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21 antirrobo
adj.antitheft.dispositivo antirrobo antitheft devicem.antitheft device.* * *1 anti-theft\* * *1.ADJ INV2.SM (tb: dispositivo antirrobo) anti-theft device* * *masculino antitheft device* * *= anti-theft.Ex. This article assesses the cost of book loses to a library without anti-theft equipment = Este artículo evalúa los costes de las pérdidas de libros en una biblioteca sin un equipo antirrobo.----* alarma antirrobo = burglar alarm, intruder alarm.* banda antirrobo magnética = magnetic security tag.* sistema antirrobo de libros = book security system, library security system.* tira adhesiva antirrobo = adhesive security strip.* * *masculino antitheft device* * *= anti-theft.Ex: This article assesses the cost of book loses to a library without anti-theft equipment = Este artículo evalúa los costes de las pérdidas de libros en una biblioteca sin un equipo antirrobo.
* alarma antirrobo = burglar alarm, intruder alarm.* banda antirrobo magnética = magnetic security tag.* sistema antirrobo de libros = book security system, library security system.* tira adhesiva antirrobo = adhesive security strip.* * *sistema antirrobo antitheft systemalarma antirrobo antitheft o burglar alarmantitheft device* * *
antirrobo sustantivo masculino
antitheft device
antirrobo
I adj inv antitheft
II m (para coche) car alarm
(para casa) burglar alarm
alarma antirrobo, burglar alarm
' antirrobo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cadena
English:
burglar alarm
- burglar
* * *♦ adj invantitheft;dispositivo antirrobo antitheft device♦ nm1. [en coche] antitheft device2. [en edificio] burglar alarm* * *m AUTO antitheft device* * *antirrobo, -ba adj: antitheft* * *antirrobo n anti theft device -
22 soñar
m.sonar (Nautical).El sonar detectó un submarino The sonar detected a submarine.v.1 to sound, to make a sound, to sound off.La música suena bien The music sounds good.El timbre suena sin parar The doorbell rings endlessly.2 to sound.La música suena bien The music sounds good.3 to ring.4 to peal, to clang.5 to break down completely, to break down.La máquina sonó The machine broke down completely.6 to ring a bell on.Ese asunto me suena That thing rings a bell on me.7 to clobber, to bludgeon, to thump, to bemaul.Lo sonó He clobbered him.8 to beat, to defeat, to vanquish, to thrash.* * *1 MARÍTIMO sonar————————1 (hacer ruido) to sound2 (timbre, teléfono, etc) to ring3 (alarma, reloj) to go off4 (instrumento) to play5 (letra) to be pronounced6 (mencionarse) to be mentioned7 (tener apariencia) to look (a, like), sound (a, like), seem (a, like)1 (conocer vagamente) to sound familiar, ring a bell2 (nariz) to blow1 (nariz) to blow\tal y como suena literally, just as I'm telling you* * *verb1) to sound2) ring* * *1. VI1) (=producir sonido)a) [campana, teléfono, timbre] to ring; [aparato electrónico] to beep, bleepestá sonando el busca — the pager is beeping o bleeping
hacer sonar — [+ alarma, sirena] to sound; [+ campanilla, timbre] to ring; [+ trompeta, flauta] to play
haz sonar el claxon — blow o beep the horn
b) [alarma, sirena] to go offc) [máquina, aparato] to make a noise; [música] to playflauta, río¡cómo suena este frigorífico! — what a noise this fridge makes!
2) (Ling) [fonema, letra] to be pronounced; [frase, palabra] to soundla h de "hombre" no suena — the h in "hombre" is not pronounced o is silent
3) (=parecer por el sonido) to sound•
sonar a — to sound likesus palabras sonaban a falso — his words rang o sounded false
le dijo que se fuera, así como suena — he told him to go, just like that
se llama Anastasio, así como suena — he's called Anastasio, believe it or not
- me suena a chino4) (=ser conocido) to sound familiar, ring a bell *¿no te suena el nombre? — isn't the name familiar?, doesn't the name sound familiar o ring a bell?
a mí su cara no me suena de nada — his face isn't at all familiar to me o doesn't look at all familiar to me
5) (=mencionarse)su nombre suena constantemente en relación con este asunto — her name is always coming up o being mentioned in connection with this affair
7) Cono Sur * (=morirse) to kick the bucket *, peg out *8) Cono Sur * (=estropearse) to pack up *9)hacer sonar — Cono Sur * [gen] to wreck; [+ dinero] to blow *
10)hacer sonar a algn — Cono Sur * (=derrotar) to thrash sb *; (=castigar) to do sb **; (=suspender) to fail, flunk (EEUU) *
2. VT1) (=hacer sonar) [+ campanilla] to ring; [+ trompeta] to play; [+ alarma, sirena] to sound2)3.See:* * *I 1.verbo intransitivo1) teléfono/timbre to ring; disparo to ring outcómo me suenan las tripas! — (fam) my tummy's rumbling (colloq)
2) (+ compl)a) motor/instrumento to sound; persona to soundsuena a hueco/a metal — it sounds hollow/metallic o like metal
b) palabra/expresión to sound(así) como suena — just like that, as simple as that
3)a) ( resultar conocido) (+ me/te/le etc)me suena tu cara — your face is o looks familiar
¿de qué me suena ese nombre? — where do I know that name from?
¿te suena este refrán? — does this proverb ring a bell (with you) o sound familiar to you?
b) ( parecer)4)a) (AmL fam) ( fracasar)soné en el examen — I blew the exam (colloq), I blew it in the exam (colloq)
sonamos — we've had it now, we've blown it now (colloq)
b) (CS fam) (descomponerse, estropearse) to pack up (colloq)c) (CS fam) ( morirse) to kick the bucket (colloq)2.sonar vt1)a) (+ me/te/le etc) < nariz> to wipesuénale la nariz — wipe her nose for her, will you?
b) < trompeta> to play2) (Méx fam)b) ( en competición) to beat, thrash (colloq)3.sonarse v pron: tbIImasculino sonar* * *= dream.Ex. This has brought us nearer to UBC than anyone would have dreamed possible thirty years ago.----* soñar despierto = daydream.* * *I 1.verbo intransitivo1) teléfono/timbre to ring; disparo to ring outcómo me suenan las tripas! — (fam) my tummy's rumbling (colloq)
2) (+ compl)a) motor/instrumento to sound; persona to soundsuena a hueco/a metal — it sounds hollow/metallic o like metal
b) palabra/expresión to sound(así) como suena — just like that, as simple as that
3)a) ( resultar conocido) (+ me/te/le etc)me suena tu cara — your face is o looks familiar
¿de qué me suena ese nombre? — where do I know that name from?
¿te suena este refrán? — does this proverb ring a bell (with you) o sound familiar to you?
b) ( parecer)4)a) (AmL fam) ( fracasar)soné en el examen — I blew the exam (colloq), I blew it in the exam (colloq)
sonamos — we've had it now, we've blown it now (colloq)
b) (CS fam) (descomponerse, estropearse) to pack up (colloq)c) (CS fam) ( morirse) to kick the bucket (colloq)2.sonar vt1)a) (+ me/te/le etc) < nariz> to wipesuénale la nariz — wipe her nose for her, will you?
b) < trompeta> to play2) (Méx fam)b) ( en competición) to beat, thrash (colloq)3.sonarse v pron: tbIImasculino sonar* * *sonar11 = beep, sound, go off, chime.Ex: If neither crossreferences or documents are associated with the entry, the terminal beeps and a message is displayed.
Ex: Leforte could usually identify those footsteps easily; but today they sounded less forceful and deliberate.Ex: The particular issue has to do with pagers and cell phones going off in a public library and the need for a policy to control the situation.Ex: The delay seems even longer with the second doorbell that I have set to chime once, as opposed to the front doorbell which chimes twice.* alarma + sonar = alarm + go off.* campana + sonar = bell + ring.* cuando el río suena, agua lleva = there's no smoke without fire, where there's smoke there's fire.* despertador + sonar = alarm + go off, alarm clock + go off.* dinero contante y sonante = readies, the ready.* hacer sonar una alarma = sound + alarm.* hacer sonar un cascabel = jingle.* hacer sonar un clic = click.* que suena = ringing.* sonar a = smack of.* sonar conocido = ring + a bell.* sonar el teléfono = telephone + ring.* sonar falso = have + a hollow ring.* sonarse = blow + Posesivo + nose.* sonarse la nariz = blow + Posesivo + nose.* sonarse los mocos = blow + Posesivo + nose.* sonar un cascabel = jingle.* * *viA1 «teléfono/timbre» to ringla alarma estuvo sonando toda la noche the alarm was ringing all nightel despertador sonó a las cinco the alarm went off at five o'clocksonó un disparo there was a shot, a shot rang out, I/you/he heard a shotcuando suena la sirena when the siren goes, when you hear the sirensonaron las doce en el reloj del Ayuntamiento the Town Hall clock struck twelve2«letra»: la `e' final no suena you don't pronounce the final `e', the final `e' is not pronounced o is silentB (+ compl)1 «motor/instrumento» to sound; «persona» to soundsuena raro it sounds funnysonaba preocupada she sounded worriedsuena a hueco/a metal it sounds hollow/metallic o like metal2 «palabra/expresión» to soundse escribe como suena it's spelled as it soundsme suena fatal it sounds awful to me¿te suena bien esto? does this sound all right to you?(así) como suena just like that, as simple as thatme dijo que me largara, así como suena she told me to get out, just like that o as simple as thatC1 (resultar conocido) (+ me/te/le etc):me suena tu cara I know your face from somewhere, your face is o looks familiar¿de qué me suena ese nombre/esa canción? where do I know that name from/that song from?me suena haberlo oído antes it rings a bell o it sounds familiar¿te suena este refrán? does this proverb ring a bell (with you) o sound familiar to you?, have you heard this proverb before?, do you know this proverb?2 (parecer) sonar A algo to sound like sthme suena a una de sus invenciones it sounds to me like one of his storiesD(mencionarse): su nombre suena mucho en el mundo de la moda his name is on everybody's lips o everybody's talking about him, in the fashion worldsé discreto, que mi nombre no suena para nada be discreet, I want my name kept out of this o I don't want my name mentionedE1sonamos, se largó a llover now we've had it o now we're in trouble, it's started to rain ( colloq)estamos sonados, perdimos el tren we've had it now o we've blown it now, we've missed the train ( colloq)■ sonarvtA1 (+ me/te/le etc) ‹nariz› to wipesuénale la nariz wipe her nose for her, will you?2 ‹trompeta› to play2 (en una competición) ‹persona/equipo› to beat, thrash ( colloq)■ sonarsetb sonarse la nariz to blow one's nosesonar* * *
Multiple Entries:
sonar
soñar
sonar ( conjugate sonar) verbo intransitivo
1 [teléfono/timbre] to ring;
[ disparo] to ring out;
soñaron las doce en el reloj the clock struck twelve;
me suenan las tripas (fam) my tummy's rumbling (colloq)
2 (+ compl)
[ persona] to sound;
sonaba preocupada she sounded worried;
suena a hueco it sounds hollow
3
◊ me suena tu cara your face is o looks familiar;
¿te suena este refrán? does this proverb ring a bell (with you) o sound familiar to you?
4 (AmL fam) ( fracasar):◊ soné en el examen I blew it in the exam (colloq);
sonamos we've blown it now (colloq)
verbo transitivo
1
2 (Méx fam)
sonarse verbo pronominal: tb
soñar ( conjugate soñar) verbo transitivo
◊ la casa soñada her/his/their dream house
verbo intransitivo
soñar con algo/algn to dream about sth/sb;◊ que sueñes con los angelitos (fr hecha) sweet dreams
soñar con algo to dream of sth
sonar verbo intransitivo
1 (un instrumento, una melodía) to sound: su voz sonaba a preocupación, her voice sounded worried
(un despertador) to ring, buzz
2 (dar una impresión) to sound: lo que dices me suena a chino, what you are saying is Greek to me
eso me suena a problemas, that sounds like trouble
su propuesta no suena mal, I like the sound of her proposal
3 (ser familiar) su cara me suena, his face rings a bell, ese nombre no me suena de nada, that name is completely unknown to me
4 (ser citado, mencionado) su nombre suena como candidato al premio, his name was put forward as a candidate for the prize
soñar
I verbo transitivo
1 to dream: soñé que vivía en una isla desierta, I dreamt I was living on a desert island
2 (imaginar) to imagine: la boda fue tal como la había soñado, her wedding was just like in her dreams
II verbo intransitivo
1 (dormido) sueñas en voz alta, you talk in your sleep
esta noche soñé con él, last night I had a dream about him
2 (imaginar) deja de soñar (despierto), stop daydreaming
no sueñes con que te invite, don't expect to be invited
3 (desear) sueña con volver a su tierra natal, she dreams of returning to her homeland
' soñar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alta
- alto
- repicar
- sonar
- tocar
- a
- explorar
- soñado
- suena
English:
and
- blare
- blow
- chime
- clang
- clank
- clash
- daydream
- dream
- fantasize
- go off
- jangle
- moon over sb
- must
- rattle
- reverie
- ring
- set off
- sonar
- sound
- buzz
- go
- set
* * *♦ vi1. [producir sonido] [timbre, teléfono, campana, despertador, alarma] to ring;sonó una explosión there was an explosion;sonó un disparo a shot rang out;sonaba a lo lejos una sirena you could hear (the sound of) a siren in the distance;hicieron sonar la alarma they set off the alarm;sonaron las diez (en el reloj) the clock struck ten;suena (a) hueco it sounds hollow;suena a los Beatles it sounds like the Beatles;suena falso/a chiste it sounds false/like a joke;Figno me gusta nada como suena esto I don't like the sound of this at all;me llamó mentirosa, así como suena she literally called me a liar;su nombre se escribe como suena you spell her name like it sounds;Famsonar la flauta: sonó la flauta y aprobé el examen it was a fluke that I passed the exam;si suena la flauta… with a bit of luck…esa cara me suena I know that face, I've seen that face somewhere before;¿te suena de algo este número de teléfono? does this telephone number mean anything to you o ring a bell?;no me suena su nombre I don't remember hearing her name before;un nombre que suena mucho en círculos políticos a name that is often mentioned in political circles3. [pronunciarse] to be pronounced;la letra “h” no suena the “h” is silent4. [mencionarse, citarse] to be mentioned;su nombre suena como futuro ministro his name is being mentioned as a future minister5. [rumorearse] to be rumoured;suena por ahí que lo van a echar it is rumoured that he is going to be sackedsi no te preparás para ese examen vas a sonar if you don't revise for the exam you're going to come a cropper;no supieron llevar la empresa correctamente y sonaron they mismanaged the company and came to grief♦ vtsonar la nariz a alguien to wipe sb's nose* * *I v/i1 ring out2 de música play;así, tal como suena fig as simple as that, just like that3:sonar a sound like4:me suena esa voz I know that voice, that voice sounds familiar* * *sonar {19} vi1) : to soundsuena bien: it sounds good2) : to ring (bells)3) : to look or sound familiarme suena ese nombre: that name rings a bell4)sonar a : to sound likesonar vt1) : to ring2) : to blow (a trumpet, a nose)* * *sonar vb2. (despertador, alarma) to go off¿ha sonado el despertador? has the alarm clock gone off?3. (letra) to be pronounceden español la "h" no suena in Spanish the "h" is not pronouncedLo más normal sería decir the "h" is silentsu nombre me suena his name sounds familiar / his name rings a bell5. (tener un aspecto) to soundasí como suena / tal como suena just like that -
23 reloj
m.1 clock.hacer algo contra reloj to do something against the clockreloj analógico analog watchreloj de arena hourglassreloj biológico body clock, biological clockreloj de bolsillo pocket watchreloj de cuco cuckoo clockreloj despertador alarm clockreloj digital digital watchreloj de pared grandfather clockreloj de pulsera watch, wristwatchreloj de sol sun dial2 watch, ticker.* * *1 clock (de pulsera) watch\como un reloj figurado like clockworkcontra reloj against the clockreloj de arena hourglassreloj de caja / reloj de péndulo grandfather clockreloj de cuco cuckoo clockreloj de pared clockreloj de pulsera wristwatchreloj de sol sundial* * *noun m.1) clock2) watch* * *[re'lo]SM [grande] clock; [de pulsera] watchreloj automático — timer, timing mechanism
reloj de arena — hourglass, sandglass
reloj de la muerte — (Entomología) deathwatch beetle
* * *masculino (de pared, mesa) clock; (de pulsera, bolsillo) watchmi reloj (se) adelanta/atrasa — my watch gains/loses
funciona or marcha como un reloj — it's going like clockwork
ser un reloj — to be as regular as clockwork
* * *= clock, watch, timepiece.Ex. 'Good grief!', he cried, catching sight of the clock.Ex. She looked at her watch; it was 9:25.Ex. Even now, hundreds of years after his death, his timepieces stand proud in historic buildings around the world.----* andar como un reloj = fit as a fiddle.* aparcamiento controlado por reloj = metered parking.* bolsillo para el reloj = watch pocket.* cadena de reloj = fob.* carrera contra reloj = race against time, race against the clock.* como un reloj = as regular as clockwork, like clockwork.* controlado por reloj = metered.* cuadrante del reloj = clock face.* dar cuerda a un reloj = wind + clock.* en el sentido de las agujas del reloj = clockwise.* en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj = counterclockwise, anti-clockwise.* esfera del reloj = clock face.* faltriquera de reloj = watch pocket.* hora de reloj = clock hour.* ir a contra reloj = race against + time, race against + the clock.* ir en contra del reloj = race against + time, race against + the clock.* reloj automático = timer.* reloj biológico = body clock, biological clock.* reloj cucú = cuckoo clock.* reloj de arena = sand timer, hourglass, sandglass.* reloj de bolsillo = fob watch.* reloj de cuco = cuckoo clock.* reloj de cucú = cuckoo clock.* reloj de muñeca = wristwatch [wrist watch].* reloj de péndulo = pendulum clock.* reloj de pulsera = wristwatch [wrist watch].* reloj despertador = alarm clock.* reloj interno = body clock, biological clock.* reloj que registra el tiempo de conexión = accounting clock.* volver el reloj atrás = turn + the clock back.* * *masculino (de pared, mesa) clock; (de pulsera, bolsillo) watchmi reloj (se) adelanta/atrasa — my watch gains/loses
funciona or marcha como un reloj — it's going like clockwork
ser un reloj — to be as regular as clockwork
* * *= clock, watch, timepiece.Ex: 'Good grief!', he cried, catching sight of the clock.
