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1 desfruncir
• smooth out• take the gathers out of• ungather• unwrinkle -
2 lijar
• smooth out -
3 alisar
m.alder grove.En el alisar se oía el viento The wind could be heard in the alder grove.v.1 to smooth (down).2 to smooth out, to rub down, to plane, to roll out.Elsa alisa su vestido Elsa smooths out her dress.3 to straighten, to smooth out.Elsa alisa su cabello Elsa straightens her hair.* * *1 to smooth1 to smooth* * *verb* * *IVT1) [+ vestido] to smooth, smooth down; [+ pelo] to smooth, straighten, sleek2) (Téc) to polish, finishIISM=aliseda SF alder grove* * *1.verbo transitivo <colcha/papel> to smooth out; <pared/superficie> to smooth down2.alisarse v pron (refl)a) <vestido/falda> to smooth outb) < pelo> ( con la mano) to smooth down; ( quitar los rizos) to straighten* * *= smooth.Ex. From the 1820s a dry end was added to the Fourdrinier machine which dried and smoothed the web of paper as it emerged from the wet end.----* alisar a martillazos = hammer + flat.* alisar raspando = scrape + smooth.* * *1.verbo transitivo <colcha/papel> to smooth out; <pared/superficie> to smooth down2.alisarse v pron (refl)a) <vestido/falda> to smooth outb) < pelo> ( con la mano) to smooth down; ( quitar los rizos) to straighten* * *= smooth.Ex: From the 1820s a dry end was added to the Fourdrinier machine which dried and smoothed the web of paper as it emerged from the wet end.
* alisar a martillazos = hammer + flat.* alisar raspando = scrape + smooth.* * *alisar [A1 ]vt‹colcha/papel› to smooth out; ‹pared/superficie› to smooth down■ alisarse( refl)1 ‹vestido/falda› to smooth out2 ‹pelo› (con la mano) to smooth down; (quitar los rizos) to straighten* * *
alisar ( conjugate alisar) verbo transitivo ‹colcha/papel› to smooth out;
‹pared/superficie› to smooth down
alisarse verbo pronominal ( refl)
( quitar los rizos) to straighten
alisar vtr (estirar algo arrugado) to smooth (out)
(aplanar una superficie irregular) to smooth (down)
' alisar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
estirar
English:
flatten
- smooth
- smooth down
- smooth out
- straighten
- hammer
* * *♦ vt[ropa, superficie] to smooth (down o out)* * *v/t smooth* * *alisar vt: to smooth* * *alisar vb to smooth -
4 allanar
v.1 to flatten, to level (terreno).allanarle el camino a alguien to smooth the way for somebody2 to break into (irrumpir en).las tropas allanaron las viviendas de los campesinos the troops sacked the peasants' housesEl ladrón allanó la casa contigua The thief broke into the house next door3 to level out, to flatten out, to roll out, to level down.La apisonadora allana el terreno The steamroller levels out the land.4 to overcome.5 to calm down forcibly, to calm down.6 to search with a warrant.La policía allanó la casa The police searched the house with a warrant.* * *1 (aplanar) to level, flatten2 (dificultad etc) to smooth out, solve, resolve3 (pacificar) to pacify, subdue4 (entrar a la fuerza) to break into1 (nivelarse) to level out2 figurado (avenirse) to agree, comply (a, with)\allanar el terreno figurado to clear the way* * *1. VT1) (=nivelar) to level, level out, make even; (=alisar) to smooth, smooth down; (Mil) to raze (to the ground)2) [+ problema] to iron out3) (Jur) [+ casa] (=robar) to break into, burgle, burglarize (EEUU); esp LAm [policía] to raid4) [+ país] to pacify, subdue2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (AmL) autoridad/policía to raidb) (Esp, Méx) delincuente to break into2) < problemas> to solve, resolve; < obstáculo> to remove, overcome; < terreno> to level out2.allanar(le) el terreno a alguien — to smooth the way o path for somebody
allanarse v pronallanarse a algo — to agree to something, agree to accept something
* * *= flatten, level.Ex. This article describes how the organisation has been flattened into one unit during the changeover from a manual system to an automated statewide library system.Ex. Academic librarians have seen their budgets levelled and shrinking and have witnessed serials prices spiralling out of control.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (AmL) autoridad/policía to raidb) (Esp, Méx) delincuente to break into2) < problemas> to solve, resolve; < obstáculo> to remove, overcome; < terreno> to level out2.allanar(le) el terreno a alguien — to smooth the way o path for somebody
allanarse v pronallanarse a algo — to agree to something, agree to accept something
* * *= flatten, level.Ex: This article describes how the organisation has been flattened into one unit during the changeover from a manual system to an automated statewide library system.
