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21 condenar
v.1 to convict (declarar culpable).El juez condenó al criminal The judge convicted the criminal.2 to condemn.El grupo condenó sus actos The group condemned his actions.3 to seal up, to close for good.El municipio condenó el edificio The town council sealed up the building.4 to doom, to condemn to ruination, to damn, to reprobate.Sus vicios condenaron a Ricardo His vices condemned Richard.* * *1 DERECHO (declarar culpable) to convict, find guilty2 DERECHO (decretar condena) to sentence, condemn3 (desaprobar) to condemn4 (forzar) to condemn, doom5 (tabicar) to wall up, brick up1 to be damned, condemn oneself* * *verb1) to condemn2) sentence, convict3) damn* * *1. VT1) (=desaprobar, criticar) to condemn2) (Jur) to convict, find guilty, sentence; [a pena capital] to condemncondenar a algn a tres meses de cárcel — to sentence sb to three months in jail, give sb a three-month prison sentence
3) (Rel) to damn4) (Arquit) to wall up, block up5) † * (=fastidiar) to vex, annoy2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (Der) to sentence, condemncondenar a alguien a muerte — to condemn o sentence somebody to death
lo condenaron al pago de $100.000 — they ordered him to pay $100,000
b) ( obligar)c) (reprobar, censurar) to condemn2)a) <puerta/ventana> ( con ladrillos) to brick up; ( con tablas) to board upb) ( inhabilitar) <habitación/sala> to close up2.condenarse v pron to be damned* * *= condemn, damn, impose + prison sentence, sentence, convict, indict.Ex. It must, however, also be considered as a major source of the 'subject index illusion' so trenchantly condemned by Bliss, as mentioned below.Ex. The play is damned by the critics but packs in the crowds and the producers may be upset by the adverse criticisms but they can, as the saying goes, cry all the way to the bank.Ex. The volunteer librarians have been subjected to an ongoing campaign of persecution, culminating in the recent harsh crackdown which, after one-day trials, imposed prison sentences of up to 26 years on librarians.Ex. The library provides services to 2,903 adults and juveniles who have been sentenced or remanded to the care of the Department.Ex. After a preliminary acquittal, they were retried and convicted, causing public outrage, especially among artists.Ex. Another problem with the statistical analysis used to indict this and similar schools was the sample.----* condenar a la pena de muerte = sentence + Nombre + to death, condemn + Nombre + to death.* condenar a muerte = sentence + Nombre + to death, condemn + Nombre + to death.* ser condenado a prisión = receive + prison sentence.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (Der) to sentence, condemncondenar a alguien a muerte — to condemn o sentence somebody to death
lo condenaron al pago de $100.000 — they ordered him to pay $100,000
b) ( obligar)c) (reprobar, censurar) to condemn2)a) <puerta/ventana> ( con ladrillos) to brick up; ( con tablas) to board upb) ( inhabilitar) <habitación/sala> to close up2.condenarse v pron to be damned* * *= condemn, damn, impose + prison sentence, sentence, convict, indict.Ex: It must, however, also be considered as a major source of the 'subject index illusion' so trenchantly condemned by Bliss, as mentioned below.
Ex: The play is damned by the critics but packs in the crowds and the producers may be upset by the adverse criticisms but they can, as the saying goes, cry all the way to the bank.Ex: The volunteer librarians have been subjected to an ongoing campaign of persecution, culminating in the recent harsh crackdown which, after one-day trials, imposed prison sentences of up to 26 years on librarians.Ex: The library provides services to 2,903 adults and juveniles who have been sentenced or remanded to the care of the Department.Ex: After a preliminary acquittal, they were retried and convicted, causing public outrage, especially among artists.Ex: Another problem with the statistical analysis used to indict this and similar schools was the sample.* condenar a la pena de muerte = sentence + Nombre + to death, condemn + Nombre + to death.* condenar a muerte = sentence + Nombre + to death, condemn + Nombre + to death.* ser condenado a prisión = receive + prison sentence.* * *condenar [A1 ]vtA1 ( Der) to condemn condenar a algn A algo:lo condenaron a tres años de cárcel he was sentenced to three years imprisonmentel tribunal lo condenó al pago de una indemnización de $100.000 the court ordered him to pay $100,000 (in) compensationlo condenaron a muerte he was condemned o sentenced to deathla condenaron en costas she was ordered to pay costs, costs were awarded against her2 (obligar) condenar a algn A algo to condemn sb TO sthel desempleo los condena a vivir de la mendicidad unemployment condemns o forces o obliges them to live by begging3 (desaprobar, censurar) to condemncondenó el atentado he condemned the attackB1 ‹puerta/ventana› (con ladrillos) to brick up; (con tablas) to board up2 (inhabilitar) ‹habitación/sala› to close upto be damned, go to hell* * *
condenar ( conjugate condenar) verbo transitivoa) (Der) to sentence, condemn;
condenar a algn a algo to sentence sb to sth;
lo condenaron por robo he was convicted of or found guilty of robbery
condenar verbo transitivo
1 Jur to convict, find guilty: lo condenaron a muerte, he was condemned to death
2 (reprobar) to condemn
3 (tapiar una entrada) to wall up
' condenar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
desaprobar
- sentenciar
- denunciar
English:
condemn
- convict
- damn
- doom
- sentence
- deplore
* * *♦ vt1. [declarar culpable] to convictfue condenado a muerte he was sentenced o condemned to death;fue condenado a tres años de prisión he was sentenced to three years in prison;fue condenado a pagar una multa de 15.000 pesos he was ordered to pay a fine of 15,000 pesos;la condenaron a no salir de casa durante los fines de semana they punished her by grounding her at weekendsesa iniciativa está condenada al fracaso that initiative is doomed to failure;los supervivientes están condenados a morir de hambre the survivors are condemned to die of starvation4. [reprobar] to condemn;todos los partidos condenaron el atentado all parties condemned the attack5. [tapiar] [con ladrillos] to brick up, to wall up;[con tablas] to board up* * *v/t1 JUR sentence (a to)2 ( desaprobar) condemn* * *condenar vt1) : to condemn2) : to sentence3) : to board up, to wall up* * *condenar vb1. (a una pena) to sentence2. (un delito) to convict3. (desaprobar) to condemn -
22 meter
v.1 to put in.meter algo/a alguien en algo to put something/somebody in somethingmeter la llave en la cerradura to get the key into the lockmeter dinero en el banco to put money in the bankhe metido mis ahorros en esa empresa I've put all my savings into this venturele metieron en la cárcel they put him in prisonno consigo meterle en la cabeza (que…) (informal) I can't get it into his head (that…)2 to give (informal) (asestar).le metió un puñetazo he gave him a punch3 to give (informal) (echar, soltar).meter una bronca a alguien to tell somebody offme metió un rollo sobre la disciplina militar he gave me this routine about military discipline4 to take in (prenda, ropa).meter el bajo de una falda to take up a skirt5 to score (en deportes) (anotar).nos metieron dos goles they scored two goals against us6 to introduce, to get in, to get inside, to stick.Ella mete la caja She takes the box inside.7 to cause, to make, to create.Ese chico mete problemas That boy causes problems.8 to drive in.9 to take inside.* * *1 (introducir) to put2 (implicar) to put into (en, -), get into (en, -), involve in (en, -)4 (hacer) to make5 (ropa - acortar) to take up; (- estrechar) to take in7 DEPORTE to score1 (introducirse en) to get in■ se metió en el coche rápidamente he got quickly into the car, he jumped into the car2 (tomar parte - negocio) to go into (en, -); (involucrarse en) to get involved (en, in/with), get mixed up (en, in/with)3 (introducirse) to get involved (en, in)■ siempre te estás metiendo donde no te llaman you're always sticking your nose in where you're not wanted4 (ir) to go■ ¿dónde se habrá metido? where can he have got to?5 (provocar) to pick ( con, on)■ no te metas con él que es más fuerte que tú don't pick on him, he's stronger than you6 (dedicarse) to go (en, into)\a todo meter at full blastmeterse alguien donde no le llaman to poke one's nose into others' affairsmeterse alguien en lo que no le importa to stick one's nose into others' businessmeterse en todo to be a meddler, stick one's nose into everythingno meterse en nada not to get involved¡métetelo donde te quepa! tabú you can stuff it!* * *verb1) to put (in)2) insert, introduce3) place4) cause5) make•- meterse
- meterse a
- meterse con* * *1. VT1) (=poner, introducir) to put¿dónde has metido las llaves? — where have you put the keys?
metió el palo por el aro — she stuck o put the stick through the ring
mete las hamacas que está lloviendo — bring the hammocks in, it's raining
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meter algo en algo — to put sth in(to) sthmetió el dedo en la sopa — he dipped o put his finger in the soup
tienes que meter la pieza en su sitio — you have to fit o put the part in the correct place
consiguió meter toda la ropa en la maleta — she managed to get o fit all the clothes in(to) the suitcase
¿quién le metió esas ideas en la cabeza? — who gave him those ideas?
está lloviendo a todo meter — it's pelting with rain, it's pelting down
2) (Dep) to score3) (Cos) [para estrechar] to take in; [para acortar] to take upmétele la falda que le queda larga — take her skirt up a bit, it's too long
4) (Aut) [+ marcha] to go into¡mete el acelerador! — put your foot down!
5) (=internar)lo metieron en un colegio privado — they put him in o sent him to a private school
6) [en una profesión]lo metieron a o de fontanero — they apprenticed him to a plumber
7) (=implicar)no metas a mi madre en esto — don't drag o bring my mother into this
8) (=ocasionar)•
meter miedo a algn — to scare o frighten sb•
meter prisa a algn — to hurry sb, make sb get a move ontenemos que meterle prisa a Adela — we need to hurry Adela, we need to make Adela get a move on
¡no me metas prisa! — don't rush me!
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meter un susto a algn — to give sb a fright9) * (=dar)10) * (=endosar)11) * (=aplicar)le quedaba largo el traje y le metió las tijeras — her dress was too long, so she took the scissors to it
12) * (=hacer entender)no hay quien le meta que aquello era mentira — nobody seems able to make him understand that it was a lie, nobody is able to get it into his head that it was a lie
13)2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (introducir, poner) to putb) ( hacer entrar)meter a alguien en algo: puedo meter cuatro personas en mi coche I can get o fit four people in my car; lo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison; lo metió interno en un colegio she sent him to (a) boarding school; consiguió meterlo en la empresa she managed to get him a job in the company; meter a alguien de algo: lo metieron de aprendiz — they got him a job as an apprentice
c) ( involucrar)meter a alguien en algo — to involve somebody in something, get somebody involved in something
2)a) ( invertir) to putb) <tanto/gol> to scorec) ( en costura) < dobladillo> to turn upmeterle tijera/sierra a algo — to set to with the scissors/saw on something
d) (Auto) < cambio>3)a) (provocar, crear)meterle miedo a alguien — to frighten o scare somebody
a todo meter — (fam) <conducir/correr/estudiar> flat out
meterle — (AmL) to get a move on (colloq)
b) (fam) (encajar, endilgar)2.me metieron una multa — I got a ticket (colloq)
meter vi (Col arg) ( consumir marihuana) to smoke (dope)3.meterse v pron1)a) ( entrar)meterse en algo: me metí en el agua ( en la playa) I went into the water; ( en la piscina) I got into the water; nos metimos en un museo we went into a museum; se metió en la cama he got into bed; no sabía dónde meterse de la vergüenza she was so embarrassed she didn't know what to do with herself; ¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?; (+ me/te/le etc) se me metió algo en el ojo — I got something in my eye
b) ( introducirse)meterse en algo: me metí el dedo en el ojo I stuck my finger in my eye; se metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocket; que se lo meta ahí mismo! or que se lo meta por dónde le quepa! (vulg) she can stuff it! (sl); ya sabes dónde te lo puedes meter — (vulg) you know where you can stuff it (vulg)
c) (fam) <comida/bebida> to put away (colloq)2)a) ( en trabajo)meterse de or a cura/monja — to become a priest/nun
b) ( involucrarse)c) ( entrometerse) to get involvedmeterse con alguien — (fam) to pick on somebody
* * *= pack up, embroil, sandwich, dip, shove, bung + Nombe + in, put in, take in.Ex. Unless the distance was short, the books travelled in sheets, unbound, packed up in chests or barrels.Ex. By the time the weeding was finished in Nov 86, the Society had become embroiled in a major controversy over the handling of this project.Ex. The paper that is to be examined is simply sandwiched between a sheet of Perspex impregnated with carbon-14 and an unexposed photographic film, and left in the dark for a few hours.Ex. Two sheets were made each time the two-sheet mould was dipped by the maker into the vat, and they were turned out together on to a single felt by the coucher.Ex. Meanwhile the journeymen, who had just gone to bed, hearing the row quickly got up again, came downstairs and then shoved me out of the door.Ex. Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.Ex. For those of you who are not familiar with OCLC and the way we work the data base is not a vast receptacle into which we throw any kind of record that anybody wants to put in.Ex. Don't worry about it being too loose around your waist, have a someone take the shirt in where it is too baggy.----* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.* avanzar a todo meter = go + full steam ahead.* ¡En qué lío cada vez más complicado nos metemos al mentir! = O what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!.* meter a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.* meter a Alguien en la cárcel = put + Nombre + behind bars.* meter a la fuerza de un modo desordenado = stuff.* meter a presión = wedge.* meter bulla = make + a racket, hurry up, rush, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, get + a move on.* meter cisco = make + trouble.* meter con dificultad = squeeze in/into.* meter con un calzador = shoehorn.* meter de ancho = take in.* meter de largo = take up.* meter el dobladillo = hem.* meter el estómago = hold + Posesivo + stomach in.* meter el lobo en el redil = set + the cat among the pigeons, put + the cat among the pigeons.* meter en = cram into.* meter en bolsas = bag.* meter en ceja y ceja = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la cabeza = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la cárcel = imprison, jail [gaol, -UK].* meter en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en una jaula = cage.* meter la nariz en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in.* meter la pata = bark up + the wrong tree, be caught out, put + Posesivo + foot in it, put + Posesivo + foot in + Posesivo + mouth, shoot + Reflexivo + in the foot, stick + Posesivo + foot in it, screw up, make + a bloomer, slip up, make + a blunder, drop + a clanger, drop + a bollock, blunder.* meter las manos en todos = have + a finger in every pie.* meter las narices en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in, poke about/(a)round/into/in, nose about/(a)round/into/in, pry (into).* meterle caña a = get + stuck into.* meterle mano a = get + stuck into.* meter mano = grope.* meter miedo = frighten, scare.* meter presionando = snap into.* meter preso = imprison.* meter prisa = hustle.* meterse = meddle (in/with), lodge, get + Posesivo + feet wet.* meterse + Algo = slip + Nombre + on.* meterse con = needle, pick on, tease, twit, taunt, jeer, lam, have + a go at, roast, give + Nombre + a good roasting.* meterse de lleno en = get + Posesivo + teeth into.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = swim in + the deep end, jump in at + the deep end.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.* meterse el dedo en la nariz = pick + Posesivo + nose.* meterse en = get into, step into.* meterse en el juego = get in + the game.* meterse en follones = get into + trouble.* meterse en la boca del lobo = come into + the lion's den.* meterse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.* meterse en líos = get into + trouble.* meterse en los asuntos de = have + a leg in the camp of.* meterse en + Número + cosas a la vez = have + a foot in + Número + camps.* meterse en problemas = get into + trouble.* meterse en todos los fregados = have + a finger in every pie.* meterse en un aprieto = get into + a predicament.* meterse en un apuro = get into + a predicament.* meterse en una situación embarazosa = put + Reflexivo + into + position.* meterse en un berenjenal = get into + a predicament.* meterse en un lío = be in trouble, get into + a predicament.* meterse la camisa = tuck in + Posesivo + shirt.* meterse mano = snog, pet.* meter una pifia = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.* meter un litro en un recipiente de medio = squeeze a quart into a pint pot.* meter un pifiaso = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.* no saber dónde meterse de vergüenza = squirm with + embarrassment.* salir de Guatemala para meterse en Guatapeor = out of the fire and into the frying pan.* sin meternos en el hecho de que = to say nothing of.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (introducir, poner) to putb) ( hacer entrar)meter a alguien en algo: puedo meter cuatro personas en mi coche I can get o fit four people in my car; lo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison; lo metió interno en un colegio she sent him to (a) boarding school; consiguió meterlo en la empresa she managed to get him a job in the company; meter a alguien de algo: lo metieron de aprendiz — they got him a job as an apprentice
c) ( involucrar)meter a alguien en algo — to involve somebody in something, get somebody involved in something
2)a) ( invertir) to putb) <tanto/gol> to scorec) ( en costura) < dobladillo> to turn upmeterle tijera/sierra a algo — to set to with the scissors/saw on something
d) (Auto) < cambio>3)a) (provocar, crear)meterle miedo a alguien — to frighten o scare somebody
a todo meter — (fam) <conducir/correr/estudiar> flat out
meterle — (AmL) to get a move on (colloq)
b) (fam) (encajar, endilgar)2.me metieron una multa — I got a ticket (colloq)
meter vi (Col arg) ( consumir marihuana) to smoke (dope)3.meterse v pron1)a) ( entrar)meterse en algo: me metí en el agua ( en la playa) I went into the water; ( en la piscina) I got into the water; nos metimos en un museo we went into a museum; se metió en la cama he got into bed; no sabía dónde meterse de la vergüenza she was so embarrassed she didn't know what to do with herself; ¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?; (+ me/te/le etc) se me metió algo en el ojo — I got something in my eye
b) ( introducirse)meterse en algo: me metí el dedo en el ojo I stuck my finger in my eye; se metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocket; que se lo meta ahí mismo! or que se lo meta por dónde le quepa! (vulg) she can stuff it! (sl); ya sabes dónde te lo puedes meter — (vulg) you know where you can stuff it (vulg)
c) (fam) <comida/bebida> to put away (colloq)2)a) ( en trabajo)meterse de or a cura/monja — to become a priest/nun
b) ( involucrarse)c) ( entrometerse) to get involvedmeterse con alguien — (fam) to pick on somebody
* * *= pack up, embroil, sandwich, dip, shove, bung + Nombe + in, put in, take in.Ex: Unless the distance was short, the books travelled in sheets, unbound, packed up in chests or barrels.
