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to+put+ideas+into+somebody's+head

1 to put ideas into somebody's head

to put ideas into somebody's head

meter ideas en la cabeza a alguien

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2 head

adj.

principal.

s.

1 cabeza (de persona)

2 (intelecto, mente)

to do sums in one's head sumar mentalmente

to have a good head on one's shoulders tener la cabeza sobre los hombros

to have a good head for business/figures tener (buena) cabeza para los negocios/los números

to have a (good) head for heights no tener vértigo

he has taken it into his head that… se le ha metido en la cabeza que…

it never entered my head that… nunca se me pasó por la cabeza que…

to put ideas into somebody's head meter ideas a alguien en la cabeza

he's not right in the head (familiar) no está bien de la cabeza

3 cabeza (of pin, hammer, garlic, list); punta (of arrow); parte superior (of page, stairs); cabecera (of bed, table); espuma (on beer); cabeza (magnética), cabezal (on tape recorder)

4 cabeza (person in charge) (of family, the Church); jefe(a) (de negocio, comercio)

5 (unidad)

to pay £10 per o a head pagar 10 libras por cabeza

six head of cattle seis cabezas de ganado, seis reses

6 (modismo)

we put our heads together entre todos nos pusimos a pensar

they'll have your head (on a plate) for this vas a pagar con el pellejo por esto

to bury o have one's head in the sand adoptar la estrategia del avestruz

to give somebody his head dar libertad a alguien (allow to take decisions)

on your own head be it allá tú con lo que haces

to go over somebody's head pasar por encima de alguien (appeal to higher authority)

to shout one's head off (familiar) desgañitarse, vociferar

the wine/the praise went to his head se le subió a la cabeza el vino/tanto halago

two heads are better than one (Prov) dos mentes discurren más que una sola

off the top of one's head sin pararse a pensar

it was o went over my head no me di cuenta de nada

I can't make head or tail of this no le encuentro ni pies ni cabeza a esto

to lose one's head (familiar) perder la cabeza o los nervios

to keep one's head (familiar) mantener la cabeza en su sitio

to be off one's head (familiar) estar mal de la cabeza o como un cencerro

to give somebody head (vulgar) chupársela o (oral sex) hacerle una mamada a alguien (español de España)

7 encabezamiento, encabezado.

8 nacimiento del río, nacimiento.

9 puño.

10 techo del coche, techo del carro.

11 altura de carga, altura de succión.

12 entusiasta.

vt.

1 estar a la cabeza de (lead) (organization, campaign); encabezar (list, procession)

2 conducir (direct)

3 encabezar, titular (put a title on) (page, chapter)

4 (en futbol)

to head the ball cabecear el balón, darle al balón de cabeza

5 liderar, estar a la cabeza de, dirigir, capitanear.

6 dirigirse a.

vi.

dirigirse (move) (pt & pp headed)

Nuevo Diccionario Inglés-Español > head
3 head

1. noun
1) Kopf, der; Haupt, das (geh.)

mind your head! — Vorsicht, dein Kopf!; (on sign) Vorsicht - geringe Durchgangshöhe!

head first — mit dem Kopf zuerst/voran

head over heels — kopfüber

head over heels in love — bis über beide Ohren verliebt (ugs.)

keep one's head — einen klaren Kopf behalten

lose one's head — (fig.) den Kopf verlieren

be unable to make head or tail of something/somebody — aus etwas/jemandem nicht klug werden

2) (mind) Kopf, der

in one's head — im Kopf

enter somebody's head — jemandem in den Sinn kommen

two heads are better than one — (prov.) zwei Köpfe sind besser als einer

I've got a good/bad head for figures — ich kann gut rechnen/rechnen kann ich überhaupt nicht

use your head — gebrauch deinen Verstand

not quite right in the head — (coll.) nicht ganz richtig [im Kopf] (ugs.)

get something into one's head — etwas begreifen

have got it into one's head that... — fest [davon] überzeugt sein, dass...

the first thing that comes into somebody's head — das erste, was jemandem einfällt

3) (person)

a or per head — pro Kopf

4) pl. same (in counting) Stück [Vieh], das

5) in pl. (on coin)

heads or tails? — Kopf oder Zahl?

6) (working end etc.; also Mus.) Kopf, der

playback/erasing head — Wiedergabe-/Löschkopf, der

7) (on beer) Blume, die

8) (highest part) Kopf, der; (of stairs) oberes Ende; (of list, column) oberste Reihe

9) (upper or more important end) Kopf, der; (of bed) Kopfende, das

10) (leader) Leiter, der/Leiterin, die

head of government — Regierungschef, der/-chefin, die

head of state — Staatsoberhaupt, das

11) see academic.ru/33986/headmaster">headmaster; headmistress
2. attributive adjective
head waiter — Oberkellner, der

head office — Hauptverwaltung, die; (Commerc.) Hauptbüro, das
3. transitive verb
1) (provide with heading) überschreiben; betiteln

headed notepaper — Briefpapier mit Kopf

2) (stand at top of) anführen [Liste]; (lead) leiten; führen [Bewegung]

3) (direct)

we were headed towards Plymouth — wir fuhren mit Kurs auf Plymouth

4) (Footb.) köpfen

5) (overtake and stop)

head somebody/something [off] — jemanden/etwas abdrängen
4. intransitive verb
steuern

head for London — [Flugzeug, Schiff:] Kurs auf London nehmen; [Auto:] in Richtung London fahren

head towards or for somebody/the buffet — auf jemanden/das Buffet zusteuern

you're heading for trouble — du wirst Ärger bekommen

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[hed] 1. noun
1) (the top part of the human body, containing the eyes, mouth, brain etc; the same part of an animal's body: The stone hit him on the head; He scratched his head in amazement.) der Kopf

2) (a person's mind: An idea came into my head last night.) der Kopf

3) (the height or length of a head: The horse won by a head.) die Kopflänge

4) (the chief or most important person (of an organization, country etc): Kings and presidents are heads of state; ( also adjective) a head waiter; the head office.) das (Ober-)Haupt; Ober...

5) (anything that is like a head in shape or position: the head of a pin; The boy knocked the heads off the flowers.) der Kopf

6) (the place where a river, lake etc begins: the head of the Nile.) die Quelle

7) (the top, or the top part, of anything: Write your address at the head of the paper; the head of the table.) oberes Ende

8) (the front part: He walked at the head of the procession.) die Spitze

9) (a particular ability or tolerance: He has no head for heights; She has a good head for figures.) die Begabung

10) (a headmaster or headmistress: You'd better ask the Head.) der Leiter

11) ((for) one person: This dinner costs $10 a head.) (pro) Kopf

12) (a headland: Beachy Head.) die Landspitze

13) (the foam on the top of a glass of beer etc.) die Blume
2. verb
1) (to go at the front of or at the top of (something): The procession was headed by the band; Whose name headed the list?) an erster Stelle stehen

2) (to be in charge of; to be the leader of: He heads a team of scientists investigating cancer.) leiten

3) ((often with for) to (cause to) move in a certain direction: The explorers headed south; The boys headed for home; You're heading for disaster!) zusteuern

4) (to put or write something at the beginning of: His report was headed `Ways of Preventing Industrial Accidents'.) betiteln

5) ((in football) to hit the ball with the head: He headed the ball into the goal.) köpfen

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- -headed
- header
- heading
- heads
- headache
- headband
- head-dress
- headfirst
- headgear
- headlamp
- headland
- headlight
- headline
- headlines
- headlong
- head louse
- headmaster
- head-on
- headphones
- headquarters
- headrest
- headscarf
- headsquare
- headstone
- headstrong
- headwind
- above someone's head
- go to someone's head
- head off
- head over heels
- heads or tails? - keep one's head
- lose one's head
- make head or tail of
- make headway
- off one's head
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head

[hed]

I. NOUN

1. ANAT Kopf m, Haupt nt geh

from \head to foot [or toe] von Kopf bis Fuß

to bow one's \head den Kopf senken

to nod one's \head mit dem Kopf nicken

to shake one's \head den Kopf schütteln

2. no pl (mental capacity) Kopf m, Verstand m

to put ideas into sb's \head jdm Flausen in den Kopf setzen

what put that idea into your \head? wie kommst du denn darauf?

to need a clear \head to do sth einen klaren Kopf brauchen, um etw zu tun

to have a good \head for sth für etw akk begabt sein

she's got a good \head for figures sie kann gut mit Zahlen umgehen

to clear one's \head einen klaren Kopf bekommen

to get sb/sth out of one's \head sich dat jdn/etw aus dem Kopf schlagen

I can't get that man out of my \head dieser Mann geht mir einfach nicht mehr aus dem Kopf

to use one's \head seinen Verstand benutzen

3. no pl (person unit)

a [or per] \head pro Kopf [o fam Nase]

dinner cost £20 a head das Abendessen kommt auf 20 Pfund pro Nase fam; (animal unit) Stück nt

a hundred \head of cattle einhundert Stück Vieh; (vegetable unit) Kopf m; of celery Staude f

a \head of broccoli/cauliflower ein Brokkoli/Blumenkohl

a \head of cabbage ein Kohlkopf m

a \head of lettuce ein Salat

4. no pl (measure of length) Kopf m

to be a \head taller than sb [um] einen Kopf größer sein als jd

to win by a \head mit einer Kopflänge Vorsprung gewinnen

5. no pl (top, front part)

the \head of the bed das Kopfende des Bettes

at the \head of the queue [or AM line] [ganz] am Anfang der Schlange

at the \head of the table am Kopf[ende] des Tisches

6. (blunt end) of a nail, pin, screw Kopf m; (end of tool) of a hammer Haupt nt, Kopf m; of a screwdriver Griff m; of tape, photographic film Anfang m

the \head of a match der Streichholzkopf

7. (leader) Chef(in) m(f); of a project, department Leiter(in) m(f); of Church Oberhaupt nt

the \head of the family das Familienoberhaupt

\head of section ECON, FIN Fachbereichsleiter(in) m(f)

a \head of state ein Staatsoberhaupt nt

8. esp BRIT (head teacher) Schulleiter(in) m(f), Rektor(in) m(f), Direktor(in) m(f) ÖSTERR

9. no pl (letterhead) [Brief]kopf m; (edge of book/page) Kopf m

10. usu pl (coin face) Kopf m

\heads or tails? Kopf oder Zahl?

11. (beer foam) Blume f, Krone f ÖSTERR, SCHWEIZ

you have to pour the beer slowly so there isn't too big a \head on it man muss das Bier langsam einschenken, damit es nicht zu viel Schaum gibt

12. (water source) Quelle f

the \head of a river/stream ein Fluss-/Bachoberlauf m

13. (accumulated amount)

\head of steam Dampfdruck m

to build up a \head of steam ( fig) Dampf machen fam

14. (of spot on skin) Pfropf m

the \head of a boil/a pimple der Eiterpfropf einer Beule/eines Pickels

15. TECH of a tape recorder, video recorder Tonkopf m

16. COMPUT (data indicating start address) Kopf m

17.

▶ to not be able to get one's \head [a]round sth ( fam) etw nicht kapieren fam

▶ to not be able to make \head [n]or tail of sth aus etw dat nicht schlau [o klug] werden, sich dat auf etw akk keinen Reim machen können

▶ to bang [or knock] sb's \heads together jdm den Kopf zurechtrücken

▶ to beat [or bang] [or knock] one's \head against a brick wall mit dem Kopf durch die Wand wollen

▶ to bite [or snap] sb's \head off jdm den Kopf abreißen fig fam, jdn beschimpfen

▶ to bring sth to a \head (carry sth too far) etw auf die Spitze treiben; (force a decision) etw forcieren [o zur Entscheidung bringen]

▶ to have one's \head buried [or stuck] in a book in ein Buch versunken sein

▶ to bury one's \head in the sand, to have one's \head buried in the sand den Kopf in den Sand stecken

▶ to come to a \head sich akk zuspitzen

▶ to do sb's \head in BRIT ( fam: annoy) jdm auf den Wecker gehen fam; (confuse) jdn überfordern

▶ to do sth over sb's \head etw über jds Kopf hinweg tun

▶ to fall \head over heels in love with sb sich akk bis über beide Ohren in jdn verlieben

▶ to get [or put] one's \head down BRIT (concentrate) sich akk [ganz auf eine Sache] konzentrieren; (sleep) sich akk aufs Ohr hauen fam

▶ to get sth into one's \head etw begreifen

when will you get it into your thick \head that...? wann geht es endlich in deinen sturen Kopf [o kapierst du endlich], dass...? fam

▶ to give sb \head ( vulg sl) jdm einen blasen vulg, jdn lecken vulg

▶ to give sb their \head jdn gewähren lassen, jdm seinen Willen lassen

▶ to go over sb's \head über jds Kopf hinweg handeln

▶ to go to sb's \head praise, success jdm zu Kopf steigen pej; alcohol, wine jdm in den [o zu] Kopf steigen

▶ a good [or thick] \head of hair schönes volles Haar

▶ to have one's \head in the clouds in höheren Regionen schweben hum

▶ to have a/no \head for heights BRIT schwindelfrei/nicht schwindelfrei sein

▶ to have a good \head on one's shoulders ein helles [o kluges] Köpfchen sein fam

▶ to have an old [or wise] \head on young shoulders für sein Alter ziemlich erwachsen [o reif] sein

▶ to be \head over heels in love bis über beide Ohren verliebt sein fam

▶ to be in over one's \head ( fam) tief im Schlamassel stecken fam

▶ to keep one's \head above water sich akk über Wasser halten fig

▶ to keep a cool \head einen kühlen Kopf bewahren

▶ to keep one's \head einen klaren Kopf bewahren

▶ to keep one's \head down den Kopf einziehen, auf Tauchstation gehen hum

▶ to laugh one's \head off sich akk halb totlachen fam

▶ to be off one's \head ( fam: be crazy, silly) übergeschnappt [o von allen guten Geistern verlassen] sein fam; (stoned) total zu[gedröhnt] [o zugekifft] sein sl

Ben must be off his \head if he thinks Dad'll give him the money Ben kann nicht ganz bei Trost sein, wenn er glaubt, Dad würde ihm das Geld geben

▶ to be [or go] over sb's \head über jds Horizont gehen

▶ to put one's \heads together die Köpfe zusammenstecken

▶ to put [or stick] one's \head above the parapet BRIT sich akk weit aus dem Fenster lehnen fig

▶ \heads will roll Köpfe werden rollen

▶ to scream [or shout] one's \head off sich dat die Lunge aus dem Leib schreien

the dog started barking its \head off der Hund begann, wie verrückt zu bellen

▶ to have one's \head screwed on [right [or the right way]] ein patenter Mensch sein

▶ to be \head and shoulders above sb/sth jdm/etw haushoch überlegen sein

▶ to have taken sth into one's \head sich dat etw in den Kopf gesetzt haben

▶ \heads I win, tails you lose ( saying) ich gewinne auf jeden Fall

II. ADJECTIVE

attr leitende(r, s)

\head cook Küchenchef(in) m(f)

\head office Zentrale f

\head waiter/waitress Oberkellner m/Oberkellnerin f, SCHWEIZ a. Chef de service m

III. TRANSITIVE VERB

1. (be at the front of)

▪ to \head sth etw anführen

the procession was \headed by the Queen die Queen ging der Prozession voran

2. (be in charge of)

to \head a firm/an organization eine Firma/Organisation leiten [o führen

3. PUBL (have at the top)

▪ to \head sth etw überschreiben [o mit einer Überschrift versehen]

the article wasn't \headed der Artikel hatte keine Überschrift

4. FBALL

to \head the ball den Ball köpfen

5. HORT

to \head a tree einen Baum kappen

IV. INTRANSITIVE VERB

1. + adv (proceed in a certain direction)

to \head home sich akk auf den Heimweg machen

to \head along a path einen Weg entlanglaufen

2. HORT salad einen Kopf ansetzen

3. (go toward)

▪ to \head for sth auf dem Weg zu etw dat sein

he \headed straight for the fridge er steuerte direkt auf den Kühlschrank zu

to \head for the exit sich akk zum Ausgang begeben geh, zum Ausgang gehen

to \head for disaster auf eine Katastrophe zusteuern

▪ to \head into sth auf etw akk zusteuern

to be \heading into [some] rough times schweren Zeiten entgegengehen

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in cpds (= top, senior) Ober-
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head [hed]

A v/t

1. anführen, an der Spitze oder an erster Stelle stehen von (oder gen):

head a list;

head the table SPORT an der Tabellenspitze stehen, die Tabelle anführen; → bill² A 8

2. voran-, vorausgehen (dat)

3. (an)führen, leiten:

a commission headed by ein Ausschuss unter der Leitung von

4. lenken, steuern, dirigieren:

head off

a) um-, ablenken,

b) abfangen,

c) eine Gefahr etc abwenden, ein Gespräch etc abbiegen

5. übertreffen

6. einen Fluss etc (an der Quelle) umgehen

7. mit einem Kopf etc versehen

8. einen Titel geben (dat), betiteln

9. die Spitze bilden von (oder gen)

10. besonders Pflanzen köpfen, Bäume kappen, Schösslinge stutzen, zurückschneiden

11. Fußball: den Ball köpfen:

head away wegköpfen;

head in einköpfen

12. head up

a) ein Fass ausböden,

b) Wasser aufstauen

B v/i

1. a) gehen, fahren ( beide:

for nach):

be heading back auf dem Rückweg sein

b) (for) sich bewegen (auf akk … zu), lossteuern, -gehen (auf akk):

you are heading for trouble wenn du so weitermachst, bekommst du Ärger; → fall A 1

2. SCHIFF (for) Kurs halten (auf akk), zusteuern oder liegen (auf akk)

3. (mit der Front) liegen nach:

the house heads south

4. (einen Kopf) ansetzen (Gemüse etc)

5. sich entwickeln

6. entspringen (Fluss)

7. Fußball:

head clear mit dem oder per Kopf klären;

head in einköpfen;

head wide vorbeiköpfen

C adj

1. Kopf…

2. Spitzen…, Vorder…, an der Spitze stehend oder gehend

3. Chef…, Haupt…, Ober…, Spitzen…, führend, oberst(er, e, es), erst(er, e, es):

head coach SPORT bes US Cheftrainer m;

head cook Chefkoch m;

head nurse Oberschwester f

D s

1. Kopf m:

have a head umg einen Brummschädel haben, einen dicken oder schweren Kopf haben;

win by a head (Pferderennen) um eine Kopflänge gewinnen, a. fig um eine Nasenlänge gewinnen;

work sth out in one’s head etwas im Kopf ausrechnen; → stand B 1

2. poet und fig Haupt n:

head of the family Haupt der Familie, Familienvorstand m, -oberhaupt;

heads of state Staatsoberhäupter; → crowned 1

3. Kopf m, Verstand m, auch Begabung f:

he has a (good) head for languages er ist sehr sprachbegabt;

head for figures Zahlengedächtnis n;

have a good head for heights schwindelfrei sein;

two heads are better than one zwei Köpfe wissen mehr als einer

4. Spitze f, höchste Stelle, führende Stellung:

at the head of an der Spitze von (od gen)

5. a) (An)Führer(in), Leiter(in)

b) Vorstand m, Vorsteher(in)

c) Chef(in):

head of government Regierungschef

d) SCHULE Direktor m, Direktorin f

6. oberes Ende, oberer Teil oder Rand, Spitze f, z. B.

a) oberer Absatz (einer Treppe)

b) Kopf(ende) m(n) (eines Bettes, der Tafel etc)

c) Kopf m (einer Buchseite, eines Briefes, eines Nagels, einer Stecknadel, eines Hammers, eines Golfschlägers etc)

d) SCHIFF Topp m (Mast)

7. Kopf m (einer Brücke oder Mole), oberes oder unteres Ende (eines Sees etc), Boden m (eines Fasses)

8. a) Kopf m, Spitze f, vorderes Ende, Vorderteil m/n

b) SCHIFF Bug m

c) SCHIFF Toilette f (im Bug)

9. Kopf m, (einzelne) Person:

one pound a head ein Pfund pro Kopf oder Person

10. (pl head) Stück n:

50 head of cattle 50 Stück Vieh

11. Br Anzahl f, Herde f, Ansammlung f (besonders Wild)

12. Höhepunkt m, Krise f: → Bes Redew

13. (Haupt-)Haar n:

a beautiful head of hair schönes, volles Haar

14. BOT

a) (Salat- etc) Kopf m, Köpfchen n (kopfig gedrängter Blütenstand)

b) (Baum) Krone f, Wipfel m

15. ANAT Kopf m (vom Knochen oder Muskel)

16. MED Durchbruchstelle f (eines Geschwürs etc)

17. Vorgebirge n, Landspitze f, Kap n

18. pl Vorderseite f (einer Münze):

heads or tails? Wappen od Zahl?

19. JAGD Geweih n:

a deer of the first head ein fünfjähriger Hirsch

20. Schaum(krone) m(f) (vom Bier etc)

21. Br Rahm m, Sahne f

22. Quelle f (eines Flusses)

23. a) Überschrift f, Titelkopf m

b) Abschnitt m, Kapitel n

c) (Haupt)Punkt m (einer Rede etc):

the head and front das Wesentliche

24. Abteilung f, Rubrik f, Kategorie f

25. TYPO (Titel)Kopf m

26. LING Oberbegriff m

27. → heading

28. TECH

a) Stauwasser n

b) Staudamm m, -mauer f

29. PHYS, TECH

a) Gefälle n, Gefällhöhe f

b) Druckhöhe f

c) (Dampf-, Luft-, Gas) Druck m

d) Säule f, Säulenhöhe f (zur Druckmessung):

head of water Wassersäule

30. TECH

a) Spindelkopf m (einer Fräsmaschine)

b) Spindelbank f (einer Drehbank)

c) Support m (einer Bohrbank)

d) (Gewinde) Schneidkopf m

e) Saugmassel f (Gießerei)

f) Kopf-, Deckplatte f, Haube f

31. MUS

a) (Trommel) Fell n

b) (Noten) Kopf m

c) Kopf m (einer Violine etc)

32. Verdeck n, Dach n (einer Kutsche etc)

33. in Zusammensetzungen: umg

a) …süchtige(r) m/f(m): → acidhead, hashhead

b) …fan m:

filmheadBesondere Redewendungen: above ( oder over) sb’s head zu hoch für jemanden;

that is ( oder goes) above my head das geht über meinen Horizont oder Verstand;

talk above sb’s head über jemandes Kopf hinweg reden;

by head and shoulders an den Haaren (herbeiziehen), gewaltsam;

(by) head and shoulders um Haupteslänge (größer etc), weitaus;

head and shoulders above the rest den anderen turm- oder haushoch überlegen;

from head to foot von Kopf bis Fuß;

off ( oder out of) one’s head umg übergeschnappt;

go off one’s head umg überschnappen;

on one’s head auf dem Kopf stehend;

on this head in diesem Punkt;

out of one’s own head

a) von sich aus, allein,

b) auf eigene Verantwortung over sb’s head über jemandes Kopf hinweg;

go over sb’s head to do sth jemanden übergehen und etwas tun;

head over heels

a) kopfüber (die Treppe hinunterstürzen),

b) bis über die oder beide Ohren (verliebt sein) be head over heels in debt bis über die Ohren in Schulden sitzen oder stecken;

head first ( oder foremost) → headlong A;

bite ( oder snap) sb’s head off umg jemandem den Kopf abreißen, jemanden fressen;

bring to a head zum Ausbruch oder zur Entscheidung bringen;

bury one’s head in the sand den Kopf in den Sand stecken;

call for sb’s head jemandes Kopf fordern;

go for a walk to clear one’s head um einen klaren Kopf zu bekommen;

come to a head

a) MED eitern, aufbrechen (Geschwür),

b) fig zur Entscheidung oder Krise kommen, sich zuspitzen cry one’s head off umg sich die Augen ausweinen oder aus dem Kopf weinen;

it never entered his head to help her es kam ihm nie in den Sinn, ihr zu helfen;

he’d forget his head if it wasn’t screwed on umg der würde sogar seinen Kopf vergessen, wenn er nicht angeschraubt wäre;

gather head überhandnehmen;

give a horse its head einem Pferd die Zügel schießen lassen;

give sb their head fig jemanden gewähren oder machen lassen;

give sb head US vulg jemandem einen blasen (jemanden fellationieren);

his name has gone out of my head mir ist sein Name entfallen;

go to sb’s head jemandem in den oder zu Kopf steigen (Alkohol, Erfolg etc);

he has a good head on his shoulders er ist ein kluger Kopf;

have ( oder be) an old head on young shoulders für sein Alter sehr reif oder vernünftig sein;

hold sth in one’s head etwas behalten, sich etwas merken;

hold one’s head up

a) den Kopf hoch halten,

b) fig seine Selbstachtung nicht verlieren keep one’s head kühlen Kopf bewahren, die Nerven behalten;

keep one’s head above water sich über Wasser halten (a. fig);

knock sth on the head umg

a) etwas über den Haufen werfen umg,

b) einer Sache ein Ende bereiten, Schluss machen mit etwas laugh one’s head off umg sich fast oder halb totlachen;

let sb have his head jemandem seinen Willen lassen;

it lies on my head es wird mir zur Last gelegt;

lose one’s head den Kopf oder die Nerven verlieren;

make head (gut) vorankommen, Fortschritte machen;

make head against die Stirn bieten (dat), sich entgegenstemmen (dat);

I cannot make head or tail of it ich kann daraus nicht schlau werden, ich kann damit nichts anfangen;

put sth into sb’s head jemandem etwas in den Kopf setzen;

put sth out of one’s head sich etwas aus dem Kopf schlagen;

they put their heads together sie steckten die Köpfe zusammen;

run in sb’s head jemandem im Kopf herumgehen;

scream one’s head off sich die Lunge aus dem Hals oder Leib schreien umg;

take the head die Führung übernehmen;

take sth into one’s head sich etwas in den Kopf setzen;

talk one’s head off umg reden wie ein Wasserfall oder Buch;

talk sb’s head off umg jemandem ein Loch in den Bauch reden;

turn sb’s head jemandem den Kopf verdrehen; → bang¹ B 1, cloud A 1, knock B 1, roll B 1, swelled head, swollen head, top¹ A 1

hd abk

1. hand

2. head

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1. noun
1) Kopf, der; Haupt, das (geh.)

mind your head! — Vorsicht, dein Kopf!; (on sign) Vorsicht - geringe Durchgangshöhe!

head first — mit dem Kopf zuerst/voran

head over heels — kopfüber

head over heels in love — bis über beide Ohren verliebt (ugs.)

keep one's head — einen klaren Kopf behalten

lose one's head — (fig.) den Kopf verlieren

be unable to make head or tail of something/somebody — aus etwas/jemandem nicht klug werden

2) (mind) Kopf, der

in one's head — im Kopf

enter somebody's head — jemandem in den Sinn kommen

two heads are better than one — (prov.) zwei Köpfe sind besser als einer

I've got a good/bad head for figures — ich kann gut rechnen/rechnen kann ich überhaupt nicht

use your head — gebrauch deinen Verstand

not quite right in the head — (coll.) nicht ganz richtig [im Kopf] (ugs.)

get something into one's head — etwas begreifen

have got it into one's head that... — fest [davon] überzeugt sein, dass...

the first thing that comes into somebody's head — das erste, was jemandem einfällt

3) (person)

a or per head — pro Kopf

4) pl. same (in counting) Stück [Vieh], das

5) in pl. (on coin)

heads or tails? — Kopf oder Zahl?

6) (working end etc.; also Mus.) Kopf, der

playback/erasing head — Wiedergabe-/Löschkopf, der

7) (on beer) Blume, die

8) (highest part) Kopf, der; (of stairs) oberes Ende; (of list, column) oberste Reihe

9) (upper or more important end) Kopf, der; (of bed) Kopfende, das

10) (leader) Leiter, der/Leiterin, die

head of government — Regierungschef, der/-chefin, die

head of state — Staatsoberhaupt, das

11) see headmaster; headmistress
2. attributive adjective
head waiter — Oberkellner, der

head office — Hauptverwaltung, die; (Commerc.) Hauptbüro, das
3. transitive verb
1) (provide with heading) überschreiben; betiteln

headed notepaper — Briefpapier mit Kopf

2) (stand at top of) anführen [Liste]; (lead) leiten; führen [Bewegung]

3) (direct)

we were headed towards Plymouth — wir fuhren mit Kurs auf Plymouth

4) (Footb.) köpfen

5) (overtake and stop)

head somebody/something [off] — jemanden/etwas abdrängen
4. intransitive verb
steuern

head for London — [Flugzeug, Schiff:] Kurs auf London nehmen; [Auto:] in Richtung London fahren

head towards or for somebody/the buffet — auf jemanden/das Buffet zusteuern

you're heading for trouble — du wirst Ärger bekommen

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n.

Chef- präfix.

Haupt Häupter n.

Kopf ¨-e m. v.

an der Spitze stehen ausdr.

English-german dictionary > head
4 put

[put]
present participle - putting; verb

1) (to place in a certain position or situation: He put the plate in the cupboard; Did you put any sugar in my coffee?; He put his arm round her; I'm putting a new lock on the door; You're putting too much strain on that rope; When did the Russians first put a man into space?; You've put me in a bad temper; Can you put (=translate) this sentence into French?) pôr

2) (to submit or present (a proposal, question etc): I put several questions to him; She put her ideas before the committee.) apresentar

3) (to express in words: He put his refusal very politely; Children sometimes have such a funny way of putting things!) exprimir

4) (to write down: I'm trying to write a letter to her, but I don't know what to put.) pôr

5) (to sail in a particular direction: We put out to sea; The ship put into harbour for repairs.) navegar

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- put-on
- a put-up job
- put about
- put across/over
- put aside
- put away
- put back
- put by
- put down
- put down for
- put one's feet up
- put forth
- put in
- put in for
- put off
- put on
- put out
- put through
- put together
- put up
- put up to
- put up with
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[put] n 1 arremesso, lançamento. 2 Sports arremesso de peso. 3 (bolsa) operação a prazo. • vt+vi ps, pp put 1 pôr: a) colocar. b) reduzir a um estado ou condição. c) fixar, determinar. d) guardar. e) depositar. f) atribuir, imputar. g) adicionar, deitar. h) assinar, apor. i) expressar, afirmar. j) dedicar-se a. k) aplicar. l) impor ônus a. m) firmar, assentar. 2 formular, propor. 3 seguir, rumar. 4 avaliar, orçar. 5 incitar. 6 lançar à água (navio). 7 forçar, obrigar. 8 arremessar, lançar. 9 apostar. 10 investir. 11 adaptar. 12 traduzir. • adj no lugar, fixado, fixo, parado. he puts the distance at eight miles ele avalia a distância em oito milhas. how shall I put it? como direi? if I may put my two cents in se eu posso dar um conselho, um palpite. if one puts it upon that ground considerando-o deste ponto de vista. I put him on guard eu o preveni. I put it to you deixo-o a seu critério. she put him down to it ela lhe confiou (segredo, novidade). she put him down to it ela lhe confiou (segredo, novidade). she put him on his oath ela o fez jurar. stay put! não se mova! they put their heads together eles confabularam. to put about 1 publicar ou circular. 2 mudar o curso, o rumo. 3 espalhar (boato). to put a bug in one’s ear deixar alguém com a pulga atrás da orelha. to put across 1 conseguir explicar algo. 2 levar a cabo. I just can’t put it across / não consigo mesmo levá-lo a cabo. to put a flea in one’s ear deixar alguém com a pulga atrás da orelha. to put ahead avançar, adiantar. to put an end to pôr fim em, acabar, encerrar. he put an end to his life / ele deu cabo da vida. he put an end to the matter / ele encerrou o assunto. to put a question levantar uma questão. to put aside 1 pôr de lado (para fazer uma outra coisa). 2 não dar importância. to put away 1 pôr de lado. 2 descartar, dispor de. 3 guardar, economizar. 4 guardar, colocar no devido lugar. 5 divorciar. 6 matar um animal velho ou doente. 7 confinar, prender. 8 comer. to put back 1 adiar. 2 atrasar. 3 repelir. 4 recusar, negar. 5 repor, recolocar. 6 Naut voltar, regressar. 7 atrasar o relógio. to put by 1 guardar, economizar. 2 pôr de lado. 3 armazenar. 4 rejeitar, recusar. 5 livrar-se de. 6 desviar, esquivar. to put down 1 criticar alguém na frente de outras pessoas, humilhar. 2 dar uma quantia de dinheiro como entrada. 3 anotar, inscrever, registrar (no papel). 4 matar um animal velho ou doente. 5 parar o veículo para alguém descer. 6 Aeron aterrissar. 7 pôr a criança para dormir. 8 derrubar. 9 suprimir, eliminar. 10 rebaixar, degradar. 11 depor. 12 cortar, renunciar a. 13 atribuir. 14 estimar, considerar. 15 beber continuadamente. to put down for relacionar, pedir por escrito. to put for fazer uma tentativa para ganhar. to put forth 1 estender. 2 tornar manifesto. 3 desenvolver, tornar. 4 empregar, aplicar (força). 5 elevar, erguer (voz). 6 propor. 7 publicar, editar. 8 emprestar com juros. to put forward 1 promover, pôr em evidência. 2 fazer progredir, avançar. 3 propor, formular, apresentar. she put forward an argument / ela apresentou um argumento. to put in 1 consertar um equipamento doméstico. 2 gastar tempo e energia fazendo uma atividade. 3 interromper alguém. 4 introduzir, apresentar. 5 intercalar, encaixar. 6 interferir, intervir. 7 aportar. the ship put into the port / o navio entrou no porto. 8 eleger um político ou um partido político. to put in brackets/ parentheses colocar entre parênteses. to put in for 1 requerer algo formalmente. 2 oferecer-se, candidatar-se. to put in mind lembrar. to put in possession 1 empossar, dar posse a. 2 informar, pôr a par de. to put in practice 1 pôr em ação. 2 praticar, fazer. to put into gear embrear. to put it on 1 fingir. 2 sobrecarregar. 3 exagerar. to put off 1 despir, tirar, descalçar. 2 adiar, protelar, transferir, postergar. 3 dissuadir. 4 usar de evasivas. 5 coll desconcertar, confundir. 6 desembarcar, pôr em terra (passageiros). 7 partir. 8 desencorajar, desanimar. 9 atrapalhar (o trabalho, a concentração de alguém). to put on 1 vestir, calçar. 2 assumir. 3 imputar, atribuir a. 4 impor, infligir. 5 incitar, instigar. 6 empregar, aplicar. 7 carregar no preço. 8 ganhar pressão. 9 fingir, simular. he puts on a big act / ele está fazendo fita. 10 apostar em. 11 adiantar (relógios). 12 antecipar. 13 coll representar, levar. to put on the ritz dar-se ares de riqueza, mostrar-se, exibir-se. to put on to 1 estar consciente de. 2 conectar-se com/ao telefone. to put one’s ass on the line vulg colocar-se em perigo, assumir a responsabilidade. to put one’s back into dedicar-se de corpo e alma a. to put one’s cards on the table colocar as cartas na mesa, fazer jogo franco. to put oneself in somebody’s place imaginar-se em lugar de alguém. to put one’s foot in one’s mouth meter os pés pelas mãos. to put one’s hands to the plow meter mãos à obra. to put one through the mill 1 sujeitar a disciplina rigorosa. 2 punir, castigar. to put on trial levar à barra do tribunal. to put out 1 expelir, lançar fora. 2 extinguir, aparar. 3 emprestar. 4 desconcertar, confundir. he was put by this news / esta notícia o desconcertou. 5 estender a mão. 6 exibir, mostrar. 7 publicar, editar. 8 gastar, despender. 9 dar para criar (criança). 10 pôr para fora. 11 dar para fora (roupa suja, etc.). 12 ir embora, partir, sair. 13 Med deslocar, distender. 14 Naut fazer-se ao mar. the ship put out to sea / o navio fez-se ao mar. 15 Sports pôr fora de jogo. 16 desfraldar (bandeira). to put out of action pôr fora de função ou ação. to put out of gear desengrenar. to put out of one’s head fazer esquecer. to put out of order pôr em desordem. to put out of the way 1 matar, eliminar. 2 destruir. to put over 1 colocar acima de. 2 conduzir através de, fazer transpor. 3 levar a cabo. 4 sl prevalecer, impor-se. he put himself over / ele conseguiu prevalecer. 5 comunicar. 6 iludir, tapear. to put somebody in a hole coll pôr alguém em dificuldades. to put somebody on the floor arrasar, fazer com que todos o apreciem, desbundar alguém. to put somebody through college/ school financiar os estudos de alguém. she put him through college / ela lhe financiou os estudos. to put something into one’s head colocar, meter algo na cabeça. to put something over on someone fazer alguém crer. one can’t put anything over on him / ele não se deixa ludibriar. to put the bite on sl dar uma mordidinha, pedir dinheiro emprestado. to put the cart before the horse pôr a carroça diante dos bois. to put the pen to paper começar a escrever. she put the pen to the paper / ela começou a escrever. to put the screw to sl apertar, pressionar, agir coercivamente. to put the wind up 1 alarmar, alvoroçar. 2 alarmar-se. 3 tornar-se irritado ou excitado. to put the wood to sl castigar, coagir. to put through 1 levar a cabo. 2 conseguir a aprovação de lei. 3 fazer penetrar ou atravessar. 4 fazer agir. 5 coll fazer ligação telefônica. 6 forçar alguém a, obrigar alguém a. to put to 1 combinar, juntar, unir. 2 confiar a. 3 afixar a, prender a. 4 atrelar. he put the horses to the car / ele atrelou os cavalos. 5 limitar a. 6 expor a, sujeitar a. to put to a stand dar um paradeiro a. to put to bed pôr na cama, fazer deitar. to put to death matar, executar. the murderer was put to death / o assassino foi executado. to put to flight lançar em fuga. to put together 1 agregar. 2 juntar, reunir. to put to rights pôr em ordem, endireitar. to put to sea começar uma viagem, fazer-se ao mar. to put to shame fazer envergonhar. to put to silence silenciar, fazer calar. to put to sleep pôr na cama, fazer dormir. to put to the sword matar com a espada. to put to the vote submeter à votação. to put two and two together chegar, tirar conclusões. to put under the screw forçar, pressionar. to put up 1 levantar, alçar, içar, suspender, pendurar. 2 erigir, erguer, edificar. 3 montar (máquinas). 4 pôr em leilão. 5 levar à cena. 6 guardar, economizar. 7 pôr em conserva. 8 pôr de lado. 9 acolher, dar hospedagem a, acomodar. 10 designar candidato. 11 candidatar-se. 12 acondicionar, embrulhar. 13 sl tramar, conspirar. 14 aumentar, elevar (preços). 15 alojar-se, hospedar-se. 16 embainhar (espada). 17 cessar (luta). to put up a big stink Braz coll armar um salseiro, rodar a baiana. to put up to 1 instigar, incitar a. he put him up to it / ele o instigou a dizê-lo. 2 dar informações importantes. I’ll put it up to him / levá-lo-ei ao seu conhecimento. to put up with tolerar, agüentar, suportar. what would you put it at? em quanto você avalia isto?

English-Portuguese dictionary > put
5 head

hed
1. noun
1) (the top part of the human body, containing the eyes, mouth, brain etc; the same part of an animal's body: The stone hit him on the head; He scratched his head in amazement.) cabeza

2) (a person's mind: An idea came into my head last night.) cabeza, mente

3) (the height or length of a head: The horse won by a head.) cabeza

4) (the chief or most important person (of an organization, country etc): Kings and presidents are heads of state; (also adjective) a head waiter; the head office.) cabeza, jefe

5) (anything that is like a head in shape or position: the head of a pin; The boy knocked the heads off the flowers.) cabeza

6) (the place where a river, lake etc begins: the head of the Nile.) fuente, nacimiento

7) (the top, or the top part, of anything: Write your address at the head of the paper; the head of the table.) cabecera, principio

8) (the front part: He walked at the head of the procession.) a la cabeza de, al frente de

9) (a particular ability or tolerance: He has no head for heights; She has a good head for figures.) madera; cabeza

10) (a headmaster or headmistress: You'd better ask the Head.) director; directora

11) ((for) one person: This dinner costs $10 a head.) por cabeza

12) (a headland: Beachy Head.) cabo, punta

13) (the foam on the top of a glass of beer etc.) espuma

2. verb
1) (to go at the front of or at the top of (something): The procession was headed by the band; Whose name headed the list?) encabezar

2) (to be in charge of; to be the leader of: He heads a team of scientists investigating cancer.) encabezar, estar al frente de, dirigir

3) ((often with for) to (cause to) move in a certain direction: The explorers headed south; The boys headed for home; You're heading for disaster!) dirigirse a, encaminarse hacia, ir rumbo a

4) (to put or write something at the beginning of: His report was headed `Ways of Preventing Industrial Accidents'.) titular

5) ((in football) to hit the ball with the head: He headed the ball into the goal.) cabecear, rematar con la cabeza

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- - headed
- header
- heading
- heads
- headache
- headband
- head-dress
- headfirst
- headgear
- headlamp
- headland
- headlight
- headline
- headlines
- headlong
- head louse
- headmaster
- head-on
- headphones
- headquarters
- headrest
- headscarf
- headsquare
- headstone
- headstrong
- headwind
- above someone's head
- go to someone's head
- head off
- head over heels
- heads or tails?
- keep one's head
- lose one's head
- make head or tail of
- make headway
- off one's head

head¹ n

1. cabeza

mind your head! ¡cuidado con la cabeza!

get that idea out of your head quítate esa idea de la cabeza

2. cabecera

the head of the table la cabecera de la mesa

3. jefe / director

the head of the company el director de la compañía

to keep your head mantener la calma

to lose your head perder la calma

head² vb

1. encabezar / ir a la cabeza

the prince headed the procession el príncipe iba a la cabeza de la procesión

2. cabecear / dar de cabeza

the forward headed the ball into the goal el delantero cabeceó el balón y lo metió en la portería

to head for... dirigirse a... / ir camino de...

I'm heading for home me dirijo a casa / voy camino de casa

head

tr[hed]

noun

1 (gen) cabeza; (mind) mente nombre femenino

■ my head was spinning la cabeza me daba vueltas

2 (on tape recorder, video) cabezal nombre masculino

3 (of bed, table) cabecera

4 (of page) principio

5 (on beer) espuma

6 (cape) cabo, punta

7 (of school, company) director,-ra

8 (cattle) res nombre femenino

■ four hundred head of cattle cuatrocientas reses, cuatrocientas cabezas de ganado

9 (coin) cara

10 (of cabbage, lettuce) cogollo; (of cauliflower) pella

adjective

1 principal, jefe

■ he's the head gardener es el jardinero jefe

transitive verb

1 (company, list etc) encabezar

■ she heads the list of winners ella encabeza la lista de ganadores

2 (ball) rematar de cabeza, dar un cabezazo a, cabecear

■ he headed the ball into the net metió un gol de un cabezazo

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

from head to toe / from head to foot de pies a cabeza

heads or tails? ¿cara o cruz?

off the top of one's head sin pensárselo, así de entrada

on your own head be it! ¡allá te las compongas!

per head por barba, por cabeza

■ it cost us £12 per head nos costó doce libras por barba

to be head over heels in love with somebody estar locamente enamorado,-a de alguien

to be off one's head estar chiflado,-a

to bite somebody's head off familiar echar una bronca a alguien

to do something standing on one's head hacer algo con los ojos vendados

to have a good head for figures tener facilidad para los números

to have a head for heights no padecer vértigo

to keep one's head above water mantenerse a flote

to keep one's head mantener la calma

to laugh one's head off reírse a carcajadas

two heads are better than one cuatro ojos ven más que dos

head teacher director,-ra

head start ventaja

head office oficina central

head ['hɛd] vt

1) lead: encabezar

2) direct: dirigir

head vi

: dirigirse

head adj

main: principal

the head office: la oficina central, la sede

head n

1) : cabeza f

from head to foot: de pies a cabeza

2) mind: mente f, cabeza f

3) tip, top: cabeza f (de un clavo, un martillo, etc.), cabecera f (de una mesa o un río), punta f (de una flecha), flor m (de un repollo, etc.), encabezamiento m (de una carta, etc.), espuma f (de cerveza)

4) director, leader: director m, -tora f; jefe m, -fa f; cabeza f (de una familia)

5) : cara f (de una moneda)

heads or tails: cara o cruz

6) : cabeza f

500 head of cattle: 500 cabezas de ganado

$10 a head: $10 por cabeza

7)

to come to a head : llegar a un punto crítico

head

adj.

• primero, -a adj.

• principal adj.

n.

• cabecera s.f.

• cabeza s.f.

• cabezuela s.f.

• director s.m.

• dirigente s.m.

• encabezamiento s.m.

• mayor s.m.

• mollera s.f.

• principal s.m.

• testa s.f.

head (s.o.) off (On the road, etc.)

expr.

• atajar v.

• cortarle el paso expr.

v.

• cabecear v.

