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21 abultado
adj.1 bulky, bulging, bossy, bulgy.2 bosselated.m.textured rendering.past part.past participle of spanish verb: abultar.* * *1→ link=abultar abultar► adjetivo1 bulky, big* * *ADJ1) (=voluminoso) bulky, unwieldy; [labios, libro] thick; (Med) swollen2) (=exagerado) exaggerated* * *- da adjetivouna derrota abultada — (period) a crushing defeat
c) ( exagerado) <cifra/cantidad> inflated* * *= unwieldy, lumpy [lumpier -comp., lumpiest -sup.], swollen, bulging, turgid.Ex. It is well-established practice to ignore initial articles when they occur as the initial word of a title or subject heading, so that unwieldy sequences do not evolve under such words.Ex. Between 9 and 12 months, lumpy or chopped foods, such as vegetables, meats, or cottage cheese, may be introduced.Ex. As Feng swept by with an almost inaudible 'Good morning, Jeanne' escaping from her lips, Leforte thought she detected the tell-tale indications of crying on her face -- the red, swollen eyes, the puffiness.Ex. Ladies bemoan their fat tummies, wobbly thighs, bulging hips and flabby thighs.Ex. I recently found out that ' turgid,' which actually means 'swollen' and that I was confusing it with 'turbid,' a word I've never heard.----* cada vez más abultado = swelling.* * *- da adjetivouna derrota abultada — (period) a crushing defeat
c) ( exagerado) <cifra/cantidad> inflated* * *= unwieldy, lumpy [lumpier -comp., lumpiest -sup.], swollen, bulging, turgid.Ex: It is well-established practice to ignore initial articles when they occur as the initial word of a title or subject heading, so that unwieldy sequences do not evolve under such words.
Ex: Between 9 and 12 months, lumpy or chopped foods, such as vegetables, meats, or cottage cheese, may be introduced.Ex: As Feng swept by with an almost inaudible 'Good morning, Jeanne' escaping from her lips, Leforte thought she detected the tell-tale indications of crying on her face -- the red, swollen eyes, the puffiness.Ex: Ladies bemoan their fat tummies, wobbly thighs, bulging hips and flabby thighs.Ex: I recently found out that ' turgid,' which actually means 'swollen' and that I was confusing it with 'turbid,' a word I've never heard.* cada vez más abultado = swelling.* * *abultado -da1 ‹ojos/vientre› bulging; ‹labios› thick; ‹cartera› bulging; ‹libro› thick2 (abundante) ‹deuda/suma› enormous, hugesu abultada ficha personal his extensive recorduna derrota abultada ( period); a crushing defeat3 (exagerado) ‹cifra/cantidad› inflated* * *
Del verbo abultar: ( conjugate abultar)
abultado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
abultado
abultar
abultado◊ -da adjetivo
‹ labios› thick;
‹ cartera› bulging
abultar ( conjugate abultar) verbo intransitivo
verbo transitivo ‹cifras/resultados› to inflate
abultado,-a adjetivo bulky, big
abultar
I verbo intransitivo to be bulky: este sillón abulta mucho, this armchair takes up a lot of room
II vtr (una cifra, una noticia) to exaggerate
' abultado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abultada
* * *abultado, -a adj1. [paquete] bulky;[labios] thick; [frente] prominent;estómago abultado potbelly2. [beneficios, factura] sizeable;ganaron por una abultada mayoría they won by a large majority;sufrieron una abultada derrota they suffered a heavy defeat* * *adj1 bulging2 derrota heavy* * *abultado, -da adj: bulging, bulky -
22 acompañar a
v.to show to, to walk to, to walk into.Silvia acompaña a Ricardo a su habitación Silvia shows Ricardo to his room* * *(v.) = usher intoEx. After a quick tour of the facilities and after meeting a few staff members, Bibeau was ushered into the 'Board Room,' where he was introduced to the other remaining trustees.* * *(v.) = usher intoEx: After a quick tour of the facilities and after meeting a few staff members, Bibeau was ushered into the 'Board Room,' where he was introduced to the other remaining trustees.
