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adj.1 less.menos aire less airmenos manzanas fewer applesmenos… que… less/fewer… than…tiene menos experiencia que tú she has less experience than youhace menos calor que ayer it's not as hot as it was yesterdayhay dos libros de menos there are two books missingme han dado 10 euros de menos they've given me 10 euros too little2 the least.el que compró menos acciones the one who bought the fewest shareslo que menos tiempo llevó the thing that took the least timela que menos nota sacó en el examen the girl who did (the) worst o got the worst marks in the exam3 fewer.adv.1 less.menos de/que less thanson menos de las diez it's not quite ten o'clock yet2 minus (expresa resta).tres menos dos igual a uno three minus two is one3 to (con las horas). (peninsular Spanish, River Plate)son las dos menos diez it's ten to twoson menos diez it's ten to4 under.prep.1 except (for) (excepto).todo menos eso anything but that2 minus, less.m. s.&pl.minus (sign) (Mat).* * *► adjetivo1 (comparativo - en cantidad) less; (- en número) fewer2 (superlativo - de cantidad) least; (- de número) fewest► adverbio1 (comparativo - de cantidad) less; (- de número) fewer■ hay que conducir a menos de 100km/h one cannot drive over 100 km/h2 (superlativo) least3 (con horas) to4 MATEMÁTICAS minus■ cuatro menos dos, dos four minus two is two1 but, except1 (cantidad) less; (número) fewer■ esperaban a más de mil personas pero vinieron menos they were expecting over a thousand people but fewer came1 MATEMÁTICAS minus sign\a menos que unlessal menos / a lo menos at leastaún menos much lesscada vez menos less and lessdar (dinero) de menos to short-changeen menos de nada in no time at alleso es lo de menos that's the least of my worriesir a menos to go down in the worldlo menos at leastmenos da una piedra something's better than nothing¡menos mal! thank God!¡ni mucho menos! far from it!no ser para menos to be no wonderpara no ser menos so as not to be outdonepor lo menos at leastpor menos de nada for no reason at allqué menos que...... is the least somebody could do/could have donesi al menos... if only...venirse a menos to come down in the world¡ya será menos! come off it!* * *1. noun m. 2. adj.1) less, least2) fewer, fewest3. adv.1) less2) least•- por lo menos 4. prep.1) except2) minus5. pron.less, fewer* * *1. ADV1) [comparativo] less•
menos de — [con sustantivos incontables, medidas, dinero, tiempo] less than; [con sustantivos contables] fewer thanllegamos en menos de diez minutos — we got there in less than o in under ten minutes
2) [superlativo] least3)•
al menos — at least•
de menos, hay siete de menos — we're seven short, there are seven missingme dieron un paquete con medio kilo de menos — they gave me a packet which was half a kilo short o under weight
darse de menos — to underestimate o.s.
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echar de menos a algn — to miss sb•
ir a menos — to come down in the world•
lo menos diez — at least ten•
eso es lo de menos — that's the least of it•
¡menos mal! — thank goodness!¡menos mal que habéis venido! — thank goodness you've come!
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era nada menos que un rey — he was a king, no less•
no es para menos — quite right too•
por lo menos — at least•
¡ qué menos!, -le di un euro de propina -¡qué menos! — "I tipped her a euro" - "that was the least you could do!"¿qué menos que darle las gracias? — the least we can do is say thanks!
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quedarse en menos, no se quedó en menos — he was not to be outdone•
tener a menos hacer algo — to consider it beneath o.s. to do sth•
venir a menos — to come down in the world•
y menos, no quiero verle y menos visitarle — I don't want to see him, let alone visit himcuando 2., 2), poder•
¡ ya será menos! — come off it!2. ADJ1) [comparativo] [con sustantivos incontables, medidas, dinero, tiempo] less; [con sustantivos contables] fewer•
menos... que, A tiene menos ventajas que B — A has fewer advantages than Bno soy menos hombre que él — * I'm as much of a man as he is
este es menos coche que el anterior — * this is not as good a car as the last one
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ser menos que, ganaremos porque son menos que nosotros — we'll win because there are fewer of them than there are of us2) [superlativo] [con sustantivos incontables, medidas, dinero, tiempo] least; [con sustantivos contables] fewest3. PREP1) (=excepto) except¡todo menos eso! — anything but that!
2) (Mat) [para restar] minus, lesscinco menos dos — five minus o less two
4.CONJ5. SM1) (Mat) minus sign2)3)más 1., 2)* * *I1) ( comparativo) lessahora lo vemos menos — we don't see him so often o we don't see so much of him now
no voy a ir, y menos aún con él — I'm not going, and certainly not with him
menos (...) que: un hallazgo no menos importante que éste a find which is no less important than this one; ella menos que nadie puede criticarte she of all people is in no position to criticize you; menos (...) de less than; pesa menos de 50 kilos it weighs less than o under 50 kilos; no lo haría por menos de cien mil I wouldn't do it for less than a hundred thousand; éramos menos de diez there were fewer than ten of us; los niños de menos de 7 años children under seven; es menos peligroso de lo que tú crees — it's not as dangerous as you think
2) ( superlativo) leastIIcuando menos lo esperábamos — when we were least expecting it; para locs ver menos III 2)
adjetivo invariable1) ( comparativo) ( en cantidad) less; ( en número) feweralimentos con menos fibra/calorías — food with less fiber/fewer calories
ya hace menos frío — it's not as o so cold now
menos (...) que: tengo menos tiempo que tú I haven't as o so much time as you; menos estudiantes que el año pasado fewer students than last year; yo no soy menos que él — he's no better than me
2) ( superlativo) ( en cantidad) least; ( en número) fewestIII1)sírveme menos — don't give me so much, give me less
2) (en locs)IVde menos: me ha dado 100 pesos de menos you've given me 100 pesos too little; me has cobrado de menos you've undercharged me; lo menos (fam) at least; menos mal just as well, thank goodness; menos mal que no me oyó just as well o it's a good thing he didn't hear me; por lo menos at least; ir a menos to go downhill; ser lo de menos: eso es lo de menos, a mí lo que me preocupa es... that's the least of it, what worries me is...; la fecha es lo de menos the date is the least of our/their problems; tener a alguien en menos to feel somebody is beneath one; tener algo a menos to think something is beneath one o beneath one's dignity; venirse a menos — to come down in the world
1) ( excepto)firmaron todos menos Alonso — everybody but Alonso signed, everybody signed except o but Alonso
menos estos dos, todos están en venta — apart from o with the exception of these two, they are all for sale
tres latas de pintura, menos la que usé — three cans of paint, less what I used
2)a) (Mat) (en restas, números negativos) minusb) (Esp, RPl) ( en la hora)Vson las cinco menos diez/cuarto — it's ten to five/(a) quarter to five
masculino minus sign* * *= least, less [lesser -comp., least -sup.], minus, but, less so.Ex. Service to the whole community implies positive discrimination towards those who through social or educational deprivation are least adept at using information tools.Ex. The role of analytical entries in an online catalogue is less clear.Ex. Copies of records created by the libraries, minus local data, are added to the pool of cataloguing information available to users.Ex. Rotundas were widely used for all but the most formal texts in the fifteenth century, but fell out of fashion during the sixteenth century, surviving longest in Spain.Ex. Vellum remained popular on the continent, less so in England; while goatskin (morocco), although well established by this time for fine work, was seldom used in trade binding except for prayer books.----* al menos = at least, at the very least.* a menos que = unless, short of.* aproximadamente, más o menos = ballpark.* area menos favorecida = less favoured area.* cada vez menos = less and less.* cuando menos te lo esperes = on any given Sunday.* cuanto menos = at least, let alone, at best.* dar menos de lo debido = shortchange.* de menos del 10 por ciento = single digit, single figure.* dentro de lo malo lo menos malo = the best of a bad lot.* echar de menos = miss.* echar muchísimo de menos = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.* echar mucho de menos = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.* el último pero no el menos importante = the last but by no means least.* en todos menos en = in all but.* en un futuro más o menos cercano = in the near future, in the near future.* en un período más o menos lejano = in the near future, in the near future.* estrella venida a menos = fallen star.* figura venida a menos = fallen star.* hacerlo todo menos = stop at + nothing short of.* horas de menos aglomeración = off-peak times.* lo menos posible = as little as possible.* más o menos = more or less, of a sort, or so, of sorts, after a fashion, round about, roughly speaking, give or take.* más o menos + Adverbio = relatively + Adverbio.* más o menos cuadrado = squarish.* menos aún = let alone.* menos blandeces y más mano dura = less of the carrot, more of the stick, less of the carrot, more of the stick.* menos conocido = lesser known.* menos cultos, los = less literate, the.* menos de + Cantidad = under + Cantidad, less than + Cantidad.* menos de + Edad = on the right side of + Edad.* menos desarrollado = less developed [less-developed].* menos en = save in.* menos en el caso de que = except when.* menos favorecido = less-advantaged, less favoured [less favored].* menos hecho = rarer.* menos importante, el = least, the.* menos probable = least likely, less likely.* menos... que... = less... than....* menos rápidos, los = less fleet of foot, the.* menos sabido = lesser known.* menos usado = less used.* mucho menos = a great deal less, let alone, far less.* nada más y nada menos = as much as + Expresión Numérica.* nada más y nada menos que = in the order of + Cantidad, nothing less than.* nada más y nada menos que de = to the tune of + Cantidad.* nada más y nada menos que desde + Expresión Temporal = from as far back as + Expresión Temporal.* nada más y nada menos que + Número = as many as + Número.* nada menos que + Nombre + tan + Adjetivo + como = no less + Adjetivo + Nombre + than.* ni más ni menos = nothing more, nothing less, no more, no less.* ni mucho menos = by any stretch (of the imagination), by any means, not by a long shot.* Nombre + más o menos = Nombre + of sorts.* no ser menos que el vecino = keep up with + the Joneses.* no ser menos que los demás = keep up with + the Joneses.* pagar menos de lo que se debería = underpay.* para no ser menos = not to be outdone.* personaje venido a menos = fallen star.* por último pero no menos importante = last but not least.* región menos favorecida = less favoured region (LFR).* salir de donde menos Uno se lo espera = come out of + the woodwork.* ser menos + Adjetivo = be less of a(n) + Nombre.* ser nada más y nada menos que = be nothing less than.* signo menos (-) = minus sign (-), negative sign (-).* todo menos = everything except (for).* todos menos = everyone except, everybody except.* todos menos + Número = all but + Número.* último pero no el menos importante, el = final and not the least important, the.* venir a menos = retrench.* y cuanto mucho menos = much less.* y mucho menos = much less, least of all.* zona menos favorecida = less favoured area.* * *I1) ( comparativo) lessahora lo vemos menos — we don't see him so often o we don't see so much of him now
no voy a ir, y menos aún con él — I'm not going, and certainly not with him
menos (...) que: un hallazgo no menos importante que éste a find which is no less important than this one; ella menos que nadie puede criticarte she of all people is in no position to criticize you; menos (...) de less than; pesa menos de 50 kilos it weighs less than o under 50 kilos; no lo haría por menos de cien mil I wouldn't do it for less than a hundred thousand; éramos menos de diez there were fewer than ten of us; los niños de menos de 7 años children under seven; es menos peligroso de lo que tú crees — it's not as dangerous as you think
2) ( superlativo) leastIIcuando menos lo esperábamos — when we were least expecting it; para locs ver menos III 2)
adjetivo invariable1) ( comparativo) ( en cantidad) less; ( en número) feweralimentos con menos fibra/calorías — food with less fiber/fewer calories
ya hace menos frío — it's not as o so cold now
menos (...) que: tengo menos tiempo que tú I haven't as o so much time as you; menos estudiantes que el año pasado fewer students than last year; yo no soy menos que él — he's no better than me
2) ( superlativo) ( en cantidad) least; ( en número) fewestIII1)sírveme menos — don't give me so much, give me less
2) (en locs)IVde menos: me ha dado 100 pesos de menos you've given me 100 pesos too little; me has cobrado de menos you've undercharged me; lo menos (fam) at least; menos mal just as well, thank goodness; menos mal que no me oyó just as well o it's a good thing he didn't hear me; por lo menos at least; ir a menos to go downhill; ser lo de menos: eso es lo de menos, a mí lo que me preocupa es... that's the least of it, what worries me is...; la fecha es lo de menos the date is the least of our/their problems; tener a alguien en menos to feel somebody is beneath one; tener algo a menos to think something is beneath one o beneath one's dignity; venirse a menos — to come down in the world
1) ( excepto)firmaron todos menos Alonso — everybody but Alonso signed, everybody signed except o but Alonso
menos estos dos, todos están en venta — apart from o with the exception of these two, they are all for sale
tres latas de pintura, menos la que usé — three cans of paint, less what I used
2)a) (Mat) (en restas, números negativos) minusb) (Esp, RPl) ( en la hora)Vson las cinco menos diez/cuarto — it's ten to five/(a) quarter to five
masculino minus sign* * *= least, less [lesser -comp., least -sup.], minus, but, less so.Ex: Service to the whole community implies positive discrimination towards those who through social or educational deprivation are least adept at using information tools.
Ex: The role of analytical entries in an online catalogue is less clear.Ex: Copies of records created by the libraries, minus local data, are added to the pool of cataloguing information available to users.Ex: Rotundas were widely used for all but the most formal texts in the fifteenth century, but fell out of fashion during the sixteenth century, surviving longest in Spain.Ex: Vellum remained popular on the continent, less so in England; while goatskin (morocco), although well established by this time for fine work, was seldom used in trade binding except for prayer books.* al menos = at least, at the very least.* a menos que = unless, short of.* aproximadamente, más o menos = ballpark.* area menos favorecida = less favoured area.* cada vez menos = less and less.* cuando menos te lo esperes = on any given Sunday.* cuanto menos = at least, let alone, at best.* dar menos de lo debido = shortchange.* de menos del 10 por ciento = single digit, single figure.* dentro de lo malo lo menos malo = the best of a bad lot.* echar de menos = miss.* echar muchísimo de menos = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.* echar mucho de menos = be sorely missed, be sadly missed.* el último pero no el menos importante = the last but by no means least.* en todos menos en = in all but.* en un futuro más o menos cercano = in the near future, in the near future.* en un período más o menos lejano = in the near future, in the near future.* estrella venida a menos = fallen star.* figura venida a menos = fallen star.* hacerlo todo menos = stop at + nothing short of.* horas de menos aglomeración = off-peak times.* lo menos posible = as little as possible.* más o menos = more or less, of a sort, or so, of sorts, after a fashion, round about, roughly speaking, give or take.* más o menos + Adverbio = relatively + Adverbio.* más o menos cuadrado = squarish.* menos aún = let alone.* menos blandeces y más mano dura = less of the carrot, more of the stick, less of the carrot, more of the stick.* menos conocido = lesser known.* menos cultos, los = less literate, the.* menos de + Cantidad = under + Cantidad, less than + Cantidad.* menos de + Edad = on the right side of + Edad.* menos desarrollado = less developed [less-developed].* menos en = save in.* menos en el caso de que = except when.* menos favorecido = less-advantaged, less favoured [less favored].* menos hecho = rarer.* menos importante, el = least, the.* menos probable = least likely, less likely.* menos... que... = less... than....* menos rápidos, los = less fleet of foot, the.* menos sabido = lesser known.* menos usado = less used.* mucho menos = a great deal less, let alone, far less.* nada más y nada menos = as much as + Expresión Numérica.* nada más y nada menos que = in the order of + Cantidad, nothing less than.* nada más y nada menos que de = to the tune of + Cantidad.* nada más y nada menos que desde + Expresión Temporal = from as far back as + Expresión Temporal.* nada más y nada menos que + Número = as many as + Número.* nada menos que + Nombre + tan + Adjetivo + como = no less + Adjetivo + Nombre + than.* ni más ni menos = nothing more, nothing less, no more, no less.* ni mucho menos = by any stretch (of the imagination), by any means, not by a long shot.* Nombre + más o menos = Nombre + of sorts.* no ser menos que el vecino = keep up with + the Joneses.* no ser menos que los demás = keep up with + the Joneses.* pagar menos de lo que se debería = underpay.* para no ser menos = not to be outdone.* personaje venido a menos = fallen star.* por último pero no menos importante = last but not least.* región menos favorecida = less favoured region (LFR).* salir de donde menos Uno se lo espera = come out of + the woodwork.* ser menos + Adjetivo = be less of a(n) + Nombre.* ser nada más y nada menos que = be nothing less than.* signo menos (-) = minus sign (-), negative sign (-).* todo menos = everything except (for).* todos menos = everyone except, everybody except.* todos menos + Número = all but + Número.* último pero no el menos importante, el = final and not the least important, the.* venir a menos = retrench.* y cuanto mucho menos = much less.* y mucho menos = much less, least of all.* zona menos favorecida = less favoured area.* * *A [ Grammar notes (Spanish) ](comparativo): cada vez estudia menos she's studying less and lessquiere trabajar menos y ganar más he wants to work less and earn moreya me duele menos it doesn't hurt so much nowahora que vive en Cádiz lo vemos menos now that he's living in Cadiz we don't see him so often o we don't see so much of himeso es menos importante that's not so importantno voy a permitir que vaya, y menos aún con él I'm not going to let her go, much less with himmenos (…) QUE:un hallazgo no menos importante que éste a find which is no less important than o just as important as this oneella menos que nadie puede criticarte she of all people is in no position to criticize youno pude menos que aceptar I had to accept, it was the least I could domenos (…) DE:los niños de menos de 7 años children under sevenpesa menos de 50 kilos it weighs less than o under 50 kiloséramos menos de diez there were fewer than ten of uslo compraron por menos de nada they bought it for next to nothingno lo haría por menos de cien mil I wouldn't do it for less than a hundred thousandestá a menos de una hora de aquí it's less than an hour from herees menos peligroso de lo que tú crees it's not as dangerous as you thinkB [ Grammar notes (Spanish) ] (superlativo) leastes la menos complicada que he visto it is the least complicated one I have seenéste es el menos pesado de los dos this is the lighter of the twoes el que menos viene por aquí he's the one who comes around least (often)soy el que ha bebido menos de todos I've had less to drink than anyone, I'm the one who's had least to drinkes el que menos me gusta he's the one I like (the) leastse esfuerza lo menos posible he makes as little effort as possiblees lo menos que podía hacer por él it's the least I could do for himsucedió cuando menos lo esperábamos it happened when we were least expecting italimentos con menos fibra/calorías food with less fiber/fewer caloriesya hace menos frío it's not as o so cold nowrecibimos cada vez menos pedidos we are getting fewer and fewer orderscuesta tres veces menos it costs a third of the price o a third as muchmide medio metro menos it's half a meter shortera éste ponle dos cucharadas menos add two tablespoonfuls less to this onemenos (…) QUE:tengo menos tiempo que tú I haven't as o so much time as youmenos estudiantes que el año pasado fewer students than last yearsomos menos que ellos there are fewer of us than themno soy menos hombre que él I'm no less a man than himyo no soy menos que él he's no better than meel rincón donde hay menos luz the corner where there's least lightel partido que obtuvo menos votos the party that got (the) fewest votesesos casos son los menos cases like that are the exceptionAsírveme menos don't give me as o so muchya falta menos it won't be long nowaprobaron menos que el año pasado not so o as many passed as last year, fewer passed than last yearB ( en locs):al menos at leasta menos que unlessa menos que tú nos ayudes unless you help uscuando menos at leastde menos: me ha dado 100 pesos de menos you've given me 100 pesos too littlesiempre te da unos gramos de menos he always gives you a few grams under o too littleme has cobrado de menos you've undercharged me, you haven't charged me enoughles pagaron lo menos un millón they paid them at least a million pesosmenos mal just as wellmenos mal que no me oyó just as well o good thing o thank goodness he didn't hear menos van a dar una prórroga — ¡menos mal! they are going to give us extra time — just as well! o thank goodness for that!por lo menos at leastsi por lo menos me hubieras avisado … if you'd at least told me …había por lo menos diez mil personas there were at least ten thousand people thereir a menos to go downhillser lo de menos: eso es lo de menos, a mí lo que me preocupa es su falta de honradez that's the least of it, what worries me is his lack of integrityla fecha es lo de menos the date is the least of our/their problemstener a algn en menos to feel sb is beneath onetener algo a menos to think sth is beneath one o beneath one's dignityvenirse a menos to come down in the worldun aristócrata venido a menos an aristocrat who has come down in the world o who has fallen on hard timesun hotel/barrio venido a menoss a rundown hotel/neighborhood*A(excepto): firmaron todos menos Alonso everybody but Alonso signed, everybody signed except o but Alonsomenos estos dos, todos están en venta apart from o with the exception of these two, they are all for saletres latas de pintura, menos la que usé para la puerta three cans of paint, less what I used on the doorB8-15=-7 read as: ocho menos quince (es) igual (a) menos siete eight minus fifteen equals o is minus seven2(Esp, RPI) (en la hora) [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] son las ocho menos diez/cuarto it's ten to eight/(a) quarter to eight¿tienes hora? — menos veinte do you have the time? — it's twenty tominus sign* * *
menos adverbio
1 ( comparativo) less;
ya me duele menos it hurts less now;
ahora lo vemos menos we don't see him so often now, we don't see so much of him now;
pesa menos de 50 kilos it weighs less than o under 50 kilos;
éramos menos de diez there were fewer than ten of us;
los niños de menos de 7 años children under seven
2 ( superlativo) least;
el que menos me gusta the one I like (the) least;
se esfuerza lo menos posible he makes as little effort as possible;
cuando menos lo esperaba when I was least expecting it
■ adjetivo invariable
1 ( comparativo) ( en cantidad) less;
( en número) fewer;◊ alimentos con menos fibra/calorías food with less fiber/fewer calories;
hay menos errores there are fewer mistakes;
mide medio metro menos it's half a meter shorter;
menos estudiantes que el año pasado fewer students than last year;
tengo menos tiempo que tú I haven't as o so much time as you
2 ( superlativo) ( en cantidad) least;
( en número) fewest;
el que obtuvo menos votos the one who got (the) fewest votes
■ pronombre
1 ( en cantidad) less;
( en número) fewer;
ya falta menos it won't be long now
2 ( en locs)
a menos que unless;
cuando menos at least;
de menos: me dió 100 pesos de menos he gave me 100 pesos too little;
me cobró de menos he undercharged me;
lo menos the least;
menos mal just as well, thank goodness;
por lo menos at least;
eso es lo de menos that's the least of my (o our etc) problems
■ preposición
1 ( excepto):◊ todos menos Alonso everybody except o but Alonso;
menos estos dos, … apart from o with the exception of these two, …;
tres latas de pintura, menos la que usé para la puerta three cans of paint, less what I used on the door
2
b) (Esp, RPl) ( en la hora):◊ son las cinco menos diez/cuarto it's ten to five/(a) quarter to five;
son menos veinte it's twenty to
menos
I adverbio
1 (en menor cantidad, grado) (con no contable) less: ayer me dolía menos, it hurt less yesterday
había menos de treinta personas, there were less than thirty people
es menos importante de lo que crees, it's less important than you think
tengo menos fuerza que antes, I have less strength than before
(con contable) fewer: mi casa tiene menos habitaciones, my house has fewer rooms
2 (superlativo) least: es el menos indicado para opinar, he's the worst person to judge
3 (sobre todo) no pienso discutir, y menos contigo, I don't want to argue, especially with you
II preposición
1 but, except: vinieron todos menos uno, they all came but one
2 Mat minus: siete menos dos, seven minus two
♦ Locuciones: eso es lo de menos, that's the least of it
a menos que, unless
al o por lo menos, at least
cada vez menos, less and less
¡menos mal!, thank goodness!
nada menos que, no less o no fewer than
no ser para menos, to be the least one could do: me invitó a cenar, ¡y no era para menos!, he invited me to dinner, which was the least he could do!
venir a menos, to lose rank, fortune or position
' menos' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aliviar
- añorar
- cachondeo
- cada
- cantar
- contratación
- cuando
- echar
- esquivar
- estar
- extrañar
- gallo
- hipar
- historiada
- historiado
- indicada
- indicado
- infarto
- los
- mal
- más
- mucha
- mucho
- pensar
- piedra
- programa
- recochineo
- salva
- salvo
- signo
- siquiera
- su
- tan
- todavía
- vez
- cinco
- costumbre
- cuanto
- cuarto
- de
- día
- enfado
- enojo
- entre
- esperar
- estofado
- mientras
- mirar
- momento
- nada
English:
about
- absent
- agree
- alone
- anything
- anywhere
- appreciate
- at
- averse
- barring
- besides
- billion
- blind
- blue
- border
- but
- cackle
- chalk
- circuitous
- conscious
- delay
- far
- ferment
- few
- god
- good
- if
- job
- just
- last
- least
- less
- let
- let up
- mind
- minus
- minus sign
- minute
- miss
- more
- nothing
- nowadays
- of
- opposed
- or
- pretty
- put down
- rate
- recollect
- remain
* * *♦ adj inv1. [comparativo] [cantidad] less;[número] fewer;menos aire less air;menos manzanas fewer apples;menos… que… less/fewer… than…;tiene menos experiencia que tú she has less experience than you;vino menos gente que otras veces there were fewer people there than on other occasions;hace menos calor que ayer it's not as hot as it was yesterday;colócate a menos distancia stand closer;eran menos pero mejor preparadas there were fewer of them, but they were better prepared2. [superlativo] [cantidad] the least;[número] the fewest;el que compró menos libros the one who bought the fewest books;lo que menos tiempo llevó the thing that took the least time;la que menos nota sacó en el examen the girl who did (the) worst o got the worst Br marks o US grades in the exames menos hombre que tú he's less of a man than you are♦ adv1. [comparativo] less;a mí échame un poco menos give me a bit less;ahora con el bebé salen menos they go out less now they've got the baby;últimamente trabajo menos I haven't been working as o so much recently;estás menos gordo you're not as o so fat;¿a cien? no, íbamos menos rápido a hundred km/h? no, we weren't going as fast as that;menos de/que less than;Pepe es menos alto (que tú) Pepe isn't as tall (as you);Pepe es menos ambicioso (que tú) Pepe isn't as ambitious (as you), Pepe is less ambitious (than you);este vino me gusta menos (que el otro) I don't like this wine as much (as the other one), I like this wine less (than the other one);son menos de las diez it's not quite ten o'clock yet;es difícil encontrar alquileres de o [m5]por menos de 50.000 it's hard to find a place to rent for less than o under 50,000;tardamos menos de lo esperado we took less time than expected, it didn't take us as long as we expected;es menos complicado de lo que parece it's not as complicated as it seems, it's less complicated than it seems2. [superlativo]el/la/lo menos the least;ella es la menos adecuada para el cargo she's the least suitable person for the job;el menos preparado de todos/de la clase the least well trained of everyone/in the class;el menos preparado de los dos the less well trained of the two;la que menos trabaja the person o one who works (the) least;aquí es donde menos me duele this is where it hurts (the) least;él es el menos indicado para criticar he's the last person who should be criticizing;es lo menos que puedo hacer it's the least I can do;era lo menos que te podía pasar it was the least you could expect;debió costar lo menos un millón it must have cost at least a million;había algunas manzanas podridas, pero eran las menos some of the apples were rotten, but only a very few3. [indica resta] minus;tres menos dos igual a uno three minus two is one4. Esp, RP [con las horas] to;son las dos menos diez it's ten to two;son menos diez it's ten to5. Compir a menos [fiebre, lluvia] to die down;[delincuencia] to drop;¡menos mal! just as well!, thank God!;menos mal que llevo rueda de repuesto/que no te pasó nada thank God I've got a spare wheel/(that) nothing happened to you;nada menos (que) no less (than);le recibió nada menos que el Papa he was received by none other than the Pope;no es para menos not without (good) reason;no pude por menos que reírme I had to laugh;venir a menos [negocio] to go downhill;[persona] to go down in the world;no pienso montar y menos si conduces o Am [m5] manejas tú I've no intention of getting in, much less so if you're driving;hacer de menos a alguien to snub sb♦ pronhabía menos que el año pasado there were fewer than the previous year;ya queda menos it's not so far to go now♦ nm invMat minus (sign)♦ prep[excepto] except (for);todo menos eso anything but that;vinieron todos menos él everyone came except (for) o but him;menos el café, todo está incluido en el precio everything except the coffee is included in the price♦ al menos loc conjat least;costará al menos tres millones it will cost at least three million;dame al menos una hora para prepararme give me at least an hour to get ready♦ a menos que loc conjunless;no iré a menos que me acompañes I won't go unless you come with me♦ de menos loc advhay dos libros de menos there are two books missing;me han dado 80 céntimos de menos they've given me 80 cents too little, they've short-changed me by 80 cents;eso es lo de menos that's the least of it♦ por lo menos loc advat least;por lo menos pide perdón you at least ought to apologize* * *I adj1 en cantidad less;cien dólares de menos 100 dollars short, 100 dollars too little;hay cinco calcetines de menos we are five socks short2 en número fewerII adves menos guapa que Ana she is not as pretty as Ana2 sup: en cantidad least;al menos, por lo menos at least3 MAT minus;tres menos dos three minus twoIV:a menos que unless;todos menos yo everyone but o except me;echar de menos miss;tener a alguien en menos look down on s.o.;eso es lo de menos that’s the least of it;ir a menos come down in the world;ni mucho menos far from it;no es para menos quite right too;son las dos menos diez it’s ten of two, Br it’s ten to two* * *menos adv1) : lessllueve menos en agosto: it rains less in August2) : leastel coche menos caro: the least expensive car3)menos de : less than, fewer thanmenos adj1) : less, fewertengo más trabajo y menos tiempo: I have more work and less time2) : least, fewestla clase que tiene menos estudiantes: the class that has the fewest studentsmenos prep1) salvo, excepto: except2) : minusquince menos cuatro son once: fifteen minus four is elevenmenos pron1) : less, fewerno deberías aceptar menos: you shouldn't accept less2)al menos orpor lo menos : at least3)a menos que : unless* * *menos1 adv1. (comparativo) less2. (con nombres contables) fewer3. (superlativo) least4. (excepto) except5. (con la hora) to6. (en matemáticas) minusmenos2 n minus sign -
102 policía
m.1 policeman, patrol man, cop, police officer.2 police, boys in blue, police department, police force.* * *1 police, police force\policía de tráfico (cuerpo) traffic policepolicía judicial (cuerpo) judicial policepolicía militar (cuerpo) military policepolicía secreta (cuerpo) secret police* * *1. noun mf.policeman / policewoman2. noun f.* * *1.SMF policeman/policewoman, police officerpolicía de tránsito — LAm traffic police
policía informático/a — police officer specializing in computer crime
policía local, policía municipal — local policeman/policewoman
2.SMpolicía acostado — Ven (Aut) * speed bump, sleeping policeman
3.SF (=organización) police¡llama a la policía! — call the police!