Ex: Academic librarians have seen their budgets levelled and shrinking and have witnessed serials prices spiralling out of control.* * *allanar [A1 ]vtA ‹casa/edificio›1 ( AmL) «autoridad/policía» to raid2 ( Esp) «delincuente» to break intoB1 ‹problemas› to solve, resolve; ‹obstáculo› to remove, overcomeun intento de allanar las diferencias entre ellos an attempt to resolve the differences between them2 ‹terreno› to level outallanarle el terreno a algn to smooth the way o path for sballanarse A algo ‹a condiciones/exigencias› to agree TO sth, agree to accept sth ‹a la demanda› ( Der) to allow sth* * *
allanar ( conjugate allanar) verbo transitivo
1
2 ‹ problemas› to solve, resolve;
‹ obstáculo› to remove, overcome;
‹ terreno› to level out;◊ allanar(le) el terreno a algn to smooth the way o path for sb
allanar verbo transitivo
1 (nivelar un terreno) to level, flatten
fig (quitar obstáculos) to smooth
2 Jur to break into
' allanar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
agreste
- aplanar
English:
flatten
- level
- pave
- smooth out
- even
- iron
- raid
- smooth
* * *allanar vt1. [terreno] to flatten, to level;Fig2. [dificultad] to overcome;consiguieron allanar todas las diferencias they managed to sort out all their differences3. [irrumpir en] to break into;las tropas allanaron la ciudad the troops sacked the city4. Am [hacer una redada en] to raid* * *v/t1 ( alisar) smooth2 ( aplanar) level (out)3 obstáculos overcome* * *allanar vt1) : to raid, to search2) : to resolve, to solve3) : to smooth, to level out -
5 estirar
v.1 to stretch.estirar el cuello to crane one's neckElsa estira las cuerdas Elsa stretches the ropes.Ella estiró la verdad She stretched the truth.Estiramos nuestros recursos We made the most of our resources.2 to straighten.3 to make last (money).he de estirar el sueldo para llegar a fin de mes it's an effort to make my salary last till the end of the month4 to shoot up.* * *1 (gen) to stretch2 (cuello) to crane4 (planchar ligeramente) to iron out the creases, give a quick iron; (alisar) to smooth out5 figurado (escrito, opinión, etc) to spin out, stretch out1 (crecer) to shoot up1 (crecer) to shoot up2 (desperezarse) to stretch\estirar las piernas familiar to stretch one's legsestirar la pata familiar to kick the bucket, snuff it* * *verb* * *1. VT1) (=alargar) [+ goma, elástico] to stretch; [+ brazos] to stretch out; [+ cuello] to crane2) (=aplanar) [+ sábana, mantel] to smooth out; [+ piel] to tighten, make taut3) [en el tiempo] [+ discurso] to spin outno sé cómo consigue estirar el dinero hasta fin de mes — I don't know how he manages to make his money stretch to the end of the month
4) LAm * (=matar) to bump off *, do away with *5) And (=azotar) to flog, whip2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <goma/elástico/suéter> to stretch; <cable/soga> to pull out, stretchb) <sábanas/mantel> ( con las manos) to smooth out; ( con la plancha) to run the iron over2) <brazos/piernas> to stretch3) <dinero/comida/recursos> to make... go further2.estirarse v prona) (en gimnasia, para desperezarse) to stretch; ( para alcanzar algo) to stretch, reach up/outb) goma/elástico/suéter to stretch* * *= stretch, elongate, stretch out.Ex. He glanced casually at the ill-balanced frontages of the buildings ahead that stretched on and on until they melded in an indistinguishable mass of gray at Laurence Street.Ex. Jeanne Leforte's neck was elongated at the sound of the words 'statistical methods'.Ex. Everyone knows the benefits of stretching out both before and after your workouts.----* estirar el cuello = crane + Posesivo + neck.* estirar la pata = give up + the ghost, kick + the bucket.* estirar las piernas = stretch + Posesivo + legs.* estirarse = stretch + Reflexivo, stretch out.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <goma/elástico/suéter> to stretch; <cable/soga> to pull out, stretchb) <sábanas/mantel> ( con las manos) to smooth out; ( con la plancha) to run the iron over2) <brazos/piernas> to stretch3) <dinero/comida/recursos> to make... go further2.estirarse v prona) (en gimnasia, para desperezarse) to stretch; ( para alcanzar algo) to stretch, reach up/outb) goma/elástico/suéter to stretch* * *= stretch, elongate, stretch out.Ex: He glanced casually at the ill-balanced frontages of the buildings ahead that stretched on and on until they melded in an indistinguishable mass of gray at Laurence Street.
Ex: Jeanne Leforte's neck was elongated at the sound of the words 'statistical methods'.Ex: Everyone knows the benefits of stretching out both before and after your workouts.* estirar el cuello = crane + Posesivo + neck.* estirar la pata = give up + the ghost, kick + the bucket.* estirar las piernas = stretch + Posesivo + legs.* estirarse = stretch + Reflexivo, stretch out.* * *estirar [A1 ]vtA1 ‹goma/elástico/suéter› to stretch2 ‹cable/soga› to pull out, stretch3 ‹sábanas/mantel› (con las manos) to smooth out; (con la plancha) to run the iron overB ‹brazos› to stretchestiró el cuello para poder ver el desfile she craned her neck to be able to see the processionsalgamos a estirar un poco las piernas let's go out and stretch our legs a littleC ‹dinero/comida/recursos› to make … go furtheragrégale más arroz para estirar la comida un poco add some more rice to make the food go a little furtherno los esperábamos para cenar, pero podemos estirar la comida we weren't expecting them for dinner, but we can make the food stretchtenemos que estirar al máximo los escasos recursos de que disponemos we must make the few resources we have go as far as possible, we must make the most of o eke out the few resources we have2 (desperezarse) to stretchse levantó y se estiró he got up and stretched (himself) o had a stretch3 «goma/elástico/suéter» to stretch* * *
estirar ( conjugate estirar) verbo transitivo
1
‹cable/soga› to pull out, stretch
( con la plancha) to run the iron over
2 ‹brazos/piernas/músculo› to stretch;
3 ‹dinero/comida/recursos› to make … go further
estirarse verbo pronominal
to stretch
estirar verbo transitivo
1 (alargar, tensar) to stretch
2 (alisar) to smooth out: tienes que estirar la cama, you must straighten the covers
3 (dinero) to spin out ♦ LOC familiar: estirar la pata, to kick the bucket, bite the dust
estirar las piernas, to stretch one's legs: voy afuera a estirar las piernas un poco, I'm going outside to strech my legs a bit
' estirar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alisar
- extender
- pata
English:
bucket
- crane
- roll
- rubberneck
- spin out
- stretch
- stretch out
- turn up
- draw
- eke out
- spin