Ex: By the time the weeding was finished in Nov 86, the Society had become embroiled in a major controversy over the handling of this project.Ex: The paper that is to be examined is simply sandwiched between a sheet of Perspex impregnated with carbon-14 and an unexposed photographic film, and left in the dark for a few hours.Ex: Two sheets were made each time the two-sheet mould was dipped by the maker into the vat, and they were turned out together on to a single felt by the coucher.Ex: Meanwhile the journeymen, who had just gone to bed, hearing the row quickly got up again, came downstairs and then shoved me out of the door.Ex: Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.Ex: For those of you who are not familiar with OCLC and the way we work the data base is not a vast receptacle into which we throw any kind of record that anybody wants to put in.Ex: Don't worry about it being too loose around your waist, have a someone take the shirt in where it is too baggy.* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.* avanzar a todo meter = go + full steam ahead.* ¡En qué lío cada vez más complicado nos metemos al mentir! = O what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!.* meter a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.* meter a Alguien en la cárcel = put + Nombre + behind bars.* meter a la fuerza de un modo desordenado = stuff.* meter a presión = wedge.* meter bulla = make + a racket, hurry up, rush, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, get + a move on.* meter cisco = make + trouble.* meter con dificultad = squeeze in/into.* meter con un calzador = shoehorn.* meter de ancho = take in.* meter de largo = take up.* meter el dobladillo = hem.* meter el estómago = hold + Posesivo + stomach in.* meter el lobo en el redil = set + the cat among the pigeons, put + the cat among the pigeons.* meter en = cram into.* meter en bolsas = bag.* meter en ceja y ceja = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la cabeza = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en la cárcel = imprison, jail [gaol, -UK].* meter en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.* meter en una jaula = cage.* meter la nariz en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in.* meter la pata = bark up + the wrong tree, be caught out, put + Posesivo + foot in it, put + Posesivo + foot in + Posesivo + mouth, shoot + Reflexivo + in the foot, stick + Posesivo + foot in it, screw up, make + a bloomer, slip up, make + a blunder, drop + a clanger, drop + a bollock, blunder.* meter las manos en todos = have + a finger in every pie.* meter las narices en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in, poke about/(a)round/into/in, nose about/(a)round/into/in, pry (into).* meterle caña a = get + stuck into.* meterle mano a = get + stuck into.* meter mano = grope.* meter miedo = frighten, scare.* meter presionando = snap into.* meter preso = imprison.* meter prisa = hustle.* meterse = meddle (in/with), lodge, get + Posesivo + feet wet.* meterse + Algo = slip + Nombre + on.* meterse con = needle, pick on, tease, twit, taunt, jeer, lam, have + a go at, roast, give + Nombre + a good roasting.* meterse de lleno en = get + Posesivo + teeth into.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = swim in + the deep end, jump in at + the deep end.* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.* meterse el dedo en la nariz = pick + Posesivo + nose.* meterse en = get into, step into.* meterse en el juego = get in + the game.* meterse en follones = get into + trouble.* meterse en la boca del lobo = come into + the lion's den.* meterse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.* meterse en líos = get into + trouble.* meterse en los asuntos de = have + a leg in the camp of.* meterse en + Número + cosas a la vez = have + a foot in + Número + camps.* meterse en problemas = get into + trouble.* meterse en todos los fregados = have + a finger in every pie.* meterse en un aprieto = get into + a predicament.* meterse en un apuro = get into + a predicament.* meterse en una situación embarazosa = put + Reflexivo + into + position.* meterse en un berenjenal = get into + a predicament.* meterse en un lío = be in trouble, get into + a predicament.* meterse la camisa = tuck in + Posesivo + shirt.* meterse mano = snog, pet.* meter una pifia = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.* meter un litro en un recipiente de medio = squeeze a quart into a pint pot.* meter un pifiaso = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.* no saber dónde meterse de vergüenza = squirm with + embarrassment.* salir de Guatemala para meterse en Guatapeor = out of the fire and into the frying pan.* sin meternos en el hecho de que = to say nothing of.* * *meter [E1 ]vtA1 (introducir, poner) to putle metieron un tubo por la nariz they put o ( colloq) stuck a tube up her nose¿dónde habré metido su carta? where can I have put his letter?meter algo EN algo:metí la tarjeta en un sobre I put the card in(to) an envelopeno lograba meter la llave en la cerradura she couldn't get the key into the lockmetió el pie en el agua he put his foot in(to) the watera ver si consigo meter todo esto en un folio I wonder if I can get o fit all of this onto one sheetno le metas esas ideas en la cabeza a la niña don't put ideas like that into her head, don't go giving her ideas like that2 (hacer entrar) meter a algn EN algo:no puedo meter más de cuatro personas en mi coche I can't get o fit more than four people in my carlo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prisonmetió a su hijo interno en un colegio he sent his son to (a) boarding school3 (colocar, emplear) meter a algn EN algo:consiguió meter a su amigo en la empresa she managed to get her friend a job with o in the companymeter a algn DE algo:lo metieron de aprendiz de carpintero they apprenticed him to a carpenter, they got him a job as a carpenter's apprenticela metieron de sirvienta en la ciudad they sent her to work as a maid in the city4 (involucrar) meter a algn EN algo to involve sb IN sth, get sb involved IN sthno quiero que metas a mi hijo en negocios sucios I don't want you involving my son o getting my son involved in any dirty businessno la metas a ella en esto don't bring o drag her into thisB1 (invertir) to putvoy a meter mis ahorros en el banco I'm going to put my savings in the bankmetió todo su capital en el negocio she put all her capital into the business2 ‹tanto/gol› to score3 (en costura) ‹dobladillo› to turn upmétele un poco en las costuras take it in a bit at the seams4meterle tijera/sierra a algo to set to with the scissors/saw on sth5 ( Auto) ‹marcha/cambio›mete (la) primera/tercera put it into first/third (gear)en este coche es muy difícil meter la marcha atrás it's very difficult to get into reverse in this carC1(provocar, crear): no metas ruido que estoy estudiando keep the noise down, I'm studyingno trates de meterme miedo don't try to frighten o scare menos están metiendo prisa en el trabajo we're under a lot of pressure to do things faster at worka todo meter ( fam); ‹ir/conducir› flat outlleva una semana estudiando a todo meter he's been studying flat out for a week¡métanle, que no llegamos! step on it o get a move on, or we won't get there in time!le metimos con todo we did our utmost, we pulled out all the stops, we did everything we could2 ( fam)(encajar, endilgar): me metieron una multa por exceso de velocidad I got a ticket for speeding ( colloq)no me metas más mentiras don't tell me any more lies, don't give me any more of your lies ( colloq)nos metió una de sus historias she spun us one of her yarns■ metervi■ meterseA1 (entrar) meterse EN algo:nos metimos en un museo we went into a museumse metió en la cama he got into bedmétete por esa calle go down that streetquise meterme bajo tierra I just wanted the ground to swallow me upno sabía dónde meterse de la vergüenza que le dio she was so embarrassed she didn't know what to do with herself o where to put herself¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?, where can the dog be?(+ me/te/le etc): se me metió algo en el ojo I got something in my eyecuando se le mete una idea en la cabeza … when he gets an idea into his head …2 (introducirse) meterse algo EN algo:me metí el dedo en el ojo I stuck my finger in my eyese metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocketno te metas los dedos en la nariz don't pick your nose¡que se lo meta ahí mismo! or ¡que se lo meta por dónde le quepa! ( vulg); she can stuff it! (sl)B1(en un trabajo): se metió de secretaria she got a job as a secretarymeterse de or a cura/monja to become a priest/nun2 (involucrarse) meterse EN algo to get involved IN sthno quiero meterme en una discusión I don't want to get into o to get involved in an argumentte has metido en un buen lío you've got yourself into a fine messno te metas en gastos don't go spending a lot of moneyse había metido en un asunto muy turbio she had got involved in o mixed up in a very shady affair3 (entrometerse) to get involvedno te metas en lo que no te importa mind your own business, don't get involved in o don't meddle in things that don't concern youtodo iba bien hasta que ella se metió por medio things were going fine until she started interferingmeterse con algn ( fam): no te metas conmigo que yo no te he hecho nada don't go picking a fight with me, I haven't done anything to youno te metas conmigo que hoy no estoy para bromas leave me alone, I'm in no mood for jokes todaytú métete con los de tu edad/tamaño why don't you pick on someone your own age/size?con su hijo no te metas, que es sagrado ( iró); don't say a word against her son, she worships himmeterse donde no lo llaman to poke one's nose into other people's business ( colloq)¡no te metas donde no te llaman! mind your own business!* * *
meter ( conjugate meter) verbo transitivo
1
meter algo en algo to put sth in(to) sth;
logró meter todo en la maleta he managed to fit everything into the suitcaseb) ( hacer entrar):
consiguió meterlo en la empresa she managed to get him a job in the companyc) ( involucrar) meter a algn en algo to involve sb in sth, get sb involved in sth
2
d) (Auto):
meter la marcha atrás to get into reverse
3 (provocar, crear):
meterle miedo a algn to frighten o scare sb;
no metas ruido keep the noise down
meterse verbo pronominal
1a) ( entrar):
( en la piscina) I got into the water;
meterse en la cama/la ducha to get into bed/the shower;
¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?;
se me metió algo en el ojo I got something in my eyeb) ( introducirse):
se metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocket
2a) ( en trabajo):
meterse de or a cura/monja to become a priest/nunb) ( involucrarse) meterse en algo to get involved in sth;
no te metas en lo que no te importa mind your own business;
meterse con algn (fam) to pick on sb;
meterse por medio to interfere
meter verbo transitivo
1 to put [en, in]
(en colegio, cárcel) to put: la metieron en un psiquiátrico, they put her in a mental hospital
(dinero) metimos el dinero en el banco, we paid the money into our bank
2 (invertir) to put: mételo en acciones, put it in shares
3 (involucrar) to involve [en, in], to get mixed up [en, in]
4 fam (causar) no le metas miedo al niño, don't frighten the child
5 (hacer) to make
meter jaleo, to make a noise
♦ Locuciones: familiar a todo meter, at full speed, in a flash
meter en el mismo saco, to lump together: son completamente distintos, no los puedes meter en el mismo saco, they're totally different, you can't lump them together as if they were the same
' meter' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
apremiar
- baza
- cazo
- cizaña
- colarse
- contador
- cuezo
- embotellar
- follón
- fotómetro
- gamba
- hocico
- indicador
- indicadora
- introducir
- lectura
- M
- mano
- métrica
- metro
- nada
- nariz
- pata
- patinar
- prisa
- resbalar
- ruido
- saco
- sobre
- taxímetro
- venga
- altura
- apresurar
- apurar
- bandera
- bulla
- canasta
- compás
- distancia
- el
- encajar
- entrar
- gol
- lado
- m
- marcha
- medidor
- menos
- parquímetro
- por
English:
bake
- blunder
- boob
- brick
- bully
- bungle
- change up
- clanger
- dip
- engage
- enter
- fetch in
- finger
- flub
- foot
- get in
- grope
- hurry
- hustle
- insert
- inset
- jam
- let in
- meter
- mix up
- outdistance
- pad out
- parking meter
- postage meter
- push
- put
- quart
- round
- speed up
- squash in
- stick
- stick in
- taxi-meter
- trip up
- tuck
- tuck in
- unstuck
- waffle
- water meter
- wedge
- back
- cram
- deep
- fit
- get
* * *♦ vt1. [introducir] to put in;meter algo/a alguien en algo to put sth/sb in sth;metió las manos en los bolsillos she put her hands in her pockets;no puedo meter la llave en la cerradura I can't get the key in the lock;lo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison;su padre lo metió de conserje en la empresa his father got him a job in the company as a porter;meter dinero en el banco to put money in the bank;he metido todos mis ahorros en este proyecto I've put all my savings into this project;¿podrás meter todo en un solo disquete? will you be able to get o fit it all on one disk?;Fammeterle ideas a alguien en la cabeza to put ideas into sb's head;Famno consigo meterle en la cabeza (que…) I can't get it into his head (that…);Fammete la tijera todo lo que quieras cut off as much as you like¡en buen lío nos has metido! this is a fine mess you've got o gotten us into!me dieron un trapo y me metieron a limpiar el polvo they gave me a cloth and set me dusting4. [causar]meter prisa/miedo a alguien to rush/scare sb;meter ruido to make a noise5. [en automóvil]meter la primera/la marcha atrás to go into first gear/reverse;meter el freno to brake6. [en deportes] [anotar] to score;nos metieron dos goles they scored two goals against usle metió un puñetazo she gave him a punchmeter una bronca a alguien to tell sb off;me metió un rollo sobre la disciplina militar he gave me this routine about military discipline;te han metido un billete falso they've given you a forged banknote9. [prenda, ropa] to take in;hay que meter los pantalones de cintura the trousers need taking in at the waist;meter el bajo de una falda to take up a skirt10. Fam [dedicar, destinar]sabe jugar muy bien al billar porque le ha metido muchas horas he plays billiards really well because he's put the hours in o spent hours practising¡métele, que empieza la película! get a move on o hurry up, the movie's starting!♦ vi2. CompFama todo meter at full pelt* * *v/t1 put (en in, into)2 gol score3 ( involucrar) involve (en in);meter a alguien en un lío get s.o. into a mess;a todo meter at full speed* * *meter vt1) : to put (in)metieron su dinero en el banco: they put their money in the bank2) : to fit, to squeezepuedes meter dos líneas más en esa página: you can fit two more lines on that page3) : to place (in a job)lo metieron de barrendero: they got him a job as a street sweeper4) : to involvelo metió en un buen lío: she got him in an awful mess5) : to make, to causemeten demasiado ruido: they make too much noise6) : to spread (a rumor)7) : to strike (a blow)8) : to take up, to take in (clothing)9)a todo meter : at top speed* * *meter vb¿dónde has metido el abrelatas? where have you put the tin opener?2. (empleo) to get a job3. (implicar) to involve -
23 penitenciario
adj.penitentiary.* * *► adjetivo1 (institución, sistema) prison* * *1.ADJ penitentiary, prison antes de s2.SM confessor* * *- ria adjetivo penitentiary (before n), prison (before n)* * *= penal.Ex. The conference covered subjects concerning the circulation of goods obtained illegally and penal and alternative measures of protection.----* establecimiento penitenciario = penal establishment.* sistema penitenciario = penal system.* * *- ria adjetivo penitentiary (before n), prison (before n)* * *= penal.Ex: The conference covered subjects concerning the circulation of goods obtained illegally and penal and alternative measures of protection.
* establecimiento penitenciario = penal establishment.* sistema penitenciario = penal system.* * ** * *penitenciario, -a adjprison;régimen penitenciario prison regime* * *adj penitentiary atr, prison atr ;centro penitenciario prison -
24 celador
m.guard, warden.* * *► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 (gen) attendant2 (de colegio) monitor; (de cárcel) warden* * *celador, -aSM / F (=vigilante) [de edificio] guard; [de cárcel] warder, guard (EEUU); [de centro escolar] porter; [de museo] attendant, warder; [de hospital] hospital porter; [de aparcamiento] parking attendant* * *- dora masculino, femeninoa) (en un museo, una biblioteca) security guardb) ( en la cárcel) (AmL) prison guard (AmE), prison warder (BrE)c) (RPl) (Educ) monitord) ( en un hospital) orderly, porter* * *= warder.Ex. The provision of health and disability information direct to patients, rather than making such information the province of warders or guardians, is a new trend.* * *- dora masculino, femeninoa) (en un museo, una biblioteca) security guardb) ( en la cárcel) (AmL) prison guard (AmE), prison warder (BrE)c) (RPl) (Educ) monitord) ( en un hospital) orderly, porter* * *= warder.Ex: The provision of health and disability information direct to patients, rather than making such information the province of warders or guardians, is a new trend.
* * *masculine, feminineA1 (en un museo, una biblioteca) security guard4 (en un hospital) orderlyB ( Elec, Telec) ( masculine) lineman ( AmE), linesman ( BrE); ( feminine) linewoman ( AmE), lineswoman ( BrE)* * *
celador◊ - dora sustantivo masculino, femenino
celador,-ora sustantivo masculino y femenino attendant
(de una cárcel) warder, US guard
' celador' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
celadora
English:
warder
* * *celador, -ora nm,f[de colegio] Br caretaker, US & Scot janitor; [de hospital] orderly, esp Br porter; [de prisión] warder; [de museo] attendant* * *m, celadora f1 de hospital orderly2 de cárcel guard3 de museo attendant* * *guardia: guard, warden -
25 imponer
v.1 to set (moda).2 to be imposing.3 to impose, to enforce, to compel, to foist.Ella impone el reglamento She imposes the rules.4 to stipulate, to set, to determine, to lay down.Elsa impone el plan de acción Elsa stipulates the plan of action.5 to be imposed upon.Se me impuso una regla estúpida A stupid rule was imposed on me.* * *1 (ley, límite, sanción) to impose2 (obediencia) to exact3 (respeto) to inspire4 FINANZAS (cantidad) to deposit1 (asustar) to be frightening1 to impose one's authority (a, on)2 (obligarse) to force oneself to3 (prevalecer) to prevail4 (predominar) to become fashionable* * *verb1) to impose2) exact•* * *( pp impuesto)1. VT1) (=poner) [+ castigo, obligación] to impose; [+ tarea] to setimponer sanciones comerciales a un país — to impose trade sanctions against o on a country
no quiero imponerte nada, solo darte un buen consejo — I don't want to force you to do anything o I don't want to impose anything on you, just to give you some good advice
el juez le impuso una pena de tres años de prisión — the judge gave him a three-year prison sentence
a la princesa le impusieron el nombre de Mercedes — the princess was given the name Mercedes, the princess was named Mercedes
3) (=hacer prevalecer) [+ voluntad, costumbre] to impose; [+ norma] to enforce; [+ miedo] to instil; [+ condición] to lay down, impose; [+ enseñanza, uso] to make compulsorysu trabajo le impone un ritmo de vida muy acelerado — her work forces her to lead a very fast lifestyle
algunos creadores japoneses imponen su moda en Occidente — some Japanese designers have successfully brought their fashions over to the West
4) (Com, Econ) [+ dinero] to deposit; [+ impuesto] to put (a, sobre on)levy (a, sobre on)han impuesto nuevas tasas sobre los servicios básicos — they have put o levied new taxes on essential services
5) (=instruir)6) (Rel)7) Chile to pay (in contributions), pay (in Social Security)2. VI1) (=intimidar) [persona] to command respect; [edificio] to be imposing; [arma] to be intimidating¿no te impone dormir solo? — don't you find it rather scary sleeping on your own?
2) Chile to pay contributions, pay one's Social Security3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (frml) <castigo/multa> to impose (frml)b) (frml) <gravamen/impuesto> to impose, levy (frml)c) < obligación> to impose, place; < opinión> to impose; <reglas/condiciones> to impose, enforce; < tarea> to sete) < moda> to set2) (frml) (+ me/te/le etc) <condecoración/medalla> to confer; < nombre> to give3) ( informar)imponer a alguien de or en algo — to inform somebody of o about something
4) (Esp frml) <dinero/fondos> to deposit5) (Chi) ( a la seguridad social) to contribute2.imponer vi (infundir respeto, admiración) to be imposing3.imponerse v pron1)a) (refl) <horario/meta> to set oneselfb) idea to become establishedc) (frml) cambio/decisión to be imperative (frml)d) color/estilo to come into fashion2) ( hacerse respetar) to assert oneself o one's authority3) (frml) ( vencer) to winimponerse a alguien/algo — to defeat o beat somebody/something
4) (frml) ( informarse)5) (Méx) ( acostumbrarse)* * *= be awe-inspiring, dictate, lay on, impose, enjoin, inflict, enforce, thrust on/upon, mete out.Ex. Yet the speed of action, the intricacy of trails, the detail of mental pictures, is awe-inspiring beyond all else in nature.Ex. Also, economy dictates that every possible entry cannot be printed.Ex. Those are, as I said in another context, monickers that were laid on them by ignorant and, I would say, mean-minded authors for their own purposes.Ex. Results suggest that the structure imposed on a small document collection by an automatically produced subject representation is unrelated to the structure imposed on the documents by relevance relationships.Ex. Heightened interest in the nation's founding and in the intentions of the founders enjoins law librarians to provide reference service for research in the history of the constitutional period.Ex. This article discusses the budget cuts inflicted on Australian libraries.Ex. Economic necessity will enforce an improvement in the provision of patent information in Hungary.Ex. Different responsibilities will be thrust upon librarians as their work becomes an increasingly vital complement to academic work, in particular assisting academics and students alike in creating order out of the chaos that is the Internet.Ex. Governmental intervention has been criticized for the lenience of penalties meted out & the lack of a cohesive strategy.----* imponer a = intrude on.* imponer autoridad = lay down + the law.* imponer castigo = mete out + punishment.* imponer condena = impose + prison sentence.* imponer exigencias a = place + demands on.* imponer impuestos = impose + VAT.* imponer multa = impose + penalty.* imponer orden = impose + order, bring + order.* imponer orden en donde hay caos = bring + order out of chaos.* imponer + Posesivo + autoridad = pull + rank.* imponer recortes = impose + cuts.* imponer respeto = stand in + awe.* imponer restricciones a = impose + limits on.* imponer sanción económica = levy + fine.* imponer sanciones = exercise + sanctions.* imponerse = prevail, obtrude (into), take + hold, put + Posesivo + foot down, overrule.* imponerse a Uno mismo = self-mandate.* imponerse disciplina = discipline + Reflexivo.* imponer sentencia = mete out + sentence.* imponerse una tarea = task + Reflexivo.* imponer una carga = place + burden.* imponer una condición = place + limitation.* imponer una limitación = place + restraint, impose + limitation.* imponer una limitación (sobre) = place + constraint (on/upon).* imponer una limitación sobre Algo = impose + constraint upon.* imponer una norma = place + prescription.* imponer una restricción = place + requirement, place + restraint.* imponer una restricción sobre Algo = impose + constraint upon.* imponer una sanción = impose + sanction.* imponer una tarea = task.* imponer una tarea a Alguien = foist + Nombre + on + Alguien + as a duty.* * *1.verbo transitivo1)a) (frml) <castigo/multa> to impose (frml)b) (frml) <gravamen/impuesto> to impose, levy (frml)c) < obligación> to impose, place; < opinión> to impose; <reglas/condiciones> to impose, enforce; < tarea> to sete) < moda> to set2) (frml) (+ me/te/le etc) <condecoración/medalla> to confer; < nombre> to give3) ( informar)imponer a alguien de or en algo — to inform somebody of o about something
4) (Esp frml) <dinero/fondos> to deposit5) (Chi) ( a la seguridad social) to contribute2.imponer vi (infundir respeto, admiración) to be imposing3.imponerse v pron1)a) (refl) <horario/meta> to set oneselfb) idea to become establishedc) (frml) cambio/decisión to be imperative (frml)d) color/estilo to come into fashion2) ( hacerse respetar) to assert oneself o one's authority3) (frml) ( vencer) to winimponerse a alguien/algo — to defeat o beat somebody/something
4) (frml) ( informarse)5) (Méx) ( acostumbrarse)* * *= be awe-inspiring, dictate, lay on, impose, enjoin, inflict, enforce, thrust on/upon, mete out.Ex: Yet the speed of action, the intricacy of trails, the detail of mental pictures, is awe-inspiring beyond all else in nature.