Ex: She looked at her watch; it was 9:25.Ex: Even now, hundreds of years after his death, his timepieces stand proud in historic buildings around the world.* andar como un reloj = fit as a fiddle.* aparcamiento controlado por reloj = metered parking.* bolsillo para el reloj = watch pocket.* cadena de reloj = fob.* carrera contra reloj = race against time, race against the clock.* como un reloj = as regular as clockwork, like clockwork.* controlado por reloj = metered.* cuadrante del reloj = clock face.* dar cuerda a un reloj = wind + clock.* en el sentido de las agujas del reloj = clockwise.* en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj = counterclockwise, anti-clockwise.* esfera del reloj = clock face.* faltriquera de reloj = watch pocket.* hora de reloj = clock hour.* ir a contra reloj = race against + time, race against + the clock.* ir en contra del reloj = race against + time, race against + the clock.* reloj automático = timer.* reloj biológico = body clock, biological clock.* reloj cucú = cuckoo clock.* reloj de arena = sand timer, hourglass, sandglass.* reloj de bolsillo = fob watch.* reloj de cuco = cuckoo clock.* reloj de cucú = cuckoo clock.* reloj de muñeca = wristwatch [wrist watch].* reloj de péndulo = pendulum clock.* reloj de pulsera = wristwatch [wrist watch].* reloj despertador = alarm clock.* reloj interno = body clock, biological clock.* reloj que registra el tiempo de conexión = accounting clock.* volver el reloj atrás = turn + the clock back.* * *(de pared, mesa) clock; (de pulsera, bolsillo) watchdar cuerda a un reloj to wind (up) a clock/watchmi reloj (se) adelanta/atrasa my clock/watch gains/loseseste reloj se ha parado this clock has stoppedfunciona or marcha como un reloj it's going like clockworkcontra reloj against the clockser un reloj to be as regular as clockworkCompuestos:body clock( Méx) time clockhourglasspocket watchchiming clockquartz clock/watchcuckoo clockgrandfather clockwristwatchsundialalarm clockdigital clock/watchtime clock* * *
reloj sustantivo masculino (de pared, mesa) clock;
(de pulsera, bolsillo) watch;
contra reloj against the clock;
reloj de arena hourglass;
reloj de pie grandfather clock;
reloj de sol sundial;
reloj despertador alarm clock
reloj sustantivo masculino
1 (de pared, de pie) clock
2 (de pulsera, de bolsillo) watch
3 (de arena) hourglass
4 (de sol) sundial
♦ Locuciones: ir/marchar como un reloj, to go like clockwork
contra reloj, against the clock
' reloj' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
adelantar
- adelantada
- adelantado
- adelantarse
- adelanto
- aguja
- andar
- arriba
- atrasar
- atrasada
- atrasado
- campanada
- correa
- cuerda
- dar
- digital
- esfera
- falta
- ir
- funda
- indicar
- inversa
- inverso
- manecilla
- manilla
- pulsera
- que
- retrasar
- retrasarse
- saeta
- sobremesa
- suiza
- suizo
- sumergible
- vista
- visto
- armar
- arreglar
- arreglo
- bien
- caja
- cambiar
- caminar
- carátula
- carrera
- chapado
- componer
- costar
- disparador
- engranaje
English:
anticlockwise
- chime
- clock
- clockwise
- counterclockwise
- creep
- cuckoo clock
- cursory
- dial
- face
- fast
- gain
- go
- grandfather
- hand
- hourglass
- movement
- put back
- quartz clock
- run down
- say
- set back
- slow
- stand
- strap
- strike
- time clock
- turn back
- watch
- watchband
- watchstrap
- waterproof
- wind
- wind up
- wristwatch
- alarm
- by
- counter
- cuckoo
- egg
- fob
- get
- grand
- have
- lose
- safe
- sun
- timer
- wrist
* * *reloj nm[de pared, en torre] clock; [de pulsera] watch; Ind [para fichar] time clock;hacer algo contra reloj to do sth against the clock;funcionar como un reloj to go like clockwork;Fames un reloj [es puntual] you can set your watch by himreloj de agua water clock;reloj analógico analogue watch;reloj de arena hourglass;reloj atómico atomic clock;reloj biológico body clock, biological clock;reloj de bolsillo pocket watch;reloj checador time clock;reloj de cuarzo quartz clock;reloj de cuerda wind-up watch;reloj despertador alarm clock;reloj digital digital watch;Informát reloj interno internal clock;reloj de pared grandfather clock;reloj de péndulo pendulum clock;reloj de sol sundial* * *m clock; de pulsera watch, wristwatch;reloj para fichar time clock;ser un reloj fam be as regular as clockwork fam ;ir omarchar como un reloj go o run like clockwork;contra reloj against the clock;carrera contra reloj DEP race against the clock* * *reloj nm1) : clock2) : watch3)reloj de arena : hourglass4)reloj de pulsera : wristwatch5)como un reloj : like clockwork* * *reloj n2. (de pared) clock -
24 alerta
adj.alert.adv.on the alert, on the lookout, on the watch.intj.look out, alert, watch out, be alert.f.1 alert.alerta roja red alert2 stand-by, standby.3 arousal.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: alertar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: alertar.* * *► adverbio1 (vigilante) on the alert1 (atención) alert1 (señal) alert, warning1 look/watch out!\dar la (voz de) alerta to give the alerten estado de alerta on the alert* * *1. noun f. 2. adj.alert, watchful* * *1.EXCL watch out!2.ADJ ADV alert, watchfulestar alerta, estar ojo alerta — to be on the alert
3.SF alertdar la alerta, dar la voz de alerta — to raise the alarm
* * *Iadjetivo or adjetivo invariable alertestar alerta(s) — ( tener cuidado) to be alert; ( estar en guardia) to be on the alert
IImantener el ojo/el oído alerta — to keep watch/keep one's ears open
adverbio on the alertIIIfemenino alert* * *= vigilance, vigilant, watchful.Ex. Factors that might adversely impact the ethical behaviour of the publishing, vending and librarianship community are examined, and the need for professionalism and vigilance of the community is emphasised.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.----* alerta amarilla = yellow alert.* alerta del tiempo = weather warning.* alerta informativa = news alerts, information alert.* alerta roja = red alert.* alerta terrorista = terror alert.* alerta verde = green alert.* en alerta roja = on red alert.* en estado de alerta = on standby, on alert.* estado de alerta = state of alert.* estar a la alerta de = be wary of.* poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* señal de alerta = warning sign, warning signal.* servicio de alerta = alert service.* sistema de alerta temprana = early warning system.* * *Iadjetivo or adjetivo invariable alertestar alerta(s) — ( tener cuidado) to be alert; ( estar en guardia) to be on the alert
IImantener el ojo/el oído alerta — to keep watch/keep one's ears open
adverbio on the alertIIIfemenino alert* * *= vigilance, vigilant, watchful.Ex: Factors that might adversely impact the ethical behaviour of the publishing, vending and librarianship community are examined, and the need for professionalism and vigilance of the community is emphasised.
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.* alerta amarilla = yellow alert.* alerta del tiempo = weather warning.* alerta informativa = news alerts, information alert.* alerta roja = red alert.* alerta terrorista = terror alert.* alerta verde = green alert.* en alerta roja = on red alert.* en estado de alerta = on standby, on alert.* estado de alerta = state of alert.* estar a la alerta de = be wary of.* poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* señal de alerta = warning sign, warning signal.* servicio de alerta = alert service.* sistema de alerta temprana = early warning system.* * *oralerttenemos que estar alerta(s) we have to be on the alertmantener el ojo alerta to keep watch, keep an eye out ( colloq)mantener el oído alerta to keep one's ears openon the alerten estado de alerta on alertuna llamada telefónica puso en alerta a la policía a telephone call alerted the policealguien dio la (voz de) alerta someone raised the alarmse oyeron gritos de alerta people could be heard shouting to raise the alarmCompuesto:red alert* * *
Del verbo alertar: ( conjugate alertar)
alerta es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
alerta
alertar
alerta adjetivo
alert;
( estar en guardia) to be on the alert;
■ sustantivo femenino: dar la (voz de) alerta to raise the alarm;
en estado de alerta on alert
alertar ( conjugate alertar) verbo transitivo alerta a algn de algo to alert sb to sth
alerta
I adjetivo & adverbio alert: el perro puso las orejas alerta, the dog pricked up its ears
estar alerta, to be alert
II sustantivo femenino alert
dar la alerta, to alert
alertar verbo transitivo to alert [de, to]: los bomberos nos alertaron sobre el peligro de derrumbamiento, the fire brigade alerted us to the danger of collapse
' alerta' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atento
- tanto
English:
alert
- look out for
- stand-to
- standby
- toe
- vigilant
- watch
- wit
- guard
- stand
* * *♦ adj o adj invalert♦ nfalert;en estado de alerta on alert;pusieron en alerta a las tropas they put the troops on standby;el vigía dio la (voz de) alerta the lookout raised the alarmalerta roja red alert♦ advon the alert;estar alerta to be on the alert♦ interjwatch o look out!* * *I adv:estar alerta be on the alert;estar ojo alerta keep an eye out;¡alerta! watch out!, be careful!II f alert;dar la alerta raise the alarm;poner en alerta alert;en estado de alerta on alert, in a state of alert* * *alerta adv: on the alertalerta nf: alert, alarm* * *alerta n alert -
25 alarma
a'larmaf1) Alarm m, Notruf malarma aérea — MIL Fliegeralarm m
2) ( un dispositivo que advierte) Alarm m, Wecker mLa alarma acaba de sonar. — Der Wecker hörte auf zu klingeln.
3) ( el sonido de ese dispositivo) Notruf m, Alarmsignal n¿No escuchas la alarma? — Hörst du das Alarmsignal nicht?
sustantivo femenino1. [aparato] Alarmanlage diealarmaalarma [a'larma]num1num (general) Alarm masculino; alarma por ozono Ozonalarm masculino; falsa alarma blinder Alarm; dar la alarma Alarm geben; ha saltado la alarma del banco der Alarm der Bank wurde ausgelöstnum2num (susto) Schrecken masculino; (inquietud) Unruhe femenino; alarma social Unruhe in der Bevölkerung -
26 despertador + sonar
(n.) = alarm + go off, alarm clock + go offEx. The moment your alarm goes off, just get up and set the ball rolling!.Ex. My problem is that I'm always running late and it's not a matter of setting the alarm clock to go off a little earlier.* * *(n.) = alarm + go off, alarm clock + go offEx: The moment your alarm goes off, just get up and set the ball rolling!.
Ex: My problem is that I'm always running late and it's not a matter of setting the alarm clock to go off a little earlier. -
27 detector
m.detector, scanning device, probe.* * *► adjetivo1 detecting1 detector\detector de incendios fire detectordetector de mentiras lie detectordetector de radar radar scanner————————1 detector* * *SM detector* * *masculino detector* * *= trigger, detector, detector device.Ex. Increasingly, librarians are turning to library security firms and the insertion of the trigger is a more recent addition to the list of items in processing.Ex. Another, well-publicized, application of computers in health care is computer tomography -- the visualization of internal structures in the human body from data provided by an array of x-ray detectors.Ex. Detector devices mounted in cars would emit a radio signal when deceleration exceeds a certain limit.----* detector de agua = water detector.* detector de humos = smoke detector, smoke alarm.* detector de lluvia = rain-sensing.* detector de mentiras = polygraph, lie detector.* detector de metales = metal detector.* detector electrónico = electronic checker.* pegatina magnética detectora = magnetic alarm sticker.* tira magnética detectora = magnetic alarm strip.* * *masculino detector* * *= trigger, detector, detector device.Ex: Increasingly, librarians are turning to library security firms and the insertion of the trigger is a more recent addition to the list of items in processing.
Ex: Another, well-publicized, application of computers in health care is computer tomography -- the visualization of internal structures in the human body from data provided by an array of x-ray detectors.Ex: Detector devices mounted in cars would emit a radio signal when deceleration exceeds a certain limit.* detector de agua = water detector.* detector de humos = smoke detector, smoke alarm.* detector de lluvia = rain-sensing.* detector de mentiras = polygraph, lie detector.* detector de metales = metal detector.* detector electrónico = electronic checker.* pegatina magnética detectora = magnetic alarm sticker.* tira magnética detectora = magnetic alarm strip.* * *detectorCompuestos:explosives detectorsmoke detector, smoke alarmsmoke detectorlie detectormetal detectormine detector( Inf) virus checker* * *
detector sustantivo masculino
detector;◊ detector de mentiras/metales lie/metal detector
detector,-ora sustantivo masculino y femenino detector
detector de mentiras/ metales, lie/metal detector
' detector' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
detectora
English:
detector
- lie detector
- metal detector
- polygraph
- smoke alarm
- smoke detector
- smoke
* * *detector, -ora♦ adjun aparato detector a detector♦ nmdetectordetector de explosivos explosives detector;detector de humo(s) smoke detector;detector de incendios smoke detector;detector de mentiras lie detector;detector de metales metal detector;detector de minas mine detector* * *m detector* * *detector nm: detectordetector de mentiras: lie detector -
28 poner
v.1 to put.Ella puso el mantel She set the tablecloth.Ella puso su mejor esfuerzo She exerted her best effort.2 to give, to set (asignar) (tarea, examen).le pusieron Mario they called him Mariole pusieron un cinco en el examen he got five out of ten in the exam3 to switch or put on (conectar) (televisión, radio).4 to send (comunicar) (telegrama, fax).¿me pones con él? can you put me through to him? (peninsular Spanish)5 to show (Cine, Teatro & TV).¿qué ponen en la tele? what's on the telly?6 to set up.ha puesto una tienda she has opened a shopponer la mesa to lay the table7 to do up.han puesto su casa con mucho lujo they've done up their house in real style8 to put in.poner dinero en el negocio to put money into the businessponer algo de mi/tu/etc. parte to do my/your/etc bitponer mucho empeño en (hacer) algo to put a lot of effort into (doing) somethingPonga más sal Put in more salt.9 to suppose.pongamos que sucedió así (let's) suppose that's what happenedpon que necesitemos cinco días suppose we need five daysponiendo que todo salga bien assuming everything goes according to plan10 to say (decir). (peninsular Spanish)¿qué pone ahí? what does it say?11 to lay (eggs) (ave).12 to make, to render, to turn, to get.13 to apply, to put on.Ella puso desinfectante She applied disinfectant.14 to lay eggs, to lay.La gallina puso The hen laid eggs.15 to say about.* * *Present Indicativepongo, pones, pone, ponemos, ponéis, ponen.Past IndicativeFuture IndicativeConditionalPresent SubjunctiveImperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperativePast Participlepuesto,-a.* * *verb1) to put2) place3) set4) set up, establish5) add6) switch on, put on7) lay8) install•- ponerse* * *Para las expresiones poner cuidado, poner en duda, poner por las nubes, poner a parir, poner como un trapo, poner verde, poner de vuelta y media, poner por testigo, ponerse por delante, ver la otra entrada.1. VERBO TRANSITIVO1) (=colocar, situar) to put¿dónde pongo mis cosas? — where shall I put my things?
ponle un poco de mantequilla y verás qué bueno — put some butter in it and you'll see how good it is
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poner algo [aparte] — to put sth aside, put sth to one side•
ponlo en su [sitio] — put it back2) [+ ropa, calzado] to put on3) (=añadir) to addponle más sal — add some salt, put some more salt in it
4) (=aplicar, administrar) to put5) (=disponer, preparar)•
poner la [mesa] — to lay {o} set the table6) (=instalar)a) [+ teléfono, calefacción] to put inb) [+ tienda] to open; [+ casa] to furnish7) (=exponer)ponlo al sol — leave {o} put it out in the sun
8) (=hacer funcionar) [+ radio, televisión, calefacción] to put on, turn on; [+ disco] to put on, play¿pongo música? — shall I put some music on?
9) (=ajustar) [+ despertador] to set•
poner el reloj [en hora] — to put one's watch right•
ponlo [más alto] — turn it up10) (=adoptar)¿por qué pones esa voz tan tonta? — why are you speaking in that silly voice?
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¡no pongas esa [cara]! — don't look at me like that!11) (=volver) + adj, adv to makepara no ponerle de mal humor — so as not to make him cross, so as not to put him in a bad mood
¡cómo te han puesto! — (=te han manchado) look what a mess you are!; (=te han pegado) they've given you a right thumping!
12) (=servir)¿qué te pongo? — what can I get you?, what would you like?
¿me pones más patatas? — could I have some more potatoes?
13) (=conectar por teléfono) to put through¿me pone con el Sr. García, por favor? — could you put me through to Mr García, please?
14) (=exhibir)¿qué ponen en el cine? — what's on at the cinema?
¿ponen alguna película esta noche? — is there a film on tonight?
15) (=enviar) to send16) (=escribir) to put¿qué pongo en la carta? — what shall I put in the letter?
¿te has acordado de poner el remite? — did you remember to put the return address on it?
17) (=decir, estar escrito) to say¿qué pone aquí? — what does it say here?
18) (=imponer) [+ examen, trabajo] to give, setnos pone mucho trabajo — he gives {o} sets us a lot of work
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me han puesto una [multa] — I've been fined, I've been given a fine19) (=oponer) [+ inconvenientes] to raise•
le pone [peros] a todo — he's always finding fault with everything20) (=aportar, contribuir)[+ dinero]yo pongo el dinero pero ella escoge — I do the paying, but she does the choosing
21) (=invertir) to put in22) (=apostar)23) (=llamar) to call¿qué nombre {o} cómo le van a poner? — what are they going to call him?, what name are they giving him?
24) (=criticar, alabar)•
te puso muy [bien] ante el jefe — she was very nice about you to the boss•
¡[cómo] te han puesto! — (=te han criticado) they had a real go at you!; (=te han alabado) they were really nice about you!•
tu cuñada te ha puesto muy [mal] — your sister-in-law was very nasty about you25) (=tildar)•
poner a algn [de], la han puesto de idiota para arriba — they called her an idiot and worse26) (=suponer)•
pongamos [que] ganas la lotería — suppose {o} supposing you win the lotteryponiendo que... — supposing that...
27)• poner a algn [a] + infin —
nada más llegar nos pusieron a barrer — no sooner had we arrived than we were set to sweeping the floor
28)• poner a Juan [bien] con Pedro — to make things up between Juan and Pedro
•
poner a Juan [mal] con Pedro — to make Juan fall out with Pedro, cause a rift between Juan and Pedro29) [en trabajo]•
poner a algn [de], puso a su hija de sirvienta — she got her daughter a job as a servant30)31) [gallina] [+ huevos] to lay2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO1) [aves] to lay (eggs)2) (=apostar)3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( colocar) to putlo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class
b) <anuncio/aviso> to place, put2) ( agregar) to put¿cuándo se le pone el agua? — when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?