* * *♦ vt1. [alargar, tensar] to stretch;hay que estirar más la soga the rope needs to be pulled tighter;estire bien los brazos really stretch your arms (out);estirar el cuello to crane one's neck;estira un poco el cuello, a ver si ves algo crane your neck a bit and see if you can see anything;estirar las piernas to stretch one's legs;Méxestira y afloja hard bargaining;Humestirar la pata to kick the bucket2. [desarrugar, alisar] to straighten;estira bien las sábanas straighten the sheets properly, pull the sheets straight;deja el vestido estirado sobre la cama lay the dress out on the bed3. [dinero] to make last;[medios, recursos] to make go further, to eke out; [discurso, tema] to spin out;he de estirar el sueldo para llegar a fin de mes it's an effort to make my salary last till the end of the month♦ vi* * *v/t1 stretch; dinero stretch, make go further;estirar las piernas stretch one’s legs;estirar la pata fam kick the bucket fam2 ( alisar) smooth out* * *estirar vt: to stretch (out), to extend* * *estirar vb1. (en general) to stretch¡hay que ver cómo ha estirado el niño! he's really shot up! -
6 limar
v.1 to file down.El orfebre lima las asperezas The goldsmith files the imperfections.2 to smooth over, to smooth out.María limó las asperezas Mary smoothed over the differences.* * *1 (pulir) to file2 figurado (perfeccionar) to polish up\limar asperezas figurado to smooth things off* * *verb* * *VT1) (Téc) [con lima] to file down, file off2) [+ uñas] to file3) (=pulir) [+ artículo, obra] to polish up; [+ diferencias] to iron out* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <uñas/metal> to fileb) <obra/texto> to polish2.limarse v pron to file* * *----* limar asperezas = iron out + the bugs, knock + the rough edges off.* limar las diferencias = iron out + differences, flatten out + differences.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <uñas/metal> to fileb) <obra/texto> to polish2.limarse v pron to file* * ** limar asperezas = iron out + the bugs, knock + the rough edges off.* limar las diferencias = iron out + differences, flatten out + differences.* * *limar [A1 ]vtA ‹uñas› to filelo cogieron limando los barrotes they caught him trying to file through the barshay que limar este extremo this end needs filing downB ‹obra/texto› to polish■ limarseto file* * *
limar ( conjugate limar) verbo transitivo ‹uñas/metal› to file
limarse verbo pronominal ‹ uñas› to file
limar verbo transitivo
1 to file
2 (diferencias) to smooth out
♦ Locuciones: figurado limar asperezas, to smooth things over
' limar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aspereza
- raspar
English:
edge
- file
- iron out
* * *limar vt1. [pulir] to file down;limar asperezas to iron out one's differences2. [perfeccionar] to polish, to add the finishing touches to* * *v/t file; figpolish* * *limar vt1) : to file2) : to polish, to put the final touch on3) : to smooth overlimar las diferencias: to iron out differences* * *limar vb to file -
7 suavizar
v.1 to soften (poner blando).El zumo de frutas suaviza la carne Fruit juice softens meat.Elsa suavizó sus palabras Elsa softened her words.Sus caricias suavizan a Ricardo Her caresses soften Richard.2 to temper.3 to ease (dificultad, tarea).4 to tone down.5 to mitigate, to soothe, to palliate.Su amor suaviza el dolor Her love mitigates the pain.* * *1 (hacer agradable) to soften2 (alisar) to smooth (out)3 figurado to soften* * *verb* * *1. VT1) (=alisar) to smooth out, smooth down2) (=ablandar) [gen] to soften; [+ carácter] to mellow; [+ severidad, dureza] to temper; [+ medida] to relax3) (=quitar fuerza a) [+ navaja] to strop; [+ pendiente] to ease, make more gentle; [+ color] to tone down; [+ tono] to soften2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo < piel> to leave... smooth/soft; < color> to soften, tone down; < sabor> to tone down; < carácter> to mellow, make... gentler; <dureza/severidad> to soften, temper; < situación> to calm, ease2.suavizarse v pron piel to become smoother/softer; carácter to mellow, become gentler; situación to calm down, ease* * *= blunt, relax, keep + the edge off + Algo, water down, sweeten, smooth.Ex. It is arguable that such exhortation and implied criticism blunts receptivity and that it is ultimately counterproductive.Ex. Since the Federal Government has not been willing to relax import restrictions on books, academic librarians have had to devise a number of strategies for the survival of collection development.Ex. 'I can certainly understand your concern,' she ventured, speaking with a certain amiable casualness which she hoped would keep the edge off his annoyance, 'but we're really trying to protect the taxpayer's investment and the library's materials'.Ex. One of these proposals, a large jump in the dues for students and retired members, was watered down before finally being passed.Ex. The poem plays on the homonymic connection of the words 'to sweat' and 'to sweeten'.Ex. From the 1820s a dry end was added to the Fourdrinier machine which dried and smoothed the web of paper as it emerged from the wet end.----* suavizarse = mellow.* * *1.verbo transitivo < piel> to leave... smooth/soft; < color> to soften, tone down; < sabor> to tone down; < carácter> to mellow, make... gentler; <dureza/severidad> to soften, temper; < situación> to calm, ease2.suavizarse v pron piel to become smoother/softer; carácter to mellow, become gentler; situación to calm down, ease* * *= blunt, relax, keep + the edge off + Algo, water down, sweeten, smooth.Ex: It is arguable that such exhortation and implied criticism blunts receptivity and that it is ultimately counterproductive.
Ex: Since the Federal Government has not been willing to relax import restrictions on books, academic librarians have had to devise a number of strategies for the survival of collection development.Ex: 'I can certainly understand your concern,' she ventured, speaking with a certain amiable casualness which she hoped would keep the edge off his annoyance, 'but we're really trying to protect the taxpayer's investment and the library's materials'.Ex: One of these proposals, a large jump in the dues for students and retired members, was watered down before finally being passed.Ex: The poem plays on the homonymic connection of the words 'to sweat' and 'to sweeten'.Ex: From the 1820s a dry end was added to the Fourdrinier machine which dried and smoothed the web of paper as it emerged from the wet end.* suavizarse = mellow.* * *suavizar [A4 ]vt1 ‹pelo› to condition, soften; ‹piel› to leave … smooth/soft2 ‹color› to soften, tone down; ‹sabor› to tone down3 ‹dureza/severidad› to soften, temper; ‹carácter› to mellow, make … gentler4 ‹situación› to calm, easesuavizaron el régimen penitenciario they relaxed the prison regulations1 «pelo» to become softer; «piel» to become smoother/softer2 «carácter» to mellow, become gentler3 «situación» to calm down, ease* * *
suavizar ( conjugate suavizar) verbo transitivo ‹ piel› to leave … smooth/soft;
‹ color› to soften, tone down;
‹ sabor› to tone down;
‹ carácter› to mellow, make … gentler;
‹dureza/severidad› to soften, temper;
‹ situación› to calm, ease
suavizarse verbo pronominal [ piel] to become smoother/softer;
[ carácter] to mellow, become gentler;
[ situación] to calm down, ease
suavizar verbo transitivo
1 (la piel, el pelo, etc) to make soft, make smooth
2 (un sabor) to make less strong
(el color, el sonido) to tone down
3 (el trato, el carácter) to soften, temper
' suavizar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aclarar
- acondicionar
- templar
English:
soften
- temper
- tone down
- mellow