• descabezar v.

• dirigir v.

• encabezar v.

• mandar v.

hed
I

noun

1) ( Anat) cabeza f

a fine head of hair — una buena cabellera

to stand on one's head — pararse de cabeza (AmL), hacer* el pino (Esp)

from head to foot o toe — de pies a cabeza, de arriba (a) abajo

he's a head taller than his brother — le lleva or le saca la cabeza a su hermano

head over heels: she tripped and went head over heels down the steps tropezó y cayó rodando escaleras abajo; to be head over heels in love estar* locamente or perdidamente enamorado; heads up! (AmE colloq) ojo! (fam), cuidado!; on your/his (own) head be it la responsabilidad es tuya/suya; to bang one's head against a (brick) wall darse* (con) la cabeza contra la pared; to be able to do something standing on one's head poder* hacer algo con los ojos cerrados; to bite o snap somebody's head off echarle una bronca a alguien (fam); to bury one's head in the sand hacer* como el avestruz; to get one's head down (colloq) ( work hard) ponerse* a trabajar en serio; ( settle for sleep) (BrE) irse* a dormir; to go over somebody's head ( bypassing hierarchy) pasar por encima de alguien; ( exceeding comprehension): his lecture went straight over my head no entendí nada de su conferencia; to go to somebody's head subírsele a la cabeza a alguien; to have a big o swelled o (BrE) swollen head ser* un creído; he's getting a swelled o (BrE) swollen head se le están subiendo los humos a la cabeza; to have one's head in the clouds tener* la cabeza llena de pájaros; to hold one's head up o high o up high ir* con la cabeza bien alta; to keep one's head above water mantenerse* a flote; to keep one's head down ( avoid attention) mantenerse* al margen; ( work hard) no levantar la cabeza; (lit: keep head lowered) no levantar la cabeza; to knock something on the head (colloq) dar* al traste con algo; to laugh one's head off reírse* a mandíbula batiente, desternillarse de (la) risa; to scream/shout one's head off gritar a voz en cuello; to make head or tail o (AmE also) heads or tails of something entender* algo; I can't make head or tail of it para mí esto no tiene ni pies ni cabeza; to rear one's ugly head: racism/fascism reared its ugly head again volvió a aparecer el fantasma del racismo/fascismo; to stand/be head and shoulders above somebody ( be superior) darle* cien vueltas a alguien, estar* muy por encima de alguien; to stand o turn something on its head darle* la vuelta a algo, poner* algo patas arriba (fam), dar* vuelta algo (CS); to turn somebody's head: the sort of good looks that turn heads el tipo de belleza que llama la atención or que hace que la gente se vuelva a mirar; (before n) head injury — lesión f en la cabeza

2) (mind, brain) cabeza f

I said the first thing that came into my head — dije lo primero que se me ocurrió or que me vino a la cabeza

she added it up in her head — hizo la suma mentalmente

he needs his head examined — está or anda mal de la cabeza

he has an old head on young shoulders — es muy maduro para su edad

she has a good head for business/figures — tiene cabeza para los negocios/los números

I've no head for heights — sufro de vértigo

I need to keep a clear head for the interview — tengo que estar despejado para la entrevista

use your head! — usa la cabeza!, piensa un poco!

if we put our heads together, we'll be able to think of something — si lo pensamos juntos, algo se nos ocurrirá

it never entered my head that... — ni se me pasó por la cabeza or jamás pensé que...

to get something into somebody's head — meterle* algo en la cabeza a alguien

to be off one's head — (colloq) estar* chiflado (fam), estar* or andar* mal de la cabeza

to be out of one's head — (sl) ( on drugs) estar* flipado or volado or (Col) volando or (Méx) hasta atrás (arg); ( drunk) estar* como una cuba (fam)

to be soft o weak in the head — estar* mal de la cabeza

to get one's head (a)round something: I can't get my head (a)round this new system no me entra este nuevo sistema; to have one's head screwed on (right o the right way) (colloq) tener* la cabeza bien puesta or sentada; to keep/lose one's head mantener*/perder* la calma; two heads are better than one — cuatro ojos ven más que dos

3)

a) ( of celery) cabeza f; (of nail, tack, pin) cabeza f; (of spear, arrow) punta f; ( of hammer) cabeza f, cotillo m; ( of pimple) punta f, cabeza f; ( on beer) espuma f; ( of river) cabecera f

b) (top end - of bed, table) cabecera f; (- of page, letter) encabezamiento m; (- of procession, line) cabeza f

4)

a) ( chief) director, -tora m,f

head of state/government — jefe, -fa m,f de Estado/de Gobierno

the head of the household — el/la cabeza de familia; (before n)

head buyer — jefe, -fa m,f de compras

head girl/boy — (BrE Educ) alumno elegido para representar al alumnado de un colegio

head waiter — maître m, capitán m de meseros (Méx)

b) ( head teacher) (esp BrE) director, -tora m,f (de colegio)

5)

a) ( person)

$15 per head — 15 dólares por cabeza or persona

b) pl head ( Agr)

700 head of cattle — 700 cabezas de ganado vacuno

6) ( crisis)

to come to a head — hacer* crisis, llegar* a un punto crítico

his arrival brought the conflict to a head — su llegada hizo estallar el conflicto

7)

a) ( magnetic device) (Audio, Comput) cabeza f, cabezal m

b) ( of drill) cabezal m

c) ( cylinder head) culata f

8) ( Geog) cabo m

II
1.

transitive verb

1)

a) \<\<march/procession\>\> encabezar*, ir* a la cabeza de; \<\<list\>\> encabezar*

b) \<\<revolt\>\> acaudillar, ser* el cabecilla de; \<\<team\>\> capitanear; \<\<expedition/department\>\> dirigir*, estar* al frente de

2) ( direct) (+ adv compl) \<\<vehicle/ship\>\> dirigir*

which way are you headed? — ¿hacia or para dónde vas?

3) ( in soccer) \<\<ball\>\> cabecear

4) \<\<page/chapter\>\> encabezar*

2.

vi

the car was heading west — el coche iba en dirección oeste

where are you heading? — ¿hacia or para dónde vas?

it's time we were heading back — ya va siendo hora de que volvamos or regresemos

Phrasal Verbs:

- head for

- head off

- head up

[hed]
1. N

1) (=part of body) cabeza f

• my head aches — me duele la cabeza

• the horse won by a (short) head — el caballo ganó por una cabeza (escasa)

• he went head first into the ditch/wall — se cayó de cabeza en la zanja/se dio de cabeza contra la pared

the government is ploughing head first into another crisis — el gobierno avanza irremediablemente hacia otra crisis

• from head to foot — de pies a cabeza

• to give a horse its head — soltar las riendas a un caballo

to give sb his/her head — dar rienda suelta a algn

• wine goes to my head — el vino se me sube a la cabeza

success has gone to his head — el éxito se le ha subido a la cabeza

• head of hair — cabellera f

• to go head over heels — caer de cabeza

to fall head over heels in love with sb — enamorarse perdidamente de algn

• to keep one's head down — (lit) no levantar la cabeza; (=work hard) trabajar de lo lindo; (=avoid being noticed) intentar pasar desapercibido

• to nod one's head — decir que sí or asentir con la cabeza

• to shake one's head — decir que no or negar con la cabeza

• he stands head and shoulders above the rest — (lit) les saca más de una cabeza a los demás; (fig) los demás no le llegan a la suela del zapato

• to stand on one's head — hacer el pino

I could do it standing on my head * — lo podría hacer con los ojos cerrados

• she is a head taller than her sister — le saca una cabeza a su hermana

• from head to toe — de pies a cabeza

• I ought to bang or knock your heads together — os voy a dar un coscorrón a los dos *

• he turned his head and looked back at her — volvió la cabeza y la miró

- I can't get my head around that

- have one's head up one's arse or ass

- bite sb's head off

- put or lay one's head on the block

- get one's head down

to go over sb's head —

they went over my head to the manager — pasaron por encima de mí y fueron directamente al gerente

- hold one's head up high

with head held high — con la frente bien alta or erguida

- laugh one's head off

- stand or turn sth on its head

- on your own head be it!

- want sb's head on a plate

- turn one's head the other way

- heads will roll

- bury or hide or stick one's head in the sand

- scream/shout one's head off

- I can't make head nor or or tail of it

I can't make head nor or or tail of what he's saying — no entiendo nada de lo que dice

- turn heads

she had the kind of looks that turn heads — tenía ese tipo de belleza que llama la atención

- keep one's head above water
acid 3., cloud 1., hang 1., 1), knock, price 1., 1), rear, swell 3., 1), top I, 1., 11)
2) (=intellect, mind) cabeza f

use your head! — ¡usa la cabeza!

you never know what's going on in his head — nunca sabes lo que le está pasando por la cabeza

it's gone right out of my head — se me ha ido de la cabeza, se me ha olvidado

it was the first thing that came into my head — fue lo primero que me vino a la cabeza

• it was above their heads — no lo entendían

• it's better to come to it with a clear head in the morning — es mejor hacerlo por la mañana con la cabeza despejada

• it never entered my head — ni se me pasó por la cabeza siquiera

• you need your head examining or examined — tú estás mal de la cabeza

• to have a head for business/figures — ser bueno para los negocios/con los números

• I have no head for heights — tengo vértigo

• to do a sum in one's head — hacer un cálculo mental

he added it all up in his head — lo sumó todo mentalmente

• he has got it into his head that... — se le ha metido en la cabeza que...

I wish he would get it into his thick head that... — ya me gustaría que le entrara en ese cabezón que tiene que...

who put that (idea) into your head? — ¿quién te ha metido eso en la cabeza?

don't put ideas into his head — no le metas ideas en la cabeza

• I can't get that tune out of my head — no puedo quitarme esa música de la cabeza

• it was over their heads — no lo entendían

it went way over my head — no entendí nada

• I'm sure if we put our heads together we can work something out — estoy seguro de que si intercambiamos ideas encontraremos una solución

• to take it into one's head to do sth, he took it into his head to go to Australia — se le metió en la cabeza ir a Australia

• don't worry your head about it — no te preocupes, no le des muchas vueltas

- keep one's head

- lose one's head

- be/go off one's head

you must be off your head! — ¡estás como una cabra!

- be out of one's head

- he's got his head screwed on

- be soft or weak in the head

- go soft in the head

- all that flattery will turn his head

- two heads are better than one

3) (=leader) [of firm] director(a) m / f; (esp Brit) [of school] director(a) m / f

• head of department — (in school, firm) jefe(-a) m / f de departamento

head of French — el jefe/la jefa del departamento de francés

• head of (the) household — cabeza mf de familia

• head of state — (Pol) jefe(-a) m / f de Estado

4) (=top part) [of hammer, pin, spot] cabeza f; [of arrow, spear] punta f; [of stick, cane] puño m; [of bed, page] cabecera f; [of stairs] parte f alta; (on beer) espuma f; [of river] cabecera f, nacimiento m; [of valley] final m; [of mountain pass] cima f

at the head of — [+ organization] a la cabeza de; [+ train] en la parte delantera de

to be at the head of the class — ser el mejor de la clase

to be at the head of the league — ir a la cabeza de la liga

to be at the head of the list — encabezar la lista

to be at the head of the queue — ser el primero en la cola

to sit at the head of the table — sentarse en la cabecera de la mesa, presidir la mesa

5) (Bot) [of flower] cabeza f, flor f; [of corn] mazorca f

• a head of celery/ garlic — una cabeza de apio/ajo

• a head of lettuce — una lechuga

6) (Tech) (on tape-recorder) cabezal m, cabeza f magnética; [of cylinder] culata f; (Comput) cabeza f

reading/writing head — cabeza f de lectura/grabación

7) (=culmination)

• this will bring matters to a head — esto llevará las cosas a un punto crítico

• to come to a head — [situation] alcanzar un punto crítico

8) heads (on coin) cara f

it came down heads — salió cara

heads or tails? — ¿cara o cruz?, ¿águila o sol? (Mex)

to toss heads or tails — echar a cara o cruz

- heads I win, tails you lose

9) (no pl) (=unit)

20 head of cattle — 20 cabezas de ganado (vacuno)

£15 a or per head — 15 libras por cabeza or persona

10) (Naut) proa f

head to wind — con la proa a barlovento or de cara al viento

11) (Geog) cabo m

12) (=pressure)

head of steam — presión f de vapor

head of water — presión f de agua

13) (=height) [of water]

there has to be a head of six feet between the tank and the bath — el tanque tiene que estar a una altura de dos metros con respecto al baño

14) (=title) titular m; (=subject heading) encabezamiento m

this comes under the head of... — esto viene en el apartado de...

2. VT

1) (=be at front of) [+ procession, league, poll] encabezar, ir a la cabeza de; [+ list] encabezar

2) (=be in charge of) [+ organization] dirigir; (Sport) [+ team] capitanear

3) (=steer) [+ ship, car, plane] dirigir

4) (Ftbl) [+ goal] cabecear

to head the ball — cabecear (el balón)

5) [+ chapter] encabezar

3.

VI

where are you heading or headed? — ¿hacia dónde vas?, ¿para dónde vas?

he hitched a ride on a truck heading or headed west — hizo autostop y lo recogió un camión que iba hacia el oeste

he headed up the hill — se dirigió hacia la cima de la colina

they were heading home/back to town — volvían a casa/a la ciudad

4.

CPD

head boy N — (Brit) (Scol) ≈ delegado m de la escuela (alumno)

head buyer N — jefe(-a) m / f de compras

head case * N — (Brit) majara * mf, chiflado(-a) * m / f

head cheese N — (US) queso m de cerdo, cabeza f de jabalí (Sp), carne f en gelatina

head chef N — chef mf, jefe(-a) m / f de cocina

head clerk N — encargado(-a) m / f

head coach N — (Sport) primer(a) entrenador(a) m / f

head cold N — resfriado m (de cabeza)

head count N — recuento m de personas

to take a head count — hacer un recuento de personas

head gardener N — jefe(-a) m / f de jardineros

head girl N — (Brit) (Scol) ≈ delegada f de la escuela (alumna)

head height N — altura f de la cabeza

• at head height — a la altura de la cabeza

head injury N — herida f en la cabeza

head lice NPL — piojos mpl

head massage N — masaje m en la cabeza

• to give sb a head massage — masajearle la cabeza a algn, darle un masaje en la cabeza a algn

head nurse N — enfermero(-a) m / f jefe

head office N — sede f central

head prefect N — (Brit) (Scol) ≈ delegado(-a) m / f de la escuela (alumno/alumna)

head restraint N — (Aut) apoyacabezas m inv, reposacabezas m inv

head start N — ventaja f

a good education gives your child a head start in life — una buena educación sitúa a su hijo en una posición aventajada en la vida

to have a head start (over or on sb) — (Sport, fig) tener ventaja (sobre algn)

he has a head start over other candidates — tiene ventaja sobre or les lleva ventaja a otros candidatos

even if he had a head start he couldn't possibly win — ni empezando con ventaja podría ganar

head teacher N — director(a) m / f

head waiter N — maître m

head wound N — herida f en la cabeza

- head back

- head down

- head for

- head off

- head out

- head up

* * *
[hed]
I

noun

1) ( Anat) cabeza f

a fine head of hair — una buena cabellera

to stand on one's head — pararse de cabeza (AmL), hacer* el pino (Esp)

from head to foot o toe — de pies a cabeza, de arriba (a) abajo

he's a head taller than his brother — le lleva or le saca la cabeza a su hermano

head over heels: she tripped and went head over heels down the steps tropezó y cayó rodando escaleras abajo; to be head over heels in love estar* locamente or perdidamente enamorado; heads up! (AmE colloq) ojo! (fam), cuidado!; on your/his (own) head be it la responsabilidad es tuya/suya; to bang one's head against a (brick) wall darse* (con) la cabeza contra la pared; to be able to do something standing on one's head poder* hacer algo con los ojos cerrados; to bite o snap somebody's head off echarle una bronca a alguien (fam); to bury one's head in the sand hacer* como el avestruz; to get one's head down (colloq) ( work hard) ponerse* a trabajar en serio; ( settle for sleep) (BrE) irse* a dormir; to go over somebody's head ( bypassing hierarchy) pasar por encima de alguien; ( exceeding comprehension): his lecture went straight over my head no entendí nada de su conferencia; to go to somebody's head subírsele a la cabeza a alguien; to have a big o swelled o (BrE) swollen head ser* un creído; he's getting a swelled o (BrE) swollen head se le están subiendo los humos a la cabeza; to have one's head in the clouds tener* la cabeza llena de pájaros; to hold one's head up o high o up high ir* con la cabeza bien alta; to keep one's head above water mantenerse* a flote; to keep one's head down ( avoid attention) mantenerse* al margen; ( work hard) no levantar la cabeza; (lit: keep head lowered) no levantar la cabeza; to knock something on the head (colloq) dar* al traste con algo; to laugh one's head off reírse* a mandíbula batiente, desternillarse de (la) risa; to scream/shout one's head off gritar a voz en cuello; to make head or tail o (AmE also) heads or tails of something entender* algo; I can't make head or tail of it para mí esto no tiene ni pies ni cabeza; to rear one's ugly head: racism/fascism reared its ugly head again volvió a aparecer el fantasma del racismo/fascismo; to stand/be head and shoulders above somebody ( be superior) darle* cien vueltas a alguien, estar* muy por encima de alguien; to stand o turn something on its head darle* la vuelta a algo, poner* algo patas arriba (fam), dar* vuelta algo (CS); to turn somebody's head: the sort of good looks that turn heads el tipo de belleza que llama la atención or que hace que la gente se vuelva a mirar; (before n) head injury — lesión f en la cabeza

2) (mind, brain) cabeza f

I said the first thing that came into my head — dije lo primero que se me ocurrió or que me vino a la cabeza

she added it up in her head — hizo la suma mentalmente

he needs his head examined — está or anda mal de la cabeza

he has an old head on young shoulders — es muy maduro para su edad

she has a good head for business/figures — tiene cabeza para los negocios/los números

I've no head for heights — sufro de vértigo

I need to keep a clear head for the interview — tengo que estar despejado para la entrevista

use your head! — usa la cabeza!, piensa un poco!

if we put our heads together, we'll be able to think of something — si lo pensamos juntos, algo se nos ocurrirá

it never entered my head that... — ni se me pasó por la cabeza or jamás pensé que...

to get something into somebody's head — meterle* algo en la cabeza a alguien

to be off one's head — (colloq) estar* chiflado (fam), estar* or andar* mal de la cabeza

to be out of one's head — (sl) ( on drugs) estar* flipado or volado or (Col) volando or (Méx) hasta atrás (arg); ( drunk) estar* como una cuba (fam)

to be soft o weak in the head — estar* mal de la cabeza

to get one's head (a)round something: I can't get my head (a)round this new system no me entra este nuevo sistema; to have one's head screwed on (right o the right way) (colloq) tener* la cabeza bien puesta or sentada; to keep/lose one's head mantener*/perder* la calma; two heads are better than one — cuatro ojos ven más que dos

3)

a) ( of celery) cabeza f; (of nail, tack, pin) cabeza f; (of spear, arrow) punta f; ( of hammer) cabeza f, cotillo m; ( of pimple) punta f, cabeza f; ( on beer) espuma f; ( of river) cabecera f

b) (top end - of bed, table) cabecera f; (- of page, letter) encabezamiento m; (- of procession, line) cabeza f

4)

a) ( chief) director, -tora m,f

head of state/government — jefe, -fa m,f de Estado/de Gobierno

the head of the household — el/la cabeza de familia; (before n)

head buyer — jefe, -fa m,f de compras

head girl/boy — (BrE Educ) alumno elegido para representar al alumnado de un colegio

head waiter — maître m, capitán m de meseros (Méx)

b) ( head teacher) (esp BrE) director, -tora m,f (de colegio)

5)

a) ( person)

$15 per head — 15 dólares por cabeza or persona

b) pl head ( Agr)

700 head of cattle — 700 cabezas de ganado vacuno

6) ( crisis)

to come to a head — hacer* crisis, llegar* a un punto crítico

his arrival brought the conflict to a head — su llegada hizo estallar el conflicto

7)

a) ( magnetic device) (Audio, Comput) cabeza f, cabezal m

b) ( of drill) cabezal m

c) ( cylinder head) culata f

8) ( Geog) cabo m

II
1.

transitive verb

1)

a) \<\<march/procession\>\> encabezar*, ir* a la cabeza de; \<\<list\>\> encabezar*

b) \<\<revolt\>\> acaudillar, ser* el cabecilla de; \<\<team\>\> capitanear; \<\<expedition/department\>\> dirigir*, estar* al frente de

2) ( direct) (+ adv compl) \<\<vehicle/ship\>\> dirigir*

which way are you headed? — ¿hacia or para dónde vas?

3) ( in soccer) \<\<ball\>\> cabecear

4) \<\<page/chapter\>\> encabezar*

2.

vi

the car was heading west — el coche iba en dirección oeste

where are you heading? — ¿hacia or para dónde vas?

it's time we were heading back — ya va siendo hora de que volvamos or regresemos

Phrasal Verbs:

- head for

- head off

- head up

English-spanish dictionary > head
6 put

put
present participle - putting; verb

1) (to place in a certain position or situation: He put the plate in the cupboard; Did you put any sugar in my coffee?; He put his arm round her; I'm putting a new lock on the door; You're putting too much strain on that rope; When did the Russians first put a man into space?; You've put me in a bad temper; Can you put (=translate) this sentence into French?) poner, colocar

2) (to submit or present (a proposal, question etc): I put several questions to him; She put her ideas before the committee.) presentar

3) (to express in words: He put his refusal very politely; Children sometimes have such a funny way of putting things!) expresar

4) (to write down: I'm trying to write a letter to her, but I don't know what to put.) poner; escribir

5) (to sail in a particular direction: We put out to sea; The ship put into harbour for repairs.) echar al mar

•

- put-on
- a put-up job
- put about
- put across/over
- put aside
- put away
- put back
- put by
- put down
- put down for
- put one's feet up
- put forth
- put in
- put in for
- put off
- put on
- put out
- put through
- put together
- put up
- put up to
- put up with

put vb

1. poner / colocar

she put the money on the table puso el dinero sobre la mesa

2. meter

he put his hand in his pocket metió la mano en el bolsillo

El pasado y participio pasado de put es put; el gerundio se escribe putting

put

tr[pʊt]

transitive verb (pt & pp put, ger putting)

1 (gen) poner; (place) colocar; (add) echar, añadir; (place inside) meter, poner

■ where did you put the matches? ¿dónde has puesto las cerillas?

■ she put the vase on the table puso el florero en la mesa

■ don't put too much salt in it no le eches demasiada sal

■ I put the letter in the envelope metí la carta en el sobre

■ she put her arms round him lo abrazó

■ Fred put his head round the door Fred asomó la cabeza por la puerta

2 (write, mark) poner, apuntar, escribir

■ what did you put for number six? ¿qué pusiste en el número seis?

3 (cause to be) poner

■ this puts me in a difficult position esto me pone en una situación difícil

■ he put other people's lives in danger puso la vida de otras personas en peligro

■ what's put you in such a bad mood ¿qué te ha puesto de tan mal humor?

4 (rate, classify) poner

■ I'd put him among the top ten cyclists yo lo pondría entre los diez mejores ciclistas

■ she puts her family before her job antepone su familia al trabajo

5 (express) expresar, decir

■ how shall I put it? ¿cómo te lo diría?

■ you put that very well lo has expresado muy bien

6 (calculate, estimate) calcular

■ I'd put the cost at 100 pounds yo diría que cuesta 100 libras

■ she put his age at 50 le echó 50 años

7 SMALLSPORT/SMALL (shot) lanzar

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SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

to be hard put to do something serle difícil a uno hacer algo

to not know where to put oneself no saber dónde ponerse, no saber dónde esconderse

to put an end to something acabar con algo, poner fin a algo

to put in a good word for somebody recomendar a alguien

to not put it past somebody (to do something) creer a alguien muy capaz (de hacer algo)

to put one over on somebody engañar a alguien

to put paid to something estropear algo

to put something right arreglar algo

to put somebody on the train, plane, etc acompañar a alguien al tren, al avión, etc

to put somebody to bed acostar a alguien

to put somebody to death ejecutar a alguien

to put somebody up to something incitar a alguien a hacer algo

to put something out to contract subcontratar algo

to put something to good use hacer buen uso de algo

to put the blame on somebody echar la culpa a alguien

to put two and two together atar cabos

to put something up for sale poner algo en venta

to stay put quedarse quieto,-a

put ['pʊt] v, put ; putting vt

1) place: poner, colocar

put it on the table: ponlo en la mesa

2) insert: meter

3) (indicating causation of a state or feeling) : poner

it put her in a good mood: la puso de buen humor

to put into effect: poner en práctica

4) impose: imponer

they put a tax on it: lo gravaron con un impuesto

5) subject: someter, poner

to put to the test: poner a prueba

to put to death: ejecutar

6) express: expresar, decir

he put it simply: lo dijo sencillamente

7) apply: aplicar

to put one's mind to something: proponerse hacer algo

8) set: poner

I put him to work: lo puse a trabajar

9) attach: dar

to put a high value on: dar gran valor a

10) present: presentar, exponer

to put a question to someone: hacer una pregunta a alguien

put vi

1)

to put to sea : hacerse a la mar

2)

to put up with : aguantar, soportar

put

adj.

• puesto, -a adj.

pret., p.p.

(Preterito definido y participio pasivo de "to put")

• colocar v.

v.

(§ p.,p.p.: put) = lanzar v.

• meter v.

• poner v.

(§pres: pongo, pones...) pret: pus-

pp: puesto

fut/c: pondr-•)

• situar v.

pʊt
1.

1) (pres p putting; past & past p put) transitive verb

Sense I

2)

a) ( place) poner*; (with care, precision etc) colocar*, poner*; ( inside something) meter, poner*

to put something in the oven — poner* or meter algo en el horno

did you put salt in it? — ¿le pusiste or le echaste sal?

he put it in his mouth — se lo puso en la boca

I put myself on the list — me apunté or me puse en la lista

put yourself in my place — ponte en mi lugar

she put the bottle to her lips — se llevó la botella a los labios

I put her on the train — la acompañé hasta el tren

not to know where to put oneself o (AmE also) one's face (colloq) — no saber* dónde ponerse or meterse

to put something behind one — olvidar or superar algo

b) (install, fit) poner*

we put a shower in the bathroom — pusimos una ducha en el baño

3)

a) ( thrust)

he put his arms around her — la abrazó

she put her head around the door/out of the window — asomó la cabeza por la puerta/por la ventana

b) (send, propel)

he put the ball into the net — lanzó la pelota a la red

c) ( Sport)

to put the shot — lanzar* el peso

4)

a) ( rank) poner*

she puts herself first — se pone ella primero or en primer lugar

to put something above/before something: I put honesty above all other virtues para mí la honestidad está por encima de todas las demás virtudes or por encima de todo; he puts his art before everything else — antepone su arte a todo

b) (in competition, league)

this victory puts them in o into the lead — con esta victoria pasan a ocupar la delantera

c) ( estimate)

he puts the cost somewhat higher — calcula que el costo sería algo mayor

to put something at something: I'd put the figure at closer to $40,000 — yo diría que la cifra es más cercana a los 40.000 dólares

Sense II

5) ( cause to be) poner*

the doctor put me on a diet — el doctor me puso a régimen

it's not easy to put it into English — no es fácil traducirlo al inglés

to put something to good use — \<\<time/ability/object\>\> hacer* buen uso de algo

6) (make undergo, cause to do)

to put somebody to something: I don't want to put you to any trouble no quiero causarle ninguna molestia; I put her to work — la puse a trabajar; death, shame I 1), test I 1) b) etc

Sense III

7)

a) (attribute, assign)

to put something on something: I couldn't put a price on it no sabría decir cuánto vale; I put a high value on our friendship — valoro mucho nuestra amistad

b) ( impose)

to put something on something/somebody: they put a special duty on these goods gravaron estos artículos con un impuesto especial; to put the blame on somebody echarle la culpa a algn, culpar a algn; it put a great strain on their relationship — eso sometió su relación a una gran tensión

8)

a) (instill, infect)

to put something in(to) something: who put that idea into your head? — ¿quién te metió esa idea en la cabeza?

b) ( cause to have)

to put something in(to) something: the fresh air put some color into his cheeks — el aire fresco les dio un poco de color a sus mejillas

9)

a) ( invest)

to put something into something — \<\<money\>\> invertir* algo en algo

I've put a lot of time into it — le he dedicado mucho tiempo

she had put a lot of thought into it — lo había pensado mucho

b) (bet, stake)

to put something on something — \<\<money\>\> apostar* or jugarse* algo a algo

c) ( contribute)

to put something toward something — contribuir* con algo a algo, poner* algo para algo

10) (fix, repose)

to put something in something/somebody: I put my trust in you puse or (liter) deposité mi confianza en ti; I don't put much faith in conventional medicine — no le tengo mucha fe a la medicina convencional

Sense IV

11) ( present) \<\<views/case\>\> exponer*, presentar; \<\<proposal\>\> presentar

to put something to somebody: to put a question to somebody hacerle* una pregunta a algn; the employers' offer will be put to a mass meeting la oferta de la patronal será sometida a votación en una asamblea; I put it to you that... — (frml) mi opinión es que...

12) (write, indicate, mark) poner*

what shall I put? — ¿qué pongo?

she put a line through the word — tachó la palabra

13) ( express) decir*

how shall I put it? — cómo te diría?

(let me) put it this way: I wouldn't invite him again — te digo lo siguiente: no lo volvería a invitar

to put something well/badly — expresar algo bien/mal

2.

put vi ( Naut)

to put to sea — hacerse* a la mar, zarpar

Phrasal Verbs:

- put about

- put across

- put aside

- put away

- put back

- put by

- put down

- put forward

- put in

- put off

- put on

- put out

- put over

- put past

- put through

- put together

- put under

- put up

- put up to

- put up with

[pʊt] (pt, pp put)
1. TRANSITIVE VERB
For set combinations consisting of put + noun, eg put a price on, put a strain on, put an end to, put at risk, put out of business, put in touch with look up the noun. For put + adverb/preposition combinations, see also phrasal verbs.
1) (=place, thrust)

a) (physically) poner; (with precision) colocar; (=insert) meter, introducir more frm; (=leave) dejar

• I put a serviette by each plate — puse or coloqué una servilleta junto a cada plato

• put it in the drawer — ponlo en el cajón

she put the chairs in a circle — puso or colocó las sillas en círculo

shall I put milk in your coffee? — ¿te pongo leche en el café?

you haven't put any salt in it — no le has puesto nada de sal

to put an advertisement in the paper — poner un anuncio en el periódico

he put a coin in the slot — puso or metió or more frm introdujo una moneda en la ranura

he put the letter in his pocket — se metió la carta en el bolsillo

he put the ball in the net — metió el balón en la red

to put sb in a home — ingresar a algn en una residencia

you should put your money in a bank — deberías poner or more frm depositar el dinero en un banco

• I put a sheet of paper into the typewriter — puse or coloqué una hoja de papel en la máquina de escribir

I put my hand into the sack — metí la mano en el saco

• he put his keys on the table — puso or dejó las llaves en la mesa

I put some more coal on the fire — puse or eché más carbón en el fuego

she put her head on my shoulder — apoyó or recostó la cabeza en mi hombro

my brother put me on the train — mi hermano me dejó en el tren

to put a button on a shirt — coser un botón en una camisa

• she put her head out of the window — asomó la cabeza por la ventana

• he put his hand over his mouth — se tapó la boca con la mano, se puso la mano en la boca

• he put his head round the door — asomó la cabeza por la puerta

• put it there! * — (handshake) ¡chócala! *

• I put my fist through the window — rompí la ventana con el puño

she put a bullet through his head — le metió una bala por la cabeza

• he put the shell to his ear — se puso or se acercó la concha al oído

- put yourself in my place

- I didn't know where to put myself
bed 1., 1), flight II, stay I, 1., 1), a)
b) (with abstract nouns)
Some put + noun combinations require a more specific Spanish verb. For very set combinations look up the noun.
• the syllabus puts a lot of emphasis on languages — el programa (de estudios) hace or pone mucho énfasis en los idiomas

• I wouldn't put any faith in what he says — yo no creería lo que dice, yo no tendría ninguna confianza en lo que dice

• you can put that idea out of your head — ya te puedes quitar esa idea de la cabeza

• this puts the responsibility on drivers to be aware of the law — esto responsabiliza a los conductores de estar enterados de la ley
blame 1., figure 1., 6), trust 1., 1), tax 1., 1)
2) (=cause to be) poner

• to put sb in a good/bad mood — poner a algn de buen/mal humor

this puts me in a very awkward position — esto me pone or deja en una situación muy difícil

his win today puts him in second place overall — la victoria de hoy le pone or coloca en segunda posición en la clasificación general

to put sb in charge of sth — poner a algn a cargo de algo

• to put sb on a diet — poner a algn a dieta or a régimen

the doctor has put me on antibiotics — el doctor me ha recetado antibióticos

3) (=cause to undertake)

• to put sb to sth: it put us to a lot of extra expense — nos supuso muchos gastos adicionales

• I don't want to put you to any trouble — no quiero causarte ninguna molestia

• she put him to work immediately — lo puso a trabajar en seguida

4) (=express) decir

I don't quite know how to put this — la verdad, no sé cómo decir esto

you can put all that in two words — todo eso se puede decir en dos palabras

• as Shakespeare puts it — como dice Shakespeare

• to put it bluntly — para decirlo claramente, hablando en plata *

• I find it hard to put into words — me resulta difícil expresarlo con palabras

to put sth into French — traducir algo al francés

• how shall I put it? — ¿cómo lo diría?

let me put it this way... — digámoslo de esta manera..., por decirlo de alguna manera...

to put it another way, it'll save you three hours — por decirlo de otra manera, te ahorrará tres horas

try putting it another way — trata de decirlo de otra manera

• to put it simply — para decirlo sencillamente

5) (=write) poner, escribir

what do you want me to put? — ¿qué quieres que ponga or escriba?

put your name at the top of the paper — ponga or escriba su nombre en la parte superior del papel

put the title in capital letters — pon or escribe el título en letras mayúsculas

to put sth in writing — poner algo por escrito

• I've put you on the waiting list — le he puesto en la lista de espera

put it on my account — (Comm) cárguelo a mi cuenta

• he put a line through the offending paragraph — tachó el párrafo controvertido

• to put one's signature to sth — firmar algo

6) (=invest) invertir

• to put money into a company — invertir dinero en una compañía

he put all his savings into the project — invirtió todos sus ahorros en el proyecto

I put most of the money into shares — invertí la mayor parte del dinero en acciones

I've put a lot of time and effort into this — he invertido un montón de tiempo y esfuerzo en esto, le he dedicado a esto mucho tiempo y esfuerzo

she has put a lot into the relationship — se ha esforzado mucho en su relación

"I'm not getting much out of this course" - "well, you're not putting much into it, are you?" — -no estoy sacando mucho de este curso -tampoco es que te estés esforzando mucho, ¿no?

7) (=contribute)

• to put sth towards sth — contribuir (con) algo hacia algo

I'll pay for the bike but you'll have to put something towards it — yo pagaré la bici pero tú tienes que contribuir con algo

I'm going to put the money towards a holiday — voy a poner or guardar el dinero para unas vacaciones

8) (=expound, submit) [+ views] expresar, exponer

this will give people an opportunity to put their views — esto dará a la gente la oportunidad de expresar or exponer sus puntos de vista

he puts the case for a change in the law — plantea or expone argumentos a favor de un cambio en la ley

she puts a convincing case — presenta or da argumentos convincentes

• the proposal was put before Parliament — la propuesta se presentó ante el parlamento

• to put sth to sb, how will you put it to him? — ¿cómo se lo vas a decir or comunicar?

put it to him gently — díselo suavemente

I put it to you that... — les sugiero que...

to put a question to sb — hacer una pregunta a algn

the chairman put the proposal to the committee — el presidente sometió la propuesta a votación en el comité

we shall have to put it to our members — tendremos que someterlo a la votación de nuestros miembros

9) (=estimate)

• they put the loss at around £50,000 — calcularon or valoraron las pérdidas en unas 50.000 libras

his fortune is put at 3 billion — se calcula or valora su fortuna en 3 billones

the number of dead was put at 6,000 — se calculó or estimó el número de muertos en 6.000

I would put him at 40 — diría que tiene unos 40 años

• some put the figure as high as 20,000 — algunos estiman que la cifra llega hasta 20.000

10) (=rank)

• he put himself above the law — creía estar por encima de la ley

• I wouldn't put him among the greatest poets — yo no le pondría entre los más grandes poetas

• we should never put money before happiness — no deberíamos nunca anteponer el dinero a la felicidad

I put the needs of my children before anything else — para mí las necesidades de mis hijos van por delante de todo lo demás or son más importantes que todo lo demás

• she has always put her career first — para ella su carrera siempre ha sido lo primero

11) (=set)

• she put my brother against me — puso a mi hermano en contra mía

• to put a watch to the right time — poner un reloj en hora

to put the words to music — poner música a la letra

12) (=throw)

• to put the shot — (Sport) lanzar el peso

13) (St Ex) (=offer to sell) [+ stock, security] declararse vendedor de

14) (=bet)
see put on
2.

INTRANSITIVE VERB
(Naut)
• to put into port — entrar a puerto

the ship put into Southampton — el barco entró a or en Southampton

• to put to sea — hacerse a la mar

3.

COMPOUND

put option N — (St Ex) opción f de venta a precio fijado

- put about

- put across

- put aside

- put away

- put back

- put back on

- put behind

- put by

- put down

- put down as

- put down to

- put forth

- put forward

- put in

- put in for

- put off

- put on

- put onto

- put out

- put over

- put through

- put together

- put up

- put upon

- put up to

- put up with

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[pʊt]
1.

1) (pres p putting; past & past p put) transitive verb

Sense I

2)

a) ( place) poner*; (with care, precision etc) colocar*, poner*; ( inside something) meter, poner*

to put something in the oven — poner* or meter algo en el horno

did you put salt in it? — ¿le pusiste or le echaste sal?

he put it in his mouth — se lo puso en la boca

I put myself on the list — me apunté or me puse en la lista

put yourself in my place — ponte en mi lugar

she put the bottle to her lips — se llevó la botella a los labios

I put her on the train — la acompañé hasta el tren

not to know where to put oneself o (AmE also) one's face (colloq) — no saber* dónde ponerse or meterse

to put something behind one — olvidar or superar algo

b) (install, fit) poner*

we put a shower in the bathroom — pusimos una ducha en el baño

3)

a) ( thrust)

he put his arms around her — la abrazó

she put her head around the door/out of the window — asomó la cabeza por la puerta/por la ventana

b) (send, propel)

he put the ball into the net — lanzó la pelota a la red

c) ( Sport)

to put the shot — lanzar* el peso

4)

a) ( rank) poner*

she puts herself first — se pone ella primero or en primer lugar

to put something above/before something: I put honesty above all other virtues para mí la honestidad está por encima de todas las demás virtudes or por encima de todo; he puts his art before everything else — antepone su arte a todo

b) (in competition, league)

this victory puts them in o into the lead — con esta victoria pasan a ocupar la delantera

c) ( estimate)

he puts the cost somewhat higher — calcula que el costo sería algo mayor

to put something at something: I'd put the figure at closer to $40,000 — yo diría que la cifra es más cercana a los 40.000 dólares

Sense II

5) ( cause to be) poner*

the doctor put me on a diet — el doctor me puso a régimen

it's not easy to put it into English — no es fácil traducirlo al inglés

to put something to good use — \<\<time/ability/object\>\> hacer* buen uso de algo

6) (make undergo, cause to do)

to put somebody to something: I don't want to put you to any trouble no quiero causarle ninguna molestia; I put her to work — la puse a trabajar; death, shame I 1), test I 1) b) etc

Sense III

7)

a) (attribute, assign)

to put something on something: I couldn't put a price on it no sabría decir cuánto vale; I put a high value on our friendship — valoro mucho nuestra amistad

b) ( impose)

to put something on something/somebody: they put a special duty on these goods gravaron estos artículos con un impuesto especial; to put the blame on somebody echarle la culpa a algn, culpar a algn; it put a great strain on their relationship — eso sometió su relación a una gran tensión

8)

a) (instill, infect)

to put something in(to) something: who put that idea into your head? — ¿quién te metió esa idea en la cabeza?

b) ( cause to have)

to put something in(to) something: the fresh air put some color into his cheeks — el aire fresco les dio un poco de color a sus mejillas

9)

a) ( invest)

to put something into something — \<\<money\>\> invertir* algo en algo

I've put a lot of time into it — le he dedicado mucho tiempo

she had put a lot of thought into it — lo había pensado mucho

b) (bet, stake)

to put something on something — \<\<money\>\> apostar* or jugarse* algo a algo

c) ( contribute)

to put something toward something — contribuir* con algo a algo, poner* algo para algo

10) (fix, repose)

to put something in something/somebody: I put my trust in you puse or (liter) deposité mi confianza en ti; I don't put much faith in conventional medicine — no le tengo mucha fe a la medicina convencional

Sense IV

11) ( present) \<\<views/case\>\> exponer*, presentar; \<\<proposal\>\> presentar

to put something to somebody: to put a question to somebody hacerle* una pregunta a algn; the employers' offer will be put to a mass meeting la oferta de la patronal será sometida a votación en una asamblea; I put it to you that... — (frml) mi opinión es que...

12) (write, indicate, mark) poner*

what shall I put? — ¿qué pongo?

she put a line through the word — tachó la palabra

13) ( express) decir*

how shall I put it? — cómo te diría?

(let me) put it this way: I wouldn't invite him again — te digo lo siguiente: no lo volvería a invitar

to put something well/badly — expresar algo bien/mal

2.

put vi ( Naut)

to put to sea — hacerse* a la mar, zarpar

Phrasal Verbs:

- put about

- put across

- put aside

- put away

- put back

- put by

- put down

- put forward

- put in

- put off

- put on

- put out

- put over

- put past

- put through

- put together

- put under

- put up

- put up to

- put up with

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1. noun

2. transitive verb

3. intransitive verb

4. compounds

5. Phrasal Verbs

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1. noun

   a. tête f

• to hit sb on the head frapper qn à la tête

• to keep one's head down (inf) ( = avoid trouble) garder un profil bas ; ( = work hard) travailler dur

• head down ( = upside down) la tête en bas ; ( = looking down) la tête baissée

• my head is aching j'ai mal à la tête

• head of hair chevelure f

• to stand on one's head faire le poirier

• I could do it standing on my head c'est simple comme bonjour

• to stand sth on its head prendre le contre-pied de qch

• she is a head taller than her sister elle dépasse sa sœur d'une tête

• to keep one's head above water ( = avoid failure) se maintenir à flot

• to have a big head avoir la grosse tête (inf)

• he went over my head to the director il m'a court-circuité et est allé voir le directeur

• his ideas went right over my head ses idées me dépassaient complètement

• he's got his head in the sand il pratique la politique de l'autruche

• he was talking his head off (inf) il n'arrêtait pas de parler

• to shout one's head off (inf) crier à tue-tête

• to laugh one's head off rire aux éclats

• on your own head be it! à vos risques et périls !

► a head, per head par tête

► from head to foot or toe de la tête aux pieds

• he was dressed in black from head to foot or toe il était habillé en noir de la tête aux pieds

• he was trembling from head to foot il tremblait de tout son corps► head and shoulders

• he stands head and shoulders above everybody else (in height) il dépasse tout le monde d'une tête ; (in quality) il surpasse tout le monde► head over heels

• to go head over heels (accidentally) faire la culbute ; (on purpose) faire une galipette

• to be head over heels in love with sb être follement amoureux de qn

   b. ( = mind, intellect) tête f

• I can't do it in my head je ne peux pas calculer ça de tête

• to get sth into one's head (inf) se mettre qch dans la tête

• I can't get that into his head (inf) je n'arrive pas à lui faire comprendre

• to take it into one's head to do sth se mettre en tête de faire qch

• it didn't enter his head that ça ne lui est pas venu à l'idée que...

• you never know what's going on in his head on ne sait jamais ce qui lui passe par la tête

• what put that idea into his head? qu'est-ce qui lui a mis cette idée-là en tête ?

