tratarse) to meet people, socialize [con, with]: alternan con gente bien: they mix with the rich and wealthy
' alternar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
tratar
English:
alternate
- rotate
- socialize
* * *♦ vtto alternate;alterna los ejercicios alternate the exercises;alterna el estudio con la diversión she alternates studying with having fun;el libro alterna escenas de ternura con momentos de violencia the book alternates between scenes of violence and moments of tenderness♦ vi1. [relacionarse] to socialize ( con with);no suelen alternar mucho they don't usually socialize much;no me gusta la gente con la que alterna I don't like the people she mixes withla estación de lluvias alterna con la estación seca the rainy season alternates with the dry season* * *I v/t alternate;alternar el trabajo con el descanso alternate work and relaxationII v/i1 de persona mix2:alternar con alternate with* * *alternar vi1) : to alternate2) : to mix, to socializealternar vt: to alternate* * *alternar vb1. (cambiar sucesivamente) to alternate2. (tener trato social) to mix / to socialize -
3 rozarse
2 (desgastarse) to wear (out)* * *VPR1) (=tocarse ligeramente)me rocé la rodilla con el muro — I grazed o scraped my knee on the wall
2) * (=tratarse)rozarse con algn — to hobnob with sb *, rub shoulders with sb
3) (=desgastarse) [cuello, puños] to become frayed o worn4) † (=tropezarse) to trip over one's own feet; [al hablar] to get tongue-tied* * *
■rozarse verbo reflexivo
1 (una cosa por el uso) to wear out
2 fam (entre personas) to come into contact, to rub shoulders [con, with]: yo no me rozo con esa gente, I don't come into contact with those people
' rozarse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
rozar
English:
touch
* * *vpr1. [tocarse] to touch2. [pasar cerca] to brush past each other3. [rasguñarse] to graze oneself ( con on);me rozé la mano con la pared I grazed my hand on the wall* * *v/r1 ( rasparse) rub2 ( desgastarse) wear* * *vr -
4 codear
v.1 to elbow, to nudge, to jostle.2 to keep on at somebody, pester somebody. (Andes)3 to live off somebody (vivir de gorra). (Andes)* * *1 (empujar) to elbow* * *1. VT1) (=empujar con el codo) to elbow, jostle, nudgecodear a algn — to keep on at sb, pester sb
2. VI1) (=empujar con el codo) [disimuladamente] to nudge; [con fuerza] to elbow, jostle2) And, Cono Sur * to sponge *, live by sponging *3.See:* * *----* codearse con = rub + shoulders (with), rub + elbows (with), be in with.* * ** codearse con = rub + shoulders (with), rub + elbows (with), be in with.* * *codear [A1 ]vt‹persona› (ligeramente) to nudge; (con fuerza) to elbow■ codearsecodear CON algn:se codea con la alta sociedad he rubs shoulders with o he hobnobs with people in high society, he moves in high circles* * *♦ viAndes to wheedle, to cajole* * *
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hobnob — hob•nob [[t]ˈhɒbˌnɒb[/t]] v. i. nobbed, nob•bing, to associate on very friendly terms: to hobnob with royalty[/ex] • Etymology: 1595–1605; from the phrase hab or nab lit., have or have not hob′nob ber, n … From formal English to slang
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