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to lend an ear (to somebody)

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1 to lend an ear (to somebody)

to lend an ear (to somebody)

escuchar (a alguien)

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2 lend

lend
past tense, past participle - lent; verb

1) (to give (someone) the use of for a time: She had forgotten her umbrella so I lent her mine to go home with.) prestar

2) (to give or add (a quality) to: Desperation lent him strength.) dar, dotar de

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- lend itself to

lend vb dejar / prestar

can you lend me your pen? ¿me dejas tu boli?

El pasado y participio pasado de lend es lent

lend

tr[lend]

transitive verb (pt & pp lent tr[lent])

1 dejar, prestar

■ could you lend me some money? ¿me dejas un poco de dinero?

2 figurative use (add) dotar de, prestar

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

to lend an ear (to somebody) escuchar (a alguien)

to lend oneself to something prestarse a algo, prestarse para algo

to lend (somebody) a hand echar una mano (a alguien)

lend ['lɛnd] vt, lent ['lɛnt] ; lending

1) : prestar

to lend money: prestar dinero

2) give: dar

it lends force to his criticism: da fuerza a su crítica

3)

to lend oneself to : prestarse a

lend

v.

(§ p.,p.p.: lent) = dar v.

(§pres: doy, das...) subj: dé-

pret: di-•)

• prestar v.

lend
1.

(past & past p lent) transitive verb

a) ( loan) prestar, dejar (Esp fam)

to lend something TO somebody — prestarle algo a alguien

b) ( give)

to lend something TO something — darle* algo a algo

this lends an air of mystery to the scene — esto le da un aire de misterio a la escena

2.

v refl

to lend itself TO something — prestarse a algo

Phrasal Verbs:

- lend out

[lend] (pt, pp lent)
1. VT

1) (as favour) prestar, dejar

to lend sb sth, lend sth to sb — prestar algo a algn, dejar algo a algn

2) (Econ) [bank, building society] prestar

3) (=give)

to lend credibility to sth — conceder credibilidad a algo
ear I, 1., 1), hand 1., 5), name 1., 1), weight 1., 3)
4) (reflexive)

the system does not lend itself to rapid reform — el sistema no se presta a una reforma rápida

he refused to lend himself to their scheming — se negó a colaborar en sus intrigas, no quiso prestarse a sus intrigas

2.

VI (Econ) prestar dinero

- lend out

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[lend]
1.

(past & past p lent) transitive verb

a) ( loan) prestar, dejar (Esp fam)

to lend something TO somebody — prestarle algo a alguien

b) ( give)

to lend something TO something — darle* algo a algo

this lends an air of mystery to the scene — esto le da un aire de misterio a la escena

2.

v refl

to lend itself TO something — prestarse a algo

Phrasal Verbs:

- lend out

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3 ear

I iə noun
1) (the part of the head by means of which we hear, or its external part only: Her new hair-style covers her ears.) oreja

2) (the sense or power of hearing especially the ability to hear the difference between sounds: sharp ears; He has a good ear for music.) oído

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- earache
- eardrum
- earlobe
- earmark
- earring
- earshot
- be all ears
- go in one ear and out the other
- play by ear
- up to one's ears in
- up to one's ears
II iə noun
(the part of a cereal plant which contains the seed: ears of corn.) espiga

ear n

1. oreja

he wears an earring in his left ear lleva un pendiente en la oreja izquierda

2. oído

she's got a good ear for music tiene buen oído para la música

3. espiga

an ear of wheat una espiga de trigo

ear

tr[ɪə^SMALLr/SMALL]

noun

1 SMALLANATOMY/SMALL oreja

2 (sense) oído

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

by ear de oído

to be all ears ser todo,-a oídos

to be out on one's ear encontrarse de patitas en la calle

to be up to one's ears in something estar hasta el cuello de algo

to have a good ear for something tener oído para algo

■ he's got a good ear for music tiene oído para la música

to have the ear of somebody hacerse escuchar por alguien

to go in at one ear and out at the other entrarle por un oído y salirle por el otro

to keep one's ear to the ground estar al corriente

to play something by ear tocar algo de oído

to play it by ear figurative use improvisar

to turn a deaf ear hacer oídos sordos

somebody's ears are burning le silban los oídos a alguien

ear lobe lóbulo

ear, nose and throat specialist otorrinolaringólogo,-a

ear shell oreja de mar

ear trumpet trompetilla

thick ear bofetada

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ear

tr[ɪə^SMALLr/SMALL]

noun

1 (of cereal) espiga

ear ['ɪr] n

1) : oído m, oreja f

inner ear: oído interno

big ears: orejas grandes

2)

ear of corn : mazorca f, choclo m

ear

n.

• asa* s.f.

• espiga s.f.

• espigón s.m.

• mazorca s.f.

• oreja s.f.

• oído s.m.

ɪr, ɪə(r)
noun

1)

a) ( Anat) oreja f; ( organ) oído m

the inner/middle/outer ear — el oído interno/medio/externo

her ears must be burning — le deben estar ardiendo las orejas or zumbando los oídos

to be all ears — ser* todo oídos

to be wet behind the ears — estar* verde, no tener* experiencia

to fall down about o around one's ears: the house is falling down around our ears la casa se nos está viniendo abajo or cayendo a pedazos; to fall on deaf ears caer* en oídos sordos; to give somebody a thick ear (colloq) darle* una torta or un moquete a alguien (fam); to go in one ear and out the other (colloq): it just goes in one ear and out the other me/te/le entra por un oído y me/te/le sale por el otro; to have/keep one's ear to the ground mantenerse* atento; to lend an ear to somebody prestarle atención a alguien; to prick up one's ears \<\<person\>\> aguzar* el oído, parar la(s) oreja(s) (AmL fam); ( lit) \<\<dog/horse\>\> levantar or (AmL) parar las orejas; to set something on its ear (AmE) causar revuelo en algo, revolucionar algo; to turn a deaf ear to somebody/something — hacer* oídos sordos a alguien/algo

b) ( sense of hearing) (no pl) oído m

to have a good ear for music/languages — tener* oído para la música/los idiomas

to play something by ear — tocar* algo de oído

to play it by ear: I don't know what I'm going to say, I'll just have to play it by ear — no sé que voy a decir, ya veré llegado el momento or sobre la marcha

2) ( of corn) espiga f

I [ɪǝ(r)]
1. N

1) (Anat) (=outer part) oreja f; (=rest of organ) oído m

she has small ears — tiene las orejas pequeñas

• he could not believe his ears — no daba crédito a sus oídos

• he was grinning from ear to ear — la mueca le llegaba de oreja a oreja

• he whispered in her ear — le susurró al oído

• inner/ middle/ outer ear — oído m interno/medio/externo

• to prick up one's ears — [person] aguzar el oído; [animal] empinar las orejas

• he was looking for a sympathetic ear — buscaba a alguien que le escuchara

• a word in your ear — una palabra en confianza

- be all ears

- bend sb's ear

- I bet his ears were burning

- close or shut one's ears to sth

they closed or shut their ears to everything that was being said — hicieron caso omiso de todo lo que se dijo

- fall or crash down around or about one's ears

the house is falling down around my ears — la casa se está viniendo abajo

it brought their world crashing down around their ears — hizo que el mundo se les viniera abajo

- fall on deaf ears

- it goes in one ear and out the other

- have/keep one's ears to the ground

- have sb's ear

- lend an ear

they're always willing to lend an ear and offer advice — siempre están dispuestos a escuchar y dar consejos

- listen with half an ear

- be out on one's ear

if you don't work harder, you'll be out on your ear — como no arrimes más el hombro te verás en la calle *

- pin back one's ears

- give sb a thick ear

- be up to one's ears

- have money/houses coming out of one's ears

I had football/pizza coming out of my ears — el fútbol/la pizza me salía por las orejas, estaba harto de fútbol/pizza

- be wet behind the ears
cauliflower, deaf, flea, pig, box II, 1.
2) (=sense of hearing) oído m

her voice was very pleasing to the ear — tenía una voz muy agradable al oído

• to play sth by ear — (lit) tocar algo de oído

we don't know what to expect, we'll just have to play it by ear — (fig) no sabemos a qué atenernos, tendremos que improvisar sobre la marcha

• she has an ear for languages — tiene oído para los idiomas

she has a good ear (for music) — tiene buen oído (para la música)

2.

CPD

ear infection N — infección f de oído

ear lobe N — lóbulo m de la oreja

ear, nose and throat department N — sección f de otorrinolaringología

ear, nose and throat specialist N — otorrinolaringólogo(-a) m / f

ear trumpet N — trompetilla f acústica

ear wax N — cerumen m, cera f de los oídos

II

[ɪǝ(r)]
N [of cereal] espiga f
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[ɪr, ɪə(r)]
noun

1)

a) ( Anat) oreja f; ( organ) oído m

the inner/middle/outer ear — el oído interno/medio/externo

her ears must be burning — le deben estar ardiendo las orejas or zumbando los oídos

to be all ears — ser* todo oídos

to be wet behind the ears — estar* verde, no tener* experiencia

to fall down about o around one's ears: the house is falling down around our ears la casa se nos está viniendo abajo or cayendo a pedazos; to fall on deaf ears caer* en oídos sordos; to give somebody a thick ear (colloq) darle* una torta or un moquete a alguien (fam); to go in one ear and out the other (colloq): it just goes in one ear and out the other me/te/le entra por un oído y me/te/le sale por el otro; to have/keep one's ear to the ground mantenerse* atento; to lend an ear to somebody prestarle atención a alguien; to prick up one's ears \<\<person\>\> aguzar* el oído, parar la(s) oreja(s) (AmL fam); ( lit) \<\<dog/horse\>\> levantar or (AmL) parar las orejas; to set something on its ear (AmE) causar revuelo en algo, revolucionar algo; to turn a deaf ear to somebody/something — hacer* oídos sordos a alguien/algo

b) ( sense of hearing) (no pl) oído m

to have a good ear for music/languages — tener* oído para la música/los idiomas

to play something by ear — tocar* algo de oído

to play it by ear: I don't know what I'm going to say, I'll just have to play it by ear — no sé que voy a decir, ya veré llegado el momento or sobre la marcha

2) ( of corn) espiga f

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4 lend

lend [lend]

(preterite, past participle lent) transitive verb

   a. [+ money, possessions] prêter

• to lend sb sth prêter qch à qn

   b. [+ importance] accorder ; [+ dignity, mystery] conférer

• to lend credibility to sth donner une certaine crédibilité à qch

• to lend authority to sth conférer une certaine autorité à qch

• to lend an ear (to sb) prêter l'oreille (à qn)

   c. (reflexive) to lend itself (or o.s.) to... se prêter à...

• the novel doesn't lend itself to being filmed ce roman ne se prête pas à une adaptation cinématographique

► lend out separable transitive verb prêter

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[lend] 1.
transitive verb (prét, pp lent) prêter [object, money]; conférer [quality, credibility] (to à); prêter [support]

to lend somebody something — prêter quelque chose à quelqu'un

to lend a hand — prêter une main

to lend one's name to — prêter son nom à

to lend weight to something — donner du poids à quelque chose

it doesn't lend itself to... — il ne se prête pas à...
2.
intransitive verb (prét, pp lent) Commerce prêter (to à)

to lend at 15% — prêter à 15%

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5 ear

I noun
1) Ohr, das

ear, nose, and throat hospital/specialist — Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Klinik, die/-Arzt, der/-Ärztin, die

smile from ear to ear — von einem Ohr zum anderen strahlen (ugs.)

be out on one's ear — (fig. coll.) auf der Straße stehen (ugs.)

up to one's ears in work/debt — bis zum Hals in Arbeit/Schulden

have a word in somebody's ear — jemandem ein Wort im Vertrauen sagen

keep one's ears open — (fig.) die Ohren offenhalten

have/keep an ear to the ground — sein Ohr ständig am Puls der Masse haben (ugs. scherzh.)

be[come] all ears — [plötzlich] ganz Ohr sein

go in [at] one ear and out [at] the other — (coll.) zum einen Ohr herein, zum anderen wieder hinausgehen

2) no pl. (sense) Gehör, das

have an ear or a good ear/no ear for music — ein [gutes]/kein Gehör für Musik haben

play by ear — (Mus.) nach dem Gehör spielen; see also academic.ru/56066/play">play 3. 1)
II noun
(Bot.) Ähre, die

ear of corn — Kornähre, die

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I [iə] noun
1) (the part of the head by means of which we hear, or its external part only: Her new hair-style covers her ears.) das Ohr

2) (the sense or power of hearing especially the ability to hear the difference between sounds: sharp ears; He has a good ear for music.) das Gehör

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- earache
- eardrum
- earlobe
- earmark
- earring
- earshot
- be all ears
- go in one ear and out the other
- play by ear
- up to one's ears in
- up to one's ears II [iə] noun
(the part of a cereal plant which contains the seed: ears of corn.) die Ähre

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ear¹

[ɪəʳ, AM ɪr]

n

1. ANAT Ohr nt

\ear, nose and throat specialist Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Arzt, -Ärztin m, f, HNO-Arzt, -Ärztin m, f

to have good \ears gute Ohren [o ein feines Gehör] haben

to grin/smile from \ear to \ear von einem Ohr zum anderen grinsen/strahlen fam

2. ELEC Öse f

3.

▶ to be all \ears ganz Ohr sein

▶ sb's \ears are burning jdm klingen die Ohren hum fam

▶ to close one's \ears to sth etw ignorieren

▶ sb has sth coming out of their \ears ( fam) etw hängt jdm zum Hals[e] [he]raus fam

▶ to be up to one's \ears in debt/work bis über die Ohren in Schulden/Arbeit stecken

▶ sb's \ears are flapping jd spitzt die Ohren fam

▶ to gain the \ear of sb bei jdm Gehör finden

▶ to give sb a thick \ear esp BRIT jdm ein paar hinter die Ohren geben fam, jdm eine runterhauen fam

▶ to go in one \ear and out the other zum einen Ohr hinein- und zum anderen wieder hinausgehen fam

▶ to have the \ear of sb jds Vertrauen haben

▶ to have an \ear for sth für etw akk ein Gehör haben, ein [feines] Ohr für etw akk haben

▶ to have [or keep] an \ear to the ground auf dem Laufenden bleiben [o sein]

▶ to keep one's \ears open die Ohren offenhalten

▶ to listen with half an \ear [nur] mit halbem Ohr zuhören

▶ to be out on one's \ear ( fam) rausgeflogen sein fam

ear²

[ɪəʳ, AM ɪr]

n AGR Ähre f

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I [ɪə(r)]
n

1) (ANAT fig) Ohr nt

to keep one's ears open — die Ohren offen halten

to keep an ear to the ground — die Ohren aufsperren or offen halten

to be all ears — ganz Ohr sein

she was listening with only half an ear — sie hörte nur mit halbem Ohr zu

your ears must have been burning — Ihnen müssen die Ohren geklungen haben

to lend an ear — zuhören

to lend an ear to sb — jdm sein Ohr leihen

to find a sympathetic ear — ein offenes Ohr finden

to lend a sympathetic ear — verständnisvoll zuhören

if that came to or reached his ears — wenn ihm das zu Ohren kommt

he has the ear of the prime minister — der Premierminister hört auf ihn

it goes in one ear and out the other — das geht zum einen Ohr hinein und zum anderen wieder hinaus

to be up to one's ears in debt/work — bis über beide or die Ohren in Schulden/Arbeit stecken

he's got money/houses etc coming out of his ears (inf) — er hat Geld/Häuser etc ohne Ende (inf)

it all came crashing down around his ears (fig) — um ihn herum brach alles zusammen

he'll be out on his ear (inf) — dann fliegt er raus (inf)

to bend sb's ear (inf) — jdn vollquatschen (inf), jdn vollsülzen (sl)

2) (= sense of hearing) Gehör nt, Ohr nt

to have a good ear for music — ein feines Gehör für Musik haben

to play by ear (lit) — nach (dem) Gehör spielen

to play it by ear (fig) — improvisieren
II
n
(of grain, plant) Ähre f; (of maize) Kolben m
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ear¹ [ıə(r)] s

1. ANAT Ohr n:

have good ears fig ein feines Gehör oder gute Ohren haben;

it sounds wrong to my ears für meine Ohren klingt das falsch

2. fig Gehör n, Ohr n:

have a good ear ein feines Gehör oder gute Ohren haben;

have an ear for music

a) musikalisches Gehör haben,

b) Sinn für Musik haben;

play by ear nach dem Gehör spielen; → Bes Redew

3. fig Gehör n, Aufmerksamkeit f:

give ( oder lend) sb an ear ( oder one’s ear[s]) jemandem Gehör schenken, jemanden anhören;

she has his ear er hört auf sie;

it came to ( oder reached) my ear(s) es kam mir zu Ohren

4. Henkel m, Griff m

5. Öhr n, Öse f

6. TECH Tragöse f

7. Titelbox f (in Zeitungen)Besondere Redewendungen: be all ears ganz Ohr sein;

be all ears for sth sich etwas genau anhören;

be on one’s ears umg blau sein;

be out on one’s ears umg auf der Straße sitzen (entlassen worden sein);

be up to the ( oder one’s) ears in debt (work) bis über die Ohren in Schulden (Arbeit) sitzen oder stecken;

not believe ( oder trust) one’s ears seinen Ohren nicht trauen;

I couldn’t believe ( oder trust) my ears ich traute meinen Ohren nicht;

bend sb’s ears umg

a) jemandem die Ohren vollquatschen,

b) sich bei jemandem auskotzen (aussprechen) his ears were burning ihm klangen die Ohren;

fall on deaf ears auf taube Ohren stoßen;

find a sympathetic ear ein offenes Ohr finden;

he’d give his ears umg er würde alles geben ( for für), er würde alles dafür geben ( to be, etc zu sein etc);

it goes in (at) one ear and out (at) the other das geht zum einen Ohr herein und zum andern wieder hinaus;

have ( oder keep) an ( oder one’s) ear to the ground die Ohren offenhalten;

have a word in sb’s ear jemandem etwas im Vertrauen sagen;

have a sympathetic ear for

a) sein Ohr leihen (dat),

b) ein offenes Ohr haben für play it by ear improvisieren, von Fall zu Fall entscheiden;

he set them by the ears er brachte sie gegeneinander auf;

smile from ear to ear von einem Ohr zum andern strahlen;

turn a deaf ear to die Ohren verschließen vor (dat); → bend B 1, block B 5, box² A, B, clip¹ A 10, flea A, music 1, prick B 6, thick A 4, wall Bes Redew, wet A 1

ear² [ıə(r)] s

a) (Getreide) Ähre f: → corn¹ A 2

b) (Mais) Kolben m

ENT abk MED ear, nose, and throat HNO-…

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I noun
1) Ohr, das

ear, nose, and throat hospital/specialist — Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Klinik, die/-Arzt, der/-Ärztin, die

smile from ear to ear — von einem Ohr zum anderen strahlen (ugs.)

be out on one's ear — (fig. coll.) auf der Straße stehen (ugs.)

up to one's ears in work/debt — bis zum Hals in Arbeit/Schulden

have a word in somebody's ear — jemandem ein Wort im Vertrauen sagen

keep one's ears open — (fig.) die Ohren offenhalten

have/keep an ear to the ground — sein Ohr ständig am Puls der Masse haben (ugs. scherzh.)

be[come] all ears — [plötzlich] ganz Ohr sein

go in [at] one ear and out [at] the other — (coll.) zum einen Ohr herein, zum anderen wieder hinausgehen

2) no pl. (sense) Gehör, das

have an ear or a good ear/no ear for music — ein [gutes]/kein Gehör für Musik haben

play by ear — (Mus.) nach dem Gehör spielen; see also play 3. 1)
II noun
(Bot.) Ähre, die

ear of corn — Kornähre, die

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n.

Ohr -en n.

Öhr -e n.

English-german dictionary > ear
6 ear

I iə noun
1) (the part of the head by means of which we hear, or its external part only: Her new hair-style covers her ears.) øre

2) (the sense or power of hearing especially the ability to hear the difference between sounds: sharp ears; He has a good ear for music.) hørsel, gehør

•

- earache
- eardrum
- earlobe
- earmark
- earring
- earshot
- be all ears
- go in one ear and out the other
- play by ear
- up to one's ears in
- up to one's ears II iə noun
(the part of a cereal plant which contains the seed: ears of corn.) aks

øre

I
subst. \/ɪə\/

1) øre

• I got something in my ear

jeg fikk noe i øret

2) (musikk, språk) gehør, øre, sans

• she has an ear for rhythm

hun har rytmesans

3) øre, hank, (feste)flens

• the ear of the jug is broken

hanken på muggen er i stykker

4) ( i avis) rammeannonse, rammeoppslag

be all ears ( hverdagslig) være lutter øre

feel one's ears burning bli varm om ørene ( overført) føle på seg at noen snakker om en

gain somebody's ear få noen til å lytte (til seg)

• I managed to gain Jan's ear

jeg klarte å få Jan til å lytte (til meg)

give ear to eller lend an ear eller lend one's ears to lytte til, låne øre til

• she gave ear to what he had to say

hun lyttet til det han hadde å si

give one's ears to\/for something gi\/betale hva som helst for noe

• I would give my ears for a piece of chocolate

jeg gir hva som helst for en sjokoladebit

give somebody a thick ear klappe til noen, gi noen en skikkelig ørefik

give a willing ear to lytte til, låne øre til

have an ear for music eller have an ear for rhythm ha gehør, rytmefølelse, rytmesans, ha øre for musikk, være musikalsk

• you would think he has no ear for music

en skulle tro han var umusikalsk

have somebody's ear ha innflytelse, ha en persons oppmerksomhet

• she has the president's ear

hun har innflytelse hos presidenten

have\/keep an\/one's ear to the ground holde seg godt informert, ha et åpent øre for hva som rører seg i tiden

incline one's ear to something (villig) lytte til\/på, låne øre til noe

• I inclined my ear to what she said

jeg lyttet til det hun sa

make a pig's ear of something se ➢ pig, 1

on my ear (irsk, kun om 1. person entall) småfull

• I was on my ear last night

jeg var småfull i går

play by ear ( om musikkstykke) spille etter gehøret\/hukommelsen, spille uten noter (overført, også play it by ear) føle seg frem, ta ting som de kommer

pull somebody's ear eller pull somebody by the ear dra noen i øret, klype noen i øret

ring in someone's ears ringe i ørene på noen, gi gjenlyd\/gjenklang hos noen

• his words rang in my ears

ordene hans gav gjenklang i ørene mine

stop one's ears holde for ørene ( overført) vende det døve øret til

turn a deaf ear to vende det døve øret til

up to one's ears with something opp til ørene med noe
II
subst. \/ɪə\/

( botanikk) aks

be in the ear stå i aks
III
verb \/ɪə\/

( botanikk) danne aks, sette aks

English-Norwegian dictionary > ear
7 lend

1. transitive verb,
lent

1) leihen

lend something to somebody — jemandem etwas leihen

2) (give, impart) geben; zur Verfügung stellen [Dienste]; verleihen [Würde, Glaubwürdigkeit, Zauber]

lend one's support to something — etwas unterstützen

lend one's name/authority to something — seinen Namen/guten Namen für etwas hergeben
2. reflexive verb,
lent

the book lends itself/does not lend itself to use as a learning aid — das Buch eignet sich/eignet sich nicht als Lehrmittel

the system lends itself to manipulation — das System bietet sich zur Manipulation an

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[lend]
past tense, past participle - lent; verb

1) (to give (someone) the use of for a time: She had forgotten her umbrella so I lent her mine to go home with.) leihen

2) (to give or add (a quality) to: Desperation lent him strength.) verleihen

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- academic.ru/117147/lend_itself_to">lend itself to

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lend

<lent, lent>

[lend]

I. vt

1. (loan)

▪ to \lend [sb] sth [or sth [to sb]] [jdm] etw leihen

the bank agreed to \lend him £5,000 die Bank gewährte ihm einen Kredit in der Höhe von 5.000 Pfund

to \lend money [to sb] [jdm] Geld leihen

2. (impart)

▪ to \lend sth to sb/sth jdm/etw etw verleihen

flowers all around the room \lend the place a cheerful look durch die vielen Blumen wirkt der Raum freundlich

photographs \lend some credibility to his story durch die Fotos wird seine Geschichte glaubwürdiger

to \lend charm to sth etw dat Zauber verleihen

to \lend charm to sb jdn elegant aussehen [o wirken] lassen

to \lend colour [or AM color] to sth etw dat Farbe geben

to \lend dignity to sb jdm Würde verleihen

to \lend weight to an argument ein Argument verstärken, einem Argument [noch] mehr Gewicht verleihen

to \lend support to a view einen Eindruck verstärken

3. (adapt)

▪ to \lend oneself sich akk anpassen

he stiffly lent himself to her embraces steif ließ er ihre Umarmungen über sich ergehen

4. (be suitable)

▪ to \lend itself sich akk für etw akk eignen

the computer \lends itself to many different uses der Computer ist vielseitig einsetzbar

5.

▶ to \lend an ear zuhören

▶ to \lend an ear to sb/sth jdm/etw zuhören [o geh Gehör schenken]

▶ to \lend a hand helfen

▶ to \lend sb a hand [or a hand to sb] jdm zur Hand gehen

▶ to \lend one's name to sth seinen [guten] Namen für etw akk hergeben

▶ to \lend wings to sb/sth jdm/etw Flügel verleihen geh

II. vi

▪ to \lend to sb jdm Geld leihen; bank jdm Kredit gewähren

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[lend] pret, ptp lent
1. vt

1) (= loan) leihen (to sb jdm); (banks) money verleihen (to an +acc)

2) (fig: give) verleihen (
to +dat); name geben
I am not going to lend my name to this — dafür gebe ich meinen (guten) Namen nicht her

to lend (one's) support to sb/sth — jdn/etw unterstützen

to lend a hand — helfen, mit anfassen

2. vr

to lend oneself to sth — sich für etw hergeben

doesn't really lend itself to radio —

these problems don't lend themselves to quick solutions — für diese Probleme gibt es keine schnelle Lösung

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lend [lend] prät und pperf lent [lent] v/t

1. (ver-, aus)leihen:

lend sb £100 jemandem 100 Pfund leihen;

lend (out) money Geld (ver)leihen;

lend money on goods Waren beleihen oder lombardieren

2. fig Würde, Nachdruck, Farbe etc verleihen (to dat)

3. fig leihen, gewähren, schenken:

lend one’s name to sth seinen Namen für etwas hergeben;

lend o.s. to sth

a) sich zu etwas hergeben,

b) sich einer Sache hingeben;

lend itself to sth sich für oder zu etwas eignen; → aid C 1, ear¹ 3, hand A 1

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1. transitive verb,
lent

1) leihen

lend something to somebody — jemandem etwas leihen

2) (give, impart) geben; zur Verfügung stellen [Dienste]; verleihen [Würde, Glaubwürdigkeit, Zauber]

lend one's support to something — etwas unterstützen

lend one's name/authority to something — seinen Namen/guten Namen für etwas hergeben
2. reflexive verb,
lent

the book lends itself/does not lend itself to use as a learning aid — das Buch eignet sich/eignet sich nicht als Lehrmittel

the system lends itself to manipulation — das System bietet sich zur Manipulation an

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(out) v.

ausleihen v.

borgen v.

leihen v.

(§ p.,pp.: lieh, geliehen)

verleihen v.

English-german dictionary > lend
8 lend

/end/ Cách viết khác: (lent) /lent/ * ngoại động từ - cho vay, cho mượn =to lend money at interest+ cho vay lãi - thêm phần, thêm vào =to lend enchantment to...+ thêm vẻ huyền diệu cho... =to lend oribability to a story+ làm chi câu chuyện thêm dễ tin !to lend assistance (aid) to - giúp đỡ !to lend countanance to somebody - (xem) countenence !to lend an ear - (xem) ear !to lend itself to - thích hợp với, có thể dùng làm !to lend a [helping] hand to someone - giúp đỡ ai một tay !to lend oneself to - thích ứng với, thích nghi với; phụ hoạ theo - tận lực vì, dốc tâm dốc sức vào

English-Vietnamese dictionary > lend
9 ear

/iə/ * danh từ - tai =to pick up (to cock) one's ears+ vểnh tai lên (để nghe) - vật hình tai (quai, bình đựng nước...) - tai (bông), sự nghe, khả năng nghe =to have (keep) a sensitive ear; to have sharp ears+ thính tai =a fine ear for music+ tai sành nhạc !to be all ears - lắng tai nghe !to be over head and ears in; to be head over in - (xem) head !to bring hornet' nest about one's ears - (xem) hornet !to get someone up on his ears - (từ Mỹ,nghĩa Mỹ), (thông tục) làm ai phật ý, làm ai nổi cáu !to give (lend an) ear to - lắng nghe !to give someone a thick ear - cho ai một cái bạt tai !to go in at one ear and out at the other - vào tai này ra tai kia !to have (gain) someone's ear - được ai sẵn sàng lắng nghe !to keep one's ear open for - sẵn sàng nghe !to send somebody away a flen in his ear - làm cho ai tiu nghỉu (vì từ chối cái gì, vì khiển trách) !to set by the ears - (xem) set !to turn a sympathetic (ready) ear to someone's request - lắng nghe lời yêu cầu của ai với thái độ thiện cảm !walls have ears - tai vách mạch dừng !a word in someone's ears - lời rỉ tai ai !would give one's ears for something (to get something) - (xem) give * danh từ - bông (lúa...) =rice in the ear+ lúa trổ (bông) * nội động từ - trổ bông (lúa...)

English-Vietnamese dictionary > ear
10 lend

lend
past tense, past participle - lent; verb

1) (to give (someone) the use of for a time: She had forgotten her umbrella so I lent her mine to go home with.) låne (ut)

2) (to give or add (a quality) to: Desperation lent him strength.) gi, kaste et skjær over

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- lend itself to

verb ( lent - lent) \/lend\/

1) låne, låne ut

2) gi, forlene med

• the business lent aid to the project

• her presence lent dignity to the celebration

hennes tilstedeværelse kastet et skjær av verdighet over feiringen

lend a hand with something hjelpe til med noe

lend a helping hand rekke en hjelpende hånd, gi en hjelpende hånd

lend an\/one's ear to lytte til, høre på

lend at interest låne ut mot rente

lend itself to ( om ting) passe for, passe til

• these knives don't lend themselves to filleting fish

disse knivene passer ikke til filetering av fisk

innby til

• it may lend itself to abuse

det kan innby til misbruk

• it lends itself to ridicule

det innbyr til latter

lend one's aid hjelpe til

lend oneself to gå med på, samtykke til nedverdige seg til, få seg til, la seg bruke til

lend one's name gi sitt navn til

lend someone a hand gi noen en hjelpende hånd, hjelpe noen

lend someone something låne noen noe

lend something to somebody låne noe bort til noen

English-Norwegian dictionary > lend
11 ear

ear [ɪə^r]

1. noun

a. oreille f

• I'm all ears! (inf) je suis tout ouïe !

• it all came crashing down about his ears tout s'est effondré autour de lui

• your ears must have been burning! (inf) vous avez dû entendre vos oreilles siffler !