• she's got her head screwed on (inf) elle a la tête sur les épaules

• two heads are better than one deux avis valent mieux qu'un

• we put our heads together (inf) nous y avons réfléchi ensemble

• to keep one's head garder son sang-froid

• to lose one's head perdre la tête

• his success went to his head son succès lui est monté à la tête

• he's off his head (inf) il a perdu la boule (inf)

• to get one's head round sth (inf) ( = understand) piger (inf) qch

• it does my head in (inf) ça me prend la tête (inf)

► a (good) head (for)

• she has a good head for figures elle est douée en calcul

• she has a good head for heights elle n'a jamais le vertige

• he has no head for heights il a le vertige

• she has a good business head elle a le sens des affaires► out of one's head

• I can't get it out of my head je ne peux pas me sortir ça de la tête

• he couldn't get her out of his head il ne pouvait pas s'empêcher de penser à elle

• it went right out of my head ça m'est tout à fait sorti de la tête

   c. [of cattle] (pl) 20 head of cattle 20 têtes fpl de bétail

   d. (specific part) [of flower, pin] tête f ; [of arrow] pointe f ; [of spear] fer m ; (on beer) mousse f ; (on tape recorder) tête f (de lecture, d'enregistrement)

   e. ► to come to a head [problem] devenir critique

• it all came to a head yesterday les choses ont atteint un point critique hier► to bring things to a head précipiter les choses

   f. ( = top end) [of staircase] haut m

• at the head of (lake, valley) à l'extrémité de ; (table) au bout de ; (procession) en tête de ; ( = in charge of) à la tête de

• at the head of the queue en tête de file

   g. [of vegetable, of lettuce, cabbage] pomme f ; [of celery] pied m ; [of garlic] tête f

   h. ( = leader) [of family] chef m

• head of department [of company] chef m de service

• head of state chef m d'État

   i. [of school] (British) directeur m (or directrice f ) d'école

• head of department [of school, college] professeur mf responsable de section

   j. (of coin) face f

• heads or tails? pile ou face ?

• I can't make head or tail of it je n'y comprends rien

2. transitive verb

   a. ( = lead) être à la tête de ; [+ procession, list, poll] être en tête de

• headed by... dirigé par...

   b. ( = direct) he got in the car and headed it towards town il est monté dans la voiture et s'est dirigé vers la ville

   c. ( = put at head of) [+ chapter] intituler

   d. (Football) to head the ball faire une tête

3. intransitive verb

( = go) to head for or towards [person, vehicle] se diriger vers ; [ship] mettre le cap sur

• he headed up the hill il s'est mis à monter la colline

• he was heading home il était sur le chemin du retour

• he's heading for trouble il va avoir des ennuis

• they're heading for victory ils sont bien partis pour gagner

4. compounds

[buyer, assistant] principal

► head boy noun (British) élève de terminale assumant diverses responsabilités

► head girl noun (British) élève de terminale assumant diverses responsabilités

► head office noun siège m social

► head start noun

• to have a head start être avantagé dès le départ (over or on sb par rapport à qn) ► head teacher noun (British) directeur m (or directrice f ) d'école

► head-to-head adjective [contest, competition] direct noun affrontement m direct

► head waiter noun maître m d'hôtel

5. Phrasal Verbs

► head off

1. intransitive verb

partir

2. separable transitive verb

[+ person] barrer la route à ; [+ questions] éluder ; [+ trouble] éviter

► head up inseparable transitive verb

[+ organization, team] diriger

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[hed] 1.
noun

1) tête f

she put her head round the door — elle a mis la nez à la porte

my head aches — j'ai mal à la tête

a fine head of hair — une belle chevelure

to keep one's head down — lit garder la tête baissée; fig ( be inconspicuous) ne pas se faire remarquer; ( work hard) avoir le nez sur son travail

from head to foot ou toe — de la tête aux pieds

the decision was made over their heads — la décision a été prise sans les consulter

to stand on one's head — faire le poirier

heads turned at the sight of... — tout le monde s'est retourné en voyant...

to hold a gun to somebody's head — lit presser un pistolet contre la tête de quelqu'un; fig tenir le couteau sous la gorge de quelqu'un

to have a bad head — (colloq) avoir mal à la tête

to be a head taller than somebody — dépasser quelqu'un d'une tête

to win by a (short) head — [horse] gagner d'une (courte) tête

£10 a head ou per head — 10 livres sterling par personne

50 head of cattle — Agriculture 50 têtes de bétail

2) ( mind) tête f

I can't get it into her head that — je n'arrive pas à lui enfoncer dans la tête que

he has got it into his head that — il s'est mis dans la tête que

he has taken it into his head to resign — il s'est mis en tête de démissionner

you can put that idea out of your head! — tu peux oublier cette idée!

the name has gone right out of my head — le nom m'est complètement sorti de la tête

I can't add them up in my head — je ne peux pas les additionner de tête

to be over somebody's head — ( too difficult) passer par-dessus la tête de quelqu'un

use your head! — (colloq) sers-toi de tes méninges! (colloq)

her success has turned her head — son succès lui a tourné la tête

to have a (good) head for figures — être doué pour le calcul

to have no head for heights — avoir le vertige

3) ( leader) (of family, church, agency) chef m; (of social service, organization) responsable mf, directeur/-trice m/f

at the head of — à la tête de

head of government/State — chef de gouvernement/d'État

head of department — Administration chef de service; School professeur principal

head of personnel — Commerce chef du personnel

4) (of pin, nail, hammer, golf club) tête f; (of axe, spear, arrow) fer m; ( of tennis racquet) tamis m; ( of stick) pommeau m; (of cabbage, lettuce) pomme f; ( of garlic) tête f

5) ( of tape recorder) also Computing tête f

6) ( top end) ( of bed) tête f; ( of table) (haut) bout m; ( of procession) tête f; (of pier, river, valley) extrémité f

at the head of the stairs/list — en haut de l'escalier/de la liste

at the head of the queue — en tête de la file d'attente

7) Medicine (on boil, spot) tête f

to come to a head — lit, Medicine mûrir; fig [crisis] arriver au point critique

to bring something to a head — Medicine faire mûrir; fig précipiter [crisis]; amener [quelque chose] au point critique [situation]

8) ( on beer) mousse f
2.
heads plural noun ( tossing coin) face f

‘heads or tails?’ — ‘pile ou face?’

heads I win/we go — face je gagne/on y va
3.
noun modifier

1) [ injury] à la tête

2) ( chief) [ cashier, cook, gardener] en chef
4.
transitive verb

1) être en tête de [list, queue]; être à la tête de [firm, team]; mener [expedition, inquiry]

2) ( entitle) intituler [chapter]

headed writing paper — papier m à lettres à en-tête

3) ( steer) diriger [vehicle]; naviguer [boat]

he headed the sheep away from the cliff — il a éloigné les moutons de la falaise

4) Sport

to head the ball — faire une tête

he headed the ball into the net — il a marqué un but de la tête
5.
intransitive verb

where was the train headed ou heading? — où allait le train?

to head south/north — Nautical mettre le cap au sud/au nord

to head home — rentrer

he's heading this way! — il se dirige par ici!; head for
6.
- headed combining form

black-headed bird — oiseau à tête noire

red-headed boy — garçon (aux cheveux) roux

two-headed monster — monstre à deux têtes

Phrasal Verbs:

- head for

- head off

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on your own head be it! — à tes risques et périls!

to go to somebody's head — monter à la tête de quelqu'un

to go off one's head — (colloq) perdre la boule (colloq)

are you off your head? — tu as perdu la boule? (colloq)

to keep/lose one's head — garder/perdre son sang-froid

to be soft ou weak in the head — (colloq) être faible d'esprit

he's not right in the head — (colloq) il a un grain (colloq)

to laugh one's head off — (colloq) rire aux éclats

to shout one's head off — (colloq) crier à tue-tête

to talk one's head off — (colloq) ne pas arrêter de parler

off the top of one's head — [say, answer] sans réfléchir

to give a horse its/somebody their head — lâcher la bride à un cheval/à quelqu'un

to be able to do something standing on one's head — faire quelque chose les doigts dans le nez (colloq)

I can't make head (n)or tail of it — je n'y comprends rien, ça n'a ni queue ni tête

if we all put our heads together — si nous nous y mettons tous

the leaders put their heads together — les dirigeants se sont consultés

two heads are better than one — Prov deux avis valent mieux qu'un

English-French dictionary > head
8 put

put [pʊt]

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1. transitive verb

2. intransitive verb

3. compounds

4. Phrasal Verbs

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   a. ( = place) mettre

• put it in the drawer mettez-le dans le tiroir

• put yourself in my place mets-toi à ma place

• to put an ad in the paper passer une annonce dans le journal

► to put + on

• to put a button on a shirt coudre un bouton à une chemise

• to put sb on a diet mettre qn au régime

• he put me on the train il m'a accompagné au train► to put + over

• he put his hand over his mouth il a mis sa main devant la bouche

• he put his hand over her mouth il a plaqué sa main sur sa bouche

• someone has been put over him at the office il a maintenant un chef au bureau

• to put one over on sb (inf) ( = deceive) pigeonner (inf) qn► to put + round

• to put one's arms round sb enlacer qn

• he put his head round the door il a passé la tête par la porte► to put + through

• to put one's fist through a window passer le poing à travers une vitre

• to put one's pen through a word rayer un mot

• she put a bullet through his head elle lui a tiré une balle dans la tête

   b. ( = set) to put a watch to the right time mettre une montre à l'heure

• I put him to work at once je l'ai aussitôt mis au travail

   c. ( = rank) placer

• I put Joyce above Lawrence je place Joyce au-dessus de Lawrence

• we should put happiness before money on devrait faire passer le bonheur avant l'argent

   d. ( = express) dire

• how shall I put it? comment dire ?

• I don't quite know how to put it je ne sais pas trop comment le dire

• let me put it this way... disons que...

• as Shakespeare puts it comme le dit Shakespeare

• as the president memorably put it selon la célèbre formule du président

• to put it bluntly pour parler franc

   e. ( = suggest) I put it to you that... n'est-il pas vrai que... ?

• it was put to me in no uncertain terms on m'a dit cela dans des termes très clairs

   f. ( = submit) [+ case, problem, opinion, suggestion] présenter ; [+ proposal] soumettre ; [+ question] poser

• he put the arguments for and against the project il a présenté les arguments pour et contre le projet

   g. ( = cause to be) mettre

• to put sb in a good/bad mood mettre qn de bonne/mauvaise humeur

   h. ( = invest)

► to put + into

• to put money into a company placer de l'argent dans une société

• he has put a lot into his marriage il s'est beaucoup investi dans son couple

   i. ( = estimate)

► to put + at estimer

• they put the loss at £10,000 ils estiment à 10 000 livres la perte subie

• the population was put at 50,000 la population a été estimée à 50 000 habitants

   j. (Sport) to put the shot lancer le poids

2. intransitive verb

• to put into port mouiller

• the ship put into Southampton le navire a mouillé à Southampton

• to put to sea appareiller

3. compounds

► put-down (inf) noun humiliation f

► put-on (inf) adjective

( = feigned) affecté

► put out adjective contrarié

► put-up job (inf) noun coup m monté

► put-upon (inf) adjective

• I feel put-upon je trouve qu'on profite de moi

4. Phrasal Verbs

► put about

1. intransitive verb

virer de bord

2. separable transitive verb

   a. [+ rumour] faire courir

   b. to put o.s. about (inf) [person] se faire mousser (inf)► put across separable transitive verb

( = communicate) [+ ideas, intentions, desires] faire comprendre

• to put sth across to sb faire comprendre qch à qn

• he knows his stuff but he can't put it across il connaît son sujet à fond mais il n'arrive pas à transmettre son savoir► put aside separable transitive verb

   a. [+ object, food, money] mettre de côté

• I'll put one aside for you je vous en mettrai un de côté

   b. [+ differences, disagreement] oublier► put away separable transitive verb

   a. ( = put in proper place) [+ clothes, toys, books] ranger

• to put the car away rentrer la voiture

   b. (Sport) [+ ball] mettre au fond des filets

   c. ( = confine) (inf) (in prison, mental hospital) enfermer

   d. ( = consume) (inf) [+ food] avaler ; [+ drink] siffler (inf)► put back

1. intransitive verb

[ship] they put back to Dieppe ils sont rentrés à Dieppe

2. separable transitive verb

   a. ( = replace) remettre en place

• put it back! remets-le à sa place !

   b. ( = retard) retarder

• the disaster put the project back ten years ce désastre a retardé le projet de dix ans

• this will put us back ten years cela nous fera perdre dix ans

   c. ( = postpone) remettre (to à)► put by separable transitive verb

[+ money] mettre de côté

► put down

1. intransitive verb

[aircraft, pilot] se poser

2. separable transitive verb

   a. [+ parcel, book, child] poser ; [+ passenger] déposer

• put it down! pose ça !

• I simply couldn't put that book down j'ai dévoré ce livre

   b. ( = pay) [+ deposit] verser (on pour)

• he put down £500 on the car il a versé 500 livres d'arrhes pour la voiture

   c. ( = suppress) [+ revolt, movement] réprimer

   d. ( = criticize) (inf) critiquer ; ( = denigrate) dénigrer

• my boyfriend keeps putting me down mon copain n'arrête pas de me critiquer

• you must stop putting yourself down arrête donc de te déprécier

   e. ( = record) noter

• to put sth down in writing mettre qch par écrit

• I've put you down as unemployed j'ai mis que vous étiez chômeur

   f. (British = have destroyed) [+ dog, cat] faire piquer ; [+ horse] faire abattre► put down as separable transitive verb

( = consider, assess) considérer comme

• I had put him down as a complete fool je le considérais comme un parfait imbécile► put down to separable transitive verb

( = attribute) mettre sur le compte

• I put it down to his inexperience je mets ça sur le compte de son inexpérience► put forth separable transitive verb

[+ idea, proposal] émettre

► put forward separable transitive verb

   a. ( = propose) [+ suggestion] émettre ; [+ argument] avancer ; [+ plan] proposer

• he put forward Harry Green for the job il a proposé Harry Green pour ce poste

   b. ( = advance) [+ meeting, starting time] avancer( by de, to, until à)► put in

1. intransitive verb

[ship] mouiller (at dans le port de)

2. separable transitive verb

   a. (into container) mettre dedans ; [+ seeds] semer

• have you put in the camera? ( = pack) est-ce que tu as pris l'appareil photo ?

   b. ( = insert) [+ word, paragraph] ajouter ; [+ remark] glisser

   c. ( = submit) to put in a request for sth faire une demande de qch

• to put sb in for an exam présenter qn à un examen

• to put sb in for a scholarship recommander qn pour une bourse

   d. ( = install) [+ political party] élire ; [+ central heating, double glazing] faire installer

   e. ( = spend) [+ time] passer

   f. ( = work) travailler

• can you put in a few hours at the weekend? pourrais-tu travailler quelques heures ce week-end ?► put in for inseparable transitive verb

[+ job] poser sa candidature à ; [+ promotion] demander

► put off separable transitive verb

   a. ( = postpone) repousser ; [+ decision] différer ; [+ visitor] décommander

• to put sth off until January remettre qch à janvier

• he put off writing the letter il a décidé d'écrire cette lettre plus tard

   b. ( = discourage) dissuader ; ( = repel) dégoûter

• the failure may put them off trying again il est possible que cet échec les dissuade d'essayer à nouveau

• the divorce figures don't seem to put people off marriage les statistiques de divorce ne semblent pas dégoûter les gens du mariage

• it certainly put me off going to Greece cela m'a certainement ôté l'envie d'aller en Grèce

• his remarks put me off my food ses remarques m'ont coupé l'appétit

   c. ( = distract) talking in the audience put him off les bavardages de l'auditoire le déconcentraient

   d. ( = fob off) he put her off with vague promises il la faisait patienter avec de vagues promesses

   e. [+ light, gas, radio, TV, heater] éteindre► put on separable transitive verb

   a. [+ clothes, glasses, lotion] mettre

• to put on one's make-up se maquiller

   b. ( = increase) [+ speed] augmenter

• to put on weight prendre du poids

• he put on 3 kilos il a pris 3 kilos

• this could put 5p on a litre of petrol cela augmenterait le prix du litre d'essence de 5 pence

   c. ( = assume) [+ air, accent] prendre

• to put it on ( = pretend) faire semblant

• she put on a show of enthusiasm elle faisait semblant d'être enthousiaste

   d. ( = deceive) faire marcher (inf)

• you're putting me on! (inf) tu me fais marcher ! (inf)

   e. ( = organize) organiser ; [+ extra train, bus] mettre en service

   f. (on phone) put me on to Mr Brown passez-moi M. Brown

   g. ( = switch on) allumer ; [+ tape, CD, music] mettre

• put the kettle on mets de l'eau à chauffer

• to put the brakes on freiner

   h. ( = begin to cook) I'll just put the potatoes on je vais juste mettre les pommes de terre à cuire

   i. [+ money] parier sur► put onto separable transitive verb

• to put sb onto sth parler de qch à qn

• Alice put us onto him Alice nous a parlé de lui

• a fellow journalist put me onto the story c'est un collègue journaliste qui m'a mis sur l'affaire (inf)

• what put you onto it? qu'est-ce qui vous en a donné l'idée ?► put out

1. intransitive verb

[ship] to put out to sea quitter le port

• to put out from Dieppe quitter le port de Dieppe

2. separable transitive verb

   a. ( = put outside) [+ rubbish] sortir ; ( = expel) [+ person] expulser

• he put the cat out for the night il a fait sortir le chat pour la nuit

• to put sth out of one's mind ne plus penser à qch

   b. ( = stretch out) [+ arm, leg] allonger ; [+ foot] avancer ; [+ tongue] tirer ; [+ shoots] produire

• to put out one's hand tendre la main

• to put one's head out of the window passer la tête par la fenêtre

   c. ( = lay out in order) étaler

   d. ( = extinguish) éteindre

   e. ( = make unconscious) endormir

   f. ( = inconvenience) déranger

• I don't want to put you out je ne voudrais pas vous déranger

   g. ( = issue) [+ announcement, statement] publier ; [+ warning] lancer ; [+ propaganda] faire

• the government will put out a statement about it le gouvernement va faire une déclaration à ce sujet

   h. ( = broadcast) passer

   i. to put out to tender [+ contract, service] mettre en adjudication

   j. ( = dislocate) [+ shoulder, back] se démettre

   k. (Sport = eliminate) [+ team, contestant] éliminer ; (Baseball) [+ ball] mettre hors jeu

• a knee injury put him out of the first two games une blessure au genou l'a empêché de jouer les deux premiers matchs► put over separable transitive verb

= put across

► put through separable transitive verb

   a. ( = make) [+ change] effectuer ; [+ plan] mener à bien

   b. ( = connect) [+ call] passer ; [+ caller] mettre en communication

• I'm putting you through now je vous mets en communication

• put me through to Mr Smith passez-moi M. Smith

   c. (US) to put sb through college payer les études de qn

   d. ( = make suffer) to put sb through hell mener la vie dure à qn

• they really put him through it (inf) ils lui en ont fait voir de dures (inf)► put together separable transitive verb

   a. mettre ensemble

• it's more important than all the other factors put together c'est plus important que tous les autres facteurs confondus

• he's worth more than the rest of the family put together à lui tout seul il vaut plus que toute la famille réunie

   b. ( = assemble) assembler ; [+ account] composer ; [+ team] constituer

   c. [+ agreement, plan, package] mettre au point► put up separable transitive verb

   a. ( = raise) [+ hand] lever ; [+ flag] hisser ; [+ tent] monter ; [+ umbrella] ouvrir ; [+ notice] afficher ; [+ picture] accrocher ; [+ building] construire ; [+ fence, barrier] ériger

• to put a ladder up against a wall poser une échelle contre un mur

   b. ( = increase) augmenter ; [+ prices] faire monter

• that puts up the total to over 1,000 cela fait monter le total à plus de 1 000

   c. ( = offer) [+ proposal] soumettre ; [+ resistance] opposer

• to put sb up as a candidate for proposer qn comme candidat à

• to put up a struggle se battre

• he put up a real fight to keep you in your job il s'est vraiment battu pour que tu conserves ton poste

• to put sth up for sale mettre qch en vente

• to put a child up for adoption faire adopter un enfant

   d. ( = provide) fournir

• to put up money for a project financer un projet

   e. ( = lodge) héberger► put up to separable transitive verb

( = incite)

to put sb up to doing sth inciter qn à faire qch► put up with inseparable transitive verb supporter

• he has a lot to put up with il a beaucoup de problèmes

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[pʊt] 1.
transitive verb (p prés - tt-; prét, pp put)

1) ( place) mettre [object, person]

to put more sugar in one's tea — ajouter du sucre dans son thé

to put more soap in the bathroom — remettre du savon dans la salle de bains

2) ( cause to go or undergo)

to put something through — glisser quelque chose dans [letterbox]; passer quelque chose par [window]

to put one's head through the window — passer la tête par la fenêtre

to put one's fist through the window — casser la fenêtre d'un coup de poing

to put something through a test — faire passer un test à quelque chose

to put something through a process — faire suivre un processus à quelque chose

to put somebody through — envoyer quelqu'un à [university, college]; faire passer quelqu'un par [suffering, ordeal]; faire passer [quelque chose] à quelqu'un [test]; faire suivre [quelque chose] à quelqu'un [course]

after all you've put me through — après tout ce que tu m'as fait subir

to put one's hand to — porter la main à [mouth]

to put somebody to washing something — faire laver quelque chose à quelqu'un

3) (devote, invest)

to put money/energy into something — investir de l'argent/son énergie dans quelque chose

to put a lot into — s'engager à fond pour [work, project]; sacrifier beaucoup à [marriage]

4) ( add)

to put something towards — mettre quelque chose pour

put it towards some new clothes — dépense-le en nouveaux vêtements

to put tax/duty on something — taxer/imposer quelque chose

to put a penny on income tax — GB augmenter l'impôt sur le revenu d'un pourcent

5) ( express)

how would you put that in French? — comment dirait-on ça en français?

to put it bluntly — pour parler franchement

let me put it another way — laissez-moi m'exprimer différemment

that was very well put — c'était très bien tourné

to put one's feelings into words — trouver les mots pour exprimer ses sentiments

6) ( offer for consideration) présenter [point of view, proposal]

to put something to — soumettre quelque chose à [meeting, conference, board]

to put something to the vote — mettre quelque chose au vote

7) (rate, rank) placer

I put a sense of humour first — pour moi le plus important c'est le sens de l'humour

to put safety first — faire passer la sécurité avant tout

8) ( estimate)

to put something at — évaluer quelque chose à [sum]

I'd put him at about 40 — je lui donnerais à peu près 40 ans

9) Sport lancer [shot]
2.
reflexive verb (p prés - tt-; prét, pp put)

to put oneself in a strong position/in somebody's place — se mettre dans une position de force/à la place de quelqu'un

Phrasal Verbs:

- put about

- put across

- put aside

- put away

- put back

- put by

- put down

- put forward

- put in

- put off

- put on

- put out

- put over

- put through

- put together

- put up

- put upon

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I wouldn't put it past him! — je ne pense pas que ça le gênerait!

to put one over ou across GB on somebody — (colloq) faire marcher quelqu'un (colloq)

English-French dictionary > put
9 put

1. transitive verb,
-tt-, put

1) (place) tun; (vertically) stellen; (horizontally) legen; (through or into narrow opening) stecken

put plates on the table — Teller auf den Tisch stellen

put clean sheets on the bed — das Bett frisch beziehen

don't put your elbows on the table — lass deine Ellbogen vom Tisch

I put my hand on his shoulder — ich legte meine Hand auf seine Schulter

put a stamp on the letter — eine Briefmarke auf den Brief kleben

put salt on one's food — Salz auf sein Essen tun od. streuen

put some more coal on the fire — Kohle nachlegen

put the letter in an envelope/the letter box — den Brief in einen Umschlag/in den Briefkasten stecken

put something in one's pocket — etwas in die Tasche stecken

put one's hands in one's pockets — die Hände in die Taschen stecken

put sugar in one's tea — sich (Dat.) Zucker in den Tee tun

put petrol in the tank — Benzin in den Tank tun od. füllen

put the car in[to] the garage — das Auto in die Garage stellen

put the cork in the bottle — die Flasche mit dem Korken verschließen

put the plug in the socket — den Stecker in die Steckdose stecken

put the ball into the net/over the bar — den Ball ins Netz befördern od. setzen/über die Latte befördern

put one's arm round somebody's waist — den Arm um jemandes Taille legen

put a bandage round one's wrist — sich (Dat.) einen Verband ums Handgelenk legen

put one's hands over one's eyes — sich (Dat.) die Hände auf die Augen legen

put one's finger to one's lips — den od. seinen Finger auf die Lippen legen

put the boxes one on top of the other — die Kisten übereinander stellen

put the jacket on its hanger — die Jacke auf den Bügel tun od. hängen

where shall I put it? — wohin soll ich es tun (ugs.) /stellen/legen usw.?; wo soll ich es hintun (ugs.) /-stellen/-legen usw.?

put somebody into a taxi — jemanden in ein Taxi setzen

we put our guest in Peter's room — wir haben unseren Gast in Peters Zimmer (Dat.) untergebracht

put the baby in the pram — das Baby in den Kinderwagen legen od. (ugs.) stecken

not know where to put oneself — (fig.) sehr verlegen sein/werden

put it there! — (coll.) lass mich deine Hand schütteln!

2) (cause to enter) stoßen

put a satellite into orbit — einen Satelliten in eine Umlaufbahn bringen

3) (bring into specified state) setzen

put through Parliament — im Parlament durchbringen [Gesetzentwurf usw.]

be put in a difficult etc. position — in eine schwierige usw. Lage geraten

be put into power — an die Macht kommen

put somebody on the committee — jemanden in den Ausschuss schicken

put something above or before something — (fig.) einer Sache (Dat.) den Vorrang vor etwas (Dat.) geben

be put out of order — kaputtgehen (ugs.)

put somebody on to something — (fig.) jemanden auf etwas (Akk.) hinweisen od. aufmerksam machen

put somebody on to a job — (assign) jemandem eine Arbeit zuweisen

4) (impose)

put a limit/an interpretation on something — etwas begrenzen od. beschränken/interpretieren

5) (submit) unterbreiten (to Dat.) [Vorschlag, Plan usw.]

put the situation to somebody — jemandem die Situation darstellen

put something to the vote — über etwas (Akk.) abstimmen lassen

6) (cause to go or do)

put somebody to work — jemanden arbeiten lassen

be put out of the game by an injury — wegen einer Verletzung nicht mehr spielen können

put somebody on antibiotics — jemanden auf Antibiotika setzen

put somebody on the stage — jemanden zur Bühne schicken

7) (express) ausdrücken

let's put it like this:... — sagen wir so:...

that's one way of putting it — (also iron.) so kann man es [natürlich] auch ausdrücken

8) (render)

put something into English — etwas ins Englische übertragen od. übersetzen

put something into words — etwas in Worte fassen

9) (write) schreiben

put one's name on the list — seinen Namen auf die Liste setzen

put a tick in the box — ein Häkchen in das Kästchen machen

put one's signature to something — seine Unterschrift unter etwas (Akk.) setzen

put something on the bill — etwas auf die Rechnung setzen

put something on the list — (fig.) sich (Dat.) etwas [fest] vornehmen; etwas vormerken

10) (imagine)

put oneself in somebody's place or situation — sich in jemandes Lage versetzen

11) (invest)

put money etc. into something — Geld usw. in etwas (Akk.) stecken

put work/time/effort into something — Arbeit/Zeit/Energie in etwas (Akk.) stecken

12) (stake) setzen (on auf + Akk.)

put money on a horse/on something happening — auf ein Pferd setzen/darauf wetten, dass etwas passiert

13) (estimate)

put somebody/something at — jemanden/etwas schätzen auf (+ Akk.)

14) (subject)

put somebody to — jemandem [Unkosten, Mühe, Umstände] verursachen od. machen

15) (Athletics): (throw) stoßen [Kugel]

put the shot — kugelstoßen
2. intransitive verb,
-tt-, put (Naut.)

put [out] to sea — in See stechen

put into port — [in den Hafen] einlaufen

Phrasal Verbs:

- academic.ru/59262/put_about">put about

- put across

- put aside

- put away

- put back

- put by

- put down

- put forward

- put in

- put off

- put on

- put out

- put over

- put through

- put together

- put up

- put upon

- put up with

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[put]
present participle - putting; verb

1) (to place in a certain position or situation: He put the plate in the cupboard; Did you put any sugar in my coffee?; He put his arm round her; I'm putting a new lock on the door; You're putting too much strain on that rope; When did the Russians first put a man into space?; You've put me in a bad temper; Can you put (=translate) this sentence into French?)

2) (to submit or present (a proposal, question etc): I put several questions to him; She put her ideas before the committee.) formulieren

3) (to express in words: He put his refusal very politely; Children sometimes have such a funny way of putting things!) ausdrücken

4) (to write down: I'm trying to write a letter to her, but I don't know what to put.) schreiben

5) (to sail in a particular direction: We put out to sea; The ship put into harbour for repairs.) fahren

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- put-on
- a put-up job
- put about
- put across/over
- put aside
- put away
- put back
- put by
- put down
- put down for
- put one's feet up
- put forth
- put in
- put in for
- put off
- put on
- put out
- put through
- put together
- put up
- put up to
- put up with
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put

<-tt-, put, put>

[pʊt]

I. TRANSITIVE VERB

1. (place)

▪ to \put sth somewhere etw irgendwohin stellen [o setzen]; (lay down) etw irgendwohin legen; (push in) etw irgendwohin stecken

they \put a horseshoe above [or over] their door sie brachten ein Hufeisen über ihrer Tür an

he was \put up against the wall man stellte ihn an die Wand

he looked at the pile of work his boss had \put before him er sah sich den Haufen Arbeit an, den seine Chefin ihm hingelegt hatte

you've got to \put the past behind you du musst die Vergangenheit vergangen seinlassen [o begraben]

\put your clothes in the closet häng deine Kleider in den Schrank

he \put his hands in his pockets er steckte die Hände in die Taschen

she \put some milk in her coffee sie gab etwas Milch in ihren Kaffee

to \put the ball in the net (tennis) den Ball ins Netz schlagen; (football) den Ball ins Netz spielen

this \puts me in a very difficult position das bringt mich in eine schwierige Situation

I \put my complete confidence in him ich setze mein volles Vertrauen auf ihn [o in ihn]

to \put oneself in sb's place [or position] [or shoes] sich akk in jds Situation versetzen

\put the cake into the oven schieb den Kuchen in den Backofen

they \put the plug into the socket sie steckten den Stecker in die Steckdose

he \put salt into the sugar bowl by mistake er hat aus Versehen Salz in die Zuckerdose gefüllt

they \put him into a cell sie brachten ihn in eine Zelle

to \put sth into storage etw einlagern

to \put a child into care ein Kind in Pflege geben

to \put sb into a home jdn in ein Heim stecken

to \put sb in[to] prison jdn ins Gefängnis bringen

to \put fear into sb's heart jdn ängstigen, jdm Angst machen

to \put an idea in[to] sb's head jdn auf eine Idee bringen

whatever \put that idea into your head? wie kommst du denn darauf?

to \put one's ideas into practice seine Ideen in die Praxis umsetzen

Sam will eat anything you \put in front of him Sam isst alles, was man ihm vorsetzt

\put the soup spoons next to the knives leg die Suppenlöffel neben die Messer

we should \put my mum next to Mrs Larson wir sollten meine Mutter neben Frau Larson setzen

she \put her coffee cup on the table sie stellte ihre Kaffeetasse auf den Tisch

do you know how to \put a saddle on a horse? weißt du, wie man ein Pferd sattelt?

I \put clean sheets on the bed ich habe das Bett frisch bezogen

he \put his head on my shoulder er legte seinen Kopf auf meine Schulter

you can't \put a value on friendship Freundschaft lässt sich nicht mit Geld bezahlen

to \put the emphasis on sth den Schwerpunkt auf etw akk legen, etw betonen

a price of £10,000 was \put on the car das Auto wurde mit 10.000 Pfund veranschlagt

she \put her arm round him sie legte ihren Arm um ihn

he \put his head round the door er steckte den Kopf zur Tür herein

he \put his finger to his lips to call for silence er hielt seinen Finger vor die Lippen und bat um Ruhe

to \put a glass to one's lips ein Glas zum Mund führen

she \put the shell to her ear sie hielt sich die Muschel ans Ohr

to \put sb to bed jdn ins Bett bringen

he was \put under the care of his aunt er wurde in die Obhut seiner Tante gegeben

I didn't know where to \put myself ich wusste nicht wohin mit mir

to \put sb/sth in jeopardy jdn/etw in Gefahr bringen

to \put sb in a rage jdn wütend machen

this \puts me in a very difficult position das bringt mich in eine sehr schwierige Situation

he was able to \put them in a good mood er konnte sie aufheitern

to stay \put person sich nicht von der Stelle rühren; object liegen/stehen/hängen bleiben; hair halten

\put it there! (congratulating) gratuliere!; (concluding a deal) abgemacht!

to \put the shot SPORT Kugel stoßen

2. (invest)

to \put effort/energy/money/time into sth Mühe/Energie/Geld/Zeit in etw akk stecken [o investieren]

we \put most of the profits towards research wir verwenden den Großteil der Gewinne für die Forschung

everyone could \put £3 towards a new coffee machine jeder könnte 3 Pfund zum Kauf einer neuen Kaffeemaschine dazugeben

to \put money into an account Geld auf ein Konto einzahlen

she \put money on a horse sie setzte auf ein Pferd

we \put back all our profits into the company all unsere Gewinne fließen in die Firma zurück

3. (impose)

to \put the blame on sb jdm die Schuld geben

to \put sb to great cost [or expense] jdn viel kosten, jdm große Ausgaben verursachen

to \put demands upon sb von jdm etwas verlangen

to \put an embargo on sth ein Embargo über etw akk verhängen

to \put an embargo on trade ein Handelsembargo verhängen

to \put faith [or trust] in sth sein Vertrauen in etw akk setzen

to \put the heat [or screws] on sb for sth (sl) jdm wegen einer S. gen die Hölle heißmachen fam

to \put sb under oath jdn vereidigen

to \put a premium on sth etw hoch einschätzen

to \put pressure on sb jdn unter Druck setzen

to \put sb under pressure [or strain] jdn unter Druck setzen

to \put a restriction [or limitation] on sth etw einschränken

to \put a spell [or curse] on sb jdn verwünschen [o verfluchen]

the children were \put on their best behaviour den Kindern wurde gesagt, dass sie sich ja gut zu benehmen haben

to \put a tax on sth etw besteuern [o mit einer Steuer belegen]

to \put sb/sth to the test jdn/etw auf die Probe stellen; (put a strain on) jdn/etw strapazieren

to \put sb on trial jdn vor Gericht bringen

to \put sb to a lot of trouble jdm viel Mühe bereiten [o machen

4. (present)

to \put a case to [or before] a judge einen Fall vor Gericht bringen

to \put sth to a discussion etw zur Diskussion stellen

to \put an idea [or a suggestion] to sb jdm etw vorschlagen

to \put one's point of view seinen Standpunkt darlegen

to \put a problem to sb jdm ein Problem darlegen

to \put a proposal before a committee einem Ausschuss einen Vorschlag unterbreiten

to \put a question to sb jdm eine Frage stellen

to \put sth to a vote etw zur Abstimmung bringen

5. (include)

▪ to \put sth in[to] sth etw in etw akk o dat aufnehmen, etw in etw akk einfügen

to \put sth on the agenda etw auf die Tagesordnung setzen; FOOD (add)

\put some more salt in füge noch etwas Salz hinzu

6. (indicating change of condition)

she always \puts her guests at ease right away sie schafft es immer, dass ihre Gäste sich sofort wohl fühlen

to \put sb at risk [or in danger] jdn in Gefahr bringen

to \put sb in a good/bad mood jds Laune heben/verderben

to \put one's affairs in order seine Angelegenheiten in Ordnung bringen

to \put a plan into operation einen Plan in die Tat umsetzen

to \put sth out of order etw kaputtmachen fam

to \put sb/an animal out of his/its misery jdn/ein Tier von seinen Qualen erlösen

to \put sb to death jdn hinrichten

to \put sb to flight jdn in die Flucht schlagen

to \put sb to shame jdn beschämen

to \put a stop [or an end] to sth etw beenden

to \put sb under arrest jdn unter Arrest stellen

to \put sb under hypnosis jdn hypnotisieren

to \put sth right etw in Ordnung bringen

to \put sb straight jdn korrigieren

to \put sb out of the competition jdn aus dem Rennen werfen

7. (express)

▪ to \put sth etw ausdrücken

let me \put it this way lass es mich so sagen

how should I \put it? wie soll ich mich ausdrücken?

to \put it bluntly um es deutlich zu sagen

to \put it mildly, we were shocked at your behaviour wir waren, gelinde gesagt, geschockt über dein Verhalten

that's \putting it mildly das ist ja noch milde ausgedrückt

as Shakespeare \put it wie Shakespeare schon sagte

she didn't know how to \put her thoughts into words sie wusste nicht, wie sie ihre Gedanken in Worte fassen sollte

\putting Shakespeare into modern English is difficult Shakespeare in zeitgenössisches Englisch zu übertragen ist schwierig

she really \puts passion into her performance sie steckt viel Leidenschaftlichkeit in ihren Vortrag

to \put one's feelings into words seine Gefühle ausdrücken

to \put a verb into the past tense ein Verb in die Vergangenheit setzen

8. (write)

to \put a cross/tick next to sth etw ankreuzen/abhaken

to \put one's signature to sth seine Unterschrift unter etw setzen

please \put your signature here bitte unterschreiben Sie hier

9. (estimate, value)

I wouldn't \put him among the best film directors ich würde ihn nicht zu den besten Regisseuren zählen

she \puts her job above everything else für sie geht ihr Beruf allem anderen vor, sie stellt ihren Beruf vor allem anderen

▪ to \put sb/sth at sth jdn/etw auf etw akk schätzen

I'd \put him at about 50 ich schätze ihn auf ungefähr 50

▪ to \put sb/sth in sth jdn/etw in etw akk einordnen

I would \put her in her 50s ich würde sie so in den Fünfzigern schätzen

to \put sb/sth in a category jdn/etw in eine Kategorie einordnen

it can't be \put in the same category as a Rolls Royce man kann es nicht auf eine Stufe mit einem Rolls Royce stellen

to \put sb/sth on a level [or par] with sb/sth jdn/etw auf eine Stufe mit jdm/etw stellen

to \put a value of £10,000 on sth den Wert einer S. gen auf 10.000 Pfund schätzen

10. (direct)

▪ to \put sb onto sth/sb jdn auf etw/jdn aufmerksam machen

the phone book \put me onto the dentist durch das Telefonbuch kam ich auf den Zahnarzt

they \put three people on the job sie setzen drei Leute ein für diesen Job

to \put sb to do sth [or doing sth] jdn abordnen, etw zu tun

11. (see someone off)

▪ to \put sb on sth jdn zu etw dat bringen

he \put his girlfriend on the plane er brachte seine Freundin zum Flugzeug

to \put sb onto the bus jdn zum Bus bringen

to \put sb in a taxi jdn in ein Taxi setzen

12. (install)

▪ to \put sth into sth MECH etw in etw akk einsetzen

to \put heating/a kitchen into a house eine Heizung/Küche in einem Haus installieren

we \put a new hard drive on our computer wir haben eine neue Festplatte in unseren Computer eingebaut

13. MED (prescribe)

▪ to \put sb on sth jdm etw verschreiben

the doctor has \put her on a strict diet der Arzt hat ihr eine strenge Diät verordnet

II. INTRANSITIVE VERB

NAUT anlegen, vor Anker gehen

to \put into the dock am Dock anlegen, vor Anker gehen

to \put into Hamburg/harbour in Hamburg/in den Hafen einlaufen

to \put to sea in See stechen

III. NOUN

STOCKEX Verkaufsoption f

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put [pʊt]

A s

1. besonders Kugelstoßen: Stoß m

2. Börse: Rückprämie f (beim Prämiengeschäft): → put and call (option)

B adj stay put umg sich nicht (vom Fleck) rühren

C v/t prät und pperf put

1. legen, stellen, setzen, tun:

put it on the table leg es auf den Tisch;

I shall put the matter before him ich werde ihm die Sache vorlegen;

put the matter in(to) his hands leg die Angelegenheit in seine Hände;

I put him above his brother ich stelle ihn über seinen Bruder;

put sb on a job jemanden an eine Arbeit setzen, jemanden mit einer Arbeit betrauen;

put eleven men behind the ball FUSSB die ganze Mannschaft defensiv spielen lassen;

his time put him in 3rd place SPORT seine Zeit brachte ihn auf den 3. Platz; → a. die Verbindungen mit den entsprechenden Substantiven

2. stecken (in one’s pocket in die Tasche):

put a lot of work into viel Arbeit stecken in (akk)

3. jemanden ins Bett, in eine unangenehme Lage etc, etwas auf den Markt, in Ordnung etc bringen:

he put her across the river er brachte oder beförderte sie über den Fluss;

put the cow to the bull die Kuh zum Stier bringen;

put into shape in (die richtige) Form bringen;

put sth on paper etwas zu Papier bringen; → mind A 2, right A 5

4. etwas in Kraft, in Umlauf, in Gang etc, jemanden in Besitz, ins Unrecht, über ein Land etc setzen:

put o.s. in a good light sich ins rechte Licht setzen;

put the case that … gesetzt den Fall, dass …; → action 1, 2, end Bes Redew, foot A 1, place A 3, trust A 1

5. put o.s. sich in jemandes Hände etc begeben:

put o.s. under sb’s care sich in jemandes Obhut begeben;

put yourself in(to) my hands vertraue dich mir ganz an

6. unterwerfen, aussetzen ( beide:

to dat):

I have put you through a lot ich habe dir viel zugemutet; → death 1, expense Bes Redew, inconvenience A 2, question A 6, shame A 2, sword, test¹ A 2

7. put out of aus … hinausstellen, verdrängen oder werfen aus, außer Betrieb od Gefecht etc setzen: → action 13, running A 2

8. Land bepflanzen (into, under mit) the fields were put under potatoes auf den Feldern wurden Kartoffeln gepflanzt

9. (to) setzen (an akk), (an)treiben oder drängen oder zwingen (zu):

put sb to work jemanden an die Arbeit setzen, jemanden arbeiten lassen;

put to school zur Schule schicken;

put to trade jemanden ein Handwerk lernen lassen;

put sb to a joiner jemanden bei einem Schreiner in die Lehre geben;

put the horse to ( oder at) the fence das Pferd zum Sprung über den Zaun antreiben;

put sb to it jemandem zusetzen, jemanden bedrängen;

be hard put to it arg bedrängt werden, in große Bedrängnis kommen;

they were hard put to it to find a house sie taten sich schwer, ein Haus zu finden;

put sb through a book jemanden zum Durchlesen oder -arbeiten eines Buches zwingen;

put sb through it jemanden auf Herz und Nieren prüfen; → blush B 1, flight², pace¹ A 5

10. veranlassen, verlocken ( beide:

on, to zu)

11. in Furcht, Wut etc versetzen:

put sb in fear of their life jemandem eine Todesangst einjagen; → countenance A 2, ease A 2, guard C 4, mettle 2, temper A 4

12. übersetzen, -tragen ( beide:

into French ins Französische)

13. (un)klar etc ausdrücken, klug etc formulieren, in Worte fassen:

I cannot put it into words ich kann es nicht in Worte fassen;

put one’s feelings into words seine Gefühle aussprechen;

how shall I put it? wie soll ich mich oder es ausdrücken?;

put another way anders gesagt oder ausgedrückt, mit anderen Worten; → mild 1

14. schätzen (at auf akk):

I put his income at £100,000 a year

15. (to) verwenden (für), anwenden (zu):

put sth to a good use etwas gut verwenden

16. eine Entscheidung etc gründen (on auf akk)

17. eine Frage, einen Antrag etc stellen, vorlegen:

I put it to you

a) ich appelliere an Sie, ich wende mich an Sie,

b) ich stelle es Ihnen anheim;

I put it to you that … besonders JUR ich halte Ihnen vor, dass …; geben Sie zu, dass …

18. Geld setzen, wetten ( beide:

on auf akk)

19. (into) Geld stecken (in akk), anlegen (in dat), investieren (in dat)

20. (on) eine Steuer etc auferlegen (dat), legen (auf akk):

put a tax on sth etwas besteuern

21. die Schuld zuschieben, geben ( beide:

on dat)

22. die Uhr stellen

23. (in, into) hinzufügen (dat), (hinein)tun, geben (in akk):

put sugar in one’s coffee Zucker in seinen Kaffee tun

24. besonders SPORT die Kugel, den Stein stoßen

25. schleudern, werfen

26. eine Waffe stoßen, eine Kugel schießen ( beide:

in, into in akk)

27. put one across sb umg jemanden drankriegen oder reinlegen

D v/i

1. sich begeben, fahren, gehen, besonders eilen ( alle:

for nach):

put to land an Land gehen;

put for home US umg sich heimtrollen; → sea 1

2. SCHIFF segeln, steuern, fahren

3. US münden, sich ergießen, fließen ( alle:

into in akk)

4. put upon (meist passiv)

a) jemandem zusetzen, jemanden bedrängen,

b) jemanden ausnutzen, -nützen,

c) jemanden betrügen

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1. transitive verb,
-tt-, put

1) (place) tun; (vertically) stellen; (horizontally) legen; (through or into narrow opening) stecken

put plates on the table — Teller auf den Tisch stellen

put clean sheets on the bed — das Bett frisch beziehen

don't put your elbows on the table — lass deine Ellbogen vom Tisch

I put my hand on his shoulder — ich legte meine Hand auf seine Schulter

put a stamp on the letter — eine Briefmarke auf den Brief kleben

put salt on one's food — Salz auf sein Essen tun od. streuen

put some more coal on the fire — Kohle nachlegen

put the letter in an envelope/the letter box — den Brief in einen Umschlag/in den Briefkasten stecken

put something in one's pocket — etwas in die Tasche stecken

put one's hands in one's pockets — die Hände in die Taschen stecken

put sugar in one's tea — sich (Dat.) Zucker in den Tee tun

put petrol in the tank — Benzin in den Tank tun od. füllen

put the car in[to] the garage — das Auto in die Garage stellen

put the cork in the bottle — die Flasche mit dem Korken verschließen

put the plug in the socket — den Stecker in die Steckdose stecken

put the ball into the net/over the bar — den Ball ins Netz befördern od. setzen/über die Latte befördern

put one's arm round somebody's waist — den Arm um jemandes Taille legen

put a bandage round one's wrist — sich (Dat.) einen Verband ums Handgelenk legen

put one's hands over one's eyes — sich (Dat.) die Hände auf die Augen legen

put one's finger to one's lips — den od. seinen Finger auf die Lippen legen

put the boxes one on top of the other — die Kisten übereinander stellen

put the jacket on its hanger — die Jacke auf den Bügel tun od. hängen

where shall I put it? — wohin soll ich es tun (ugs.) /stellen/legen usw.?; wo soll ich es hintun (ugs.) /-stellen/-legen usw.?

put somebody into a taxi — jemanden in ein Taxi setzen

we put our guest in Peter's room — wir haben unseren Gast in Peters Zimmer (Dat.) untergebracht

put the baby in the pram — das Baby in den Kinderwagen legen od. (ugs.) stecken

not know where to put oneself — (fig.) sehr verlegen sein/werden

put it there! — (coll.) lass mich deine Hand schütteln!