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23 adaptado especialmente para niños
(adj.) = child-friendlyEx. Last year, we introduced americaslibrary.gov an interactive and child-friendly educational Website to promote intergenerational reading and storytelling.* * *(adj.) = child-friendlyEx: Last year, we introduced americaslibrary.gov an interactive and child-friendly educational Website to promote intergenerational reading and storytelling.
Spanish-English dictionary > adaptado especialmente para niños
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24 admirable
adj.admirable.* * *► adjetivo1 admirable* * *adj.* * *ADJ admirable* * *adjetivo admirable* * *= admirable, impressive.Ex. The guidelines presented so far are admirable for abstracts of journal articles and research papers, but special considerations must be introduced for various types of documents.Ex. Given such an impressive array of advantages it may seem surprising that conventional subject indexes to the literature continue to be produced.* * *adjetivo admirable* * *= admirable, impressive.Ex: The guidelines presented so far are admirable for abstracts of journal articles and research papers, but special considerations must be introduced for various types of documents.
Ex: Given such an impressive array of advantages it may seem surprising that conventional subject indexes to the literature continue to be produced.* * *admirableuna actuación admirable an impressive o admirable performance* * *
admirable adjetivo
admirable
admirable adjetivo admirable
' admirable' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
estimable
- impresionante
English:
admirable
- heroine
- impressive
* * *admirable adjadmirable* * *adj admirable* * *admirable adj: admirable, impressive♦ admirablemente adv* * *admirable adj admirable -
25 aguja
f.1 needle.es como buscar una aguja en un pajar it's like looking for a needle in a haystackaguja de ganchillo crochet hookaguja hipodérmica hypodermic needleaguja de punto knitting needle2 hand.3 needle.aguja de pino pine needle4 point (fail).5 pointer, hand.6 hypodermic needle, needle.7 pipefish, garfish, marlin, Belone belone.8 steeple, fleche, spire.9 phonographic needle, needle, stylus.* * *1 needle (de tricotar) knitting needle2 (de reloj) hand; (de tocadiscos) stylus3 (de arma) firing pin4 (obelisco) obelisk; (capitel) spire, steeple5 (de tren) point, US switch6 (pez) garfish7 (ave) godwit8 (pastel dulce) sweet pastry; (pastel salado) meat/fish pastry1 ribs\buscar una aguja en un pajar to look for a needle in a haystack* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (Cos, Med) needle; [de sombrero] hatpindarle a la aguja — * to shoot up **
aguja de arria — LAm pack needle
aguja de gancho, aguja de ganchillo — crochet hook
aguja de marear — compass, compass needle
aguja de media, aguja de tejer — LAm knitting needle
aguja imantada, aguja magnética — compass, compass needle
2) (=indicador) [de reloj] hand; (Téc) pointer, hand; (Mil) firing pin; [de tocadiscos] stylus, needletumbar la aguja — * (Aut) to step on the gas *, go full out
3) LAm (Agr) (=estaca) fence post4)aguja de pino — (Bot) pine needle
5) (=chapitel) spire, steeple8) (=pez) garfish* * *a) (de coser, tejer) needle; ( para inyecciones) needle; ( de tocadiscos) stylus, needle; ( de instrumento) needle; ( de balanza) pointer, needlebuscar una aguja en un pajar — to look for a needle in a haystack
b) (Inf) pinc) (Arquit) spire, steeple* * *= needle, pickup stylus, hand, garfish.Ex. The notched cards, representing relevant documents, will drop off the needle and fall from the bulk of the pack.Ex. Apart from the data pits, a second set of pits is used to guide the pick-up stylus, or head.Ex. Students first practiced counting by 1s and 5s around a clock with no hands before being introduced to the differing functions of the second, minute and hour hands.Ex. A solution of chloride was added to samples of bream, garfish, pike and redfish fillets.----* aguja de croché = crochet hook, crochet needle.* aguja de ganchillo = crochet hook, crochet needle.* aguja de hacer croché = crochet hook, crochet needle.* aguja de hacer ganchillo = crochet hook, crochet needle.* aguja de hacer punto = knitting needle.* aguja de jareta = bodkin.* aguja de las horas = hour hand.* aguja de los minutos = minute hand.* aguja de pino = pine needle.* aguja de tejer = knitting needle.* aguja para coser cuadernillos = stabbing needle.* clavija de 24 agujas = 24-pin plug.* como una aguja en un pajar = like a needle in a haystack.* encaje de aguja a mano = needlepoint lace.* en el sentido de las agujas del reloj = clockwise.* en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj = counterclockwise, anti-clockwise.* impresora de agujas = dot matrix printer.* inserción de aguja = needling.* insertar aguja = needle.* insertar aguja en un paquete de fichas = needling the pack.* sin aguja = needleless.* * *a) (de coser, tejer) needle; ( para inyecciones) needle; ( de tocadiscos) stylus, needle; ( de instrumento) needle; ( de balanza) pointer, needlebuscar una aguja en un pajar — to look for a needle in a haystack
b) (Inf) pinc) (Arquit) spire, steeple* * *= needle, pickup stylus, hand, garfish.Ex: The notched cards, representing relevant documents, will drop off the needle and fall from the bulk of the pack.