¿le pones azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?
3) <ropa/calzado> (+ me/te/le etc)¿me pones los zapatos? — can you put my shoes on (for me)?
4) <inyección/supositorio> to give5)poner la mesa — to lay o set the table
6)a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to openb) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to installc) cerradura/armario to fit8) (Esp) (servir, dar)¿qué le pongo? — what can I get you?
póngame un café, por favor — I'll have a coffee, please
¿cuántos le pongo? — how many would you like?
9)a) ( contribuir)b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take11)b) ( oponer)no puso inconveniente — he didn't have o raise any objections
a todo le pone peros or pegas — she finds fault with everything
¿qué nota te puso? — what mark did he give you?
¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?
le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'
14) ( escribir) to put15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say16) (Esp) (exhibir, dar) <obra/película>¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? — is there anything interesting on TV?
¿qué ponen en el Royal? — what's on o what's showing at the Royal?
17) (RPl) ( tardar) to take18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)19) ( adoptar) cara/voz20)a) ( hacer empezar)poner a alguien a + inf: puso a las hijas a trabajar he sent his daughters out to work; lo puse a hacer los deberes — I made him do his homework
b)poner a alguien de algo: la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department; lo pusieron de ángel he was given the part of an angel; siempre te pone de ejemplo — he always holds you up as an example
21) ( suponer)pon que perdemos ese tren... — say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train...
pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados — suppose o let's just say they're wrong
ponerle — (esp AmL)
¿cuánto se tarda? - ponle dos horas — how long does it take? - about two hours o reckon on two hours
22)a) (conectar, encender) <televisión/calefacción> to turn on, switch on, put on; <programa/canal> to put on; < disco> to put onpuso el motor en marcha — she switched on o started the engine
b) (ajustar, graduar)23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)en seguida le pongo — I'm just putting you through o connecting you
poner a alguien con algo/alguien — to put somebody through to something/somebody
2.¿me pone con la extensión 24? — could you put me through to extension 24, please?
vi gallina to lay3.1) ponerse v pron2)a) (refl) ( colocarse)pongámonos a la sombra — let's sit (o lie etc) in the shade
ponerse de rodillas — to kneel (down), get down on one's knees
ponte ahí, junto al árbol — stand over there, by the tree
se me/le puso que... — (AmS fam) I/he had a feeling that... (colloq)
se le pone cada cosa... — he gets the strangest ideas into his head
b) (Esp) ( llegar)3) sol to set4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put onme puse el collar de perlas — I wore o put on my pearl necklace
5) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)cómo te has puesto de barro! — look at you, you're covered in mud!
6)a) ( empezar)ponerse a + inf — to start -ing, to start + inf
se puso a llover — it started raining o started to rain
b) (CS arg) ( contribuir dinero)cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse — when the bill comes, everyone has to cough up (colloq)
yo me pongo con cien — I'll put in o chip in a hundred
7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone — Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you
* * *= affix, fit, put, set, lay, set up, lay out on, lay down, deposit, play, lay out, plant, bung + Nombe + in, get on.Ex. Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.Ex. One such method requires that each book has a magnetic strip inserted into the spine and a special exit door is fitted across which an electric signal is beamed.Ex. If you encounter an unlabeled document during charge-out, peel off one of the preprinted labels and put it in the document.Ex. If no fines are to be charged for a particular combination of borrower and material type, set the maximum fine to zero.Ex. By such mutual assistance, the wits and endeavours of the world may no longer be as so many scattered coals, or firebrands, which, for want of union are soon quenched, whereas, being but laid together, they would have yielded a comfortable light and heat.Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex. The run-off paper must be thick and absorbent to cope with the thick layer of ink deposited on it by the duplicator.Ex. In another style of lesson, the book is approached through film clips, dramatizations on TV, or played on records or tapes made commercially.Ex. There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.Ex. The article is entitled 'To everything there is a season...a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted: a life-cycle analysis of education for librarianship'.Ex. Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.Ex. The full-length, two-direction zipper makes it easy to get on and off, and the bottom is easy to unzip for diaper changes.----* con la mirada puesta en = in + Posesivo + sights.* cosas + ponerse feas = things + get rough.* costes + ponerse por las nubes = costs + spiral.* de quita y pon = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up, removable.* encargado de poner en práctica = implementor [implementer].* no poner en duda = be unquestioned.* poner a Alguien al cargo de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al frente de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al mando de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al tanto de = fill + Alguien + in on.* poner a Alguien contra las cuerdas = put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en contacto con = put + Nombre + in touch with.* poner a Alguien en el compromiso de = leave + Nombre + with the choice of.* poner a Alguien en guardia = put + Nombre + on + Posesivo + guard.* poner a Alguien en su sitio = cut + Nombre + down to size, knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.* poner a Alguien en un aprieto = put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un apuro = put + Alguien + on the spot, put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un compromiso = put + Alguien + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un pedestal = put + Nombre + on a pedestal.* poner a cargo de = put in + charge of.* poner a disposición = keep within + reach.* poner a disposición de = make + available to, put at + the disposal of, place + at the disposal of, bring within + reach.* poner a la altura de las circunstancias = bring + Nombre + up to par.* poner a la defensiva = put on + the defensive.* poner al alcance = bring within + reach.* poner al día = bring + Nombre + up to date, bring + Nombre + up to scratch.* poner al día (de) = bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.* poner Algo a disposición = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo al descubierto = bring + Nombre + to the surface.* poner Algo a mano = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner Algo en = stick + Nombre + on.* poner Algo en Internet = put (out) + Nombre + on the web.* poner Algo patas arriba = turn + Nombre + inside-out.* poner Algo por delante de = put + Nombre + ahead of.* poner Alguien al descubierto = blow + Posesivo + cover.* poner + Alguien + frenético = make + Alguien + furious.* poner al mismo nivel que = bring + Nombre + to a par with.* poner al revés = upend.* poner al tanto (de) = bring into + the swim of, bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.* poner al tanto sobre = give + Nombre + the lowdown on.* poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.* poner a + Nombre + a la cabeza de = put + Nombre + ahead in.* poner a + Número = set to + Número.* poner aparte = set + apart.* poner a + Posesivo + disposición = put at + Posesivo + fingertips.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, plumb + the depths of, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de Alguien = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poner a punto = overhaul, hone, fine tune [fine-tune], tune-up.* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).* poner a un lado = lay + Nombre + aside, set + aside.* poner bonito = get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue.* poner carnada = bait.* poner cebo = bait.* poner como ejemplo = instance, cite + as an example, showcase.* poner con chinchetas = thumbtack.* poner delante de = lay before.* poner de manifiesto = bring into + relief, highlight, show, state, throw into + relief, throw up, evince, illustrate, underscore, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], bring to + light, make + it + clear, lay + bare, provide + insight into, reveal, flag + Nombre + up.* poner de manifiesto las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.* poner demasiado énfasis en Algo = overemphasise [over-emphasise] [overemphasize, -USA].* poner de patitas en la calle = give + Nombre + the boot, sack, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, turf out.* poner de pie = stand + upright.* poner de pie apoyado sobre un costado = stand on + Posesivo + side.* poner de + Posesivo + parte = do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + bit.* poner de relieve = bring into + relief, throw into + relief, underscore, highlight, show, state, throw up, evince, illustrate, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], flag + Nombre + up, reveal.* poner de relieve la importancia = underscore + importance.* poner doble acristalamiento = double glaze.* poner el candado = padlock.* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* poner el colofón final = bookend.* poner el culo = take + Nombre + lying down.* poner el dedo en la llaga = hit + a (raw) nerve, touch on + raw nerve, hit + the nail on the head, strike + home, strike + a nerve, touch on + a sore spot, touch + a (raw) nerve.* poner el despertador = set + the alarm clock.* poner el énfasis = put + focus.* poner el grito en el cielo = be (all) up in arms, kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, blow + Posesivo + top, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack, scream + blue murder, froth at + the mouth, shout + blue murder.* poner el matasellos a una carta = postmark.* poner el precio = price.* poner el sello = stamp.* poner el sello a = place + a stamp on.* poner el sello de = rubber stamp.* poner empeño = strive.* poner en adobo = marinade.* poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* poner en alquiler = rent out.* poner en apuros = cast + a shadow over, put + Nombre + in difficulties.* poner encima = top with.* poner en circulación = circulate.* poner en claro = clear up.* poner en cola = queue.* poner en cola de espera = place + in queue.* poner en contacto = bring into + relationship, contact, provide + an interface, bring into + contact.* poner en contenedor = containerise [containerize, -USA].* poner en cuarentena = quarantine.* poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.* poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.* poner en dificultades = put + Nombre + in difficulties.* poner en duda = challenge, be flawed, question, render + suspect, unsettle, cast + doubt on, regard + with suspicion, put in + doubt, call into + question, shed + doubt, throw into + doubt, throw + doubt on.* poner en duda la validez de = bring into + question the validity of.* poner en duda unos principios = shake + foundations.* poner en el haber de = credit.* poner en entredicho = challenge, cast + doubt on, subvert, compromise, cast + aspersions on, challenge + Posesivo + assumptions, doubt, question, call into + question, impugn.* poner en entredicho una postura = compromise + position.* poner en escena = stage.* poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* poner en evidencia = make + it + clear, underline, bring to + light, put + Nombre + to shame, call + Posesivo + bluff, bring to + the fore.* poner énfasis = put + emphasis.* poner énfasis en = lay + stress on, place + emphasis on, lay + emphasis on.* poner en forma = buff up.* poner en funcionamiento = activate, set in + action, set up, trip, put into + working order, put in + place, put in + place, put into + place, set in + motion.* poner en funcionamiento un programa = implement + program(me).* poner en garantía = pawn.* poner en hielo = ice.* poner en juego = tap.* poner en la calle = evict.* poner en la pared = pin up.* poner en la red + Documento Impreso = webify + Documento Impreso.* poner en libertad = release from + jail.* poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.* poner en libertad condicional = release on + bail.* poner en libertad condicional, poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.* poner en lista de espera = put + on a waiting list.* poner en marcha = implement, set up, trip, set out on, crank up.* poner en marcha un proyecto = mobilise + effort.* poner en órbita = place into + orbit.* poner en orden = tidy up, put in + order, clear up.* poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.* poner en práctica = exercise, implement, put into + practice, put to + work, put into + effect, put into + practical effect, put in + place, put into + place, translate into + practical action, bring to + bear, deploy.* poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.* poner en práctica una normativa = carry out + policy.* poner en práctica un arte = practise + art.* poner en préstamo = circulate.* poner en primer plano = foreground.* poner en relación = bring into + relationship.* poner en remojo = steep.* poner en ridículo = poke + fun at.* poner en riesgo = put at + risk.* poner en su sitio = put in + place.* poner en tela de juicio = throw + doubt on, contest.* poner en tensión = put + Nombre + under pressure.* poner entre comillas = enclose + in quotation marks.* poner entre corchetes = bracket.* poner entre la espada y la pared = press to + the point.* poner entre paréntesis = bracket.* poner entre rejas = put + Nombre + behind bars.* poner en uso = bring into + use, take in + use.* poner en venta = put on + sale.* poner esfuerzo = give + effort.* poner fin = curb, bring to + a close, draw to + a close.* poner fin a = put + paid to, put + an end to, put + a stop to, call + a halt on, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, sound + the death knell for, kill off.* poner fin a un embarazo = terminate + pregnancy.* poner freno = curb.* poner freno a = place + a curb on, clamp down on.* poner fuera de combate = lay + Nombre + low.* poner guiones = hyphenate.* poner huevos = lay + eggs, oviposit.* poner impuestos = impose + VAT.* poner la brida = bridle.* poner la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.* poner la casa patas arriba = turn + the house upside down.* poner la dirección en un sobre = address + envelope.* poner ladrillos = laying of bricks, lay + bricks.* poner la fecha = date-stamp.* poner la mesa = lay + the table.* poner la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.* poner la responsabilidad en = put + the burden on.* poner las antenas = prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.* poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.* poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.* poner las cartas sobre la mesa = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.* poner las cosas en marcha = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.* poner las cosas en movimiento = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.* poner las cosas en su lugar = set + the record straight.* poner las esposas = handcuff.* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.* ponerle el cascabel al gato = stick + Posesivo + neck out (for), stick out + Posesivo + neck.* ponerle la guinda = put + icing on the cake.* ponerle la mano encima a = lay + a finger on.* ponerle los cuernos a = cuckold.* ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.* poner lo pelos de punta = frighten + the living daylights out of.* poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.* poner los pelos de punta = bristle, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death, make + Posesivo + hair stand on end, scare + the hell out of.* poner los pies en alto = put + Posesivo + feet up.* poner los pies en + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.* poner los pies sobre la tierra = come down + to earth.* poner más fuerte = crank up.* poner mucho ahínco = try + Posesivo + heart out.* poner mucho ahínco en = put + Posesivo + heart into.* poner mucho empeño = try + Posesivo + heart out.* poner mucho empeño en = put + Posesivo + heart into.* poner mucho empeño en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.* poner mucho empeño por = take + (great) pains to.* poner mucho esmero por = take + (great) pains to.* poner negro = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend.* poner nervioso = rattle.* poner nervioso a Alguien = give + Nombre + the screaming abdabs.* poner + Nombre + a dieta = put + Nombre + on a diet.* poner + Nombre + a + Nombre = place + Nombre + against + Nombre.* poner objeciones = object.* poner objeciones a = object to.* poner obstáculos = cramp.* poner orden = bring + order, tidying (up), create + order, clear out, clear up.* poner orden en el caos = create + order out of chaos, create + order out of chaos.* poner papel en la impresora = load + printer.* poner parches = patch up, patch.* poner patas arriba = upend.* poner pegas = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner peros = baulk [balk, -USA], cavil (about/at), quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner por las nubes = praise + highly, wax + lyrical, wax + rapturous, praise + Nombre + to the skies, sing + Posesivo + praises.* poner por los suelos = slate, slag + Nombre + off, mouth off, say + nasty things about, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, trash, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, rubbish.* poner + Posesivo + granito de arena = do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + bit.* poner precio a la cabeza de = declare + open season on.* poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = put + a price on + Posesivo + head.* poner punto final a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, close + the book on.* poner punto y final a = put + a stop to, sound + the death knell for.* poner reparos = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner sal = salt.* ponerse = don, pull on, wax.* ponerse a = set about + Gerundio, get (a)round to, settle down to, get down to + Nombre.* ponerse a cero = roll over to + zero.* ponerse a cubierto = run for + cover.* ponerse a dieta = go on + a diet.* ponerse a hacer = set out to + do.* ponerse a hacer Algo en serio = buckle down to.* ponerse al corriente = come up to + speed.* ponerse al corriente de = catch up with, catch up on.* ponerse al día = catching up, come up to + speed, get + up to speed.* ponerse al día de = get up to + speed on.* ponerse al día de un atraso = clear + backlog.* ponerse al día en = catch up with, catch up on.* ponerse Algo = slip + Nombre + on.* ponerse al rojo vivo = reach + boiling point, fire up.* ponerse al tanto = get + up to speed, wise up.* ponerse al tanto de = get up to + speed on.* ponerse a malas con = run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.* ponerse amarillo de envidia = turn + green with envy.* ponerse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.* ponerse a trabajar en serio = get on with + Posesivo + work, buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.* ponerse a trabajar por cuenta propia = strike out on + Posesivo + own.* ponerse a tratar + Algo = get down to + Nombre.* ponerse blanco = turn + white, whiten.* ponerse borroso = blur.* ponerse ciego = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* ponerse + Color = go + Color.* ponerse colorado = get + red in the face, go + bright red.* ponerse colorado como un tomate = go + bright red.* ponerse como loco = go + crazy, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.* ponerse como una fiera = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse como unas castañuelas = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.* ponerse como un energúmeno = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + a fuse, wax + indignant, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, tear + Posesivo + hair out, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse contentísimo = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.* ponerse de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).* ponerse del lado de = side with.* ponerse del lado de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* ponerse de lleno a = buckle down to.* ponerse de mil colores = go + bright red.* ponerse de moda = come into + vogue, come into + fashion.* ponerse de parte de = side with.* ponerse de parte de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* ponerse de pie = rise, stand up, get to + Posesivo + feet, rise to + Posesivo + feet.* ponerse de punta = stand out.* ponerse, el = donning, the.* ponerse el cinturón = buckle up.* ponerse en cola = queue up, line up.* ponerse en contacto = make + contact.* ponerse en contacto con = be in touch (with), interact (with), get in + touch with.* ponerse en contra de = turn against.* ponerse en cuclillas = squat (down), crouch (down).* ponerse en el lugar de = place + Reflexivo + in the position of, put + Reflexivo + in the position of.* ponerse en el lugar de Alguien = put + Reflexivo + in + Nombre/Posesivo + shoes, wear + Posesivo + shoes, walk in + Posesivo + shoes.* ponerse enfermo = get + sick.* ponerse en fila = line up.* ponerse en forma = get + fit.* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.* ponerse en lugar de Alguien = stand in + Posesivo + shoes.* ponerse en marcha = set off, get off + the ground, swing into + action.* ponerse en medio = get in + the way (of).* ponerse en pie de guerra = dig up + the tomahawk, dig up + the hatchet, dig up + the war axe.* ponerse en práctica = go into + effect.* ponerse en ridículo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.* ponerse en tensión = tense up.* ponerse firme = stand to + attention.* ponerse frenético = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, work up + a lather, tear + Posesivo + hair out, be furious.* ponerse fresco con = act + fresh with.* ponerse furioso = infuriate, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.* ponerse gallito = bluster.* ponerse hecho una fiera = go + ballistic, go + berserk, blow + Posesivo + top, go + postal, go + crazy, blow + a fuse, lose + Posesivo + temper, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse hecho una furia = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.* ponerse hecho un basilisco = go + ballistic, go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.* ponerse hecho un energúmeno = go + ballistic, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse histérico = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler.* ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.* ponerse las medallas = take + the credit (for).* ponerse las orejeras = put on + blinkers.* ponerse las pilas = buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.* ponerse las pilas, ponerse de lleno a, ponerse a trabajar en serio = buckle down to.* ponerse loco = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.* ponerse manos a la obra = get down to + business, swing into + action.* ponerse marrón = turn + brown.* ponerse morado = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* ponerse nervioso = get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, be in a tizz(y), get in(to) a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.* ponerse por las nubes = go + ballistic.* ponerse rígido = stiffen.* ponerse rojo = get + red in the face, go + bright red.* ponerse rojo como un tomate = go + bright red.* ponerse seriamente a = settle to.* ponerse tenso = tense up, stress + Nombre + out.* ponerse tibio = pig out (on).* ponerse una tarea = set + Reflexivo + task.* poner sobre aviso = alert to.* poner término a = put + paid to.* poner toda la carne en el asador = go for + broke, shoot (for) + the moon, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.* poner todo de + Posesivo + parte = give + Posesivo + best, do + Posesivo + best, give + Posesivo + utmost.* poner todo patas arriba = turn + everything upside down.* poner todos los huevos en una canasta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.* poner trabas = cramp.* poner una bomba = plant + bomb.* poner una demanda = face + legal action.* poner una denuncia = file + police report.* poner una marca de comprobación = check-mark.* poner una nota en un sitio público = post.* poner una reclamación = appeal.* poner una señal = put up + a sign, put up + a notice.* poner una señal de aviso = post + a warning, post + a warning sign.* poner una tienda = pitch + tent.* poner un círculo alrededor = circle.* poner un ejemplo = take + an example, draw + example.* poner un letrero = put up + a sign, post + a notice, put up + a notice.* poner un pie = set + foot (inside/in/on).* poner un poquito de picante = pep up.* poner un precio a Algo muy alto = overprice.* poner verde = mouth off, get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue, trash, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, slate, rubbish.* poner vertical = stand + upright, upend.* poner y quitar = get on and off.* pongamos el caso de que = for the sake of + argument.* pongamos, por ejemplo,... = let us say, take, for example,..., take, for instance,....* por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.* por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.* precio + ponerse por las nubes = price + go through the roof, price + spiral out of control, price + soar through the roof.* precios + ponerse por las nubes = prices + spiral.* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.* que pone obstáculos = obstructive.* quita o pon = give or take.* sin poner en duda la veracidad de Algo temporalmente = suspension of disbelief.* sin poner en escena = unproduced.* sin ponerlo en duda = uncritically.* sin ponerse en duda = unquestioned.* sólo con la ropa interior puesta = in + Posesivo + underclothes.* sol + ponerse (por) = sun + set (on).* volver a ponerse al día = be back on track, be on track.* ya lo quitas, ya lo pones = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) ( colocar) to putlo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class
b) <anuncio/aviso> to place, put2) ( agregar) to put¿cuándo se le pone el agua? — when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?
