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1 hacer una ensalada
• mix a salad• toss a salad• toss the salad -
2 ensalada
f.1 salad (plato).ensalada mixta mixed salad2 mishmash (informal) (lío).3 medley.* * *1 salad2 figurado mix-up, mess\ensalada de frutas fruit saladensalada rusa Russian salad* * *noun f.* * *SF1) (Culin) salad2) (=mescolanza) hotchpotch, hodgepodge (EEUU)3) (=lío) mix-upensalada de tiros — * wild shoot-out
* * *a) (Coc) saladb) (fam) ( lío)me hice una ensalada — (RPl) I got terribly mixed up (colloq)
* * *= salad.Ex. These prices include breakfast (full buffet including a large selection of hot and cold entrees, salads, cheeses, pastries, etc.) and all service charges.----* aderezo para la ensalada = salad dressing.* aliño para la ensalada = salad dressing.* ensalada aliñada = tossed salad.* ensalada de frutas = fruit salad.* ensalada mixta = tossed salad.* preparar una ensalada = toss + a salad.* * *a) (Coc) saladb) (fam) ( lío)me hice una ensalada — (RPl) I got terribly mixed up (colloq)
* * *= salad.Ex: These prices include breakfast (full buffet including a large selection of hot and cold entrees, salads, cheeses, pastries, etc.) and all service charges.
* aderezo para la ensalada = salad dressing.* aliño para la ensalada = salad dressing.* ensalada aliñada = tossed salad.* ensalada de frutas = fruit salad.* ensalada mixta = tossed salad.* preparar una ensalada = toss + a salad.* * *1 ( Coc) saladensalada mixta mixed saladensalada de fruta(s) fruit salad2 ( fam)(lío): tiene una ensalada mental or tiene una ensalada (de ideas) en la cabeza he's really confused o mixed up¡qué ensalada me hiciste con estos papeles! ( RPl); you really jumbled up o mixed up these papersCompuestos:shootoutRussian salad* * *
ensalada sustantivo femenino (Coc) salad;
ensalada sustantivo femenino salad
' ensalada' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
aderezar
- aderezo
- aliñar
- aliño
- remover
- llenar
English:
boil
- coleslaw
- dress
- dressing
- green salad
- salad
- toss
- Waldorf salad
- fruit
- side
- slaw
* * *ensalada nf1. [de lechuga] salad;una ensalada de atún/arroz a tuna/rice saladensalada campera = salad of boiled potatoes, tomato, pepper, onion and hard-boiled egg, in vinaigrette;ensalada de frutas fruit salad;ensalada mixta mixed salad;ensalada rusa Russian salad, = salad of boiled, diced potatoes and carrots or peas, in mayonnaise;ensalada verde green saladuna ensalada de cifras a jumble of figures;la película acaba con una ensalada de tiros the movie ends in a blaze of gunfire;RPse hizo flor de ensalada she got in a muddle* * *f GASTR salad* * *ensalada nf: salad* * *ensalada n salad -
3 macedonia de frutas
fruit salad* * *(n.) = fruit salad, fruit cocktailEx. As you serve the fruit salad, sprinkle a little freshly grated nutmeg over each serving.Ex. Then mix together the undrained fruit cocktail and coconut extract in a large mixing bowl.* * *(n.) = fruit salad, fruit cocktailEx: As you serve the fruit salad, sprinkle a little freshly grated nutmeg over each serving.
Ex: Then mix together the undrained fruit cocktail and coconut extract in a large mixing bowl.* * *f fruit salad -
4 macedonia
f.1 fruit salad.2 Macedonia.* * *1 Macedonia* * *SF Macedonia* * ** * *femenino Macedonia* * *Macedonia11 = Macedonia.Ex: It is said that Alexander perfected the staff concept during his conquest of Macedonia.
* Filipo II de Macedonia = Phillip of Macedon.macedonia22 = fruit salad, fruit cocktail.Ex: As you serve the fruit salad, sprinkle a little freshly grated nutmeg over each serving.