Ex: Also, economy dictates that every possible entry cannot be printed.Ex: Those are, as I said in another context, monickers that were laid on them by ignorant and, I would say, mean-minded authors for their own purposes.Ex: Results suggest that the structure imposed on a small document collection by an automatically produced subject representation is unrelated to the structure imposed on the documents by relevance relationships.Ex: Heightened interest in the nation's founding and in the intentions of the founders enjoins law librarians to provide reference service for research in the history of the constitutional period.Ex: This article discusses the budget cuts inflicted on Australian libraries.Ex: Economic necessity will enforce an improvement in the provision of patent information in Hungary.Ex: Different responsibilities will be thrust upon librarians as their work becomes an increasingly vital complement to academic work, in particular assisting academics and students alike in creating order out of the chaos that is the Internet.Ex: Governmental intervention has been criticized for the lenience of penalties meted out & the lack of a cohesive strategy.* imponer a = intrude on.* imponer autoridad = lay down + the law.* imponer castigo = mete out + punishment.* imponer condena = impose + prison sentence.* imponer exigencias a = place + demands on.* imponer impuestos = impose + VAT.* imponer multa = impose + penalty.* imponer orden = impose + order, bring + order.* imponer orden en donde hay caos = bring + order out of chaos.* imponer + Posesivo + autoridad = pull + rank.* imponer recortes = impose + cuts.* imponer respeto = stand in + awe.* imponer restricciones a = impose + limits on.* imponer sanción económica = levy + fine.* imponer sanciones = exercise + sanctions.* imponerse = prevail, obtrude (into), take + hold, put + Posesivo + foot down, overrule.* imponerse a Uno mismo = self-mandate.* imponerse disciplina = discipline + Reflexivo.* imponer sentencia = mete out + sentence.* imponerse una tarea = task + Reflexivo.* imponer una carga = place + burden.* imponer una condición = place + limitation.* imponer una limitación = place + restraint, impose + limitation.* imponer una limitación (sobre) = place + constraint (on/upon).* imponer una limitación sobre Algo = impose + constraint upon.* imponer una norma = place + prescription.* imponer una restricción = place + requirement, place + restraint.* imponer una restricción sobre Algo = impose + constraint upon.* imponer una sanción = impose + sanction.* imponer una tarea = task.* imponer una tarea a Alguien = foist + Nombre + on + Alguien + as a duty.* * *vtAel gobierno impuso el toque de queda the government imposed a curfewle impusieron una pena de 20 años de cárcel he was sentenced to 20 years in prison, they imposed a 20-year prison sentence on him3 ‹obligación› to impose, place; ‹opinión› to impose; ‹reglas/condiciones› to impose, enforce; ‹tarea› to setno lo sienten como una cosa impuesta they don't see it as an imposition o as something imposed upon themimpusieron el uso obligatorio del cinturón de seguridad safety belts were made compulsoryno te estoy tratando de imponer nada, sólo te estoy advirtiendo de un posible peligro I'm not trying to tell you what to do, I'm just warning you of a possible dangersiempre tiene que imponer su punto de vista he always has to impose his point of view4 ‹respeto› to command; ‹temor› to inspire, instill*5 ‹moda› to setB ( frml) (+ me/te/le etc) ‹condecoración› to confer; ‹nombre› to give; ‹medalla› to conferle impuso la máxima condecoración civil he conferred the highest civil award on o upon himse le impuso el nombre de `calle de los Mártires' it was given the name of `street of the Martyrs'C (informar) imponer a algn DE or EN algo to inform sb OF o ABOUT sthD ( Relig):imponerle las manos a algn to lay one's hands upon o on sbF ( Chi) (a la seguridad social) to contribute■ imponervi(infundir respeto, admiración) to be imposingsu mera presencia impone he has an imposing presence, his mere presence is imposingsu dominio de la situación impone his command of the situation is impressiveA1 ( refl) ‹horario› to set oneself; ‹régimen› to impose … on oneself2 «idea» to become establishedse impone tomar una decisión hoy mismo it is imperative that a decision is o be made todayse impone la necesidad de un cambio a change is imperative, there is an urgent need for a change4 ‹color/estilo› to come into fashion, become fashionableeste invierno se han impuesto las faldas por debajo de la rodilla skirts below the knee have become fashionable o have come into fashion this winterB (hacerse respetar) to assert oneself o one's authorityse impuso por puntos he won on pointsse impondrá el sentido común common sense will prevailimponerse A algn/algo to defeat o beat sb/sthse impusieron a China por siete carreras a dos they beat China by seven runs to twoE ( Méx) (acostumbrarse) imponerse A algo; to become accustomed TO sth* * *
imponer ( conjugate imponer) verbo transitivo (frml)a) to impose (frml);
‹ temor› to inspire, instill( conjugate instill)
imponerse verbo pronominal
1
2 ( hacerse respetar) to assert oneself o one's authority
3 (frml) ( vencer) to win;
imponer verbo transitivo
1 to impose: impuso su criterio contra el de todos, she imposed her viewpoint over that of others
2 (sobrecoger) to be impressive: la visión de la sangre le impone mucho, he can't stand the sight of blood
(suscitar respeto) to inspire respect
3 Fin to deposit
' imponer' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
sancionar
- impuse
- poner
English:
apply
- compel
- dictate
- enforce
- impose
- keep
- levy
- reimpose
- sanction
- command
- embargo
- inflict
- mete out
* * *♦ vta nadie le gusta que le impongan obligaciones no one likes to have responsibilities forced upon them;desde el principio el campeón impuso un fuerte ritmo de carrera the champion set a healthy pace right from the start of the race;el profesor impuso silencio en la clase the teacher silenced the class;una política impuesta por el Banco Mundial a policy imposed by the World Bank2. [aplicar]imponer una multa/un castigo a alguien to impose a fine/a punishment on sb;el juez le impuso una pena de dos años de cárcel the judge sentenced him to two years' imprisonment;le impusieron la difícil tarea de sanear las finanzas de la empresa he was charged with the difficult task of straightening out the company's finances;impusieron la obligatoriedad de llevar casco they made it compulsory to wear a helmet3. [inspirar] [miedo, admiración] to inspire (a in);imponer respeto (a alguien) to command respect (from sb)4. [establecer] [moda] to set;[costumbre] to introduce5. [asignar] [nombre] to give;[medalla, condecoración, título] to award;a la isla se le impuso el nombre de su descubridor the island was named after the person who discovered it;le fue impuesto el título de doctor honoris causa por la Universidad de México he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Mexico7. [en banca] to deposit♦ vito be imposing;el edificio impone por sus grandes dimensiones the size of the building makes it very imposing;imponía con su presencia he had an imposing presence* * *<part impuesto>I v/t1 impose; impuesto impose, levyII v/i be imposing oimpressive* * *imponer {60} vt1) : to impose2) : to conferimponer vi: to be impressive, to command respect* * *imponer vb to impose -
26 régimen
m.1 regimen, diet, regulated manner of exercise or diet.2 regime, system of government.* * *► nombre masculino (pl regímenes)1 PLÍTICA regime2 MEDICINA diet4 TÉCNICA speed5 LINGÚÍSTICA government\estar a régimen to be on a dietponer a régimen to put on a dietponerse a régimen to go on a dietrégimen de vida way of liferégimen tormentoso (clima) stormy weather* * *noun m.1) regime2) diet* * *SM(pl regímenes)1) (Pol) régime2) (Med) (tb: régimen alimenticio) dietrégimen de adelgazamiento — diet, slimming diet
3) (=reglas) rules pl, set of rules* * *1) ( dieta) dietestar a o hacer régimen — to be on a diet
2)a) ( reglamento)b) (de lluvias, vientos) pattern, regime (tech)3) (Pol) regime* * *= diet, regime [régime], regimen, diet.Ex. Miss Laski suggests that the depiction of life found in many novels is naive, over-simplified and, as a constant diet, can do more harm than good.Ex. This study found that online access to scientific serials is most appropriate in the third world, principally due to the presence of a small number of scientists with a broad range of interests which makes the fixed-price regimes of print, microform or CD-ROM disadvantageous.Ex. Moreover, the medical profession encompasses a spectrum of opinions as to the efficacy, value, and danger attendant upon various regimens and courses of treatment.Ex. For example, space medicine certainly requires a knowledge of medicine, but in addition involves problems related to space physics, mechanics (the phenomenon of weightlessness), diet, hygiene, the list is formidable.----* alojamiento en régimen de pensión completa = full-board accommodation.* antiguo régimen, el = ancient regime, the.* a régimen = on a diet.* partidario del régimen = loyalist.* régimen alimenticio = dieting.* régimen autoritario = authoritarian regime.* régimen capitalista = capitalist regime.* régimen comunista = communist regime.* régimen de vida = lifestyle [life style/life-style].* régimen dictatorial = dictatorial regime.* régimen fascista = fascist regime.* régimen militar = military regime.* régimen policial = police regime.* régimen político = political regime.* régimen socialista = socialist regime.* * *1) ( dieta) dietestar a o hacer régimen — to be on a diet
2)a) ( reglamento)b) (de lluvias, vientos) pattern, regime (tech)3) (Pol) regime* * *= diet, regime [régime], regimen, diet.Ex: Miss Laski suggests that the depiction of life found in many novels is naive, over-simplified and, as a constant diet, can do more harm than good.
Ex: This study found that online access to scientific serials is most appropriate in the third world, principally due to the presence of a small number of scientists with a broad range of interests which makes the fixed-price regimes of print, microform or CD-ROM disadvantageous.Ex: Moreover, the medical profession encompasses a spectrum of opinions as to the efficacy, value, and danger attendant upon various regimens and courses of treatment.Ex: For example, space medicine certainly requires a knowledge of medicine, but in addition involves problems related to space physics, mechanics (the phenomenon of weightlessness), diet, hygiene, the list is formidable.* alojamiento en régimen de pensión completa = full-board accommodation.* antiguo régimen, el = ancient regime, the.* a régimen = on a diet.* partidario del régimen = loyalist.* régimen alimenticio = dieting.* régimen autoritario = authoritarian regime.* régimen capitalista = capitalist regime.* régimen comunista = communist regime.* régimen de vida = lifestyle [life style/life-style].* régimen dictatorial = dictatorial regime.* régimen fascista = fascist regime.* régimen militar = military regime.* régimen policial = police regime.* régimen político = political regime.* régimen socialista = socialist regime.* * *A (dieta) dietestoy a régimen or estoy haciendo régimen I'm on a diettengo que seguir un régimen especial I have to follow a special dietel médico lo ha puesto a régimen the doctor has put him on a dietme voy a poner a régimen I'm going to go on a dietun régimen de adelgazamiento rápido a rapid weight-loss dietB1(reglamento): el régimen de visitas es muy estricto visiting hours are strictly controlled, the visiting regime is very strictpresos sometidos a régimen de alta seguridad prisoners held under a high-security regime/in a high security prisoncárcel en régimen abierto open prison200 alumnos en régimen de internado 200 boarding pupilsen régimen de media pensión half board2 (de lluvias, vientos) pattern, regime ( tech)el régimen de lluvias the rainfall patternvientos en régimen de brisas light windsCompuesto:lifestyle* * *
régimen sustantivo masculino
1 ( dieta) diet;
ponerse a régimen to go on a diet
2 (Pol) regime
régimen sustantivo masculino
1 Med diet
a régimen, on a diet
2 Pol regime
3 (de lluvias, etc) pattern
4 (disposiciones) system, regime
régimen de vida, lifestyle
' régimen' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
franquismo
- opositor
- opositora
- oprimir
- represaliar
- restaurar
- someterse
- tambalearse
- acoger
- agonizar
- base
- dieta
- estar
- imperante
- implantar
- monárquico
- severo
English:
corrupt
- diet
- downfall
- put
- regime
- slimming
- vegetarian
- condominium
- crash
- loyalist
- open
- slim
- slimmer
- taxation
- tidal
* * *1. [sistema político] regime;régimen parlamentario parliamentary system2. [normas] rules;alojarse en un hotel en régimen de media pensión to stay at a hotel (on) half-board;una cárcel en régimen abierto an open prison;estar en régimen abierto [preso] to be allowed to leave the prison during the dayrégimen fiscal tax regime3. [dieta] diet;estar a régimen to be on a diet;ponerse a régimen to go on a diet;seguir un régimen to follow a dietrégimen de adelgazamiento slimming diet;régimen alimenticio diet4. [rutina] patternrégimen climático climate;régimen hidrológico rainfall pattern;régimen de lluvias rainfall pattern;régimen de marea tide range;régimen de vida lifestyle5. Ling government* * *m1 POL regime2 MED diet;estar a régimen be on a diet;poner a régimen put on a diet3 ( programa):preso en régimen abierto JUR prisoner in an open prison4 ( normativa):régimen fiscal tax regime* * *1) : regime2) : diet3) : regimen, rules plrégimen de vida: lifestyle* * *régimen n1. (dieta) diet2. (sistema político) regime -
27 escapar
v.1 to get away, to escape.El preso escapó por el arroyo The prisoner escaped through the stream.2 to break away.3 to leak, to leak out, to escape.El gas escapa del tanque The gas leaks from the tank.4 to elope, to run away with a lover, to run off secretly to be married.Los enamorados escaparon The lovers eloped.* * *1 (huir) to escape, get away, run away2 (librarse) to escape3 (quedar fuera del alcance) to be beyond1 (huir) to escape, run away, get away2 (librarse) to escape, avoid3 (gas etc) to leak4 (autobús etc) to miss\dejar escapar un suspiro to let out a sighdejar escapar una oportunidad to let an opportunity slipescapar a alguien to run away from somebodyescapar con vida to get out aliveescapar de las manos to slip out of one's handsescaparse con algo to make off with somethingescaparse por un pelo familiar to have a narrow escape, have a close shave* * *verbto escape, run away* * *1. VI1) (=huir) to escape•
escapar a algo, no pude escapar a sus encantos — I could not escape her charms•
escapar de — [+ cárcel, peligro] to escape from; [+ jaula] to get out of; [+ situación opresiva] to escape from, get away fromnecesitaba escapar de todo aquello — I needed to escape from o get away from all that
2) (Dep) [en carreras] to break away2.VT [+ caballo] to drive hard3.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) ( huir) to escapeescapar de algo — de cárcel/rutina/peligro to escape from something
b) ( librarse)escapar de algo — de castigo/muerte to escape something
c)escapar a algo — a influencia/castigo to escape something
2)2.dejar escapar — <carcajada/suspiro> to let out, give; < oportunidad> to pass up; <persona/animal> to let... get away
escaparse v pron1)a) ( huir) prisionero to escape; animal/niño to run awaysiempre te escapas cuando hay trabajo — you always disappear o vanish when there's work to be done
escaparse de algo — de cárcel/jaula to escape from something
escaparse de casa — to run away from home; (+ me/te/le etc)
escaparse de alguien — de policía/perseguidor to escape (from) somebody
b) ( librarse)escaparse de algo — de situación/castigo to escape something
2) (+ me/te/le etc)a) ( involuntariamente)se le escapó un grito — he cried out, he let out a cry
b) ( pasar inadvertido)c) ( en tejido)3) gas/aire/agua to leak* * *= escape, bail out, get away, abscond, lam (it).Ex. Other words may be included in a stop-wordlist for some applications, but escape inclusion in other circumstances.Ex. In the article ' Bailing out' 9 of the 10 librarians interviewed admitted that they were trying to get out of librarianship partly due to unrealistic expectations learned in library school.Ex. Guards in the lead car of the convoy threw their doors open and ran for cover, screaming, 'Get away, get away'.Ex. Hundreds of prisoners, including murderers, rapists and robbers, have absconded from open prisons since 1999.Ex. Though there were reports Bertollini was lamming it in Ireland, he told Michaud on Friday he never left the country.----* dejar escapar a Alguien = let + Nombre + escape.* escapar de la justicia = escape + justice.* escapar de la realidad = escape + reality.* escapar por los pelos = have + a close call, have + a narrow escape, have + a lucky escape, have + a close shave.* escapar saltando en paracaídas = bale out.* escaparse = slip away, duck away, run away, fall through + the net, break out, slip out, make off, do + a bunk, flee away, flee, weasel (on/out of), duck out.* escaparse a = run off to.* escaparse de = wriggle out, break out of, break + free of.* escaparse de la cárcel = break out of + prison.* escaparse de la prisión = break out of + prison.* escaparse de la red = fall through + the net.* escaparse de las manos de = slip beyond + the grasp of.* escaparse de los beneficios de Internet = fall through + the net.* evitar que + escapar = keep + Nombre + in.* ingeniárselas para escapar = contrive + an escape.* que escapan a + Posesivo + control = beyond + Posesivo + control.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1)a) ( huir) to escapeescapar de algo — de cárcel/rutina/peligro to escape from something
b) ( librarse)escapar de algo — de castigo/muerte to escape something
c)escapar a algo — a influencia/castigo to escape something
2)2.dejar escapar — <carcajada/suspiro> to let out, give; < oportunidad> to pass up; <persona/animal> to let... get away
escaparse v pron1)a) ( huir) prisionero to escape; animal/niño to run awaysiempre te escapas cuando hay trabajo — you always disappear o vanish when there's work to be done
escaparse de algo — de cárcel/jaula to escape from something
escaparse de casa — to run away from home; (+ me/te/le etc)
escaparse de alguien — de policía/perseguidor to escape (from) somebody
b) ( librarse)escaparse de algo — de situación/castigo to escape something
2) (+ me/te/le etc)a) ( involuntariamente)se le escapó un grito — he cried out, he let out a cry
b) ( pasar inadvertido)c) ( en tejido)3) gas/aire/agua to leak* * *= escape, bail out, get away, abscond, lam (it).Ex: Other words may be included in a stop-wordlist for some applications, but escape inclusion in other circumstances.