¿le pones azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?
3) <ropa/calzado> (+ me/te/le etc)¿me pones los zapatos? — can you put my shoes on (for me)?
4) <inyección/supositorio> to give5)poner la mesa — to lay o set the table
6)a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to openb) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to installc) cerradura/armario to fit8) (Esp) (servir, dar)¿qué le pongo? — what can I get you?
póngame un café, por favor — I'll have a coffee, please
¿cuántos le pongo? — how many would you like?
9)a) ( contribuir)b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take11)b) ( oponer)no puso inconveniente — he didn't have o raise any objections
a todo le pone peros or pegas — she finds fault with everything
¿qué nota te puso? — what mark did he give you?
¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?
le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'
14) ( escribir) to put15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say16) (Esp) (exhibir, dar) <obra/película>¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? — is there anything interesting on TV?
¿qué ponen en el Royal? — what's on o what's showing at the Royal?
17) (RPl) ( tardar) to take18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)19) ( adoptar) cara/voz20)a) ( hacer empezar)poner a alguien a + inf: puso a las hijas a trabajar he sent his daughters out to work; lo puse a hacer los deberes — I made him do his homework
b)poner a alguien de algo: la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department; lo pusieron de ángel he was given the part of an angel; siempre te pone de ejemplo — he always holds you up as an example
21) ( suponer)pon que perdemos ese tren... — say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train...
pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados — suppose o let's just say they're wrong
ponerle — (esp AmL)
¿cuánto se tarda? - ponle dos horas — how long does it take? - about two hours o reckon on two hours
22)a) (conectar, encender) <televisión/calefacción> to turn on, switch on, put on; <programa/canal> to put on; < disco> to put onpuso el motor en marcha — she switched on o started the engine
b) (ajustar, graduar)23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)en seguida le pongo — I'm just putting you through o connecting you
poner a alguien con algo/alguien — to put somebody through to something/somebody
2.¿me pone con la extensión 24? — could you put me through to extension 24, please?
vi gallina to lay3.1) ponerse v pron2)a) (refl) ( colocarse)pongámonos a la sombra — let's sit (o lie etc) in the shade
ponerse de rodillas — to kneel (down), get down on one's knees
ponte ahí, junto al árbol — stand over there, by the tree
se me/le puso que... — (AmS fam) I/he had a feeling that... (colloq)
se le pone cada cosa... — he gets the strangest ideas into his head
b) (Esp) ( llegar)3) sol to set4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put onme puse el collar de perlas — I wore o put on my pearl necklace
5) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)cómo te has puesto de barro! — look at you, you're covered in mud!
6)a) ( empezar)ponerse a + inf — to start -ing, to start + inf
se puso a llover — it started raining o started to rain
b) (CS arg) ( contribuir dinero)cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse — when the bill comes, everyone has to cough up (colloq)
yo me pongo con cien — I'll put in o chip in a hundred
7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone — Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you
* * *= affix, fit, put, set, lay, set up, lay out on, lay down, deposit, play, lay out, plant, bung + Nombe + in, get on.Ex: Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.
Ex: One such method requires that each book has a magnetic strip inserted into the spine and a special exit door is fitted across which an electric signal is beamed.Ex: If you encounter an unlabeled document during charge-out, peel off one of the preprinted labels and put it in the document.Ex: If no fines are to be charged for a particular combination of borrower and material type, set the maximum fine to zero.Ex: By such mutual assistance, the wits and endeavours of the world may no longer be as so many scattered coals, or firebrands, which, for want of union are soon quenched, whereas, being but laid together, they would have yielded a comfortable light and heat.Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.Ex: The run-off paper must be thick and absorbent to cope with the thick layer of ink deposited on it by the duplicator.Ex: In another style of lesson, the book is approached through film clips, dramatizations on TV, or played on records or tapes made commercially.Ex: There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.Ex: The article is entitled 'To everything there is a season...a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted: a life-cycle analysis of education for librarianship'.Ex: Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.Ex: The full-length, two-direction zipper makes it easy to get on and off, and the bottom is easy to unzip for diaper changes.* con la mirada puesta en = in + Posesivo + sights.* cosas + ponerse feas = things + get rough.* costes + ponerse por las nubes = costs + spiral.* de quita y pon = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up, removable.* encargado de poner en práctica = implementor [implementer].* no poner en duda = be unquestioned.* poner a Alguien al cargo de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al frente de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al mando de = put + Nombre + in charge of.* poner a Alguien al tanto de = fill + Alguien + in on.* poner a Alguien contra las cuerdas = put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en contacto con = put + Nombre + in touch with.* poner a Alguien en el compromiso de = leave + Nombre + with the choice of.* poner a Alguien en guardia = put + Nombre + on + Posesivo + guard.* poner a Alguien en su sitio = cut + Nombre + down to size, knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.* poner a Alguien en un aprieto = put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un apuro = put + Alguien + on the spot, put + Nombre + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un compromiso = put + Alguien + on the spot.* poner a Alguien en un pedestal = put + Nombre + on a pedestal.* poner a cargo de = put in + charge of.* poner a disposición = keep within + reach.* poner a disposición de = make + available to, put at + the disposal of, place + at the disposal of, bring within + reach.* poner a la altura de las circunstancias = bring + Nombre + up to par.* poner a la defensiva = put on + the defensive.* poner al alcance = bring within + reach.* poner al día = bring + Nombre + up to date, bring + Nombre + up to scratch.* poner al día (de) = bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.* poner Algo a disposición = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo al descubierto = bring + Nombre + to the surface.* poner Algo a mano = put + Nombre + within reach.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner Algo en = stick + Nombre + on.* poner Algo en Internet = put (out) + Nombre + on the web.* poner Algo patas arriba = turn + Nombre + inside-out.* poner Algo por delante de = put + Nombre + ahead of.* poner Alguien al descubierto = blow + Posesivo + cover.* poner + Alguien + frenético = make + Alguien + furious.* poner al mismo nivel que = bring + Nombre + to a par with.* poner al revés = upend.* poner al tanto (de) = bring into + the swim of, bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.* poner al tanto sobre = give + Nombre + the lowdown on.* poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.* poner a + Nombre + a la cabeza de = put + Nombre + ahead in.* poner a + Número = set to + Número.* poner aparte = set + apart.* poner a + Posesivo + disposición = put at + Posesivo + fingertips.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, plumb + the depths of, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de Alguien = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poner a punto = overhaul, hone, fine tune [fine-tune], tune-up.* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).* poner a un lado = lay + Nombre + aside, set + aside.* poner bonito = get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue.* poner carnada = bait.* poner cebo = bait.* poner como ejemplo = instance, cite + as an example, showcase.* poner con chinchetas = thumbtack.* poner delante de = lay before.* poner de manifiesto = bring into + relief, highlight, show, state, throw into + relief, throw up, evince, illustrate, underscore, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], bring to + light, make + it + clear, lay + bare, provide + insight into, reveal, flag + Nombre + up.* poner de manifiesto las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.* poner demasiado énfasis en Algo = overemphasise [over-emphasise] [overemphasize, -USA].* poner de patitas en la calle = give + Nombre + the boot, sack, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, turf out.* poner de pie = stand + upright.* poner de pie apoyado sobre un costado = stand on + Posesivo + side.* poner de + Posesivo + parte = do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + bit.* poner de relieve = bring into + relief, throw into + relief, underscore, highlight, show, state, throw up, evince, illustrate, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], flag + Nombre + up, reveal.* poner de relieve la importancia = underscore + importance.* poner doble acristalamiento = double glaze.* poner el candado = padlock.* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* poner el colofón final = bookend.* poner el culo = take + Nombre + lying down.* poner el dedo en la llaga = hit + a (raw) nerve, touch on + raw nerve, hit + the nail on the head, strike + home, strike + a nerve, touch on + a sore spot, touch + a (raw) nerve.* poner el despertador = set + the alarm clock.* poner el énfasis = put + focus.* poner el grito en el cielo = be (all) up in arms, kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, blow + Posesivo + top, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack, scream + blue murder, froth at + the mouth, shout + blue murder.* poner el matasellos a una carta = postmark.* poner el precio = price.* poner el sello = stamp.* poner el sello a = place + a stamp on.* poner el sello de = rubber stamp.* poner empeño = strive.* poner en adobo = marinade.* poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* poner en alquiler = rent out.* poner en apuros = cast + a shadow over, put + Nombre + in difficulties.* poner encima = top with.* poner en circulación = circulate.* poner en claro = clear up.* poner en cola = queue.* poner en cola de espera = place + in queue.* poner en contacto = bring into + relationship, contact, provide + an interface, bring into + contact.* poner en contenedor = containerise [containerize, -USA].* poner en cuarentena = quarantine.* poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.* poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.* poner en dificultades = put + Nombre + in difficulties.* poner en duda = challenge, be flawed, question, render + suspect, unsettle, cast + doubt on, regard + with suspicion, put in + doubt, call into + question, shed + doubt, throw into + doubt, throw + doubt on.* poner en duda la validez de = bring into + question the validity of.* poner en duda unos principios = shake + foundations.* poner en el haber de = credit.* poner en entredicho = challenge, cast + doubt on, subvert, compromise, cast + aspersions on, challenge + Posesivo + assumptions, doubt, question, call into + question, impugn.* poner en entredicho una postura = compromise + position.* poner en escena = stage.* poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.* poner en evidencia = make + it + clear, underline, bring to + light, put + Nombre + to shame, call + Posesivo + bluff, bring to + the fore.* poner énfasis = put + emphasis.* poner énfasis en = lay + stress on, place + emphasis on, lay + emphasis on.* poner en forma = buff up.* poner en funcionamiento = activate, set in + action, set up, trip, put into + working order, put in + place, put in + place, put into + place, set in + motion.* poner en funcionamiento un programa = implement + program(me).* poner en garantía = pawn.* poner en hielo = ice.* poner en juego = tap.* poner en la calle = evict.* poner en la pared = pin up.* poner en la red + Documento Impreso = webify + Documento Impreso.* poner en libertad = release from + jail.* poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.* poner en libertad condicional = release on + bail.* poner en libertad condicional, poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.* poner en lista de espera = put + on a waiting list.* poner en marcha = implement, set up, trip, set out on, crank up.* poner en marcha un proyecto = mobilise + effort.* poner en órbita = place into + orbit.* poner en orden = tidy up, put in + order, clear up.* poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.* poner en práctica = exercise, implement, put into + practice, put to + work, put into + effect, put into + practical effect, put in + place, put into + place, translate into + practical action, bring to + bear, deploy.* poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.* poner en práctica una normativa = carry out + policy.* poner en práctica un arte = practise + art.* poner en préstamo = circulate.* poner en primer plano = foreground.* poner en relación = bring into + relationship.* poner en remojo = steep.* poner en ridículo = poke + fun at.* poner en riesgo = put at + risk.* poner en su sitio = put in + place.* poner en tela de juicio = throw + doubt on, contest.* poner en tensión = put + Nombre + under pressure.* poner entre comillas = enclose + in quotation marks.* poner entre corchetes = bracket.* poner entre la espada y la pared = press to + the point.* poner entre paréntesis = bracket.* poner entre rejas = put + Nombre + behind bars.* poner en uso = bring into + use, take in + use.* poner en venta = put on + sale.* poner esfuerzo = give + effort.* poner fin = curb, bring to + a close, draw to + a close.* poner fin a = put + paid to, put + an end to, put + a stop to, call + a halt on, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, sound + the death knell for, kill off.* poner fin a un embarazo = terminate + pregnancy.* poner freno = curb.* poner freno a = place + a curb on, clamp down on.* poner fuera de combate = lay + Nombre + low.* poner guiones = hyphenate.* poner huevos = lay + eggs, oviposit.* poner impuestos = impose + VAT.* poner la brida = bridle.* poner la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.* poner la casa patas arriba = turn + the house upside down.* poner la dirección en un sobre = address + envelope.* poner ladrillos = laying of bricks, lay + bricks.* poner la fecha = date-stamp.* poner la mesa = lay + the table.* poner la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.* poner la responsabilidad en = put + the burden on.* poner las antenas = prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.* poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.* poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.* poner las cartas sobre la mesa = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.* poner las cosas en marcha = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.* poner las cosas en movimiento = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.* poner las cosas en su lugar = set + the record straight.* poner las esposas = handcuff.* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.* ponerle el cascabel al gato = stick + Posesivo + neck out (for), stick out + Posesivo + neck.* ponerle la guinda = put + icing on the cake.* ponerle la mano encima a = lay + a finger on.* ponerle los cuernos a = cuckold.* ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.* poner lo pelos de punta = frighten + the living daylights out of.* poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.* poner los pelos de punta = bristle, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death, make + Posesivo + hair stand on end, scare + the hell out of.* poner los pies en alto = put + Posesivo + feet up.* poner los pies en + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.* poner los pies sobre la tierra = come down + to earth.* poner más fuerte = crank up.* poner mucho ahínco = try + Posesivo + heart out.* poner mucho ahínco en = put + Posesivo + heart into.* poner mucho empeño = try + Posesivo + heart out.* poner mucho empeño en = put + Posesivo + heart into.* poner mucho empeño en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.* poner mucho empeño por = take + (great) pains to.* poner mucho esmero por = take + (great) pains to.* poner negro = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend.* poner nervioso = rattle.* poner nervioso a Alguien = give + Nombre + the screaming abdabs.* poner + Nombre + a dieta = put + Nombre + on a diet.* poner + Nombre + a + Nombre = place + Nombre + against + Nombre.* poner objeciones = object.* poner objeciones a = object to.* poner obstáculos = cramp.* poner orden = bring + order, tidying (up), create + order, clear out, clear up.* poner orden en el caos = create + order out of chaos, create + order out of chaos.* poner papel en la impresora = load + printer.* poner parches = patch up, patch.* poner patas arriba = upend.* poner pegas = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner peros = baulk [balk, -USA], cavil (about/at), quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner por las nubes = praise + highly, wax + lyrical, wax + rapturous, praise + Nombre + to the skies, sing + Posesivo + praises.* poner por los suelos = slate, slag + Nombre + off, mouth off, say + nasty things about, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, trash, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, rubbish.* poner + Posesivo + granito de arena = do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + bit.* poner precio a la cabeza de = declare + open season on.* poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = put + a price on + Posesivo + head.* poner punto final a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, close + the book on.* poner punto y final a = put + a stop to, sound + the death knell for.* poner reparos = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.* poner sal = salt.* ponerse = don, pull on, wax.* ponerse a = set about + Gerundio, get (a)round to, settle down to, get down to + Nombre.* ponerse a cero = roll over to + zero.* ponerse a cubierto = run for + cover.* ponerse a dieta = go on + a diet.* ponerse a hacer = set out to + do.* ponerse a hacer Algo en serio = buckle down to.* ponerse al corriente = come up to + speed.* ponerse al corriente de = catch up with, catch up on.* ponerse al día = catching up, come up to + speed, get + up to speed.* ponerse al día de = get up to + speed on.* ponerse al día de un atraso = clear + backlog.* ponerse al día en = catch up with, catch up on.* ponerse Algo = slip + Nombre + on.* ponerse al rojo vivo = reach + boiling point, fire up.* ponerse al tanto = get + up to speed, wise up.* ponerse al tanto de = get up to + speed on.* ponerse a malas con = run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.* ponerse amarillo de envidia = turn + green with envy.* ponerse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.* ponerse a trabajar en serio = get on with + Posesivo + work, buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.