* * *♦ vt1. [poner blando] to soften;[ropa, cabello] to condition;suaviza el cutis it leaves your skin soft2. [sabor, color] to tone down3. [dificultad, tarea] to ease;[conducción] to make smoother; [clima] to make milder; [condena] to reduce the length of4. [moderar]tienes que suavizar el discurso para no ofender a nadie you should tone down the speech so you don't offend anyone* * *v/t tb figsoften* * *suavizar {21} vt1) : to soften, to smooth out2) : to tone down♦ suavizarse vr* * *suavizar vb to soften -
8 desarrugar
v.to smooth out.* * *1 (alisar) to smooth out2 (quitar las arrugas) to get the creases out of\desarrugar el entrecejo to stop frowningdesarrugar la frente to stop frowning* * *VT (=alisar) [+ mantel, sábana] to smooth out; [+ ropa] to remove the creases from, remove the wrinkles from (EEUU)* * *desarrugar [A3 ]vt‹ropa› to smooth out, get the creases out ofcuelga la ropa para que se desarrugue hang your clothes up so that the creases fall out* * *♦ vt[alisar] to smooth out; [planchar] to iron out the creases in* * *v/t ropa remove the creases from -
9 estirado
adj.1 stretched out, dilated, elongated, outstretched.2 stiff, airy-fairy, pretentious, prim.f. & m.stuck-up person, stiff shirt.past part.past participle of spanish verb: estirar.* * *1 (textil) drawing2 (del pelo) straightening; (de la piel) lift————————1→ link=estirar estirar► adjetivo1 figurado (en el vestir) stiff, formal, starchy2 figurado (orgulloso) stiff, conceited, haughty1 (textil) drawing2 (del pelo) straightening; (de la piel) lift* * *(f. - estirada)adj.1) stretched2) stiff* * *1. ADJ1) (=alargado) stretched2) [persona] (=tieso) stiff, starchy; (=engreído) stuck-up *3) (=tacaño) tight-fisted2.SM [de vidrio] drawing; [de pelo] straighteningestirado de piel, estirado facial — face lift
* * *- da adjetivo (fam) stuck-up (colloq), snooty (colloq)* * *= stuffy [stuffier -comp., stuffies -sup.], outstretched, pulled-out, stuck-up, prim [primmer -comp., primmest -sup.], starched, starchy [starchier -comp., starchiest -sup.], hoity-toity, stiff.Ex. Some children are prepared to patronize the shop, and use it in quite a different way, when they find the library (however well run) stuffy or off-putting.Ex. The 'law of the outstretched arm', by which is understood the rule that information which is further away than can be physically reached has a major impact on information use patterns.Ex. Self-effacing nervousness causes the epiglottis to tighten, strangling the words in the throat and stiffening the diaphragm so that it is like pulled-out elastic unable to propel anything.Ex. library users were stereotyped as old people, intellectuals, uninteresting people, shy or stuck-up people and people afraid of life.Ex. I am really liking buttoned-up, very prim, demure-to-the-point-of-invisibility dresses lately.Ex. Portraits of that nature are a thing of the past with people sitting around looking stiff and starched.Ex. This is a collection of pictures of codgers from all over the world who look starchy, pompous, haughty or grumpy.Ex. Wine lovers get the urge to splurge and celebrate, often in hoity-toity restaurants.Ex. He could have won that election, if he had played his cards right, not come off as such a stiff, and had some real conviction.* * *- da adjetivo (fam) stuck-up (colloq), snooty (colloq)* * *= stuffy [stuffier -comp., stuffies -sup.], outstretched, pulled-out, stuck-up, prim [primmer -comp., primmest -sup.], starched, starchy [starchier -comp., starchiest -sup.], hoity-toity, stiff.Ex: Some children are prepared to patronize the shop, and use it in quite a different way, when they find the library (however well run) stuffy or off-putting.
Ex: The 'law of the outstretched arm', by which is understood the rule that information which is further away than can be physically reached has a major impact on information use patterns.Ex: Self-effacing nervousness causes the epiglottis to tighten, strangling the words in the throat and stiffening the diaphragm so that it is like pulled-out elastic unable to propel anything.Ex: library users were stereotyped as old people, intellectuals, uninteresting people, shy or stuck-up people and people afraid of life.Ex: I am really liking buttoned-up, very prim, demure-to-the-point-of-invisibility dresses lately.Ex: Portraits of that nature are a thing of the past with people sitting around looking stiff and starched.Ex: This is a collection of pictures of codgers from all over the world who look starchy, pompous, haughty or grumpy.Ex: Wine lovers get the urge to splurge and celebrate, often in hoity-toity restaurants.Ex: He could have won that election, if he had played his cards right, not come off as such a stiff, and had some real conviction.* * ** * *
Del verbo estirar: ( conjugate estirar)
estirado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
estirado
estirar
estirado
estirar ( conjugate estirar) verbo transitivo
1
‹cable/soga› to pull out, stretch
( con la plancha) to run the iron over
2 ‹brazos/piernas/músculo› to stretch;
3 ‹dinero/comida/recursos› to make … go further
estirarse verbo pronominal
to stretch
estirado,-a adj pey (persona) stiff
estirar verbo transitivo
1 (alargar, tensar) to stretch
2 (alisar) to smooth out: tienes que estirar la cama, you must straighten the covers
3 (dinero) to spin out ♦ LOC familiar: estirar la pata, to kick the bucket, bite the dust
estirar las piernas, to stretch one's legs: voy afuera a estirar las piernas un poco, I'm going outside to strech my legs a bit
' estirado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
estirada
English:
shirt
- snooty
- snotty
- standoffish
- stiff
- stiff-necked
- stuffy
- stuck
- toffee
* * *estirado, -a♦ adj1. [persona] [altanero] haughty;[adusto] uptight2. [brazos, piernas] outstretched3. [jersey] baggy, shapeless♦ nmstretching* * *I adj snooty fam, stuck-up famII m face-lift;hacerse un estirado have a face-lift* * *estirado, -da adj1) : stretched, extended2) presumido: stuck-up, conceited -
10 dirimir
v.1 to resolve.2 to annul, to dissolve.3 to settle out, to bridge, to settle, to resolve.Ella dirime las directrices She settles out the guidelines.4 to smooth out.Ellos dirimen las diferencias They smooth out the differences.* * *1 (anular) to annul, nullify, declare void2 (resolver) to solve, end* * *VT1) [+ contrato, matrimonio] to dissolve, annul2) [+ disputa] to settle* * *verbo transitivo1) (frml) <disputa/pleito> to resolve (frml), to settle2) (Der) < contrato> to cancel, declare... void; < matrimonio> to dissolve, annul* * *= decide, resolve.Ex. At the two extremes, the order may simply be decided for each topic as and when it arises, and followed thereafter.Ex. Bogardus privately resolved that nothing would induce her to assent to this monstrous possibility.* * *verbo transitivo1) (frml) <disputa/pleito> to resolve (frml), to settle2) (Der) < contrato> to cancel, declare... void; < matrimonio> to dissolve, annul* * *= decide, resolve.Ex: At the two extremes, the order may simply be decided for each topic as and when it arises, and followed thereafter.