Ex: In the article ' Bailing out' 9 of the 10 librarians interviewed admitted that they were trying to get out of librarianship partly due to unrealistic expectations learned in library school.Ex: Guards in the lead car of the convoy threw their doors open and ran for cover, screaming, 'Get away, get away'.Ex: Hundreds of prisoners, including murderers, rapists and robbers, have absconded from open prisons since 1999.Ex: Though there were reports Bertollini was lamming it in Ireland, he told Michaud on Friday he never left the country.* dejar escapar a Alguien = let + Nombre + escape.* escapar de la justicia = escape + justice.* escapar de la realidad = escape + reality.* escapar por los pelos = have + a close call, have + a narrow escape, have + a lucky escape, have + a close shave.* escapar saltando en paracaídas = bale out.* escaparse = slip away, duck away, run away, fall through + the net, break out, slip out, make off, do + a bunk, flee away, flee, weasel (on/out of), duck out.* escaparse a = run off to.* escaparse de = wriggle out, break out of, break + free of.* escaparse de la cárcel = break out of + prison.* escaparse de la prisión = break out of + prison.* escaparse de la red = fall through + the net.* escaparse de las manos de = slip beyond + the grasp of.* escaparse de los beneficios de Internet = fall through + the net.* evitar que + escapar = keep + Nombre + in.* ingeniárselas para escapar = contrive + an escape.* que escapan a + Posesivo + control = beyond + Posesivo + control.* * *escapar [A1 ]viA1 (huir) to escape escapar DE algo to escape FROM sthescapar de la cárcel to escape from prisonnecesito escapar de todo esto I need to get away from all thises una forma de escapar de la realidad it's a way of escaping from reality2 (librarse) escapar DE algo to escape sthlograron escapar de una muerte segura they managed to escape (a) certain death3 escapar A algo ‹a una influencia/a un castigo› to escape sthno pudo escapar a sus encantos he was unable to escape her charmsBdejar escapar ‹carcajada/suspiro› to let out, give;‹oportunidad› to pass up; ‹persona/animal› to let … get awaydejó escapar un grito de sorpresa he let out a cry of surpriseA1 «prisionero» to escape; «animal/niño» to run awaysiempre te escapas cuando hay que arrimar el hombro you always disappear o vanish when there's work to be doneescaparse DE algo:se ha escapado de casa she's run away from homese ha escapado de la cárcel he's escaped from prisonel canario se escapó de la jaula the canary got out of its cage(+ me/te/le etc): se me escapó he got away from meven aquí, no te me escapes come here, don't run away (from me)2 (de una situación) escaparse DE algo:de ésta sí que no te escapas you're not getting out of this one ( colloq)se escapó milagrosamente de que lo vieran miraculously, he managed to escape o avoid being seenB (+ me/te/le etc)1(involuntariamente): se le escapó un grito/un suspiro he cried out/sighed o he let out a cry/a sighpor poco se me escapa una carcajada I almost burst out laughingse le escapó un eructo he burped¡que no se te vaya a escapar delante de ella! don't let it slip out in front of her!2(pasar inadvertido): se te han escapado varios errores several mistakes have escaped your notice, you've missed o overlooked several mistakesa este niño no se le escapa nada this child doesn't miss anythingel significado de la frase se me escapa the meaning of the sentence escapes me3(olvidarse): se me escapa su nombre his name escapes me, I can't remember his name4(en tejido): se me escaparon dos puntos I dropped two stitchesC «gas/aire/agua» to leak* * *
escapar ( conjugate escapar) verbo intransitivo
1 to escape;
escapar de algo ‹de cárcel/rutina/peligro› to escape from sth;
‹de castigo/muerte› to escape sth
2
‹ oportunidad› to pass up;
‹persona/animal› to let … get away
escaparse verbo pronominal
1 [ prisionero] to escape;
[animal/niño] to run away;
escaparse de algo ‹de cárcel/jaula› to escape from sth;
‹de situación/castigo› to escape sth;
escaparse de algn ‹de policía/perseguidor› to escape (from) sth;
se me escapó el perro the dog got away from me
2 (+ me/te/le etc)a) ( involuntariamente):
b) ( pasar inadvertido):
se me escapó ese detalle that detail escaped my notice
3 [gas/aire/agua] to leak
escapar verbo intransitivo to escape, run away, get away: escapó de la justicia, he escaped from the law
dejó escapar un grito, she let out a cry
no dejes escapar esta oportunidad, don't let this opportunity slip ➣ Ver nota en escape
' escapar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
Esc
- huir
- tierra
- pasar
English:
elaborate
- elude
- escape
- leap at
- snap up
- drop
- slip
- snap
* * *♦ viescapó por la salida de emergencia he got out through the emergency exit;nadie escapó con vida del incendio nobody got out of the fire alive;escaparon por los pelos de una muerte segura they narrowly escaped certain death;quieren escapar de la monotonía de sus vidas they want to get away from the monotony of their lives;dejar escapar [animal, persona] to set free;[carcajada, grito, suspiro] to let out; [ocasión] to pass up, to let pass;dejó escapar un grito he let out a scream;no quiero dejar escapar esta oportunidad para agradecer… I don't want to let this opportunity pass by without thanking…2. [quedar fuera del alcance]escapar a: son temas que escapan a mi comprensión these subjects are beyond my understanding;ese asunto escapa a mis competencias that matter is outside my sphere of responsibility;tampoco los adultos escapan a la influencia de los videojuegos nor are adults immune from the influence of video games3. [en carrera] to break away;escapar del pelotón to break away from the pack* * *v/t1 escape (de from)2:* * *escapar vihuir: to escape, to flee, to run away* * *escapar vb to escape -
28 excarcelación
f.release from prison, releasing from prison, disimprisonment.* * *1 release (from prison)* * *SF release ( from prison)* * *release, release from prison* * *release (from prison)* * *f release (from prison) -
29 biblioteca
f.1 library (lugar, conjunto de libros).biblioteca ambulante/pública mobile/public librarybiblioteca de préstamo lending library2 bookcase (forniture).* * *1 library2 (mueble) bookcase, bookshelf* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=edificio) librarybiblioteca ambulante — mobile library, bookmobile (EEUU)
biblioteca circulante — [de préstamo] lending library; [ambulante] circulating library
2) (=mueble) bookcase, bookshelves pl* * *a) (institución, lugar) librarybiblioteca pública/de consulta — public/reference library
b) ( colección) book collectionc) ( mueble) bookshelves (pl), bookcase* * *= library, document collection.Ex. A library is no longer constrained to choose either a classified or a dictionary catalogue.Ex. Finally, the tacit assumption so far has been that we are dealing with a single document collection.----* actuar en defensa de los intereses de las bibliotecas y bibliot = library advocacy.* alfabetización en el uso de la biblioteca = library literacy.* amante de la biblioteca = library lover.* Amigos de la Biblioteca = Friends of the Library.* ampliación de la biblioteca = library extension.* ansiedad provocada por la biblioteca = library anxiety.* ARL (Asociación de Bibliotecas de Investigación) = ARL (Association of Research Libraries).* asesor técnico de bibliotecas = library consultant.* asesor técnico en construcción de bibliotecas = library building consultant.* Asociación Americana de Bibliotecas de Teología = American Theological Library Association (ATLA).* Asociación de Bibliotecas Especializadas = Special Libraries Association (SLA).* automatización de bibliotecas = library automation.* auxiliar de biblioteca = library assistant, library technician, page, library aide, library orderly.* ayudante de biblioteca = assistant librarian.* basado en la biblioteca = library-based.* biblioteca académica = academic library.* biblioteca arzobispal = archiepiscopal library.* biblioteca asociada = affiliated library.* biblioteca biomédica = biomedical library.* biblioteca Bodliana, la = Bodleian, the.* Biblioteca Británica = British Library (BL).* biblioteca central = central library, main library.* biblioteca cibernética = cyberlibrary [cyber-library].* biblioteca como edificio = library building.* biblioteca comunitaria = community library.* biblioteca con préstamos interbibliotecarios netos = net-lender, net-borrower.* biblioteca con un solo bibliotecario = one person library.* biblioteca de acceso restringido = closed-stack library.* biblioteca de agricultura = agricultural library.* Biblioteca de Alejandría, la = Alexandria Library, the.* biblioteca de alquiler = rental library.* biblioteca de arqueología = archaeology library.* biblioteca de arte = art library.* biblioteca de asociación = society's library.* biblioteca de barco = shipboard library, ship library.* biblioteca de barrio = district library, community library.* biblioteca de biomedicina = health care library, biomedical library.* biblioteca de botánica = botany library.* biblioteca de campo de concentración = concentration camp library.* biblioteca de catedral = cathedral library.* biblioteca de centro penitenciario = prison library.* biblioteca de ciencias = science library.* biblioteca de ciencias de la salud = health sciences library, health library.* biblioteca de condado = county library.* biblioteca de conservatorio = conservatoire library.* biblioteca de copyright = copyright library.* biblioteca de departamento = department library.* biblioteca de depósito = deposit library.* biblioteca de depósito legal = copyright library, depository library.* biblioteca de derecho = law library.* biblioteca de diplomatura = undergraduate library.* biblioteca de distrito = district library.* biblioteca de empresa = commercial library, industrial library, corporate library, company library, business library.* biblioteca de farmacia = pharmaceutical library.* biblioteca de hospital = patient library, hospital library.* biblioteca de hospital clínico = teaching hospital library.* biblioteca de institución de enseñanza superior = tertiary library.* biblioteca de investigación = research library.* biblioteca de jardín de infancia = kindergarten library.* biblioteca de juzgado = court library.* biblioteca de la comunidad = community library.* biblioteca de la zona ártica = arctic library.* Biblioteca del Congreso (LC) = Library of Congress (LC).* biblioteca de libre acceso = open access library.* Biblioteca del Museo Británico = British Museum Library.* Biblioteca del Vaticano, la = Vatican Library, the.* biblioteca de medicina = medical library.* biblioteca de mezquita = mosque library.* biblioteca de minoría étnica = ethnic library.* biblioteca de misión = mission library.* biblioteca de música = music library.* biblioteca de pacientes = patient library.* biblioteca de parlamento = parliamentary library.* biblioteca departamental = departmental library.* biblioteca de periódico = news library.* biblioteca de préstamo = lending library, circulating library, circulation library.* biblioteca de prisión = prison library.* biblioteca de recursos = resource library.* biblioteca de referencia = reference library.* biblioteca de sindicato = trade union library, union library.* biblioteca de suscripción = subscription library.* biblioteca de universidad politécnica = polytechnic library.* biblioteca de vestuario = costume library.* biblioteca de veterinaria = veterinary library.* biblioteca de zona rural = rural library.* biblioteca digital = digital library (DL).* biblioteca ducal = ducal library.* biblioteca eclesiástica = ecclesiastical library, church library.* biblioteca electrónica = electronic library (e-library), library without walls.* biblioteca en red = network library.* biblioteca escolar = school library.* biblioteca especializada = special library, specialised library, specialist library.* biblioteca especializada en música = music library.* biblioteca especializada en temas polares = polar library.* biblioteca estatal = state library.* biblioteca física = physical library, brick and mortar library.* biblioteca general = central library, general library.* biblioteca gestionada por microordenador = microlibrary.* biblioteca gubernamental = government library.* biblioteca hermana = sister library.* biblioteca híbrida = hybrid library, brick and click library.* biblioteca industrial = factory library.* biblioteca infantil = children's library.* biblioteca juvenil = junior library.* biblioteca local = local library, home library.* biblioteca mantenida por las donaciones de una fundación = donor-endowed library.* biblioteca metropolitana = metropolitan library.* biblioteca miembro de una cooperativa = member library.* biblioteca ministerial = ministerial library.* biblioteca monástica = monastic library.* biblioteca móvil = bookmobile, mobile library, mobile.* biblioteca móvil en trailer = trailer library.* biblioteca multimedia = multimedia library.* biblioteca municipal = town library, city library, municipal library, urban library, community library.* biblioteca nacional = national library.* Biblioteca Nacional Central = National Central Library.* Biblioteca Nacional de Agricultura (NAL) = National Agricultural Library (NAL).* Biblioteca Nacional de Alemania = Deutsche Bibliothek.* Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (NLM) = National Library of Medicine (NLM).* Biblioteca Nacional de Préstamo para la Ciencia y Tecnología (NLL) = National Lending Library for Science and Technology (NLL).* Biblioteca Nacional Francesa = Bibliotheque Nationale.* biblioteca para ciegos = library for the blind.* biblioteca para pacientes = hospital patient library, patients' library.* biblioteca parroquial = parochial library, parish library.* biblioteca personal = personal library, home collection, personal collection, home library.* biblioteca popular = popular library.* biblioteca presidencial = presidential library, presidential archive.* biblioteca principal = main library.* biblioteca privada = private library.* biblioteca provincial = provincial library centre.* biblioteca pública = public library, public library service.* Biblioteca Pública de Nueva York (NYPL) = NYPL (New York Public Library).* biblioteca pública municipal = municipal public library.* biblioteca pública provincial = provincial public library.* biblioteca quiosco = kiosk library.* biblioteca regional = regional library.* biblioteca religiosa = religious library.* bibliotecario de biblioteca de agricultura = agricultural librarian.* bibliotecario de biblioteca de arte = art librarian.* bibliotecario de biblioteca de barrio = district librarian.* bibliotecario de biblioteca de derecho = law librarian.* bibliotecario de biblioteca de hospital = hospital librarian.* bibliotecario de biblioteca especializada = special librarian.* bibliotecario de biblioteca móvil = mobile librarian.* bibliotecario de biblioteca pública = public librarian.* bibliotecario de biblioteca sucursal = branch librarian.* biblioteca rural = rural library.* biblioteca sanitaria = health library.* biblioteca sin muros = library without walls.* biblioteca sin paredes = library without walls.* biblioteca sucursal = library branch, branch library, branch collection, library outlet.* biblioteca técnica = technical library.* biblioteca tradicional = brick and mortar library.* biblioteca tradicional y virtual = brick and click library.* biblioteca traditional = physical library.* biblioteca universitaria = college library, university library, research library.* biblioteca virtual = virtual library.* biblioteconomía especializada en las bibliotecas académica = college librarianship.* biblioteconomía especializada en las bibliotecas de investigación = research librianship.* biblioteconomía especializada en las bibliotecas universitarias = academic librarianship.* biblioteconomía para las bibliotecas de derecho = law librarianship.* biblioteconomía para las bibliotecas especializadas = special librarianship.* BLAISE (Servicio de Información Automatizada de la Biblioteca Británica) = BLAISE (British Library Automated Information Service).* carnet de biblioteca = library card.* catálogo de biblioteca = library catalogue.* Centro de Distribución de Documentos de la Biblioteca Británica (BLDSC) = British Library Document Supply Centre (BLDSC).* Coalición Internacional de Consorcios de Bibliotecas (ICOLC) = International Coalition of Library Consortia (ICOLC).* colección de la biblioteca = library collection [library's collection].* colección de una biblioteca = local holding.* comisión de biblioteca = library board, library committee.* con conocimiento básico en el uso de la biblioteca = library literate [library-literate].* Conferencia de Directores de Bibliotecas Nacionales (CDNL) = Conference of Directors of National Libraries (CDNL).* conocimientos básicos sobre el uso de las bibliotecas = library skills.* consejo de administración de la biblioteca = library trustees.* consorcio de bibliotecas = library consortium.* cooperativa de bibliotecas = library cooperative.* datos estadísticos de la biblioteca = library records, library statistics.* defensa de los intereses de las bibliotecas y bibliotecarios = library advocacy.* destreza en la búsqueda de información en una biblioteca = library research skills.* dirección de la biblioteca = library administrators.* dirección de la biblioteca, la = library administration, the.* director de biblioteca = library director.* director de la biblioteca = head librarian.* División de Préstamo de la Biblioteca Británica (BLLD) = British Library Lending Division (BLLD).* División de Servicios Bibliográficos de la Biblioteca Británica (BLBSD) = British Library Bibliographic Services Division (BLBSD).* dotación económica de las bibliotecas = library funding.* dotar de fondos a una biblioteca = stock + library.* edición para bibliotecas = library edition.* eficacia de la biblioteca = library goodness.* encontrar trabajo en una biblioteca = join + library.* encuadernación de biblioteca = library binding.* encuadernador de la biblioteca = library binder.* encuentro de bibliotecas móviles = mobile meet.* entre varias bibliotecas = cross-library.* especialista en bibliotecas = library specialist.* especialización en bibliotecas de prisiones = prison librarianship.* específico a la biblioteca = library-specific.* específico de la biblioteca = library-specific.* estadísticas de la biblioteca = library statistics.* estudio de usuarios de la biblioteca = library user study.* experiencia en bibliotecas = library experience.* facultativos de bibliotecas = library faculty.* feria de la biblioteca = library fair.* fondos de la biblioteca = library's stock, library materials.* formación en el uso de la biblioteca = library literacy.* función de la biblioteca = library's function.* gestión de la biblioteca = library management.* guía de biblioteca = library guide, library guiding.* hacerse socio de la biblioteca = join + library.* hecho por la propia biblioteca = in-house [inhouse].* hermanamiento de bibliotecas = library twinning.* historia de las bibliotecas = library history.* IFLA (Federación Internacional de Asociaciones de Bibliotecarios y Bibliotec = IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions).* imagen de la biblioteca = library's profile.* información de existencias por bibliotecas = local holdings information.* jefe de personal de la biblioteca = library personnel officer.* La Biblioteca Responde = Ask the Library.* la Biblioteca y el Archivo de Canadá = Library and Archives Canada.* LCCN (Notación de la Clasificación de la Biblioteca del Congreso) = LCCN (Library of Congress Classification Number).* LCSH (Lista de Encabezamientos de Materia de la Biblioteca del Congreso) = LCSH (Library of Congress List of Subject Headings).* lector de una biblioteca = library user.* legislación sobre bibliotecas = library law.* ley de bibliotecas = library law.* ley de bibliotecas, la = library act, the.* libro de la biblioteca = library book.* Lista de Encabezamientos de Materia de la Asociación de Bibliotecas Escolar = SLA List.* LRTS (Servicios Técnicos y de Recursos para la Biblioteca) = LRTS (Library Resources and Technical Services).* mapa de la biblioteca = library map.* MARC de la Biblioteca del Congreso = LC MARC.* Matica Slovenca (Biblioteca Nacional de Yugoslavia) = Matica Slovenska.* misión de la biblioteca = library's mission.* mundo de las bibliotecas, el = library world, the.* ordenanza de biblioteca = page.* organismo gestor de bibliotecas = library authority.* órgano encargado de bibliotecas = library authority.* perfil de la biblioteca = library profile.* personal de la biblioteca = library staff, library worker.* persona que utiliza la biblioteca = non-library user.* pertinente a las bibliotecas = library-related.* política de la biblioteca = library's policy.* prioridad de la biblioteca = library's priority.* profesional de la biblioteca = library professional.* profesional de las bibliotecas y la información = library and information professional.* profesionales de las bibliotecas y la información, los = library and information profession, the.* profesor encargado de la biblioteca = teacher-librarian.* programa de introducción a la biblioteca = library training programme.* programa integrado de gestión de bibliotecas = integrated library system (ILS), integrated library management system (ILMS).* programas de automatización de bibliotecas = library automation software.* proveedor de bibliotecas = library supplier.* Proyecto Cooperativo de Mecanización de las Bibliotecas de Birmingham (BLCMP = Birminghan Libraries Cooperative Mechanisation Project (BLCMP).* quiosco biblioteca = library kiosk.* ratón de biblioteca = bookish, bookworm.* red cooperativa de bibliotecas = cooperative network.* red de bibliotecas = library network, library system, library networking.* Red Informativa de las Bibliotecas de Investigación en USA = RLIN.* Reglas de Intercalación de la Biblioteca del Congreso = Library of Congress Filing Rules.* relacionado con las bibliotecas = library-related.* responsable de bibliotecas = library official.* responsable de la biblioteca = library manager.* responsable del personal de la biblioteca = library personnel officer.* reunión de bibliotecas móviles = mobilemeet.* RLG (Grupo de Bibliotecas de Investigación) = RLG (Research Libraries Group).* SCONUL (Sociedad de Bibliotecas Nacionales y Universitarias) = SCONUL (Society of College, National and University Libraries).* sección de la biblioteca = library section.* sello de la biblioteca = library stamp.* ser lector de una biblioteca = library membership.* sistema automatizado de bibliotecas = automated library information system, library computer system.* sistema bibliotecario de bibliotecas de un sólo tipo = single-type library system.* sistema bibliotecario de bibliotecas de varios tipos = multitype library system.* sistema de automatización de bibliotecas = library automation system.* sistema de bibliotecas públicas = public library system.* sistema de clasificación de la Biblioteca del Congreso = LCC (Library of Congress Classification).* subalterno de biblioteca = library clerk, library page.* sucursal de biblioteca situada en un centro comercial = storefront library.* trabajo de información y de las bibliotecas = library and information work.* uso de la biblioteca = library use, library usage.* uso público en la propia biblioteca = in-library use.* usuario de la biblioteca = library user, library patron.* utilización de la biblioteca = library use, library usage.* visita guiada a la biblioteca = library tour, library orientation.* visitas a la biblioteca = library visits.* * *a) (institución, lugar) librarybiblioteca pública/de consulta — public/reference library
b) ( colección) book collectionc) ( mueble) bookshelves (pl), bookcase* * *= library, document collection.Ex: A library is no longer constrained to choose either a classified or a dictionary catalogue.