* ponerse a trabajar por cuenta propia = strike out on + Posesivo + own.* ponerse a tratar + Algo = get down to + Nombre.* ponerse blanco = turn + white, whiten.* ponerse borroso = blur.* ponerse ciego = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* ponerse + Color = go + Color.* ponerse colorado = get + red in the face, go + bright red.* ponerse colorado como un tomate = go + bright red.* ponerse como loco = go + crazy, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.* ponerse como una fiera = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse como unas castañuelas = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.* ponerse como un energúmeno = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + a fuse, wax + indignant, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, tear + Posesivo + hair out, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse contentísimo = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.* ponerse de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).* ponerse del lado de = side with.* ponerse del lado de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* ponerse de lleno a = buckle down to.* ponerse de mil colores = go + bright red.* ponerse de moda = come into + vogue, come into + fashion.* ponerse de parte de = side with.* ponerse de parte de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.* ponerse de pie = rise, stand up, get to + Posesivo + feet, rise to + Posesivo + feet.* ponerse de punta = stand out.* ponerse, el = donning, the.* ponerse el cinturón = buckle up.* ponerse en cola = queue up, line up.* ponerse en contacto = make + contact.* ponerse en contacto con = be in touch (with), interact (with), get in + touch with.* ponerse en contra de = turn against.* ponerse en cuclillas = squat (down), crouch (down).* ponerse en el lugar de = place + Reflexivo + in the position of, put + Reflexivo + in the position of.* ponerse en el lugar de Alguien = put + Reflexivo + in + Nombre/Posesivo + shoes, wear + Posesivo + shoes, walk in + Posesivo + shoes.* ponerse enfermo = get + sick.* ponerse en fila = line up.* ponerse en forma = get + fit.* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.* ponerse en lugar de Alguien = stand in + Posesivo + shoes.* ponerse en marcha = set off, get off + the ground, swing into + action.* ponerse en medio = get in + the way (of).* ponerse en pie de guerra = dig up + the tomahawk, dig up + the hatchet, dig up + the war axe.* ponerse en práctica = go into + effect.* ponerse en ridículo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.* ponerse en tensión = tense up.* ponerse firme = stand to + attention.* ponerse frenético = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, work up + a lather, tear + Posesivo + hair out, be furious.* ponerse fresco con = act + fresh with.* ponerse furioso = infuriate, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.* ponerse gallito = bluster.* ponerse hecho una fiera = go + ballistic, go + berserk, blow + Posesivo + top, go + postal, go + crazy, blow + a fuse, lose + Posesivo + temper, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse hecho una furia = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.* ponerse hecho un basilisco = go + ballistic, go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.* ponerse hecho un energúmeno = go + ballistic, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.* ponerse histérico = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler.* ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.* ponerse las medallas = take + the credit (for).* ponerse las orejeras = put on + blinkers.* ponerse las pilas = buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.* ponerse las pilas, ponerse de lleno a, ponerse a trabajar en serio = buckle down to.* ponerse loco = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.* ponerse manos a la obra = get down to + business, swing into + action.* ponerse marrón = turn + brown.* ponerse morado = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).* ponerse nervioso = get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, be in a tizz(y), get in(to) a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.* ponerse por las nubes = go + ballistic.* ponerse rígido = stiffen.* ponerse rojo = get + red in the face, go + bright red.* ponerse rojo como un tomate = go + bright red.* ponerse seriamente a = settle to.* ponerse tenso = tense up, stress + Nombre + out.* ponerse tibio = pig out (on).* ponerse una tarea = set + Reflexivo + task.* poner sobre aviso = alert to.* poner término a = put + paid to.* poner toda la carne en el asador = go for + broke, shoot (for) + the moon, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.* poner todo de + Posesivo + parte = give + Posesivo + best, do + Posesivo + best, give + Posesivo + utmost.* poner todo patas arriba = turn + everything upside down.* poner todos los huevos en una canasta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.* poner trabas = cramp.* poner una bomba = plant + bomb.* poner una demanda = face + legal action.* poner una denuncia = file + police report.* poner una marca de comprobación = check-mark.* poner una nota en un sitio público = post.* poner una reclamación = appeal.* poner una señal = put up + a sign, put up + a notice.* poner una señal de aviso = post + a warning, post + a warning sign.* poner una tienda = pitch + tent.* poner un círculo alrededor = circle.* poner un ejemplo = take + an example, draw + example.* poner un letrero = put up + a sign, post + a notice, put up + a notice.* poner un pie = set + foot (inside/in/on).* poner un poquito de picante = pep up.* poner un precio a Algo muy alto = overprice.* poner verde = mouth off, get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue, trash, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, slate, rubbish.* poner vertical = stand + upright, upend.* poner y quitar = get on and off.* pongamos el caso de que = for the sake of + argument.* pongamos, por ejemplo,... = let us say, take, for example,..., take, for instance,....* por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.* por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.* precio + ponerse por las nubes = price + go through the roof, price + spiral out of control, price + soar through the roof.* precios + ponerse por las nubes = prices + spiral.* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.* que pone obstáculos = obstructive.* quita o pon = give or take.* sin poner en duda la veracidad de Algo temporalmente = suspension of disbelief.* sin poner en escena = unproduced.* sin ponerlo en duda = uncritically.* sin ponerse en duda = unquestioned.* sólo con la ropa interior puesta = in + Posesivo + underclothes.* sol + ponerse (por) = sun + set (on).* volver a ponerse al día = be back on track, be on track.* ya lo quitas, ya lo pones = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up.* * *■ poner (verbo transitivo)A1 colocar2 poner: anuncio, avisoB agregarC ropa, calzado etcD ‹inyección/supositorio›E poner la mesaF1 instalar, montar2 poner: cocina, teléfono etc3 poner: cerradura etcG poner: huevosH servir, darA1 contribuir2 proporcionarB poner: atención, cuidadoC1 imponer2 oponer3 adjudicarD poner: nombreE enviarF escribirG1 expresar por escrito2 impersonalH exhibir, darI tardarA en un estado, una situaciónB poner: cara, voz, etcC1 hacer empezar2 poner a alguien de algoD suponerA1 conectar, encender2 ajustar, graduarB poner al teléfono■ poner (verbo intransitivo)A1 apostar2 contribuir dineroB poner: gallinasC México: vulg■ ponerse (verbo pronominal)A1 colocarse2 llegarB ponerse: el solC ponerse: calzado etcA en un estado, una situaciónB1 empezar2 esforzarse, esmerarse3 contribuir dineroSentido III ponerse al teléfonovtA1 (colocar) to put¿dónde habré puesto las llaves? where can I have put the keys?¿dónde vas a poner este cuadro? where are you going to put o hang this picture?pon ese cuadro derecho put that picture straight, straighten that picturelo pusieron en el curso avanzado he was put o placed in the advanced classponle la cadena a la puerta put the chain on the doorpon agua a calentar put some water on to boil2 ‹anuncio/aviso› to place, putpusieron un anuncio en el periódico they put o placed an advertisement in the newspaperB (agregar) to put¿cuándo se le pone el agua? when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?¿le has puesto sal a la sopa? have you put any salt in the soup?¿le pones azúcar al café? do you take sugar in your coffee?C ‹ropa/calzado› (+ me/te/le etc):¿me pones los zapatos? can you put my shoes on (for me)?le puse el vestido rojo I dressed her in her red dressD ‹inyección/supositorio› to giveel dentista le puso una inyección the dentist gave him an injectionEponer la mesa to lay o set the tableF1 (instalar, montar) ‹oficina/restaurante› to openpuso un estudio junto con otra arquitecta she set up in business with another architectconsiguió permiso para poner una autoescuela he got permission to open a driving schoolles ayudó a poner la casa he helped them set up house o homepusieron la casa/oficina a todo lujo they furnished the house/fitted the office out in stylele puso un apartamento a su amante he set his mistress up in an apartment2 ‹cocina/teléfono/calefacción› to installvan a poner cocinas de gas they are going to install o fit gas cookers3 ‹cerradura/armario› to fitG «ave» ‹huevos› to layH( Esp) (servir, dar): ¿qué le pongo? what can I get you?póngame un café, por favor I'll have a coffee, please¿cuántos le pongo, señora? how many would you like, madam?A1 (contribuir):él pone el capital y yo el trabajo he puts up the capital and I supply the laborpusimos 500 pesos cada uno we put in 500 pesos eachque cada uno ponga lo que pueda each person should give what he or she can afford2 (proporcionar) ‹autobús/tren› to lay onla empresa puso la comida y la bebida food and drink was laid on by the companyB ‹atención› to pay; ‹cuidado› to takepon más atención en lo que estás haciendo pay more attention to what you're doingno ha puesto ningún cuidado en este trabajo she hasn't taken any care at all over this piece of workpone mucho entusiasmo en todo lo que hace he's very enthusiastic about everything he does, he puts a lot of enthusiasm into everything he doesC1 (imponer) ‹deberes› to give, set; ‹examen› to setnos pusieron 20 preguntas we were given o set 20 questionsle pusieron una multa por exceso de velocidad he was fined for speeding2(oponer): no me puso ningún inconveniente he didn't have o raise any objectionsa todo le tiene que poner peros or pegas she finds fault with everything3 (adjudicar) ‹nota› to give¿qué (nota) te puso en la redacción? what (mark) did he give you for your essay?le pusieron un cero he got nought out of tenD (dar) ‹nombre/apodo› to give¡qué nombre más feo le pusieron! what a horrible name to give him!le pusieron Eva they called her Eva¿qué título le vas a poner al poema? what title are you going to give the poem?, what are you going to call the poem?le pusieron el sobrenombre de `el cojo' they nicknamed him `el cojo'F (escribir) to putno has puesto ningún acento you haven't put any of the accents inno sé qué más ponerle I don't know what else to put o writepuso mi nombre en la lista she put my name down on the listG ( esp Esp)1 (expresar por escrito) to sayel periódico no pone nada sobre el robo the newspaper doesn't say anything about the robbery2 ( impersonal):mira a ver lo que pone en esa nota see what that note saysallí pone que no se puede pasar it says there that you can't go in¿qué pone aquí? what does it say here?, what does this say?H ( Esp) (exhibir, dar)‹obra/película› ¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? is there anything interesting on TV?¿qué ponen en el Trocadero? what's on o what's showing at the Trocadero?en el teatro ponen una obra de Casares there's a play by Casares on at the theaterno pusieron ninguna película buena en Navidad there wasn't a single good film on over Christmas, they didn't show a single good film over Christmasel avión pone media hora de Montevideo a Buenos Aires the plane takes half an hour from Montevideo to Buenos Airesde allí a Salta pusimos tres horas it took us three hours from there to SaltaA (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):me pones nerviosa you're making me nervousya la has puesto de mal humor now you've put her in a bad mood¿por qué me pusiste en evidencia así? why did you show me up like that?lo pusiste en un aprieto you put him in an awkward positionnos puso al corriente de lo sucedido he brought us up to date with what had happened¡mira cómo has puesto la alfombra! look at the mess you've made on the carpet!me estás poniendo las cosas muy difíciles you're making things very difficult for meB (adoptar) ‹cara/voz›no pongas esa cara there's no need to look like thatpuso cara de enfado he looked annoyedpuso voz de asustado he sounded scaredC1(hacer empezar): el médico me puso a régimen the doctor put me on a dietponer a algn A + INF:tuvo que poner a las hijas a trabajar he had to send his daughters out to worklo puso a estudiar guitarra con Rodríguez she sent him to have guitar lessons with Rodríguezlo puso a pelar cebollas she set him to work peeling onions2 poner a algn DE algo:la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of departmentlo pusieron de ángel he was given a part as an angel, he was given the part of an angelsu padre lo puso de botones en la oficina his father gave him a job as an office boysiempre te pone de ejemplo he always holds you up as an exampleD(suponer): pon que perdemos ese tren, no podríamos volver say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train, then we wouldn't be able to get backpon que es cierto ¿qué harías entonces? say o suppose o supposing it is true, then what would you do?pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados suppose o let's just say they're wrongponerle ( AmL): ¿cuánto se tarda? — ponle dos horas how long does it take? — about two hours o in the region of two hours o reckon on two hours¿cuánto nos costará? — y … pónganle alrededor de $200 how much will it cost us? — well, … you'd better reckon on about $200A1 (conectar, encender) ‹televisión/calefacción› to turn o switch o put on; ‹programa/canal› to put onpon un disco put on a recordpuso el motor en marcha she switched on o started the enginetodavía no nos han puesto la luz we haven't had our electricity connected yet2(ajustar, graduar): pon el despertador a las siete set the alarm (clock) for seven¿puedes poner la música un poco más alta? can you turn the music up a bit?puso el reloj en hora she put the clock right, she set the clock to the right timeponer el motor a punto to tune up the engineBponer a algn CON algn/algo to put sb THROUGH TO sb/sth¿me puede poner con el director, por favor? could you put me through to o could I speak to the director, please?¿me pone con la extensión 24? could you put me through to o can I have extension 24, please?■ ponerviA2 (contribuir dinero) to contribute¿vas a poner para el regalo de Pilar? are you going to give something o contribute toward(s) Pilar's present?B «gallina» to lay■ ponerseA1 ( refl)ponerse de pie to stand up, standponerse de rodillas to kneel, kneel down, get down on one's kneesponte ahí, junto al árbol stand over there, by the treeponérsele a algn algo ( AmL fam): se le puso que tenía que escalar la montaña he got it into his head that he had to climb the mountaina ese viejo se le pone cada cosa that old man gets the strangest ideas into his head2B «sol» to setC ( refl) ‹calzado/maquillaje/alhaja› to put onponte el abrigo put your coat onno tengo nada que ponerme I don't have a thing to wearmi hermano siempre se pone mi ropa my brother is always borrowing my clothesponte un poco de sombra de ojos put on a little eyeshadowme puse el collar de perlas I wore o put on my pearl necklaceA (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):me puse furiosa I got very angrycuando lo vio se puso muy contenta she was so happy when she saw itadelante, pónganse cómodos come in, make yourselves comfortableno te pongas así, que no es para tanto don't get so worked up, it's not that bad¡mira cómo te has puesto de barro! just look at you, you're covered in mud!no te imaginas cómo se puso, hecha una fiera you wouldn't believe the way she reacted, she went absolutely wildla vida se está poniendo carísima everything's getting so expensiveB1 (empezar) ponerse A + INF to start -INGse va a poner a llover de un momento a otro it's going to start raining o to start to rain any minutea ver si te pones a trabajar you'd better start workingse puso a llorar sin motivo aparente she started crying o to cry for no apparent reason2 ( fam) (esforzarse, esmerarse) to try, make an effortsi te pones lo acabas hoy mismo if you make an effort o if you try o if you put your mind to it, you'll finish it today3(CS arg) (contribuir dinero): cuando se casaron el viejo se puso con $5.000 when they got married, her old man shelled out $5,000 ( colloq)cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse when the check comes, everyone has to cough up ( colloq)yo me pongo con cien I'll put in o chip in a hundred ( colloq)( Esp) (al teléfono): ¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for youdile a tu madre que se ponga tell your mother I want to speak to her, ask your mother to come to the phone* * *
poner ( conjugate poner) verbo transitivo
1
ponle el collar al perro put the dog's collar on;
poner una bomba to plant a bomb
2 ( agregar) to put
3 ‹inyección/supositorio› to give
4◊ poner la mesa to lay o set the table
5 (instalar, montar)
6 [ ave] ‹ huevo› to lay
7 (Esp) (servir, dar):◊ póngame un café, por favor I'll have a coffee, please;
¿cuántos le pongo? how many would you like?
1 ‹ dinero› ( contribuir) to put in;
2 ‹ atención› to pay;
‹cuidado/interés› to take;
3
‹examen/problema› to set;
4 ( dar) ‹nombre/apodo› to give;
‹ ejemplo› to give;
5 ( enviar) ‹ telegrama› to send
6 ( escribir) ‹dedicatoria/líneas› to write
7 (Esp) (exhibir, dar) ‹ película› to show;◊ ¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? is there anything interesting on TV?;
¿qué ponen en el Royal? what's on o what's showing at the Royal?
1
‹programa/canal› to put on;
‹cinta/disco/música› to put on;◊ puso el motor en marcha she switched on o started the engine
puso el reloj en hora she put the clock right
2 (Esp) ( al teléfono): poner a algn con algo/algn to put sb through to sth/sb
(en estado, situación) (+ compl):
poner a algn en un aprieto to put sb in an awkward position
vi [ ave] to lay
ponerse verbo pronominal
1 ( refl) ( colocarse):
ponerse de pie to stand (up);
ponerse de rodillas to kneel (down), get down on one's knees
2 [ sol] to set
3 ( refl) ‹calzado/maquillaje/alhaja› to put on;
1 (en estado, situación) (+ compl):
se puso triste she became sad;
cuando lo vio se puso muy contenta she was so happy when she saw it;
se puso como loco he went mad;
ponerse cómodo to make oneself comfortable
2 ( empezar) ponerse a + inf to start -ing, to start + inf;
(Esp):
poner verbo transitivo
1 (en un lugar, una situación) to put: me puso en un aprieto, he put me in a tight corner
(seguido de adjetivo) to make: me pone contento, he makes me happy
2 (hacer funcionar) to turn o switch on
3 (un fax, telegrama) to send
poner una conferencia, to make a long-distance call
4 (una multa, un castigo) to impose
5 (abrir un negocio) to set up
6 (vestir) to put on
7 (exponer) tienes que poner la planta al sol/a la sombra, you have to put the plant in the sun/shade
8 (aportar) yo puse mil pesetas, I contributed a thousand pesetas
9 (conjeturar, imaginar) to suppose: pongamos que..., supposing (that)...