2) (cause to enter) stoßen

put a satellite into orbit — einen Satelliten in eine Umlaufbahn bringen

3) (bring into specified state) setzen

put through Parliament — im Parlament durchbringen [Gesetzentwurf usw.]

be put in a difficult etc. position — in eine schwierige usw. Lage geraten

be put into power — an die Macht kommen

put somebody on the committee — jemanden in den Ausschuss schicken

put something above or before something — (fig.) einer Sache (Dat.) den Vorrang vor etwas (Dat.) geben

be put out of order — kaputtgehen (ugs.)

put somebody on to something — (fig.) jemanden auf etwas (Akk.) hinweisen od. aufmerksam machen

put somebody on to a job — (assign) jemandem eine Arbeit zuweisen

4) (impose)

put a limit/an interpretation on something — etwas begrenzen od. beschränken/interpretieren

5) (submit) unterbreiten (to Dat.) [Vorschlag, Plan usw.]

put the situation to somebody — jemandem die Situation darstellen

put something to the vote — über etwas (Akk.) abstimmen lassen

6) (cause to go or do)

put somebody to work — jemanden arbeiten lassen

be put out of the game by an injury — wegen einer Verletzung nicht mehr spielen können

put somebody on antibiotics — jemanden auf Antibiotika setzen

put somebody on the stage — jemanden zur Bühne schicken

7) (express) ausdrücken

let's put it like this:... — sagen wir so:...

that's one way of putting it — (also iron.) so kann man es [natürlich] auch ausdrücken

8) (render)

put something into English — etwas ins Englische übertragen od. übersetzen

put something into words — etwas in Worte fassen

9) (write) schreiben

put one's name on the list — seinen Namen auf die Liste setzen

put a tick in the box — ein Häkchen in das Kästchen machen

put one's signature to something — seine Unterschrift unter etwas (Akk.) setzen

put something on the bill — etwas auf die Rechnung setzen

put something on the list — (fig.) sich (Dat.) etwas [fest] vornehmen; etwas vormerken

10) (imagine)

put oneself in somebody's place or situation — sich in jemandes Lage versetzen

11) (invest)

put money etc. into something — Geld usw. in etwas (Akk.) stecken

put work/time/effort into something — Arbeit/Zeit/Energie in etwas (Akk.) stecken

12) (stake) setzen (on auf + Akk.)

put money on a horse/on something happening — auf ein Pferd setzen/darauf wetten, dass etwas passiert

13) (estimate)

put somebody/something at — jemanden/etwas schätzen auf (+ Akk.)

14) (subject)

put somebody to — jemandem [Unkosten, Mühe, Umstände] verursachen od. machen

15) (Athletics): (throw) stoßen [Kugel]

put the shot — kugelstoßen
2. intransitive verb,
-tt-, put (Naut.)

put [out] to sea — in See stechen

put into port — [in den Hafen] einlaufen

Phrasal Verbs:

- put about

- put across

- put aside

- put away

- put back

- put by

- put down

- put forward

- put in

- put off

- put on

- put out

- put over

- put through

- put together

- put up

- put upon

- put up with

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(clamp) the lid on something (US) expr.

gegen etwas scharf vorgehen ausdr.

sperren v. (take) into care expr.

in Pflege geben (nehmen) ausdr. v.

(§ p.,p.p.: put)

= ausgeben v.

legen v.

setzen v.

stellen v.

English-german dictionary > put
10 meter

v.

1 to put in.

meter algo/a alguien en algo to put something/somebody in something

meter la llave en la cerradura to get the key into the lock

meter dinero en el banco to put money in the bank

he metido mis ahorros en esa empresa I've put all my savings into this venture

le metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison

meterle ideas a alguien en la cabeza (informal) to put ideas into somebody's head

no consigo meterle en la cabeza (que…) (informal) I can't get it into his head (that…)

2 to give (informal) (asestar).

le metió un puñetazo he gave him a punch

3 to give (informal) (echar, soltar).

meter una bronca a alguien to tell somebody off

me metió un rollo sobre la disciplina militar he gave me this routine about military discipline

4 to take in (prenda, ropa).

meter el bajo de una falda to take up a skirt

5 to score (en deportes) (anotar).

nos metieron dos goles they scored two goals against us

6 to introduce, to get in, to get inside, to stick.

Ella mete la caja She takes the box inside.

7 to cause, to make, to create.

Ese chico mete problemas That boy causes problems.

8 to drive in.

9 to take inside.

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meter

► verbo transitivo

1 (introducir) to put

■ mete esto en el armario put this in the wardrobe

■ lo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison

■ mete el dinero en el banco put your money in the bank

2 (implicar) to put into (en, -), get into (en, -), involve in (en, -)

■ en buen lío nos has metido you've got us into a real mess

■ tú me metiste en este asunto you got me involved in this business

3 familiar (dar) to give

■ menudo susto que nos metió he gave us a real fright

■ nos metió una bofetada por hablar he gave us a slap for talking

■ ya le has metido miedo al niño now you've frightened the baby

■ nos metió un rollo insoportable he bored us to death

■ métele prisa o no llegamos hurry him up or we won't get there on time

4 (hacer) to make

■ no metáis tanto ruido don't be so noisy

5 (ropa - acortar) to take up; (- estrechar) to take in

6 AUTOMÓVIL (marcha) to put into

■ mete primera put it into first

7 DEPORTE to score

■ metieron dos goles they scored two goals

► verbo pronominal meterse

1 (introducirse en) to get in

■ métete dentro get in

■ se metió en el coche rápidamente he got quickly into the car, he jumped into the car

■ se metió en la cama he got into bed

2 (tomar parte - negocio) to go into (en, -); (involucrarse en) to get involved (en, in/with), get mixed up (en, in/with)

■ se ha metido en un negocio de compraventa she's gone into buying and selling

■ se ha metido en una secta she's got mixed up with a sect

3 (introducirse) to get involved (en, in)

■ se ha metido en la especulación del terreno he's got involved in property speculation

■ se ha metido en el Ayuntamiento now he's on the council

■ siempre te estás metiendo donde no te llaman you're always sticking your nose in where you're not wanted

■ me metí totalmente en el papel I got completely into in the role

■ se mete a fondo en todo lo que hace he throws himself into everything he does

■ nos vamos a meter en la compra de un piso we're going to take the plunge and buy a flat

4 (ir) to go

■ ¿dónde se habrá metido? where can he have got to?

5 (provocar) to pick ( con, on)

■ no te metas con él que es más fuerte que tú don't pick on him, he's stronger than you

6 (dedicarse) to go (en, into)

■ quiere meterse en política he wants to go into politics

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FRASEOLOGÍA

a todo meter at full blast

meterse alguien donde no le llaman to poke one's nose into others' affairs

meterse alguien en lo que no le importa to stick one's nose into others' business

meterse en todo to be a meddler, stick one's nose into everything

no meterse en nada not to get involved

¡métetelo donde te quepa! tabú you can stuff it!

* * *

verb

1) to put (in)

2) insert, introduce

3) place

4) cause

5) make

•

- meter prisa
- meterse
- meterse a
- meterse con
* * *

1. VT

1) (=poner, introducir) to put

¿dónde has metido las llaves? — where have you put the keys?

metió el palo por el aro — she stuck o put the stick through the ring

mete las hamacas que está lloviendo — bring the hammocks in, it's raining

• meter algo en algo — to put sth in(to) sth

metió la mano en el bolsillo — she put her hand in(to) her pocket

metió el dedo en la sopa — he dipped o put his finger in the soup

tienes que meter la pieza en su sitio — you have to fit o put the part in the correct place

consiguió meter toda la ropa en la maleta — she managed to get o fit all the clothes in(to) the suitcase

meter dinero en el banco — to put money in the bank

¿quién le metió esas ideas en la cabeza? — who gave him those ideas?

- a todo meter

está lloviendo a todo meter — it's pelting with rain, it's pelting down

le están dando antibióticos a todo meter — he's being stuffed with antibiotics *

2) (Dep) to score

meter un gol — to score a goal

3) (Cos) [para estrechar] to take in; [para acortar] to take up

métele la falda que le queda larga — take her skirt up a bit, it's too long

4) (Aut) [+ marcha] to go into

mete primera — go into first gear

¡mete el acelerador! — put your foot down!

5) (=internar)

meter a algn en la cárcel — to put sb in prison

lo metieron en un colegio privado — they put him in o sent him to a private school

6) [en una profesión]

lo metieron a trabajar en el banco — they got him a job in a bank

metieron a su hija (a) monja — they sent their daughter to a convent

lo metieron a o de fontanero — they apprenticed him to a plumber

7) (=implicar)

meter a algn en algo — to get sb involved in sth

él me metió en el negocio — he got me involved in the business

tú me metiste en este lío — you got me into this mess

no metas a mi madre en esto — don't drag o bring my mother into this

Luis metió a Fernando en muchos disgustos — Luis let Fernando in for a lot of trouble

8) (=ocasionar)

• meter miedo a algn — to scare o frighten sb

• meter prisa a algn — to hurry sb, make sb get a move on

tenemos que meterle prisa a Adela — we need to hurry Adela, we need to make Adela get a move on

¡no me metas prisa! — don't rush me!

• meter ruido — to make a noise

• meter un susto a algn — to give sb a fright

9) * (=dar)

le metieron un golpe en la cabeza — they hit him on the head

le metió una torta delante de todos — she hit him in front of everyone

10) * (=endosar)

me han metido dos billetes falsos — they gave me two false banknotes

me metieron una multa por no llevar puesto el cinturón — I was fined for not wearing a seat belt

nos metió un rollo inacabable — he went on and on for ages

le metieron cinco años de cárcel — they gave him five years in prison

nos van a meter más trabajo — they're going to lumber us with more work

11) * (=aplicar)

me metió la maquinilla y me peló al cero — he took the clippers to me and shaved all my hair off

le quedaba largo el traje y le metió las tijeras — her dress was too long, so she took the scissors to it

12) * (=hacer entender)

no hay quien le meta que aquello era mentira — nobody seems able to make him understand that it was a lie, nobody is able to get it into his head that it was a lie

13)

meterlas — And ** to beat it *

2.

See:

meterse

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) (introducir, poner) to put

meter algo en algo — to put something in(to) something

meter la llave en la cerradura — to put the key into the lock

quiero meter todo esto en un folio — I want to fit all of this onto one sheet

no le metas esas ideas en la cabeza — don't put ideas like that into her head

b) ( hacer entrar)

meter a alguien en algo: puedo meter cuatro personas en mi coche I can get o fit four people in my car; lo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison; lo metió interno en un colegio she sent him to (a) boarding school; consiguió meterlo en la empresa she managed to get him a job in the company; meter a alguien de algo: lo metieron de aprendiz — they got him a job as an apprentice

c) ( involucrar)

meter a alguien en algo — to involve somebody in something, get somebody involved in something

2)

a) ( invertir) to put

b) <tanto/gol> to score

c) ( en costura) < dobladillo> to turn up

métele un poco en las costuras — take it in a bit at the seams

meterle tijera/sierra a algo — to set to with the scissors/saw on something

d) (Auto) < cambio>

mete (la) tercera — put it into third (gear)

meter la marcha atrás — to get into reverse

3)

a) (provocar, crear)

no metas ruido — keep the noise down

meterle miedo a alguien — to frighten o scare somebody

nos están metiendo prisa — we're under a lot of pressure to do things faster

a todo meter — (fam) <conducir/correr/estudiar> flat out

meterle — (AmL) to get a move on (colloq)

le metimos con todo — we did our utmost

b) (fam) (encajar, endilgar)

me metieron una multa — I got a ticket (colloq)

nos metió una de sus historias — she spun us one of her yarns

c) (Col arg) < cocaína> to snort (sl); < marihuana> to smoke
2.
meter vi (Col arg) ( consumir marihuana) to smoke (dope)
3.
meterse v pron

1)

a) ( entrar)

meterse en algo: me metí en el agua ( en la playa) I went into the water; ( en la piscina) I got into the water; nos metimos en un museo we went into a museum; se metió en la cama he got into bed; no sabía dónde meterse de la vergüenza she was so embarrassed she didn't know what to do with herself; ¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?; (+ me/te/le etc) se me metió algo en el ojo — I got something in my eye

b) ( introducirse)

meterse en algo: me metí el dedo en el ojo I stuck my finger in my eye; se metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocket; que se lo meta ahí mismo! or que se lo meta por dónde le quepa! (vulg) she can stuff it! (sl); ya sabes dónde te lo puedes meter — (vulg) you know where you can stuff it (vulg)

c) (fam) <comida/bebida> to put away (colloq)

d) (Ven arg) < cocaína> to snort (sl); < marihuana> to smoke

2)

a) ( en trabajo)

se metió de secretaria — she got a job as a secretary

meterse de or a cura/monja — to become a priest/nun

b) ( involucrarse)

meterse en algo — to get involved in something

te has metido en un buen lío — you've got yourself into a fine mess

se ha metido en un asunto muy turbio — she's got(ten) involved in a very shady affair

no podemos meternos en más gastos — we cannot take on anymore financial commitments

c) ( entrometerse) to get involved

no te metas en lo que no te importa — mind your own business

ella empezó a meterse por medio — she started interfering

meterse con alguien — (fam) to pick on somebody

meterse donde no lo llaman — to poke one's nose into other people's business (colloq)

no te metas donde no te llaman! — mind your own business!

* * *

= pack up, embroil, sandwich, dip, shove, bung + Nombe + in, put in, take in.

Nota: Usado principalmente para la ropa.

Ex. Unless the distance was short, the books travelled in sheets, unbound, packed up in chests or barrels.

Ex. By the time the weeding was finished in Nov 86, the Society had become embroiled in a major controversy over the handling of this project.

Ex. The paper that is to be examined is simply sandwiched between a sheet of Perspex impregnated with carbon-14 and an unexposed photographic film, and left in the dark for a few hours.

Ex. Two sheets were made each time the two-sheet mould was dipped by the maker into the vat, and they were turned out together on to a single felt by the coucher.

Ex. Meanwhile the journeymen, who had just gone to bed, hearing the row quickly got up again, came downstairs and then shoved me out of the door.

Ex. Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.

Ex. For those of you who are not familiar with OCLC and the way we work the data base is not a vast receptacle into which we throw any kind of record that anybody wants to put in.

Ex. Don't worry about it being too loose around your waist, have a someone take the shirt in where it is too baggy.

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* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.

* avanzar a todo meter = go + full steam ahead.

* ¡En qué lío cada vez más complicado nos metemos al mentir! = O what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!.

* meter a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.

* meter a Alguien en la cárcel = put + Nombre + behind bars.

* meter a la fuerza de un modo desordenado = stuff.

* meter a presión = wedge.

* meter bulla = make + a racket, hurry up, rush, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, get + a move on.

* meter cisco = make + trouble.

* meter con dificultad = squeeze in/into.

* meter con un calzador = shoehorn.

* meter de ancho = take in.

* meter de largo = take up.

* meter el dobladillo = hem.

* meter el estómago = hold + Posesivo + stomach in.

* meter el lobo en el redil = set + the cat among the pigeons, put + the cat among the pigeons.

* meter en = cram into.

* meter en bolsas = bag.

* meter en ceja y ceja = get it into + Posesivo + head.

* meter en la cabeza = get it into + Posesivo + head.

* meter en la cárcel = imprison, jail [gaol, -UK].

* meter en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.

* meter en una jaula = cage.

* meter la nariz en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in.

* meter la pata = bark up + the wrong tree, be caught out, put + Posesivo + foot in it, put + Posesivo + foot in + Posesivo + mouth, shoot + Reflexivo + in the foot, stick + Posesivo + foot in it, screw up, make + a bloomer, slip up, make + a blunder, drop + a clanger, drop + a bollock, blunder.

* meter las manos en todos = have + a finger in every pie.

* meter las narices en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in, poke about/(a)round/into/in, nose about/(a)round/into/in, pry (into).

* meterle caña a = get + stuck into.

* meterle mano a = get + stuck into.

* meter mano = grope.

* meter miedo = frighten, scare.

* meter presionando = snap into.

* meter preso = imprison.

* meter prisa = hustle.

* meterse = meddle (in/with), lodge, get + Posesivo + feet wet.

* meterse + Algo = slip + Nombre + on.

* meterse con = needle, pick on, tease, twit, taunt, jeer, lam, have + a go at, roast, give + Nombre + a good roasting.

* meterse de lleno en = get + Posesivo + teeth into.

* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = swim in + the deep end, jump in at + the deep end.

* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.

* meterse el dedo en la nariz = pick + Posesivo + nose.

* meterse en = get into, step into.

* meterse en el juego = get in + the game.

* meterse en follones = get into + trouble.

* meterse en la boca del lobo = come into + the lion's den.

* meterse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.

* meterse en líos = get into + trouble.

* meterse en los asuntos de = have + a leg in the camp of.

* meterse en + Número + cosas a la vez = have + a foot in + Número + camps.

* meterse en problemas = get into + trouble.

* meterse en todos los fregados = have + a finger in every pie.

* meterse en un aprieto = get into + a predicament.

* meterse en un apuro = get into + a predicament.

* meterse en una situación embarazosa = put + Reflexivo + into + position.

* meterse en un berenjenal = get into + a predicament.

* meterse en un lío = be in trouble, get into + a predicament.

* meterse la camisa = tuck in + Posesivo + shirt.

* meterse mano = snog, pet.

* meter una pifia = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.

* meter un litro en un recipiente de medio = squeeze a quart into a pint pot.

* meter un pifiaso = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.

* no saber dónde meterse de vergüenza = squirm with + embarrassment.

* salir de Guatemala para meterse en Guatapeor = out of the fire and into the frying pan.

* sin meternos en el hecho de que = to say nothing of.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

1)

a) (introducir, poner) to put

meter algo en algo — to put something in(to) something

meter la llave en la cerradura — to put the key into the lock

quiero meter todo esto en un folio — I want to fit all of this onto one sheet

no le metas esas ideas en la cabeza — don't put ideas like that into her head

b) ( hacer entrar)

meter a alguien en algo: puedo meter cuatro personas en mi coche I can get o fit four people in my car; lo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison; lo metió interno en un colegio she sent him to (a) boarding school; consiguió meterlo en la empresa she managed to get him a job in the company; meter a alguien de algo: lo metieron de aprendiz — they got him a job as an apprentice

c) ( involucrar)

meter a alguien en algo — to involve somebody in something, get somebody involved in something

2)

a) ( invertir) to put

b) <tanto/gol> to score

c) ( en costura) < dobladillo> to turn up

métele un poco en las costuras — take it in a bit at the seams

meterle tijera/sierra a algo — to set to with the scissors/saw on something

d) (Auto) < cambio>

mete (la) tercera — put it into third (gear)

meter la marcha atrás — to get into reverse

3)

a) (provocar, crear)

no metas ruido — keep the noise down

meterle miedo a alguien — to frighten o scare somebody

nos están metiendo prisa — we're under a lot of pressure to do things faster

a todo meter — (fam) <conducir/correr/estudiar> flat out

meterle — (AmL) to get a move on (colloq)

le metimos con todo — we did our utmost

b) (fam) (encajar, endilgar)

me metieron una multa — I got a ticket (colloq)

nos metió una de sus historias — she spun us one of her yarns

c) (Col arg) < cocaína> to snort (sl); < marihuana> to smoke
2.
meter vi (Col arg) ( consumir marihuana) to smoke (dope)
3.
meterse v pron

1)

a) ( entrar)

meterse en algo: me metí en el agua ( en la playa) I went into the water; ( en la piscina) I got into the water; nos metimos en un museo we went into a museum; se metió en la cama he got into bed; no sabía dónde meterse de la vergüenza she was so embarrassed she didn't know what to do with herself; ¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?; (+ me/te/le etc) se me metió algo en el ojo — I got something in my eye

b) ( introducirse)

meterse en algo: me metí el dedo en el ojo I stuck my finger in my eye; se metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocket; que se lo meta ahí mismo! or que se lo meta por dónde le quepa! (vulg) she can stuff it! (sl); ya sabes dónde te lo puedes meter — (vulg) you know where you can stuff it (vulg)

c) (fam) <comida/bebida> to put away (colloq)

d) (Ven arg) < cocaína> to snort (sl); < marihuana> to smoke

2)

a) ( en trabajo)

se metió de secretaria — she got a job as a secretary

meterse de or a cura/monja — to become a priest/nun

b) ( involucrarse)

meterse en algo — to get involved in something

te has metido en un buen lío — you've got yourself into a fine mess

se ha metido en un asunto muy turbio — she's got(ten) involved in a very shady affair

no podemos meternos en más gastos — we cannot take on anymore financial commitments

c) ( entrometerse) to get involved

no te metas en lo que no te importa — mind your own business

ella empezó a meterse por medio — she started interfering

meterse con alguien — (fam) to pick on somebody

meterse donde no lo llaman — to poke one's nose into other people's business (colloq)

no te metas donde no te llaman! — mind your own business!

* * *

= pack up, embroil, sandwich, dip, shove, bung + Nombe + in, put in, take in.

Nota: Usado principalmente para la ropa.

Ex: Unless the distance was short, the books travelled in sheets, unbound, packed up in chests or barrels.

Ex: By the time the weeding was finished in Nov 86, the Society had become embroiled in a major controversy over the handling of this project.

Ex: The paper that is to be examined is simply sandwiched between a sheet of Perspex impregnated with carbon-14 and an unexposed photographic film, and left in the dark for a few hours.

Ex: Two sheets were made each time the two-sheet mould was dipped by the maker into the vat, and they were turned out together on to a single felt by the coucher.

Ex: Meanwhile the journeymen, who had just gone to bed, hearing the row quickly got up again, came downstairs and then shoved me out of the door.

Ex: Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.

Ex: For those of you who are not familiar with OCLC and the way we work the data base is not a vast receptacle into which we throw any kind of record that anybody wants to put in.

Ex: Don't worry about it being too loose around your waist, have a someone take the shirt in where it is too baggy.

* a todo meter = full steam ahead, at full stretch, at full speed, at full blast, at top speed, at full throttle.

* avanzar a todo meter = go + full steam ahead.

* ¡En qué lío cada vez más complicado nos metemos al mentir! = O what a tangled web we weave when first we practise to deceive!.

* meter a Alguien de lleno en lo más difícil = throw in + at the deep end.

* meter a Alguien en la cárcel = put + Nombre + behind bars.

* meter a la fuerza de un modo desordenado = stuff.

* meter a presión = wedge.

* meter bulla = make + a racket, hurry up, rush, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, get + a move on.

* meter cisco = make + trouble.

* meter con dificultad = squeeze in/into.

* meter con un calzador = shoehorn.

* meter de ancho = take in.

* meter de largo = take up.

* meter el dobladillo = hem.

* meter el estómago = hold + Posesivo + stomach in.

* meter el lobo en el redil = set + the cat among the pigeons, put + the cat among the pigeons.

* meter en = cram into.

* meter en bolsas = bag.

* meter en ceja y ceja = get it into + Posesivo + head.

* meter en la cabeza = get it into + Posesivo + head.

* meter en la cárcel = imprison, jail [gaol, -UK].

* meter en la mollera = get it into + Posesivo + head.

* meter en una jaula = cage.

* meter la nariz en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in.

* meter la pata = bark up + the wrong tree, be caught out, put + Posesivo + foot in it, put + Posesivo + foot in + Posesivo + mouth, shoot + Reflexivo + in the foot, stick + Posesivo + foot in it, screw up, make + a bloomer, slip up, make + a blunder, drop + a clanger, drop + a bollock, blunder.

* meter las manos en todos = have + a finger in every pie.

* meter las narices en = snoop about/(a)round/into/in, poke about/(a)round/into/in, nose about/(a)round/into/in, pry (into).

* meterle caña a = get + stuck into.

* meterle mano a = get + stuck into.

* meter mano = grope.

* meter miedo = frighten, scare.

* meter presionando = snap into.

* meter preso = imprison.

* meter prisa = hustle.

* meterse = meddle (in/with), lodge, get + Posesivo + feet wet.

* meterse + Algo = slip + Nombre + on.

* meterse con = needle, pick on, tease, twit, taunt, jeer, lam, have + a go at, roast, give + Nombre + a good roasting.

* meterse de lleno en = get + Posesivo + teeth into.

* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = swim in + the deep end, jump in at + the deep end.

* meterse de lleno en lo más difícil = plunge in at + the deep end.

* meterse el dedo en la nariz = pick + Posesivo + nose.

* meterse en = get into, step into.

* meterse en el juego = get in + the game.

* meterse en follones = get into + trouble.

* meterse en la boca del lobo = come into + the lion's den.

* meterse en la vida de Alguien = intrude on + Posesivo + privacy.

* meterse en líos = get into + trouble.

* meterse en los asuntos de = have + a leg in the camp of.

* meterse en + Número + cosas a la vez = have + a foot in + Número + camps.

* meterse en problemas = get into + trouble.

* meterse en todos los fregados = have + a finger in every pie.

* meterse en un aprieto = get into + a predicament.

* meterse en un apuro = get into + a predicament.

* meterse en una situación embarazosa = put + Reflexivo + into + position.

* meterse en un berenjenal = get into + a predicament.

* meterse en un lío = be in trouble, get into + a predicament.

* meterse la camisa = tuck in + Posesivo + shirt.

* meterse mano = snog, pet.

* meter una pifia = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.

* meter un litro en un recipiente de medio = squeeze a quart into a pint pot.

* meter un pifiaso = drop + a bollock, drop + a clanger, make + a blunder, make + a bloomer, blunder.

* no saber dónde meterse de vergüenza = squirm with + embarrassment.

* salir de Guatemala para meterse en Guatapeor = out of the fire and into the frying pan.

* sin meternos en el hecho de que = to say nothing of.

* * *

meter [E1 ]

vt

A

1 (introducir, poner) to put

le metieron un tubo por la nariz they put o ( colloq) stuck a tube up her nose

¿dónde habré metido su carta? where can I have put his letter?

meter algo EN algo:

metí la tarjeta en un sobre I put the card in(to) an envelope

no lograba meter la llave en la cerradura she couldn't get the key into the lock

metió el pie en el agua he put his foot in(to) the water

a ver si consigo meter todo esto en un folio I wonder if I can get o fit all of this onto one sheet

no le metas esas ideas en la cabeza a la niña don't put ideas like that into her head, don't go giving her ideas like that

2 (hacer entrar) meter a algn EN algo:

no puedo meter más de cuatro personas en mi coche I can't get o fit more than four people in my car

lo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison

metió a su hijo interno en un colegio he sent his son to (a) boarding school

3 (colocar, emplear) meter a algn EN algo:

consiguió meter a su amigo en la empresa she managed to get her friend a job with o in the company

meter a algn DE algo:

lo metieron de aprendiz de carpintero they apprenticed him to a carpenter, they got him a job as a carpenter's apprentice

la metieron de sirvienta en la ciudad they sent her to work as a maid in the city

4 (involucrar) meter a algn EN algo to involve sb IN sth, get sb involved IN sth

no quiero que metas a mi hijo en negocios sucios I don't want you involving my son o getting my son involved in any dirty business

no la metas a ella en esto don't bring o drag her into this

B

1 (invertir) to put

voy a meter mis ahorros en el banco I'm going to put my savings in the bank

metió todo su capital en el negocio she put all her capital into the business

2 ‹tanto/gol› to score

3 (en costura) ‹dobladillo› to turn up

métele un poco en las costuras take it in a bit at the seams

4

meterle tijera/sierra a algo to set to with the scissors/saw on sth

5 ( Auto) ‹marcha/cambio›

mete (la) primera/tercera put it into first/third (gear)

en este coche es muy difícil meter la marcha atrás it's very difficult to get into reverse in this car

C

1

(provocar, crear): no metas ruido que estoy estudiando keep the noise down, I'm studying

no trates de meterme miedo don't try to frighten o scare me

nos están metiendo prisa en el trabajo we're under a lot of pressure to do things faster at work

a todo meter ( fam); ‹ir/conducir› flat out

lleva una semana estudiando a todo meter he's been studying flat out for a week

meterle ( AmL); to get a move on ( colloq)

¡métanle, que no llegamos! step on it o get a move on, or we won't get there in time!

le metimos con todo we did our utmost, we pulled out all the stops, we did everything we could

2 ( fam)

(encajar, endilgar): me metieron una multa por exceso de velocidad I got a ticket for speeding ( colloq)

no me metas más mentiras don't tell me any more lies, don't give me any more of your lies ( colloq)

nos metió una de sus historias she spun us one of her yarns

3 ( Col arg) ‹cocaína› to snort (sl), to do (sl); ‹marihuana› to smoke

■ meter

vi

( Col arg) (consumir marihuana) to smoke (dope)

■ meterse

v pron

A

1 (entrar) meterse EN algo:

me metí en el agua (en la playa) I went into the water; (en la piscina) I got into the water

nos metimos en un museo we went into a museum

se metió en la cama he got into bed

métete por esa calle go down that street

quise meterme bajo tierra I just wanted the ground to swallow me up

no sabía dónde meterse de la vergüenza que le dio she was so embarrassed she didn't know what to do with herself o where to put herself

¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?, where can the dog be?

(+ me/te/le etc): se me metió algo en el ojo I got something in my eye

cuando se le mete una idea en la cabeza … when he gets an idea into his head …

2 (introducirse) meterse algo EN algo:

me metí el dedo en el ojo I stuck my finger in my eye

se metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocket

no te metas los dedos en la nariz don't pick your nose

¡que se lo meta ahí mismo! or ¡que se lo meta por dónde le quepa! ( vulg); she can stuff it! (sl)

ya sabes dónde te lo puedes meter ( vulg); you know where you can stuff o shove it ( vulg)

3 ( fam); ‹comida/bebida› to put away ( colloq)

B

1

(en un trabajo): se metió de secretaria she got a job as a secretary

meterse de or a cura/monja to become a priest/nun

2 (involucrarse) meterse EN algo to get involved IN sth

no quiero meterme en una discusión I don't want to get into o to get involved in an argument

te has metido en un buen lío you've got yourself into a fine mess

no te metas en gastos don't go spending a lot of money

se había metido en un asunto muy turbio she had got involved in o mixed up in a very shady affair

3 (entrometerse) to get involved

no te metas en lo que no te importa mind your own business, don't get involved in o don't meddle in things that don't concern you

todo iba bien hasta que ella se metió por medio things were going fine until she started interfering

meterse con algn ( fam): no te metas conmigo que yo no te he hecho nada don't go picking a fight with me, I haven't done anything to you

no te metas conmigo que hoy no estoy para bromas leave me alone, I'm in no mood for jokes today

tú métete con los de tu edad/tamaño why don't you pick on someone your own age/size?

con su hijo no te metas, que es sagrado ( iró); don't say a word against her son, she worships him

meterse donde no lo llaman to poke one's nose into other people's business ( colloq)

¡no te metas donde no te llaman! mind your own business!

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meter ( conjugate meter) verbo transitivo
1
a) (introducir, poner) to put;

meter algo en algo to put sth in(to) sth;
◊ meter la llave en la cerradura to put the key into the lock;

logró meter todo en la maleta he managed to fit everything into the suitcase
b) ( hacer entrar):

◊ meter a algn en la cárcel to put sb in prison;

consiguió meterlo en la empresa she managed to get him a job in the company
c) ( involucrar) meter a algn en algo to involve sb in sth, get sb involved in sth

2
a) ( invertir) ‹ahorros/dinero› to put

b) ‹tanto/gol› to score

c) ( en costura) ‹ dobladillo› to turn up

d) (Auto):

◊ mete (la) tercera put it into third (gear);

meter la marcha atrás to get into reverse
3 (provocar, crear):
◊ meterle prisa a algn to rush sb;

meterle miedo a algn to frighten o scare sb;
no metas ruido keep the noise down
meterse verbo pronominal
1
a) ( entrar):

◊ me metí en el agua ( en la playa) I went into the water;

( en la piscina) I got into the water;
◊ nos metimos en un museo we went into a museum;

meterse en la cama/la ducha to get into bed/the shower;
¿dónde se habrá metido el perro? where can the dog have got to?;
se me metió algo en el ojo I got something in my eye
b) ( introducirse):

◊ me metí el dedo en el ojo I stuck my finger in my eye;

se metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocket
2
a) ( en trabajo):

◊ se metió de secretaria she got a job as a secretary;

meterse de or a cura/monja to become a priest/nun
b) ( involucrarse) meterse en algo to get involved in sth;

◊ te has metido en un buen lío you've got yourself into a fine mess;

no te metas en lo que no te importa mind your own business;
meterse con algn (fam) to pick on sb;
meterse por medio to interfere
meter verbo transitivo
1 to put [en, in]
(en colegio, cárcel) to put: la metieron en un psiquiátrico, they put her in a mental hospital
(dinero) metimos el dinero en el banco, we paid the money into our bank
2 (invertir) to put: mételo en acciones, put it in shares
3 (involucrar) to involve [en, in], to get mixed up [en, in]
4 fam (causar) no le metas miedo al niño, don't frighten the child
5 (hacer) to make
meter jaleo, to make a noise
♦ Locuciones: familiar a todo meter, at full speed, in a flash
meter en el mismo saco, to lump together: son completamente distintos, no los puedes meter en el mismo saco, they're totally different, you can't lump them together as if they were the same
' meter' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
apremiar
- baza
- cazo
- cizaña
- colarse
- contador
- cuezo
- embotellar
- follón
- fotómetro
- gamba
- hocico
- indicador
- indicadora
- introducir
- lectura
- M
- mano
- métrica
- metro
- nada
- nariz
- pata
- patinar
- prisa
- resbalar
- ruido
- saco
- sobre
- taxímetro
- venga
- altura
- apresurar
- apurar
- bandera
- bulla
- canasta
- compás
- distancia
- el
- encajar
- entrar
- gol
- lado
- m
- marcha
- medidor
- menos
- parquímetro
- por
English:
bake
- blunder
- boob
- brick
- bully
- bungle
- change up
- clanger
- dip
- engage
- enter
- fetch in
- finger
- flub
- foot
- get in
- grope
- hurry
- hustle
- insert
- inset
- jam
- let in
- meter
- mix up
- outdistance
- pad out
- parking meter
- postage meter
- push
- put
- quart
- round
- speed up
- squash in
- stick
- stick in
- taxi-meter
- trip up
- tuck
- tuck in
- unstuck
- waffle
- water meter
- wedge
- back
- cram
- deep
- fit
- get

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meter

♦ vt

1. [introducir] to put in;

meter algo/a alguien en algo to put sth/sb in sth;

metió las manos en los bolsillos she put her hands in her pockets;

no puedo meter la llave en la cerradura I can't get the key in the lock;

lo metieron en la cárcel they put him in prison;

su padre lo metió de conserje en la empresa his father got him a job in the company as a porter;

meter dinero en el banco to put money in the bank;

he metido todos mis ahorros en este proyecto I've put all my savings into this project;

¿podrás meter todo en un solo disquete? will you be able to get o fit it all on one disk?;
Fam
meterle ideas a alguien en la cabeza to put ideas into sb's head;
Fam
no consigo meterle en la cabeza (que…) I can't get it into his head (that…);
Fam
mete la tijera todo lo que quieras cut off as much as you like

2. [hacer participar]
meter a alguien en algo to get sb into sth;

¡en buen lío nos has metido! this is a fine mess you've got o gotten us into!

3. [obligar a]
meter a alguien a hacer algo to make sb start doing sth;

me dieron un trapo y me metieron a limpiar el polvo they gave me a cloth and set me dusting

4. [causar]
meter prisa/miedo a alguien to rush/scare sb;

meter ruido to make a noise

5. [en automóvil]
meter la primera/la marcha atrás to go into first gear/reverse;

meter el freno to brake

6. [en deportes] [anotar] to score;

nos metieron dos goles they scored two goals against us

7. Fam [asestar] to give;

le metió un puñetazo she gave him a punch

8. Fam [echar, soltar] to give;

meter una bronca a alguien to tell sb off;

me metió un rollo sobre la disciplina militar he gave me this routine about military discipline;

te han metido un billete falso they've given you a forged banknote

9. [prenda, ropa] to take in;

hay que meter los pantalones de cintura the trousers need taking in at the waist;

meter el bajo de una falda to take up a skirt

10. Fam [dedicar, destinar]
sabe jugar muy bien al billar porque le ha metido muchas horas he plays billiards really well because he's put the hours in o spent hours practising

11. Am Fam
¡métele! [date prisa] get a move on!, hurry up!;

¡métele, que empieza la película! get a move on o hurry up, the movie's starting!

12. RP Fam [aprobar] to pass

♦ vi

1. muy Fam [copular] to do it, Br to get one's end away

2. Comp
Fam
a todo meter at full pelt

♦ See also the pronominal verb meterse

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meter

v/t

1 put (en in, into)

2 gol score

3 ( involucrar) involve (en in);

meter a alguien en un lío get s.o. into a mess;

a todo meter at full speed

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meter vt

1) : to put (in)

metieron su dinero en el banco: they put their money in the bank

2) : to fit, to squeeze

puedes meter dos líneas más en esa página: you can fit two more lines on that page

3) : to place (in a job)

lo metieron de barrendero: they got him a job as a street sweeper

4) : to involve

lo metió en un buen lío: she got him in an awful mess

5) : to make, to cause

meten demasiado ruido: they make too much noise

6) : to spread (a rumor)

7) : to strike (a blow)

8) : to take up, to take in (clothing)

9)

a todo meter : at top speed

♦ See also the reflexive verb meterse

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meter vb

1. (en general) to put [pt. & pp. put]

metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in his pocket

¿dónde has metido el abrelatas? where have you put the tin opener?

2. (empleo) to get a job

su padre lo metió en la empresa familiar his father got him a job in the family business

3. (implicar) to involve

me has metido en un lío you've got me into a mess

meter miedo to frighten

meter prisa to hurry [pt. & pp. hurried]

Spanish-English dictionary > meter
11 idea

noun

1) (opinion; belief: I have an idea that it won't work.) creencia, impresión

2) (a plan: I've an idea for solving this problem.) idea

3) (mental picture: This will give you an idea of what I mean.) idea

idea n idea

to have no idea no tener ni idea

Del verbo idear: ( conjugate idear) \ \
idea es: \ \
3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo

2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo
Multiple Entries: idea idear
idea sustantivo femenino idea;
◊ la idea de libertad the idea o concept of freedom;
es de ideas fijas he has very set ideas about things; no tiene idea de cómo funciona he has no idea how it works; no tengo idea I don't have a clue; hacerse una idea de la situación to get an idea of the situation; se me ocurre una idea I've got an idea; cambió de idea she changed her mind; hacerse (a) la idea de algo to get used to the idea of sth
idea sustantivo femenino
1 idea
idea fija, fixed idea
2 (representación, concepto) idea: la simple idea de volver a verle me pone nervioso, the very thought of seeing him again makes me all jittery (noción) idea: para que te hagas una idea..., so that you can get an idea...
tiene muy poca idea de lo que cuesta, she has very little idea of what it costs
3 (opinión, juicio) idea, opinion: te lo advierto, ésta no es la idea que yo tengo de la diversión, mind you, that's not my idea of fun
tiene ideas peligrosas sobre el poder, he has dangerous ideas about power
cambiar de idea, to change one's mind
4 (intención) intention
a mala idea, on purpose
5 (proyecto, plan, ocurrencia) idea: teme que le roben la idea, she's afraid someone might steal her idea
vino con la idea de ir a la playa, she came with the idea of going to the beach exclamación ¡vaya una idea!, the very idea! Locuciones: hacerse a la idea de, to get used to the idea of familiar no tener ni idea, to have no idea o not to have a clue: no tenía ni idea de que hubieras regresado, I had no idea that you were back (ser ignorante) no tengo ni (la más remota/puñetera) idea de fútbol, I haven't got a clue about football
ideas de bombero, absurd ideas
idear verbo transitivo
1 (un invento, diseño) to devise, invent
2 (una teoría, un plan) to think up, conceive ' idea' also found in these entries: Spanish: abandono - acariciar - acierto - acoger - acogida - advertir - aferrarse - añadidura - anticipo - borrosa - borroso - bosquejar - bosquejo - buena - bueno - cabeza - cambiar - chifladura - concepto - confusa - confuso - convencer - cosa - decir - definida - definido - desechar - desterrar - dónde - exclusión - flor - formarse - fríamente - gestarse - gustar - hacerse - hoy - impracticable - inicialmente - intención - irse - leve - luminosa - luminoso - madurar - menor - mentalizarse - neta - neto - noción English: abandon - adjust - advance - afterthought - amusement - appealing - assumption - barmy - better - brainstorm - brainwave - brilliant - bring forward - bristle - catch - catch on - change - cling - clue - come up with - conception - confused - convey - crazy - daft - daring - dated - defunct - dismiss - distinct - downside - drift - embody - embrace - face - faint - fall in with - fanciful - fasten on to - flirt - fluid - foggy - fundamental - get across - get through - hit on - hit upon - idea - idiotic - illusion

idea

tr[aɪ'dɪə]

noun

1 (gen) idea; (opinion) idea, opinión nombre femenino

■ that's a good idea! ¡es una buena idea!

■ I've got an idea! ¡tengo una idea!, ¡se me ocurre una idea!

■ whose idea was this anyway? ¿de quién era la idea?, ¿a quién se le ocurrió esto?

■ people have some very odd ideas la gente tiene ideas muy raras

■ you've got no idea what I'm talking about no tienes ni idea de lo que estoy hablando

■ this sketch will give you a rough idea este dibujo te dará una idea aproximada

■ he didn't have the faintest idea what time it was no tenía ni la menor idea de la hora que era

■ we're toying with the idea of moving estamos acariciando la idea de mudarnos

■ whatever gave you that idea? ¿cómo se te ha ocurrido (pensar) eso?, ¿de dónde has sacado esta idea?

■ do you know where he is? --no, but I've got a very good idea! ¿sabes dónde está? --no, pero tengo una ligera sospecha

■ well, you might as well get used to the idea bueno, ya puedes irte haciendo a la idea

2 (intuition) impresión nombre femenino, sensación nombre femenino

■ she had the idea that something was wrong tenía la impresión de que pasaba algo

■ I've an idea you threw it away creo que lo tiraste, tengo la impresión de que lo tiraste

3 (concept) concepto

■ what's your idea of happiness? ¿cuál es tu concepto de la felicidad?