Ex: Finally, the tacit assumption so far has been that we are dealing with a single document collection.* actuar en defensa de los intereses de las bibliotecas y bibliot = library advocacy.* alfabetización en el uso de la biblioteca = library literacy.* amante de la biblioteca = library lover.* Amigos de la Biblioteca = Friends of the Library.* ampliación de la biblioteca = library extension.* ansiedad provocada por la biblioteca = library anxiety.* ARL (Asociación de Bibliotecas de Investigación) = ARL (Association of Research Libraries).* asesor técnico de bibliotecas = library consultant.* asesor técnico en construcción de bibliotecas = library building consultant.* Asociación Americana de Bibliotecas de Teología = American Theological Library Association (ATLA).* Asociación de Bibliotecas Especializadas = Special Libraries Association (SLA).* automatización de bibliotecas = library automation.* auxiliar de biblioteca = library assistant, library technician, page, library aide, library orderly.* ayudante de biblioteca = assistant librarian.* basado en la biblioteca = library-based.* biblioteca académica = academic library.* biblioteca arzobispal = archiepiscopal library.* biblioteca asociada = affiliated library.* biblioteca biomédica = biomedical library.* biblioteca Bodliana, la = Bodleian, the.* Biblioteca Británica = British Library (BL).* biblioteca central = central library, main library.* biblioteca cibernética = cyberlibrary [cyber-library].* biblioteca como edificio = library building.* biblioteca comunitaria = community library.* biblioteca con préstamos interbibliotecarios netos = net-lender, net-borrower.* biblioteca con un solo bibliotecario = one person library.* biblioteca de acceso restringido = closed-stack library.* biblioteca de agricultura = agricultural library.* Biblioteca de Alejandría, la = Alexandria Library, the.* biblioteca de alquiler = rental library.* biblioteca de arqueología = archaeology library.* biblioteca de arte = art library.* biblioteca de asociación = society's library.* biblioteca de barco = shipboard library, ship library.* biblioteca de barrio = district library, community library.* biblioteca de biomedicina = health care library, biomedical library.* biblioteca de botánica = botany library.* biblioteca de campo de concentración = concentration camp library.* biblioteca de catedral = cathedral library.* biblioteca de centro penitenciario = prison library.* biblioteca de ciencias = science library.* biblioteca de ciencias de la salud = health sciences library, health library.* biblioteca de condado = county library.* biblioteca de conservatorio = conservatoire library.* biblioteca de copyright = copyright library.* biblioteca de departamento = department library.* biblioteca de depósito = deposit library.* biblioteca de depósito legal = copyright library, depository library.* biblioteca de derecho = law library.* biblioteca de diplomatura = undergraduate library.* biblioteca de distrito = district library.* biblioteca de empresa = commercial library, industrial library, corporate library, company library, business library.* biblioteca de farmacia = pharmaceutical library.* biblioteca de hospital = patient library, hospital library.* biblioteca de hospital clínico = teaching hospital library.* biblioteca de institución de enseñanza superior = tertiary library.* biblioteca de investigación = research library.* biblioteca de jardín de infancia = kindergarten library.* biblioteca de juzgado = court library.* biblioteca de la comunidad = community library.* biblioteca de la zona ártica = arctic library.* Biblioteca del Congreso (LC) = Library of Congress (LC).* biblioteca de libre acceso = open access library.* Biblioteca del Museo Británico = British Museum Library.* Biblioteca del Vaticano, la = Vatican Library, the.* biblioteca de medicina = medical library.* biblioteca de mezquita = mosque library.* biblioteca de minoría étnica = ethnic library.* biblioteca de misión = mission library.* biblioteca de música = music library.* biblioteca de pacientes = patient library.* biblioteca de parlamento = parliamentary library.* biblioteca departamental = departmental library.* biblioteca de periódico = news library.* biblioteca de préstamo = lending library, circulating library, circulation library.* biblioteca de prisión = prison library.* biblioteca de recursos = resource library.* biblioteca de referencia = reference library.* biblioteca de sindicato = trade union library, union library.* biblioteca de suscripción = subscription library.* biblioteca de universidad politécnica = polytechnic library.* biblioteca de vestuario = costume library.* biblioteca de veterinaria = veterinary library.* biblioteca de zona rural = rural library.* biblioteca digital = digital library (DL).* biblioteca ducal = ducal library.* biblioteca eclesiástica = ecclesiastical library, church library.* biblioteca electrónica = electronic library (e-library), library without walls.* biblioteca en red = network library.* biblioteca escolar = school library.* biblioteca especializada = special library, specialised library, specialist library.* biblioteca especializada en música = music library.* biblioteca especializada en temas polares = polar library.* biblioteca estatal = state library.* biblioteca física = physical library, brick and mortar library.* biblioteca general = central library, general library.* biblioteca gestionada por microordenador = microlibrary.* biblioteca gubernamental = government library.* biblioteca hermana = sister library.* biblioteca híbrida = hybrid library, brick and click library.* biblioteca industrial = factory library.* biblioteca infantil = children's library.* biblioteca juvenil = junior library.* biblioteca local = local library, home library.* biblioteca mantenida por las donaciones de una fundación = donor-endowed library.* biblioteca metropolitana = metropolitan library.* biblioteca miembro de una cooperativa = member library.* biblioteca ministerial = ministerial library.* biblioteca monástica = monastic library.* biblioteca móvil = bookmobile, mobile library, mobile.* biblioteca móvil en trailer = trailer library.* biblioteca multimedia = multimedia library.* biblioteca municipal = town library, city library, municipal library, urban library, community library.* biblioteca nacional = national library.* Biblioteca Nacional Central = National Central Library.* Biblioteca Nacional de Agricultura (NAL) = National Agricultural Library (NAL).* Biblioteca Nacional de Alemania = Deutsche Bibliothek.* Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (NLM) = National Library of Medicine (NLM).* Biblioteca Nacional de Préstamo para la Ciencia y Tecnología (NLL) = National Lending Library for Science and Technology (NLL).* Biblioteca Nacional Francesa = Bibliotheque Nationale.* biblioteca para ciegos = library for the blind.* biblioteca para pacientes = hospital patient library, patients' library.* biblioteca parroquial = parochial library, parish library.* biblioteca personal = personal library, home collection, personal collection, home library.* biblioteca popular = popular library.* biblioteca presidencial = presidential library, presidential archive.* biblioteca principal = main library.* biblioteca privada = private library.* biblioteca provincial = provincial library centre.* biblioteca pública = public library, public library service.* Biblioteca Pública de Nueva York (NYPL) = NYPL (New York Public Library).* biblioteca pública municipal = municipal public library.* biblioteca pública provincial = provincial public library.* biblioteca quiosco = kiosk library.* biblioteca regional = regional library.* biblioteca religiosa = religious library.* bibliotecario de biblioteca de agricultura = agricultural librarian.* bibliotecario de biblioteca de arte = art librarian.* bibliotecario de biblioteca de barrio = district librarian.* bibliotecario de biblioteca de derecho = law librarian.* bibliotecario de biblioteca de hospital = hospital librarian.* bibliotecario de biblioteca especializada = special librarian.* bibliotecario de biblioteca móvil = mobile librarian.* bibliotecario de biblioteca pública = public librarian.* bibliotecario de biblioteca sucursal = branch librarian.* biblioteca rural = rural library.* biblioteca sanitaria = health library.* biblioteca sin muros = library without walls.* biblioteca sin paredes = library without walls.* biblioteca sucursal = library branch, branch library, branch collection, library outlet.* biblioteca técnica = technical library.* biblioteca tradicional = brick and mortar library.* biblioteca tradicional y virtual = brick and click library.* biblioteca traditional = physical library.* biblioteca universitaria = college library, university library, research library.* biblioteca virtual = virtual library.* biblioteconomía especializada en las bibliotecas académica = college librarianship.* biblioteconomía especializada en las bibliotecas de investigación = research librianship.* biblioteconomía especializada en las bibliotecas universitarias = academic librarianship.* biblioteconomía para las bibliotecas de derecho = law librarianship.* biblioteconomía para las bibliotecas especializadas = special librarianship.* BLAISE (Servicio de Información Automatizada de la Biblioteca Británica) = BLAISE (British Library Automated Information Service).* carnet de biblioteca = library card.* catálogo de biblioteca = library catalogue.* Centro de Distribución de Documentos de la Biblioteca Británica (BLDSC) = British Library Document Supply Centre (BLDSC).* Coalición Internacional de Consorcios de Bibliotecas (ICOLC) = International Coalition of Library Consortia (ICOLC).* colección de la biblioteca = library collection [library's collection].* colección de una biblioteca = local holding.* comisión de biblioteca = library board, library committee.* con conocimiento básico en el uso de la biblioteca = library literate [library-literate].* Conferencia de Directores de Bibliotecas Nacionales (CDNL) = Conference of Directors of National Libraries (CDNL).* conocimientos básicos sobre el uso de las bibliotecas = library skills.* consejo de administración de la biblioteca = library trustees.* consorcio de bibliotecas = library consortium.* cooperativa de bibliotecas = library cooperative.* datos estadísticos de la biblioteca = library records, library statistics.* defensa de los intereses de las bibliotecas y bibliotecarios = library advocacy.* destreza en la búsqueda de información en una biblioteca = library research skills.* dirección de la biblioteca = library administrators.* dirección de la biblioteca, la = library administration, the.* director de biblioteca = library director.* director de la biblioteca = head librarian.* División de Préstamo de la Biblioteca Británica (BLLD) = British Library Lending Division (BLLD).* División de Servicios Bibliográficos de la Biblioteca Británica (BLBSD) = British Library Bibliographic Services Division (BLBSD).* dotación económica de las bibliotecas = library funding.* dotar de fondos a una biblioteca = stock + library.* edición para bibliotecas = library edition.* eficacia de la biblioteca = library goodness.* encontrar trabajo en una biblioteca = join + library.* encuadernación de biblioteca = library binding.* encuadernador de la biblioteca = library binder.* encuentro de bibliotecas móviles = mobile meet.* entre varias bibliotecas = cross-library.* especialista en bibliotecas = library specialist.* especialización en bibliotecas de prisiones = prison librarianship.* específico a la biblioteca = library-specific.* específico de la biblioteca = library-specific.* estadísticas de la biblioteca = library statistics.* estudio de usuarios de la biblioteca = library user study.* experiencia en bibliotecas = library experience.* facultativos de bibliotecas = library faculty.* feria de la biblioteca = library fair.* fondos de la biblioteca = library's stock, library materials.* formación en el uso de la biblioteca = library literacy.* función de la biblioteca = library's function.* gestión de la biblioteca = library management.* guía de biblioteca = library guide, library guiding.* hacerse socio de la biblioteca = join + library.* hecho por la propia biblioteca = in-house [inhouse].* hermanamiento de bibliotecas = library twinning.* historia de las bibliotecas = library history.* IFLA (Federación Internacional de Asociaciones de Bibliotecarios y Bibliotec = IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions).* imagen de la biblioteca = library's profile.* información de existencias por bibliotecas = local holdings information.* jefe de personal de la biblioteca = library personnel officer.* La Biblioteca Responde = Ask the Library.* la Biblioteca y el Archivo de Canadá = Library and Archives Canada.* LCCN (Notación de la Clasificación de la Biblioteca del Congreso) = LCCN (Library of Congress Classification Number).* LCSH (Lista de Encabezamientos de Materia de la Biblioteca del Congreso) = LCSH (Library of Congress List of Subject Headings).* lector de una biblioteca = library user.* legislación sobre bibliotecas = library law.* ley de bibliotecas = library law.* ley de bibliotecas, la = library act, the.* libro de la biblioteca = library book.* Lista de Encabezamientos de Materia de la Asociación de Bibliotecas Escolar = SLA List.* LRTS (Servicios Técnicos y de Recursos para la Biblioteca) = LRTS (Library Resources and Technical Services).* mapa de la biblioteca = library map.* MARC de la Biblioteca del Congreso = LC MARC.* Matica Slovenca (Biblioteca Nacional de Yugoslavia) = Matica Slovenska.* misión de la biblioteca = library's mission.* mundo de las bibliotecas, el = library world, the.* ordenanza de biblioteca = page.* organismo gestor de bibliotecas = library authority.* órgano encargado de bibliotecas = library authority.* perfil de la biblioteca = library profile.* personal de la biblioteca = library staff, library worker.* persona que utiliza la biblioteca = non-library user.* pertinente a las bibliotecas = library-related.* política de la biblioteca = library's policy.* prioridad de la biblioteca = library's priority.* profesional de la biblioteca = library professional.* profesional de las bibliotecas y la información = library and information professional.* profesionales de las bibliotecas y la información, los = library and information profession, the.* profesor encargado de la biblioteca = teacher-librarian.* programa de introducción a la biblioteca = library training programme.* programa integrado de gestión de bibliotecas = integrated library system (ILS), integrated library management system (ILMS).* programas de automatización de bibliotecas = library automation software.* proveedor de bibliotecas = library supplier.* Proyecto Cooperativo de Mecanización de las Bibliotecas de Birmingham (BLCMP = Birminghan Libraries Cooperative Mechanisation Project (BLCMP).* quiosco biblioteca = library kiosk.* ratón de biblioteca = bookish, bookworm.* red cooperativa de bibliotecas = cooperative network.* red de bibliotecas = library network, library system, library networking.* Red Informativa de las Bibliotecas de Investigación en USA = RLIN.* Reglas de Intercalación de la Biblioteca del Congreso = Library of Congress Filing Rules.* relacionado con las bibliotecas = library-related.* responsable de bibliotecas = library official.* responsable de la biblioteca = library manager.* responsable del personal de la biblioteca = library personnel officer.* reunión de bibliotecas móviles = mobilemeet.* RLG (Grupo de Bibliotecas de Investigación) = RLG (Research Libraries Group).* SCONUL (Sociedad de Bibliotecas Nacionales y Universitarias) = SCONUL (Society of College, National and University Libraries).* sección de la biblioteca = library section.* sello de la biblioteca = library stamp.* ser lector de una biblioteca = library membership.* sistema automatizado de bibliotecas = automated library information system, library computer system.* sistema bibliotecario de bibliotecas de un sólo tipo = single-type library system.* sistema bibliotecario de bibliotecas de varios tipos = multitype library system.* sistema de automatización de bibliotecas = library automation system.* sistema de bibliotecas públicas = public library system.* sistema de clasificación de la Biblioteca del Congreso = LCC (Library of Congress Classification).* subalterno de biblioteca = library clerk, library page.* sucursal de biblioteca situada en un centro comercial = storefront library.* trabajo de información y de las bibliotecas = library and information work.* uso de la biblioteca = library use, library usage.* uso público en la propia biblioteca = in-library use.* usuario de la biblioteca = library user, library patron.* utilización de la biblioteca = library use, library usage.* visita guiada a la biblioteca = library tour, library orientation.* visitas a la biblioteca = library visits.* * *1 (institución, lugar) librarybiblioteca universitaria/pública university/public librarybiblioteca de consulta reference librarybiblioteca ambulante or móvil mobile librarybiblioteca circulante mobile librarybiblioteca de componentes visuales ( Inf) visual component library, VCLbiblioteca de depósito legal copyright library2 (colección) collection3 (mueble) bookshelves (pl), bookcase* * *
biblioteca sustantivo femenino
◊ biblioteca pública/de consulta public/reference library
biblioteca sustantivo femenino library
biblioteca pública, public library
' biblioteca' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
alcanzar
- cerca
- conservador
- conservadora
- descuidarse
- laguna
- pertenecer
- pública
- público
- ratón
- albergar
- ambulante
- carné
- celador
- consulta
- curiosear
English:
bookmobile
- bookworm
- library
- microfilm
- mobile library
- monastery
- public library
- reference library
- sign out
- addition
- be
- book
- down
- peace
- reference
* * *biblioteca nf1. [lugar] librarybiblioteca ambulante mobile library;biblioteca de consulta reference library;biblioteca de préstamo lending library;biblioteca pública public library2. [conjunto de libros] library3. Chile, Perú, RP [mueble] bookcase* * *f1 library2 mueble bookcase* * *biblioteca nf: library* * *2. (mueble) bookcase -
30 calabozo
m.1 cell.2 dungeon, cell, prison cell, jail.* * *1 (prisión) jail, prison2 (celda) cell* * *SM (=prisión) prison; (=celda) prison cell; (Mil) military prison; ( esp Hist) dungeon* * *masculino (en una comisaría, cárcel) cell; ( en un cuartel) guardroom; (Hist) dungeon* * *= dungeon.Ex. For example, in a general index it might be adequate to regard Prisions and dungeons as one and the same, but in a specialist index devoted to Criminology this would probable not be acceptable.* * *masculino (en una comisaría, cárcel) cell; ( en un cuartel) guardroom; (Hist) dungeon* * *= dungeon.Ex: For example, in a general index it might be adequate to regard Prisions and dungeons as one and the same, but in a specialist index devoted to Criminology this would probable not be acceptable.
* * *1 (en una comisaría, cárcel) cell2 (en un cuartel) guardroom3 ( Hist) dungeon* * *
calabozo sustantivo masculino (en comisaría, cárcel) cell;
( en cuartel) guardroom;
(Hist) dungeon
calabozo m (de una comisaría) jail
(de un castillo) dungeon
(de una cárcel) cell
' calabozo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
confinar
- encerrar
English:
dungeon
- lockup
* * *calabozo nm[celda] cell;los calabozos del castillo the castle dungeon(s)* * *m cell* * *calabozo nm1) : prison2) : jail cell* * *calabozo n1. (celda) cell2. (prisión subterránea) dungeon -
31 condena
f.1 sentence (judicial).cumplir condena to serve a sentence2 condemnation.3 conviction, verdict of guilty.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: condenar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: condenar.* * *1 DERECHO sentence, conviction2 (desaprobación) condemnation, disapproval\cumplir una condena to serve a sentencecondena a perpetuidad life sentencecondena condicional suspended sentence* * *noun f.1) condemnation2) conviction* * *SF1) (=pronunciamiento) sentence, conviction; (=período) term (of imprisonment)el año pasado hubo diez condenas por embriaguez — last year there were ten convictions for drunkenness
condena a perpetuidad, condena de reclusión perpetua — life sentence, sentence of life imprisonment
2) (=desaprobación) condemnation* * *1) (Der) sentence2) ( reprobación)condena de or a algo — condemnation of something
* * *= condemnation, disapproval, prison term, sentence, denouncement, denunciation, conviction.Ex. This article critically examines Blaise Cronin's condemnation of social responsibility in librarianship.Ex. A reference librarian must maintain a pleasant expression (rather than a scowl that is easily read as disapproval of present company).Ex. Why have you done nothing to stop Cuba's independent librarians from being subjected to campaign of threats, intimidation, harassment, police raids, evictions, confiscations, physical assaults and prison terms of up to 26 years? = ¿Por qué no has hecho nada para poner fin a la campaña de amenazas, intimidación, acoso, redadas policiales, deshaucio, confiscaciones, agresiones físicas y condenas de hasta 26 años a la que están siendo sometidos los bibliotecarios indenpendientes de Cuba?.Ex. Probation officers are required by magistrate's courts to make sentence recommendations for some offenders.Ex. The second document is a denouncement of slavery by Greenwich, who mobilizes the best tradition of scriptural exegesis to make his case.Ex. These denunciations make libraries look both sanctimonious and hypocritical for trying to save the world when they have failed to put ther own house in order.Ex. In deciding good repute the Department will take account of any convictions and also any other relevant information.----* condena a cadena perpetua = life term, life sentence.* cumplir una condena = serve + time, serve + sentence.* dictamen de condenas = sentencing.* imponer condena = impose + prison sentence.* * *1) (Der) sentence2) ( reprobación)condena de or a algo — condemnation of something
* * *= condemnation, disapproval, prison term, sentence, denouncement, denunciation, conviction.Ex: This article critically examines Blaise Cronin's condemnation of social responsibility in librarianship.
Ex: A reference librarian must maintain a pleasant expression (rather than a scowl that is easily read as disapproval of present company).Ex: Why have you done nothing to stop Cuba's independent librarians from being subjected to campaign of threats, intimidation, harassment, police raids, evictions, confiscations, physical assaults and prison terms of up to 26 years? = ¿Por qué no has hecho nada para poner fin a la campaña de amenazas, intimidación, acoso, redadas policiales, deshaucio, confiscaciones, agresiones físicas y condenas de hasta 26 años a la que están siendo sometidos los bibliotecarios indenpendientes de Cuba?.Ex: Probation officers are required by magistrate's courts to make sentence recommendations for some offenders.Ex: The second document is a denouncement of slavery by Greenwich, who mobilizes the best tradition of scriptural exegesis to make his case.Ex: These denunciations make libraries look both sanctimonious and hypocritical for trying to save the world when they have failed to put ther own house in order.Ex: In deciding good repute the Department will take account of any convictions and also any other relevant information.* condena a cadena perpetua = life term, life sentence.* cumplir una condena = serve + time, serve + sentence.* dictamen de condenas = sentencing.* imponer condena = impose + prison sentence.* * *A ( Der) sentenceestá cumpliendo su condena he is serving his sentenceimponer una condena to impose a sentenceser la condena de algn to be the bane of sb's lifeB (reprobación) condena DE or A algo condemnation OF sth* * *
Del verbo condenar: ( conjugate condenar)
condena es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
condena
condenar
condena sustantivo femeninoa) (Der) sentence;
condenar ( conjugate condenar) verbo transitivoa) (Der) to sentence, condemn;
condena a algn a algo to sentence sb to sth;
lo condenaon por robo he was convicted of or found guilty of robbery
condena sustantivo femenino
1 (juicio negativo) condemnation, disapproval
2 Jur sentence
condenar verbo transitivo
1 Jur to convict, find guilty: lo condenaron a muerte, he was condemned to death
2 (reprobar) to condemn
3 (tapiar una entrada) to wall up
' condena' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
presidio
- prisión
- remitir
- cumplir
- echar
- repulsa
English:
condemnation
- conviction
- serve
- serve out
- shorten
- time
- sentence
* * *condena nf1. [castigo] sentence;cumplir condena to serve a sentence;cumplir una condena de diez años to serve a ten-year sentencecondena a muerte death penalty2. [sentencia] sentence;el juez dictó condena the judge pronounced sentence3. [reprobación, crítica] condemnation ( por of);el presidente expresó su condena más enérgica por el atentado the president condemned the attack in the strongest terms* * *f1 JUR sentence2 ( desaprobación) condemnation* * *condena nf1) reprobación: disapproval, condemnation2) sentencia: sentence, conviction* * *condena n (sentencia) sentence -
32 encarcelar
v.1 to imprison.2 to put in prison, to jail, to prison, to send to prison.El policía encarceló al borracho The policeman put the drunk in prison.* * *1 to imprison, jail, incarcerate* * *verbto imprison, jail* * *VT to imprison, jail* * *verbo transitivo to imprison, jail* * *= jail [gaol, -UK], incarcerate, imprison, hold + prisoner, put + Nombre + behind bars.Ex. In 1892 Klas Linderfelt, the then ALA President, was jailed for 4 days on charges of embezzling more than $4,000 from library funds.Ex. A survey was conducted to identify the information needs of a 5% sample of men and women incarcerated in correctional institutions.Ex. Juan Carlos is a blind lawyer, activist and volunteer librarian who has been imprisoned without trial since March, when he was detained for peacefully protesting the arrest of a journalist.Ex. Tom Sutherland, a professor at the American University of Beirut, was kidnapped in 1985 and held prisoner for six and a half years, for much of the time shackled to his prisoner Terry Anderson.Ex. A 92-year-old woman has been put behind bars for sitting on her front porch shouting abuse at passers-by.----* encarcelar de por vida = jail for + life.* * *verbo transitivo to imprison, jail* * *= jail [gaol, -UK], incarcerate, imprison, hold + prisoner, put + Nombre + behind bars.Ex: In 1892 Klas Linderfelt, the then ALA President, was jailed for 4 days on charges of embezzling more than $4,000 from library funds.