10 (estar escrito) lo pone aquí, it's written here
no pone nada de eso, it doesn't say anything about that
11 TV Cine to put on, show
12 Tel ponme con él, put me through to him
13 (un nombre) le pondremos Tadeo, we are going to call him Tadeo
ya le puso título a la novela, he has already given the novel a title
♦ Locuciones: poner a alguien a caldo, to pull sb to pieces
poner a cien, to make sb nervous: me pone a cien cuando habla de ese modo, when he talks that way I get nervous
poner en duda, to call into question: los inversores pusieron su competencia en duda, the investors questioned his competence
poner a alguien en evidencia, to show sb up
poner en evidencia, to show up: la situación pone en evidencia la falta de justicia del sistema, the situation exposes the system's unfairness
poner a alguien en su sitio, to put sb in his place
' poner' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
activar
- alinear
- alta
- alto
- altura
- antecedente
- antena
- arreglar
- arrinconar
- aunar
- bandeja
- brete
- cabeza
- calzar
- caldo
- calle
- cara
- cargar
- carta
- caso
- cien
- codificar
- comprometer
- confiar
- coto
- crecer
- cuenco
- cuestión
- dejar
- denuncia
- depositar
- descomponer
- descubierta
- descubierto
- desesperar
- diente
- dirigir
- discutir
- distribuir
- enchufar
- enderezar
- enervar
- enfermar
- enfrentar
- enmascarar
- entregar
- entregarse
- escenificar
- escobilla
- esmerarse
English:
acquaint
- action
- apply
- arm
- arrange
- aside
- best
- blur
- bond
- box
- bracket
- bundle
- bung
- cap
- cast
- cheek
- claim
- code
- collect
- compromise
- connect
- cork
- crack
- cross
- crown
- curb
- date
- dip
- discomfit
- dishwasher
- egg
- end
- endanger
- excite
- face
- fault
- feature
- fetter
- fill in
- fit
- fluster
- follow up
- forewarn
- free
- gather
- get
- glaze
- go
- gown
- grin
* * *♦ vt1. [situar, agregar, meter] to put;me pusieron en la última fila I was put in the back row;ponle un poco más de sal put some more salt in it, add a bit of salt to it;pon los juguetes en el armario put the toys (away) in the cupboard;¿dónde habré puesto la calculadora? where can I have put o left the calculator?;poner un anuncio en el periódico to put an advert in the paper;poner un póster en la pared to put a poster up on the wall;poner una inyección a alguien to give sb an injection;hubo que ponerle un bozal al perro we had to put a muzzle on the dog, we had to muzzle the dog3. [servir]¿qué le pongo? what can I get you?, what would you like?;póngame una cerveza, por favor I'd like o I'll have a beer, please;¿cuánto le pongo? how much would you like?;póngame un kilo give me a kilo4. [contribuir, aportar] to put in;poner dinero en el negocio to put money into the business;poner mucho empeño en (hacer) algo to put a lot of effort into (doing) sth;pon atención en lo que digo pay attention to what I'm saying;5. [hacer estar de cierta manera]poner a alguien en un aprieto/de mal humor to put sb in a difficult position/in a bad mood;le has puesto colorado/nervioso you've made him blush/feel nervous;ponérselo fácil/difícil a alguien to make things easy/difficult for sb;lo puso todo perdido she made a real mess;el profesor nos puso a hacer cuentas the teacher gave us some sums to do;llegó y nos puso a todos a trabajar she arrived and set us all to work;pon la sopa a calentar warm the soup up;me pusieron de aprendiz de camarero they had me work as a trainee waiter;poner cara de tonto/inocente to put on a stupid/an innocent faceme pusieron de mentiroso they called me a liar;poner bien algo/a alguien to praise sth/sb;poner mal algo/a alguien to criticize sth/sbponer pegas a algo to raise objections to sth8. [asignar] [precio] to fix, to settle on;[multa] to give; [deberes, examen, tarea] to give, to set;le pusieron (de nombre) Mario they called him Mario;me han puesto (en el turno) de noche I've been assigned to the night shift, they've put me on the night shift;le pusieron un cinco en el examen he got five out of ten in the exam9. [comunicar] [telegrama, fax, giro postal] to send;[conferencia] to make; Esp¿me pones con él? can you put me through to him?;Espno cuelgue, ahora le pongo don't hang up, I'll put you through in a second10. [conectar, hacer funcionar] [televisión, radio] to switch o put on;[despertador] to set; [instalación, gas] to put in; [música, cinta, disco] to put on;pon la lavadora put the washing machine on;pon el telediario put the news on;puse el despertador a las seis/el reloj en hora I set my alarm clock for six o'clock/my watch to the right time;¿te han puesto ya el teléfono? are you on the phone yet?, have they connected your phone yet?;ponlo más alto, que no se oye turn it up, I can't hear it11. [en el cine, el teatro, la televisión] to show;anoche pusieron un documental muy interesante last night they showed a very interesting documentary;¿qué ponen en la tele/en el Rialto? what's on the TV/on at the Rialto?;en el Rialto ponen una de Stallone there's a Stallone movie on at the Rialto12. [montar] to set up;poner la casa to set up home;poner un negocio to start a business;ha puesto una tienda she has opened a shop;hemos puesto moqueta en el salón we've had a carpet fitted in the living-room;poner la mesa to lay the table;pusieron la tienda (de campaña) en un prado they pitched their tent o put their tent up in a meadow13. [decorar] to do up;han puesto su casa con mucho lujo they've done up their house in real style14. [suponer] to suppose;pongamos que sucedió así (let's) suppose that's what happened;pon que necesitemos cinco días suppose we need five days;poniendo que todo salga bien assuming everything goes according to plan;¿cuándo estará listo? – ponle que en dos días when will it be ready? – reckon on it taking two days¿qué pone ahí? what does it say there?16. [escribir] to put;¿qué pusiste en la segunda pregunta? what did you put for the second question?17. [huevo] to lay18. RP [demorar] to take;el tren pone media hora en llegar allá the train takes half an hour to get there♦ vi[gallina, aves] to lay (eggs)♦ v impersonalAm Fam [parecer]se me pone que… it seems to me that…* * *<part puesto> v/t1 put;poner en escena stage;poner en marcha set in motion;pongamos que let’s suppose o assume that2 ropa put on3 ( añadir) put in4 RAD, TV turn on, switch on5 la mesa set6 ( escribir) put downla crítica puso muy bien su última película the critics gave his last film very good reviews8 negocio set up9 telegrama send10 huevos lay12 dinero deposit13:poner a alguien furioso make s.o. angry;ponerle a alguien con alguien TELEC put s.o. through to s.o.;ponerle una multa a alguien fine s.o.* * *poner {60} vt1) colocar: to put, to placepon el libro en la mesa: put the book on the table2) agregar, añadir: to put in, to add3) : to put on (clothes)4) contribuir: to contribute5) escribir: to put in writingno le puso su nombre: he didn't put his name on it6) imponer: to set, to impose7) exponer: to put, to exposelo puso en peligro: she put him in danger8) : to prepare, to arrangeponer la mesa: to set the table9) : to namele pusimos Ana: we called her Ana10) establecer: to set up, to establishpuso un restaurante: he opened up a restaurant11) instalar: to install, to put insiempre lo pones de mal humor: you always put him in a bad mood13) : to turn on, to switch on14) suponer: to supposepongamos que no viene: supposing he doesn't come15) : to lay (eggs)poner a : to start (someone doing something)lo puse a trabajar: I put him to workponer de : to place asla pusieron de directora: they made her directorponer en : to put in (a state or condition)poner en duda: to call into questionponer vi1) : to contribute2) : to lay eggs* * *poner vb2. (ropa, etc) to put on3. (añadir) to put¿le has puesto sal a las patatas? have you put any salt on the potatoes?¿te pones azúcar? do you take sugar?6. (encender) to put on / to turn on / to switch on7. (establecer) to open9. (comunicar) to put through¿me pones con Asunción, por favor? can you put me through to Asunción, please?en el periódico pone que la película está muy bien it says in the newspaper that the film is very good11. (proyectar) to be on¿qué ponen en el Renoir? what's on at the Renoir?12. (dar un nombre) to call14. (servir) to give¿qué te pongo? what can I get you?¿me pone un kilo de tomates? can I have a kilo of tomatoes, please?pongamos por caso... suppose... / let's say... -
29 timbre
m.1 bell (aparato).tocar el timbre to ring the belltimbre de alarma alarm (bell)2 timbre.el timbre de su voz the sound of her voice3 (official) stamp (sello) (de documentos).4 seal.5 tone, pitch, timbre, tone color.pres.subj.1st person singular (yo) Present Subjunctive of Spanish verb: timbrar.* * *1 (de la puerta) bell2 (sello) stamp, seal; (sello fiscal) fiscal stamp, revenue stamp3 MÚSICA timbre\tocar el timbre to ring the belltimbre nasal twang* * *noun m.1) bell2) tone* * *SM1) (Elec) bell2) (Mús) timbretimbre nasal — nasal timbre, twang
3) (Com, Econ) (=sello) fiscal stamp, revenue stamp; (=renta) stamp duty, revenue stamp (EEUU)4) Méx [de correos] (postage) stamp6)timbre de gloria — (=señal) mark of honour; (=acto) action etc which is to one's credit
* * *1) ( para llamar) (door)bell2) (de sonido, voz) tone, timbre3)a) ( sello) fiscal stampb) ( renta del estado) stamp duty o taxc) (Chi) ( utensilio) rubber stampd) (Méx) ( sello postal) (postage) stamp* * *= bell, timbre, doorbell.Ex. In addition, one must not forget such mundane matters as door bells (front and back), a closing bell, fire bells, security alarms and possibly others all of which must be noticeably different.Ex. The resulting music shares several attributes with ambient music -- its emphasis on texture and timbre, the absence of rhythm, and its adherence to the dictate that ambient music should be uneventful.Ex. The delay seems even longer with the second doorbell that I have set to chime once, as opposed to the front doorbell which chimes twice.----* impuesto del timbre = stamp duty.* timbre de la puerta = doorbell.* * *1) ( para llamar) (door)bell2) (de sonido, voz) tone, timbre3)a) ( sello) fiscal stampb) ( renta del estado) stamp duty o taxc) (Chi) ( utensilio) rubber stampd) (Méx) ( sello postal) (postage) stamp* * *= bell, timbre, doorbell.Ex: In addition, one must not forget such mundane matters as door bells (front and back), a closing bell, fire bells, security alarms and possibly others all of which must be noticeably different.
Ex: The resulting music shares several attributes with ambient music -- its emphasis on texture and timbre, the absence of rhythm, and its adherence to the dictate that ambient music should be uneventful.Ex: The delay seems even longer with the second doorbell that I have set to chime once, as opposed to the front doorbell which chimes twice.* impuesto del timbre = stamp duty.* timbre de la puerta = doorbell.* * *A (para llamar) bell; (en la puerta) bell, doorbelltocar el or llamar al timbre to ring the belltimbre de alarma alarm bellB (de un sonido, de una voz) tone, timbretimbre agudo high pitchC1 (sello) fiscal stamp2 (renta del estado) stamp duty o tax3 ( Chi) (utensilio) rubber stamp4 ( Méx) (sello postal) stamp, postage stampCompuestos:watermarkfiscal stampD (en heráldica) crest* * *
Del verbo timbrar: ( conjugate timbrar)
timbré es:
1ª persona singular (yo) pretérito indicativo
timbre es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente subjuntivo3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
timbrar
timbre
timbrar ( conjugate timbrar) verbo transitivo ‹ documento› to stamp;
‹ carta› to frank
verbo intransitivo (Col, Méx) to ring the bell
timbre sustantivo masculino
1 ( para llamar) (door)bell;
timbre de alarma alarm bell
2 (de sonido, voz) tone, timbre
3
timbrar verbo transitivo to stamp
timbre sustantivo masculino
1 Mús (de la voz, de un sonido) timbre, tone
2 (para llamar, avisar) bell
llamar al timbre/tocar el timbre, to ring the bell
3 (en documento oficial) fiscal stamp
' timbre' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
llamar
- presionar
- pulsar
- tirador
- tiradora
- tocar
- chicharra
- sonar
- tienta
- toque
English:
alarm
- bell
- buzzer
- doorbell
- listen for
- listen out for
- ring
- sound
- stamp-duty
- door
- nasal
- postage
- ringing
- stamp
- than
* * *timbre nm1. [aparato] bell;tocar el timbre to ring the belltimbre de alarma alarm (bell)2. [de instrumento] timbre;el timbre de su voz the sound of her voice;un timbre metálico a metallic ring3. [sello] [de documentos] (official) stamp;[de impuestos] seal; CAm, Méx [de correos] stamp4. [en escudo de armas] crest* * *m1 de puerta bell;tocar el timbre ring the bell2 Méx(postage) stamp* * *timbre nm1) : belltocar el timbre: to ring the doorbell2) : tone, timbre3) sello: seal, stamp4) CA, Mex : postage stamp* * *timbre n bell -
30 voz
f.1 voice (sonido, habla, tono).a media voz in a low voice, under one's breatha voz en grito at the top of one's voiceaclarar o aclararse la voz to clear one's throatalzar o levantar la voz a alguien to raise one's voice to somebodyde viva voz by word of mouthen voz alta alouden voz baja softly, in a low voicemudó la voz his voice broketener la voz tomada to be hoarsela voz de la conciencia the voice of conscience2 shout (grito).decir algo a voces to shout somethingdar voces to shoutdar la voz de alerta to raise the alarmvoz de mando order, command3 say, voice.la voz de la experiencia/del pueblo the voice of experience/of the peopleno tener ni voz ni voto to have no say in the matter4 rumor.corre la voz de que va a dimitir people are saying that she's going to resign¡corre la voz! pass it on!5 voice (cantante).una de las mejores voces del país one of the best voices in the country6 word (vocablo).7 voice (grammar).voz activa/pasiva active/passive voice* * *► nombre femenino (pl voces)1 (sonido) voice2 (grito) shout3 (vocablo, palabra) word4 GRAMÁTICA voice\a media voz in a low voice, softlya voces shoutinga voz en cuello / a voz en grito at the top of one's voiceaclararse la voz to clear one's throatalzar la voz / levantar la voz to raise one's voicecorre la voz que... rumour has it that...dar la voz de alarma to raise the alarmdar una voz a alguien to give somebody a shoutdar voces to shouten voz alta alouden voz baja in a low voiceestar pidiendo algo a voces figurado to be crying out for somethingllevar la voz cantante to sing the leading part 2 figurado to rule the roostmudarle la voz to breakser voz pública to be common knowledge* * *noun f.1) voice2) word* * *SF1) (=sonido humano) voicecon la voz entrecortada o empañada — in a voice choked with emotion
me temblaba la voz — my voice was trembling o shaking
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aclararse la voz — to clear one's throat•
ahuecar la voz — to deepen one's voiceleyó el poema en voz alta — he read the poem aloud o out loud
soñar en voz alta — to think aloud o out loud
¿me lo puedes repetir en voz alta? — can you say that again louder?
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en voz baja — in a low voice, in a whisperme lo dijo en voz baja — she whispered it to me, she told me in a whisper o in a low voice
algunos comentaban, en voz baja, que sería mejor que dimitiera — some were whispering that it would be best if he resigned
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forzar la voz — to strain one's voice•
a media voz — in a whisper•
perder la voz, [quedarse] sin voz — (temporalmente) to lose one's voice; (definitivamente) to lose the power of speech•
a una voz — with one voice•
de viva voz — aloudme lo dijo de viva voz — he told me himself o personally o in person
anudarse 3), desanudar, levantar 1., 7), torrente 2)voz en off — (TV, Cine) voice-over
2) (Mús)a) (=sonido) [de instrumento] soundla voz del órgano — the sound oliterthe strains of the organ
b) (=persona) voicecanción a cuatro voces — song for four voices, four-part song
(fig) to call the tune•
llevar la voz cantante — (en un grupo de pop, rock) to be the lead singer; (en un concierto clásico) to be the lead soprano/tenor etcc) (=habilidad para el canto) voice3) (=aviso) voicela voz de la conciencia — the promptings o voice of conscience
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dar una voz a algn — to give sb a shoutcuando hayas terminado, dame una voz — give me a shout when you've finished *
voz de mando — (Mil) command
Patricia parece llevar la voz de mando en este asunto — Patricia is the boss when it comes to this matter
4) (=rumor) rumour, rumor (EEUU)•
hacer circular o correr la voz de que... — to spread the rumour o word that...voz común — hearsay, gossip
5) (Pol) (=opinión) voice•
a voces, discutir a voces — to argue noisily o loudlypedir 1., 6)estuve llamando a voces pero no me abrieron la puerta — I called out o shouted but they didn't open the door
7) (en el juego) call8) (Ling)a) (=vocablo) wordb) [del verbo] voice* * *1)a) ( sonido) voiceen voz alta — < hablar> loudly; < leer> aloud, out loud
a voz en grito or cuello — at the top of one's voice
de viva voz — personally, in person
b) ( capacidad de hablar) voice2) ( opinión) voiceno tener ni voz ni voto: no tiene ni voz ni voto en esto — he has no say in the matter
3)a voces: hablar a voces to talk in loud voices; llamar a voces to call out, to shout; pedir algo a voces to cry out for something; dar la voz de alarma — to raise the alarm
b) ( rumor) rumor*corre la voz de que... — word o rumor has it that...
4) (Mús)a) ( persona) voiceb) ( línea melódica)una pieza a cuatro voces — a piece for four voices, a four-part piece
llevar la voz cantante — (fam) to call the tune o shots (colloq)
5) (Ling)a) (frml) ( palabra) wordb) ( forma verbal) voice•* * *= voice.Ex. There are networks which have been designed for transmitting information to and from computers, rather than transmitting people's voices.----* acallar la voz de + Posesivo + conciencia = salve + the conscience.* activado por voz = speech-controlled.* a viva voz = open outcry.* a voces = vociferously, vociferous, open outcry.* a voz en cuello = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* a voz en grito = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* bajar la voz = lower + Posesivo + voice.* buzón de voz = voice mail.* con una voz + Adjetivo = in a + Adjetivo + voice.* con una voz cantarina = in sing-song.* conversión de texto a voz = text-to-speech conversion.* con voz = talking.* con voz entrecortada = hesitantly, falteringly, haltingly, jerkily.* con voz suave = soft-spoken, softly-spoken.* corre la voz de que = rumour has it that.* correr la voz = spread + the news.* corría la voz de que = rumour had it that.* corte de voz = voice insert.* dar una voz = holler.* decir con voz + adjetivo = say in + a + Adjetivo + voice.* decir en voz alta = say + out loud, say in + a loud voice.* decir en voz baja = say under + Posesivo + breath, say in + a low voice, say in + a quiet voice.* de viva voz = orally, word-of-mouth, by word of mouth.* de voz suave = soft-spoken, softly-spoken.* dispositivo de entrada de información mediante la voz = voice input device.* en voz alta = loudly, aloud, out loud.* escuchar la voz de la conciencia = listen to + the voice within.* escuchar la voz de la experiencia = listen to + the voice of experience.* escuchar la voz de la razón = listen to + the voice of reason.* escuchar la voz interior = listen to + the voice within.* hablar en voz alta = talk in + a loud voice.* hablar en voz baja = whisper, speak + low.* hacer correr la voz = spread + the word, spread + the good word, pass on + the good word, spread + the news.* identificación mediante la voz = voice-print identification.* información a través de la voz = voice information.* insultar a voces = scream + abuse (at).* la voz de = the voice of.* la voz de la conciencia = the voice within.* la voz de la experiencia = the voice of experience.* la voz de la razón = the voice of reason.* la voz del odio = the voice of hate.* la voz interior = the voice within.* lectura de obra de teatro en voz alta = play-reading [play reading].* lectura en voz alta = reading aloud.* leer en voz alta = read + aloud, read + out loud.* levantar la voz = raise + Posesivo + voice.* llevar la voz cantante = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost, set + the agenda.* mensaje de voz = voice message.* método de pensamiento en voz alta = thinking aloud method.* no tener ni voz ni voto en = have + no say in.* pensar en voz alta = think + aloud, think + out loud.* perder la voz = lose + Posesivo + voice.* quedarse sin voz = lose + Posesivo + voice.* que habla en voz baja = quietly spoken.* reconocimiento de la voz = voice input and output.* reconocimiento de voz = voice recognition.* secreto a voces = open secret.* sintetizador de voz = voice synthesiser.* sistema de conversión de texto a voz = text-to-speech system.* tecnología para el reconocimiento de voz = voice recognition technology.* tono de voz = tone of voice.* transmisión de información a través de la voz = voice transmission.* voz + adquirir + tono = voice + take on + quality.* voz artificial = voice output, synthesised speech.* voz de la conciencia, la = voice of conscience, the.* voz digital = digital voice.* voz humana sintetizada = synthesised speech.* voz interior = inner voice.* voz por Internet = voice over IP (VoIP).* voz sobre IP (VoIP) = voice over IP (VoIP).* voz unánime = unified voice.* * *1)a) ( sonido) voiceen voz alta — < hablar> loudly; < leer> aloud, out loud
a voz en grito or cuello — at the top of one's voice
de viva voz — personally, in person
b) ( capacidad de hablar) voice2) ( opinión) voiceno tener ni voz ni voto: no tiene ni voz ni voto en esto — he has no say in the matter
3)a voces: hablar a voces to talk in loud voices; llamar a voces to call out, to shout; pedir algo a voces to cry out for something; dar la voz de alarma — to raise the alarm
b) ( rumor) rumor*corre la voz de que... — word o rumor has it that...