Ex: Then mix together the undrained fruit cocktail and coconut extract in a large mixing bowl.* macedonia de frutas = fruit salad, fruit cocktail.* * *1 ( Hist) Macedon, Macedonia2 ( Geog) Macedonia* * *
Multiple Entries:
Macedonia
macedonia
macedonia sustantivo femenino ( de frutas) fruit salad, macedoine;
( de verduras) mixed vegetables (pl), macedoine
macedonio,-a
I adjetivo & sustantivo masculino y femenino Macedonian
II m (idioma) Macedonian
macedonia f Culin fruit salad
' Macedonia' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
macedonia
English:
fruit salad
- Macedonia
- fruit
* * *1. Hist Macedonia2. [país] Macedonia;Antigua República Yugoslava de Macedonia Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia, FYROM* * *f Macedonia* * *macedonia n fruit salad -
5 Macedonia
f.1 fruit salad.2 Macedonia.* * *1 Macedonia* * *SF Macedonia* * *femenino Macedonia* * *femenino Macedonia* * *Macedonia11 = Macedonia.Ex: It is said that Alexander perfected the staff concept during his conquest of Macedonia.
* Filipo II de Macedonia = Phillip of Macedon.macedonia22 = fruit salad, fruit cocktail.Ex: As you serve the fruit salad, sprinkle a little freshly grated nutmeg over each serving.
Ex: Then mix together the undrained fruit cocktail and coconut extract in a large mixing bowl.* macedonia de frutas = fruit salad, fruit cocktail.* * *1 ( Hist) Macedon, Macedonia2 ( Geog) Macedonia* * *
Multiple Entries:
Macedonia
macedonia
macedonia sustantivo femenino ( de frutas) fruit salad, macedoine;
( de verduras) mixed vegetables (pl), macedoine
macedonio,-a
I adjetivo & sustantivo masculino y femenino Macedonian
II m (idioma) Macedonian
macedonia f Culin fruit salad
' Macedonia' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
macedonia
English:
fruit salad
- Macedonia
- fruit
* * *1. Hist Macedonia2. [país] Macedonia;Antigua República Yugoslava de Macedonia Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia, FYROM* * *f Macedonia* * *macedonia n fruit salad -
6 batir
m.beating of wings, whirr.Se oyó un súbito batir de alas A sudden whirr was heard.v.1 to beat, to whisk.El ave bate las alas en el viento The bird beats its wings in the wind.2 to beat against.las olas batían las rocas the waves beat against the rocksel viento batía las ventanas the windows were banging in the wind3 to flap, to beat (alas).4 to beat.5 to beat down (sol, lluvia).6 to comb, to search.7 to whip, to beat, to churn, to scramble.Elsa bate las claras para el pastel Elsa whips the whites for the cake.* * *1 (huevos) to beat; (nata, claras) to whip2 (palmas) to clap3 (metales) to beat4 (alas) to flap, beat5 (derribar) to knock down6 (vencer) to beat, defeat7 DEPORTE (marca, récord) to break8 (explorar) to reconnoitre; (registrar) to comb, search9 (cazador) to beat1 to fight\batirse en duelo to fight a duelbatirse en retirada to retreat* * *verb1) to beat2) mix, whisk, whip* * *1. VT1) (=vencer, superar) [+ adversario, enemigo] to beat; [+ récord] to break, beatbatió el récord mundial de 400 metros vallas — she broke o beat the world 400 metres hurdles record
las ventas han batido todos los récords este año — sales have broken o beaten all records this year
2) (Culin) [+ huevos] to beat, whisk; [+ nata, crema] to whip; [+ mantequilla, margarina] to cream; [+ leche] [para hacer mantequilla] to churn3) (=recorrer) (Mil) to comb, search; (Caza) to beatla policía batió la zona pero no encontró nada — the police combed o searched the area but found nothing
4) (=agitar) [+ alas] to flap; [+ pestañas] to flutter; [+ brazos] to flap, wavebatir el vuelo — to fly off, take flight
5) (=golpear)a) [+ tambor, metal] to beatel batir de los martillos contra el metal — the sound of hammers beating the metal, the clang of hammers on metal
b) [lluvia, olas, viento] to beat on o against; [sol] to beat down onlas olas batían la orilla de la playa — the waves were beating on o against the shore