Ex: Bogardus privately resolved that nothing would induce her to assent to this monstrous possibility.* * *dirimir [I1 ]vtB ( Der) ‹contrato› to cancel, declare … void; ‹matrimonio› to dissolve, annul* * *dirimir vt1. [resolver] to resolve* * *v/t disputa settle* * *dirimir vt1) : to resolve, to settle2) : to annul, to dissolve (a marriage) -
11 resolver
v.1 to resolve (solucionar) (duda, crisis).Ella resuelve el asunto She resolves the issue.2 to settle (partido, disputa, conflicto).una canasta en el último segundo resolvió el partido a favor del equipo visitante a basket in the last second of the game secured victory for the visitors3 to solve, to work out, to figure out, to find the solution to.Ella resuelve el caso She solves the case.4 to resolve to, to decide to, to make one's mind to.Ella resuelve partir She resolves to leave.5 to take a resolution, to resolve, to rule.6 to annul.Ella resuelve el juicio She annuls the trial.* * *1 (solucionar - gen) to resolve, solve; (- asunto, conflicto) to resolve, settle; (- dificultad) to overcome2 (decidir) to resolve, decide (-, to)3 (deshacer) to resolve4 QUÍMICA to dissolve1 (solucionarse) to be solved; (resultar) to work out2 (reducirse) to end up (en, in), turn out3 (decidirse) to resolve (a, -), make up one's mind (a, to), decide (a, to)* * *verb1) to solve2) resolve3) decision* * *( pp resuelto)1. VT1) [+ problema] to solve; [+ duda] to settle; [+ asunto] to decide, settle; [+ crimen] to solve2) (Quím) to dissolve3) [+ cuerpo de materiales] to analyse, divide up, resolve (en into)2. VI1) (=juzgar) to rule, decideresolver a favor de algn — to rule o decide in sb's favour
2) (=decidirse por)3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) <crimen/problema> to solve; <asunto/conflicto> to resolve, settle¿me puedes resolver una duda? — could you clear up one point for me?
2) ( decidir) to decide2. 3.resolver + inf — to decide o resolve to + inf
resolverse v pron to decide* * *= resolve, solve, sort out, work out, get to + the bottom of, unravel, get to + the root of.Ex. The technology can, at the same time, be used to make its single greatest contribution by serving as the medium by which the incompatible requirements imposed on the catalog are resolved.Ex. I must warn you though that this might not solve anything.Ex. It is true that assignments were being heaped upon him with immense rapidity, but he would be able to sort them out and contrive solutions.Ex. The details of how the assignment of numbers by authorized agencies would be controlled have yet to be worked out.Ex. He does not always get to the bottom of the questions raised in this ambitious study.Ex. Patents abstracting is a special skill, involving not only a technical knowledge, but also a facility for unravelling the special legalistic jargon in which patents abound.Ex. One of them snipped Ben Kline's life short, and Marla's determined to get to the root of a case that's anything but cut and dried.----* acción de averiguar y resolver problemas = troubleshooting [trouble shooting].* asunto sin resolver = unfinished business, unresolved matter.* capacidad de resolver problemas = problem-solving ability.* persona o mecanismo que resuelve problemas = solver.* persona que intenta averiguar y resolver problemas = troubleshooter.* problema difícil de resolver = tough nut to crack, hard nut to crack, brain tickler.* resolver el dilema = tell + the tale.* resolver el dilema de forma contundente = clinch + the argument.* resolver las cuestiones menores = work out + details.* resolver las diferencias = iron out + differences, resolve + Posesivo + differences, settling of differences, flatten out + differences, flush out + differences, settle + Posesivo + differences.* resolver las dudas = solve + Posesivo + doubts.* resolver los pormenores = work out + details.* resolver los problemas = iron out + the bugs.* resolver una crisis = solve + crisis.* resolver una cuestión = resolve + point, resolve + question, issue + settle.* resolver una diferencia = negotiate + difference.* resolver una disputa = settle + dispute.* resolver una necesidad = address + requirement.* resolver una situación = manage + situation, resolve + situation.* resolver un caso = crack + a case.* resolver un dilema = resolve + dilemma.* resolver un litigio = settle + dispute.* resolver un misterio = solve + mystery, unravel + mystery.* resolver un problema = resolve + issue, resolve + problem, solve + problem, work out + problem, unlock + problem, settle + problem, sort out + problem, clear up + problem, work + problem + through, address + limitation, straighten out + problem, iron out + problem, work out + kink.* sin resolver = unresolved, unsolved, unsettled, uncleared.* tener un problema medio resuelto = have + problem half licked.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) <crimen/problema> to solve; <asunto/conflicto> to resolve, settle¿me puedes resolver una duda? — could you clear up one point for me?
2) ( decidir) to decide2. 3.resolver + inf — to decide o resolve to + inf
resolverse v pron to decide* * *= resolve, solve, sort out, work out, get to + the bottom of, unravel, get to + the root of.Ex: The technology can, at the same time, be used to make its single greatest contribution by serving as the medium by which the incompatible requirements imposed on the catalog are resolved.
