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2 balanza
f.scales.balanza de cocina kitchen scalesbalanza de precisión precision balancela balanza se inclinó a nuestro favor the balance o scales tipped in our favor* * *2 COMERCIO balance\inclinar la balanza a favor de... to tip the scales in favour (US favor) of...balanza comercial trade balance, balance of tradebalanza de pagos balance of payments* * *noun f.1) balance2) scales* * *SF1) (=instrumento) scales pl ; (Quím) balance2) (Com, Pol) balancebalanza comercial, balanza de pagos — balance of payments
balanza de poder, balanza política — balance of power
3) frm (=sensatez) judgment* * *femenino scales (pl); ( de dos platillos) scales (pl), balanceinclinar la balanza a favor de alguien — to tip the balance in favor of somebody
poner en la balanza — to weigh (AmE), to weigh up (BrE)
* * *= scales, beamed scale, balance, weighing scales.Ex. It indicates the changes and limitations which fill the other pan of the scales and which are frequently only discovered by bitter experience.Ex. If the budget can be thought of as a beamed scale, ideally kept in balance, the counterpoint to revenue ups and downs must necessarily lie with the control of expenditures = Si concebimos el presupuesto como una balanza, que idealmente nos gustaría mantener en equilibrio, el contrapunto de los altibajos de los ingresos consiste necesariamente en el control de los gastos.Ex. Officials are hopeful that all delivery men in the city will be equipped with balances within a month.Ex. Weighing scales are also sometimes used to measure force rather than mass.----* balanza de pagos = balance, balance of payments.* déficit de la balanza comercial = trade deficit.* déficit de la balanza de pagos = trade deficit.* desequilibrar la balanza = tip + the scales.* equilibrar la balanza = adjust + the balance, redress + imbalance, redress + the balance.* * *femenino scales (pl); ( de dos platillos) scales (pl), balanceinclinar la balanza a favor de alguien — to tip the balance in favor of somebody
poner en la balanza — to weigh (AmE), to weigh up (BrE)
* * *= scales, beamed scale, balance, weighing scales.Ex: It indicates the changes and limitations which fill the other pan of the scales and which are frequently only discovered by bitter experience.
Ex: If the budget can be thought of as a beamed scale, ideally kept in balance, the counterpoint to revenue ups and downs must necessarily lie with the control of expenditures = Si concebimos el presupuesto como una balanza, que idealmente nos gustaría mantener en equilibrio, el contrapunto de los altibajos de los ingresos consiste necesariamente en el control de los gastos.Ex: Officials are hopeful that all delivery men in the city will be equipped with balances within a month.Ex: Weighing scales are also sometimes used to measure force rather than mass.* balanza de pagos = balance, balance of payments.* déficit de la balanza comercial = trade deficit.* déficit de la balanza de pagos = trade deficit.* desequilibrar la balanza = tip + the scales.* equilibrar la balanza = adjust + the balance, redress + imbalance, redress + the balance.* * *esto inclinaría la balanza a favor de los visitantes this would tip the scales o tip the balance in favor of the visitorshay que poner los pros y los contras en la balanza we must weigh (up) the pros and consCompuestos:balance of trade, trade balanceel desequilibrio de la balanza comercial the imbalance in the trade figuresbathroom scales (pl)kitchen scales (pl)spring balancebalance of paymentsprecision balance, precision scales (pl)balance on current account* * *
balanza sustantivo femenino
scales (pl);
( de dos platillos) scales (pl), balance;◊ balanza comercial/de pagos balance of trade/of payments;
poner en la balanza to weigh (AmE), to weigh up (BrE)
balanza sustantivo femenino scales pl
balanza comercial, balance of trade
balanza de pagos, balance of payments
♦ Locuciones: figurado inclinar(se) la balanza a favor de alguien, to tip the scales in someone's favor: los dos tenían la misma experiencia, pero el padre de Juan inclinó la balanza a su favor, they both had the same experience, but Juan's father tipped the balance in his favour
' balanza' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
fiel
- plato
- aguja
- equilibrar
- pesa
- platillo
English:
balance
- balance of payments
- scale
- trade gap
* * *♦ nf1. [báscula] scales;la balanza se inclinó a nuestro favor the balance o scales tipped in our favourbalanza de cocina kitchen scales;balanza de cruz beam balance scale(s);balanza de precisión precision balancebalanza por cuenta corriente current account balance;balanza de pagos balance of payments;balanza de pagos por cuenta corriente balance of payments on current account♦ nf inv[signo] Libra♦ nmf inv[persona] Libra* * *f scales pl ;balanza para cartas letter scales pl ;inclinar la balanza fig tip the balance oscales* * *balanza nfbáscula: scales pl, balance* * *balanza n (para pesar) scales -
3 balance
balance [balɑ̃s]1. feminine nouna. ( = instrument) scales ; (pour salle de bains) (bathroom) scales ; (pour cuisine) (kitchen) scalesb. ( = équilibre) balance• être (de la) Balance to be Libra or a Libran2. compounds━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━* * *balɑ̃snom propre féminin Libra* * *balɑ̃s nf1) (pour peser) scales pl, [précision] balancefaire pencher la balance en faveur de qn/qch — to tip the scales in favour of sb/sth, to tip the balance in favor of sb/sth
2) (= signe)Todd est Balance. — Todd is Libra.
* * *balance nf1 Mes scales (pl); monter sur la balance to get ou step on the scales; peser lourd dans la balance fig [décision, vote, influence] to carry a lot of weight; faire pencher la balance fig to tip the scales (en faveur de in favourGB of);2 Compta balance;3 ( équilibre) balance; la balance des forces or pouvoirs the balance of power;4 Audio balance;6 Pêche lift net.balance commerciale balance of trade; balance des comptes = balance des paiements; balance de cuisine kitchen scales; balance électronique electronic scales; balance de laboratoire laboratory balance; balance des paiements balance of payments; la balance des paiements courants the current balance of payments; balance à plateaux balance; balance de précision precision balance; balance de Roberval Roberval's balance; balance romaine steelyard; balances dollars dollar balances.[balɑ̃s] nom féminin1. [instrument de mesure] scalesjeter quelque chose dans la balance (figuré) to take something into account, to take account of somethingmettre tout son poids ou tout mettre dans la balance (figuré) to use (all of) one's influence to tip the scalestenir la balance égale entre deux personnes/opinions (figuré) to strike a balance between two people/opinions2. [équilibre] balance5. (très familier & argot milieu) [dénonciateur] squealer (très familier), grass (très familier & UK), rat (US)————————en balance locution adverbiale -
4 Balance
balance [balɑ̃s]1. feminine nouna. ( = instrument) scales ; (pour salle de bains) (bathroom) scales ; (pour cuisine) (kitchen) scalesb. ( = équilibre) balance• être (de la) Balance to be Libra or a Libran2. compounds━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━* * *balɑ̃snom propre féminin Libra* * *balɑ̃s nf1) (pour peser) scales pl, [précision] balancefaire pencher la balance en faveur de qn/qch — to tip the scales in favour of sb/sth, to tip the balance in favor of sb/sth
2) (= signe)Todd est Balance. — Todd is Libra.