Ex: Apart from the data pits, a second set of pits is used to guide the pick-up stylus, or head.Ex: Students first practiced counting by 1s and 5s around a clock with no hands before being introduced to the differing functions of the second, minute and hour hands.Ex: A solution of chloride was added to samples of bream, garfish, pike and redfish fillets.* aguja de croché = crochet hook, crochet needle.* aguja de ganchillo = crochet hook, crochet needle.* aguja de hacer croché = crochet hook, crochet needle.* aguja de hacer ganchillo = crochet hook, crochet needle.* aguja de hacer punto = knitting needle.* aguja de jareta = bodkin.* aguja de las horas = hour hand.* aguja de los minutos = minute hand.* aguja de pino = pine needle.* aguja de tejer = knitting needle.* aguja para coser cuadernillos = stabbing needle.* clavija de 24 agujas = 24-pin plug.* como una aguja en un pajar = like a needle in a haystack.* encaje de aguja a mano = needlepoint lace.* en el sentido de las agujas del reloj = clockwise.* en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj = counterclockwise, anti-clockwise.* impresora de agujas = dot matrix printer.* inserción de aguja = needling.* insertar aguja = needle.* insertar aguja en un paquete de fichas = needling the pack.* sin aguja = needleless.* * *Abuscar una aguja en un pajar to look for a needle in a haystack2 ( Inf) pin3 ( Arquit) spire, steepleCompuestos:knitting needlecrochet hookcrochet hooktrussing needleknitting needleknitting needlehypodermic needleB (de un instrumento) needle; (de una balanza) pointer, needlelas agujas del reloj the hands of the clockCompuesto:aguja de marear or de bitácoraship's compassD2 (empanada) tuna/ground-beef pieE ( Vin):vino con aguja slightly sparkling wine* * *
aguja sustantivo femenino
( para inyecciones) needle;
( de tocadiscos) stylus, needle;
( de instrumento) needle;
( de balanza) pointer, needle;
( de reloj) hand;◊ buscar una aguja en un pajar to look for a needle in a haystackb) (Inf) pin
aguja sustantivo femenino
1 needle
(de reloj) hand
(de tocadiscos) stylus
2 Arquit spire
3 Ferroc point, US switch
' aguja' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ganchillo
- hipodérmica
- hipodérmico
- incapaz
- ojo
- saeta
- brocheta
- clavar
- enhebrar
- oscilar
- punta
- tacón
English:
eye
- hypodermic needle
- jab
- knitting needle
- needle
- point
- pointer
- sharp
- spire
- steeple
- stiletto
- stylus
- thread
- turnout
- crochet
- hand
- hypodermic
- knitting
* * *aguja nf1. [de coser] needle;[de hacer punto] knitting needle aguja de crochet crochet hook;aguja de ganchillo crochet hook;aguja de mechar larding needle;aguja de punto knitting needle2. [jeringuilla] needleaguja hipodérmica hypodermic needle3. [indicador] [de reloj] hand;[de brújula, balanza] pointer Náut aguja de bitácora (ship's) compass;aguja horaria hour hand;aguja magnética compass needle;Náut aguja de marear (ship's) compass4. [de tocadiscos] stylus, needle5. [de iglesia] spire6. [de conífera] needle7. Ferroc point8. [de hojaldre] = roll-shaped meat or fish pie10. [pez] garfish11. [ave] godwitaguja colinegra black-tailed godwit;aguja colipinta bar-tailed godwit12.agujas [de res] ribs* * *f1 needle;buscar una aguja en un pajar fig look for a needle in a haystack2 de reloj hand3 FERR switch, Brpoint4 GASTR rib roast* * *aguja nf1) : needle2) : steeple, spire* * *aguja n1. (en general) needle2. (de reloj) hand3. (de tricotar) knitting needle4. (de torre, iglesia) spire / steeple -
26 aguja de las horas
(n.) = hour handEx. Students first practiced counting by 1s and 5s around a clock with no hands before being introduced to the differing functions of the second, minute and hour hands.* * *(n.) = hour handEx: Students first practiced counting by 1s and 5s around a clock with no hands before being introduced to the differing functions of the second, minute and hour hands.