Cuerpo Nacional de Policía — Esp ≈ the Police Force
POLICÍA In Spain the policía nacional is the force in charge of national security and general public order while the policía municipal deals with regulating traffic and policing the local community. The Basque Country and Catalonia also have their own police forces, the Ertzaintza and the Mossos d'Esquadra respectively. In rural areas it is the Guardia Civil that is responsible for policing duties.policía autonómica — police force of a regional autonomy
See:ver nota culturelle GUARDIA CIVIL in guardia,ver nota culturelle ERTZAINTZA in Ertzaintza* * *1) ( cuerpo) police•* * *= police, constable, cop, policeman [policemen, -pl.], police officer, patrolman, bobby, police force.Ex. For example, WOMEN AS police becomes POLICEWOMEN, or SPANISH AMERICA is changed to LATIN AMERICA.Ex. Whilst in Panizzi's employ, Edward refused to act as a special constable to protect the British Museum against the Chartist mobs.Ex. Playground games show that children like a clear differentiation between cowboys, cops and spacemen who are good, and Indians, robbers and space monsters who are bad.Ex. As a rule, a message-switching computer is not used to provide general computational or text processing facilities, it is more like a policeman directing traffic at a busy intersection of 'data highways'.Ex. This paper considers the lawsuit brought against a police officer in the Kent Constabulary, UK, who worked in his spare time for a debt collection agency and used the Police National Computer to retrieve information concerning the owner of a motor vehicle.Ex. Arabs who played a role in the Holocaust included those who personally took part in the persecution of Jews, and patrolmen who tracked down Jewish escapees from forced labor camps.Ex. The friendly-sounding British bobbies, created in 1829, were the first professional police force, copied by cities around the world.Ex. The friendly-sounding British bobbies, created in 1829, were the first professional police force, copied by cities around the world.----* cadete de policía = police cadet.* corrupción de la policía = police corruption.* jefe de policía = chief constable, police chief.* mujer policía = policewoman [policewomen, -pl.].* película de policías = crime film.* perro policía = police dog.* policía antidisturbios = riot police.* policía de tráfico = traffic officer, highway patrol, traffic cop.* policía estatal = state police, state troops, state trooper, trooper.* policía, la = police service.* policía local = Constabulary.* policía militar = military police.* policía municipal = traffic warden.* policía secreta = secret police.* policía secreto = undercover police officer.* * *1) ( cuerpo) police•* * *la policía(n.) = police serviceEx: This programme is designed for those hoping to follow a career in one of the uniformed services -- army, navy, RAF, police service, fire service or ambulance.
= police, constable, cop, policeman [policemen, -pl.], police officer, patrolman, bobby, police force.Ex: For example, WOMEN AS police becomes POLICEWOMEN, or SPANISH AMERICA is changed to LATIN AMERICA.
Ex: Whilst in Panizzi's employ, Edward refused to act as a special constable to protect the British Museum against the Chartist mobs.Ex: Playground games show that children like a clear differentiation between cowboys, cops and spacemen who are good, and Indians, robbers and space monsters who are bad.Ex: As a rule, a message-switching computer is not used to provide general computational or text processing facilities, it is more like a policeman directing traffic at a busy intersection of 'data highways'.Ex: This paper considers the lawsuit brought against a police officer in the Kent Constabulary, UK, who worked in his spare time for a debt collection agency and used the Police National Computer to retrieve information concerning the owner of a motor vehicle.Ex: Arabs who played a role in the Holocaust included those who personally took part in the persecution of Jews, and patrolmen who tracked down Jewish escapees from forced labor camps.Ex: The friendly-sounding British bobbies, created in 1829, were the first professional police force, copied by cities around the world.Ex: The friendly-sounding British bobbies, created in 1829, were the first professional police force, copied by cities around the world.* cadete de policía = police cadet.* corrupción de la policía = police corruption.* jefe de policía = chief constable, police chief.* mujer policía = policewoman [policewomen, -pl.].* película de policías = crime film.* perro policía = police dog.* policía antidisturbios = riot police.* policía de tráfico = traffic officer, highway patrol, traffic cop.* policía estatal = state police, state troops, state trooper, trooper.* policía, la = police service.* policía local = Constabulary.* policía militar = military police.* policía municipal = traffic warden.* policía secreta = secret police.* policía secreto = undercover police officer.* * *Policía Nacional (↑ policía a1)A (cuerpo) policellamar a la policía to call the policela policía está investigando el caso the police are investigating the caseCompuestos:riot policetraffic police, highway patrol ( AmE)officers of court (pl)local o city policemilitary policemounted policelocal o city policepolice, state policesecret policeB( feminine) policewoman, police officerCompuestos:( masculine) traffic officer, traffic policeman, highway patrol officer ( AmE); ( feminine) traffic officer, traffic policewoman, highway patrol officer ( AmE)( masculine) military police officer, military policeman; ( feminine) military police officer, military policewoman( masculine) city o local police officer, city o local policeman; ( feminine) city o local police officer, city o local policewoman● policía secreto, policía secreta* * *
policía sustantivo femenino
1 ( cuerpo) police;
policía antidisturbios riot police;
policía de tráfico or (AmL) de tránsito traffic police, highway patrol (AmE);
policía municipal local o city police;
policía nacional (state) police
2
(f) policewoman, police officer
policía
I sustantivo femenino police (force)
policía municipal, city police
policía nacional, national police force
II mf (hombre) policeman
(mujer) policewoman
' policía' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abortar
- academia
- agente
- avisar
- civil
- comisaria
- comisario
- confidente
- confiscación
- control
- denunciar
- desalojar
- desarmar
- entregarse
- fichar
- fichada
- fichado
- gancho
- INTERPOL
- intervenir
- irrupción
- jefatura
- madero
- montada
- montado
- municipal
- paisana
- paisano
- parte
- PM
- porra
- registrar
- rendirse
- responsable
- sigilo
- superior
- acto
- acudir
- allanar
- amenazar
- archivo
- aviso
- brigada
- burlar
- cana
- carabinero
- carga
- cargar
- chapa
- chivarse
English:
act on
- alert
- apprehend
- apprise
- audacious
- baffle
- be
- beat
- blitz
- block off
- bobby
- bust
- call on
- call out
- catch up
- check
- check up on
- clamp down
- clash
- clear up
- compelling
- confiscate
- confuse
- constable
- cop
- corrupt
- cover-up
- crack down
- demonstration
- detain
- detect
- disturb
- divert
- dossier
- eject
- else
- enquiry
- examine
- extend
- fed
- ferocious
- fit
- flag down
- flee
- force
- full-scale
- grievous
- heel
- hiding
- Interpol
* * *♦ nmfpolice officer, policeman, f policewoman;un policía de paisano a plain-clothes policemanVen Fam policía acostado speed bump, Br sleeping policeman;policía municipal local policeman, f local policewoman;policía nacional = officer of the national police force;policía de tráfico traffic policeman, f traffic policewoman♦ nfla policía the police;viene la policía the police are comingpolicía antidisturbios riot police; Esp policía autónoma = police force of one of Spain's autonomous regions;policía de barrio community police;RP policía caminera traffic police;policía judicial = division of police which carries out the orders of a court;Méx policía judicial federal = police force that acts under the orders of federal judges;policía militar military police;policía montada mounted police;policía municipal local police;policía nacional national police force;Esp policía de proximidad community police;policía secreta secret police;policía de tráfico traffic police;Am policía de tránsito traffic police;policía urbana local police;Arg, Col, Méx policía vial traffic police* * *I f1 cuerpo police2 agente police officer, policewomanII m police officer, policeman* * *policía nf: policepolicía nmf: police officer, policeman m, policewoman f* * *policía n1. (cuerpo) police -
103 prueba
f.1 piece of evidence.no tengo pruebas I have no proof o evidence2 sign.en o como prueba de in o as proof of3 test.prueba de alcoholemia breath testprueba del embarazo pregnancy testla prueba de fuego the acid testprueba de resistencia endurance test4 test.prueba de acceso entrance examinationprueba de aptitud aptitude test5 ordeal, trial (trance).6 event (sport).7 proof (Imprenta).8 sample.9 audition.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: probar.imperat.2nd person singular (tú) Imperative of Spanish verb: probar.* * *1 (demostración) proof2 (experimento) experiment, trial■ hemos hecho la prueba de no regañarla a ver qué pasa we've tried not telling her off to see what happens3 (examen) test4 TÉCNICA trial5 MEDICINA test6 DEPORTE event7 DERECHO evidence8 (en imprenta) proof9 (en costura) fitting\a prueba de proof againsten prueba de as a sign ofponer a prueba to put to the testprueba de acceso entrance examinationprueba de fuego acid testprueba del embarazo pregnancy testprueba nuclear nuclear test* * *noun f.1) proof2) evidence3) event4) test, trial5) token* * *SF1) (=demostración) proof¿tiene usted prueba de ello? — can you prove it?, do you have proof?
eso es la prueba de que él lo hizo — this proves that he did it, this is the proof that he did it
es prueba de que tiene buena salud — that proves o shows he's in good health
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ser buena prueba de algo — to be clear proof of sthel resultado es buena prueba de su profesionalidad — the result is clear proof of her professionalism
Alonso dio buena prueba de su calidad como orador — Alonso clearly demonstrated his quality as a speaker, Alonso gave clear proof of his quality as a speaker
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como o en prueba de — in proof ofcomo o en prueba de lo cual — in proof of which
me lo dio como o en prueba de amistad — he gave it to me as a token of friendship
como o en prueba de que no es así te lo ofrezco gratis — to prove that that isn't the case, I'll give it to you for free
2) (Jur) piece of evidence3) (=examen) (Escol, Univ, Med) test; [de actor] (Cine) screen test; (Teat) auditionprueba de acceso — entrance test, entrance examination
prueba de alcoholemia — Breathalyzer ® test
prueba de selectividad — (Univ) entrance examination
prueba práctica — practical, practical test
4) (=ensayo)a) [gen]•
período de prueba — [de persona] probationary period; [de producto] trial period•
estar en (fase de) pruebas — to be on trialemitir en pruebas — (TV) to broadcast test transmissions
b)• a prueba — (Téc) on trial; (Com) on approval, on trial
c)• a prueba de, a prueba de agua — waterproof
a prueba de bomba(s) — (lit) bombproof, shellproof
prueba en carretera — (Aut) test drive
5) (Dep) (=disciplina) event; (=carrera) racela prueba individual — (Tenis) the singles
prueba campo a través — (Atletismo) cross-country race; (Hípica) cross-country trial
prueba de carretera — (Ciclismo) road race
prueba de relevos — relay, relay race
prueba de vallas — hurdles, hurdles race
prueba en ruta — (Ciclismo) road race
prueba por equipos — (Ciclismo) team trial
6) (Cos) fitting7) (Fot) print8) [de comida] (=acto) testing, sampling; (=cantidad) taste, sample10) pl pruebas (Tip) proofsprimeras pruebas — first proofs, galleys
* * *I1)a) (demostración, testimonio) proofno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo — he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was suffering
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento — as a token of my gratitude
b) (Der) piece of evidence2) (Educ) test; (Cin) screen test, audition; (Teatr) audition3)a) (ensayo, experimento)b) ( circunstancia difícil)la enfermedad de su padre fue una dura prueba para ella — her father's illness was a testing time for her
c) (en locs)a prueba: tomar a alguien a prueba to take somebody on for a trial period; tener algo a prueba to have something on trial; poner algo a prueba to put something to the test; estás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patience; a prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watch; un dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanism; cristal a prueba de balas — bulletproof glass
d) ( en costura) fitting4) (Fot, Impr) proof5) (Dep)IIla prueba de los 1.500 metros — the 1,500 meters (event o race)
* * *= assaying, edit sheet, engraving, field trial, galley, page proof, proof slip, proofsheet, proving trial, trial, trial print, trial run, tangible evidence, reassurance, test, proof copy, proof, galley proof, proof sheet, lab test, test session, test drive, test run, modelling exercise, performance test, ordeal, audition, tryout.Ex. Suppose you have classified, by UDC, the document 'Select methods of metallurgical assaying', class number 669.9.Ex. To print MARC record edit sheets, press 'Alt F3', which means to press and hold down the 'Alt' key, followed by pressing the 'F3' key.Ex. An art print is an engraving, etching, lithograph, etc. printed from the plate prepared by the artist.Ex. Telidon was first demonstrated in 1978, and small-scale field trials videotex and teletext started in 1980.Ex. Final editing and corrections are done on this terminal, and galleys are sent to the customer.Ex. Catalogue cards are available for each item recorded in the weekly BNB, and for Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) records prepared from the page proofs of forthcoming titles.Ex. Since it seems clear that many libraries will not be automating, they will have to depend on traditional sources of cataloging data such as cards, proof slips, and book catalogs.Ex. Alternatively a library may receive proofsheets of every LC catalogue record, and make a selection from these when items arrive.Ex. Bureaux can be useful for proving trials, and the deferment of commitments until a suitable size of data base has been accumulated in the computer system.Ex. The intention was to determine which department within each library has the responsibility for arranging trials of products.Ex. Trial prints (proofs) of the formes were then made, and compared with the copy from which they had been set.Ex. This course can be taken by librarians as well as readers and its trial run started in 1987.Ex. The chairwoman of the board had decided that as part of the screening process those who had successfully survived the initial winnowing should furnish the board with tangible evidence of how they might perform on a specific assignment.Ex. Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex. The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.Ex. One can only point to the efforts being made at BNB to produce cataloguing records as quickly as possible from proof copies if at all feasible.Ex. The catalogue has been automated since 1984, and further proof of the library's value and ability to move with the times are shown by its 8,400 plus individual members.Ex. Checking is carried out by comparison of the galley proof against the manuscript.Ex. These have the advantages of economy, and (if the subscriber desires) selectivity because the records on the proof sheets are divided into broad categories which can be obtained separately.Ex. The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex. A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex. The author presents an evaluation of PatentView in terms of product information, search and retrieval facilities, documentation, and test drive.Ex. Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex. The modelling exercise would indicate which model was most economic and which was most cost-effective.Ex. The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.Ex. The article has the title ' Ordeals of a frustrated European intermediary with competitive intelligence searching'.Ex. Applicants may receive information regarding these auditions by sending a one-page written resume to this office no later than October 20, 2008.Ex. Nearly 200 players submitted applications to be considered for the tryouts and the pool was narrowed to 84.----* anterior a la prueba = pretrial.* antes de la prueba = pretest [pre-test].* a prueba = on trial.* a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.* a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.* a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.* a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de inendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de niños = childproof.* a prueba de robos = theft proof.* a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.* a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].* a prueba de viento = windproof.* a toda prueba = unswerving.* banco de pruebas = testbed [test bed], benchmarking.* cada vez más pruebas = accumulating evidence.* carga de la prueba, la = burden of proof, the.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* como prueba de = as a token of, as a sign of.* como prueba de agradecimiento = as a token of thanks.* como prueba de + Posesivo + agradecimiento = as a token of + Posesivo + appreciation.* como prueba de + Posesivo + gratitud = as a token of + Posesivo + gratitude.* como pruebas = in evidence.* corrección de pruebas = proofreading, proof correction.* corrector de pruebas = proofreader, corrector.* corregir pruebas = proof, proofread.* corregir una prueba = correct + proof.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* demostrar Algo con pruebas = demonstrate + in print.* de prueba = on a trial basis, trial, probationary, on trial.* después de la prueba = posttest [post-test].* durante un período de prueba = on a trial basis.* encontrar pruebas = find + evidence.* en prueba = on trial.* existir pruebas de que = there + be + evidence that.* falta de pruebas = lack of evidence to the contrary.* hacer la prueba = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* hacer pruebas = prove + trials.* hacer una prueba = audition.* haciendo pruebas = trial and error.* las pruebas = the writing on the wall.* lugar de prueba alfa = alpha test site, alpha site.* lugar de prueba beta = beta test site.* lugar de pruebas = test site.* no superar la prueba de = not stand the test of.* oferta de prueba = trial offer.* pasar la prueba = pass + muster.* pasar una prueba = endure + ordeal, pass + a test, stand up.* pasar una prueba de sobra = pass with + flying colours.* período de prueba = probationary period, trial period, trial run, probation, period of probation, probation period.* peso de la prueba, el = burden of proof, the.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience, try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poseer pruebas = have + evidence.* posterior a la prueba = post-test.* presentar las pruebas ante = lay + evidence before.* presentar pruebas = give + evidence.* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.* proporcionar pruebas = provide + evidence.* prueba beta = beta test.* prueba cloze = cloze test.* prueba concluyente = conclusive evidence.* prueba de acidez = litmus test.* prueba de alcoholemia = breath test, alcohol testing.* prueba de antidopaje = drug testing.* prueba de antidoping = drug testing.* prueba decisiva = litmus test.* prueba de compra = proof of purchase.* prueba de desgaste = wear test.* prueba de detección de consumo de drogas = drug testing.* prueba de detección del cáncer = health facility, cancer screening.* prueba de fuego, la = acid test, the.* prueba de identidad = proof of identity.* prueba de laboratorio = lab test.* prueba de la densidad = density test.* prueba de la máxima proximidad = nearest neighbour test.* prueba del embarazo = pregnancy test.* prueba del hecho de que = evidence of the fact that.* prueba del solapamiento = overlap test.* prueba de paternidad = paternity test.* prueba de prensa = press proof.* prueba de referencia = benchmark test.* prueba de rendimiento = benchmark, benchtest, achievement test, performance test.* prueba determinante = litmus test.* prueba de tornasol = litmus test.* prueba de validación = validation test.* prueba documental = documentary evidence.* prueba dura = ordeal.* prueba evidente = living proof.* prueba fehaciente = competent proof, living proof.* prueba final = final.* prueba inequívoca = ironclad proof.* prueba in situ = field test.* prueba nuclear = nuclear weapons testing.* prueba palpable = living proof.* prueba rápida = quiz form, quiz [quizzes, -pl.].* pruebas = evidence, proofs, testing.* pruebas cada vez más concluyentes = mounting evidence.* pruebas circunstanciales = circumstantial evidence.* pruebas contundentes = hard evidence.* pruebas convincentes = convincing evidence.* pruebas de rendimiento = benchmarking.* pruebas en contra = evidence to the contrary.* pruebas forenses = forensic evidence.* pruebas indirectas = circumstantial evidence.* prueba sobre el terreno = field test, field trial.* pruebas previas = prior art.* prueba univariante = univariate test.* prueba viviente = living proof.* puesta a prueba = trying, piloting.* puesto a prueba = overstretched.* realizar una prueba = conduct + trial, take + test.* recoger pruebas = collect + evidence, gather + evidence, accumulate + evidence.* resultados de pruebas = test data.* sacar una prueba = pull + a proof.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser prueba suficiente = be proof enough.* ser una prueba más de = strengthen + evidence.* someter a prueba = place + strain on.* terreno de pruebas = testing ground.* tira de prueba = test strip.* versión de prueba = test drive, trial version.* * *I1)a) (demostración, testimonio) proofno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo — he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was suffering
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento — as a token of my gratitude
b) (Der) piece of evidence2) (Educ) test; (Cin) screen test, audition; (Teatr) audition3)a) (ensayo, experimento)b) ( circunstancia difícil)la enfermedad de su padre fue una dura prueba para ella — her father's illness was a testing time for her
c) (en locs)a prueba: tomar a alguien a prueba to take somebody on for a trial period; tener algo a prueba to have something on trial; poner algo a prueba to put something to the test; estás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patience; a prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watch; un dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanism; cristal a prueba de balas — bulletproof glass
d) ( en costura) fitting4) (Fot, Impr) proof5) (Dep)IIla prueba de los 1.500 metros — the 1,500 meters (event o race)
* * *= assaying, edit sheet, engraving, field trial, galley, page proof, proof slip, proofsheet, proving trial, trial, trial print, trial run, tangible evidence, reassurance, test, proof copy, proof, galley proof, proof sheet, lab test, test session, test drive, test run, modelling exercise, performance test, ordeal, audition, tryout.Ex: Suppose you have classified, by UDC, the document 'Select methods of metallurgical assaying', class number 669.9.
