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1 atentar
v.1 to attempt, to try to commit.2 to attempt a crime, to attempt a criminal action.* * *1 (físicamente - a una institución) to attack (a/contra, -), make an attack (a/contra, on); (- a una persona) to attempt to kill, make an attempt on somebody's life2 (violar) to violate (a/contra, -)■ la cantante dice que el artículo atenta a su intimidad the singer says the article violates her right to privacy3 (amenazar) to threaten (a/contra, -)■ están acusados de atentar contra la salud pública they are accused of offences against public health* * *verb* * *1.VIatentar a o contra — to commit an outrage against
2.VT [+ crimen etc] to attempt, try to commit* * *verbo transitivoatentar contra algo: atentaron contra su vida they made an attempt on her life; estás atentando contra tu salud you're putting your health at risk; atentar contra la seguridad del Estado — to threaten national security
* * *----* atentar contra la vida de Alguien = attempt on + Posesivo + life.* * *verbo transitivoatentar contra algo: atentaron contra su vida they made an attempt on her life; estás atentando contra tu salud you're putting your health at risk; atentar contra la seguridad del Estado — to threaten national security
* * ** atentar contra la vida de Alguien = attempt on + Posesivo + life.* * *atentar [A1 ]viatentar CONTRA algo:atentaron contra su vida they made an attempt on her life, they tried to assassinate ( o shoot etc) herfumando de esa manera atentas contra la salud de tu hijo you're putting your child's health at risk o in jeopardy by smoking like thatuna ley que atenta contra los derechos de los inmigrantes a law which infringes the rights of immigrantsactos que atentan contra la seguridad del Estado actions which threaten national securitytenían como objetivo atentar en la ciudad their objective was to carry out a terrorist attack in the city* * *
atentar ( conjugate atentar) verbo intransitivo:
atentar contra la seguridad del Estado to threaten national security
atentar verbo intransitivo esta mañana atentaron contra la vida de un famoso escritor, there was an attempt on a famous writer's life this morning
' atentar' also found in these entries:
English:
attempt
* * *atentar viatentar contra (la vida de) alguien to make an attempt on sb's life;atentaron contra la sede del partido there was an attack on the party headquarters;atentar contra algo [principio] to be a crime against sth;esta decoración atenta contra el buen gusto this décor is an offence against good taste* * *v/i:* * *atentar {55} viatentar contra : to make an attempt on, to threatenatentaron contra su vida: they made an attempt on his life -
2 atentado
m.attempted murder, felonious intent, attack, attempt.past part.past participle of spanish verb: atentar.* * *1 (ataque) attack, assault2 (afrenta) affront\atentado terrorista terrorist attack* * *noun m.attack, attempt* * *1.ADJ (=prudente) prudent, cautious; (=moderado) moderate2.SM (=ofensa) offence, felony (EEUU); (=crimen) outrage, crime; (=ataque) assault, attack; (Pol) attemptatentado a o contra la vida de algn — attempt on sb's life
atentado contra el pudor, atentado contra la honra — indecent assault
atentado suicida — suicide bombing, suicide attack
* * *a) ( ataque)b) ( afrenta)atentado a or contra algo — a honor/dignidad/moral affront to something
* * *= bombing, assassination attempt.Ex. Despite damage from bombing, triple digit inflation, and staff shortages, many libraries functioned throughout the conflict.Ex. Victim of an apparent assassination attempt, his face was left permanently disfigured and pockmarked.----* atentado contra la dignidad humana = assault on people's dignity, assault on human dignity.* atentado contra la libertad = war on liberty.* atentado golpista = attempted coup, coup attempt.* atentado terrorista = terrorist attack, terror attack.* * *a) ( ataque)b) ( afrenta)atentado a or contra algo — a honor/dignidad/moral affront to something
* * *= bombing, assassination attempt.Ex: Despite damage from bombing, triple digit inflation, and staff shortages, many libraries functioned throughout the conflict.