* * *balance nf1 Mes scales (pl); monter sur la balance to get ou step on the scales; peser lourd dans la balance fig [décision, vote, influence] to carry a lot of weight; faire pencher la balance fig to tip the scales (en faveur de in favourGB of);2 Compta balance;3 ( équilibre) balance; la balance des forces or pouvoirs the balance of power;4 Audio balance;6 Pêche lift net.balance commerciale balance of trade; balance des comptes = balance des paiements; balance de cuisine kitchen scales; balance électronique electronic scales; balance de laboratoire laboratory balance; balance des paiements balance of payments; la balance des paiements courants the current balance of payments; balance à plateaux balance; balance de précision precision balance; balance de Roberval Roberval's balance; balance romaine steelyard; balances dollars dollar balances.[balɑ̃s] nom propre féminin1. ASTRONOMIE Libra2. ASTROLOGIE Libraêtre Balance to be Libra ou a Libran -
5 balancé
balance [balɑ̃s]1. feminine nouna. ( = instrument) scales ; (pour salle de bains) (bathroom) scales ; (pour cuisine) (kitchen) scalesb. ( = équilibre) balance• être (de la) Balance to be Libra or a Libran2. compounds━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━* * *balɑ̃snom propre féminin Libra* * *balɑ̃s nf1) (pour peser) scales pl, [précision] balancefaire pencher la balance en faveur de qn/qch — to tip the scales in favour of sb/sth, to tip the balance in favor of sb/sth
2) (= signe)Todd est Balance. — Todd is Libra.
* * *balance nf1 Mes scales (pl); monter sur la balance to get ou step on the scales; peser lourd dans la balance fig [décision, vote, influence] to carry a lot of weight; faire pencher la balance fig to tip the scales (en faveur de in favourGB of);2 Compta balance;3 ( équilibre) balance; la balance des forces or pouvoirs the balance of power;4 Audio balance;6 Pêche lift net.balance commerciale balance of trade; balance des comptes = balance des paiements; balance de cuisine kitchen scales; balance électronique electronic scales; balance de laboratoire laboratory balance; balance des paiements balance of payments; la balance des paiements courants the current balance of payments; balance à plateaux balance; balance de précision precision balance; balance de Roberval Roberval's balance; balance romaine steelyard; balances dollars dollar balances.tout bien balancé all things considered, taking one thing with another -
6 Zünglein
n1. (little) tongue* * *Zụ̈ng|lein ['tsʏŋlain]nt -s, - dimtongue; (rare der Waage) pointerdas Zünglein an der Waage sein (fig) — to tip the scales; (Pol) to hold the balance of power
* * *Züng·lein[ˈtsʏŋlain]nt pointer* * *das; Züngleins, Zünglein1) [little] tongue2) (einer Waage) [small] needle or pointerdas Zünglein an der Waage sein — (fig.) tip the scales
* * *Zünglein n1. (little) tongue2. Waage: pointer;das Zünglein an der Waage bilden fig tip the scales* * *das; Züngleins, Zünglein1) [little] tongue2) (einer Waage) [small] needle or pointerdas Zünglein an der Waage sein — (fig.) tip the scales
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7 Ausschlag
m3. fig.: den Ausschlag geben decide the issue, clinch matters; bei knappem Ergebnis: tip the balance, be the deciding factor; den Ausschlag geben für etw.: decide; bei einer Wahl etc., für jemanden: tip the scales in s.o.’s favo(u)r; er gab den Ausschlag für unseren Sieg without him we would have lost; das gab den Ausschlag für i-e Entscheidung that was the crucial factor in her decision* * *der Ausschlagefflorescence; eruption; rash* * *Aus|schlagm2) (von Zeiger etc) swing; (von Kompassnadel) deflectiondie Stimme des Vorsitzenden gibt den Áússchlag — the chairman has the casting vote
* * *(a discoloured mark: Those red blotches on her face are very ugly.) blotch* * *Aus·schlag1[von etw dat] \Ausschlag bekommen/haben to get/have got [or AM a. gotten] a rash from sth, to come/have come out in a rashAus·schlag2m deflectiondie Stimme des Vorsitzenden gibt den \Ausschlag the chair has the casting vote* * *1) (HautAusschlag) rash[einen] Ausschlag bekommen — break out or come out in a rash
2) (eines Zeigers) deflection; (eines Pendels) swingden Ausschlag geben — (fig.) turn or tipp the scales (fig.)
das gab den Ausschlag für seine Entscheidung — that was the crucial factor in his decision; that decided him
* * *1. MED rash;3. fig:den Ausschlag geben decide the issue, clinch matters; bei knappem Ergebnis: tip the balance, be the deciding factor;den Ausschlag geben für etwas: decide; bei einer Wahl etc, für jemanden: tip the scales in sb’s favo(u)r;er gab den Ausschlag für unseren Sieg without him we would have lost;das gab den Ausschlag für i-e Entscheidung that was the crucial factor in her decision* * *1) (HautAusschlag) rash[einen] Ausschlag bekommen — break out or come out in a rash
2) (eines Zeigers) deflection; (eines Pendels) swingden Ausschlag geben — (fig.) turn or tipp the scales (fig.)
das gab den Ausschlag für seine Entscheidung — that was the crucial factor in his decision; that decided him
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8 desequilibrar la balanza
(v.) = tip + the scalesEx. If, however, there was a perceived value in providing online access to the index, this would tip the scales in favour of automation.* * *(v.) = tip + the scalesEx: If, however, there was a perceived value in providing online access to the index, this would tip the scales in favour of automation.
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9 romper el equilibrio
(v.) = tip + the scalesEx. If, however, there was a perceived value in providing online access to the index, this would tip the scales in favour of automation.* * *(v.) = tip + the scalesEx: If, however, there was a perceived value in providing online access to the index, this would tip the scales in favour of automation.