el viento batía con fuerza las ventanas — the wind was pounding on o against the windows
c) [+ moneda] to mintcobre 1)6) (=derribar) [+ edificio] to knock down, demolish; [+ privilegio] to do away with7) (Mil) [+ muro] to batter, poundlos cañones batieron las murallas de la ciudad — the cannons battered o pounded the city walls
8) (=cardar) [+ lana] to comb out, card; [+ pelo] to backcomb10) Arg (=denunciar) to inform on2. VI1) [lluvia, olas, viento] to beatel viento batía con fuerza contra los cristales — the wind pounded on o against the windows
2) [puerta, persiana]3) [tambor] to ring out, sound3.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) < huevos> to beat, whisk; <crema/nata> to whip; < mantequilla> to churnbatir las claras a punto de nieve — beat o whisk the egg whites until stiff
2) <marca/récord> to break; <enemigo/rival> to beat3)a) < ala> to beat, flapb)c) < metal> to beatd) (liter) viento/lluvia to beat against; olas/mar to beat o crash againste) (Mil) <muralla/posición> to pound, batter2.batir vi viento/lluvia/mar3.batir sobre/contra algo — to beat on/against something
batirse v pron1)a) ( enfrentarse)batirse a or en duelo — to fight a duel
b) (Chi)batírselas — to manage
2) (Méx) ( ensuciarse) to get dirty* * *= beat, churn, best, whisk, trounce.Ex. Flexible moulds made of laminated paper called 'flong' were first used in Lyons in 1829 and were blotting and tissue paper pasted together, and the mould was formed by beating damp flong on the face of the type.Ex. Everywhere, where the waters had hit, one saw this total devastation and strange debris created by these churning swirling waters.Ex. Back in 2001, the tossed salad they prepared fed some 5,000, which then bested the record held by a community in Utah in the United States.Ex. Whisk ingredients together, pour into oiled waffle iron, and cook on medium heat until steam starts coming out of the sides.Ex. Defending champions Japan fought back from 1-0 behind to trounce Thailand 4-1 to qualify for the quarter-finals.----* batir hasta hacer espuma = work up + a lather.* batirse en duelo = duel.* batir un récord = set + record, break + record, shatter + record.* cuenco para batir = mixing bowl.* escobilla de batir = wire whisk.* que bate todos los récords = record breaking.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) < huevos> to beat, whisk; <crema/nata> to whip; < mantequilla> to churnbatir las claras a punto de nieve — beat o whisk the egg whites until stiff
2) <marca/récord> to break; <enemigo/rival> to beat3)a) < ala> to beat, flapb)c) < metal> to beatd) (liter) viento/lluvia to beat against; olas/mar to beat o crash againste) (Mil) <muralla/posición> to pound, batter2.batir vi viento/lluvia/mar3.batir sobre/contra algo — to beat on/against something
batirse v pron1)a) ( enfrentarse)batirse a or en duelo — to fight a duel
b) (Chi)batírselas — to manage
2) (Méx) ( ensuciarse) to get dirty* * *= beat, churn, best, whisk, trounce.Ex: Flexible moulds made of laminated paper called 'flong' were first used in Lyons in 1829 and were blotting and tissue paper pasted together, and the mould was formed by beating damp flong on the face of the type.
Ex: Everywhere, where the waters had hit, one saw this total devastation and strange debris created by these churning swirling waters.Ex: Back in 2001, the tossed salad they prepared fed some 5,000, which then bested the record held by a community in Utah in the United States.Ex: Whisk ingredients together, pour into oiled waffle iron, and cook on medium heat until steam starts coming out of the sides.Ex: Defending champions Japan fought back from 1-0 behind to trounce Thailand 4-1 to qualify for the quarter-finals.* batir hasta hacer espuma = work up + a lather.* batirse en duelo = duel.* batir un récord = set + record, break + record, shatter + record.* cuenco para batir = mixing bowl.* escobilla de batir = wire whisk.* que bate todos los récords = record breaking.