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m.1 being (ente).ser humano human beinglos seres vivos living things2 ens.v.1 to be (to be in some place or situation, to originate in, to belong to, to pertain, to exist really).fue aquí it was herelo importante es decidirse the important thing is to reach a decisionser de to be made of; (estar hecho de) to be from; (provenir de) to belong to; (ser propiedad de) to be a member of (formar parte de)¿de dónde eres? where are you from?los juguetes son de mi hijo the toys are my son'ses alto/gracioso he is tall/funnyes azul/difícil it's blue/difficultes un amigo/el dueño he is a friend/the ownerYo soy buena I am good.2 to be (to be worth, quantity).¿cuánto es? how much is it?son 300 pesos that'll be 300 pesos¿qué (día) es hoy? what day is it today?, what's today?mañana será 15 de julio tomorrow (it) will be 15 July¿qué hora es? what time is it?, what's the time?son las tres (de la tarde) it's three o'clock (in the afternoon), it's three (pm)3 to be (joined to nouns which signify employment or occupation).soy abogado/actriz I'm a lawyer/an actressson estudiantes they're students4 to be (to happen, to occur, to fall out).es muy tarde it's rather lateera de noche/de día it was night/day5 to be (auxiliary verb, by which the passive is formed).fue visto por un testigo he was seen by a witness6 to exist, to live.7 to be for.Me es muy fácil aprender español It is very easy for me to learn Spanish.* * *Present IndicativeImperfect SubjunctivePast IndicativeFuture Indicativeseré, serás, será, seremos, seréis, serán.Conditionalsería, serías, sería, seríamos, seríais, serían.Present Subjunctivesea, seas, sea, seamos, seáis, sean.Imperfect SubjunctiveFuture SubjunctiveImperativesé (tú), sea (él/Vd.), seamos (nos.), sed (vos.), sean (ellos/Vds.).Past Participlesido.\\————————* * *1. verb- ser de2. noun m.* * *SF ABR Esp= Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión radio network* * *I 1.1) ( seguido de adjetivos) to be[ ser expresses identity or nature as opposed to condition or state, which is normally conveyed by estar. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in estar 1 cópula 1]es inglés/rubio/católico — he's English/fair/(a) Catholic
era cierto/posible — it was true/possible
sé bueno, estáte quieto — be a good boy and keep still
que seas muy feliz — I hope you'll be very happy; (+ me/te/le etc)
para serte sincero — to be honest with you, to tell you the truth
siempre le he sido fiel — I've always been faithful to her; ver tb verbo intransitivo I 5
¿éste es o se hace?/¿tú eres o te haces? — (AmL fam) is he/are you stupid or something? (colloq)
2) ( hablando de estado civil) to beel mayor es casado/divorciado — the oldest is married/divorced
3) (seguido de nombre, pronombre, sintagma nominal) to besoy peluquera/abogada — I'm a hairdresser/a lawyer
ábreme, soy Mariano/yo — open the door, it's Mariano/it's me
por ser usted, haremos una excepción — for you o since it's you, we'll make an exception
dame cualquiera que no sea ése — give me any one except o but that one
4) (con predicado introducido por `de')es de los vecinos — it belongs to the neighbors, it's the neighbors'
este libro no es de aquí — this book doesn't go o belong here
ésa es de las que... — she's one of those people who..., she's the sort of person who...
ser de lo que no hay — (fam) to be incredible (colloq)
5) (hipótesis, futuro)2.¿será cierto? — can it be true?
ser vi1)a) ( existir) to beb) (liter) ( en cuentos)érase una vez... — once upon a time there was...
2)a) (tener lugar, ocurrir)¿dónde fue el accidente? — where did the accident happen?
el asunto fue así... — it happened like this...
b) ( en preguntas)ser de algo/alguien: ¿qué habrá sido de él? I wonder what happened to o what became of him; ¿qué es de Marisa? (fam) what's Marisa up to (these days)? (colloq); ¿qué va a ser de nosotros? — what will become of us?
3) ( sumar)¿cuánto es (todo)? — how much is that (altogether)?
son 3.000 pesos — that'll be o that's 3,000 pesos
cuatro y cuatro son ocho — four and four are o make eight
4) (causar, significar) to be5) ( resultar)6) ( consistir en) to belo importante es participar — the important o main thing is to take part
7) (indicando finalidad, adecuación)8) ( usado para enfatizar)fue aquí donde lo vi — this is where I saw him, it was here that I saw him
fui yo quien or la que lo dije fui yo quien or la que lo dijo — I was the one who said it, it was me that said it
9)es que...: ¿es que no lo saben? do you mean to say they don't know?; es que no sé nadar the thing is I can't swim; díselo, si es que te atreves — tell him, if you dare
10)lo que es... — (fam)
lo que es yo, no pienso hablarle más — I certainly have no intention of speaking to him again
lo que es saber idiomas! — it sure is something to be able to speak languages! (AmE), what it is to be able to speak languages! (BrE)
11) (en locs)a no ser que — (+ subj) unless
como debe ser: ¿ves como me acordé? - como debe ser! see, I did remember- I should think so too!; los presentó uno por uno, como debe ser she introduced them one by one, as you should; ¿cómo es eso? why is that?, how come? (colloq); como/cuando/donde sea: tengo que conseguir ese trabajo como sea I have to get that job no matter what; hazlo como sea, pero hazlo do it any way o however you want but get it done; puedo dormir en el sillón o donde sea I can sleep in the armchair or wherever you like o anywhere you like; como ser (CS) such as; de no ser así (frml) should this not be the case (frml); de ser así (frml) should this be so o the case (frml); de no ser por...: de no ser por él,... if it hadn't been o if it weren't for him,...; eso es! that's it!, that's right!; lo que sea: cómete una manzana, o lo que sea have an apple or something; tú pagas tus mil pesos o lo que sea... you pay your thousand pesos or whatever...; estoy dispuesta a hacer lo que sea I'm prepared to do whatever it takes o anything; no sea que or no vaya a ser que (+ subj) in case; cierra la ventana, no sea or no vaya a ser que llueva close the window in case it rains; ten cuidado, no sea or no vaya a ser que lo eches todo a perder be careful or you'll ruin everything; o sea: los empleados de más antigüedad, o sea los que llevan aquí más de... longer serving employees, that is to say those who have been here more than...; o sea que no te interesa in other words, you're not interested; o sea que nunca lo descubriste so you never found out; (ya) sea..., (ya) sea... either..., or...; (ya) sea por caridad, (ya) sea por otra razón,... whether he did it out of charity or for some other reason,...; sea como sea: hay que impedirlo, sea como sea it must be prevented now matter how o at all costs; sea cuando sea whenever it is; sea quien sea le dices que no estoy whoever it is, tell them I'm not in; si no fuera/hubiera sido por... — if it wasn't o weren't/hadn't been for...
12) ( en el tiempo) to be¿qué fecha es hoy? — what's the date today?, what's today's date
¿qué día es hoy? — what day is it today?
3.serían las cuatro cuando llegó — it must have been (about) four (o'clock) when she arrived; ver tb verbo impersonal
ser v impers to be4.ser v aux ( en la voz pasiva)IIser + pp — to be + pp
1)a) ( ente) beingb) (individuo, persona)2)a) ( naturaleza)b) ( carácter esencial) essence3) (Fil) being* * *I 1.1) ( seguido de adjetivos) to be[ ser expresses identity or nature as opposed to condition or state, which is normally conveyed by estar. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in estar 1 cópula 1]es inglés/rubio/católico — he's English/fair/(a) Catholic
era cierto/posible — it was true/possible
sé bueno, estáte quieto — be a good boy and keep still
que seas muy feliz — I hope you'll be very happy; (+ me/te/le etc)
para serte sincero — to be honest with you, to tell you the truth
siempre le he sido fiel — I've always been faithful to her; ver tb verbo intransitivo I 5
¿éste es o se hace?/¿tú eres o te haces? — (AmL fam) is he/are you stupid or something? (colloq)
2) ( hablando de estado civil) to beel mayor es casado/divorciado — the oldest is married/divorced
3) (seguido de nombre, pronombre, sintagma nominal) to besoy peluquera/abogada — I'm a hairdresser/a lawyer
ábreme, soy Mariano/yo — open the door, it's Mariano/it's me
por ser usted, haremos una excepción — for you o since it's you, we'll make an exception
dame cualquiera que no sea ése — give me any one except o but that one
4) (con predicado introducido por `de')es de los vecinos — it belongs to the neighbors, it's the neighbors'
este libro no es de aquí — this book doesn't go o belong here
ésa es de las que... — she's one of those people who..., she's the sort of person who...
ser de lo que no hay — (fam) to be incredible (colloq)
5) (hipótesis, futuro)2.¿será cierto? — can it be true?
ser vi1)a) ( existir) to beb) (liter) ( en cuentos)érase una vez... — once upon a time there was...
2)a) (tener lugar, ocurrir)¿dónde fue el accidente? — where did the accident happen?
el asunto fue así... — it happened like this...
b) ( en preguntas)ser de algo/alguien: ¿qué habrá sido de él? I wonder what happened to o what became of him; ¿qué es de Marisa? (fam) what's Marisa up to (these days)? (colloq); ¿qué va a ser de nosotros? — what will become of us?
3) ( sumar)¿cuánto es (todo)? — how much is that (altogether)?
son 3.000 pesos — that'll be o that's 3,000 pesos
cuatro y cuatro son ocho — four and four are o make eight
4) (causar, significar) to be5) ( resultar)6) ( consistir en) to belo importante es participar — the important o main thing is to take part
7) (indicando finalidad, adecuación)8) ( usado para enfatizar)fue aquí donde lo vi — this is where I saw him, it was here that I saw him
fui yo quien or la que lo dije fui yo quien or la que lo dijo — I was the one who said it, it was me that said it
9)es que...: ¿es que no lo saben? do you mean to say they don't know?; es que no sé nadar the thing is I can't swim; díselo, si es que te atreves — tell him, if you dare
10)lo que es... — (fam)
lo que es yo, no pienso hablarle más — I certainly have no intention of speaking to him again
lo que es saber idiomas! — it sure is something to be able to speak languages! (AmE), what it is to be able to speak languages! (BrE)
11) (en locs)a no ser que — (+ subj) unless
como debe ser: ¿ves como me acordé? - como debe ser! see, I did remember- I should think so too!; los presentó uno por uno, como debe ser she introduced them one by one, as you should; ¿cómo es eso? why is that?, how come? (colloq); como/cuando/donde sea: tengo que conseguir ese trabajo como sea I have to get that job no matter what; hazlo como sea, pero hazlo do it any way o however you want but get it done; puedo dormir en el sillón o donde sea I can sleep in the armchair or wherever you like o anywhere you like; como ser (CS) such as; de no ser así (frml) should this not be the case (frml); de ser así (frml) should this be so o the case (frml); de no ser por...: de no ser por él,... if it hadn't been o if it weren't for him,...; eso es! that's it!, that's right!; lo que sea: cómete una manzana, o lo que sea have an apple or something; tú pagas tus mil pesos o lo que sea... you pay your thousand pesos or whatever...; estoy dispuesta a hacer lo que sea I'm prepared to do whatever it takes o anything; no sea que or no vaya a ser que (+ subj) in case; cierra la ventana, no sea or no vaya a ser que llueva close the window in case it rains; ten cuidado, no sea or no vaya a ser que lo eches todo a perder be careful or you'll ruin everything; o sea: los empleados de más antigüedad, o sea los que llevan aquí más de... longer serving employees, that is to say those who have been here more than...; o sea que no te interesa in other words, you're not interested; o sea que nunca lo descubriste so you never found out; (ya) sea..., (ya) sea... either..., or...; (ya) sea por caridad, (ya) sea por otra razón,... whether he did it out of charity or for some other reason,...; sea como sea: hay que impedirlo, sea como sea it must be prevented now matter how o at all costs; sea cuando sea whenever it is; sea quien sea le dices que no estoy whoever it is, tell them I'm not in; si no fuera/hubiera sido por... — if it wasn't o weren't/hadn't been for...
12) ( en el tiempo) to be¿qué fecha es hoy? — what's the date today?, what's today's date
¿qué día es hoy? — what day is it today?
3.serían las cuatro cuando llegó — it must have been (about) four (o'clock) when she arrived; ver tb verbo impersonal
ser v impers to be4.ser v aux ( en la voz pasiva)IIser + pp — to be + pp
1)a) ( ente) beingb) (individuo, persona)2)a) ( naturaleza)b) ( carácter esencial) essence3) (Fil) being* * *ser11 = being, creature.Ex: A feeling of unshielded relief filled Pope's whole being.
Ex: Stories that lead to doing things are all the more attractive to children, who are active rather than passive creatures.* abducción por seres extraterrestres = alien abduction.* alimentación del ser humano = human nutrition.* llegada de seres extraterrestres = alien visitation.* nutrición del ser humano = human nutrition.* ser consecuente con Uno mismo = be true to + Reflexivo.* ser extraterrestre = alien creature.* ser fiel con Uno mismo = be true to + Reflexivo.* ser humano = human being, human, human person.* ser inteligente = intelligent being.* ser pensante = sentient being.* ser superior = supreme being, higher being, superior being.* ser supremo = supreme being.* ser todo un éxito = hit + a home run, knock it out of + the park.* ser vivo = living being, sentient being.* todo ser humano = every living soul.* tráfico de seres humanos = trafficking in human beings.* trata de seres humanos = trafficking in human beings.ser22 = be, take + the form of, stand as.Ex: Systems such as Dialog, IRS, ORBIT and BLAISE may be accessed by libraries and information units.