Ex: Victim of an apparent assassination attempt, his face was left permanently disfigured and pockmarked.* atentado contra la dignidad humana = assault on people's dignity, assault on human dignity.* atentado contra la libertad = war on liberty.* atentado golpista = attempted coup, coup attempt.* atentado terrorista = terrorist attack, terror attack.* * *1llevaron a cabo un atentado contra el presidente they carried out an assassination attempt on the president, they tried to assassinate ( o shoot etc) the presidentun atentado contra la seguridad del Estado a threat to national security2 (afrenta) atentado CONTRA or A algo:su manera de vestir es un atentado a or contra la moral the way she dresses is an affront to moralityesto constituye un atentado a or contra su dignidad y libertad this constitutes an attack on his dignity and freedom* * *
Del verbo atentar: ( conjugate atentar)
atentado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
atentado
atentar
atentado sustantivo masculinoa) ( ataque):
un atentado contra el presidente an assassination attempt on the president
atentar ( conjugate atentar) verbo intransitivo:
atentado contra la seguridad del Estado to threaten national security
atentado sustantivo masculino attack
un atentado contra la intimidad, an outrage against privacy
atentado terrorista, terrorist attack
atentar verbo intransitivo esta mañana atentaron contra la vida de un famoso escritor, there was an attempt on a famous writer's life this morning
' atentado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
indemne
- reivindicación
- respiración
- terrorista
- brutal
- costar
- frustrado
- reivindicar
- repudiar
- responsabilizar
- responsable
- sufrir
English:
attack
- attempt
- bombing
- claim
- offense
* * *atentado nmun atentado con bomba a bomb attack, a bombing;un atentado contra el presidente an attempt on the president's life2. [afronta] crime;la construcción de la cementera es un atentado contra el medio ambiente the building of the cement factory is a crime against the environment;la ley es un atentado contra la libertad de expresión the law constitutes an attack on freedom of expression* * *m attack (contra, a on)* * *atentado nm: attack, assault* * *atentado n1. (ataque) attack2. (intento de asesinato) attempt -
3 atento
adj.1 attentive, heedful, careful, alert.2 attentive, courteous, heedful, helpful.3 polite, courteous.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: atentar.* * *► adjetivo1 attentive2 (amable) polite, courteous\estar atento,-a a algo (prestar atención) to pay attention to something 2 (estar alerta) to be on the alert for something, keep an eye out for something, be on the lookout for* * *(f. - atenta)adj.* * *ADJ1) (=pendiente) [persona] attentive; [mirada] watchfultenéis que estar atentos en clase — you have to be attentive in class, you have to pay attention in class
estáte atento y avísanos si lo ves — stay alert o keep a look out and let us know if you see him
estar atento a — [+ explicación] to pay attention to; [+ peligro] to be on the alert for, be on the lookout for; [+ movimiento, ruido] to listen out for
hay que estar atento a cualquier error — you have to watch o listen out for the slightest mistake
2) (=cortés) attentiveun dependiente muy atento — a very helpful o attentive sales assistant
como indicaba en su atenta carta — frm as indicated in your kind letter frm
su atento y seguro servidor — frm yours truly
3)atento a algo — in view of sth, in consideration of sth frm
atento a que — considering that, in view of the fact that
* * *- ta adjetivo1)a) ( que presta atención) <alumno/público> attentiveb) ( alerta)atento! que te quemás! — (como interj) (RPl) watch out, you'll burn yourself!
2)a) ( amable) <esposo/anfitrión/camarero> attentiveen respuesta a su atenta carta — (Corresp) (frml) in reply to your kind letter
b) ( cortés) courteous* * *- ta adjetivo1)a) ( que presta atención) <alumno/público> attentiveb) ( alerta)atento! que te quemás! — (como interj) (RPl) watch out, you'll burn yourself!
2)a) ( amable) <esposo/anfitrión/camarero> attentiveen respuesta a su atenta carta — (Corresp) (frml) in reply to your kind letter
b) ( cortés) courteous* * *atento11 = careful, observant, vigilant, watchful, alert.Nota: Adjetivo.Ex: The format of the description in an analytical entry requires careful consideration.
Ex: Every member of staff has a duty to be observant where safety is concerned.Ex: After a discussion of the historical background to copyright, the reasons why libraries have had to become vigilant about infringement of copyright are examined.Ex: Though in the teacher's case it does mean that he is more watchful for opportunities.Ex: The alert interviewer may secure valuable unsolicited information as a by-product.* estar atento a = be on the lookout for, keep + Posesivo + eyes peeled, keep + Posesivo + eyes skinned.* mantener a Alguien atento = keep + Nombre + on + Posesivo + toes.* mantenerse atento = keep + Posesivo + eyes (wide) open.* mantenerse atento a lo que ocurre alrededor = have + an ear to the ground, keep + Posesivo + ear to the ground.atento22 = attentive, considerate, obliging, kind [kinder -comp., kindest -sup.].Ex: Thus in an attentive reader literature is expansive, visionary, challenging, subversive, in the true and best sense.