* * *batir [I1 ]vtA ‹huevos› to beat, whisk; ‹nata/crema› to whip; ‹mantequilla› to churnbatir las claras a punto de nieve beat o whisk the egg whites until stiffbatir la margarina con el azúcar cream the margarine and sugar togetherB1 ‹marca/récord› to breakbatir un récord mundial to break a world record2 (derrotar) ‹enemigo/rival› to beatC1 ‹ala› to beat, flap2batir palmas to clap3 ‹metal› to beat; ‹moneda› to mint4 ( liter); «viento/lluvia» to beat against; «olas/mar» pound, beat o crash against5 ( Mil) ‹muralla/posición› to pound, batterD ‹lugar› «ejército/policía» to comb, search; «cazador» to beatE ‹pelo› to backcomb■ batirvi«viento/lluvia/mar» to beatel agua batía sobre los cristales the rain beat on o against the windows■ batirseA1(enfrentarse): batirse a or en duelo to fight a duel2B ( Méx) (ensuciarse) to get dirtyllegó batido de lodo he was covered in mud when he arrived* * *
batir ( conjugate batir) verbo transitivo
1 ‹ huevos› to beat, whisk;
‹crema/nata› to whip;
‹ mantequilla› to churn
2 ‹marca/récord› to break;
‹enemigo/rival› to beat
3
b)
batirse verbo pronominal
1 ( enfrentarse): batirse a or en duelo to fight a duel
2 (Méx) ( ensuciarse) to get dirty;
batir verbo transitivo
1 to beat
2 Culin (mezclar ingredientes) to beat, (levantar claras, etc) to whip, whisk
3 Dep (un récord) to break
4 (vencer, derrotar) to beat: nuestro equipo fue batido dos veces seguidas, our team was beaten two times consecutively
5 (las alas) to flap
6 (un metal) to hammer
7 (recorrer un monte en busca de alguien) to search
(en busca de caza) to beat
' batir' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
esponjar
- palma
- récord
- marca
- molinillo
- nieve
- punto
English:
beat
- beating
- break
- cream
- fight
- flap
- flutter
- hammer
- out
- smash
- whip
- whisk
- churn
* * *♦ vt1. [mezclar] [huevos, mezcla líquida] to beat, to whisk;[nata] to whip; [mantequilla] to cream2. [golpear] to beat against;las olas batían las rocas the waves beat against the rocks;el viento batía las ventanas the windows were banging in the wind;batir palmas to clap3. [alas] to flap, to beat4. [metal] to beat5. [moneda] to mint6. [derrotar] to beat;batir al portero [superarlo] to beat the goalkeeper7. [récord] to break8. [explorar] [sujeto: policía] to comb, to search9. [explorar] [sujeto: cazador] to beat11. RP Fambatir la justa: preguntale a Santi que te bate la justa ask Santi, he can give you the goods;te lo digo yo que acabo de volver, te bato la justa I've just come back from there, so I know what I'm talking about♦ vi[sol, lluvia] to beat down* * *v/t2 récord break3 territorio comb4 monedas mint* * *batir vt1) golpear: to beat, to hit2) vencer: to defeat3) revolver: to mix, to beat4) : to break (a record)* * *batir vb5. (viento, olas) to beat against -
7 cóctel
m.cocktail, mixed drink, alcoholic beverage containing two or more ingredients plus liquor.* * *1 (bebida) cocktail2 (fiesta) cocktail party\cóctel molotov Molotov cocktail* * *noun m.* * *['koktelˌ 'kotel]SM (pl cóctels ó cócteles)1) (=bebida) cocktail2) (=snack, entrante) cocktail3) (=reunión) cocktail party4)cóctel (Molotov) — petrol bomb, Molotov cocktail
* * *1) ( bebida) cocktail2) ( fiesta) cocktail party* * *= cocktail party, cocktail, mixer.Ex. The committee thought up the idea about a decade ago, when fund-raising cocktail parties failed to raise sufficient money.Ex. He rightly characterizes his book as a ' cocktail of personal and public observations.Ex. He also apparently washed it down with a swig of a vodka mixer and a beer taken from a cooler, the vehicle's owner said.----* cóctel de champán = champagne cocktail.* cóctel de gambas = prawn cocktail, shrimp cocktail.* cóctel molotov = Molotov cocktail, petrol bomb, petrol bomb, gasoline bomb.* * *1) ( bebida) cocktail2) ( fiesta) cocktail party* * *= cocktail party, cocktail, mixer.Ex: The committee thought up the idea about a decade ago, when fund-raising cocktail parties failed to raise sufficient money.