Ex: Hierarchical relationships may also take the form of co-ordinate relationships, in which case they may be represented by 'RT' or related term, in a similar manner to affinitive relationships below.Ex: Meantime, our new library stand as as a confident symbol of the importance of ALL librarires to the nation's cultural, educational and economic success.* anhelar ser = ache to be.* a no ser que = unless.* así es = that's how it is.* así sea = amen.* así son las cosas = that's they way things are.* centrado en el ser humano = anthropocentric.* clonación del ser humano = human cloning.* como es el caso de = as it is with.* cómo + ser = what + be like.* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight.* continuar siendo importante = remain + big.* crearse el prestigio de ser = establish + a record as.* cualquiera que fuere = any... whatsoever.* cualquiera que fuese = any... whatsoever.* cualquiera que sea + Nombre = whichever + Nombre.* debilidad del ser humano = mankind's frailty.* dejar de ser útil = outlive + Posesivo + usefulness.* demostrar ser = prove + to be.* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.* dicho sea de paso = by the by(e).* dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres = you are known by the company you keep.* dinero + ser para = money + go towards.* el + Nombre + es inestimable = the + Nombre + cannot be overestimated.* el ser barato = cheapness.* el sueño de todo ser viviente = the stuff dreams are made of.* entrar sin ser visto = sneak into.* es = it's [it is].* esa es la cuestión = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* esa es la dificultad = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* es decir = i.e. (latín - id est), in other words, that is, that is to say, which is to say.* es de deducir que = it follows that.* es de destacar que = significantly.* es de esperar = hopefully.* es de esperar que = all being well.* es de resaltar que = significantly.* es de suponer que = presumably.* ese es el asunto = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* ese es el problema = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* es el momento adecuado = the moment is ripe, the time is ripe.* es el momento oportuno = the moment is ripe, the time is ripe.* es evidente = clearly.* es importante destacar = importantly.* es inevitable que = inevitably.* es interesante que = interestingly.* es lo que a mí me parece = my two cents' worth.* es lo que yo pienso = my two cents' worth.* es más = more important, moreover.* es más fácil decirlo que hacerlo = easier said than done.* es mi opinión = my two cents' worth.* es mi parecer = my two cents' worth.* es por lo tanto deducible que = it therefore follows that.* es por lo tanto de esperar que = it therefore follows that.* es por lo tanto lógico que = it therefore follows that.* ¡esta es tu oportunidad! = here's your chance!.* estar siendo + Participio = be in process of + Nombre.* evitar ser afectado = escape + unaffected.* fue durante mucho tiempo = long remained.* haber sido aceptado = be here to stay, have come + to stay.* haber sido comprobado exhaustivamente = be thoroughly tested.* la razón de ser = the reason for being.* la verdad sea dicha = to tell the truth.* llegar a ser = become, develop into.* llegar a ser conocido como = become + known as.* lo que es aun peor = worse still.* lo que es peor = what's worse.* lo que haya que de ser, será = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.* lo que + ser = what + be like.* lo que tenga que ser, será = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.* merecer ser mencionado = deserve + mention.* no ser aconsejable = be undesirable.* no ser + Adjetivo + Infinitivo = be less than + Adjetivo + Infinitivo.* no ser así ya = be no longer the case.* no ser bien visto = be in the doghouse.* no ser cobarde = be no chicken.* no ser consciente de = remain + unaware of.* no ser deseable = be undesirable.* no + ser + de sorprender que = it + be + not surprising that.* no ser fácil = be no picnic, not be easy.* no ser gran cosa = not add up to much, add up to + nothing.* no ser lo suficientemente bueno = not be good enough.* no ser más que = be nothing more than, be nothing but.* no ser nada = add up to + nothing.* no ser nada fácil = be hard-pushed to.* no ser ningún jovencito = be no chicken.* no ser ni una cosa ni otra = fall between + two stools.* no ser sino = be nothing but.* no ser una gran pérdida = be no great loss.* no ser un lecho de rosas = be not all roses.* no ser verdad = be untrue.* no somos todos iguales = one size doesn't fit all.* no tener razón de ser + Infinitivo = there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.* para ser específico = to be specific.* para ser franco = in all honesty.* para ser sincero = to be honest, in all honesty.* pasar a ser = become, develop into.* por ser + Adjetivo = as being + Adjetivo.* por si fuera poco = to boot, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.* posible de ser consultado por máquina = machine-viewable.* posible de ser visto en pantalla = displayable.* primer puesto + ser para = pride of place + go to.* puede muy bien ser = could well be.* puede muy bien ser que = it may well be that.* que fue = one-time.* que fue común antes = once-common.* que ha sido abordado con preguntas = accost.* que puede ser apilado = stacking.* razón de ser = point, raison d'etre, rationale, sense of purpose.* ser reconocido = gain + recognition.* resultar ser = prove + to be, turn out to be, happen + to be.* sea como sea = be that as it may, at all costs, at any cost, at any price, come hell or high water.* sea cual fuere = any... whatsoever, any... whatsoever.* sea cual fuese = any... whatsoever, any... whatsoever.* sea cual sea el criterio utilizado = by any standard(s).* sea lo que sea = whatever it is, be that as it may, call it what you want.* seamos realistas = face it, let's face it.* sean cuales sean = whatever they may be.* sentido del ser humano = human sense.* ser accesible a través de = be available through.* ser aceptado = take + hold, gain + acceptance, take off.* ser acertado = be spot on.* ser aconsejable = be welcome, be better served by, be in order.* ser acorde con = be commensurate with.* ser acuciante = be acute.* ser acusado de delito criminal = face + criminal charge.* ser adecuado = be right, stand up, fit + the bill.* ser + Adjetivo = get + Adjetivo.* ser + Adjetivo + para = have + a + Adjetivo + effect on.* ser afectado por = have + a high stake in.* ser aficionado a = be fond of.* ser afortunado = be lucky, strike + lucky.* ser agradable de oír = be good to hear.* ser agradable + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.* ser algo bien conocido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.* ser algo bueno = be a good thing.* ser algo completamente distinto = be nothing of the sort.* ser algo común = be a fact of life, dominate + the scene, be a common occurrence, become + a common feature, be a part of life.* ser Algo demasiado difícil para = be in over + Posesivo + head, be out of + Posesivo + depth.* ser algo excepcional = be the exception rather than the rule, be in a league of its own.* ser algo fácil = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser algo facilísimo = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser algo habitual = become + a common feature, be a fact of life.* ser Algo imponente = loom + large.* ser algo inevitable = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.* ser algo más profundo que = go + deeper than.* ser algo más serio que = go + deeper than.* ser algo (muy) bien sabido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.* ser algo muy claro = be a dead giveaway.* ser algo muy fácil de conseguir = be there for the taking.* ser Algo muy importante = loom + large.* ser algo muy obvio = be a dead giveaway.* ser algo muy poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo muy raro = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo muy revelador = be a giveaway.* ser algo natural para = be second nature to + Pronombre, come + naturally to.* ser algo normal = be a fact of life, become + a common feature, be a part of life.* ser algo permanente = be here to stay.* ser algo poco común = be the exception rather than the rule.* ser algo poco conocido que = it + be + a little known fact that.* ser algo poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo poco sabido que = it + be + a little known fact that.* ser algo por lo que = be a matter for/of.* ser algo por ver = be an open question.* ser algo que no ocurre con frecuencia = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo seguro = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser algo útil para = be something in the hand for.* ser amado = loved-one.* ser amigo de = be buddies with.* ser analizado como una frase = be phrase parsed.* ser apreciado = receive + appreciation.* ser apropiado = be right.* ser aproximadamente + Número = be around + Número, be about + Número.* ser arrestado = be under arrest.* ser asequible = be available, become + available.* ser asequible a = be amenable to.* ser así = be the case (with), be just like that.* ser atacado = be under attack, come under + fire, be under assault.* ser atractivo = look + attractive, be popular in appeal.* ser atrevido = make + a bold statement.* ser atribuible a = be attributable to.* ser aun más = be all the more.* ser autosuficiente = stand on + Posesivo + own, self-serve.* ser autosuficiente económicamente = pay + Posesivo + own way.* ser avaricioso = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* ser bienvenido = be most welcome, make + welcome, be welcome.* ser bonito + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.* ser buenísimo + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.* ser bueno = make + good + Nombre.* ser bueno en = be good at.* ser bueno para Alguien = be to + Posesivo + advantage.* ser cada vez más importante = increase in + importance.* ser capaz de = be capable of.* ser capaz de hacer cualquier cosa por = go to + any lengths to, go to + great lengths to.* ser característico de = be emblematic of.* ser carísimo = cost + be prohibitive.* ser caro = be steep.* ser casi seguro = be a good bet.* ser chiquito pero matón = punch above + Posesivo + weight.* ser chulo = be cool.* ser clavado a = be a dead ringer for.* ser cliente de una tienda = patronise + shop.* ser coherente = cohere.* ser como el día y la noche = different as night and day.* ser como hablar con la pared = be like talking to a brick wall.* ser como mínimo = be no less than.* ser como una esfera = wrap around.* ser como un círculo = wrap around.* ser como un libro abierto = be an open book.* ser complementario el uno del otro = be integral one to another.* ser complementarios = be integral one to another.* ser completamente diferente = be in a different league.* ser completo = be all inclusive.* ser común = be the case (with).* ser condenado a prisión = receive + prison sentence.* ser confuso = be deceiving.* ser conocido por = famously, have + a track record of.* ser conocido por todos = be out in the open.* ser consciente = sentient being.* ser consciente de = be alive to, be aware of, be cognisant of, be mindful of/that, become + cognisant of, be aware of, realise [realize, -USA].* ser consciente de + Posesivo + valía = be alive to + Posesivo + worth.* ser consciente + desafortunadamente = be painfully aware of.* ser contradictorio de = run + contrary to.* ser contraproducente = defeat + Posesivo + purpose, blowback.* ser contrario a = be contrary to, be hostile to.* ser conveniente + Infinitivo = be as well + Infinitivo, be well + Infinitivo.* ser correcto = be all right, be correct, be right.* ser cortés con = be civil towards.* ser costumbre = be customary.* ser creativo = be inventive.* ser creíble = invoke + belief.* ser criticado = be subjected to + criticism, be (the) subject of/to criticism, take + heat, come under + fire.* ser crucial (para) = be central (to).* ser cuestión de = come down to.* ser culpable = be to blame.* ser culpable (por/de) = be at fault (for/to).* ser dado a = be amenable to, be apt to, be given to.* ser de = be a native of.* ser de alto nivel = be at a high level.* ser de armas tomar = be a (real) handful.* ser de ayuda = be of assistance.* ser debatible = be a moot point, be open to question, be open to debate, be at issue.* ser de calidad = be up to snuff, be up to scratch.* ser decisión de + Nombre = be down to + Nombre.* ser de contenido + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in content.* ser de crecimiento rápido = be a quick grower.* ser de difícil acceso = tuck away.* ser de dominio público = be public domain.* ser deficiente = be wanting.* ser definitivo = be final.* ser de gran ayuda para = be a boon to.* ser de gran beneficio para = be of great benefit to.* ser de importancia primordial = be of key importance.* ser de importancia vital = lie at + the heart of.* ser de interés para = be of interest (to/for).* ser dejado en la obligación de Uno = be derelict in + duty.* ser de la izquierda = be of the left.* ser de la noche = night creature.* ser de la opinión de que = be of the opinion that, be of the view that.* ser del gusto de Uno = be to + Posesivo + taste.* ser del orden de + Número = be of the order of + Número.* ser de los que piensan que = subscribe to + view.* ser demasiado = be over-provided, be a mouthful.* ser demasiado + Adjetivo = be too + Adjetivo + by half.* ser demasiado complaciente = lean over + too far backwards.* ser demasiado común = be all too common.* ser demasiado para = be too much for, be too much for.* ser demasiado precavido = err + on the side of caution.* ser demasiado preciso = put + too fine a point on, split + hairs.* ser demasiado quisquilloso = put + too fine a point on, split + hairs.* ser demasiado tarde para echar atrás = reach + the point of no return.* ser de mucho uso = take + Nombre + a long way.* ser de número limitado = be limited in number.* ser de origen + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in origin.* ser de poco valor = be of little use, be of little value.* ser de primera categoría = be top notch.* ser de raza negra o de piel morena = be coloured.* ser de sabios = be a point of wisdom.* ser desacertado = miss + the mark, miss + the point.* ser desastroso = spell + bad news, be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* ser desconocido para = be alien to.* ser descorazonador = be dispiriting.* ser desoído = be unheeded.* ser despiadado = play + hardball.* ser detenido = be under arrest.* ser de un solo uso = be a one-trip pony.* ser de un tipo diferente = be different in kind, differ in + kind (from).* ser de un valor especial = be of particular value.* ser de uso general = be in general use, be generally available.* ser de utilidad = be of use.* ser de utilidad a = be of service to.* ser diestro en = be skilled at.* ser difícil = be a stretch.* ser difícil de bregar = be a (real) handful.* ser difícil de conseguir = be hard to get.* ser difícil de creer = beggar + belief.* ser difícil de encontrar = be hard to find.* ser difícil de lograr = be hard to get.* ser difícil de superar = take + some beating.* ser digno de = merit.* ser digno de admiración = deserve + admiration.* ser digno de crítica = merit + a critical eye.* ser digno de + Infinitivo = be worth + Gerundio.* ser diplomático = say + the right thing.* ser discutible = be open to question, be open to debate, be at issue.* ser dogmático = be dogmatic.* ser dos mundos completamente distintos = be poles apart.* ser dudoso = be doubtful.* ser duro = play + hardball.* ser eficaz para + Infinitivo = be efficient at + Gerundio.* ser el acabóse = take + the biscuit, take + the cake, be the limit.* ser el alma de = be the life of, be the life and soul of.* ser el asunto = be the point.* ser el beneficiario de = be on the receiving end of.* ser el blanco de = be a pushover for.* ser el blanco de las críticas = come under + fire.* ser el canalizador de = be the conduit for.* ser el capitán = skipper, captain.* ser el caso (de) = be the case (with).* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.* ser el centro de todas las miradas = cut + a dash.* ser el colmo = be the last straw, bring + the situation to a head, take + the biscuit, take + the cake, be the limit.* ser el contrincante más débil = punch above + Posesivo + weight.* ser el culo del mundo = be the pits.* ser elegido = get in.* ser elevado = be steep.* ser el éxito de la fiesta = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.* ser el fin de = sign + a death warrant (for).* ser el jefe = be in charge, call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.* ser el límite = be the limit.* ser el mandamás = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.* ser el más afectado por = bear + the brunt of.* ser el máximo = be the limit.* ser el momento clave = mark + the watershed.* ser el momento (de) = be the time to.* ser el momento decisivo = mark + the watershed.* ser el momento de/para = it + be + time to/for.* ser el objetivo de Uno = be in business for.* ser el orgullo de = be the pride and joy of.* ser el origen de = provide + the material for.* ser el paraje natural de = be home to.* ser el preludio = usher in.* ser el primero = be second to none, come out on + top.* ser el primero en = lead + the way in.* ser el primero en + Infinitivo = take + the lead in + Gerundio.* ser el punto de partida de = form + the basis of.* ser el punto más débil de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + weakest.* ser el punto más flaco de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + weakest.* ser el que con mayor frecuencia = be (the) most likely to.* ser el que con menor frecuencia = be (the) least likely to.* ser el resultado de = follow from, result from.* ser el segundo de a bordo = play + second fiddle.* ser el último grito = be all the rage.* ser el último mono ser el último mono = feel + pulled and tugged.* ser emblemático de = be emblematic of.* ser en balde = be of no avail, be to no avail.* ser en cierto modo un + Nombre = be something of a + Nombre.* ser en vano = be of no avail, be to no avail.* ser enviado a = have + the lead to.* ser equiparable a = be commensurate with.* ser erróneo = be wide of the mark, be wrong.* ser escaso = be few and far between, be in short supply.* ser esclavo de = be slave to.* ser estupendo = sound + great, be fine and dandy.* ser estúpido = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* ser exigente al elegir = pick and choose.* ser exigente al escoger = pick and choose.* ser experto en = be skilled at.* ser expulsado de = be dropped from.* ser extraño para = be alien to.* ser extremadamente + Adjetivo = be too + Adjetivo + by half.* ser fácil = be easy.* ser fácil de conseguir = be readily available.* ser facilísimo = be a snap, be a piece of cake.* ser factible de = be amenable to.* ser familiar = strike + familiar chords, ring + a bell.* ser famoso = gain + recognition, be popular.* ser famoso por = famously, have + a track record of.* ser favorable = be a plus.* ser ficticio = be fiction.* ser fiel a = cleave to.* ser fructífero = come to + fruition.* ser goloso = have + a sweet tooth.* ser grosero con = be abusive of.* ser hábil para = be adroit at.* ser habitual = be customary.* ser harina de otro costal = be a different kettle of fish.* ser hipertenso = be hyper.* ser hora de = it + be + time to/for.* ser hora de definirse = time to climb off the fence.* ser hora de irse = be time to go.* ser hora de marcharse = be time to go.* ser hora ya de que = be about time (that), be high time (that/to/for).* ser humilde = hide + Posesivo + light under a bushel.* sería mejor que + Subjuntivo = better + Infinitivo.* ser ideal = suit + best, be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* ser ideal para Uno = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.* ser idóneo para = be suited to.* ser ignorado = be unheeded.* ser igual a = be equivalent to, equal.* ser igual que = amount to + the same thing as.* ser ilegal = be against the law.* ser ilimitado = be boundless.* ser implacable = play + hardball.* ser imponente = be awe-inspiring.* ser importante = be of importance, make + a difference, be of consequence.* ser importantísimo = make + all the difference in the world, make + difference in the world.* ser importantísimo (para) = be central (to).* ser imposible = be dead meat.* ser imprescindible = be a must.* ser improcedente = be out of order.* ser imprudente = be reckless.* ser inalterable = set in + stone, set in + tablets of stone.* ser incapaz de = be unable to.* ser incoherente = Negativo + hold + water.* ser incompatible (con) = be irreconcilable (with).* ser inconsistente = Negativo + hold + water.* ser increíble = beggar + belief.* ser independiente = go + Posesivo + own way, stew in + Posesivo + own juice, stand on + Posesivo + own (two) feet.* ser indescriptible = beggar + description.* ser indispensable = be a must.* ser ineficaz = fire + blanks.* ser infundado = be unfounded.* ser inherente a = inhere in.* ser inimaginable = beggar + imagination.* ser inminente = be on the cards.* ser inmune a = be immune from, be immune against.* ser innovador = break + new ground, break + ground.* ser innumerable = be without number, be legion.* ser innumerables = run into + the thousands.* ser insignificante = pale into + insignificance, stick + Algo + on a pin-point, be of no consequence.* ser insignificante de = be slight in.* ser inteligente = be talented.* ser interesante = be of interest (to/for).* ser interesante + Infinitivo = be as well + Infinitivo, be well + Infinitivo.* ser interesante + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.* ser interminable = there + be + no end to.* ser intransigente = play + hardball.* ser inútil = fire + blanks.* ser irrespetuoso con = disrespect, diss.* ser justo = play + fair.* ser justo con todos = give the devil his due.* ser justo hasta con el diablo = give the devil his due.* ser justo lo que se necesita = be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* ser justo lo que Uno necesita = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.* ser justo que = there + be + justice in.* ser juzgado = stand + trial, stand for + trial.* ser la abreviatura de = be short for.* ser la base de = be at the core of, form + the basis of, be at the heart of.* ser la ciudad de = be home to.* ser la clave de = hold + the key to.* ser la comidilla del barrio = be the talk of the town.* ser la comidilla del pueblo = be the talk of the town.* ser la consecuencia de = follow from, result from.* ser la costumbre = be customary.* ser la cuestión = be the point.* ser la culminación de Algo = represent + the culmination of, mark + the culmination of.* ser la culpa de = be the fault of.* ser la debilidad de Alguien = be a sucker for.* ser la elección lógica = be a/the natural choice.* ser la elección natural = be a/the natural choice.* ser la excepción = be the exception.* ser la excepción a la regla = constitute + the exception to the rule.* ser la excepción que confirma la regla = be the exception rather than the rule.* ser la forma abreviada de = be short for.* ser la forma de = be a recipe for.* ser la fórmula para = be a recipe for.* ser la gota que colma el vaso = bring + the situation to a head.* ser la idea central de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.* ser la imagen de = be a picture of.* ser la intención = be the intention.* ser la intención de uno = be + Posesivo + intention.* ser la manera de = be a recipe for.* ser la materia prima de = be grist to + Posesivo + mill.* ser la mayoría = be in the majority.* ser la mejor alternativa = be the best bet.* ser la mejor manera de = be the conduit for.* ser lamentable = be a pity.* ser la minoría = be in the minority.* ser la norma = be the norm, be the rule, become + the norm.* ser la novedad = be on the scene.* ser la obra de = be the work of.* ser la persona ideal para = be the best placed to.* ser la persona más indicada para = be in a position to.* ser la propia responsabilidad de Alguien = be of + Posesivo + own making.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser la punta de lanza de = spearhead.* ser la razón de = lie at + the root of.* ser la representación misma de = be a picture of.* ser la responsabilidad de = be the responsibility of.* ser la responsabilidad de Alguien + Infinitivo = it + lie with + Nombre/Pronombre + to + Infinitivo.* ser la última palabra = be all the rage.* ser la última persona del mundo que + Infinitivo = be one of the last people in the world to + Infinitivo.* ser lector de una biblioteca = library membership.* ser lento = be slow off the mark, be slow off the blocks.* ser líder en = take + the lead in + Gerundio.* ser lo de Uno = be cut out for, be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.* ser lo más parecido a = be as close as we come to.* ser lo mismo = be one and the same.* ser lo normal = be the order of the day.* ser lo principal de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.* ser lo que a Uno le encanta = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.* ser lo que a Uno le gusta = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.* ser lo que a Uno le interesa = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.* ser lo que a Uno le va = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.* ser lo que a Uno más le gusta = be + Posesivo + big scene.* ser lo que nos espera = be the shape of things to come.* ser lo suficientemente + Adjetivo + como para = be + Adjetivo + enough to.* ser lo suficientemente comprensivo = go + far enough.* ser lo suficientemente conocido como para que = be sufficiently well known for.* serlo todo para todos = be all things to all men, be all things to all people.* ser lo último = be all the rage, be the pits.* ser lo último en = become + the next stop in.* ser lo último en lo que + pensar = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.* ser lo último que + ocurrir + a Alguien = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.* ser magnífico + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.* ser malo = be a joke, spell + bad news, make + poor + Nombre.* ser maravilloso = sound + great.* ser más astuto que = outfox, outwit, outsmart.* ser más interno = inner being.* ser más un + Nombre = be more of a + Nombre.* ser mayor = be older.* ser mejor en = be better at.* ser mejor que = be superior to, compare + favourably.* ser mejor que + Subjuntivo = better + Infinitivo.* ser menor = be less.* ser menos + Adjetivo = be less of a(n) + Nombre.* ser mínimo = be at a minimum.* ser mirado de forma extraña = get + some funny looks.* ser modesto = hide + Posesivo + light under a bushel.* ser molesto = be disturbing.* ser moroso = be in default.* ser motivador = be motivating.* ser motivo de preocupación = loom + large.* ser mucho = be a mouthful.* ser mucho más = be all the more.* ser mucho más que = be far more than.* ser muy aconsejable que = be well advised to.* ser muy alto = be metres high.* ser muy amigo de = be pally with.* ser muy antiguo = go ba* * */ser/= Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión* * *
ser ( conjugate ser) cópula
1 ( seguido de adjetivos) to be◊ ser expresses identity or nature as opposed to condition or state, which is normally conveyed by estar. The examples given below should be contrasted with those to be found in estar 1 cópula 1 es bajo/muy callado he's short/very quiet;
es sorda de nacimiento she was born deaf;
es inglés/católico he's English/(a) Catholic;
era cierto it was true;
sé bueno, estate quieto be a good boy and keep still;
que seas muy feliz I hope you'll be very happy;
(+ me/te/le etc)
ver tb imposible, difícil etc
2 ( hablando de estado civil) to be;
es viuda she's a widow;
ver tb estar 1 cópula 2
3 (seguido de nombre, pronombre) to be;
ábreme, soy yo open the door, it's me
4 (con predicado introducido por `de'):
soy de Córdoba I'm from Cordoba;
es de los vecinos it belongs to the neighbors, it's the neighbors';
no soy de aquí I'm not from around here
5 (hipótesis, futuro):
¿será cierto? can it be true?
verbo intransitivo
1
b) (liter) ( en cuentos):◊ érase una vez … once upon a time there was …
2a) (tener lugar, ocurrir):
¿dónde fue el accidente? where did the accident happen?b) ( en preguntas):◊ ¿qué habrá sido de él? I wonder what happened to o what became of him;
¿qué es de Marisa? (fam) what's Marisa up to (these days)? (colloq);
¿qué va a ser de nosotros? what will become of us?