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10 bilancia
f (pl -ce) scalesfinance balancebilancia commerciale balance of tradebilancia dei pagamenti balance of payments* * *bilancia s.f.1 balance, scale (s): bilancia a bilico, platform scales; bilancia a indice, dial balance; bilancia a molla, spring balance; bilancia a ponte, weigh bridge; bilancia d'assaggio, ( per orefici) assay balance; bilancia di precisione, precision balance; bilancia elettrica, electric balance; bilancia idrostatica, hydrostatic balance; bilancia pesa bambini, baby scales; bilancia romana, ( stadera) steelyard; piatto della bilancia, scale // far pendere la bilancia da una parte, to tip the scales (in favour of) (o to give more weight to sthg.) // la bilancia della giustizia, the scales of justice // porre due cose sulla bilancia, (fig.) to weigh two things against each other // tenere in pari la bilancia, to hold the scales even2 (econ.) balance: bilancia commerciale, balance of trade (o trade balance o trade account); bilancia commerciale attiva, active (o favourable) trade balance; bilancia commerciale passiva, passive (o adverse) trade balance; bilancia dei pagamenti, balance of payments; bilancia dei pagamenti in attivo, in passivo, favourable, unfavourable balance of payments; bilancia delle partite visibili, invisibili, visible, invisible balance; bilancia dei pagamenti correnti, balance of current payments; bilancia dei conti esteri, balance of external (o international) payments; bilancia delle importazioni ed esportazioni, balance of imports and exports; bilancia dei capitali, capital balance; bilancia dei conti, capital account3 ( rete da pesca) trawl (-net)4 (traversa di carrozza, carro) whipple tree, swingle tree* * *[bi'lantʃa]sostantivo femminile invariabile astrol. Libra, the Balance* * *bilanciapl. -ce /bi'lant∫a, t∫e/sostantivo f.(apparecchio per pesare) scales pl., balance; mettere, pesare qcs. sulla bilancia to weight sth. in the balance (anche fig.); piatto della bilancia scale pan\fare pendere la bilancia to tip the scales ( a favore di in favour of)\bilancia commerciale balance of trade, trade balance; bilancia da cucina kitchen scales; bilancia dei pagamenti balance of payments; bilancia pesapersone weighing machine, bathroom scales. -
11 equilibrio
m.1 balance.mantener algo en equilibrio to balance somethingmantener/perder el equilibrio to keep/lose one's balancehay un equilibrio de fuerzas the forces are evenly balancedequilibrio ecológico ecological balanceequilibrio de poder balance of power2 equilibrium, balance.* * *1 (estabilidad) balance2 FÍSICA equilibrium4 figurado (serenidad) poise, composure\hacer equilibrios figurado to perform a balancing act■ tuvo que hacer equilibrios para llegar a fin de mes he had to pinch pennies to get to the end of the monthmantener el equilibrio to keep one's balanceperder el equilibrio to lose one's balanceequilibrio de poderes balance of power* * *noun m.balance, equilibrium* * *SM1) (=estabilidad) balance2) (=armonía) balance, equilibriumexiste un equilibrio estable entre las dos potencias mundiales — there is a stable balance between the two superpowers
equilibrio de fuerzas, equilibrio de poderes — balance of power
3) (=serenidad) level-headedness* * *1) (de fuerzas, estabilidad) balanceperdió/mantuvo el equilibrio — he lost/kept his balance
2) (sensatez, juicio)una persona de gran equilibrio — a very level-headed o well-balanced person
* * *= equilibrium, equity, trade-off [tradeoff/trade off], balance, levelling-off, levelling [leveling, -USA], compromise, equipoise, even keel.Nota: Nombre.Ex. On the one hand, the world is in a continuous state of change -- always seeking, as it were, to find the equilibrium of its natural state.Ex. It covers selected news reports which include the president's programme, power for youth services workers, pay equity, and equity in information services.Ex. There are always trade-offs between the ability and ease of online updates, speed and accessibility in searching, integration of the data base, and data-base maintenance procedures.Ex. The concept of such co-operation is very interesting and we continue to build a history of Stumpers activity to assess the balance of 'giving and taking'.Ex. A rapid growth in demand in the 1st 7 years was followed by a decline and then a levelling-off in 1982-83.Ex. The author examines the implications for publishers of the possible levelling of VAT on books in the UK.Ex. A compromise between expressive and non-expressive notation is to be found in the Second Edition of the Bliss Bibliographic Classification Scheme.Ex. America's present need is not heroics, but healing; not nostrums, but normalcy; not experiment, but equipoise; not submergence in internationality, but sustainment in triumphant nationality.Ex. That even keel, that unflappable demeanor is what made him such a steady player.----* alterar el equilibrio = upset + the balance.* conseguir un equilibrio = strike + a balance.* crear un equilibrio = establish + a balance.* encontrar el equilibrio = strike + the right note.* encontrar un equilibrio = find + a balance.* equilibrio de poder = balance of power.* equilibrio emocional = emotional health.* establecer un equilibrio = establish + a balance.* mantener Algo en equilibrio = keep + Nombre + in balance.* mantener un equilibrio = balance, maintain + a balance, keep + a balance.* perder el equilibrio = lose + Posesivo + balance.* punto de equilibrio = break-even, break-even point.* restablecer el equilibrio = re-establish + the balance.* romper el equilibrio = tip + the scales.* * *1) (de fuerzas, estabilidad) balanceperdió/mantuvo el equilibrio — he lost/kept his balance
2) (sensatez, juicio)una persona de gran equilibrio — a very level-headed o well-balanced person
* * *= equilibrium, equity, trade-off [tradeoff/trade off], balance, levelling-off, levelling [leveling, -USA], compromise, equipoise, even keel.Nota: Nombre.Ex: On the one hand, the world is in a continuous state of change -- always seeking, as it were, to find the equilibrium of its natural state.