Ex: I must warn you though that this might not solve anything.Ex: It is true that assignments were being heaped upon him with immense rapidity, but he would be able to sort them out and contrive solutions.Ex: The details of how the assignment of numbers by authorized agencies would be controlled have yet to be worked out.Ex: He does not always get to the bottom of the questions raised in this ambitious study.Ex: Patents abstracting is a special skill, involving not only a technical knowledge, but also a facility for unravelling the special legalistic jargon in which patents abound.Ex: One of them snipped Ben Kline's life short, and Marla's determined to get to the root of a case that's anything but cut and dried.* acción de averiguar y resolver problemas = troubleshooting [trouble shooting].* asunto sin resolver = unfinished business, unresolved matter.* capacidad de resolver problemas = problem-solving ability.* persona o mecanismo que resuelve problemas = solver.* persona que intenta averiguar y resolver problemas = troubleshooter.* problema difícil de resolver = tough nut to crack, hard nut to crack, brain tickler.* resolver el dilema = tell + the tale.* resolver el dilema de forma contundente = clinch + the argument.* resolver las cuestiones menores = work out + details.* resolver las diferencias = iron out + differences, resolve + Posesivo + differences, settling of differences, flatten out + differences, flush out + differences, settle + Posesivo + differences.* resolver las dudas = solve + Posesivo + doubts.* resolver los pormenores = work out + details.* resolver los problemas = iron out + the bugs.* resolver una crisis = solve + crisis.* resolver una cuestión = resolve + point, resolve + question, issue + settle.* resolver una diferencia = negotiate + difference.* resolver una disputa = settle + dispute.* resolver una necesidad = address + requirement.* resolver una situación = manage + situation, resolve + situation.* resolver un caso = crack + a case.* resolver un dilema = resolve + dilemma.* resolver un litigio = settle + dispute.* resolver un misterio = solve + mystery, unravel + mystery.* resolver un problema = resolve + issue, resolve + problem, solve + problem, work out + problem, unlock + problem, settle + problem, sort out + problem, clear up + problem, work + problem + through, address + limitation, straighten out + problem, iron out + problem, work out + kink.* sin resolver = unresolved, unsolved, unsettled, uncleared.* tener un problema medio resuelto = have + problem half licked.* * *vtA ‹crimen/problema› to solve; ‹asunto/conflicto› to resolve, settleunas dificultades que estoy tratando de resolver some difficulties that I am trying to solve o sort outa ver si me resuelves una duda I wonder if you could clear up one point for metiene resuelto su futuro his future is settledB (decidir) to decide¿qué has resuelto? what have you decided?el gol que resolvió el partido ( period); the goal that decided o settled the gameresolver + INF to decide o resolve to + INFresolvieron no comunicarles los resultados they decided o resolved not to tell them the resultsC ‹contrato› to end, terminate■ resolvervi«juez» to rule, decideto decidese resolvieron por la segunda opción or a favor de la segunda opción they decided on the second optionse resolvieron a aceptar la propuesta they decided o resolved o made up their minds to accept the proposalno se resuelve a abandonarlo she can't bring herself to leave him* * *
resolver ( conjugate resolver) verbo transitivo
‹asunto/conflicto› to resolve, settle;
‹ duda› to clear up;
resolver verbo transitivo
1 (tomar una determinación) to resolve
2 (un asunto, problema) to solve, resolve: debo resolver algunas cuestiones antes de irme, I need to sort out some problems before I go
3 (zanjar) to settle: aquel gol resolvió el partido, that goal settled the match
' resolver' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
multiplicación
- pendiente
- sacar
- solventar
- vida
- asignatura
- chabolismo
- definitivamente
- diferencia
- problema
- resuelto
English:
air
- answer
- arbitration
- arithmetic
- clear up
- clinch
- clue
- crack
- decide
- dispose of
- go on
- grapple
- iron out
- knowledge
- mismanage
- open-and-shut
- resolve
- rule out
- settle
- slug out
- smooth out
- solve
- sort out
- straighten out
- trouble
- work out
- figure
- go
- iron
- rule
- straighten
- thrash
- unsettled
- work
* * *♦ vt1. [solucionar] [duda, crisis] to resolve;[problema, caso, crucigrama, acertijo] to solve2. [partido, disputa, conflicto] to settle;una canasta en el último segundo resolvió el partido a favor del equipo visitante a basket in the last second of the game secured victory for the visitorsresolvió llamar a la policía she decided to call the police* * ** * *resolver {89} vt1) : to resolve, to settle2) : to decide* * *resolver vb1. (solucionar) to solve2. (ocuparse de) to sort out / to settle3. (decidir) to decide -
12 allanar
• flatmate• flatten• flatten off• flatten with a steamroller• level down• level out• search with a warrant• smooth away• smooth out -
13 tela
f.1 fabric, material (tejido).tela de araña cobwebtela asfáltica asphalt roofing/flooringtela metálica wire netting2 canvas (art) (lienzo).3 dough (informal) (money).4 cloth, fabric, web.* * *1 (textil) material, fabric, cloth2 (de araña) cobweb3 (de la leche) skin4 (membrana) membrane7 familiar (asunto, tema) subject, matter\en tela (encuadernación) clothhay tela que cortar familiar there's plenty to be doneponer en tela de juicio figurado to questiontiene mucha tela familiar there's more to it than meets the eye, it's no mean feattela marinera familiar long, drawn-out business■ la venta de sus propiedades tiene tela marinera the sale of his property is going to be a long, drawn-out businesstela metálica wire gauze* * *noun f.cloth, fabric, material, stuff* * *SF1) (=tejido) cloth, fabric; (=trozo) piece of clothesta tela es muy resistente — this cloth o fabric is very strong
2) (Arte) (=lienzo) canvas, painting3) [en líquido] skin4) (Anat) membrane5) (Bot) skin6) ** (=dinero) dough *, cash *sacudir o soltar la tela — to cough up *, fork out *
7) And (=tortilla) thin maize pancake8) *(tb: tela marinera)el asunto tiene (mucha) tela o tiene tela (marinera) — it's a complicated matter, there's a lot to it
-ya va por el quinto marido -¡tiene tela (marinera)! — "she's already on her fifth husband" - "that takes some beating!" *
9) ** [enfático]tela de: es tela de guapa — she's dead o really gorgeous *
* * *1) (Tex) ( material) material, fabric, clothtela sintética — man-made o synthetic material
allí hay (mucha) tela de donde or para cortar — there's plenty that could be said about that
poner algo en tela de juicio — to call something into question
tener tela (marinera) — (Esp fam) asunto to be tricky
2) (Art) ( cuadro) canvas, painting3) ( membrana) skin, film* * *= cloth, material, fabric.Ex. But edition binding in leather was at least as early as edition binding in cloth.Ex. Cloth styles began to change in the 1920s with the introduction of plain uncalendered materials that made a virtue of showing the pattern of the weave.Ex. The use of fabric softener may however reduce the water absorption capabilities of the fabric, and is contraindicated in some articles like microfibre.----* calandria para fabricar tela = cloth-maker's calender.* cerca de tela metálica = wire fence.* de tela = cloth.* edición en tela = hardcover edition, hardcover.* encuadernación en tela = cloth casing, cloth binding.* encuadernación en tela bordada = embroidered binding.* encuadernado en tela = cloth-bound, cloth-cased, cloth-covered.* papel de tela = rag paper.* pasta de tela = cloth case.* pasta en tela = cloth board.* poner en tela de juicio = throw + doubt on, contest.* preparar una tela = dress + cloth.* productos decorados con tela escocesa = tartanware.* sobre forro de tela = cloth-backed.* tela de algodón = calico, cotton fabric.* tela de cuadros = tweed.* tela de encuadernación = book-cloth, binding cloth.* tela de esmeril = emery cloth.* tela de felpa = terry cloth [terrycloth], towelling [toweling, -USA].* tela de piel de topo = moleskin.* tela de sábana = linen.* tela de saco = sacking, sackcloth.* tela de toalla = terry cloth [terrycloth], towelling [toweling, -USA].* tela escesa de cuadros = tartan.* tela escocesa = tartan.* tela metálica = wire mesh, woven wire, chicken wire, poultry netting, rabbit netting, mesh netting, wire netting.* tela metálica continua = machine wire.* tela típica escocesa = tartan.* tela típica escocesa de cuadros = tartan.* trozo de tela = strip of cloth.* valla de tela metálica = wire fence.* verja de tela metálica = wire fence.* * *1) (Tex) ( material) material, fabric, clothtela sintética — man-made o synthetic material
allí hay (mucha) tela de donde or para cortar — there's plenty that could be said about that
poner algo en tela de juicio — to call something into question
tener tela (marinera) — (Esp fam) asunto to be tricky
2) (Art) ( cuadro) canvas, painting3) ( membrana) skin, film* * *= cloth, material, fabric.Ex: But edition binding in leather was at least as early as edition binding in cloth.