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27 aguja de los minutos
(n.) = minute handEx. Students first practiced counting by 1s and 5s around a clock with no hands before being introduced to the differing functions of the second, minute and hour hands.* * *(n.) = minute hand -
28 ahogarse en un vaso de agua
figurado to make a mountain out of a molehill* * ** * *(v.) = make + a mountain out of a molehill, get + worked up about nothing, fret about + nothingEx. 'After all,' he thought to himself, 'I may be making a mountain out of a molehill in this thing'.Ex. Here's why I think this really was a mistake, and why we're getting worked up about nothing in this particular instance.Ex. I suggest that we are fretting about nothing and that we would do well to go with the flow and let the systems be introduced, as has been proposed.* * *(v.) = make + a mountain out of a molehill, get + worked up about nothing, fret about + nothingEx: 'After all,' he thought to himself, 'I may be making a mountain out of a molehill in this thing'.
Ex: Here's why I think this really was a mistake, and why we're getting worked up about nothing in this particular instance.Ex: I suggest that we are fretting about nothing and that we would do well to go with the flow and let the systems be introduced, as has been proposed. -
29 ambicioso
adj.ambitious, aspiring, determined, greedy.m.ambitious person, go-getter, high-flier, high-flyer.* * *► adjetivo1 (plan etc) ambitious; (persona) ambitious, enterprising► nombre masculino,nombre femenino1 ambitious person, go-getter* * *(f. - ambiciosa)adj.* * *ambicioso, -a1. ADJ1) (=que tiene ambición) ambitious2) pey (=egoísta) proud, self-seeking2.SM / F [gen] ambitious person; (=oportunista) careerist* * *- sa adjetivo1) < persona>a) ( codicioso) ambitious, overambitiousb) ( con empuje) enterprising, ambitious2) <proyecto/plan> ambitious* * *= ambitious, high-flying, aspiring, social climber, careerist, power-hungry.Ex. No attempt is made to provide any detailed familiarity with the entire range of operators; that would be too ambitious an aim for this modest account.Ex. I do have to add, however, that this rapid character drawing was a touch spoiled by the bathos of Slake's high-flying style.Ex. The idea was to give the 'best and most aspiring poor' the opportunity to improve; the not so good and less aspiring be damned!.Ex. New ideas are most likely to be introduced and pursued by 'social climbers'.Ex. The author discusses the differences between authentic publishers (those with the mind set of a professional) and the rest (who are regarded as greedy and vain careerists).Ex. Power-hungry politicians are creating havoc everywhere.* * *- sa adjetivo1) < persona>a) ( codicioso) ambitious, overambitiousb) ( con empuje) enterprising, ambitious2) <proyecto/plan> ambitious* * *= ambitious, high-flying, aspiring, social climber, careerist, power-hungry.Ex: No attempt is made to provide any detailed familiarity with the entire range of operators; that would be too ambitious an aim for this modest account.