Ex: He rightly characterizes his book as a ' cocktail of personal and public observations.Ex: He also apparently washed it down with a swig of a vodka mixer and a beer taken from a cooler, the vehicle's owner said.* cóctel de champán = champagne cocktail.* cóctel de gambas = prawn cocktail, shrimp cocktail.* cóctel molotov = Molotov cocktail, petrol bomb, petrol bomb, gasoline bomb.* * *A (bebida) cocktailCompuestos:(AmC, Col) fruit salad, fruit cocktailMolotov cocktailB (fiesta) cocktail party* * *
cóctel sustantivo masculino (pl◊ - teles or -tels)
◊ cóctel de frutas (AmC, Col) fruit salad, fruit cocktail;cóctel de gambas (Esp) shrimp (AmE) o (BrE) prawn cocktail;
cóctel Molotov Molotov cocktail
cóctel sustantivo masculino
1 (de bebidas, alimentos, etc) cocktail
2 (fiesta) cocktail party
' cóctel' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
combinada
- combinado
- cocktail
English:
cocktail
- cocktail party
- mix
- petrol bomb
- fruit
* * *cóctel, coctel nm1. [bebida] cocktail2. [comida] cocktailCAm cóctel de frutas fruit salad, fruit cocktail;cóctel de mariscos seafood cocktail3. cóctel molotov petrol bomb, Molotov cocktail4. [reunión] cocktail party5. [mezcla]los excursionistas forman un cóctel variado de nacionalidades the people on the trip are a mixed bag of nationalities;un cóctel de música latina y celta a blend of Latin and Celtic music;sequía y pobreza, un cóctel explosivo drought and poverty, an explosive combination* * *m cocktail* * *coctel orcóctel nm1) : cocktail2) : cocktail party* * *cóctel n cocktail -
8 macedonia2
2 = fruit salad, fruit cocktail.Ex. As you serve the fruit salad, sprinkle a little freshly grated nutmeg over each serving.Ex. Then mix together the undrained fruit cocktail and coconut extract in a large mixing bowl.----* macedonia de frutas = fruit salad, fruit cocktail. -
9 preparar
v.1 to prepare.voy a preparar la cena/el arroz I'm going to get dinner ready/cook the ricele hemos preparado una sorpresa we've got a surprise for himElla prepara la ropa She prepares the clothes.Ella preparó la carne ayer She prepared=seasoned the meat yesterday.2 to prepare for (examen).3 to train (sport).La agencia preparó al espía The Agency trained the spy.4 to arrange for, to organize, to prepare.Ella prepara el viaje She arranges for the trip.* * *1 to prepare, get ready■ ¿habéis preparado el viaje? have you arranged the trip?2 (enseñar) to teach3 DEPORTE (entrenar) to train, coach4 (estudiar) to revise for, work for■ ¿has preparado el examen de inglés? have you studied for the English exam?\preparar oposiciones to study for competitive exams* * *verb1) to prepare2) coach, train* * *1. VT1) (=dejar listo) [+ comida] to make, prepare; [+ habitación, casa] to prepare, get ready; [+ compuesto, derivado] (Quím) to prepare, make upestoy preparando la cena — I'm making o preparing dinner, I'm getting dinner ready
¿te preparo un café? — shall I make you a coffee?
terreno 2., 4)¿me puedes preparar la cuenta, por favor? — can you make my bill up, please?
2) (=organizar) [+ acción, viaje] to prepare; [+ ejemplar, revista] to prepare, work ontardaron semanas en preparar el atraco — it took them weeks to set up o prepare the robbery
estamos preparando el siguiente número de la revista — we're working on o preparing the next issue of the magazine
3) (=instruir) [para un partido] to train, coach; [para examen, oposición] to coach, tutorlleva meses preparando al equipo — he has been training o coaching the team for months
la están preparando en una academia — they are preparing o coaching her in a private school, she is being tutored in a private school
4) [+ examen, prueba] to study for, prepare forllevo semanas preparando este examen — I have been studying o preparing for this exam for weeks
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivo1) < plato> to make, prepare; < comida> to prepare, get... ready; < medicamento> to prepare, make up; < habitación> to prepare, get... ready; < cuenta> to draw up (AmE), make up (BrE)2) <examen/prueba> to prepare3) < persona> ( para examen) to tutor, coach (BrE); ( para partido) to train, coach, prepare; (para tarea, reto) to prepare2.prepararse v pron1) tormenta/crisis to brew2) (refl) ( disponerse)se preparó para darle la mala noticia — he got ready o prepared himself to give her the bad news
3) (refl) ( formarse) to prepareprepararse para algo — <para examen/competición> to prepare for something