Ex: To print MARC record edit sheets, press 'Alt F3', which means to press and hold down the 'Alt' key, followed by pressing the 'F3' key.Ex: An art print is an engraving, etching, lithograph, etc. printed from the plate prepared by the artist.Ex: Telidon was first demonstrated in 1978, and small-scale field trials videotex and teletext started in 1980.Ex: Final editing and corrections are done on this terminal, and galleys are sent to the customer.Ex: Catalogue cards are available for each item recorded in the weekly BNB, and for Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) records prepared from the page proofs of forthcoming titles.Ex: Since it seems clear that many libraries will not be automating, they will have to depend on traditional sources of cataloging data such as cards, proof slips, and book catalogs.Ex: Alternatively a library may receive proofsheets of every LC catalogue record, and make a selection from these when items arrive.Ex: Bureaux can be useful for proving trials, and the deferment of commitments until a suitable size of data base has been accumulated in the computer system.Ex: The intention was to determine which department within each library has the responsibility for arranging trials of products.Ex: Trial prints (proofs) of the formes were then made, and compared with the copy from which they had been set.Ex: This course can be taken by librarians as well as readers and its trial run started in 1987.Ex: The chairwoman of the board had decided that as part of the screening process those who had successfully survived the initial winnowing should furnish the board with tangible evidence of how they might perform on a specific assignment.Ex: Such reassurance becomes particularly important if the inquirer has not sampled the file, either in a printed format or in browsing online.Ex: The suppliers claim that tests show this to be sufficient for 980 of all entries.Ex: One can only point to the efforts being made at BNB to produce cataloguing records as quickly as possible from proof copies if at all feasible.Ex: The catalogue has been automated since 1984, and further proof of the library's value and ability to move with the times are shown by its 8,400 plus individual members.Ex: Checking is carried out by comparison of the galley proof against the manuscript.Ex: These have the advantages of economy, and (if the subscriber desires) selectivity because the records on the proof sheets are divided into broad categories which can be obtained separately.Ex: The article 'Search engine showdown' reports the results of lab tests carried out on 7 major World Wide Web (WWW) search engines available free of charge on the Internet.Ex: A cognitive walkthrough consists of a re-enactment of a test session in which the user is queried about their movements and decisions throughout the test session.Ex: The author presents an evaluation of PatentView in terms of product information, search and retrieval facilities, documentation, and test drive.Ex: Test run results show that by taking advantage of the favourable properties of holography shorter response times are obtained.Ex: The modelling exercise would indicate which model was most economic and which was most cost-effective.Ex: The domains covered in the performance tests for the area of cosmetology were: hair cut, permanent wave, shampooing, wigs and hairpieces, skin care, hair conditioners (scalp and treatment), and manicuring.Ex: The article has the title ' Ordeals of a frustrated European intermediary with competitive intelligence searching'.Ex: Applicants may receive information regarding these auditions by sending a one-page written resume to this office no later than October 20, 2008.Ex: Nearly 200 players submitted applications to be considered for the tryouts and the pool was narrowed to 84.* anterior a la prueba = pretrial.* antes de la prueba = pretest [pre-test].* a prueba = on trial.* a prueba de bombas = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA], bomb-proof.* a prueba de conejos = rabbit-proof.* a prueba de fallos = fail-safe.* a prueba de incendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de inendios = fireproof [fire-proof].* a prueba de niños = childproof.* a prueba de robos = theft proof.* a prueba de tornados = tornado proof.* a prueba de un tratamiento duro = ruggedised [ruggedized, -USA].* a prueba de viento = windproof.* a toda prueba = unswerving.* banco de pruebas = testbed [test bed], benchmarking.* cada vez más pruebas = accumulating evidence.* carga de la prueba, la = burden of proof, the.* chaleco a prueba de balas = bullet-proof vest.* como prueba de = as a token of, as a sign of.* como prueba de agradecimiento = as a token of thanks.* como prueba de + Posesivo + agradecimiento = as a token of + Posesivo + appreciation.* como prueba de + Posesivo + gratitud = as a token of + Posesivo + gratitude.* como pruebas = in evidence.* corrección de pruebas = proofreading, proof correction.* corrector de pruebas = proofreader, corrector.* corregir pruebas = proof, proofread.* corregir una prueba = correct + proof.* dar pruebas = provide + evidence.* demostrar Algo con pruebas = demonstrate + in print.* de prueba = on a trial basis, trial, probationary, on trial.* después de la prueba = posttest [post-test].* durante un período de prueba = on a trial basis.* encontrar pruebas = find + evidence.* en prueba = on trial.* existir pruebas de que = there + be + evidence that.* falta de pruebas = lack of evidence to the contrary.* hacer la prueba = give + it a whirl, give + it a shot, give + it a try.* hacer pruebas = prove + trials.* hacer una prueba = audition.* haciendo pruebas = trial and error.* las pruebas = the writing on the wall.* lugar de prueba alfa = alpha test site, alpha site.* lugar de prueba beta = beta test site.* lugar de pruebas = test site.* no superar la prueba de = not stand the test of.* oferta de prueba = trial offer.* pasar la prueba = pass + muster.* pasar una prueba = endure + ordeal, pass + a test, stand up.* pasar una prueba de sobra = pass with + flying colours.* período de prueba = probationary period, trial period, trial run, probation, period of probation, probation period.* peso de la prueba, el = burden of proof, the.* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience, try + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.* poseer pruebas = have + evidence.* posterior a la prueba = post-test.* presentar las pruebas ante = lay + evidence before.* presentar pruebas = give + evidence.* programa de prueba beta = beta test programme.* proporcionar pruebas = provide + evidence.* prueba beta = beta test.* prueba cloze = cloze test.* prueba concluyente = conclusive evidence.* prueba de acidez = litmus test.* prueba de alcoholemia = breath test, alcohol testing.* prueba de antidopaje = drug testing.* prueba de antidoping = drug testing.* prueba decisiva = litmus test.* prueba de compra = proof of purchase.* prueba de desgaste = wear test.* prueba de detección de consumo de drogas = drug testing.* prueba de detección del cáncer = health facility, cancer screening.* prueba de fuego, la = acid test, the.* prueba de identidad = proof of identity.* prueba de laboratorio = lab test.* prueba de la densidad = density test.* prueba de la máxima proximidad = nearest neighbour test.* prueba del embarazo = pregnancy test.* prueba del hecho de que = evidence of the fact that.* prueba del solapamiento = overlap test.* prueba de paternidad = paternity test.* prueba de prensa = press proof.* prueba de referencia = benchmark test.* prueba de rendimiento = benchmark, benchtest, achievement test, performance test.* prueba determinante = litmus test.* prueba de tornasol = litmus test.* prueba de validación = validation test.* prueba documental = documentary evidence.* prueba dura = ordeal.* prueba evidente = living proof.* prueba fehaciente = competent proof, living proof.* prueba final = final.* prueba inequívoca = ironclad proof.* prueba in situ = field test.* prueba nuclear = nuclear weapons testing.* prueba palpable = living proof.* prueba rápida = quiz form, quiz [quizzes, -pl.].* pruebas = evidence, proofs, testing.* pruebas cada vez más concluyentes = mounting evidence.* pruebas circunstanciales = circumstantial evidence.* pruebas contundentes = hard evidence.* pruebas convincentes = convincing evidence.* pruebas de rendimiento = benchmarking.* pruebas en contra = evidence to the contrary.* pruebas forenses = forensic evidence.* pruebas indirectas = circumstantial evidence.* prueba sobre el terreno = field test, field trial.* pruebas previas = prior art.* prueba univariante = univariate test.* prueba viviente = living proof.* puesta a prueba = trying, piloting.* puesto a prueba = overstretched.* realizar una prueba = conduct + trial, take + test.* recoger pruebas = collect + evidence, gather + evidence, accumulate + evidence.* resultados de pruebas = test data.* sacar una prueba = pull + a proof.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser prueba suficiente = be proof enough.* ser una prueba más de = strengthen + evidence.* someter a prueba = place + strain on.* terreno de pruebas = testing ground.* tira de prueba = test strip.* versión de prueba = test drive, trial version.* * *A1(demostración, señal): te ha llamado, eso es prueba de que le caes bien he called you, that shows o that proves he likes you, he called you, that's a sure sign that he likes youno había estudiado nada, la prueba está en que no contestó ni una pregunta it was quite clear o evident that he hadn't done any studying, he didn't answer a single questiondio constantes pruebas de su lealtad he proved his loyalty over and over againno dio la menor prueba de estar sufriendo he didn't give the slightest hint o indication that he was sufferingacepta este regalo en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento accept this gift as a token of my gratitude2 ( Der)(cosa, argumento): retiraron la acusación por falta de pruebas the charge was withdrawn owing to lack of evidenceno hay pruebas de que eso sea verdad there's no proof that that's truetendrá que presentar pruebas de ello he will have to provide evidence to prove it, he'll have to prove itesta nueva prueba this new (piece of) evidenceesto es prueba concluyente de que nos mintió this is conclusive proof that he lied to usa las pruebas me remito this/that proves it3 ( Mat):hacer la prueba de una operación to check one's calculationsCompuestos:circumstantial evidenceproof of purchasela prueba del absurdo reductio ad absurdumfpl material evidenceCompuestos:aptitude testacid testes un papel verdaderamente difícil, que va a ser su prueba de fuego como actor it's a really difficult part, which will be the acid test of his acting abilityplacement test, grading testC1(ensayo, experimento): ¿qué pasa si aprietas este botón? — no sé, hagamos la prueba what happens if you press this button? — I don't know, let's try it and see¿por qué no haces la prueba de dejarlo en remojo? why don't you try leaving it to soak?¡mira que te pego! — ¿a ver? ¡haz la prueba! (CS fam); I'll hit you! — oh yeah? let's see you try! ( colloq)2 ( en locs):a prueba: no tenía experiencia pero lo tomaron a prueba he had no experience but they took him on for a trial period o on probationtenemos esta fotocopiadora a prueba we have this photocopier on trialllévelo a prueba take it on trial o on approvalponer algo a prueba to put sth to the testestás poniendo a prueba mi paciencia you're trying my patiencea prueba de: un reloj a prueba de golpes a shockproof watchun dispositivo a prueba de ladrones a burglarproof mechanisma prueba de niños ( hum); childproofcristal a prueba de balas bulletproof glassdio unos argumentos a prueba de balas she put forward some rock solid o cast-iron arguments3 (en costura) fittingCompuestos:laboratory trial o test● prueba del alcohol or de la alcoholemiapregnancy testnuclear test● prueba patrón or de referenciabenchmarkhacer la prueba patrón or de referencia to benchmarkfpl weapons testingcorregir pruebas to proofreadCompuestos:artist's proof● prueba de galera or imprentagalley proofE1 ( Dep):en las pruebas de clasificación in the qualifying heatsla prueba de los 1.500 metros the 1,500 meters event o race, the 1,500 meterslas pruebas de descenso the downhill events2 ( AmL) (ejercicio) feat, actCompuesto:road race* * *
Del verbo probar: ( conjugate probar)
prueba es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
probar
prueba
probar ( conjugate probar) verbo transitivo
1 ( demostrar) ‹teoría/inocencia› to prove
2
( por primera vez) to try
‹coche/mecanismo› to try out
pruebale algo A algn to try sth on sb
‹arma/vehículo› to test (out)
verbo intransitivo ( intentar) to try;
prueba A hacer algo to try doing sth
probarse verbo pronominal ‹ropa/zapatos› to try on
prueba sustantivo femenino
1
eso es prueba de que le caes bien that proves he likes you;
en or como prueba de mi agradecimiento as a token of my gratitudeb) (Der) piece of evidence
2 (Educ) test;
(Cin) screen test, audition;
(Teatr) audition
3
prueba de la alcoholemia Breathalyzer® test, sobriety test (AmE), drunkometer test (AmE);
prueba del embarazo pregnancy testb) ( en locs)◊ a prueba: tomar a algn a prueba to take sb on for a trial period;
tener algo a prueba to have sth on trial;
poner algo a prueba to put sth to the test;
a prueba de golpes/de balas shockproof/bulletproof
4 (Fot, Impr) proof;
5 (Dep):
la prueba de los 1.500 metros the 1,500 meters (event o race)
probar
I verbo transitivo
1 (una teoría, un hecho) to prove
2 (una máquina, un aparato, etc) to test
3 (comida, bebida) to try
(sabor, etc) to taste: no prueba el alcohol, he never touches alcohol
II vi (intentar) to try ➣ Ver nota en try
prueba sustantivo femenino
1 proof
corregir pruebas, to proofread
como prueba de mi amistad, as a sign of my friendship
2 (experimento, examen, etc) test, trial
poner algo a prueba, to put sthg to the test: puso a prueba mi paciencia, she put my patience to the test
figurado la prueba de fuego, the acid test
prueba de alcoholemia, sobriety test, Breathalyzer(tm) test
3 (competición) event
4 Jur piece of evidence: no tienes pruebas, you have no evidence
♦ Locuciones: a prueba (en un trabajo) on trial: le cogieron quince días a prueba, they took him on for a two-week trial period
a prueba de: a prueba de balas, bulletproof
a prueba de golpes, shockproof
' prueba' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acceso
- alcoholemia
- cala
- comprometedor
- comprometedora
- constancia
- ensayo
- escarceo
- estrellarse
- indicio
- preliminar
- presentarse
- probar
- psicotécnica
- psicotécnico
- selectividad
- someter
- suficiencia
- terminante
- testimonio
- admisión
- audición
- bala
- concluyente
- contundente
- convivencia
- corregir
- correr
- decisivo
- delator
- documental
- ejercicio
- evaluación
- exigente
- fondo
- individual
- justificación
- muestra
- otro
- pasar
- preparar
- puntaje
- puntuar
- resistencia
- superar
English:
acid test
- aptitude test
- audition
- burden
- childproof
- contest
- demonstration
- discovery
- dummy run
- event
- exhibit
- fitting
- idiot-proof
- positive
- preponderance
- probation
- proof
- qualifying
- shellproof
- shockproof
- shred
- strain
- tax
- test
- test drive
- test run
- touch
- trial
- try
- windproof
- air
- approval
- bear
- Breathalyzer
- cast
- endurance
- failing
- go
- heat
- litmus
- one
- over
- pace
- pilot
- probationary
- quiz
- screen
- see
- sobriety
- token
* * *♦ nf1. [demostración] proof;no existe ninguna prueba de que haya copiado en el examen there is no proof that he copied during the exam;dio pruebas irrefutables de que era inocente she gave irrefutable proof of her innocence, she proved beyond doubt that she was innocent;no tengo pruebas I have no proof;¡ahí tienes la prueba! that proves it!2. Der piece of evidence;pruebas evidence, proof;fue absuelto por falta de pruebas he was acquitted owing to a lack of evidence;presentar pruebas to submit evidence;a las pruebas me remito the evidence will bear me outpruebas indiciarias circumstantial evidence;pruebas de indicios circumstantial evidence;pruebas instrumentales documentary evidence3. [manifestación, señal] sign;eso es prueba de que les importa this proves they care, this is a sign that they care;a mitad de carrera empezó a dar pruebas de cansancio halfway through the race she started to show signs of tiring;le hice el regalo como prueba de agradecimiento/mi amor I gave her the present as a token of my gratitude/love4. [examen académico] test;el examen consta de una prueba escrita y otra oral the exam has an oral part and a written partprueba de acceso entrance examination;prueba de aptitud aptitude test5. [comprobación, ensayo, experimento] test;hicimos la prueba de cambiar las pilas we tried changing the batteries;¡haga usted la prueba! try it and see!;hacerle a alguien una prueba to test sb, to give sb a test;RP Famhacer la prueba: te voy a abandonar para siempre – hacé la prueba I'm going to walk out and leave you for good – go on, then!prueba del ADN DNA test;prueba del alcohol Breathalyser® test;hacer la prueba del alcohol a alguien to breathalyse sb;prueba antidopaje drugs test;prueba antidoping drugs test;hacer la prueba antidoping a alguien to test sb for drugs;prueba del embarazo pregnancy test;hacerse la prueba del embarazo to take a pregnancy test;Fig la prueba de fuego the acid test;prueba nuclear nuclear test;pruebas nucleares nuclear testing;prueba de (la) paternidad paternity test;prueba de resistencia endurance test;la prueba del sida AIDS test;hacerle a alguien la prueba del sida to test sb for AIDS;hacerse la prueba del sida to have an AIDS test;prueba de sonido sound check6. [trance] ordeal, trial;la distancia fue una dura prueba para su relación being separated really put their relationship to the test7. Dep event;la prueba de los 110 metros vallas the 110 metres hurdles;la prueba de lanzamiento de jabalina the javelin;una prueba ciclista a cycling raceprueba clásica classic;prueba clasificatoria heat;prueba eliminatoria heat;prueba de saltos [de equitación] show jumping (competition)8. Imprenta proof;corregir pruebas, hacer corrección de pruebas to proofreadprueba positiva print10. Am [ejercicio] acrobatic feat♦ a prueba loc adj[trabajador] on probation; [producto comprado] on trial o approval;poner a prueba la paciencia de alguien to try sb's patience;poner algo/a alguien a prueba to put sth/sb to the test;fe a toda prueba unshakeable faith;* * *f1 tb TIP proof;en prueba de as proof of;dar pruebas de prove, give proof of2 JUR piece of evidence;por falta de pruebas for lack of evidence3 DEP event4 EDU test;admisión entrance exam:a prueba de bala bulletproof;a prueba de agua waterproof;a prueba de aire airtight;a prueba de fuego fireproof;a prueba de choques shock-resistant;poner algo a prueba put sth to the test* * *prueba nf1) : proof, evidence2) : trial, test3) : proof (in printing or photography)4) : event, qualifying round (in sports)5)a prueba de agua : waterproof6)prueba de fuego : acid test7)poner a prueba : to put to the test* * *prueba n1. (examen, análisis) test2. (en deportes) event3. (testimonio) proof -
104 vado
m.1 lowered.2 ford.3 way out, solution.* * *1 (de río) ford2 (de acera) dropped kerb\'Vado permanente' "Keep clear"* * *noun m.* * *SM1) [de río] ford2) ( Esp) (Aut) garage entrance"vado permanente" — "garage entrance", "keep clear"
3) †(fig) (=salida) way out, solutionno hallar vado — to see no way out, find no solution
4) †(fig) (=descanso) respite* * ** * *= crossing point, ford.Ex. They stopped or lay down or wallowed frequently just before the crossing point on the river.Ex. They pedalled a few kilometres up the valley and then came to a ford across the main river.* * ** * *= crossing point, ford.Ex: They stopped or lay down or wallowed frequently just before the crossing point on the river.
Ex: They pedalled a few kilometres up the valley and then came to a ford across the main river.* * *1 (de un río) ford2 (en vías públicas) entrance, access[ S ] vado permanente no parking o keep entrance clear, 24-hour access* * *
vado sustantivo masculino ( de río) ford;
( on signs) vado permanente no parking
vado sustantivo masculino
1 (de un río) ford
2 (para entrada de vehículos) dropped kerb
"vado permanente", "keep clear"
' vado' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
badén
English:
ford
* * *vado nm1. [en acera] lowered kerbvado permanente [en letrero] keep clear at all times2. [de río] ford* * *m1 ford* * *vado nm: ford* * *vado n"vado permanente" "keep clear" -
105 haut
haut, e [ˈo, ˈot]━━━━━━━━━1. adjective5. adverb6. compounds━━━━━━━━━1. <a. high ; [herbe, arbre, édifice] tall• avoir une haute opinion de soi-même to have a high opinion of o.s.• être haut en couleur ( = rougeaud) to have a high colour ; ( = coloré, pittoresque) to be colourfulb. ( = ancien) le haut Moyen Âge the Early Middle Ages2. <a. ( = hauteur) le mur a 3 mètres de haut the wall is 3 metres high• combien fait-il de haut ? how high is it?b. ( = partie supérieure) top• « haut » "this way up"c. ( = vêtement) topd. (locutions)• être au plus haut (dans les sondages) [personne] to be riding high ; [cote, popularité] to be at its peak• voir les choses de haut ( = avec détachement) to take a detached view of things• prendre qch de haut ( = avec mépris) to react indignantly to sth• prendre qn de haut to look down on sb► de haut en bas, du haut en bas [couvrir, fouiller] from top to bottom ; [s'ouvrir] from the top downwards• du haut en bas de la hiérarchie at all levels of the hierarchy► du haut [tiroir, étagère, dents] top• des ordres qui viennent d'en haut orders from above► en haut ( = au sommet) at the top ; (dans un immeuble) upstairs• en haut de [+ immeuble, escalier, côte, écran] at the top of3. <4. <5. <a. ( = en hauteur) [monter, sauter, voler] high• haut les mains ! hands up!b. ( = fort) lire tout haut to read aloudc. ( = dans les aigus) monter haut to hit the top notese. ( = en arrière) voir plus haut see above6. <* * *
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haute ’o, ’ot adjectif1) [montagne, mur, talon] high; [arbre, monument] tall; [herbe] long, tallattention, la première marche est haute — be careful, the first step is steep
2) ( situé en altitude) high3) ( dans une échelle de valeurs) [température, salaires, précision] high; [note, ton] high, high-pitched4) ( dans une hiérarchie) (before n) [personnage, poste] high-ranking; [clergé, magistrat] senior; [société] high; [responsabilités] big; [dirigeant, responsable] senior, high-rankinghaut Comité/Conseil — National Committee/Council
5) Géographie upper6) Histoire
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1) ( à un niveau élevé) [monter, voler] high2) ( dans le temps) far back3) ( dans un texte)4) ( fort) loudlyparler haut et clair — fig to speak unambiguously
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nom masculin1) ( partie élevée) top2) ( hauteur)faire 50 mètres de haut — to be 50 metres [BrE] high
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en haut locution ( à l'étage supérieur) upstairs; ( à un étage supérieur) on an upper floor; (de rideau, mur, page) at the top; (le ciel, le paradis) abovepasser par en haut — ( par la route) to take the top road
les voleurs sont entrés par en haut — ( par l'étage) the thieves got in upstairs
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hauts nom masculin pluriel Géographie heightsPhrasal Verbs:••voir les choses de haut — ( avec sérénité) to have a detached view of things
avoir or connaître des hauts et des bas — to have one's ups and downs
l'emporter or gagner or vaincre haut la main — to win hands down
prendre quelqu'un de haut — to look down one's nose at somebody; cri, pavé
* * *'o, 'ot haut, -e1. adj1) (situation) highplus haut (en altitude, sur un mur) — higher up, further up, (dans un texte) above
2) (dimensions) (immeuble) tall, (paroi) high3) (son, ton, voix) high, high-pitchedà haute voix — aloud, out loud
haut en couleur (chose) — colourful Grande-Bretagne colorful USA brightly coloured Grande-Bretagne brightly colored USA (personnage) colourful Grande-Bretagne colorful USA
2. adv1) [situé, placé] highen haut (dans une armoire, sur une pente) — at the top, (dans une maison) upstairs
La salle de bain est en haut. — The bathroom is upstairs.
Le nid est tout en haut de l'arbre. — The nest is right at the top of the tree.
tomber de haut — to fall from a height, figto come back to earth with a bump
dire qch tout haut — to say sth aloud, to say sth out loud
4)haut les mains! — hands up!, stick 'em up! *
3. nm1) (partie supérieure) topLe haut de l'immeuble a été endommagé. — The top of the building was damaged., The upper floors of the building were damaged.
2) (hauteur)de haut en bas (mouvement) — downwards, (en intégralité) from top to bottom
* * *A adj1 ⇒ Les mesures de longueur ( étendu verticalement) [montagne, mur, talon] high; [arbre, monument, bâtiment] tall; [herbe] long, tall; homme de haute taille tall man; un objet plus haut que large an object that is higher than it is wide; un bâtiment haut de 20 étages a building 20 storeys GB ou stories US high, a 20-storey GB ou 20-story US building; un mât haut de 10 mètres a mast ten metresGB high, a ten-metreGB mast; plus haut/moins haut que higher/lower than; l'immeuble dans lequel il habite est très haut he lives in a block of high-rise flats GB ou a high-rise apartment block US; attention, la première marche est haute be careful, the first step is steep;2 ( situé en altitude) high; une haute branche a high branch; la partie haute d'un bâtiment/mur/arbre the top part of a building/wall/tree; l'étagère la plus haute the top shelf; une robe à taille haute a high-waisted dress;3 ( dans une échelle de valeurs) [fréquence, pression, température, prix, capacité, précision] high; [note, ton] high, high-pitched; les hauts salaires/revenus high salaries/incomes; parler à haute voix to speak loudly; dire/lire qch à haute voix to say/read sth out loud; jouer une carte plus haute to play a higher card; être à haut risque to be very risky; être du plus haut ridicule to be highly ridiculous; au plus haut point immensely, intensely; aimer qch au plus haut point to like sth immensely; produit de haute qualité high-quality product; avoir une haute opinion de qn/soi-même to have a high opinion of sb/oneself; tenir qn en haute estime to hold sb in high esteem ou regard;4 ( dans une hiérarchie) (before n) [personnage, situation, poste] high-ranking; [clergé, magistrat] senior; [société, rang] high; [responsabilités] big; [dirigeant, responsable] senior, high-ranking; les plus hautes instances the highest authorities; bénéficier de hautes protections to have friends in high places; le haut Comité/Conseil pour the National Committee/Council for; haute surveillance close supervision;6 Hist dater de la plus haute antiquité to date from earliest antiquity; le haut Moyen Âge the early Middle Ages.B adv1 ( à un niveau élevé) [monter, s'élever, voler, sauter] high; voler très haut dans le ciel to fly high in the sky; un personnage haut placé a person in a high position; viser trop haut to aim too high; la lune est haut dans le ciel the moon is high up in the sky; haut perché sur perched high on; le plus haut the highest; sauter le plus haut to jump the highest; de haut from above;2 ( dans le temps) far back; aussi haut qu'on remonte dans l'antiquité however far back in history we go;3 ( dans un texte) plus haut above; comme indiqué plus haut as noted above; colle-le plus haut sur la page stick it higher up on the page; voir plus haut see above;4 ( fort) loudly; parler haut to talk loudly; parlez moins haut! keep your voice down!; parlez plus haut! speak up!; dire qch bien haut to say sth loud(ly); mettre la radio plus haut to turn the radio up; tout haut out loud; parler haut et clair fig to speak unambiguously; ne dire or n'avoir jamais un mot plus haut que l'autre never to raise one's voice.C nm1 ( partie élevée) top; le haut du mur the top of the wall; le haut du visage the top part of the face; le haut du corps the top half of the body; dans le haut (de) at the top (of); l'appartement/l'étagère du haut the top flat/shelf; les pièces du haut the upstairs rooms; sur le haut de la colline/côte at the top of the hill/slope; commencer par le haut to start at the top; prendre qch par le haut to get hold of the top of sth; du haut de from the top of; de or du haut en bas from top to bottom; parler du haut d'un balcon/d'une tribune to speak from a balcony/a platform; le haut de son maillot de bain the top of her swimsuit;2 ( hauteur) mesurer or faire 50 mètres de haut to be 50 metresGB high; une tour de 35 m de haut a 35 m tower; être à son plus haut to be at its highest level.D en haut loc ( à l'étage supérieur) upstairs; ( à un étage supérieur) on an upper floor; (de rideau, mur, page) at the top; (le ciel, le paradis) above; le bruit vient d'en haut the noise is coming from above; tout en haut right at the top; jusqu'en haut up to the top, right to the top; passer par en haut ( par la route) to take the top road; les voleurs sont entrés par en haut ( par l'étage) the thieves got in upstairs; ordre qui vient d'en haut order from the top; mettez la date en haut de la page à droite put the date in the top right-hand corner of the page.haut en couleur [personnage, tableau, texte] colourfulGB; haut fait heroic deed; haut fonctionnaire senior civil servant; haut lieu de centreGB of ou for; en haut lieu in high places; une décision prise en haut lieu a decision taken at a high level; haut plateau high plateau; haute définition TV high definition; télévision (à) haute définition high definition TV; écran à haute définition graphique Ordinat screen with high resolution graphics; haute école lit, Équit haute école, classical equitation; c'est un exercice de haute école fig it's a very advanced exercise; haute mer Naut open sea; Haute Cour (de Justice) High Court of Justice; hautes eaux high water (sg); hautes sphères high social circles; hautes terres Géog highlands; hautes voiles Naut upper sails; hauts fourneaux blast furnace.marcher la tête haute to walk with one's head held high; prendre or regarder or voir les choses de haut ( sans s'arrêter aux détails) to see things in broad terms; ( avec sérénité) to have a detached view of things; tomber de haut to be dumbfounded; regarder qn de haut en bas to look sb up and down; avoir or connaître des hauts et des bas to have one's ups and downs; haut les mains! hands up!; l'emporter or gagner or vaincre haut la main to win hands down; prendre qn/qch de haut to look down one's nose at sb/sth; ⇒ cri, pavé.les hautes colonnes du temple the lofty ou towering columns of the temple[qui a poussé] high2. [d'une certaine dimension]3. [situé en hauteur] high4. [extrême, intense] highc'est de la plus haute importance it's of the utmost ou greatest importancede haut niveau top-level, high-levella haute coiffure haute coiffure, designer hairdressingde hautes études commerciales/militaires advanced business/military studiesles hauts fonctionnaires top ou top-ranking civil servantsles hauts salaires the highest ou top salaries6. [dans une échelle de valeurs] hightenir quelqu'un/quelque chose en haute estime to hold somebody/something in high esteem9. HISTOIRE————————adverbe1. [dans l'espace] highlevez haut la jambe raise your leg (up) high ou high up2. [dans le temps] far (back)[dans un livre]3. [fort, avec puissance]parlez plus haut speak up, speak louderdites-le haut et clair ou bien haut tell (it to) everyone, say it out loud5. [dans une hiérarchie] highnous l'avons toujours placé très haut dans notre estime (figuré) we've always held him in high regard————————nom masculin1. [partie supérieure] top[sur une caisse, un emballage]‘haut’ ‘(this way ou side) up’2. [vêtement & gén] top[de robe] bodice3. [hauteur]a. [chuter] to fall headlongb. [être déçu] to come down (to earth) with a bumpc. [être surpris] to be flabbergasted————————hauts nom masculin pluriel1. [dans des noms de lieux] heights2. (locution)avoir ou connaître des hauts et des bas to have one's ups and downs————————haute nom fémininde haut locution adverbialeprendre ou regarder ou voir les choses de haut to look at things with an air of detachment2. [avec mépris]3. (locution)a. [être surpris] to be flabbergastedb. [être déçu] to come down (to earth) with a bumpde haut en bas locution adverbiale1. [sans mouvement] from top to bottom3. [avec mépris]regarder ou considérer quelqu'un de haut en bas to look somebody up and downd'en haut locution adverbiale1. [depuis la partie élevée] from abovedu haut locution adjectivalea. [de la partie haute du village] the people up the top end (of the village)b. [des étages supérieurs] the people upstairsdu haut de locution prépositionnelle1. [depuis la partie élevée de - échelle, colline] from the top of2. (figuré)en haut locution adverbiale1. [à l'étage supérieur] upstairs2. [dans la partie élevée] at the topnous sommes passés par en haut [par la route du haut] we came along the high road3. [en l'air] up in the skyen haut de locution prépositionnelle -
106 захващам
захващам работа begin work, begin to work, begin working; take up a jobзахвана да вали it began to rain, it started raining; it set in to rain, it came on to rain2. (заемам място) take up, occupy, fillзахваща много място it takes up a lot of space/room3. (завардвам) keep, guard, watchзахванали са пътищата they are guarding/watching the roads, the roads are being watched/guarded/kept under watch4.(скачвам, съединявам) join, connect; link together; couple(пришивам) sew up; stitch5. (хващам) catch6. прен. (нахвърлям се на някого) attack, turn on, fling out at; pound/set on; fly out; snatch (at), jump (at)като ме захвана he turned on me (and gave me what's what)захващам някого да свърши нещо set s.o. on s.th., drive s.o. to do s.th.захващам ce7. hold fast, grasp, clutch (за at)8. (предприемам, започвам) set to/about (с ger.), get to (s.th., с ger.); take up; undertakeзахванал се е с работа he has got down to workзахванал се е с голяма работа he has undertaken s.th. big/a big jobзахвана се да чете he got down/set.to reading(заяждам се с) pick a quarrel withкакво сте се захванали със стареца? why are you pestering/bothering the old man?не се захващай с него leave him alone(опасен е) steer clear of him* * *захва̀щам,гл.1. ( започвам) begin, start, commence (да to c inf. или с ger.), take up; захвана да вали it began to rain, it started raining; it set in to rain, it came on to rain;3. ( завардвам) keep, guard, watch;5. ( хващам) catch;6. ( обхващам) embed;7. прен. ( нахвърлям се на някого) attack, turn on, fling out at; pound/set on; fly out; snatch (at), jump (at); \захващам някого да свърши нещо set s.o. on s.th., drive s.o. to do s.th.; като ме захвана he turned on me (and gave me what’s what);\захващам се 1. hold fast, grasp, clutch (за at);2. ( предприемам, започвам) set to/about (c ger.), get (down) to (s.th., c ger.); take up; undertake; engage in;3. ( нападам) attack, jump (at), ( заяждам се с) pick a quarrel with; ( задявам) banter, chaff, tease; nag (at), pester; какво сте се захванали със стареца? why are you pestering/bothering the old man? не се захващай с него leave him alone; ( опасен е) steer clear of him.* * *1. (завардвам) keep, guard, watch 2. (задявам) banter, chaff, tease;nag (at), pester 3. (заемам място) take up, occupy, fill 4. (заяждам се с) pick a quarrel with 5. (нападам) attack, jump (at), snatch (at) 6. (опасен е) steer clear of him 7. (почвам) begin, start, commence (да to с inf. или с ger.), take up 8. (предприемам, започвам) set to/about (с ger.), get to (s.th., с ger.)\\ take up;undertake 9. (пришивам) sew up;stitch 10. (скачвам, съединявам) join, connect;link together;couple 11. (хващам) catch 12. hold fast, grasp, clutch (за at) 13. ЗАХВАЩАМ ce 14. ЗАХВАЩАМ някого да свърши нещо set s.o. on s.th., drive s.o. to do s.th. 15. ЗАХВАЩАМ работа begin work, begin to work, begin working;take up a job 16. захвана да вали it began to rain, it started raining;it set in to rain, it came on to rain 17. захвана се да чете he got down/set.to reading 18. захванал се е с голяма работа he has undertaken s.th. big/a big job 19. захванал се е с работа he has got down to work 20. захванали са пътищата they are guarding/watching the roads, the roads are being watched/guarded/kept under watch 21. захваща много място it takes up a lot of space/room 22. какво сте се захванали със стареца? why are you pestering/bothering the old man? 23. като ме захвана he turned on me (and gave me what's what) 24. не се захващай с него leave him alone 25. прен. (нахвърлям се на някого) attack, turn on, fling out at;pound/set on;fly out;snatch (at), jump (at) -
107 tagliare
cutalbero cut downlegna choptagliare i capelli have one's hair cutfig tagliare la strada a qualcuno cut in front of someoneinformation technology cut (out)* * *tagliare v.tr.1 to cut*: tagliare qlco. in due, in tre ecc., to cut sthg. in two, in three etc.; tagliare a fette un dolce, to slice a cake; tagliare qlco. a pezzi, to cut sthg. in (to) pieces; tagliare la legna, to chop wood; tagliare un albero, to cut down (o to fell) a tree; tagliare rami da un albero, to lop branches off a tree; tagliare una siepe, to clip a hedge; tagliare il prato, to mow the meadow; tagliare il grano, to cut corn // tagliare via qlco., to cut sthg. off; tagliare la testa a qlcu., to cut s.o.'s head off (o to behead s.o.); tagliare la gola a qlcu., to cut (o to slit) s.o.'s throat; tagliarsi le unghie, to cut one's nails; tagliarsi, farsi tagliare i capelli, to have one's hair cut // c'è una nebbia da tagliare con il coltello, there's a fog you could cut with a knife // un vento che taglia la faccia, a biting wind // questo vino taglia le gambe, this wine leaves you unsteady on your legs // tagliare i panni addosso a qlcu., to pull s.o. to pieces // tagliare un vestito, to cut out a dress // tagliare un diamante, to cut a diamond // tagliare il traguardo, to breast (o to break) the tape // (inform.) taglia e incolla, cut and paste3 ( attraversare) to cut* across, to cross, to intersect: una linea che ne taglia un'altra, a line that intersects another; sentiero che taglia una strada, path that cuts across a road; tagliare la strada a qlcu., ( in automobile) to cut in (o to cut across s.o.'s path); (fig.) to get in s.o.'s way4 ( interrompere) to cut* off; to interrupt; to stop: tagliare la ritirata al nemico, to cut off the enemy's retreat; tagliare i viveri a qlcu., to cut off (o to stop) s.o.'s supplies; ha tagliato i viveri alla figlia, he refused to support his daughter any longer // era tagliato fuori dalla società, he was cut off from society; i produttori cercano di tagliare fuori gli intermediari, producers try to freeze out middlemen5 ( togliere) to cut* out: hanno tagliato alcuni paragrafi, they have cut out a few paragraphs; la censura ha tagliato molte sequenze del film, the censors have cut a lot of sequences from the film6 ( ridurre) to cut* down: tagliare le spese, to cut down on expenses; tagliare un articolo, to cut down an article7 ( vini) to blend8 ( a carte) to cut*◆ v. intr.1 ( essere tagliente) to cut*: queste forbici non tagliano, these scissors don't cut; il coltello taglia bene, poco, the knife cuts well, doesn't cut well2 ( prendere una scorciatoia) to cut*: poiché eravamo in ritardo tagliammo per il bosco, as we were late we cut across the wood // tagliare corto, to cut short.◘ tagliarsi v.intr.pron. to cut*, to get* cut: la seta si taglia facilmente nelle pieghe, silk cuts easily in the folds◆ v.rifl. to cut* oneself, to get* cut: si è tagliato con un coltello, he cut himself with a knife.* * *[taʎ'ʎare]1. vt1) (gen) to cut, (torta, salame) to cut, slice, (arrosto) to carve, (siepe) to trim, (fieno, prato) to mow, (grano) to reap, (albero) to fell, cut downtagliare qc in due/in più parti — to cut sth in two/into several pieces
tagliare la gola a qn — to cut o slit sb's throat
tagliare il capo o la testa a qn — to behead sb, cut sb's head off
taglia e incolla Inform — cut and paste
2) (articolo, scritto, scena) to cut, (acqua, telefono, gas) to cut off3) (intersecare: sogg: strada) to cut acrosstagliare la strada a qn — (in macchina) to cut in on sb, (a piedi) to cut across in front of sb
5) (carte) to cut7)tagliare la corda — to sneak offtagliare le gambe a qn fig — to make it impossible for sb to act, tie sb's hands
tagliare i panni addosso a qn — (sparlare) to tear sb to pieces
2. vi* * *[taʎ'ʎare] 1.verbo transitivo1) (dividere in pezzi) to cut* [carta, tessuto, pane]; to cut*, to chop [legna, verdura, carne]tagliare qcs. con le forbici — to scissor o snip sth.
tagliare (a fette) una torta — to slice a cake, to cut a cake into slices
tagliare qcs. a pezzi — to cut sth. into pieces o bits
tagliare qcs. a cubetti o dadini — to dice o cube sth., to chop sth. into cubes
2) (fare un taglio in) to cut*, to slit* [ gola]; to slash [ gomme]; (ferire) [manette, forbici] to cut*3) (staccare) to cut* off [ramo, fiore, testa, dito, arto]; (abbattere) to cut* down, to chop (down) [ albero]4) (interrompere l'erogazione di) to cut* off [luce, telefono]tagliare i viveri a qcn. — to cut off sb.'s lifeline o supplies (anche fig.)