3 ( sumar):◊ ¿cuánto es (todo)? how much is that (altogether)?;
son 3.000 pesos that'll be o that's 3,000 pesos;
somos diez en total there are ten of us altogether
4 (indicando finalidad, adecuación) ser para algo to be for sth;
( en locs)
¿cómo es eso? why is that?, how come? (colloq);
como/cuando/donde sea: tengo que conseguir ese trabajo como sea I have to get that job no matter what;
hazlo como sea, pero hazlo do it any way o however you want but get it done;
el lunes o cuando sea next Monday or whenever;
puedo dormir en el sillón o donde sea I can sleep in the armchair or wherever you like o anywhere you like;
de ser así (frml) should this be so o the case (frml);
¡eso es! that's it!, that's right!;
es que …: ¿es que no lo saben? do you mean to say they don't know?;
es que no sé nadar the thing is I can't swim;
lo que sea: cómete una manzana, o lo que sea have an apple or something;
estoy dispuesta a hacer lo que sea I'm prepared to do whatever it takes;
o sea: en febrero, o sea hace un mes in February, that is to say a month ago;
o sea que no te interesa in other words, you're not interested;
o sea que nunca lo descubriste so you never found out;
(ya) sea …, (ya) sea … either …, or …;
sea como sea at all costs;
sea cuando sea whenever it is;
sea donde sea no matter where;
sea quien sea whoever it is;
si no fuera/hubiera sido por … if it wasn't o weren't/hadn't been for …
( en el tiempo) to be;◊ ¿qué fecha es hoy? what's the date today?, what's today's date;
serían las cuatro cuando llegó it must have been (about) four (o'clock) when she arrived;
ver tb v impers
ser v impers to be;
ser v aux ( en la voz pasiva) to be;
fue construido en 1900 it was built in 1900
■ sustantivo masculino
1
◊ ser humano/vivo human/living beingb) (individuo, persona):
2 ( naturaleza):
ser
I sustantivo masculino
1 being: es un ser despreciable, he's despicable
ser humano, human being
ser vivo, living being
2 (esencia) essence: eso forma parte de su ser, that is part of him
II verbo intransitivo
1 (cualidad) to be: eres muy modesto, you are very modest
2 (fecha) to be: hoy es lunes, today is Monday
ya es la una, it's one o'clock
3 (cantidad) eran unos cincuenta, there were about fifty people
(al pagar) ¿cuánto es?, how much is it?
son doscientas, it is two hundred pesetas
Mat dos y tres son cinco, two and three make five
4 (causa) aquella mujer fue su ruina, that woman was his ruin
5 (oficio) to be a(n): Elvira es enfermera, Elvira is a nurse
6 (pertenencia) esto es mío, that's mine
es de Pedro, it is Pedro's
7 (afiliación) to belong: es del partido, he's a member of the party
es un chico del curso superior, he is a boy from the higher year
8 (origen) es de Málaga, she is from Málaga
¿de dónde es esta fruta? where does this fruit come from?
9 (composición, material) to be made of: este jersey no es de lana, this sweater is not (made of) wool
10 ser de, (afinidad, comparación) lo que hizo fue de tontos, what she did was a foolish thing
11 (existir) Madrid ya no es lo que era, Madrid isn't what it used to be
12 (suceder) ¿qué fue de ella?, what became of her?
13 (tener lugar) to be: esta tarde es el entierro, the funeral is this evening 14 ser para, (finalidad) to be for: es para pelar patatas, it's for peeling potatoes
(adecuación, aptitud) no es una película para niños, the film is not suitable for children
esta vida no es para ti, this kind of life is not for you
15 (efecto) era para llorar, it was painful
es (como) para darle una bofetada, it makes me want to slap his face
no es para tomárselo a broma, it is no joke
16 (auxiliar en pasiva) to be: fuimos rescatados por la patrulla de la Cruz Roja, we were rescued by the Red Cross patrol
17 ser de (+ infinitivo) era de esperar que se marchase, it was to be expected that she would leave
♦ Locuciones: a no ser que, unless
como sea, anyhow
de no ser por..., had it not been for
es más, furthermore
es que..., it's just that...
lo que sea, whatever
o sea, that is (to say)
sea como sea, in any case o be that as it may
ser de lo que no hay, to be the limit
' ser' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
A
- acceder
- además
- aficionada
- aficionado
- alardear
- alcanzar
- alimentar
- alta
- alto
- ambicionar
- antigüedad
- aparición
- arma
- atinar
- atorarse
- aúpa
- babear
- básica
- básico
- bendición
- caber
- cacho
- cada
- cafetera
- cafetero
- calco
- callo
- canela
- cansada
- cansado
- cantar
- capaz
- capirote
- carácter
- cardo
- carne
- carné
- caso
- cero
- colarse
- comida
- comidilla
- comido
- conmigo
- conquistador
- conquistadora
- contagiarse
- contemplar
- contienda
English:
accountable
- addicted
- adjust
- allow
- allowance
- ambition
- amount to
- anathema
- anomaly
- arduous
- around
- aspire
- aware
- bad
- be
- beating
- being
- belong
- betray
- big
- bill
- bind over
- bird
- booby trap
- boring
- bounce
- can
- carry
- catch up
- cerebral
- ceremonial
- ceremony
- charm
- chip
- claim
- come into
- come under
- connoisseur
- court
- degree
- deserve
- destroy
- differ
- do
- dodger
- doubly
- due
- ear
- easy
- edit
* * *ser The auxiliary verb ser is used with the past participle of a verb to form the passive (e.g. la película fue criticada the movie was criticized).♦ v aux[para formar la voz pasiva] to be;fue visto por un testigo he was seen by a witness;la propuesta es debatida o [m5] está siendo debatida en el parlamento the proposal is being debated in parliament♦ v copulativo1. [con adjetivos, sustantivos, pronombres] [indica cualidad, identidad, condición] to be;es alto/gracioso he's tall/funny;soy chileno/chiapaneco I'm Chilean/from Chiapas;es azul/difícil it's blue/difficult;sé discreta/paciente be discreet/patient;es un amigo/el dueño he's a friend/the owner;son unos amigos míos they're friends of mine;es el cartero/tu madre it's the postman o US mailman/your mother;soy yo, ábreme open up, it's me;soy Víctor [al teléfono] it's Víctor;la casa es aquella de ahí the house is that one over there;es un tipo muy simpático he's a very nice guy;¿es eso verdad? is that true?;eso no es cierto that isn't true;es obvio que le gustas it's obvious that he likes you;no es necesario ir it isn't necessary to go;es posible que llueva it may rain;no está mal para ser de segunda mano it's not bad considering it's second-hand;no pierde sus derechos por ser inmigrante just because he's an immigrant doesn't mean he doesn't have any rights;te lo dejo en la mitad por ser tú seeing as o because it's you, I'll let you have it half-price;por ser usted, señora, 15 euros to you, madam, 15 euros;que seas muy feliz I wish you every happiness, I hope you'll be very happy;¡será imbécil el tipo! the guy must be stupid!;este restaurante ya no es lo que era this restaurant isn't as good as it used to be o isn't what it used to be;RP Famser loco por algo to be wild about sth2. [con sustantivos, adjetivos] [indica empleo, dedicación, estado civil, religión] to be;soy abogado/actriz I'm a lawyer/an actress;son estudiantes they're students;para ser juez hay que trabajar mucho you have to work very hard to be o become a judge;es padre de tres hijos he's a father of three;es soltero/casado/divorciado he's single/married/divorced;era viuda she was a widow;son budistas/protestantes they are Buddhists/Protestants;el que fuera gobernador del estado the former governor of the state;Am Fam¿tú eres o te haces? are you stupid or what?;RP Fam¿vos sos o te hacés? are you stupid or what?[provenir de] to be from; [pertenecer a] to belong to;un juguete que es todo de madera a completely wooden toy, a toy made completely of wood;¿de dónde eres? where are you from?;estas pilas son de una linterna these batteries are from a torch;¿es de usted este abrigo? is this coat yours?, does this coat belong to you?;los juguetes son de mi hijo the toys are my son's;portarse así es de cobardes only cowards behave like that, it's cowardly to behave like that¿de qué equipo eres? [aficionado] which team o who do you support?;soy del Barcelona I support Barcelona;ser de los que… to be one of those people who…;ése es de los que están en huelga he is one of those on strike;no es de las que se asustan por cualquier cosa she's not one to get scared easily♦ vi1. [ocurrir, tener lugar] to be;fue aquí it was here;¿cuándo es la boda? when's the wedding?;la final era ayer the final was yesterday;¿cómo fue lo de tu accidente? how did your accident happen?;¿qué fue de aquel amigo tuyo? what happened to that friend of yours?;¿qué es de Pablo? how's Pablo (getting on)?2. [constituir, consistir en] to be;fue un acierto que nos quedáramos en casa we were right to stay at home;lo importante es decidirse the important thing is to reach a decision;su ambición era dar la vuelta al mundo her ambition was to travel round the world;tratar así de mal a la gente es buscarse problemas treating people so badly is asking for trouble3. [con fechas, horas] to be;¿qué (día) es hoy? what day is it today?, what's today?;hoy es jueves today's Thursday, it's Thursday today;¿qué (fecha) es hoy? what's the date today?, what date is it today?;mañana será 15 de julio tomorrow (it) will be 15 July;¿qué hora es? what time is it?, what's the time?;son las tres (de la tarde) it's three o'clock (in the afternoon), it's three (pm);4. [con precios] to be;¿cuánto es? how much is it?;son 300 pesos that'll be 300 pesos;¿a cómo son esos tomates? how much are those tomatoes?5. [con cifras, en operaciones] to be;ellos eran unos 500 there were about 500 of them;11 por 100 son 1.100 11 times 100 is 1,100este trapo es para (limpiar) las ventanas this cloth is for (cleaning) the windows;este libro es para niños this book is for children;la ciudad no es para mí the city isn't for me7. [con "de" más infinitivo] [indica necesidad, posibilidad]es de desear que… it is to be hoped that…;era de esperar que pasara algo así it was to be expected that something like that would happen;es de suponer que aparecerá presumably, he'll turn up;es de temer cuando se enoja she's really scary when she gets angrylo que es a mí, no me llamaron they certainly didn't call me, they didn't call me, anyway;¿es que ya no te acuerdas? don't you remember any more, then?, you mean you don't remember any more?es que no vine porque estaba enfermo the reason I didn't come is that I was ill, I didn't come because I was ill, you see;¿cómo es que no te han avisado? how come they didn't tell you?10. Literario [existir]Platón, uno de los grandes sabios que en el mundo han sido Plato, one of the wisest men ever to walk this earthtengo que conseguirlo (sea) como sea I have to get it one way or another;hay que evitar (sea) como sea que se entere we have to prevent her from finding out at all costs o no matter what;hazlo cuando sea do it whenever;de no ser/haber sido por… if it weren't/hadn't been for…;de no ser por él no estaríamos vivos if it weren't for him, we wouldn't be alive;de no ser así otherwise;de ser así if that should happen;déjalo donde sea leave it anywhere o wherever;érase una vez, érase que se era once upon a time;dile lo que sea, da igual tell her anything o whatever, it doesn't make any difference;haré lo que sea para recuperar mi dinero I will do whatever it takes o anything to get my money back;se enfadó, y no era para menos she got angry, and not without reason;no sea que…, no vaya a ser que… in case…;la llamaré ahora no sea que luego me olvide I'll call her now in case I forget later;Estados Unidos y Japón, o sea, las dos economías mundiales más importantes the United States and Japan, that is to say o in other words, the two most important economies in the world;50 euros, o sea unas 8.300 pesetas 50 euros, that's about 8,300 pesetas;o sea que no quieres venir so you don't want to come then?;por si fuera poco as if that wasn't enough;habla con quien sea talk to anyone;sea quien sea no abras la puerta don't open the door, whoever it is;si no fuera/hubiera sido por… if it weren't/hadn't been for…;Amsiendo que… seeing that o as…, given that…;Amsiendo que tienes la plata, cómprate el vestido más caro seeing as o since you've got the money, buy yourself the more expensive dress♦ v impersonal[indica tiempo] to be;es muy tarde it's rather late;era de noche/de día it was night/day♦ nm1. [ente] being;seres de otro planeta beings from another planetser humano human being;Ser Supremo Supreme Being;los seres vivos living things2. [persona] person;sus seres queridos his loved ones4. [esencia, naturaleza] being;la quiero con todo mi ser I love her with all my being o soul* * *f abr (= Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión) network of independent Spanish radio stations* * *ser {77} vi1) : to beél es mi hermano: he is my brotherCamila es linda: Camila is pretty2) : to exist, to liveser, o no ser: to be or not to be3) : to take place, to occurel concierto es el domingo: the concert is on Sunday4) (used with expressions of time, date, season)son las diez: it's ten o'clockhoy es el 9: today's the 9th5) : to cost, to come to¿cuánto es?: how much is it?¿será posible?: can it be possible?7)ser de : to come fromsomos de Managua: we're from Managua8)ser de : to belong toese lápiz es de Juan: that's Juan's pencil9)es que : the thing is thates que no lo conozco: it's just that I don't know him¡sea! : agreed!, all right!sea... sea : either... orla cuenta ha sido pagada: the bill has been paidél fue asesinado: he was murderedser nm: beingser humano: human being* * *ser2 vb1. (en general) to be2. (estar hecho) to be made3. (pertenecer) to belongeste libro es de María this book belongs to María / this book is María's -
42 bajar de precio
(v.) = come down in + priceEx. Personal computers continue to grow in power and come down in price, but the field has become much more confusing since Apr 87.* * *(v.) = come down in + priceEx: Personal computers continue to grow in power and come down in price, but the field has become much more confusing since Apr 87.
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43 declinar
v.1 to decline (gen) & (grammar).declinó amablemente la invitación he politely declined the invitationSu entusiasmo declina con el tiempo His enthusiasm declines with time.María declinó el aventón Mary declined the ride.Me declinó el negocio My business declined.2 to draw to a close.su interés por la caza ha declinado his interest in hunting has declined3 to turn down the offer, to refuse, to decline.Ricardo declinó elegantemente Richard turned down the offer elegantly.4 to refuse to, to abstain from, to decline to, to forsake.María declinó cuidar del chico Mary refused to take care of the boy.* * *1 (brújula) to decline2 (disminuir) to decline, come down3 (acercarse al fin) to end, draw to an end1 (rechazar) to decline, refuse2 GRAMÁTICA to decline* * *1. VT1) (=rechazar) [+ honor, invitación] to decline; (Jur) to reject2) (Ling) to decline2. VI1) (=decaer) to decline, decay2) liter [día] to draw to a close3) [terreno] to slope (away o down)4) (Ling) to decline* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <invitación/oferta/honor> to turn down, decline (frml)la compañía declina toda responsabilidad... — the company accepts no responsibility...
b) (Ling) to decline2.declinar vi (liter) día/tarde to draw to a close (liter)* * *= decline, take + a dive, turn down, take + a dip.Ex. Library use declines during the June-October period when examinations have finished and the students are on vacation.Ex. The article 'Wages, hours, bookfunds take a dive' examines how some authorities are proposing cuts in wages to preserve services; others reducing bookfunds by as much as a quarter, or cutting their opening hours in half.Ex. Public school, strapped for cash, find offers from advertising revenue hard to turn down.Ex. Sales took a dip in 2005 but exploded in 2006.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <invitación/oferta/honor> to turn down, decline (frml)la compañía declina toda responsabilidad... — the company accepts no responsibility...
b) (Ling) to decline2.declinar vi (liter) día/tarde to draw to a close (liter)* * *= decline, take + a dive, turn down, take + a dip.Ex: Library use declines during the June-October period when examinations have finished and the students are on vacation.
Ex: The article 'Wages, hours, bookfunds take a dive' examines how some authorities are proposing cuts in wages to preserve services; others reducing bookfunds by as much as a quarter, or cutting their opening hours in half.Ex: Public school, strapped for cash, find offers from advertising revenue hard to turn down.Ex: Sales took a dip in 2005 but exploded in 2006.* * *declinar [A1 ]vt1 ‹invitación/oferta/honor› to turn down, decline ( frml); ‹propuesta› to reject, turn downdeclinó hacer declaraciones she declined to make a statement[ S ] la compañía declina toda responsabilidad … the company accepts no responsibility …, the company cannot accept liability …2 ( Ling) to decline■ declinarvial declinar el día as the day draws to a close ( liter)cuando los días comienzan a declinar when the days begin to draw in* * *
declinar ( conjugate declinar) verbo transitivo
b) (Ling) to decline
declinar
I vi (perder fuerza) to decline
II vtr (rechazar) to decline: declinamos su invitación, we refused their invitation
' declinar' also found in these entries:
English:
decline
- decay
* * *♦ vt1. [rechazar] [ofrecimiento] to decline;declinó amablemente la invitación he politely declined the invitation;declinó toda responsabilidad en este asunto he disclaimed any responsibility in this affair;declinó hacer ningún comentario he declined to make any comment2. Gram to decline♦ vi1. [fiebre] to subside, to abate;[economía, imperio] to decline; [carrera profesional] to decline, to go into a decline; [fuerzas, energías, ganas, entusiasmo] to wane; [estado de salud] to deteriorate;su interés por la caza ha declinado his interest in hunting has waned2. [día, tarde] to draw to a close;al declinar el día as the day drew to a close* * *v/t & v/i decline* * *declinar vt: to decline, to turn downdeclinar vi1) : to draw to a close2) : to diminish, to decline -
44 descender de precio
(v.) = come down in + priceEx. Personal computers continue to grow in power and come down in price, but the field has become much more confusing since Apr 87.* * *(v.) = come down in + priceEx: Personal computers continue to grow in power and come down in price, but the field has become much more confusing since Apr 87.