Ex: I do have to add, however, that this rapid character drawing was a touch spoiled by the bathos of Slake's high-flying style.Ex: The idea was to give the 'best and most aspiring poor' the opportunity to improve; the not so good and less aspiring be damned!.Ex: New ideas are most likely to be introduced and pursued by 'social climbers'.Ex: The author discusses the differences between authentic publishers (those with the mind set of a professional) and the rest (who are regarded as greedy and vain careerists).Ex: Power-hungry politicians are creating havoc everywhere.* * *ambicioso -saA ‹persona›1 (codicioso) ambitious, overambitious2 (con empuje) enterprising, ambitious[ S ] se necesita joven ambicioso y dinámico enterprising o ambitious, dynamic young man or woman neededB ‹proyecto/plan› ambitious* * *
ambicioso◊ -sa adjetivo
ambitious;
( codicioso) overambitious
ambicioso,-a
I adjetivo ambitious
II sustantivo masculino y femenino ambitious person
' ambicioso' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ambiciosa
English:
ambitious
- big
- go-getter
- less
- prodigious
- but
- unambitious
* * *ambicioso, -a♦ adj1. [persona] ambitious2. [proyecto, plan] ambitious♦ nm,fambitious person* * *adj ambitious* * *ambicioso, -sa adj: ambitious♦ ambiciosamente adv* * *ambicioso adj ambitious -
30 amortización
f.1 amortization, paying-off, writing off, redemption.2 accumulated depreciation.* * *1 (pago) redemption2 (recuperación) amortization, depreciation, writing off* * *SF1) (Econ) [de bono] redemption; [de préstamo] repayment; [de bienes] depreciation; [de puesto] abolition2) (Jur) amortization* * ** * *= capital repayment, repayment, amortisation [amortization, -USA], redemption.Ex. Repayments is normally by equal half-yearly payments of capital and interest after a moratorium on capital repayments of up to five years, depending on project completion date.Ex. Repayments is normally by equal half-yearly payments of capital and interest after a moratorium on capital repayments of up to five years, depending on project completion date.Ex. This means that the switching centres being introduced now will have to cater for both analogue and digital signals, as the amortization time of a large switching centre is 20 to 30 years.Ex. Apart from the initial purchase and the final redemption of vouchers, the Scheme eliminates all financial elements when paying for international transactions = Aparte de la compra inicial y el reembolso final de los vales canjeables, este Sistema elimina todos los aspectos económicos que intervienen en el pago por cualquier operación realizada entre países.----* fondo de amortización = sinking fund.* plazos de amortización = repayment schedules.* * ** * *= capital repayment, repayment, amortisation [amortization, -USA], redemption.Ex: Repayments is normally by equal half-yearly payments of capital and interest after a moratorium on capital repayments of up to five years, depending on project completion date.
Ex: Repayments is normally by equal half-yearly payments of capital and interest after a moratorium on capital repayments of up to five years, depending on project completion date.Ex: This means that the switching centres being introduced now will have to cater for both analogue and digital signals, as the amortization time of a large switching centre is 20 to 30 years.Ex: Apart from the initial purchase and the final redemption of vouchers, the Scheme eliminates all financial elements when paying for international transactions = Aparte de la compra inicial y el reembolso final de los vales canjeables, este Sistema elimina todos los aspectos económicos que intervienen en el pago por cualquier operación realizada entre países.* fondo de amortización = sinking fund.* plazos de amortización = repayment schedules.* * *A1 (de una inversión) recovery2 (de un préstamo) repayment3 (de bonos, de una hipoteca) redemptionB (en un balance) depreciation, amortizationCompuestos:accelerated depreciation● amortización decreciente or degresivareducing balance depreciationstraight line depreciationC (de puestos) elimination* * *
amortización sustantivo femenino ( de inversión) recovery;
( de préstamo) repayment;
(de bonos, hipoteca) redemption
amortización f Fin (de un bono, una deuda) repayment
(de inversión) depreciation, amortization
' amortización' also found in these entries:
English:
amortization
- depreciation
* * *amortización nf1. [de deuda, préstamo, hipoteca] repayment, paying-off2. [de inversión, capital] recouping;[de bonos, acciones] redemption; [de bienes de equipo] depreciation3. [de puesto de trabajo] abolition;este cambio implicará la amortización de puestos de trabajo this change will mean some jobs will be done away with* * *f repayment, redemption -
31 amputar
v.1 to amputate.El hacha cercenó la mano de Ricardo The axe amputated John's finger.2 to suppress, to curtail.* * *1 to amputate2 figurado to cut out* * *VT to amputate, cut off* * ** * *= amputate, excise.Ex. Are we not perhaps then amputating our human faculties by limiting ourselves to the kind of meaningless cacophonation of symbols with which computers deal?.Ex. Once a new digitized system has been introduced irrelevancies and redundant features can more easily be seen and excised.* * ** * *= amputate, excise.Ex: Are we not perhaps then amputating our human faculties by limiting ourselves to the kind of meaningless cacophonation of symbols with which computers deal?.