5) (accorciare) to cut* [ capelli]; to cut*, to clip [ unghie]; to clip, to prune [cespuglio, siepe]; to cut*, to mow*, to trim [erba, prato](farsi) tagliare i capelli — to have one's hair cut o a haircut
6)7) sart. to cut* out8) cinem. to cut* (out)9) fig. (ridurre) to cut* (down), to shorten [discorso, testo]; to cut*, to reduce [spese, sovvenzioni, budget]10) (intersecare) [strada, ferrovia] to cut*, to intersect [ strada]; mat. to intersectil camion mi ha tagliato la strada — the lorry cut across my path o cut me off
11) (mescolare) to cut* [droga, vino]13) gioc. to cut* [ mazzo]2.1) (essere affilato) to cut*attenzione, taglia! — be careful, it's sharp!
2)3.tagliare per i campi — to cut through o strike across the fields
verbo pronominale tagliarsi1) (ferirsi) to cut* oneself- rsi le vene — to slash one's wrists; (amputarsi)
- rsi i capelli — to cut one's hair; (farsi tagliare) to have one's hair cut o a haircut
- rsi le unghie — to cut o clip one's nails
3) (strapparsi) [cuoio, tessuto] to split*••tagliare corto — to cut short, to make it short and sweet
tagliare la corda — to flake off, to clear off BE, to scarper BE
quel vino mi ha tagliato le gambe — that wine made me really drowsy o laid me out
* * *tagliare/taλ'λare/ [1]1 (dividere in pezzi) to cut* [carta, tessuto, pane]; to cut*, to chop [legna, verdura, carne]; tagliare qcs. con le forbici to scissor o snip sth.; tagliare (a fette) una torta to slice a cake, to cut a cake into slices; tagliare qcs. a pezzi to cut sth. into pieces o bits; tagliare qcs. a cubetti o dadini to dice o cube sth., to chop sth. into cubes2 (fare un taglio in) to cut*, to slit* [ gola]; to slash [ gomme]; (ferire) [manette, forbici] to cut*3 (staccare) to cut* off [ramo, fiore, testa, dito, arto]; (abbattere) to cut* down, to chop (down) [ albero]4 (interrompere l'erogazione di) to cut* off [luce, telefono]; tagliare i viveri a qcn. to cut off sb.'s lifeline o supplies (anche fig.)5 (accorciare) to cut* [ capelli]; to cut*, to clip [ unghie]; to clip, to prune [cespuglio, siepe]; to cut*, to mow*, to trim [erba, prato]; (farsi) tagliare i capelli to have one's hair cut o a haircut6 tagliare una curva to cut a corner7 sart. to cut* out8 cinem. to cut* (out)9 fig. (ridurre) to cut* (down), to shorten [discorso, testo]; to cut*, to reduce [spese, sovvenzioni, budget]10 (intersecare) [strada, ferrovia] to cut*, to intersect [ strada]; mat. to intersect; il camion mi ha tagliato la strada the lorry cut across my path o cut me off11 (mescolare) to cut* [droga, vino]13 gioc. to cut* [ mazzo](aus. avere)1 (essere affilato) to cut*; attenzione, taglia! be careful, it's sharp! questo coltello taglia bene this knife cuts well2 tagliare per i campi to cut through o strike across the fields; tagliare per una via laterale to cut down a side streetIII tagliarsi verbo pronominale1 (ferirsi) to cut* oneself; si è tagliato il labbro he cut his lip; - rsi le vene to slash one's wrists; (amputarsi) - rsi un dito to cut off one's finger2 (accorciarsi) - rsi i capelli to cut one's hair; (farsi tagliare) to have one's hair cut o a haircut; - rsi le unghie to cut o clip one's nails; tagliare la barba to shave one's beard off3 (strapparsi) [cuoio, tessuto] to split*tagliare corto to cut short, to make it short and sweet; tagliare la corda to flake off, to clear off BE, to scarper BE; tagliare fuori to cut off; quel vino mi ha tagliato le gambe that wine made me really drowsy o laid me out. -
108 Fahrt
Präs. fahren* * *die Fahrtride; tour; journey; drive; travel; voyage; cruise; seaway; run* * *[faːɐt]f -, -en1) (= das Fahren) journey"während der Fáhrt nicht hinauslehnen" — " do not lean out of the window while the train/bus etc is in motion"
nach zwei Stunden Fáhrt — after travelling (Brit) or traveling (US) for two hours; (mit dem Auto auch) after two hours' drive
See:→ frei2) (= Fahrgeschwindigkeit) speed30 Knoten Fáhrt machen — to do 30 knots
Fáhrt aufnehmen — to pick up speed
jdn in Fáhrt bringen — to get sb going
in Fáhrt kommen or geraten/sein — to get/have got going
3) (= Reise) journeywas kostet eine Fáhrt/eine einfache Fáhrt nach London? — how much is it/is a one-way ticket or a single (Brit) to London?
gute Fáhrt! —
eine Fáhrt machen — to go on a trip
für große/kleine Fáhrt zugelassen sein — to be licensed for long/short voyages
* * *die1) (a journey in a car, especially for pleasure: We decided to go for a drive.) drive2) (a usually short period of riding on or in something: Can I have a ride on your bike?) ride* * *<-, -en>[fa:ɐ̯t]f1. (das Fahren) journey„während der \Fahrt nicht hinauslehnen“ “do not lean out of the window while the train is in motion”halbe/volle/wenig \Fahrt machen to sail at half/full/reduced speedvolle/halbe \Fahrt voraus! full/half speed ahead!\Fahrt aufnehmen to pick up speed\Fahrt machen to make headwaymit voller \Fahrt AUTO, BAHN at full [or top] speed3. (Reise) journeygute \Fahrt! bon voyage!, [have a] safe journey!eine einfache \Fahrt a single [or one-way] [ticket [or fare]]was kostet eine \Fahrt/eine einfache \Fahrt nach Stuttgart? how much is it/a single [ticket] to Stuttgart?, what is the fare/the single fare to Stuttgart?eine \Fahrt/ \Fahrten machen to go on a trip/tripseine \Fahrt ins Blaue a mystery tour4. (Kamerafahrt) tracking shot5.▶ in \Fahrt kommen [o geraten] /sein (fam: wütend werden/sein) to get/be riled [up] fam; (in Schwung kommen) to get/have got going* * *die; Fahrt, Fahrten1) o. Pl. (das Fahren) journeyfreie Fahrt haben — have a clear run; (fig.) have been given the green light
2) (Reise) journey; (Schiffsreise) voyage3) (kurze Reise, Ausflug) trip; (Wanderung) hikeeine Fahrt [nach/zu X] machen — go on or take a trip [to X]
eine Fahrt ins Blaue machen — (mit dem Auto) go for a drive; (Veranstaltung) go on a mystery tour
auf Fahrt gehen — (veralt.) go hiking
4) o. Pl. (Bewegung)Fahrt machen — (Seemannsspr.) make way
die Fahrt beschleunigen — speed up; accelerate
Fahrt aufnehmen — gather speed; pick up speed
in Fahrt kommen od. geraten — (ugs.) get going; (böse werden) get worked up
* * *1. (Reise) journey, trip; (Ausflug) outing; im Wagen: drive, ride; auf Skiern: run; im Schiff, Boot: trip; im Karussell etc: ride;gute Fahrt! have a good trip;eine Fahrt nach Rom machen make ( oder go on) a trip to Rome;während der Fahrt nicht aus dem Fenster lehnen etc while the train ( oder bus etc) is in motion ( oder moving);auf der Fahrt nach X on the way to X;in Fahrt kommen get under way;die Fahrt verlangsamen/beschleunigen slow down/speed up, accelerate;Fahrt aufnehmen pick up ( oder gather) speed;in voller Fahrt (at) full speed;kleine Fahrt machen SCHIFF go slowly;20 Knoten Fahrt machen SCHIFF be doing 20 knots3. umg fig:in Fahrt kommen get going;jemanden/etwas4. obs (Wanderung) hike5. SCHIFF:große/kleine Fahrt long/short voyages pl, overseas/coastal trade* * *die; Fahrt, Fahrten1) o. Pl. (das Fahren) journeyfreie Fahrt haben — have a clear run; (fig.) have been given the green light
2) (Reise) journey; (Schiffsreise) voyage3) (kurze Reise, Ausflug) trip; (Wanderung) hikeeine Fahrt [nach/zu X] machen — go on or take a trip [to X]
eine Fahrt ins Blaue machen — (mit dem Auto) go for a drive; (Veranstaltung) go on a mystery tour
auf Fahrt gehen — (veralt.) go hiking
4) o. Pl. (Bewegung)Fahrt machen — (Seemannsspr.) make way
die Fahrt verlangsamen — slow down; decelerate
die Fahrt beschleunigen — speed up; accelerate
Fahrt aufnehmen — gather speed; pick up speed
in Fahrt kommen od. geraten — (ugs.) get going; (böse werden) get worked up
* * *-en f.drive n.journey n.ride n.run n. -
109 Fall
m; -(e)s, kein Pl.1. fall; im Fallschirm: descent; freier Fall PHYS. free fall; sich bei einem Fall verletzen be hurt in a fall; zu Fall bringen cause s.o. to fall; im Kampf: bring down; durch Beinstellen: trip up, zu Fall kommen fall3. fig. downfall; einer Regierung etc.: auch fall, collapse; einer Festung etc.: fall; zu Fall bringen (Regierung etc.) bring down; (Pläne etc.) thwart; (Gesetzentwurf etc.) defeat; zu Fall kommen Person: come to grief; Regierung auch: be brought down; Plan: be wrecked ( oder thwarted); Gesetzentwurf etc.: be defeated; Hochmut—m; -(e)s, Fälle1. case (auch MED., JUR.); (Angelegenheit) auch matter, affair; (Einzelbeispiel) instance; (Vorkommnis) occurrence; der Fall Graf the Graf case; ein Fall von Typhus a typhoid case, a case of typhoid; ein typischer Fall von... a typical case of...; in vielen Fällen in many cases, often; im besten oder günstigsten Fall at best; im schlimmsten Fall at worst; in diesem / im anderen Fall(e) in that ( oder this) case / otherwise; im Falle eines Falles umg. if (the) worst comes to (the) worst; für alle Fälle just in case, to be on the safe side; auf alle Fälle oder auf jeden Fall anyway; (ganz bestimmt) definitely; lass den Schlüssel auf alle Fälle oder in jedem Fall da whatever you do, leave the key behind; auf keinen Fall on no account, under no circumstances; (ganz bestimmt nicht) definitely not; sag es ihm auf keinen Fall don’t tell him whatever you do; ist das der Fall? is that the case (here)?; das ist nicht der Fall that is not the case; das ist auch bei ihm der Fall it’s the same with him; der Fall liegt so the situation is as follows; für den oder im Fall, dass er kommen sollte in case he should come; gesetzt den Fall suppose, supposing, let’s assume; wenn der Fall zutrifft oder wenn das der Fall ist if that is the case; wenn der Fall zutrifft oder wenn es der Fall ist, dass er... if this is a case of his ( oder him) (+ Ger.) das ist von Fall zu Fall verschieden that varies from case to case; das muss man von Fall zu Fall entscheiden auch you have to decide each case on its merits; klarer Fall, dass er das nicht kann umg. it’s obvious he can’t do it; klarer Fall! umg. (oh,) sure!; das ist ganz / nicht ganz mein Fall umg. that’s right up my street / not exactly my cup of tea; er ist genau / nicht ganz mein Fall umg. he’s just / not exactly my type; hoffnungslos2. LING. case; erster / zweiter / dritter / vierter Fall nominative / genitive / dative / accusative case; der fünfte Fall the instrumental case; im Lateinischen: the ablative case; der sechste Fall the prepositional case; (Vokativ) the vocative case; im dritten Fall stehen be in the dative; nach „durch“ steht der vierte Fall „durch“ is followed by the accusative—n; -(e)s, -en; NAUT. halyard* * *das Fall(Segel) halyard;der Fall(Grammatik) case;(Sachverhalt) instance; case;(Sturz) cropper; fall; downfall* * *Fạll I [fal]m -(e)s, ordm; e['fɛlə]1) (= das Hinunterfallen) fallim/beim Fall hat er... — when/as he fell he...
See:→ frei2) (= das Zufallkommen) fall; (fig) (von Menschen, Regierung) downfall; (von Plänen, Gesetz etc) failurezu Fall kommen (lit geh) — to fall
über die Affäre ist er zu Fall gekommen (fig) — the affair was or caused his downfall
zu Fall bringen (lit geh) — to make fall, to trip up; (fig) Menschen to cause the downfall of; Regierung to bring down; Gesetz, Plan etc to thwart; Tabu to break down
4) (von Kurs, Temperatur etc) drop, fall (+gen in)IIm -(e)s, ordm; e1) ['fɛlə](= Umstand)
gesetzt den Fall — assuming or supposing (that)für den Fall, dass ich... — in case I...
für den Fall meines Todes, im Falle meines Todes — in case I die
für alle Fälle — just in case
auf jeden Fall — at any rate, at all events
auf keinen Fall — on no account
auf alle Fälle — in any case, anyway
im günstigsten/schlimmsten Fall(e) — at best/worst
im Falle eines Falles — if it comes to it
wenn dieser Fall eintritt — if this should be the case, if this should arise
2) (= gegebener Sachverhalt) caseein Fall von... — a case or an instance of...
von Fall zu Fall — from case to case, from one case to the next; (hin und wieder) periodically
in diesem Fall(e) will ich noch einmal von einer Bestrafung absehen, aber... — I won't punish you on this occasion, but...
jds Fall sein (inf) — to be sb's cup of tea (inf)
klarer Fall! (inf) — sure thing! (esp US inf), you bet! (inf)
4) (GRAM = Kasus) caseIIIder erste/zweite/dritte/vierte Fall — the nominative/genitive/dative/accusative case
nt -(e)s, -en (NAUT)halyard* * *der1) (an instance or example: another case of child-beating; a bad case of measles.) case2) (a particular situation: It's different in my case.) case3) (a legal trial: The judge in this case is very fair.) case4) (an argument or reason: There's a good case for thinking he's wrong.) case5) ((usually with the) a fact: I don't think that's really the case.) case6) (a form of a pronoun (eg he or him), noun or adjective showing its relation to other words in the sentence.) case7) (an act of falling: a drop in temperature.) drop8) ((a quantity of) something that has fallen: a fall of snow.) fall9) (capture or (political) defeat: the fall of Rome.) fall* * *Fall1<-[e]s, Fälle>[fal, pl ˈfɛlə]mder freie \Fall free fallim freien \Fall in free fall2. (Sturz) fallzu \Fall kommen (geh) to fallAufstieg und \Fall rise and falletw zu \Fall bringen to bring down sth sepein Gesetz zu \Fall bringen to defeat a billjds Pläne zu \Fall bringen to thwart sb's planseine Regierung zu \Fall bringen to bring down [or overthrow] a governmentFall2<-[e]s, Fälle>[fal, pl ˈfɛlə]m1. (Umstand, Angelegenheit) case, circumstance, instanceein hoffnungsloser/schwieriger \Fall sein to be a hopeless/difficult case[nicht] der \Fall sein [not] to be the caseauf alle Fälle in any case; (unbedingt) at all eventsauf keinen [o in keinem] \Fall never, under no circumstancesfür alle Fälle just in casefür den \Fall einer Notlage in case of emergency [or pl emergencies]für den \Fall meines/seines Todes in case I die/he diesfür den \Fall, dass jd etw tut in case sb does sthgesetzt den \Fall, dass... assuming [or supposing] [that]...im äußersten \Fall[e] at the worstim günstigsten/schlimmsten [o ungünstigsten] \Fall[e] at best/worstim \Falle eines \Falles if it comes [down] to itin diesem/dem \Fall in this/that casein so einem \Fall in a case like thatvon \Fall zu \Fall from case to case, as the case may beschwebender \Fall pending case, lis pendensvorliegender \Fall case at issueeinen \Fall übernehmen to take on a caseeinen \Fall verhandeln to hear [or try] a caseseinen \Fall vortragen to plead one's case3. MED caseder erste/zweite \Fall the nominative/genitive case5.* * *der; Fall[e]s, Fälle1) (Sturz) fallzu Fall kommen — have a fall; (fig.) come to grief
jemanden zu Fall bringen — (fig.) bring about somebody's downfall
etwas zu Fall bringen — (fig.) stop something
der Fall einer Stadt — (fig.) the fall of a town
3) (Ereignis, Vorkommnis) case; (zu erwartender Umstand) eventualityfür den äußersten od. schlimmsten Fall, im schlimmsten Fall — if the worst comes to the worst
es ist [nicht] der Fall — it is [not] the case
gesetzt den Fall — assuming; supposing
auf jeden Fall, in jedem Fall, auf alle Fälle — in any case
nicht jemandes Fall sein — (fig. ugs.) not be somebody's cup of tea
4) (Rechtsw., Med., Grammatik) caseder 1./2./3./4. Fall — (Grammatik) the nominative/genitive/dative/accusative case
* * *Fall1 m; -(e)s, kein pl1. fall; im Fallschirm: descent;freier Fall PHYS free fall;sich bei einem Fall verletzen be hurt in a fall;zu Fall kommen fall3. fig downfall; einer Regierung etc: auch fall, collapse; einer Festung etc: fall;zu Fall kommen Person: come to grief; Regierung auch: be brought down; Plan: be wrecked ( oder thwarted); Gesetzentwurf etc: be defeated; → HochmutFall2 m; -(e)s, Fälle1. case ( auch MED, JUR); (Angelegenheit) auch matter, affair; (Einzelbeispiel) instance; (Vorkommnis) occurrence;der Fall Graf the Graf case;ein Fall von Typhus a typhoid case, a case of typhoid;ein typischer Fall von … a typical case of …;in vielen Fällen in many cases, often;günstigsten Fall at best;im schlimmsten Fall at worst;in diesem/im anderen Fall(e) in that ( oder this) case/otherwise;im Falle eines Falles umg if (the) worst comes to (the) worst;für alle Fälle just in case, to be on the safe side;auf jeden Fall anyway; (ganz bestimmt) definitely;in jedem Fall da whatever you do, leave the key behind;auf keinen Fall on no account, under no circumstances; (ganz bestimmt nicht) definitely not;sag es ihm auf keinen Fall don’t tell him whatever you do;ist das der Fall? is that the case (here)?;das ist nicht der Fall that is not the case;das ist auch bei ihm der Fall it’s the same with him;der Fall liegt so the situation is as follows;im Fall, dass er kommen sollte in case he should come;gesetzt den Fall suppose, supposing, let’s assume;wenn das der Fall ist if that is the case;das ist von Fall zu Fall verschieden that varies from case to case;das muss man von Fall zu Fall entscheiden auch you have to decide each case on its merits;klarer Fall, dass er das nicht kann umg it’s obvious he can’t do it;das ist ganz/nicht ganz mein Fall umg that’s right up my street/not exactly my cup of tea;2. LING case;erster/zweiter/dritter/vierter Fall nominative/genitive/dative/accusative case;der fünfte Fall the instrumental case; im Lateinischen: the ablative case;der sechste Fall the prepositional case; (Vokativ) the vocative case;im dritten Fall stehen be in the dative;nach „durch“ steht der vierte Fall “durch” is followed by the accusativeFall3 n; -(e)s, -en; SCHIFF halyard* * *der; Fall[e]s, Fälle1) (Sturz) fallzu Fall kommen — have a fall; (fig.) come to grief
jemanden zu Fall bringen — (fig.) bring about somebody's downfall
etwas zu Fall bringen — (fig.) stop something
der Fall einer Stadt — (fig.) the fall of a town
2) (das Fallen) descent3) (Ereignis, Vorkommnis) case; (zu erwartender Umstand) eventualityfür den äußersten od. schlimmsten Fall, im schlimmsten Fall — if the worst comes to the worst
es ist [nicht] der Fall — it is [not] the case
gesetzt den Fall — assuming; supposing
auf jeden Fall, in jedem Fall, auf alle Fälle — in any case
nicht jemandes Fall sein — (fig. ugs.) not be somebody's cup of tea
4) (Rechtsw., Med., Grammatik) caseder 1./2./3./4. Fall — (Grammatik) the nominative/genitive/dative/accusative case
* * *¨-e m.case n.fall n.halyard n.issue n. -
110 umreißen
v/t (unreg., trennb., hat -ge-) pull down; (umstoßen) knock down—v/t (unreg., untr., hat) outline; etw. kurz umreißen outline s.th. briefly; umrissen* * *to contour; to outline* * *ụm|rei|ßen ['ʊmraisn]vt sep(= zu Boden reißen) to tear down; (= umwerfen) to knock over* * *(to draw or give the outline of.) outline* * *um·rei·ßen *[ʊmˈraisn̩]▪ [jdm] etw \umreißen (Situation, Lage) to outline sth [to sb]; (Ausmaß, Kosten) to estimate sth [for sb]* * *Iunregelmäßiges transitives Verb pull <mast, tree> down; knock < person> down; < wind> tear <tent etc.> downIIunregelmäßiges transitives Verb outline; summarize <subject, problem, situation>fest od. klar od. scharf umrissen — clearly defined < programme>; clear-cut <ideas, views>
* * *um'reißen v/t (irr, untrennb, hat) outline;* * *Iunregelmäßiges transitives Verb pull <mast, tree> down; knock < person> down; < wind> tear <tent etc.> downIIunregelmäßiges transitives Verb outline; summarize <subject, problem, situation>fest od. klar od. scharf umrissen — clearly defined < programme>; clear-cut <ideas, views>
* * *v.to outline v. -
111 débiner
➭ TABLE 11. transitive verb( = dénigrer) to run down2. reflexive verb* * *
1.
(colloq) debine verbe transitif to badmouth (colloq)
2.
se débiner verbe pronominal1) ( partir) to clear off (colloq); ( pour se dérober à quelque chose) to make oneself scarce (colloq)2) ( se disloquer) [choses] to fall apart* * *debine vt(= dénigrer) to run down* * *débiner○ verb table: aimerA vtr to slag [sb] off○ GB, to badmouth.B se débiner vpr1 ( partir) to clear off○; ( pour se dérober à qch) to make oneself scarce○;2 ( se disloquer) [choses] to fall apart.[debine] verbe transitif————————se débiner verbe pronominal intransitif1. [s'enfuir] to clear outte débine pas, j'ai à te parler stick around, I want to talk to youn'essaie pas de te débiner, je veux une réponse (figuré) don't try to change the subject, I want an answer2. [s'écrouler] to come ou to fall apart -
112 herauskommen
v/i (unreg., trennb., ist -ge-)1. come out ( aus of); (erscheinen) appear, emerge (from); (wegkommen) get out (of); aus den nassen Kleidern / Schuhen herauskommen get out of ( oder take off) one’s wet clothes / shoes; zu wenig ( aus dem Haus) herauskommen not get out (of the house) enough; sie ist noch nie aus i-m Dorf herausgekommen she’s never been out of ( oder away from) her home village yet2. umg., fig. aus einer Situation: get out (of) ( heil safely, unscathed); aus Schwierigkeiten, Sorgen: get over; aus dem Minus oder den roten Zahlen herauskommen get out of the red; wir kamen aus dem Lachen / Staunen nicht mehr heraus we just couldn’t stop laughing / we couldn’t believe our eyes3. fig. (deutlich werden) Details, Farben, Unterschiede etc.: come out, emerge; Bässe, Höhen: be clear; der Unterschied ist nicht richtig herausgekommen the difference didn’t really come out4. umg., fig., Äußerung: come out; i-e Kritik kam schärfer heraus als beabsichtigt the criticism came out sharper than she intended6. umg., fig. (bekannt werden) come out7. umg., fig., als Ergebnis: be the result; bei Aufgabe: auch be the answer; herauskommen bei (resultieren) come (out) of s.th.; es kommt nichts dabei heraus it’s not worth it, it doesn’t pay; dabei ist nichts Gutes herausgekommen nothing good has come (out) of it; was ist dabei herausgekommen? what was the outcome?; als Entscheidung: auch what was decided?; ist irgend etwas dabei herausgekommen? was it any good?, did you etc. get anywhere?; es kommt aufs Gleiche oder auf dasselbe heraus it boils ( oder comes) down to the same thing; siehe auch herausspringen 29. umg., fig., beim Kartenspiel: herauskommen mit lead with; wer kommt heraus? who leads?, whose turn is it to lead?11. umg., fig., aus dem Rhythmus etc.: lose it, get out of the rhythm etc.; beim Nachdenken, Gedichtaufsagen etc.: lose it, lose the thread; (aus der Übung kommen) get out of practice* * *to come out* * *he|raus|kom|menvi sep irreg aux seinich bin schon seit Tagen aus den Kleidern/dem Haus nicht herausgekommen — I haven't had these clothes off/I haven't been out of the house in days
er ist nie aus seinem Land/Dorf herausgekommen — he has never been out of or has never left his country/village
sie kommt zu wenig heraus (inf) — she doesn't go or get out enough
aus sich heráúskommen — to come out of one's shell
er kam aus dem Staunen/der Verwunderung nicht heraus — he couldn't get over his astonishment/amazement
er kam aus dem Lachen nicht heraus — he couldn't stop laughing
wie kommen wir bloß hier heraus? — how do or shall we get out of here?
2) (aus bestimmter Lage) to get out (aus of)aus seinen Schwierigkeiten/Sorgen heráúskommen — to get over one's difficulties/worries
aus den Schulden heráúskommen — to get out of debt
mit einem Gewinn heráúskommen — to get or win a prize
mit einem neuen Modell heráúskommen — to bring out a new model, to come out with a new model
4) (= bekannt gegeben werden) to come out; (Gesetz) to come into force; (= bekannt werden Schwindel, Betrug etc) to come to light, to come outes wird bald heráúskommen, dass du das Auto gestohlen hast — they'll soon find out or it will soon come out that you stole the car
5) (= sichtbar werden) to come out; (Fleck) to appear; (= zur Geltung kommen, hörbar werden) to come overganz groß heráúskommen (inf) — to make a big splash (inf), to have a big impact
6) (= geäußert werden) to come outmit etw heráúskommen — to come out with sth
mit der Sprache heráúskommen — to come out with it (inf)
7)(= Resultat haben)
bei etw heráúskommen — to come of sth, to emerge from sthund was soll dabei heráúskommen? — and what is that supposed to achieve?, and where is that supposed to get us?
bei dieser Rechenaufgabe kommt 10 heraus — this sum comes to 10, the answer to this sum is 10
es kommt nichts dabei heraus, da kommt nichts bei heraus (inf) — it doesn't get us anywhere, it doesn't achieve anything
dabei wird nichts Gutes heráúskommen — no good will come of it
es kommt auf eins or auf dasselbe or aufs Gleiche heraus — it comes ( down) to or boils down to the same thing
8) (Sw = ausgehen) to turn out9) (inf = aus der Übung kommen) to get out of practicewer kommt heraus? — whose lead is it?, who leads?