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45 ser2
2 = be, take + the form of, stand as.Ex. Systems such as Dialog, IRS, ORBIT and BLAISE may be accessed by libraries and information units.Ex. Hierarchical relationships may also take the form of co-ordinate relationships, in which case they may be represented by 'RT' or related term, in a similar manner to affinitive relationships below.Ex. Meantime, our new library stand as as a confident symbol of the importance of ALL librarires to the nation's cultural, educational and economic success.----* anhelar ser = ache to be.* a no ser que = unless.* así es = that's how it is.* así sea = amen.* así son las cosas = that's they way things are.* centrado en el ser humano = anthropocentric.* clonación del ser humano = human cloning.* como es el caso de = as it is with.* cómo + ser = what + be like.* conseguir ser el centro de atención = capture + spotlight.* continuar siendo importante = remain + big.* crearse el prestigio de ser = establish + a record as.* cualquiera que fuere = any... whatsoever.* cualquiera que fuese = any... whatsoever.* cualquiera que sea + Nombre = whichever + Nombre.* debilidad del ser humano = mankind's frailty.* dejar de ser útil = outlive + Posesivo + usefulness.* demostrar ser = prove + to be.* de tal forma que + ser/estar = in such form as to + be.* dicho sea de paso = by the by(e).* dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres = you are known by the company you keep.* dinero + ser para = money + go towards.* el + Nombre + es inestimable = the + Nombre + cannot be overestimated.* el ser barato = cheapness.* el sueño de todo ser viviente = the stuff dreams are made of.* entrar sin ser visto = sneak into.* es = it's [it is].* esa es la cuestión = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* esa es la dificultad = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* es decir = i.e. (latín - id est), in other words, that is, that is to say, which is to say.* es de deducir que = it follows that.* es de destacar que = significantly.* es de esperar = hopefully.* es de esperar que = all being well.* es de resaltar que = significantly.* es de suponer que = presumably.* ese es el asunto = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* ese es el problema = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* es el momento adecuado = the moment is ripe, the time is ripe.* es el momento oportuno = the moment is ripe, the time is ripe.* es evidente = clearly.* es importante destacar = importantly.* es inevitable que = inevitably.* es interesante que = interestingly.* es lo que a mí me parece = my two cents' worth.* es lo que yo pienso = my two cents' worth.* es más = more important, moreover.* es más fácil decirlo que hacerlo = easier said than done.* es mi opinión = my two cents' worth.* es mi parecer = my two cents' worth.* es por lo tanto deducible que = it therefore follows that.* es por lo tanto de esperar que = it therefore follows that.* es por lo tanto lógico que = it therefore follows that.* ¡esta es tu oportunidad! = here's your chance!.* estar siendo + Participio = be in process of + Nombre.* evitar ser afectado = escape + unaffected.* fue durante mucho tiempo = long remained.* haber sido aceptado = be here to stay, have come + to stay.* haber sido comprobado exhaustivamente = be thoroughly tested.* la razón de ser = the reason for being.* la verdad sea dicha = to tell the truth.* llegar a ser = become, develop into.* llegar a ser conocido como = become + known as.* lo que es aun peor = worse still.* lo que es peor = what's worse.* lo que haya que de ser, será = que sera sera, what's meant to be, will be, whatever will be, will be.* lo que + ser = what + be like.* lo que tenga que ser, será = que sera sera, whatever will be, will be, what's meant to be, will be.* merecer ser mencionado = deserve + mention.* no ser aconsejable = be undesirable.* no ser + Adjetivo + Infinitivo = be less than + Adjetivo + Infinitivo.* no ser así ya = be no longer the case.* no ser bien visto = be in the doghouse.* no ser cobarde = be no chicken.* no ser consciente de = remain + unaware of.* no ser deseable = be undesirable.* no + ser + de sorprender que = it + be + not surprising that.* no ser fácil = be no picnic, not be easy.* no ser gran cosa = not add up to much, add up to + nothing.* no ser lo suficientemente bueno = not be good enough.* no ser más que = be nothing more than, be nothing but.* no ser nada = add up to + nothing.* no ser nada fácil = be hard-pushed to.* no ser ningún jovencito = be no chicken.* no ser ni una cosa ni otra = fall between + two stools.* no ser sino = be nothing but.* no ser una gran pérdida = be no great loss.* no ser un lecho de rosas = be not all roses.* no ser verdad = be untrue.* no somos todos iguales = one size doesn't fit all.* no tener razón de ser + Infinitivo = there + be + no sense in + Gerundio.* para ser específico = to be specific.* para ser franco = in all honesty.* para ser sincero = to be honest, in all honesty.* pasar a ser = become, develop into.* por ser + Adjetivo = as being + Adjetivo.* por si fuera poco = to boot, to add salt to injury, to rub salt in the wound.* posible de ser consultado por máquina = machine-viewable.* posible de ser visto en pantalla = displayable.* primer puesto + ser para = pride of place + go to.* puede muy bien ser = could well be.* puede muy bien ser que = it may well be that.* que fue = one-time.* que fue común antes = once-common.* que ha sido abordado con preguntas = accost.* que puede ser apilado = stacking.* razón de ser = point, raison d'etre, rationale, sense of purpose.* ser reconocido = gain + recognition.* resultar ser = prove + to be, turn out to be, happen + to be.* sea como sea = be that as it may, at all costs, at any cost, at any price, come hell or high water.* sea cual fuere = any... whatsoever, any... whatsoever.* sea cual fuese = any... whatsoever, any... whatsoever.* sea cual sea el criterio utilizado = by any standard(s).* sea lo que sea = whatever it is, be that as it may, call it what you want.* seamos realistas = face it, let's face it.* sean cuales sean = whatever they may be.* sentido del ser humano = human sense.* ser accesible a través de = be available through.* ser aceptado = take + hold, gain + acceptance, take off.* ser acertado = be spot on.* ser aconsejable = be welcome, be better served by, be in order.* ser acorde con = be commensurate with.* ser acuciante = be acute.* ser acusado de delito criminal = face + criminal charge.* ser adecuado = be right, stand up, fit + the bill.* ser + Adjetivo = get + Adjetivo.* ser + Adjetivo + para = have + a + Adjetivo + effect on.* ser afectado por = have + a high stake in.* ser aficionado a = be fond of.* ser afortunado = be lucky, strike + lucky.* ser agradable de oír = be good to hear.* ser agradable + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.* ser algo bien conocido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.* ser algo bueno = be a good thing.* ser algo completamente distinto = be nothing of the sort.* ser algo común = be a fact of life, dominate + the scene, be a common occurrence, become + a common feature, be a part of life.* ser Algo demasiado difícil para = be in over + Posesivo + head, be out of + Posesivo + depth.* ser algo excepcional = be the exception rather than the rule, be in a league of its own.* ser algo fácil = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser algo facilísimo = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser algo habitual = become + a common feature, be a fact of life.* ser Algo imponente = loom + large.* ser algo inevitable = the (hand)writing + be + on the wall, see it + coming.* ser algo más profundo que = go + deeper than.* ser algo más serio que = go + deeper than.* ser algo (muy) bien sabido que = it + be + a (well)-known fact that.* ser algo muy claro = be a dead giveaway.* ser algo muy fácil de conseguir = be there for the taking.* ser Algo muy importante = loom + large.* ser algo muy obvio = be a dead giveaway.* ser algo muy poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo muy raro = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo muy revelador = be a giveaway.* ser algo natural para = be second nature to + Pronombre, come + naturally to.* ser algo normal = be a fact of life, become + a common feature, be a part of life.* ser algo permanente = be here to stay.* ser algo poco común = be the exception rather than the rule.* ser algo poco conocido que = it + be + a little known fact that.* ser algo poco frecuente = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo poco sabido que = it + be + a little known fact that.* ser algo por lo que = be a matter for/of.* ser algo por ver = be an open question.* ser algo que no ocurre con frecuencia = be a rare occurrence.* ser algo seguro = be a cinch, be a doddle, be a breeze, be a picnic, be duck soup.* ser algo útil para = be something in the hand for.* ser amado = loved-one.* ser amigo de = be buddies with.* ser analizado como una frase = be phrase parsed.* ser apreciado = receive + appreciation.* ser apropiado = be right.* ser aproximadamente + Número = be around + Número, be about + Número.* ser arrestado = be under arrest.* ser asequible = be available, become + available.* ser asequible a = be amenable to.* ser así = be the case (with), be just like that.* ser atacado = be under attack, come under + fire, be under assault.* ser atractivo = look + attractive, be popular in appeal.* ser atrevido = make + a bold statement.* ser atribuible a = be attributable to.* ser aun más = be all the more.* ser autosuficiente = stand on + Posesivo + own, self-serve.* ser autosuficiente económicamente = pay + Posesivo + own way.* ser avaricioso = have + Posesivo + cake and eat it.* ser bienvenido = be most welcome, make + welcome, be welcome.* ser bonito + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.* ser buenísimo + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.* ser bueno = make + good + Nombre.* ser bueno en = be good at.* ser bueno para Alguien = be to + Posesivo + advantage.* ser cada vez más importante = increase in + importance.* ser capaz de = be capable of.* ser capaz de hacer cualquier cosa por = go to + any lengths to, go to + great lengths to.* ser característico de = be emblematic of.* ser carísimo = cost + be prohibitive.* ser caro = be steep.* ser casi seguro = be a good bet.* ser chiquito pero matón = punch above + Posesivo + weight.* ser chulo = be cool.* ser clavado a = be a dead ringer for.* ser cliente de una tienda = patronise + shop.* ser coherente = cohere.* ser como el día y la noche = different as night and day.* ser como hablar con la pared = be like talking to a brick wall.* ser como mínimo = be no less than.* ser como una esfera = wrap around.* ser como un círculo = wrap around.* ser como un libro abierto = be an open book.* ser complementario el uno del otro = be integral one to another.* ser complementarios = be integral one to another.* ser completamente diferente = be in a different league.* ser completo = be all inclusive.* ser común = be the case (with).* ser condenado a prisión = receive + prison sentence.* ser confuso = be deceiving.* ser conocido por = famously, have + a track record of.* ser conocido por todos = be out in the open.* ser consciente = sentient being.* ser consciente de = be alive to, be aware of, be cognisant of, be mindful of/that, become + cognisant of, be aware of, realise [realize, -USA].* ser consciente de + Posesivo + valía = be alive to + Posesivo + worth.* ser consciente + desafortunadamente = be painfully aware of.* ser contradictorio de = run + contrary to.* ser contraproducente = defeat + Posesivo + purpose, blowback.* ser contrario a = be contrary to, be hostile to.* ser conveniente + Infinitivo = be as well + Infinitivo, be well + Infinitivo.* ser correcto = be all right, be correct, be right.* ser cortés con = be civil towards.* ser costumbre = be customary.* ser creativo = be inventive.* ser creíble = invoke + belief.* ser criticado = be subjected to + criticism, be (the) subject of/to criticism, take + heat, come under + fire.* ser crucial (para) = be central (to).* ser cuestión de = come down to.* ser culpable = be to blame.* ser culpable (por/de) = be at fault (for/to).* ser dado a = be amenable to, be apt to, be given to.* ser de = be a native of.* ser de alto nivel = be at a high level.* ser de armas tomar = be a (real) handful.* ser de ayuda = be of assistance.* ser debatible = be a moot point, be open to question, be open to debate, be at issue.* ser de calidad = be up to snuff, be up to scratch.* ser decisión de + Nombre = be down to + Nombre.* ser de contenido + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in content.* ser de crecimiento rápido = be a quick grower.* ser de difícil acceso = tuck away.* ser de dominio público = be public domain.* ser deficiente = be wanting.* ser definitivo = be final.* ser de gran ayuda para = be a boon to.* ser de gran beneficio para = be of great benefit to.* ser de importancia primordial = be of key importance.* ser de importancia vital = lie at + the heart of.* ser de interés para = be of interest (to/for).* ser dejado en la obligación de Uno = be derelict in + duty.* ser de la izquierda = be of the left.* ser de la noche = night creature.* ser de la opinión de que = be of the opinion that, be of the view that.* ser del gusto de Uno = be to + Posesivo + taste.* ser del orden de + Número = be of the order of + Número.* ser de los que piensan que = subscribe to + view.* ser demasiado = be over-provided, be a mouthful.* ser demasiado + Adjetivo = be too + Adjetivo + by half.* ser demasiado complaciente = lean over + too far backwards.* ser demasiado común = be all too common.* ser demasiado para = be too much for, be too much for.* ser demasiado precavido = err + on the side of caution.* ser demasiado preciso = put + too fine a point on, split + hairs.* ser demasiado quisquilloso = put + too fine a point on, split + hairs.* ser demasiado tarde para echar atrás = reach + the point of no return.* ser de mucho uso = take + Nombre + a long way.* ser de número limitado = be limited in number.* ser de origen + Adjetivo = be + Adjetivo + in origin.* ser de poco valor = be of little use, be of little value.* ser de primera categoría = be top notch.* ser de raza negra o de piel morena = be coloured.* ser de sabios = be a point of wisdom.* ser desacertado = miss + the mark, miss + the point.* ser desastroso = spell + bad news, be a shambles, be (in) a mess.* ser desconocido para = be alien to.* ser descorazonador = be dispiriting.* ser desoído = be unheeded.* ser despiadado = play + hardball.* ser detenido = be under arrest.* ser de un solo uso = be a one-trip pony.* ser de un tipo diferente = be different in kind, differ in + kind (from).* ser de un valor especial = be of particular value.* ser de uso general = be in general use, be generally available.* ser de utilidad = be of use.* ser de utilidad a = be of service to.* ser diestro en = be skilled at.* ser difícil = be a stretch.* ser difícil de bregar = be a (real) handful.* ser difícil de conseguir = be hard to get.* ser difícil de creer = beggar + belief.* ser difícil de encontrar = be hard to find.* ser difícil de lograr = be hard to get.* ser difícil de superar = take + some beating.* ser digno de = merit.* ser digno de admiración = deserve + admiration.* ser digno de crítica = merit + a critical eye.* ser digno de + Infinitivo = be worth + Gerundio.* ser diplomático = say + the right thing.* ser discutible = be open to question, be open to debate, be at issue.* ser dogmático = be dogmatic.* ser dos mundos completamente distintos = be poles apart.* ser dudoso = be doubtful.* ser duro = play + hardball.* ser eficaz para + Infinitivo = be efficient at + Gerundio.* ser el acabóse = take + the biscuit, take + the cake, be the limit.* ser el alma de = be the life of, be the life and soul of.* ser el asunto = be the point.* ser el beneficiario de = be on the receiving end of.* ser el blanco de = be a pushover for.* ser el blanco de las críticas = come under + fire.* ser el canalizador de = be the conduit for.* ser el capitán = skipper, captain.* ser el caso (de) = be the case (with).* ser el centro de atención = steal + the limelight, steal + the show, cut + a dash.* ser el centro de todas las miradas = cut + a dash.* ser el colmo = be the last straw, bring + the situation to a head, take + the biscuit, take + the cake, be the limit.* ser el contrincante más débil = punch above + Posesivo + weight.* ser el culo del mundo = be the pits.* ser elegido = get in.* ser elevado = be steep.* ser el éxito de la fiesta = steal + the limelight, steal + the show.* ser el fin de = sign + a death warrant (for).* ser el jefe = be in charge, call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.* ser el límite = be the limit.* ser el mandamás = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost.* ser el más afectado por = bear + the brunt of.* ser el máximo = be the limit.* ser el momento clave = mark + the watershed.* ser el momento (de) = be the time to.* ser el momento decisivo = mark + the watershed.* ser el momento de/para = it + be + time to/for.* ser el objetivo de Uno = be in business for.* ser el orgullo de = be the pride and joy of.* ser el origen de = provide + the material for.* ser el paraje natural de = be home to.* ser el preludio = usher in.* ser el primero = be second to none, come out on + top.* ser el primero en = lead + the way in.* ser el primero en + Infinitivo = take + the lead in + Gerundio.* ser el punto de partida de = form + the basis of.* ser el punto más débil de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + weakest.* ser el punto más flaco de Alguien = be at + Posesivo + weakest.* ser el que con mayor frecuencia = be (the) most likely to.* ser el que con menor frecuencia = be (the) least likely to.* ser el resultado de = follow from, result from.* ser el segundo de a bordo = play + second fiddle.* ser el último grito = be all the rage.* ser el último mono ser el último mono = feel + pulled and tugged.* ser emblemático de = be emblematic of.* ser en balde = be of no avail, be to no avail.* ser en cierto modo un + Nombre = be something of a + Nombre.* ser en vano = be of no avail, be to no avail.* ser enviado a = have + the lead to.* ser equiparable a = be commensurate with.* ser erróneo = be wide of the mark, be wrong.* ser escaso = be few and far between, be in short supply.* ser esclavo de = be slave to.* ser estupendo = sound + great, be fine and dandy.* ser estúpido = be off + Posesivo + rocker.* ser exigente al elegir = pick and choose.* ser exigente al escoger = pick and choose.* ser experto en = be skilled at.* ser expulsado de = be dropped from.* ser extraño para = be alien to.* ser extremadamente + Adjetivo = be too + Adjetivo + by half.