• to close one's ears to sth ne pas vouloir entendre qch

• to have one's ear to the ground être à l'affût de ce qui se dit

• to have an ear for music avoir l'oreille musicale

• to have a good ear avoir une bonne oreille

• it goes in one ear and out the other (inf) cela lui entre par une oreille et lui sort par l'autre

• to keep one's ears open ouvrir l'oreille

• you'll be out on your ear if you're not careful (inf) tu vas te faire virer (inf) si tu ne fais pas attention

• to play by ear (musician) jouer d'oreille

• I'll just play it by ear je verrai quoi faire le moment venu

• to lend a sympathetic ear prêter une oreille attentive

• to be up to the ears in work (inf) avoir du travail par-dessus la tête

• to be up to the ears in debt être endetté jusqu'au cou

• he's got money coming out of his ears (inf) il a de l'argent à ne plus savoir qu'en faire

b. [of grain, plant] épi m

2. compounds

► ear, nose and throat department noun service m d'oto-rhino-laryngologie

► ear-splitting adjective [sound] strident

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[ɪə(r)] 1.
noun

1) oreille f

inner/middle ear — oreille f interne/moyenne

to play (music) by ear — jouer de la musique à l'oreille

to have a good ear for languages — avoir une bonne oreille pour les langues

2) Botany (of wheat, corn) épi m
2.
noun modifier [ infection, operation] ( of one ear) de l'oreille; ( of both ears) des oreilles

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around one's ears — tout autour de soi

my ears are burning — j'ai les oreilles qui sifflent

to be all ears — (colloq) être tout ouïe

to be out on one's ear — (colloq) ( from job) avoir été mis à la porte (colloq); ( from home) être à la rue

to be up to one's ears in debt — être endetté jusqu'au cou

he's wet behind the ears — c'est un petit jeunot

to get a thick ear — (colloq) recevoir une baffe (colloq)

to have a word in somebody's ear — parler à quelqu'un en privé

to have ou keep one's ear to the ground — garder l'œil ouvert

to listen with (only) half an ear — n'écouter que d'une oreille

to play it by ear — fig improviser

English-French dictionary > ear
12 prêter

prêter [pʀete]

➭ TABLE 1

1. transitive verb

   a. [+ objet, argent] to lend

• prêter qch à qn to lend sth to sb

• peux-tu me prêter ton stylo ? can you lend me your pen?

   b. ( = attribuer) [+ sentiment, facultés] to attribute

   c. ( = apporter, offrir) [+ aide, appui] to give

• prêter assistance/secours à qn to go to sb's assistance/aid

• prêter main forte à qn to lend sb a hand

• prêter son concours à to give one's assistance to

• prêter attention à to pay attention to

• prêter le flanc à la critique to lay o.s. open to criticism

• prêter l'oreille to listen (à to)

• prêter serment to take an oath

2. indirect transitive verb

• prêter à

• son attitude prête à équivoque his attitude is ambiguous

• sa conduite prête à rire his behaviour is laughable

3. reflexive verb

► se prêter

   a. ( = consentir)

se prêter à [+ expérience] to participate in

   b. ( = s'adapter) se prêter à qch to lend itself to sth

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pʀɛte
1.

verbe transitif

1) ( fournir un bien matériel) to lend [argent, objet]

prêter sur gages — to loan against security

2) ( accorder)

prêter son assistance à quelqu'un — to give ou lend somebody one's assistance

prêter attention à — to pay attention to

prêter la main à quelqu'un — to lend somebody a hand

prêter l'oreille — to listen, to lend an ear hum

prêter serment — to take an oath

prêter son nom à — to lend one's name to, to allow one's name to be used by

si Dieu me prête vie — if God spares me

3) ( attribuer)

prêter à quelqu'un — to attribute ou ascribe [something] to somebody

les intentions que l'on prête au président — the president' s supposed intentions

on me prête des propos que je n'ai jamais tenus — I'm credited with remarks I never made

2.

prêter à verbe transitif indirect

prêter à — to give rise to, to cause

sujet qui prête à l'inquiétude — issue which is cause for concern

son attitude prête à rire — his/her attitude is laughable ou ridiculous

tout prête à croire or penser que — all the indications would suggest that

3.

se prêter verbe pronominal

1) ( consentir)

se prêter à — to take part in

2) ( convenir)

se prêter à — to lend itself to

3) ( se donner)

se prêter assistance — [personnes] to assist one another

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pʀete vt
1) [livres, argent]

prêter qch à — to lend sth to

Il m'a prêté sa voiture. — He lent me his car.

on ne prête qu'aux riches — only the rich get credit

2) (= attribuer)

prêter qch à qn [propos, mots] — to attribute sth to sb

Hier, la rumeur lui prêtait l'intention de démissionner. — Yesterday he was rumoured to be intending to resign.

3) (= donner lieu)

prêter à [commentaires] — to give rise to

prêter à confusion — to cause confusion

Le terme peut prêter à confusion. — The term can cause confusion.

4) (locutions)

prêter assistance à — to give help to

prêter attention à qch — to pay attention to sth

prêter l'oreille — to lend an ear

prêter l'oreille à qn — to lend sb an ear

prêter une oreille attentive à qch — to lend an attentive ear to sth

prêter serment — to take the oath

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prêter verb table: aimer

A vtr

1 ( fournir un bien matériel) to lend [argent, objet] (à qn to sb); prêter à 10% Fin to lend (money) at 10%; peux-tu me rendre le livre que je t'ai prêté? can you give me back the book I lent you?; prêter sur gages to loan against security; des toiles prêtées par le Louvre à un musée américain paintings on loan from the Louvre to an American museum; des toiles prêtées au Louvre par un musée américain paintings on loan to the Louvre from an American museum;

2 ( accorder) prêter son aide à qn to give sb some help; prêter son appui/assistance à qn to give ou lend sb one's support/assistance; prêter attention à to pay attention to; ils ont prêté leur concours à cette entreprise they lent their support to this venture; prêter la main à qn to lend sb a hand; prêter l'oreille to listen, to lend an ear hum; prêter serment to take an oath; prêter son nom à to lend one's name to, to allow one's name to be used by; si Dieu me prête vie if God spares me; ⇒ flanc;

3 ( attribuer) prêter qch à qn to attribute ou ascribe sth to sb [intention, desseins, propos, vertus]; les intentions que l'on prête au président the president's supposed intentions; on lui prête des qualités qu'il n'a pas qualities are attributed ou ascribed to him which he does not have; on me prête des propos que je n'ai jamais tenus I'm credited with remarks I never made; on prête à l'entreprise l'intention de se réimplanter à l'étranger it is said that the company intends to relocate abroad.

B prêter à vtr ind prêter à to give rise to, to cause; déclaration qui prête à confusion statement that gives rise to ou causes confusion; sujet qui prête à l'inquiétude issue which is cause for concern; conduite qui prête à la critique behaviour^GB that is open to ou invites criticism; son attitude prête à rire his/her attitude is laughable ou ridiculous; tout prête à croire or penser que la crise est finie all the indications would suggest that the recession is over.

C vi Tech [cuir, tissu] to stretch.

D se prêter vpr

1 ( consentir) se prêter à to take part in [machination, manœuvre, arrangement, jeu]; jamais je ne me prêterai à ce genre de manigances! I would never have anything to do with that kind of skulduggery○!;

2 ( convenir) se prêter à to lend itself to; le roman se prête à une interprétation psychanalytique/une adaptation cinématographique the novel lends itself to a psychoanalytic interpretation/a film adaptation; le lieu ne se prêtait pas à une déclaration d'amour the surroundings were ill-suited to ou did not lend themselves to a declaration of love;

3 ( donner) se prêter assistance [personnes] to assist one another; se prêter une assistance mutuelle [pays] to provide mutual assistance to one another.

[prete] verbe transitif

1. [argent, bien] to lend

peux-tu me prêter ta voiture? can you lend me ou can I borrow your car?

(en usage absolu)

la banque prête à 9 % the bank lends at 9%

prêter sur gages to lend (money) against security

on ne prête qu'aux riches (proverbe) to those who have shall be given

2. [attribuer] to attribute, to accord

prêter de l'importance à quelque chose to attach importance to something

on lui a parfois prêté des pouvoirs magiques he was sometimes alleged ou claimed to have magical powers

on me prête des talents que je n'ai malheureusement pas I am credited with skills that I unfortunately do not possess

ce sont les propos prêtés au sénateur these are the words attributed to the senator

3. [offrir]

prêter asile à quelqu'un to give ou to offer somebody shelter

prêter assistance ou secours à quelqu'un to give ou to lend assistance to somebody

prêter attention à to pay attention to

ne pas prêter attention à to ignore

prêter l'oreille to listen

prêter une oreille attentive à quelqu'un to listen attentively to somebody

prêter une oreille distraite à quelqu'un to listen to somebody with only half an ear

prêter serment

a. to take the oath

b. POLITIQUE to be sworn in

faire prêter serment à quelqu'un to put somebody under oath

prêter son nom à une cause to lend one's name to a cause

prêter le flanc à: prêter le flanc à la critique to lay oneself open to ou to invite criticism

prêter le flanc à l'adversaire to give the adversary an opening

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[prete] verbe intransitif

[tissu, cuir] to give, to stretch

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prêter à verbe plus préposition

[donner lieu à] to give rise to, to invite

le texte prête à confusion the text is open to misinterpretation

la déclaration prête à équivoque the statement is ambiguous

il est d'une naïveté qui prête à rire he is ridiculously naive

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se prêter à verbe pronominal plus préposition

1. [consentir à] to lend oneself to

se prêter à une fraude to countenance a fraud

se prêter au jeu to enter into the spirit of the game

2. [être adapté à] to be suitable for

si le temps s'y prête weather permitting

les circonstances ne se prêtaient guère aux confidences it was no time for confidences

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > prêter
13 atención

intj.

attention, pay attention.

f.

1 attention, care, concentration, dedication.

2 fine gesture, attention, courtesy, polite act.

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atención

► nombre femenino

1 (gen) attention

■ le encanta ser el centro de la atención he loves being the centre of attention

■ lo hace sólo para que le prestes atención she's only doing it to get attention

■ es imposible atraer su atención it's impossible to get his attention

2 (detalle) nice thought

■ fue una atención por su parte it was a nice thought, it was very kind of him

► interjección ¡atención!

1 (gen) your attention please!; (cuidado) watch out!, look out!

■ ¡atención a los dedos! mind your fingers!

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a la atención de alguien (en cartas) for the attention of somebody

colmar muchas atenciones con alguien to smother somebody with attentions, make a fuss of somebody

en atención a bearing in mind, taking into account

en atención a que... in view of the fact that..., given that...

llamar la atención to attract attention

■ procura no llamar la atención try not to attract attention

■ lo que más me llamó la atención fue que no llevara uniforme what I noticed most was that he wasn't wearing a uniform

llamar la atención a alguien to take somebody to task

prestar atención to pay attention (a, to)

tener una atención con alguien to think of somebody

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noun f.

attention

- llamar la atención
- prestar atención
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SF

1) (=interés) attention

la novela mantiene la atención del lector — the novel keeps the reader's attention

esta emisora dedica especial atención a la música — this station places particular emphasis on music o devotes particular attention to music

¡atención, por favor! — attention, please!

siguen con atención las explicaciones — they follow the explanations attentively

garantizarán los derechos de todos, con especial atención a las minorías — they will guarantee everybody's rights, particularly those of minorities

• en atención a algo — frm in view of sth

en atención a los intereses de los clientes — in view of the clients' interests

el premio le fue concedido en atención a sus méritos — she was awarded the prize on merit

• llamar la atención a algn — (=atraer) to attract sb's attention; (=reprender) to tell sb off

siempre va llamando la atención por como viste — the way he dresses always catches the eye o attracts attention

me llamó la atención no verte por allí — I was surprised not to see you there

a mí el chocolate no me llama mucho la atención — I'm not too fond of o keen on chocolate

nos llamó la atención sobre el peligro que corrían los refugiados — he drew our attention to the danger that the refugees were in

me llamaron la atención por llegar tarde — they told me off for arriving late

• prestar atención — to pay attention (a to)

léelo detenidamente, prestando especial atención a la letra pequeña — read it carefully, paying particular attention to the small print

prestad mucha atención a lo que voy a decir — pay close attention to what I am going to say

los niños necesitan que les presten mucha atención — children need to be given a lot of attention

2) (=precaución) care

necesitas poner más atención en lo que haces — you need to take greater care over what you do

cuando vayas de vacaciones, atención a los precios — when you go on holiday, watch out for the prices

¡atención! frenos potentes — beware! powerful brakes

¡atención! — look out!, careful!; (Mil) attention!
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3) (=cortesía)

no tuvo ni la atención de enviarle unas flores — he didn't even have the kindness o thought to send her flowers

le agradezco la atención — that's very thoughtful of you

ha tenido una bonita atención regalándome el libro — it was a really nice thought of hers to buy me that book

me colmó de atenciones — he showered me with attention

4) (=asistencia)

vive rodeada de todas las atenciones necesarias — she has all the care and attention that she needs

han descuidado la atención al público — they have neglected the customers

horario de atención al público — [en oficina] hours of business; [en tienda] opening hours

atención al cliente — customer service

departamento de atención al cliente — customer service department

el personal de atención al cliente — the staff who serve customers

atención médica — medical attention

atención personalizada — personalized service

atención primaria — primary health care

atención psicológica — counselling

atención psiquiátrica — psychiatric treatment

centro de atención psiquiátrica — psychiatric clinic

atención sanitaria — medical attention

5) pl atenciones (=obligaciones) duties, responsibilities

6) [en correspondencia]

• a la atención de — for the attention of; [en sobre] attention

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femenino

1)

a) ( concentración) attention

quisiera dedicarle más atención a esto — I'd like to give this more attention

con atención — attentively

pon atención en lo que haces — concentrate on o pay attention to what you're doing

presta atención a esto — pay attention o listen carefully to this

atraer la atención del camarero — to attract o get the waiter's attention

ser el centro de (la) atención — to be the center of attention

b)

llamar la atención: se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention (to himself); una chica que llama la atención a very striking girl; lo dulce no me llama la atención I'm not very fond of sweet things; me llamó la atención que estuviera sola I was surprised she was alone; llamarle la atención a alguien ( reprenderlo) to reprimand somebody (frml), to give somebody a talking to; ( hacerle notar algo): les llamé la atención sobre... — I drew their attention to...

c) (en locs)

a la atención de — (Corresp) for the attention of

en atención a algo — (frml) in view of something

2)

a) ( servicio)

la atención que recibimos en el consulado — the way we were treated o the treatment we received in the consulate

horario de atención al público — ( en banco) hours of business; ( en oficina pública) opening hours

departamento de atención al cliente — customer service department (AmE), customer services department (BrE)

b) ( cortesía)

nos colmaron de atenciones — we were showered with attention o (BrE) attentions

no tuvo ninguna atención con ella a pesar de su hospitalidad — he didn't show the slightest appreciation despite her hospitality

cúantas atenciones! estoy abrumado — how kind! I'm overwhelmed
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interjección

a) (Mil) attention!

b) ( para que se atienda)

atención! están dando los resultados — listen! they're reading out the results

atención, por favor! — (your) attention, please!

c) ( para avisar de peligro) look out!, watch out!

atención! — danger!, warning!

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= attention, care, courtesy, focus, diligence, vigilance.

Ex. It's that access dimension of descriptive cataloging that I suggest should get priority attention from all of us.

Ex. Thus care in indexing is essential, and systems should be designed in such a way as to minimise the possibility of error.

Ex. Why dont't they give these people some lessons in common courtesy?.

Ex. Our focus in this text is on the first stage in the following diagram.

Ex. If these guidelines are not adhered to with due care and diligence, financial damage to the library can result = Si no se siguen estas directrices con el debido cuidado y atención, el resultado puede ser que la biblioteca sufra daños económicos.

Ex. Factors that might adversely impact the ethical behaviour of the publishing, vending and librarianship community are examined, and the need for professionalism and vigilance of the community is emphasised.

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* abrumar con atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.

* acaparar la atención de Alguien = monopolise + attention.

* acaparar toda la atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.

* atención a la infancia = child care [childcare].

* atención al cliente = customer care, customer support.

* atención al estudiante = student services.

* atención al paciente = patient care.

* atención + disminuir = attention + wane.

* atención médica = medical attention.

* atención personal = personal attention.

* atención personal al cliente = personal selling.

* atención prenatal = prenatal care.

* atención primaria = primary care.

* atención primaria de salud = primary health care.

* atención sanitaria = health care [healthcare].

* atención secundaria = secondary care.

* atraer la atención = attract + the eye, catch + Posesivo + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, capture + the attention, rivet + the attention, draw + attention, catch + Posesivo + fancy, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash.

* atraer la atención de = hold + attention.

* atraer la atención de Alguien = appeal to + Posesivo + imagination, engage + Posesivo + attention.

* a la atención de = c/o (care of).

* capacidad de mantener la atención = attention span.

* captar la atención = hold + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, rivet + the attention, catch + Posesivo + attention.

* centrar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention.

* centrar la atención en = train + spotlight on, put + spotlight on, spotlight + fall on, spotlight + focus on.

* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.

* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.

* colmar de atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.

* competir por acaparar la atención de Alguien = compete for + attention.

* con atención = attentively.

* concentrar la atención sobre = keep in + focus.

* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.

* dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.

* de atención básica = preattentive.

* de atención primaria = preattentive.

* deber prestar atención = warrant + consideration.

* dedicar atención = devote + attention.

* dedicar atención a = turn + Posesivo + mind to.

* dedicar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.

* dedicar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* departamento de atención al cliente = customer service department.

* despertar la atención = arouse + attention, give + wake-up call.

* desviar + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.

* dirigir la atención = put + focus.

* dirigir la atención a = turn to, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).

* dirigir + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.

* dirigir + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* disputarse la atención = vie for + attention.

* distraer la atención = distract + attention.

* distraer + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.

* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.

* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.

* fijar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention.

* hacer que no se le preste atención a = deflect + attention from.

* horario de atención al público = opening hours, hours of operation, banking hours.

* interrumpir la atención = interrupt + attention.

* lamar la atención = eye + catch.

* leer con atención = peruse.

* llamada de atención = heads up, wake-up call, slap on the wrist.

* llamar la atención = call + attention to, attract + attention, excite + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, admonish, strike + Posesivo + fancy, capture + the attention, stand out, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, cut + a dash, seek + attention, make + heads turn, catch + Posesivo + fancy, catch + Posesivo + attention, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash, make + a big noise, hit + home.

* llamar la atención a Alguien = rap + Nombre + knuckles, censure.

* llamar la atención de = draw + the attention of.

* llamar la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.

* llamar la atención sobre = draw + attention to, pull + Nombre + to, bring + Nombre + into the public eye, raise + awareness, enhance + awareness.

* llamarle la atención a Alguien = reprimand, slap + Nombre + down, slap + Nombre + on the wrist.

* mantener la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.

* merecer atención = merit + attention, be worthy of + attention, deserve + attention.

* mostrador de atención al público = service desk, public service desk, service counter.

* mostrador de atención al usuario = service area.

* necesitar atención = beg + attention, warrant + attention.

* nivel de atención = attention span.

* no prestar atención = disregard, overlook, close + the door on, go + unheeded, fly in + the face of.

* no prestar atención al hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.

* no prestar la suficiente atención = give + short shrift.

* para llamar la atención = for effect.

* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.

* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.

* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).

* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.

* prestándole especial atención a = with specific reference to.

* prestar atención = follow up, heed, receive + attention, mind, devote + attention, pay + heed, take + notice, give + (some) thought to, follow through, look out for, lend + an ear, prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.

* prestar atención a = attend to, give + attention to, give + consideration (to), pay + attention to, turn + Posesivo + mind to, train + spotlight on, give + an ear to, listen (to), keep + an eye on, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).

* prestar especial atención = pay + particular attention, focus.

* prestarle atención = focus + attention.

* prestar poca atención a = give + little thought to.

* prestar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.

* prestar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* que distrae la atención = distracting.

* que no llama la atención = inconspicuous.

* recibir atención = enjoy + attention, receive + attention, receive + note, command + attention, gain + attention.

* requerir atención = require + consideration, require + attention.

* retener la atención de Alguien = retain + attention.

* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.

* servicio de atención = advisory service.

* servicio de atención al cliente = customer service, service department.

* servicio de atención al cliente en su propio automóvil = drive-through (drive-thru).

* servicio de atención al cliente por teléfono = call centre.

* servicio de atención de día = day care.

* servicios de atención al estudiante = student services.

* síndrome de déficit de atención = attention deficit.

* síndrome de déficit de atención con hiperactividad = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

* sin llamar la atención = inconspicuously.

* sin prestar atención = mindlessly.

* total atención = undivided attention.

* trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

* tratar de no llamar la atención = keep + a low profile, lie + low.

* volver a prestar atención = refocus + attention.

* * *
I
femenino

1)

a) ( concentración) attention

quisiera dedicarle más atención a esto — I'd like to give this more attention

con atención — attentively

pon atención en lo que haces — concentrate on o pay attention to what you're doing

presta atención a esto — pay attention o listen carefully to this

atraer la atención del camarero — to attract o get the waiter's attention

ser el centro de (la) atención — to be the center of attention

b)

llamar la atención: se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention (to himself); una chica que llama la atención a very striking girl; lo dulce no me llama la atención I'm not very fond of sweet things; me llamó la atención que estuviera sola I was surprised she was alone; llamarle la atención a alguien ( reprenderlo) to reprimand somebody (frml), to give somebody a talking to; ( hacerle notar algo): les llamé la atención sobre... — I drew their attention to...

c) (en locs)

a la atención de — (Corresp) for the attention of

en atención a algo — (frml) in view of something

2)

a) ( servicio)

la atención que recibimos en el consulado — the way we were treated o the treatment we received in the consulate

horario de atención al público — ( en banco) hours of business; ( en oficina pública) opening hours

departamento de atención al cliente — customer service department (AmE), customer services department (BrE)

b) ( cortesía)

nos colmaron de atenciones — we were showered with attention o (BrE) attentions

no tuvo ninguna atención con ella a pesar de su hospitalidad — he didn't show the slightest appreciation despite her hospitality

cúantas atenciones! estoy abrumado — how kind! I'm overwhelmed
II
interjección

a) (Mil) attention!

b) ( para que se atienda)

atención! están dando los resultados — listen! they're reading out the results

atención, por favor! — (your) attention, please!

c) ( para avisar de peligro) look out!, watch out!

atención! — danger!, warning!

* * *

= attention, care, courtesy, focus, diligence, vigilance.

Ex: It's that access dimension of descriptive cataloging that I suggest should get priority attention from all of us.

Ex: Thus care in indexing is essential, and systems should be designed in such a way as to minimise the possibility of error.

Ex: Why dont't they give these people some lessons in common courtesy?.

Ex: Our focus in this text is on the first stage in the following diagram.

Ex: If these guidelines are not adhered to with due care and diligence, financial damage to the library can result = Si no se siguen estas directrices con el debido cuidado y atención, el resultado puede ser que la biblioteca sufra daños económicos.

Ex: Factors that might adversely impact the ethical behaviour of the publishing, vending and librarianship community are examined, and the need for professionalism and vigilance of the community is emphasised.

* abrumar con atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.

* acaparar la atención de Alguien = monopolise + attention.

* acaparar toda la atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.

* atención a la infancia = child care [childcare].

* atención al cliente = customer care, customer support.

* atención al estudiante = student services.

* atención al paciente = patient care.

* atención + disminuir = attention + wane.

* atención médica = medical attention.

* atención personal = personal attention.

* atención personal al cliente = personal selling.

* atención prenatal = prenatal care.

* atención primaria = primary care.

* atención primaria de salud = primary health care.

* atención sanitaria = health care [healthcare].

* atención secundaria = secondary care.

* atraer la atención = attract + the eye, catch + Posesivo + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, capture + the attention, rivet + the attention, draw + attention, catch + Posesivo + fancy, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash.

* atraer la atención de = hold + attention.

* atraer la atención de Alguien = appeal to + Posesivo + imagination, engage + Posesivo + attention.

* a la atención de = c/o (care of).

* capacidad de mantener la atención = attention span.

* captar la atención = hold + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, rivet + the attention, catch + Posesivo + attention.

* centrar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention.

* centrar la atención en = train + spotlight on, put + spotlight on, spotlight + fall on, spotlight + focus on.

* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.

* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.

* colmar de atenciones = kill + Nombre + with kindness, smother + Nombre + with kindness.

* competir por acaparar la atención de Alguien = compete for + attention.

* con atención = attentively.

* concentrar la atención sobre = keep in + focus.

* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.

* dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.

* de atención básica = preattentive.

* de atención primaria = preattentive.

* deber prestar atención = warrant + consideration.

* dedicar atención = devote + attention.

* dedicar atención a = turn + Posesivo + mind to.

* dedicar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.

* dedicar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* departamento de atención al cliente = customer service department.

* despertar la atención = arouse + attention, give + wake-up call.

* desviar + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.

* dirigir la atención = put + focus.

* dirigir la atención a = turn to, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).

* dirigir + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.

* dirigir + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* disputarse la atención = vie for + attention.

* distraer la atención = distract + attention.

* distraer + Posesivo + atención = divert + Posesivo + attention.

* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.

* en el foco de atención = in the spotlight.

* fijar la atención = fix + Posesivo + attention.

* hacer que no se le preste atención a = deflect + attention from.

* horario de atención al público = opening hours, hours of operation, banking hours.

* interrumpir la atención = interrupt + attention.

* lamar la atención = eye + catch.

* leer con atención = peruse.

* llamada de atención = heads up, wake-up call, slap on the wrist.

* llamar la atención = call + attention to, attract + attention, excite + attention, grab + Posesivo + attention, catch + Posesivo + eye, admonish, strike + Posesivo + fancy, capture + the attention, stand out, make + Reflexivo + conspicuous, cut + a dash, seek + attention, make + heads turn, catch + Posesivo + fancy, catch + Posesivo + attention, peak + Posesivo + interest, make + a splash, make + a big noise, hit + home.

* llamar la atención a Alguien = rap + Nombre + knuckles, censure.

* llamar la atención de = draw + the attention of.

* llamar la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.

* llamar la atención sobre = draw + attention to, pull + Nombre + to, bring + Nombre + into the public eye, raise + awareness, enhance + awareness.

* llamarle la atención a Alguien = reprimand, slap + Nombre + down, slap + Nombre + on the wrist.

* mantener la atención de Alguien = hold + Posesivo + attention.

* merecer atención = merit + attention, be worthy of + attention, deserve + attention.

* mostrador de atención al público = service desk, public service desk, service counter.

* mostrador de atención al usuario = service area.

* necesitar atención = beg + attention, warrant + attention.

* nivel de atención = attention span.

* no prestar atención = disregard, overlook, close + the door on, go + unheeded, fly in + the face of.

* no prestar atención al hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.

* no prestar la suficiente atención = give + short shrift.

* para llamar la atención = for effect.

* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.

* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.

* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).

* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.

* prestándole especial atención a = with specific reference to.

* prestar atención = follow up, heed, receive + attention, mind, devote + attention, pay + heed, take + notice, give + (some) thought to, follow through, look out for, lend + an ear, prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.

* prestar atención a = attend to, give + attention to, give + consideration (to), pay + attention to, turn + Posesivo + mind to, train + spotlight on, give + an ear to, listen (to), keep + an eye on, direct + Posesivo + attention to(ward).

* prestar especial atención = pay + particular attention, focus.

* prestarle atención = focus + attention.

* prestar poca atención a = give + little thought to.

* prestar + Posesivo + atención = turn + Posesivo + attention, turn + Posesivo + thoughts.

* prestar + Posesivo + atención a un problema = turn + Posesivo + attention to problem.

* que distrae la atención = distracting.

* que no llama la atención = inconspicuous.

* recibir atención = enjoy + attention, receive + attention, receive + note, command + attention, gain + attention.

* requerir atención = require + consideration, require + attention.

* retener la atención de Alguien = retain + attention.

* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.

* servicio de atención = advisory service.

* servicio de atención al cliente = customer service, service department.

* servicio de atención al cliente en su propio automóvil = drive-through (drive-thru).

* servicio de atención al cliente por teléfono = call centre.

* servicio de atención de día = day care.

* servicios de atención al estudiante = student services.

* síndrome de déficit de atención = attention deficit.

* síndrome de déficit de atención con hiperactividad = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

* sin llamar la atención = inconspicuously.

* sin prestar atención = mindlessly.

* total atención = undivided attention.

* trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad = attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

* tratar de no llamar la atención = keep + a low profile, lie + low.

* volver a prestar atención = refocus + attention.

* * *

atención¹

feminine

A

1 (cuidado, concentración) attention

me gustaría poder dedicarle más atención a esto I'd like to be able to give this more attention, I'd like to be able to devote more attention to this

me escuchó con atención she listened to me attentively o carefully

pon atención en lo que haces concentrate on o pay attention to what you're doing

presta atención a lo que voy a decir pay attention o listen carefully to what I'm going to say

trata de atraer la atención del camarero try and attract o get the waiter's attention

le gusta ser el centro de (la) atención she likes to be the center of attention

esto ha sido todo por hoy, gracias por su atención that's all for today, thank you for watching/listening

2

llamar la atención: se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention (to himself)

¿no ves que estás llamando la atención con esos gritos? can't you see that you're attracting attention (to yourself) with your shouting?

llama la atención por su original diseño the originality of its design is striking

es una chica que llama la atención she's a very striking girl

lo dulce no me llama la atención I'm not very fond of o ( BrE) keen on sweet things

nada le llama la atención nothing seems to interest him

me llamó la atención que estuviera sola/no verlo allí I was surprised she was alone/not to see him there

llamarle la atención a algn (reprenderlo) to reprimand sb ( frml), to give sb a talking to

(hacerle notar algo): les llamé la atención sobre el precio I drew their attention to the price

3 ( en locs):

a la atención de ( Corresp) for the attention of

en atención a algo ( frml); in view of sth

en atención a sus circunstancias familiares in view of o bearing in mind her family circumstances

B

1

(servicio): no nos podemos quejar de la atención que recibimos en el consulado we can't complain about the way we were treated o the treatment we received in the consulate

[ S ] horario de atención al público (en un banco) hours of business; (en una oficina pública) opening hours

[ S ] departamento de atención al cliente customer service department ( AmE), customer services department ( BrE)

2

(cortesía): nos colmaron de atenciones durante nuestra visita we were showered with attention o ( BrE) attentions during our visit, they made a real fuss of us during our visit

no es necesario gastar mucho, lo importante es tener una atención con él we don't have to spend much money, the important thing is that he knows we thought of him

no tuvo ninguna atención con nosotros a pesar de nuestra hospitalidad he didn't show the slightest appreciation despite our hospitality

¡cuántas atenciones! estoy abrumado how kind! I'm overwhelmed

atención²

interjection

1 ( Mil) attention!

¡atención! están dando los resultados listen! they're reading out the results

¡atención, por favor! (your) attention, please!, may I have your attention, please?

2 (para avisar de un peligro) look out!, watch out!

[ S ] ¡atención! danger!, warning!