* * *1) (to leave or escape: No-one knows how the lion got out.) get out2) ((of information) to become known: I've no idea how word got out that you were leaving.) get out3) (to become known: The truth finally came out.) come out4) (to be published: This newspaper comes out once a week.) come out5) (to flow or come out (from something): A strange noise issued from the room.) issue6) ((of a crowd) to come out; to get together for a (public) meeting, celebration etc: A large crowd turned out to see the procession.) turn out* * *he·raus|kom·men[hɛrauskɔmən]vi irreg Hilfsverb: sein1. (nach draußen kommen)2. (nach außen dringen)▪ [irgendwo] \herauskommen to come out [somewhere]3. (etw ablegen können)4. (etw verlassen können)viele Bewohner sind noch nie aus diesem Dorf herausgekommen many of the residents have never [even] left [or been out of] this village5. (aufhören können)da kommt man aus dem Staunen/der Verwunderung kaum mehr heraus one can hardly get over one's astonishment/surpriseaus den Problemen \herauskommen to solve one's problemsaus den Schulden \herauskommen to get out of debt, to settle [or to clear] one's debtsaus Schwierigkeiten/Sorgen \herauskommen to get over one's difficulties/worries7. (auf den Markt kommen) to come out [or be launched]▪ mit etw dat \herauskommen to come out with [or sep bring out] [or launch] sth; (erscheinen) to come out [or be published9. (bekannt werden) to come out▪ es kam heraus, dass/warum/wer/wo... it came out that/why/who/where...10. (zur Sprache bringen)11. (Resultat haben)und was soll dabei \herauskommen? and what good will that do? [or what good is supposed to come of that?]auf eins [o dasselbe] \herauskommen, auf das [o aufs] Gleiche \herauskommen to [all] amount to the same thingetw kommt gut/schlecht heraus sth turns out well/badly▪ irgendwie \herauskommen to show [off] somehowbei Tageslicht kommt das Muster viel besser heraus you can see the pattern much better in the daylight16.* * *unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb; mit sein2) (ein Gebiet verlassen)er ist nie aus seiner Heimatstadt herausgekommen — he's never been out of or never left his home town
wir kamen aus dem Staunen/Lachen nicht heraus — (fig.) we couldn't get over our surprise/stop laughing
4) (ugs.): (auf den Markt kommen) come outmit einem Produkt herauskommen — bring out or launch a product
5) (erscheinen) <book, timetable, etc.> come out, be published, appear; <postage stamp, coin> be issued; < play> be staged6) (ugs.): (bekannt werden) come out7) (ugs.): (etwas zur Sprache bringen)8) (ugs.): (sich erfolgreich produzieren)9) (deutlich werden) come out; < colour> show up10) (ugs.): (sich als Resultat ergeben)bei etwas herauskommen — come out of or emerge from something
11) (ugs.): (ausspielen) lead* * *herauskommen v/i (irr, trennb, ist -ge-)1. come out (aus den nassen Kleidern/Schuhen herauskommen get out of ( oder take off) one’s wet clothes/shoes;zu wenig (aus dem Haus) herauskommen not get out (of the house) enough;sie ist noch nie aus i-m Dorf herausgekommen she’s never been out of ( oder away from) her home village yet2. umg, fig aus einer Situation: get out (of) (heil safely, unscathed); aus Schwierigkeiten, Sorgen: get over;den roten Zahlen herauskommen get out of the red;wir kamen aus dem Lachen/Staunen nicht mehr heraus we just couldn’t stop laughing/we couldn’t believe our eyes3. fig (deutlich werden) Details, Farben, Unterschiede etc: come out, emerge; Bässe, Höhen: be clear;der Unterschied ist nicht richtig herausgekommen the difference didn’t really come outi-e Kritik kam schärfer heraus als beabsichtigt the criticism came out sharper than she intended6. umg, fig (bekannt werden) come outes kommt nichts dabei heraus it’s not worth it, it doesn’t pay;dabei ist nichts Gutes herausgekommen nothing good has come (out) of it;was ist dabei herausgekommen? what was the outcome?; als Entscheidung: auch what was decided?;ist irgendetwas dabei herausgekommen? was it any good?, did you etc get anywhere?;8. umg, fig:herauskommen mit lead with;wer kommt heraus? who leads?, whose turn is it to lead?10. umg, fig:groß herauskommen (erfolgreich sein) be a great success11. umg, fig, aus dem Rhythmus etc: lose it, get out of the rhythm etc; beim Nachdenken, Gedichtaufsagen etc: lose it, lose the thread; (aus der Übung kommen) get out of practice* * *unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb; mit sein1) (nach außen kommen) come out ( aus of)er ist nie aus seiner Heimatstadt herausgekommen — he's never been out of or never left his home town
wir kamen aus dem Staunen/Lachen nicht heraus — (fig.) we couldn't get over our surprise/stop laughing
4) (ugs.): (auf den Markt kommen) come outmit einem Produkt herauskommen — bring out or launch a product
5) (erscheinen) <book, timetable, etc.> come out, be published, appear; <postage stamp, coin> be issued; < play> be staged6) (ugs.): (bekannt werden) come out7) (ugs.): (etwas zur Sprache bringen)8) (ugs.): (sich erfolgreich produzieren)9) (deutlich werden) come out; < colour> show up10) (ugs.): (sich als Resultat ergeben)bei etwas herauskommen — come out of or emerge from something
11) (ugs.): (ausspielen) lead* * *adj.to come out v. v.to issue v. -
113 Tisch
m; -(e)s, -e1. table; am Tisch sitzen sit ( oder be seated) at the table; Familie etc.: auch sit ( oder be seated) (a)round the table; sich an den Tisch setzen sit down ( oder take one’s seat geh.) at the table; vom Tisch aufstehen get up (from the table), stand up; bei Mahlzeiten: auch leave the table; abräumen, decken II 1 etc.2. Koll. (Leute): der ganze Tisch konnte mithören the whole table ( oder everyone at the table) could hear ( oder was listening)3. nur Sg.; fig. (Essen): bei Tisch at table geh., at lunch etc.; bei Tisch sitzen be having lunch etc., be eating; die Kinder durften bei Tisch nicht sprechen the children weren’t allowed to speak during meals; zu Tisch gehen go for ( oder to) lunch etc.; darf ich zu Tisch bitten? shall we sit down at the table?; wenn das Essen aufgetragen ist: lunch ( oder dinner) is served ( oder ready), let’s have something to eat now; essen, was auf den Tisch kommt eat what one is given, eat whatever is put before one; getrennt von Tisch und Bett separated; zum Tisch des Herrn treten KIRCHL. come to the Lord’s table, take communion4. fig. in Wendungen: bar auf den Tisch cash down; auf den Tisch hauen (sich durchsetzen) take a hard line; mit etw. reinen Tisch machen get s.th. sorted out properly ( oder once and for all); unter den Tisch fallen fall flat ( oder by the wayside), be passed over ( oder ignored), not be taken up ( oder pursued); eine Angelegenheit unter den Tisch fallen lassen (quietly) drop a matter; (nicht beachten) (choose to) ignore a matter; jemanden unter den Tisch trinken umg. drink s.o. under the table; jemanden über den Tisch ziehen umg. fleece ( oder rook) s.o., take s.o. to the cleaners; vom Tisch wischen oder fegen sweep ( oder brush) aside; ein Thema auf den Tisch bringen bring up ( oder raise) a matter (for discussion); die Sache muss auf dem Tisch bleiben / muss vom Tisch has got to be thrashed out / settled; Streitende an einen Tisch bringen bring the parties etc. face to face, get the parties etc. to agree to talks; Entscheidung am grünen Tisch bureaucratic decision; SPORT decision at administrative level ( oder by the sport’s ruling body)* * *der Tischtable* * *Tịsch [tɪʃ]m -(e)s, -etable; (= Schreibtisch) desk; (= Werktisch) bench; (= Mahlzeit) mealbitte zu Tisch! — lunch/dinner is served!
vor/nach Tisch — before/after the meal
zu Tisch sein — to be having one's lunch/dinner
zu Tisch gehen — to go to lunch/dinner
er zahlte bar auf den Tisch — he paid cash down or cash on the nail (Brit inf) or on the barrelhead (US)
es wird gegessen, was auf den Tisch kommt! — you'll eat what you're given
auf den Tisch kommen (fig: Vorschlag etc) — to be put forward
auf dem Tisch liegen (fig, Vorschlag etc) — to be on the table
etw auf den Tisch legen (fig, Geld, Vorschlag etc) — to put sth on the table
etw vom Tisch wischen (fig) — to dismiss sth
See:→ rund* * *(a piece of furniture consisting of a flat, horizontal surface on legs used eg to put food on at meals, or for some games: Put all the plates on the table.) table* * *<-[e]s, -e>[tɪʃ]m1. (Esstisch) tablejdn zu \Tisch bitten to ask sb to take their place [at the table]etw auf den \Tisch bringen (fam) to serve sthzu \Tisch gehen (geh) to go to lunch/dinnerzu \Tisch sein (geh) to be having one's lunch/dinnerbei \Tisch (geh) at the tablevor/nach \Tisch (geh) before/after the mealzu \Tisch! (geh) lunch/dinner is served2. (an einem Tisch sitzende Personen) table3.▶ jdn an einen \Tisch bringen to get sb round [or around] the table▶ am grünen \Tisch [o vom grünen \Tisch aus] planen from a bureaucratic ivory tower▶ vom \Tisch müssen to need clearing up▶ reinen \Tisch machen to sort things out, to get things straight▶ am runden \Tisch among equals▶ vom \Tisch sein to be cleared up▶ etw vom \Tisch wischen to strike sth off the roll, to dismiss sth* * *der; Tisch[e]s, Tische1) table; (SchreibTisch) deskvor/nach Tisch — before/after lunch/dinner/the meal etc.
bei Tisch sein od. sitzen — be at table
zu Tisch sein — be having one's lunch/dinner etc.
vom Tisch aufstehen — get up from the table; < child> get down [from the table]
bitte zu Tisch — please take your places for lunch/dinner
es wird gegessen, was auf den Tisch kommt! — [you'll] eat what's put on the table!
2) (fig.)reinen Tisch machen — (ugs.) clear things up; sort things out
jemanden über den Tisch ziehen — (ugs.) outman oeuvre somebody
unter den Tisch fallen — (ugs.) go by the board
* * *1. table;am Tisch sitzen sit ( oder be seated) at the table; Familie etc: auch sit ( oder be seated) (a)round the table;vom Tisch aufstehen get up (from the table), stand up; bei Mahlzeiten: auch leave the table; → abräumen, decken B 1 etc2. koll (Leute):der ganze Tisch konnte mithören the whole table ( oder everyone at the table) could hear ( oder was listening)3. nur sg; fig (Essen):bei Tisch sitzen be having lunch etc, be eating;die Kinder durften bei Tisch nicht sprechen the children weren’t allowed to speak during meals;darf ich zu Tisch bitten? shall we sit down at the table?; wenn das Essen aufgetragen ist: lunch ( oder dinner) is served ( oder ready), let’s have something to eat now;essen, was auf den Tisch kommt eat what one is given, eat whatever is put before one;getrennt von Tisch und Bett separated;zum Tisch des Herrn treten KIRCHE come to the Lord’s table, take communion4. fig in Wendungen:bar auf den Tisch cash down;auf den Tisch hauen (sich durchsetzen) take a hard line;mit etwas reinen Tisch machen get sth sorted out properly ( oder once and for all);unter den Tisch fallen fall flat ( oder by the wayside), be passed over ( oder ignored), not be taken up ( oder pursued);eine Angelegenheit unter den Tisch fallen (quietly) drop a matter; (nicht beachten) (choose to) ignore a matter;jemanden unter den Tisch trinken umg drink sb under the table;ein Thema auf den Tisch bringen bring up ( oder raise) a matter (for discussion);muss auf dem Tisch bleiben/muss vom Tisch has got to be thrashed out/settled;Streitende an einen Tisch bringen bring the parties etc face to face, get the parties etc to agree to talks;Entscheidung am grünen Tisch bureaucratic decision; SPORT decision at administrative level ( oder by the sport’s ruling body)* * *der; Tisch[e]s, Tische1) table; (SchreibTisch) deskvor/nach Tisch — before/after lunch/dinner/the meal etc.
bei Tisch sein od. sitzen — be at table
zu Tisch sein — be having one's lunch/dinner etc.
vom Tisch aufstehen — get up from the table; < child> get down [from the table]
bitte zu Tisch — please take your places for lunch/dinner
es wird gegessen, was auf den Tisch kommt! — [you'll] eat what's put on the table!
2) (fig.)reinen Tisch machen — (ugs.) clear things up; sort things out
jemanden über den Tisch ziehen — (ugs.) outman oeuvre somebody
unter den Tisch fallen — (ugs.) go by the board
* * *-e m.board n.desk n.table n. -
114 beneficio neto
m.net profit, clear profit, clear benefit, net income.* * *clear profit* * *(n.) = net trading profit, net profit, net gain, net benefitEx. For 217 businesses for which comparable data were available, the gross profit was the same at 29.1 per cent for 1978/9 and 1979/80 but the net trading profit was down from 3.6 per cent to 3.1 per cent.Ex. The net profit is no more than 3.8 per cent at best with the large bookshops but is down to a loss of 0.7 per cent for the small ones.Ex. The region showed a net gain of bookstores this year, with more opening than closing.Ex. The resulting cost and benefit models permit estimating a lower bound on benefits and the calculations of net benefits (benefits less costs).* * *(n.) = net trading profit, net profit, net gain, net benefitEx: For 217 businesses for which comparable data were available, the gross profit was the same at 29.1 per cent for 1978/9 and 1979/80 but the net trading profit was down from 3.6 per cent to 3.1 per cent.
Ex: The net profit is no more than 3.8 per cent at best with the large bookshops but is down to a loss of 0.7 per cent for the small ones.Ex: The region showed a net gain of bookstores this year, with more opening than closing.Ex: The resulting cost and benefit models permit estimating a lower bound on benefits and the calculations of net benefits (benefits less costs). -
115 calma
intj.take it easy, easy does it, cool it, don't get excited.f.1 calm (without noise or movement).en calma calmcalma chicha dead calm2 tranquility (sosiego).perder la calma to lose one's composuretómatelo con calma take it easy3 stillness, calm, still.pres.indicat.3rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: calmar.* * *1 calmness, calm, tranquillity (US tranquility)2 COMERCIO slack period, lull4 (tiempo) calm weather\estar en calma to be calmperder la calma to lose one's patiencetomárselo con calma to take it easycalma chicha dead calm* * *noun f.calm, quiet* * *SF1) (=tranquilidad) calm¡calma! — [en una discusión] calm down!; [ante un peligro] keep calm!
cuando llegaron los niños se acabó la calma — when the children arrived, the peace and quiet ended
hubo un periodo de calma entre las elecciones municipales y las legislativas — there was a lull between the local and the general elections
•
con calma — calmly•
perder la calma — to lose one's cool *•
tomárselo con calma — to take it easy *2) (=relajo excesivo)3) (Náut, Meteo) calm* * *femenino calmcalma, por favor! — ( en situación peligrosa) please, keep calm! o don't panic!; ( en discusión acalorada) calm down, please!
la calma que precede a la tormenta — the lull o calm before the storm
* * *= quiet, calm, calmness, cool head, tranquillity [tranquility, -USA], stillness.Ex. During the parliamentary debates he pointed out the advantages to the public that would accrue from such havens of quiet and reasonableness as the library.Ex. Undue haste and panic can be minimized by calm, purposeful behavior that is reassuring to the public.Ex. Patience, calmness and clear thinking must be the virtues to aspire to in such circumstances.Ex. Nothing fazes Paula and with her cool head she thrives on the daily challenges that come her way.Ex. There are only a few really large areas of tranquillity left in England and we must all work together to protect them.Ex. Today is day one of my twenty one day challenge -- spending a minimum of 10 minutes a day in quiet stillness.----* con calma = calmly, leisurely, tranquilly.* darse prisa con calma = make + haste slowly.* la calma que precede a la tormenta = the lull before the storm.* mantener la calma = keep + Posesivo + head, keep + Posesivo + head together, keep + Pronombre + cool, remain + cool-headed, keep + a cool head, play it + cool.* no perder la calma = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.* oasis de calma = calm oasis.* perder la calma = blow + a fuse.* período de calma = lull.* personificación de la calma, la = picture of calm, the.* que se toma las cosas con calma = laid-back.* tomarse Algo con calma = take + Posesivo + time.* tomarse las cosas con calma = keep + a cool head, play it + cool.* tomárselo con calma = hang + loose, take it + easy, keep + a cool head, play it + cool.* * *femenino calmcalma, por favor! — ( en situación peligrosa) please, keep calm! o don't panic!; ( en discusión acalorada) calm down, please!
la calma que precede a la tormenta — the lull o calm before the storm
* * *= quiet, calm, calmness, cool head, tranquillity [tranquility, -USA], stillness.Ex: During the parliamentary debates he pointed out the advantages to the public that would accrue from such havens of quiet and reasonableness as the library.
Ex: Undue haste and panic can be minimized by calm, purposeful behavior that is reassuring to the public.Ex: Patience, calmness and clear thinking must be the virtues to aspire to in such circumstances.Ex: Nothing fazes Paula and with her cool head she thrives on the daily challenges that come her way.Ex: There are only a few really large areas of tranquillity left in England and we must all work together to protect them.Ex: Today is day one of my twenty one day challenge -- spending a minimum of 10 minutes a day in quiet stillness.* con calma = calmly, leisurely, tranquilly.* darse prisa con calma = make + haste slowly.* la calma que precede a la tormenta = the lull before the storm.* mantener la calma = keep + Posesivo + head, keep + Posesivo + head together, keep + Pronombre + cool, remain + cool-headed, keep + a cool head, play it + cool.* no perder la calma = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.* oasis de calma = calm oasis.* perder la calma = blow + a fuse.* período de calma = lull.* personificación de la calma, la = picture of calm, the.* que se toma las cosas con calma = laid-back.* tomarse Algo con calma = take + Posesivo + time.* tomarse las cosas con calma = keep + a cool head, play it + cool.* tomárselo con calma = hang + loose, take it + easy, keep + a cool head, play it + cool.* * *calmdespacito y con calma slowly and calmlyprocura mantener la calma try to keep calmtómatelo con calma take it easyante todo, no hay que perder la calma above all, the thing is not to lose your coolla calma ha vuelto a la ciudad the city is calm again, calm has been restored to the cityen la zona se vive una calma tensa ( period); an atmosphere of uneasy calm reigns in the area ( journ)el mar está en calma the sea is calm¡calma, por favor! (en situación peligrosa) please, keep calm! o don't panic!; (en discusión acalorada) calm down, please!la calma que precede a la tormenta the lull o calm before the stormCompuesto:dead calm* * *
Del verbo calmar: ( conjugate calmar)
calma es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries:
calma
calmar
calma sustantivo femenino
calm;
mantener la calma to keep calm;
tómatelo con calma take it easy;
no hay que perder la calma the thing is not to lose your cool;
el mar está en calma the sea is calm;
¡calma, por favor! ( en situación peligrosa) please, keep calm! o don't panic!;
( en discusión acalorada) calm down, please!
calmar ( conjugate calmar) verbo transitivo
‹ nervios› to calm;
‹ sed› to quench;
‹ hambre› to take the edge off
calmarse verbo pronominal
calma sustantivo femenino
1 (sosiego, paz) calm
estar en calma, to be calm
2 ¡calma, señores!, (en una discusión) calm down, please!
(ante un peligro) please, keep calm!
tomárselo con calma, to take it easy
3 Meteor calm weather
4 Náut calma chicha, dead calm
calmar verbo transitivo
1 (a una persona) to calm (down)
2 (un dolor) to soothe, relieve
' calma' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
calmarse
- desesperarse
- mantener
- quietud
- reflexionar
- restablecer
- restablecimiento
- turbar
- conservar
- llamamiento
- parsimonia
- paz
- tranquilidad
- volver
English:
alleviate
- call
- calm
- composure
- cool
- coolness
- easy
- easy-going
- equanimity
- head
- lull
- stride
- calmly
- coolly
- disturb
- ease
- slow
- still
- tranquility
* * *calma nf1. [sin ruido o movimiento] calm, stillness;en calma calm;se vivía una calma tensa there was an uneasy calmcalma chicha dead calm2. [sosiego] calm, tranquility;un llamamiento a la calma an appeal for calm;el orador pidió calma a los asistentes the speaker appealed to the audience to be calm;con calma calmly;mantener la calma to keep calm o one's composure;perder la calma to lose one's composure;tener calma [tener paciencia] to be patient;tómatelo con calma take it easy* * *f calm;¡calma! calm down!;tómatelo con calma take it easy;la calma que precede a la tormenta the calm before the storm* * *calma nf: calm, quiet* * *calma n calm -
116 cuerpo
m.1 body.a cuerpo without a coat onde cuerpo entero full-length (retrato, espejo)en cuerpo y alma body and soulluchar cuerpo a cuerpo to fight hand-to-handde cuerpo presente (lying) in statetomar cuerpo to take shapevivir a cuerpo de rey to live like a king¡cuerpo a tierra! hit the ground!, get down!cuerpo celeste heavenly bodycuerpo extraño foreign bodyel cuerpo humano the human body2 main body (parte principal).3 thickness (consistencia).mover hasta que la mezcla tome cuerpo stir until the mixture thickensel proyecto de nuevo aeropuerto va tomando cuerpo the new airport project is taking shape4 corps.cuerpo diplomático diplomatic corpscuerpo de policía police force5 section (parte de armario, edificio).6 point (Imprenta) (de letra).7 corpus, body, main section of a bodily part, main section of an organism.8 mass of tissue, corpus.* * *1 ANATOMÍA body2 (constitución) build4 (tronco) trunk5 (grupo) body, force, corps6 (cadáver) corpse, body7 (parte) section, part; (parte principal) main part, main body8 QUÍMICA substance9 FÍSICA body10 (vino, tela, etc) body11 DEPORTE length\a cuerpo descubierto defenceless (US defenseless)cuerpo a cuerpo hand-to-handde cuerpo entero full-lengthen cuerpo y alma figurado heart and soul, body and soulestar de cuerpo presente to lie in statehacer de cuerpo eufemístico to relieve oneselfno tener nada en el cuerpo to have an empty stomachtener buen cuerpo to have a good figuretomar cuerpo figurado to take shapecuerpo de baile corps de balletcuerpo del delito DERECHO evidence, corpus delicticuerpo diplomático diplomatic corpscuerpo legislativo legislative bodycuerpo geométrico regular solidcuerpos celestes heavenly bodies* * *noun m.1) body2) corps* * *SM1) (Anat) bodyme dolía todo el cuerpo — my body was aching all over, I was aching all over
cuerpo a cuerpo —
un cuerpo a cuerpo entre los dos políticos — a head-on o head-to-head confrontation between the two politicians
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cuerpo serrano — hum body to die for•
¡cuerpo a tierra! — hit the ground!dar con el cuerpo en tierra — to fall down, fall to the ground
a cuerpo gentil —
a cuerpo de rey —
hurtó el cuerpo y eludió a sus vecinos — he sneaked off o away and avoided his neighbours
pedirle a algn algo el cuerpo —
hice lo que en ese momento me pedía el cuerpo — I did what my body was telling me to do at that moment
2) (=cadáver) body, corpseencontraron el cuerpo entre los matorrales — they found the body o corpse in the bushes
de cuerpo presente: su marido aún estaba de cuerpo presente — her husband had not yet been buried
funeral de cuerpo presente — funeral service, funeral
3) (=grupo)cuerpo de bomberos — fire brigade, fire department (EEUU)
4) (=parte) [de mueble] section, part; [de un vestido] bodice; (=parte principal) main body5) (=objeto) body, object6) (=consistencia) [de vino] body•
dar cuerpo a algo, el suavizante que da cuerpo a su cabello — the conditioner that gives your hair bodysugirieron varios puntos para dar cuerpo al proyecto — they suggested several points to round out o give more substance to the project
7) (Tip) [de letra] point, point size* * *1)a) (Anat) bodytenía el miedo metido en el cuerpo — (fam) he was scared stiff (colloq)
a cuerpo de rey — (fam)
a cuerpo gentil — (fam) without a coat (o sweater etc)
echarse algo al cuerpo — (fam) < comida> to have something to eat; < bebida> to have something to drink
pedirle el cuerpo algo a alguien — (fam)
sacar(le) el cuerpo a alguien — (AmL fam) to steer clear of somebody
sacar(le) el cuerpo a algo — (AmL fam) ( a trabajo) to get out of something; ( a responsabilidad) to evade o shirk something
b) ( cadáver) body, corpseencontraron su cuerpo sin vida junto al río — (period) his lifeless body was found by the river (frml)
c) ( tronco) body2) (Equ) length3)a) ( parte principal) main bodyb) ( de mueble) part; ( de edificio) section4) (conjunto de personas, de ideas, normas) body6) (consistencia, densidad) bodydar/tomar cuerpo — idea/escultura to take shape
* * *= body, body, type size, body-size, corps, shank, cadaver, soma.Ex. But when he speaks to me he always scans my body and stares at my breasts.Ex. Cartographic materials are, according to AACR2, all the materials that represent, in whole or in part, the earth or any celestial body.Ex. Using golf-ball or daisy-wheel typewriters a good range of typefaces can be used on the same page; different type sizes can also be used.Ex. A fount of type was a set of letters and other symbols in which each was supplied in approximate proportion to its frequency of use, all being of one body-size and design.Ex. Quality abstracting services take pride in their corps of abstractors.Ex. Another device was to make matrices for accented sorts with the punches already used for unaccented sorts: the letter punch was stepped on its shank so that one of several accent punches could be bound on to the step to make a combined punch.Ex. Rather than bringing in butchers to do the handiwork of his dissections, Vesalius himself worked on the human cadavers and said that students of medicine should do the same.Ex. Pyramidal neurons, also known as pyramidal cells, are neurons with a pyramidal-shaped cell body ( soma) and two distinct dendritic trees.----* a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.* crema para el cuerlpo = body lotion.* cuerpo calloso = corpus callosum.* cuerpo celeste = celestial body, heavenly body.* cuerpo Danone = body beautiful.* cuerpo de animal muerto = carcass.* cuerpo de bomberos = fire department.* cuerpo de estanterías = bay of shelves, range of shelving, range, bay of shelving.* cuerpo de estanterías por materia = subject bay.* cuerpo de inspectores = inspectorate.* cuerpo de la ficha = body of the card.* Cuerpo de Marina = Navy Corps.* Cuerpo de Paz, el = Peace Corps.* Cuerpo de Zapadores = Army Corps Engineers.* cuerpo expedicionario = expeditionary force.* cuerpo extraño = foreign body.* cuerpo humano, el = human body, the.* cuerpo político, el = body politic, the.* cuerpo sin vida = dead body.* culto al cuerpo = cult of the body, body beautiful.* dar cuerpo = give + substance.* dar cuerpo a = flesh out.* dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.* de cuerpo largo = long-bodied.* del cuerpo = body.* foto de medio cuerpo = mugshot [mug shot].* ingeniero del cuerpo de zapadores = Army Corps engineer.* luchar cuerpo a cuerpo = clinch.* miembro del cuerpo = limb.* órgano del cuerpo = limb, body part.* pegado al cuerpo = slinky [slinkier -comp., slinkiest -sup.].* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.* que cubre todo el cuerpo = head to toe.* seguro por pérdida de un miembro del cuerpo = dismemberment insurance.* temperatura del cuerpo = body temperature.* vivir a cuerpo de rey = live like + a king, live in + the lap of luxury.* * *1)a) (Anat) bodytenía el miedo metido en el cuerpo — (fam) he was scared stiff (colloq)
a cuerpo de rey — (fam)
a cuerpo gentil — (fam) without a coat (o sweater etc)
echarse algo al cuerpo — (fam) < comida> to have something to eat; < bebida> to have something to drink
pedirle el cuerpo algo a alguien — (fam)
sacar(le) el cuerpo a alguien — (AmL fam) to steer clear of somebody
sacar(le) el cuerpo a algo — (AmL fam) ( a trabajo) to get out of something; ( a responsabilidad) to evade o shirk something
b) ( cadáver) body, corpseencontraron su cuerpo sin vida junto al río — (period) his lifeless body was found by the river (frml)
c) ( tronco) body2) (Equ) length3)a) ( parte principal) main bodyb) ( de mueble) part; ( de edificio) section4) (conjunto de personas, de ideas, normas) body6) (consistencia, densidad) bodydar/tomar cuerpo — idea/escultura to take shape
* * *= body, body, type size, body-size, corps, shank, cadaver, soma.Ex: But when he speaks to me he always scans my body and stares at my breasts.