* ser fácil = be easy.* ser fácil de conseguir = be readily available.* ser facilísimo = be a snap, be a piece of cake.* ser factible de = be amenable to.* ser familiar = strike + familiar chords, ring + a bell.* ser famoso = gain + recognition, be popular.* ser famoso por = famously, have + a track record of.* ser favorable = be a plus.* ser ficticio = be fiction.* ser fiel a = cleave to.* ser fructífero = come to + fruition.* ser goloso = have + a sweet tooth.* ser grosero con = be abusive of.* ser hábil para = be adroit at.* ser habitual = be customary.* ser harina de otro costal = be a different kettle of fish.* ser hipertenso = be hyper.* ser hora de = it + be + time to/for.* ser hora de definirse = time to climb off the fence.* ser hora de irse = be time to go.* ser hora de marcharse = be time to go.* ser hora ya de que = be about time (that), be high time (that/to/for).* ser humilde = hide + Posesivo + light under a bushel.* sería mejor que + Subjuntivo = better + Infinitivo.* ser ideal = suit + best, be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* ser ideal para Uno = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.* ser idóneo para = be suited to.* ser ignorado = be unheeded.* ser igual a = be equivalent to, equal.* ser igual que = amount to + the same thing as.* ser ilegal = be against the law.* ser ilimitado = be boundless.* ser implacable = play + hardball.* ser imponente = be awe-inspiring.* ser importante = be of importance, make + a difference, be of consequence.* ser importantísimo = make + all the difference in the world, make + difference in the world.* ser importantísimo (para) = be central (to).* ser imposible = be dead meat.* ser imprescindible = be a must.* ser improcedente = be out of order.* ser imprudente = be reckless.* ser inalterable = set in + stone, set in + tablets of stone.* ser incapaz de = be unable to.* ser incoherente = Negativo + hold + water.* ser incompatible (con) = be irreconcilable (with).* ser inconsistente = Negativo + hold + water.* ser increíble = beggar + belief.* ser independiente = go + Posesivo + own way, stew in + Posesivo + own juice, stand on + Posesivo + own (two) feet.* ser indescriptible = beggar + description.* ser indispensable = be a must.* ser ineficaz = fire + blanks.* ser infundado = be unfounded.* ser inherente a = inhere in.* ser inimaginable = beggar + imagination.* ser inminente = be on the cards.* ser inmune a = be immune from, be immune against.* ser innovador = break + new ground, break + ground.* ser innumerable = be without number, be legion.* ser innumerables = run into + the thousands.* ser insignificante = pale into + insignificance, stick + Algo + on a pin-point, be of no consequence.* ser insignificante de = be slight in.* ser inteligente = be talented.* ser interesante = be of interest (to/for).* ser interesante + Infinitivo = be as well + Infinitivo, be well + Infinitivo.* ser interesante + Verbo = be neat to + Verbo.* ser interminable = there + be + no end to.* ser intransigente = play + hardball.* ser inútil = fire + blanks.* ser irrespetuoso con = disrespect, diss.* ser justo = play + fair.* ser justo con todos = give the devil his due.* ser justo hasta con el diablo = give the devil his due.* ser justo lo que se necesita = be just the thing, be just the ticket, be just the job.* ser justo lo que Uno necesita = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.* ser justo que = there + be + justice in.* ser juzgado = stand + trial, stand for + trial.* ser la abreviatura de = be short for.* ser la base de = be at the core of, form + the basis of, be at the heart of.* ser la ciudad de = be home to.* ser la clave de = hold + the key to.* ser la comidilla del barrio = be the talk of the town.* ser la comidilla del pueblo = be the talk of the town.* ser la consecuencia de = follow from, result from.* ser la costumbre = be customary.* ser la cuestión = be the point.* ser la culminación de Algo = represent + the culmination of, mark + the culmination of.* ser la culpa de = be the fault of.* ser la debilidad de Alguien = be a sucker for.* ser la elección lógica = be a/the natural choice.* ser la elección natural = be a/the natural choice.* ser la excepción = be the exception.* ser la excepción a la regla = constitute + the exception to the rule.* ser la excepción que confirma la regla = be the exception rather than the rule.* ser la forma abreviada de = be short for.* ser la forma de = be a recipe for.* ser la fórmula para = be a recipe for.* ser la gota que colma el vaso = bring + the situation to a head.* ser la idea central de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.* ser la imagen de = be a picture of.* ser la intención = be the intention.* ser la intención de uno = be + Posesivo + intention.* ser la manera de = be a recipe for.* ser la materia prima de = be grist to + Posesivo + mill.* ser la mayoría = be in the majority.* ser la mejor alternativa = be the best bet.* ser la mejor manera de = be the conduit for.* ser lamentable = be a pity.* ser la minoría = be in the minority.* ser la norma = be the norm, be the rule, become + the norm.* ser la novedad = be on the scene.* ser la obra de = be the work of.* ser la persona ideal para = be the best placed to.* ser la persona más indicada para = be in a position to.* ser la propia responsabilidad de Alguien = be of + Posesivo + own making.* ser la prueba de fuego de Algo = test + Nombre + to the limit.* ser la punta de lanza de = spearhead.* ser la razón de = lie at + the root of.* ser la representación misma de = be a picture of.* ser la responsabilidad de = be the responsibility of.* ser la responsabilidad de Alguien + Infinitivo = it + lie with + Nombre/Pronombre + to + Infinitivo.* ser la última palabra = be all the rage.* ser la última persona del mundo que + Infinitivo = be one of the last people in the world to + Infinitivo.* ser lector de una biblioteca = library membership.* ser lento = be slow off the mark, be slow off the blocks.* ser líder en = take + the lead in + Gerundio.* ser lo de Uno = be cut out for, be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.* ser lo más parecido a = be as close as we come to.* ser lo mismo = be one and the same.* ser lo normal = be the order of the day.* ser lo principal de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.* ser lo que a Uno le encanta = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.* ser lo que a Uno le gusta = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.* ser lo que a Uno le interesa = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley, be + Posesivo + cup of tea.* ser lo que a Uno le va = be (right) up + Posesivo + alley.* ser lo que a Uno más le gusta = be + Posesivo + big scene.* ser lo que nos espera = be the shape of things to come.* ser lo suficientemente + Adjetivo + como para = be + Adjetivo + enough to.* ser lo suficientemente comprensivo = go + far enough.* ser lo suficientemente conocido como para que = be sufficiently well known for.* serlo todo para todos = be all things to all men, be all things to all people.* ser lo último = be all the rage, be the pits.* ser lo último en = become + the next stop in.* ser lo último en lo que + pensar = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.* ser lo último que + ocurrir + a Alguien = be the last thing of + Posesivo + mind.* ser magnífico + Gerundio = be terrific at + Gerundio.* ser malo = be a joke, spell + bad news, make + poor + Nombre.* ser maravilloso = sound + great.* ser más astuto que = outfox, outwit, outsmart.* ser más interno = inner being.* ser más un + Nombre = be more of a + Nombre.* ser mayor = be older.* ser mejor en = be better at.* ser mejor que = be superior to, compare + favourably.* ser mejor que + Subjuntivo = better + Infinitivo.* ser menor = be less.* ser menos + Adjetivo = be less of a(n) + Nombre.* ser mínimo = be at a minimum.* ser mirado de forma extraña = get + some funny looks.* ser modesto = hide + Posesivo + light under a bushel.* ser molesto = be disturbing.* ser moroso = be in default.* ser motivador = be motivating.* ser motivo de preocupación = loom + large.* ser mucho = be a mouthful.* ser mucho más = be all the more.* ser mucho más que = be far more than.* ser muy aconsejable que = be well advised to.* ser muy alto = be metres high.* ser muy amigo de = be pally with.* ser muy antiguo = go ba. -
46 irse
1) to go2) leave* * *VERBO PRONOMINAL1) [uso impersonal]¿por dónde se va al aeropuerto? — which is the way o which way is it to the airport?
2) (=marcharse) to go, leavese fueron — they went, they left
me voy, ¡hasta luego! — I'm off, see you!
¡vete! — go away!, get out!
¡no te vayas! — don't go!
¡vámonos! — let's go!; [antes de subirse al tren, barco] all aboard!
¡nos fuimos! — LAm * let's go!, off we go! *
me voy de con usted — CAm I'm leaving you
3) (=actuar)vete con cuidado cuando habléis de este tema — you should tread carefully when you mention that subject
4) (=salirse) [por agujero] to leak out; [por el borde] to overflow5) (=vaciarse) [por agujero] to leak; [por el borde] to overflow6) (=desaparecer) [luz] to go out7) (=terminarse)írsele a algn: se me va el sueldo en autobuses — all my wages go on bus fares
rápido, que se nos va el tiempo — be quick, we're running out of time
8) (=perder el equilibrio)mano I, 1., 4), pie 2)parecía que me iba para atrás cuando andaba — I felt as if I were falling over backwards when I walked
11) ** (=eyacular) to come *** * *(v.) = depart, make + departure, quit + Lugar, take + departure, go off, wend + Posesivo + way, leave, go away, take + Posesivo + leave, be gone, head off, walk out, make + a quick getawayEx. He smiled again, waved goodbye, and departed.Ex. Before making his departure, however, a few hints upon the methods of examining bibliographic compilations are necessary.Ex. She rose, took his hand, wished him well, and quitted the room.Ex. In this novel, if you remember, Henry Crawford, having been refused by the heroine Fanny, goes off and elopes with an old flame, Mrs Rushworth.Ex. As she wended her way through the corridors, she pursued an inquiry with herself as to what she ought to have done with Mike.Ex. 'Do you ever let anyone leave without inspecting their bags?' Carpozzi asked as she sidled up to the checker.Ex. Not surprisingly, the girls went away embarrassed, and the mother, if she was any better informed, was certainly none the wiser.Ex. 'Let me know how you think we should break the news, uh?,' Cissy Bogardus replied and took her leave.Ex. They went backstage and looked high and low for Andre, but he was gone.Ex. The next day we shook off our hangovers with another refreshing dip under the waterfall, packed our bags and headed off.Ex. At least five members of the audience walked out during the bishop's address.Ex. Paris and her boyfriend Benji were trying to make a quick getaway from paparazzi and fans when she fell over a step.* * *(v.) = depart, make + departure, quit + Lugar, take + departure, go off, wend + Posesivo + way, leave, go away, take + Posesivo + leave, be gone, head off, walk out, make + a quick getawayEx: He smiled again, waved goodbye, and departed.
Ex: Before making his departure, however, a few hints upon the methods of examining bibliographic compilations are necessary.Ex: She rose, took his hand, wished him well, and quitted the room.Ex: In this novel, if you remember, Henry Crawford, having been refused by the heroine Fanny, goes off and elopes with an old flame, Mrs Rushworth.Ex: As she wended her way through the corridors, she pursued an inquiry with herself as to what she ought to have done with Mike.Ex: 'Do you ever let anyone leave without inspecting their bags?' Carpozzi asked as she sidled up to the checker.Ex: Not surprisingly, the girls went away embarrassed, and the mother, if she was any better informed, was certainly none the wiser.Ex: 'Let me know how you think we should break the news, uh?,' Cissy Bogardus replied and took her leave.Ex: They went backstage and looked high and low for Andre, but he was gone.Ex: The next day we shook off our hangovers with another refreshing dip under the waterfall, packed our bags and headed off.Ex: At least five members of the audience walked out during the bishop's address.Ex: Paris and her boyfriend Benji were trying to make a quick getaway from paparazzi and fans when she fell over a step.* * *
■irse verbo reflexivo
1 (marcharse) to go away, leave: me voy, I'm off
¡vámonos!, let's go!
¡vete!, go away!
vete a casa, go home ➣ Ver nota en leave
2 (líquido, gas) (escaparse) to leak
3 (direcciones) ¿por dónde se va a...?, which is the way to...?
4 (gastar) to go, be spent: no sé en qué se me fue el dinero, I don't know where the money went
Ten cuidado con este verbo. La traducción más común es to go, pero sólo cuando expresa la idea de alejarse de quien habla o del oyente. Si, por el contrario, implica un acercamiento al hablante o al oyente, entonces es mejor usar el verbo to come: ¡Voy! Coming! Esta regla también se aplica a los verbos compuestos como go o come out (salir), go o come in (entrar), go o come up (subir), go o come down (bajar), etc.
' irse' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abandonar
- cama
- estar
- garete
- hora
- lengua
- marcharse
- optar
- partir
- pique
- rama
- salirse
- tangente
- acostar
- andar
- camping
- capaz
- cuerno
- disparado
- ir
- jalar
- jarra
- jolgorio
- largar
- mierda
- parranda
- picar
- pinta
- retirar
- salir
- vacaciones
English:
abroad
- adrift
- away
- before
- bolt
- broke
- depart
- die away
- dim
- dog
- drain
- drive off
- get along
- get away
- get off
- go
- last
- laugh
- leave
- may
- mill about
- mill around
- move
- move away
- move off
- must
- night
- pan
- quit
- ride away
- run along
- rush off
- sink away
- spout
- tangent
- toy with
- trot away
- trot off
- tube
- wall
- bee
- binge
- boil
- dash
- die
- disappear
- fade
- fall
- fling
- fly
* * *vpr1. [marcharse] to go, to leave;me voy, que mañana tengo que madrugar I'm off, I've got to get up early tomorrow;tenemos que irnos o perderemos el tren we have to be going or we'll miss the train;irse a to go to;este verano nos vamos a la playa we'll be going o off to the seaside this summer;se ha ido a trabajar she's gone to work;se fueron a Venezuela a montar un negocio they went (off) to Venezuela to start a business;se fue de casa/del país he left home/the country;se me va uno de mis mejores empleados I'm losing one of my best employees;¡vete! go away!;Fam¡vete por ahí! get lost!;irse abajo [edificio] to fall down;[negocio] to collapse; [planes] to fall through2. [desaparecer] to go;se fue el mal tiempo the bad weather went away;se ha ido la luz there's been a power cut;estas manchas no se van tan fácilmente these stains aren't easy to get out;los granos se le irán con el tiempo the spots will go o disappear in time;no se me ha ido el dolor the pain hasn't gone, the pain is still there3. [gastarse] to go;se me fueron todos los ahorros en el viaje all my savings went on the trip;se me ha ido la mañana limpiando la casa I've spent the whole morning cleaning the house;Irónicoel tiempo se va que es un gusto I've no idea where all my time goes4. [salirse, escaparse]ponle un corcho al champán para que no se le vaya la fuerza put a cork in the champagne bottle so it doesn't go flat;al motor se le va el aceite por alguna parte the oil's leaking out of the engine somewhere, the engine's losing oil somewhere;sin doble acristalamiento el calor se va por las rendijas if you haven't got double glazing, the heat escapes through the gaps in the windowsse le fue un pie y se cayó her foot slipped and she fell;tomó la curva muy cerrada y todos nos fuimos para un lado he took the bend very tight and we all slid to one side6. [olvidarse]tenía varias ideas, pero se me han ido I had several ideas, but they've all slipped my mind;se me ha ido su nombre her name escapes me12. Comp¡vete a saber! who knows!♦ nmel ir y venir de los albañiles con sus carretillas the comings and goings of the builders with their wheelbarrows;con tanto ir y venir toda la mañana tengo los pies destrozados my feet are really sore after all that running around this morning* * *v/r go (away), leave;¡vete! go away!;¡vámonos! let’s go* * *vr1) : to leave, to go¡vámonos!: let's go!todo el mundo se fue: everyone left2) escaparse: to leak3) gastarse: to be used up, to be gone* * *irse vb¡vámonos! let's go!¡me voy! I'm off!2. (con enfado) to go away¡vete! go away!3. (dinero, tiempo, dolor, mancha) to go¿se te ha ido el dolor de cabeza? has your headache gone?4. (luz) to go out / to go off -
47 atrapar
v.1 to catch.La policía atrapa ladrones The police catches thieves.2 to latch onto, to grab.Finalmente atrapó un novio She finally latch onto a boyfriend.3 to entrap.* * *1 to seize, capture, catch* * *verb1) to trap, capture2) catch* * *VT1) [en trampa] to trap; (=apresar) to capture; [+ resfriado etc] to catch2) (=engañar) to take in, deceive* * *verbo transitivo <conejo/ladrón> to catch* * *= lock, trap, catch, tether, entrap, ensnare, hunt down, snare, bust.Ex. If the analogy with the fairy story is taken a little further it can be noted that no author really believes in dragons, wicked queens, fair maidens locked in high towers and the like.Ex. If the borrower being processed has been set to be trapped, DOBIS/LIBIS displays the message: 'You have trapped a borrower'.Ex. 'And of course,' said the director, brightening as his idea gave birth to another one in her mind, 'it will be interesting to know how efficient electronic systems are at catching thieves'.Ex. The book reached the limits of its potential as an information carrier long ago and libraries unfortunately allowed themselves to become tethered by those limitations.Ex. Librarians have been known to devote time to entrap and arrest individuals who use the library toilets for sexual purposes = Hay casos de bibliotecarios que han dedicado tiempo a atrapar y detener a individuos que utilizan los servicios de la biblioteca con fines sexuales.Ex. The novel has many trappings that will ensnare the average reader but skulking at the bottom of its well of intrigue is a timeless terror more attuned to the mature sensibilities of an adult audience.Ex. Clinton promised that those responsible would be hunted down and punished.Ex. In fact, the Indians had been snaring animals long before the white man came to North America.Ex. On Saturday, a trooper stood on a street corner dressed in plain clothes and helped bust 30 people for not wearing their seat belts.----* atrapado en = enmeshed in.* atrapar contra = pin + Nombre + against.* * *verbo transitivo <conejo/ladrón> to catch* * *= lock, trap, catch, tether, entrap, ensnare, hunt down, snare, bust.Ex: If the analogy with the fairy story is taken a little further it can be noted that no author really believes in dragons, wicked queens, fair maidens locked in high towers and the like.