* * *

atención 1 sustantivo femenino
1
a) ( concentración) attention;

◊ pon/presta atención a esto pay attention to this;

con atención attentively
b)

◊ llamar la atención: se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention (to himself);

una chica que llama la atención a very striking girl;
me llamó la atención que estuviera sola I was surprised she was alone;
llamarle la atención a algn ( reprenderlo) to reprimand sb (frml), to give sb a talking to
2
a) (en hotel, tienda) service;

( on signs) horario de atención al público ( en banco) hours of business;
( en oficina pública) opening hours
b) ( cortesía):

◊ nos colmaron de atenciones we were showered with attention o (BrE) attentions;

no tuvo ninguna atención con ella a pesar de su hospitalidad he didn't show the slightest appreciation despite her hospitality
atención 2 interjección
a) ( para que se atienda) attention;

◊ ¡atención, por favor! (your) attention, please!

b) ( para avisar de peligro) look out!, watch out!

atención
I sustantivo femenino attention
II exclamación attention!
♦ Locuciones: llamar la atención, to attract attention
prestar atención, to pay attention [a, to]
toque de atención, warning
' atención' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acaparar
- acaparador
- acaparadora
- cantar
- centrar
- conceder
- concentrar
- concentración
- delicadeza
- descuidarse
- despreocuparse
- detalle
- dirigirse
- distracción
- distraer
- distraerse
- eh
- esmerarse
- fijar
- fijarse
- llamar
- mirar
- polarizar
- prestar
- show
- toque
- asistencia
- atender
- atento
- atraer
- bien
- captar
- caso
- centro
- corresponder
- corte
- cuidado
- descuidar
- dirigir
- escuchar
- gentileza
- ninguno
- oír
- ojo
- palmada
- perdón
- poner
- público
- reclamo
- retener
English:
accuracy
- appeal
- attend
- attention
- attention span
- attract
- call
- capture
- care
- carelessly
- catch
- centre
- closely
- deaf
- draw
- engage
- enthral
- enthrall
- eye
- fix
- fuss
- give
- grip
- hear
- inconspicuous
- intently
- listen
- lunch
- note
- noteworthy
- notice
- nursing
- pay
- rate
- round-the-clock
- service
- spectacle
- spotlight
- switch
- turn
- undivided
- anticipation
- carelessness
- conspicuous
- courtesy
- disregard
- effect
- heed
- intent
- lime

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atención

♦ nf

1. [interés] attention;

tienes que dedicar más atención a tus estudios you've got to put more effort into your studies, you've got to concentrate harder on your studies;

miraremos tu expediente con mucha atención we'll look at your file very carefully;

aguardaban el resultado con atención they were listening attentively for the result;

escucha con atención listen carefully;

a la atención de for the attention of;

llamar la atención [atraer] to attract attention;

lo que más me llamó la atención fue la belleza del paisaje what struck me most was the beauty of the countryside;

su belleza llama la atención her beauty is striking;

al principio no me llamó la atención at first I didn't notice anything unusual;

llamar la atención a alguien [amonestar] to tell sb off;

le llamé la atención sobre el coste del proyecto I drew her attention to the cost of the project;

con sus escándalos, andan llamando la atención todo el tiempo they are always attracting attention to themselves by causing one scandal or another;

le gusta llamar la atención she likes to be noticed;

el desastre electoral fue una llamada o [m5] toque de atención al partido gobernante the disastrous election results were a wake-up call to the governing party;

a los niños pequeños les cuesta mantener la atención small children find it difficult to stop their attention from wandering;

poner o [m5] prestar atención to pay attention;

si no pones o [m5]prestas atención, no te enterarás de lo que hay que hacer if you don't pay attention, you won't know what to do

Comp
atención mediática media exposure
2. [cortesía] attentiveness;

atenciones attentiveness;

tenía demasiadas atenciones con el jefe she was overly attentive towards the boss;

nos colmaron de atenciones they waited on us hand and foot;

deshacerse en atenciones con to lavish attention on;

en atención a [teniendo en cuenta] out of consideration for;
[en honor a] in honour of;
en atención a sus méritos in honour of her achievements;

organizaron una cena en atención al nuevo embajador they held a dinner in honour of the new ambassador;

le cedió el asiento en atención a su avanzada edad he let her have his seat because of her age

3. [servicio]
la atención a los ancianos care of the elderly;

horario de atención al público opening hours

Comp
Com atención al cliente customer service o care o support;
atención domiciliaria [de médico] home visits;

para la atención domiciliaria, llamar al… if you wish to call a doctor out, ring this number…;

atención hospitalaria hospital care;

atención primaria [en ambulatorio] primary health care;

atención sanitaria health care

♦ interj
[en aeropuerto, conferencia] your attention please!; Mil attention!;
¡atención, van a anunciar el ganador! listen, they're about to announce the winner!;

¡atención! [en letrero] danger!;

¡atención, peligro de incendio! [en letrero] [con materiales inflamables] (warning!) fire hazard;
[en bosques] danger of forest fires in this area
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atención

f

1 attention;

¡atención! your attention, please!;

falta de atención lack of attention, inattentiveness;

prestar atención pay attention (a to);

llamar la atención a alguien reñir tell s.o. off; por ser llamativo attract s.o.’s attention;

llamar la atención de alguien sobre algo call s.o.’s attention to sth;

dar un toque de atención a alguien pull s.o. up

2 ( cortesía) courtesy;

atenciones pl attentiveness sg ;

nos han tratato con mil atenciones they were extremely attentive

3

:

a la atención de carta for the attention of;

en atención a fml with regard to

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atención nf, pl - ciones

1) : attention

2)

poner atención or

prestar atención : to pay attention

3)

llamar la atención : to attract attention

4)

en atención a : in view of

atención interj

1) : attention!

2) : watch out!

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atención¹ interj your attention, please!

atención² n attention

presta atención pay attention

con atención attentively / carefully

llamar la atención to attract attention

se viste así para llamar la atención he dresses like that to attract attention

llamarle la atención a alguien (sorprender) to be surprised (regañar) to tell someone off

me llama la atención que... I'm surprised that...

el profesor le llamó la atención the teacher told him off

Spanish-English dictionary > atención
14 Gehör

n; -(e)s, kein Pl.

1. (sense of) hearing; ears Pl.; (Empfinden) ear; feines / scharfes Gehör sensitive / keen ear; nach dem Gehör by ear; Gehör haben für have an ear for; ein Lied / Gedicht / Musikstück zu Gehör bringen sing a song / recite a poem / play a piece of music; mir ist zu Gehör gekommen, dass... I have heard that..., it has come to my attention that... geh.; absolut I

2. (Beachtung) hearing (auch JUR.); jemandem Gehör schenken listen to what s.o. has to say; kein Gehör schenken einer Sache: turn a deaf ear to; einer Person: refuse to listen to; ( jemanden) um Gehör bitten request a hearing (from s.o.); Gehör finden get a hearing; sich (Dat) Gehör verschaffen make o.s. heard; jemanden ohne rechtliches Gehör verurteilen JUR. sentence s.o. without a hearing

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das Gehör

sense of hearing; ear; hearing

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Ge|hör [gə'høːɐ]
nt - (e)s (rare) -e

1) (= Hörvermögen) hearing; (MUS) ear

kein musikalisches Gehö́r haben — to have no ear for music

ein schlechtes Gehö́r haben — to be hard of hearing, to have bad hearing; (Mus) to have a bad ear (for music)

nach dem Gehö́r singen/spielen — to sing/play by ear

absolutes Gehö́r — perfect pitch

das Gehö́r verlieren — to go or become deaf

2) (geh = Anhörung)

ein Musikstück zu Gehö́r bringen — to perform a piece of music

Gehö́r finden — to gain a hearing

jdm Gehö́r/kein Gehö́r schenken — to listen/not to listen to sb

schenkt mir Gehö́r! (old) — lend me your ears (old)

um Gehö́r bitten — to request a hearing

Gehö́r verschaffen — to obtain a hearing

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das

1) (the ability to hear: My hearing is not very good.) hearing

2) (the sense or power of hearing especially the ability to hear the difference between sounds: sharp ears; He has a good ear for music.) ear

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Ge·hör

<-[e]s, -e>

[gəˈhø:ɐ̯]

nt pl selten

1. (das Hören) hearing

oder täuscht mich mein \Gehör? or do my ears deceive me?

das \Gehör verlieren to go deaf

[jdn] um \Gehör bitten to ask [sb] for attention [or a hearing]

[mit etw dat] [bei jdm] \Gehör/kein \Gehör finden to gain/not to gain a hearing [with sb] [for sth], to meet with [or get] a/no response [from sb] [to sth]

ein gutes/schlechtes \Gehör haben to have a good/bad hearing

jdm zu \Gehör kommen to come to sb's ears [or attention]

jdm/etw \Gehör/kein \Gehör schenken to listen/not to listen to sb/sth, to lend/not to lend an ear to sb/sth

sich dat [bei jdm] [mit etw dat] \Gehör verschaffen to make oneself heard [to sb] [with sth]

nach dem \Gehör singen/spielen to sing/play by ear

2. MUS

absolutes \Gehör absolute [or fam perfect] pitch

3. MUS, THEAT (geh: Vortrag)

etw zu \Gehör bringen to bring sth to the stage, to perform sth

4. JUR

rechtliches \Gehör full hearing, due process of law

Anspruch auf rechtliches \Gehör right to be heard, right to due process of law

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das; Gehör[e]s [sense of] hearing

ein gutes Gehör haben — have good hearing

[etwas] nach dem Gehör singen/spielen — sing/play [something] by ear

das absolute Gehör haben — (Musik) have absolute pitch

Gehör/kein Gehör finden — meet with or get a/no response

jemandem/einer Sache [kein] Gehör schenken — [not] listen to somebody/something

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Gehör n; -(e)s, kein pl

1. (sense of) hearing; ears pl; (Empfinden) ear;

feines/scharfes Gehör sensitive/keen ear;

nach dem Gehör by ear;

Gehör haben für have an ear for;

ein Lied/Gedicht/Musikstück zu Gehör bringen sing a song/recite a poem/play a piece of music;

mir ist zu Gehör gekommen, dass … I have heard that …, it has come to my attention that … geh; → absolut A

2. (Beachtung) hearing ( auch JUR);

jemandem Gehör schenken listen to what sb has to say;

kein Gehör schenken einer Sache: turn a deaf ear to; einer Person: refuse to listen to;

(jemanden) um Gehör bitten request a hearing (from sb);

Gehör finden get a hearing;

sich (dat)

Gehör verschaffen make o.s. heard;

jemanden ohne rechtliches Gehör verurteilen JUR sentence sb without a hearing

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das; Gehör[e]s [sense of] hearing

ein gutes Gehör haben — have good hearing

[etwas] nach dem Gehör singen/spielen — sing/play [something] by ear

das absolute Gehör haben — (Musik) have absolute pitch

Gehör/kein Gehör finden — meet with or get a/no response

jemandem/einer Sache [kein] Gehör schenken — [not] listen to somebody/something

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-e n.

hearing n.

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > Gehör
15 oreille

oreille [ɔʀεj]

feminine noun

ear

• tirer les oreilles à qn (figurative) to give sb a good telling off (inf)

• se faire tirer l'oreille to take a lot of persuading

• avoir l'oreille fine to have keen hearing

• avoir de l'oreille to have a good ear

• n'écouter que d'une oreille to listen with half an ear

• écouter d'une oreille distraite to listen with half an ear

• ouvre bien tes oreilles listen carefully

• dire qch à l'oreille de qn to whisper sth in sb's ear

• venir aux oreilles de qn to come to sb's attention

• l'oreille absolue (Music) absolute pitch

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ɔʀɛj
nom féminin

1) Anatomie ear

avoir les oreilles décollées — to have sticking out ears

dire quelque chose à l'oreille de quelqu'un — to whisper something in somebody's ear

dresser l'oreille — lit, fig to prick up one's ears

emmitouflé jusqu'aux oreilles — all wrapped up

tendre l'oreille — to strain one's ears

c'est arrivé à leurs oreilles — they got to hear of it

n'écouter que d'une oreille, écouter d'une oreille distraite — to half-listen, to listen with half an ear

ouvre-bien les oreilles! — listen carefully

en avoir plein les oreilles (colloq) de quelque chose — to have had an earful of something

arrête de crier, tu me casses les oreilles — (colloq) stop yelling, you're bursting my eardrums

2) ( ouïe) hearing

avoir l' oreille fine — to have keen hearing ou sharp ears

avoir de l'oreille — Musique to have a good ear (for music)

n'avoir pas d'oreille — Musique to be tone-deaf

3) ( personne)

à l'abri or loin des oreilles indiscrètes — where no-one can hear

4) (de marmite, plat) handle; (de vis, fauteuil) wing

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avoir l'oreille basse — to look sheepish

tirer or frotter les oreilles à quelqu'un — to tell somebody off

rougir jusqu'aux oreilles — to blush to the roots of one's hair

les oreilles ont dû te siffler (colloq) or tinter (colloq) or sonner — (colloq) your ears must have been burning

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ɔʀɛj nf
1) ANATOMIE ear

oreille interne — inner ear

2) (locutions)

avoir de l'oreille — to have a good ear

avoir l'oreille fine — to have sharp ears, to have good hearing

l'oreille basse — crestfallen, dejected

se faire tirer l'oreille — to take a lot of persuading

dire qch à l'oreille de qn — to have a word in sb's ear about sth

tendre l'oreille — to prick up one's ears

prêter l'oreille à qn — to listen to sb, to lend an ear to sb

prêter l'oreille à qch — to listen to sth

3) [marmite, tasse] handle

4) TECHNIQUE, [écrou] wing

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oreille ⇒ Le corps humain nf

1 Anat ear; l'oreille externe/moyenne/interne the outer/middle/inner ear; avoir les oreilles décollées to have sticking out ears; elle a des perles aux oreilles she is wearing pearl earrings; dire qch à l'oreille de qn, dire qch à qn dans le creux de l'oreille to whisper sth in sb's ear; dresser l'oreille lit, fig to prick up one's ears; porter la casquette sur l'oreille to wear one's cap over one eye; emmitouflé jusqu'aux oreilles all wrapped up; rougir jusqu'aux oreilles to blush to the roots of one's hair; tendre l'oreille to strain one's ears; entrer par une oreille et sortir par l'autre to go in one ear and out the other; c'est arrivé or parvenu à leurs oreilles they got to hear of it, it came to their ears; écouter de toutes ses oreilles, être tout oreilles to be all ears, to listen intently; n'écouter que d'une oreille, écouter d'une oreille distraite to half-listen, to listen with half an ear; ouvre-bien les oreilles! listen carefully; il m'en a glissé or soufflé un mot à l'oreille he had a word with me about it; en avoir plein les oreilles de qch to have had an earful of sth; arrête de crier, tu me casses les oreilles stop yelling, you're bursting my eardrums; ne prête pas l'oreille à don't listen to; ⇒ affamé, dormir, fendre, puce, sourd;

2 ( ouïe) hearing; avoir l' oreille fine to have keen hearing ou sharp ears; avoir de l'oreille Mus to have a good ear (for music); n'avoir pas d'oreille Mus to be tone-deaf; avoir l'oreille juste to have perfect pitch;

3 ( personne) les oreilles sensibles or pudiques people who are easily shocked; à l'abri or loin des oreilles indiscrètes where no-one can hear;

4 (de marmite, plat) handle; (de vis, fauteuil) wing;

5 (de serviette, ballot) floppy end.

Composés

oreille d'ours Bot bear's ear, auricula; oreilles en feuille de chou cauliflower ears.

Idiomes

avoir l'oreille basse to look sheepish; avoir l'oreille de qn to have sb's ear; s'il y a une oreille qui traîne if anybody' s listening; tirer or frotter les oreilles à qn to tell sb off, to give sb a ticking off○ GB; se faire tirer l'oreille pour faire to drag one's feet about doing; montrer le bout de l'oreille ( être vu) [animal] to peep out; ( se trahir) to reveal a little bit of one's true self; les oreilles ont dû te siffler or tinter or sonner your ears must have been burning.

[ɔrɛj] nom féminin

1. ANATOMIE & ZOOLOGIE ear

j'ai mal aux oreilles I've got earache, my ears are hurting

avoir les oreilles décollées to have protruding ou sticking-out ears

avoir les oreilles en feuille de chou to have cauliflower ears

avoir les oreilles qui bourdonnent ou des bourdonnements d'oreille to have a buzzing in the ears

elle n'entend pas de l'oreille gauche she's deaf in the left ear

oreille interne/moyenne inner/middle ear

oreille externe outer ou external ear

les oreilles ont dû lui siffler (figuré & humoristique) his ears must have been burning

elle est repartie l'oreille basse she left with her tail between her legs

frotter les oreilles à quelqu'un to box somebody's ears

montrer le bout de l'oreille to show (oneself in) one's true colours

tirer les oreilles à quelqu'un

a. (sens propre) to pull somebody's ears

b. [réprimander] to tell somebody off

se faire tirer l'oreille (figuré) to need a lot of persuading

2. [ouïe] (sense of) hearing

avoir l'oreille fine to have an acute sense of hearing

avoir de l'oreille ou l'oreille musicale to have a good ear for music

3. [pour écouter] ear

écouter une conversation d'une oreille distraite to listen to a conversation with only half an ear

écouter de toutes ses oreilles, être tout oreilles to be all ears

ouvrez bien vos oreilles! listen very carefully!

venir ou parvenir aux oreilles de quelqu'un to come to ou to reach somebody's ears

ça rentre par une oreille et ça sort par l'autre (familier) it goes in one ear and out the other

ce n'est pas tombé dans l'oreille d'un sourd! it hasn't fallen on deaf ears!

4. TECHNOLOGIE [d'une cocotte] handle

[d'un écrou] wing

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > oreille
16 poner

v.

1 to put.

Ella puso el mantel She set the tablecloth.

Ella puso su mejor esfuerzo She exerted her best effort.

2 to give, to set (asignar) (tarea, examen).

le pusieron Mario they called him Mario

le pusieron un cinco en el examen he got five out of ten in the exam

3 to switch or put on (conectar) (televisión, radio).

4 to send (comunicar) (telegrama, fax).

¿me pones con él? can you put me through to him? (peninsular Spanish)

5 to show (Cine, Teatro & TV).

¿qué ponen en la tele? what's on the telly?

6 to set up.

ha puesto una tienda she has opened a shop

poner la mesa to lay the table

7 to do up.

han puesto su casa con mucho lujo they've done up their house in real style

8 to put in.

poner dinero en el negocio to put money into the business

poner algo de mi/tu/etc. parte to do my/your/etc bit

poner mucho empeño en (hacer) algo to put a lot of effort into (doing) something

Ponga más sal Put in more salt.

9 to suppose.

pongamos que sucedió así (let's) suppose that's what happened

pon que necesitemos cinco días suppose we need five days

poniendo que todo salga bien assuming everything goes according to plan

10 to say (decir). (peninsular Spanish)

¿qué pone ahí? what does it say?

11 to lay (eggs) (ave).

12 to make, to render, to turn, to get.

13 to apply, to put on.

Ella puso desinfectante She applied disinfectant.

14 to lay eggs, to lay.

La gallina puso The hen laid eggs.

15 to say about.

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PONER

CONJUGACIÓN

Present Indicative

pongo, pones, pone, ponemos, ponéis, ponen.

Past Indicative

puse, pusiste, puso, pusimos, pusisteis, pusieron.

Future Indicative

pondré, pondrás, pondrá, pondremos, pondréis, pondrán.

Conditional

pondría, pondrías, pondría, pondríamos, pondríais, pondrían.

Present Subjunctive

ponga, pongas, ponga, pongamos, pongáis, pongan.

Imperfect Subjunctive

pusiera, pusieras, pusiera, pusiéramos, pusierais, pusieran;

pusiese, pusieses, pusiese, pusiésemos, pusieseis, pusiesen.

Future Subjunctive

pusiere, pusieres, pusiere, pusiéremos, pusiereis, pusieren.

Imperative

pon (tú), ponga (él/Vd.), pongamos (nos.), poned (vos.), pongan (ellos/Vds.).

Past Participle

puesto,-a.

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verb

1) to put

2) place

3) set

4) set up, establish

5) add

6) switch on, put on

7) lay

8) install

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- poner al día
- ponerse
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Para las expresiones poner cuidado, poner en duda, poner por las nubes, poner a parir, poner como un trapo, poner verde, poner de vuelta y media, poner por testigo, ponerse por delante, ver la otra entrada.
1. VERBO TRANSITIVO

1) (=colocar, situar) to put

¿dónde pongo mis cosas? — where shall I put my things?

pon los libros en la estantería — put the books on the shelf

le puso la mano en el hombro — she put a hand on his shoulder

me han puesto en la habitación de arriba — they've put me in the upstairs bedroom

han puesto un anuncio en el periódico — they've put an advertisement in the paper

voy a poner las patatas — I'm going to put the potatoes on

ponle un poco de mantequilla y verás qué bueno — put some butter in it and you'll see how good it is

• poner algo [aparte] — to put sth aside, put sth to one side

• ponlo en su [sitio] — put it back

2) [+ ropa, calzado] to put on

le pusieron un vestido nuevo — they dressed her in a new dress

ponle los zapatos — can you put his shoes on?

3) (=añadir) to add

ponle más sal — add some salt, put some more salt in it

pongo 20 más para llegar a 100 — I'll add 20 more to make it 100

4) (=aplicar, administrar) to put

le pusieron una tirita en la herida — they put a plaster on her wound

ponle talco al cambiarle el pañal — put some talcum powder on him when you change his nappy

le han puesto muchas inyecciones — she's been given a lot of injections

5) (=disponer, preparar)

pon cubiertos para 12 personas — set the table for 12 people

• poner la [mesa] — to lay {o} set the table

6) (=instalar)

a) [+ teléfono, calefacción] to put in

queremos poner moqueta — we want to have a carpet fitted

b) [+ tienda] to open; [+ casa] to furnish

han puesto una tienda de muebles — they've opened a furniture shop

han puesto la casa con todo lujo — they have furnished the house luxuriously

7) (=exponer)

ponlo al sol — leave {o} put it out in the sun

poner algo a secar — to put sth out to dry

8) (=hacer funcionar) [+ radio, televisión, calefacción] to put on, turn on; [+ disco] to put on, play

pon el radiador — put the radiator on

¿pongo música? — shall I put some music on?

9) (=ajustar) [+ despertador] to set

puse el despertador para las siete — I set the alarm for seven o'clock

pon el horno al máximo — put the oven on maximum

• poner el reloj [en hora] — to put one's watch right

• ponlo [más alto] — turn it up

10) (=adoptar)

¿por qué pones esa voz tan tonta? — why are you speaking in that silly voice?

puso acento francés al decirlo — she put on a French accent when she said it

• ¡no pongas esa [cara]! — don't look at me like that!

puso muy mala cara cuando se lo dije — he looked very annoyed when I told him

puso cara de asombro — he looked surprised

11) (=volver) + adj, adv to make

me pone furiosa — he makes me mad

para no ponerle de mal humor — so as not to make him cross, so as not to put him in a bad mood

la has puesto colorada — you've made her blush

la medicina lo puso bueno — the medicine made him better

¡cómo te han puesto! — (=te han manchado) look what a mess you are!; (=te han pegado) they've given you a right thumping!

12) (=servir)

¿qué te pongo? — what can I get you?, what would you like?

¿me pones más patatas? — could I have some more potatoes?

13) (=conectar por teléfono) to put through

póngame con el conserje — put me through to the porter

¿me pone con el Sr. García, por favor? — could you put me through to Mr García, please?

le pongo en seguida — I'll put you through

14) (=exhibir)

¿qué ponen en el cine? — what's on at the cinema?

¿ponen alguna película esta noche? — is there a film on tonight?

15) (=enviar) to send

le puso un telegrama — he sent her a telegram

16) (=escribir) to put

¿qué pongo en la carta? — what shall I put in the letter?

¿te has acordado de poner el remite? — did you remember to put the return address on it?

17) (=decir, estar escrito) to say

¿qué pone aquí? — what does it say here?

18) (=imponer) [+ examen, trabajo] to give, set

nos pone mucho trabajo — he gives {o} sets us a lot of work

el ayuntamiento pone muchos impuestos — council taxes are very high

• me han puesto una [multa] — I've been fined, I've been given a fine

19) (=oponer) [+ inconvenientes] to raise

nos han puesto muchos problemas — they've put a lot of obstacles in our way

• le pone [peros] a todo — he's always finding fault with everything

20) (=aportar, contribuir)
[+ dinero]
he puesto 50 euros de mi bolsillo — I put in 50 euros out of my own pocket

todos pusimos diez euros para el regalo — we all put in ten euros towards the present

yo pongo el dinero pero ella escoge — I do the paying, but she does the choosing

yo pongo la bebida y vosotros el postre — I'll get the drink and you can get the dessert

21) (=invertir) to put in

hemos puesto más de cinco millones — we have put in over five million

puso todos sus ahorros en aquel negocio — he put all his savings into that business

22) (=apostar)

pon tres fichas al rojo — put three chips on red

pongo cinco euros a que mañana llueve — I bet five euros that it will rain tomorrow

23) (=llamar) to call

¿qué nombre {o} cómo le van a poner? — what are they going to call him?, what name are they giving him?

al niño le pusieron Luis — they called the child Luis

24) (=criticar, alabar)

• te puso muy [bien] ante el jefe — she was very nice about you to the boss

me han puesto muy bien esa película — I've heard that film is very good

• ¡[cómo] te han puesto! — (=te han criticado) they had a real go at you!; (=te han alabado) they were really nice about you!

• tu cuñada te ha puesto muy [mal] — your sister-in-law was very nasty about you

25) (=tildar)

• poner a algn [de], la han puesto de idiota para arriba — they called her an idiot and worse

26) (=suponer)

pongamos 120 — let's say 120

• pongamos [que] ganas la lotería — suppose {o} supposing you win the lottery

poniendo que... — supposing that...

27)

• poner a algn [a] + infin —

nada más llegar nos pusieron a barrer — no sooner had we arrived than we were set to sweeping the floor

puso a sus hijos a trabajar — she sent her children out to work

28)

• poner a Juan [bien] con Pedro — to make things up between Juan and Pedro

• poner a Juan [mal] con Pedro — to make Juan fall out with Pedro, cause a rift between Juan and Pedro

29) [en trabajo]

• poner a algn [de], puso a su hija de sirvienta — she got her daughter a job as a servant

lo han puesto de dependiente en una tienda — they got him a job as a shop assistant

30)

- ¡no pongo ni una!

31) [gallina] [+ huevos] to lay

2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO

1) [aves] to lay (eggs)

2) (=apostar)

no pongo a la lotería — I don't play the lottery

3.

See:

ponerse

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1.
verbo transitivo

Sentido I

1)

a) ( colocar) to put

lo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class

pon agua a calentar — put some water on to boil

no le puso la tapa — he didn't put the lid on

ponle el collar al perro — put the dog's collar on

b) <anuncio/aviso> to place, put

2) ( agregar) to put

¿cuándo se le pone el agua? — when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?

¿le pones azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?

3) <ropa/calzado> (+ me/te/le etc)

¿me pones los zapatos? — can you put my shoes on (for me)?

le puse el vestido rojo — I dressed her in her red dress

4) <inyección/supositorio> to give

5)

poner la mesa — to lay o set the table

pon otro cubierto para Juan — lay another place at the table for Juan

6)

a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to open

puso una autoescuela — he opened up a driving school

les ayudó a poner la casa — he helped them set up house o home

b) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to install

c) cerradura/armario to fit

pusimos parqué en el salón — we laid parquet flooring in the living room

7) ave < huevo> to lay

8) (Esp) (servir, dar)

¿qué le pongo? — what can I get you?

póngame un café, por favor — I'll have a coffee, please

¿cuántos le pongo? — how many would you like?

Sentido II

9)

a) ( contribuir)

él pone el capital y yo el trabajo — he puts up the capital and I supply the labor

pusimos 500 pesos cada uno — we put in 500 pesos each

b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on

10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take

pon atención en lo que haces — pay attention to what you're doing

pon más cuidado en la presentación — take more care over the presentation

pone mucho entusiasmo en todo lo que hace — he puts a lot of enthusiasm into everything he does

poner énfasis en algo — to stress something

11)

a) ( imponer) < deberes> to give, set; <examen/problema> to set

le pusieron una multa — he was fined

b) ( oponer)

no puso inconveniente — he didn't have o raise any objections

a todo le pone peros or pegas — she finds fault with everything

c) ( adjudicar) < nota> to give

¿qué nota te puso? — what mark did he give you?

le pusieron un cero — he got nought out of ten

12) ( dar) <nombre/apodo> to give; < ejemplo> to give

¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?

le pusieron Eva — they called her Eva

le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'

13) ( enviar) < telegrama> to send

14) ( escribir) to put

no sé que ponerle — I don't know what to put o say

15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say

allí pone que no se puede pasar — it says there that you can't go in

16) (Esp) (exhibir, dar) <obra/película>

¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? — is there anything interesting on TV?

¿qué ponen en el Royal? — what's on o what's showing at the Royal?

en el teatro ponen una obra de Casares — there's a play by Casares on at the theater

17) (RPl) ( tardar) to take

de allí a Salta pusimos tres horas — it took us three hours from there to Salta

Sentido III

18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)

poner a alguien nervioso — to make somebody nervous

poner a alguien de mal humor — to put somebody in a bad mood

poner a alguien en evidencia — to show somebody up

poner a alguien en un aprieto — to put somebody in an awkward position

nos puso al corriente de lo sucedido — he brought us up to date on what had happened

mira cómo has puesto la alfombra! — look at the mess you've made on the carpet!

me lo estás poniendo muy difícil — you're making things very difficult for me

19) ( adoptar) cara/voz

no pongas esa cara — there's no need to look like that

puso voz de asustado — he sounded scared

20)

a) ( hacer empezar)

me pusieron a régimen — they put me on a diet

poner a alguien a + inf: puso a las hijas a trabajar he sent his daughters out to work; lo puse a hacer los deberes — I made him do his homework

b)

poner a alguien de algo: la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department; lo pusieron de ángel he was given the part of an angel; siempre te pone de ejemplo — he always holds you up as an example

21) ( suponer)

pon que perdemos ese tren... — say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train...

pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados — suppose o let's just say they're wrong

ponerle — (esp AmL)

¿cuánto se tarda? - ponle dos horas — how long does it take? - about two hours o reckon on two hours

Sentido IV

22)

a) (conectar, encender) <televisión/calefacción> to turn on, switch on, put on; <programa/canal> to put on; < disco> to put on

puso el motor en marcha — she switched on o started the engine

nos van a poner la luz — we're going to have our electricity connected

b) (ajustar, graduar)

pon el despertador a las siete — set the alarm (clock) for seven

pon la música más alta — turn the music up

puso el reloj en hora — she put the clock right

poner el motor a punto — to tune up the engine

23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

en seguida le pongo — I'm just putting you through o connecting you

poner a alguien con algo/alguien — to put somebody through to something/somebody

¿me pone con la extensión 24? — could you put me through to extension 24, please?
2.
vi gallina to lay
3.
1) ponerse v pron

Sentido I

2)

a) (refl) ( colocarse)

pongámonos a la sombra — let's sit (o lie etc) in the shade

ponerse de pie — to stand (up)

ponerse de rodillas — to kneel (down), get down on one's knees

ponte ahí, junto al árbol — stand over there, by the tree

se me/le puso que... — (AmS fam) I/he had a feeling that... (colloq)

se le pone cada cosa... — he gets the strangest ideas into his head

b) (Esp) ( llegar)

en una hora nos pusimos allí — we got there in one hour

3) sol to set

4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put on

no tengo nada que ponerme — I don't have a thing to wear

me puse el collar de perlas — I wore o put on my pearl necklace

Sentido II

5) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)

se puso triste — she became sad

cuando lo vio se puso muy contenta — she was so happy when she saw it

se puso como loco — he went mad

quiero ponerme morena — I want to get a tan

ponerse cómodo — to make oneself comfortable

no te pongas así — don't get so worked up

cómo te has puesto de barro! — look at you, you're covered in mud!

la vida se está poniendo carísima — everything's getting so expensive

6)

a) ( empezar)

ponerse a + inf — to start -ing, to start + inf

se puso a llover — it started raining o started to rain

a ver si te pones a trabajar — you'd better get down to some work

b) (CS arg) ( contribuir dinero)

cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse — when the bill comes, everyone has to cough up (colloq)

yo me pongo con cien — I'll put in o chip in a hundred

Sentido III

7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone — Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you

dile a tu madre que se ponga — ask your mother to come to the phone

* * *

= affix, fit, put, set, lay, set up, lay out on, lay down, deposit, play, lay out, plant, bung + Nombe + in, get on.