4) (Mús)a) ( persona) voiceb) ( línea melódica)una pieza a cuatro voces — a piece for four voices, a four-part piece
llevar la voz cantante — (fam) to call the tune o shots (colloq)
5) (Ling)a) (frml) ( palabra) wordb) ( forma verbal) voice•* * *= voice.Ex: There are networks which have been designed for transmitting information to and from computers, rather than transmitting people's voices.
* acallar la voz de + Posesivo + conciencia = salve + the conscience.* activado por voz = speech-controlled.* a viva voz = open outcry.* a voces = vociferously, vociferous, open outcry.* a voz en cuello = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* a voz en grito = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* bajar la voz = lower + Posesivo + voice.* buzón de voz = voice mail.* con una voz + Adjetivo = in a + Adjetivo + voice.* con una voz cantarina = in sing-song.* conversión de texto a voz = text-to-speech conversion.* con voz = talking.* con voz entrecortada = hesitantly, falteringly, haltingly, jerkily.* con voz suave = soft-spoken, softly-spoken.* corre la voz de que = rumour has it that.* correr la voz = spread + the news.* corría la voz de que = rumour had it that.* corte de voz = voice insert.* dar una voz = holler.* decir con voz + adjetivo = say in + a + Adjetivo + voice.* decir en voz alta = say + out loud, say in + a loud voice.* decir en voz baja = say under + Posesivo + breath, say in + a low voice, say in + a quiet voice.* de viva voz = orally, word-of-mouth, by word of mouth.* de voz suave = soft-spoken, softly-spoken.* dispositivo de entrada de información mediante la voz = voice input device.* en voz alta = loudly, aloud, out loud.* escuchar la voz de la conciencia = listen to + the voice within.* escuchar la voz de la experiencia = listen to + the voice of experience.* escuchar la voz de la razón = listen to + the voice of reason.* escuchar la voz interior = listen to + the voice within.* hablar en voz alta = talk in + a loud voice.* hablar en voz baja = whisper, speak + low.* hacer correr la voz = spread + the word, spread + the good word, pass on + the good word, spread + the news.* identificación mediante la voz = voice-print identification.* información a través de la voz = voice information.* insultar a voces = scream + abuse (at).* la voz de = the voice of.* la voz de la conciencia = the voice within.* la voz de la experiencia = the voice of experience.* la voz de la razón = the voice of reason.* la voz del odio = the voice of hate.* la voz interior = the voice within.* lectura de obra de teatro en voz alta = play-reading [play reading].* lectura en voz alta = reading aloud.* leer en voz alta = read + aloud, read + out loud.* levantar la voz = raise + Posesivo + voice.* llevar la voz cantante = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost, set + the agenda.* mensaje de voz = voice message.* método de pensamiento en voz alta = thinking aloud method.* no tener ni voz ni voto en = have + no say in.* pensar en voz alta = think + aloud, think + out loud.* perder la voz = lose + Posesivo + voice.* quedarse sin voz = lose + Posesivo + voice.* que habla en voz baja = quietly spoken.* reconocimiento de la voz = voice input and output.* reconocimiento de voz = voice recognition.* secreto a voces = open secret.* sintetizador de voz = voice synthesiser.* sistema de conversión de texto a voz = text-to-speech system.* tecnología para el reconocimiento de voz = voice recognition technology.* tono de voz = tone of voice.* transmisión de información a través de la voz = voice transmission.* voz + adquirir + tono = voice + take on + quality.* voz artificial = voice output, synthesised speech.* voz de la conciencia, la = voice of conscience, the.* voz digital = digital voice.* voz humana sintetizada = synthesised speech.* voz interior = inner voice.* voz por Internet = voice over IP (VoIP).* voz sobre IP (VoIP) = voice over IP (VoIP).* voz unánime = unified voice.* * *A1 (sonido) voicele temblaba la voz her voice shooktiene una voz de trueno he has a thundering o booming voicea mí no me levantes la voz don't raise your voice to metodavía no ha cambiado or mudado la voz his voice hasn't broken yetse aclaró la voz she cleared her throattiene la voz tomada he's hoarsehablaban en voz baja they were speaking quietly, they were speaking in low voices o in hushed tonesléelo en voz alta read it aloud o out loudme lo dijo a media voz he whispered it to mecon esa vocecita no se le oye nada you can't hear a thing she says, she speaks so quietly o she has such a quiet voiceno le hizo caso a la voz de la conciencia he took no notice of the voice of his consciencea voz en grito or cuello at the top of one's voicede viva voz personally, in person2 (capacidad de hablar) voiceno te conviene forzar la voz you shouldn't strain your voicequedarse sin voz to lose one's voiceCompuesto:( Mil) commandB (opinión) voicela voz del pueblo the voice of the peopleno tener ni voz ni voto: no tiene ni voz ni voto en esto he has no say o he doesn't have any say in the matter1 (gritos) shouting, shouts (pl)¿qué pasa? ¿qué son esas voces? what's happening? what's all that shouting?¡tenías que haber oído las voces que daba! you should have heard him shouting!a voces: hablaban a voces they were talking in loud voices, they were talking loudly o shoutingestuve llamando a voces, pero nadie me oyó I called out o shouted, but nobody heard meun problema que pide a voces una solución rápida a problem that is crying out for a quick solutiondar la voz de alarma to raise the alarm2 (rumor) rumor*corre la voz de que se van a divorciar word o rumor has it that they are going to get divorced, there is a rumor going around that they are going to get divorcedD ( Mús)1 (persona) voice2(línea melódica): una pieza a cuatro voces a piece for four voices, a four-part piececantaban a dos voces they were singing a duet3(habilidad para cantar): tiene buena voz he has a good voice4 (de un instrumento) soundE ( Ling)una voz de origen hebreo a word of Hebrew origin2 (forma verbal) voiceCompuestos:active, active voicepassive, passive voice* * *
voz sustantivo femenino
1 ( en general) voice;
tener la voz tomada to be hoarse;
hablar en voz baja to speak quietly;
en voz alta ‹ hablar› loudly;
‹ leer› aloud, out loud;
una pieza a cuatro voces (Mús) a piece for four voices, a four-part piece;
voz activa/pasiva (Ling) active/passive voice
2
hablar a voces to talk in loud voices
voz sustantivo femenino
1 (sonido) voice
a media voz, in a low voice, softly
de viva voz, verbally
en voz alta, aloud, out loud
en voz baja, in a low voice, quietly
Rad TV (grabación) voz en off, voice-over
2 (grito) shout: dales una voz, give them a shout
a voces, shouting
3 (opinión) no tener ni voz ni voto, to have no say in the matter
4 Ling (palabra) voice
(forma verbal) voice
5 Mús (persona que canta) voice
a tres voces, for three voices
♦ Locuciones: (divulgar una noticia) correr la voz: corre la voz para que se entere todo el mundo, spread the rumours so that everybody finds out about it
figurado llevar la voz cantante, to rule the roost o to call the shots
pedir algo a voces, to be crying out for sthg
a voz en grito/a voz en cuello, at the top of one's voice
figurado secreto a voces, open secret
' voz' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- acre
- aguardentosa
- aguardentoso
- aguda
- agudo
- ahuecar
- alarma
- alta
- alto
- apagada
- apagado
- bajar
- bajinis
- cadenciosa
- cadencioso
- cantante
- casarse
- cascada
- cascado
- chillar
- chillón
- chillona
- dar
- desconocida
- desconocido
- desgarrada
- desgarrado
- despacio
- educar
- entrecortada
- entrecortado
- escala
- gallo
- grave
- grito
- hueca
- hueco
- inflexión
- levantar
- llamada
- modular
- mortecina
- mortecino
- nasal
- operarse
- penetrante
- permitirse
- quebrarse
- quiebro
English:
A
- aback
- abrasive
- active
- aloud
- angry
- be
- bear
- belt out
- break
- breath
- breathe
- broken
- carry
- catch
- convulse
- crack
- croak
- deep
- deepen
- doubtful
- drone
- drop
- echo
- evenly
- faint
- falter
- gasp out
- get
- grating
- grave
- groom
- gruff
- harsh
- have
- hollow
- indistinct
- lay up
- level
- light
- loud
- menace
- miss
- muffled
- nasal
- offstage
- out
- piping
- quaver
- quiet
* * *voz nf1. [sonido, habla] voice;tiene la voz aguda she has a shrill voice;tiene muy buena voz she has a fine o very good voice;la voz de la conciencia the voice of conscience;canta bien pero le falta voz she's a good singer, but her voice lacks power;mudó la voz his voice broke;me quedé sin voz I lost my voice;tener la voz tomada to be hoarse;le temblaba la voz her voice was trembling;voz en off Cine voice-over; Teatro voice offstageen voz baja softly, in a low voice;hablaban en voz baja they spoke in a low voice;muchos comentan, en voz baja, que ha sido un fracaso many people are saying under their breath that it's been a failure;alzar la voz (a alguien) to raise one's voice (to sb);bajar la voz to lower one's voice;levantar la voz a alguien to raise one's voice to sb;¡levanta la voz! speak up!;a media voz in a low voice, under one's breath;de viva voz: informó de viva voz a los periodistas he told the journalists personally;quiero agradecérselo de viva voz I want to thank her in personvoz de mando order, command3. [grito] shout;dar una voz a alguien to give sb a shout;¡qué voces! ¿por qué hablan tan alto? what a racket! why do they have to speak so loud?;dar voces to shout;decir algo a voces to shout sth;llamar a alguien a voces to shout to sb;estar pidiendo algo a voces to be crying out for sth4. [opinión] voice;[derecho a opinar] say;cada vez se oyen más voces discrepantes more and more voices are being raised in disagreement;la voz de la experiencia/del pueblo the voice of experience/of the people;tener voz y voto to have a say;no tener ni voz ni voto to have no say in the matter;Famla voz de su amo: han acusado a la televisión pública de no ser más que la voz de su amo public television has been accused of being little more than a mouthpiece for the government5. [cantante] voice;una de las mejores voces del país one of the best voices in the country;una pieza para dos voces a piece for two voices;llevar la voz cantante to call the tune6. [rumor] rumour;corre la voz de que va a dimitir people are saying that she's going to resign;¡corre la voz! pass it on!7. [vocablo] word8. Gram voicevoz activa active voice;voz pasiva passive voice* * *f1 voice;a media voz in a hushed o low voice;a voz en grito at the top of one’s voice;en voz alta aloud;en voz baja in a low voice;levantar oalzar la voz a alguien raise one’s voice to s.o.;conocer a alguien en la voz recognize s.o.’s voice;a una voz with one voice, as one;quería contártelo de viva voz he wanted to tell you in person;llevar la voz cantante fig call the tune, call the shots;no tener voz ni voto fig not have a say;tener voz y voto POL have full voting rights;dar voces shout;estar pidiendo a voces algo be crying out for sth;hacer correr la voz spread the word;a dos voces MÚS for two voices2 figrumor, Brrumour* * *1) : voice2) : opinion, say3) grito: shout, yell4) : sound5) vocablo: word, term6) : rumor7)a voz en cuello : at the top of one's lungs8)dar voces : to shout9)en voz alta : aloud, in a loud voiceen voz baja : softly, in a low voice* * *voz n1. (en general) voice2. (grito) shout¡no me des esas voces! don't shout!en voz alta out loud / aloud -
31 alarma antirrobo
f.burglar alarm, antitheft device.* * *(para casa) burglar alarm 2 (para coche) anti-theft device, car alarm* * *(n.) = burglar alarm, intruder alarmEx. Measures to prevent such incidents include fitting burglar alarms in libraries and taking quick and decisive action against troublesome users.Ex. Of greatest import are the siting of libraries, the building shell, fire alarms, intruder alarms, internal layout of the building, and methods combating damage and theft.* * *(n.) = burglar alarm, intruder alarmEx: Measures to prevent such incidents include fitting burglar alarms in libraries and taking quick and decisive action against troublesome users.
Ex: Of greatest import are the siting of libraries, the building shell, fire alarms, intruder alarms, internal layout of the building, and methods combating damage and theft. -
32 reloj despertador
m.alarm clock.* * *(de mesita) alarm clock 2 (de pulsera) alarm watch* * *(n.) = alarm clockEx. Baby alarms, smoke alarms, alarm clocks, and rape alarms were used for testing consumers' shopping habits.* * *(n.) = alarm clockEx: Baby alarms, smoke alarms, alarm clocks, and rape alarms were used for testing consumers' shopping habits.
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33 alarma personal
(n.) = rape alarm, personal alarmEx. Baby alarms, smoke alarms, alarm clocks, and rape alarms were used for testing consumers' shopping habits.Ex. They sell a wide range of self protection devices such as personal alarms, pepper sprays, stun guns, and tasers.* * *(n.) = rape alarm, personal alarmEx: Baby alarms, smoke alarms, alarm clocks, and rape alarms were used for testing consumers' shopping habits.
Ex: They sell a wide range of self protection devices such as personal alarms, pepper sprays, stun guns, and tasers. -
34 alarma1
1 = alarm.Ex. 'What do you mean by that?' asked Bragge, almost with an air of alarm.----* cundir la alarma = transmit + alarm.* dar la alarma = sound + alarm.* dar la señal de alarma = sound + the clarion.* motivo de alarma = cause for alarm.* señal de alarma = alarm signal, clarion call. -
35 cundir
v.1 to spread.2 to go a long way (dar de sí) (comida, reservas). (peninsular Spanish)me cundió mucho el tiempo I got a lot done3 to become extended, to grow all over, to proliferate.Esa planta cunde en la región That plant becomes extended in the region.4 to take over.Cundió el pánico Panic took over.* * *1 (extenderse) to spread2 (dar de sí) to go a long way, go far■ si me cunde el trabajo, te ayudaré con el tuyo if I get a lot of work done, I'll help you with yours3 (aumentar de volumen) to swell, expand\cundió la voz que... rumour (US rumor) had it that...* * *VI1) (=rendir) to produce a good quantityhoy no me ha cundido el trabajo — I didn't get very far with my work today, I didn't get much work done today
no me cunde el tiempo — I'm not getting very far, I'm not getting a lot done, I'm not making very much headway
2) (=extenderse) to spreadcunde el rumor que... — there's a rumour going round that...
¡que no cunda el pánico! — there's no need for panic!, don't panic!
3) (=multiplicarse) to increase4) (=hincharse) [arroz] to swell* * *verbo intransitivo2) ( rendir)este detergente cunde más/mucho — this detergent goes further/a long way
* * *----* cundir la alarma = transmit + alarm.* pánico + cundir = panic + spread.* * *verbo intransitivo2) ( rendir)este detergente cunde más/mucho — this detergent goes further/a long way
* * ** cundir la alarma = transmit + alarm.* pánico + cundir = panic + spread.* * *cundir [I1 ]viA «rumor» to spread; «miedo» to grow¡que no cunda el pánico! don't panic!cundió la alarma entre los inversores there was widespread alarm among investorscunde el temor a una reacción violenta there are growing fears of a violent reactionempieza a cundir el escepticismo entre los electores skepticism is becoming rife among the electorate, the electorate is becoming increasingly skepticalB(rendir): hoy no me ha cundido el trabajo I haven't got very far with my work today, I haven't got much work done todayhoy la mañana me cundió I got a lot done this morning, I did a good morning's work today, I had a profitable morningeste detergente concentrado cunde más this concentrated detergent goes furtheragreguémosle más arroz para que cunda let's add more rice to make it go furtheresta lana cunde mucho this wool goes a long way* * *
cundir ( conjugate cundir) verbo intransitivo
[ miedo] to grow;◊ ¡que no cunda el pánico! don't panic!;
cundió la alarma there was widespread alarm
cundir verbo intransitivo
1 (extenderse) to spread, grow: ha cundido el miedo, fear has spread
2 no me cunde el tiempo, I haven't got much work done
' cundir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
rendir
English:
set in
- spread
- way
* * *cundir vi1. [propagarse] to spread;cundió el pánico the panic spread, there was widespread panic;¡que no cunda el pánico! keep calm, everyone!;al oírse la noticia, cundió la alarma rápidamente when people heard the news panic quickly started to spread[trabajo, estudio] to go well;me cundió mucho el tiempo I got a lot done;esta pintura cunde muy poco this paint doesn't go very far* * *v/i1 de noticia spreadme cunde el trabajo I get a lot of work done;nadie la conocía cuando llegó, pero con lo que cunde … nobody knew her when she got here, but the way she’s going …* * *cundir vi1) : to propagate, to spreadcundió el pánico en el vecindario: panic spread throughout the neighborhood2) : to progress, to make headway* * *cundir vb1. (producto) to go a long way2. (trabajo, estudio) to do a lotestudio todo el día, pero apenas me cunde I study all day, but I don't get much done -
36 dar la alarma
to give the alarm, raise the alarm* * *(v.) = sound + alarmEx. If loans to this borrower have been blocked, the system displays the screen shown in Figure 88 and sounds the alarm at the terminal.* * *(v.) = sound + alarmEx: If loans to this borrower have been blocked, the system displays the screen shown in Figure 88 and sounds the alarm at the terminal.
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37 interfono
m.intercom.* * *1 intercom* * *SM intercom, entryphone* * *a) ( portero automático) intercom (AmE), entryphone (BrE); ( intercomunicador) intercomb) ( para bebés) baby alarm* * *= intercom.Ex. The library was badly vandalised and the intruders overturned 10 large bookcases, tore paintings down, emptied catalogues, and smashed intercoms, chairs, tables and windows.----* interfono para bebés = baby monitor, baby alarm.* * *a) ( portero automático) intercom (AmE), entryphone (BrE); ( intercomunicador) intercomb) ( para bebés) baby alarm* * *= intercom.Ex: The library was badly vandalised and the intruders overturned 10 large bookcases, tore paintings down, emptied catalogues, and smashed intercoms, chairs, tables and windows.