■ this is not my idea of having fun esto no es lo que yo entiendo por diversión

noun the idea

1 (aim, purpose) idea, intención nombre femenino, objetivo

■ the idea was to lose weight la idea era perder peso

■ the idea of the game is to get the ball in the goal el objetivo del juego es meter la pelota en la portería

\

SMALLIDIOMATIC EXPRESSION/SMALL

the (very) idea of it! ¡vaya ocurrencia!, ¡qué ocurrencia!, ¡a quién se le ocurre!, ¡ni hablar!

to get the idea (understand) comprender, entender, captar 2 (learn) aprender

to get ideas hacerse ilusiones

to give somebody ideas dar ilusiones a alguien

to have no idea no tener idea, no tener ni idea

■ I've no idea! ¡ni idea!

not to have the first idea about something no tener ni la más mínima idea de algo

to hit on the idea of something ocurrírsele la idea a alguien

■ then we hit on the idea of using silicon entonces se nos ocurrió la idea de usar silicona

to put ideas into somebody's head meter ideas en la cabeza a alguien

that's the idea! ¡eso es!, ¡así se hace!

what's the big idea? ¿qué pasa aquí?, ¿qué es esto?, ¿qué te has creído?

idea [aɪ'di:ə] n

: idea f

idea

n.

• concepto s.m.

• idea s.f.

• magín s.m.

• noción s.f.

'aɪ'diːə, aɪ'diə
noun

1)

a) (plan, suggestion) idea f

then I had an idea — entonces se me ocurrió una idea

it's a good idea to check it regularly — conviene revisarlo con regularidad

that's not a bad idea — no es mala idea

it wasn't my idea — no fue idea mía

b) (purpose, principle) idea f

the whole idea of the operation was to attract publicity — habían hecho la operación con la idea de atraer publicidad

that's the general idea — de eso se trata

you get the idea don't you? — entiendes ¿no?

2) (notion, impression) idea f

my idea of Ireland — la idea que yo tengo or me hago de Irlanda

that's not my idea of fun — eso no es lo que yo entiendo por diversión

the very idea! — a quién se le ocurre!

can you give me some idea of what happened? — ¿me puedes dar una idea de lo que pasó?

I've got a rough idea of what you mean — ya me hago una idea aproximada de lo que quieres decir

you have no idea what I went through — no te puedes imaginar lo que pasé

where is he? - (I've) no idea! — ¿dónde está? - (no tengo) ni idea

she has no idea how to handle people — no tiene idea de cómo tratar a la gente

whatever gave you that idea? — ¿de dónde sacaste esa idea?

you've got the wrong idea — has entendido mal

to put ideas in o into somebody's head, to give somebody ideas — meterle ideas en la cabeza a alguien

3) ( view) idea f, opinión f

[aɪ'dɪǝ]
N
1) (=thought, plan) idea f

it wasn't my idea — no fue idea mía

that's the idea — así es

the idea is to sell it — la idea or el plan es venderlo

let's forget the whole idea — olvidémonos de todo el asunto

I can't bear the idea (of it) — solo de pensarlo me pongo mala

• it wouldn't be a bad idea to paint it — no le vendría mal pintarlo

it might not be a bad idea to wait a few days — puede que no sea mala idea esperar unos cuantos días

• whose bright idea was it to come this way? — iro ¿quién ha tenido la bonita or feliz idea de venir por aquí? *

• you'll have to buck up your ideas — tendrás que menearte

• the idea never entered my head — ni se me pasó esa idea por la cabeza

• to get an idea for a novel — encontrar una idea para una novela

don't go getting ideas — (=build up one's hopes) no te hagas ilusiones; (=be presumptuous) no se te ocurra

he got the idea into his head that they didn't like him — se le metió en la cabeza (la idea de) que no les caía bien

once she gets an idea into her head there's no stopping her — como se le meta una idea en la cabeza no hay quien se la quite

• to get used to the idea of sth — hacerse a la idea de algo

• to give sb ideas — meter ideas en la cabeza a algn

whatever gave you that idea? — ¿como se te ha ocurrido semejante cosa?

• good idea! — ¡buena idea!

what a good idea! — ¡qué idea más buena!

• to have an idea — tener una idea

I suddenly had the idea of going to see her — de repente se me ocurrió ir a verla, de repente tuve la idea de ir a verla

• he hit on the idea of painting it red — se le ocurrió pintarlo de rojo

• to put ideas into sb's head — meter ideas en la cabeza a algn

• the very idea!, what an idea! — ¡qué ocurrencias!

2) (=understanding) idea f

• have you any idea how ridiculous you look? — ¿tienes idea de lo ridículo que estás?

• I haven't the foggiest idea — no tengo ni la menor or más remota or más mínima idea

• what(ever) gave you that idea? — ¿de dónde sacaste eso?

• to get an idea of sth — hacerse una idea de algo

• you're getting the idea — (=understanding) estás empezando a comprender; (=getting the knack) estás cogiendo el tino or truco

I've got the general idea — he comprendido la idea general

where did you get that idea? — ¿de dónde sacaste eso?

don't get the wrong idea — no malinterpretes la situación

many people have got the wrong idea about him — mucha gente tiene un concepto equivocado de él

• I haven't the least idea — no tengo ni la menor or más remota or más mínima idea

• I've no idea! — ¡ni idea!

it was awful, you've no idea — no te puedes hacer una idea de lo horrible que fue

I had no idea that... — no tenía ni idea or la menor idea de que...

• I haven't the slightest idea — no tengo ni la menor or más remota or más mínima idea

• he has some idea of French — tiene algo de idea de francés

3) (=conception, notion) idea f

there may be some truth in the idea that... — puede que haya algo de cierto en la idea de que...

she has some odd ideas about how to bring up children — tiene unas ideas muy raras or una opinión muy rara de cómo criar a los niños

• it wasn't my idea of a holiday — no era la idea que yo tengo de unas vacaciones

• if that's your idea of fun — si eso es lo que tú entiendes por diversión

4) (=vague idea) impresión f

• to have an idea that... — tener la impresión de que...

I have an idea that she was going to Paris — tengo la impresión de que se iba a París

5) (=purpose) intención f, idea f

the whole idea of this trip was to relax — la única intención or idea del viaje era relajarse

we went with the idea of meeting new people — fuimos con la intención or idea de conocer a gente nueva

• what's the big idea? * — ¿a qué viene eso? *

6) (=estimate) idea f

• can you give me a rough idea of how many you want? — ¿puede darme una idea aproximada de cuántos quiere?

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['aɪ'diːə, aɪ'diə]
noun

1)

a) (plan, suggestion) idea f

then I had an idea — entonces se me ocurrió una idea

it's a good idea to check it regularly — conviene revisarlo con regularidad

that's not a bad idea — no es mala idea

it wasn't my idea — no fue idea mía

b) (purpose, principle) idea f

the whole idea of the operation was to attract publicity — habían hecho la operación con la idea de atraer publicidad

that's the general idea — de eso se trata

you get the idea don't you? — entiendes ¿no?

2) (notion, impression) idea f

my idea of Ireland — la idea que yo tengo or me hago de Irlanda

that's not my idea of fun — eso no es lo que yo entiendo por diversión

the very idea! — a quién se le ocurre!

can you give me some idea of what happened? — ¿me puedes dar una idea de lo que pasó?

I've got a rough idea of what you mean — ya me hago una idea aproximada de lo que quieres decir

you have no idea what I went through — no te puedes imaginar lo que pasé

where is he? - (I've) no idea! — ¿dónde está? - (no tengo) ni idea

she has no idea how to handle people — no tiene idea de cómo tratar a la gente

whatever gave you that idea? — ¿de dónde sacaste esa idea?

you've got the wrong idea — has entendido mal

to put ideas in o into somebody's head, to give somebody ideas — meterle ideas en la cabeza a alguien

3) ( view) idea f, opinión f

English-spanish dictionary > idea
12 idea

noun

1) (conception) Idee, die; Gedanke, der

arrive at an idea — auf eine Idee od. einen Gedanken kommen

the idea of going abroad — der Gedanke od. die Vorstellung, ins Ausland zu fahren

give/get some idea of something — einen Überblick über etwas (Akk.) geben/einen Eindruck von etwas bekommen

get the idea [of something] — verstehen, worum es [bei etwas] geht

somebody's idea of something — (coll.) jemandes Vorstellung von etwas

not my idea of... — (coll.) nicht, was ich mir unter... (Dat.) vorstelle

he has no idea — (coll.) er hat keine Ahnung (ugs.)

2) (mental picture) Vorstellung, die

what gave you that idea? — wie bist du darauf gekommen?

get the idea that... — den Eindruck bekommen, dass...

get or have ideas — (coll.) (be rebellious) auf dumme Gedanken kommen (ugs.); (be ambitious) sich (Dat.) Hoffnungen machen

put ideas into somebody's head — jemanden auf dumme Gedanken bringen

3) (vague notion) Ahnung, die; Vorstellung, die

have you any idea [of] how...? — weißt du ungefähr, wie...?

you can have no idea [of] how... — du kannst dir gar nicht vorstellen, wie...

not have the remotest or slightest or faintest or (coll.) foggiest idea — nicht die entfernteste od. mindeste od. leiseste Ahnung haben

I suddenly had the idea that... — mir kam plötzlich der Gedanke, dass...

I've an idea that... — ich habe so eine Ahnung, dass...

the [very] idea!, what an idea! — (coll.) unvorstellbar!; allein die Vorstellung!

4) (plan) Idee, die

good idea! — [das ist eine] gute Idee!

that's an idea — (coll.) das ist eine gute Idee

that gives me an idea — das hat mich auf eine Idee gebracht

the idea was that... — der Plan war, dass...

have big ideas — große Rosinen im Kopf haben

what's the big idea? — (iron.) was soll das?; was soll der Blödsinn? (ugs.)

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noun

1) (opinion; belief: I have an idea that it won't work.) die Meinung

2) (a plan: I've an idea for solving this problem.) die Idee

3) (mental picture: This will give you an idea of what I mean.) die Vorstellung

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idea

[aɪˈdɪə, -ˈdi:ə, AM -ˈdi:ə]

n

1. (notion) Vorstellung f

what an \idea! ( fam) du hast Vorstellungen!

the [very] \idea of it! ( fam) allein die Vorstellung!

that gives me an \idea, we could... da kommt mir [gerade] ein Gedanke — wir könnten...

whatever gave you that \idea? wie kommst du denn [bloß] darauf?

whose bright \idea was that? ( iron) wessen Geistesblitz war das denn? iron fam

the \idea never entered my head der Gedanke ist mir nie in den Sinn gekommen

he's got the \idea into his head that... er bildet sich doch glatt ein, dass...

don't you start [or go] getting any \ideas about a new carpet! den Gedanken an einen neuen Teppich kannst du gleich vergessen!

to get \ideas ( fam) auf dumme Gedanken kommen

to give sb \ideas ( fam) jdn auf dumme Gedanken bringen

to put \ideas into sb's head jdm Flausen in den Kopf setzen, jdn auf dumme Gedanken bringen

2. (purpose)

▪ the \idea die Absicht, der Zweck

what's the big \idea? ( usu iron) wozu soll das gut sein?

the \idea behind all this... das Ganze soll dazu dienen,...

you're getting the \idea now allmählich kommst du dahinter

the \idea was to meet at the pub eigentlich wollten wir uns in der Kneipe treffen

what's the \idea of keeping us all waiting? was denken Sie sich eigentlich dabei, uns alle warten zu lassen?

3. (suggestion) Idee f, Einfall m

what a great \idea! was für eine glänzende Idee!

that's an \idea! ( fam) das ist eine gute Idee!

I don't think it's a good \idea to... ich halte es für keine gute Idee,...

to bubble with good \ideas vor [o von] guten Einfällen nur so übersprudeln

to give sb the \idea of doing sth jdn auf die Idee [o den Gedanken] bringen, etw zu tun

to toy with the \idea of doing sth mit der Idee [o dem Gedanken] spielen, etw zu tun

4. (knowledge) Begriff m

to give sb an \idea of sth jdm eine [ungefähre] Vorstellung von etw dat geben

to have an \idea of sth eine Vorstellung von etw dat haben

I've got a pretty good \idea why they left early ich kann mir denken, warum sie so früh gegangen sind

have you any \idea of what you're asking me to do? weißt du eigentlich, um was du mich da bittest?

to have [got] no \idea ( fam) keine Ahnung haben

to have no \idea that... ( fam) keine Ahnung [davon] haben, dass...

to not have the slightest [or ( fam) faintest] \idea nicht die leiseste Ahnung [o fam den blassesten Schimmer] haben

5. (conception) Ansicht f, Auffassung f

his \idea of a good evening is loads of booze unter einem gelungenen Abend versteht er jede Menge Alkohol

▪ to not be sb's \idea of sth ( fam) nicht jds Vorstellung von etw dat entsprechen

this is not my \idea of fun ( fam) das verstehe ich nicht unter Spaß!

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[aI'dɪə]
n

1) Idee f (ALSO PHILOS); (esp sudden) Einfall m

good idea! — gute Idee!

that's not a bad idea — das ist keine schlechte Idee

what an idea! — so eine or was für eine Idee!

who thought of that idea? — wer hat sich (dat) denn das einfallen lassen?

whose bright idea was that? (iro) — wer hat denn diese glänzende Idee gehabt?

he's our new ideas man (inf) — er ist hier der Mann mit den neuen Ideen

history of ideas — Geistesgeschichte f

man of ideas — Denker m

the very idea! — (nein,) so was!

the very idea of eating horse meat revolts me — der bloße Gedanke an Pferdefleisch ekelt mich

the idea never entered my head! — auf den Gedanken bin ich überhaupt nicht gekommen

he is full of (bright) ideas — ihm fehlt es nie an (guten) Ideen

to hit upon the idea of doing sth — den plötzlichen Einfall haben, etw zu tun

that gives me an idea, we could... — da fällt mir ein, wir könnten...

he got the idea for his novel while he was having a bath — die Idee zu seinem Roman kam ihm in der Badewanne

to lack ideas — fantasielos or phantasielos or einfallslos sein

somehow he's got the idea into his head that... — er bildet sich (dat) irgendwie ein, dass...

where did you get the idea that I was ill? — wie kommst du auf den Gedanken, dass ich krank war?

don't get ideas or don't you go getting ideas about promotion — machen Sie sich (dat) nur keine falschen Hoffnungen auf eine Beförderung

don't get or go getting any ideas about that fur coat — bilde dir nur nicht ein, du würdest den Pelzmantel bekommen

to put ideas into sb's head — jdm einen Floh ins Ohr setzen, jdn auf dumme Gedanken bringen

2)

(= purpose) the idea was to meet at 6 — wir wollten uns um 6 treffen

what's the idea of keeping him waiting? — was soll denn das, ihn warten zu lassen?

what's the big idea? (inf) — was soll das denn?

the idea is to reduce expenditure — es geht darum, die Ausgaben zu senken

he sat down with the idea of writing a letter — er setzte sich mit der Absicht, einen Brief zu schreiben

that's the idea — so ist es richtig, genau (das ists)!

you're getting the idea — Sie verstehen langsam, worum es geht

3) (= opinion) Meinung f, Ansicht f; (= conception) Vorstellung f

if that's your idea of fun — wenn Sie das lustig finden, wenn das Ihre Vorstellung von Spaß ist

this isn't my idea of a holiday — so stelle ich mir den Urlaub nicht vor

he has some very strange ideas — er hat manchmal merkwürdige Vorstellungen

according to his idea — seiner Meinung or Ansicht nach

he has no idea of right and wrong —

his idea of a pleasant evening is... — seine Vorstellung von einem angenehmen Abend ist...

4) (= knowledge) Ahnung f

you've no idea how worried I've been — du kannst dir nicht vorstellen, welche Sorgen ich mir gemacht habe

(I've) no idea — (ich habe) keine Ahnung

I've got some idea (of) what this is all about —

I haven't the least or slightest or faintest idea — ich habe nicht die leiseste or geringste Ahnung

I have an idea that... —

I had no idea that... — ich hatte ja keine Ahnung, dass...

just to give me an idea of how long it will take — damit ich so ungefähr weiß, wie lange es dauert

could you give me an idea of how long...? — könnten Sie mir ungefähr sagen, wie lange...?

to give you an idea of how difficult it is — um Ihnen eine Vorstellung davon zu vermitteln, wie schwierig es ist

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idea [aıˈdıə] s

1. Idee f, Vorstellung f, Begriff m:

that’s not my idea of … unter (dat) … stelle ich mir etwas anderes vor; das ist nicht (gerade) das, was ich mir unter (dat) … vorstelle;

she’s everyone’s idea of a pretty girl sie entspricht der allgemeinen Vorstellung von einem hübschen Mädchen; sie ist das, was man sich allgemein unter einem hübschen Mädchen vorstellt;

form an idea of sich etwas vorstellen, sich einen Begriff machen von;

get ideas sich falsche Hoffnungen oder Vorstellungen machen;

don’t get the wrong idea, I … versteh mich nicht falsch, ich …;

give sb an ( oder some) idea of jemandem eine Vorstellung geben von;

can you give me an idea how ( where, etc) …? kannst du mir ungefähr sagen, wie (wo etc) …?;

he has no idea (of it) er hat keine Ahnung (davon);

it was so cold - you’ve no idea! du kannst dir gar nicht vorstellen, wie kalt es war;

I’ve got a pretty good idea where he is ich kann mir ganz gut vorstellen, wo er ist;

you have no idea how … du kannst dir gar nicht vorstellen, wie …;

put ideas into sb’s head jemandem Flausen in den Kopf setzen;

the very idea of (doing) sth schon der Gedanke an etwas (daran, etwas zu tun);

the idea of such a thing!, the (very) idea!, what an idea! was für eine Idee!, so ein Unsinn!;

idea of reference PSYCH Beziehungsidee;

ideas pl of reference PSYCH Beziehungswahn m

2. Gedanke m, Meinung f, Ansicht f:

it is my idea that … ich bin der Ansicht, dass …

3. Absicht f, Plan m, Gedanke m, Idee f:

it was his idea to cancel ( oder that we should cancel) the performance es war seine Idee, die Vorstellung abzusagen; die Idee, die Vorstellung abzusagen, stammte von ihm;

that’s not a bad idea das ist keine schlechte Idee, das ist gar nicht schlecht;

the idea is … der Zweck der Sache ist, …; es geht darum, …;

that’s the idea! darum dreht es sich!, so ist es!;

the idea entered my mind mir kam der Gedanke;

I’ve got the idea ich habe verstanden; → academic.ru/6815/big">big A 7, faint A 2, foggy 3 a, rough A 12

4. unbestimmtes Gefühl:

I have an idea that … ich habe so das Gefühl, dass …; es kommt mir (so) vor, als ob …

5. PHIL Idee f:

a) geistige Vorstellung

b) Ideal(vorstellung) n(f)

c) Urbild n (Plato)

d) unmittelbares Objekt des Denkens (Locke, Descartes)

e) transzendentaler Vernunftbegriff (Kant)

f) (das) Absolute (Hegel)

6. besonders MUS Idee f, Thema n

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noun

1) (conception) Idee, die; Gedanke, der

arrive at an idea — auf eine Idee od. einen Gedanken kommen

the idea of going abroad — der Gedanke od. die Vorstellung, ins Ausland zu fahren

give/get some idea of something — einen Überblick über etwas (Akk.) geben/einen Eindruck von etwas bekommen

get the idea [of something] — verstehen, worum es [bei etwas] geht

somebody's idea of something — (coll.) jemandes Vorstellung von etwas

not my idea of... — (coll.) nicht, was ich mir unter... (Dat.) vorstelle

he has no idea — (coll.) er hat keine Ahnung (ugs.)

2) (mental picture) Vorstellung, die

what gave you that idea? — wie bist du darauf gekommen?

get the idea that... — den Eindruck bekommen, dass...

get or have ideas — (coll.) (be rebellious) auf dumme Gedanken kommen (ugs.); (be ambitious) sich (Dat.) Hoffnungen machen

put ideas into somebody's head — jemanden auf dumme Gedanken bringen

3) (vague notion) Ahnung, die; Vorstellung, die

have you any idea [of] how...? — weißt du ungefähr, wie...?

you can have no idea [of] how... — du kannst dir gar nicht vorstellen, wie...

not have the remotest or slightest or faintest or (coll.) foggiest idea — nicht die entfernteste od. mindeste od. leiseste Ahnung haben

I suddenly had the idea that... — mir kam plötzlich der Gedanke, dass...

I've an idea that... — ich habe so eine Ahnung, dass...

the [very] idea!, what an idea! — (coll.) unvorstellbar!; allein die Vorstellung!

4) (plan) Idee, die

good idea! — [das ist eine] gute Idee!

that's an idea — (coll.) das ist eine gute Idee

that gives me an idea — das hat mich auf eine Idee gebracht

the idea was that... — der Plan war, dass...

have big ideas — große Rosinen im Kopf haben

what's the big idea? — (iron.) was soll das?; was soll der Blödsinn? (ugs.)

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n.

Anschauung f.

Begriff -e m.

Einfall -¨e m.

Gedanke -n m.

Idee -n f.

Meinung -en f.

Plan ¨-e m.

Vorstellung f.

English-german dictionary > idea
13 flue

sg - flúen, pl - flúer

му́ха ж

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fly

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(en -r)

zo fly;

[ slå to fluer med et smæk] kill two birds with one stone;

[ de døde som fluer] they died like flies;

[ sætte én fluer i hovedet] put ideas into somebody's head.

Danish-English dictionary > flue
14 idea

f.

1 idea (concepto, ocurrencia).

buena/mala idea good/bad idea

hacerse una idea de algo to get an idea of something

hacerse a la idea de que to get used to the idea that

no tengo ni idea (de) I don't have a clue (about)

tener ideas de bombero (figurative) to have wild o crazy ideas (peninsular Spanish)

tener idea de cómo hacer algo to know how to do something

tener una ligera idea to have a vague idea

idea brillante brilliant idea, brainwave

idea fija obsession

ser una persona de ideas fijas to be a person of fixed ideas

2 intention.

con la idea de with the idea o intention of

tener idea de hacer algo to intend to do something

a mala idea maliciously

3 impression.

ideas ideas (ideología)

cambiar de idea to change one's mind

pres.indicat.

3^rd person singular (él/ella/ello) present indicative of spanish verb: idear.

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idea

► nombre femenino

1 idea

2 (noción) notion

3 (ingenio) imagination

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

cambiar de idea to change one's mind

darle ideas a alguien to put ideas in somebody's head

hacer algo a mala idea to do something on purpose, do something deliberately

hacerse a la idea de algo to get used to the idea of something, accept something

llevar idea de to intend to, have the intention of

¡ni idea! no idea!, not a clue!

no te puedes hacer una idea you have no idea

no tener ni idea familiar to have no idea, not have a clue

ser de ideas fijas to be narrow-minded, have very fixed ideas

tener ideas de bombero to have funny ideas, have madcap ideas

tener mala idea familiar to be a nasty piece of work

idea fija fixed idea

ligera idea vague idea

mala idea evil intention

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noun f.

1) idea

2) notion

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SF

1) (=concepto) idea

tenía una idea muy distinta de Rusia — I had a very different idea of what Russia was like

tenía una idea falsa de mí — he had a false impression of me, he had the wrong idea about me

• formarse una idea de algo — to form an impression of sth

• hacerse una idea de algo — to get an idea of sth

no es fácil hacerse una idea del proyecto — it's not easy to get an idea of the project

hacerse una idea equivocada de algn — to get a false impression of sb, get the wrong idea about sb

hazte a la idea de que no va a volver nunca — you'd better get used to the idea that she's never coming back
preconcebido
2) (=sugerencia) idea

tengo una gran idea — I've had a great idea

¡qué idea! ¿por qué no vamos a Marruecos? — I've got an idea! why don't we go to Morocco?

necesitamos a gente con ideas — we need people with (fresh) ideas

ideas para cuidar su cabello — hair care tips

• idea brillante, idea genial — brilliant idea, brainwave

- ideas de bombero

3) (=intención) idea, intention

mi idea era salir temprano — I had intended to leave early, my idea o intention was to leave early

• cambiar de idea — to change one's mind

no hemos conseguido que cambiara de idea — we haven't been able to change her mind

• idea fija — fixed idea

salió del país con una idea fija: no volver nunca — he left the country with one fixed idea: never to return

su idea fija era marcharse a Francia — she had this fixed idea about going to France

• ir con la idea de hacer algo — to mean to do sth

no iba nunca con la idea de perjudicar a nadie — it was never his intention to harm anybody, he never meant to harm anybody

• tiene muy mala idea — his intentions are not good, he's a nasty piece of work *

tuvo muy mala idea al hacer las preguntas — his questions were really malicious o nasty

nos preparó una trampa a mala idea — he played a nasty trick on us

lo hizo sin mala idea — he didn't mean any harm

• metérsele una idea en la cabeza a algn, cuando se le mete una idea en la cabeza no hay quien se la saque — once he gets an idea into his head no one can talk him out of it

• tener idea de hacer algo — [en el pasado] to mean to do sth; [en el futuro] to be thinking of doing sth

tenía idea de traerme varias botellas de vodka — I meant o I was meaning to bring some bottles of vodka

- tener idea a algn

4) (=conocimiento) idea

no tengo mucha idea de cocina — I haven't got much (of an) idea about cooking

-¿a qué hora llega Sara? -no tengo ni idea — "what time is Sara arriving?" - "I've got no idea"

¡ni idea! — no idea!

• tener idea de algo — to have an idea of sth

¿tienes idea de la hora que es? — do you have any idea of the time?

¡no tienes idea de las ganas que tenía de verte! — you have no idea how much I wanted to see you!

no tenía ni idea de que te fueras a casar — I had no idea that you were getting married

• no tener la menor idea — not to have the faintest o the foggiest idea

cuando me fui a Alemania no tenía la menor idea de alemán — when I went to Germany I couldn't speak a word of German
pajolero 1), remoto 3)
5) pl ideas (=opiniones) ideas

lo expulsaron por sus ideas políticas — they expelled him because of his political beliefs o ideas

tengo las ideas muy claras con respecto al aborto — my position on abortion is very clear

yo soy de ideas fijas — I have very fixed ideas about things

• una persona de ideas conservadoras/liberales/radicales — a conservative/liberal/radical-minded person

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femenino

1)

a) ( concepto) idea

la idea de libertad — the idea o concept of freedom

b) (opinión, ideología) idea

es de ideas conservadoras — she has conservative ideas o views

es un hombre de ideas fijas — he has very set ideas about things

c) ( noción) idea

no tiene idea de cómo funciona — he has no idea how it works

no tengo idea — I don't have a clue

tenía idea de que ibas a llamar — I had a feeling you'd call

hacerse una idea de la situación — to get an idea of the situation

es difícil hacerse una idea de cómo es — it's hard to imagine what it's like

darse idea para algo — (RPl fam) to be good at something

hacerse (a) la idea de algo — to get used to the idea of something

2)

a) ( ocurrencia) idea

se me ocurre una idea — I've got an idea

se le metió la idea en la cabeza — she got it into her head

no sería buena/mala idea — it wouldn't be a good/bad idea

idea de bombero — (Esp fam) crazy idea

b) ( intención) intention, idea

cambió de idea — she changed her mind

c) ( sugerencia) idea

•

- idea fija

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= idea, insight, notion, perspective, point, thought, conception, rationality, inkling, perception.

Ex. Analytical cataloguing is valuable in respect of any type of media, but many of ideas have been tested most thoroughly in the context of monographs and serials.

Ex. The human indexer works mechanically and rapidly; he should require no insight into the document content.

Ex. A focus conveys the key or principal notion of a concept.

Ex. It is easy to see that users and separate pieces of literature may hold different perspectives on one subject.

Ex. Parts of the abstract are written in the informative style, whilst those points which are of less significance are treated indicatively.

Ex. Amongst these are numbered: some specific legal and governmental works, such as laws, decrees, treaties; works that record the collective thought of a body, for example, reports of commissions and committees; and various cartographic materials.

Ex. Different conceptions of what subject indexing means are described.

Ex. A model of how librarians may actually go about book selection is presented in three ways: rationality; tacit knowledge; and symbolic content.

Ex. Her experience with many children has shown that often they can repeat sentences and read quite well without any inkling of what they are saying.

Ex. Nevertheless, citation indexes do seek to link documents according to their content (or at least the perception of their content held by the author of the source work).

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* acariciar la idea de = toy with + idea of, flirt with + the idea of.

* aceptar una idea = accept + notion, deal with + concept.

* aclarar las ideas de Uno = clarify + Posesivo + mind.

* acoger con ahínco la idea de = seize upon + the idea of.

* acostumbrarse a una idea = get used to + idea, deal with + concept.

* adquirir una idea = gain + impression.

* aferrarse a una idea = hold fast to + idea.

* aludir a una idea = allude to + idea.

* aportación de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming], brainstorm.

* aportar ideas = contribute + ideas, brainstorm.

* apoyar la idea = endorse + the idea.

* apoyar una idea = favour + idea.

* atraer la idea de = fancy + the idea of.

* bombardeo de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming], brainstorm.

* cambio de idea = change of heart, change of mind.

* cantera de ideas = hotbed.

* casarse con una idea = wed to + view.

* compartir ideas = share + ideas, share + thoughts, bounce off + ideas.

* compartir ideas con Alguien = bounce + ideas off + Nombre.

* compartir las ideas = pool + ideas.

* composición por confrontación de ideas = brain-writing.

* concebir una idea = conceive + idea.

* confrontación de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming], brainstorm.

* confrontar ideas = brainstorm.

* con sólo una mínima idea de = with only the sketchiest idea of.

* contar las ideas a Alguien = run + ideas + past + Pronombre.

* contrastar ideas = brainstorm.

* contraste de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming].

* contribución de ideas = input of ideas.

* con una idea muy superficial sobre = with only a sketchy idea of.

* corroborar una idea = substantiate + point.

* criticar las ideas de Alguien = trample on + Posesivo + ideas.

* dar con una idea = hit on/upon + idea.

* dar ideas = offer + clues.

* dar la idea = give + the impression that.

* darle vueltas a la idea = toy with, toy with + idea of.

* darle vueltas a la idea de = flirt with + the idea of.

* dar una idea = give + idea, give + glimpse, provide + an understanding.

* dar una idea de = give + a feel for, give + indication, provide + a glimpse of, give + a flavour of, be indicative of, provide + insight into, give + a picture, give + an insight into, give + an inkling of.

* dar una idea general = put in + the picture, give + a general picture, paint + a broad picture.

* debatir una idea = discuss + idea.

* deducir una idea = draw + idea.

* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.

* defender una idea = champion + idea.

* de ideas afines = like-minded.

* desaprobar una idea = disapprove of + the idea of.

* desarrollar una idea = amplify + idea.

* descartar una idea = dismiss + idea, discount + notion.

* difundir una idea = spread + view, spread + an idea, circulate + Posesivo + idea.

* discutir una idea = float + concept.

* echar por tierra una idea = crush + idea.

* empezar a gustar la idea = warm up to + the idea.

* entusiasmarse con la idea = warm up to + the idea.

* erradicar falsas ideas = erase + misconceptions.

* erradicar una falsa ide = dispel + idea.

* escaso de ideas = short of ideas.

* estar a favor de una idea = favour + idea.

* estar convencido de la idea de que = be committed to the idea that.

* estar de acuerdo con una idea = subscribe to + idea.

* expresar ideas = express + thoughts, put over + ideas.

* extraer una idea = draw + idea.

* falto de ideas = short of ideas.

* germen de una idea = germ of an idea.

* gustar la idea de = fancy + the idea of.

* hacer hincapié en una idea = hammer + point.

* hacer prevaler las ideas y valores de uno mismo = assert + own ideas and values.

* hacer realidad una idea = follow through on/with + Posesivo + idea.

* hacerse a una idea = deal with + concept.

* hacerse una idea = form + impression, get + an inkling.

* hacerse una idea de = catch + glimpse, glean + indication, glean + picture, have + an inkling of.

* hacerse una idea mejor de = glean + insights.

* hacer valer una idea = enforce + idea.

* idea abstracta = abstract idea.

* idea + aparecer = idea + surface.

* idea aproximada = rough idea.

* idea arraigada = ingrained attitude.

* idea brillante = bright idea.

* idea buena = cool idea.

* idea central = focal point.

* idea clara = clear idea.

* idea cultural = meme.

* idea + dar forma = idea + shape.

* idea de reforma = reform idea.

* idea estrafalaria = outlandish idea.

* idea falsa = misconception, misperception, bogus idea, illusion.

* idea favorita = pet idea.

* idea + forjar = idea + shape.

* idea fundamental = keynote.

* idea general = rough idea.

* idea genial = brain child [brainchild].

* idea incoherente = disjointed idea.

* idea loca = wild thought.

* idea nueva = fresh idea.

* idea original = brain child [brainchild].

* idea pensada a posteriori = afterthought.

* idea peregrina = outlandish idea.

* idea preconcebida = preconception.

* idea principal = drift.

* idea reciclada = retread [re-tread].

* ideas = food for thought, strands of thought.

* idea secundaria = side issue.

* ideas políticas = politics.

* ideas principales = significant ideas.

* idea + surgir = idea + come up.

* ilustrar una idea = illustrate + point.

* inspirar ideas = spark off + ideas.

* intercambiar ideas = compare + notes, exchange + ideas, bounce off + ideas.

* intercambiar ideas con Alguien = bounce + ideas off + Nombre.

* intercambio de ideas = exchange of ideas, fertilisation [fertilization, -USA], cross-fertilisation [cross-fertilization, -USA], cross-fertilisation of ideas.

* la idea que hay detrás de = the idea behind.

* lanzar una idea = pilot + idea.

* machacar un idea = squash + idea.

* mencionar una idea = bring up + idea.

* ¡ni idea! = beats me!.

* no captar la idea = miss + the point.

* no estar de acuerdo con la idea de = disapprove of + the idea of.

* no pillar la idea = miss + the point.

* no tener idea = have + no clue, have + no idea.

* no tener idea de = be clueless about, have + no understanding of.

* no tener la más mínima idea sobre Algo = Negativo + have + the foggiest idea.

* no tener ni idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.

* no tener ni puta idea = not get + Posesivo + shit together.

* no tener ni puta idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.

* nueva idea = reform idea.

* obtener una idea = get + a sense of, gain + a sense of.

* obtener una idea de = get + a taste of.

* ocurrirse a Alguien una idea = hit on/upon + idea.

* ocurrírsele a Alguien una idea = think up + idea.

* ocurrírsele la idea = come up with + idea.

* pensar en una idea = think up + idea.

* perpetuar una idea preconcebida = perpetuate + preconception.

* plantear una idea = raise + idea.

* plasmar una idea en la realidad = translate + idea into + reality.

* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.

* poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.

* presentar una idea = make + point, put forward + idea, offer + perspective, present + idea.

* probar una idea = test + idea.

* profundizar en una idea = carry + argument + one step further.

* promover una idea = promote + idea, pioneer + idea.

* proponer una idea = advance + proposition, advance + idea, put forward + idea.

* quitar la idea = wipe away + idea.

* recalcar una idea = hammer + point.

* rechazar una idea = turn + idea + down.

* reforzar una idea = reinforce + idea, reinforce + notion, strengthen + the view.

* refutar una idea = quarrel with + notion.

* replantearse las ideas = rethink + Posesivo + ideas.

* representar una idea = dramatise + idea.

* sacar a colación una idea = bring up + idea.

* ser la idea central de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.

* ser partidario de una idea = favour + idea.

* sin idea = clueless.

* sin ideas preconcebidas = open mind.

* sin la menor idea = clueless.

* sopesar una idea = weigh + idea.

* sugerir ideas = contribute + ideas, brainstorm.

* sugerir una idea = advance + proposition, suggest + idea, float + concept.

* suscribir una idea = subscribe to + idea.

* tener idea = have + a clue.

* tener una idea = gain + impression, capture + glimpse, get + a sense of, have + an inkling of, gain + a sense of, have + a clue.

* tener una idea de = gain + idea of.

* tormenta de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming], brainstorm.

* una idea general = a rough guide.

* unas cuantas ideas = a rough guide.

* utilizar las ideas de (Alguien) = draw on/upon + Posesivo + ideas.

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femenino

1)

a) ( concepto) idea

la idea de libertad — the idea o concept of freedom

b) (opinión, ideología) idea

es de ideas conservadoras — she has conservative ideas o views

es un hombre de ideas fijas — he has very set ideas about things

c) ( noción) idea

no tiene idea de cómo funciona — he has no idea how it works

no tengo idea — I don't have a clue

tenía idea de que ibas a llamar — I had a feeling you'd call

hacerse una idea de la situación — to get an idea of the situation

es difícil hacerse una idea de cómo es — it's hard to imagine what it's like

darse idea para algo — (RPl fam) to be good at something

hacerse (a) la idea de algo — to get used to the idea of something

2)

a) ( ocurrencia) idea

se me ocurre una idea — I've got an idea

se le metió la idea en la cabeza — she got it into her head

no sería buena/mala idea — it wouldn't be a good/bad idea

idea de bombero — (Esp fam) crazy idea

b) ( intención) intention, idea

cambió de idea — she changed her mind

c) ( sugerencia) idea

•

- idea fija

* * *

= idea, insight, notion, perspective, point, thought, conception, rationality, inkling, perception.

Ex: Analytical cataloguing is valuable in respect of any type of media, but many of ideas have been tested most thoroughly in the context of monographs and serials.

Ex: The human indexer works mechanically and rapidly; he should require no insight into the document content.

Ex: A focus conveys the key or principal notion of a concept.

Ex: It is easy to see that users and separate pieces of literature may hold different perspectives on one subject.

Ex: Parts of the abstract are written in the informative style, whilst those points which are of less significance are treated indicatively.

Ex: Amongst these are numbered: some specific legal and governmental works, such as laws, decrees, treaties; works that record the collective thought of a body, for example, reports of commissions and committees; and various cartographic materials.

Ex: Different conceptions of what subject indexing means are described.

Ex: A model of how librarians may actually go about book selection is presented in three ways: rationality; tacit knowledge; and symbolic content.

Ex: Her experience with many children has shown that often they can repeat sentences and read quite well without any inkling of what they are saying.

Ex: Nevertheless, citation indexes do seek to link documents according to their content (or at least the perception of their content held by the author of the source work).

* acariciar la idea de = toy with + idea of, flirt with + the idea of.

* aceptar una idea = accept + notion, deal with + concept.

* aclarar las ideas de Uno = clarify + Posesivo + mind.

* acoger con ahínco la idea de = seize upon + the idea of.

* acostumbrarse a una idea = get used to + idea, deal with + concept.

* adquirir una idea = gain + impression.

* aferrarse a una idea = hold fast to + idea.

* aludir a una idea = allude to + idea.

* aportación de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming], brainstorm.

* aportar ideas = contribute + ideas, brainstorm.

* apoyar la idea = endorse + the idea.

* apoyar una idea = favour + idea.

* atraer la idea de = fancy + the idea of.

* bombardeo de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming], brainstorm.

* cambio de idea = change of heart, change of mind.

* cantera de ideas = hotbed.

* casarse con una idea = wed to + view.

* compartir ideas = share + ideas, share + thoughts, bounce off + ideas.

* compartir ideas con Alguien = bounce + ideas off + Nombre.

* compartir las ideas = pool + ideas.

* composición por confrontación de ideas = brain-writing.

* concebir una idea = conceive + idea.

* confrontación de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming], brainstorm.

* confrontar ideas = brainstorm.

* con sólo una mínima idea de = with only the sketchiest idea of.

* contar las ideas a Alguien = run + ideas + past + Pronombre.

* contrastar ideas = brainstorm.

* contraste de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming].

* contribución de ideas = input of ideas.

* con una idea muy superficial sobre = with only a sketchy idea of.

* corroborar una idea = substantiate + point.

* criticar las ideas de Alguien = trample on + Posesivo + ideas.

* dar con una idea = hit on/upon + idea.

* dar ideas = offer + clues.

* dar la idea = give + the impression that.

* darle vueltas a la idea = toy with, toy with + idea of.

* darle vueltas a la idea de = flirt with + the idea of.

* dar una idea = give + idea, give + glimpse, provide + an understanding.

* dar una idea de = give + a feel for, give + indication, provide + a glimpse of, give + a flavour of, be indicative of, provide + insight into, give + a picture, give + an insight into, give + an inkling of.

* dar una idea general = put in + the picture, give + a general picture, paint + a broad picture.

* debatir una idea = discuss + idea.

* deducir una idea = draw + idea.

* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.

* defender una idea = champion + idea.

* de ideas afines = like-minded.

* desaprobar una idea = disapprove of + the idea of.

* desarrollar una idea = amplify + idea.

* descartar una idea = dismiss + idea, discount + notion.

* difundir una idea = spread + view, spread + an idea, circulate + Posesivo + idea.

* discutir una idea = float + concept.

* echar por tierra una idea = crush + idea.

* empezar a gustar la idea = warm up to + the idea.

* entusiasmarse con la idea = warm up to + the idea.

* erradicar falsas ideas = erase + misconceptions.

* erradicar una falsa ide = dispel + idea.

* escaso de ideas = short of ideas.

* estar a favor de una idea = favour + idea.

* estar convencido de la idea de que = be committed to the idea that.

* estar de acuerdo con una idea = subscribe to + idea.

* expresar ideas = express + thoughts, put over + ideas.

* extraer una idea = draw + idea.

* falto de ideas = short of ideas.

* germen de una idea = germ of an idea.

* gustar la idea de = fancy + the idea of.

* hacer hincapié en una idea = hammer + point.

* hacer prevaler las ideas y valores de uno mismo = assert + own ideas and values.

* hacer realidad una idea = follow through on/with + Posesivo + idea.

* hacerse a una idea = deal with + concept.

* hacerse una idea = form + impression, get + an inkling.

* hacerse una idea de = catch + glimpse, glean + indication, glean + picture, have + an inkling of.

* hacerse una idea mejor de = glean + insights.

* hacer valer una idea = enforce + idea.

* idea abstracta = abstract idea.

* idea + aparecer = idea + surface.

* idea aproximada = rough idea.

* idea arraigada = ingrained attitude.

* idea brillante = bright idea.

* idea buena = cool idea.

* idea central = focal point.

* idea clara = clear idea.

* idea cultural = meme.

* idea + dar forma = idea + shape.

* idea de reforma = reform idea.

* idea estrafalaria = outlandish idea.

* idea falsa = misconception, misperception, bogus idea, illusion.

* idea favorita = pet idea.

* idea + forjar = idea + shape.

* idea fundamental = keynote.

* idea general = rough idea.

* idea genial = brain child [brainchild].

* idea incoherente = disjointed idea.

* idea loca = wild thought.

* idea nueva = fresh idea.

* idea original = brain child [brainchild].

* idea pensada a posteriori = afterthought.

* idea peregrina = outlandish idea.

* idea preconcebida = preconception.

* idea principal = drift.

* idea reciclada = retread [re-tread].

* ideas = food for thought, strands of thought.

* idea secundaria = side issue.

* ideas políticas = politics.

* ideas principales = significant ideas.

* idea + surgir = idea + come up.

* ilustrar una idea = illustrate + point.

* inspirar ideas = spark off + ideas.

* intercambiar ideas = compare + notes, exchange + ideas, bounce off + ideas.

* intercambiar ideas con Alguien = bounce + ideas off + Nombre.

* intercambio de ideas = exchange of ideas, fertilisation [fertilization, -USA], cross-fertilisation [cross-fertilization, -USA], cross-fertilisation of ideas.

* la idea que hay detrás de = the idea behind.

* lanzar una idea = pilot + idea.

* machacar un idea = squash + idea.

* mencionar una idea = bring up + idea.

* ¡ni idea! = beats me!.

* no captar la idea = miss + the point.

* no estar de acuerdo con la idea de = disapprove of + the idea of.

* no pillar la idea = miss + the point.

* no tener idea = have + no clue, have + no idea.

* no tener idea de = be clueless about, have + no understanding of.

* no tener la más mínima idea sobre Algo = Negativo + have + the foggiest idea.

* no tener ni idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.

* no tener ni puta idea = not get + Posesivo + shit together.

* no tener ni puta idea sobre Algo = not know the first thing about.

* nueva idea = reform idea.

* obtener una idea = get + a sense of, gain + a sense of.

* obtener una idea de = get + a taste of.

* ocurrirse a Alguien una idea = hit on/upon + idea.

* ocurrírsele a Alguien una idea = think up + idea.

* ocurrírsele la idea = come up with + idea.

* pensar en una idea = think up + idea.

* perpetuar una idea preconcebida = perpetuate + preconception.

* plantear una idea = raise + idea.

* plasmar una idea en la realidad = translate + idea into + reality.

* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.

* poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.

* presentar una idea = make + point, put forward + idea, offer + perspective, present + idea.

* probar una idea = test + idea.

* profundizar en una idea = carry + argument + one step further.

* promover una idea = promote + idea, pioneer + idea.

* proponer una idea = advance + proposition, advance + idea, put forward + idea.

* quitar la idea = wipe away + idea.

* recalcar una idea = hammer + point.

* rechazar una idea = turn + idea + down.

* reforzar una idea = reinforce + idea, reinforce + notion, strengthen + the view.

* refutar una idea = quarrel with + notion.

* replantearse las ideas = rethink + Posesivo + ideas.

* representar una idea = dramatise + idea.

* sacar a colación una idea = bring up + idea.

* ser la idea central de = be at the core of, be at the heart of.