Ex: It covers selected news reports which include the president's programme, power for youth services workers, pay equity, and equity in information services.Ex: There are always trade-offs between the ability and ease of online updates, speed and accessibility in searching, integration of the data base, and data-base maintenance procedures.Ex: The concept of such co-operation is very interesting and we continue to build a history of Stumpers activity to assess the balance of 'giving and taking'.Ex: A rapid growth in demand in the 1st 7 years was followed by a decline and then a levelling-off in 1982-83.Ex: The author examines the implications for publishers of the possible levelling of VAT on books in the UK.Ex: A compromise between expressive and non-expressive notation is to be found in the Second Edition of the Bliss Bibliographic Classification Scheme.Ex: America's present need is not heroics, but healing; not nostrums, but normalcy; not experiment, but equipoise; not submergence in internationality, but sustainment in triumphant nationality.Ex: That even keel, that unflappable demeanor is what made him such a steady player.* alterar el equilibrio = upset + the balance.* conseguir un equilibrio = strike + a balance.* crear un equilibrio = establish + a balance.* encontrar el equilibrio = strike + the right note.* encontrar un equilibrio = find + a balance.* equilibrio de poder = balance of power.* equilibrio emocional = emotional health.* establecer un equilibrio = establish + a balance.* mantener Algo en equilibrio = keep + Nombre + in balance.* mantener un equilibrio = balance, maintain + a balance, keep + a balance.* perder el equilibrio = lose + Posesivo + balance.* punto de equilibrio = break-even, break-even point.* restablecer el equilibrio = re-establish + the balance.* romper el equilibrio = tip + the scales.* * *A1 (de fuerzas, componentes) balancela balanza está en equilibrio the scales are (evenly) balancedel precario equilibrio entre los partidos the precarious balance o equilibrium between the partiesel equilibrio entre la oferta y la demanda the balance between supply and demand2 (estabilidad) balanceperdió/mantuvo el equilibrio he lost/kept his balancelo mantuvo en equilibrio sobre el filo del cuchillo he balanced it on the edge of the knifeen estado de equilibrio in equilibriumhacer equilibrios to do a balancing actB(sensatez, juicio): es una persona de gran equilibrio she's a very level-headed o well-balanced personexisten dudas sobre su equilibrio mental there are doubts about his mental stabilityaquella desgracia le hizo perder el equilibrio that unfortunate incident unbalanced himCompuestos:ecological balance● equilibrio estable/inestablestable/unstable equilibriumneutral equilibrium* * *
equilibrio sustantivo masculino (de fuerzas, estabilidad) balance;
en estado de equilibrio in equilibrium
equilibrio sustantivo masculino balance
' equilibrio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ir
- mantener
- mareado
- marear
- mareo
- perder
English:
balance
- balance of power
- equilibrium
- footing
- strike
- over
* * *equilibrio nm1. [estabilidad] balance;Fís equilibrium;la balanza permanecía en equilibrio the scales were evenly balanced;hay equilibrio de fuerzas en el parlamento the forces are evenly balanced in the parliament;el gobierno busca el equilibrio presupuestario the government is seeking a balanced budget;mantener algo en equilibrio to balance sth;mantuvo el balón en equilibrio sobre un dedo he balanced the ball on his finger;mantener/perder el equilibrio to keep/lose one's balance;hacer equilibrios to perform a balancing act;hacíamos verdaderos equilibrios para llegar a fin de mes we performed balancing acts to reach the end of the monthFís equilibrio dinámico dynamic equilibrium;equilibrio ecológico ecological balance;Fís equilibrio inestable unstable equilibrium;equilibrio de poder balance of power;equilibrio político balance of power;equilibrio químico chemical equilibrium2. [contrapeso] counterbalance, counterpoise3. [sensatez] composure, poiseequilibrio mental mental equilibrium* * *m1 balance;falta de equilibrio imbalance;mantener/perder el equilibrio keep/lose one’s balance equilibrio ecológico ecological balance2 FÍS equilibrium* * *equilibrio nm1) : balance, equilibriumperder el equilibrio: to lose one's balanceequilibrio político: balance of power2) : poise, aplomb* * *equilibrio n balance -
12 pencher
pencher [pɑ̃∫e]➭ TABLE 11. transitive verb[+ meuble, bouteille] to tip up2. intransitive verbb. ( = être porté à) je penche pour la première hypothèse I lean towards the first hypothesis3. reflexive verba. ( = s'incliner) to lean over ; ( = se baisser) to bend downb. ( = examiner) se pencher sur un problème/cas to look into a problem/case* * *pɑ̃ʃe
1.
verbe transitif to tilt [meuble]; to tip [something] up [bouteille]pencher la tête en arrière/sur le côté — to tilt one's head back/to one side
2.
verbe intransitif1) ( être incliné) [tour, arbre, mur] to lean; [bateau] to list; [tableau] to slant, to tilt2) ( préférer)pencher pour — to incline toward(s) [opinion, théorie]; to be in favour [BrE] of [solution, fermeté]
3.
se pencher verbe pronominal1) ( s'incliner) [personne] to lean; ( se baisser) to bend downse pencher sur quelqu'un/quelque chose — to bend over somebody/something
2) ( analyser)se pencher sur — to look into [problème, passé]
* * *pɑ̃ʃe1. vi1) [tableau, glace] to tiltCe tableau penche vers la droite. — The picture's tilting to the right.
2) [mur, tour, tas, arbre] to lean3)faire pencher la balance en faveur de qn/qch — to tip the balance in sb/sth's favour Grande-Bretagne to tip the balance in sb/sth's favor USA
4) figpencher pour — to be inclined to favour Grande-Bretagne to be inclined to favor USA
2. vt* * *pencher verb table: aimerA vtr to tilt [meuble, objet]; to tip [sth] up [bouteille, verre]; pencher la tête [personne] ( en avant) to bend one's head forward(s); ( en arrière) to lean ou tilt one's head back; pencher la tête sur le côté to tilt one's head to one side; pencher le corps en avant/en arrière to lean forward(s)/backward(s); pencher la tête [fleur] to wilt.B vi1 ( être incliné) [objet, tour, arbre, mur] to lean; [bateau] to list; [tableau] to slant, to tilt; le tableau penche un peu du côté gauche the painting is slanting ou tilting a little to the left;2 ( préférer) pencher pour to incline toward(s) [opinion, théorie]; to be in favourGB of [solution, fermeté].C se pencher vpr1 ( s'incliner) [personne] to lean; ( se baisser) to bend down; se pencher en avant/en arrière/vers to lean forward(s)/backward(s)/(over) toward(s); se pencher à la fenêtre to lean out of the window; ‘défense de se pencher au-dehors’ ‘do not lean out of GB ou out US the window’; se pencher sur qn/qch to bend over sb/sth;2 ( analyser) se pencher sur to look into [problème, passé]; se pencher avec indulgence sur le cas de qn to take a lenient view of sb's case.[pɑ̃ʃe] verbe intransitif1. (auxiliaire être) [être déséquilibré - entassement] to lean (over), to tilt ; [ - bateau] to listla tour/le mur penche vers la droite the tower/the wall leans to the rightle miroir penche encore un peu, redresse-le the mirror is still crooked, straighten itfaire pencher la balance en faveur de/contre quelqu'un (figuré) to tip the scales in favour of/against somebody2. (auxiliaire être) [être en pente] to slope (away)le sol penche the floor slopes ou is on an inclinepencher pour [préférer] to be inclined to, to incline towards————————[pɑ̃ʃe] verbe transitif————————se pencher verbe pronominal intransitif‘ne pas se pencher au-dehors’ ‘do not lean out of the window’————————se pencher sur verbe pronominal plus préposition -