Ex. Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.

Ex. One such method requires that each book has a magnetic strip inserted into the spine and a special exit door is fitted across which an electric signal is beamed.

Ex. If you encounter an unlabeled document during charge-out, peel off one of the preprinted labels and put it in the document.

Ex. If no fines are to be charged for a particular combination of borrower and material type, set the maximum fine to zero.

Ex. By such mutual assistance, the wits and endeavours of the world may no longer be as so many scattered coals, or firebrands, which, for want of union are soon quenched, whereas, being but laid together, they would have yielded a comfortable light and heat.

Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex. The run-off paper must be thick and absorbent to cope with the thick layer of ink deposited on it by the duplicator.

Ex. In another style of lesson, the book is approached through film clips, dramatizations on TV, or played on records or tapes made commercially.

Ex. There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.

Ex. The article is entitled 'To everything there is a season...a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted: a life-cycle analysis of education for librarianship'.

Ex. Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.

Ex. The full-length, two-direction zipper makes it easy to get on and off, and the bottom is easy to unzip for diaper changes.

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* con la mirada puesta en = in + Posesivo + sights.

* cosas + ponerse feas = things + get rough.

* costes + ponerse por las nubes = costs + spiral.

* de quita y pon = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up, removable.

* encargado de poner en práctica = implementor [implementer].

* no poner en duda = be unquestioned.

* poner a Alguien al cargo de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al frente de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al mando de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al tanto de = fill + Alguien + in on.

* poner a Alguien contra las cuerdas = put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en contacto con = put + Nombre + in touch with.

* poner a Alguien en el compromiso de = leave + Nombre + with the choice of.

* poner a Alguien en guardia = put + Nombre + on + Posesivo + guard.

* poner a Alguien en su sitio = cut + Nombre + down to size, knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.

* poner a Alguien en un aprieto = put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un apuro = put + Alguien + on the spot, put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un compromiso = put + Alguien + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un pedestal = put + Nombre + on a pedestal.

* poner a cargo de = put in + charge of.

* poner a disposición = keep within + reach.

* poner a disposición de = make + available to, put at + the disposal of, place + at the disposal of, bring within + reach.

* poner a la altura de las circunstancias = bring + Nombre + up to par.

* poner a la defensiva = put on + the defensive.

* poner al alcance = bring within + reach.

* poner al día = bring + Nombre + up to date, bring + Nombre + up to scratch.

* poner al día (de) = bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.

* poner Algo a disposición = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo al descubierto = bring + Nombre + to the surface.

* poner Algo a mano = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.

* poner Algo en = stick + Nombre + on.

* poner Algo en Internet = put (out) + Nombre + on the web.

* poner Algo patas arriba = turn + Nombre + inside-out.

* poner Algo por delante de = put + Nombre + ahead of.

* poner Alguien al descubierto = blow + Posesivo + cover.

* poner + Alguien + frenético = make + Alguien + furious.

* poner al mismo nivel que = bring + Nombre + to a par with.

* poner al revés = upend.

* poner al tanto (de) = bring into + the swim of, bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.

* poner al tanto sobre = give + Nombre + the lowdown on.

* poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.

* poner a + Nombre + a la cabeza de = put + Nombre + ahead in.

* poner a + Número = set to + Número.

* poner aparte = set + apart.

* poner a + Posesivo + disposición = put at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, plumb + the depths of, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de Alguien = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = try + the patience of a saint.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.

* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.

* poner a punto = overhaul, hone, fine tune [fine-tune], tune-up.

* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).

* poner a un lado = lay + Nombre + aside, set + aside.

* poner bonito = get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue.

* poner carnada = bait.

* poner cebo = bait.

* poner como ejemplo = instance, cite + as an example, showcase.

* poner con chinchetas = thumbtack.

* poner delante de = lay before.

* poner de manifiesto = bring into + relief, highlight, show, state, throw into + relief, throw up, evince, illustrate, underscore, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], bring to + light, make + it + clear, lay + bare, provide + insight into, reveal, flag + Nombre + up.

* poner de manifiesto las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.

* poner demasiado énfasis en Algo = overemphasise [over-emphasise] [overemphasize, -USA].

* poner de patitas en la calle = give + Nombre + the boot, sack, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, turf out.

* poner de pie = stand + upright.

* poner de pie apoyado sobre un costado = stand on + Posesivo + side.

* poner de + Posesivo + parte = do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + bit.

* poner de relieve = bring into + relief, throw into + relief, underscore, highlight, show, state, throw up, evince, illustrate, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], flag + Nombre + up, reveal.

* poner de relieve la importancia = underscore + importance.

* poner doble acristalamiento = double glaze.

* poner el candado = padlock.

* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.

* poner el colofón final = bookend.

* poner el culo = take + Nombre + lying down.

* poner el dedo en la llaga = hit + a (raw) nerve, touch on + raw nerve, hit + the nail on the head, strike + home, strike + a nerve, touch on + a sore spot, touch + a (raw) nerve.

* poner el despertador = set + the alarm clock.

* poner el énfasis = put + focus.

* poner el grito en el cielo = be (all) up in arms, kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, blow + Posesivo + top, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack, scream + blue murder, froth at + the mouth, shout + blue murder.

* poner el matasellos a una carta = postmark.

* poner el precio = price.

* poner el sello = stamp.

* poner el sello a = place + a stamp on.

* poner el sello de = rubber stamp.

* poner empeño = strive.

* poner en adobo = marinade.

* poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.

* poner en alquiler = rent out.

* poner en apuros = cast + a shadow over, put + Nombre + in difficulties.

* poner encima = top with.

* poner en circulación = circulate.

* poner en claro = clear up.

* poner en cola = queue.

* poner en cola de espera = place + in queue.

* poner en contacto = bring into + relationship, contact, provide + an interface, bring into + contact.

* poner en contenedor = containerise [containerize, -USA].

* poner en cuarentena = quarantine.

* poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.

* poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.

* poner en dificultades = put + Nombre + in difficulties.

* poner en duda = challenge, be flawed, question, render + suspect, unsettle, cast + doubt on, regard + with suspicion, put in + doubt, call into + question, shed + doubt, throw into + doubt, throw + doubt on.

* poner en duda la validez de = bring into + question the validity of.

* poner en duda unos principios = shake + foundations.

* poner en el haber de = credit.

* poner en entredicho = challenge, cast + doubt on, subvert, compromise, cast + aspersions on, challenge + Posesivo + assumptions, doubt, question, call into + question, impugn.

* poner en entredicho una postura = compromise + position.

* poner en escena = stage.

* poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.

* poner en evidencia = make + it + clear, underline, bring to + light, put + Nombre + to shame, call + Posesivo + bluff, bring to + the fore.

* poner énfasis = put + emphasis.

* poner énfasis en = lay + stress on, place + emphasis on, lay + emphasis on.

* poner en forma = buff up.

* poner en funcionamiento = activate, set in + action, set up, trip, put into + working order, put in + place, put in + place, put into + place, set in + motion.

* poner en funcionamiento un programa = implement + program(me).

* poner en garantía = pawn.

* poner en hielo = ice.

* poner en juego = tap.

* poner en la calle = evict.

* poner en la pared = pin up.

* poner en la red + Documento Impreso = webify + Documento Impreso.

* poner en libertad = release from + jail.

* poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.

* poner en libertad condicional = release on + bail.

* poner en libertad condicional, poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.

* poner en lista de espera = put + on a waiting list.

* poner en marcha = implement, set up, trip, set out on, crank up.

* poner en marcha un proyecto = mobilise + effort.

* poner en órbita = place into + orbit.

* poner en orden = tidy up, put in + order, clear up.

* poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.

* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.

* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.

* poner en práctica = exercise, implement, put into + practice, put to + work, put into + effect, put into + practical effect, put in + place, put into + place, translate into + practical action, bring to + bear, deploy.

* poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.

* poner en práctica una normativa = carry out + policy.

* poner en práctica un arte = practise + art.

* poner en préstamo = circulate.

* poner en primer plano = foreground.

* poner en relación = bring into + relationship.

* poner en remojo = steep.

* poner en ridículo = poke + fun at.

* poner en riesgo = put at + risk.

* poner en su sitio = put in + place.

* poner en tela de juicio = throw + doubt on, contest.

* poner en tensión = put + Nombre + under pressure.

* poner entre comillas = enclose + in quotation marks.

* poner entre corchetes = bracket.

* poner entre la espada y la pared = press to + the point.

* poner entre paréntesis = bracket.

* poner entre rejas = put + Nombre + behind bars.

* poner en uso = bring into + use, take in + use.

* poner en venta = put on + sale.

* poner esfuerzo = give + effort.

* poner fin = curb, bring to + a close, draw to + a close.

* poner fin a = put + paid to, put + an end to, put + a stop to, call + a halt on, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, sound + the death knell for, kill off.

* poner fin a un embarazo = terminate + pregnancy.

* poner freno = curb.

* poner freno a = place + a curb on, clamp down on.

* poner fuera de combate = lay + Nombre + low.

* poner guiones = hyphenate.

* poner huevos = lay + eggs, oviposit.

* poner impuestos = impose + VAT.

* poner la brida = bridle.

* poner la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.

* poner la casa patas arriba = turn + the house upside down.

* poner la dirección en un sobre = address + envelope.

* poner ladrillos = laying of bricks, lay + bricks.

* poner la fecha = date-stamp.

* poner la mesa = lay + the table.

* poner la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.

* poner la responsabilidad en = put + the burden on.

* poner las antenas = prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.

* poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.

* poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* poner las cartas sobre la mesa = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* poner las cosas en marcha = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.

* poner las cosas en movimiento = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.

* poner las cosas en su lugar = set + the record straight.

* poner las esposas = handcuff.

* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.

* ponerle el cascabel al gato = stick + Posesivo + neck out (for), stick out + Posesivo + neck.

* ponerle la guinda = put + icing on the cake.

* ponerle la mano encima a = lay + a finger on.

* ponerle los cuernos a = cuckold.

* ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.

* poner lo pelos de punta = frighten + the living daylights out of.

* poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.

* poner los pelos de punta = bristle, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death, make + Posesivo + hair stand on end, scare + the hell out of.

* poner los pies en alto = put + Posesivo + feet up.

* poner los pies en + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.

* poner los pies sobre la tierra = come down + to earth.

* poner más fuerte = crank up.

* poner mucho ahínco = try + Posesivo + heart out.

* poner mucho ahínco en = put + Posesivo + heart into.

* poner mucho empeño = try + Posesivo + heart out.

* poner mucho empeño en = put + Posesivo + heart into.

* poner mucho empeño en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.

* poner mucho empeño por = take + (great) pains to.

* poner mucho esmero por = take + (great) pains to.

* poner negro = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend.

* poner nervioso = rattle.

* poner nervioso a Alguien = give + Nombre + the screaming abdabs.

* poner + Nombre + a dieta = put + Nombre + on a diet.

* poner + Nombre + a + Nombre = place + Nombre + against + Nombre.

* poner objeciones = object.

* poner objeciones a = object to.

* poner obstáculos = cramp.

* poner orden = bring + order, tidying (up), create + order, clear out, clear up.

* poner orden en el caos = create + order out of chaos, create + order out of chaos.

* poner papel en la impresora = load + printer.

* poner parches = patch up, patch.

* poner patas arriba = upend.

* poner pegas = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner peros = baulk [balk, -USA], cavil (about/at), quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner por las nubes = praise + highly, wax + lyrical, wax + rapturous, praise + Nombre + to the skies, sing + Posesivo + praises.

* poner por los suelos = slate, slag + Nombre + off, mouth off, say + nasty things about, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, trash, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, rubbish.

* poner + Posesivo + granito de arena = do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + bit.

* poner precio a la cabeza de = declare + open season on.

* poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = put + a price on + Posesivo + head.

* poner punto final a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, close + the book on.

* poner punto y final a = put + a stop to, sound + the death knell for.

* poner reparos = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner sal = salt.

* ponerse = don, pull on, wax.

* ponerse a = set about + Gerundio, get (a)round to, settle down to, get down to + Nombre.

* ponerse a cero = roll over to + zero.

* ponerse a cubierto = run for + cover.

* ponerse a dieta = go on + a diet.

* ponerse a hacer = set out to + do.

* ponerse a hacer Algo en serio = buckle down to.

* ponerse al corriente = come up to + speed.

* ponerse al corriente de = catch up with, catch up on.

* ponerse al día = catching up, come up to + speed, get + up to speed.

* ponerse al día de = get up to + speed on.

* ponerse al día de un atraso = clear + backlog.

* ponerse al día en = catch up with, catch up on.

* ponerse Algo = slip + Nombre + on.

* ponerse al rojo vivo = reach + boiling point, fire up.

* ponerse al tanto = get + up to speed, wise up.

* ponerse al tanto de = get up to + speed on.

* ponerse a malas con = run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.

* ponerse amarillo de envidia = turn + green with envy.

* ponerse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.

* ponerse a trabajar en serio = get on with + Posesivo + work, buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.

* ponerse a trabajar por cuenta propia = strike out on + Posesivo + own.

* ponerse a tratar + Algo = get down to + Nombre.

* ponerse blanco = turn + white, whiten.

* ponerse borroso = blur.

* ponerse ciego = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).

* ponerse + Color = go + Color.

* ponerse colorado = get + red in the face, go + bright red.

* ponerse colorado como un tomate = go + bright red.

* ponerse como loco = go + crazy, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.

* ponerse como una fiera = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse como unas castañuelas = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.

* ponerse como un energúmeno = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + a fuse, wax + indignant, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, tear + Posesivo + hair out, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

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

* ponerse de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).

* ponerse del lado de = side with.

* ponerse del lado de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* ponerse de lleno a = buckle down to.

* ponerse de mil colores = go + bright red.

* ponerse de moda = come into + vogue, come into + fashion.

* ponerse de parte de = side with.

* ponerse de parte de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* ponerse de pie = rise, stand up, get to + Posesivo + feet, rise to + Posesivo + feet.

* ponerse de punta = stand out.

* ponerse, el = donning, the.

* ponerse el cinturón = buckle up.

* ponerse en cola = queue up, line up.

* ponerse en contacto = make + contact.

* ponerse en contacto con = be in touch (with), interact (with), get in + touch with.

* ponerse en contra de = turn against.

* ponerse en cuclillas = squat (down), crouch (down).

* ponerse en el lugar de = place + Reflexivo + in the position of, put + Reflexivo + in the position of.

* ponerse en el lugar de Alguien = put + Reflexivo + in + Nombre/Posesivo + shoes, wear + Posesivo + shoes, walk in + Posesivo + shoes.

* ponerse enfermo = get + sick.

* ponerse en fila = line up.

* ponerse en forma = get + fit.

* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.

* ponerse en lugar de Alguien = stand in + Posesivo + shoes.

* ponerse en marcha = set off, get off + the ground, swing into + action.

* ponerse en medio = get in + the way (of).

* ponerse en pie de guerra = dig up + the tomahawk, dig up + the hatchet, dig up + the war axe.

* ponerse en práctica = go into + effect.

* ponerse en ridículo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.

* ponerse en tensión = tense up.

* ponerse firme = stand to + attention.

* ponerse frenético = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, work up + a lather, tear + Posesivo + hair out, be furious.

* ponerse fresco con = act + fresh with.

* ponerse furioso = infuriate, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.

* ponerse gallito = bluster.

* ponerse hecho una fiera = go + ballistic, go + berserk, blow + Posesivo + top, go + postal, go + crazy, blow + a fuse, lose + Posesivo + temper, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse hecho una furia = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.

* ponerse hecho un basilisco = go + ballistic, go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.

* ponerse hecho un energúmeno = go + ballistic, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse histérico = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler.

* ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.

* ponerse las medallas = take + the credit (for).

* ponerse las orejeras = put on + blinkers.

* ponerse las pilas = buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.

* ponerse las pilas, ponerse de lleno a, ponerse a trabajar en serio = buckle down to.

* ponerse loco = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.

* ponerse manos a la obra = get down to + business, swing into + action.

* ponerse marrón = turn + brown.

* ponerse morado = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).

* ponerse nervioso = get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, be in a tizz(y), get in(to) a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.

* ponerse por las nubes = go + ballistic.

* ponerse rígido = stiffen.

* ponerse rojo = get + red in the face, go + bright red.

* ponerse rojo como un tomate = go + bright red.

* ponerse seriamente a = settle to.

* ponerse tenso = tense up, stress + Nombre + out.

* ponerse tibio = pig out (on).

* ponerse una tarea = set + Reflexivo + task.

* poner sobre aviso = alert to.

* poner término a = put + paid to.

* poner toda la carne en el asador = go for + broke, shoot (for) + the moon, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.

* poner todo de + Posesivo + parte = give + Posesivo + best, do + Posesivo + best, give + Posesivo + utmost.

* poner todo patas arriba = turn + everything upside down.

* poner todos los huevos en una canasta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.

* poner trabas = cramp.

* poner una bomba = plant + bomb.

* poner una demanda = face + legal action.

* poner una denuncia = file + police report.

* poner una marca de comprobación = check-mark.

* poner una nota en un sitio público = post.

* poner una reclamación = appeal.

* poner una señal = put up + a sign, put up + a notice.

* poner una señal de aviso = post + a warning, post + a warning sign.

* poner una tienda = pitch + tent.

* poner un círculo alrededor = circle.

* poner un ejemplo = take + an example, draw + example.

* poner un letrero = put up + a sign, post + a notice, put up + a notice.

* poner un pie = set + foot (inside/in/on).

* poner un poquito de picante = pep up.

* poner un precio a Algo muy alto = overprice.

* poner verde = mouth off, get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue, trash, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, slate, rubbish.

* poner vertical = stand + upright, upend.

* poner y quitar = get on and off.

* pongamos el caso de que = for the sake of + argument.

* pongamos, por ejemplo,... = let us say, take, for example,..., take, for instance,....

* por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.

* por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.

* precio + ponerse por las nubes = price + go through the roof, price + spiral out of control, price + soar through the roof.

* precios + ponerse por las nubes = prices + spiral.

* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.

* que pone obstáculos = obstructive.

* quita o pon = give or take.

* sin poner en duda la veracidad de Algo temporalmente = suspension of disbelief.

* sin poner en escena = unproduced.

* sin ponerlo en duda = uncritically.

* sin ponerse en duda = unquestioned.

* sólo con la ropa interior puesta = in + Posesivo + underclothes.

* sol + ponerse (por) = sun + set (on).

* volver a ponerse al día = be back on track, be on track.

* ya lo quitas, ya lo pones = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

Sentido I

1)

a) ( colocar) to put

lo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class

pon agua a calentar — put some water on to boil

no le puso la tapa — he didn't put the lid on

ponle el collar al perro — put the dog's collar on

b) <anuncio/aviso> to place, put

2) ( agregar) to put

¿cuándo se le pone el agua? — when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?

¿le pones azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?

3) <ropa/calzado> (+ me/te/le etc)

¿me pones los zapatos? — can you put my shoes on (for me)?

le puse el vestido rojo — I dressed her in her red dress

4) <inyección/supositorio> to give

5)

poner la mesa — to lay o set the table

pon otro cubierto para Juan — lay another place at the table for Juan

6)

a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to open

puso una autoescuela — he opened up a driving school

les ayudó a poner la casa — he helped them set up house o home

b) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to install

c) cerradura/armario to fit

pusimos parqué en el salón — we laid parquet flooring in the living room

7) ave < huevo> to lay

8) (Esp) (servir, dar)

¿qué le pongo? — what can I get you?

póngame un café, por favor — I'll have a coffee, please

¿cuántos le pongo? — how many would you like?

Sentido II

9)

a) ( contribuir)

él pone el capital y yo el trabajo — he puts up the capital and I supply the labor

pusimos 500 pesos cada uno — we put in 500 pesos each

b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on

10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take

pon atención en lo que haces — pay attention to what you're doing

pon más cuidado en la presentación — take more care over the presentation

pone mucho entusiasmo en todo lo que hace — he puts a lot of enthusiasm into everything he does

poner énfasis en algo — to stress something

11)

a) ( imponer) < deberes> to give, set; <examen/problema> to set

le pusieron una multa — he was fined

b) ( oponer)

no puso inconveniente — he didn't have o raise any objections

a todo le pone peros or pegas — she finds fault with everything

c) ( adjudicar) < nota> to give

¿qué nota te puso? — what mark did he give you?

le pusieron un cero — he got nought out of ten

12) ( dar) <nombre/apodo> to give; < ejemplo> to give

¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?

le pusieron Eva — they called her Eva

le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'

13) ( enviar) < telegrama> to send

14) ( escribir) to put

no sé que ponerle — I don't know what to put o say

15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say

allí pone que no se puede pasar — it says there that you can't go in

16) (Esp) (exhibir, dar) <obra/película>

¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? — is there anything interesting on TV?

¿qué ponen en el Royal? — what's on o what's showing at the Royal?

en el teatro ponen una obra de Casares — there's a play by Casares on at the theater

17) (RPl) ( tardar) to take

de allí a Salta pusimos tres horas — it took us three hours from there to Salta

Sentido III

18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)

poner a alguien nervioso — to make somebody nervous

poner a alguien de mal humor — to put somebody in a bad mood

poner a alguien en evidencia — to show somebody up

poner a alguien en un aprieto — to put somebody in an awkward position

nos puso al corriente de lo sucedido — he brought us up to date on what had happened

mira cómo has puesto la alfombra! — look at the mess you've made on the carpet!

me lo estás poniendo muy difícil — you're making things very difficult for me

19) ( adoptar) cara/voz

no pongas esa cara — there's no need to look like that

puso voz de asustado — he sounded scared

20)

a) ( hacer empezar)

me pusieron a régimen — they put me on a diet

poner a alguien a + inf: puso a las hijas a trabajar he sent his daughters out to work; lo puse a hacer los deberes — I made him do his homework

b)

poner a alguien de algo: la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department; lo pusieron de ángel he was given the part of an angel; siempre te pone de ejemplo — he always holds you up as an example

21) ( suponer)

pon que perdemos ese tren... — say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train...

pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados — suppose o let's just say they're wrong

ponerle — (esp AmL)

¿cuánto se tarda? - ponle dos horas — how long does it take? - about two hours o reckon on two hours

Sentido IV

22)

a) (conectar, encender) <televisión/calefacción> to turn on, switch on, put on; <programa/canal> to put on; < disco> to put on

puso el motor en marcha — she switched on o started the engine

nos van a poner la luz — we're going to have our electricity connected

b) (ajustar, graduar)

pon el despertador a las siete — set the alarm (clock) for seven

pon la música más alta — turn the music up

puso el reloj en hora — she put the clock right

poner el motor a punto — to tune up the engine

23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

en seguida le pongo — I'm just putting you through o connecting you

poner a alguien con algo/alguien — to put somebody through to something/somebody

¿me pone con la extensión 24? — could you put me through to extension 24, please?
2.
vi gallina to lay
3.
1) ponerse v pron

Sentido I

2)

a) (refl) ( colocarse)

pongámonos a la sombra — let's sit (o lie etc) in the shade

ponerse de pie — to stand (up)

ponerse de rodillas — to kneel (down), get down on one's knees

ponte ahí, junto al árbol — stand over there, by the tree

se me/le puso que... — (AmS fam) I/he had a feeling that... (colloq)

se le pone cada cosa... — he gets the strangest ideas into his head

b) (Esp) ( llegar)

en una hora nos pusimos allí — we got there in one hour

3) sol to set

4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put on

no tengo nada que ponerme — I don't have a thing to wear

me puse el collar de perlas — I wore o put on my pearl necklace

Sentido II

5) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)

se puso triste — she became sad

cuando lo vio se puso muy contenta — she was so happy when she saw it

se puso como loco — he went mad

quiero ponerme morena — I want to get a tan

ponerse cómodo — to make oneself comfortable

no te pongas así — don't get so worked up

cómo te has puesto de barro! — look at you, you're covered in mud!

la vida se está poniendo carísima — everything's getting so expensive

6)

a) ( empezar)

ponerse a + inf — to start -ing, to start + inf

se puso a llover — it started raining o started to rain

a ver si te pones a trabajar — you'd better get down to some work

b) (CS arg) ( contribuir dinero)

cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse — when the bill comes, everyone has to cough up (colloq)

yo me pongo con cien — I'll put in o chip in a hundred

Sentido III

7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone — Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you

dile a tu madre que se ponga — ask your mother to come to the phone

* * *

= affix, fit, put, set, lay, set up, lay out on, lay down, deposit, play, lay out, plant, bung + Nombe + in, get on.

Ex: Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.

Ex: One such method requires that each book has a magnetic strip inserted into the spine and a special exit door is fitted across which an electric signal is beamed.

Ex: If you encounter an unlabeled document during charge-out, peel off one of the preprinted labels and put it in the document.

Ex: If no fines are to be charged for a particular combination of borrower and material type, set the maximum fine to zero.

Ex: By such mutual assistance, the wits and endeavours of the world may no longer be as so many scattered coals, or firebrands, which, for want of union are soon quenched, whereas, being but laid together, they would have yielded a comfortable light and heat.

Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex: The run-off paper must be thick and absorbent to cope with the thick layer of ink deposited on it by the duplicator.

Ex: In another style of lesson, the book is approached through film clips, dramatizations on TV, or played on records or tapes made commercially.

Ex: There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.

Ex: The article is entitled 'To everything there is a season...a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted: a life-cycle analysis of education for librarianship'.

Ex: Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.

Ex: The full-length, two-direction zipper makes it easy to get on and off, and the bottom is easy to unzip for diaper changes.

* con la mirada puesta en = in + Posesivo + sights.

* cosas + ponerse feas = things + get rough.

* costes + ponerse por las nubes = costs + spiral.

* de quita y pon = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up, removable.

* encargado de poner en práctica = implementor [implementer].

* no poner en duda = be unquestioned.

* poner a Alguien al cargo de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al frente de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al mando de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al tanto de = fill + Alguien + in on.

* poner a Alguien contra las cuerdas = put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en contacto con = put + Nombre + in touch with.

* poner a Alguien en el compromiso de = leave + Nombre + with the choice of.

* poner a Alguien en guardia = put + Nombre + on + Posesivo + guard.

* poner a Alguien en su sitio = cut + Nombre + down to size, knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.

* poner a Alguien en un aprieto = put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un apuro = put + Alguien + on the spot, put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un compromiso = put + Alguien + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un pedestal = put + Nombre + on a pedestal.

* poner a cargo de = put in + charge of.

* poner a disposición = keep within + reach.

* poner a disposición de = make + available to, put at + the disposal of, place + at the disposal of, bring within + reach.

* poner a la altura de las circunstancias = bring + Nombre + up to par.

* poner a la defensiva = put on + the defensive.

* poner al alcance = bring within + reach.

* poner al día = bring + Nombre + up to date, bring + Nombre + up to scratch.

* poner al día (de) = bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.

* poner Algo a disposición = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo al descubierto = bring + Nombre + to the surface.

* poner Algo a mano = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.

* poner Algo en = stick + Nombre + on.

* poner Algo en Internet = put (out) + Nombre + on the web.

* poner Algo patas arriba = turn + Nombre + inside-out.

* poner Algo por delante de = put + Nombre + ahead of.

* poner Alguien al descubierto = blow + Posesivo + cover.

* poner + Alguien + frenético = make + Alguien + furious.

* poner al mismo nivel que = bring + Nombre + to a par with.

* poner al revés = upend.

* poner al tanto (de) = bring into + the swim of, bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.

* poner al tanto sobre = give + Nombre + the lowdown on.

* poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.

* poner a + Nombre + a la cabeza de = put + Nombre + ahead in.

* poner a + Número = set to + Número.

* poner aparte = set + apart.

* poner a + Posesivo + disposición = put at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, plumb + the depths of, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de Alguien = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = try + the patience of a saint.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.

* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.

* poner a punto = overhaul, hone, fine tune [fine-tune], tune-up.

* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).

* poner a un lado = lay + Nombre + aside, set + aside.

* poner bonito = get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue.

* poner carnada = bait.

* poner cebo = bait.

* poner como ejemplo = instance, cite + as an example, showcase.

* poner con chinchetas = thumbtack.

* poner delante de = lay before.

* poner de manifiesto = bring into + relief, highlight, show, state, throw into + relief, throw up, evince, illustrate, underscore, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], bring to + light, make + it + clear, lay + bare, provide + insight into, reveal, flag + Nombre + up.

* poner de manifiesto las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.

* poner demasiado énfasis en Algo = overemphasise [over-emphasise] [overemphasize, -USA].

* poner de patitas en la calle = give + Nombre + the boot, sack, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, turf out.

* poner de pie = stand + upright.

* poner de pie apoyado sobre un costado = stand on + Posesivo + side.

* poner de + Posesivo + parte = do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + bit.

* poner de relieve = bring into + relief, throw into + relief, underscore, highlight, show, state, throw up, evince, illustrate, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], flag + Nombre + up, reveal.

* poner de relieve la importancia = underscore + importance.

* poner doble acristalamiento = double glaze.

* poner el candado = padlock.

* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.

* poner el colofón final = bookend.

* poner el culo = take + Nombre + lying down.

* poner el dedo en la llaga = hit + a (raw) nerve, touch on + raw nerve, hit + the nail on the head, strike + home, strike + a nerve, touch on + a sore spot, touch + a (raw) nerve.

* poner el despertador = set + the alarm clock.

* poner el énfasis = put + focus.

* poner el grito en el cielo = be (all) up in arms, kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, blow + Posesivo + top, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack, scream + blue murder, froth at + the mouth, shout + blue murder.

* poner el matasellos a una carta = postmark.

* poner el precio = price.

* poner el sello = stamp.

* poner el sello a = place + a stamp on.

* poner el sello de = rubber stamp.

* poner empeño = strive.

* poner en adobo = marinade.

* poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.

* poner en alquiler = rent out.

* poner en apuros = cast + a shadow over, put + Nombre + in difficulties.

* poner encima = top with.