* ser partidario de una idea = favour + idea.

* sin idea = clueless.

* sin ideas preconcebidas = open mind.

* sin la menor idea = clueless.

* sopesar una idea = weigh + idea.

* sugerir ideas = contribute + ideas, brainstorm.

* sugerir una idea = advance + proposition, suggest + idea, float + concept.

* suscribir una idea = subscribe to + idea.

* tener idea = have + a clue.

* tener una idea = gain + impression, capture + glimpse, get + a sense of, have + an inkling of, gain + a sense of, have + a clue.

* tener una idea de = gain + idea of.

* tormenta de ideas = brainstorming [brain-storming], brainstorm.

* una idea general = a rough guide.

* unas cuantas ideas = a rough guide.

* utilizar las ideas de (Alguien) = draw on/upon + Posesivo + ideas.

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idea

feminine

A

1 (concepto) idea

la idea de libertad the idea o concept of freedom

la idea de un dios único the idea o notion of a single God

2 (opinión, ideología) idea

sus ideas políticas his political beliefs o ideas

es de ideas bastante conservadoras she has fairly conservative ideas o views

es un hombre de ideas fijas he has very set ideas about things

yo no soy de la misma idea I don't agree, I don't share your opinion

3 (noción) idea

no tiene idea de cómo funciona he has no idea how it works

no tenía ni idea de todo esto I had no idea about any of this

no tengo idea no idea! o I don't have a clue

no tenía ni la más remota idea or ( Esp fam) ni pajolera idea she didn't have the slightest idea, she didn't have the faintest o foggiest idea ( colloq)

tenía idea de que ibas a llamar I had a feeling you'd call

no tienes idea de lo que he sufrido you have no idea how much I've suffered

para darse or hacerse una idea de la situación to give oneself o to get an idea of the situation

es difícil hacerse una idea de cómo es si no lo has visto it's hard to imagine what it's like if you haven't seen it

esto es sólo una idea del proyecto this is just a general idea of the project

darse idea para algo ( RPl fam); to be good at sth

se da mucha idea para cocinar she's a very good cook

hacerse (a) la idea de algo: ya me voy haciendo (a) la idea de vivir allí I am getting used to the idea of living there now

no se hace (a) la idea de que está muerto she can't accept the fact that he's dead

B

1 (ocurrencia) idea

se me ocurre or tengo una idea I've got an idea

¡qué ideas se te ocurren! you really o sure get some funny ideas! ( colloq)

¡tú y tus brillantes ideas! ( iró); you and your brilliant ideas! ( iro)

se le metió la idea en la cabeza de ir a escalar la montaña she got it into her head to go and climb the mountain

no sería mala idea hacer las reservas hoy it wouldn't be a bad idea to make the reservations today

¡quítate esa idea de la cabeza! you can get that idea out of your head!

idea de bombero ( Esp fam); crazy idea

2 (intención) intention, idea

no fui con esa idea I didn't go with that idea in mind o with that intention

mi idea era terminarlo hoy my intention was to finish it today, I had intended to finish it today

cambió de idea y tomó el tren she changed her mind and took the train

no han abandonado la idea de ir al parque they haven't given up the idea of going to the park

malo¹ (↑ malo (1))

3 (sugerencia) idea

ideas para el hogar ideas for the home

escriban sus ideas en un papelito please write your suggestions o ideas on a piece of paper

Compuesto:

idea fija

fixed idea, idée fixe

C

( RPl) (manía): no lo comas con idea stop thinking about it and just eat it

tenerle idea a algn (CS fam); to have sth against sb ( colloq), to have it in for sb ( colloq)

tenerle idea a algo ( fam); to have a thing about sth ( colloq)

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Del verbo idear: ( conjugate idear)

idea es:

3ª persona singular (él/ella/usted) presente indicativo

2ª persona singular (tú) imperativo

Multiple Entries:
idea
idear
idea sustantivo femenino
idea;
◊ la idea de libertad the idea o concept of freedom;

es de ideas fijas he has very set ideas about things;
no tiene idea de cómo funciona he has no idea how it works;
no tengo idea I don't have a clue;
hacerse una idea de la situación to get an idea of the situation;
se me ocurre una idea I've got an idea;
cambió de idea she changed her mind;
hacerse (a) la idea de algo to get used to the idea of sth
idea sustantivo femenino
1 idea
idea fija, fixed idea
2 (representación, concepto) idea: la simple idea de volver a verle me pone nervioso, the very thought of seeing him again makes me all jittery
(noción) idea: para que te hagas una idea..., so that you can get an idea...
tiene muy poca idea de lo que cuesta, she has very little idea of what it costs
3 (opinión, juicio) idea, opinion: te lo advierto, ésta no es la idea que yo tengo de la diversión, mind you, that's not my idea of fun
tiene ideas peligrosas sobre el poder, he has dangerous ideas about power
cambiar de idea, to change one's mind
4 (intención) intention
a mala idea, on purpose
5 (proyecto, plan, ocurrencia) idea: teme que le roben la idea, she's afraid someone might steal her idea
vino con la idea de ir a la playa, she came with the idea of going to the beach
exclamación ¡vaya una idea!, the very idea!
♦ Locuciones: hacerse a la idea de, to get used to the idea of
familiar no tener ni idea, to have no idea o not to have a clue: no tenía ni idea de que hubieras regresado, I had no idea that you were back
(ser ignorante) no tengo ni (la más remota/puñetera) idea de fútbol, I haven't got a clue about football
ideas de bombero, absurd ideas
idear verbo transitivo
1 (un invento, diseño) to devise, invent
2 (una teoría, un plan) to think up, conceive

' idea' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abandono
- acariciar
- acierto
- acoger
- acogida
- advertir
- aferrarse
- añadidura
- anticipo
- borrosa
- borroso
- bosquejar
- bosquejo
- buena
- bueno
- cabeza
- cambiar
- chifladura
- concepto
- confusa
- confuso
- convencer
- cosa
- decir
- definida
- definido
- desechar
- desterrar
- dónde
- exclusión
- flor
- formarse
- fríamente
- gestarse
- gustar
- hacerse
- hoy
- impracticable
- inicialmente
- intención
- irse
- leve
- luminosa
- luminoso
- madurar
- menor
- mentalizarse
- neta
- neto
- noción
English:
abandon
- adjust
- advance
- afterthought
- amusement
- appealing
- assumption
- barmy
- better
- brainstorm
- brainwave
- brilliant
- bring forward
- bristle
- catch
- catch on
- change
- cling
- clue
- come up with
- conception
- confused
- convey
- crazy
- daft
- daring
- dated
- defunct
- dismiss
- distinct
- downside
- drift
- embody
- embrace
- face
- faint
- fall in with
- fanciful
- fasten on to
- flirt
- fluid
- foggy
- fundamental
- get across
- get through
- hit on
- hit upon
- idea
- idiotic
- illusion

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idea nf

1. [concepto] idea;

la idea del bien y del mal the concept of good and evil;

yo tenía otra idea de Estados Unidos I had a different image of the United States;

tiene una idea peculiar de lo que es la honradez he has a funny idea of (what's meant by) honesty;

hazte a la idea de que no va a venir you'd better start accepting that she isn't going to come;

no conseguía hacerme a la idea de vivir sin ella I couldn't get used to the idea of living without her;

con lo que me has dicho ya me hago una idea de cómo es la escuela from what you've told me I've got a pretty good idea of what the school is like;

no me hago una idea de cómo debió ser I can't imagine what it must have been like

Comp
idea fija obsession;
ser una persona de ideas fijas to be a person of fixed ideas

2. [ocurrencia] idea;

una buena/mala idea a good/bad idea;

ha sido muy buena idea escoger este restaurante it was a very good idea to choose this restaurant;

se le ve falto de ideas en su última novela he seems short of ideas in his latest novel;

lo que contaste me dio la idea para el guión what you said to me gave me the idea for the script;

se me ocurre una idea, podríamos… I know what, we could…;

¿a quién se le habrá ocurrido la idea de apagar las luces? can you believe it, somebody's gone and turned the lights out!;

¡más vale que te quites esa idea de la cabeza! you can forget that idea!;

una idea brillante o [m5] luminosa a brilliant idea, a brainwave;

cuando se le mete una idea en la cabeza… when he gets an idea into his head…;

Comp
Esp
tener ideas de bombero to have wild o crazy ideas

3. [conocimiento, nociones] idea;

la policía no tenía ni idea de quién pudo haber cometido el crimen the police had no idea who could have committed the crime;

no tengo ni idea I haven't got a clue;

no tengo ni idea de física I don't know the first thing about physics;

no tengo (ni) la menor o [m5] la más remota idea I haven't the slightest idea;
Esp muy Fam
no tengo ni pajolera idea I haven't the faintest Br bloody o US goddamn idea;
Vulg
no tengo ni puta idea I haven't got a fucking clue;
Fam
¡ni idea! [como respuesta] search me!, I haven't got a clue!;

tener idea de cómo hacer algo to know how to do sth;

tener una ligera idea to have a vague idea;

por la forma en que maneja las herramientas se ve que tiene idea from the way she's handling the tools, you can tell she knows what she's doing;

¡no tienes idea o [m5] no puedes hacerte una idea de lo duro que fue! you have no idea o you can't imagine how hard it was!

4. [propósito] intention;

nuestra idea es volver pronto we intend to o our intention is to return early;

con la idea de with the idea o intention of;

tener idea de hacer algo to intend to do sth;

a mala idea maliciously;

tener mala idea [ser malintencionado] to be a Br nasty o US real piece of work;

¡mira que tienes mala idea! that's really nasty of you!

5. [opinión] opinion;

mi idea de ella era totalmente errónea I had completely the wrong impression of her;

no tengo una idea formada sobre el tema I don't have a clear opinion on the subject;

cambiar de idea to change one's mind;

yo soy de la idea de que mujeres y hombres deben tener los mismos derechos I'm of the opinion that men and women should have equal rights;

somos de la misma idea we agree, we're of the same opinion

6.
ideas [ideología] ideas;

mi padre es de ideas progresistas my father is a progressive o has progressive attitudes;

fue perseguido por sus ideas he was persecuted for his beliefs o ideas

7. CSur [manía]
le tengo idea a su hermana I can't stand her sister;

le tengo idea a eso that drives me nuts;

si te vas a poner el vestido con idea, mejor ponete otra cosa if you're not sure about the dress, you'd do better to wear something else

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idea

f idea;

dar (una) idea de algo give an idea of sth;

hacerse a la idea de que … get used to the idea that …;

no tener ni idea not have a clue

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idea nf

1) : idea, notion

2) : opinion, belief

3) propósito: intention

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idea n idea

¡qué buena idea! what a good idea!

no tengo ni idea I have no idea / I haven't got a clue

cambiar de idea to change your mind

hacerse a la idea to get used to the idea

hacerse una idea de algo to have an idea of something

Spanish-English dictionary > idea
15 Gedanke

m; -ns, -n

1. thought (an + Akk of); (Gefühl, Ahnung) notion; (Gedankengang, Betrachtung) thought(s Pl.); (Mutmaßung) conjecture; der Gedanke, dass... the thought that ( oder of s.o. oder s.th. [+ Ger.]); in Gedanken (zerstreut) absent-minded; (im Geiste) in spirit; (in der Fantasie) in one’s mind’s eye; seinen Gedanken nachhängen lose oneself in thought ( oder in one’s own thoughts); in Gedanken verloren oder versunken oder vertieft lost in thought, miles away umg.; etw. ganz in Gedanken tun do s.th. absent-mindedly; sie ist mit ihren Gedanken immer woanders oder nie bei der Sache she’s always got her mind on other things; wo warst du nur mit deinen Gedanken? what were you thinking of?; seine Gedanken beisammenhaben / beisammenhalten have / keep one’s wits about one; jemanden auf andere Gedanken bringen get s.o.’s mind onto other things; (von Kummer etc. ablenken) take s.o.’s mind off things; jemandes Gedanken lesen read s.o.’s mind; ich kann doch keine Gedanken lesen! I’m not a mind-reader!; schon bei dem Gedanken oder allein der Gedanke ( daran) just to think of it, the very thought of it; kein Gedanke ( daran)! umg. no way!; ich kann keinen klaren Gedanken fassen I can’t think straight; sich (Dat) Gedanken machen über (+ Akk) (nachdenken) think about; (sich fragen) wonder about; (sich sorgen) worry about, be worried about; mach dir keine Gedanken darüber don’t worry about it, don’t let it worry you; die Gedanken sind frei thought is free

2. (Idee, Vorstellung, Einfall, Plan) idea; guter Gedanke good idea; das ist ein ( guter) Gedanke! auch that’s an ( oder the) idea; jemanden auf den Gedanken bringen zu (+ Inf.) give s.o. the idea of (+ Ger.) das bringt mich auf einen Gedanken that’s ( oder you’ve etc.) just given me an idea; jemanden auf dumme Gedanken bringen put ideas into s.o.’s head; er kam auf den Gedanken zu (+ Inf.) he had the idea of (+ Ger.), it occurred to him to (+ Inf.) wie kommst du auf den Gedanken? what made you think of that?; auf den Gedanken wäre ich nie gekommen I would never have thought of it, it would never have occurred to me; auf dumme Gedanken kommen get ideas; ich will nicht, dass sie auf dumme Gedanken kommt I don’t want her to get any (silly) ideas; da kam ihr der rettende Gedanke then she hit upon the solution; mit dem Gedanke spielen zu (+ Inf.) toy with the idea of (+ Ger.) sich mit dem Gedanke tragen zu (+ Inf.) have in mind to (+ Inf.), be minded to (+ Inf.)

3. Gedanken (Ansichten) thoughts, views ( über + Akk on); seine Gedanken austauschen exchange ideas ( oder views)

4. (Begriff) idea, concept; der Gedanke der Demokratie the idea ( oder concept) of democracy

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der Gedanke

idea; thought

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Ge|dạn|ke [gə'daŋkə]
m -ns, -n
thought ( über +acc on, about); (= Idee, Plan, Einfall) idea; (= Konzept) concept; (= Betrachtung) reflection ( über +acc on)
der bloße Gedanke an... — the mere thought of...

da kam mir ein Gedanke — then I had an idea, then something occurred to me

einen Gedanken fassen — to formulate an idea

bei diesem Lärm kann man ja keinen Gedanken fassen — you can't hear yourself think in this noise

seine Gedanken beisammenhaben — to have one's mind or thoughts concentrated

in Gedanken vertieft or versunken/verloren sein — to be deep or sunk/lost in thought

in Gedanken, Worten und Werken sündigen — to sin in thought, word and deed

in Gedanken bin ich bei dir — in thought I am with you, my thoughts are with you

jdn auf andere Gedanken bringen — to take sb's mind off things

schwarzen Gedanken nachhängen — to think gloomy or dismal thoughts

wo hat er nur seine Gedanken? — whatever is he thinking about?

Gedanken machen — to think about sth

mach dir keine Gedanken ( darüber)! — don't worry about it!

so seine Gedanken (inf) — I've got my ideas

daran würde ich keinen Gedanken verschwenden — I wouldn't even give it a thought

tun — to do sth (quite) without thinking

jds Gedanken lesen — to read sb's mind or thoughts

ich kann doch nicht Gedanken lesen! — I'm not a mind-reader!

auf einen Gedanken kommen — to have or get an idea

wie kommen Sie auf den Gedanken? — what gives you that idea?, what makes you think that?

auf dumme Gedanken kommen (inf) — to get up to mischief

jdn auf den Gedanken bringen, etw zu tun — to give sb the idea of doing sth

mit dem Gedanken spielen, etw zu tun — to toy with or consider the idea of doing sth

der europäische/olympische Gedanke — the European/Olympic idea

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der

1) (something that one thinks; an idea: I had a sudden thought.) thought

2) (the act of thinking: Go and have a think about it.) think

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Ge·dan·ke

<-ns, -n>

[gəˈdaŋkə]

m

1. (das Gedachte, Überlegung) thought

der bloße \Gedanke an jdn/etw the mere thought of sb/sth

in \Gedanken vertieft [o versunken] [o (geh) verloren] deep [or sunk] [or lost] in thought

sich akk mit einem \Gedanken vertraut machen to get used to an idea

jdn auf andere \Gedanken bringen to take sb's mind off sth

jdn auf einen \Gedanken bringen to put an idea into sb's head

einen \Gedanken fassen to form an idea

ich kann keinen vernünftigen \Gedanken fassen I just can't think properly

den \Gedanken fassen, etw zu tun to form [or have] the idea of doing sth

jds \Gedanken lesen to read sb's thoughts

sich dat über etw akk \Gedanken machen to be worried about sth

mach dir darüber keine \Gedanken don't worry [about it]

sich dat so seine \Gedanken machen (fam) to begin to wonder

jdn aus seinen \Gedanken reißen to interrupt sb's thoughts

in \Gedanken bei jdm/etw sein to be in sb's thoughts/to have one's mind on sth

in \Gedanken bin ich stets bei dir my thoughts are with you

ganz in \Gedanken sein to be lost in thought

mit seinen \Gedanken woanders sein to have one's mind on sth else

wo hast du nur deine \Gedanken? whatever are you thinking about?

etw ganz in \Gedanken tun to do sth while lost in thought [or while one's thoughts are far away]

kein \Gedanke [daran]! certainly not!, no way!, out of the question!

2. (Einfall, Plan) idea, plan

einen \Gedanken in die Tat umsetzen to put a plan [or an idea] into action

jdm kommt ein \Gedanke the thought occurs to sb, sb has [or hits upon] an idea

mir kommt da gerade ein \Gedanke! I've just had an idea!

der rettende \Gedanke the idea that saves the day

plötzlich kam mir der rettende \Gedanke suddenly I came up with an idea to save the day

auf einen \Gedanken kommen to have an idea

auf dumme \Gedanken kommen (fam) to get up to mischief fam

mit dem \Gedanken spielen, etw zu tun to toy with the idea of doing sth

3. (Begriff) concept

der europäische \Gedanke ist die Idee von einem vereinten Europa the European idea is the concept of a united Europe

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der; Gedankens, Gedanken

1) thought

seinen Gedanken nachhängen — abandon oneself to one's thoughts

jemanden auf andere Gedanken bringen — take somebody's mind off things

in Gedanken verloren od. versunken [sein] — [be] lost or deep in thought

mit seinen Gedanken nicht bei der Sache sein — have one's mind on something else

sich mit einem Gedanken vertraut machen/einen Gedanken aufgreifen — get used to/take up an idea

Gedanken lesen können — be able to read people's thoughts or to mind-read

sich (Dat.) [um jemanden/etwas od. wegen jemandes/etwas] Gedanken machen — be worried [about somebody/something]

sich über etwas (Akk.) Gedanken machen — (länger nachdenken) think about or ponder something

2) o. Pl

der Gedanke an etwas — (Akk.) the thought of something

bei dem Gedanken, hingehen zu müssen — at the thought of having to go

kein Gedanke [daran]! — (ugs.) out of the question!; no way! (coll.)

3) Plural (Meinung) ideas

seine Gedanken [über etwas (Akk.)] austauschen — exchange views [about something]

4) (Einfall) idea

das bringt mich auf einen Gedanken — that gives me an idea

mir kam der Gedanke, wir könnten... — it occurred to me that we could...

auf dumme Gedanken kommen — (ugs.) get silly ideas (coll.)

mit dem Gedanken spielen[, etwas zu tun] — be toying with the idea [of doing something]

5) (Idee) idea

der Gedanke des Friedens — the idea of peace

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Gedanke m; -ns, -n

1. thought (

an +akk of); (Gefühl, Ahnung) notion; (Gedankengang, Betrachtung) thought(s pl); (Mutmaßung) conjecture;

der Gedanke, dass … the thought that ( oder of sb oder sth [+ger]);

in Gedanken (zerstreut) absent-minded; (im Geiste) in spirit; (in der Fantasie) in one’s mind’s eye;

seinen Gedanken nachhängen lose oneself in thought ( oder in one’s own thoughts);

in Gedanken verloren oder

versunken oder

vertieft lost in thought, miles away umg;

etwas ganz in Gedanken tun do sth absent-mindedly;

sie ist mit ihren Gedanken immer woanders oder

nie bei der Sache she’s always got her mind on other things;

wo warst du nur mit deinen Gedanken? what were you thinking of?;

seine Gedanken beisammenhaben/beisammenhalten have/keep one’s wits about one;

jemanden auf andere Gedanken bringen get sb’s mind onto other things; (von Kummer etc ablenken) take sb’s mind off things;

jemandes Gedanken lesen read sb’s mind;

ich kann doch keine Gedanken lesen! I’m not a mind-reader!;

schon bei dem Gedanken oder

allein der Gedanke (daran) just to think of it, the very thought of it;

kein Gedanke (daran)! umg no way!;

ich kann keinen klaren Gedanken fassen I can’t think straight;

sich (dat)

Gedanken machen über (+akk) (nachdenken) think about; (sich fragen) wonder about; (sich sorgen) worry about, be worried about;

mach dir keine Gedanken darüber don’t worry about it, don’t let it worry you;

die Gedanken sind frei thought is free

2. (Idee, Vorstellung, Einfall, Plan) idea;

guter Gedanke good idea;

das ist ein (guter) Gedanke! auch that’s an ( oder the) idea;

jemanden auf den Gedanken bringen zu (+inf) give sb the idea of (+ger)

das bringt mich auf einen Gedanken that’s ( oder you’ve etc) just given me an idea;

jemanden auf dumme Gedanken bringen put ideas into sb’s head;

er kam auf den Gedanken zu (+inf) he had the idea of (+ger), it occurred to him to (+inf)

wie kommst du auf den Gedanken? what made you think of that?;

auf den Gedanken wäre ich nie gekommen I would never have thought of it, it would never have occurred to me;

auf dumme Gedanken kommen get ideas;

ich will nicht, dass sie auf dumme Gedanken kommt I don’t want her to get any (silly) ideas;

da kam ihr der rettende Gedanke then she hit upon the solution;

mit dem Gedanken spielen zu (+inf) toy with the idea of (+ger)

sich mit dem Gedanken tragen zu (+inf) have in mind to (+inf), be minded to (+inf)

3.

Gedanken (Ansichten) thoughts, views (

über +akk on);

seine Gedanken austauschen exchange ideas ( oder views)

4. (Begriff) idea, concept;

der Gedanke der Demokratie the idea ( oder concept) of democracy

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der; Gedankens, Gedanken

1) thought

seinen Gedanken nachhängen — abandon oneself to one's thoughts

jemanden auf andere Gedanken bringen — take somebody's mind off things

in Gedanken verloren od. versunken [sein] — [be] lost or deep in thought

mit seinen Gedanken nicht bei der Sache sein — have one's mind on something else

sich mit einem Gedanken vertraut machen/einen Gedanken aufgreifen — get used to/take up an idea

Gedanken lesen können — be able to read people's thoughts or to mind-read

sich (Dat.) [um jemanden/etwas od. wegen jemandes/etwas] Gedanken machen — be worried [about somebody/something]

sich über etwas (Akk.) Gedanken machen — (länger nachdenken) think about or ponder something

2) o. Pl

der Gedanke an etwas — (Akk.) the thought of something

bei dem Gedanken, hingehen zu müssen — at the thought of having to go

kein Gedanke [daran]! — (ugs.) out of the question!; no way! (coll.)

3) Plural (Meinung) ideas

seine Gedanken [über etwas (Akk.)] austauschen — exchange views [about something]

4) (Einfall) idea

das bringt mich auf einen Gedanken — that gives me an idea

mir kam der Gedanke, wir könnten... — it occurred to me that we could...

auf dumme Gedanken kommen — (ugs.) get silly ideas (coll.)

mit dem Gedanken spielen[, etwas zu tun] — be toying with the idea [of doing something]

5) (Idee) idea

der Gedanke des Friedens — the idea of peace

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-n m.

conception n.

idea n.

notion n.

thought n.

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16 морочить голову

1) General subject: gammon, lead( smb.) a dance, muzz, muzzle, (кому-л.) pull leg, pull somebody's leg (кому-л.), put ideas into someone's head (кому-л.), mess with sb's head, play games with one, mess about (Don't mess me about. I want the money you promised me)

2) Colloquial: jerk around, (кому-то) have (smb) on a line

3) British English: pull somebody's plonker (slang)

4) Jargon: stall

5) American English: drive someone up the wall over something, hassle or annoy or pester someone to no end

6) Makarov: draw leg (кому-л.)

Универсальный русско-английский словарь > морочить голову
17 idée

idée [ide]

1. feminine noun

a. idea

• l'idée que les enfants se font du monde the idea children have of the world

• il a eu l'idée d'écrire he had the idea of writing

• à l'idée de faire qch/de qch at the idea of doing sth/of sth

• avoir une idée derrière la tête to have something at the back of one's mind

• tu te fais des idées you're imagining things

• ça pourrait lui donner des idées it might give him ideas

• quelle idée ! the idea!

• il a de ces idées ! the things he thinks up!

• quelle bonne idée ! what a good idea!

• donner à qn/se faire une idée des difficultés to give sb/get an idea of the difficulties

• avez-vous une idée de l'heure ? have you got any idea of the time?

• je n'en ai pas la moindre idée I haven't the faintest idea

• j'ai mon idée or ma petite idée sur la question I have my own ideas on the subject

• agir selon or à son idée to do as one sees fit

• il y a de l'idée (inf) (dessin, projet) there's something in it

b. ( = esprit) avoir dans l'idée que to have it in one's mind that

• cela ne lui viendrait jamais à l'idée it would never occur to him

• il s'est mis dans l'idée de... he took it into his head to...

2. plural feminine noun

idées ( = opinions) ideas

• idées politiques political ideas

• avoir des idées avancées to have progressive ideas

• avoir les idées larges to be broad-minded

3. compounds

► idée directrice driving principle

► idée fixe idée fixe

► idée de génie, idée lumineuse brilliant idea

► idées noires black thoughts

► idée reçue generally held belief

► idée toute faite preconception

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ide
nom féminin

1) (inspiration, projet) idea ( de faire of doing)

une idée de cadeau — an idea for a present

il y a de l'idée dans ce projet — there are some good ideas in the project

avoir de l'idée — to be inventive

avoir une idée derrière la tête — to have something in mind

il n'a qu'une idée en tête, apprendre à piloter — all he can think about is learning to fly

2) ( opinion) idea ( sur about); ( réflexion) thought

j'ai ma petite idée sur le sujet — I have my own theory about that

avoir idée que — to think that

se faire une haute idée de — to think a lot of

se faire des idées — to imagine things

mettre de l'ordre dans ses idées — ( dans l'immédiat) to gather one's thoughts; ( à long terme) to order one's thoughts

avoir les idées larges — to be broad-minded

ça te changera les idées — it'll take your mind off things

changer d'idée — to change one's mind

avoir de la suite dans les idées — ( savoir ce que l'on veut) to be single-minded; ( être entêté) not to be easily deterred

faire à son idée — to do as one thinks best

3) ( esprit)

avoir dans l'idée que — to have an idea that

avoir dans l'idée de faire — to plan to do

il n'est venu à l'idée de personne de faire — nobody has thought of doing

il ne leur viendrait jamais à l'idée de faire — it would never occur to them to do

tu ne m'ôteras pas de l'idée que... — I still think that...

il s'est mis dans l'idée de faire — he's taken it into his head to do

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Phrasal Verbs:

- idée fixe

- idée force

- idée de génie

- idée noire

- idée toute faite

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ide nf
1) (= concept) idea

2) (= suggestion) idea

C'est une bonne idée. — It's a good idea.

3) (opinion) opinion

Tu as une idée à ce sujet? — Have you got an opinion on this?

avoir les idées larges — to be broad-minded

4) (= pensée)

à l'idée de — at the idea of, at the thought of

à l'idée que — at the idea that, at the thought that

Il s'inquiétait à l'idée qu'elle devrait rentrer tard le soir. — He was worried by the thought that she would have to come home late at night.

5) (= illusion)

se faire des idées — to imagine things

6) (autres locutions)

venir à l'idée de qn — to occur to sb

avoir dans l'idée que — to have an idea that

avoir idée que — to have an idea that

je n'en ai pas la moindre idée — I haven't the faintest idea

avoir une idée de qch — to have some idea of sth

As-tu une idée du prix que ça coûte? — Have you got any idea how much it costs?

donner une idée de qch à qn; Pourrais-tu me donner une idée de ce que cela implique? — Can you give me some idea what it involves?

en voilà des idées! — the very idea!

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idée nf

1 (inspiration, projet) idea (de qch of sth; de faire of doing); quelle idée! what an idea!; être plein d'idées to be full of ideas; donner des idées à qn to give sb ideas; ne jamais être à court d'idées never to be short of ideas; une idée de cadeau pour qn an idea for a present for sb; avoir une idée to have an idea; être fou de joie à l'idée de/que to be over the moon at the idea of/that; il y a de l'idée dans ce projet there are some good ideas in the project; avoir de l'idée to be inventive; avoir une idée derrière la tête to have something in mind; il n'a qu'une idée en tête, apprendre à piloter all he can think about is learning to fly; sortir sans manteau en hiver, quelle idée! how stupid to go out without a coat in winter!;

2 ( opinion) idea (sur about); ( réflexion) thought; avoir son idée sur to have one's own idea about; l'histoire des idées the history of ideas; j'ai ma petite idée sur le sujet I have my own theory about that; avoir idée que to think that; se faire une haute idée de to think a lot of; se faire des idées to imagine things; mettre de l'ordre dans ses idées ( dans l'immédiat) to gather one's thoughts; ( à long terme) to order one's thoughts; avoir les idées larges to be broad-minded; ça te changera les idées it'll take your mind off things; changer d'idée to change one's mind; avoir des idées de gauche to have left-wing tendencies; avoir de la suite dans les idées ( savoir ce que l'on veut) to be single-minded; iron ( être entêté) not to be easily deterred; manquer de suite dans les idées to lack tenacity; faire à son idée to do as one thinks best;

3 ( aper çu) idea; donner à qn une idée de l'étendue de to give sb an idea of the extent of; as-tu une idée du temps qu'il faut pour faire do you have any idea how long it takes to do;

4 ( esprit) avoir dans l'idée que to have an idea that; avoir dans l'idée de faire to plan to do; il n'est venu à l'idée de personne de faire nobody has thought of doing; il ne leur viendrait jamais à l'idée de faire it would never occur to them to do; tu ne m'ôteras pas de l'idée qu'on aurait dû tourner à droite I still think that we should have turned right; il s'est mis dans l'idée de faire he's taken it into his head to do; mets-toi bien dans l'idée qu'il ne partira jamais get it into your head that he'll never leave;

5 ( représentation abstraite) idea; l'idée de justice/du beau the idea of justice/beauty.

Composés

idée cadeau gift idea; idée fixe idée fixe, obsession; c'est une idée fixe chez lui he's got a fixation about it; idée force key idea; idée de génie brainwave○; idée noire dark thought; idée reçue idée reçue; idée toute faite second-hand idea.

[ide] nom féminin

1. [pensée] idea, thought

se faire à l'idée to get used to the idea

j'ai idée que... (familier) I've got the feeling that...

rien qu'à l'idée de la revoir, je tremble the mere thought ou the very idea of seeing her again makes me nervous

heureusement qu'il a eu l'idée d'éteindre le gaz luckily he thought of turning the gas off ou it occurred to him to turn the gas off

je me faisais une autre idée de la Tunisie/de sa femme I had imagined Tunisia/his wife to be different

il a eu la bonne idée de ne pas venir (humoristique) he was quite right not to come

moi, t'en vouloir? en voilà une idée! me, hold it against you? where did you get that idea (from)?

se faire des idées to imagine things

s'il croit obtenir le rôle, il se fait des idées if he thinks he's going to get the part, he's deceiving himself

se faire des idées sur quelqu'un to have the wrong idea about somebody

donner des idées à quelqu'un to give somebody ideas ou to put ideas in ou into somebody's head

avoir une idée derrière la tête to be up to something

avoir des idées noires to be down in the dumps, to have the blues

2. [inspiration, création] idea

qui a eu l'idée du barbecue? whose idea was it to have ou who suggested having a barbecue?

[imagination] ideas, imagination

avoir de l'idée to be quite inventive

pas mal ce dessin, il y a de l'idée (familier) not bad this drawing, it's got something

3. [gré, convenance]

fais à ton idée do as you see fit ou as you please

4. (toujours singulier) [esprit]

avoir dans l'idée que... to have an idea that..., to think that...

avais-tu dans l'idée d'acheter des actions? were you thinking of buying shares?

tu la connais, quand elle a dans l'idée de faire quelque chose! you know her, when she's got it into her head to do something ou when she's set her mind on doing something!

t'est-il jamais venu à l'idée que...? has it never occurred to you ou entered your head that...?

il ne me viendrait jamais à l'idée de le frapper it would never cross my mind to hit him

on va au concert ce soir? ça m'était complètement sorti de l'idée (familier) we're going to the concert tonight? it had gone clean ou right out of my mind

5. [point de vue]

avoir des idées bien arrêtées sur to have set ideas ou definite views about

je préfère me faire moi-même une idée de la situation I'd rather assess the situation for myself

changer d'idée to change one's mind

idée fixe idée fixe (soutenu), obsession

c'est une idée fixe chez toi! it's an obsession with you!

idée reçue commonplace, received idea (soutenu), idée reçue (soutenu)

idées préconçues preconceived ideas, preconceptions

avoir les idées larges/étroites to be broad-/narrow-minded

avoir une haute idée de quelqu'un/quelque chose to have a high opinion of somebody/something, to think highly of somebody/something

6. [aperçu, impression] idea

donnez-moi une idée du prix que ça va coûter/du temps que ça va prendre give me a rough idea ou some idea of the price/of the time it will take

tu n'as pas idée de son entêtement! you have no idea ou you can't imagine how stubborn he is!

je n'en ai pas la moindre idée I haven't the slightest ou faintest idea

aucune idée! I haven't got a clue!, no idea!

7. (en composition; avec ou sans trait d'union)

une idée-cadeau a gift idea

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > idée
18 tête

tête [tεt]

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1. feminine noun

2. compounds

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   a. [de personne, animal] head

• être tête nue to be bareheaded

• avoir mal à la tête to have a headache

• j'ai la tête lourde my head feels heavy

• tomber la tête la première to fall headfirst

• se laver la tête to wash one's hair

• c'est à se cogner la tête contre les murs it's enough to drive you up the wall (inf)

• j'en donnerais ma tête à couper I would stake my life on it

• des têtes vont tomber heads will roll

• faire la tête au carré à qn (inf!) to smash sb's face in (inf!)

• tenir tête à qn/qch to stand up to sb/sth

• réclamer la tête de qn to demand sb's head

• jurer sur la tête de qn to swear on sb's life

• risquer sa tête to risk one's neck

• sauver sa tête to save one's neck

• gagner d'une tête [cheval] to win by a head

• garder la tête froide to keep a cool head

• avoir la tête dure ( = têtu) to be stubborn

• être une tête de mule (inf) to be as stubborn as a mule

   b. ( = visage, expression) face

• il a une tête sympathique he has a nice face

• il a une tête sinistre he has a sinister look about him

• il a une bonne tête he looks a decent sort

• quand il a appris la nouvelle il a fait une drôle de tête ! you should have seen his face when he heard the news!

• il en fait une tête ! just look at his face!

• faire la tête to sulk

• c'est une tête à claques (inf) he has got the sort of face you'd love to smack

• c'est à la tête du client (inf) it depends on the person

• avoir ses têtes (inf) to have one's favourites

   c. ( = personne) head

• de nouvelles têtes new faces

• le repas coûtera 150 € par tête de pipe (inf!) the meal will cost 150 euros a head

   d. ( = partie supérieure) [de clou, marteau] head ; [d'arbre] top

• tête d'ail head of garlic

• tête d'épingle pinhead

   e. ( = partie antérieure) head

• l'équipe conserve la tête du classement the team retains its lead

• prendre la tête to take the lead

   f. ( = facultés mentales) avoir toute sa tête to have all one's faculties

• n'avoir rien dans la tête to be empty-headed

• où ai-je la tête ? whatever am I thinking of?

• avoir une petite tête to be dim-witted

• avoir une tête de linotte to be a scatterbrain

• être tête en l'air to be a scatterbrain

• c'est une tête (inf) he's really brainy (inf)

• c'est une tête en maths he's (or she's) really good at maths

• avoir la tête sur les épaules to be level-headed

• calculer qch de tête to work sth out in one's head

• chercher qch dans sa tête to search one's memory for sth

• fourrer qch dans la tête de qn (inf) to put sth into sb's head

• se mettre dans la tête que to get it into one's head that

• avoir la tête à ce que l'on fait to have one's mind on what one is doing

• avoir la tête ailleurs to have one's mind on other matters

• n'en faire qu'à sa tête to do as one pleases

• se prendre la tête to get in(to) a state (inf)

• il me prend la tête (inf) he drives me nuts (inf)

• la géométrie, ça me prend la tête (inf) geometry does my head in (inf)

• j'y réfléchirai à tête reposée I'll think about it when I've got a quiet moment

   g. (Football) header

• faire une tête to head the ball

   h. (locutions)

► tête baissée

• foncer or se jeter tête baissée dans to rush headlong into► la tête haute

• marcher la tête haute to walk with one's head held high► coup de tête head-butt ; (figurative) sudden impulse

• donner un coup de tête à qn to head-butt sb

• agir sur un coup de tête to act on impulse► à la tête de

• à la tête du cortège at the head of the procession

• être à la tête d'un mouvement/d'une affaire ( = diriger) to head a movement/a business

• se trouver à la tête d'une petite fortune to find o.s. the owner of a small fortune► de la tête aux pieds from head to foot

► en tête

• je n'ai plus le nom en tête I can't recall the name

• se mettre en tête de faire qch to take it into one's head to do sth

• on monte en tête ou en queue ? shall we get on at the front or the back?

• être en tête to be in the lead

• dans les sondages, il arrive largement en tête he's well ahead in the polls

• en tête de phrase at the beginning of the sentence

• être en tête de liste to come at the top of the list

• il arrive en tête du scrutin he's leading in the elections

2. <

► tête d'affiche top of the bill

• être la tête d'affiche to be top of the bill ► tête brûlée ( = baroudeur) desperado

► tête d'enregistrement recording head

► tête de lecture [de magnétophone, magnétoscope] play-back head ; (Computing) reading head

► tête de ligne terminus

► tête de liste (Politics) chief candidate (in list system of voting)

► tête de lit bedhead

► tête de mort ( = emblème) death's-head ; (sur pavillon) skull and crossbones

► tête de nœud (vulg!) dickhead (vulg!)

► tête nucléaire nuclear warhead

► tête de série (Tennis) seeded player

• il est tête de série numéro 2 he's the number 2 seed ► tête de Turc whipping boy

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tɛt
nom féminin

1) gén head

la tête basse — ( humblement) with one's head bowed

la tête haute — ( dignement) with one's head held high

tête baissée — [se lancer, foncer] headlong

la tête en bas — [être suspendu, se retrouver] upside down

au-dessus de nos têtes — ( en l'air) overhead

sans tête — headless

coup de tête — headbutt

donner un coup de tête à quelqu'un — to headbutt somebody

être tombé sur la tête — (colloq) fig to have gone off one's rocker (colloq)

2) ( dessus du crâne) head

se laver la tête — to wash one's hair

j'ai la tête toute mouillée — my hair's all wet

3) ( visage) face

une bonne/sale tête — a nice/nasty face

tu en fais une tête! — what a face!, why the long face?

ne fais pas cette tête-là! — don't pull such a face!

quelle tête va-t-il faire? — how's he going to react?

il (me) fait la tête — he's sulking

ne fais pas ta mauvaise tête — don't be so difficult

elle fait sa mauvaise tête — she's being difficult

il a une tête à tricher — he looks like a cheat

tu as une tête à faire peur, aujourd'hui! — you look dreadful today!

4) ( esprit) mind

de tête — [citer, réciter] from memory; [calculer] in one's head

tu n'as pas de tête! — you have a mind like a sieve!

je n'ai pas la référence en tête — I can't recall the reference

où avais-je la tête? — whatever was I thinking of?

ça (ne) va pas, la tête? — (colloq) are you out of your mind or what?

j'avais la tête ailleurs — I was thinking of something else

n'avoir rien dans la tête — to be empty-headed

c'est lui qui t'a mis ça dans la tête! — you got that idea from him!

mets-lui ça dans la tête — drum it into him/her

se mettre dans la or en tête de faire — to take it into one's head to do

monter la tête à Pierre contre Paul — to turn Pierre against Paul

monter à la tête de quelqu'un, faire tourner la tête de quelqu'un — [alcool, succès] to go to somebody's head

elle t'a fait tourner la tête — she's turned your head

il n'est pas bien dans sa tête — (colloq) he isn't right in the head

il a encore toute sa tête (à lui) — he's still got all his faculties

n'en faire qu'à sa tête — to go one's own way

tenir tête à quelqu'un — to stand up to somebody

sur un coup de tête — on an impulse

5) ( personne) face

avoir ses têtes — to have one's favourites [BrE]

en tête à tête — [être, dîner] alone together

rencontrer quelqu'un en tête à tête — to have a meeting with somebody in private

un dîner en tête à tête — an intimate dinner for two

6) ( mesure de longueur) head

avoir une tête de plus que quelqu'un — to be a head taller than somebody

gagner d'une courte tête — [personne] to win by a narrow margin; [cheval] to win by a short head

avoir une tête d'avance sur quelqu'un — to be a short length in front of somebody

7) ( unité de troupeau) head (inv)

8) ( individu)

par tête — gén a head, each; ( dans des statistiques) per capita

par tête de pipe — (colloq) each

9) ( vie) head

vouloir la tête de quelqu'un — ( mort) to want somebody's head; ( disgrâce) to be after somebody's head

risquer sa tête — to risk one's neck (colloq)

des têtes vont tomber — fig heads will roll

10) ( direction)

le groupe de tête — the leading group

c'est lui la tête pensante du mouvement — he's the brains behind the movement

il restera à la tête du groupe — he will stay on as head of the group

prendre la tête du parti — to become leader of the party

prendre la tête des opérations — to take charge of operations

être à la tête d'une immense fortune — to be the possessor of a huge fortune

11) ( premières places) top

être en tête — (de liste, classement) to be at the top; (d'élection, de course, sondage) to be in the lead

venir en tête — to come first

marcher en tête — to walk at the front

marcher en tête d'un cortège — to head a procession

le gouvernement, le premier ministre en tête, a décidé que... — the government, led by the Prime Minister, has decided that...

des tas de gens viendront, ta femme en tête — heaps of people are coming, your wife to begin with

en tête de phrase — at the beginning of a sentence

12) ( extrémité) ( de train) front; (de convoi, cortège) head; (d'arbre, de mât) top; (de vis, rivet, clou) head

une place en tête de train — a seat at the front of the train

en tête de file — first in line

13) Sport ( au football) header

faire une tête — to head the ball

14) Armée ( d'engin) warhead

15) ( en électronique) (d'enregistrement, effacement) head; ( d'électrophone) cartridge

tête de lecture — (de magnétophone, magnétoscope) head

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Phrasal Verbs:

- tête d'affiche

- tête en l'air

- tête brûlée

- tête de chapitre

- tête à claques

- tête de cochon

- tête d'épingle

- tête de lard

- tête de linotte

- tête de liste

- tête de lit

- tête de mort

- tête de mule

- tête d'oiseau

- tête de pioche

- tête de série

- tête de Turc

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j'en mettrais ma tête à couper or sur le billot — I'd swear to it

en avoir par-dessus la tête — (colloq) to be fed up to the back teeth (colloq)

se prendre la tête à deux mains — (colloq) ( pour réfléchir) to rack one's brains (colloq)

prendre la tête — (colloq) to be a drag (colloq)

se prendre la tête — (colloq) to do one's head in (colloq)

te prends pas la tête pour ça! — don't worry about it!