Ex: Once a new digitized system has been introduced irrelevancies and redundant features can more easily be seen and excised.* * *amputar [A1 ]vt1 ‹brazo/pierna› to amputate2 ‹texto› to cut (out)* * *
amputar ( conjugate amputar) verbo transitivo ‹brazo/pierna› to amputate
amputar vtr Med to amputate
fig (una película, un texto) to cut out
' amputar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
cortar
English:
amputate
- sever
* * *amputar vt1. [miembro] to amputate;le amputaron un brazo one of his arms was amputated2. [libro, película] to mutilate* * ** * *amputar vt: to amputate♦ amputación nf -
32 animación informática
(n.) = computer animationEx. His program introduced students to various reprography techniques and, in due course, to the basics of infography and computer animation.* * *(n.) = computer animationEx: His program introduced students to various reprography techniques and, in due course, to the basics of infography and computer animation.
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33 animación por ordenador
(n.) = computer animationEx. His program introduced students to various reprography techniques and, in due course, to the basics of infography and computer animation.* * *(n.) = computer animationEx: His program introduced students to various reprography techniques and, in due course, to the basics of infography and computer animation.
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34 apreciación del arte
(n.) = art appreciationEx. A case can also be made for using comic books to develop a sense of visual literacy, in much the same way that students are introduced to art appreciation or cinematic criticism = También se puede argumentar que el uso de los comics desarrolla las habilidades de interpretación de las imágenes, de la misma manera que se educa a los estudiantes a la apreciación del arte y a la crítica cinematográfica.* * *(n.) = art appreciationEx: A case can also be made for using comic books to develop a sense of visual literacy, in much the same way that students are introduced to art appreciation or cinematic criticism = También se puede argumentar que el uso de los comics desarrolla las habilidades de interpretación de las imágenes, de la misma manera que se educa a los estudiantes a la apreciación del arte y a la crítica cinematográfica.
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35 apóstrofo (')
= apostrophe ('), inverted comma (').Ex. There is also a restricted use of special auxiliaries introduced by ' ( apostrophe) in parts of the Chemistry class which we need not pursue in this course.Ex. The recommended order: lower case letters, inverted comma, semi-colon, colon and lastly commas or direct foci, aims to achieve and order of increasingly speciality (the inverse of PMEST).* * *= apostrophe ('), inverted comma (').Ex: There is also a restricted use of special auxiliaries introduced by ' ( apostrophe) in parts of the Chemistry class which we need not pursue in this course.
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36 archivador giratorio
(n.) = revolving drum, wine spinner rackEx. Various mechanism for displaying and holding cards are possible, including revolving drums and platforms.Ex. With the recognition of the importance of face-out displays of paperbacks, such equipment as wine spinner racks were introduced to school bookshops and libraries.* * *(n.) = revolving drum, wine spinner rackEx: Various mechanism for displaying and holding cards are possible, including revolving drums and platforms.
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37 arriate
m.1 (flower) bed.2 flower bed, bed.* * *1 flower bed* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (Bot) (=era) bed, border2) (=camino) road* * *= flower bed [flowerbed], border.Ex. For such designs he introduced many features from early English gardens -- raised flower beds, terraces, and trellis work.Ex. Best in a sunny, yet moist border, the delicate plum-coloured blooms make excellent cut-and-dried flowers.----* planta ornamental de arriate = bedding plant.* * *= flower bed [flowerbed], border.Ex: For such designs he introduced many features from early English gardens -- raised flower beds, terraces, and trellis work.