13 Waage
f; -, -n1. ( eine) Waage (a pair of) scales Pl., Am. (a) scale; (Wasserwaage) spirit level, Am. level; die Waage halten fig., einer Sache: counterbalance; jemandem: be a match for; sich (Dat) die Waage halten be more or less equal; Zünglein3. Turnen: lever* * *(Tierkreiszeichen) Libra;die Waagebalance; scales; scale; pair of scales* * *Waa|ge ['vaːgə]f -, -n1) (Gerät) scales pl; (= Federwaage, Apothekerwaage) balance; (für Lastwagen, Autos) weighbridge (Brit), weigh stationeine Wááge — a pair of scales
die Wááge halten (fig) — to balance one another or each other
die Wááge halten — to balance sth (out)
See:→ Zünglein2) (ASTRON, ASTROL) Libraer ist (eine) Wááge — he's (a) Libra
3) (SPORT = Standwaage) horizontal single leg stand* * *die1) (a weighing instrument.) balance2) (a usually small weighing-machine: kitchen scales; a set of scales.) scales3) (a (public) machine for weighing people, loads etc; a scale: I weighed myself on the weighing-machine at the railway station.) weighing-machine* * *Waa·ge<-, -n>[ˈva:gə]feine \Waage a pair n sing of scales[eine] \Waage sein to be a Libra[n]3.Vor- und Nachteile halten sich die \Waage the advantages and disadvantages are roughly equal* * *die; Waage, Waagen1) [pair sing. of] scales pl.; (GoldWaage, ApothekerWaage usw.) balanceer bringt 80 kg auf die Waage — (ugs.) he tips the scales at 80 kilos
sich (Dat.) die Waage halten — balance out; balance one another
2) (Astrol., Astron.) Libra* * *1.sich (dat)2. ASTROL Libra;Waage sein be (a) Libra, be a Libran3. Turnen: lever* * *die; Waage, Waagen1) [pair sing. of] scales pl.; (GoldWaage, ApothekerWaage usw.) balanceer bringt 80 kg auf die Waage — (ugs.) he tips the scales at 80 kilos
sich (Dat.) die Waage halten — balance out; balance one another
2) (Astrol., Astron.) Libra* * *-n (Sternzeichen) f.Libra (Zodiac) n. -n f.scales n. -
14 перевесить
1) General subject: downweigh, outbalance, outweigh, overbalance, overpoise, overweigh, preponderate, turn the scales, tip the balance2) Sports: outstrip3) Diplomatic term: turn the say4) Jargon: tip the scales5) Graphic expression: turn the scale6) Makarov: tip the beam, tip the scale -
15 Bilancia
f (pl -ce) scalesfinance balancebilancia commerciale balance of tradebilancia dei pagamenti balance of payments* * *bilancia s.f.1 balance, scale (s): bilancia a bilico, platform scales; bilancia a indice, dial balance; bilancia a molla, spring balance; bilancia a ponte, weigh bridge; bilancia d'assaggio, ( per orefici) assay balance; bilancia di precisione, precision balance; bilancia elettrica, electric balance; bilancia idrostatica, hydrostatic balance; bilancia pesa bambini, baby scales; bilancia romana, ( stadera) steelyard; piatto della bilancia, scale // far pendere la bilancia da una parte, to tip the scales (in favour of) (o to give more weight to sthg.) // la bilancia della giustizia, the scales of justice // porre due cose sulla bilancia, (fig.) to weigh two things against each other // tenere in pari la bilancia, to hold the scales even2 (econ.) balance: bilancia commerciale, balance of trade (o trade balance o trade account); bilancia commerciale attiva, active (o favourable) trade balance; bilancia commerciale passiva, passive (o adverse) trade balance; bilancia dei pagamenti, balance of payments; bilancia dei pagamenti in attivo, in passivo, favourable, unfavourable balance of payments; bilancia delle partite visibili, invisibili, visible, invisible balance; bilancia dei pagamenti correnti, balance of current payments; bilancia dei conti esteri, balance of external (o international) payments; bilancia delle importazioni ed esportazioni, balance of imports and exports; bilancia dei capitali, capital balance; bilancia dei conti, capital account3 ( rete da pesca) trawl (-net)4 (traversa di carrozza, carro) whipple tree, swingle tree* * *[bi'lantʃa]sostantivo femminile invariabile astrol. Libra, the Balance* * *Bilancia/bi'lant∫a/ ⇒ 38f.inv.astrol. Libra, the Balance; essere della Bilancia o una Bilancia to be (a) Libra. -
16 desequilibrar
v.1 to unbalance (persona, mente).2 to knock off balance (object).* * *1 to unbalance, throw off balance2 figurado to unbalance1 figurado to become unbalanced, become mentally disturbed* * *1. VT1) [+ barca, mueble] to unbalance, make unbalanced2) [+ persona] [físicamente] to throw off balance; [psicológicamente] to unbalance3)desequilibrar un país/régimen — to destabilize a country/regime
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <embarcación/vehículo> to unbalance, make... unbalanced; < persona> ( físicamente) to throw... off balance; ( mentalmente) to unbalanceb) <fuerzas/poder> to upset the balance of2.desequilibrarse v pron ruedas/mecanismo to get out of balance* * *= tilt + the balance, throw + Nombre + off balance, unfix, upset + the balance.Ex. The slight trend towards buying of more fiction over these five years has not yet been sufficient to tilt the balance of the overall lending stock.Ex. At first, analyzing the way he went about his work eroded his confidence, threw him off balance, dimmed some of his energetic spirit.Ex. The author considers how to ' unfix' certainties about students' potential and their performances in class.Ex. Archaeologists are intruders from academe whose meddling presence upsets the balance of life.----* desequilibrar la balanza = tip + the scales.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <embarcación/vehículo> to unbalance, make... unbalanced; < persona> ( físicamente) to throw... off balance; ( mentalmente) to unbalanceb) <fuerzas/poder> to upset the balance of2.desequilibrarse v pron ruedas/mecanismo to get out of balance* * *= tilt + the balance, throw + Nombre + off balance, unfix, upset + the balance.Ex: The slight trend towards buying of more fiction over these five years has not yet been sufficient to tilt the balance of the overall lending stock.