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tɛt nf
1) [personne, animal] head

de la tête aux pieds — from head to toe

la tête en bas — with one's head down

la tête la première [tomber] — head first

se laver la tête — to wash one's hair

gagner d'une (courte) tête — to win by a (short) head

2) (= visage, expression) face

faire la tête — to sulk

3) FOOTBALL header

faire une tête — to head the ball, to do a header

4) (= position)

wagon de tête — front carriage

en tête SPORT — in the lead, (d'un cortège) at the front, at the head

en tête de SPORT — leading, [cortège] leading

en tête de la course — in the lead

en tête des meilleures ventes — at the top of the best-seller list

à la tête de [organisation] — at the head of, in charge of

prendre la tête de [peloton, course] — to take the lead in, [organisation, société] to become the head of

5) (autres locutions)

calculer qch de tête — to work sth out in one's head, to do a mental calculation of sth

avoir la tête dure — to be thickheaded

perdre la tête (= s'affoler) — to lose one's head, (= devenir fou) to go off one's head

ça ne va pas, la tête? * — are you crazy?

se mettre en tête que — to get it into one's head that

se mettre en tête de faire — to take it into one's head to do

une forte tête — a rebel

la tête basse — hanging one's head

par tête — per head

tenir tête à qn — to stand up to sb, to defy sb

en avoir par-dessus la tête — to be fed up

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tête ⇒ Le corps humain nf

1 gén (d'animal, insecte, de personne, plante) head; bouger la tête to move one's head; dessiner une tête de femme to draw a woman's head; statue à tête de chien statue with a dog's head; en pleine tête (right) in the head; blessure à la tête head injury; frapper qn à la tête to hit sb on the head; la tête la première [tomber, plonger] head first; la tête basse ( humblement) with one's head bowed; la tête haute ( dignement) with one's head held high; garder la tête haute fig to hold one's head high; tête baissée [se lancer, foncer] headlong; la tête en bas [être suspendu, se retrouver] upside down; au-dessus de nos têtes ( en l'air) overhead; sans tête [corps, cadavre] headless; coup de tête headbutt; donner un coup de tête à qn to headbutt sb; tomber sur la tête lit to fall on one's head; être tombé sur la tête○ fig to have gone off one's rocker○; salut, p’tite tête○! hello, bonehead○!; ⇒ bille, coûter, donner, gros;

2 ( dessus du crâne) head; se couvrir/se gratter la tête to cover/to scratch one's head; avoir la tête rasée to have a shaven head; sortir tête nue or sans rien sur la tête to go out bareheaded; se laver la tête to wash one's hair; j'ai la tête toute mouillée my hair's all wet;

3 ( visage) face; une bonne/sale tête a nice/nasty face; il a une belle tête he's got a nice face; si tu avais vu ta tête! you should have seen your face!; t'as vu la tête qu'il a tirée○? did you see his face?; tu en fais une tête! what a face you're pulling!; ne fais pas cette tête-là! don't pull such a face!; faire une tête longue comme ça○ to look miserable; il a fait une drôle de tête quand il m'a vu he pulled a face when he saw me; quelle tête va-t-il faire? how's he going to react?; faire une tête de circonstance to assume a suitable expression; à cette nouvelle, il a changé de tête on hearing this, his face fell; il (me) fait la tête he's sulking; ne fais pas ta mauvaise tête don't be so difficult; elle fait sa mauvaise tête she's being difficult; il a une tête à tricher he looks like a cheat; elle a une tête à être du quartier she looks like a local; tu as une tête à faire peur, aujourd'hui! you look dreadful today!; se faire la or une tête de Pierrot to make oneself up as (a) Pierrot; ⇒ six;

4 ( esprit) de tête [citer, réciter] from memory; [calculer] in one's head; tu n'as pas de tête! you have a mind like a sieve!; avoir en tête de faire to have it in mind to do; avoir qch en tête to have sth in mind; j'ai bien d'autres choses en tête pour le moment I've got a lot of other things on my mind at the moment; je n'ai pas la référence en tête I can't recall the reference; où avais-je la tête? whatever was I thinking of?; ça (ne) va pas, la tête○? are you feeling all right?; j'ai la tête vide my mind is a blank; j'avais la tête ailleurs I was dreaming, I was thinking of something else; elle n'a pas la tête à ce qu'elle fait her mind isn't on what she's doing; avoir la tête pleine de projets, avoir des projets plein la tête to have one's head full of plans; quand il a quelque chose dans la or en tête, il ne l'a pas ailleurs○ once he's got GB ou gotten US something into his head, he can't think of anything else; n'avoir rien dans la tête to be empty-headed, to be an airhead○; c'est lui qui t'a mis ça dans la tête! you got that idea from him!; mets-lui ça dans la tête drum it into him/her; se mettre dans la or en tête que to get it into one's head that; se mettre dans la or en tête de faire to take it into one's head to do; mets-toi bien ça dans la tête! get it into your head once and for all!; mettez-vous dans la tête que je ne signerai pas get it into your head that I won't sign; passer par la tête de qn [idée] to cross sb's mind; on ne sait jamais ce qui leur passe par la tête you never know what's going through their minds; passer au-dessus de la tête de qn to be ou go (right) over sb's head; sortir de la tête de qn to slip sb's mind; ça m'est sorti de la tête it slipped my mind; cette fille lui a fait perdre la tête he's lost his head over that girl; monter la tête à Pierre contre Paul to turn Pierre against Paul; j'ai la tête qui tourne my head's spinning; ça me fait tourner la tête it's making my head spin; monter à la tête, faire tourner la tête de qn [alcool, succès] to go to sb's head; elle t'a fait tourner la tête she's turned your head; il n'est pas bien dans sa tête○ he isn't right in the head; il a encore toute sa tête (à lui) he's still got all his faculties ou marbles○; il n'a plus sa tête à lui he's no longer in possession of all his faculties, he's lost his marbles○; n'en faire qu'à sa tête to go one's own way; tenir tête à qn to stand up to sb; sur un coup de tête on an impulse; ⇒ fort;

5 ( personne) face; j'ai déjà vu cette tête-là quelque part I've seen that face somewhere before; voir de nouvelles têtes to see new faces; avoir ses têtes to have one's favourites^GB; en tête à tête [être, rester, dîner] alone together; être (en) tête à tête avec qn to be alone with sb; rencontrer qn en tête à tête to have a meeting with sb in private; un dîner en tête à tête an intimate dinner for two;

6 ( mesure de longueur) head; avoir une tête de plus que qn, dépasser qn d'une tête to be a head taller than sb; gagner d'une courte tête [personne] to win by a narrow margin; [cheval] to win by a short head; avoir une tête d'avance sur qn to be a short length in front of sb;

7 ( unité de troupeau) head ( inv); 30 têtes de bétail 30 head of cattle; un troupeau de 500 têtes a herd of 500 head;

8 ( individu) par tête gén a head, each; Stat per capita; par tête de pipe○ each; ça fera 100 euros par tête it'll be 100 euros each ou a head; le PNB par tête the per capita GNP;

9 ( vie) head; ma tête est mise à prix there's a price on my head; vouloir la tête de qn ( mort) to want sb's head; ( disgrâce) to be after sb's head; risquer sa tête to risk one's neck○; des têtes vont tomber fig heads will roll;

10 ( direction) frapper une révolte à la tête to go for the leaders of an uprising; le groupe de tête the leading group; c'est lui la tête pensante du projet/mouvement/gang he's the brains behind the project/movement/gang; être à la tête d'un mouvement/parti to be at the head of a movement/party; il restera à la tête du groupe he will stay on as head of the group; il a été nommé à la tête du groupe he was appointed head of the group; on l'a rappelé à la tête de l'équipe he was called back to head up ou lead the team; prendre la tête du parti to become leader of the party; prendre la tête des opérations to take charge of operations; être à la tête d'une immense fortune to be the possessor of a huge fortune;

11 ( premières places) top; les él èves qui forment la tête de la classe the pupils at the top of the class; les candidats en tête de liste the candidates at the top of the list; être en tête (de liste, classement) to be at the top; (d'élection, de course, sondage) to be in the lead; venir en tête to come first; marcher en tête to walk at the front; à la tête d'un cortège at the head of a procession; marcher en tête d'un cortège to head ou lead a procession; il est en tête au premier tour Pol he's in the lead after the first round; il est en tête dans les sondages he's leading in the polls; l'équipe de tête au championnat the leading team in the championship; arriver en tête [coureur] to come in first; [candidat] to come first; le gouvernement, le premier ministre en tête, a décidé que… the government, led by the Prime Minister, has decided that…; des tas de gens viendront, ta femme en tête heaps of people are coming, your wife to begin with; en tête de phrase at the beginning of a sentence;

12 ( extrémité) ( de train) front; (de convoi, cortège) head; (d'arbre, de mât) top; (de vis, rivet, clou) head; les wagons de tête the front carriages GB ou cars US; une place en tête de train a seat at the front of the train; je préfère m'asseoir en tête I prefer to sit at the front; la tête du convoi s'est engagée sur le pont the head of the convoy went onto the bridge; l'avion a rasé la tête des arbres the plane clipped the tops of the trees ou the treetops; en tête de file first in line; ⇒ queue;

13 Sport ( au football) header; faire une tête to head the ball;

14 Mil ( d'engin) warhead; tête chimique/nucléaire chemical/nuclear warhead; missile à têtes multiples multiple-warhead missile;

15 Électron (d'enregistrement, effacement) head; ( d'électrophone) cartridge; tête de lecture (de magnétophone, magnétoscope) head.

Composés

tête d'affiche Cin, Théât top of the bill; tête d'ail Bot, Culin head of garlic; tête en l'air scatterbrain; être tête en l'air to be scatterbrained; tête blonde ( enfant) little one; nos chères têtes blondes hum our little darlings; tête brûlée daredevil; tête de chapitre chapter heading; tête chercheuse Mil homing device; missile à tête chercheuse homing missile; tête à claques○ pain○; quelle tête à claques, ce type! he's somebody you could cheerfully punch in the face; tête de cochon○ = tête de lard; tête couronnée crowned head; tête de delco® Aut distributor cap; tête d'écriture Ordinat write ou writing head; tête d'effacement Ordinat erase ou erasing head; tête d'épingle lit, fig pinhead; tête flottante Ordinat floating head; tête de lard○ péj ( têtu) mule; ( mauvais caractère) grouch; tête de ligne Transp end of the line; tête de linotte scatterbrain; tête de liste Pol chief candidate; tête de lit bedhead GB, headboard; tête magnétique magnetic head; tête de mort ( crâne) skull; ( symbole de mort) death's head; ( emblème de pirates) skull and crossbones (+ v sg); tête de mule○ mule; être une vraie tête de mule to be as stubborn as a mule; tête de nègre Culin chocolate marshmallow; tête de nœud● offensive prick●; tête d'oiseau○ péj featherbrain; tête de pioche○ = tête de mule; tête de pont Mil bridgehead; tête de série Sport seeded player; tête de série numéro deux number two seed; tête de Turc○ whipping boy; être la tête de Turc de qn to be sb's whipping boy; tête de veau Culin calf's head.

Idiomes

j'en mettrais ma tête à couper or sur le billot I'd put my head on the block; en avoir par-dessus la tête to be fed up to the back teeth○ (de with); se prendre la tête à deux mains ( pour réfléchir)○ to rack one's brains○; prendre la tête○, être une (vraie) prise de tête○ to be a drag○.

[tɛt] nom féminin

A.[PARTIE DU CORPS]

1. ANATOMIE head

la tête haute with (one's) head held high

la tête la première head first

de la tête aux pieds from head to foot ou toe

avoir mal à la tête to have a headache

avoir la tête lourde to have a thick head (UK), to feel fuzzy

j'ai la tête qui tourne [malaise] my head is spinning

ne tourne pas la tête, elle nous regarde don't look round, she's watching us

dès qu'il m'a vu, il a tourné la tête as soon as he saw me, he looked away

en avoir par-dessus la tête (familier) to be sick (and tired) of it

avoir la tête sur les épaules to have a good head on one's shoulders

faire une grosse tête (familier) ou la tête au carré (familier) à quelqu'un to smash somebody's head ou face in

j'en donnerais ou j'en mettrais ma tête à couper I'd stake my life on it

être tombé sur la tête (familier) to have a screw loose

il ne réfléchit jamais, il fonce tête baissée he always charges in ou ahead without thinking

se cogner ou se taper la tête contre les murs to bang one's head against a (brick) wall

se jeter à la tête de quelqu'un to throw oneself at somebody

2. [en référence à la chevelure, à la coiffure]

se laver la tête to wash one's hair

tête nue bareheaded

nos chères têtes blondes [les enfants] our little darlings

3. [visage, expression] face

avoir une bonne tête to look like a nice person

ne fais pas cette tête! don't pull (UK) ou make such a long face!

il a fait une de ces têtes quand je lui ai dit! you should have seen his face when I told him!

elle n'a pas une tête à se laisser faire she doesn't look the sort to be pushed around

il a ou c'est une tête à claques (familier) you just want to smack him in the mouth

tête de nœud (vulgaire) dickhead (vulgaire)

faire la tête to sulk

faire la tête à quelqu'un to ignore somebody

avec lui, c'est à la tête du client

a. [restaurant] he charges what he feels like

b. [professeur] he gives you a good mark if he likes your face

4. [mesure] head

il a une tête de plus que son frère he's a head taller than his brother

5. CUISINE head

tête pressée (Belgique) [fromage de tête] pork brawn (UK), headcheese (US)

6. SPORT header

B.[SIÈGE DE LA PENSÉE]

1. [siège des pensées, de l'imagination, de la mémoire] mind, head

il a des rêves plein la tête he's a dreamer

une drôle d'idée m'est passée par la tête I had a strange idea

se mettre dans la tête que to get it into one's head that

se mettre dans la tête ou en tête de faire quelque chose to make up one's mind to do something

une tête bien faite Montaigne (allusion) a good mind

avoir la grosse tête (familier) to be big-headed

avoir toute sa tête to have all one's faculties

faire sa mauvaise tête to dig one's heels in

avoir la tête chaude, avoir la tête près du bonnet to be quick-tempered

monter la tête à quelqu'un to give somebody (big) ideas

monter à la tête de quelqu'un

a. [succès] to go to somebody's head

b. [chagrin] to unbalance somebody

se monter la tête to get carried away

tourner la tête à quelqu'un to turn somebody's head

avoir la tête vide/dure to be empty-headed/stubborn

il est tête en l'air he's got his head in the clouds

excuse-moi, j'avais la tête ailleurs sorry, I was thinking about something else ou I was miles away

il n'a pas de tête [il est étourdi] he is scatterbrained ou a scatterbrain

ça m'est sorti de la tête I forgot, it slipped my mind

il ne sait plus où donner de la tête he doesn't know whether he's coming or going

n'en faire qu'à sa tête to do exactly as one pleases

je le lirai à tête reposée I'll take the time to read it in a quiet moment

2. [sang-froid, présence d'esprit] head

avoir ou garder la tête froide to keep a cool head

C.[PERSONNE, ANIMAL]

1. [individu] person

plusieurs têtes connues several familiar faces

prendre une assurance sur la tête de quelqu'un to take out an insurance policy on somebody

être une tête de lard ou de mule to be as stubborn as a mule, to be pig-headed

tête de linotte ou d'oiseau ou sans cervelle scatterbrain

tête de cochon bloody-minded individual

tête couronnée crowned head

forte tête rebel

une grosse tête (familier) a brain

petite tête (familier) pinhead

avoir ses têtes (familier) to have one's favourites

2. [vie d'une personne] head, neck

le procureur réclame la tête de l'accusé the prosecution is demanding the prisoner's execution

jouer ou risquer sa tête to risk one's skin

sauver sa tête to save one's skin ou neck

3. [meneur, leader] head, leader

les têtes pensantes du comité the brains of the committee

4. [animal d'un troupeau] head (invariable)

D.[PARTIE HAUTE, PARTIE AVANT, DÉBUT]

1. [faîte] top

la tête d'un arbre a treetop

2. [partie avant] front end

la tête du train the front of the train

tête de lit bedhead

mets la tête du lit vers le nord turn the head of the bed towards the north

prendre la tête du défilé to head ou to lead the procession

prendre la tête

a. [marcher au premier rang] to take the lead

b. [commander, diriger] to take over

tête de ligne

a. [généralement] terminus, end of the line

b. RAIL railhead

3. [début]

faites ressortir les têtes de chapitres make the chapter headings stand out

4. [dans un classement] top, head

les dix élèves qui forment la tête de la classe the ten best pupils in the class

tête d'affiche top of the bill

tête de série SPORT seeded player

tête de série numéro huit number eight seed

5. [extrémité - d'un objet, d'un organe] head ; [ - d'un os] head, caput

tête d'ail head of garlic

tête de bielle big end

tête d'épingle pinhead

gros comme une tête d'épingle the size of a pinhead

6. ACOUSTIQUE head

tête d'effacement erase head

tête de lecture head

7. IMPRIMERIE head, top

8. INFORMATIQUE head

9. MILITAIRE head

tête de pont

a. [sur rivière] bridgehead

b. [sur plage] beachhead

10. PHYSIQUE NUCLÉAIRE head

tête chercheuse homing device

tête nucléaire nuclear warhead

à la tête de locution prépositionnelle

1. [en possession de]

elle s'est trouvée à la tête d'une grosse fortune she found herself in possession of a great fortune

2. [au premier rang de] at the head ou front of

à la tête d'un groupe de mécontents heading a group of protesters

3. [à la direction de] in charge of, at the head of

être à la tête d'une société to head a company

il est à la tête d'un cabinet d'assurances he runs an insurance firm

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de tête locution adjectivale

1. [femme, homme] able

2. [convoi, voiture] front (avant nom)

3. IMPRIMERIE head (modificateur)

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de tête locution adverbiale

[calculer] in one's head

de tête, je dirais que nous étions vingt at a guess I'd say there were twenty of us

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en tête locution adverbiale

1. [devant]

monter en tête to go to the front

être en tête

a. [généralement] to be at the front

b. [dans une course, une compétition] to (be in the) lead

2. [à l'esprit]

avoir quelque chose en tête to have something in mind

je ne l'ai plus en tête I can't remember it

en tête à tête locution adverbiale

alone together

dîner en tête à tête avec quelqu'un to have a quiet dinner (alone) with somebody

en tête de locution prépositionnelle

1. [au début de] at the beginning ou start of

tous les mots placés en tête de phrase the first word of every sentence

2. [à l'avant de] at the head ou front of

les dirigeants syndicaux marchent en tête du défilé the union leaders are marching at the head of the procession

3. [au premier rang de] at the top of

en tête des sondages leading the polls

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par tête locution adverbiale

per head, a head, apiece

ça coûtera 40 euros par tête it'll cost 40 euros a head ou per head ou apiece

par tête de pipe (familier)

→ link=parpar tête

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sur la tête de locution prépositionnelle

1. [sur la personne de]

le mécontentement populaire s'est répercuté sur la tête du Premier ministre popular discontent turned towards the Prime Minister

2. [au nom de] in the name of

3. [en prêtant serment]

je le jure sur la tête de mes enfants I swear on my mother's grave

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tête brûlée nom féminin

hothead

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tête de mort nom féminin

1. [crâne] skull

2. [emblème] death's head, skull and crossbones

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tête de nègre

→ link=tête-de-nègretête-de-nègre (nom féminin)

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tête de Turc nom féminin

whipping boy, scapegoat

Dictionnaire Français-Anglais > tête

19 poner

v.

1 to put.

Ella puso el mantel She set the tablecloth.

Ella puso su mejor esfuerzo She exerted her best effort.

2 to give, to set (asignar) (tarea, examen).

le pusieron Mario they called him Mario

le pusieron un cinco en el examen he got five out of ten in the exam

3 to switch or put on (conectar) (televisión, radio).

4 to send (comunicar) (telegrama, fax).

¿me pones con él? can you put me through to him? (peninsular Spanish)

5 to show (Cine, Teatro & TV).

¿qué ponen en la tele? what's on the telly?

6 to set up.

ha puesto una tienda she has opened a shop

poner la mesa to lay the table

7 to do up.

han puesto su casa con mucho lujo they've done up their house in real style

8 to put in.

poner dinero en el negocio to put money into the business

poner algo de mi/tu/etc. parte to do my/your/etc bit

poner mucho empeño en (hacer) algo to put a lot of effort into (doing) something

Ponga más sal Put in more salt.

9 to suppose.

pongamos que sucedió así (let's) suppose that's what happened

pon que necesitemos cinco días suppose we need five days

poniendo que todo salga bien assuming everything goes according to plan

10 to say (decir). (peninsular Spanish)

¿qué pone ahí? what does it say?

11 to lay (eggs) (ave).

12 to make, to render, to turn, to get.

13 to apply, to put on.

Ella puso desinfectante She applied disinfectant.

14 to lay eggs, to lay.

La gallina puso The hen laid eggs.

15 to say about.

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PONER

CONJUGACIÓN

Present Indicative

pongo, pones, pone, ponemos, ponéis, ponen.

Past Indicative

puse, pusiste, puso, pusimos, pusisteis, pusieron.

Future Indicative

pondré, pondrás, pondrá, pondremos, pondréis, pondrán.

Conditional

pondría, pondrías, pondría, pondríamos, pondríais, pondrían.

Present Subjunctive

ponga, pongas, ponga, pongamos, pongáis, pongan.

Imperfect Subjunctive

pusiera, pusieras, pusiera, pusiéramos, pusierais, pusieran;

pusiese, pusieses, pusiese, pusiésemos, pusieseis, pusiesen.

Future Subjunctive

pusiere, pusieres, pusiere, pusiéremos, pusiereis, pusieren.

Imperative

pon (tú), ponga (él/Vd.), pongamos (nos.), poned (vos.), pongan (ellos/Vds.).

Past Participle

puesto,-a.

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verb

1) to put

2) place

3) set

4) set up, establish

5) add

6) switch on, put on

7) lay

8) install

•

- poner al día
- ponerse
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Para las expresiones poner cuidado, poner en duda, poner por las nubes, poner a parir, poner como un trapo, poner verde, poner de vuelta y media, poner por testigo, ponerse por delante, ver la otra entrada.
1. VERBO TRANSITIVO

1) (=colocar, situar) to put

¿dónde pongo mis cosas? — where shall I put my things?

pon los libros en la estantería — put the books on the shelf

le puso la mano en el hombro — she put a hand on his shoulder

me han puesto en la habitación de arriba — they've put me in the upstairs bedroom

han puesto un anuncio en el periódico — they've put an advertisement in the paper

voy a poner las patatas — I'm going to put the potatoes on

ponle un poco de mantequilla y verás qué bueno — put some butter in it and you'll see how good it is

• poner algo [aparte] — to put sth aside, put sth to one side

• ponlo en su [sitio] — put it back

2) [+ ropa, calzado] to put on

le pusieron un vestido nuevo — they dressed her in a new dress

ponle los zapatos — can you put his shoes on?

3) (=añadir) to add

ponle más sal — add some salt, put some more salt in it

pongo 20 más para llegar a 100 — I'll add 20 more to make it 100

4) (=aplicar, administrar) to put

le pusieron una tirita en la herida — they put a plaster on her wound

ponle talco al cambiarle el pañal — put some talcum powder on him when you change his nappy

le han puesto muchas inyecciones — she's been given a lot of injections

5) (=disponer, preparar)

pon cubiertos para 12 personas — set the table for 12 people

• poner la [mesa] — to lay {o} set the table

6) (=instalar)

a) [+ teléfono, calefacción] to put in

queremos poner moqueta — we want to have a carpet fitted

b) [+ tienda] to open; [+ casa] to furnish

han puesto una tienda de muebles — they've opened a furniture shop

han puesto la casa con todo lujo — they have furnished the house luxuriously

7) (=exponer)

ponlo al sol — leave {o} put it out in the sun

poner algo a secar — to put sth out to dry

8) (=hacer funcionar) [+ radio, televisión, calefacción] to put on, turn on; [+ disco] to put on, play

pon el radiador — put the radiator on

¿pongo música? — shall I put some music on?

9) (=ajustar) [+ despertador] to set

puse el despertador para las siete — I set the alarm for seven o'clock

pon el horno al máximo — put the oven on maximum

• poner el reloj [en hora] — to put one's watch right

• ponlo [más alto] — turn it up

10) (=adoptar)

¿por qué pones esa voz tan tonta? — why are you speaking in that silly voice?

puso acento francés al decirlo — she put on a French accent when she said it

• ¡no pongas esa [cara]! — don't look at me like that!

puso muy mala cara cuando se lo dije — he looked very annoyed when I told him

puso cara de asombro — he looked surprised

11) (=volver) + adj, adv to make

me pone furiosa — he makes me mad

para no ponerle de mal humor — so as not to make him cross, so as not to put him in a bad mood

la has puesto colorada — you've made her blush

la medicina lo puso bueno — the medicine made him better

¡cómo te han puesto! — (=te han manchado) look what a mess you are!; (=te han pegado) they've given you a right thumping!

12) (=servir)

¿qué te pongo? — what can I get you?, what would you like?

¿me pones más patatas? — could I have some more potatoes?

13) (=conectar por teléfono) to put through

póngame con el conserje — put me through to the porter

¿me pone con el Sr. García, por favor? — could you put me through to Mr García, please?

le pongo en seguida — I'll put you through

14) (=exhibir)

¿qué ponen en el cine? — what's on at the cinema?

¿ponen alguna película esta noche? — is there a film on tonight?

15) (=enviar) to send

le puso un telegrama — he sent her a telegram

16) (=escribir) to put

¿qué pongo en la carta? — what shall I put in the letter?

¿te has acordado de poner el remite? — did you remember to put the return address on it?

17) (=decir, estar escrito) to say

¿qué pone aquí? — what does it say here?

18) (=imponer) [+ examen, trabajo] to give, set

nos pone mucho trabajo — he gives {o} sets us a lot of work

el ayuntamiento pone muchos impuestos — council taxes are very high

• me han puesto una [multa] — I've been fined, I've been given a fine

19) (=oponer) [+ inconvenientes] to raise

nos han puesto muchos problemas — they've put a lot of obstacles in our way

• le pone [peros] a todo — he's always finding fault with everything

20) (=aportar, contribuir)
[+ dinero]
he puesto 50 euros de mi bolsillo — I put in 50 euros out of my own pocket

todos pusimos diez euros para el regalo — we all put in ten euros towards the present

yo pongo el dinero pero ella escoge — I do the paying, but she does the choosing

yo pongo la bebida y vosotros el postre — I'll get the drink and you can get the dessert

21) (=invertir) to put in

hemos puesto más de cinco millones — we have put in over five million

puso todos sus ahorros en aquel negocio — he put all his savings into that business

22) (=apostar)

pon tres fichas al rojo — put three chips on red

pongo cinco euros a que mañana llueve — I bet five euros that it will rain tomorrow

23) (=llamar) to call

¿qué nombre {o} cómo le van a poner? — what are they going to call him?, what name are they giving him?

al niño le pusieron Luis — they called the child Luis

24) (=criticar, alabar)

• te puso muy [bien] ante el jefe — she was very nice about you to the boss

me han puesto muy bien esa película — I've heard that film is very good

• ¡[cómo] te han puesto! — (=te han criticado) they had a real go at you!; (=te han alabado) they were really nice about you!

• tu cuñada te ha puesto muy [mal] — your sister-in-law was very nasty about you

25) (=tildar)

• poner a algn [de], la han puesto de idiota para arriba — they called her an idiot and worse

26) (=suponer)

pongamos 120 — let's say 120

• pongamos [que] ganas la lotería — suppose {o} supposing you win the lottery

poniendo que... — supposing that...

27)

• poner a algn [a] + infin —

nada más llegar nos pusieron a barrer — no sooner had we arrived than we were set to sweeping the floor

puso a sus hijos a trabajar — she sent her children out to work

28)

• poner a Juan [bien] con Pedro — to make things up between Juan and Pedro

• poner a Juan [mal] con Pedro — to make Juan fall out with Pedro, cause a rift between Juan and Pedro

29) [en trabajo]

• poner a algn [de], puso a su hija de sirvienta — she got her daughter a job as a servant

lo han puesto de dependiente en una tienda — they got him a job as a shop assistant

30)

- ¡no pongo ni una!

31) [gallina] [+ huevos] to lay

2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO

1) [aves] to lay (eggs)

2) (=apostar)

no pongo a la lotería — I don't play the lottery

3.

See:

ponerse

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1.
verbo transitivo

Sentido I

1)

a) ( colocar) to put

lo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class

pon agua a calentar — put some water on to boil

no le puso la tapa — he didn't put the lid on

ponle el collar al perro — put the dog's collar on

b) <anuncio/aviso> to place, put

2) ( agregar) to put

¿cuándo se le pone el agua? — when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?

¿le pones azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?

3) <ropa/calzado> (+ me/te/le etc)

¿me pones los zapatos? — can you put my shoes on (for me)?

le puse el vestido rojo — I dressed her in her red dress

4) <inyección/supositorio> to give

5)

poner la mesa — to lay o set the table

pon otro cubierto para Juan — lay another place at the table for Juan

6)

a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to open

puso una autoescuela — he opened up a driving school

les ayudó a poner la casa — he helped them set up house o home

b) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to install

c) cerradura/armario to fit

pusimos parqué en el salón — we laid parquet flooring in the living room

7) ave < huevo> to lay

8) (Esp) (servir, dar)

¿qué le pongo? — what can I get you?

póngame un café, por favor — I'll have a coffee, please

¿cuántos le pongo? — how many would you like?

Sentido II

9)

a) ( contribuir)

él pone el capital y yo el trabajo — he puts up the capital and I supply the labor

pusimos 500 pesos cada uno — we put in 500 pesos each

b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on

10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take

pon atención en lo que haces — pay attention to what you're doing

pon más cuidado en la presentación — take more care over the presentation

pone mucho entusiasmo en todo lo que hace — he puts a lot of enthusiasm into everything he does

poner énfasis en algo — to stress something

11)

a) ( imponer) < deberes> to give, set; <examen/problema> to set

le pusieron una multa — he was fined

b) ( oponer)

no puso inconveniente — he didn't have o raise any objections

a todo le pone peros or pegas — she finds fault with everything

c) ( adjudicar) < nota> to give

¿qué nota te puso? — what mark did he give you?

le pusieron un cero — he got nought out of ten

12) ( dar) <nombre/apodo> to give; < ejemplo> to give

¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?

le pusieron Eva — they called her Eva

le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'

13) ( enviar) < telegrama> to send

14) ( escribir) to put

no sé que ponerle — I don't know what to put o say

15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say

allí pone que no se puede pasar — it says there that you can't go in

16) (Esp) (exhibir, dar) <obra/película>

¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? — is there anything interesting on TV?

¿qué ponen en el Royal? — what's on o what's showing at the Royal?

en el teatro ponen una obra de Casares — there's a play by Casares on at the theater

17) (RPl) ( tardar) to take

de allí a Salta pusimos tres horas — it took us three hours from there to Salta

Sentido III

18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)

poner a alguien nervioso — to make somebody nervous

poner a alguien de mal humor — to put somebody in a bad mood

poner a alguien en evidencia — to show somebody up

poner a alguien en un aprieto — to put somebody in an awkward position

nos puso al corriente de lo sucedido — he brought us up to date on what had happened

mira cómo has puesto la alfombra! — look at the mess you've made on the carpet!

me lo estás poniendo muy difícil — you're making things very difficult for me

19) ( adoptar) cara/voz

no pongas esa cara — there's no need to look like that

puso voz de asustado — he sounded scared

20)

a) ( hacer empezar)

me pusieron a régimen — they put me on a diet

poner a alguien a + inf: puso a las hijas a trabajar he sent his daughters out to work; lo puse a hacer los deberes — I made him do his homework

b)

poner a alguien de algo: la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department; lo pusieron de ángel he was given the part of an angel; siempre te pone de ejemplo — he always holds you up as an example

21) ( suponer)

pon que perdemos ese tren... — say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train...

pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados — suppose o let's just say they're wrong

ponerle — (esp AmL)

¿cuánto se tarda? - ponle dos horas — how long does it take? - about two hours o reckon on two hours

Sentido IV

22)

a) (conectar, encender) <televisión/calefacción> to turn on, switch on, put on; <programa/canal> to put on; < disco> to put on

puso el motor en marcha — she switched on o started the engine

nos van a poner la luz — we're going to have our electricity connected

b) (ajustar, graduar)

pon el despertador a las siete — set the alarm (clock) for seven

pon la música más alta — turn the music up

puso el reloj en hora — she put the clock right

poner el motor a punto — to tune up the engine

23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

en seguida le pongo — I'm just putting you through o connecting you

poner a alguien con algo/alguien — to put somebody through to something/somebody

¿me pone con la extensión 24? — could you put me through to extension 24, please?
2.
vi gallina to lay
3.
1) ponerse v pron

Sentido I

2)

a) (refl) ( colocarse)

pongámonos a la sombra — let's sit (o lie etc) in the shade

ponerse de pie — to stand (up)

ponerse de rodillas — to kneel (down), get down on one's knees

ponte ahí, junto al árbol — stand over there, by the tree

se me/le puso que... — (AmS fam) I/he had a feeling that... (colloq)

se le pone cada cosa... — he gets the strangest ideas into his head

b) (Esp) ( llegar)

en una hora nos pusimos allí — we got there in one hour

3) sol to set

4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put on

no tengo nada que ponerme — I don't have a thing to wear

me puse el collar de perlas — I wore o put on my pearl necklace

Sentido II

5) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)

se puso triste — she became sad

cuando lo vio se puso muy contenta — she was so happy when she saw it

se puso como loco — he went mad

quiero ponerme morena — I want to get a tan

ponerse cómodo — to make oneself comfortable

no te pongas así — don't get so worked up

cómo te has puesto de barro! — look at you, you're covered in mud!

la vida se está poniendo carísima — everything's getting so expensive

6)

a) ( empezar)

ponerse a + inf — to start -ing, to start + inf

se puso a llover — it started raining o started to rain

a ver si te pones a trabajar — you'd better get down to some work

b) (CS arg) ( contribuir dinero)

cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse — when the bill comes, everyone has to cough up (colloq)

yo me pongo con cien — I'll put in o chip in a hundred

Sentido III

7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone — Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you

dile a tu madre que se ponga — ask your mother to come to the phone

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= affix, fit, put, set, lay, set up, lay out on, lay down, deposit, play, lay out, plant, bung + Nombe + in, get on.

Ex. Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.

Ex. One such method requires that each book has a magnetic strip inserted into the spine and a special exit door is fitted across which an electric signal is beamed.

Ex. If you encounter an unlabeled document during charge-out, peel off one of the preprinted labels and put it in the document.

Ex. If no fines are to be charged for a particular combination of borrower and material type, set the maximum fine to zero.

Ex. By such mutual assistance, the wits and endeavours of the world may no longer be as so many scattered coals, or firebrands, which, for want of union are soon quenched, whereas, being but laid together, they would have yielded a comfortable light and heat.

Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex. A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex. The run-off paper must be thick and absorbent to cope with the thick layer of ink deposited on it by the duplicator.

Ex. In another style of lesson, the book is approached through film clips, dramatizations on TV, or played on records or tapes made commercially.

Ex. There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.

Ex. The article is entitled 'To everything there is a season...a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted: a life-cycle analysis of education for librarianship'.

Ex. Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.

Ex. The full-length, two-direction zipper makes it easy to get on and off, and the bottom is easy to unzip for diaper changes.

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* con la mirada puesta en = in + Posesivo + sights.

* cosas + ponerse feas = things + get rough.

* costes + ponerse por las nubes = costs + spiral.

* de quita y pon = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up, removable.

* encargado de poner en práctica = implementor [implementer].

* no poner en duda = be unquestioned.

* poner a Alguien al cargo de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al frente de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al mando de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al tanto de = fill + Alguien + in on.

* poner a Alguien contra las cuerdas = put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en contacto con = put + Nombre + in touch with.

* poner a Alguien en el compromiso de = leave + Nombre + with the choice of.

* poner a Alguien en guardia = put + Nombre + on + Posesivo + guard.

* poner a Alguien en su sitio = cut + Nombre + down to size, knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.

* poner a Alguien en un aprieto = put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un apuro = put + Alguien + on the spot, put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un compromiso = put + Alguien + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un pedestal = put + Nombre + on a pedestal.

* poner a cargo de = put in + charge of.

* poner a disposición = keep within + reach.

* poner a disposición de = make + available to, put at + the disposal of, place + at the disposal of, bring within + reach.

* poner a la altura de las circunstancias = bring + Nombre + up to par.

* poner a la defensiva = put on + the defensive.

* poner al alcance = bring within + reach.

* poner al día = bring + Nombre + up to date, bring + Nombre + up to scratch.

* poner al día (de) = bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.

* poner Algo a disposición = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo al descubierto = bring + Nombre + to the surface.

* poner Algo a mano = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.

* poner Algo en = stick + Nombre + on.

* poner Algo en Internet = put (out) + Nombre + on the web.

* poner Algo patas arriba = turn + Nombre + inside-out.

* poner Algo por delante de = put + Nombre + ahead of.

* poner Alguien al descubierto = blow + Posesivo + cover.

* poner + Alguien + frenético = make + Alguien + furious.

* poner al mismo nivel que = bring + Nombre + to a par with.

* poner al revés = upend.

* poner al tanto (de) = bring into + the swim of, bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.

* poner al tanto sobre = give + Nombre + the lowdown on.

* poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.

* poner a + Nombre + a la cabeza de = put + Nombre + ahead in.

* poner a + Número = set to + Número.

* poner aparte = set + apart.

* poner a + Posesivo + disposición = put at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, plumb + the depths of, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de Alguien = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = try + the patience of a saint.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.

* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.

* poner a punto = overhaul, hone, fine tune [fine-tune], tune-up.

* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).

* poner a un lado = lay + Nombre + aside, set + aside.

* poner bonito = get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue.

* poner carnada = bait.

* poner cebo = bait.

* poner como ejemplo = instance, cite + as an example, showcase.

* poner con chinchetas = thumbtack.

* poner delante de = lay before.

* poner de manifiesto = bring into + relief, highlight, show, state, throw into + relief, throw up, evince, illustrate, underscore, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], bring to + light, make + it + clear, lay + bare, provide + insight into, reveal, flag + Nombre + up.

* poner de manifiesto las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.

* poner demasiado énfasis en Algo = overemphasise [over-emphasise] [overemphasize, -USA].

* poner de patitas en la calle = give + Nombre + the boot, sack, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, turf out.

* poner de pie = stand + upright.

* poner de pie apoyado sobre un costado = stand on + Posesivo + side.

* poner de + Posesivo + parte = do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + bit.

* poner de relieve = bring into + relief, throw into + relief, underscore, highlight, show, state, throw up, evince, illustrate, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], flag + Nombre + up, reveal.

* poner de relieve la importancia = underscore + importance.

* poner doble acristalamiento = double glaze.

* poner el candado = padlock.

* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.

* poner el colofón final = bookend.

* poner el culo = take + Nombre + lying down.

* poner el dedo en la llaga = hit + a (raw) nerve, touch on + raw nerve, hit + the nail on the head, strike + home, strike + a nerve, touch on + a sore spot, touch + a (raw) nerve.

* poner el despertador = set + the alarm clock.

* poner el énfasis = put + focus.

* poner el grito en el cielo = be (all) up in arms, kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, blow + Posesivo + top, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack, scream + blue murder, froth at + the mouth, shout + blue murder.

* poner el matasellos a una carta = postmark.

* poner el precio = price.

* poner el sello = stamp.

* poner el sello a = place + a stamp on.

* poner el sello de = rubber stamp.

* poner empeño = strive.

* poner en adobo = marinade.

* poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.

* poner en alquiler = rent out.

* poner en apuros = cast + a shadow over, put + Nombre + in difficulties.

* poner encima = top with.

* poner en circulación = circulate.

* poner en claro = clear up.

* poner en cola = queue.

* poner en cola de espera = place + in queue.

* poner en contacto = bring into + relationship, contact, provide + an interface, bring into + contact.

* poner en contenedor = containerise [containerize, -USA].

* poner en cuarentena = quarantine.

* poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.

* poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.

* poner en dificultades = put + Nombre + in difficulties.

* poner en duda = challenge, be flawed, question, render + suspect, unsettle, cast + doubt on, regard + with suspicion, put in + doubt, call into + question, shed + doubt, throw into + doubt, throw + doubt on.

* poner en duda la validez de = bring into + question the validity of.

* poner en duda unos principios = shake + foundations.

* poner en el haber de = credit.

* poner en entredicho = challenge, cast + doubt on, subvert, compromise, cast + aspersions on, challenge + Posesivo + assumptions, doubt, question, call into + question, impugn.

* poner en entredicho una postura = compromise + position.

* poner en escena = stage.

* poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.

* poner en evidencia = make + it + clear, underline, bring to + light, put + Nombre + to shame, call + Posesivo + bluff, bring to + the fore.

* poner énfasis = put + emphasis.

* poner énfasis en = lay + stress on, place + emphasis on, lay + emphasis on.

* poner en forma = buff up.

* poner en funcionamiento = activate, set in + action, set up, trip, put into + working order, put in + place, put in + place, put into + place, set in + motion.

* poner en funcionamiento un programa = implement + program(me).

* poner en garantía = pawn.

* poner en hielo = ice.

* poner en juego = tap.

* poner en la calle = evict.

* poner en la pared = pin up.

* poner en la red + Documento Impreso = webify + Documento Impreso.

* poner en libertad = release from + jail.

* poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.

* poner en libertad condicional = release on + bail.

* poner en libertad condicional, poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.

* poner en lista de espera = put + on a waiting list.

* poner en marcha = implement, set up, trip, set out on, crank up.

* poner en marcha un proyecto = mobilise + effort.

* poner en órbita = place into + orbit.

* poner en orden = tidy up, put in + order, clear up.

* poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.

* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.

* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.

* poner en práctica = exercise, implement, put into + practice, put to + work, put into + effect, put into + practical effect, put in + place, put into + place, translate into + practical action, bring to + bear, deploy.

* poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.

* poner en práctica una normativa = carry out + policy.

* poner en práctica un arte = practise + art.

* poner en préstamo = circulate.

* poner en primer plano = foreground.

* poner en relación = bring into + relationship.

* poner en remojo = steep.

* poner en ridículo = poke + fun at.

* poner en riesgo = put at + risk.

* poner en su sitio = put in + place.

* poner en tela de juicio = throw + doubt on, contest.

* poner en tensión = put + Nombre + under pressure.

* poner entre comillas = enclose + in quotation marks.

* poner entre corchetes = bracket.

* poner entre la espada y la pared = press to + the point.

* poner entre paréntesis = bracket.

* poner entre rejas = put + Nombre + behind bars.

* poner en uso = bring into + use, take in + use.

* poner en venta = put on + sale.

* poner esfuerzo = give + effort.

* poner fin = curb, bring to + a close, draw to + a close.

* poner fin a = put + paid to, put + an end to, put + a stop to, call + a halt on, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, sound + the death knell for, kill off.

* poner fin a un embarazo = terminate + pregnancy.

* poner freno = curb.

* poner freno a = place + a curb on, clamp down on.

* poner fuera de combate = lay + Nombre + low.

* poner guiones = hyphenate.

* poner huevos = lay + eggs, oviposit.

* poner impuestos = impose + VAT.

* poner la brida = bridle.

* poner la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.

* poner la casa patas arriba = turn + the house upside down.

* poner la dirección en un sobre = address + envelope.

* poner ladrillos = laying of bricks, lay + bricks.

* poner la fecha = date-stamp.

* poner la mesa = lay + the table.

* poner la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.

* poner la responsabilidad en = put + the burden on.

* poner las antenas = prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.

* poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.

* poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* poner las cartas sobre la mesa = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* poner las cosas en marcha = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.

* poner las cosas en movimiento = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.

* poner las cosas en su lugar = set + the record straight.

* poner las esposas = handcuff.

* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.

* ponerle el cascabel al gato = stick + Posesivo + neck out (for), stick out + Posesivo + neck.

* ponerle la guinda = put + icing on the cake.

* ponerle la mano encima a = lay + a finger on.

* ponerle los cuernos a = cuckold.

* ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.

* poner lo pelos de punta = frighten + the living daylights out of.

* poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.

* poner los pelos de punta = bristle, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death, make + Posesivo + hair stand on end, scare + the hell out of.

* poner los pies en alto = put + Posesivo + feet up.

* poner los pies en + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.

* poner los pies sobre la tierra = come down + to earth.

* poner más fuerte = crank up.

* poner mucho ahínco = try + Posesivo + heart out.

* poner mucho ahínco en = put + Posesivo + heart into.

* poner mucho empeño = try + Posesivo + heart out.

* poner mucho empeño en = put + Posesivo + heart into.

* poner mucho empeño en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.

* poner mucho empeño por = take + (great) pains to.

* poner mucho esmero por = take + (great) pains to.

* poner negro = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend.

* poner nervioso = rattle.

* poner nervioso a Alguien = give + Nombre + the screaming abdabs.

* poner + Nombre + a dieta = put + Nombre + on a diet.

* poner + Nombre + a + Nombre = place + Nombre + against + Nombre.

* poner objeciones = object.

* poner objeciones a = object to.

* poner obstáculos = cramp.

* poner orden = bring + order, tidying (up), create + order, clear out, clear up.

* poner orden en el caos = create + order out of chaos, create + order out of chaos.

* poner papel en la impresora = load + printer.

* poner parches = patch up, patch.

* poner patas arriba = upend.

* poner pegas = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner peros = baulk [balk, -USA], cavil (about/at), quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner por las nubes = praise + highly, wax + lyrical, wax + rapturous, praise + Nombre + to the skies, sing + Posesivo + praises.

* poner por los suelos = slate, slag + Nombre + off, mouth off, say + nasty things about, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, trash, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, rubbish.

* poner + Posesivo + granito de arena = do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + bit.