Ex: Library users fall into 4 groups: (1) patrons, who are considerate, grateful and undemanding; (2) 'pests' -- the in considerate; (3) 'pirates' who steal, deface and mutilate library property and materials; (4) 'vampires' whose enquiries make excessive demands upon the librarian's time.Ex: There are different styles of handling interpersonal conflict such as integrating, obliging, dominating, avoiding, and compromising.Ex: I would like to extend my thanks to our host who was kind enough to invite me.* * *atento -taA1 (que presta atención) ‹alumno/público› attentiveestáte atento pay attentionestar atento A algo to pay attention TO sthnunca está atento a las explicaciones he never pays attention o listens when you explain things to him2(alerta): estáte atento y avísame si viene alguien stay alert and let me know if anyone comesescuchaba con oídos atentos she listened attentively o carefully¡atento! ¡que te quemás! ( como interj) ( RPl); watch out, you'll burn yourself!estar atento A algo to be on the alert FOR sthestaba atento al menor sonido/movimiento he listened out for o was on the alert for the slightest sound/movementB (amable) attentiveun camarero muy atento a very attentive o helpful waiteres muy atento, siempre contesta a todas las cartas he's very courteous, he answers every letterse mostró poco atenta con los invitados she wasn't very attentive to her guests* * *
Del verbo atentar: ( conjugate atentar)
atento es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
atentó es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
atentar
atento
atentar ( conjugate atentar) verbo intransitivo:
atento contra la seguridad del Estado to threaten national security
atento -ta adjetivo
1
estar atento (a algo) to pay attention (to sth)b) ( alerta):
estar atento a algo to be on the alert for sth
2
ser atento con algn to be kind to sb
atentar verbo intransitivo esta mañana atentaron contra la vida de un famoso escritor, there was an attempt on a famous writer's life this morning
atento,-a adjetivo
1 attentive: estáte atento a los niños, keep an eye on the children
2 (amable) considerate, thoughtful
' atento' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atenta
- correcta
- correcto
- para
- pendiente
- comedido
- cumplido
- mostrar
- recibir
- servidor
English:
alert
- appreciative
- attentive
- careless
- intent
- listen for
- listen out for
- mindful
- thoughtful
- watch out
- considerate
- inattentive
- obliging
- watch
* * *atento, -a♦ adj1. [pendiente] attentive;un alumno muy atento a very attentive pupil;una lectura atenta de la ley permite ver que… careful reading of the law shows that…;estar atento a [explicación, programa, lección] to pay attention to;[ruido, sonido] to listen out for; [acontecimientos, cambios, avances] to keep up with;escucha atento lo que te voy a decir listen carefully to what I'm going to tell you;se manifestaron bajo la atenta mirada de la policía they demonstrated under the watchful eye of the policetienes que ser más atento con los invitados you should pay more attention to your guests;¡qué chico más atento! what a nice young man!♦ interjRP Fam watch out!, be careful!;¡atento a la señal! wait for the signal* * *adj attentive;estar atento a algo pay attention to sth* * *atento, -ta adj1) : attentive, mindful2) cortés: courteous* * *atento adj1. (amable) kind / helpful2. (que presta atención) attentive -
4 atenta
f., (m. - atento)* * *
Del verbo atentar: ( conjugate atentar)
atenta es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
atenta
atentar
atentar ( conjugate atentar) verbo intransitivo:
atenta contra la seguridad del Estado to threaten national security
atento,-a adjetivo
1 attentive: estáte atento a los niños, keep an eye on the children
2 (amable) considerate, thoughtful
atentar verbo intransitivo esta mañana atentaron contra la vida de un famoso escritor, there was an attempt on a famous writer's life this morning
' atenta' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
presente
English:
gracious
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5 comprometer
v.1 to jeopardize (poner en peligro) (éxito, posibilidades).2 to embarrass.publicaron unas fotos que lo comprometen they published some compromising photos of him3 to compromise, to endanger, to risk.Su ímpetu comprometió el proyecto His vigor compromised the project.4 to appoint, to engage.El gerente comprometió al personal The manager appointed the staff.5 to obligate, to pledge, to bind.* * *1 (exponer a riesgo) to endanger, jeopardize, risk; (a una persona) to compromise2 (implicar) to involve, implicate3 (obligar) to commit4 (poner en un aprieto) to embarrass5 (juzgar un tercero) to submit to arbitration1 (contraer una obligación) to commit oneself, pledge2 (involucrarse) to get involved3 (establecer relaciones formales) to get engaged\comprometerse a hacer algo to undertake to do something* * *verb2) commit3) jeopardize•- comprometerse con* * *1. VT1) (=poner en evidencia) to compromise2) (=implicar)•
comprometer a algn en algo — [futuro] to involve sb in sth; [pasado] to implicate sb in sth3) (=obligar)4) (=arriesgar) [+ conversaciones, éxito, reputación, paz] to jeopardizesu rebelión comprometió la vida de los rehenes — his rebellion endangered o jeopardized the hostages' lives