Ex: A survey was conducted to identify the information needs of a 5% sample of men and women incarcerated in correctional institutions.Ex: Juan Carlos is a blind lawyer, activist and volunteer librarian who has been imprisoned without trial since March, when he was detained for peacefully protesting the arrest of a journalist.Ex: Tom Sutherland, a professor at the American University of Beirut, was kidnapped in 1985 and held prisoner for six and a half years, for much of the time shackled to his prisoner Terry Anderson.Ex: A 92-year-old woman has been put behind bars for sitting on her front porch shouting abuse at passers-by.* encarcelar de por vida = jail for + life.* * *encarcelar [A1 ]vtto imprison, jailfue encarcelado he was imprisoned o jailed, he was put in prison o jail* * *
encarcelar ( conjugate encarcelar) verbo transitivo
to imprison, jail
encarcelar verbo transitivo to imprison
' encarcelar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
enjaular
- detener
English:
bang up
- imprison
- incarcerate
- jail
- send down
* * *encarcelar vtto imprison, to jail;fue encarcelado por homicidio he was jailed for murder* * *v/t put in prison, imprison* * *encarcelar vt: to incarcerate, to imprison* * *encarcelar vb to imprison -
33 funcionario de prisión
(n.) = prison warderEx. This article examines library service in prisons from 1951, the stock, the range of prison readers, staffing, loans, and relations with administrative staff, prison warders and inmates.* * *(n.) = prison warderEx: This article examines library service in prisons from 1951, the stock, the range of prison readers, staffing, loans, and relations with administrative staff, prison warders and inmates.
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34 penitenciaría
cond.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) Conditional Indicative of Spanish verb: penitenciar.f.penitentiary, lockup, prison, jailhouse.* * *1 penitentiary* * *SF prison, (state) penitentiary (EEUU)* * *femenino penitentiary* * *= penal institution, penal establishment, penitentiary.Ex. The article 'Public libraries in penal institutions' describes the history of the evolution of prison libraries as well as the role of library use as a cultural activity in the education system of prisoners.Ex. Prisoners, male and female, in all penal establishments in England and Wales in 1997 were surveyed.Ex. This article describes the pilot project undertaken at the federal penitentiary in Kingston, Ontario = Este artículo describe el proyecto piloto realizado en el centro penitenciario federal de Kingston. Ontario.----* colonia penitenciaria = penal colony.* * *femenino penitentiary* * *= penal institution, penal establishment, penitentiary.Ex: The article 'Public libraries in penal institutions' describes the history of the evolution of prison libraries as well as the role of library use as a cultural activity in the education system of prisoners.
Ex: Prisoners, male and female, in all penal establishments in England and Wales in 1997 were surveyed.Ex: This article describes the pilot project undertaken at the federal penitentiary in Kingston, Ontario = Este artículo describe el proyecto piloto realizado en el centro penitenciario federal de Kingston. Ontario.* colonia penitenciaria = penal colony.* * *penitentiary* * *
penitenciaría sustantivo femenino
penitentiary
' penitenciaría' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
penal
* * *prison, US penitentiary* * *f penitentiary, pen fam, Brprison* * *: penitentiary -
35 centro
m.1 center.centro de atracción center of attractioncentro de gravedad center of gravitycentro de interés center of interestcentro de mesa centerpiececentro nervioso nerve centercentro óptico optic center2 center (establecimiento).centro de cálculo computer centercentro cívico community centercentro docente o de enseñanza educational institutioncentro recreativo leisure center3 city/town center.me voy al centro I'm going to towncentro ciudad o urbano city/town center (en letrero)4 center of the city, downtown, city centre.5 Centro.6 centrum.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: centrar.* * *1 centre (US center), middle2 (de ciudad) town centre, city centre, US downtown area■ me voy al centro I'm going into town, US I'm going downtown3 (asociación) centre (US center), association, institution4 DEPORTE cross, centre (US center)5 PLÍTICA centre (US center)\centro benéfico charitable organizationcentro ciudad city centre, US downtown areacentro comercial shopping centre, US mallcentro cultural cultural centre (US center)centro de atracción centre (US center) of attractioncentro de enseñanza educational institutioncentro de gravedad centre of gravitycentro de interés centre (US center) of interestcentro de mesa centrepiece (US centerpiece)centro docente educational institutioncentro sanitario hospital, clinicmedio centro DEPORTE centre (US center) halfpartido de centro PLÍTICA centre (US center) party* * *noun m.1) center2) downtown* * *1. SM1) (=medio) centre, center (EEUU)las regiones del centro del país — the central areas of the country, the areas in the centre of the country
pon el jarrón en el centro de la mesa — put the vase in the middle o centre of the table
2) [de ciudad] centre, center (EEUU)no se puede aparcar en el centro — you can't park in the centre (of town), you can't park downtown (EEUU)
un edificio del centro de Madrid — a building in the centre of Madrid o in Madrid town centre o (EEUU) in downtown Madrid
centro ciudad — city centre, town centre
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ir al centro — to go into town, go downtown (EEUU)3) (Pol) centre, center (EEUU)ser de centro — [persona] to be a moderate; [partido] to be in the centre
los partidos de centro izquierda — the parties of the centre left, the centre-left parties
4) (=foco) [de huracán] centre, center (EEUU); [de incendio] seatha sido el centro de varias polémicas últimamente — he has been at the centre o heart of various controversies lately
el gobierno se ha convertido en el centro de las críticas — the government has become the target of criticism
Zaire fue el centro del interés internacional — Zaire was the focus of o was at the centre of international attention
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ser el centro de las miradas, Roma es estos días el centro de todas las miradas — all eyes are on Rome at the moment5) (=establecimiento) centre, center (EEUU)dos alumnos han sido expulsados del centro — two students have been expelled from the school o centre
centro comercial — shopping centre, shopping mall
centro cultural — [en un barrio, institución] (local) arts centre; [de otro país] cultural centre
centro de abasto — Méx market
centro de acogida, centro de acogida de menores — children's home
centro de coordinación — [de la policía] operations room
centro (de determinación) de costos — (Com) cost centre
centro de enseñanza — [gen] educational institution; (=colegio) school
centro de enseñanza media, centro de enseñanza secundaria — secondary school
centro de jardinería — garden centre, garden center (EEUU)
centro de rastreo — (Astron) tracking centre
centro médico — [gen] medical establishment; (=hospital) hospital
centro penitenciario — prison, penitentiary (EEUU)
centro recreacional — Cuba, Ven sports centre, leisure centre
centro sanitario — = centro médico
centro universitario — (=facultad) faculty; (=universidad) university
6) (=población)centro turístico — (=lugar muy visitado) tourist centre; [diseñado para turistas] tourist resort
centro urbano — urban area, city
7) (=ropa) CAm (=juego) trousers and waistcoat, pants and vest (EEUU); And, Caribe (=enaguas) underskirt; And (=falda) thick flannel skirt2.SMF (Ftbl) centre•
delantero centro — centre-forward•
medio centro — centre-half* * *I1)a) (Mat) center*b) ( área central) center*ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)
centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)
2) ( foco)a) ( de atención) center*b) (de actividades, servicios) center*un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center
un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center
3) (establecimiento, institución) center*4) (Pol) center*5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*•II1)a) (Mat) center*b) ( área central) center*ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)
centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)
2) ( foco)a) ( de atención) center*b) (de actividades, servicios) center*un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center
un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center
3) (establecimiento, institución) center*4) (Pol) center*5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*•* * *= centre [center, -USA], core, hub, office, locus [loci, -pl.], focal point, operation, centrepoint [centerpoint, -USA], pivot.Ex. Over 3,000 such centres were set up, but most had closed by 1949.Ex. The main list of index terms is the core of the thesaurus and defines the index language.Ex. And since the main entry is the hub and most exacting aspect of our cataloging process, its replacement by a title-unit entry would greatly simplify the problem and expedite the operation of cataloging.Ex. The principal sprang up from her chair and began to perambulate with swift, precise movements about her spacious office.Ex. The locus of government policy making has been shifted to the Ministry of Research and Technology.Ex. The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.Ex. When he was younger he really turned the library around, from a backwater, two-bit operation to the respected institution it is today.Ex. In our capacity as centerpoints for local activities, we may be equipped with card production equipment for producing catalog cards through the state division of OCLC.Ex. The use of decimal notation is seen as the pivot of Dewey's scheme and notational systems are analysed generally and compared with Dewey's.----* barrios pobres del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* biblioteca de centro penitenciario = prison library.* centro accesible mediante Telnet = Telnet-accesible site.* centro administrativo = administrative centre.* centro artístico = art(s) centre.* Centro Bibliotecario en Línea (OCLC) = OCLC (Online Computer Library Center).* centro cívico = civic centre.* centro comercial = shopping centre, shopping precinct, mall of shops, shopping mall, mall, outlet mall, plaza.* centro comunitario = village hall.* centro coordinador = focal point, switching point, coordinating centre, hub.* centro coordinador de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].* centro cultural = cultural centre, cultural institution, cultural venue.* centro de acogida = runaway shelter, refuge, shelter, homeless shelter, shelter home.* centro de acogida de animales = animal shelter.* centro de acogida de mujeres = women's shelter.* centro de actividad = focal point.* centro de adquisiciones = acquisition centre.* centro de análisis de la información = information analysis centre.* centro de apoyo a los programas de estudios = curriculum material center.* centro de asesoramiento = counselling centre.* centro de asistencia social = welfare facility.* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.* centro de audio = audio centre.* centro de ayuda al empleo = job-help centre.* centro de barrio = neighbourhood centre.* centro de belleza = beauty centre.* centro de cálculo = computer centre, computing centre, central computing facility.* centro de catalogación = cataloguing department.* centro de computación = computing centre.* centro de comunicaciones = communications hub.* centro de congresos = conference centre, convention centre.* centro de control = locus of control, mission control.* centro de coordinación = re-routing centre.* centro de datos = data centre.* centro de deportes = sports centre.* centro de detención = detention centre.* centro de día = day care centre, day centre.* centro de día para mayores = day centre for the elderly.* centro de distribución = distribution centre.* Centro de Distribución de Documentos de la Biblioteca Británica (BLDSC) = British Library Document Supply Centre (BLDSC).* centro de documentación = clearinghouse [clearing house], documentation centre, information centre, information unit, research centre.* centro de educación de adultos = adult learning centre, adult learner centre.* centro de educación infantil = early education centre.* centro de educación sanitaria = consumer health centre, consumer health information centre.* centro de, el = centre of, the.* centro de enseñanza = education centre.* centro de esquí artificial = dry ski centre.* centro de estudios = study centre.* Centro de Europa = Mitteleurope.* centro de gravedad = centre of gravity.* centro de información = information agency, information centre.* Centro de Información al Ciudadano = Public Information Center (PIC).* centro de información ciudadana = community information centre, neighbourhood information centre (NIC).* centro de información laboral = job information centre.* centro de información sectorial = sectoral information centre.* Centro de Información sobre el Ayuntamiento = Kommune Information Centre.* centro de investigación = research centre, research unit.* centro de jardinería = garden centre.* centro de la ciudad = central city, downtown, city centre.* centro de las ciencias = science centre.* centro del campo = halfway line.* centro de Londres = Inner London.* centro del pueblo = town centre.* centro del visitante = visitor's centre.* centro de material didáctico escolar = school resource centre.* centro de menores = young offender institution.* centro de mesa = epergne.* centro de ocio = recreation centre, recreational centre.* centro de orientación = referral centre.* centro de planificación familiar = family planning clinic, planned parenthood centre.* centro deportivo = sports centre.* centro de proceso de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].* centro de recepción de ovejas = sheep station.* centro de recepción y envío = shipping point.* centro de reciclado = recycling centre.* centro de recursos = resource centre.* centro de recursos multimedia = media resource centre.* centro de recursos para el aprendizaje (CRA) = learning hub, learning resource centre (LRC).* centro de referencia = reference centre.* centro de rehabilitación = rehabilitation clinic, rehabilitation centre.* centro de reinserción social = half-way house.* centro de salud = health centre.* centro de trabajo = workplace.* centro de vacaciones = resort, tourist resort.* centro de vacaciones costero = coastal resort, seaside resort, seaside tourist resort.* centro de veraneo = summer resort.* centro de veraneo costero = seaside resort, coastal resort.* centro educativo = educational centre.* centro electoral = polling district.* centro financiero = financial centre.* centro industrial = manufacturing centre.* centro informático = computing centre.* Centro Internacional para la Descripción Bibliográfica del UNISIST = UNIBID.* centro litúrgico = church centre.* centro multimedia = library media centre, media centre.* centro multimedia escolar = school media centre, school library media centre.* centro municipal de información = local authority information outlet.* Centro Nacional de Préstamos = National Lending Centre.* centro neurálgico = powerhouse, power engine.* centro neurálgico, el = nerve centre, the.* centro penitenciario = penitentiary.* centro piloto = pilot centre.* centro recreativo = recreation centre, recreational centre.* centro regional = regional centre.* centro religioso = church centre.* centro social = community centre, village hall, social centre, drop-in centre, community hall.* centro social para veteranos de guerra = Veterans' centre.* centro turístico = tourist resort, resort, summer resort.* centro turístico costero = beachside resort, seaside resort, coastal resort, seaside tourist resort.* centro tutelar de menores = juvenile detention centre.* centro urbano = downtown, city centre, town centre.* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.* del centro = middle.* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.* en el centro de = at the heart of.* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* hacia el centro de la ciudad = townward.* ir al centro = go + downtown.* justo en en centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* material del centro de recursos = resource centre material.* mesa de centro = coffee table.* mesita de centro = coffee table.* no tomándose a uno como el centro de referencia = ex-centric [excentric].* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.* período de prácticas en centros = practicum.* personal de un centro multimedia escolar = school media staff.* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.* ser el centro de todas las miradas = cut + a dash.* tomándose a uno como centro de referencia = centric.* un centro único = one stop shop.* visita a centros profesionales = study tour.* zona del centro = midsection [mid-section].* zona deprimida del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* * *I1)a) (Mat) center*b) ( área central) center*ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)
centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)
2) ( foco)a) ( de atención) center*b) (de actividades, servicios) center*un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center
un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center
3) (establecimiento, institución) center*4) (Pol) center*5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*•II1)a) (Mat) center*b) ( área central) center*ir al centro de la ciudad — to go downtown (AmE), to go into town o into the town centre (BrE)
centro ciudad/urbano — downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE)
2) ( foco)a) ( de atención) center*b) (de actividades, servicios) center*un gran centro cultural/industrial — a major cultural/industrial center
un centro turístico — an tourist resort o center
3) (establecimiento, institución) center*4) (Pol) center*5) ( en fútbol) cross, center*•* * *= centre [center, -USA], core, hub, office, locus [loci, -pl.], focal point, operation, centrepoint [centerpoint, -USA], pivot.Ex: Over 3,000 such centres were set up, but most had closed by 1949.