* * *= draw, draw up, gear (to/toward(s)/for), prepare, put together, train, marshal, set + aside, brief, coach, tool up, groom, brew, ready, concoct, gird for.Ex. For example, when setting up the format for records in a data base, the user can draw a form on the screen, complete with headings for each field, and then, the data is entered into the form.Ex. At the IFLA General Council the two Sections drew up the terms of reference and proposed as members some ten representatives of national libraries.Ex. Most of the main subject headings lists are geared to the alphabetical subject approach found in dictionary catalogues.Ex. A summary at the beginning of a document serves to prepare the reader to proceed to the remainder of the text.Ex. I have many people to acknowledge, beginning with my co-editor who offered untiring support and many useful suggestions in putting together the institutes.Ex. The larger abstracting organisations train their own abstractors.Ex. The use of new information technologies ought to be marshalled for use in the developing countries.Ex. We set aside places to sleep and cook and wash and defecate.Ex. This may or may not be the case, but particularly in these areas staff must be informed and briefed so that misunderstandings do not arise.Ex. The rapidly changing environment is forcing many librarians to seek new strategies for coaching researchers through the maze of electronic information sources = Los continuos cambios de nuestro entorno están obligando a muchos bibliotecarios a encontrar nuevas estrategias para guiar a los investigadores por el laberinto de las fuentes de información electrónicas.Ex. The article is entitled ' Tooling up for a revolution'.Ex. Iran is trying to form an unholy alliance with al-Qaeda by grooming a new generation of leaders to take over from Osama bin Laden.Ex. The goddess owned a potent magick cauldron in which she planned to brew a special liquid for her ugly son.Ex. A woman died yesterday while being readied for cosmetic surgery.Ex. Their unquenchable thirst for revenge enabled them to concoct a diabolical scheme.Ex. Australia's government girded on Monday for a battle with miners over its plan to slap the industry with a new 40 percent profits tax.----* preparar a la brasa = grill, broil.* preparar a la parrilla = grill, broil.* preparar a la plancha = griddle.* preparar algo = put + a few things + together.* preparar de un modo rápido = throw together.* preparar el camino = set + the scene, smooth + the way, open + the way, set + the stage, pave + the path (for/towards/to), pave + the way (for/towards/to), pave + the road (for/towards/to).* preparar el camino para = smooth + the path of.* preparar el terreno = pave + the way (for/towards/to), set + the scene, clear + the path, smooth + the way, set + the stage, pave + the path (for/towards/to), pave + the path (for/towards/to), lay + the groundwork for, pave + the road (for/towards/to), clear + the way.* preparar el terreno para = lead up to, smooth + the path of, clear + the ground for, fertilise + the ground for.* preparar en el microondas = microwave.* preparar la comida = cook + meal.* preparar para el futuro = future-proof.* preparar rápidamente = rustle up.* prepararse = do + homework, brace + Reflexivo, get + ready.* prepararse para = gear up for, ready + Reflexivo + to/for, saddle up for, brace for, get + ready to.* prepararse para el futuro = embrace + the future.* prepararse para la tormenta = batten down, batten down + the hatches.* prepararse para lo peor = batten down, batten down + the hatches.* preparar una defensa = mount + defence.* preparar una ensalada = toss + a salad.* preparar una superficie de nuevo = resurface.* preparar un ataque = mount + attack.* preparar una tela = dress + cloth.* preparar un contraataque = mount + counterattack.* preparar un trabajo de clase = research + paper.* prepárate = get + ready.* * *1.verbo transitivo1) < plato> to make, prepare; < comida> to prepare, get... ready; < medicamento> to prepare, make up; < habitación> to prepare, get... ready; < cuenta> to draw up (AmE), make up (BrE)2) <examen/prueba> to prepare3) < persona> ( para examen) to tutor, coach (BrE); ( para partido) to train, coach, prepare; (para tarea, reto) to prepare2.prepararse v pron1) tormenta/crisis to brew2) (refl) ( disponerse)se preparó para darle la mala noticia — he got ready o prepared himself to give her the bad news
3) (refl) ( formarse) to prepareprepararse para algo — <para examen/competición> to prepare for something
* * *= draw, draw up, gear (to/toward(s)/for), prepare, put together, train, marshal, set + aside, brief, coach, tool up, groom, brew, ready, concoct, gird for.Ex: For example, when setting up the format for records in a data base, the user can draw a form on the screen, complete with headings for each field, and then, the data is entered into the form.