Ex: If the borrower being processed has been set to be trapped, DOBIS/LIBIS displays the message: 'You have trapped a borrower'.Ex: 'And of course,' said the director, brightening as his idea gave birth to another one in her mind, 'it will be interesting to know how efficient electronic systems are at catching thieves'.Ex: The book reached the limits of its potential as an information carrier long ago and libraries unfortunately allowed themselves to become tethered by those limitations.Ex: Librarians have been known to devote time to entrap and arrest individuals who use the library toilets for sexual purposes = Hay casos de bibliotecarios que han dedicado tiempo a atrapar y detener a individuos que utilizan los servicios de la biblioteca con fines sexuales.Ex: The novel has many trappings that will ensnare the average reader but skulking at the bottom of its well of intrigue is a timeless terror more attuned to the mature sensibilities of an adult audience.Ex: Clinton promised that those responsible would be hunted down and punished.Ex: In fact, the Indians had been snaring animals long before the white man came to North America.Ex: On Saturday, a trooper stood on a street corner dressed in plain clothes and helped bust 30 people for not wearing their seat belts.* atrapado en = enmeshed in.* atrapar contra = pin + Nombre + against.* * *atrapar [A1 ]vt‹mariposas/conejo› to catchatraparon al ladrón they caught the thiefquedaron atrapados en el interior del local they were trapped inside the building* * *
atrapar ( conjugate atrapar) verbo transitivo
to catch
atrapar verbo transitivo to catch
' atrapar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
agarrar
- cazar
- coger
- pillar
English:
catch
- ensnare
- hunt down
- snare
- trap
* * *atrapar vt1. [agarrar, alcanzar] to catch;la policía atrapó a los atracadores the police caught the bank robbers;el portero atrapó la pelota the goalkeeper caught the ballhe atrapado un resfriado I've come down with a cold* * *v/t catch, trap* * *atrapar vt: to trap, to capture* * * -
48 apestado
adj.infested, foul, pestilential, stunk.past part.past participle of spanish verb: apestar.* * *1→ link=apestar apestar► adjetivo1 (olor) foul, pestilent2 MEDICINA plague-ridden3 figurado (en cantidad) infested (de, with), crawling (de, with)* * *ADJ1) (=maloliente) stinking, reeking; (Med) plague-ridden2)estar apestado de — (=repleto) to be infested with
* * *- da adjetivoa) ( con la peste)b) < lugar>apestado de algo: apestado de turistas crawling o infested with tourists; el barrio está apestado de propaganda política — the whole area is plastered with political posters
c) (AmS fam) ( enfermo)está apestada con la gripe — she has come down with the flu (AmE) o (BrE) with flu
me pasé todo el invierno apestado — I had the flu (o a cold etc) all winter
d) (Méx fam) ( con mala suerte)* * *- da adjetivoa) ( con la peste)b) < lugar>apestado de algo: apestado de turistas crawling o infested with tourists; el barrio está apestado de propaganda política — the whole area is plastered with political posters
c) (AmS fam) ( enfermo)está apestada con la gripe — she has come down with the flu (AmE) o (BrE) with flu
me pasé todo el invierno apestado — I had the flu (o a cold etc) all winter
d) (Méx fam) ( con mala suerte)* * *apestado -da1(con la peste): gente apestada plague victims, people with the plague2 ‹lugar› apestado DE algo:la playa está apestada de turistas the beach is crawling o infested with touristsel barrio está apestado de propaganda política the whole area is plastered with political posters3( AmS fam) (enfermo): toda la familia está apestada con la gripe the whole family has come down with the flu ( AmE) o ( BrE) with fluyo me pasé todo el invierno apestado I had the flu ( o a cold etc) all winteresta planta está apestada this plant has blight4* * *
Del verbo apestar: ( conjugate apestar)
apestado es:
el participio
Multiple Entries:
apestado
apestar
apestado◊ -da adjetivoa) ( con la peste):
b) ‹ lugar›:◊ apestado de turistas crawling o infested with tourists
apestar ( conjugate apestar) verbo intransitivo (fam) to stink (colloq);
apestado a algo to stink o reek of sth (colloq)
verbo transitivo (fam) to stink out (colloq)
apestar
I vi (oler mal) to stink [a, of]
II verbo transitivo
1 (transmitir mal olor a algo) fam to stink out
2 (transmitir la peste) to infect with the plague
* * *apestado, -a♦ adjFamestá apestado he's unluckyestá apestado he's sick♦ nm,fplague victim* * *part → apestar -
49 engriparse
pron.v.to come down with (the) flu. (Southern Cone)* * *VPR to catch the flu* * *verbo pronominal (CS fam) to get o catch (the) flu, go down with (the) flu* * *verbo pronominal (CS fam) to get o catch (the) flu, go down with (the) flu* * *engriparse [A1 ](CS fam) to get o catch (the) flu, go down with (the) flu* * *engriparse vprCSur to come down with (the) flu* * *v/r Rplget the flu -
50 bajar o doblar la cerviz
to submit, bow downBAJAR De vehículos ► Bajar(se) de un vehículo privado o de un taxi se traduce por get out of, mientras que bajar(se) de un vehículo público (tren, autobús, avión {etc}) se traduce por get off: Bajó del coche y nos saludó She got out of the car and said hello No baje del tren en marcha Don't get off the train while it is still moving ► Debe emplearse get off cuando nos referimos a bicicletas, motos y animales de montura: Se bajó de la bicicleta He got off his bicycle Otros verbos de movimiento ► Bajar la escalera/ la cuesta {etc}, por regla general, se suele traducir por come down o por go down, según la dirección del movimiento (hacia o en sentido contrario del hablante), pero come y go se pueden substituir por otros verbos de movimiento si la oración española especifica la forma en que se baja mediante el uso de adverbios o construcciones adverbiales: Bajó las escaleras deprisa y corriendo She rushed down the stairs Bajó la cuesta tranquilamente He ambled down the hill Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada -
51 bajar de las nubes
• bring down to reality• come back to earth• come down to earth• come down to reality -
52 bajada
f.1 descent (descenso).cuando veníamos de bajada on our way (back) down2 (downward) slope (pendiente).3 decrease, drop.4 ebb, ebb tide, outgoing tide.past part.past participle of spanish verb: bajar.* * *1 (disminución) drop, fall■ esto representa una bajada del 10% this represents a drop of 10%2 (descenso) descent; (de telón, barrera) lowering■ mientras subía, no pensaba más que en la bajada all the while I was climbing up I could think of nothing but the descent■ no crucen la vía después de la bajada de la barrera do not cross the line after the barrier has come down3 (camino) way down4 (en carretera etc) slope, hill\bajada de bandera minimum fare* * *noun f.1) descent2) fall, drop3) slope* * *SF1) (=camino)la bajada hasta el río — (=sendero) the path down to the river; (=carretera) the road down to the river
una bajada muy difícil para un esquiador sin experiencia — a very difficult slope for an inexperienced skier
2) (=acción) descenten la bajada alcanzamos los 150km/h — on the way down o descent we got up to 150km/h
3) (=disminución) fall, dropuna drástica bajada de las temperaturas — a dramatic fall o drop in temperature
sufrió una bajada de azúcar — his sugar level fell o dropped
bajada de tensión — fall o drop in blood pressure
4) Esp** [de drogas]* * *1) ( acción) descent2) ( camino)la bajada a la playa es muy empinada — the path (o road etc) down to the beach is very steep
* * *= depression, downturn, droop, descent, fall, slope.Ex. When one is in place, the depression of a lever causes it to be photographed onto the next blank space.Ex. Part of the trend towards declining conference attendance results from the downturn in the economy = Parte de la tendencia hacia el descenso de la asistencia a los congresos es consecuencia de la caída de la economía.Ex. This article describes a study undertaken in Brazil to investigate the phenomenon of the droop at the end of the graph demonstrating Bradford's law which corresponds to the journals of low productivity.Ex. The street-smart kid's descent into crime and heroin addiction is now too familiar a story.Ex. There has been a rapid increase in the number and costs of science, technology and medicine scholarly titles in recent years, and a fall in subscriptions.Ex. The heading PITCH (Slope) illustrates how to qualify a word by another in parenthesis to clarify the meaning = El encabezamiento PENDIENTE (inclinación) ilustra cómo modificar una palabra con otra entre paréntesis para aclarar el significado.----* bajada de los precios = falling prices.* bajada de nivel = drawdown.* bajada de tensión = sag.* constante de bajada = slope constant.* lista de bajada = drop-down list.* menú de bajada = pull-down menu, drop-down menu.* subidas y bajadas = highs and lows.* * *1) ( acción) descent2) ( camino)la bajada a la playa es muy empinada — the path (o road etc) down to the beach is very steep
* * *= depression, downturn, droop, descent, fall, slope.Ex: When one is in place, the depression of a lever causes it to be photographed onto the next blank space.
Ex: Part of the trend towards declining conference attendance results from the downturn in the economy = Parte de la tendencia hacia el descenso de la asistencia a los congresos es consecuencia de la caída de la economía.Ex: This article describes a study undertaken in Brazil to investigate the phenomenon of the droop at the end of the graph demonstrating Bradford's law which corresponds to the journals of low productivity.Ex: The street-smart kid's descent into crime and heroin addiction is now too familiar a story.Ex: There has been a rapid increase in the number and costs of science, technology and medicine scholarly titles in recent years, and a fall in subscriptions.Ex: The heading PITCH (Slope) illustrates how to qualify a word by another in parenthesis to clarify the meaning = El encabezamiento PENDIENTE (inclinación) ilustra cómo modificar una palabra con otra entre paréntesis para aclarar el significado.* bajada de los precios = falling prices.* bajada de nivel = drawdown.* bajada de tensión = sag.* constante de bajada = slope constant.* lista de bajada = drop-down list.* menú de bajada = pull-down menu, drop-down menu.* subidas y bajadas = highs and lows.* * *A (acción) descenten la bajada me fallaron los frenos my brakes failed on the way downal atardecer emprendimos la bajada as evening fell we began the descentiba corriendo en bajada y no pude parar I was running downhill and couldn't stoptuvo una bajada de tensión his blood pressure droppedCompuestos:gutterminimum fareBla bajada es muy empinada it's a very steep descent, the path ( o road etc) down is very steep* * *
bajada sustantivo femenino
1 ( acción) descent;
tuvo una bajada de tensión his blood pressure dropped;
bajada de bandera ( en taxi) minimum fare
2
b) ( camino):
bajada sustantivo femenino
1 (descenso) descent
2 (pendiente) slope
3 (de precios, temperaturas) drop, fall
4 (de taxi) bajada de bandera, minimum fare 5 bajada de aguas, the drains
' bajada' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
hundimiento
English:
comedown
- decline
- dip
- downturn
- drop
- fall
- way
- descent
- down
* * *bajada nf1. [descenso] descent;cuando veníamos de bajada on our way (back) downbajada de aguas [tubo] drainpipe;bajada de bandera [de taxi] minimum fare2. [pendiente] (downward) slope;está al final de la bajada de la escuela it's at the bottom of the road that leads down to the school3. [disminución] decrease, drop;[rebaja] a price cut* * *f fall, drop* * *bajada nf1) : descent2) : dip, slope3) : decrease, drop* * *bajada n1. (descenso) descent2. (pendiente) slope / road down3. (disminución) fall / drop -
53 decidirse por
v.1 to decide on, to choose, to decide upon, to determine on.2 to decide to, to choose to.* * *to decide on* * *(v.) = marry, settle on/upon, go for, come down in + favour of, plump forEx. At that time OCLC was already going strong, and we tried to find some backing from the State of New York and possibly from the federal government to marry those two systems.Ex. Each abstracting organisation must consider many factors before settling upon a specific abstracting format and style.Ex. If flexibility is required, it may be better to go for a general-purpose data base management system.Ex. The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear.Ex. There is some discussion as to what RSS stands for, but the majority plump for 'Really Simple Syndication'.* * *(v.) = marry, settle on/upon, go for, come down in + favour of, plump forEx: At that time OCLC was already going strong, and we tried to find some backing from the State of New York and possibly from the federal government to marry those two systems.
Ex: Each abstracting organisation must consider many factors before settling upon a specific abstracting format and style.Ex: If flexibility is required, it may be better to go for a general-purpose data base management system.Ex: The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear.Ex: There is some discussion as to what RSS stands for, but the majority plump for 'Really Simple Syndication'. -
54 defender
v.1 to defend.defender los intereses de alguien to defend somebody's interestsdefendió su teoría con sólidos argumentos he supported his theory with sound argumentsElsa defiende su posición Elsa defends her position.Elsa defiende los derechos humanos Elsa defends human rights.2 to protect (proteger) (del frío, calor).* * *1 (gen) to defend (contra/de, against)2 (mantener una opinión, afirmación) to defend, uphold; (respaldar a alguien) to stand up for, support3 (proteger) to protect (contra/de, against/from)1 (espabilarse) to manage, get by, get along■ ¿qué tal se defiende en inglés? how does she get by in English?, what's her English like?\defender una causa DERECHO to argue a case* * *verb* * *1.VT (Mil) [+ país, territorio, intereses] to defend; [+ causa, ideas] to defend, champion; (Jur) to defendel Real Madrid defiende el título de campeón — Real Madrid are defending the championship title, Real Madrid are the defending champions
defiendo la tesis doctoral el mes que viene — I'm having a viva on o (EEUU) I'm defending my doctoral thesis next month
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivosiempre defiende a su hermana — he always defends o stands up for his sister
defender a alguien de algo/alguien — to defend somebody against something/somebody
b) < intereses> to protect, defend; <derechos/título> to defendc) (Der) to defendd) <idea/teoría/opinión> to defend, uphold; <causa/ideal> to champion, defend2.defender la tesis — ≈to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)
defenderse v prona) (refl) ( contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; (Der) to defend oneselfdefenderse de algo/alguien — to defend oneself against something/somebody
b) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by (colloq)* * *= advocate, argue, argue + in favour of, be + Posesivo + contention, contend, defend, espouse, maintain, make + apology, make + a case for, plead for, put + the case for, uphold, crusade for, preach, preach, champion, speak up for, speak up for, articulate + the case for, present + case for, mount + defence, strike + a blow for, raise + the flag of, come down in + favour of, stick up for, stand by, rally (a)round, rally behind, stand for.Ex. In order to understand the citation order that PRECIS indexing advocates it is necessary to examine the function of the operators more closely.Ex. Cutter argued that when it could be established that the second term was definitely more significant then inversion of headings was acceptable.Ex. Despite the present financial straits of developing countries, she argues in favour of long-term plan for the acquisition of relevant rare book material.Ex. It is our contention that an understanding of such basic principles is fundamental to an appreciation of the many and varied contexts that the individual is likely to encounter.Ex. The author contends that it is possible to view the search conducted with the aid of a series of menus as having strong similarities with the search through the hierarchy of a enumerative classification scheme.Ex. A respondent is a candidate for a degree who, in an academic disputation, defends or opposes a thesis proposed by the praeses (q.v.); also called the defendant.Ex. Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.Ex. They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.Ex. My perspective, for which I make no apology, is that of someone who works daily with the nitty-gritty of cataloging, as many of you do.Ex. This point-by-point evaluation makes a fairly convincing case for the public access online catalogue.Ex. I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.Ex. A more moderate approach is found in the writings of Olding, who puts the case for multiple entry very concisely in a short pamphlet.Ex. It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.Ex. There are also dedicated individuals within government who have found a niche from which to crusade for school libraries.Ex. A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex. A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex. In particular he championed free photoduplication of library materials as a natural extension of library services to patrons at a distance.Ex. Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex. Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex. Moreover, in addition to quantitative measures, qualitative indicators of benefits should be considered so as to present a complete picture when articulating the case for a library's total positive impact.Ex. An MP, a barrister, and a financial consultant present the case for charging Value Added Tax (VAT) on books.Ex. The author mounts a spirited defence of the National Library of Australia future collecting priorities.Ex. In an effort to save US culture, strike a blow for reading, and correct well intentioned but misguided notions about the Internet making libraries obsolete, offers ten reasons why the Internet is no substitute for a library..Ex. The Augustinian order kept his theological tradition, and raised the flag of the Augustinian thought before and after the German reformer.Ex. The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear.Ex. He states that he has always admired Woody Allen, explaining that when he first saw his films he was happy to see that someone was sticking up for the little guy.Ex. It's hard to believe she stands by a man who gets his kicks out of beating her black and blue everynight.Ex. I recalled how bereft we felt when we lost our son and how friends and neighbours rallied round and offered a shoulder to cry on.Ex. The second group, who rallied behind McCarthy, was composed of students and intellectuals who were vociferous against the war.Ex. I will stand for your rights as my forefathers did before me!.----* defender a = put + a word in for.* defender a Alguien = stand up for.* defender Algo = argue + Posesivo + corner.* defender el fuerte = hold + the fortress.* defender el honor de Uno = defend + Posesivo + honour.* defender enérgicamente = be vociferous about/in.* defender la causa de = further + the cause of.* defender la necesidad = articulate + the need.* defender la necesidad de = support + the case for.* defender lo indenfensible = defend + the indefensible.* defender los derechos de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + rights.* defender los intereses = defend + interests, lobby for + interests.* defender los intereses de = go to + bat for, bat for.* defender los principios de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + principles.* defender + Posesivo + argumento = support + Posesivo + case, buttress + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + caso = take up + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + causa = advance + Posesivo + cause.* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + postura = argue + Posesivo + case.* defenderse = bite back, stand up, strike back, fight back, fight for + Posesivo + life.* defenderse de ataques = ward off + attacks.* defenderse por uno mismo = fend for + Reflexivo.* defender una causa = promote + cause, support + cause, champion + cause.* defender una idea = champion + idea.* defender un argumento = support + view.* defender un opinión = support + view.* saber defenderse = hold + Posesivo + own.* * *1.verbo transitivosiempre defiende a su hermana — he always defends o stands up for his sister
defender a alguien de algo/alguien — to defend somebody against something/somebody
b) < intereses> to protect, defend; <derechos/título> to defendc) (Der) to defendd) <idea/teoría/opinión> to defend, uphold; <causa/ideal> to champion, defend2.defender la tesis — ≈to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)
defenderse v prona) (refl) ( contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; (Der) to defend oneselfdefenderse de algo/alguien — to defend oneself against something/somebody
b) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by (colloq)* * *= advocate, argue, argue + in favour of, be + Posesivo + contention, contend, defend, espouse, maintain, make + apology, make + a case for, plead for, put + the case for, uphold, crusade for, preach, preach, champion, speak up for, speak up for, articulate + the case for, present + case for, mount + defence, strike + a blow for, raise + the flag of, come down in + favour of, stick up for, stand by, rally (a)round, rally behind, stand for.Ex: In order to understand the citation order that PRECIS indexing advocates it is necessary to examine the function of the operators more closely.