Ex: Cartographic materials are, according to AACR2, all the materials that represent, in whole or in part, the earth or any celestial body.Ex: Using golf-ball or daisy-wheel typewriters a good range of typefaces can be used on the same page; different type sizes can also be used.Ex: A fount of type was a set of letters and other symbols in which each was supplied in approximate proportion to its frequency of use, all being of one body-size and design.Ex: Quality abstracting services take pride in their corps of abstractors.Ex: Another device was to make matrices for accented sorts with the punches already used for unaccented sorts: the letter punch was stepped on its shank so that one of several accent punches could be bound on to the step to make a combined punch.Ex: Rather than bringing in butchers to do the handiwork of his dissections, Vesalius himself worked on the human cadavers and said that students of medicine should do the same.Ex: Pyramidal neurons, also known as pyramidal cells, are neurons with a pyramidal-shaped cell body ( soma) and two distinct dendritic trees.* a cuerpo de rey = the lap of luxury.* crema para el cuerlpo = body lotion.* cuerpo calloso = corpus callosum.* cuerpo celeste = celestial body, heavenly body.* cuerpo Danone = body beautiful.* cuerpo de animal muerto = carcass.* cuerpo de bomberos = fire department.* cuerpo de estanterías = bay of shelves, range of shelving, range, bay of shelving.* cuerpo de estanterías por materia = subject bay.* cuerpo de inspectores = inspectorate.* cuerpo de la ficha = body of the card.* Cuerpo de Marina = Navy Corps.* Cuerpo de Paz, el = Peace Corps.* Cuerpo de Zapadores = Army Corps Engineers.* cuerpo expedicionario = expeditionary force.* cuerpo extraño = foreign body.* cuerpo humano, el = human body, the.* cuerpo político, el = body politic, the.* cuerpo sin vida = dead body.* culto al cuerpo = cult of the body, body beautiful.* dar cuerpo = give + substance.* dar cuerpo a = flesh out.* dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.* de cuerpo largo = long-bodied.* del cuerpo = body.* foto de medio cuerpo = mugshot [mug shot].* ingeniero del cuerpo de zapadores = Army Corps engineer.* luchar cuerpo a cuerpo = clinch.* miembro del cuerpo = limb.* órgano del cuerpo = limb, body part.* pegado al cuerpo = slinky [slinkier -comp., slinkiest -sup.].* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.* que cubre todo el cuerpo = head to toe.* seguro por pérdida de un miembro del cuerpo = dismemberment insurance.* temperatura del cuerpo = body temperature.* vivir a cuerpo de rey = live like + a king, live in + the lap of luxury.* * *A1 [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] ( Anat) bodyle dolía todo el cuerpo his whole body achedes de cuerpo muy menudo she's very slightly built o she has a very slight buildun retrato/espejo de cuerpo entero a full-length portrait/mirrornos atendieron a cuerpo de rey they treated us like royalty, they gave us real V.I.P. treatment ( colloq)cuerpo a cuerpo hand-to-handen un combate cuerpo a cuerpo in hand-to-hand combatdárselo a algn el cuerpo ( fam): me lo daba el cuerpo que algo había ocurrido I had a feeling that something had happenedecharse algo al cuerpo ( fam); ‹comida› to have sth to eat;‹bebida› to have sth to drink, knock sth back ( colloq)en cuerpo y alma ( fam); wholeheartedlyhurtarle el cuerpo a algo to dodge sthlogró hurtarle el cuerpo al golpe she managed to dodge the blowel cuerpo le pedía un descanso he felt he had to have a rest, his body was crying out for a restpintar or retratar a algn de cuerpo entero: en pocas líneas pinta al personaje de cuerpo entero in a few lines she gives you a complete picture of what the character is likeeso lo pinta de cuerpo entero that shows him in his true colors, that shows him for what he issacar(le) el cuerpo a algo ( AmL fam) (a un trabajo) to get out of sth; (a una responsabilidad) to evade o shirk sth2 (cadáver) body, corpseallí encontraron su cuerpo sin vida ( frml); his lifeless body was found there3 (tronco) bodyCompuesto:corpus delictiganó por tres cuerpos de ventaja she won by three lengthsC1 (parte principal) main body2 (de un mueble) part; (de un edificio) sectionun armario de dos cuerpos a double wardrobe1 (de personas) bodyse negaron a hacer declaraciones como cuerpo they refused to make any statement as a body o groupsu separación del cuerpo his dismissal from the force ( o service etc)2 (de ideas, normas) bodyCompuestos:corps de balletbody of teachingbody of lawspeace corpspolice forcesecurity corpsdiplomatic corpselectoratelegislative bodymedical corpsE ( Fís)1 (objeto) body, object2 (sustancia) substanceCompuestos:heavenly bodycompoundforeign bodygeometric shape o figureelementF (consistencia, densidad) bodyuna tela de mucho cuerpo a heavy clothun vino de mucho cuerpo a full-bodied winele da cuerpo al pelo it gives the hair bodydar/tomar cuerpo: la escultura iba tomando cuerpo the sculpture was taking shapehay que dar cuerpo legal a estas asociaciones we have to give legal status to these organizationsG ( Impr) point size* * *
cuerpo sustantivo masculino
1a) (Anat) body;
retrato/espejo de cuerpo entero full-length portrait/mirror;
cuerpo a cuerpo hand-to-hand
2 (conjunto de personas, de ideas, normas) body;
cuerpo de policía police force;
cuerpo diplomático diplomatic corps
3 (consistencia, densidad) body;
‹ vino› full-bodied
cuerpo sustantivo masculino
1 body
2 (humano) body, (tronco humano) trunk
3 (cadáver) corpse
4 (de un edificio o mueble) section, part
un armario de tres cuerpos, a wardrobe with three sections
(de un libro, una doctrina) body
5 (grupo) corps, force
cuerpo de bomberos, fire brigade
cuerpo diplomático, diplomatic corps
♦ Locuciones: figurado tomar cuerpo, to take shape
a cuerpo de rey, like a king
cuerpo a cuerpo, hand-to-hand
de cuerpo entero, full-length
de cuerpo presente, lying in state
un retrato de medio cuerpo, a half portrait
' cuerpo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abotargarse
- adormecerse
- apéndice
- caída
- caído
- cd
- deformar
- deformarse
- delito
- derecha
- derecho
- desnuda
- desnudo
- dilatar
- dilatarse
- diplomática
- diplomático
- el
- encima
- encoger
- extraña
- extraño
- grasa
- guardia
- holgada
- holgado
- inclinación
- interfecta
- interfecto
- línea
- llaga
- lugar
- perecedera
- perecedero
- proporcionada
- proporcionado
- quiebro
- rebanar
- reclinar
- silueta
- titilar
- vaivén
- volverse
- abotagado
- asamblea
- bola
- bombero
- bulto
- cana
- carga
English:
attitude
- bar
- beauty spot
- bodice
- body
- bow
- bruise
- corps
- decay
- diplomatic corps
- figure
- fire brigade
- fire department
- force
- full-length
- hair
- legislative
- over
- police force
- position
- proportionate
- their
- tingly
- carcass
- department
- faculty
- fellow
- fire
- foreign
- full
- length
- profession
- riddle
- rigor mortis
- wash
* * *cuerpo nm1. [objeto material] bodyAstron cuerpo celeste heavenly body; Quím cuerpo compuesto compound;cuerpo extraño foreign body;Náut cuerpo muerto mooring buoy; Fís cuerpo negro black body; Quím cuerpo simple element2. [de persona, animal] body;el cuerpo humano the human body;tiene un cuerpo estupendo he's got a great body;¡cuerpo a tierra! hit the ground!, get down!;luchar cuerpo a cuerpo to fight hand-to-hand;de medio cuerpo [retrato, espejo] half-length;de cuerpo entero [retrato, espejo] full-length;Fama cuerpo (gentil) without a coat on;a cuerpo descubierto o [m5]limpio: se enfrentaron a cuerpo descubierto o [m5] limpio they fought each other hand-to-hand;dar con el cuerpo en la tierra to fall down;Famdejar mal cuerpo: la comida le dejó muy mal cuerpo the meal disagreed with him;la discusión con mi padre me dejó muy mal cuerpo the argument with my father left a bad taste in my mouth;en cuerpo y alma: se dedicó en cuerpo y alma a ayudar a los necesitados he devoted himself body and soul to helping the poor;se entrega en cuerpo y alma a la empresa she gives her all for the company;Famdemasiado para el cuerpo: ¡esta película es demasiado para el cuerpo! this movie o Br film is just great!, Br this film is the business!;echarse algo al cuerpo: se echó al cuerpo dos botellas de vino he downed two bottles of wine;Fam Eufhacer de cuerpo to relieve oneself;le metieron el miedo en el cuerpo they filled her with fear, they scared her stiff;Fampedir algo el cuerpo: esta noche el cuerpo me pide bailar I'm in the mood for dancing tonight;no bebas más si no te lo pide el cuerpo don't have any more to drink if you don't feel like it;Am Famsacarle el cuerpo a algo to get out of (doing) sth;RP Fama pesar de todo lo que le dije, después se me acercó muy suelto de cuerpo despite everything I said to him, he came up to me later as cool o nice as you like;Famtratar a alguien a cuerpo de rey to treat sb like royalty o like a king;Famvivir a cuerpo de rey to live like a king3. [tronco] trunk4. [parte principal] main body;el cuerpo del libro the main part o body of the book5. [densidad, consistencia] thickness;la tela de este vestido tiene mucho cuerpo this dress is made from a very heavy cloth;un vino con mucho cuerpo a full-bodied wine;dar cuerpo a [salsa] to thicken;tomar cuerpo: mover hasta que la mezcla tome cuerpo stir until the mixture thickens;están tomando cuerpo los rumores de remodelación del gobierno the rumoured cabinet reshuffle is beginning to look like a distinct possibility;el proyecto de nuevo aeropuerto va tomando cuerpo the new airport project is taking shape6. [cadáver] body, corpse;de cuerpo presente (lying) in state7. [corporación consular, militar] corps;el agente fue expulsado del cuerpo por indisciplina the policeman was thrown out of the force for indisciplinecuerpo de baile dance company;cuerpo diplomático diplomatic corps;cuerpo del ejército army corps;cuerpo expedicionario expeditionary force;cuerpo médico medical corps;cuerpo de policía police force8. [conjunto de informaciones] body;cuerpo de doctrina body of ideas, doctrine;cuerpo legal body of legislation9. [parte de armario, edificio] section10. [parte de vestido] body, bodice11. [en carreras] length;el caballo ganó por cuatro cuerpos the horse won by four lengths13. Imprenta point;letra de cuerpo diez ten point font* * *m1 body;cuerpo a cuerpo hand-to-hand;retrato de cuerpo entero/de medio cuerpo full-length/half-length portrait;a cuerpo de rey like a king;en cuerpo y alma body and soul;aún estaba de cuerpo presente he had not yet been buried;me lo pide el cuerpo I feel like it;hacer del cuerpo euph do one’s business2 de policía force;cuerpo (de ejército) corps3:tomar cuerpo take shape* * *cuerpo nm1) : body2) : corps* * *cuerpo n2. (tronco) trunk -
117 humo
m.1 smoke.echar humo (informal figurative) to be fuming, to have smoke coming out of one's ears2 vanity, airs.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: humar.* * *1 smoke3 (vapor) steam, vapour (US vapor)\a humo de pajas figurado thoughtlesslybajarle los humos a alguien figurado to put somebody in his/her placeechar humo to smokesubírsele los humos a uno figurado to become conceited, get on one's high horsetener muchos humos figurado to put on airs* * *noun m.* * *SM1) (=de fuego, cigarro) smoke; (=gases) fumes pl ; (=vapor) vapour, vapor (EEUU), steamechar humo — (lit) to smoke; (fig) to be fuming
tener muchos humos — to think a lot of o.s., have a big head
- vender humos* * *1) (de tabaco, incendio) smoke; ( gases) fumes (pl)echar humo por las orejas — to be seething (colloq)
hacerse humo — (AmL fam) to make oneself scarce (colloq)
llegar al humo de las velas — (Arg) to arrive just as everyone is leaving
bajarle los humos a alguien — to take somebody down a peg or two
se te/le han subido los humos a la cabeza — you've/he's become very high and mighty o very stuck up (colloq)
* * *= smoke, fume, flue gas.Ex. This article describes how Naval War College Library set about restoring the print to book spines that were damaged by smoke or soot during a fire, or during the cleaning process which followed.Ex. The ammonia method of developing poses problems of smell and fumes.Ex. In the far term novel techniques are being developed to remove carbon dioxide from fuel gas or flue gas from energy conversion systems.----* anillo de humo = smoke ring.* bajarle los humos a Alguien = knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size, take + the wind out of + Posesivo + sails.* bocanada de humo = puff of smoke.* bomba de humo = smoke bomb.* colector de humos = exhaust manifold, inlet manifold.* columna de humo = plume of smoke.* cortina de humo = smokescreen, pall of smoke, smoke pall.* daño causado por el humo = smoke damage.* detector de humos = smoke detector, smoke alarm.* deteriorado por el humo = smoke-damaged.* donde hay humo, hay fuego = there's no smoke without fire, where there's smoke there's fire.* echar humo = blow + smoke, fume, steam, smoulder [smolder, -USA].* echar humo por las orejas = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.* estela de humo = vapour trail.* exhalar humo = steam.* fumar hasta desaparecer en una nube de humo = smoke + Reflexivo + into a cloud.* humo de cigarrillo = cigarette smoke.* humo del tubo de escape = exhaust gas, exhaust fume, exhaust.* humo de tabaco = tobacco smoke.* humo + disiparse = smoke + clear.* libre de humo = smokeless.* libre de humos = smoke-free.* negro de humo = lampblack.* nube de humo = smoke pall, pall of smoke, smokescreen, puff of smoke, plume of smoke.* paño de humo = pall of smoke, smoke pall, smokescreen.* que baja los humos = humbling.* salida de humos = flue.* señal de humo = smoke signal.* sin emitir humo = smokeless.* sin humo = smokeless.* sin humos = smoke-free.* sistema de emisión de humos = exhaust system.* subírsele los humos a la cabeza = get + too big for + Posesivo + boots, get + too big for + Posesivo + breeches.* zona libre de humo = smoke-free zone, smoke-free area.* * *1) (de tabaco, incendio) smoke; ( gases) fumes (pl)echar humo por las orejas — to be seething (colloq)
hacerse humo — (AmL fam) to make oneself scarce (colloq)
llegar al humo de las velas — (Arg) to arrive just as everyone is leaving
bajarle los humos a alguien — to take somebody down a peg or two
se te/le han subido los humos a la cabeza — you've/he's become very high and mighty o very stuck up (colloq)
* * *= smoke, fume, flue gas.Ex: This article describes how Naval War College Library set about restoring the print to book spines that were damaged by smoke or soot during a fire, or during the cleaning process which followed.
Ex: The ammonia method of developing poses problems of smell and fumes.Ex: In the far term novel techniques are being developed to remove carbon dioxide from fuel gas or flue gas from energy conversion systems.* anillo de humo = smoke ring.* bajarle los humos a Alguien = knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size, take + the wind out of + Posesivo + sails.* bocanada de humo = puff of smoke.* bomba de humo = smoke bomb.* colector de humos = exhaust manifold, inlet manifold.* columna de humo = plume of smoke.* cortina de humo = smokescreen, pall of smoke, smoke pall.* daño causado por el humo = smoke damage.* detector de humos = smoke detector, smoke alarm.* deteriorado por el humo = smoke-damaged.* donde hay humo, hay fuego = there's no smoke without fire, where there's smoke there's fire.* echar humo = blow + smoke, fume, steam, smoulder [smolder, -USA].* echar humo por las orejas = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.* estela de humo = vapour trail.* exhalar humo = steam.* fumar hasta desaparecer en una nube de humo = smoke + Reflexivo + into a cloud.* humo de cigarrillo = cigarette smoke.* humo del tubo de escape = exhaust gas, exhaust fume, exhaust.* humo de tabaco = tobacco smoke.* humo + disiparse = smoke + clear.* libre de humo = smokeless.* libre de humos = smoke-free.* negro de humo = lampblack.* nube de humo = smoke pall, pall of smoke, smokescreen, puff of smoke, plume of smoke.* paño de humo = pall of smoke, smoke pall, smokescreen.* que baja los humos = humbling.* salida de humos = flue.* señal de humo = smoke signal.* sin emitir humo = smokeless.* sin humo = smokeless.* sin humos = smoke-free.* sistema de emisión de humos = exhaust system.* subírsele los humos a la cabeza = get + too big for + Posesivo + boots, get + too big for + Posesivo + breeches.* zona libre de humo = smoke-free zone, smoke-free area.* * *empezó a echar humo smoke started pouring out of ita la hora de pagar siempre se hace humo when it's time to pay the bill he always makes himself scarce o does a vanishing trick ( colloq)irse/venirse al humo ( RPl fam): llegó con las tortas y los chicos se fueron al humo she arrived with the cakes and the kids gathered round like bees around a honey pot ( colloq)llegar al humo de las velas ( Arg); to arrive just as everyone is leavingdonde hay humo hay fuego there's no smoke without fire(aires): ¡vaya humos que tiene! she really puts on o gives herself airs ( colloq), she really thinks she's the bees knees o the cat's whiskers ( colloq)bajarle los humos a algn to take sb down a peg or twosubírsele los humos a la cabeza a algn: se le han subido los humos a la cabeza he's become very high and mighty o very stuck-up ( colloq)* * *
humo sustantivo masculino
1 (de tabaco, incendio) smoke;
( gases) fumes (pl);
hacerse humo (AmL fam) to make oneself scarce (colloq)
2
¡qué humos se da! she really gives herself airs (colloq);
bajarle los humos a algn to take sb down a peg or two
humo sustantivo masculino
1 smoke
(vapor) vapour, US vapor, steam
(de un tubo de escape, de un extractor) fumes pl 2 humos mpl (soberbia, vanidad) airs: se da muchos humos, she thinks a lot of herself
' humo' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
ahumar
- ahumada
- ahumado
- bocanada
- bote
- cargada
- cargado
- chimenea
- columna
- cortina
- despedir
- desprender
- echar
- espesa
- espeso
- pantalla
- respirar
- sahumar
- tenue
- arrojar
- asfixiante
- desvanecerse
- dispersar
- envolver
- envuelto
- nube
- oler
- tragar
English:
belch
- coil
- curl
- discharge
- dissipate
- from
- fume
- give off
- inhale
- overpower
- pall
- plume
- puff
- rise
- send up
- set off
- smoke
- smoke bomb
- smoke detector
- smokeless
- smokescreen
- smoky
- thick
- trail
- vapour trail
- wisp
- wreath
- billow
- blow
- canister
* * *♦ nm1. [producto de combustión] smoke;[de vehículo] fumes; Famechar humo to be fuming, to have smoke coming out of one's ears;estoy que echo humo I'm fuming;Famse hizo humo [desapareció] he made himself scarce;su fortuna se convirtió en humo en pocos meses his fortune went up in smoke within a few months2. [vapor] steam♦ humos nmpl[soberbia]tener demasiados humos to be too full of oneself;Fambajarle a alguien los humos to take sb down a peg or two;Famcon esa derrota se les han bajado los humos that defeat has brought them back down to earth;Famdarse humos to give oneself airs;Famse le subieron los humos a la cabeza it went to his head* * *m1 de fuego smoke;echar humo fig be furious, be fuming;me echa humo la cabeza fig fam I’m fuming fam2 ( vapor) steam3:humos pl fumes;tener muchos humos fam be a real bighead fam ;bajarle los humos a alguien fam take s.o. down a peg or two;se le han subido los humos (a la cabeza) he’s gotten really high and mighty* * *humo nm1) : smoke, steam, fumes2) humos nmpl: airs pl, conceit* * *humo n1. (de fuego, cigarrillo) smoke2. (gas) fumes3. (vapor) steam -
118 limpio
adj.1 clean, cleanly, neat, tidy.2 clean, innocent.3 clean, decent, wholesome.4 clean, fair, honest.5 clean, guiltless.pres.indicat.1st person singular (yo) present indicative of spanish verb: limpiar.* * *► adjetivo1 (sin suciedad) clean2 (claro) neat, tidy3 (puro) pure4 (honesto) honest, fair5 (juego) fair■ al mes vendré a salir por las 70.000 limpias I make roughly 70,000 a month after tax■ ganó 40.000 limpias she made 40,000 clear profit1 familiar (eliminación) clearing-out► adverbio1 fairly■ no juegan limpio, hacen trampa they don't play fair, they cheat\dejar limpio,-a a alguien familiar to clean somebody outpasar algo a limpio to make a fair copy of something, write something out neatlysacar en limpio to conclude, infer* * *(f. - limpia)adj.1) clean2) free3) clear•* * *1. ADJ1) [casa, cuarto] cleanlimpio de algo — free from sth, clear of sth
2) (=despejado) clearel cielo estaba limpio de nubes — there was a cloudless sky, there was not a cloud in the sky
3) [líquidos] pure, clean4) [en lo moral] pure; (=honesto) honest5) (Dep) [jugada] fair6) (Econ) clear, net7) * (=sin dinero)quedar(se) limpio — * to be cleaned out *
8) * [enfático]a pedrada limpia —
2. SM1)en limpio — (Econ) clear, net
pasar o poner algo en limpio — to make a fair o neat o clean copy of sth
poner un texto en limpio — to tidy a text up, produce a final version of a text
3.ADV* * *I- pia adjetivo1)a) [estar] <casa/vestido/vaso> cleanb) < aire> cleanun cielo limpio, sin nubes — a clear, cloudless sky
c)pasar algo en or (Esp) a limpio — to make a fresh copy of something
2) [ser] < persona> clean3)a) [ser] <dinero/campaña> clean; <elecciones/juego> fair, cleanb) ( libre)limpio de algo — de impurezas/polvo free of something
4) <perfil/imagen> well-defined, clean; < corte> clean5) ( neto)saca unos $70 limpios por mes — she makes $70 a month after deductions
sacar en limpio: no pude sacar nada en limpio de todo lo que dijo I couldn't make sense of anything he said; lo único que saqué en limpio es que... — the only thing that I got clear was that...
6) (fam) ( uso enfático)7) (fam) ( sin dinero) broke (colloq)IIme dejaron limpio — they cleaned me out (colloq)
adverbio <jugar/pelear> fairly, clean* * *= clean [cleaner -comp., cleanest -sup.], spic(k)-and-span, neat [neater -comp., neatest -sup.].Ex. Perhaps it is obvious that guiding must also be accurate, clean and tidy.Ex. ' Spick and Span' is a comedy that examines how individuals cope with death in a society that likes to sweep things under the rug.Ex. What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.----* a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* agua limpia de impurezas = purified water.* con la conciencia limpia = with a clear conscience.* dejar limpio a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.* jugar limpio = play + fair.* limpio de corazón = pure of heart.* super limpio = squeaky clean.* tecnología limpia = clean technology.* tener la conciencia limpia = have + a clear conscience.* vivir con la conciencia limpia = live with + a clear conscience.* * *I- pia adjetivo1)a) [estar] <casa/vestido/vaso> cleanb) < aire> cleanun cielo limpio, sin nubes — a clear, cloudless sky
c)pasar algo en or (Esp) a limpio — to make a fresh copy of something
2) [ser] < persona> clean3)a) [ser] <dinero/campaña> clean; <elecciones/juego> fair, cleanb) ( libre)limpio de algo — de impurezas/polvo free of something
4) <perfil/imagen> well-defined, clean; < corte> clean5) ( neto)saca unos $70 limpios por mes — she makes $70 a month after deductions
sacar en limpio: no pude sacar nada en limpio de todo lo que dijo I couldn't make sense of anything he said; lo único que saqué en limpio es que... — the only thing that I got clear was that...
6) (fam) ( uso enfático)7) (fam) ( sin dinero) broke (colloq)IIme dejaron limpio — they cleaned me out (colloq)
adverbio <jugar/pelear> fairly, clean* * *= clean [cleaner -comp., cleanest -sup.], spic(k)-and-span, neat [neater -comp., neatest -sup.].Ex: Perhaps it is obvious that guiding must also be accurate, clean and tidy.