* poner en circulación = circulate.

* poner en claro = clear up.

* poner en cola = queue.

* poner en cola de espera = place + in queue.

* poner en contacto = bring into + relationship, contact, provide + an interface, bring into + contact.

* poner en contenedor = containerise [containerize, -USA].

* poner en cuarentena = quarantine.

* poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.

* poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.

* poner en dificultades = put + Nombre + in difficulties.

* poner en duda = challenge, be flawed, question, render + suspect, unsettle, cast + doubt on, regard + with suspicion, put in + doubt, call into + question, shed + doubt, throw into + doubt, throw + doubt on.

* poner en duda la validez de = bring into + question the validity of.

* poner en duda unos principios = shake + foundations.

* poner en el haber de = credit.

* poner en entredicho = challenge, cast + doubt on, subvert, compromise, cast + aspersions on, challenge + Posesivo + assumptions, doubt, question, call into + question, impugn.

* poner en entredicho una postura = compromise + position.

* poner en escena = stage.

* poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.

* poner en evidencia = make + it + clear, underline, bring to + light, put + Nombre + to shame, call + Posesivo + bluff, bring to + the fore.

* poner énfasis = put + emphasis.

* poner énfasis en = lay + stress on, place + emphasis on, lay + emphasis on.

* poner en forma = buff up.

* poner en funcionamiento = activate, set in + action, set up, trip, put into + working order, put in + place, put in + place, put into + place, set in + motion.

* poner en funcionamiento un programa = implement + program(me).

* poner en garantía = pawn.

* poner en hielo = ice.

* poner en juego = tap.

* poner en la calle = evict.

* poner en la pared = pin up.

* poner en la red + Documento Impreso = webify + Documento Impreso.

* poner en libertad = release from + jail.

* poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.

* poner en libertad condicional = release on + bail.

* poner en libertad condicional, poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.

* poner en lista de espera = put + on a waiting list.

* poner en marcha = implement, set up, trip, set out on, crank up.

* poner en marcha un proyecto = mobilise + effort.

* poner en órbita = place into + orbit.

* poner en orden = tidy up, put in + order, clear up.

* poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.

* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.

* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.

* poner en práctica = exercise, implement, put into + practice, put to + work, put into + effect, put into + practical effect, put in + place, put into + place, translate into + practical action, bring to + bear, deploy.

* poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.

* poner en práctica una normativa = carry out + policy.

* poner en práctica un arte = practise + art.

* poner en préstamo = circulate.

* poner en primer plano = foreground.

* poner en relación = bring into + relationship.

* poner en remojo = steep.

* poner en ridículo = poke + fun at.

* poner en riesgo = put at + risk.

* poner en su sitio = put in + place.

* poner en tela de juicio = throw + doubt on, contest.

* poner en tensión = put + Nombre + under pressure.

* poner entre comillas = enclose + in quotation marks.

* poner entre corchetes = bracket.

* poner entre la espada y la pared = press to + the point.

* poner entre paréntesis = bracket.

* poner entre rejas = put + Nombre + behind bars.

* poner en uso = bring into + use, take in + use.

* poner en venta = put on + sale.

* poner esfuerzo = give + effort.

* poner fin = curb, bring to + a close, draw to + a close.

* poner fin a = put + paid to, put + an end to, put + a stop to, call + a halt on, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, sound + the death knell for, kill off.

* poner fin a un embarazo = terminate + pregnancy.

* poner freno = curb.

* poner freno a = place + a curb on, clamp down on.

* poner fuera de combate = lay + Nombre + low.

* poner guiones = hyphenate.

* poner huevos = lay + eggs, oviposit.

* poner impuestos = impose + VAT.

* poner la brida = bridle.

* poner la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.

* poner la casa patas arriba = turn + the house upside down.

* poner la dirección en un sobre = address + envelope.

* poner ladrillos = laying of bricks, lay + bricks.

* poner la fecha = date-stamp.

* poner la mesa = lay + the table.

* poner la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.

* poner la responsabilidad en = put + the burden on.

* poner las antenas = prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.

* poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.

* poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* poner las cartas sobre la mesa = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* poner las cosas en marcha = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.

* poner las cosas en movimiento = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.

* poner las cosas en su lugar = set + the record straight.

* poner las esposas = handcuff.

* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.

* ponerle el cascabel al gato = stick + Posesivo + neck out (for), stick out + Posesivo + neck.

* ponerle la guinda = put + icing on the cake.

* ponerle la mano encima a = lay + a finger on.

* ponerle los cuernos a = cuckold.

* ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.

* poner lo pelos de punta = frighten + the living daylights out of.

* poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.

* poner los pelos de punta = bristle, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death, make + Posesivo + hair stand on end, scare + the hell out of.

* poner los pies en alto = put + Posesivo + feet up.

* poner los pies en + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.

* poner los pies sobre la tierra = come down + to earth.

* poner más fuerte = crank up.

* poner mucho ahínco = try + Posesivo + heart out.

* poner mucho ahínco en = put + Posesivo + heart into.

* poner mucho empeño = try + Posesivo + heart out.

* poner mucho empeño en = put + Posesivo + heart into.

* poner mucho empeño en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.

* poner mucho empeño por = take + (great) pains to.

* poner mucho esmero por = take + (great) pains to.

* poner negro = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend.

* poner nervioso = rattle.

* poner nervioso a Alguien = give + Nombre + the screaming abdabs.

* poner + Nombre + a dieta = put + Nombre + on a diet.

* poner + Nombre + a + Nombre = place + Nombre + against + Nombre.

* poner objeciones = object.

* poner objeciones a = object to.

* poner obstáculos = cramp.

* poner orden = bring + order, tidying (up), create + order, clear out, clear up.

* poner orden en el caos = create + order out of chaos, create + order out of chaos.

* poner papel en la impresora = load + printer.

* poner parches = patch up, patch.

* poner patas arriba = upend.

* poner pegas = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner peros = baulk [balk, -USA], cavil (about/at), quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner por las nubes = praise + highly, wax + lyrical, wax + rapturous, praise + Nombre + to the skies, sing + Posesivo + praises.

* poner por los suelos = slate, slag + Nombre + off, mouth off, say + nasty things about, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, trash, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, rubbish.

* poner + Posesivo + granito de arena = do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + bit.

* poner precio a la cabeza de = declare + open season on.

* poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = put + a price on + Posesivo + head.

* poner punto final a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, close + the book on.

* poner punto y final a = put + a stop to, sound + the death knell for.

* poner reparos = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner sal = salt.

* ponerse = don, pull on, wax.

* ponerse a = set about + Gerundio, get (a)round to, settle down to, get down to + Nombre.

* ponerse a cero = roll over to + zero.

* ponerse a cubierto = run for + cover.

* ponerse a dieta = go on + a diet.

* ponerse a hacer = set out to + do.

* ponerse a hacer Algo en serio = buckle down to.

* ponerse al corriente = come up to + speed.

* ponerse al corriente de = catch up with, catch up on.

* ponerse al día = catching up, come up to + speed, get + up to speed.

* ponerse al día de = get up to + speed on.

* ponerse al día de un atraso = clear + backlog.

* ponerse al día en = catch up with, catch up on.

* ponerse Algo = slip + Nombre + on.

* ponerse al rojo vivo = reach + boiling point, fire up.

* ponerse al tanto = get + up to speed, wise up.

* ponerse al tanto de = get up to + speed on.

* ponerse a malas con = run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.

* ponerse amarillo de envidia = turn + green with envy.

* ponerse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.

* ponerse a trabajar en serio = get on with + Posesivo + work, buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.

* ponerse a trabajar por cuenta propia = strike out on + Posesivo + own.

* ponerse a tratar + Algo = get down to + Nombre.

* ponerse blanco = turn + white, whiten.

* ponerse borroso = blur.

* ponerse ciego = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).

* ponerse + Color = go + Color.

* ponerse colorado = get + red in the face, go + bright red.

* ponerse colorado como un tomate = go + bright red.

* ponerse como loco = go + crazy, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.

* ponerse como una fiera = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse como unas castañuelas = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.

* ponerse como un energúmeno = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + a fuse, wax + indignant, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, tear + Posesivo + hair out, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

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

* ponerse de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).

* ponerse del lado de = side with.

* ponerse del lado de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* ponerse de lleno a = buckle down to.

* ponerse de mil colores = go + bright red.

* ponerse de moda = come into + vogue, come into + fashion.

* ponerse de parte de = side with.

* ponerse de parte de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* ponerse de pie = rise, stand up, get to + Posesivo + feet, rise to + Posesivo + feet.

* ponerse de punta = stand out.

* ponerse, el = donning, the.

* ponerse el cinturón = buckle up.

* ponerse en cola = queue up, line up.

* ponerse en contacto = make + contact.

* ponerse en contacto con = be in touch (with), interact (with), get in + touch with.

* ponerse en contra de = turn against.

* ponerse en cuclillas = squat (down), crouch (down).

* ponerse en el lugar de = place + Reflexivo + in the position of, put + Reflexivo + in the position of.

* ponerse en el lugar de Alguien = put + Reflexivo + in + Nombre/Posesivo + shoes, wear + Posesivo + shoes, walk in + Posesivo + shoes.

* ponerse enfermo = get + sick.

* ponerse en fila = line up.

* ponerse en forma = get + fit.

* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.

* ponerse en lugar de Alguien = stand in + Posesivo + shoes.

* ponerse en marcha = set off, get off + the ground, swing into + action.

* ponerse en medio = get in + the way (of).

* ponerse en pie de guerra = dig up + the tomahawk, dig up + the hatchet, dig up + the war axe.

* ponerse en práctica = go into + effect.

* ponerse en ridículo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.

* ponerse en tensión = tense up.

* ponerse firme = stand to + attention.

* ponerse frenético = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, work up + a lather, tear + Posesivo + hair out, be furious.

* ponerse fresco con = act + fresh with.

* ponerse furioso = infuriate, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.

* ponerse gallito = bluster.

* ponerse hecho una fiera = go + ballistic, go + berserk, blow + Posesivo + top, go + postal, go + crazy, blow + a fuse, lose + Posesivo + temper, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse hecho una furia = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.

* ponerse hecho un basilisco = go + ballistic, go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.

* ponerse hecho un energúmeno = go + ballistic, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse histérico = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler.

* ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.

* ponerse las medallas = take + the credit (for).

* ponerse las orejeras = put on + blinkers.

* ponerse las pilas = buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.

* ponerse las pilas, ponerse de lleno a, ponerse a trabajar en serio = buckle down to.

* ponerse loco = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.

* ponerse manos a la obra = get down to + business, swing into + action.

* ponerse marrón = turn + brown.

* ponerse morado = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).

* ponerse nervioso = get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, be in a tizz(y), get in(to) a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.

* ponerse por las nubes = go + ballistic.

* ponerse rígido = stiffen.

* ponerse rojo = get + red in the face, go + bright red.

* ponerse rojo como un tomate = go + bright red.

* ponerse seriamente a = settle to.

* ponerse tenso = tense up, stress + Nombre + out.

* ponerse tibio = pig out (on).

* ponerse una tarea = set + Reflexivo + task.

* poner sobre aviso = alert to.

* poner término a = put + paid to.

* poner toda la carne en el asador = go for + broke, shoot (for) + the moon, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.

* poner todo de + Posesivo + parte = give + Posesivo + best, do + Posesivo + best, give + Posesivo + utmost.

* poner todo patas arriba = turn + everything upside down.

* poner todos los huevos en una canasta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.

* poner trabas = cramp.

* poner una bomba = plant + bomb.

* poner una demanda = face + legal action.

* poner una denuncia = file + police report.

* poner una marca de comprobación = check-mark.

* poner una nota en un sitio público = post.

* poner una reclamación = appeal.

* poner una señal = put up + a sign, put up + a notice.

* poner una señal de aviso = post + a warning, post + a warning sign.

* poner una tienda = pitch + tent.

* poner un círculo alrededor = circle.

* poner un ejemplo = take + an example, draw + example.

* poner un letrero = put up + a sign, post + a notice, put up + a notice.

* poner un pie = set + foot (inside/in/on).

* poner un poquito de picante = pep up.

* poner un precio a Algo muy alto = overprice.

* poner verde = mouth off, get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue, trash, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, slate, rubbish.

* poner vertical = stand + upright, upend.

* poner y quitar = get on and off.

* pongamos el caso de que = for the sake of + argument.

* pongamos, por ejemplo,... = let us say, take, for example,..., take, for instance,....

* por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.

* por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.

* precio + ponerse por las nubes = price + go through the roof, price + spiral out of control, price + soar through the roof.

* precios + ponerse por las nubes = prices + spiral.

* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.

* que pone obstáculos = obstructive.

* quita o pon = give or take.

* sin poner en duda la veracidad de Algo temporalmente = suspension of disbelief.

* sin poner en escena = unproduced.

* sin ponerlo en duda = uncritically.

* sin ponerse en duda = unquestioned.

* sólo con la ropa interior puesta = in + Posesivo + underclothes.

* sol + ponerse (por) = sun + set (on).

* volver a ponerse al día = be back on track, be on track.

* ya lo quitas, ya lo pones = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up.

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poner [ E22 ]

GUIA DE BUSQUEDA

■ poner (verbo transitivo)

Sentido I

A

1 colocar

2 poner: anuncio, aviso

B agregar

C ropa, calzado etc

D ‹inyección/supositorio›

E poner la mesa

F

1 instalar, montar

2 poner: cocina, teléfono etc

3 poner: cerradura etc

G poner: huevos

H servir, dar

Sentido II

A

1 contribuir

2 proporcionar

B poner: atención, cuidado

C

1 imponer

2 oponer

3 adjudicar

D poner: nombre

E enviar

F escribir

G

1 expresar por escrito

2 impersonal

H exhibir, dar

I tardar

Sentido III

A en un estado, una situación

B poner: cara, voz, etc

C

1 hacer empezar

2 poner a alguien de algo

D suponer

Sentido IV

A

1 conectar, encender

2 ajustar, graduar

B poner al teléfono

■ poner (verbo intransitivo)

A

1 apostar

2 contribuir dinero

B poner: gallinas

C México: vulg

■ ponerse (verbo pronominal)

Sentido I

A

1 colocarse

2 llegar

B ponerse: el sol

C ponerse: calzado etc

Sentido II

A en un estado, una situación

B

1 empezar

2 esforzarse, esmerarse

3 contribuir dinero

Sentido III ponerse al teléfono

vt

Sentido I

A

1 (colocar) to put

¿dónde habré puesto las llaves? where can I have put the keys?

¿dónde vas a poner este cuadro? where are you going to put o hang this picture?

pon ese cuadro derecho put that picture straight, straighten that picture

lo pusieron en el curso avanzado he was put o placed in the advanced class

ponle la cadena a la puerta put the chain on the door

pon agua a calentar put some water on to boil

2 ‹anuncio/aviso› to place, put

pusieron un anuncio en el periódico they put o placed an advertisement in the newspaper

B (agregar) to put

¿cuándo se le pone el agua? when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?

¿le has puesto sal a la sopa? have you put any salt in the soup?

¿le pones azúcar al café? do you take sugar in your coffee?

C ‹ropa/calzado› (+ me/te/le etc):

¿me pones los zapatos? can you put my shoes on (for me)?

le puse el vestido rojo I dressed her in her red dress

D ‹inyección/supositorio› to give

el dentista le puso una inyección the dentist gave him an injection

E

poner la mesa to lay o set the table

F

1 (instalar, montar) ‹oficina/restaurante› to open

puso un estudio junto con otra arquitecta she set up in business with another architect

consiguió permiso para poner una autoescuela he got permission to open a driving school

les ayudó a poner la casa he helped them set up house o home

pusieron la casa/oficina a todo lujo they furnished the house/fitted the office out in style

le puso un apartamento a su amante he set his mistress up in an apartment

2 ‹cocina/teléfono/calefacción› to install

van a poner cocinas de gas they are going to install o fit gas cookers

3 ‹cerradura/armario› to fit

G «ave» ‹huevos› to lay

H

( Esp) (servir, dar): ¿qué le pongo? what can I get you?

póngame un café, por favor I'll have a coffee, please

¿cuántos le pongo, señora? how many would you like, madam?

Sentido II

A

1 (contribuir):

él pone el capital y yo el trabajo he puts up the capital and I supply the labor

pusimos 500 pesos cada uno we put in 500 pesos each

que cada uno ponga lo que pueda each person should give what he or she can afford

2 (proporcionar) ‹autobús/tren› to lay on

la empresa puso la comida y la bebida food and drink was laid on by the company

B ‹atención› to pay; ‹cuidado› to take

pon más atención en lo que estás haciendo pay more attention to what you're doing

no ha puesto ningún cuidado en este trabajo she hasn't taken any care at all over this piece of work

pone mucho entusiasmo en todo lo que hace he's very enthusiastic about everything he does, he puts a lot of enthusiasm into everything he does

C

1 (imponer) ‹deberes› to give, set; ‹examen› to set

nos pusieron 20 preguntas we were given o set 20 questions

le pusieron una multa por exceso de velocidad he was fined for speeding

2

(oponer): no me puso ningún inconveniente he didn't have o raise any objections

a todo le tiene que poner peros or pegas she finds fault with everything

3 (adjudicar) ‹nota› to give

¿qué (nota) te puso en la redacción? what (mark) did he give you for your essay?

le pusieron un cero he got nought out of ten

D (dar) ‹nombre/apodo› to give

¡qué nombre más feo le pusieron! what a horrible name to give him!

le pusieron Eva they called her Eva

¿qué título le vas a poner al poema? what title are you going to give the poem?, what are you going to call the poem?

le pusieron el sobrenombre de `el cojo' they nicknamed him `el cojo'

E (enviar) ‹telegrama› to send; ‹carta› to mail ( AmE), to post ( BrE)

F (escribir) to put

no has puesto ningún acento you haven't put any of the accents in

no sé qué más ponerle I don't know what else to put o write

puso mi nombre en la lista she put my name down on the list

G ( esp Esp)

1 (expresar por escrito) to say

el periódico no pone nada sobre el robo the newspaper doesn't say anything about the robbery

2 ( impersonal):

mira a ver lo que pone en esa nota see what that note says

allí pone que no se puede pasar it says there that you can't go in

¿qué pone aquí? what does it say here?, what does this say?

H ( Esp) (exhibir, dar)

‹obra/película› ¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? is there anything interesting on TV?

¿qué ponen en el Trocadero? what's on o what's showing at the Trocadero?

en el teatro ponen una obra de Casares there's a play by Casares on at the theater

no pusieron ninguna película buena en Navidad there wasn't a single good film on over Christmas, they didn't show a single good film over Christmas

I ( RPl) (tardar) to take

el avión pone media hora de Montevideo a Buenos Aires the plane takes half an hour from Montevideo to Buenos Aires

de allí a Salta pusimos tres horas it took us three hours from there to Salta

Sentido III

A (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):

me pones nerviosa you're making me nervous

ya la has puesto de mal humor now you've put her in a bad mood

¿por qué me pusiste en evidencia así? why did you show me up like that?

lo pusiste en un aprieto you put him in an awkward position

nos puso al corriente de lo sucedido he brought us up to date with what had happened

¡mira cómo has puesto la alfombra! look at the mess you've made on the carpet!

me estás poniendo las cosas muy difíciles you're making things very difficult for me

B (adoptar) ‹cara/voz›

no pongas esa cara there's no need to look like that

puso cara de enfado he looked annoyed

puso voz de asustado he sounded scared

C

1

(hacer empezar): el médico me puso a régimen the doctor put me on a diet

poner a algn A + INF:

tuvo que poner a las hijas a trabajar he had to send his daughters out to work

lo puso a estudiar guitarra con Rodríguez she sent him to have guitar lessons with Rodríguez

lo puso a pelar cebollas she set him to work peeling onions

2 poner a algn DE algo:

la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department

lo pusieron de ángel he was given a part as an angel, he was given the part of an angel

su padre lo puso de botones en la oficina his father gave him a job as an office boy

siempre te pone de ejemplo he always holds you up as an example

D

(suponer): pon que perdemos ese tren, no podríamos volver say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train, then we wouldn't be able to get back

pon que es cierto ¿qué harías entonces? say o suppose o supposing it is true, then what would you do?

pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados suppose o let's just say they're wrong

ponerle ( AmL): ¿cuánto se tarda? — ponle dos horas how long does it take? — about two hours o in the region of two hours o reckon on two hours

¿cuánto nos costará? — y … pónganle alrededor de $200 how much will it cost us? — well, … you'd better reckon on about $200

Sentido IV

A

1 (conectar, encender) ‹televisión/calefacción› to turn o switch o put on; ‹programa/canal› to put on

pon un disco put on a record

puso el motor en marcha she switched on o started the engine

todavía no nos han puesto la luz we haven't had our electricity connected yet

2

(ajustar, graduar): pon el despertador a las siete set the alarm (clock) for seven

¿puedes poner la música un poco más alta? can you turn the music up a bit?

puso el reloj en hora she put the clock right, she set the clock to the right time

poner el motor a punto to tune up the engine

B

( Esp) (al teléfono): en seguida le pongo I'm just putting you through o connecting you

poner a algn CON algn/algo to put sb THROUGH TO sb/sth

¿me puede poner con el director, por favor? could you put me through to o could I speak to the director, please?

¿me pone con la extensión 24? could you put me through to o can I have extension 24, please?

■ poner

vi

A

1 ( Jueg) (apostar) to put in

2 (contribuir dinero) to contribute

¿vas a poner para el regalo de Pilar? are you going to give something o contribute toward(s) Pilar's present?

B «gallina» to lay

C ( Méx vulg) (copular) to score (sl)

■ ponerse

v pron

Sentido I

A

1 ( refl)

(colocarse): pongámonos un rato a la sombra let's sit ( o lie etc) in the shade for a while

ponerse de pie to stand up, stand

ponerse de rodillas to kneel, kneel down, get down on one's knees

ponte ahí, junto al árbol stand over there, by the tree

ponérsele a algn algo ( AmL fam): se le puso que tenía que escalar la montaña he got it into his head that he had to climb the mountain

a ese viejo se le pone cada cosa that old man gets the strangest ideas into his head

2

( Esp) (llegar): en diez minutos nos ponemos allí we can be there in ten minutes

B «sol» to set

C ( refl) ‹calzado/maquillaje/alhaja› to put on

ponte el abrigo put your coat on

no tengo nada que ponerme I don't have a thing to wear

mi hermano siempre se pone mi ropa my brother is always borrowing my clothes

ponte un poco de sombra de ojos put on a little eyeshadow

me puse el collar de perlas I wore o put on my pearl necklace

Sentido II

A (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):

me puse furiosa I got very angry

cuando lo vio se puso muy contenta she was so happy when she saw it

adelante, pónganse cómodos come in, make yourselves comfortable

no te pongas así, que no es para tanto don't get so worked up, it's not that bad

¡mira cómo te has puesto de barro! just look at you, you're covered in mud!

no te imaginas cómo se puso, hecha una fiera you wouldn't believe the way she reacted, she went absolutely wild

la vida se está poniendo carísima everything's getting so expensive

B

1 (empezar) ponerse A + INF to start -ING

se va a poner a llover de un momento a otro it's going to start raining o to start to rain any minute

a ver si te pones a trabajar you'd better start working

se puso a llorar sin motivo aparente she started crying o to cry for no apparent reason

2 ( fam) (esforzarse, esmerarse) to try, make an effort

si te pones lo acabas hoy mismo if you make an effort o if you try o if you put your mind to it, you'll finish it today

3

(CS arg) (contribuir dinero): cuando se casaron el viejo se puso con $5.000 when they got married, her old man shelled out $5,000 ( colloq)

cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse when the check comes, everyone has to cough up ( colloq)

yo me pongo con cien I'll put in o chip in a hundred ( colloq)

Sentido III

( Esp) (al teléfono): ¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you

dile a tu madre que se ponga tell your mother I want to speak to her, ask your mother to come to the phone

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poner ( conjugate poner) verbo transitivo
1
a) ( colocar) to put;

◊ ponlo en el suelo put it on the floor;

ponle el collar al perro put the dog's collar on;
poner una bomba to plant a bomb
b) ‹anuncio/aviso› to place, put

c) ‹ ropa› (+ me/te/le etc):

◊ le puse el sombrero I put his hat on (for him)

2 ( agregar) to put
3 ‹inyección/supositorio› to give
4
◊ poner la mesa to lay o set the table

5 (instalar, montar)
a) ‹oficina/restaurante› to open

b) ‹cocina/teléfono/calefacción› to install

c) ‹cerradura/armario› to fit

6 [ ave] ‹ huevo› to lay
7 (Esp) (servir, dar):
◊ póngame un café, por favor I'll have a coffee, please;

¿cuántos le pongo? how many would you like?
1 ‹ dinero› ( contribuir) to put in;
◊ pusimos 500 pesos cada uno we put in 500 pesos each

2 ‹ atención› to pay;
‹cuidado/interés› to take;
◊ pon más cuidado en la presentación take more care over the presentation

3
a) ( imponer) ‹ deberes› to give, set;

‹examen/problema› to set;
◊ le pusieron una multa he was fined

b) ( oponer) ‹ inconvenientes› to raise;

◊ me pusieron problemas para entrar they made it difficult for me to get in

c) ( adjudicar) ‹ nota› to give

4 ( dar) ‹nombre/apodo› to give;
‹ ejemplo› to give;
◊ le pusieron Eva they called her Eva

5 ( enviar) ‹ telegrama› to send
6 ( escribir) ‹dedicatoria/líneas› to write
7 (Esp) (exhibir, dar) ‹ película› to show;
◊ ¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? is there anything interesting on TV?;

¿qué ponen en el Royal? what's on o what's showing at the Royal?
1
a) (conectar, encender) ‹televisión/calefacción› to turn on, switch on, put on;

‹programa/canal› to put on;
‹cinta/disco/música› to put on;
◊ puso el motor en marcha she switched on o started the engine

b) (ajustar, graduar) ‹ despertador› to set;

◊ pon la música más alta turn the music up;

puso el reloj en hora she put the clock right
2 (Esp) ( al teléfono): poner a algn con algo/algn to put sb through to sth/sb
(en estado, situación) (+ compl):
◊ poner a algn nervioso to make sb nervous;

poner a algn en un aprieto to put sb in an awkward position
vi [ ave] to lay
ponerse verbo pronominal
1 ( refl) ( colocarse):
◊ pongámonos ahí let's stand (o sit etc) there;

ponerse de pie to stand (up);
ponerse de rodillas to kneel (down), get down on one's knees
2 [ sol] to set
3 ( refl) ‹calzado/maquillaje/alhaja› to put on;
◊ no tengo nada que ponerme I don't have a thing to wear

1 (en estado, situación) (+ compl):
◊ ponerse enfermo to get sick;

se puso triste she became sad;
cuando lo vio se puso muy contenta she was so happy when she saw it;
se puso como loco he went mad;
ponerse cómodo to make oneself comfortable
2 ( empezar) ponerse a + inf to start -ing, to start + inf;
◊ se puso a llover it started raining, it started to rain

(Esp):
◊ ponerse al teléfono to come to the phone

poner verbo transitivo
1 (en un lugar, una situación) to put: me puso en un aprieto, he put me in a tight corner
(seguido de adjetivo) to make: me pone contento, he makes me happy
2 (hacer funcionar) to turn o switch on
3 (un fax, telegrama) to send
poner una conferencia, to make a long-distance call
4 (una multa, un castigo) to impose
5 (abrir un negocio) to set up
6 (vestir) to put on
7 (exponer) tienes que poner la planta al sol/a la sombra, you have to put the plant in the sun/shade
8 (aportar) yo puse mil pesetas, I contributed a thousand pesetas
9 (conjeturar, imaginar) to suppose: pongamos que..., supposing (that)...
10 (estar escrito) lo pone aquí, it's written here
no pone nada de eso, it doesn't say anything about that
11 TV Cine to put on, show
12 Tel ponme con él, put me through to him
13 (un nombre) le pondremos Tadeo, we are going to call him Tadeo
ya le puso título a la novela, he has already given the novel a title
♦ Locuciones: poner a alguien a caldo, to pull sb to pieces
poner a cien, to make sb nervous: me pone a cien cuando habla de ese modo, when he talks that way I get nervous
poner en duda, to call into question: los inversores pusieron su competencia en duda, the investors questioned his competence
poner a alguien en evidencia, to show sb up
poner en evidencia, to show up: la situación pone en evidencia la falta de justicia del sistema, the situation exposes the system's unfairness
poner a alguien en su sitio, to put sb in his place
' poner' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
activar
- alinear
- alta
- alto
- altura
- antecedente
- antena
- arreglar
- arrinconar
- aunar
- bandeja
- brete
- cabeza
- calzar
- caldo
- calle
- cara
- cargar
- carta
- caso
- cien
- codificar
- comprometer
- confiar
- coto
- crecer
- cuenco
- cuestión
- dejar
- denuncia
- depositar
- descomponer
- descubierta
- descubierto
- desesperar
- diente
- dirigir
- discutir
- distribuir
- enchufar
- enderezar
- enervar
- enfermar
- enfrentar
- enmascarar
- entregar
- entregarse
- escenificar
- escobilla
- esmerarse
English:
acquaint
- action
- apply
- arm
- arrange
- aside
- best
- blur
- bond
- box
- bracket
- bundle
- bung
- cap
- cast
- cheek
- claim
- code
- collect
- compromise
- connect
- cork
- crack
- cross
- crown
- curb
- date
- dip
- discomfit
- dishwasher
- egg
- end
- endanger
- excite
- face
- fault
- feature
- fetter
- fill in
- fit
- fluster
- follow up
- forewarn
- free
- gather
- get
- glaze
- go
- gown
- grin

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poner

♦ vt

1. [situar, agregar, meter] to put;

me pusieron en la última fila I was put in the back row;

ponle un poco más de sal put some more salt in it, add a bit of salt to it;

pon los juguetes en el armario put the toys (away) in the cupboard;

¿dónde habré puesto la calculadora? where can I have put o left the calculator?;

poner un anuncio en el periódico to put an advert in the paper;

poner un póster en la pared to put a poster up on the wall;

poner una inyección a alguien to give sb an injection;

hubo que ponerle un bozal al perro we had to put a muzzle on the dog, we had to muzzle the dog

2. [ropa, zapatos, maquillaje]
poner algo a alguien to put sth on sb;

ponle este pañal al bebé put this Br nappy o US diaper on the baby

3. [servir]
¿qué le pongo? what can I get you?, what would you like?;

póngame una cerveza, por favor I'd like o I'll have a beer, please;

¿cuánto le pongo? how much would you like?;

póngame un kilo give me a kilo

4. [contribuir, aportar] to put in;

poner dinero en el negocio to put money into the business;

poner algo de mi/tu/ etc[m5]. parte to do my/your/ etc bit;

poner mucho empeño en (hacer) algo to put a lot of effort into (doing) sth;

pon atención en lo que digo pay attention to what I'm saying;

hay que poner más cuidado con o [m5] en la ortografía you have to take more care over your spelling

5. [hacer estar de cierta manera]
poner a alguien en un aprieto/de mal humor to put sb in a difficult position/in a bad mood;

le has puesto colorado/nervioso you've made him blush/feel nervous;

ponérselo fácil/difícil a alguien to make things easy/difficult for sb;

lo puso todo perdido she made a real mess;

el profesor nos puso a hacer cuentas the teacher gave us some sums to do;

llegó y nos puso a todos a trabajar she arrived and set us all to work;

pon la sopa a calentar warm the soup up;

me pusieron de aprendiz de camarero they had me work as a trainee waiter;

poner cara de tonto/inocente to put on a stupid/an innocent face

6. [calificar]
poner a alguien de algo to call sb sth;

me pusieron de mentiroso they called me a liar;

poner bien algo/a alguien to praise sth/sb;

poner mal algo/a alguien to criticize sth/sb

7. [oponer]
poner obstáculos a algo to hinder sth;

poner pegas a algo to raise objections to sth

8. [asignar] [precio] to fix, to settle on;
[multa] to give; [deberes, examen, tarea] to give, to set;
le pusieron (de nombre) Mario they called him Mario;

me han puesto (en el turno) de noche I've been assigned to the night shift, they've put me on the night shift;

le pusieron un cinco en el examen he got five out of ten in the exam

9. [comunicar] [telegrama, fax, giro postal] to send;
[conferencia] to make; Esp
¿me pones con él? can you put me through to him?;
Esp
no cuelgue, ahora le pongo don't hang up, I'll put you through in a second

10. [conectar, hacer funcionar] [televisión, radio] to switch o put on;
[despertador] to set; [instalación, gas] to put in; [música, cinta, disco] to put on;
pon la lavadora put the washing machine on;

pon el telediario put the news on;

puse el despertador a las seis/el reloj en hora I set my alarm clock for six o'clock/my watch to the right time;

¿te han puesto ya el teléfono? are you on the phone yet?, have they connected your phone yet?;

ponlo más alto, que no se oye turn it up, I can't hear it

11. [en el cine, el teatro, la televisión] to show;

anoche pusieron un documental muy interesante last night they showed a very interesting documentary;

¿qué ponen en la tele/en el Rialto? what's on the TV/on at the Rialto?;

en el Rialto ponen una de Stallone there's a Stallone movie on at the Rialto

12. [montar] to set up;

poner la casa to set up home;

poner un negocio to start a business;

ha puesto una tienda she has opened a shop;

han puesto una cocina nueva they've had a new Br cooker o US stove put in;

hemos puesto moqueta en el salón we've had a carpet fitted in the living-room;

poner la mesa to lay the table;

pusieron la tienda (de campaña) en un prado they pitched their tent o put their tent up in a meadow

13. [decorar] to do up;

han puesto su casa con mucho lujo they've done up their house in real style

14. [suponer] to suppose;

pongamos que sucedió así (let's) suppose that's what happened;

pon que necesitemos cinco días suppose we need five days;

poniendo que todo salga bien assuming everything goes according to plan;

¿cuándo estará listo? – ponle que en dos días when will it be ready? – reckon on it taking two days

15. Esp [decir] to say;

¿qué pone ahí? what does it say there?