Ex: The main list of index terms is the core of the thesaurus and defines the index language.Ex: And since the main entry is the hub and most exacting aspect of our cataloging process, its replacement by a title-unit entry would greatly simplify the problem and expedite the operation of cataloging.Ex: The principal sprang up from her chair and began to perambulate with swift, precise movements about her spacious office.Ex: The locus of government policy making has been shifted to the Ministry of Research and Technology.Ex: The library needs to be developed as the focal point of the community, a place where the public can drop in for all kinds of activities, not necessarily book-related or 'cultural'.Ex: When he was younger he really turned the library around, from a backwater, two-bit operation to the respected institution it is today.Ex: In our capacity as centerpoints for local activities, we may be equipped with card production equipment for producing catalog cards through the state division of OCLC.Ex: The use of decimal notation is seen as the pivot of Dewey's scheme and notational systems are analysed generally and compared with Dewey's.* barrios pobres del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* biblioteca de centro penitenciario = prison library.* centro accesible mediante Telnet = Telnet-accesible site.* centro administrativo = administrative centre.* centro artístico = art(s) centre.* Centro Bibliotecario en Línea (OCLC) = OCLC (Online Computer Library Center).* centro cívico = civic centre.* centro comercial = shopping centre, shopping precinct, mall of shops, shopping mall, mall, outlet mall, plaza.* centro comunitario = village hall.* centro coordinador = focal point, switching point, coordinating centre, hub.* centro coordinador de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].* centro cultural = cultural centre, cultural institution, cultural venue.* centro de acogida = runaway shelter, refuge, shelter, homeless shelter, shelter home.* centro de acogida de animales = animal shelter.* centro de acogida de mujeres = women's shelter.* centro de actividad = focal point.* centro de adquisiciones = acquisition centre.* centro de análisis de la información = information analysis centre.* centro de apoyo a los programas de estudios = curriculum material center.* centro de asesoramiento = counselling centre.* centro de asistencia social = welfare facility.* centro de atención = centre of attention, limelight, centrepiece [centerpiece, -USA], centre stage, focus of concern, focus of interest, focus of attention, focus.* centro de atención al ciudadano = advice centre.* centro de audio = audio centre.* centro de ayuda al empleo = job-help centre.* centro de barrio = neighbourhood centre.* centro de belleza = beauty centre.* centro de cálculo = computer centre, computing centre, central computing facility.* centro de catalogación = cataloguing department.* centro de computación = computing centre.* centro de comunicaciones = communications hub.* centro de congresos = conference centre, convention centre.* centro de control = locus of control, mission control.* centro de coordinación = re-routing centre.* centro de datos = data centre.* centro de deportes = sports centre.* centro de detención = detention centre.* centro de día = day care centre, day centre.* centro de día para mayores = day centre for the elderly.* centro de distribución = distribution centre.* Centro de Distribución de Documentos de la Biblioteca Británica (BLDSC) = British Library Document Supply Centre (BLDSC).* centro de documentación = clearinghouse [clearing house], documentation centre, information centre, information unit, research centre.* centro de educación de adultos = adult learning centre, adult learner centre.* centro de educación infantil = early education centre.* centro de educación sanitaria = consumer health centre, consumer health information centre.* centro de, el = centre of, the.* centro de enseñanza = education centre.* centro de esquí artificial = dry ski centre.* centro de estudios = study centre.* Centro de Europa = Mitteleurope.* centro de gravedad = centre of gravity.* centro de información = information agency, information centre.* Centro de Información al Ciudadano = Public Information Center (PIC).* centro de información ciudadana = community information centre, neighbourhood information centre (NIC).* centro de información laboral = job information centre.* centro de información sectorial = sectoral information centre.* Centro de Información sobre el Ayuntamiento = Kommune Information Centre.* centro de investigación = research centre, research unit.* centro de jardinería = garden centre.* centro de la ciudad = central city, downtown, city centre.* centro de las ciencias = science centre.* centro del campo = halfway line.* centro de Londres = Inner London.* centro del pueblo = town centre.* centro del visitante = visitor's centre.* centro de material didáctico escolar = school resource centre.* centro de menores = young offender institution.* centro de mesa = epergne.* centro de ocio = recreation centre, recreational centre.* centro de orientación = referral centre.* centro de planificación familiar = family planning clinic, planned parenthood centre.* centro deportivo = sports centre.* centro de proceso de información = clearinghouse [clearing house].* centro de recepción de ovejas = sheep station.* centro de recepción y envío = shipping point.* centro de reciclado = recycling centre.* centro de recursos = resource centre.* centro de recursos multimedia = media resource centre.* centro de recursos para el aprendizaje (CRA) = learning hub, learning resource centre (LRC).* centro de referencia = reference centre.* centro de rehabilitación = rehabilitation clinic, rehabilitation centre.* centro de reinserción social = half-way house.* centro de salud = health centre.* centro de trabajo = workplace.* centro de vacaciones = resort, tourist resort.* centro de vacaciones costero = coastal resort, seaside resort, seaside tourist resort.* centro de veraneo = summer resort.* centro de veraneo costero = seaside resort, coastal resort.* centro educativo = educational centre.* centro electoral = polling district.* centro financiero = financial centre.* centro industrial = manufacturing centre.* centro informático = computing centre.* Centro Internacional para la Descripción Bibliográfica del UNISIST = UNIBID.* centro litúrgico = church centre.* centro multimedia = library media centre, media centre.* centro multimedia escolar = school media centre, school library media centre.* centro municipal de información = local authority information outlet.* Centro Nacional de Préstamos = National Lending Centre.* centro neurálgico = powerhouse, power engine.* centro neurálgico, el = nerve centre, the.* centro penitenciario = penitentiary.* centro piloto = pilot centre.* centro recreativo = recreation centre, recreational centre.* centro regional = regional centre.* centro religioso = church centre.* centro social = community centre, village hall, social centre, drop-in centre, community hall.* centro social para veteranos de guerra = Veterans' centre.* centro turístico = tourist resort, resort, summer resort.* centro turístico costero = beachside resort, seaside resort, coastal resort, seaside tourist resort.* centro tutelar de menores = juvenile detention centre.* centro urbano = downtown, city centre, town centre.* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight, grab + the spotlight, grab + the limelight.* del centro = middle.* el centro de atención + ser = all eyes + be + on.* en el centro de = at the heart of.* en el mismo centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* hacia el centro de la ciudad = townward.* ir al centro = go + downtown.* justo en en centro (de) = plumb in the middle (of).* material del centro de recursos = resource centre material.* mesa de centro = coffee table.* mesita de centro = coffee table.* no tomándose a uno como el centro de referencia = ex-centric [excentric].* pasar a ser el centro de atención = take + centre stage.* pasar a ser el centro de atención = come into + focus.* período de prácticas en centros = practicum.* personal de un centro multimedia escolar = school media staff.* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.* ser el centro de todas las miradas = cut + a dash.* tomándose a uno como centro de referencia = centric.* un centro único = one stop shop.* visita a centros profesionales = study tour.* zona del centro = midsection [mid-section].* zona deprimida del centro de la ciudad = inner city.* * *A1 ( Mat) center*2 (área central) center*en el centro de la habitación in the middle o center of the roomel terremoto afectó al centro del país the earthquake affected the central region o the center of the countrylos países del centro de Europa the countries of Central Europevive en pleno centro de la ciudad she lives right in the center of the town/citytengo que ir al centro a hacer unas compras I have to go downtown to do some shopping ( AmE), I have to go into town o into the town centre to do some shopping ( BrE)Compuestos:center* of gravitymidfieldcenterpiece*nerve center*center* of power(de una organización) nerve center*; (de una ciudad) heartB (foco)1 (de atención) center*ha sido el centro de todos los comentarios it has been the main talking pointfueron el centro de todas las miradas all eyes were on themse ha convertido estos días en el centro de interés it has become the focus of attention recentlyfue el centro de atracción durante la fiesta she was the center of attention at the partyha hecho de su marido el centro de su existencia she has centered her life around her husband2 (de actividades, servicios) center*centro administrativo administrative centerun gran centro cultural/industrial a major cultural/industrial centerCompuestos:center* of interest to touristscall center*operations center*, operations room ( BrE)urban center*, population center*holiday center*( AmL) leisure center*tourist resort o center*C (establecimiento, institución) center*el centro anglo-peruano the Anglo-Peruvian centerCompuestos:civic center*(en Esp) private school o college ( which receives a state subsidy)( Méx) marketcentro de acogidade animales abandonados animal sanctuarycentro de acogida de menores abandonados children's refugecentro de acogida para mujeres maltratadas refuge for battered womencentro de acogida de refugiados reception center* for refugeessupport center*primary care center*call center*user support center*help center*computer center*control center*conference center*coordination center*cost center*cultural center*detention center*spy headquartersprivate school, academymanagement center*information center*detention center*research center*, research establishmentspeech therapy clinic( Esp) high-tech leisure center*family planning clinicsports center*detention center*health center*service center*telecommunications center*space center*( frml); hospitalmedical center*( AmL) leisure center*leisure center*( frml); hospitalD ( Pol) center*E (en fútbol) tbcentro chut cross, center*F* * *
Del verbo centrar: ( conjugate centrar)
centro es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
centró es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
centrar
centro
centrar ( conjugate centrar) verbo transitivo
c) ‹atención/investigación/esfuerzos› centro algo en algo to focus sth on sth
verbo intransitivo (Dep) to center( conjugate center), cross
centrarse verbo pronominal centrose en algo [investigación/atención/esfuerzos] to focus o center( conjugate center) on sth
centro sustantivo masculino
◊ centro ciudad/urbano downtown (AmE), city/town centre (BrE);
ser el centro de atención to be the center of attention;
se convirtió en el centro de interés it became the focus of attention;
centro turístico tourist resort o center;
centro comercial shopping mall (AmE), shopping centre (BrE);
centro de llamadas call center (AmE) o centre (BrE);
centro de planificación familiar family planning clinic
■ sustantivo masculino y femenino ( jugador) center( conjugate center);
centrar verbo transitivo
1 to centre, US center
2 (los esfuerzos, la atención) to concentrate, centre, US center
centro sustantivo masculino
1 middle, centre, US center
2 (de una ciudad) town centre
3 (institución) institution, centre, US center
4 Pol centre party
5 centro comercial, shopping centre
' centro' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ahorrar
- Cesid
- CIS
- ciudad
- consejo
- delantera
- delantero
- docente
- foco
- gravedad
- media
- medio
- mitad
- neurálgica
- neurálgico
- ombligo
- retención
- almendra
- base
- blanco
- comercial
- deportivo
- diana
- hacia
- hípico
- lejos
- mesa
- mismo
- para
- polo
- posta
- preescolar
- rematar
- retirado
- señalización
- señalizar
- trámite
English:
accessible
- barrage
- central
- centre
- centre forward
- city
- community centre
- core
- delay
- downtown
- garden centre
- heart
- hub
- inner city
- institute
- leisure centre
- mall
- middle
- out
- revolve
- ROTC
- run across
- shopping centre
- slap
- space-centre
- spotlight
- teaching centre
- town
- village hall
- walk about
- welfare centre
- call
- center
- clinic
- coffee
- community
- conference
- control
- facility
- focal
- focus
- garden
- health
- holiday
- home
- inner
- leisure
- midtown
- plaza
- polling
* * *centro nm1. [área, punto central] centre;en el centro de la vía in the middle of the track;estaba en el centro de la muchedumbre she was in the middle of the crowd;las lluvias afectarán al centro del país the rain will affect the central region o centre of the country;la jardinería es el centro de su existencia her life revolves around gardeningcentro de atención centre of attention;centro de atracción centre of attraction;las playas son el centro de atracción para el turismo beaches are the main tourist attraction;centro de gravedad centre of gravity;centro de interés centre of interest;Fís centro de masa centre of mass;centro de mesa centrepiece;centro nervioso nerve centre;también Fig centro neurálgico nerve centre; Fís centro óptico optical centre2. [de ciudad] town centre;me voy al centro I'm going to town;tengo una casa en pleno centro I have a house right in the town centre;centro histórico = old (part of) town3. [económico, administrativo] centre;un importante centro financiero/cultural an important financial/cultural centrecentro turístico tourist resort4. [establecimiento, organismo] centre;[planta] plant, factory; [tienda] branch; [colegio] school Esp centro de acogida reception centre; Esp centro de acogida para mujeres maltratadas refuge for battered women;centro asistencial de día day care centre;centro de atención telefónica call centre;centro de cálculo computer centre;centro cívico community centre;Am centro comunal community centre; Am centro comunitario community centre;centro concertado state-subsidized (private) school;centro de control control centre;centro cultural cultural centre;centro demográfico centre of population;centro deportivo sports centre;centro de desintoxicación detoxification centre o clinic;centro de detención detention centre;centro docente educational institution;centro educativo educational institution;centro de enseñanza educational institution;centro espacial space centre;centro de estudios academy, school;centro excursionista hill-walking club;centro hospitalario hospital;centro de información information centre;centro de investigación research institute;Esp Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas = government body responsible for conducting opinion polls, sociological surveys etc;centro de llamadas call centre;Mil centro de mando command centre;centro médico medical centre;centro meteorológico weather centre;centro de negocios business centre;centro penitenciario prison, US penitentiary;centro de planificación familiar family planning clinic;centro regional regional office;centro de rehabilitación rehabilitation centre;centro de salud clinic, Br health centre;centro sanitario clinic, Br health centre;centro social community centre;centro de trabajo workplace;Am centro de tratamiento intensivo intensive care unit5. [en política] centre;un partido de centro a centre party;ser de centro to be at the centre of the political spectrumjuega en el centro del campo he plays in midfieldenvió un centro al área contraria he crossed the ball into the opposition's penalty area;consiguió un espectacular gol con un centro chut he scored a spectacular goal with what was intended more as a cross than a shot* * *m1 center, Brcentre2 DEP cross* * *centro nmf: center (in sports)centro nm1) medio: centercentro de atención: center of attentioncentro de gravedad: center of gravity2) : downtown3)centro de mesa : centerpiece* * *centro n centre -
36 funcionario
m.1 government employee, officer, civil servant, functionary.2 staff member, member of staff, office holder.3 employee.* * *► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 functionary, employee\funcionario,-a público,-a civil servant, government employee* * *(f. - funcionaria)nounofficial, civil servant* * *funcionario, -aSM / F1) (tb: funcionario público) civil servantfuncionario/a aduanero/a — customs official
funcionario/a de policía — police officer
funcionario/a de prisiones, funcionario/a penitenciario/a — prison officer
2) [de banco etc] clerk* * *- ria masculino, femeninoa) ( empleado público) tbfuncionario público or del Estado — government employee
los funcionarios de correos — postal service employees (AmE), post office employees (BrE)
un alto funcionario — a senior o high-ranking official
b) ( de organización internacional) member of staff, staff memberc) (RPl) (de empresa, banco) employee* * *= tenured, civil servant, functionary, state employee, government employee.Ex. Craig Duff, aged 57 and a tenured professional librarian at the associate professor rank, had worked at the Medical Center library for 29 years.Ex. This document is about civil servants in the Home Office, and the working conditions of civil servants.Ex. But for books to act as media of communication there must be functionaries who work together to enable the person who has something to communicate to present the person being communicated to with the object, the book.Ex. But he is completely wrong to say that he as a state employee is utterly blamelessfor the mess our pensions and state budgets are in.Ex. For the first time there are decidedly more government employees than goods-producing employees according to the Department of Labor.----* alto funcionario = high official.* funcionario del ayuntamiento = city official, city worker.* funcionario de prisión = prison warder.* funcionario de prisiones = gaoler [jailer, -USA].* funcionario público = civil servant, public functionary, public employee, government servant, public servant.* no funcionario = non-tenured, untenured.* * *- ria masculino, femeninoa) ( empleado público) tbfuncionario público or del Estado — government employee
los funcionarios de correos — postal service employees (AmE), post office employees (BrE)
un alto funcionario — a senior o high-ranking official
b) ( de organización internacional) member of staff, staff memberc) (RPl) (de empresa, banco) employee* * *= tenured, civil servant, functionary, state employee, government employee.Ex: Craig Duff, aged 57 and a tenured professional librarian at the associate professor rank, had worked at the Medical Center library for 29 years.
Ex: This document is about civil servants in the Home Office, and the working conditions of civil servants.Ex: But for books to act as media of communication there must be functionaries who work together to enable the person who has something to communicate to present the person being communicated to with the object, the book.Ex: But he is completely wrong to say that he as a state employee is utterly blamelessfor the mess our pensions and state budgets are in.Ex: For the first time there are decidedly more government employees than goods-producing employees according to the Department of Labor.* alto funcionario = high official.* funcionario del ayuntamiento = city official, city worker.* funcionario de prisión = prison warder.* funcionario de prisiones = gaoler [jailer, -USA].* funcionario público = civil servant, public functionary, public employee, government servant, public servant.* no funcionario = non-tenured, untenured.* * *masculine, feminine1 (empleado público) tbfuncionario público or del Estado government employee, civil servant ( BrE)un alto funcionario a senior o high-ranking officialun funcionario de la presidencia a presidential aide2 (de una organización internacional) member of staff, staff memberes funcionario de la ONU he's a UN member of staff3 ( RPl) (de una empresa, un banco) employee* * *
funcionario◊ - ria sustantivo masculino, femenino
◊ un alto funcionario a senior o high-ranking official
funcionario,-a sustantivo masculino y femenino official, employee, staff member
funcionario público, Government employee, civil servant
' funcionario' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
administrativa
- administrativo
- empleada
- empleado
- funcionaria
- insobornable
- oposición
- rebajar
- agente
- alto
- burócrata
- destinado
- destinar
- interino
- morder
- reponer
- sueldo
- tramitar
- trasladar
English:
civil servant
- officer
- official
- probation officer
- public employee
- bailiff
- civil
- coroner
- prison
- registrar
- town
* * *funcionario, -a nm,f1. [del Estado] [de la Administración central] civil servant;[profesor, bombero, enfermero] public sector worker;un funcionario público [de la Administración central] a civil servant;[del Estado] a public sector worker;alto funcionario senior civil servantfuncionario de aduanas customs official o officer;funcionario de prisiones prison officer2. [de organismo internacional] employee, staff member3. RP [de empresa] employee, worker* * *m, funcionaria f1 government employee, civil servant2 L.Am. ( empleado) employee* * *funcionario, - ria n: civil servant, official* * *funcionario n civil servant -
37 huir
v.1 to avoid.2 to flee (escapar) (de enemigo).3 to flee from.Me huyeron los criminales The criminals fled from me.* * *(i changes to y before a, e, and o)Present IndicativePast IndicativePresent SubjunctiveImperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperative* * *verb1) to flee2) fly* * *1. VI1) (=escapar) to run away, flee literhuyó despavorido cuando comenzaron los disparos — he ran away o liter fled in terror when the shooting started
los ladrones huyeron en un vehículo robado — the robbers made their getaway o liter fled in a stolen vehicle
huyeron a Chipre — they escaped o liter fled to Cyprus
huir de — [+ enemigo, catástrofe, pobreza] to flee from; [+ cárcel, peligro] to escape from; [+ familia] to run away from
huir de su casa — [refugiados, civiles] to flee (from) one's home; [adolescente] to run away from home
huir de la justicia — to fly from justice, fly from the law
2) (=evitar)huir de — [+ protagonismo, publicidad, tópicos] to avoid; [+ calor, frío] to escape, escape from
3) frm [tiempo] to fly, fly by2.VT (=esquivar) to avoid3.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) ( escapar) to flee (liter or journ), escapehuyó de la cárcel/la policía — he escaped from prison/the police
esperó la ocasión propicia para huir — he waited for the right moment to make his escape o to get away
en cuanto los vió salió huyendo — he ran away o fled when he saw them
huir del país/de las llamas — to flee the country/from the flames
b) ( tratar de evitar)2.huirse v pron (Méx)huirse CON alguien — to run away o off with somebody
* * *= flee, escape, flee + the scene, get away, abscond, make off, lam (it), do + a bunk, flee away, make + a quick getaway.Ex. The Ndzevane Refugee Settlement in south eastern Swaziland provides a home to Swazis displaced from South Africa and those fleeing the RENAMO terrorists in Mozambique.Ex. Other words may be included in a stop-wordlist for some applications, but escape inclusion in other circumstances.Ex. Police are more likely to be killed by rational robbers fleeing the scene of a crime, who routinely use potentially lethal weapons as 'tools of the trade'.Ex. Guards in the lead car of the convoy threw their doors open and ran for cover, screaming, 'Get away, get away'.Ex. Hundreds of prisoners, including murderers, rapists and robbers, have absconded from open prisons since 1999.Ex. To pull off the heist, the thief stole a swipe card for the complex before using the wheelchair to make off.Ex. Though there were reports Bertollini was lamming it in Ireland, he told Michaud on Friday he never left the country.Ex. As soon as the advance was paid however the manager did a bunk with the money, around £100000, and was never seen nor heard of again.Ex. For this is the way with these common people; they will work up an enthusiasm one minute, and an hour later it will have fled away and left them cold and empty.Ex. Paris and her boyfriend Benji were trying to make a quick getaway from paparazzi and fans when she fell over a step.----* emigrantes que huyen de su país en barca o patera = boat people.* hacer huir = drive away, chase + Nombre + off.* hacer huir en batalla = route.* huir a = run off to.* huir de la justicia = lam (it).* huir de la opresión = escape + the oppression.* huir de la realidad = escape + reality.* huir en desbandada = stampede.* huir en estampida = stampede.* huir en tropel = stampede.* salir huyendo = make off, do + a bunk.* * *1.verbo intransitivoa) ( escapar) to flee (liter or journ), escapehuyó de la cárcel/la policía — he escaped from prison/the police
esperó la ocasión propicia para huir — he waited for the right moment to make his escape o to get away
en cuanto los vió salió huyendo — he ran away o fled when he saw them
huir del país/de las llamas — to flee the country/from the flames
b) ( tratar de evitar)2.huirse v pron (Méx)huirse CON alguien — to run away o off with somebody
* * *= flee, escape, flee + the scene, get away, abscond, make off, lam (it), do + a bunk, flee away, make + a quick getaway.Ex: The Ndzevane Refugee Settlement in south eastern Swaziland provides a home to Swazis displaced from South Africa and those fleeing the RENAMO terrorists in Mozambique.
Ex: Other words may be included in a stop-wordlist for some applications, but escape inclusion in other circumstances.Ex: Police are more likely to be killed by rational robbers fleeing the scene of a crime, who routinely use potentially lethal weapons as 'tools of the trade'.Ex: Guards in the lead car of the convoy threw their doors open and ran for cover, screaming, 'Get away, get away'.Ex: Hundreds of prisoners, including murderers, rapists and robbers, have absconded from open prisons since 1999.Ex: To pull off the heist, the thief stole a swipe card for the complex before using the wheelchair to make off.Ex: Though there were reports Bertollini was lamming it in Ireland, he told Michaud on Friday he never left the country.Ex: As soon as the advance was paid however the manager did a bunk with the money, around £100000, and was never seen nor heard of again.Ex: For this is the way with these common people; they will work up an enthusiasm one minute, and an hour later it will have fled away and left them cold and empty.Ex: Paris and her boyfriend Benji were trying to make a quick getaway from paparazzi and fans when she fell over a step.* emigrantes que huyen de su país en barca o patera = boat people.* hacer huir = drive away, chase + Nombre + off.* hacer huir en batalla = route.* huir a = run off to.* huir de la justicia = lam (it).* huir de la opresión = escape + the oppression.* huir de la realidad = escape + reality.* huir en desbandada = stampede.* huir en estampida = stampede.* huir en tropel = stampede.* salir huyendo = make off, do + a bunk.* * *viestaba esperando la ocasión propicia para huir he was waiting for the right moment to make his escape o to run away o to escapeen cuanto vio aparecer a la policía salió huyendo he ran away o fled when he saw the policehuir DE algo/algn to flee FROM sth/sbhuyó de las llamas she fled from the flameslograron huir de la policía they managed to escape o get away from the policehuyó de la cárcel/del país he escaped from prison/fled the country2 (tratar de evitar) huir DE algo to avoid sthhuye de las aglomeraciones she avoids crowdshuye de cualquier situación que suponga un enfrentamiento she runs away from any confrontational situationhuirle A algn to avoid sbme huye como a la peste he avoids me like the plague■ huirse( Méx) huirse CON algn; to run away o off WITH sb* * *
huir ( conjugate huir) verbo intransitivo
huir del país to flee the country
huirle a algn to avoid sb
huir verbo intransitivo
1 (escapar) to run away [de, from], flee: huyeron a Méjico, they fled to México
está huyendo de la justicia, he's on the run from the law ➣ Ver nota en escape
2 (esquivar, rehuir) to avoid: huye de las personas, she avoids people
huyo de esas situaciones, I avoid that kind of situation
' huir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
quema
- ahuyentar
- arrancar
- evitar
- fugarse
- huya
- justicia
English:
defect
- flee
- getaway
- run
- desert
- get
* * *♦ vihuyó a Francia she fled to France;los jóvenes que huyen de sus hogares young people who run away from home;los aldeanos huían del incendio the villagers were fleeing from the fire;el tesorero huyó con varios millones the treasurer ran off with several million;se metieron en un taxi huyendo de los periodistas they got into a taxi in an attempt to get away from the journalists3.huir de algo [evitar] to avoid sth, to keep away from sth;siempre huyo de las grandes masas de gente I always try to avoid o stay away from large crowds of people;huye de la polémica she steers clear of controversy4. [tiempo] to fly by♦ vtto avoid;me está huyendo últimamente he's been avoiding me lately* * *I v/i1 flee, escape (de from)2:huir de algo avoid sthII v/t avoid* * *huir {41} vi1) escapar: to escape, to flee2)huir de : to avoid* * *huir vb1. (escaparse) to escape2. (evitar) to avoid -
38 parar
v.1 to stop.¿paramos a o para comer algo? shall we stop and o to have something to eat?parar de hacer algo to stop doing somethingno para de molestarme he keeps annoying me¡para ya! stop it!¡para ya de hacer ruido! stop that noise!¡no para quieto un momento! he won't stay still for a single moment!sin parar non-stopElla paró el tren She stopped the train.Ella paró la pelea She stopped=suspended the fight.El tren paró de repente The train stopped suddenly.2 to stay.paro poco en o por casa I'm not at home much3 to end up.¿en qué parará este lío? where will it all end?ir a parar a to end up in¿dónde habrán ido a parar mis gafas? where can my glasses have got to?4 to go on strike. ( Latin American Spanish)5 to raise. ( Latin American Spanish)6 to put in a vertical position, to lift up, to put erect.Ella paró la escalera She put the ladder erect.* * *1 to stop2 DEPORTE to save, catch1 to stop■ ¡para de gritar! stop shouting!2 (alojarse) to stay■ ¿dónde estás parando? where are you staying?3 (hallarse) to be1 to stop\no parar (quieto,-a) (ser activo, viajar) to be always be on the go 2 (ser inquieto) not to stop movingpararse a to stop topararse en seco to stop deadsin parar nonstop¿dónde vamos a parar? what's the world coming to?* * *verb1) to stop2) halt* * *1. VT1) [+ persona, coche, respiración] to stop2) [+ tiro, penalti, gol] to save, stop; [+ pase] to intercept, cut off; [+ golpe] to ward off; (Esgrima) to parry3) [+ atención] to fix (en on)mientes4) (Naipes) to bet, stake5) † (=conducir) to lead6) † (=arreglar) to prepare, arrange8)pararla con algn — And * to take it out on sb
2. VI1) (=detenerse, terminar) to stop¡pare! — stop!
•
¡no para! siempre está haciendo algo — he never stops! he's always doing something¡y no para! — [hablante] he just goes on and on!
no parará hasta conseguirlo — he won't stop o give up until he gets it
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sin parar, los teléfonos sonaban sin parar — the phones never stopped ringingfumaba sin parar — she smoked non-stop, she chain-smoked
estuvo una semana lloviendo sin parar — it rained uninterruptedly o without a break for a week
¡dónde va a parar! * —
es mucho mejor este ¡dónde va a parar! — this one's much better, there's no comparison!