Ex: At first, analyzing the way he went about his work eroded his confidence, threw him off balance, dimmed some of his energetic spirit.Ex: The author considers how to ' unfix' certainties about students' potential and their performances in class.Ex: Archaeologists are intruders from academe whose meddling presence upsets the balance of life.* desequilibrar la balanza = tip + the scales.* * *desequilibrar [A1 ]vt1 ‹embarcación/vehículo› to unbalance, make … unbalanced ‹persona› (físicamente) to throw … off balance2 ‹fuerzas/poder› to upset the balance ofestas importaciones desequilibraron la balanza de pagos these imports upset the balance of payments o caused a balance of payments deficit3 ‹persona› (mentalmente) to unbalance1 «persona» to become unbalanced2 «ruedas/mecanismo» to get out of balance* * *
desequilibrar ( conjugate desequilibrar) verbo transitivo
‹ persona› ( físicamente) to throw … off balance;
( mentalmente) to unbalance
desequilibrarse verbo pronominal [ruedas/mecanismo] to get out of balance
desequilibrar verbo transitivo to unbalance, throw off balance
* * *♦ vt1. [psicológicamente] [persona, mente] to unbalance2. [físicamente] [objeto] to knock off balance, to unbalance;[balanza, eje] to put out of balance; [persona] to throw o knock off balance3. [economía] to upset* * *v/t unbalance;desequilibrar a alguien throw s.o. off balance* * *: to unbalance, to throw off balance -
17 romper
v.1 to break.romper algo en pedazos to break/smash/tear something to piecesEso rompe huesos That breaks bones.Su voz rompe el silencio His voice breaks the silence.2 to break.3 to break (empezar) (día).al romper el alba o día at daybreakromper a hacer algo to suddenly start doing somethingromper a llorar to burst into tearsromper a reír to burst out laughing4 to break (olas).5 to wear out.6 to break (interrumpir) (monotonía, silencio, hábito).7 to break off.Su ira rompe nuestra amistad His anger breaks off our friendship.8 to tear, to tear up.Ellos rompieron los papeles They tore the papers.* * *(pp roto,-a)2 (rajar, reventar) to split3 (gastar) to wear out4 (relaciones) to break off6 figurado (cerca, límite) to break through, break down7 (empezar) to initiate, begin8 figurado (interrumpir) to break, interrupt9 (mar, aire) to cleave1 (acabar - con algo) to break; (- con alguien) to split up, US break up2 (olas, día) to break3 (flores) to bloom, blossom1 (gen) to break2 (papel, tela) to tear, rip3 (rajarse, reventarse) to split4 (desgastarse) to wear out5 (coche) to break down\de rompe y rasga familiar resolute, determinedromper con alguien to quarrel with somebody, fall out with somebodyromper el fuego MILITAR to open fireromper el hielo figurado to break the iceromper una lanza por alguien figurado to defend somebodyromperle la cara a alguien / romperle las narices a alguien familiar to smash somebody's face inromperse por la mitad to break in half, split in half* * *verb1) to break2) smash, shatter3) rip, tear•- romper a* * *(pp roto)1. VT1) (=partir, destrozar)a) [intencionadamente] [+ juguete, mueble, cuerda] to break; [+ rama] to break, break off; [+ vaso, jarrón, cristal] to break, smashla onda expansiva rompió los cristales — the shock wave broke o smashed the windows
b) (=rasgar) [+ tela, vestido, papel] to tear, rip¡cuidado, que vas a romper las cortinas! — careful, you'll tear o rip the curtains!
se disgustó tanto con la carta que la rompió en pedazos — he was so angry about the letter that he tore o ripped it up
c) [por el uso] [+ zapatos, ropa] to wear outd) [+ barrera] (lit) to break down, break through; (fig) to break downtratan de romper barreras en el campo de la informática — they are trying to break down barriers in the area of computing
e)romper aguas —
- romper la cara a algnno haber roto un plato —
se comporta como si no hubiera roto un plato en su vida — he behaves as if butter wouldn't melt in his mouth
esquema, moldede rompe y rasga —
2) (=terminar) [+ equilibrio, silencio, maleficio, contrato] to break; [+ relaciones, amistad] to break offla patronal ha roto el pacto con los sindicatos — employers have broken the agreement with the unions
romper el servicio a algn — (Tenis) to break sb's service
3) (Mil) [+ línea, cerco] to break, break through¡rompan filas! — fall out!
4) (Agr) [+ tierra] to break, break up2. VI1) [olas] to break2) (=salir) [diente] to come through; [capullo, flor] to come outromper entre algo — to break through sth, burst through sth
los manifestantes rompieron entre el cordón de seguridad — the demonstrators broke o burst through the security cordon
3) [alba, día] to breakal romper el alba — at crack of dawn, at daybreak
4) (=empezar)romper a hacer algo — to (suddenly) start doing sth, (suddenly) start to do sth
rompió a proferir insultos contra todo el mundo — he suddenly started hurling o to hurl insults at everyone
5) (=separarse) [pareja, novios] to split upromper con — [+ novio, amante] to split up with, break up with; [+ amigo, familia] to fall out with; [+ aliado] to break off relations with; [+ tradición, costumbre, pasado] to break with; [+ imagen, tópico, leyenda] to break away from
ha roto con su novio — she has broken o split up with her boyfriend
3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <loza/mueble> to break; < ventana> to break, smash; <lápiz/cuerda> to break, snapb) < puerta> ( tirándola abajo) to break down; ( para que quede abierta) to break openc) <hoja/póster> ( rasgar) to tear; ( en varios pedazos) to tear upd) < camisa> to tear, split2)a) <silencio/monotonía> to break; < tranquilidad> to disturbb) <promesa/pacto> to break; <relaciones/compromiso> to break off2.romper vi1)a) olas to breakal romper el día — at daybreak, at the crack of dawn
c) ( empezar)romper A + INF — to begin o start to + inf
rompió a llorar/reír — she burst into tears/burst out laughing
2) novios to break up, split upromper CON algn — con novio to split o break up with sb
romper CON algo — con el pasado to break with sth; con tradición to break away from sth
3.de rompe y rasga — < decidir> suddenly
romperse verbo pronominala) vaso/plato to break, smash, get broken o smashed; papel to tear, rip, get torn o ripped; televisor/ascensor (RPl) to break downb) pantalones/zapatos to wear outc) (refl) <brazo/pierna> to break* * *= break, break down, rupture, rip off, fracture, rip.Ex. The document arrangement adopted is often broken, in the sense that documents in libraries are rarely shelved in one single and self-evident sequence.Ex. It describes our experience in combatting mould which grew as a result of high humidity and temperatures when the air conditioning system broke down for several days after several days of rain.Ex. In conversing with her you hadn't got to tread lightly and warily, lest at any moment you might rupture the relationship, and tumble into eternal disgrace.Ex. Within the social sciences psychology journals are the most ripped off.Ex. He will miss a month after fracturing his hand in practice.Ex. He punched her in the head and forced her to another room where he pinned her to the floor and ripped her shirt trying to remove it.----* algo que rompe la armonía = a blot on the landscape.* al romper el día = at the crack of dawn.* día + romper = day + break.* que no se rompe en mil pedazos = shatterproof.* que rompe la armonía = eyesore.* romper a carcajadas = break out with + laugh.* romper Algo en pedazos = tear + Nombre + to bits.* romper a reír = bubble over in + laugh, burst out + laughing, explode into + laughter.* romper barreras = break down + boundaries, break down + borders.* romper completamente = break off.* romper completamente con = make + a clean break with.* romper con = break out of, break through, step away from, break away from.* romper con la tradición = make + break with tradition, break with + tradition.* romper con una amenaza = slay + dragon.* romper el equilibrio = tip + the scales.* romper el hielo = break + the ice.* romper el molde tradicional = break out of + the traditional mould.* romper el silencio = break + the hush, break + silence, crack + the silence.* romper filas = break + ranks.* romper la barrera del sonido = break + the sound barrier.* romper la huelga = cross + the picket line.* romper la monotonía = relieve + monotony.* romper las barreras = breach + boundaries, breach + barriers.* romper las cadenas de la esclavitud = cast off + Posesivo + chains.* romper las ilusiones = shatter + Posesivo + hopes.* romper los esquemas = think out(side) + (of) the box.* romper los lazos con = sever + Posesivo + links with, sever + Posesivo + ties with, break + ties with.* romperse = snap off.* romperse el cuello = break + Posesivo + neck.* romperse la cabeza = puzzle + Reflexivo, scratch + Posesivo + head, rack + Posesivo + brains.* romper tajantemente con = make + a clean break with.* romper un acuerdo = sever + arrangement.* romper una lanza en favor de = stick up for.* romper una promesa = go back on, break + Posesivo + promise.* romper una relación = break off + relationship, sever + connection.* romper un lazo = sever + connection.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) <loza/mueble> to break; < ventana> to break, smash; <lápiz/cuerda> to break, snapb) < puerta> ( tirándola abajo) to break down; ( para que quede abierta) to break openc) <hoja/póster> ( rasgar) to tear; ( en varios pedazos) to tear upd) < camisa> to tear, split2)a) <silencio/monotonía> to break; < tranquilidad> to disturbb) <promesa/pacto> to break; <relaciones/compromiso> to break off2.romper vi1)a) olas to breakal romper el día — at daybreak, at the crack of dawn
c) ( empezar)romper A + INF — to begin o start to + inf
rompió a llorar/reír — she burst into tears/burst out laughing
2) novios to break up, split upromper CON algn — con novio to split o break up with sb
romper CON algo — con el pasado to break with sth; con tradición to break away from sth
3.de rompe y rasga — < decidir> suddenly
romperse verbo pronominala) vaso/plato to break, smash, get broken o smashed; papel to tear, rip, get torn o ripped; televisor/ascensor (RPl) to break downb) pantalones/zapatos to wear outc) (refl) <brazo/pierna> to break* * *= break, break down, rupture, rip off, fracture, rip.Ex: The document arrangement adopted is often broken, in the sense that documents in libraries are rarely shelved in one single and self-evident sequence.