Ex: At the IFLA General Council the two Sections drew up the terms of reference and proposed as members some ten representatives of national libraries.Ex: Most of the main subject headings lists are geared to the alphabetical subject approach found in dictionary catalogues.Ex: A summary at the beginning of a document serves to prepare the reader to proceed to the remainder of the text.Ex: I have many people to acknowledge, beginning with my co-editor who offered untiring support and many useful suggestions in putting together the institutes.Ex: The larger abstracting organisations train their own abstractors.Ex: The use of new information technologies ought to be marshalled for use in the developing countries.Ex: We set aside places to sleep and cook and wash and defecate.Ex: This may or may not be the case, but particularly in these areas staff must be informed and briefed so that misunderstandings do not arise.Ex: The rapidly changing environment is forcing many librarians to seek new strategies for coaching researchers through the maze of electronic information sources = Los continuos cambios de nuestro entorno están obligando a muchos bibliotecarios a encontrar nuevas estrategias para guiar a los investigadores por el laberinto de las fuentes de información electrónicas.Ex: The article is entitled ' Tooling up for a revolution'.Ex: Iran is trying to form an unholy alliance with al-Qaeda by grooming a new generation of leaders to take over from Osama bin Laden.Ex: The goddess owned a potent magick cauldron in which she planned to brew a special liquid for her ugly son.Ex: A woman died yesterday while being readied for cosmetic surgery.Ex: Their unquenchable thirst for revenge enabled them to concoct a diabolical scheme.Ex: Australia's government girded on Monday for a battle with miners over its plan to slap the industry with a new 40 percent profits tax.* preparar a la brasa = grill, broil.* preparar a la parrilla = grill, broil.* preparar a la plancha = griddle.* preparar algo = put + a few things + together.* preparar de un modo rápido = throw together.* preparar el camino = set + the scene, smooth + the way, open + the way, set + the stage, pave + the path (for/towards/to), pave + the way (for/towards/to), pave + the road (for/towards/to).* preparar el camino para = smooth + the path of.* preparar el terreno = pave + the way (for/towards/to), set + the scene, clear + the path, smooth + the way, set + the stage, pave + the path (for/towards/to), pave + the path (for/towards/to), lay + the groundwork for, pave + the road (for/towards/to), clear + the way.* preparar el terreno para = lead up to, smooth + the path of, clear + the ground for, fertilise + the ground for.* preparar en el microondas = microwave.* preparar la comida = cook + meal.* preparar para el futuro = future-proof.* preparar rápidamente = rustle up.* prepararse = do + homework, brace + Reflexivo, get + ready.* prepararse para = gear up for, ready + Reflexivo + to/for, saddle up for, brace for, get + ready to.* prepararse para el futuro = embrace + the future.* prepararse para la tormenta = batten down, batten down + the hatches.* prepararse para lo peor = batten down, batten down + the hatches.* preparar una defensa = mount + defence.* preparar una ensalada = toss + a salad.* preparar una superficie de nuevo = resurface.* preparar un ataque = mount + attack.* preparar una tela = dress + cloth.* preparar un contraataque = mount + counterattack.* preparar un trabajo de clase = research + paper.* prepárate = get + ready.* * *preparar [A1 ]vtA ‹plato› to make, prepare; ‹comida› to prepare, get … ready; ‹medicamento› to prepare, make uptengo que preparar la comida I have to get lunch ready o make lunchnos había preparado un postre riquísimo he had made a delicious dessert for uspreparó la habitación para los invitados she prepared the room o got the room ready for the guestsverás la sorpresa que te tengo preparada just wait till you see the surprise I've got (waiting) for youprepáreme la cuenta por favor can you draw up my check, please? ( AmE), can you make up my bill, please? ( BrE)B ‹examen/prueba› to prepareha preparado la asignatura a fondo she's prepared the subject very thoroughlyprepara su participación en los campeonatos he is training o preparing for the championshipsC ‹persona› (para un examen) to tutor, coach ( BrE); (para un partido) to train, coach, prepare; (para una tarea, un reto) to prepareno ha sabido preparar a los hijos para la vida he has failed to prepare his children for life¿sabes quién la prepara para el examen? do you know who's tutoring o coaching her for the exam?antes de darle la noticia habrá que prepararla the news will have to be broken to her gentlyno estaba preparada para esa grata sorpresa she wasn't prepared for o expecting such a pleasant surpriseA «tormenta» to brewse prepara una crisis en la zona there's a crisis brewing in the regionB ( refl)(disponerse): prepárate que me vas a escuchar just you listen to me!prepararse PARA algo to get ready FOR sthse preparó para darle la mala noticia he got ready o prepared himself to give her the bad newsC ( refl) (formarse) to preparese prepara para el examen de ingreso en la Universidad she's preparing for the University entrance examinationse prepara para las Olimpiadas he is training o preparing for the Olympicsno se ha preparado bien (para) la prueba she hasn't studied hard enough o done enough work for the test, she isn't well enough prepared for the test* * *