Ex: Cloth styles began to change in the 1920s with the introduction of plain uncalendered materials that made a virtue of showing the pattern of the weave.Ex: The use of fabric softener may however reduce the water absorption capabilities of the fabric, and is contraindicated in some articles like microfibre.* calandria para fabricar tela = cloth-maker's calender.* cerca de tela metálica = wire fence.* de tela = cloth.* edición en tela = hardcover edition, hardcover.* encuadernación en tela = cloth casing, cloth binding.* encuadernación en tela bordada = embroidered binding.* encuadernado en tela = cloth-bound, cloth-cased, cloth-covered.* papel de tela = rag paper.* pasta de tela = cloth case.* pasta en tela = cloth board.* poner en tela de juicio = throw + doubt on, contest.* preparar una tela = dress + cloth.* productos decorados con tela escocesa = tartanware.* sobre forro de tela = cloth-backed.* tela de algodón = calico, cotton fabric.* tela de cuadros = tweed.* tela de encuadernación = book-cloth, binding cloth.* tela de esmeril = emery cloth.* tela de felpa = terry cloth [terrycloth], towelling [toweling, -USA].* tela de piel de topo = moleskin.* tela de sábana = linen.* tela de saco = sacking, sackcloth.* tela de toalla = terry cloth [terrycloth], towelling [toweling, -USA].* tela escesa de cuadros = tartan.* tela escocesa = tartan.* tela metálica = wire mesh, woven wire, chicken wire, poultry netting, rabbit netting, mesh netting, wire netting.* tela metálica continua = machine wire.* tela típica escocesa = tartan.* tela típica escocesa de cuadros = tartan.* trozo de tela = strip of cloth.* valla de tela metálica = wire fence.* verja de tela metálica = wire fence.* * *tela de lana wool, wool fabrictela de algodón cotton, cotton fabrictela sintética man-made o synthetic materialtela lisa/estampada plain/patterned material o fabriccompré una tela de algodón para hacerme una falda I bought some cotton material o fabric to make myself a skirt¿es de tela o de cuero? is it made out of fabric or leather?se necesitan 12 metros de tela you need 12 meters of fabric o material o clothestaba cubierta con una tela blanca it was covered with a white clothun libro encuadernado en tela a clothbound bookallí hay (mucha) tela de donde or para cortar there's plenty that could be said about thatponer algo en tela de juicio to call sth into question, question sthtener tela (marinera) ( Esp fam): vamos a tener tela para rato we're going to have a lot of work on our handseste asunto tiene tela (marinera) this is a very tricky matter o businessestos niños tienen tela these kids are a real handful ( colloq)Compuestos:( Chi) adhesive tapeel desván estaba lleno de telas de araña the attic was full of cobwebs(Col, Méx) sackclothsackclothwire netting, wire mesh, wire gauzeC (membrana) skin, film* * *
tela sustantivo femenino
1 (Tex) ( material) material, fabric;
tela de araña See Also→ telaraña;
tela metálica wire mesh
2 (Art) ( cuadro) canvas, painting
3 ( membrana) skin, film
tela sustantivo femenino
1 Tex cloth
(en sastrería, tapicería) fabric: he comprado la tela para hacer las cortinas, I've bought the material for the curtains
tela metálica, wire mesh
2 Arte canvas
3 fam (dinero, pasta) dough
3 fig (trabajo o asunto pendiente) job: tengo tela para rato, I've still got a lot of work to do
4 fam (dificultad) convencerle tenía tela, it was a hard job to convince him
♦ Locuciones: familiar hay tela (marinera), it's a tricky business
figurado tiene mucha tela, it's not an easy thing
poner en tela de juicio, to question
La traducción más común es cloth y se refiere de forma genérica al material del que están hechas las cosas. Material y fabric se aplican a las telas usadas en sastrería y tapicería. Fabric es una palabra más técnica y a menudo describe una tela de distintos colores. Como tela, cloth es incontable, mientras que fabric y material pueden ser tanto incontables como contables.
' tela' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acolchar
- acolchada
- acolchado
- arruga
- arrugar
- arrugarse
- brillo
- caída
- chaleco
- cuadro
- destrozar
- estampar
- estampada
- estampado
- fina
- fino
- franja
- hilo
- jirón
- lunar
- moteada
- moteado
- pliegue
- pudrirse
- rajarse
- rasgar
- reseca
- reseco
- retazo
- rollo
- romper
- sobrar
- tacto
- talego
- tejido
- tira
- transparencia
- tupida
- tupido
- aguantador
- áspero
- bayeta
- brazalete
- brillante
- burdo
- calado
- cáñamo
- chatel
- contrapelo
- corte
English:
armband
- band
- break
- close
- cloth
- coarse
- denim
- dingy
- drape
- duct tape
- fabric
- fine
- fluffy
- fray
- give
- heavy
- impress
- imprint
- length
- linen
- mangy
- material
- mohair
- pattern
- plain
- polka dot
- quilting
- rich
- roll
- rough
- scratch
- sheer
- shred
- shrink
- shrinkage
- smooth out
- snag
- split
- spot
- spotted
- stiff
- stiffen
- stretch
- tartan
- tear
- thick
- tough
- tweed
- waterproof
- wear
* * *♦ nf1. [tejido] fabric, material;[retal] piece of material;tela de algodón cotton;tela estampada/lisa printed/plain material o fabric;está hecho de una tela ligera it's made out of a light fabric;le pusieron una tela encima they covered it with some cloth;una funda de tela a fabric cover;un libro encuadernado en tela a clothbound book;haber mucha tela que cortar: hay mucha tela que cortar en relación con esto there's plenty that could be said about this;poner algo en tela de juicio to call sth into questionAm tela adhesiva (sticking) plaster;tela de araña spider's web, cobweb;tela asfáltica asphalt roofing/flooring;Méx tela de costal sackcloth; RP tela esponja towelling;tela metálica wire netting;tela de saco sackcloth;tela tejana denim;tela vaquera denim2. [lienzo, pintura] canvastener (mucha) tela [ser difícil] to be (very) tricky;hay tela (para rato) [trabajo] there's no shortage of things to do;¡fue tela marinera! it was a nightmare!es tela de guapa she's really gorgeous♦ advEsp Fam [muchísimo]me gusta tela I really love it* * *f fabric, material;poner en tela de juicio call into question;hay tela para rato fam there’s a lot to be done;tener tela (marinera) fam be tricky fam, be tough fam ;hay mucha tela que cortar fam there’s plenty that could be said on the subject* * *tela nf1) : fabric, cloth, material2)tela de araña : spiderweb3)poner en tela de juicio : to call into question, to doubt* * *tela n1. (tejido) material / cloth / fabric2. (lienzo) canvastela de araña spider's web / cobweb -
14 desencoger
v.1 to unfold.2 to make merry.3 to lay aside bashfulness or reserve, to grow bold. (Metaphorical)4 to stretch.* * *1 (estirar) to stretch out; (desdoblar) to unfold1 (extenderse) to stretch, give2 figurado (perder el encogimiento) to come out of one's shell, become more confident* * *1. VT1) (=extender) to spread out2) (=alisar) to smooth out, straighten out2.See: -
15 lima
f.1 file (tool).lima de uñas nail file2 lime (fruto).3 Lima, capital of Peru.4 lime tree.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: limar.* * *————————1 (herramienta) file; (para uñas) nail file2 (acabado) final polish\comer como una lima familiar to eat like a horse* * *noun f.1) file2) lime* * *SF Lima* * *femenino Lima* * *= lime, file.Ex. Over 60% is production of oranges, followed by the group of mandarins, clementines, satsumas and tangerines, followed by lemons and limes, and then grapefruit.Ex. The piece was fashioned by hand with the use of a file and accurately measured with the use of a digital micrometer.----* bebida de lima = lime crush.* comer como una lima = eat like + a horse.* lima de esmeril = emery board.* lima de uñas = emery board, nail file.* * *femenino Lima* * *= lime, file.Ex: Over 60% is production of oranges, followed by the group of mandarins, clementines, satsumas and tangerines, followed by lemons and limes, and then grapefruit.