Ex: It describes our experience in combatting mould which grew as a result of high humidity and temperatures when the air conditioning system broke down for several days after several days of rain.Ex: In conversing with her you hadn't got to tread lightly and warily, lest at any moment you might rupture the relationship, and tumble into eternal disgrace.Ex: Within the social sciences psychology journals are the most ripped off.Ex: He will miss a month after fracturing his hand in practice.Ex: He punched her in the head and forced her to another room where he pinned her to the floor and ripped her shirt trying to remove it.* algo que rompe la armonía = a blot on the landscape.* al romper el día = at the crack of dawn.* día + romper = day + break.* que no se rompe en mil pedazos = shatterproof.* que rompe la armonía = eyesore.* romper a carcajadas = break out with + laugh.* romper Algo en pedazos = tear + Nombre + to bits.* romper a reír = bubble over in + laugh, burst out + laughing, explode into + laughter.* romper barreras = break down + boundaries, break down + borders.* romper completamente = break off.* romper completamente con = make + a clean break with.* romper con = break out of, break through, step away from, break away from.* romper con la tradición = make + break with tradition, break with + tradition.* romper con una amenaza = slay + dragon.* romper el equilibrio = tip + the scales.* romper el hielo = break + the ice.* romper el molde tradicional = break out of + the traditional mould.* romper el silencio = break + the hush, break + silence, crack + the silence.* romper filas = break + ranks.* romper la barrera del sonido = break + the sound barrier.* romper la huelga = cross + the picket line.* romper la monotonía = relieve + monotony.* romper las barreras = breach + boundaries, breach + barriers.* romper las cadenas de la esclavitud = cast off + Posesivo + chains.* romper las ilusiones = shatter + Posesivo + hopes.* romper los esquemas = think out(side) + (of) the box.* romper los lazos con = sever + Posesivo + links with, sever + Posesivo + ties with, break + ties with.* romperse = snap off.* romperse el cuello = break + Posesivo + neck.* romperse la cabeza = puzzle + Reflexivo, scratch + Posesivo + head, rack + Posesivo + brains.* romper tajantemente con = make + a clean break with.* romper un acuerdo = sever + arrangement.* romper una lanza en favor de = stick up for.* romper una promesa = go back on, break + Posesivo + promise.* romper una relación = break off + relationship, sever + connection.* romper un lazo = sever + connection.* * *vtA1 ‹taza› to break; ‹ventana› to break, smash; ‹lápiz/cuerda› to break, snap; ‹juguete/radio/silla› to break2 ‹puerta› (tirándola abajo) to break down; (para que quede abierta) to break open3 ‹hoja/póster› (rasgar) to tear; (en varios pedazos) to tear up4 ‹camisa› to tear, splitB1 ‹silencio/monotonía› to break; ‹tranquilidad› to disturb2 ‹promesa/pacto› to break; ‹relaciones/compromiso› to break offC1 ( fam) ‹servicio› (en tenis) to break2 ( esp AmL) ‹récord› to break■ romperviA1 «olas» to break2 ( liter); «alba/día» to break; «flores» to open, burst open, come outsalimos al romper el día we left at daybreak o at the crack of dawn3(empezar): cuando rompa el hervor when it reaches boiling point, when it comes to the boil o starts to boilromper A + INF to begin o start to + INFrompió a llorar/reír she burst into tears/burst out laughingromper EN algo:romper en llanto to burst into tearsromper en sollozos to break into sobs, start sobbingB «novios» to break up, split up romper CON algn ‹con un novio› to split o break up WITH sb; ‹con un amigo› to fall out WITH sb romper CON algo ‹con el pasado› to break WITH sth; ‹con una tradición› to break away FROM sth, break WITH sthhay que romper con esas viejas creencias we have to break away from those old beliefseste verso rompe con la estructura general del poema this verse departs from the general structure of the poemde rompe y rasga: me lo dijo así, de rompe y rasga he told me like that, straight out ( colloq)no se puede decidir así de rompe y rasga you can't just decide like that on the spur of the momentmujeres de rompe y rasga strong-minded women■ romperse1 «vaso/plato» to break, smash, get broken o smashed; «papel» to tear, rip, get torn o ripped; «televisor/lavadora/ascensor» ( RPl) to break down2 «pantalones/zapatos» to wear outse me rompieron los calcetines por el talón my socks have worn through o gone through at the heel3 ‹brazo/pierna/muñeca› to breakse rompió el tobillo he broke his ankle4no se rompieron mucho con el regalo they didn't go to much trouble o expense over the gift ( colloq)* * *
romper ( conjugate romper) verbo transitivo
1
‹ ventana› to break, smash;
‹lápiz/cuerda› to break, snap
( en varios pedazos) to tear up
2
‹ tranquilidad› to disturb
‹relaciones/compromiso› to break off
verbo intransitivo
1
c) ( empezar):◊ rompió a llorar/reír she burst into tears/burst out laughing
2 [ novios] to break up, split up;
romper CON algn ‹ con novio› to split o break up with sb;
romper CON algo ‹ con el pasado› to break with sth;
‹ con tradición› to break away from sth
romperse verbo pronominal
[ papel] to tear, rip, get torn o ripped;
[televisor/ascensor] (RPl) to break down
romper
I verbo transitivo
1 to break
(un cristal, una pieza de loza) to smash, shatter
(una tela, un papel) to tear (up): rompió el contrato en pedazos, he tore the contract into pieces
2 (relaciones, una negociación) to break off
3 (una norma) to fail to fulfil, break
(una promesa, un trato) to break
4 (el ritmo, sueño, silencio) to break
II verbo intransitivo
1 (empezar el día, etc) to break: al cabo de un rato rompió a hablar, after a while she started talking
rompió a llorar, he burst into tears
2 (poner un fin) to break [con, with]: he roto con el pasado, I've broken with the past
(relaciones de pareja) rompieron hace una semana, they broke up a week ago ➣ Ver nota en break
' romper' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acabar