Ex: ' Spick and Span' is a comedy that examines how individuals cope with death in a society that likes to sweep things under the rug.Ex: What is possibly less easy is to making sure that the guiding stays clean, neat and accurate.* a grito limpio = at the top of + Posesivo + voice.* agua limpia de impurezas = purified water.* con la conciencia limpia = with a clear conscience.* dejar limpio a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.* jugar limpio = play + fair.* limpio de corazón = pure of heart.* super limpio = squeaky clean.* tecnología limpia = clean technology.* tener la conciencia limpia = have + a clear conscience.* vivir con la conciencia limpia = live with + a clear conscience.* * *A1 [ ESTAR] ‹casa/vestido/vaso› clean¿tienes las manos limpias? are your hands clean?2 ‹aire/medio ambiente› cleanun cielo limpio, sin nubes a clear, cloudless sky3B [ SER] ‹persona› cleanes limpio y ordenado he's very clean and tidyC1 [ SER] ‹dinero/elecciones› cleanestá metido en un asunto poco limpio he's involved in some rather underhand o ( colloq) shady businesssus intenciones hacia ella eran limpias his intentions toward(s) her were honorable2 (libre) limpio DE algo:agua limpia de impurezas purified waterun alma limpia de toda mácula ( liter); an unblemished souldicción limpia de vicios faultless dictionD1 ‹perfil/imagen› well-defined, clean; ‹corte› clean2 ( Dep) ‹salto/movimiento› clean3 ‹movimiento› (de las manos) dexterousE(neto): saca unos $700 limpios por mes she makes a clear $700 a month, she makes $700 a month net o after deductions, she clears $700 a monthsacar en limpio: lo único que saqué en limpio es que no venía the only thing that was clear to me o that I got clear was that he wasn't comingno pude sacar nada en limpio de todo lo que dijo I couldn't make sense of anything he saidF ( fam)(uso enfático): la discusión terminó a puñetazo limpio the argument degenerated into a fistfightconseguí entrar a empujón limpio I managed to push my way inse rió a carcajada limpia she roared with laughterjugamos al póker y me dejaron limpio we played poker and they cleaned me out ( colloq)los ladrones le dejaron la casa limpia the thieves cleaned the house out ( colloq)‹jugar/pelear› fairly* * *
Del verbo limpiar: ( conjugate limpiar)
limpio es:
1ª persona singular (yo) presente indicativo
limpió es:
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) pretérito indicativo
Multiple Entries:
limpiar
limpio
limpiar ( conjugate limpiar) verbo transitivo
1
‹arroz/lentejas› to wash;
‹ pescado› to clean;
‹aire/atmósfera› to clear;
limpio algo en seco to dry-clean sth
‹ honor› to restore
2 ( dejar libre) limpio algo de algo to clear sth of sth
3 (fam)
verbo intransitivo
to clean
limpiarse verbo pronominal ( refl) ‹boca/nariz› to wipe;
limpio 1 -pia adjetivo
1
‹ cielo› clearc) pasar algo en or (Esp) a limpio to make a clean (AmE) o (BrE) fair copy of sth
2 [ser]
‹elecciones/juego› fair, clean;
3 ( neto):◊ saca unos $70 limpios por mes she makes $70 a month after deductions;
sacar en limpio: no sacó nada en limpio de todo lo que dijo he didn't make sense of anything he said;
lo único que saqué en limpio es que … the only thing that I got clear was that …
limpio 2 adverbio ‹jugar/pelear› fairly, clean
limpiar
I verbo transitivo
1 to clean
(con un paño) to wipe
(el calzado) to polish
2 (la sangre, el organismo) to cleanse
(el alma) to purify
3 fam (robar) to pinch
II verbo intransitivo to clean
limpio,-a
I adjetivo
1 clean
2 Fin (neto) net
3 familiar pasa la redacción a limpio, make a fair o clean copy of the composition
4 Dep juego limpio, fair play
II adverbio limpio fairly: no jugó limpio, he played dirty
' limpio' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
curiosa
- curioso
- decente
- jugar
- limpia
- lustrosa
- lustroso
- pasar
- polvo
- resplandeciente
- sacar
- trigo
- arreglado
- aseado
- juego
- limpiar
- parecer
- puro
English:
clean
- fair
- fresh
- himself
- play
- underhand
- write out
- write up
- crisp
- fairly
- have
- keep
- savory
- shipshape
- spick-and-span
- under
- write
* * *limpio, -a♦ adj1. [sin suciedad] clean;[cielo, imagen] clear;tiene la casa muy limpia y ordenada her house is very neat and tidy;limpio de polvo y paja all-in, including all charges2. [pulcro, aseado] clean and smart;un joven muy limpio a very well turned out young man3. [no contaminante] clean4. [pollo, pescado] cleaned5. [fractura] clean6. [neto] net;gana cinco millones limpios al año she earns five million a year net7. [honrado] honest;[intenciones] honourable; [juego] cleanlimpio de culpa/sospecha free of blame/suspicionabrió la puerta a patada limpia he bust down o booted in the door♦ advcleanly, fair;Figjugar limpio to play fair;sacar algo en limpio de to make sth out from* * *adj1 clean;poner algo en limpio make a fair copy of sth;pasar a limpio copy out neatly;gana $5.000 limpios al mes he takes home $5,000 a month;quedarse limpio S.Am. fam be broke fam ;sacar algo en limpio fig make sense of sth2 ( ordenado) neat, tidy3 político honest* * *limpio adv: fairly1) : clean, neat2) : honestun juego limpio: a fair game3) : freelimpio de impurezas: pure, free from impurities4) : clear, netganancia limpia: clear profit* * *limpio1 adj clean¿tienes las manos limpias? have you got clean hands?limpio2 adv fair -
119 no
adv.1 not.no sé I don't knowno es fácil it's not easy, it isn't easyno tiene dinero he has no money, he hasn't got any moneyno veo nada I can't see anythingtodavía no not yet¿has oído las noticias? — no have you heard the news? — no o no, I haven't¿aprobó? — no did she pass? — no o no, she didn't¿comen juntos? -- no siempre do they go for lunch together? -- not alwaysno fumadores non-smokers2 no, not.intj.no, nah, no way, nay.m.no.* * *NO► símbolo* * *adv.1) no, not2) non* * *ABR= noroeste NW* * *(= noroeste) NW* * *= by no means, NOT, nay, no, not.Nota: Negación usada con verbos; para los nombres, véase no.Ex. However, UDC is by no means always applied to this degree of detail in libraries.Ex. The Boolean logic operator NOT excludes records containing a particular word.Ex. Said another timidly, nay, sheepishly: 'You can see we need help, can't you Mr. Bibeau?'.Ex. In either case, the patient keys in the responses, which may be as simple as 'yes' or 'no'.Ex. The Boolean logic operator not excludes records containing a particular word.----* alfabeto no romano = non-Roman alphabet.* aún no nacido = unborn.* aunque no lo creas = believe it or not.* base de datos no bibliográfica = non-bibliographic database.* catalogación no automatizada = non-computerised cataloguing.* con datos no pertinentes = dirty [dirtier -comp., dirtiest -sup.].* ¿de dónde si no...? = where else...?.* ¡Dios no lo quiera! = God forbid.* documento recuperado no pertinente = false drop.* el no va más = the be all and end all, the bee's knees.* el último pero no el menos importante = the last but by no means least.* encabezamiento no admitido = non-approved heading.* encabezamiento no específico = non-specific heading.* esto no quiere decir que = this is not to say that.* evaluación no intrusiva = unobtrusive evaluation.* información no codificada = non-coded information.* lo creas o no = believe it or not.* material no devuelto = non-return.* material no impreso = non-print [nonprint], non-print media.* modo no interactivo = non-interactive mode.* ¿no? = do you?, do you?.* no {predisponer} en contra = stay on + the right side of.* no abandonar = stick with, stand by.* no abrasivo = non-abrasive.* no aburrir a Alguien con todos los detalles = spare + Nombe + all the details.* no académico = non-academic.* no acentuado = unaccented.* no aceptar = disavow.* no aceptarse = go by + the board.* no aceptar un no por respuesta = not take + no for an answer.* no acercarse a = steer + clear of, stay away from, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.* no acercarse a Algo ni muerto = would not touch + Nombre + with a barge pole.* no ácido = acid-free.* no acostumbrado a = unfamiliar with.* no actual = non-current.* no actuando en capacidad de autor = non-authorial.* no actuar como se debe = be remiss.* no actuar correctamente = be remiss.* no actuar debidamente = be remiss.* no acudir = stay away.* no acuoso = non-aqueous.* no admitir discusión = be out of the question.* no adosado = detached.* no afectado = unaffected.* no afectar = be immune against, leave + unaffected.* no afiliado = unaffiliated.* no afín = nonrelative [non-relative].* no agobiarse = take + Posesivo + time.* no agravante = non-exacerbating.* no agrupado = unclustered.* no aguantar más = have had enough.* no aguantar ver Algo o Alguien = can't stand + sight.* no alcanzar a + Infinitivo (con mucho) = fall (far) short of + Gerundio.* no alergénico = non-allergenic.* no alfabetizado = non-literate.* no amante de la literatura = non-literary.* no americano = non-US, un-American.* no amortizable = irredeemable.* no analizado = unexamined.* no anclado = unanchored.* no andar con reparos = make + no bones about + Algo.* no andar con tapujos = make + no bones about + Algo.* no andar en nada bueno = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* no andar muy equivocado = be in the right realm.* no andarse con rodeos = call + a spade a spade.* no antes de = no sooner than.* no añorar el pasado = never + look back.* no aparecer = be not included.* no apartarse del buen camino = keep on + the right track.* no aprovechar Algo lo suficiente = under-exploit [underexploit].* no aprovechar el potencial = fall (far) short of + potential, fall (far) behind + potential.* no apto para menores = X-rated.* no arrepentirse = not look back, never + look back.* no arriesgarse = play it + safe.* no asignado = unallocated, unassigned.* no asistencia = non-attendance.* no asistente = non-attender [nonattender].* no asistir = stay away.* no atendido = unsatisfied.* no atreverse a = flinch at/from, have + no stomach for.* no atreverse a tratar = fear to + tread.* no auténtico = unauthentic.* no autorizado = unauthorised [unauthorized, -USA], unapproved.* no avanzar = tread + water.* no avanzar más = go + no further.* no bajarse del burro = stick to + Posesivo + guns.* no bastar = not be good enough.* no bibliográfico = non-book [nonbook], non-bibliographic, non-bibliographical.* no bibliotecario = non-librarian.* no británico = non-UK.* no buscarle las pulgas al perro = let + sleeping dogs lie.* no cabe ni un alfiler = no room to swing a cat.* no caber en sí de alegría = thrill + Nombre + to bits, be chuffed to bits, be tickled pink.* no cambiar = keep + it up, keep up + the good work, keep up + the great work, stand + pat.* no canjeable = irredeemable.* no cantante = nonsinger.* no cantes victoria antes de tiempo = don't count your chickens before they are hatched.* no captar la idea = miss + the point.* no ceder = stand + Posesivo + ground, put + Posesivo + foot down.* no ceder a las presiones = withstand + pressure.* no ceder terreno = stand + Posesivo + ground.* no centrado = unfocused [unfocussed].* no científico = unscientific.* no cobrado = uncollected.* no codificado = non-coded.* no coercitivo = non-coercive.* no coger Algo = go (way) over + Posesivo + head.* no coger por sorpresa = come as + no surprise.* no coincidente = ill matched.* no colar = Negativo + hold + water.* no comentado = unannotated.* no comercial = non-profit making, non-commercial [noncommercial].* no compatible = non-compatible.* no compensatorio = non-compensatory [noncompensatory].* no comprender = be beyond + Pronombre.* no comprobado = untested.* no comprometido = uncommitted.* no concebirse desde ningún punto de vista = be impossible under any hypothesis.* no concentrado = unfocused [unfocussed].* no concentrar el esfuerzo = spread + Nombre + thinly.* no concordar con = be at odds with.* no conducir a nada = be exercises in + futility.* no conductual = nonbehavioural [nonbehavioral, -USA].* no confirmado = unsubstantiated.* no conformarse con un no = not take + no for an answer.* no conmovedor = unmoving.* no conocer a Alguien de nada = not know + Pronombre + from Adam.* no conocer a Alguien para nada = not know + Pronombre + from Adam.* no conseguir nada = achieve + nothing.* no conseguir ni una cosa ni otra = fall (between/through) + the cracks.* no considerarse parte de = hold + Reflexivo + apart from.* no consumible = nonconsumptive.* no consumidor = nonconsumptive.* no contagioso = non-contagious.* no contaminado = untainted, uncontaminated.* no contar = be out of the picture.* no contar con = leave + Nombre + out of the picture, drop + Nombre + out of the picture.* no contar con la aprobación = frown on/upon.* no contencioso = non-contentious.* no convencional = non-conventional.* no convexo = nonconvex [non-convex].* no corregido = uncorrected.* no correlativo = non-consecutive.* no correr prisa = there + be + no hurry.* no corroborado = unsubstantiated.* no creerse Algo al pie de la letra = take + Nombre + with a pinch of salt.* no creerse Algo del todo = take + Nombre + with a pinch of salt.* no crítico = non-critical.* no cualificado = unskilled.* no cuestionarse la veracidad de Algo temporalmente = suspend + disbelief.* no cumplido = unfulfilled, unrealised [unrealized, -USA].* no cumplir = fall + short of, welsh on.* no cumplir con el plazo de publicación = miss + publication deadline.* no cumplir con + Posesivo + deber = be remiss.* no cumplir las expectativas = fall + short of expectations.* no cumplir lo esperado = fall + short of expectations.* no cumplir lo prometido = fall + short of + Posesivo + promise.* no cumplir una norma = fall (far) short of + norm.* no cumplir un objetivo = fall + short of goal.* no cumplir unos criterios = fall (far) short of + criteria.* no cumplir unos requisitos = fall + short of requirements.* no cursar una asignatura = skip + grades.* no dar crédito a = disbelief.* no dar crédito a + Posesivo + oídos = not believe + Posesivo + ears.* no dar crédito a + Posesivo + ojos = not believe + Posesivo + eyes.* no dar fruto = come to + nothing.* no darle demasiada importancia a Algo = think + little of.* no darle demasiada importancia a + Infinitivo = think + nothing of + Gerundio.* no darle importancia a = think + very little about/of.* no dar más de sí = stretch + Nombre + to the limit, overstretch.* no dar ningún resultado = give + zero results, be of no avail, be to no avail.* no darse cuenta de = sneak under + the radar, go + unnoticed.* no darse de cuenta de = be blind to.* no darse por vencido fácilmente = not take + no for an answer.* no dar una impresión clara = send + mixed signals.* no debemos + Infinitivo = let us not + Infinitivo.* no deber nada = pay + Posesivo + dues.* no + deber + sorprender que = it + be + not surprising that.* no debes juzgar un libro por el color de sus pastas = don't judge a book by its cover, don't judge a book by its cover.* no debidamente reconocido = unsung.* no decir a Alguien lo que está ocurriendo = leave + Nombre + in the dark.* no decir nada = keep + quiet.* no decir nada a nadie = lips + seal.* no decir nada nuevo = much ado about nothing.* no decir palabrotas = watch + Posesivo + mouth.* no de comportamiento = nonbehavioural [nonbehavioral, -USA].* no de conducta = nonbehavioural [nonbehavioral, -USA].* no decreciente = non-decreasing.* no dedicado a la investigación = non-research.* no definido = unstated.* no definirse = sit on + the fence.* no dejar a nadie fuera = inclusivity.* no dejar de enviar + Nombre = keep + Nombre + coming.* no dejar de mandar + Nombre = keep + Nombre + coming.* no dejar duda = leave + little doubt.* no dejar entrar = turn + Nombre + away, keep out.* no dejar ninguna duda = leave + no doubt.* no dejar ni un cabo suelto = tie up + all the loose ends.* no dejar pasar = keep out.* no dejar pasar la oportunidad = ride + the wave.* no dejar títere con cabeza = turn + everything upside down.* no deliberado = unintentional.* no del todo maduro = underripe.* no democrático = undemocratic.* no desanimarse = keep + Posesivo + chin up.* no descansar en + Posesivo + tumba = spin + in + Posesivo + grave.* no descriptor = non-descriptor.* no deseado = unwanted, undesired, uninvited.* no desfallecer = keep up.* no desgastarse fácilmente = wear + well.* no desglosable = unbreakable.* no desmerecer = compare + favourably.* no destructivo = non-destructive.* no desvelar + Posesivo + identidad = protect + Posesivo + identity.* no determinista = nondeterministic [non-deterministic].* no devolverse = be non-refundable.* no diferenciador = nondistinctive.* no diferenciarse de = be nothing short of.* no digno de confianza = untrustworthy.* no discapacitado = able-bodied.* no disciplinario = impunitive.* no discriminatorio con respecto al sexo = gender neutral.* no disponible = not applicable [N/A].* no disponible para el préstamo = not-loanable.* no dispuesto = unprepared.* no distinguir entre... y... = make + little distinction between... and....* no distintivo = nondistinctive.* no distribuido = undelivered, undelivered.* no docente = non-teaching.* no económico = non-economic [noneconomic].* no educativo = non-teaching, non-educational.* no efímero = non-volatile [nonvolatile].* no eléctrico = nonelectrical [non-electrical].* no encontrar nada + Adjetivo = find far from + Adjetivo.* no encontrar ni el pie ni la cabeza = can't make head(s) or tail(s) of.* no encontrar palabras = be at a loss for words, be lost for words.* no en inglés = non-English.* no entender = be beyond + Pronombre.* no entender Algo = go (way) over + Posesivo + head.* no entender lo esencial = miss + the point.* no entender ni una papa de = can't make head(s) or tail(s) of.* no entendido por la materia = outsider.* no entregado = undelivered.* no envío = non-shipment.* no epiléptico = non-epileptic.* no es asombroso que = not surprisingly, unsurprisingly.* no escatimar = unstinting.* no escatimar dinero = lavish + money.* no escatimar gastos = go to + town on, lash out (on).* no escrito = unwritten.* no es de extrañar que = no wonder that, small wonder that.* no es de sorprender que = not surprisingly, unsurprisingly.* no esencial = non-essential [nonessential].* no es lo mismo en el caso de = the same is not true (for/of/with).* no especialista = non-expert [nonexpert].* no especializado = broader-based.* no especificar = leave + undefined.* no está claro todavía = the jury is still out (on).* no esta disponible = be down.* no estándar = non-standard [nonstandard].* no estar + Adjetivo + en absoluto = be far from + Adjetivo.* no estar a la altura de las expectativas = fall below + expectations.* no estar a la altura de lo que se espera = fall below + expectations, be below par, be under par.* no estar al tanto de = be out of touch with.* no estar bien equilibrado = skew.* no estar contento = be unhappy.* no estar convencido = be dubious.* no estar coordinado con = be out of step with.* no estar de acuerdo = be at variance, disagree, beg to differ.* no estar de acuerdo (con) = disapprove (of).* no estar de acuerdo con la idea de = disapprove of + the idea of.* no estar de suerte = be out of luck.* no estar deteriorado = unimpaired.* no estar disponible = be unavailable.* no estar dispuesto a = be unwilling to, be negatively disposed to.* no estar documentado = be undocumented.* no estar en condiciones de = be unfit for.* no estar en el mejor momento de Uno = be past + Posesivo + best.* no estar en funcionamiento = be down.* no estar en plenitud de facultades = be past + Posesivo + best.* no estar en + Posesivo + cabales = insane.* no estar en sintonía con = be out of step with.* no estar expuesto al público = be out of the public eye.* no estar familiarizado con = be unfamiliar with.* no estar finalizado (con mucho) = fall (far) short of + completeness.* no estar incluido = be not included.* no estar muy católico = feel + bad.* no estar muy lejos de = be just one step away from.* no estar nada + Adjetivo = be anything but + Adjetivo.* no estar nunca satisfecho = enough + be + not/never + enough.* no estar presente en = be absent (from).* no estar relacionado con = be unrelated to.* no estar seguro = be uncertain.* no estar seguro de = be unsure about/of.* no estar utilizable = be down.* no es una ciencia exacta = not (exactly) rocket science.* no es un misterio = not (exactly) rocket science.* no exacerbado = non-exacerbating.* no examinado = unexamined.* no exclusivo = non-exclusive.* no excluyente = inclusive, socially-inclusive.* no existe = not applicable [N/A].* no existir = be out of the picture.* no existir como tal = there + be + no such thing as, there + be + no such thing as.* no existir límites = there + be + no limit.* no existir muchos indicios de que = there + be + little sign of.* no existir ningún indicio de que = there + be + no sign of.* no experto = non-expert [nonexpert].* no explorado = unexplored.* no explosivo = non-explosive.* no expresado = unspoken, unstated.* no expuesto a la luz = unexposed.* no falla = reliable.* no faltar el respeto = be civil towards.* no familiarizado con = unfamiliar with.* no ferroso = non-ferrous [nonferrous].* no fibroso = non-fibrous.* no figurar = be not included.* no fijado = non-net.* no fructificar = come to + nothing.* no fumador = non-smoker, non-smoking.* no funcionar = be out of order.* no funcionario = untenured, non-tenured.* no + Futuro = won't [will not].* no ganado = unearned.* no guardar relación con = be incommensurate with.* no gubernamental = non-government, non-governmental [nongovernmental].* no gustar = have + a dislike for, dislike, be uncomfortable + Gerundio, be uncomfortable with, feel + uncomfortable with, feel + uncomfortable + Gerundio.* no haber = be unavailable.* no haber consecuencias = nothing + come of.* no + haber + dos + Nombre que = no two + Nombre.* no haber duda de que = there + be + no doubt that.* no haber duda (que) = there + be + no question (that).* no haber forma de = there + be + no way.* no haber indicios de que = there + be + no indication that.* no haber límites = there + be + no limit.* no haber llegado todavía = be yet to come.* no haber manera de = there + be + no way.* no haber modo de = there + be + no means of.* no haber muchas señales de que = there + be + little sign of.* no + haber + nada como = there + be + nothing like.* no haber nada de verdad en = there + be + any/no truth to.* no + haber + nada malo en = there + be + nothing wrong in/with.* no haber palabras para describirlo = beggar + description.* no haber pero que valer = not take + no for an answer.* no haber prisa = there + be + no hurry.* no haber problemas = be fine.* no haber señal de que = there + be + no sign of.* no habiendo = in the absence of.* no hace falta decir que = it goes without saying that, needless to say.* no hace mucho = in the recent past.* no hace mucho tiempo = not so long ago.* no hacer Algo ni muerto = would not touch + Nombre + with a barge pole.* no hacer Algo por cobardía = wimp out (on), wimp, chicken out (on/of).* no hacer Algo por miedo = wimp out (on), wimp, chicken out (on/of).* no hacer caso = brush aside.* no hacer caso a = turn + Posesivo + back on.* no hacer caso de = slight.* no hacer los deberes = be asleep at the wheel.* no hacer más que = do + no more than.* no hacer nada = vegetate, veg out.* no hacer nada al respecto = leave + unchecked.* no hacer nada de particular = do + nothing in particular.* no hacer ninguna gracia = not take + kindly to.* no hacer ningún cambio = stand + pat.* no hacer otra cosa que = do + nothing but.* no hacer sino = do + no more than.* no hay = there ain't [there aren't/isn't].* no hay dos sin tres = things + come in threes.* no hay duda de que = undoubtedly.* no hay escapatoria = needs must when the devil drives.* no hay forma de que = for the life of me.* no hay límite(s) = the sky is the limit.* no hay mal que por bien no venga = every cloud has a silver lining, be a blessing in disguise, to every cloud, there is a silver lining.* no hay manera de que = for the life of me.* no hay más remedio = needs must when the devil drives.* no hay modo de que = for the life of me.* no hay nada como = nothing beats....* no hay nada imposible = all bets are off.* no hay nada mejor que = nothing beats....* no hay nada oculto = what you see is what you get.* no hay + Nombre + que sean = no + Nombre + be.* no higroscópico = non-hygroscopic.* no hindú = non-Hindu.* no homosexual = straight man.* no humano = non-human [nonhuman].* no hurgar en la herida = let + sleeping dogs lie.* no idéntico = non-identical.* no identificado = unnamed.* no idoneidad = unsuitability.* no impacientarse con = bear with + Pronombre.* no importa = never mind, regardless of, whatever.* no importa + Adjetivo/Adverbio + que seaAdjetivo/Adverbio + que sea = however + Adjetivo/Adverbio.* no importa cómo = no matter how.* no importa lo + Adjetivo + que + Subjuntivo = no matter how + Adjetivo.* no importa lo bien = no matter how well.* No importa lo que se conoce, sino a quién se conoce = It's not what you know, but who you know.* no importa qué = whatever.* no importar = be all right with + Persona, make + no difference, cope with.* no importar Algo a Alguien = think + little of.* no importar en absoluto = have + no qualms about.* no importar + Infinitivo = think + nothing of + Gerundio.* no importar lo más mínimo = could not care less.* no importar lo que + pensar de = whatever + Pronombre + make of.* no importar nada = not give a damn, not give a shit, not give a fuck.* no importa si... o = no matter whether... or.* no impreso = unprinted.* no incluido = unlisted.* no incluye = exclusive of.* no indicado = unstated.* no + Indicativo = fail to + Infinitivo.* no + Infinitivo = failure to + Infinitivo.* no infringir las leyes = stay on + the right side of the law, keep on + the right side of the law.* no ingresado = unearned.* no inmiscuirse en = remain + uninvolved in, stay away from.* no inmutarse = not bat an eyelid, not bat an eyelash, keep + a stiff upper lip.* no inscripción = non-registration.* no intencional = non-intentional.* no interactivo = non-interactive.* no interesar = can't/couldn't be bothered.* no intervencionista = hands-off, isolationist.* no intrusivo = nonobtrusive.* no invasivo = noninvasive [non-invasive].* no invitado = uninvited.* no invitados, los = uninvited, the.* no involucrado = uninvolved.* no jerárquico = non-hierarchical.* no lector = non-reader [nonreader].* no letal = non-lethal.* no levantarse hasta tarde = have + a lie-in.* no librario = non-book [nonbook].* no lineal = nonlinear [non-linear].* no linealidad = nonlinearity [no-linearity].* no listo = unready.* no literario = unliterary, non-literary.* no llegar a = stop + short of, fall + short of.* no llegar a entender = miss + the mark, miss + the point.* no llegar a + Infinitivo (con mucho) = fall (far) short of + Gerundio.* no llegar a un ideal = fall + short of ideal.* no llevar a ninguna parte = achieve + nothing, go + nowhere.* no llevar a ningún fin = beat + a dead horse, flog + a dead horse, fart + in the wind.* no llevar a ningún sitio = go + nowhere.* no lo bastante lejos = not far enough.* no lo dudes = take it from me.* no lucrativo = non-profit [nonprofit], non-profit making.* no manifiesto = undeclared.* no MARC = non-MARC.* no más que = in any more than.* no materializarse = fall through.* Nombre + no tardará mucho en = it won't be long before + Nombre.* Nombre + no tardó mucho en = it wasn't long before + Nombre.* no médico = non-clinical.* no merecer la pena = be no good.* no merecerse Algo = be unworthy of.* no meterse en líos = keep out of + trouble.* no meterse en problemas = keep out of + trouble.* no miel sin hiel = no pain, no gain.* no miembro = non-member [nonmember].* no militar = nonmilitary.* no monográfico = non-monographic.* no morderse la lengua = call + a spade a spade.* no moverse = stay + put.* no mucho después = not long after.* no musical = non-musical.* no muy acertado = wide of the mark.* no muy apropiado = wide of the mark.* no muy bien informado = not-too-well-informed.* no muy despierto = slow.* no muy lejos = within easy travelling distance, not far behind, not far off, not far away, not far, not too far.* no muy listos, los = none-too-bright, the.* no nacido = unborn.* no necesitar mantenimiento = maintenance-free.* no nombrado = unnamed.* no nórdico = non-Nordic.* no obstaculizar = be out of the way of.* no obstante = albeit (that), however, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, yet, notwithstanding, none the less, though, that being said, all this said, when all is said and done.* no occidental = non-Western.* no ocultar las preferencias de Uno sobre Algo = make + no bones about + Algo.* no oficial = non-government.* no olvidar = bear in + mind, be aware of.* no ordenado = unsorted.* no orgánico = non-organic.* no parar mucho en un sitio = live out of + a suitcase.* no parecer que = there + be + no sign of, there + be + little sign of.* no parecerse en nada a = be nothing like.* no parecerse ni por asomo = different as night and day.* no parecer Uno Mismo = be out of character.* no participar = be out of the picture.* no participar en = be uninvolved in, remain + uninvolved in.* no partidista = non-partisan [nonpartisan].* no pasar mucho tiempo antes de que + Subjuntivo = be not long before + Indicativo.* no patentado = non-proprietary.* no pegar ni con cola = stick out like + a sore thumb.* no pensar en otra cosa que = be wrapped up in.* no pensar más en Algo = dismiss from + Posesivo + mind.* no pensar más que en = be wrapped up in.* no percatarse de = be blind to.* no percatarse de la importancia de Algo = have + no feeling for.* no perder de vista = keep + an eye on, keep + a beady eye on, keep in + sight.* no perder el ánimo = keep + Posesivo + chin up.* no perder el control = stay on top of, stay on + top of things, be on top of things.* no perder el trabajo = stay in + work.* no perder la cabeza = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.* no perder la calma = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.* no perderse = keep on + the right track.* no perderse en/por = find + Posesivo + way round/through.* no perderse mucho, no perderse nada = be no great loss.* no perderse nada = be no great loss.* no perfumado = non-scented.* no periódico = non-periodical.* no permitir = disallow.* no pertenecer a = have + no place in.* no perteneciente a la Comunidad Europea = non-EC.* no perteneciente al juzgado = out-of-court.* no pestañear = not bat an eyelid, not bat an eyelash.* no pillar Algo = go (way) over + Posesivo + head.* no pillar la idea = miss + the point.* no planificado = unplanned.* no poder = be unable to, cannot, can't [cannot].* no poder aguantar a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.* no poder conciliar el sueño = have + trouble sleeping, have + trouble sleeping.* no poder darse el lujo de = ill afford.* no poder dejar de mencionar = cannot but notice.* no poder dejar de recalcar la importancia de Algo = cannot + give + too much emphasis + to the importance of, the importance of + Nombre + cannot be stressed too strongly.* no poder dormir = sleeplessness.* no poder estarse quieto = have + the fidgets, fidget.* no poder evitar + Infinitivo = cannot help + Gerundio, cannot help but + Verbo.* no poder evitar mencionar = cannot but notice.* no poder hacer más que = do + little more than.* no poder permitirse = ill afford.* no poder permitirse el lujo de = ill afford.* no poder quitarse Algo de la cabeza = can't get it out of my mind.* no poderse buscar = be unsearchable.* no poderse negar que = there + be + no denying that.* no poder sino + Infinitivo = cannot help but + Verbo.* no poder ver a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.* no poder ver Algo o Alguien = can't stand + sight.* no polémico = non-controversial [noncontroversial], non-contentious.* no poner en duda = be unquestioned.* ¡No, por lo que más quieras! = Not on your life!.* no precipitarse = keep + a cool head, play it + cool.* no predisponer a Alguien en contra = keep on + the right side of.* no preguntes porque no te puedo decir la verdad = ask no questions and hear no lies.* no preocuparse que = rest + assured that.* no preparado = uninformed, unready, unprepared.* no presentado a examen = absent from exam.* no prestar atención = disregard, overlook, close + the door on, go + unheeded, fly in + the face of.* no prestar atención al hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.* no prestar la suficiente atención = give + short shrift.* no pretender ser = make + no claim to.* no probado = untested.* no procesado = unprocessed.* no profesional = non-professional [nonprofessional].* no programador = non-programmer.* no prolongado = unsustained.* no pronunciado = undelivered.* no prosperar = fall by + the wayside.* no provocado = unprovoked.* no publicado = unpublished.* no público = non-public.* no pude evitar notar que = couldn't help but notice (that).* no puedo aguantarlo = can't take it.* no puedo comprender = I can't get over.* no puedo entender cómo = can't get over how.* no quebrar = stay in + business.* no quedarse ahí = there + be + more to it than that.* no querer saber más nada de = drop + Nombre + like a hot potato, drop + Nombre + like a hot brick.* no querer saber nada de = want + nothing to do with.* no querer tener nada que ver con Algo = would not touch + Nombre + with a barge pole.* no querer tener nada que ver con = want + nothing to do with.* no racial = colour-blind.* no racista = race-neutral.* no realizado = unfulfilled, unrealised [unrealized, -USA].* no recargado = uncluttered.* no reciclable = non-recyclable.* no recogido = uncollected.* no recompensado = unrewarded.* no reconocido = unacknowledged, unrecognised [unrecognized, -USA].* no recopilado = uncollected.* no redimido = unredeemed.* no reembolsable = non-repayable, non-refundable.* no registrado = unlisted, unaffiliated.* no reglamentado = unregulated.* no regulado = unregulated.* no relacionado = unrelated, nonrelative [non-relative].* no relacionados entre sí = unrelated.* no relativo = nonrelative [non-relative].* no relevante = non-relevant.* no remunerado = unpaid, unsalaried, non-paying, unremunerated, non-remunerated.* no renovable = non-renewable.* no renovado = unrenewed.* no rentable = uneconomic, unprofitable.* no reparar en gastos = go to + town on, lash out (on).* no repartido = undelivered.* no representativo = unrepresentative.* no restrictivo = non-restrictive.* no restringido = non-restrictive, unconfined.* no resuelto = unresolved.* no resultar fácil = not be easy.* no retirado = uncollected.* * *(= noroeste) NW* * *no {predisponer} en contra(v.) = stay on + the right side ofEx: Many of the stories told about fairies seem to be cautionary tales, showing that they can be very helpful, as long as you stay on the right side of them.
= by no means, NOT, nay, no, not.Nota: Negación usada con verbos; para los nombres, véase no.Ex: However, UDC is by no means always applied to this degree of detail in libraries.