Ex: Cutter argued that when it could be established that the second term was definitely more significant then inversion of headings was acceptable.Ex: Despite the present financial straits of developing countries, she argues in favour of long-term plan for the acquisition of relevant rare book material.Ex: It is our contention that an understanding of such basic principles is fundamental to an appreciation of the many and varied contexts that the individual is likely to encounter.Ex: The author contends that it is possible to view the search conducted with the aid of a series of menus as having strong similarities with the search through the hierarchy of a enumerative classification scheme.Ex: A respondent is a candidate for a degree who, in an academic disputation, defends or opposes a thesis proposed by the praeses (q.v.); also called the defendant.Ex: Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.Ex: They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.Ex: My perspective, for which I make no apology, is that of someone who works daily with the nitty-gritty of cataloging, as many of you do.Ex: This point-by-point evaluation makes a fairly convincing case for the public access online catalogue.Ex: I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.Ex: A more moderate approach is found in the writings of Olding, who puts the case for multiple entry very concisely in a short pamphlet.Ex: It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.Ex: There are also dedicated individuals within government who have found a niche from which to crusade for school libraries.Ex: A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex: A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex: In particular he championed free photoduplication of library materials as a natural extension of library services to patrons at a distance.Ex: Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex: Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex: Moreover, in addition to quantitative measures, qualitative indicators of benefits should be considered so as to present a complete picture when articulating the case for a library's total positive impact.Ex: An MP, a barrister, and a financial consultant present the case for charging Value Added Tax (VAT) on books.Ex: The author mounts a spirited defence of the National Library of Australia future collecting priorities.Ex: In an effort to save US culture, strike a blow for reading, and correct well intentioned but misguided notions about the Internet making libraries obsolete, offers ten reasons why the Internet is no substitute for a library..Ex: The Augustinian order kept his theological tradition, and raised the flag of the Augustinian thought before and after the German reformer.Ex: The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear.Ex: He states that he has always admired Woody Allen, explaining that when he first saw his films he was happy to see that someone was sticking up for the little guy.Ex: It's hard to believe she stands by a man who gets his kicks out of beating her black and blue everynight.Ex: I recalled how bereft we felt when we lost our son and how friends and neighbours rallied round and offered a shoulder to cry on.Ex: The second group, who rallied behind McCarthy, was composed of students and intellectuals who were vociferous against the war.Ex: I will stand for your rights as my forefathers did before me!.* defender a = put + a word in for.* defender a Alguien = stand up for.* defender Algo = argue + Posesivo + corner.* defender el fuerte = hold + the fortress.* defender el honor de Uno = defend + Posesivo + honour.* defender enérgicamente = be vociferous about/in.* defender la causa de = further + the cause of.* defender la necesidad = articulate + the need.* defender la necesidad de = support + the case for.* defender lo indenfensible = defend + the indefensible.* defender los derechos de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + rights.* defender los intereses = defend + interests, lobby for + interests.* defender los intereses de = go to + bat for, bat for.* defender los principios de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + principles.* defender + Posesivo + argumento = support + Posesivo + case, buttress + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + caso = take up + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + causa = advance + Posesivo + cause.* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + postura = argue + Posesivo + case.* defenderse = bite back, stand up, strike back, fight back, fight for + Posesivo + life.* defenderse de ataques = ward off + attacks.* defenderse por uno mismo = fend for + Reflexivo.* defender una causa = promote + cause, support + cause, champion + cause.* defender una idea = champion + idea.* defender un argumento = support + view.* defender un opinión = support + view.* saber defenderse = hold + Posesivo + own.* * *defender [E8 ]vt1 (proteger) ‹guarnición/nación› to defend, protect; ‹persona› to defendsiempre defiende a su hermana he always defends o protects o stands up for his sisterdefender a algn DE algo/algn to defend sb AGAINST sth/sbla defendió de las acusaciones/de sus atacantes he defended her against the accusations/against her attackers2 ‹intereses› to protect, defend; ‹derechos› to defend; ‹título› to defend3 ( Der) ‹caso› to defend; ‹acusado/cliente› to defend4 ‹idea/teoría/opinión› to defend, uphold; ‹causa/ideal› to champion, defenddefender la tesis ≈ to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈ to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)1 ( refl) (contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; ( Der) to defend oneself defenderse DE algo/algn to defend oneself AGAINST sth/sbme defiendo bastante bien en francés I can get by quite well in French¿sabes jugar al tenis? — bueno, me defiendo can you play tennis? — well, I'm not too bad ( colloq)* * *
defender ( conjugate defender) verbo transitivo
to defend;
‹ intereses› to protect;
defender a algo/algn de algo/algn to defend sth/sb against sth/sb
defenderse verbo pronominal
(Der) to defend oneself;
defenderse de algo/algn to defend oneself against sth/sb
defender verbo transitivo to defend [contra, against] [de, from]
' defender' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
defensa
- defensor
- defensora
- muerte
- resguardar
- uña
- unirse
- valedor
- valedora
- defienda
English:
argue
- defend
- defender
- guard
- leg
- plead
- speak up
- stand up
- stick up for
- uphold
- advocate
- champion
- speak
- stand
- stick
* * *♦ vt1. [país, ideas] to defend;[amigo] to stand up for; Dep [contrario, delantero] to mark;defender a alguien de algo to defend sb from o against sth;defender los derechos/intereses de alguien to defend sb's rights/interests;defendió su teoría con sólidos argumentos he supported his theory with sound arguments;Depdefender el título to defend the title;defender algo a capa y espada to defend sth tooth and nail2. [reo, acusado] to defend♦ viDep to mark;defender al hombre to mark man for man, to man-mark;defender en zona to use a zone defence* * *I v/t1 defend (de against)2 en fútbol mark* * *defender {56} vt: to defend, to protect* * *defender vb1. (en general) to defend2. (proteger) to protect -
55 estar a favor de
(v.) = be for, be in favour (of), come down in + favour ofEx. The position at the time, as I remember (I was for it), was that it is better to have one code with footnotes permitting differences.Ex. The pity is that more people are actually in favour of libraries than actually use them.Ex. The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear.* * *(v.) = be for, be in favour (of), come down in + favour ofEx: The position at the time, as I remember (I was for it), was that it is better to have one code with footnotes permitting differences.
Ex: The pity is that more people are actually in favour of libraries than actually use them.Ex: The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear. -
56 poner los pies sobre la tierra
(v.) = come down + to earthEx. The second paragraph came down to earth stylistically.* * *(v.) = come down + to earthEx: The second paragraph came down to earth stylistically.
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57 ser cuestión de
(v.) = come down toEx. The French are as determined as anyone can be when it comes down to protecting national interests.* * *(v.) = come down toEx: The French are as determined as anyone can be when it comes down to protecting national interests.
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58 tratarse de
v.to be about, to have to do with, to be a matter of, to be a question of.* * *(v.) = come down to, be a question ofEx. The French are as determined as anyone can be when it comes down to protecting national interests.Ex. I think it's not a question of putting people out of work; it's redeploying people.* * *(v.) = come down to, be a question ofEx: The French are as determined as anyone can be when it comes down to protecting national interests.
Ex: I think it's not a question of putting people out of work; it's redeploying people. -
59 cuestión
f.issue, matter, problem, subject.* * *1 (pregunta) question2 (asunto) business, matter, question3 (discusión) dispute, quarrel, argument\en cuestión in questionen cuestión de... (tiempo) in just a few..., in a matter of...eso es otra cuestión that's a whole different matterla cuestión es que... the thing is that...ser cuestión de vida o muerte figurado to be a matter of life or deathcuestión candente burning question* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (=asunto) matter, questionquedan algunas cuestiones por resolver — there are still a few matters o questions to be resolved
¡sigue gritando, la cuestión es no dejarme tranquilo! — iró * carry on shouting, don't mind me!
no sé por qué, pero la cuestión es que ahora soy más pobre — * I don't know why, but the fact is that I'm poorer now than I was
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cuestión de, una cuestión de honor — a matter of honourresolver el problema no es solo cuestión de dinero — the answer to the problem is not just a question of money
su entrega a la policía es cuestión de tiempo — it's only a matter of time before he gives himself up to the police
todo es cuestión de proponérselo — it's all a matter o question of telling yourself you can do it
puedes beber, pero no es cuestión de que te emborraches — you can have a drink or two, but there's no need to get drunk
para solucionarlo tan solo es cuestión de que lo habléis — all you have to do to solve the problem is talk it over
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en cuestión — in questionquid, vida 1)en cuestión de política social hemos avanzado poco — we have made little progress in terms of social policy
2) (=pregunta) question3) (=duda)poner algo en cuestión — to call sth into question, raise doubts about sth
* * *1)a) (tema, problema) question, matterotra cuestión sería que or si estuviera enfermo — if he were ill, that would be another matter o a different matter altogether
b) (en locs)la cuestión es... — the thing is...
la cuestión es molestar — he/she only does it to annoy
es cuestión de diez minutos — it'll only take/I'll only be ten minutes
si fuera cuestión de dinero, no habría problema — if it were a question of money, there'd be no problem
todo es cuestión de... — it's just a question of...
2) ( duda)3) (fam) ( problema) disagreement, problem; (cosa, objeto) thing, thingamajig* (colloq)* * *= affair, consideration, enquiry [inquiry, -USA], issue, matter, point, question, topic, business [businesses, -pl.], concern, question.Ex. And also until Groome appeared, newcomers were a nullity as an active political force, exerting little influence in city affairs.Ex. This broader consideration of descriptive cataloguing problems serves to set a context for the consideration of cataloguing problems associated with nonbook materials.Ex. A threshold weight appropriate to the specificity of the searcher's enquiry must be established.Ex. These issues are reviewed more thoroughly in chapter 10.Ex. AACR2 generally recommends collocation although it is suggested that the extent of collocation and the need for uniform titles is a matter for local decisions.Ex. The point being that these systems are very much in their infancy and have a long way to go before they reach the comparable sophistication of space probes and reusable rocketry.Ex. One argument against including a list of questions is that often analysts will think they are the only questions that might be asked.Ex. A book index is an alphabetically arranged list of words or terms leading the reader to the numbers of pages on which specific topics are considered, or on which specific names appear.Ex. I think this whole business about whether punctuation is obtrusive or not is quite honestly not worth discussing.Ex. Her article lays emphasis on some of the concerns that are important to the continued development of effective information policies.Ex. The question is not how much time we have, but what we do with it and how we utilize it.----* aclarar una cuestión = clarify + matter, clarify + issue.* adoptar una postura firme ante una cuestión = take + position on + issue.* analizar una cuestión = explore + question, explore + issue.* cuestión administrativa = management issue, administrative issue.* cuestión candente = burning issue, burning question.* cuestión científica = scientific issue.* cuestión controvertida = vexed question, vexing question.* cuestión crítica = critical issue.* cuestión debatible = debatable point.* cuestión de importancia = matter of consequence.* cuestión delicada = sensitive issue.* cuestión de vida o muerte = life or death issue.* cuestión difícil = thorny issue, thorny question, poser.* cuestión económica = economic issue, financial issue.* cuestiones = matters.* cuestiones bibliotecarias = library issues.* cuestiones clave = key issues.* cuestiones de intendencia = housekeeping.* cuestiones de reglamento = policy issue.* cuestiones implicadas = issues involved.* cuestión específica = topical issue.* cuestiones poco claras = grey area [gray area].* cuestiones prácticas = mechanics, how-to.* cuestiones problemáticas = problem areas.* cuestiones sociales = social affairs.* cuestiones técnicas = check + under the hood, crawl + under the hood.* cuestión ética = ethical issue.* cuestión financiera = financial issue.* cuestión + girar en torno a = question + revolve around.* cuestión histórica = historical issue.* cuestión imprescindible = imperative.* cuestión insignificante = matter of no consequence.* cuestión laboral = work-related issue.* cuestión legal = legal issue.* cuestión negociable = negotiable point.* cuestión peliaguda = sticky issue.* cuestión personal = life issue, personal issue.* cuestión polémica = vexed question, vexing question.* cuestión política = political issue.* cuestión práctica = practicality.* cuestión problemática = issue of concern, sticky issue.* cuestión relacionada con el trabajo = work-related issue.* cuestión sin importancia = matter of no consequence.* cuestión sin trascendencia = matter of no consequence.* cuestión social = social issue, societal issue.* cuestión + surgir = issue + surface.* cuestión técnica = technical issue.* cuestión tecnológica = technological issue.* debatir una cuestión = discuss + idea, discuss + issue.* dejar la cuestión abierta = leave + the question open.* desviarse del tema en cuestión = go off on + another track.* discutir una cuestión = air + issue.* el quid de la cuestión = the crux of the problem, the crux of the matter.* eludir una cuestión = dodge + issue.* en cuestión = at hand, concerned, in hand, in question, individual, at issue, of concern.* en cuestión de minutos = within minutes, in a matter of minutes.* en cuestión de segundos = within seconds, in a matter of seconds.* en cuestión de + Tiempo = in a matter of + Tiempo, within a matter of + Tiempo.* en cuestiones de = in matters of.* enfrentarse a una cuestión = run up against + issue.* en las cuestiones relacionadas con = in the areas of.* esa es la cuestión = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* esquivar la cuestión = sidestep + the issue.* esquivar una cuestión = dodge + issue.* estado de la cuestión = state of the art.* estudio crítico del estado de la cuestión = review.* estudio del estado de la cuestión = survey.* evitar discutir una cuestión = circumvent + issue.* evitar una cuestión = skirt + issue, tiptoe around + issue.* exponer una cuestión = raise + point.* informe del estado de la cuestión = state of the art report, state of the art review.* la cuestión es que = the thing is.* la juventud no es cuestión de edad sino de espíritu = you are as old as you feel.* llegar al fondo de la cuestión = see to the + bottom of things.* llegar al meollo de la cuestión = arrive at + the heart of the matter.* llegar al quid de la cuestión = arrive at + the heart of the matter.* llevar a hablar de una cuestión = bring up + issue.* mencionar una cuestión = bring up + matter, bring up + point.* meollo de la cuestión, el = heart of the matter, the, heart of the question, the.* no ser cuestión de = there + be + no question of.* partes en cuestión, las = parties concerned, the.* plantearle a Alguien una cuestión = put before + Nombre + an issue.* plantear una cuestión = bring forth + issue, issue + arise, pose + question, raise + argument, raise + issue, raise + point, open up + issue.* poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.* poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.* proyección de cuestiones de interés = issues management.* quid de la cuestión, el = heart of the matter, the, heart of the question, the.* relacionado con cuestiones raciales = race-related.* resolver las cuestiones menores = work out + details.* resolver una cuestión = resolve + point, resolve + question, issue + settle.* responder la cuestión = get behind + the question.* sacar a colación una cuestión = bring up + matter, bring up + issue, bring up + point.* ser cuestión de = come down to.* ser la cuestión = be the point.* ser una cuestión de = be a matter for/of.* ser una cuestión debatible = be an open question.* ser una cuestión problemática = be at issue.* surgir una cuestión = issue + arise, arise + question.* suscitar una cuestión = evoke + issue, open up + issue.* tocar una cuestión = touch on/upon + issue.* tratar la cuestión de = get to + the issue of.* tratar una cuestión = address + constraint, address + issue, address + question, consider + issue, tackle + issue, address + concern, deal with + issue, broach + issue, broach + question, grapple with + issue.* tratar una cuestión ligeramente = touch on/upon + issue.* una cuestión de principios = a matter of principle.* una cuestión de vida o muerte = a matter of life and death.* zanjar la cuestión = clinch + the affair, clinch + the argument.* * *1)a) (tema, problema) question, matterotra cuestión sería que or si estuviera enfermo — if he were ill, that would be another matter o a different matter altogether
b) (en locs)la cuestión es... — the thing is...
la cuestión es molestar — he/she only does it to annoy
es cuestión de diez minutos — it'll only take/I'll only be ten minutes
si fuera cuestión de dinero, no habría problema — if it were a question of money, there'd be no problem
todo es cuestión de... — it's just a question of...
2) ( duda)3) (fam) ( problema) disagreement, problem; (cosa, objeto) thing, thingamajig* (colloq)* * *= affair, consideration, enquiry [inquiry, -USA], issue, matter, point, question, topic, business [businesses, -pl.], concern, question.Ex: And also until Groome appeared, newcomers were a nullity as an active political force, exerting little influence in city affairs.