5) (=apalabrar) [+ habitación, entrada] to reserve, book6) (=invertir) to invest, tie upha comprometido todo su capital en esta empresa — he has invested all his capital in this company, all his capital is tied up in this company
7) frm (=afectar)la gangrena le ha comprometido la rodilla — the gangrene has spread to o affected his knee
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( poner en un apuro) to compromiseb) <vida/libertad> to jeopardize, threaten2) ( obligar)2.comprometerse v prona) ( dar su palabra)comprometerse a + inf — to promise to + inf
b) autor/artista to commit oneself politicallyc) novios to get engaged* * *= bind, commit, encumber, compromise, bargain away.Ex. Rules and conditions concerning book lending are the most important items in a library's statute book, binding the reader by specific obligations in the process of borrowing books.Ex. But since to have chosen to use the alternative rule would have committed us to extensive and expensive recataloging of LC copy, service considerations gave way to economic considerations.Ex. If the copy price is entered, the system will encumber the appropriate binding fund.Ex. This article looks at what security measures can be taken without compromising access to materials.Ex. Reduced support is a fact of life, and librarians cannot bargain away their budget pressures.----* comprometer dinero = commit + money, lien + funds.* comprometerse = become + engaged, vest, pledge, implicate + Reflexivo.* comprometerse a = commit + Reflexivo + to, undertake to.* comprometerse con = marry (to).* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( poner en un apuro) to compromiseb) <vida/libertad> to jeopardize, threaten2) ( obligar)2.comprometerse v prona) ( dar su palabra)comprometerse a + inf — to promise to + inf
b) autor/artista to commit oneself politicallyc) novios to get engaged* * *= bind, commit, encumber, compromise, bargain away.Ex: Rules and conditions concerning book lending are the most important items in a library's statute book, binding the reader by specific obligations in the process of borrowing books.
Ex: But since to have chosen to use the alternative rule would have committed us to extensive and expensive recataloging of LC copy, service considerations gave way to economic considerations.Ex: If the copy price is entered, the system will encumber the appropriate binding fund.Ex: This article looks at what security measures can be taken without compromising access to materials.Ex: Reduced support is a fact of life, and librarians cannot bargain away their budget pressures.* comprometer dinero = commit + money, lien + funds.* comprometerse = become + engaged, vest, pledge, implicate + Reflexivo.* comprometerse a = commit + Reflexivo + to, undertake to.* comprometerse con = marry (to).* * *comprometer [E1 ]vtA1 (poner en un apuro) to compromiseencontraron documentos que lo comprometían they found documents which compromised him2 ‹vida/libertad› to jeopardize, threaten, endangerel acuerdo compromete la soberanía de la nación the agreement jeopardizes o endangers o threatens national sovereigntyB (obligar) comprometer a algn A algo to commit sb TO sthno me compromete a nada it does not commit me to anythingesto no te compromete a aceptarlo this does not commit you to accept o to accepting it, this does not put you under any obligation to accept itC ‹pulmón/hígado›la puñalada le comprometió el pulmón the stab wound affected the lungel cáncer ya le ha comprometido el riñón the cancer has already spread to o reached o affected the kidney1 (dar su palabra) comprometerse A + INF to promise to + INFse comprometió a terminarlo para el sábado she promised o ( frml) undertook to finish it by Saturdayme comprometo a cuidarlo como si fuera mío I promise to look after it as if it were my ownya me he comprometido para salir esta noche I've already arranged to go out tonightse ha comprometido para empezar en enero he has committed himself to starting in January2 «autor/artista» to commit oneself politically3 «novios» to get engaged comprometerse CON algn to get engaged TO sb* * *
comprometer ( conjugate comprometer) verbo transitivo
c) ( obligar) comprometer a algn a algo to commit sb to sth;
comprometerse verbo pronominal
comprometerse con algn to get engaged to sb
comprometer verbo transitivo
1 (obligar) to compel, oblige
2 (implicar) to involve, compromise
3 (poner en peligro) to jeopardize: no comprometas tu carrera, don't put your career at risk
' comprometer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
implicar
- vincular
English:
commit
- compromise
- affect
* * *♦ vt1. [poner en peligro] [éxito, posibilidades] to jeopardize;[persona, inversión] to compromise;los documentos comprometen la seguridad del estado the documents jeopardize o endanger state security2. [avergonzar] to embarrass;publicaron unas fotos que lo comprometen they published some compromising photos of himel acuerdo no nos compromete a nada the agreement doesn't commit us to anything* * *v/t1 compromise2 ( obligar) commit* * *comprometer vt1) : to compromise2) : to jeopardize3) : to commit, to put under obligation
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