preparar ( conjugate preparar) verbo transitivo
1 ‹ plato› to make, prepare;
‹ comida› to prepare, get … ready;
‹ medicamento› to prepare, make up;
‹ habitación› to prepare, get … ready;
‹ cuenta› to draw up (AmE), make up (BrE)
2 ‹examen/prueba› to prepare
3 ‹ persona› ( para examen) to tutor, coach (BrE);
( para partido) to train, coach, prepare;
(para tarea, reto) to prepare
prepararse verbo pronominal
1 ( refl) ( disponerse): prepararse PARA algo to get ready for sth
2 ( refl) ( formarse) to prepare;
prepararse para algo ‹para examen/competición› to prepare for sth
preparar verbo transitivo
1 to prepare, get ready
preparar una fiesta, to prepare a party
2 Dep to train, coach
' preparar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
capacitar
- despreocuparse
- disponer
- planear
- sabática
- sabático
- terrena
- terreno
- urdir
- arreglar
- corresponder
- hacer
English:
brew
- coach
- concoct
- cook
- detailed
- draw up
- fix
- get
- groom
- lay out
- make
- make out
- make up
- microwave
- mix
- prep
- prepare
- prime
- rind
- roll out
- set
- study
- way
- whip up
- add
- can
- curry
- dispense
- do
- draft
- draw
- dress
- ease
- equip
- gear
- mount
- plan
- put
- ready
- run
* * *♦ vt1. [disponer, elaborar] to prepare;[trampa] to set, to lay; [maletas] to pack;estaban preparando un robo they were planning a robbery;voy a preparar la cena/el arroz I'm going to get dinner ready/cook the rice;nos preparó una cena estupenda she made o cooked a delicious evening meal for us;¿quién prepara la comida en tu casa? who does the cooking in your household?;le hemos preparado una sorpresa we've got a surprise for you2. [examen, oposiciones, prueba] to prepare for3. [entrenar, adiestrar] [físicamente] to train;[tácticamente] to coach; [alumnos] to coach; [animales] to train;no nos habían preparado para solucionar este tipo de problemas we hadn't been taught to solve this type of problem* * *v/t prepare, get ready* * *preparar vt1) : to prepare, to make ready2) : to teach, to train, to coach* * *preparar vb1. (en general) to prepare / to get ready2. (entrenar) to train / to coach -
10 aderezar
v.1 to dress (sazonar) (ensalada).2 to liven up, to spice up.3 to season, to flavor, to flavour, to prepare.El cocinero adereza el guiso The cook seasons the stew.4 to adorn, to decorate, to garnish, to bedizen.María adereza el auditorio Mary adorns the auditorium.* * *2 (preparar) to prepare1 (arreglarse) to dress up, get ready* * *verbto season, dress* * *1. VT1) (=preparar) to prepare, get ready; (=vestir) to dress up; (=adornar) to embellish, adorn2) (Culin) (=sazonar) to season, garnish; [+ ensalada] to dress; [+ bebidas] to prepare, mix; [+ vinos] to blend3) [+ máquina] to repair; [+ tela] to gum, size2.See:* * *verbo transitivob) < pieles> to cure* * *= lard, season, flavour [flavor, -USA], smarten up, smarten.Ex. This film is really just a series of throwaway skits that the director and scriptwriter attempt to lard with parody and freaky fantasy.Ex. The leaves are parboiled, soaked and drained, then seasoned with sesame seeds, sesame oil, pepper, and salt.Ex. Put the arrowroot into a tumbler, sweeten it with lump sugar, and flavour it with cinnamon, or a piece of lemon-peel, or 3 tablespoonfuls of port or sherry.Ex. Smarten up your kitchen with this handy wooden kitchen roll holder.Ex. Whereas a couple of generations ago an antique chair might have been smartened by the addition of yet another coat of paint, now those same layers of paint are being removed.* * *verbo transitivob) < pieles> to cure* * *= lard, season, flavour [flavor, -USA], smarten up, smarten.Ex: This film is really just a series of throwaway skits that the director and scriptwriter attempt to lard with parody and freaky fantasy.
Ex: The leaves are parboiled, soaked and drained, then seasoned with sesame seeds, sesame oil, pepper, and salt.Ex: Put the arrowroot into a tumbler, sweeten it with lump sugar, and flavour it with cinnamon, or a piece of lemon-peel, or 3 tablespoonfuls of port or sherry.Ex: Smarten up your kitchen with this handy wooden kitchen roll holder.Ex: Whereas a couple of generations ago an antique chair might have been smartened by the addition of yet another coat of paint, now those same layers of paint are being removed.* * *aderezar [A4 ]vt1 ‹guiso› to season; ‹ensalada› to dress2 ‹pieles› to cure, pickle* * *
aderezar ( conjugate aderezar) verbo transitivo ‹ guiso› to season;
‹ ensalada› to dress
aderezar verbo transitivo
1 Culin (condimentar una comida) to season
(salpimentar una ensalada) to dress
2 (amenizar) to liven up
' aderezar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
sazonar
English:
garnish
* * *aderezar vt1. [sazonar] [ensalada] to dress;[comida] to season2. [tejidos] to size3. [conversación] to liven up, to spice up* * *liven up* * *aderezar {21} vt1) sazonar: to season, to dress (salad)2) : to embellish, to adorn
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