Ex: This broader consideration of descriptive cataloguing problems serves to set a context for the consideration of cataloguing problems associated with nonbook materials.Ex: A threshold weight appropriate to the specificity of the searcher's enquiry must be established.Ex: These issues are reviewed more thoroughly in chapter 10.Ex: AACR2 generally recommends collocation although it is suggested that the extent of collocation and the need for uniform titles is a matter for local decisions.Ex: The point being that these systems are very much in their infancy and have a long way to go before they reach the comparable sophistication of space probes and reusable rocketry.Ex: One argument against including a list of questions is that often analysts will think they are the only questions that might be asked.Ex: A book index is an alphabetically arranged list of words or terms leading the reader to the numbers of pages on which specific topics are considered, or on which specific names appear.Ex: I think this whole business about whether punctuation is obtrusive or not is quite honestly not worth discussing.Ex: Her article lays emphasis on some of the concerns that are important to the continued development of effective information policies.Ex: The question is not how much time we have, but what we do with it and how we utilize it.* aclarar una cuestión = clarify + matter, clarify + issue.* adoptar una postura firme ante una cuestión = take + position on + issue.* analizar una cuestión = explore + question, explore + issue.* cuestión administrativa = management issue, administrative issue.* cuestión candente = burning issue, burning question.* cuestión científica = scientific issue.* cuestión controvertida = vexed question, vexing question.* cuestión crítica = critical issue.* cuestión debatible = debatable point.* cuestión de importancia = matter of consequence.* cuestión delicada = sensitive issue.* cuestión de vida o muerte = life or death issue.* cuestión difícil = thorny issue, thorny question, poser.* cuestión económica = economic issue, financial issue.* cuestiones = matters.* cuestiones bibliotecarias = library issues.* cuestiones clave = key issues.* cuestiones de intendencia = housekeeping.* cuestiones de reglamento = policy issue.* cuestiones implicadas = issues involved.* cuestión específica = topical issue.* cuestiones poco claras = grey area [gray area].* cuestiones prácticas = mechanics, how-to.* cuestiones problemáticas = problem areas.* cuestiones sociales = social affairs.* cuestiones técnicas = check + under the hood, crawl + under the hood.* cuestión ética = ethical issue.* cuestión financiera = financial issue.* cuestión + girar en torno a = question + revolve around.* cuestión histórica = historical issue.* cuestión imprescindible = imperative.* cuestión insignificante = matter of no consequence.* cuestión laboral = work-related issue.* cuestión legal = legal issue.* cuestión negociable = negotiable point.* cuestión peliaguda = sticky issue.* cuestión personal = life issue, personal issue.* cuestión polémica = vexed question, vexing question.* cuestión política = political issue.* cuestión práctica = practicality.* cuestión problemática = issue of concern, sticky issue.* cuestión relacionada con el trabajo = work-related issue.* cuestión sin importancia = matter of no consequence.* cuestión sin trascendencia = matter of no consequence.* cuestión social = social issue, societal issue.* cuestión + surgir = issue + surface.* cuestión técnica = technical issue.* cuestión tecnológica = technological issue.* debatir una cuestión = discuss + idea, discuss + issue.* dejar la cuestión abierta = leave + the question open.* desviarse del tema en cuestión = go off on + another track.* discutir una cuestión = air + issue.* el quid de la cuestión = the crux of the problem, the crux of the matter.* eludir una cuestión = dodge + issue.* en cuestión = at hand, concerned, in hand, in question, individual, at issue, of concern.* en cuestión de minutos = within minutes, in a matter of minutes.* en cuestión de segundos = within seconds, in a matter of seconds.* en cuestión de + Tiempo = in a matter of + Tiempo, within a matter of + Tiempo.* en cuestiones de = in matters of.* enfrentarse a una cuestión = run up against + issue.* en las cuestiones relacionadas con = in the areas of.* esa es la cuestión = herein lies the rub, there's the rub.* esquivar la cuestión = sidestep + the issue.* esquivar una cuestión = dodge + issue.* estado de la cuestión = state of the art.* estudio crítico del estado de la cuestión = review.* estudio del estado de la cuestión = survey.* evitar discutir una cuestión = circumvent + issue.* evitar una cuestión = skirt + issue, tiptoe around + issue.* exponer una cuestión = raise + point.* informe del estado de la cuestión = state of the art report, state of the art review.* la cuestión es que = the thing is.* la juventud no es cuestión de edad sino de espíritu = you are as old as you feel.* llegar al fondo de la cuestión = see to the + bottom of things.* llegar al meollo de la cuestión = arrive at + the heart of the matter.* llegar al quid de la cuestión = arrive at + the heart of the matter.* llevar a hablar de una cuestión = bring up + issue.* mencionar una cuestión = bring up + matter, bring up + point.* meollo de la cuestión, el = heart of the matter, the, heart of the question, the.* no ser cuestión de = there + be + no question of.* partes en cuestión, las = parties concerned, the.* plantearle a Alguien una cuestión = put before + Nombre + an issue.* plantear una cuestión = bring forth + issue, issue + arise, pose + question, raise + argument, raise + issue, raise + point, open up + issue.* poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.* poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.* proyección de cuestiones de interés = issues management.* quid de la cuestión, el = heart of the matter, the, heart of the question, the.* relacionado con cuestiones raciales = race-related.* resolver las cuestiones menores = work out + details.* resolver una cuestión = resolve + point, resolve + question, issue + settle.* responder la cuestión = get behind + the question.* sacar a colación una cuestión = bring up + matter, bring up + issue, bring up + point.* ser cuestión de = come down to.* ser la cuestión = be the point.* ser una cuestión de = be a matter for/of.* ser una cuestión debatible = be an open question.* ser una cuestión problemática = be at issue.* surgir una cuestión = issue + arise, arise + question.* suscitar una cuestión = evoke + issue, open up + issue.* tocar una cuestión = touch on/upon + issue.* tratar la cuestión de = get to + the issue of.* tratar una cuestión = address + constraint, address + issue, address + question, consider + issue, tackle + issue, address + concern, deal with + issue, broach + issue, broach + question, grapple with + issue.* tratar una cuestión ligeramente = touch on/upon + issue.* una cuestión de principios = a matter of principle.* una cuestión de vida o muerte = a matter of life and death.* zanjar la cuestión = clinch + the affair, clinch + the argument.* * *A1 (tema, problema) question, matteres experto en cuestiones de derecho internacional he is an expert on matters o questions of international lawotra cuestión sería que or si estuviera enfermo if he were ill, that would be another matter o a different matterllegar al fondo de la cuestión to get to the heart of the matter o issue, to get to the root of the problem2 ( en locs):en cuestión in questionel museo en cuestión va a ser clausurado the museum in question is going to be closeden cuestión de in a matter ofaprendió inglés en cuestión de meses she learnt English in a matter of monthsla cuestión es … the thing is …la cuestión es que no tengo tiempo the problem o thing is that I don't have timela cuestiónes divertirnos the main thing is to enjoy ourselvespide por pedir, la cuestión es molestar she asks just for the sake of asking, she only does it to annoyser cuestión de to be a matter o question ofes una cuestión de principios it's a matter o question of principleen taxi es cuestión de diez minutos it's only a ten-minute taxi ridesi fuera cuestión de dinero, no habría problema if it were a question of money, there'd be no problemtodo es cuestión de darle tiempo al tiempo it's just a question of waitingtodo es cuestión de poner atención it's just o all a question of concentrating, it's just o all a matter of concentrationserá cuestión de planteárselo y ver we'll just have to put it to him and seetampoco es cuestión de enloquecernos there's no need to get in a flap ( colloq)ayúdala, pero tampoco es cuestión de que lo hagas todo tú help her by all means, but there's no reason why you should do it all yourselfB(duda): poner algo en cuestión to call sth into question, to raise questions o doubts about stheste descubrimiento pone en cuestión la validez del método this discovery raises questions about o raises doubts about o calls into question the validity of the methodC ( fam)1 (problema) disagreement, problem2 (cosa, objeto) thing, thingamajig* ( colloq)* * *
cuestión sustantivo femenino
◊ cuestiones de derecho internacional matters o questions of international law;
llegar al fondo de la cuestión to get to the heart of the matterb) ( en locs)
en cuestión de in a matter of;
la cuestión es … the thing is …;
la cuestión es divertirnos the main thing is to enjoy ourselves;
ser cuestión de to be a matter of;
todo es cuestión de … it's just a question of …
cuestión sustantivo femenino
1 (asunto) matter, question
2 (pregunta) question
♦ Locuciones: en cuestión, in question: el muchacho en cuestión, the boy in questión
en cuestión de unas horas, in just a few hours
poner en cuestión algo, to doubt sthg
si te cansas de conducir, es cuestión de parar en cualquier lado, if you get tired of driving, we can stop anywhere
' cuestión' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
discutir
- inaccesible
- indecisa
- indeciso
- intrincada
- intrincado
- palpitante
- quid
- radicar
- resolverse
- seno
- soslayar
- tratar
- volar
- asunto
- chabolismo
- delicado
- empezar
- fondo
- plantear
- tema
- vida
English:
arise
- burning
- cast
- crux
- issue
- matter
- morality
- nitty-gritty
- open
- pose
- principle
- proceed
- question
- raise
- stake
- undecided
- vexed
- whip on
- come
- point
* * *cuestión nf1. [pregunta] question2. [problema] problem;no es cuestión de tamaño sino de peso it's a question o matter of weight not size3. [asunto] matter, issue;una cuestión de honor/de principios a matter of honour/principle;los investigadores quieren llegar al fondo de la cuestión the investigators want to get to the bottom of the matter;la cuestión es que no he tenido tiempo the thing is, I haven't had time;en cuestión in question;el candidato en cuestión es venezolano the candidate in question is Venezuelan;tenemos que discutir el tema en cuestión we must discuss the matter at hand;en cuestión de [en materia de] as regards;en cuestión de una hora in no more than an hour;el edificio se hundió en cuestión de segundos the building collapsed in a matter of seconds;es cuestión de un par de días it is a matter of a couple of days;ya acabo, es cuestión de cinco minutos I'm nearly finished, I'll only be five minutes;es cuestión de trabajar más it's a question of working harder;será cuestión de ir yéndose it's time we were on our way;será cuestión de esforzarnos más we'll just have to work harder;no es cuestión de que el abuelo se ponga a hacerlo there's no need for grandad to have to do it4.poner algo en cuestión to call sth into question* * *f1 question2 ( asunto) matter, question;en cuestión de dinero as far as money is concerned;no es cuestión de dinero it’s not a question of money;en cuestión in question;la cuestión es que the thing is* * ** * *cuestión n1. (asunto) matter2. (pregunta) question -
60 enfermedad
f.1 illness.enfermedades del corazón/de la piel heart/skin diseasesenfermedad de Alzheimer Alzheimer's diseaseenfermedad hereditaria hereditary diseaseenfermedad infecciosa infectious diseaseenfermedad laboral industrial diseaseenfermedad mental mental illnessenfermedad profesional occupational diseaseenfermedad de transmisión sexual sexually transmitted diseasela enfermedad de las vacas locas mad cow diseaseenfermedad venérea venereal disease2 disease, ailment, illness, sickness.* * *1 illness, disease, sickness2 figurado malaise, sickness\estar de baja por enfermedad to be off sickenfermedad contagiosa contagious diseaseenfermedad infantil children's complaintenfermedad mental mental illnessenfermedad venérea venereal disease* * *noun f.1) disease2) illness, sickness* * *SF1) (=estado) illness, sicknessbaja 3)2) [en concreto] [gen] illness, disease; (=mal) complaint, maladyENFERMEDAD ¿"Illness" o "disease"? Enfermedad tiene dos traducciones principales en inglés: illness y disease. ► Lo traducimos por illness cuando no concretamos la enfermedad de la que se trata, y también cuando se refiere al tiempo que una persona está enferma: Su enfermedad no le permite llevar una vida normal Her illness prevents her from living a normal life Adelgazó mucho durante su enfermedad She lost a lot of weight during her illness ► Lo traducimos por disease cuando nos referimos a una enfermedad infecciosa, a una enfermedad en concreto o a un tipo específico de enfermedad: Este tipo de enfermedad venérea es muy común This type of venereal disease is very common ... mineros que sufren de enfermedades de pulmón...... miners suffering from lung diseases... Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entradapegar * o contagiar una enfermedad a algn — to give sb a disease
* * *femenino illnesscontraer una enfermedad — to contract an illness/a disease (frml)
* * *= disease, illness, infirmity, sickness, ill health, disorder.Ex. For example, a fairly straightforward document such as 'A medical dictionary of diseases' would be summarized as: Medicine/Disease/Dictionary.Ex. Thus the base could contain some facts about deficiency and illness, for example.Ex. We must also consider those people who could and would use a library but are prevented from doing so by physical factors such as infirmity.Ex. The induction course will give all the necessary employment details relating to such matters as the amount of leave entitlement, insurance stoppages, what to do in case of sickness, etc..Ex. Donker Duyvis continued in that office until his enforced retirement (due to ill health) in 1959.Ex. Consider this title 'A handbook of heart disease, blood pressure and strokes: the cause, treatment and prevention of these disorders'.----* ausencia por enfermedad = sickness absence.* baja por enfermedad = sick leave, sickness leave.* con enfermedades mentales = mentally challenged.* contraer una enfermedad = contract + disease.* control de las enfermedades = disease control.* embates de la enfermedad, los = ravages of disease, the.* enfermedad adquirida = acquired disorder.* Enfermedad + aguda = acute + Enfermedad.* enfermedad bacteriana = bacterial disease.* enfermedad bucal = mouth disease.* enfermedad cardíaca = heart disease.* enfermedad cardíaca isquémica = ischemic heart disease.* enfermedad cardiovascular = cardiovascular disorder, cardiovascular disease.* enfermedad cerebrovascular = cerebrovascular disease, cerebrovascular disorder.* enfermedad congénita = congenital disorder.* enfermedad contagiosa = infectious disease, communicable disease.* enfermedad coronaria = coronary disease.* enfermedad coronaria del corazón = coronary heart disease.* enfermedad crónica = chronic disease, chronic illness.* enfermedad cutánea = skin disease.* enfermedad de Alzheimer = Alzheimer's disease.* enfermedad de arteria coronaria = coronary artery disease.* enfermedad de la lengua azul = bluetongue disease.* enfermedad de la piel = skin disease.* enfermedad de las vacas locas = mad cow disease.* enfermedad de la vid = mildew.* enfermedad del corazón = heart disease.* enfermedad del legionario = legionnaire's disease.* Enfermedad del Linotipista = Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI).* enfermedad del siglo viente = twentieth-century disease.* enfermedad del sueño = sleeping sickness.* enfermedad del tiroide = thyroid disease.* enfermedad de Parkinson = Parkinson's disease.* enfermedad de Peyronie = Peyronie's disease.* enfermedad discapacitante = crippling illness.* enfermedad endémica = endemic illness, endemic disease.* enfermedad física = physical illness.* enfermedad genética = genetic disease.* enfermedad heredada = inherited disorder, inherited illness, inherited disease.* enfermedad infecciosa = infectious disease.* enfermedad laboral = occupational disease.* enfermedad mental = mental illness, mental disease, brain disorder, mental disorder.* enfermedad neurodegenerativa = neurodegenerative disease.* enfermedad neurológica = neurological disorder.* enfermedad poco común = rare disease.* enfermedad profesional = occupational disease.* enfermedad rara = rare disease.* enfermedad respiratoria = respiratory disease.* enfermedad reumática = rheumatic disease.* enfermedad reumática del corazón = rheumatic heart disease.* enfermedad siquiátrica = psychiatric illness.* enfermedad social = social disease.* enfermedad terminal = terminal illness.* enfermedad transmisible = communicable disease.* enfermedad tropical = tropical disease.* enfermedad vascular periférica = peripheral vascular disease.* enfermedad venérea = venereal disease (VD).* enfermedad viral = viral disease.* estar de baja por enfermedad = be off work sick.* estragos de la enfermedad, los = ravages of disease, the.* insecto portador de enfermedad = insect vector.* llamar al trabajo para excusarse por enfermedad = call in + sick.* padecer enfermedad = suffer from + condition.* prevención de enfermedades = disease prevention.* propagar una enfermedad = spread + disease.* seguro de enfermedad = health insurance.* * *femenino illnesscontraer una enfermedad — to contract an illness/a disease (frml)
* * *= disease, illness, infirmity, sickness, ill health, disorder.Ex: For example, a fairly straightforward document such as 'A medical dictionary of diseases' would be summarized as: Medicine/Disease/Dictionary.
Ex: Thus the base could contain some facts about deficiency and illness, for example.Ex: We must also consider those people who could and would use a library but are prevented from doing so by physical factors such as infirmity.Ex: The induction course will give all the necessary employment details relating to such matters as the amount of leave entitlement, insurance stoppages, what to do in case of sickness, etc..Ex: Donker Duyvis continued in that office until his enforced retirement (due to ill health) in 1959.Ex: Consider this title 'A handbook of heart disease, blood pressure and strokes: the cause, treatment and prevention of these disorders'.* ausencia por enfermedad = sickness absence.* baja por enfermedad = sick leave, sickness leave.* con enfermedades mentales = mentally challenged.* contraer una enfermedad = contract + disease.* control de las enfermedades = disease control.* embates de la enfermedad, los = ravages of disease, the.* enfermedad adquirida = acquired disorder.* Enfermedad + aguda = acute + Enfermedad.* enfermedad bacteriana = bacterial disease.* enfermedad bucal = mouth disease.* enfermedad cardíaca = heart disease.* enfermedad cardíaca isquémica = ischemic heart disease.* enfermedad cardiovascular = cardiovascular disorder, cardiovascular disease.* enfermedad cerebrovascular = cerebrovascular disease, cerebrovascular disorder.* enfermedad congénita = congenital disorder.* enfermedad contagiosa = infectious disease, communicable disease.* enfermedad coronaria = coronary disease.* enfermedad coronaria del corazón = coronary heart disease.* enfermedad crónica = chronic disease, chronic illness.* enfermedad cutánea = skin disease.* enfermedad de Alzheimer = Alzheimer's disease.* enfermedad de arteria coronaria = coronary artery disease.* enfermedad de la lengua azul = bluetongue disease.* enfermedad de la piel = skin disease.* enfermedad de las vacas locas = mad cow disease.* enfermedad de la vid = mildew.* enfermedad del corazón = heart disease.* enfermedad del legionario = legionnaire's disease.* Enfermedad del Linotipista = Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI).* enfermedad del siglo viente = twentieth-century disease.* enfermedad del sueño = sleeping sickness.* enfermedad del tiroide = thyroid disease.* enfermedad de Parkinson = Parkinson's disease.* enfermedad de Peyronie = Peyronie's disease.* enfermedad discapacitante = crippling illness.* enfermedad endémica = endemic illness, endemic disease.* enfermedad física = physical illness.* enfermedad genética = genetic disease.* enfermedad heredada = inherited disorder, inherited illness, inherited disease.* enfermedad infecciosa = infectious disease.* enfermedad laboral = occupational disease.* enfermedad mental = mental illness, mental disease, brain disorder, mental disorder.* enfermedad neurodegenerativa = neurodegenerative disease.* enfermedad neurológica = neurological disorder.* enfermedad poco común = rare disease.* enfermedad profesional = occupational disease.* enfermedad rara = rare disease.* enfermedad respiratoria = respiratory disease.* enfermedad reumática = rheumatic disease.* enfermedad reumática del corazón = rheumatic heart disease.* enfermedad siquiátrica = psychiatric illness.* enfermedad social = social disease.* enfermedad terminal = terminal illness.* enfermedad transmisible = communicable disease.* enfermedad tropical = tropical disease.* enfermedad vascular periférica = peripheral vascular disease.* enfermedad venérea = venereal disease (VD).* enfermedad viral = viral disease.* estar de baja por enfermedad = be off work sick.* estragos de la enfermedad, los = ravages of disease, the.* insecto portador de enfermedad = insect vector.* llamar al trabajo para excusarse por enfermedad = call in + sick.* padecer enfermedad = suffer from + condition.* prevención de enfermedades = disease prevention.* propagar una enfermedad = spread + disease.* seguro de enfermedad = health insurance.* * *illnesscontraer una enfermedad to contract an illness/a disease ( frml)padece una enfermedad incurable he has an incurable disease, he is suffering from o he has an incurable illnessuna enfermedad que afecta a los humanos a disease that affects humanstras una larga enfermedad after a long o lengthy illnessestá de baja por enfermedad he's off sickenfermedades de la piel skin diseasesenfermedad contagiosa contagious diseaseCompuestos:(Chi, Col) illness entailing high costs for treatmentcoeliac diseaseAlzheimer's diseaseCreutzfeld-Jacob's diseaseCrohn's diseasenotifiable diseasedegenerative diseaseLegionnaires' diseasesleeping sicknessParkinson's Diseasesexually transmitted diseaseWeil's diseasehereditary diseasechildhood diseasemental illnessnervous disorderoccupational diseasesocial diseaseterminal illnessvenereal disease, VD* * *
enfermedad sustantivo femenino
illness;◊ contraer una enfermedad to contract an illness/a disease (frml);
después de una larga enfermedad after a long illness;
está con permiso por enfermedad he's off sick;
enfermedades de la piel skin diseases;
enfermedad mental mental illness;
enfermedad nerviosa nervous disorder
enfermedad sustantivo femenino illness
una enfermedad crónica, a chronic disease ➣ Ver nota en disease
' enfermedad' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
adolecer
- aguda
- agudo
- baja
- brote
- cañón
- combatir
- contagiar
- contagiosa
- contagioso
- contraer
- cura
- darse
- defensa
- desarrollarse
- esteroide
- ETS
- evitar
- extracorpórea
- extracorpóreo
- fiebre
- galopante
- larvada
- larvado
- lisura
- padecer
- pegar
- pegarse
- pescar
- pillar
- recobrarse
- rehacerse
- reliquia
- remedio
- renacer
- restablecimiento
- rondar
- sacrificar
- secuela
- seguimiento
- sufrir
- terminal
- tos
- transmitir
- vivir
- abatir
- afectado
- amarillo
- antecedente
- arrastrar
English:
acute
- ailment
- bends
- bout
- carrier
- carry
- catch
- catching
- clear up
- come down
- come on
- come through
- communicable
- condition
- congenital
- critical
- cure
- dangerous
- develop
- disease
- dormant
- downhill
- exposure
- fight
- flare up
- get
- get over
- go down with
- have
- heal
- illness
- infect
- infection
- infectious
- infirmity
- life-threatening
- lingering
- major
- outbreak
- Parkinson's
- pay
- prevalent
- prevent
- pull through
- rampant
- recover
- serious
- seriousness
- severe
- severity
* * *enfermedad nf1. [física] illness;contraer una enfermedad to catch a disease o illness;enfermedades del corazón/de la piel heart/skin diseasesenfermedad de Alzheimer Alzheimer's disease;enfermedad autoinmune autoimmune disease;enfermedad congénita congenital disease;enfermedad contagiosa contagious disease;enfermedad de Chagas Chagas' disease;enfermedad de Creutzfeld(t)-Jakob Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease;enfermedad degenerativa progressive disease;enfermedad hereditaria hereditary disease;enfermedad incurable incurable disease;enfermedad infecciosa infectious disease;enfermedad inflamatoria pélvica pelvic inflammatory disease;enfermedad laboral occupational disease;enfermedad mental mental illness;enfermedad notificable notifiable disease;enfermedad obsesivo compulsiva obsessive compulsive disorder;enfermedad de los olmos Dutch elm disease;enfermedad de Parkinson Parkinson's disease;enfermedad profesional occupational disease;enfermedad del sueño sleeping sickness;enfermedad de transmisión sexual sexually transmitted disease;Fam enfermedad de las vacas locas mad cow disease;enfermedad vascular vascular disease;enfermedad venérea venereal disease2. [problema] ill;una de las enfermedades de nuestra sociedad one of the ills of our society* * *f illness, disease* * *enfermedad nf1) indisposición: sickness, illness2) : disease* * *2. (grave) disease
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