2)• parar de hacer algo — to stop doing sth
no para de quejarse — he never stops complaining, he complains all the time
3)• ir a parar — to end up
nos equivocamos de tren y fuimos a parar a Manchester — we got on the wrong train and ended up in Manchester
¿dónde habrá ido a parar todo aquel dinero? — what can have become of o happened to all that money?
¿dónde vamos a ir a parar? — where's it all going to end?, what is the world coming to?
4) (=hospedarse) to stay (en at)5) (=hacer huelga) to go on strike6)parar con algn — And * to hang about with sb
7) [perro] to point3.See:* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) ( detenerse) to stopdónde vas a parar! — (Esp fam) there's no comparison!
ir/venir a parar — to end up
¿a dónde habrá ido a parar aquella foto? — what can have happened to that photo?
a dónde iremos a parar! — I don't know what the world's coming to
2) ( cesar) to stopel ruido no paró en toda la noche — the noise didn't let up o stop all night
parar DE + INF — to stop -ing
y para de contar — (fam) and that's it
3) ( hospedarse) to stay; (en bar, club) (fam) to hang out (colloq)4) (AmL) obreros/empleados to go on strike2.parar vt1)a) <coche/tráfico/persona> to stop; <motor/máquina> to stop, switch offcuando se pone a hablar no hay quien lo pare — once he starts talking, there's no stopping him
b) < hemorragia> to stanch (AmE), to staunch (BrE)c) <balón/tiro> to save, stop; < golpe> to block, ward offpararla(s) — (Chi, Per fam) to catch on (colloq)
¿no la(s) paras? — don't you get it? (colloq)
2) (AmL)a) ( poner de pie) to standb) ( poner vertical) <vaso/libro> to stand... up3.pararse v pron1) ( detenerse)a) persona to stop¿te has parado alguna vez a pensar por qué? — have you ever stopped to think why?
b) reloj/máquina to stop; coche/motor to stall2)a) (AmL) ( ponerse de pie) to stand up¿te puedes parar de cabeza/de manos? — can you do headstands/handstands?
b) (AmL) pelo ( hacia arriba) to stick up; ( en los lados) to stick outc) (Méx, Ven) ( levantarse de la cama) to get up3) (Chi) (Rels Labs) obreros/empleados to (go on) strike* * *= halt, stop, check, break off, shut down, pull up, go + cold turkey, leave off, give + it a rest, let + it drop, pull over, stop over.Ex. Consequently, a freeze-frame or still-picture effect can be achieved by simply halting the movement of the head across the disc.Ex. Program function key 1 (FP1) tells DOBIS/LIBIS to stop whatever it is doing and go back to the function selection screen.Ex. They concluded that 'our citizens may rationally prefer to check crime and disorder by ounces of educational prevention, than by pounds of cure in the shape of large 'lockups' and expensive suits before the law'.Ex. During this period the compositors worked non-stop, breaking off only to eat, for the almost incredible period of fifty hours: two days and two nights without rest 'in an atmosphere that would poison a vulture'.Ex. Cyberattacks involve routers acting at a predesignated time or trigger time and flooding various targeted Web sites with data -- effectively shutting down the Web site.Ex. Trucks started pulling up every hour, day and night, to the library's loading dock and depositing heaps of unordered and unwanted books.Ex. Judging by the critical responses to the article so far, it looks like the world isn't quite ready to go cold turkey on its religion addiction.Ex. This book takes up the thread where Volume One left off.Ex. Anyway after a few minutes of being told to give it a rest, she let it drop.Ex. Anyway after a few minutes of being told to give it a rest, she let it drop.Ex. Since cops were given the go-ahead to pull over people for not wearing seat belts, state troopers have become creative about spotting scofflaws.Ex. With luck the lapwings will now be able to stop over in Syria without coming to further harm.----* decir rápidamente sin parar = rattle off.* hablar sin parar = burble on.* no parar mucho en un sitio = live out of + a suitcase.* on the go = on-the-go.* parar a un taxi = hail + a cab.* pararse = stall.* pararse a + Infinitivo = take + the time to + Infinitivo.* pararse a mitad de = stop in + midstream during.* pararse a pensar = pause + to think, step back, take + a step back.* pararse en el lado del camino = pull over.* pararse por completo = come to + a standstill, be at a standstill.* sin parar = steadily, non-stop, without a break, without (a) rest, without respite, without stopping.* sin parar a pensárselo = off-hand [offhand].* sin pararse a pensar = off-the-cuff, off the top of + Posesivo + head.* trabajar sin parar = work (a)round + the clock.* * *1.verbo intransitivo1) ( detenerse) to stopdónde vas a parar! — (Esp fam) there's no comparison!
ir/venir a parar — to end up
¿a dónde habrá ido a parar aquella foto? — what can have happened to that photo?
a dónde iremos a parar! — I don't know what the world's coming to
2) ( cesar) to stopel ruido no paró en toda la noche — the noise didn't let up o stop all night
parar DE + INF — to stop -ing
y para de contar — (fam) and that's it
3) ( hospedarse) to stay; (en bar, club) (fam) to hang out (colloq)4) (AmL) obreros/empleados to go on strike2.parar vt1)a) <coche/tráfico/persona> to stop; <motor/máquina> to stop, switch offcuando se pone a hablar no hay quien lo pare — once he starts talking, there's no stopping him
b) < hemorragia> to stanch (AmE), to staunch (BrE)c) <balón/tiro> to save, stop; < golpe> to block, ward offpararla(s) — (Chi, Per fam) to catch on (colloq)
¿no la(s) paras? — don't you get it? (colloq)
2) (AmL)a) ( poner de pie) to standb) ( poner vertical) <vaso/libro> to stand... up3.pararse v pron1) ( detenerse)a) persona to stop¿te has parado alguna vez a pensar por qué? — have you ever stopped to think why?
b) reloj/máquina to stop; coche/motor to stall2)a) (AmL) ( ponerse de pie) to stand up¿te puedes parar de cabeza/de manos? — can you do headstands/handstands?
b) (AmL) pelo ( hacia arriba) to stick up; ( en los lados) to stick outc) (Méx, Ven) ( levantarse de la cama) to get up3) (Chi) (Rels Labs) obreros/empleados to (go on) strike* * *= halt, stop, check, break off, shut down, pull up, go + cold turkey, leave off, give + it a rest, let + it drop, pull over, stop over.Ex: Consequently, a freeze-frame or still-picture effect can be achieved by simply halting the movement of the head across the disc.
Ex: Program function key 1 (FP1) tells DOBIS/LIBIS to stop whatever it is doing and go back to the function selection screen.Ex: They concluded that 'our citizens may rationally prefer to check crime and disorder by ounces of educational prevention, than by pounds of cure in the shape of large 'lockups' and expensive suits before the law'.Ex: During this period the compositors worked non-stop, breaking off only to eat, for the almost incredible period of fifty hours: two days and two nights without rest 'in an atmosphere that would poison a vulture'.Ex: Cyberattacks involve routers acting at a predesignated time or trigger time and flooding various targeted Web sites with data -- effectively shutting down the Web site.Ex: Trucks started pulling up every hour, day and night, to the library's loading dock and depositing heaps of unordered and unwanted books.Ex: Judging by the critical responses to the article so far, it looks like the world isn't quite ready to go cold turkey on its religion addiction.Ex: This book takes up the thread where Volume One left off.Ex: Anyway after a few minutes of being told to give it a rest, she let it drop.Ex: Anyway after a few minutes of being told to give it a rest, she let it drop.Ex: Since cops were given the go-ahead to pull over people for not wearing seat belts, state troopers have become creative about spotting scofflaws.Ex: With luck the lapwings will now be able to stop over in Syria without coming to further harm.* decir rápidamente sin parar = rattle off.* hablar sin parar = burble on.* no parar mucho en un sitio = live out of + a suitcase.* on the go = on-the-go.* parar a un taxi = hail + a cab.* pararse = stall.* pararse a + Infinitivo = take + the time to + Infinitivo.* pararse a mitad de = stop in + midstream during.* pararse a pensar = pause + to think, step back, take + a step back.* pararse en el lado del camino = pull over.* pararse por completo = come to + a standstill, be at a standstill.* sin parar = steadily, non-stop, without a break, without (a) rest, without respite, without stopping.* sin parar a pensárselo = off-hand [offhand].* sin pararse a pensar = off-the-cuff, off the top of + Posesivo + head.* trabajar sin parar = work (a)round + the clock.* * *parar [A1 ]viA (detenerse) to stop¿el 65 para aquí? does the 65 stop here?paró en seco she stopped deadel autobús iba muy lleno y no nos paró the bus was very full and didn't stop for us¡dónde vas a parar! ( fam); there's no comparison!ir a parar to end upsi sigue así irá a parar a la cárcel if he goes on like this he'll end up in prison¿a dónde habrá ido a parar aquella foto? what can have happened to that photograph? o where's that photograph got to?el documento fue a parar a manos de la policía the document found its way into o ended up in the hands of the police¡a dónde vamos a ir a parar! I don't know what the world's coming tovenir a parar to end upno sé cómo ha podido venir a parar aquí I don't know how it got in here o how it ended up in hereB (cesar) to stoppara un momento, que no te entiendo hang on a minute, I don't quite follow youel ruido no paró en toda la noche the noise didn't let up o stop all nightno parará hasta lograr su meta she won't give up o stop until she's achieved her goalha estado llorando toda la noche sin parar he hasn't stopped crying all nightparar DE + INF to stop -INGaún no ha parado de llover it still hasn't stopped rainingno para de comer she does nothing but eat, she never stops eatingno para de criticar a los demás he's always criticizing othersno he parado en toda la mañana I've been on the go all morning ( colloq)no pararás hasta que rompas algún cristal you won't be happy until you've broken a windowno para en casa ni un momento she's never at home, she never spends any time at homeC1 (hospedarse) to staysiempre paramos en el mismo hotel we always stay at the same hotelD ( AmL) «obreros/empleados» to go on strikelos obreros de la construcción pararán el jueves construction workers are going on strike o are striking on Thursdaypararon a mediodía they went on strike o ( BrE) they downed tools at noon■ pararvt1 ‹coche› to stop; ‹motor/máquina› to stop, switch offparó el tráfico para que pasara la ambulancia he stopped the traffic to let the ambulance past2 ‹persona› to stopme paró para preguntarme la hora he stopped me to ask me the timecuando se pone a hablar no hay quien lo pare once he starts talking, there's no stopping him4 ‹balón/tiro› to save, stop, block; ‹golpe› to block, ward off, parryde inmediato la(s) paró que querían robarle he caught on o twigged right away that they were out to rob him ( colloq)¿no la(s) paras? don't you get it? ( colloq)B ( AmL)1 (poner de pie) to standpáralo en la silla para que vea mejor stand him on the chair so he can see better2 (poner vertical) ‹vaso/libro› to stand … upel perro paró las orejas the dog pricked up its ears■ pararse1 «persona» to stopse paró a hablar con una vecina she stopped to talk to a neighbor¿te has parado alguna vez a pensar por qué? have you ever stopped to think why?2 «reloj/máquina» to stopse me ha parado el reloj my watch has stoppedel coche se nos paró en la cuesta the car stalled o the engine stopped as we were going up the hillB ( AmL)1 (ponerse de pie) to stand uppárate derecho stand up straightse paró en una silla she stood on a chairlos niños se pararon para saludar a la directora the children stood up to welcome the principal¿te puedes parar de cabeza/de manos? can you do headstands/handstands?se paró de un salto y siguió corriendo she jumped up o jumped back onto her feet and carried on running2( AmL) «pelo»: se le paró el pelo del susto he was so scared it made his hair stand on endeste mechón se me para this tuft of hair won't stay down o keeps sticking up3 (Méx, Ven) (levantarse de la cama) to get up* * *
parar ( conjugate parar) verbo intransitivo
1 ( detenerse) to stop;
ir/venir a parar to end up;
fue a parar a la cárcel he ended up in prison;
¿a dónde habrá ido a parar aquella foto? what can have happened to that photo?;
¡a dónde iremos a parar! I don't know what the world's coming to
2 ( cesar) to stop;
ha estado lloviendo sin parar it hasn't stopped raining;
no para quieto ni un momento he can't keep still for a minute;
no para en casa she's never at home;
parar DE + INF to stop -ing;
paró de llover it stopped raining
3 (AmL) [obreros/empleados] to go on strike
verbo transitivo
1
‹motor/máquina› to stop, switch off
‹ golpe› to block, ward off
2 (AmL)
pararse verbo pronominal
1 ( detenerse)
[coche/motor] to stall;
2
se paró en una silla she stood on a chair;
¿te puedes parar de cabeza/de manos? can you do headstands/handstands?
( en los lados) to stick out
parar
I verbo intransitivo
1 to stop: para de saltar, stop jumping
para un momento en la farmacia, stop a minute at the chemist's
no pares de hablar, por favor, keep talking, please
2 (alojarse) to stay
3 (finalizar, terminar) el cuadro fue a parar al rastro, the painting ended up in the flea market
II verbo transitivo
1 to stop
2 Dep to save
3 LAm to stand up
♦ Locuciones: dónde va a parar, by far: mi hija es muchísmo más inteligente que la suya, dónde va a parar, my daughter is far more intelligent than theirs
' parar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atajar
- caer
- callar
- casa
- cesar
- cuestión
- dejarse
- erradicación
- ir
- tirón
- tren
- contener
- detener
- parado
- seco
English:
away
- break
- call
- call at
- catch
- come to
- directly
- draw
- end up
- field
- go
- go on
- halt
- harp on
- jaw
- jerk
- land up
- nonstop
- pull
- pull in
- pull over
- pull up
- save
- screech
- short
- stop
- straight
- talk away
- talk on
- way
- cock
- dead
- flag
- knock
- land
- next
- parry
- prick
- quit
- rattle
- stall
- stand
- steadily
- stretch
- through
- up
- world
* * *♦ vi1. [detenerse, interrumpirse] to stop;este tren para en todas las estaciones this train stops at all stations;párenos aquí [al taxista, conductor] drop us off here;no abra la lavadora hasta que (no) pare por completo do not open the washing machine until it has come to a complete stop;los obreros pararon diez minutos en señal de protesta the workers stopped work for ten minutes as a protest;¡no para callado/quieto un momento! he won't be quiet/stay still for a single moment!;parar de hacer algo to stop doing sth;no ha parado de llover desde que llegamos it hasn't stopped raining since we arrived;no para de molestarme she keeps annoying me;no para de llamarme por teléfono he keeps ringing me up, he's always ringing me up;no parará hasta conseguirlo she won't stop until she gets it;Famno para [está siempre liado] he's always on the go;Famhoy no he parado un momento I've been on the go all day;Famser un no parar [trabajo, vida] to be hectic;¡para ya! stop it!;¡para ya de hacer ruido! stop that noise!;un perro, dos gatos y para de contar a dog, two cats and that's it;parar en seco to stop dead;sin parar non-stop2. [alojarse] to stay;siempre paro en el mismo hotel I always stay at the same hotel;Fam3. [acabar] to end up;¿en qué parará este lío? where will it all end?;ir a parar a to end up in;todos fuimos a parar al mismo lugar we all ended up in the same place;ese camino va a parar a la carretera this path leads to the road;¿dónde habrán ido a parar mis llaves? where can my keys have got to?;¡dónde iremos a parar! [¡es increíble!] whatever next!;Fam¡dónde va a parar! [¡no compares!] there's no comparison!5. Am [ir a la huelga] to go on strike;los médicos paran mañana doctors are on strike tomorrow♦ vt1. [detener, interrumpir] to stop;[asalto] to repel; [golpe] to parry; [penalti, tiro] to save; [balón] to stop;para el motor turn the engine off, stop the engine;nos paró la policía we were stopped by the police;parar (a) un taxi to hail o stop a taxi;cuando le da por hablar no hay quien la pare once she starts talking, there's no stopping her;Perú, RP Fampararle el carro a alguien to put sb in his/her place;Méx Fam2. Am [poner de pie] to stand;pará a la nena, así la peino stand the baby up so I can comb her hair3. Am [levantar] to raise;paré el espejo para verme mejor I lifted the mirror up so I could see myself better* * *I v/t1 ( detener) stopII v/i1 stop;parar de llover stop raining;ha estado lloviendo tres horas sin parar it’s been raining for three hours non-stop2 en alojamiento stay;no sé dónde para I don’t know where he’s staying3:ir a parar end up;¿cómo va a parar todo eso? where is this all going to end?;¿dónde quieres ir a parar? what are you getting at?* * *parar vt1) detener: to stop2) : to stand, to propparar vi1) cesar: to stop2) : to stay, to put up3)ir a parar : to end up, to wind up* * *parar vb¡para ya de hablar! stop talking!2. (gol, penalti) to save3. (estar) to be¿sabes dónde paran mis llaves? do you know where my keys are? -
39 prisión militar
f.military prison, glasshouse, detention barracks, stockade.* * *(n.) = military prisonEx. When the group got on the bus for their field trip that morning, they had no idea they would be heading for a military prison.* * *(n.) = military prisonEx: When the group got on the bus for their field trip that morning, they had no idea they would be heading for a military prison.
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40 atípico
adj.atypical, irregular, abnormal, unusual.* * *► adjetivo1 atypical* * *ADJ atypical, exceptional* * *- ca adjetivo atypical* * *= aberrant, atypical, untypical.Ex. Standardization never became quite complete, especially as regards height-to-paper; the Clarendon Press sturdily retains the so-called Dutch height of 23-851 mm. to this day, and various aberrant heights may still be found in Europe.Ex. Although atypical of prison library service they are used to illustrate conditions in prison and how these influence the work of the library.Ex. His untypical career includes enrolling in a school for mercenaries in order to further his research on them.----* atípico para la época del año = unseasonably.* valor atípico = outlier.* * *- ca adjetivo atypical* * *= aberrant, atypical, untypical.Ex: Standardization never became quite complete, especially as regards height-to-paper; the Clarendon Press sturdily retains the so-called Dutch height of 23-851 mm. to this day, and various aberrant heights may still be found in Europe.
Ex: Although atypical of prison library service they are used to illustrate conditions in prison and how these influence the work of the library.Ex: His untypical career includes enrolling in a school for mercenaries in order to further his research on them.* atípico para la época del año = unseasonably.* valor atípico = outlier.* * *atípico -caatypical* * *
atípico,-a adjetivo atypical
' atípico' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
atípica
English:
atypical
- uncharacteristic
* * *atípico, -a adjatypical* * *adj atypical* * *atípico, -ca adj: atypical
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