- cascar
- congénere
- crisma
- dejar
- desligarse
- desordenar
- destrozar
- frágil
- hielo
- lanza
- partir
- regañar
- reñir
- echar
- espuma
- mameluco
- pacto
- promesa
- quebrar
English:
bash in
- break
- break into
- break off
- break up
- break with
- bust
- bust up
- crack
- dash
- fall out
- finish with
- ice
- monotony
- oath
- pound
- prompt
- rank
- relieve
- rupture
- sever
- smash
- snap
- snap off
- tear
- tear up
- chip
- fall
- half
- rip
- rompers
- shatter
* * *♦ vt1. [partir, fragmentar] to break;[hacer añicos] to smash; [rasgar] to tear;romper algo en pedazos to break/smash/tear sth to pieces;Mil¡rompan filas! fall out!;Famromper la baraja to get annoyed;Famo jugamos todos, o se rompe la baraja either we all play, or nobody does2. [estropear] to break3. [desgastar] to wear out4. [interrumpir] [monotonía, silencio, hábito] to break;[hilo del discurso] to break off; [tradición] to put an end to, to stop5. [terminar] to break off6. [incumplir] to break;rompió su promesa de ayudarnos she broke her promise to help us7.romper el par [en golf] to break par8.romper el servicio de alguien [en tenis] to break sb's serveno (me) rompas la paciencia you're trying my patience;muy Fam muy Famdejá de romper las pelotas o [m5] las bolas o [m5] los huevos stop being such a pain in the Br arse o US ass♦ virompió con su novia he broke up o split up with his girlfriend;ha roto con su familia she has broken off contact with her family;romper con la tradición to break with tradition;rompió con el partido she broke with the party2. [empezar] [día] to break;[hostilidades] to break out;romper a hacer algo to suddenly start doing sth;romper a llorar to burst into tears;romper a reír to burst out laughing3. [olas] to breakun cantante que rompe a singer who's all the rage;de rompe y rasga: es una mujer de rompe y rasga she's a woman who knows what she wants o knows her own mind¡no rompas! give me a break!* * *<part roto>I v/t2 relación break offII v/i1 break;romper con alguien break up with s.o.2:romper a hacer algo start doing sth, start to do sth;romper a llorar burst into tears, start crying3:hombre de rompe y rasga strong-minded man* * *romper {70} vt1) : to break, to smash2) : to rip, to tear3) : to break off (relations), to break (a contract)4) : to break through, to break down5) gastar: to wear outromper vi1) : to breakal romper del día: at the break of day2)romper a : to begin to, to burst out withromper a llorar: to burst into tears3)romper con : to break off with* * *romper vb¿quién ha roto el cristal? who broke the window? -
18 Ausschlag
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19 zwycięstwo
* * *n.victory; sport win; łatwe zwycięstwo runaway victory; sport easy win; miażdżące zwycięstwo sweeping l. thumping victory; zasłużone zwycięstwo well-deserved victory; zdecydowane zwycięstwo unquestionable victory; zwycięstwo na całej linii overwhelming victory; odnieść zwycięstwo win l. gain a victory (nad kimś/czymś over sb/sth); Pyrrusowe zwycięstwo Cadmean l. Pyrrhic victory; przechylić szalę zwycięstwa na czyjąś stronę tip the scales in favor of sb; Br. tip the scales in favour of sb; Dzień Zwycięstwa Victory Day, V-Day; (w II wojnie światowej, 08.05.1945) Victory-in-Europe Day, V-E Day.The New English-Polish, Polish-English Kościuszko foundation dictionary > zwycięstwo
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20 balans
4 [deel van een ophaalbrug] bascule♦voorbeelden:positieve balans • favourable balancede balans sluit niet • the books won't balance
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tip the scales at 200 pounds — tip the scales at 12 stone/200 pounds etc/informal phrase to weigh a particular amount The defending champion tips the scales at 18 stone 6. Thesaurus: weight and describing weighthyponym general words for heavy thingssynonym … Useful english dictionary
tip the scales at something — tip the scales at (something) to be measured as being a particular weight. He s added more muscle to his frame, and now tips the scales at 268 pounds … New idioms dictionary
tip the scales at — (something) to be measured as being a particular weight. He s added more muscle to his frame, and now tips the scales at 268 pounds … New idioms dictionary
tip the scales at something — tip the scales at sth idiom to weigh a particular amount • He tipped the scales at just over 80 kilos. Main entry: ↑tipidiom … Useful english dictionary
tip the scales — phrasal or tip the scale 1. : to register weight on a scale or balance tips the scales at 210 pounds Current Biography 2. : to shift the balance of fortune, influence, or power a blind world in which building and destroying successively … Useful english dictionary
tip the scales — 1. to make something more or less likely to happen, or to make someone more or less likely to succeed. Recent environmental disasters have tipped the scales against oil producers. (often + against) The sudden economic growth in the area should… … New idioms dictionary
tip the scales — change or influence a decision, the upper hand If you speak two languages, it could tip the scales in your favor when you apply for a job … English idioms
tip the scales — ► tip (or turn) the scales (or balance) be the deciding factor; make the critical difference. Main Entry: ↑scale … English terms dictionary
tip the scales — {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To weigh. * /Martin tips the scales at 180 pounds./ 2. or[tip the balance] To have important or decisive influence; make a decision go for or against you; decide. * /John s vote tipped the scales in our favor, and we won… … Dictionary of American idioms
tip the scales — {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To weigh. * /Martin tips the scales at 180 pounds./ 2. or[tip the balance] To have important or decisive influence; make a decision go for or against you; decide. * /John s vote tipped the scales in our favor, and we won… … Dictionary of American idioms