* interfono para bebés = baby monitor, baby alarm.* * *1 (intercomunicador) intercom3 (para bebés) baby alarm* * *
interfono sustantivo masculino
( intercomunicador) intercom
interfono m Tel intercom
' interfono' also found in these entries:
English:
intercom
* * *interfono nmintercom* * *m intercom, Brentryphone* * *interfono n intercom -
38 falso
adj.1 false, fake, dummy, counterfeit.2 false, delusory, misleading.3 false, liar, deceitful, fake.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: falsar.* * *► adjetivo1 (no verdadero) false, untrue2 (moneda) false, counterfeit; (cuadro, sello) forged► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 (persona) insincere person\dar un paso en falso (tropezar) to trip, stumble 2 (cometer un error) to make a mistake, make a wrong movejurar en falso to commit perjuryfalsa alarma false alarm* * *(f. - falsa)adj.1) false, untrue2) fake* * *1. ADJ1) [acusación, creencia, rumor] falselo que dices es falso — what you're saying is false o untrue
falso testimonio — perjury, false testimony
2) [firma, pasaporte, joya] false, fake; [techo] false; [cuadro] fake; [moneda] counterfeit3) (=insincero) [persona] false, insincere; [sonrisa] false4) [caballo] vicious5)en falso: coger a algn en falso — to catch sb in a lie
dar un paso en falso — (lit) to trip; (fig) to take a false step
2.SM CAm, Méx false evidence* * *- sa adjetivo1)a) < billete> counterfeit, forged; < cuadro> forged; < documento> false, forged; <diamante/joya> fake; <cajón/techo> false2)a) ( no cierto) <dato/nombre/declaración> falseeso es falso — that is not true, that is untrue
b)en falso: jurar en falso to commit perjury; golpear en falso — to miss the mark
•* * *= dummy, false, sham, spurious, unauthentic, faked, untrue, bogus, deceitful, pseudo, fake, two-faced, inauthentic, phony [phoney], meretricious, counterfeit, insincere, hocus pocus, specious, dishonest, mendacious, delusional.Ex. DOBIS/LIBIS, therefore, assigns them the dummy master number zero.Ex. The concept 'Senses' constitutes a false link in the chain.Ex. A sham catalog is a disservice to the user, and participating in the creation of a sham catalog is personally degrading to a professional.Ex. Examples would include giving a spurious impression of busyness at the reference desk.Ex. So, in the bicentennial spirit here's a three-point bill of particulars or grievances (in addition to what was mentioned previously with respect to offensive or unauthentic terms).Ex. Libri was accused of stealing manuscripts of unique importance and rarity from French provincial libraries in the 1840s and inserting faked notes of provenance, substituting Italian place names for French ones.Ex. Public library collections are of little use to scholars and have failed to provide the communications links that might prove this hypothesis untrue.Ex. The article 'A bogus and dismal science, or the eggplant that ate library schools' discusses the reasons for the perennial professional indentity crisis amongst librarians.Ex. Again, on the matter of the sources already consulted by the enquirer, the implication is not that he is unreliable or deceitful, but that in looking up the Encyclopedia Americana he may not be aware of the existence of the index.Ex. Sometimes authors write ' pseudo abstracts' to meet deadlines for articles or for talks to be delivered.Ex. This article deals with the detection of fake letters and documents.Ex. This course looks at this two-faced society with guided field trips to cemeteries and to the architecture of Edinburgh's underworld below the great banks and public buildings.Ex. Much of the culture of Western democracies has increasingly become inauthentic or phony.Ex. Much of the culture of Western democracies has increasingly become inauthentic or phony.Ex. The responsibility of the critic must be to maintain rigorous standards, and strive to alert the public to the implications for the future of a market flooded with meretricious productions.Ex. Criminal charges are to be brought against 3 people after the seizure of counterfeit copies of British Telecom's PhoneDisc, a CD-ROM database containing the company's 100 or so telephone directories.Ex. There is a point when participation may become mere meddling and insincere.Ex. The final section of her paper calls attention to the ' hocus pocus' research conducted on many campuses.Ex. This comparative frame of reference is specious and irrelevant on several counts.Ex. Mostly facsimiles are made without dishonest intent, although some have certainly been intended to deceive, and the ease with which they can be identified varies with the reproduction process used.Ex. I love movies like that -- where slowly, gradually, bit by bit, all the characters realize that the villain was really disastrously mendacious and criminal.Ex. Despite what false patriots tell us, we now have a delusional democracy, not one that citizens can trust to serve their interests.----* abeto falso = spruce.* alegación falsa = ipse dixit.* charlatanería falsa = cant.* crear falsas ilusiones = create + false illusions.* dar una falsa impresión = keep up + facade, put on + an act.* dar un paso en falso = make + a false move.* democracia falsa = travesty democracy.* diamante falso = rhinestone.* erradicar falsas ideas = erase + misconceptions.* erradicar una falsa idea = dispel + idea.* falsa alabanza = lip service.* falsa ilusión = delusion.* falsa política de integración de minorías = tokenism.* falsa pretensión = false pretence.* falsa sensación de seguridad = false sense of security.* falso pretexto = false pretence.* falso testimonio = perjury.* hablar en falso = speak with + a split tongue, speak with + a forked tongue, speak with + a twisted tongue.* hacer un movimiento en falso = make + a false move.* idea falsa = misconception, bogus idea, illusion.* movimiento en falso = false move.* nivel jerárquico falso = false link.* paso en falso = false move.* pista falsa = red herring.* resultar falso = prove + false.* sonar falso = have + a hollow ring.* toma falsa = outtake.* * *- sa adjetivo1)a) < billete> counterfeit, forged; < cuadro> forged; < documento> false, forged; <diamante/joya> fake; <cajón/techo> false2)a) ( no cierto) <dato/nombre/declaración> falseeso es falso — that is not true, that is untrue
b)en falso: jurar en falso to commit perjury; golpear en falso — to miss the mark
•* * *= dummy, false, sham, spurious, unauthentic, faked, untrue, bogus, deceitful, pseudo, fake, two-faced, inauthentic, phony [phoney], meretricious, counterfeit, insincere, hocus pocus, specious, dishonest, mendacious, delusional.Ex: DOBIS/LIBIS, therefore, assigns them the dummy master number zero.
Ex: The concept 'Senses' constitutes a false link in the chain.Ex: A sham catalog is a disservice to the user, and participating in the creation of a sham catalog is personally degrading to a professional.Ex: Examples would include giving a spurious impression of busyness at the reference desk.Ex: So, in the bicentennial spirit here's a three-point bill of particulars or grievances (in addition to what was mentioned previously with respect to offensive or unauthentic terms).Ex: Libri was accused of stealing manuscripts of unique importance and rarity from French provincial libraries in the 1840s and inserting faked notes of provenance, substituting Italian place names for French ones.Ex: Public library collections are of little use to scholars and have failed to provide the communications links that might prove this hypothesis untrue.Ex: The article 'A bogus and dismal science, or the eggplant that ate library schools' discusses the reasons for the perennial professional indentity crisis amongst librarians.Ex: Again, on the matter of the sources already consulted by the enquirer, the implication is not that he is unreliable or deceitful, but that in looking up the Encyclopedia Americana he may not be aware of the existence of the index.Ex: Sometimes authors write ' pseudo abstracts' to meet deadlines for articles or for talks to be delivered.Ex: This article deals with the detection of fake letters and documents.Ex: This course looks at this two-faced society with guided field trips to cemeteries and to the architecture of Edinburgh's underworld below the great banks and public buildings.Ex: Much of the culture of Western democracies has increasingly become inauthentic or phony.Ex: Much of the culture of Western democracies has increasingly become inauthentic or phony.Ex: The responsibility of the critic must be to maintain rigorous standards, and strive to alert the public to the implications for the future of a market flooded with meretricious productions.Ex: Criminal charges are to be brought against 3 people after the seizure of counterfeit copies of British Telecom's PhoneDisc, a CD-ROM database containing the company's 100 or so telephone directories.Ex: There is a point when participation may become mere meddling and insincere.Ex: The final section of her paper calls attention to the ' hocus pocus' research conducted on many campuses.Ex: This comparative frame of reference is specious and irrelevant on several counts.Ex: Mostly facsimiles are made without dishonest intent, although some have certainly been intended to deceive, and the ease with which they can be identified varies with the reproduction process used.Ex: I love movies like that -- where slowly, gradually, bit by bit, all the characters realize that the villain was really disastrously mendacious and criminal.Ex: Despite what false patriots tell us, we now have a delusional democracy, not one that citizens can trust to serve their interests.* abeto falso = spruce.* alegación falsa = ipse dixit.* charlatanería falsa = cant.* crear falsas ilusiones = create + false illusions.* dar una falsa impresión = keep up + facade, put on + an act.* dar un paso en falso = make + a false move.* democracia falsa = travesty democracy.* diamante falso = rhinestone.* erradicar falsas ideas = erase + misconceptions.* erradicar una falsa idea = dispel + idea.* falsa alabanza = lip service.* falsa ilusión = delusion.* falsa política de integración de minorías = tokenism.* falsa pretensión = false pretence.* falsa sensación de seguridad = false sense of security.* falso pretexto = false pretence.* falso testimonio = perjury.* hablar en falso = speak with + a split tongue, speak with + a forked tongue, speak with + a twisted tongue.* hacer un movimiento en falso = make + a false move.* idea falsa = misconception, bogus idea, illusion.* movimiento en falso = false move.* nivel jerárquico falso = false link.* paso en falso = false move.* pista falsa = red herring.* resultar falso = prove + false.* sonar falso = have + a hollow ring.* toma falsa = outtake.* * *falso -saA1 ‹billete› counterfeit, forged; ‹cuadro› forged2 ‹documento› (copiado) false, forged, fake; (alterado) false, forged3 (simulado) ‹diamante/joya› fake; ‹bolsillo/cajón/techo› false4 (insincero) ‹persona› insincere, false; ‹sonrisa› false; ‹promesa› falseB1 (no cierto) ‹dato/nombre/declaración› falseeso es falso, nunca afirmé tal cosa that is not true o that is untrue, I never said such a thing2en falso: jurar en falso to commit perjurygolpear en falso to miss the markesta tabla está en falso this board isn't properly supportedla maleta cerró en falso the suitcase didn't shut properlyel tornillo giraba en falso the screw wouldn't gripCompuestos:feminine false alarmfeminine false modestyno levantar falso testimonio ( Relig) thou shalt not bear false witness* * *
falso◊ -sa adjetivo
‹ cuadro› forged;
‹ documento› false, forged;
‹diamante/joya› fake;
‹cajón/techo› false
‹sonrisa/promesa› false
◊ eso es falso that is not true o is untrue;
falsa alarma false alarm;
falso testimonio sustantivo masculino (Der) false testimony, perjury
falso,-a
I adjetivo
1 false: eso que dices es falso, what you're saying is wrong
había un puerta falsa, there was a false door
nombre falso, assumed name
2 (persona) insincere: Juan me parece muy falso, I think Juan is insincere
3 (falsificado) forged
dinero falso, counterfeit o bogus money
II m (persona) insincere person, hypocrit
♦ Locuciones: en falso, false: jurar en falso, to commit perjury
' falso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cierta
- cierto
- falaz
- falsa
- fantasma
- incierta
- incierto
- jurar
- perjurar
- testimonio
- colar
- supuesto
English:
absolutely
- affected
- bogus
- counterfeit
- deceitful
- disingenuous
- dud
- fake
- false
- false move
- faux pas
- hollow
- insincere
- phoney
- sham
- slimy
- spurious
- two-faced
- untrue
- untruthful
- smooth
- spruce
- sycamore
- trumped-up
- two
* * *falso, -a♦ adj1. [afirmación, información, rumor] false, untrue;eso que dices es falso what you are saying is not true;en falso [falsamente] falsely;[sin firmeza] unsoundly;si haces un movimiento en falso, disparo one false move and I'll shoot;dio un paso en falso y se cayó he missed his footing and fell;jurar en falso to commit perjuryfalsa alarma false alarm;falso testimonio [en juicio] perjury, false evidence;dar falso testimonio to give false evidence2. [dinero, firma, cuadro] forged;[pasaporte] forged, false; [joyas] fake;un diamante falso an imitation diamond3. [hipócrita] deceitful;no soporto a los falsos amigos que te critican a la espalda I can't stand false friends who criticize you behind your back;basta ya de falsa simpatía that's enough of you pretending to be nice;Fam Humes más falso que Judas he's a real snake in the grassLing falso amigo false friend;falsa modestia false modesty4. [simulado] falsefalsa costilla false rib;falso estuco [en bricolaje] stick-on plasterwork;falso muro false wall;falso techo false ceiling♦ nm,f[hipócrita] hypocrite* * *adj1 false3:jurar odeclarar en falso commit perjury4 persona false* * *falso, -sa adj1) falaz: false, untrue2) : counterfeit, forged* * *falso adj1. (en general) false2. (billete, cuadro) forged3. (joya) fake4. (persona) false / insincere -
39 preocupación
f.1 worry, trouble, concern, care.2 worry, concern.3 preoccupation, anxious care, pre-occupation, preoccupancy.* * *1 worry* * *noun f.concern, preoccupation, worry* * *SF1) (=inquietud) worry, concern; (=miedo) feartiene la preocupación de que su mujer le es infiel — he is worried that his wife is unfaithful to him
2) LAm (=preferencia) special consideration, priority, preference* * *a) ( problema) worryb) ( inquietud) concern* * *= concern, preoccupation, solicitude, worry, dismay.Ex. There is some concern that much of the value of the data base may be negated if it does not seek to cover all materials which libraries might acquire.Ex. In our preoccupation with technology, we must not lose sight of the ideology of the catalog.Ex. There were moments when he could be almost affectionate, moments when his thoughts did not seem to be turned inward upon his own anxious solicitudes.Ex. Their worries are not altogether unfounded but they are sometimes carried too far.Ex. The author expresses dismay at the nearly total eradication of the arts from schools in America.----* agobiado por las preocupaciones = careworn.* causar preocupación = evoke + concern, cause + concern.* crear una preocupación = create + concern.* despreocupación = nonchalance.* expresar preocupación = voice + concern.* expresar preocupación por = express + alarm at.* libre de preocupaciones = worry-free.* mostrar preocupación (por) = express + concern (at), express + Posesivo + dismay (at).* motivo de preocupación = cause for alarm, cause for concern, cause of concern.* preocupación cada vez mayor (por) = growing concern (about).* preocupación excesiva = overconcern.* preocupación por el estatus = status-anxiety.* preocupación por el medio ambiente = environmentalism.* preocupación por uno mismo = self-concern.* quitar una preocupación = allay + concern.* ser motivo de preocupación = loom + large.* sin preocupaciones = carefree, worry-free.* trabajar sin preocupaciones = work along.* vivir sin preocupaciones = live without + worries.* * *a) ( problema) worryb) ( inquietud) concern* * *= concern, preoccupation, solicitude, worry, dismay.Ex: There is some concern that much of the value of the data base may be negated if it does not seek to cover all materials which libraries might acquire.
Ex: In our preoccupation with technology, we must not lose sight of the ideology of the catalog.Ex: There were moments when he could be almost affectionate, moments when his thoughts did not seem to be turned inward upon his own anxious solicitudes.Ex: Their worries are not altogether unfounded but they are sometimes carried too far.Ex: The author expresses dismay at the nearly total eradication of the arts from schools in America.* agobiado por las preocupaciones = careworn.* causar preocupación = evoke + concern, cause + concern.* crear una preocupación = create + concern.* despreocupación = nonchalance.* expresar preocupación = voice + concern.* expresar preocupación por = express + alarm at.* libre de preocupaciones = worry-free.* mostrar preocupación (por) = express + concern (at), express + Posesivo + dismay (at).* motivo de preocupación = cause for alarm, cause for concern, cause of concern.* preocupación cada vez mayor (por) = growing concern (about).* preocupación excesiva = overconcern.* preocupación por el estatus = status-anxiety.* preocupación por el medio ambiente = environmentalism.* preocupación por uno mismo = self-concern.* quitar una preocupación = allay + concern.* ser motivo de preocupación = loom + large.* sin preocupaciones = carefree, worry-free.* trabajar sin preocupaciones = work along.* vivir sin preocupaciones = live without + worries.* * *1 (problema) worrytiene tantas preocupaciones que no puede dormir he has so many worries that he can't sleeples causa muchas preocupaciones she causes them a lot of worry o problemssu mayor preocupación es el bienestar de sus hijos her main worry o concern is for the well-being of her children2 (inquietud) concernla subida del precio del petróleo es un motivo de preocupación the rise in oil prices is cause for concernla contaminación es una de las principales causas de preocupación en las grandes ciudades pollution is one of the main worries o one of the main causes for concern in large cities* * *
preocupación sustantivo femenino
◊ les causa muchas preocupaciones she causes them a lot of worry o problems
preocupación sustantivo femenino worry, concern: tiene muchas preocupaciones, he has a lot of problems
' preocupación' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
despreocuparse
- disgusto
- miedo
- mirar
- peso
- respiro
- sonar
- tranquila
- tranquilo
- vivir
- abstraerse
- ansiedad
- aprensión
- comedura de coco
- cuidado
- evitar
- inquietud
- mayor
- tranquilidad
- tranquilizar
- vela
English:
alarm
- anxiety
- care
- concern
- genuine
- nagging
- preoccupation
- worry
- anxious
- anxiously
- concerned
- do
- drinking
- sick
- troubled
- world
- worried
* * *preocupación nfconcern, worry;mi mayor preocupación es no perder el empleo my main concern is not to lose my job;su preocupación por el dinero ha llegado a alturas absurdas his preoccupation with money has reached absurd heights;para él no existen las preocupaciones he doesn't have a care in the world* * *f worry, concern* * ** * *preocupación n worry [pl. worries] -
40 radiodespertador
1 radio alarm clock* * *SM clock radio, radio alarm* * *masculino o femenino radio alarm* * *= clock radio.Ex. The clock radio came suddenly to life, rousing Jack from his fitful slumber.* * *masculino o femenino radio alarm* * *= clock radio.Ex: The clock radio came suddenly to life, rousing Jack from his fitful slumber.
* * *orclock radio, radio alarm* * *clock radio* * *m radioalarm
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