Ex: Best in a sunny, yet moist border, the delicate plum-coloured blooms make excellent cut-and-dried flowers.* planta ornamental de arriate = bedding plant.* * *1 ( Hort) border2 (camino) path* * *arriate nm(flower-)bed* * * -
38 arribista
adj.socially ambitious, social-climbing.f. & m.1 careerist (professionally).2 arriviste, climber, free-rider, opportunist.* * *► adjetivo1 ambitious, self-seeking1 arriviste, social climber, parvenu* * *noun mf.upstart, social climber* * *SMF upstart, arriviste frm* * *Iadjetivo socially ambitiousIImasculino y femenino arriviste, social climber* * *= upstart, social climber, arriviste.Ex. Otherwise they run the risk of being usurped by upstart local government PR men or newspaper consortia.Ex. New ideas are most likely to be introduced and pursued by 'social climbers'.Ex. These are values which the arriviste bourgeoisie tries to mimic but with the emphasis placed on money.* * *Iadjetivo socially ambitiousIImasculino y femenino arriviste, social climber* * *= upstart, social climber, arriviste.Ex: Otherwise they run the risk of being usurped by upstart local government PR men or newspaper consortia.
Ex: New ideas are most likely to be introduced and pursued by 'social climbers'.Ex: These are values which the arriviste bourgeoisie tries to mimic but with the emphasis placed on money.* * *1 (ambicioso) ambitious2 (en sociedad) socially ambitious1 (ambicioso) ambitious person2 (en sociedad) arriviste, social climber* * *
arribista adjetivo
socially ambitious
■ sustantivo masculino y femenino
arriviste, social climber
arribista mf parvenu, social climber
' arribista' also found in these entries:
English:
climber
- social climber
* * *♦ adjopportunist, careerist♦ nmfarriviste* * *m/f social climber, arriviste* * *arribista nmf: parvenu, upstart -
39 asesoramiento jurídico
(n.) = legal adviceEx. Those that cannot meet legal expenses can receive help from one of three legal aid schemes introduced by the government: legal advice and assistance, legal aid in civil proceedings and legal aid in criminal proceedings.* * *(n.) = legal adviceEx: Those that cannot meet legal expenses can receive help from one of three legal aid schemes introduced by the government: legal advice and assistance, legal aid in civil proceedings and legal aid in criminal proceedings.
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(n.) = legal advice, legal aidEx. Those that cannot meet legal expenses can receive help from one of three legal aid schemes introduced by the government: legal advice and assistance, legal aid in civil proceedings and legal aid in criminal proceedings.Ex. Legal aid needs of off-campus students are greater due to possible disagreements concerning tenancy, security deposits, utility bills, exterminators, and increased risk of traffic tickets and accidents.* * *(n.) = legal advice, legal aidEx: Those that cannot meet legal expenses can receive help from one of three legal aid schemes introduced by the government: legal advice and assistance, legal aid in civil proceedings and legal aid in criminal proceedings.
Ex: Legal aid needs of off-campus students are greater due to possible disagreements concerning tenancy, security deposits, utility bills, exterminators, and increased risk of traffic tickets and accidents.
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introduced — index alleged Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
introduced to — index acquainted Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
Introduced species — Alien species redirects here. For life on planets other than Earth, see Extraterrestrial life. For a list of extraterrestrials in fiction, see List of alien species. Sweet clover (Melilotus sp.), introduced and naturalized to the U.S. from… … Wikipedia
introduced species — also called alien species or exotic species a species introduced either accidentally or deliberately by human actions into places beyond its natural geographical range. Familiar examples include the house sparrow, domestic pigeon, and… … Universalium
introduced species — /ɪntrəˈdjust spisiz/ (say intruh dyoohst speeseez) noun a species of plant or animal which is not endemic or indigenous to a particular area but which has been brought, by accident or design, to it. Compare native species. Also, naturalised… …
Introduced — Introduce In tro*duce , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Introduced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Introducing}.] [L. introducere, introductum; intro within + ducere to lead. See {Intro }, and {Duke}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To lead or bring in; to conduct or usher in; as,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
introduced — any species accidentally or deliberately moved and released outside its natural range. When not established these are alien species, included under the term introduced … Dictionary of ichthyology
introduced — adjective Not native to a location; brought from another place. The prickly pear cactus is an introduced species in Australia … Wiktionary
introduced species — species brought into an area where it does not naturally occur, and able to survive and reproduce there … Fisheries — dictionary
introduced — adj. [L. intro, within; ducere, to lead] Not native but brought into an area by man … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
introduced — (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Brought in] Syn. made current, made known, imported, popularized; see foreign 2 , received . 2. [Made acquainted] Syn. acquainted with, on speaking terms, not unknown to each other; see familiar with … English dictionary for students