16. [escribir] to put;

¿qué pusiste en la segunda pregunta? what did you put for the second question?

17. [huevo] to lay

18. RP [demorar] to take;

el tren pone media hora en llegar allá the train takes half an hour to get there

19. Fam [excitar]
esa actriz me pone that actress totally does it for me

♦ vi
[gallina, aves] to lay (eggs)
♦ v impersonal
Am Fam [parecer]
se me pone que… it seems to me that…

♦ See also the pronominal verb ponerse

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poner

<part puesto> v/t

1 put;

poner en escena stage;

poner en marcha set in motion;

pongamos que let’s suppose o assume that

2 ropa put on

3 ( añadir) put in

4 RAD, TV turn on, switch on

5 la mesa set

6 ( escribir) put down

7 en periódico, libro etc say;

la crítica puso muy bien su última película the critics gave his last film very good reviews

8 negocio set up

9 telegrama send

10 huevos lay

11 AUTO marcha put the car in, move into

12 dinero deposit

13

:

poner a alguien furioso make s.o. angry;

ponerle a alguien con alguien TELEC put s.o. through to s.o.;

ponerle una multa a alguien fine s.o.

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poner {60} vt

1) colocar: to put, to place

pon el libro en la mesa: put the book on the table

2) agregar, añadir: to put in, to add

3) : to put on (clothes)

4) contribuir: to contribute

5) escribir: to put in writing

no le puso su nombre: he didn't put his name on it

6) imponer: to set, to impose

7) exponer: to put, to expose

lo puso en peligro: she put him in danger

8) : to prepare, to arrange

poner la mesa: to set the table

9) : to name

le pusimos Ana: we called her Ana

10) establecer: to set up, to establish

puso un restaurante: he opened up a restaurant

11) instalar: to install, to put in

12) (with an adjective or adverb) : to make

siempre lo pones de mal humor: you always put him in a bad mood

13) : to turn on, to switch on

14) suponer: to suppose

pongamos que no viene: supposing he doesn't come

15) : to lay (eggs)

16)

poner a : to start (someone doing something)

lo puse a trabajar: I put him to work

17)

poner de : to place as

la pusieron de directora: they made her director

18)

poner en : to put in (a state or condition)

poner en duda: to call into question

poner vi

1) : to contribute

2) : to lay eggs

♦ See also the reflexive verb ponerse

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poner vb

1. (colocar) to put [pt. & pp. put]

he puesto los libros en la estantería I've put the books on the shelf

2. (ropa, etc) to put on

ponle el abrigo al niño put the baby's coat on

3. (añadir) to put

¿le has puesto sal a las patatas? have you put any salt on the potatoes?

¿te pones azúcar? do you take sugar?

4. (escribir) to write [pt. wrote; pp. written] / to put

hay que poner la dirección en el sobre you have to write the address on the envelope

5. (programar) to set [pt. & pp. set]

he puesto el despertador a las siete I've set the alarm clock for seven

6. (encender) to put on / to turn on / to switch on

pon la tele turn the TV on

no pongas la radio muy alta don't put the radio on too loud

pon otro disco put another record on

7. (establecer) to open

han puesto una tienda de ordenadores they've opened a computer shop

8. (enviar) to send [pt. & pp. sent]

voy a poner un fax I'm going to send a fax

9. (comunicar) to put through

¿me pones con Asunción, por favor? can you put me through to Asunción, please?

10. (decir) to say [pt. & pp. said]

en el periódico pone que la película está muy bien it says in the newspaper that the film is very good

11. (proyectar) to be on

¿qué ponen en el Renoir? what's on at the Renoir?

esta noche no ponen nada interesante en la tele there's nothing interesting on TV tonight

12. (dar un nombre) to call

le han puesto Paula they've called her Paula

13. (imponer) to give [pt. gave; pp. given]

nos ponen muchos deberes they give us a lot of homework

le han puesto una multa he was fined

me han puesto un 8 I got 8 out of 10

14. (servir) to give

¿qué te pongo? what can I get you?

me puso una tapa de aceitunas he gave me some olives

¿me pone un kilo de tomates? can I have a kilo of tomatoes, please?

15. (aportar) to supply [pt. & pp. supplied] / to put in

yo pongo el pastel y tú traes el champán I'll supply the cake and you bring the champagne

pusimos mil pesetas cada uno we each put in a thousand pesetas

16. (suponer) to suppose / to say [pt. & pp. said]

pongamos por caso... suppose... / let's say...

poner cara de sorpresa to look surprised

poner huevos to lay eggs [pt. & pp. laid]

poner nervioso a alguien to get on somebody's nerves

Spanish-English dictionary > poner
17 jemandem raten

- {to counsel} khuyên răn, khuyên bảo, chỉ bảo = jemandem guttun {to do someone good}+ = jemandem ähneln {to bear a likeness to someone}+ = jemandem zurufen {to cry to someone}+ = jemandem trotzen {to brave}+ = jemandem schaden {to wrong someone}+ = jemandem glauben {to believe someone}+ = jemandem gehören {to be in possession of someone; to belong to someone}+ = jemandem zuhören {to lend an ear to someone}+ = jemandem zumuten {to expect of somebody}+ = dicht vor jemandem {under someone's very nose}+ = an jemandem hängen {to be attached to someone}+ = bei jemandem bohren {to keep on at someone}+ = sich jemandem nähern {to approach}+ = jemandem eine kleben {to give someone a pasting}+ = jemandem voraus sein {to be ahead of someone}+ = mit jemandem rechnen {to reckon on someone}+ = mit jemandem brechen {to break with someone}+ = jemandem ähnlich sein {to come near someone}+ = dicht hinter jemandem {at someone's heels}+ = jemandem etwas rauben {to rob someone of something}+ = jemandem sehr schaden {to do a great disservice}+ = jemandem gewogen sein {to show a liking for someone}+ = jemandem etwas gönnen {to allow someone something}+ = jemandem einen blasen {to give somebody a blow job}+ = jemandem etwas abgeben {to share something with someone}+ = jemandem etwas ansehen {to observe something in someone}+ = jemandem etwas absehen {to learn something by watching}+ = jemandem etwas anhaben {to hold something against someone}+ = mit jemandem intim sein {to have intimate relations with someone}+ = mit jemandem quitt sein {to be even with someone; to get upsides with someone}+ = jemandem zu nahe treten {to hurt someone's feelings}+ = jemandem zu sich bitten {to ask someone round}+ = jemandem zu nahe kommen {to step on someone's toe}+ = jemandem nicht grün sein {to bear a grudge against someone}+ = sich mit jemandem messen {to compete with someone}+ = sich mit jemandem abgeben {to keep company with}+ = sich mit jemandem liieren {to form a liaison with someone}+ = es jemandem nachtun wollen {to try to equal someone}+ = jemandem von etwas abraten {to advise someone against something}+ = jemandem etwas nicht gönnen {to begrudge someone something}+ = hinter jemandem zurück sein {to be behind someone}+ = bei jemandem ein und aus gehen {to be a frequent visitor at someone's home}+ = jemandem etwas klipp und klar sagen {to tell someone point blank}+

Deutsch-Vietnamesisch Wörterbuch > jemandem raten
18 Ohr

n; -(e)s, -en

1. ANAT. ear (auch fig., Gehör); gute / schlechte Ohren haben have good / poor hearing; jemandem etw. ins Ohr flüstern whisper s.th. into s.o.’s ear; die Ohren anlegen Hund, Pferd: lay back its ears; ich habe es mit eigenen Ohren gehört I heard it with my own ears; jemandem eins hinter die Ohren geben umg. give s.o. a clip (a)round the ears; spitzen I, taub 1

2. fig., in Wendungen: die Ohren aufmachen listen carefully; die Ohren spitzen oder lange Ohren bekommen prick up one’s ears; ganz Ohr sein be all ears; ein Ohr haben für have an ear for; ein feines Ohr haben für have a good ear for; ein offenes Ohr für jemanden haben be prepared to listen to s.o.; ein offenes Ohr finden find a good listener; jemandem ein Ohr oder die Ohren abreden oder abquatschen umg. jabber away endlessly at s.o.; gleich gibt’s rote Ohren oder einen Satz heiße Ohren umg., hum. you’re just asking for a clip (a)round the ears; ich habe es noch im Ohr (Musik etc.) it’s still going (a)round in my head; stärker: it’s still ringing in my ears; die Melodie geht leicht ins Ohr it’s a really catchy tune; jemandem in den Ohren liegen pester s.o.; jemanden übers Ohr hauen umg. rip s.o. off; sich aufs Ohr legen umg. get some shuteye; schreib dir das hinter die Ohren! umg. and don’t you forget it!; bis über die oder beide Ohren in Arbeit / Schulden etc. stecken umg. be up to one’s ears in work / debt etc.; bis über die oder beide Ohren verliebt umg. head over heels in love; viel um die Ohren haben umg. have an awful lot on one’s plate; von einem Ohr ( bis) zum anderen grinsen umg. grin from ear to ear; mir klingen die Ohren my ears are burning; halt die Ohren steif! umg. keep your pecker (Am. chin) up!; sich (Dat) die Ohren brechen Sl. slave away, work one’s fingers to the bone; mir kam zu Ohren, dass... I happened to hear that...; was kommt mir da zu Ohren? what’s this I hear?; ich traute meinen Ohren nicht I couldn’t believe my ears; es ist nichts für fremde Ohren it’s not for public consumption; das ist nichts für zarte Ohren this is not for sensitive souls; er hört nur mit halbem Ohr hin he’s only half listening; auf dem Ohr ist er taub he’s deaf ( oder he doesn’t want to know) where that’s concerned; wasch dir mal die Ohren! umg. you should get your ears seen to; zum einen Ohr hinein, zum andern hinaus in one ear, out the other; faustdick I 2, Nacht 2, schlackern, taub 1, trocken I 4

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das Ohr

ear

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[oːɐ]
nt -(e)s, -en
ear
seine Óhren sind nicht mehr so gut — his hearing isn't too good any more

auf einem Óhr taub sein — to be deaf in one ear

auf dem Óhr bin ich taub (fig) — nothing doing (inf), I won't hear of it

auf taube/offene Óhren stoßen — to fall on deaf/sympathetic ears

bei jdm ein aufmerksames/geneigtes/offenes Óhr finden — to find sb a ready/willing/sympathetic listener

ein offenes Óhr für jdn/etw haben — to be ready to listen to sb/sth

jdm ein geneigtes Óhr leihen or schenken (geh) — to lend sb an ear or a sympathetic ear

lange Óhren machen (inf) — to prick up one's ears

ein musikalisches Óhr haben — to have a musical ear or an ear for music

ein scharfes or feines Óhr haben — to have a good ear

die Óhren hängen lassen (inf) — to look down in the mouth (inf) or down in the dumps (inf)

die Óhren steifhalten (inf) — to keep one's chin up

die Óhren anlegen — to put its ears back

mach or sperr die Óhren auf! (inf) — wash or clean out your ears (inf)

mir klingen die Óhren — my ears are burning

seine Kritik klingt ihnen noch immer in den Óhren — his criticism is still ringing in their ears

jdm die Óhren volljammern (inf) — to keep (going) on or moaning at sb

die Wände haben Óhren — walls have ears

ganz Óhr sein (hum) — to be all ears

sich aufs Óhr legen or hauen (inf) — to turn in (inf), to hit the hay or the sack (inf), to kip down (Brit inf)

sitzt er auf seinen Óhren? (inf) — is he deaf or something?

jdn bei den Óhren nehmen, jdm die Óhren lang ziehen (inf) — to tweak sb's ear(s)

für deutsche/englische Óhren klingt das komisch — that sounds odd to German/English ears

diese Nachricht war nicht für fremde Óhren bestimmt — this piece of news was not meant for other ears

jdm eins or ein paar hinter die Óhren geben (inf) — to give sb a clip round (Brit) or a smack on the ear

ein paar or eins hinter die Óhren kriegen (inf) — to get a clip round (Brit) or a smack on the ear

or schlagen (inf) — to hit sb over the head with sth

schreib es dir hinter die Óhren (inf) — will you (finally) get that into your (thick) head (inf), has that sunk in? (inf)

noch nass or feucht or nicht trocken hinter den Óhren sein — to be still wet behind the ears

jdm etw ins Óhr sagen — to whisper sth in sb's ear

die Melodie geht ( leicht) ins Óhr — the tune is very catchy

du hast wohl Dreck or Watte in den Óhren! (inf) — are you deaf or something?, is there something wrong with your ears?

ich habe seine Worte noch deutlich im Óhr — I can still hear his words clearly, his words are still ringing in my ears

jdm ( mit etw) in den Óhren liegen — to badger sb (about sth), to keep on at sb (about sth) (inf)

mit halbem Óhr(e) hinhören or zuhören — to half listen, to listen with half an ear

jdn übers Óhr hauen — to take sb for a ride (inf), to pull a fast one on sb (inf)

bis über die or beide Óhren verliebt sein — to be head over heels in love

bis über die or beide Óhren verschuldet sein — to be up to one's ears or eyes (Brit) in debt

viel um die Óhren haben (inf) — to have a lot on (one's plate) (inf), to be rushed off one's feet (inf)

es ist mir zu Óhren gekommen — it has come to my ears (form)

zum einen Óhr hinein und zum anderen wieder hinaus gehen (inf) — to go in one ear and out the other (inf)

dein Wort in Gottes Óhr — God willing

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(the part of the head by means of which we hear, or its external part only: Her new hair-style covers her ears.) ear

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Ohr

<-[e]s, -en>

[ˈo:ɐ̯]

nt ear

abstehende \Ohren haben sb's ears stick out

die \Ohren anlegen Tier to put its ears back

feine/scharfe \Ohren haben to have a keen/sharp ear

in jds \Ohr flüstern to whisper in sb's ear

gute/schlechte \Ohren haben to have good/bad ears

ein \Ohr für Musik haben to have a good ear for music

rote \Ohren bekommen to go red

jdm sausen die \Ohren sb's ears are buzzing [or singing]

sich dat etw akk in die \Ohren stopfen to put sth into one's ears

auf einem \Ohr taub sein to be deaf in one ear

in den \Ohren weh tun to grate on the ears

jdn am \Ohr ziehen to pull sb's ear

jds \Ohren sind zu sb's ears are deaf

sich dat die \Ohren zuhalten to put one's hands over one's ears

▶ von einem \Ohr zum andern strahlen to grin from ear to ear

▶ die \Ohren anlegen (fam) to put one's ears back, to get stuck in BRIT fam

▶ ein aufmerksames/geneigtes/offenes \Ohr finden to find a ready/willing/sympathetic listener [or a sympathetic ear]

▶ die \Ohren aufmachen/aufsperren (fam) to listen attentively/carefully

▶ eins hinter die \Ohren bekommen to get a clip round [or on] the ear, to get a thick ear

▶ auf diesem \Ohr schlecht hören [o taub sein] (fam o fig) to turn a deaf ear to sth

▶ die \Ohren auf Durchzug stellen to not listen [to sb]

▶ es faustdick hinter den \Ohren haben (fam) to be a crafty [or sly] one

▶ noch feucht [o nicht trocken] hinter den \Ohren sein (fam) to be still wet behind the ears

▶ nicht für fremde \Ohren [bestimmt] sein to be not [meant] for other ears

▶ für jds \Ohren to sb's ears

für deutsche/englische \Ohren klingt das komisch that sounds odd to a German/to an English person

▶ ganz \Ohr sein (hum fam) to be all ears

▶ jdm eins [o ein paar] hinter die \Ohren geben (fam) to give sb a clip round the ear [or a thick ear]

▶ ins \Ohr gehen to be catchy

▶ ein geneigtes \Ohr finden (geh) to find a willing ear

▶ etw noch im \Ohr haben to be still able to hear sth

ich habe seine Worte noch deutlich im \Ohr I can still clearly hear his words, his words are still ringing in my ears

▶ viel [o jede Menge] um die \Ohren haben (fam) to have a lot [or a great deal] on one's plate fam

▶ mit halbem \Ohr hinhören to listen with half an ear, to half-listen

▶ die \Ohren hängen lassen (fam) to let it get one down, to get downhearted

▶ jdn übers \Ohr hauen (fam) to take sb for a ride fam, to pull a fast one on sb fam

▶ jdm etw um die \Ohren hauen [o schlagen] (fam) to hit [or beat] sb round [or over] the head with sth, throw something [back] at sb

▶ zu einem \Ohr hinein-, und zum anderen wieder hinausgehen (fam) to go in at one ear and out at the other

▶ jdm klingen die \Ohren sb's ears are burning

▶ jdm zu \Ohren kommen to come to sb's ears [or attention]

▶ jdm die \Ohren lang ziehen (fam) to give sb a good talking to

▶ lange \Ohren machen (fam) to prick up one's ears

▶ sich akk aufs \Ohr legen [o (fam) hauen] to put one's head down, to have a kip BRIT fam

▶ jdm sein \Ohr leihen to lend sb one's ear

▶ jdm [mit etw dat] in den \Ohren liegen (fam) to go [or keep] on at sb [about sth], to badger [or pester] sb [with sth]

▶ \Ohren wie ein Luchs haben to have a very sharp sense of hearing

▶ mach [o sperr] die \Ohren auf! (fam) wash [or clean] your ears out! fam

▶ bei jdm auf offene \Ohren stoßen to fall on sympathetic ears [with sb]

bei ihr stößt man immer auf offene \Ohren she always has a sympathetic ear

▶ jdn um ein offenes \Ohr bitten to ask sb to listen to one

▶ ein offenes \Ohr für jdn/etw haben to be willing to listen to sb/sth

▶ jdm zu [o aus] den \Ohren rauskommen (fam) to be [or have sth] coming out of one's ears

▶ ein scharfes [o feines] \Ohr haben to have a sharp [or keen] sense of hearing, to have a good ear

▶ mit den \Ohren schlackern (fam) to be struck speechless, to be gobsmacked BRIT sl

▶ etw schmeichelt jd's \Ohr sth is music in sb's ear

▶ sich dat etw hinter die \Ohren schreiben (fam) to get sth into one's head, to etch sth indelibly in one's mind

▶ auf den \Ohren sitzen (fam) to close one's ears

sag mal, sitzt du auf deinen \Ohren, oder was ist los? hey, have you gone deaf or something?

▶ die \Ohren spitzen to prick one's ears

▶ bis über beide \Ohren in Arbeit/Schulden, etc. stecken (fam) to be up to one's ears in work, debt, etc.

▶ die \Ohren steifhalten (fam) to keep a stiff upper lip

▶ auf dem \Ohr taub sein (fam o fig) to be deaf to that sort of thing

▶ [bei jdm] auf taube \Ohren stoßen (fam) to fall on deaf ears [with sb]

▶ tauben \Ohren predigen to preach to deaf ears

▶ seinen \Ohren nicht trauen to not believe one's ears

▶ bis über die [o beide] \Ohren verliebt sein to be head over heels in love

▶ [vor etw dat] die \Ohren verschließen to turn a deaf ear [to sth]

▶ viel um die \Ohren haben (fam) to have a lot on one's plate fam

▶ jdm die \Ohren volljammern (fam) to keep [going] on [or moaning] at sb

▶ jdm wackeln die \Ohren (fam) to be staggered [or fam gobsmacked]

an jedem Film-Set können Ihnen Regisseure Sache erzählen, dass Ihnen die \Ohren wackeln on any film set the director can tell you things that will make your hair curl

▶ die Wände haben \Ohren the walls have ears

▶ das ist nichts für zarte \Ohren that is not for tender [or sensitive] ears

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das; Ohr[e]s, Ohren

1) ear

auf dem linken Ohr taub sein — be deaf in one's left ear

gute/schlechte Ohren haben — have good/poor hearing sing.

er hört nur auf einem Ohr — he only has one good ear

ich habe seine Worte/die Melodie noch im Ohr — his words are still ringing in my ears/the tune is still going around my head

2) (fig.)

die Ohren aufmachen od. aufsperren/spitzen — (ugs.) pin back/prick up one's ears

die Wände haben Ohren — the walls have ears

ein offenes Ohr für jemanden/etwas haben — be ready to listen to somebody/be open to or ready to listen to something

auf dem Ohr hört er schlecht/nicht — (ugs.) he doesn't want to hear anything about that

sich aufs Ohr legen od. (ugs.) hauen — get one's head down (coll.)

noch feucht/nicht [ganz] trocken hinter den Ohren sein — (ugs.) be still wet behind the ears

schreib dir das mal hinter die Ohren! — (ugs.) just you remember that!

eine od. eins/ein paar hinter die Ohren kriegen — (ugs.) get a thick ear (Brit. coll.)

jemandem [mit etwas] in den Ohren liegen — (ugs.) pester somebody the whole time [with something]

bis über beide Ohren verliebt [in jemanden] — (ugs.) head over heels in love [with somebody]

bis über beide od. die Ohren in etwas stecken — (ugs.) be up to one's ears in something (coll.)

jemanden übers Ohr hauen — (ugs.) take somebody for a ride (fig. coll.); put one over on somebody (coll.)

viel od. eine Menge um die Ohren haben — (ugs.) have a lot on one's plate (coll.)

zum einen Ohr rein- und zum anderen wieder rausgehen — (ugs.) go in one ear and out the other (coll.); s. auch faustdick 2.; Fell 1); Floh 1)

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Ohr n; -(e)s, -en

1. ANAT ear (auch fig, Gehör);

gute/schlechte Ohren haben have good/poor hearing;

jemandem etwas ins Ohr flüstern whisper sth into sb’s ear;

die Ohren anlegen Hund, Pferd: lay back its ears;

ich habe es mit eigenen Ohren gehört I heard it with my own ears;

jemandem eins hinter die Ohren geben umg give sb a clip (a)round the ears; → spitzen A, taub 1

2. fig, in Wendungen:

die Ohren aufmachen listen carefully;

die Ohren spitzen oder

lange Ohren bekommen prick up one’s ears;

ganz Ohr sein be all ears;

ein Ohr haben für have an ear for;

ein feines Ohr haben für have a good ear for;

ein offenes Ohr für jemanden haben be prepared to listen to sb;

ein offenes Ohr finden find a good listener;

jemandem ein Ohr oder

die Ohren abreden oder

abquatschen umg jabber away endlessly at sb;

gleich gibt’s rote Ohren oder

einen Satz heiße Ohren umg, hum you’re just asking for a clip (a)round the ears;

ich habe es noch im Ohr (Musik etc) it’s still going (a)round in my head; stärker: it’s still ringing in my ears;

die Melodie geht leicht ins Ohr it’s a really catchy tune;

jemandem in den Ohren liegen pester sb;

jemanden übers Ohr hauen umg rip sb off;

sich aufs Ohr legen umg get some shuteye;

schreib dir das hinter die Ohren! umg and don’t you forget it!;

bis über die oder

beide Ohren in Arbeit/Schulden etc

stecken umg be up to one’s ears in work/debt etc;

bis über die oder

beide Ohren verliebt umg head over heels in love;

viel um die Ohren haben umg have an awful lot on one’s plate;

von einem Ohr (bis) zum anderen grinsen umg grin from ear to ear;

mir klingen die Ohren my ears are burning;

halt die Ohren steif! umg keep your pecker (US chin) up!;

sich (dat)

die Ohren brechen sl slave away, work one’s fingers to the bone;

mir kam zu Ohren, dass … I happened to hear that …;

was kommt mir da zu Ohren? what’s this I hear?;

ich traute meinen Ohren nicht I couldn’t believe my ears;

es ist nichts für fremde Ohren it’s not for public consumption;

das ist nichts für zarte Ohren this is not for sensitive souls;

er hört nur mit halbem Ohr hin he’s only half listening;

auf dem Ohr ist er taub he’s deaf ( oder he doesn’t want to know) where that’s concerned;

wasch dir mal die Ohren! umg you should get your ears seen to;

zum einen Ohr hinein, zum andern hinaus in one ear, out the other; → faustdick A 2, Nacht 2, schlackern, taub 1, trocken A 4

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das; Ohr[e]s, Ohren

1) ear

auf dem linken Ohr taub sein — be deaf in one's left ear

gute/schlechte Ohren haben — have good/poor hearing sing.

er hört nur auf einem Ohr — he only has one good ear

ich habe seine Worte/die Melodie noch im Ohr — his words are still ringing in my ears/the tune is still going around my head

2) (fig.)

die Ohren aufmachen od. aufsperren/spitzen — (ugs.) pin back/prick up one's ears

die Wände haben Ohren — the walls have ears

ein offenes Ohr für jemanden/etwas haben — be ready to listen to somebody/be open to or ready to listen to something

auf dem Ohr hört er schlecht/nicht — (ugs.) he doesn't want to hear anything about that

sich aufs Ohr legen od. (ugs.) hauen — get one's head down (coll.)

noch feucht/nicht [ganz] trocken hinter den Ohren sein — (ugs.) be still wet behind the ears

schreib dir das mal hinter die Ohren! — (ugs.) just you remember that!

eine od. eins/ein paar hinter die Ohren kriegen — (ugs.) get a thick ear (Brit. coll.)

jemandem [mit etwas] in den Ohren liegen — (ugs.) pester somebody the whole time [with something]

bis über beide Ohren verliebt [in jemanden] — (ugs.) head over heels in love [with somebody]

bis über beide od. die Ohren in etwas stecken — (ugs.) be up to one's ears in something (coll.)

jemanden übers Ohr hauen — (ugs.) take somebody for a ride (fig. coll.); put one over on somebody (coll.)

viel od. eine Menge um die Ohren haben — (ugs.) have a lot on one's plate (coll.)

zum einen Ohr rein- und zum anderen wieder rausgehen — (ugs.) go in one ear and out the other (coll.); s. auch faustdick 2.; Fell 1); Floh 1)

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-en n.

ear n.