Ex: The Boolean logic operator NOT excludes records containing a particular word.Ex: Said another timidly, nay, sheepishly: 'You can see we need help, can't you Mr. Bibeau?'.Ex: In either case, the patient keys in the responses, which may be as simple as 'yes' or 'no'.Ex: The Boolean logic operator not excludes records containing a particular word.* alfabeto no romano = non-Roman alphabet.* aún no nacido = unborn.* aunque no lo creas = believe it or not.* base de datos no bibliográfica = non-bibliographic database.* catalogación no automatizada = non-computerised cataloguing.* con datos no pertinentes = dirty [dirtier -comp., dirtiest -sup.].* ¿de dónde si no...? = where else...?.* ¡Dios no lo quiera! = God forbid.* documento recuperado no pertinente = false drop.* el no va más = the be all and end all, the bee's knees.* el último pero no el menos importante = the last but by no means least.* encabezamiento no admitido = non-approved heading.* encabezamiento no específico = non-specific heading.* esto no quiere decir que = this is not to say that.* evaluación no intrusiva = unobtrusive evaluation.* información no codificada = non-coded information.* lo creas o no = believe it or not.* material no devuelto = non-return.* material no impreso = non-print [nonprint], non-print media.* modo no interactivo = non-interactive mode.* ¿no? = do you?, do you?.* no {predisponer} en contra = stay on + the right side of.* no abandonar = stick with, stand by.* no abrasivo = non-abrasive.* no aburrir a Alguien con todos los detalles = spare + Nombe + all the details.* no académico = non-academic.* no acentuado = unaccented.* no aceptar = disavow.* no aceptarse = go by + the board.* no aceptar un no por respuesta = not take + no for an answer.* no acercarse a = steer + clear of, stay away from, give + Nombre + a wide berth, steer away from.* no acercarse a Algo ni muerto = would not touch + Nombre + with a barge pole.* no ácido = acid-free.* no acostumbrado a = unfamiliar with.* no actual = non-current.* no actuando en capacidad de autor = non-authorial.* no actuar como se debe = be remiss.* no actuar correctamente = be remiss.* no actuar debidamente = be remiss.* no acudir = stay away.* no acuoso = non-aqueous.* no admitir discusión = be out of the question.* no adosado = detached.* no afectado = unaffected.* no afectar = be immune against, leave + unaffected.* no afiliado = unaffiliated.* no afín = nonrelative [non-relative].* no agobiarse = take + Posesivo + time.* no agravante = non-exacerbating.* no agrupado = unclustered.* no aguantar más = have had enough.* no aguantar ver Algo o Alguien = can't stand + sight.* no alcanzar a + Infinitivo (con mucho) = fall (far) short of + Gerundio.* no alergénico = non-allergenic.* no alfabetizado = non-literate.* no amante de la literatura = non-literary.* no americano = non-US, un-American.* no amortizable = irredeemable.* no analizado = unexamined.* no anclado = unanchored.* no andar con reparos = make + no bones about + Algo.* no andar con tapujos = make + no bones about + Algo.* no andar en nada bueno = be up to no good, get up to + no good.* no andar muy equivocado = be in the right realm.* no andarse con rodeos = call + a spade a spade.* no antes de = no sooner than.* no añorar el pasado = never + look back.* no aparecer = be not included.* no apartarse del buen camino = keep on + the right track.* no aprovechar Algo lo suficiente = under-exploit [underexploit].* no aprovechar el potencial = fall (far) short of + potential, fall (far) behind + potential.* no apto para menores = X-rated.* no arrepentirse = not look back, never + look back.* no arriesgarse = play it + safe.* no asignado = unallocated, unassigned.* no asistencia = non-attendance.* no asistente = non-attender [nonattender].* no asistir = stay away.* no atendido = unsatisfied.* no atreverse a = flinch at/from, have + no stomach for.* no atreverse a tratar = fear to + tread.* no auténtico = unauthentic.* no autorizado = unauthorised [unauthorized, -USA], unapproved.* no avanzar = tread + water.* no avanzar más = go + no further.* no bajarse del burro = stick to + Posesivo + guns.* no bastar = not be good enough.* no bibliográfico = non-book [nonbook], non-bibliographic, non-bibliographical.* no bibliotecario = non-librarian.* no británico = non-UK.* no buscarle las pulgas al perro = let + sleeping dogs lie.* no cabe ni un alfiler = no room to swing a cat.* no caber en sí de alegría = thrill + Nombre + to bits, be chuffed to bits, be tickled pink.* no cambiar = keep + it up, keep up + the good work, keep up + the great work, stand + pat.* no canjeable = irredeemable.* no cantante = nonsinger.* no cantes victoria antes de tiempo = don't count your chickens before they are hatched.* no captar la idea = miss + the point.* no ceder = stand + Posesivo + ground, put + Posesivo + foot down.* no ceder a las presiones = withstand + pressure.* no ceder terreno = stand + Posesivo + ground.* no centrado = unfocused [unfocussed].* no científico = unscientific.* no cobrado = uncollected.* no codificado = non-coded.* no coercitivo = non-coercive.* no coger Algo = go (way) over + Posesivo + head.* no coger por sorpresa = come as + no surprise.* no coincidente = ill matched.* no colar = Negativo + hold + water.* no comentado = unannotated.* no comercial = non-profit making, non-commercial [noncommercial].* no compatible = non-compatible.* no compensatorio = non-compensatory [noncompensatory].* no comprender = be beyond + Pronombre.* no comprobado = untested.* no comprometido = uncommitted.* no concebirse desde ningún punto de vista = be impossible under any hypothesis.* no concentrado = unfocused [unfocussed].* no concentrar el esfuerzo = spread + Nombre + thinly.* no concordar con = be at odds with.* no conducir a nada = be exercises in + futility.* no conductual = nonbehavioural [nonbehavioral, -USA].* no confirmado = unsubstantiated.* no conformarse con un no = not take + no for an answer.* no conmovedor = unmoving.* no conocer a Alguien de nada = not know + Pronombre + from Adam.* no conocer a Alguien para nada = not know + Pronombre + from Adam.* no conseguir nada = achieve + nothing.* no conseguir ni una cosa ni otra = fall (between/through) + the cracks.* no considerarse parte de = hold + Reflexivo + apart from.* no consumible = nonconsumptive.* no consumidor = nonconsumptive.* no contagioso = non-contagious.* no contaminado = untainted, uncontaminated.* no contar = be out of the picture.* no contar con = leave + Nombre + out of the picture, drop + Nombre + out of the picture.* no contar con la aprobación = frown on/upon.* no contencioso = non-contentious.* no convencional = non-conventional.* no convexo = nonconvex [non-convex].* no corregido = uncorrected.* no correlativo = non-consecutive.* no correr prisa = there + be + no hurry.* no corroborado = unsubstantiated.* no creerse Algo al pie de la letra = take + Nombre + with a pinch of salt.* no creerse Algo del todo = take + Nombre + with a pinch of salt.* no crítico = non-critical.* no cualificado = unskilled.* no cuestionarse la veracidad de Algo temporalmente = suspend + disbelief.* no cumplido = unfulfilled, unrealised [unrealized, -USA].* no cumplir = fall + short of, welsh on.* no cumplir con el plazo de publicación = miss + publication deadline.* no cumplir con + Posesivo + deber = be remiss.* no cumplir las expectativas = fall + short of expectations.* no cumplir lo esperado = fall + short of expectations.* no cumplir lo prometido = fall + short of + Posesivo + promise.* no cumplir una norma = fall (far) short of + norm.* no cumplir un objetivo = fall + short of goal.* no cumplir unos criterios = fall (far) short of + criteria.* no cumplir unos requisitos = fall + short of requirements.* no cursar una asignatura = skip + grades.* no dar crédito a = disbelief.* no dar crédito a + Posesivo + oídos = not believe + Posesivo + ears.* no dar crédito a + Posesivo + ojos = not believe + Posesivo + eyes.* no dar fruto = come to + nothing.* no darle demasiada importancia a Algo = think + little of.* no darle demasiada importancia a + Infinitivo = think + nothing of + Gerundio.* no darle importancia a = think + very little about/of.* no dar más de sí = stretch + Nombre + to the limit, overstretch.* no dar ningún resultado = give + zero results, be of no avail, be to no avail.* no darse cuenta de = sneak under + the radar, go + unnoticed.* no darse de cuenta de = be blind to.* no darse por vencido fácilmente = not take + no for an answer.* no dar una impresión clara = send + mixed signals.* no debemos + Infinitivo = let us not + Infinitivo.* no deber nada = pay + Posesivo + dues.* no + deber + sorprender que = it + be + not surprising that.* no debes juzgar un libro por el color de sus pastas = don't judge a book by its cover, don't judge a book by its cover.* no debidamente reconocido = unsung.* no decir a Alguien lo que está ocurriendo = leave + Nombre + in the dark.* no decir nada = keep + quiet.* no decir nada a nadie = lips + seal.* no decir nada nuevo = much ado about nothing.* no decir palabrotas = watch + Posesivo + mouth.* no de comportamiento = nonbehavioural [nonbehavioral, -USA].* no de conducta = nonbehavioural [nonbehavioral, -USA].* no decreciente = non-decreasing.* no dedicado a la investigación = non-research.* no definido = unstated.* no definirse = sit on + the fence.* no dejar a nadie fuera = inclusivity.* no dejar de enviar + Nombre = keep + Nombre + coming.* no dejar de mandar + Nombre = keep + Nombre + coming.* no dejar duda = leave + little doubt.* no dejar entrar = turn + Nombre + away, keep out.* no dejar ninguna duda = leave + no doubt.* no dejar ni un cabo suelto = tie up + all the loose ends.* no dejar pasar = keep out.* no dejar pasar la oportunidad = ride + the wave.* no dejar títere con cabeza = turn + everything upside down.* no deliberado = unintentional.* no del todo maduro = underripe.* no democrático = undemocratic.* no desanimarse = keep + Posesivo + chin up.* no descansar en + Posesivo + tumba = spin + in + Posesivo + grave.* no descriptor = non-descriptor.* no deseado = unwanted, undesired, uninvited.* no desfallecer = keep up.* no desgastarse fácilmente = wear + well.* no desglosable = unbreakable.* no desmerecer = compare + favourably.* no destructivo = non-destructive.* no desvelar + Posesivo + identidad = protect + Posesivo + identity.* no determinista = nondeterministic [non-deterministic].* no devolverse = be non-refundable.* no diferenciador = nondistinctive.* no diferenciarse de = be nothing short of.* no digno de confianza = untrustworthy.* no discapacitado = able-bodied.* no disciplinario = impunitive.* no discriminatorio con respecto al sexo = gender neutral.* no disponible = not applicable [N/A].* no disponible para el préstamo = not-loanable.* no dispuesto = unprepared.* no distinguir entre... y... = make + little distinction between... and....* no distintivo = nondistinctive.* no distribuido = undelivered, undelivered.* no docente = non-teaching.* no económico = non-economic [noneconomic].* no educativo = non-teaching, non-educational.* no efímero = non-volatile [nonvolatile].* no eléctrico = nonelectrical [non-electrical].* no encontrar nada + Adjetivo = find far from + Adjetivo.* no encontrar ni el pie ni la cabeza = can't make head(s) or tail(s) of.* no encontrar palabras = be at a loss for words, be lost for words.* no en inglés = non-English.* no entender = be beyond + Pronombre.* no entender Algo = go (way) over + Posesivo + head.* no entender lo esencial = miss + the point.* no entender ni una papa de = can't make head(s) or tail(s) of.* no entendido por la materia = outsider.* no entregado = undelivered.* no envío = non-shipment.* no epiléptico = non-epileptic.* no es asombroso que = not surprisingly, unsurprisingly.* no escatimar = unstinting.* no escatimar dinero = lavish + money.* no escatimar gastos = go to + town on, lash out (on).* no escrito = unwritten.* no es de extrañar que = no wonder that, small wonder that.* no es de sorprender que = not surprisingly, unsurprisingly.* no esencial = non-essential [nonessential].* no es lo mismo en el caso de = the same is not true (for/of/with).* no especialista = non-expert [nonexpert].* no especializado = broader-based.* no especificar = leave + undefined.* no está claro todavía = the jury is still out (on).* no esta disponible = be down.* no estándar = non-standard [nonstandard].* no estar + Adjetivo + en absoluto = be far from + Adjetivo.* no estar a la altura de las expectativas = fall below + expectations.* no estar a la altura de lo que se espera = fall below + expectations, be below par, be under par.* no estar al tanto de = be out of touch with.* no estar bien equilibrado = skew.* no estar contento = be unhappy.* no estar convencido = be dubious.* no estar coordinado con = be out of step with.* no estar de acuerdo = be at variance, disagree, beg to differ.* no estar de acuerdo (con) = disapprove (of).* no estar de acuerdo con la idea de = disapprove of + the idea of.* no estar de suerte = be out of luck.* no estar deteriorado = unimpaired.* no estar disponible = be unavailable.* no estar dispuesto a = be unwilling to, be negatively disposed to.* no estar documentado = be undocumented.* no estar en condiciones de = be unfit for.* no estar en el mejor momento de Uno = be past + Posesivo + best.* no estar en funcionamiento = be down.* no estar en plenitud de facultades = be past + Posesivo + best.* no estar en + Posesivo + cabales = insane.* no estar en sintonía con = be out of step with.* no estar expuesto al público = be out of the public eye.* no estar familiarizado con = be unfamiliar with.* no estar finalizado (con mucho) = fall (far) short of + completeness.* no estar incluido = be not included.* no estar muy católico = feel + bad.* no estar muy lejos de = be just one step away from.* no estar nada + Adjetivo = be anything but + Adjetivo.* no estar nunca satisfecho = enough + be + not/never + enough.* no estar presente en = be absent (from).* no estar relacionado con = be unrelated to.* no estar seguro = be uncertain.* no estar seguro de = be unsure about/of.* no estar utilizable = be down.* no es una ciencia exacta = not (exactly) rocket science.* no es un misterio = not (exactly) rocket science.* no exacerbado = non-exacerbating.* no examinado = unexamined.* no exclusivo = non-exclusive.* no excluyente = inclusive, socially-inclusive.* no existe = not applicable [N/A].* no existir = be out of the picture.* no existir como tal = there + be + no such thing as, there + be + no such thing as.* no existir límites = there + be + no limit.* no existir muchos indicios de que = there + be + little sign of.* no existir ningún indicio de que = there + be + no sign of.* no experto = non-expert [nonexpert].* no explorado = unexplored.* no explosivo = non-explosive.* no expresado = unspoken, unstated.* no expuesto a la luz = unexposed.* no falla = reliable.* no faltar el respeto = be civil towards.* no familiarizado con = unfamiliar with.* no ferroso = non-ferrous [nonferrous].* no fibroso = non-fibrous.* no figurar = be not included.* no fijado = non-net.* no fructificar = come to + nothing.* no fumador = non-smoker, non-smoking.* no funcionar = be out of order.* no funcionario = untenured, non-tenured.* no + Futuro = won't [will not].* no ganado = unearned.* no guardar relación con = be incommensurate with.* no gubernamental = non-government, non-governmental [nongovernmental].* no gustar = have + a dislike for, dislike, be uncomfortable + Gerundio, be uncomfortable with, feel + uncomfortable with, feel + uncomfortable + Gerundio.* no haber = be unavailable.* no haber consecuencias = nothing + come of.* no + haber + dos + Nombre que = no two + Nombre.* no haber duda de que = there + be + no doubt that.* no haber duda (que) = there + be + no question (that).* no haber forma de = there + be + no way.* no haber indicios de que = there + be + no indication that.* no haber límites = there + be + no limit.* no haber llegado todavía = be yet to come.* no haber manera de = there + be + no way.* no haber modo de = there + be + no means of.* no haber muchas señales de que = there + be + little sign of.* no + haber + nada como = there + be + nothing like.* no haber nada de verdad en = there + be + any/no truth to.* no + haber + nada malo en = there + be + nothing wrong in/with.* no haber palabras para describirlo = beggar + description.* no haber pero que valer = not take + no for an answer.* no haber prisa = there + be + no hurry.* no haber problemas = be fine.* no haber señal de que = there + be + no sign of.* no habiendo = in the absence of.* no hace falta decir que = it goes without saying that, needless to say.* no hace mucho = in the recent past.* no hace mucho tiempo = not so long ago.* no hacer Algo ni muerto = would not touch + Nombre + with a barge pole.* no hacer Algo por cobardía = wimp out (on), wimp, chicken out (on/of).* no hacer Algo por miedo = wimp out (on), wimp, chicken out (on/of).* no hacer caso = brush aside.* no hacer caso a = turn + Posesivo + back on.* no hacer caso de = slight.* no hacer los deberes = be asleep at the wheel.* no hacer más que = do + no more than.* no hacer nada = vegetate, veg out.* no hacer nada al respecto = leave + unchecked.* no hacer nada de particular = do + nothing in particular.* no hacer ninguna gracia = not take + kindly to.* no hacer ningún cambio = stand + pat.* no hacer otra cosa que = do + nothing but.* no hacer sino = do + no more than.* no hay = there ain't [there aren't/isn't].* no hay dos sin tres = things + come in threes.* no hay duda de que = undoubtedly.* no hay escapatoria = needs must when the devil drives.* no hay forma de que = for the life of me.* no hay límite(s) = the sky is the limit.* no hay mal que por bien no venga = every cloud has a silver lining, be a blessing in disguise, to every cloud, there is a silver lining.* no hay manera de que = for the life of me.* no hay más remedio = needs must when the devil drives.* no hay modo de que = for the life of me.* no hay nada como = nothing beats....* no hay nada imposible = all bets are off.* no hay nada mejor que = nothing beats....* no hay nada oculto = what you see is what you get.* no hay + Nombre + que sean = no + Nombre + be.* no higroscópico = non-hygroscopic.* no hindú = non-Hindu.* no homosexual = straight man.* no humano = non-human [nonhuman].* no hurgar en la herida = let + sleeping dogs lie.* no idéntico = non-identical.* no identificado = unnamed.* no idoneidad = unsuitability.* no impacientarse con = bear with + Pronombre.* no importa = never mind, regardless of, whatever.* no importa + Adjetivo/Adverbio + que seaAdjetivo/Adverbio + que sea = however + Adjetivo/Adverbio.* no importa cómo = no matter how.* no importa lo + Adjetivo + que + Subjuntivo = no matter how + Adjetivo.* no importa lo bien = no matter how well.* No importa lo que se conoce, sino a quién se conoce = It's not what you know, but who you know.* no importa qué = whatever.* no importar = be all right with + Persona, make + no difference, cope with.* no importar Algo a Alguien = think + little of.* no importar en absoluto = have + no qualms about.* no importar + Infinitivo = think + nothing of + Gerundio.* no importar lo más mínimo = could not care less.* no importar lo que + pensar de = whatever + Pronombre + make of.* no importar nada = not give a damn, not give a shit, not give a fuck.* no importa si... o = no matter whether... or.* no impreso = unprinted.* no incluido = unlisted.* no incluye = exclusive of.* no indicado = unstated.* no + Indicativo = fail to + Infinitivo.* no + Infinitivo = failure to + Infinitivo.* no infringir las leyes = stay on + the right side of the law, keep on + the right side of the law.* no ingresado = unearned.* no inmiscuirse en = remain + uninvolved in, stay away from.* no inmutarse = not bat an eyelid, not bat an eyelash, keep + a stiff upper lip.* no inscripción = non-registration.* no intencional = non-intentional.* no interactivo = non-interactive.* no interesar = can't/couldn't be bothered.* no intervencionista = hands-off, isolationist.* no intrusivo = nonobtrusive.* no invasivo = noninvasive [non-invasive].* no invitado = uninvited.* no invitados, los = uninvited, the.* no involucrado = uninvolved.* no jerárquico = non-hierarchical.* no lector = non-reader [nonreader].* no letal = non-lethal.* no levantarse hasta tarde = have + a lie-in.* no librario = non-book [nonbook].* no lineal = nonlinear [non-linear].* no linealidad = nonlinearity [no-linearity].* no listo = unready.* no literario = unliterary, non-literary.* no llegar a = stop + short of, fall + short of.* no llegar a entender = miss + the mark, miss + the point.* no llegar a + Infinitivo (con mucho) = fall (far) short of + Gerundio.* no llegar a un ideal = fall + short of ideal.* no llevar a ninguna parte = achieve + nothing, go + nowhere.* no llevar a ningún fin = beat + a dead horse, flog + a dead horse, fart + in the wind.* no llevar a ningún sitio = go + nowhere.* no lo bastante lejos = not far enough.* no lo dudes = take it from me.* no lucrativo = non-profit [nonprofit], non-profit making.* no manifiesto = undeclared.* no MARC = non-MARC.* no más que = in any more than.* no materializarse = fall through.* Nombre + no tardará mucho en = it won't be long before + Nombre.* Nombre + no tardó mucho en = it wasn't long before + Nombre.* no médico = non-clinical.* no merecer la pena = be no good.* no merecerse Algo = be unworthy of.* no meterse en líos = keep out of + trouble.* no meterse en problemas = keep out of + trouble.* no miel sin hiel = no pain, no gain.* no miembro = non-member [nonmember].* no militar = nonmilitary.* no monográfico = non-monographic.* no morderse la lengua = call + a spade a spade.* no moverse = stay + put.* no mucho después = not long after.* no musical = non-musical.* no muy acertado = wide of the mark.* no muy apropiado = wide of the mark.* no muy bien informado = not-too-well-informed.* no muy despierto = slow.* no muy lejos = within easy travelling distance, not far behind, not far off, not far away, not far, not too far.* no muy listos, los = none-too-bright, the.* no nacido = unborn.* no necesitar mantenimiento = maintenance-free.* no nombrado = unnamed.* no nórdico = non-Nordic.* no obstaculizar = be out of the way of.* no obstante = albeit (that), however, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, yet, notwithstanding, none the less, though, that being said, all this said, when all is said and done.* no occidental = non-Western.* no ocultar las preferencias de Uno sobre Algo = make + no bones about + Algo.* no oficial = non-government.* no olvidar = bear in + mind, be aware of.* no ordenado = unsorted.* no orgánico = non-organic.* no parar mucho en un sitio = live out of + a suitcase.* no parecer que = there + be + no sign of, there + be + little sign of.* no parecerse en nada a = be nothing like.* no parecerse ni por asomo = different as night and day.* no parecer Uno Mismo = be out of character.* no participar = be out of the picture.* no participar en = be uninvolved in, remain + uninvolved in.* no partidista = non-partisan [nonpartisan].* no pasar mucho tiempo antes de que + Subjuntivo = be not long before + Indicativo.* no patentado = non-proprietary.* no pegar ni con cola = stick out like + a sore thumb.* no pensar en otra cosa que = be wrapped up in.* no pensar más en Algo = dismiss from + Posesivo + mind.* no pensar más que en = be wrapped up in.* no percatarse de = be blind to.* no percatarse de la importancia de Algo = have + no feeling for.* no perder de vista = keep + an eye on, keep + a beady eye on, keep in + sight.* no perder el ánimo = keep + Posesivo + chin up.* no perder el control = stay on top of, stay on + top of things, be on top of things.* no perder el trabajo = stay in + work.* no perder la cabeza = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.* no perder la calma = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.* no perderse = keep on + the right track.* no perderse en/por = find + Posesivo + way round/through.* no perderse mucho, no perderse nada = be no great loss.* no perderse nada = be no great loss.* no perfumado = non-scented.* no periódico = non-periodical.* no permitir = disallow.* no pertenecer a = have + no place in.* no perteneciente a la Comunidad Europea = non-EC.* no perteneciente al juzgado = out-of-court.* no pestañear = not bat an eyelid, not bat an eyelash.* no pillar Algo = go (way) over + Posesivo + head.* no pillar la idea = miss + the point.* no planificado = unplanned.* no poder = be unable to, cannot, can't [cannot].* no poder aguantar a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.* no poder conciliar el sueño = have + trouble sleeping, have + trouble sleeping.* no poder darse el lujo de = ill afford.* no poder dejar de mencionar = cannot but notice.* no poder dejar de recalcar la importancia de Algo = cannot + give + too much emphasis + to the importance of, the importance of + Nombre + cannot be stressed too strongly.* no poder dormir = sleeplessness.* no poder estarse quieto = have + the fidgets, fidget.* no poder evitar + Infinitivo = cannot help + Gerundio, cannot help but + Verbo.* no poder evitar mencionar = cannot but notice.* no poder hacer más que = do + little more than.* no poder permitirse = ill afford.* no poder permitirse el lujo de = ill afford.* no poder quitarse Algo de la cabeza = can't get it out of my mind.* no poderse buscar = be unsearchable.* no poderse negar que = there + be + no denying that.* no poder sino + Infinitivo = cannot help but + Verbo.* no poder ver a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.* no poder ver Algo o Alguien = can't stand + sight.* no polémico = non-controversial [noncontroversial], non-contentious.* no poner en duda = be unquestioned.* ¡No, por lo que más quieras! = Not on your life!.* no precipitarse = keep + a cool head, play it + cool.* no predisponer a Alguien en contra = keep on + the right side of.* no preguntes porque no te puedo decir la verdad = ask no questions and hear no lies.* no preocuparse que = rest + assured that.* no preparado = uninformed, unready, unprepared.* no presentado a examen = absent from exam.* no prestar atención = disregard, overlook, close + the door on, go + unheeded, fly in + the face of.* no prestar atención al hecho de que = overlook + the fact that.* no prestar la suficiente atención = give + short shrift.* no pretender ser = make + no claim to.* no probado = untested.* no procesado = unprocessed.* no profesional = non-professional [nonprofessional].* no programador = non-programmer.* no prolongado = unsustained.* no pronunciado = undelivered.* no prosperar = fall by + the wayside.* no provocado = unprovoked.* no publicado = unpublished.* no público = non-public.* no pude evitar notar que = couldn't help but notice (that).* no puedo aguantarlo = can't take it.* no puedo comprender = I can't get over.* no puedo entender cómo = can't get over how.* no quebrar = stay in + business.* no quedarse ahí = there + be + more to it than that.* no querer saber más nada de = drop + Nombre + like a hot potato, drop + Nombre + like a hot brick.* no querer saber nada de = want + nothing to do with.* no querer tener nada que ver con Algo = would not touch + Nombre + with a barge pole.* no querer tener nada que ver con = want + nothing to do with.* no racial = colour-blind.* no racista = race-neutral.* no realizado = unfulfilled, unrealised [unrealized, -USA].* no recargado = uncluttered.* no reciclable = non-recyclable.* no recogido = uncollected.* no recompensado = unrewarded.* no reconocido = unacknowledged, unrecognised [unrecognized, -USA].* no recopilado = uncollected.* no redimido = unredeemed.* no reembolsable = non-repayable, non-refundable.* no registrado = unlisted, unaffiliated.* no reglamentado = unregulated.* no regulado = unregulated.* no relacionado = unrelated, nonrelative [non-relative].* no relacionados entre sí = unrelated.* no relativo = nonrelative [non-relative].* no relevante = non-relevant.* no remunerado = unpaid, unsalaried, non-paying, unremunerated, non-remunerated.* no renovable = non-renewable.* no renovado = unrenewed.* no rentable = uneconomic, unprofitable.* no reparar en gastos = go to + town on, lash out (on).* no repartido = undelivered.* no representativo = unrepresentative.* no restrictivo = non-restrictive.* no restringido = non-restrictive, unconfined.* no resuelto = unresolved.* no resultar fácil = not be easy.* no retirado = uncollected.* * *NO(= noroeste) [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] NW* * *
Multiple Entries:
NO
no
NO (◊ noroeste) NW
no adverbio
(modificando adverbios, oraciones, verbos) not la negación de la mayoría de los verbos ingleses requiere el uso del auxiliar `do'◊ ¿te gustó? — no did you like it? — no, I didn't;
¿vienes o no? are you coming or not?;
no te preocupes don't worry;
¿por qué no quieres ir? — porque no why don't you want to go? — I just don'tb) ( con otro negativo):◊ no veo nada I can't see a thing o anything;
no viene nunca she never comesc) ( en coletillas interrogativas):◊ está mejor ¿no? she's better, isn't she?;
ha dimitido ¿no? he has resigned, hasn't he?d) ( expresando incredulidad):◊ se ganó la lotería — ¡no! he won the lottery — he didn't! o no!e) ( sustituyendo a una cláusula):
¿te gustó? a mí no did you like it? I didn'tf) (delante de n, adj, pp):
la no violencia non-violence;
un hijo no deseado an unwanted child
■ sustantivo masculino (pl◊ noes) no
no
I adverbio
1 (como respuesta) no: ¿quieres un poco?, - no, gracias, would you like a bit?, - no, thanks
2 (en frases negativas) not: aún no está dormido, he isn't asleep yet
hoy no es jueves, today isn't Thursday
no, no iré, no, I will not go
no tengo hambre, I am not hungry
¿por qué no?, why not?
ya no fuma, she doesn't smoke any more
3 (antepuesto a un nombre) la no colaboración se penalizará, non-collaboration will be penalized
4 (con otros negativos) no diré nada, I won't say a single word
no lo haré jamás, I'll never do it
no sin antes..., not without first...
5 (en advertencia, cartel) no fumar, no smoking
6 (en preguntas retóricas o de confirmación) está enfadado, ¿no es así?, he is angry, isn't he?
estoy guapa, ¿o no?, I'm smart, aren't I?
firmarás el contrato, ¿no?, you'll sign the contract, won't you?
¿no nos presentaron el otro día?, weren't we introduced the other day?
7 (para expresar un temor) llévate el paraguas, no sea que llueva, take your umbrella in case it rains
II sustantivo masculino no: ¿es un no definitivo?, is that a definite no?
'no' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- abandonar
- abandonada
- abandonado
- abandonarse
- abarcar
- abarrotada
- abarrotado
- abasto
- abatir
- abatimiento
- abonarse
- abortar
- abrir
- abreviar
- abrigar
- absoluta
- absolutamente
- absoluto
- abstraerse
- abuela
- abundar
- aburrida
- aburrido
- abusar
- acabar
- acallar
- acalorarse
- acariciar
- acaso
- accesoria
- accesorio
- aceptar
- acertada
- acertado
- achacar
- achantarse
- aclararse
- aconsejar
- actuación
- actual
- acudir
- adelantar
- adelante
- adentro
- adivinar
- admitir
- adónde
- adorno
- advertir
English:
abide
- ablaze
- able
- about
- absence
- absent
- accepted
- accommodate
- account
- accountable
- accustom
- act on
- action
- actual
- actually
- add up
- adequately
- adjust
- admit
- admittance
- advertise
- advise
- affair
- afford
- afraid
- agree
- agreement
- albeit
- alike
- alive
- all
- alone
- aloud
- also
- alternative
- altogether
- always
- ambit
- amiss
- amusing
- anathema
- and
- answer
- answer back
- antisexist
- any
- anybody
- anything
- anywhere
- apart
* * *NO (abrev de Noroeste)NW* * *NOabr (= noroeste) NW, Northwest* * *no adv1) : no¿quieres ir al mercado? no, voy más tarde: do you want to go shopping? no, I'm going later2) : not¡no hagas eso!: don't do that!creo que no: I don't think so3) : non-no fumador: non-smoker4)¡como no! : of course!5)no bien : as soon as, no sooner* * *no adv1. (como respuesta) no¿vienes? No are you coming? No¡no a los accidentes! no more accidents!2. (con verbos) notno toques eso don't touch that que no con verbos como creer, pensar, etc se puede traducir por un verbo negativo y soLa doble negación en inglés equivale a una afirmación, así que con un solo negativo bastafuiste al médico, ¿no? you went to the doctor's, didn't you?el martes es fiesta, ¿no? Tuesday is a holiday, isn't it?puedo ir, ¿no? I can go, can't I? -
120 вися
1. hang, be suspended; dangleвися без да опирам земята hang clear of the groundвися над hang over, overhangнад главата ми виси опасност danger is impending2. (безделнича) lounge about, hang about; stand about(чакам) cool o.'s heelsвися във въздуха be in the airвися на косъм hang by/off a thread; tremble in the balanceвися някому на/над главата be always on s.o.'s tracks; be after s.o.; bother/pester s.o.разг. breathe down s.o.'s neck* * *вися̀,гл.1. hang, be suspended; dangle; float; \вися, без да опирам земята hang clear of the ground; \вися над hang over, overhang; над главата ми виси опасност danger is impen-ding;2. ( безделнича) lounge about, hang about; stand about; ( чакам) cool o.’s heels; • \вися във въздуха be in the air; \вися на косъм hang by/on a thread; tremble in the balance; \вися някому на/над главата be always on s.o.’s tracks; be after s.o.; bother/pester s.o.; разг. breathe down s.o.’s neck; \вися на опашка wait/stand in a queue.* * *cope; dangle: Two pictures are висяing on the wall. - Две картини висят на стената.; hang down; hang out; hinge (на панти); impend* * *1. (безделнича) lounge about, hang about;stand about 2. (чакам) cool o.'s heels 3. hang, be suspended;dangle 4. ВИСЯ без да опирам земята hang clear of the ground 5. ВИСЯ във въздуха be in the air 6. ВИСЯ на косъм hang by/off a thread;tremble in the balance 7. ВИСЯ над hang over, overhang 8. ВИСЯ някому на/над главата be always on s.o.'s tracks;be after s.o.;bother/pester s.o. 9. над главата ми виси опасност danger is impending 10. разг. breathe down s. o.'s neck
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