Ex: The piece was fashioned by hand with the use of a file and accurately measured with the use of a digital micrometer.* bebida de lima = lime crush.* comer como una lima = eat like + a horse.* lima de esmeril = emery board.* lima de uñas = emery board, nail file.* * *Lima* * *
Del verbo limar: ( conjugate limar)
lima es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
Lima
lima
limar
Lima sustantivo femenino
Lima
lima sustantivo femenino
1
(—de papel) emery board
2 (Bot) ( fruto) lime;
( árbol) lime (tree)
limar ( conjugate limar) verbo transitivo ‹uñas/metal› to file
limarse verbo pronominal ‹ uñas› to file
lima 1 f Bot (fruta) lime
lima 2 f (de trabajo) file
(de uñas) nailfile
limar verbo transitivo
1 to file
2 (diferencias) to smooth out
♦ Locuciones: figurado limar asperezas, to smooth things over
' Lima' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
comer
- lima
- conectar
- de
- destinado
- destino
- enero
- este
- éste
- lija
- limeño
- mismo
- sobre
English:
emery
- file
- Lima
- lime
- nailfile
- from
- nail
- tell
* * *Lima nLima* * *f1 file2 BOT lime3:comer como una lima fig fam eat like a horse fam* * *lima nf1) : lime (fruit)2) : filelima de uñas: nail file* * *lima n1. (herramienta) file2. (fruta) lime -
16 limo
m.1 mud.2 slime, mire, silt, mud.3 loam.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: limar.* * *1 slime* * *SM1) (=barro) slime, mud2) ** (=bolso) handbag, purse (EEUU)* * *1) ( barro) mud, slime2) (Col) (Bot) lime (tree)* * *= silt.Ex. But the fertility of the muck and silt topsoil soon made it a profitable farming community.* * *1) ( barro) mud, slime2) (Col) (Bot) lime (tree)* * *= silt.Ex: But the fertility of the muck and silt topsoil soon made it a profitable farming community.
* * *A (barro) mud, slimeCompuesto:silt* * *
Del verbo limar: ( conjugate limar)
limo es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
limó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
limar
limo
limar ( conjugate limar) verbo transitivo ‹uñas/metal› to file
limarse verbo pronominal ‹ uñas› to file
limo sustantivo masculino
1 ( barro) mud, slime
2 (Col) (Bot) lime (tree)
limar verbo transitivo
1 to file
2 (diferencias) to smooth out
♦ Locuciones: figurado limar asperezas, to smooth things over
limo sustantivo masculino mud, slime
' limo' also found in these entries:
English:
slime
- silt
- stretch
* * *limo nm1. [barro] mud, slime2. Andes, CAm [árbol] lime tree* * ** * *limo nm: slime, mud -
17 alisar
• alder grove• planish• smooth away• smooth out• unwrinkle -
18 desarrugar
• iron out• smooth out• unwrinkle -
19 desfruncir
v.to smooth out, to unwrinkle, to take the gathers out of, to ungather. -
20 lijar
v.1 to sand down.2 to sandpaper, to sand, to smooth out.* * *1 to sand* * *verb* * *VT to sandpaper, sand down* * *verbo transitivo to sand (down)* * *= sand.Ex. One woodworking expert estimates that half the cost of a grand piano is in its shiny finish, obtained by sanding the wood (and applying layers of lacquer).* * *verbo transitivo to sand (down)* * *= sand.Ex: One woodworking expert estimates that half the cost of a grand piano is in its shiny finish, obtained by sanding the wood (and applying layers of lacquer).
* * *lijar [A1 ]vtto sand, sand down* * *
lijar ( conjugate lijar) verbo transitivo
to sand (down)
lijar verbo transitivo to sand o sandpaper (down)
' lijar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
raspar
English:
rub down
- sand
- rub
* * *lijar vtto sand, to sand down* * *v/t sand* * *lijar vt: to sand* * *lijar vb to sand
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smooth out — (something) to make differences smaller. The two countries are working hard to smooth out their disagreements. A monthly average of sales smooths the highs and lows out and gives a more accurate idea of business activity. Etymology: based on the… … New idioms dictionary
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smooth out differences — settle disagreements … English contemporary dictionary
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smooth something out — ˌsmooth sthaˈway/ˈout derived to make problems or difficulties disappear • Any differences between the groups were soon smoothed away. • We are here to smooth out any practical problems for you. Main entry: ↑smoothderived … Useful english dictionary
smooth something away — ˌsmooth sthaˈway/ˈout derived to make problems or difficulties disappear • Any differences between the groups were soon smoothed away. • We are here to smooth out any practical problems for you. Main entry: ↑smoothderived … Useful english dictionary