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > Ohr
19 Öhr

n; -(e)s, -en

1. ANAT. ear (auch fig., Gehör); gute / schlechte Ohren haben have good / poor hearing; jemandem etw. ins Ohr flüstern whisper s.th. into s.o.’s ear; die Ohren anlegen Hund, Pferd: lay back its ears; ich habe es mit eigenen Ohren gehört I heard it with my own ears; jemandem eins hinter die Ohren geben umg. give s.o. a clip (a)round the ears; spitzen I, taub 1

2. fig., in Wendungen: die Ohren aufmachen listen carefully; die Ohren spitzen oder lange Ohren bekommen prick up one’s ears; ganz Ohr sein be all ears; ein Ohr haben für have an ear for; ein feines Ohr haben für have a good ear for; ein offenes Ohr für jemanden haben be prepared to listen to s.o.; ein offenes Ohr finden find a good listener; jemandem ein Ohr oder die Ohren abreden oder abquatschen umg. jabber away endlessly at s.o.; gleich gibt’s rote Ohren oder einen Satz heiße Ohren umg., hum. you’re just asking for a clip (a)round the ears; ich habe es noch im Ohr (Musik etc.) it’s still going (a)round in my head; stärker: it’s still ringing in my ears; die Melodie geht leicht ins Ohr it’s a really catchy tune; jemandem in den Ohren liegen pester s.o.; jemanden übers Ohr hauen umg. rip s.o. off; sich aufs Ohr legen umg. get some shuteye; schreib dir das hinter die Ohren! umg. and don’t you forget it!; bis über die oder beide Ohren in Arbeit / Schulden etc. stecken umg. be up to one’s ears in work / debt etc.; bis über die oder beide Ohren verliebt umg. head over heels in love; viel um die Ohren haben umg. have an awful lot on one’s plate; von einem Ohr ( bis) zum anderen grinsen umg. grin from ear to ear; mir klingen die Ohren my ears are burning; halt die Ohren steif! umg. keep your pecker (Am. chin) up!; sich (Dat) die Ohren brechen Sl. slave away, work one’s fingers to the bone; mir kam zu Ohren, dass... I happened to hear that...; was kommt mir da zu Ohren? what’s this I hear?; ich traute meinen Ohren nicht I couldn’t believe my ears; es ist nichts für fremde Ohren it’s not for public consumption; das ist nichts für zarte Ohren this is not for sensitive souls; er hört nur mit halbem Ohr hin he’s only half listening; auf dem Ohr ist er taub he’s deaf ( oder he doesn’t want to know) where that’s concerned; wasch dir mal die Ohren! umg. you should get your ears seen to; zum einen Ohr hinein, zum andern hinaus in one ear, out the other; faustdick I 2, Nacht 2, schlackern, taub 1, trocken I 4

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das Ohr

ear

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[oːɐ]
nt -(e)s, -en
ear
seine Óhren sind nicht mehr so gut — his hearing isn't too good any more

auf einem Óhr taub sein — to be deaf in one ear

auf dem Óhr bin ich taub (fig) — nothing doing (inf), I won't hear of it

auf taube/offene Óhren stoßen — to fall on deaf/sympathetic ears

bei jdm ein aufmerksames/geneigtes/offenes Óhr finden — to find sb a ready/willing/sympathetic listener

ein offenes Óhr für jdn/etw haben — to be ready to listen to sb/sth

jdm ein geneigtes Óhr leihen or schenken (geh) — to lend sb an ear or a sympathetic ear

lange Óhren machen (inf) — to prick up one's ears

ein musikalisches Óhr haben — to have a musical ear or an ear for music

ein scharfes or feines Óhr haben — to have a good ear

die Óhren hängen lassen (inf) — to look down in the mouth (inf) or down in the dumps (inf)

die Óhren steifhalten (inf) — to keep one's chin up

die Óhren anlegen — to put its ears back

mach or sperr die Óhren auf! (inf) — wash or clean out your ears (inf)

mir klingen die Óhren — my ears are burning

seine Kritik klingt ihnen noch immer in den Óhren — his criticism is still ringing in their ears

jdm die Óhren volljammern (inf) — to keep (going) on or moaning at sb

die Wände haben Óhren — walls have ears

ganz Óhr sein (hum) — to be all ears

sich aufs Óhr legen or hauen (inf) — to turn in (inf), to hit the hay or the sack (inf), to kip down (Brit inf)

sitzt er auf seinen Óhren? (inf) — is he deaf or something?

jdn bei den Óhren nehmen, jdm die Óhren lang ziehen (inf) — to tweak sb's ear(s)

für deutsche/englische Óhren klingt das komisch — that sounds odd to German/English ears

diese Nachricht war nicht für fremde Óhren bestimmt — this piece of news was not meant for other ears

jdm eins or ein paar hinter die Óhren geben (inf) — to give sb a clip round (Brit) or a smack on the ear

ein paar or eins hinter die Óhren kriegen (inf) — to get a clip round (Brit) or a smack on the ear

or schlagen (inf) — to hit sb over the head with sth

schreib es dir hinter die Óhren (inf) — will you (finally) get that into your (thick) head (inf), has that sunk in? (inf)

noch nass or feucht or nicht trocken hinter den Óhren sein — to be still wet behind the ears

jdm etw ins Óhr sagen — to whisper sth in sb's ear

die Melodie geht ( leicht) ins Óhr — the tune is very catchy

du hast wohl Dreck or Watte in den Óhren! (inf) — are you deaf or something?, is there something wrong with your ears?

ich habe seine Worte noch deutlich im Óhr — I can still hear his words clearly, his words are still ringing in my ears

jdm ( mit etw) in den Óhren liegen — to badger sb (about sth), to keep on at sb (about sth) (inf)

mit halbem Óhr(e) hinhören or zuhören — to half listen, to listen with half an ear

jdn übers Óhr hauen — to take sb for a ride (inf), to pull a fast one on sb (inf)

bis über die or beide Óhren verliebt sein — to be head over heels in love

bis über die or beide Óhren verschuldet sein — to be up to one's ears or eyes (Brit) in debt

viel um die Óhren haben (inf) — to have a lot on (one's plate) (inf), to be rushed off one's feet (inf)

es ist mir zu Óhren gekommen — it has come to my ears (form)

zum einen Óhr hinein und zum anderen wieder hinaus gehen (inf) — to go in one ear and out the other (inf)

dein Wort in Gottes Óhr — God willing

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das

(the part of the head by means of which we hear, or its external part only: Her new hair-style covers her ears.) ear

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Ohr

<-[e]s, -en>

[ˈo:ɐ̯]

nt ear

abstehende \Ohren haben sb's ears stick out

die \Ohren anlegen Tier to put its ears back

feine/scharfe \Ohren haben to have a keen/sharp ear

in jds \Ohr flüstern to whisper in sb's ear

gute/schlechte \Ohren haben to have good/bad ears

ein \Ohr für Musik haben to have a good ear for music

rote \Ohren bekommen to go red

jdm sausen die \Ohren sb's ears are buzzing [or singing]

sich dat etw akk in die \Ohren stopfen to put sth into one's ears

auf einem \Ohr taub sein to be deaf in one ear

in den \Ohren weh tun to grate on the ears

jdn am \Ohr ziehen to pull sb's ear

jds \Ohren sind zu sb's ears are deaf

sich dat die \Ohren zuhalten to put one's hands over one's ears

▶ von einem \Ohr zum andern strahlen to grin from ear to ear

▶ die \Ohren anlegen (fam) to put one's ears back, to get stuck in BRIT fam

▶ ein aufmerksames/geneigtes/offenes \Ohr finden to find a ready/willing/sympathetic listener [or a sympathetic ear]

▶ die \Ohren aufmachen/aufsperren (fam) to listen attentively/carefully

▶ eins hinter die \Ohren bekommen to get a clip round [or on] the ear, to get a thick ear

▶ auf diesem \Ohr schlecht hören [o taub sein] (fam o fig) to turn a deaf ear to sth

▶ die \Ohren auf Durchzug stellen to not listen [to sb]

▶ es faustdick hinter den \Ohren haben (fam) to be a crafty [or sly] one

▶ noch feucht [o nicht trocken] hinter den \Ohren sein (fam) to be still wet behind the ears

▶ nicht für fremde \Ohren [bestimmt] sein to be not [meant] for other ears

▶ für jds \Ohren to sb's ears

für deutsche/englische \Ohren klingt das komisch that sounds odd to a German/to an English person

▶ ganz \Ohr sein (hum fam) to be all ears

▶ jdm eins [o ein paar] hinter die \Ohren geben (fam) to give sb a clip round the ear [or a thick ear]

▶ ins \Ohr gehen to be catchy

▶ ein geneigtes \Ohr finden (geh) to find a willing ear

▶ etw noch im \Ohr haben to be still able to hear sth

ich habe seine Worte noch deutlich im \Ohr I can still clearly hear his words, his words are still ringing in my ears

▶ viel [o jede Menge] um die \Ohren haben (fam) to have a lot [or a great deal] on one's plate fam

▶ mit halbem \Ohr hinhören to listen with half an ear, to half-listen

▶ die \Ohren hängen lassen (fam) to let it get one down, to get downhearted

▶ jdn übers \Ohr hauen (fam) to take sb for a ride fam, to pull a fast one on sb fam

▶ jdm etw um die \Ohren hauen [o schlagen] (fam) to hit [or beat] sb round [or over] the head with sth, throw something [back] at sb

▶ zu einem \Ohr hinein-, und zum anderen wieder hinausgehen (fam) to go in at one ear and out at the other

▶ jdm klingen die \Ohren sb's ears are burning

▶ jdm zu \Ohren kommen to come to sb's ears [or attention]

▶ jdm die \Ohren lang ziehen (fam) to give sb a good talking to

▶ lange \Ohren machen (fam) to prick up one's ears

▶ sich akk aufs \Ohr legen [o (fam) hauen] to put one's head down, to have a kip BRIT fam

▶ jdm sein \Ohr leihen to lend sb one's ear

▶ jdm [mit etw dat] in den \Ohren liegen (fam) to go [or keep] on at sb [about sth], to badger [or pester] sb [with sth]

▶ \Ohren wie ein Luchs haben to have a very sharp sense of hearing

▶ mach [o sperr] die \Ohren auf! (fam) wash [or clean] your ears out! fam

▶ bei jdm auf offene \Ohren stoßen to fall on sympathetic ears [with sb]

bei ihr stößt man immer auf offene \Ohren she always has a sympathetic ear

▶ jdn um ein offenes \Ohr bitten to ask sb to listen to one

▶ ein offenes \Ohr für jdn/etw haben to be willing to listen to sb/sth

▶ jdm zu [o aus] den \Ohren rauskommen (fam) to be [or have sth] coming out of one's ears

▶ ein scharfes [o feines] \Ohr haben to have a sharp [or keen] sense of hearing, to have a good ear

▶ mit den \Ohren schlackern (fam) to be struck speechless, to be gobsmacked BRIT sl

▶ etw schmeichelt jd's \Ohr sth is music in sb's ear

▶ sich dat etw hinter die \Ohren schreiben (fam) to get sth into one's head, to etch sth indelibly in one's mind

▶ auf den \Ohren sitzen (fam) to close one's ears

sag mal, sitzt du auf deinen \Ohren, oder was ist los? hey, have you gone deaf or something?

▶ die \Ohren spitzen to prick one's ears

▶ bis über beide \Ohren in Arbeit/Schulden, etc. stecken (fam) to be up to one's ears in work, debt, etc.

▶ die \Ohren steifhalten (fam) to keep a stiff upper lip

▶ auf dem \Ohr taub sein (fam o fig) to be deaf to that sort of thing

▶ [bei jdm] auf taube \Ohren stoßen (fam) to fall on deaf ears [with sb]

▶ tauben \Ohren predigen to preach to deaf ears

▶ seinen \Ohren nicht trauen to not believe one's ears

▶ bis über die [o beide] \Ohren verliebt sein to be head over heels in love

▶ [vor etw dat] die \Ohren verschließen to turn a deaf ear [to sth]

▶ viel um die \Ohren haben (fam) to have a lot on one's plate fam

▶ jdm die \Ohren volljammern (fam) to keep [going] on [or moaning] at sb

▶ jdm wackeln die \Ohren (fam) to be staggered [or fam gobsmacked]

an jedem Film-Set können Ihnen Regisseure Sache erzählen, dass Ihnen die \Ohren wackeln on any film set the director can tell you things that will make your hair curl

▶ die Wände haben \Ohren the walls have ears

▶ das ist nichts für zarte \Ohren that is not for tender [or sensitive] ears

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das; Ohr[e]s, Ohren

1) ear

auf dem linken Ohr taub sein — be deaf in one's left ear

gute/schlechte Ohren haben — have good/poor hearing sing.

er hört nur auf einem Ohr — he only has one good ear

ich habe seine Worte/die Melodie noch im Ohr — his words are still ringing in my ears/the tune is still going around my head

2) (fig.)

die Ohren aufmachen od. aufsperren/spitzen — (ugs.) pin back/prick up one's ears

die Wände haben Ohren — the walls have ears

ein offenes Ohr für jemanden/etwas haben — be ready to listen to somebody/be open to or ready to listen to something

auf dem Ohr hört er schlecht/nicht — (ugs.) he doesn't want to hear anything about that

sich aufs Ohr legen od. (ugs.) hauen — get one's head down (coll.)

noch feucht/nicht [ganz] trocken hinter den Ohren sein — (ugs.) be still wet behind the ears

schreib dir das mal hinter die Ohren! — (ugs.) just you remember that!

eine od. eins/ein paar hinter die Ohren kriegen — (ugs.) get a thick ear (Brit. coll.)

jemandem [mit etwas] in den Ohren liegen — (ugs.) pester somebody the whole time [with something]

bis über beide Ohren verliebt [in jemanden] — (ugs.) head over heels in love [with somebody]

bis über beide od. die Ohren in etwas stecken — (ugs.) be up to one's ears in something (coll.)

jemanden übers Ohr hauen — (ugs.) take somebody for a ride (fig. coll.); put one over on somebody (coll.)

viel od. eine Menge um die Ohren haben — (ugs.) have a lot on one's plate (coll.)

zum einen Ohr rein- und zum anderen wieder rausgehen — (ugs.) go in one ear and out the other (coll.); s. auch faustdick 2.; Fell 1); Floh 1)

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Öhr n; -(e)s, -e eye

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das; Ohr[e]s, Ohren

1) ear

auf dem linken Ohr taub sein — be deaf in one's left ear

gute/schlechte Ohren haben — have good/poor hearing sing.

er hört nur auf einem Ohr — he only has one good ear

ich habe seine Worte/die Melodie noch im Ohr — his words are still ringing in my ears/the tune is still going around my head

2) (fig.)

die Ohren aufmachen od. aufsperren/spitzen — (ugs.) pin back/prick up one's ears

die Wände haben Ohren — the walls have ears

ein offenes Ohr für jemanden/etwas haben — be ready to listen to somebody/be open to or ready to listen to something

auf dem Ohr hört er schlecht/nicht — (ugs.) he doesn't want to hear anything about that

sich aufs Ohr legen od. (ugs.) hauen — get one's head down (coll.)

noch feucht/nicht [ganz] trocken hinter den Ohren sein — (ugs.) be still wet behind the ears

schreib dir das mal hinter die Ohren! — (ugs.) just you remember that!

eine od. eins/ein paar hinter die Ohren kriegen — (ugs.) get a thick ear (Brit. coll.)

jemandem [mit etwas] in den Ohren liegen — (ugs.) pester somebody the whole time [with something]

bis über beide Ohren verliebt [in jemanden] — (ugs.) head over heels in love [with somebody]

bis über beide od. die Ohren in etwas stecken — (ugs.) be up to one's ears in something (coll.)

jemanden übers Ohr hauen — (ugs.) take somebody for a ride (fig. coll.); put one over on somebody (coll.)

viel od. eine Menge um die Ohren haben — (ugs.) have a lot on one's plate (coll.)

zum einen Ohr rein- und zum anderen wieder rausgehen — (ugs.) go in one ear and out the other (coll.); s. auch faustdick 2.; Fell 1); Floh 1)

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-en n.

ear n.

Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > Öhr
20 tirar

v.

1 to throw.

tirar algo a algo/alguien to throw something to something/somebody (para que lo agarre) to throw something at something/somebody (para hacer daño)

tírame una manzana throw me an apple

Ella tira bolas She throws balls.

2 to drop (dejar caer) (object).

3 to knock over (derribar) (botella, lámpara).

4 to throw away.

tirar algo a la basura to throw something away

eso es tirar el dinero that's a complete waste of money

5 to fire (disparar) (bala, misil).

tirar una foto to take a picture

6 to play (jugar) (carta).

7 to take (sport) (falta, penalti).

tirar a gol to shoot, to have a shot at goal

8 to print.

La imprenta tiró la primera edición The printer printed the first edition.

9 to fail (informal) (suspender).

10 to shoot.

tirar a matar to shoot to kill

11 to have a pull (informal) (atraer).

me tira la vida del campo I feel drawn toward life in the country

tirar de algo to attract something

12 to draw (cigarrillo, chimenea).

13 to go, to work (informal) (funcionar).

14 to go, to head.

tira por esa calle go up o take that street

15 to (have one's) go.

16 to kick (sport) (con el pie).

17 to last.

18 to knock down, to break down, to batter down.

La policía tiró la puerta The police broke down the door.

19 to pull.

El tractor tira fuerte The tractor pulls hard.

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tirar

► verbo transitivo

1 (echar) to throw, fling

2 (dejar caer) to drop

3 (desechar) to throw away

4 (derribar) to knock down; (casa, árbol) to pull down

5 (derramar) to spill

6 (vaso, botella) to knock over

7 (estirar) to pull

8 (imprimir) to print

9 (hacer - foto) to take; (línea, plano) to draw

10 (un tiro) to fire; (una bomba) to drop; (cohete) to launch

11 (beso) to blow; (pellizco) to give; (patada, coz) to kick

12 DEPORTE to take

13 figurado (malgastar) to waste, squander

14 familiar figurado (suspender) to fail

► verbo intransitivo

1 (cuerda, puerta) to pull (de, -)

2 (carreta, carro) to draw (de, -)

3 (atraer) to draw, attract

4 (estufa, chimenea) to draw

5 (en juegos) to be a player's move, be a player's turn

■ tira él it's his turn

6 familiar (funcionar) to work, run

■ esto ya no tira this doesn't work any more

7 familiar (durar) to last

■ con esta reparación tirará un par de meses after these repairs it'll last for a couple of months

8 (quedar estrecho) to be tight on

■ esta camisa me tira de la espalda this shirt's tight on me

9 figurado (tender) to tend (a, towards); (ser un poco) to be a bit

■ tira a verde it's greenish in colour

■ tira a dulce it's a bit sweet

10 familiar figurado (atraer) to attract, appeal

■ no le tira la mecánica mechanics doesn't appeal to him

11 figurado (inclinarse) to be attracted (a/hacia, to), be drawn (a/hacia, to)

■ esta chica tira hacia las artes this girl is drawn to the arts

12 figurado (parecerse) to take after (a, -)

■ tira a su padre she takes after her father

13 figurado (ir) to go, turn

■ tira a la derecha turn right

14 figurado (mantenerse) to get by, get along

■ ella tira con poco dinero she gets by with little money

15 (disparar) to shoot, fire

16 DEPORTE (fútbol) to shoot; (ciclismo) to set the pace

► verbo pronominal tirarse

1 (lanzarse) to throw oneself, hurl oneself

2 (abalanzarse) to rush ( sobre, at), jump ( sobre, on)

3 (tumbarse) to lie down

4 familiar (tiempo) to spend

■ se tiró una hora en la ducha he spent an hour in the shower

5 argot (fornicar) to lay (a, -)

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a todo tirar figurado at the most, at the latest

ir tirando (espabilarse) to manage, get by 2 (tener buena salud) to be okay

tira y afloja figurado give and take

tirando familiar so-so

tirar abajo (gen) to demolish, pull down 2 (puerta) to smash in

tirar al blanco to shoot at a target

tirar de familiar to use

■ cuando no tiene dinero tira de tarjeta when he hasn't got any money he uses his credit card

tirar a alguien de la lengua figurado to draw somebody out

tirar de cartera to dip into one's wallet

tirar la casa por la ventana figurado to spare no expense, push the boat out

tirar la primera piedra figurado to cast the first stone

tirar una moneda al aire to toss a coin

tirarse de cabeza al agua to dive into the water

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verb

1) to throw, hurl, toss

2) throw away

3) shoot, fire

4) pull, draw

5) attract

6) print

•

- ir tirando
- tirar a
- tirar de la cadena
- tirar para
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Para las expresiones como tirar de la lengua, tirar de la manta, tirar por la borda, tirar por tierra, ver la otra entrada.
1. VERBO TRANSITIVO

1) (=lanzar) to throw

tiró un papel por la ventanilla — he threw a piece of paper out of the window

tirar algo a algn — [para que lo coja] to throw sth to sb; [para hacer daño] to throw sth at sb

tírame la pelota — throw me the ball

les tiraban piedras a los soldados — they were throwing stones at the soldiers

me tiró un beso — she blew me a kiss

2) (=derribar) [+ edificio] to pull down; [+ jarrón, silla, estatua] to knock over; [+ pared, verja] to knock down

van a tirar la casa — they are going to demolish {o} pull down the house

la moto la tiró al suelo — the motorbike knocked her over

el viento ha tirado la valla — the wind has knocked the fence down

¡abre, o tiro la puerta abajo! — open up, or I'll break the door down!

3) (=dejar caer) to drop

tropezó y tiró la bandeja — she tripped and dropped the tray

han tirado muchas bombas en la capital — many bombs have been dropped on the capital

4) (=desechar) to throw away

no tires las sobras, que se las voy a dar al perro — don't throw away the leftovers, I'll give them to the dog

tira las sobras a la basura — throw the leftovers in the bin

no tires el aceite por el sumidero — don't tip {o} pour the oil down the drain

estos pantalones están para tirarlos — these trousers have had it, these trousers are about ready for the dustbin

no hay que tirar la comida — you shouldn't waste food

5) (=malgastar) [+ dinero] to waste; [+ fortuna] to squander

has tirado el dinero comprando eso — it was a waste of money buying that, you wasted your money buying that

6) (=disparar) [+ tiro] to fire; [+ flecha] to shoot; [+ cohete] to launch, fire

el aparato tira el proyectil a 2.000m — the machine throws the projectile 2,000m

7) [+ foto] to take

8) (=dar, pegar)

deja ya de tirar patadas — stop kicking

la mula le tiró una coz — the mule kicked him {o} gave him a kick

¡mamá, Carlos me ha tirado un mordisco! — Carlos has bitten me, Mum!

9) (Tip) (=imprimir) to print, run off

10) (=trazar) [+ línea] to draw, trace

11) * (=suspender)

ya me han vuelto a tirar en química — I've failed chemistry again, I've flunked chemistry again ( esp EEUU) *

12) And (=usar) to use

tirar brazo — to swim

13) And, Caribe, Cono Sur (=acarrear) to cart, haul, transport

14)

• tirarla [de] — † (=dárselas de) to fancy oneself as, pose as

2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO

1) [haciendo fuerza]

a) (=traer hacia sí) to pull

¡tira un poco más fuerte! — pull a bit harder!

• tirar [de] — [+ soga, cuerda] to pull

tire de ese cabo — pull that end

¡no le tires de la trenza a tu hermana! — don't pull your sister's pigtail!

tirar de la cadena (del wáter) — to flush the toilet, pull the chain

tirar de la manga a algn — to tug at sb's sleeve

tirar — Esp [en puerta etc] pull

tire — LAm [en puerta etc] pull

b) (=llevar tras sí)

• tirar [de] — to pull

un burro tiraba de la carreta — a donkey was pulling the cart along, the cart was drawn by a donkey

los niños tiraban del trineo — the children were pulling the sledge along

2) * (=atraer)

no le tira el estudio — studying does not appeal to him, studying holds no attraction for him

la patria tira siempre — one's native land always exerts a powerful pull

3) (=estar tirante) [ropa] to be tight

este vestido tira un poco de aquí — this dress is a bit tight here

me tira de sisa — it's tight round my armpits

4) (=usar)

• tirar [de] — [+ espada, navaja] to draw

tiraron de cuchillos — they drew their knives

tiramos de diccionario y lo traducimos en un minuto — * if we use a dictionary it will just take a minute to translate

5) (=disparar) to shoot

¡no tires! — don't shoot!

tirar con bala — to use live ammunition

• tirar al [blanco] — to aim

• tirar a [matar] — to shoot to kill

los guardas tiraban a matar — the guards were shooting to kill

mi jefa es de las que tiran a matar — my boss is the sort of person who goes for the kill

6) (Dep) [con balón] to shoot; [con fichas, cartas etc] to go, play

¡tira! — shoot!

tiró fuera de la portería — he shot wide of the goal

tira tú ahora — it's your go now

• tirar a [puerta] — Esp to shoot at goal

7) * (=arreglárselas) to get by

podemos tirar con menos dinero — we can get by on less money

ir tirando — to get by, manage

-¿qué tal esa salud? -vamos tirando — "how's your health?" - "we're getting by"

8) (=funcionar) [motor] to pull; [chimenea, puro] to draw, pull

el motor no tira — the engine isn't pulling

esta moto no tira — there's no life in this motorbike

9) (=ir) to go

tire usted adelante — go straight on

¡tira de una vez! — get on with it!, go on, then!

tirar a la derecha — to turn right

tirar por una calle — to turn down a street, go off along a street

10) * (=durar) to last

esos zapatos tirarán todavía otro invierno — those shoes will last another winter yet

11) [seguido de preposición]
tirar a (=tender)
tiene el pelo rubio tirando a rojizo — he has reddish blond hair

es mediocre tirando a malo — it's middling to bad, it's mediocre verging on bad

tira más bien a cuidadoso — he's on the careful side

tira a su padre — he takes after his father
tirar para (=aspirar a ser)
la pequeña tira para actriz — the little girl has ambitions of becoming an actress

tira para médico — he's attracted towards a career in medicine

12)

- a todo tirar

nos queda gasolina para 20km a todo tirar — we have only enough petrol for 20kms at the most {o} at the outside

llegará el martes a todo tirar — he'll arrive on Tuesday at the latest

13) LAm *** [sexualmente] to screw ***

3.

See:

tirarse

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1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) ( arrojar) to throw

tiró la pelota al aire — he threw the ball up in the air

no tires los papeles al suelo — don't throw o drop the wrappers on the ground

tirarle algo a alguien — ( para que lo agarre) to throw somebody something; ( con agresividad) to throw something at somebody

tírame las llaves — throw me the keys

me tiró una piedra — she threw a stone at me

le tiró los brazos — he stretched his arms out to her

tirarle un beso a alguien — to blow somebody a kiss

b) (desechar, deshacerse de) to throw out o away

estos zapatos ya están para tirar(los) — these shoes are about ready to be thrown away o out

c) ( desperdiciar) to waste

qué manera de tirar el dinero! — what a waste of money!

2)

a) ( hacer caer) to knock over

cuidado, que vas a tirar la leche! — be careful, you're going to knock the milk over!

tiró el jarrón al suelo de un codazo — he knocked the vase off the table (o shelf etc) with his elbow

b) ( derribar) to knock down

van a tirar (abajo) esta pared — they're going to knock this wall down

tiraron la puerta abajo — they broke the door down

3)

a) < bomba> to drop; < cohete> to fire, launch; < flecha> to shoot; < tiros> to fire

b) < foto> to take

4) (AmL) ( atrayendo hacia sí) to pull

tiró la cadena — he pulled the chain

no le tires el pelo — don't pull her hair

le tiró la oreja — she tweaked his ear

le tiraba la manga — he was tugging at her sleeve

5) (Impr) to print, run off

6) (Mat) < línea> to draw

7) (Chi) < lotería> to draw the winning number in; < rifa> to draw
2.
tirar vi

1) ( atrayendo hacia sí) to pull

tirar de algo — to pull something

tirar de la cadena — to pull the chain

no le tires del pelo — don't pull her hair

dos caballos tiraban del carro — the cart was drawn by two horses

le tiró de la oreja — she tweaked his ear

2) ( atraer)

le sigue tirando México — she misses Mexico

la sangre tira — blood is thicker than water

no le tira el deporte — he's not interested in sports

3)

a) ( disparar) to shoot

no tiren! — don't shoot!

le tiró a traición — she shot him in the back

tirar a dar — to shoot to wound ( not to kill)

tirar al blanco — to aim at the target

tirar a matar — to shoot to kill

b) (Dep) to shoot

tirar al arco (AmL) or (Esp) a puerta — to shoot at goal

tirando por lo bajo/alto — at the (very) least/most

c) (Jueg) ( descartarse) to throw away; ( en juegos de dados) to throw; ( en dardos) to throw; ( en bolos) to bowl

4)

a) chimenea/cigarro to draw

b) coche/motor to pull

5)

a) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by

con $100 podemos tirar — with $100 we could get by

b) tirando gerundio (fam)

ganamos poco pero vamos tirando — we don't earn much but we're managing

¿qué tal andas? - tirando... — how are things? - not too bad

6) (Esp fam) ( desplazarse)

vamos, tira — get a move on

si tiras para atrás cabe otro coche — if you back up a bit we can get another car in

tira (p'alante) no te pares — keep going don't stop now

tira por esta calle abajo — go o turn down this street

7) (AmL vulg) ( en sentido sexual) to screw (vulg), to fuck (vulg)

8) tirar a ( tender a)

tira más bien a azul — it's more of a bluish color

un erotismo que tira a pornográfico — an eroticism which verged on the pornographic

es de estatura normal, tirando a bajito — he's average to short in height

los niños tiran más a la madre — the children take after their mother more
3.
tirarse v pron

1)

a) (lanzarse, arrojarse) (+ compl) to throw oneself

tirarse en paracaídas — to parachute; ( en emergencia) to bale out

tirarse al agua — to dive/jump into the water

tirarse del trampolín — to dive off the springboard

tirarse de cabeza — to dive in, to jump in headfirst

se le tiró a los brazos — she threw herself into his arms

b) (AmL) ( tumbarse) to lie down

tirárselas de algo — (AmL fam)

se las tira de valiente — he makes out he's so brave

2) (fam) <horas/días> to spend

se tiró dos años escribiéndolo — he spent two years writing it

3) (vulg) ( en sentido sexual)

tirarse a alguien — to screw somebody (vulg), to lay somebody (sl)

4) (fam) ( expulsar)

tirarse un pedo — to fart (sl)

tirarse un eructo — to burp (colloq)

5) (Col fam) ( echar a perder) to ruin

el aguacero se tiró el paseo — the downpour ruined our walk

se tiró el examen — he flunked the exam (colloq)

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= dump, haul, run off, throw, throw out, throw away, tear down, toss out, fling, toss, pull down, knock down, jettison, pitch, turf out, toss away, hurl, chuck + Nombre + out.

Ex. The books may simply be laid before the librarian as they are found, ' dumped in his lap', as one writer puts it.

Ex. However, he would prefer a binding that will stand up to being stuffed into after-hours book drops and being hauled from one library to another.

Ex. Not only are they the same work, they were run off from the same plates.

Ex. The point to be made for the novice abstractor is that editors are not ghouls who must be thrown raw meat before a check is issued.

Ex. Well, I happened to inherit a full set of Trollope, and I had the guts to throw it out.

Ex. The person who never throws away a newspaper is regarded as an eccentric; the person who never throws away a book is more likely to be regarded as a bibliophile no matter what the resulting motley assortment of books may be.

Ex. A group opposing the incumbent alderman decided that the board's feasibility study amounted to a covert plan to tear down the house that served as the library and erect an ugly building.

Ex. In preparation for computerization, let us not toss out old standards that were good.

Ex. A gust of wind flung a powder of snow from the window-sill into the room.

Ex. Everything being online, the exquisite oaken cabinets housing the card files were tossed.

Ex. Evacuation of the building was followed by a recovery process which included covering stacks with plastic, locating damaged books, pulling down water-soaked ceiling tiles and removing computer terminals.

Ex. Your note attempts to knock down an assertion not made.

Ex. The whole usually has more meaning than the sum of its parts, but care must be taken not to jettison some of the more subtle parts.

Ex. They pitched him unceremoniously out of the window, laming him for life, on a brick pavement below.

Ex. You will be disliked and turfed out as a sacrificial goat once your job is done but there will be many others queuing up for your services.

Ex. It's a waste to toss them away, so I decided to make them into this pair of lovely bobby pins.

Ex. Palestinians hurled Molotov cocktails Friday at Israeli soldiers operating south of Nablus, the army said.

Ex. Now to start chucking out stuff that I don't need; being a bit of a magpie, that might be difficult!.

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* cuchillo de usar y tirar = disposable knife.

* de tirar la piedra y esconder la mano = hit-and-run.

* de usar y tirar = disposable, throwaway, single-use.

* introducir tirando = haul in.

* ir tirando = shuffle along, tick over, muddle along, keep + the wolves from the door.

* persona que tira basura al suelo = litterbug, litter lout.

* plato de usar y tirar = disposable plate.

* sacar tirando = haul out.

* seguir tirando el dinero = throw + good money after bad.

* servilleta de usar y tirar = disposable napkin.

* tenedor de usar y tirar = disposable fork.

* tirando a bajo = shortish.

* tirando a corto = shortish.

* tirando a marrón = brownish.

* tirando a morado = purplish.

* tirar a Alguien al suelo = knock + Nombre + to the ground, knock + Nombre + to the floor.

* tirar a Alguien al suelo de un golpe = knock + Nombre + to the floor, knock + Nombre + to the ground.

* tirar a lo bajo = low-ball.

* tirar al suelo = upset.

* tirar a matar = go for + the jugular, deadly force, shoot to + kill.

* tirar bombas = bomb.

* tirar de = pull (at/on/from), tug, pull back, lug, leverage.

* tirar de la cadena = flush + the toilet.

* tirar de la cisterna = flush + the toilet.

* tirar de la manta = let + the cat out of the bag, blow + the gaff, spill + the beans.

* tirar de las orejas = tell + Nombe + off.

* tirar del carro = pull + Posesivo + (own) weight, pull together, lend + a (helping) hand, put + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, set + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, muck in, pitch in.

* tirar de una manivela = pull + lever.

* tirar de una palanca = depress + lever.

* tirar dinero y esfuerzo por la borda = be money and effort down the drain.

* tirar el dinero = throw + Posesivo + money down the drain.

* tirar el dinero por la ventana = be money and effort down the drain, throw + Posesivo + money down the drain, be money down the drain.

* tirar la casa por la ventana = lash out (on), go to + town on.

* tirar la esponja = throw in/up + the sponge.

* tirar la toalla = throw in + the towel.

* tirar ligeramente de = tug on.

* tirar los tejos = flirt, throw + hints.

* tirar piedras contra tu propio tejado = cut + the branch + you sit on, cut + the branch + you sit on, cut off + Posesivo + nose to spite + Posesivo + face.

* tirar por el desagüe = pour down + the drain.

* tirarse a la calle = go out on + the road.

* tirarse a la jugular = go for + the jugular.

* tirarse a la piscina = take + a dive.

* tirarse a las calles = spill (out) into + the streets.

* tirarse con ala delta = hang-glide.

* tirarse de cabeza = jump in + head first, dive in, dive + head-first.

* tirarse de las barbas = tear + Posesivo + hair out.

* tirarse de los pelos = tear + Posesivo + hair out.

* tirarse en paracaídas = parachute.

* tirarse flores = blow + Posesivo + own trumpet.

* tirarse piedras contra el propio tejado = shoot + Reflexivo + in the foot.

* tirarse una plancha = put + Posesivo + foot in it, put + Posesivo + foot in + Posesivo + mouth, stick + Posesivo + foot in it, drop + a clanger, drop + a bollock, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.

* tirarse un eructo = belch, burp.

* tirarse un farol = bullshit.

* tirarse un pedo = fart, trump, break + wind, trumpet.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) ( arrojar) to throw

tiró la pelota al aire — he threw the ball up in the air

no tires los papeles al suelo — don't throw o drop the wrappers on the ground

tirarle algo a alguien — ( para que lo agarre) to throw somebody something; ( con agresividad) to throw something at somebody

tírame las llaves — throw me the keys

me tiró una piedra — she threw a stone at me

le tiró los brazos — he stretched his arms out to her

tirarle un beso a alguien — to blow somebody a kiss

b) (desechar, deshacerse de) to throw out o away

estos zapatos ya están para tirar(los) — these shoes are about ready to be thrown away o out

c) ( desperdiciar) to waste

qué manera de tirar el dinero! — what a waste of money!

2)

a) ( hacer caer) to knock over

cuidado, que vas a tirar la leche! — be careful, you're going to knock the milk over!

tiró el jarrón al suelo de un codazo — he knocked the vase off the table (o shelf etc) with his elbow

b) ( derribar) to knock down

van a tirar (abajo) esta pared — they're going to knock this wall down

tiraron la puerta abajo — they broke the door down

3)

a) < bomba> to drop; < cohete> to fire, launch; < flecha> to shoot; < tiros> to fire

b) < foto> to take

4) (AmL) ( atrayendo hacia sí) to pull

tiró la cadena — he pulled the chain

no le tires el pelo — don't pull her hair

le tiró la oreja — she tweaked his ear

le tiraba la manga — he was tugging at her sleeve

5) (Impr) to print, run off

6) (Mat) < línea> to draw

7) (Chi) < lotería> to draw the winning number in; < rifa> to draw
2.
tirar vi

1) ( atrayendo hacia sí) to pull

tirar de algo — to pull something

tirar de la cadena — to pull the chain

no le tires del pelo — don't pull her hair

dos caballos tiraban del carro — the cart was drawn by two horses

le tiró de la oreja — she tweaked his ear

2) ( atraer)

le sigue tirando México — she misses Mexico

la sangre tira — blood is thicker than water

no le tira el deporte — he's not interested in sports

3)

a) ( disparar) to shoot

no tiren! — don't shoot!

le tiró a traición — she shot him in the back

tirar a dar — to shoot to wound ( not to kill)

tirar al blanco — to aim at the target

tirar a matar — to shoot to kill

b) (Dep) to shoot

tirar al arco (AmL) or (Esp) a puerta — to shoot at goal

tirando por lo bajo/alto — at the (very) least/most

c) (Jueg) ( descartarse) to throw away; ( en juegos de dados) to throw; ( en dardos) to throw; ( en bolos) to bowl

4)

a) chimenea/cigarro to draw

b) coche/motor to pull

5)

a) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by

con $100 podemos tirar — with $100 we could get by

b) tirando gerundio (fam)

ganamos poco pero vamos tirando — we don't earn much but we're managing

¿qué tal andas? - tirando... — how are things? - not too bad

6) (Esp fam) ( desplazarse)

vamos, tira — get a move on

si tiras para atrás cabe otro coche — if you back up a bit we can get another car in

tira (p'alante) no te pares — keep going don't stop now

tira por esta calle abajo — go o turn down this street

7) (AmL vulg) ( en sentido sexual) to screw (vulg), to fuck (vulg)

8) tirar a ( tender a)

tira más bien a azul — it's more of a bluish color

un erotismo que tira a pornográfico — an eroticism which verged on the pornographic

es de estatura normal, tirando a bajito — he's average to short in height

los niños tiran más a la madre — the children take after their mother more
3.
tirarse v pron

1)

a) (lanzarse, arrojarse) (+ compl) to throw oneself

tirarse en paracaídas — to parachute; ( en emergencia) to bale out

tirarse al agua — to dive/jump into the water

tirarse del trampolín — to dive off the springboard

tirarse de cabeza — to dive in, to jump in headfirst

se le tiró a los brazos — she threw herself into his arms

b) (AmL) ( tumbarse) to lie down

tirárselas de algo — (AmL fam)

se las tira de valiente — he makes out he's so brave

2) (fam) <horas/días> to spend

se tiró dos años escribiéndolo — he spent two years writing it

3) (vulg) ( en sentido sexual)

tirarse a alguien — to screw somebody (vulg), to lay somebody (sl)

4) (fam) ( expulsar)

tirarse un pedo — to fart (sl)

tirarse un eructo — to burp (colloq)

5) (Col fam) ( echar a perder) to ruin

el aguacero se tiró el paseo — the downpour ruined our walk

se tiró el examen — he flunked the exam (colloq)

* * *

tirar(de)

(v.) = pull (at/on/from), tug, pull back, lug, leverage

Ex: Do not push or pull on the disc drawer.

Ex: Do not pull a book from the shelf by forcefully tugging the top of the spine.

Ex: The three monkeys used in this study chose the left arm as the leading arm to reach out and pull back a spring-loaded drawer containing a food morsel.

Ex: He had a tough time lugging his lumpy, oversized travelbag onto the plane and stuffing it in the overhead bin.

Ex: Information seeking in electronic environments will become a collaboration among end user and various electronic systems such that users leverage their heuristic power and machines leverage algorithmic power.

= dump, haul, run off, throw, throw out, throw away, tear down, toss out, fling, toss, pull down, knock down, jettison, pitch, turf out, toss away, hurl, chuck + Nombre + out.

Ex: The books may simply be laid before the librarian as they are found, ' dumped in his lap', as one writer puts it.

Ex: However, he would prefer a binding that will stand up to being stuffed into after-hours book drops and being hauled from one library to another.

Ex: Not only are they the same work, they were run off from the same plates.

Ex: The point to be made for the novice abstractor is that editors are not ghouls who must be thrown raw meat before a check is issued.

Ex: Well, I happened to inherit a full set of Trollope, and I had the guts to throw it out.

Ex: The person who never throws away a newspaper is regarded as an eccentric; the person who never throws away a book is more likely to be regarded as a bibliophile no matter what the resulting motley assortment of books may be.

Ex: A group opposing the incumbent alderman decided that the board's feasibility study amounted to a covert plan to tear down the house that served as the library and erect an ugly building.

Ex: In preparation for computerization, let us not toss out old standards that were good.

Ex: A gust of wind flung a powder of snow from the window-sill into the room.

Ex: Everything being online, the exquisite oaken cabinets housing the card files were tossed.

Ex: Evacuation of the building was followed by a recovery process which included covering stacks with plastic, locating damaged books, pulling down water-soaked ceiling tiles and removing computer terminals.

Ex: Your note attempts to knock down an assertion not made.

Ex: The whole usually has more meaning than the sum of its parts, but care must be taken not to jettison some of the more subtle parts.

Ex: They pitched him unceremoniously out of the window, laming him for life, on a brick pavement below.

Ex: You will be disliked and turfed out as a sacrificial goat once your job is done but there will be many others queuing up for your services.

Ex: It's a waste to toss them away, so I decided to make them into this pair of lovely bobby pins.

Ex: Palestinians hurled Molotov cocktails Friday at Israeli soldiers operating south of Nablus, the army said.

Ex: Now to start chucking out stuff that I don't need; being a bit of a magpie, that might be difficult!.

* cuchillo de usar y tirar = disposable knife.

* de tirar la piedra y esconder la mano = hit-and-run.

* de usar y tirar = disposable, throwaway, single-use.

* introducir tirando = haul in.

* ir tirando = shuffle along, tick over, muddle along, keep + the wolves from the door.

* persona que tira basura al suelo = litterbug, litter lout.

* plato de usar y tirar = disposable plate.

* sacar tirando = haul out.

* seguir tirando el dinero = throw + good money after bad.

* servilleta de usar y tirar = disposable napkin.

* tenedor de usar y tirar = disposable fork.

* tirando a bajo = shortish.

* tirando a corto = shortish.

* tirando a marrón = brownish.

* tirando a morado = purplish.

* tirar a Alguien al suelo = knock + Nombre + to the ground, knock + Nombre + to the floor.

* tirar a Alguien al suelo de un golpe = knock + Nombre + to the floor, knock + Nombre + to the ground.

* tirar a lo bajo = low-ball.

* tirar al suelo = upset.

* tirar a matar = go for + the jugular, deadly force, shoot to + kill.

* tirar bombas = bomb.

* tirar de = pull (at/on/from), tug, pull back, lug, leverage.

* tirar de la cadena = flush + the toilet.

* tirar de la cisterna = flush + the toilet.

* tirar de la manta = let + the cat out of the bag, blow + the gaff, spill + the beans.

* tirar de las orejas = tell + Nombe + off.

* tirar del carro = pull + Posesivo + (own) weight, pull together, lend + a (helping) hand, put + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, set + Posesivo + shoulder to the wheel, muck in, pitch in.

* tirar de una manivela = pull + lever.

* tirar de una palanca = depress + lever.

* tirar dinero y esfuerzo por la borda = be money and effort down the drain.

* tirar el dinero = throw + Posesivo + money down the drain.

* tirar el dinero por la ventana = be money and effort down the drain, throw + Posesivo + money down the drain, be money down the drain.

* tirar la casa por la ventana = lash out (on), go to + town on.

* tirar la esponja = throw in/up + the sponge.

* tirar la toalla = throw in + the towel.

* tirar ligeramente de = tug on.

* tirar los tejos = flirt, throw + hints.

* tirar piedras contra tu propio tejado = cut + the branch + you sit on, cut + the branch + you sit on, cut off + Posesivo + nose to spite + Posesivo + face.

* tirar por el desagüe = pour down + the drain.

* tirarse a la calle = go out on + the road.

* tirarse a la jugular = go for + the jugular.

* tirarse a la piscina = take + a dive.

* tirarse a las calles = spill (out) into + the streets.

* tirarse con ala delta = hang-glide.

* tirarse de cabeza = jump in + head first, dive in, dive + head-first.

* tirarse de las barbas = tear + Posesivo + hair out.

* tirarse de los pelos = tear + Posesivo + hair out.

* tirarse en paracaídas = parachute.

* tirarse flores = blow + Posesivo + own trumpet.

* tirarse piedras contra el propio tejado = shoot + Reflexivo + in the foot.

* tirarse una plancha = put + Posesivo + foot in it, put + Posesivo + foot in + Posesivo + mouth, stick + Posesivo + foot in it, drop + a clanger, drop + a bollock, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.

* tirarse un eructo = belch, burp.

* tirarse un farol = bullshit.

* tirarse un pedo = fart, trump, break + wind, trumpet.

* * *

tirar [A1 ]

vt

A

1 (lanzar, arrojar) to throw

¿quiénes estaban tirando piedras? who was throwing stones?

tiró la colilla por la ventanilla she threw the cigarette butt out of the window

tiró la pelota al aire he threw the ball up in the air

tiraban piedrecitas al río they were throwing stones into the river

no tires los papeles al suelo don't throw o drop the wrappers on the ground

tirarle algo A algn (para que lo agarre) to throw sth TO sb, to throw sb sth; (con agresividad) to throw sth AT sb

le tiró la pelota she threw him the ball, she threw the ball to him

tírame las llaves throw me the keys

me tiró una piedra she threw a stone at me

le tiraron un cubo de agua they threw a bucket of water over him

le tiró los brazos he put o stretched his arms out to her

tírale un beso blow him a kiss

2 (desechar, deshacerse de) to throw out o away

todo esto es para tirar all this can be thrown out o away, this is all going out ( colloq)

estos zapatos ya están para tirar(los) these shoes are about ready to be thrown away o out

¡que asco! tira eso inmediatemente a la basura ugh! throw that away right now!, ugh! put that in the garbage can ( AmE) o ( BrE) the bin right now!

3 (desperdiciar) to waste

¡qué manera de tirar el dinero! what a waste of money!

B (dejar en desorden) (+ compl):

no tiren los juguetes por todos lados don't leave o strew your toys all over the place

se quitó la camisa y la tiró en un rincón he took off his shirt and threw it into a corner

C

1 (hacer caer) to knock over

¡cuidado, que vas a tirar la leche! be careful, you're going to knock the milk over!

tiró el jarrón al suelo de un codazo he knocked the vase off the table ( o shelf etc) with his elbow

2 (derribar) to knock down

el perro se le echó encima y lo tiró al suelo the dog leaped up at him and knocked him to the ground o knocked him over

tiró todos los bolos de una vez he knocked all the pins down in one go

van a tirar (abajo) esta pared or van a tirar esta pared (abajo) they're going to knock this wall down

tiraron la puerta abajo they broke the door down

D

1 ‹bomba› to drop; ‹cohete› to fire, launch; ‹flecha› to shoot; ‹tiros› to fire

le tiraron tres tiros they shot at him three times, they fired three shots at him

2 ‹foto› to take

E (dar) ‹puñetazo› to throw

tiraba puñetazos a diestra y siniestra he was throwing punches o lashing out left and right ( AmE) o ( BrE) left, right and center

el perro me tiró un mordisco the dog snapped at me

no me tires más pellizcos stop pinching me

F ( AmL) (atrayendo hacia sí) to pull

tiró la cadena he pulled the chain

no le tires el pelo don't pull his hair

te voy a tirar las orejas I'm going to tweak your ears

le tiraba la manga she was tugging o pulling at his sleeve

G ( Impr) to print, run off

H ( Mat) ‹línea› to draw

I ( Chi)

1 ‹carrera› to start, give the starting signal for

2 ‹lotería› to draw the winning number in; ‹rifa› to draw

■ tirar

vi

A

1 (atrayendo hacia sí) to pull

¡vamos, tiren todos a una! come on, everybody pull together!

[ S ] tirar pull

tirar DE algo to pull sth

no le tires del pelo don't pull her hair

dos caballos tiraban del carro the cart was drawn by two horses

tirar de la cadena to pull the chain

le tiró de la manga she tugged o pulled at his sleeve

le tiró de la oreja she tweaked his ear

2 «vestido/blusa» to be (too) tight

me tira it's too tight on me

B

(atraer): le sigue tirando México she still hankers after o misses Mexico

no parece que le tiren mucho los deportes he doesn't seem to be very interested in o keen on sport

la sangre tira blood is thicker than water

C

1

(disparar): le tiró a traición she shot him in the back

¡no tiren! don't shoot!

le tiró al corazón he shot him through the heart

tirar a dar to shoot to wound ( not to kill)

tirar a matar (literal) to shoot to kill

(para ofender, atacar): cuando empieza a criticar, tira a matar when she starts criticizing you, she really goes for the jugular o she really sticks the knife in ( colloq)

siempre que me dice algo, tira a matar whenever he says anything to me, he goes all out to hurt me

2 ( Dep) to shoot

tirar al arco ( AmL) or ( Esp) a puerta to shoot at goal

tirando por lo bajo/alto at the (very) least/most

3 ( Jueg) (descartarse) to throw away, discard; (en juegos de dados) to throw; (en dardos) to throw; (en bolos) to bowl

D

1 «chimenea/cigarro» to draw

2 «coche/motor» to pull

E

1 ( fam) (llegar, sobrevivir) to get by

con $100 podríamos tirar hasta fin de mes with $100 we could get by until the end of the month

con este uniforme podrás tirar hasta fin de año this uniform will last you o ( colloq) will do you till the end of the year

2 tirando

ger ( fam): ¿qué tal andas? — ya lo ves, tirando … how are things? — well, you know, not too bad o we're getting by

no ganamos mucho pero vamos tirando we don't earn much but we're managing

F

( Esp fam) (seguir adelante): tira, que creo que no nos ha visto go on, I don't think he's seen us

vamos, tira come on, get moving o get a move on

si tiras para atrás cabe otro coche if you back up o go back a bit we can get another car in

tira (p'alante), no te pares ahora keep going, don't stop now

hay mucho que hacer pero entre todos podemos tirar p'alante there's a lot to be done but if we all pull together we can get through it

tira por esta calle abajo go o turn down this street

en cuanto nos vieron, tiraron por otro lado as soon as they saw us they went off in a different direction/they turned off up a different street

G ( AmL vulg) (en sentido sexual) to screw ( vulg), to fuck ( vulg)

H tirar a

(tender a): un amarillo fuerte tirando a naranja a bright orangish o ( BrE) orangy yellow

no es verde, tira más bien a azul it's not green, it's more of a bluish color

los precios son más bien tirando a caros the prices are a bit on the expensive o ( colloq) steep side

el erotismo de la película tiraba a pornográfico the eroticism in the film tended toward(s) o verged on the pornographic

los niños tiran más a la madre the children take after their mother more

es de estatura normal, tirando a bajito he's average to short in height

■ tirarse

v pron

A

1 (lanzarse, arrojarse) (+ compl) to throw oneself

se tiró por la ventana he threw himself o he leapt out of the window

tirarse en paracaídas to parachute

tirarse al agua to dive/jump into the water

tirarse del trampolín to dive off the springboard

tirarse de cabeza to dive in, to jump in headfirst

intentó tirarse del tren en marcha she tried to throw herself from o to jump off the train while it was moving

se le tiró a los brazos she threw herself into his arms

2 «coche/conductor» (+ compl) to pull over

se tiró bruscamente a un lado he swerved to one side

3 ( AmL) (tumbarse) to lie down

estoy agotada, me voy a tirar un rato I'm exhausted, I'm going to lie down for a while

tirárselas de algo (Col, RPl fam): se las tira de valiente he makes out he's so brave

B ( fam); ‹horas/días› to spend

nos hemos tirado media hora para encontrar la casa it's taken us half an hour to find the house

se tiró dos años escribiéndolo he spent two years writing it

se ha tirado una hora entera hablando por teléfono he's been on the phone for a whole hour, he's spent a whole hour on the phone

C ( vulg)

(joder): tirarse a algn to screw sb ( vulg), to fuck sb ( vulg), to lay sb (sl)

D ( fam)

(expulsar): tirarse un pedo to fart (sl), to pass wind

tirarse un eructo to belch, to burp ( colloq)

E ( Col fam) (echar a perder) to ruin

el aguacero se tiró el paseo the downpour washed out o ruined our walk

se tiró el examen he flunked the exam ( colloq)

* * *

tirar ( conjugate tirar) verbo transitivo
1
a) ( lanzar) to throw;

◊ tiró la pelota al aire he threw the ball up in the air;

tirarle algo a algn ( para que lo agarre) to throw sb sth;

( con agresividad) to throw sth at sb
b) ( desechar) to throw out o away

c) ( desperdiciar) to waste;

◊ ¡qué manera de tirar el dinero! what a waste of money!

2
a) ( hacer caer) ‹jarrón/silla› to knock over;

◊ el perro me tiró al suelo the dog knocked me over

b) ( derribar) ‹pared/puerta› to knock down

3
a) ‹ bomba› to drop;

‹ cohete› to fire, launch;
‹ flecha› to shoot
b) ‹ foto› to take

4 (AmL) ( atrayendo hacia sí) to pull;
◊ tiró la cadena he pulled the chain

verbo intransitivo
1 ( atrayendo hacia sí) to pull;
tirar de algo to pull sth;
◊ no le tires del pelo don't pull her hair

2
a) ( disparar) to shoot;

◊ tirar a matar to shoot to kill

b) (Dep) to shoot;

tirar al arco (AmL) or (Esp) a puerta to shoot at goal
c) (Jueg) ( descartarse) to throw away;

( en juegos de dados) to throw;
( en dardos) to throw;
( en bolos) to bowl
3
a) [chimenea/cigarro] to draw

b) [coche/motor] to pull

4
◊ tirando ger (fam): gano poco pero vamos tirando I don't earn much but we're managing;

¿qué tal andas? — tirando how are things? — not too bad
5
◊ tirar a ( tender a): tira más bien a azul it's more of a bluish color;

ella tira más a la madre she takes after her mother more
tirarse verbo pronominal
1
a) (lanzarse, arrojarse) to throw oneself;

◊ se tiró por la ventana he threw himself out of the window;

tirarse en paracaídas to parachute;

( en emergencia) to bale out;
◊ tirarse al agua to jump into the water;

tirarse de cabeza to dive in, to jump in headfirst
b) (AmL) ( tumbarse) to lie down

2 (fam) ‹horas/días› to spend;
◊ se tiró dos años escribiéndolo he spent two years writing it

3 (fam) ( expulsar):
◊ tirarse un pedo to fart (sl)

tirar
I verbo transitivo
1 (arrojar, echar) to throw: lo tiró al agua, he threw it into the water
no tires la cáscara al suelo, don't throw o drop the peel on the floor
(enérgicamente) to fling, hurl: lo tiró al fuego, she threw it on the fire
2 (deshacerse de) to throw out o away
tiré mis zapatos viejos, I threw my old shoes away
3 (malgastar) tiraste el dinero con esa joya falsa, you've wasted your money on that fake jewel
(despilfarrar) to squander
4 (hacer caer) to knock over: tiré el vaso, I knocked the glass over
5 (derribar a alguien) to knock o push over
tirar abajo (una pared, una puerta) to knock down
(demoler) to pull down
6 (una bomba) to drop
(un tiro, un cohete) to fire
7 (una foto) to take
8 Impr to print
II verbo intransitivo
1 (hacer fuerza hacia sí) to pull: no le tires del pelo, don't pull his hair
¡tira de la cuerda!, tug on the rope!
2 (disparar) to shoot
Dep to shoot
(dados, dardos) to throw
3 fam (gustar) le tira mucho el baloncesto, he's very keen on basketball
4 (tender) tira a azul, it's bluish
(parecerse) tira a su madre, she takes after her mother
5 fam (arreglárselas) ir tirando, to get by, manage
6 (ir) tira a la derecha, turn right
' tirar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aire
- bala
- borda
- calle
- casa
- esconder
- palanca
- toalla
- trapo
- apedrear
- arrojar
- basura
- blanco
- botar
- cadena
- crimen
- echar
- jalar
- pinta
- zumbar
English:
aim at
- archery
- bung
- cast
- chain
- chuck
- chuck away
- chuck out
- clearout
- dash
- drag
- draw
- fling
- flush
- haul
- heave
- keep
- knock off
- knock over
- lash out
- pitch
- pull
- pull on
- pull over
- putt
- run off
- shoot
- sling
- sling out
- splash out
- sponge
- strain
- throw
- throw aside
- throw away
- throw out
- toss
- toss away
- towel
- town
- trash
- tug
- turf out
- waste
- yank
- beat
- blow
- bring
- disposable
- ditch

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tirar

♦ vt

1. [lanzar] to throw;

tiraron las gorras al aire they threw their caps (up) in the air;

tirar algo a alguien [para que lo agarre] to throw sth to sb;
[para hacer daño] to throw sth at sb;
tírame una manzana throw me an apple;

le tiró un beso she blew him a kiss;

le tiraban piedras a la policía they were throwing stones at the police

2. [dejar caer] [objeto] to drop;
[líquido] [derramar] to spill;
no tiren los papeles al suelo don't throw o drop the wrappers on the ground;

tiró las maletas y se tumbó en la cama she dropped her suitcases and lay down on the bed;

me has tirado salsa en el traje you've spilt some sauce on my suit

3. [derribar] [botella, lámpara] to knock over;
[muro, tabique, edificio] to knock down;
tiró la lámpara con un codo al pasar she knocked over the lamp with her elbow as she went by;

la violencia del choque la tiró al suelo the force of the collision knocked o hurled her to the floor;

esta pared habrá que tirarla we're going to have to knock this wall down

4. [desechar] to throw away o out;

tirar algo a la basura to throw sth out;

tíralo a la papelera throw it in the wastepaper basket;

esto está para tirarlo you/we/ etc should throw this away o out;

eso es tirar el dinero that's a complete waste of money

5. [arrastrar]
un carro tirado por bueyes an ox-drawn cart

6. [disparar] [balas, misiles, disparos] to fire;
[bomba] to drop; [petardo, cohete] to let off; [dardos, flechas] to shoot; Fam
tirar una foto to take a picture

7. [jugar] [carta] to play;
[dado] to throw
8. [en deportes] [falta, penalti] to take;
[balón] to pass
9. [imprimir] to print

10. [trazar] [línea] to draw

11. Fam [suspender] to fail, US to flunk;

me han tirado en geografía I've failed o US flunked geography

♦ vi

1. [disparar] to shoot;

tirar al aire to fire shots into the air;

tirar a dar to shoot to wound, not to kill;

tirar a matar [con arma] to shoot to kill;
[con comentario] to go for the jugular
2. [estirar, arrastrar]
tirar (de algo) to pull (sth);

el ciclista colombiano tiraba del pelotón the Colombian cyclist was pulling the bunch along;

me tiró del pelo she pulled my hair;
[en letrero] pull;
me tiró del brazo/de la manga she tugged at my arm/sleeve;

Comp
RP
tirar parejo: esto no es justo, o tiramos parejo o yo me retiro this is not fair, either we all pull together or I'm dropping out

3. [estar tirante] to be tight;

la chaqueta me tira de atrás the jacket's a bit tight at the back

4. [en deportes] [con el pie] to kick;
[con la mano] to throw; [a meta, canasta] to shoot;
tirar a gol o Am [m5] al arco o Esp [m5] a puerta to shoot, to have a shot at goal

5. [dirigirse] to go ( hacia o para towards), to head ( hacia o para for o towards); Fam
¡tira! [para empezar a moverse] get moving!;
Fam
¡tira que llegamos tarde! let's get a move on or we'll be late!;

tiramos hacia la izquierda we turned left;
Fam
tira para arriba, que ahora subo yo you go on up, I'll come up in a minute;

tira por esa calle go up o take that street

6. [jugar] to go, to have one's go;

te toca tirar a ti [en naipes, dados, billar] it's your go

7. [cigarrillo, chimenea] to draw;

este tabaco no tira these cigarettes aren't drawing properly

8. Fam [funcionar] to go, to work;

el motor no tira the engine isn't working properly;

el coche tira bien the car runs well

9. [durar] to last;

estos zapatos tirarán otro año these shoes will last another year

10. Fam [atraer]
la familia tira mucho blood is thicker than water;

la tierra siempre tira de uno your homeland never loses its pull on you;

tirarle a alguien: me tira la vida del campo country life appeals to me;

no le tira la profesión de su padre his father's profession doesn't appeal to him;

no le tira viajar she doesn't feel the urge to travel;

tirar de alguien to exert a pull on sb

11. Fam [apañárselas]
aún puedo tirar con este abrigo un par de inviernos this coat should do me for another couple of winters yet;

ir tirando to get by;

voy tirando I'm OK, I've been worse

12. [tener aspecto de o tendencia a]
tirar a: tira a gris it's greyish;

tira a su abuela she takes after her grandmother;

este programa tira a (ser) hortera this programme is a bit on the tacky side;

el tiempo tira a mejorar the weather looks as if it's getting better;

es un reformista tirando a radical he's somewhere between a reformist and a radical;

es verde tirando a azul it's a bluey green;

es tirando a delgado if anything, he's rather thin;

tira para deportista he has the makings of a sportsman

13. Fam [hacer uso]
tirar de algo to use sth;

cuando no hay dinero hay que tirar del ingenio when you don't have any money, you have to rely on your wits;

hubo que tirar de los ahorros we had to draw on our savings

14. Ven Vulg [copular] to fuck

♦ See also the pronominal verb tirarse

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tirar

I v/t

1 throw; edificio, persona knock down; ( volcar) knock over

2 basura throw away; dinero waste, throw away fam

3 TIP print

4 fam

en examen fail

5 foto take

6 tiro fire

II v/i

1 de coche pull;

tirar de algo pull sth

2 ( disparar) shoot

3 DEP en fútbol

:

tirar a puerta shoot at goal;

tirar fuera shoot wide

4 ( atraer) pull, attract;

no me tira la música music doesn’t turn me on

5

:

tirar a tend toward;

tirar a conservador/verde have conservative/Green tendencies

6 ( girar)

:

tirar a la derecha turn right, take a right

7

:

ir tirando fam get by, manage

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tirar vt

1) : to throw, to hurl, to toss

2) botar: to throw away, to throw out, to waste

3) derribar: to knock down

4) : to shoot, to fire, to launch

5) : to take (a photo)

6) : to print, to run off

tirar vi

1) : to pull, to draw

2) : to shoot

3) : to attract

4) : to get by, to manage

va tirando: he's getting along, he's managing

5)

tirar a : to tend towards, to be rather

tira a picante: it's a bit spicy

♦ See also the reflexive verb tirarse

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tirar vb

1. (lanzar) to throw [pt. threw; pp. thrown]

me tiró una piedra he threw a stone at me

tírame la pelota throw the ball to me

lo tiré a la papelera I threw it in the bin

2. (desechar) to throw away [pt. threw; pp. thrown]

voy a tirar toda esta ropa vieja I'm going to throw all these old clothes away

3. (derribar) to knock over / to knock down

los jóvenes tiraron al suelo la escultura the youths knocked the sculpture over

han tirado aquel edificio they've knocked that building down

el viento tiró el árbol the wind blew the tree down

4. (malgastar) to waste

has tirado el dinero you've wasted your money

5. (arrastrar, estirar) to pull

tira de la cadena pull the chain

6. (disparar) to shoot [pt. & pp. shot]

tirar una flecha to shoot an arrow

tirar a puerta to shoot at goal

7. (atraer, gustar) to like

le tiran mucho las motos he really likes motorbikes

ir tirando to get by

Spanish-English dictionary > tirar

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