* poner precio a la cabeza de = declare + open season on.

* poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = put + a price on + Posesivo + head.

* poner punto final a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, close + the book on.

* poner punto y final a = put + a stop to, sound + the death knell for.

* poner reparos = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner sal = salt.

* ponerse = don, pull on, wax.

* ponerse a = set about + Gerundio, get (a)round to, settle down to, get down to + Nombre.

* ponerse a cero = roll over to + zero.

* ponerse a cubierto = run for + cover.

* ponerse a dieta = go on + a diet.

* ponerse a hacer = set out to + do.

* ponerse a hacer Algo en serio = buckle down to.

* ponerse al corriente = come up to + speed.

* ponerse al corriente de = catch up with, catch up on.

* ponerse al día = catching up, come up to + speed, get + up to speed.

* ponerse al día de = get up to + speed on.

* ponerse al día de un atraso = clear + backlog.

* ponerse al día en = catch up with, catch up on.

* ponerse Algo = slip + Nombre + on.

* ponerse al rojo vivo = reach + boiling point, fire up.

* ponerse al tanto = get + up to speed, wise up.

* ponerse al tanto de = get up to + speed on.

* ponerse a malas con = run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.

* ponerse amarillo de envidia = turn + green with envy.

* ponerse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.

* ponerse a trabajar en serio = get on with + Posesivo + work, buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.

* ponerse a trabajar por cuenta propia = strike out on + Posesivo + own.

* ponerse a tratar + Algo = get down to + Nombre.

* ponerse blanco = turn + white, whiten.

* ponerse borroso = blur.

* ponerse ciego = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).

* ponerse + Color = go + Color.

* ponerse colorado = get + red in the face, go + bright red.

* ponerse colorado como un tomate = go + bright red.

* ponerse como loco = go + crazy, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.

* ponerse como una fiera = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse como unas castañuelas = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.

* ponerse como un energúmeno = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + a fuse, wax + indignant, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, tear + Posesivo + hair out, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse contentísimo = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.

* ponerse de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).

* ponerse del lado de = side with.

* ponerse del lado de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* ponerse de lleno a = buckle down to.

* ponerse de mil colores = go + bright red.

* ponerse de moda = come into + vogue, come into + fashion.

* ponerse de parte de = side with.

* ponerse de parte de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* ponerse de pie = rise, stand up, get to + Posesivo + feet, rise to + Posesivo + feet.

* ponerse de punta = stand out.

* ponerse, el = donning, the.

* ponerse el cinturón = buckle up.

* ponerse en cola = queue up, line up.

* ponerse en contacto = make + contact.

* ponerse en contacto con = be in touch (with), interact (with), get in + touch with.

* ponerse en contra de = turn against.

* ponerse en cuclillas = squat (down), crouch (down).

* ponerse en el lugar de = place + Reflexivo + in the position of, put + Reflexivo + in the position of.

* ponerse en el lugar de Alguien = put + Reflexivo + in + Nombre/Posesivo + shoes, wear + Posesivo + shoes, walk in + Posesivo + shoes.

* ponerse enfermo = get + sick.

* ponerse en fila = line up.

* ponerse en forma = get + fit.

* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.

* ponerse en lugar de Alguien = stand in + Posesivo + shoes.

* ponerse en marcha = set off, get off + the ground, swing into + action.

* ponerse en medio = get in + the way (of).

* ponerse en pie de guerra = dig up + the tomahawk, dig up + the hatchet, dig up + the war axe.

* ponerse en práctica = go into + effect.

* ponerse en ridículo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.

* ponerse en tensión = tense up.

* ponerse firme = stand to + attention.

* ponerse frenético = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, work up + a lather, tear + Posesivo + hair out, be furious.

* ponerse fresco con = act + fresh with.

* ponerse furioso = infuriate, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.

* ponerse gallito = bluster.

* ponerse hecho una fiera = go + ballistic, go + berserk, blow + Posesivo + top, go + postal, go + crazy, blow + a fuse, lose + Posesivo + temper, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse hecho una furia = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.

* ponerse hecho un basilisco = go + ballistic, go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.

* ponerse hecho un energúmeno = go + ballistic, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse histérico = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler.

* ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.

* ponerse las medallas = take + the credit (for).

* ponerse las orejeras = put on + blinkers.

* ponerse las pilas = buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.

* ponerse las pilas, ponerse de lleno a, ponerse a trabajar en serio = buckle down to.

* ponerse loco = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.

* ponerse manos a la obra = get down to + business, swing into + action.

* ponerse marrón = turn + brown.

* ponerse morado = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).

* ponerse nervioso = get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, be in a tizz(y), get in(to) a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.

* ponerse por las nubes = go + ballistic.

* ponerse rígido = stiffen.

* ponerse rojo = get + red in the face, go + bright red.

* ponerse rojo como un tomate = go + bright red.

* ponerse seriamente a = settle to.

* ponerse tenso = tense up, stress + Nombre + out.

* ponerse tibio = pig out (on).

* ponerse una tarea = set + Reflexivo + task.

* poner sobre aviso = alert to.

* poner término a = put + paid to.

* poner toda la carne en el asador = go for + broke, shoot (for) + the moon, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.

* poner todo de + Posesivo + parte = give + Posesivo + best, do + Posesivo + best, give + Posesivo + utmost.

* poner todo patas arriba = turn + everything upside down.

* poner todos los huevos en una canasta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.

* poner trabas = cramp.

* poner una bomba = plant + bomb.

* poner una demanda = face + legal action.

* poner una denuncia = file + police report.

* poner una marca de comprobación = check-mark.

* poner una nota en un sitio público = post.

* poner una reclamación = appeal.

* poner una señal = put up + a sign, put up + a notice.

* poner una señal de aviso = post + a warning, post + a warning sign.

* poner una tienda = pitch + tent.

* poner un círculo alrededor = circle.

* poner un ejemplo = take + an example, draw + example.

* poner un letrero = put up + a sign, post + a notice, put up + a notice.

* poner un pie = set + foot (inside/in/on).

* poner un poquito de picante = pep up.

* poner un precio a Algo muy alto = overprice.

* poner verde = mouth off, get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue, trash, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, slate, rubbish.

* poner vertical = stand + upright, upend.

* poner y quitar = get on and off.

* pongamos el caso de que = for the sake of + argument.

* pongamos, por ejemplo,... = let us say, take, for example,..., take, for instance,....

* por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.

* por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.

* precio + ponerse por las nubes = price + go through the roof, price + spiral out of control, price + soar through the roof.

* precios + ponerse por las nubes = prices + spiral.

* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.

* que pone obstáculos = obstructive.

* quita o pon = give or take.

* sin poner en duda la veracidad de Algo temporalmente = suspension of disbelief.

* sin poner en escena = unproduced.

* sin ponerlo en duda = uncritically.

* sin ponerse en duda = unquestioned.

* sólo con la ropa interior puesta = in + Posesivo + underclothes.

* sol + ponerse (por) = sun + set (on).

* volver a ponerse al día = be back on track, be on track.

* ya lo quitas, ya lo pones = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up.

* * *
1.
verbo transitivo

Sentido I

1)

a) ( colocar) to put

lo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class

pon agua a calentar — put some water on to boil

no le puso la tapa — he didn't put the lid on

ponle el collar al perro — put the dog's collar on

b) <anuncio/aviso> to place, put

2) ( agregar) to put

¿cuándo se le pone el agua? — when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?

¿le pones azúcar al café? — do you take sugar in your coffee?

3) <ropa/calzado> (+ me/te/le etc)

¿me pones los zapatos? — can you put my shoes on (for me)?

le puse el vestido rojo — I dressed her in her red dress

4) <inyección/supositorio> to give

5)

poner la mesa — to lay o set the table

pon otro cubierto para Juan — lay another place at the table for Juan

6)

a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to open

puso una autoescuela — he opened up a driving school

les ayudó a poner la casa — he helped them set up house o home

b) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to install

c) cerradura/armario to fit

pusimos parqué en el salón — we laid parquet flooring in the living room

7) ave < huevo> to lay

8) (Esp) (servir, dar)

¿qué le pongo? — what can I get you?

póngame un café, por favor — I'll have a coffee, please

¿cuántos le pongo? — how many would you like?

Sentido II

9)

a) ( contribuir)

él pone el capital y yo el trabajo — he puts up the capital and I supply the labor

pusimos 500 pesos cada uno — we put in 500 pesos each

b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on

10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take

pon atención en lo que haces — pay attention to what you're doing

pon más cuidado en la presentación — take more care over the presentation

pone mucho entusiasmo en todo lo que hace — he puts a lot of enthusiasm into everything he does

poner énfasis en algo — to stress something

11)

a) ( imponer) < deberes> to give, set; <examen/problema> to set

le pusieron una multa — he was fined

b) ( oponer)

no puso inconveniente — he didn't have o raise any objections

a todo le pone peros or pegas — she finds fault with everything

c) ( adjudicar) < nota> to give

¿qué nota te puso? — what mark did he give you?

le pusieron un cero — he got nought out of ten

12) ( dar) <nombre/apodo> to give; < ejemplo> to give

¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?

le pusieron Eva — they called her Eva

le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'

13) ( enviar) < telegrama> to send

14) ( escribir) to put

no sé que ponerle — I don't know what to put o say

15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say

allí pone que no se puede pasar — it says there that you can't go in

16) (Esp) (exhibir, dar) <obra/película>

¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? — is there anything interesting on TV?

¿qué ponen en el Royal? — what's on o what's showing at the Royal?

en el teatro ponen una obra de Casares — there's a play by Casares on at the theater

17) (RPl) ( tardar) to take

de allí a Salta pusimos tres horas — it took us three hours from there to Salta

Sentido III

18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)

poner a alguien nervioso — to make somebody nervous

poner a alguien de mal humor — to put somebody in a bad mood

poner a alguien en evidencia — to show somebody up

poner a alguien en un aprieto — to put somebody in an awkward position

nos puso al corriente de lo sucedido — he brought us up to date on what had happened

mira cómo has puesto la alfombra! — look at the mess you've made on the carpet!

me lo estás poniendo muy difícil — you're making things very difficult for me

19) ( adoptar) cara/voz

no pongas esa cara — there's no need to look like that

puso voz de asustado — he sounded scared

20)

a) ( hacer empezar)

me pusieron a régimen — they put me on a diet

poner a alguien a + inf: puso a las hijas a trabajar he sent his daughters out to work; lo puse a hacer los deberes — I made him do his homework

b)

poner a alguien de algo: la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department; lo pusieron de ángel he was given the part of an angel; siempre te pone de ejemplo — he always holds you up as an example

21) ( suponer)

pon que perdemos ese tren... — say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train...

pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados — suppose o let's just say they're wrong

ponerle — (esp AmL)

¿cuánto se tarda? - ponle dos horas — how long does it take? - about two hours o reckon on two hours

Sentido IV

22)

a) (conectar, encender) <televisión/calefacción> to turn on, switch on, put on; <programa/canal> to put on; < disco> to put on

puso el motor en marcha — she switched on o started the engine

nos van a poner la luz — we're going to have our electricity connected

b) (ajustar, graduar)

pon el despertador a las siete — set the alarm (clock) for seven

pon la música más alta — turn the music up

puso el reloj en hora — she put the clock right

poner el motor a punto — to tune up the engine

23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

en seguida le pongo — I'm just putting you through o connecting you

poner a alguien con algo/alguien — to put somebody through to something/somebody

¿me pone con la extensión 24? — could you put me through to extension 24, please?
2.
vi gallina to lay
3.
1) ponerse v pron

Sentido I

2)

a) (refl) ( colocarse)

pongámonos a la sombra — let's sit (o lie etc) in the shade

ponerse de pie — to stand (up)

ponerse de rodillas — to kneel (down), get down on one's knees

ponte ahí, junto al árbol — stand over there, by the tree

se me/le puso que... — (AmS fam) I/he had a feeling that... (colloq)

se le pone cada cosa... — he gets the strangest ideas into his head

b) (Esp) ( llegar)

en una hora nos pusimos allí — we got there in one hour

3) sol to set

4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put on

no tengo nada que ponerme — I don't have a thing to wear

me puse el collar de perlas — I wore o put on my pearl necklace

Sentido II

5) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)

se puso triste — she became sad

cuando lo vio se puso muy contenta — she was so happy when she saw it

se puso como loco — he went mad

quiero ponerme morena — I want to get a tan

ponerse cómodo — to make oneself comfortable

no te pongas así — don't get so worked up

cómo te has puesto de barro! — look at you, you're covered in mud!

la vida se está poniendo carísima — everything's getting so expensive

6)

a) ( empezar)

ponerse a + inf — to start -ing, to start + inf

se puso a llover — it started raining o started to rain

a ver si te pones a trabajar — you'd better get down to some work

b) (CS arg) ( contribuir dinero)

cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse — when the bill comes, everyone has to cough up (colloq)

yo me pongo con cien — I'll put in o chip in a hundred

Sentido III

7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone — Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you

dile a tu madre que se ponga — ask your mother to come to the phone

* * *

= affix, fit, put, set, lay, set up, lay out on, lay down, deposit, play, lay out, plant, bung + Nombe + in, get on.

Ex: Some libraries use small stickers affixed to the spines which have cartoons or ideograms indicating a special genre.

Ex: One such method requires that each book has a magnetic strip inserted into the spine and a special exit door is fitted across which an electric signal is beamed.

Ex: If you encounter an unlabeled document during charge-out, peel off one of the preprinted labels and put it in the document.

Ex: If no fines are to be charged for a particular combination of borrower and material type, set the maximum fine to zero.

Ex: By such mutual assistance, the wits and endeavours of the world may no longer be as so many scattered coals, or firebrands, which, for want of union are soon quenched, whereas, being but laid together, they would have yielded a comfortable light and heat.

Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex: A table is set up in a classroom, books are laid out on it by pupil 'shop assistants' supervised by a rota of teachers, and regular opening hours are laid down and adhered to.

Ex: The run-off paper must be thick and absorbent to cope with the thick layer of ink deposited on it by the duplicator.

Ex: In another style of lesson, the book is approached through film clips, dramatizations on TV, or played on records or tapes made commercially.

Ex: There should be plenty of space to lay out all the books attractively and for people to move about without feeling too crowded.

Ex: The article is entitled 'To everything there is a season...a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted: a life-cycle analysis of education for librarianship'.

Ex: Instead of bunging it in the washing machine, clean it carefully by hand using lukewarm water.

Ex: The full-length, two-direction zipper makes it easy to get on and off, and the bottom is easy to unzip for diaper changes.

* con la mirada puesta en = in + Posesivo + sights.

* cosas + ponerse feas = things + get rough.

* costes + ponerse por las nubes = costs + spiral.

* de quita y pon = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up, removable.

* encargado de poner en práctica = implementor [implementer].

* no poner en duda = be unquestioned.

* poner a Alguien al cargo de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al frente de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al mando de = put + Nombre + in charge of.

* poner a Alguien al tanto de = fill + Alguien + in on.

* poner a Alguien contra las cuerdas = put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en contacto con = put + Nombre + in touch with.

* poner a Alguien en el compromiso de = leave + Nombre + with the choice of.

* poner a Alguien en guardia = put + Nombre + on + Posesivo + guard.

* poner a Alguien en su sitio = cut + Nombre + down to size, knock + Nombre + off + Posesivo + pedestal, cut + Nombre + down to size.

* poner a Alguien en un aprieto = put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un apuro = put + Alguien + on the spot, put + Nombre + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un compromiso = put + Alguien + on the spot.

* poner a Alguien en un pedestal = put + Nombre + on a pedestal.

* poner a cargo de = put in + charge of.

* poner a disposición = keep within + reach.

* poner a disposición de = make + available to, put at + the disposal of, place + at the disposal of, bring within + reach.

* poner a la altura de las circunstancias = bring + Nombre + up to par.

* poner a la defensiva = put on + the defensive.

* poner al alcance = bring within + reach.

* poner al día = bring + Nombre + up to date, bring + Nombre + up to scratch.

* poner al día (de) = bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.

* poner Algo a disposición = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo al alcance = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo al descubierto = bring + Nombre + to the surface.

* poner Algo a mano = put + Nombre + within reach.

* poner Algo a prueba = push + Nombre + to + Posesivo + limits.

* poner Algo en = stick + Nombre + on.

* poner Algo en Internet = put (out) + Nombre + on the web.

* poner Algo patas arriba = turn + Nombre + inside-out.

* poner Algo por delante de = put + Nombre + ahead of.

* poner Alguien al descubierto = blow + Posesivo + cover.

* poner + Alguien + frenético = make + Alguien + furious.

* poner al mismo nivel que = bring + Nombre + to a par with.

* poner al revés = upend.

* poner al tanto (de) = bring into + the swim of, bring + Nombre + up to speed (on), get + Nombre + up to speed on.

* poner al tanto sobre = give + Nombre + the lowdown on.

* poner a mal tiempo buena cara = keep + Posesivo + chin up.

* poner a + Nombre + a la cabeza de = put + Nombre + ahead in.

* poner a + Número = set to + Número.

* poner aparte = set + apart.

* poner a + Posesivo + disposición = put at + Posesivo + fingertips.

* poner a prueba = stretch, tax, try, strain, overtax, pilot, put to + the test, test, plumb + the depths of, trial, overstretch, push + the envelope, put + Nombre + to the test, try + Nombre + on, push + Nombre + to the edge.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de Alguien = test + Posesivo + patience, try + Nombre + patience.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = try + the patience of a saint.

* poner a prueba la paciencia de un santo = test + the patience of a saint.

* poner a prueba una idea = test + idea, pilot + idea.

* poner a punto = overhaul, hone, fine tune [fine-tune], tune-up.

* poner atención = lend + an ear, listen (to).

* poner a un lado = lay + Nombre + aside, set + aside.

* poner bonito = get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue.

* poner carnada = bait.

* poner cebo = bait.

* poner como ejemplo = instance, cite + as an example, showcase.

* poner con chinchetas = thumbtack.

* poner delante de = lay before.

* poner de manifiesto = bring into + relief, highlight, show, state, throw into + relief, throw up, evince, illustrate, underscore, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], bring to + light, make + it + clear, lay + bare, provide + insight into, reveal, flag + Nombre + up.

* poner de manifiesto las mejores cualidades de = bring out + the best in.

* poner demasiado énfasis en Algo = overemphasise [over-emphasise] [overemphasize, -USA].

* poner de patitas en la calle = give + Nombre + the boot, sack, boot (out), give + Nombre + the sack, turf out.

* poner de pie = stand + upright.

* poner de pie apoyado sobre un costado = stand on + Posesivo + side.

* poner de + Posesivo + parte = do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + bit.

* poner de relieve = bring into + relief, throw into + relief, underscore, highlight, show, state, throw up, evince, illustrate, underline, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], flag + Nombre + up, reveal.

* poner de relieve la importancia = underscore + importance.

* poner doble acristalamiento = double glaze.

* poner el candado = padlock.

* poner el centro de atención = put + focus.

* poner el colofón final = bookend.

* poner el culo = take + Nombre + lying down.

* poner el dedo en la llaga = hit + a (raw) nerve, touch on + raw nerve, hit + the nail on the head, strike + home, strike + a nerve, touch on + a sore spot, touch + a (raw) nerve.

* poner el despertador = set + the alarm clock.

* poner el énfasis = put + focus.

* poner el grito en el cielo = be (all) up in arms, kick up + a stink, kick up + a fuss, blow + Posesivo + top, make + a row, make + a ruckus, kick up + a row, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack, scream + blue murder, froth at + the mouth, shout + blue murder.

* poner el matasellos a una carta = postmark.

* poner el precio = price.

* poner el sello = stamp.

* poner el sello a = place + a stamp on.

* poner el sello de = rubber stamp.

* poner empeño = strive.

* poner en adobo = marinade.

* poner en alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.

* poner en alquiler = rent out.

* poner en apuros = cast + a shadow over, put + Nombre + in difficulties.

* poner encima = top with.

* poner en circulación = circulate.

* poner en claro = clear up.

* poner en cola = queue.

* poner en cola de espera = place + in queue.

* poner en contacto = bring into + relationship, contact, provide + an interface, bring into + contact.

* poner en contenedor = containerise [containerize, -USA].

* poner en cuarentena = quarantine.

* poner en cuestión = call into + question, render + questionable.

* poner en cuestión la validez de = bring into + question the validity of, question + the validity of.

* poner en dificultades = put + Nombre + in difficulties.

* poner en duda = challenge, be flawed, question, render + suspect, unsettle, cast + doubt on, regard + with suspicion, put in + doubt, call into + question, shed + doubt, throw into + doubt, throw + doubt on.

* poner en duda la validez de = bring into + question the validity of.

* poner en duda unos principios = shake + foundations.

* poner en el haber de = credit.

* poner en entredicho = challenge, cast + doubt on, subvert, compromise, cast + aspersions on, challenge + Posesivo + assumptions, doubt, question, call into + question, impugn.

* poner en entredicho una postura = compromise + position.

* poner en escena = stage.

* poner en estado de alerta = put on + standby, put on + alert, place + Nombre + on standby.

* poner en evidencia = make + it + clear, underline, bring to + light, put + Nombre + to shame, call + Posesivo + bluff, bring to + the fore.

* poner énfasis = put + emphasis.

* poner énfasis en = lay + stress on, place + emphasis on, lay + emphasis on.

* poner en forma = buff up.

* poner en funcionamiento = activate, set in + action, set up, trip, put into + working order, put in + place, put in + place, put into + place, set in + motion.

* poner en funcionamiento un programa = implement + program(me).

* poner en garantía = pawn.

* poner en hielo = ice.

* poner en juego = tap.

* poner en la calle = evict.

* poner en la pared = pin up.

* poner en la red + Documento Impreso = webify + Documento Impreso.

* poner en libertad = release from + jail.

* poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.

* poner en libertad condicional = release on + bail.

* poner en libertad condicional, poner en libertad bajo fianza = release on + bail.

* poner en lista de espera = put + on a waiting list.

* poner en marcha = implement, set up, trip, set out on, crank up.

* poner en marcha un proyecto = mobilise + effort.

* poner en órbita = place into + orbit.

* poner en orden = tidy up, put in + order, clear up.

* poner en peligro = jeopardise [jeopardize, -USA], put into + jeopardy, imperil, put at + risk, compromise, endanger, pose + risk.

* poner en peligro la seguridad = breach + security.

* poner en peligro la vida = risk + Posesivo + life, risk + life and limb.

* poner en práctica = exercise, implement, put into + practice, put to + work, put into + effect, put into + practical effect, put in + place, put into + place, translate into + practical action, bring to + bear, deploy.

* poner en práctica una idea = put + Posesivo + idea + into practice.

* poner en práctica una normativa = carry out + policy.

* poner en práctica un arte = practise + art.

* poner en préstamo = circulate.

* poner en primer plano = foreground.

* poner en relación = bring into + relationship.

* poner en remojo = steep.

* poner en ridículo = poke + fun at.

* poner en riesgo = put at + risk.

* poner en su sitio = put in + place.

* poner en tela de juicio = throw + doubt on, contest.

* poner en tensión = put + Nombre + under pressure.

* poner entre comillas = enclose + in quotation marks.

* poner entre corchetes = bracket.

* poner entre la espada y la pared = press to + the point.

* poner entre paréntesis = bracket.

* poner entre rejas = put + Nombre + behind bars.

* poner en uso = bring into + use, take in + use.

* poner en venta = put on + sale.

* poner esfuerzo = give + effort.

* poner fin = curb, bring to + a close, draw to + a close.

* poner fin a = put + paid to, put + an end to, put + a stop to, call + a halt on, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, sound + the death knell for, kill off.

* poner fin a un embarazo = terminate + pregnancy.

* poner freno = curb.

* poner freno a = place + a curb on, clamp down on.

* poner fuera de combate = lay + Nombre + low.

* poner guiones = hyphenate.

* poner huevos = lay + eggs, oviposit.

* poner impuestos = impose + VAT.

* poner la brida = bridle.

* poner la casa al revés = turn + everything upside down.

* poner la casa patas arriba = turn + the house upside down.

* poner la dirección en un sobre = address + envelope.

* poner ladrillos = laying of bricks, lay + bricks.

* poner la fecha = date-stamp.

* poner la mesa = lay + the table.

* poner la otra mejilla = turn + the other cheek.

* poner la responsabilidad en = put + the burden on.

* poner las antenas = prick (up) + Posesivo + ears, Posesivo + antennas + go up.

* poner las bases = lay + foundation, lay + the basis for.

* poner las cartas boca arriba = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* poner las cartas sobre la mesa = lay + Posesivo + cards on the table, put + Posesivo + cards on the table.

* poner las cosas en marcha = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.

* poner las cosas en movimiento = get + the ball rolling, set + the ball rolling, start + the ball rolling, get + things rolling, get + things going, set + the wheels in motion.

* poner las cosas en su lugar = set + the record straight.

* poner las esposas = handcuff.

* poner la vida en peligro = put + Posesivo + life at risk.

* ponerle el cascabel al gato = stick + Posesivo + neck out (for), stick out + Posesivo + neck.

* ponerle la guinda = put + icing on the cake.

* ponerle la mano encima a = lay + a finger on.

* ponerle los cuernos a = cuckold.

* ponerlo de otra manera = put it + in a different way.

* poner lo pelos de punta = frighten + the living daylights out of.

* poner los ojos en blanco = roll + Posesivo + eyes.

* poner los pelos de punta = bristle, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + Nombre + to death, make + Posesivo + hair stand on end, scare + the hell out of.

* poner los pies en alto = put + Posesivo + feet up.

* poner los pies en + Posesivo + casa = darken + Posesivo + door.

* poner los pies sobre la tierra = come down + to earth.

* poner más fuerte = crank up.

* poner mucho ahínco = try + Posesivo + heart out.

* poner mucho ahínco en = put + Posesivo + heart into.

* poner mucho empeño = try + Posesivo + heart out.

* poner mucho empeño en = put + Posesivo + heart into.

* poner mucho empeño en + Verbo = be at pains to + Infinitivo.

* poner mucho empeño por = take + (great) pains to.

* poner mucho esmero por = take + (great) pains to.

* poner negro = drive + Alguien + (a)round the bend.

* poner nervioso = rattle.

* poner nervioso a Alguien = give + Nombre + the screaming abdabs.

* poner + Nombre + a dieta = put + Nombre + on a diet.

* poner + Nombre + a + Nombre = place + Nombre + against + Nombre.

* poner objeciones = object.

* poner objeciones a = object to.

* poner obstáculos = cramp.

* poner orden = bring + order, tidying (up), create + order, clear out, clear up.

* poner orden en el caos = create + order out of chaos, create + order out of chaos.

* poner papel en la impresora = load + printer.

* poner parches = patch up, patch.

* poner patas arriba = upend.

* poner pegas = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner peros = baulk [balk, -USA], cavil (about/at), quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner por las nubes = praise + highly, wax + lyrical, wax + rapturous, praise + Nombre + to the skies, sing + Posesivo + praises.

* poner por los suelos = slate, slag + Nombre + off, mouth off, say + nasty things about, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, trash, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, rubbish.

* poner + Posesivo + granito de arena = do + Posesivo + share, do + Posesivo + part, do + Posesivo + bit.

* poner precio a la cabeza de = declare + open season on.

* poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = put + a price on + Posesivo + head.

* poner punto final a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end, close + the book on.

* poner punto y final a = put + a stop to, sound + the death knell for.

* poner reparos = cavil (about/at), baulk [balk, -USA], quibble (about/over/with), raise + objection, find + fault with.

* poner sal = salt.

* ponerse = don, pull on, wax.

* ponerse a = set about + Gerundio, get (a)round to, settle down to, get down to + Nombre.

* ponerse a cero = roll over to + zero.

* ponerse a cubierto = run for + cover.

* ponerse a dieta = go on + a diet.

* ponerse a hacer = set out to + do.

* ponerse a hacer Algo en serio = buckle down to.

* ponerse al corriente = come up to + speed.

* ponerse al corriente de = catch up with, catch up on.

* ponerse al día = catching up, come up to + speed, get + up to speed.

* ponerse al día de = get up to + speed on.

* ponerse al día de un atraso = clear + backlog.

* ponerse al día en = catch up with, catch up on.

* ponerse Algo = slip + Nombre + on.

* ponerse al rojo vivo = reach + boiling point, fire up.

* ponerse al tanto = get + up to speed, wise up.

* ponerse al tanto de = get up to + speed on.

* ponerse a malas con = run + afoul of, fall + afoul of.

* ponerse amarillo de envidia = turn + green with envy.

* ponerse a temblar con sólo pensar en = shudder at + the thought of.

* ponerse a trabajar en serio = get on with + Posesivo + work, buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.

* ponerse a trabajar por cuenta propia = strike out on + Posesivo + own.

* ponerse a tratar + Algo = get down to + Nombre.

* ponerse blanco = turn + white, whiten.

* ponerse borroso = blur.

* ponerse ciego = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).

* ponerse + Color = go + Color.

* ponerse colorado = get + red in the face, go + bright red.

* ponerse colorado como un tomate = go + bright red.

* ponerse como loco = go + crazy, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.

* ponerse como una fiera = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse como unas castañuelas = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.

* ponerse como un energúmeno = get + Posesivo + knickers in a twist, get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + a fuse, wax + indignant, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, tear + Posesivo + hair out, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse contentísimo = be tickled pink, be chuffed to bits, thrill + Nombre + to bits.

* ponerse de acuerdo sobre = agree (on/upon).

* ponerse del lado de = side with.

* ponerse del lado de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* ponerse de lleno a = buckle down to.

* ponerse de mil colores = go + bright red.

* ponerse de moda = come into + vogue, come into + fashion.

* ponerse de parte de = side with.

* ponerse de parte de Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.

* ponerse de pie = rise, stand up, get to + Posesivo + feet, rise to + Posesivo + feet.

* ponerse de punta = stand out.

* ponerse, el = donning, the.

* ponerse el cinturón = buckle up.

* ponerse en cola = queue up, line up.

* ponerse en contacto = make + contact.

* ponerse en contacto con = be in touch (with), interact (with), get in + touch with.

* ponerse en contra de = turn against.

* ponerse en cuclillas = squat (down), crouch (down).

* ponerse en el lugar de = place + Reflexivo + in the position of, put + Reflexivo + in the position of.

* ponerse en el lugar de Alguien = put + Reflexivo + in + Nombre/Posesivo + shoes, wear + Posesivo + shoes, walk in + Posesivo + shoes.

* ponerse enfermo = get + sick.

* ponerse en fila = line up.

* ponerse en forma = get + fit.

* ponerse en forma para la lucir el cuerpo en la playa = get + beach-fit.

* ponerse en lugar de Alguien = stand in + Posesivo + shoes.

* ponerse en marcha = set off, get off + the ground, swing into + action.

* ponerse en medio = get in + the way (of).

* ponerse en pie de guerra = dig up + the tomahawk, dig up + the hatchet, dig up + the war axe.

* ponerse en práctica = go into + effect.

* ponerse en ridículo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.

* ponerse en tensión = tense up.

* ponerse firme = stand to + attention.

* ponerse frenético = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, work up + a lather, tear + Posesivo + hair out, be furious.

* ponerse fresco con = act + fresh with.

* ponerse furioso = infuriate, get + (all) worked up (about), get + hot under the collar.

* ponerse gallito = bluster.

* ponerse hecho una fiera = go + ballistic, go + berserk, blow + Posesivo + top, go + postal, go + crazy, blow + a fuse, lose + Posesivo + temper, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse hecho una furia = go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.

* ponerse hecho un basilisco = go + ballistic, go + berserk, go + postal, go + crazy, lose + Posesivo + temper.

* ponerse hecho un energúmeno = go + ballistic, blow + Posesivo + top, blow + Posesivo + lid, blow + Posesivo + stack.

* ponerse histérico = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather, throw + a wobbly, throw + a wobbler.

* ponerse la ropa rápidamente = slip into + Posesivo + clothes.

* ponerse las medallas = take + the credit (for).

* ponerse las orejeras = put on + blinkers.

* ponerse las pilas = buckle down to, pull up + Posesivo + socks, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, pull + (a/Posesivo) finger out.

* ponerse las pilas, ponerse de lleno a, ponerse a trabajar en serio = buckle down to.

* ponerse loco = go + berserk, go + postal, work up + a lather.

* ponerse manos a la obra = get down to + business, swing into + action.

* ponerse marrón = turn + brown.

* ponerse morado = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).

* ponerse nervioso = get + Posesivo + knickers in a bundle, get + Posesivo + panties in a bundle, be in a tizz(y), get in(to) a tizz(y), have + butterflies in + Posesivo + stomach.

* ponerse por las nubes = go + ballistic.

* ponerse rígido = stiffen.

* ponerse rojo = get + red in the face, go + bright red.

* ponerse rojo como un tomate = go + bright red.

* ponerse seriamente a = settle to.

* ponerse tenso = tense up, stress + Nombre + out.

* ponerse tibio = pig out (on).

* ponerse una tarea = set + Reflexivo + task.

* poner sobre aviso = alert to.

* poner término a = put + paid to.

* poner toda la carne en el asador = go for + broke, shoot (for) + the moon, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.

* poner todo de + Posesivo + parte = give + Posesivo + best, do + Posesivo + best, give + Posesivo + utmost.

* poner todo patas arriba = turn + everything upside down.

* poner todos los huevos en una canasta = put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket, put + all (of) + Posesivo + eggs in one basket.

* poner trabas = cramp.

* poner una bomba = plant + bomb.

* poner una demanda = face + legal action.

* poner una denuncia = file + police report.

* poner una marca de comprobación = check-mark.

* poner una nota en un sitio público = post.

* poner una reclamación = appeal.

* poner una señal = put up + a sign, put up + a notice.

* poner una señal de aviso = post + a warning, post + a warning sign.

* poner una tienda = pitch + tent.

* poner un círculo alrededor = circle.

* poner un ejemplo = take + an example, draw + example.

* poner un letrero = put up + a sign, post + a notice, put up + a notice.

* poner un pie = set + foot (inside/in/on).

* poner un poquito de picante = pep up.

* poner un precio a Algo muy alto = overprice.

* poner verde = mouth off, get + the rough edge of + Posesivo + tongue, trash, call + Nombre + all the names under the sun, say + nasty things about, slag + Nombre + off, cut + Nombre + up, tear + Nombre + down, slate, rubbish.

* poner vertical = stand + upright, upend.

* poner y quitar = get on and off.

* pongamos el caso de que = for the sake of + argument.

* pongamos, por ejemplo,... = let us say, take, for example,..., take, for instance,....

* por poner un ejemplo + Adjetivo = to take a + Adjetivo + example.

* por poner un ejemplo sobre + Nombre = to take + Nombre.

* precio + ponerse por las nubes = price + go through the roof, price + spiral out of control, price + soar through the roof.

* precios + ponerse por las nubes = prices + spiral.

* que pone la vida en peligro = life threatening.

* que pone obstáculos = obstructive.

* quita o pon = give or take.

* sin poner en duda la veracidad de Algo temporalmente = suspension of disbelief.

* sin poner en escena = unproduced.

* sin ponerlo en duda = uncritically.

* sin ponerse en duda = unquestioned.

* sólo con la ropa interior puesta = in + Posesivo + underclothes.

* sol + ponerse (por) = sun + set (on).

* volver a ponerse al día = be back on track, be on track.

* ya lo quitas, ya lo pones = burn-'em-down-build-'em-up.

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poner [ E22 ]

GUIA DE BUSQUEDA

■ poner (verbo transitivo)

Sentido I

A

1 colocar

2 poner: anuncio, aviso

B agregar

C ropa, calzado etc

D ‹inyección/supositorio›

E poner la mesa

F

1 instalar, montar

2 poner: cocina, teléfono etc

3 poner: cerradura etc

G poner: huevos

H servir, dar

Sentido II

A

1 contribuir

2 proporcionar

B poner: atención, cuidado

C

1 imponer

2 oponer

3 adjudicar

D poner: nombre

E enviar

F escribir

G

1 expresar por escrito

2 impersonal

H exhibir, dar

I tardar

Sentido III

A en un estado, una situación

B poner: cara, voz, etc

C

1 hacer empezar

2 poner a alguien de algo

D suponer

Sentido IV

A

1 conectar, encender

2 ajustar, graduar

B poner al teléfono

■ poner (verbo intransitivo)

A

1 apostar

2 contribuir dinero

B poner: gallinas

C México: vulg

■ ponerse (verbo pronominal)

Sentido I

A

1 colocarse

2 llegar

B ponerse: el sol

C ponerse: calzado etc

Sentido II

A en un estado, una situación

B

1 empezar

2 esforzarse, esmerarse

3 contribuir dinero

Sentido III ponerse al teléfono

vt

Sentido I

A

1 (colocar) to put

¿dónde habré puesto las llaves? where can I have put the keys?

¿dónde vas a poner este cuadro? where are you going to put o hang this picture?

pon ese cuadro derecho put that picture straight, straighten that picture

lo pusieron en el curso avanzado he was put o placed in the advanced class

ponle la cadena a la puerta put the chain on the door

pon agua a calentar put some water on to boil

2 ‹anuncio/aviso› to place, put

pusieron un anuncio en el periódico they put o placed an advertisement in the newspaper

B (agregar) to put

¿cuándo se le pone el agua? when do you put the water in?, when do you add the water?

¿le has puesto sal a la sopa? have you put any salt in the soup?

¿le pones azúcar al café? do you take sugar in your coffee?

C ‹ropa/calzado› (+ me/te/le etc):

¿me pones los zapatos? can you put my shoes on (for me)?

le puse el vestido rojo I dressed her in her red dress

D ‹inyección/supositorio› to give

el dentista le puso una inyección the dentist gave him an injection

E

poner la mesa to lay o set the table

F

1 (instalar, montar) ‹oficina/restaurante› to open

puso un estudio junto con otra arquitecta she set up in business with another architect

consiguió permiso para poner una autoescuela he got permission to open a driving school

les ayudó a poner la casa he helped them set up house o home

pusieron la casa/oficina a todo lujo they furnished the house/fitted the office out in style

le puso un apartamento a su amante he set his mistress up in an apartment

2 ‹cocina/teléfono/calefacción› to install

van a poner cocinas de gas they are going to install o fit gas cookers

3 ‹cerradura/armario› to fit

G «ave» ‹huevos› to lay

H

( Esp) (servir, dar): ¿qué le pongo? what can I get you?

póngame un café, por favor I'll have a coffee, please

¿cuántos le pongo, señora? how many would you like, madam?

Sentido II

A

1 (contribuir):

él pone el capital y yo el trabajo he puts up the capital and I supply the labor

pusimos 500 pesos cada uno we put in 500 pesos each

que cada uno ponga lo que pueda each person should give what he or she can afford

2 (proporcionar) ‹autobús/tren› to lay on

la empresa puso la comida y la bebida food and drink was laid on by the company

B ‹atención› to pay; ‹cuidado› to take

pon más atención en lo que estás haciendo pay more attention to what you're doing

no ha puesto ningún cuidado en este trabajo she hasn't taken any care at all over this piece of work

pone mucho entusiasmo en todo lo que hace he's very enthusiastic about everything he does, he puts a lot of enthusiasm into everything he does

C

1 (imponer) ‹deberes› to give, set; ‹examen› to set

nos pusieron 20 preguntas we were given o set 20 questions

le pusieron una multa por exceso de velocidad he was fined for speeding

2

(oponer): no me puso ningún inconveniente he didn't have o raise any objections

a todo le tiene que poner peros or pegas she finds fault with everything

3 (adjudicar) ‹nota› to give

¿qué (nota) te puso en la redacción? what (mark) did he give you for your essay?

le pusieron un cero he got nought out of ten

D (dar) ‹nombre/apodo› to give

¡qué nombre más feo le pusieron! what a horrible name to give him!

le pusieron Eva they called her Eva

¿qué título le vas a poner al poema? what title are you going to give the poem?, what are you going to call the poem?

le pusieron el sobrenombre de `el cojo' they nicknamed him `el cojo'

E (enviar) ‹telegrama› to send; ‹carta› to mail ( AmE), to post ( BrE)

F (escribir) to put

no has puesto ningún acento you haven't put any of the accents in

no sé qué más ponerle I don't know what else to put o write

puso mi nombre en la lista she put my name down on the list

G ( esp Esp)

1 (expresar por escrito) to say

el periódico no pone nada sobre el robo the newspaper doesn't say anything about the robbery

2 ( impersonal):

mira a ver lo que pone en esa nota see what that note says

allí pone que no se puede pasar it says there that you can't go in

¿qué pone aquí? what does it say here?, what does this say?

H ( Esp) (exhibir, dar)

‹obra/película› ¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? is there anything interesting on TV?

¿qué ponen en el Trocadero? what's on o what's showing at the Trocadero?

en el teatro ponen una obra de Casares there's a play by Casares on at the theater

no pusieron ninguna película buena en Navidad there wasn't a single good film on over Christmas, they didn't show a single good film over Christmas

I ( RPl) (tardar) to take

el avión pone media hora de Montevideo a Buenos Aires the plane takes half an hour from Montevideo to Buenos Aires

de allí a Salta pusimos tres horas it took us three hours from there to Salta

Sentido III

A (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):

me pones nerviosa you're making me nervous

ya la has puesto de mal humor now you've put her in a bad mood

¿por qué me pusiste en evidencia así? why did you show me up like that?

lo pusiste en un aprieto you put him in an awkward position

nos puso al corriente de lo sucedido he brought us up to date with what had happened

¡mira cómo has puesto la alfombra! look at the mess you've made on the carpet!

me estás poniendo las cosas muy difíciles you're making things very difficult for me

B (adoptar) ‹cara/voz›

no pongas esa cara there's no need to look like that

puso cara de enfado he looked annoyed

puso voz de asustado he sounded scared

C

1

(hacer empezar): el médico me puso a régimen the doctor put me on a diet

poner a algn A + INF:

tuvo que poner a las hijas a trabajar he had to send his daughters out to work

lo puso a estudiar guitarra con Rodríguez she sent him to have guitar lessons with Rodríguez

lo puso a pelar cebollas she set him to work peeling onions

2 poner a algn DE algo:

la pusieron de jefa de sección they made her head of department

lo pusieron de ángel he was given a part as an angel, he was given the part of an angel

su padre lo puso de botones en la oficina his father gave him a job as an office boy

siempre te pone de ejemplo he always holds you up as an example

D

(suponer): pon que perdemos ese tren, no podríamos volver say we miss that train o if we (were to) miss that train, then we wouldn't be able to get back

pon que es cierto ¿qué harías entonces? say o suppose o supposing it is true, then what would you do?

pongamos (por caso) que están equivocados suppose o let's just say they're wrong

ponerle ( AmL): ¿cuánto se tarda? — ponle dos horas how long does it take? — about two hours o in the region of two hours o reckon on two hours

¿cuánto nos costará? — y … pónganle alrededor de $200 how much will it cost us? — well, … you'd better reckon on about $200

Sentido IV

A

1 (conectar, encender) ‹televisión/calefacción› to turn o switch o put on; ‹programa/canal› to put on

pon un disco put on a record

puso el motor en marcha she switched on o started the engine

todavía no nos han puesto la luz we haven't had our electricity connected yet

2

(ajustar, graduar): pon el despertador a las siete set the alarm (clock) for seven

¿puedes poner la música un poco más alta? can you turn the music up a bit?

puso el reloj en hora she put the clock right, she set the clock to the right time

poner el motor a punto to tune up the engine

B

( Esp) (al teléfono): en seguida le pongo I'm just putting you through o connecting you

poner a algn CON algn/algo to put sb THROUGH TO sb/sth

¿me puede poner con el director, por favor? could you put me through to o could I speak to the director, please?

¿me pone con la extensión 24? could you put me through to o can I have extension 24, please?

■ poner

vi

A

1 ( Jueg) (apostar) to put in

2 (contribuir dinero) to contribute

¿vas a poner para el regalo de Pilar? are you going to give something o contribute toward(s) Pilar's present?

B «gallina» to lay

C ( Méx vulg) (copular) to score (sl)

■ ponerse

v pron

Sentido I

A

1 ( refl)

(colocarse): pongámonos un rato a la sombra let's sit ( o lie etc) in the shade for a while

ponerse de pie to stand up, stand

ponerse de rodillas to kneel, kneel down, get down on one's knees

ponte ahí, junto al árbol stand over there, by the tree

ponérsele a algn algo ( AmL fam): se le puso que tenía que escalar la montaña he got it into his head that he had to climb the mountain

a ese viejo se le pone cada cosa that old man gets the strangest ideas into his head

2

( Esp) (llegar): en diez minutos nos ponemos allí we can be there in ten minutes

B «sol» to set

C ( refl) ‹calzado/maquillaje/alhaja› to put on

ponte el abrigo put your coat on

no tengo nada que ponerme I don't have a thing to wear

mi hermano siempre se pone mi ropa my brother is always borrowing my clothes

ponte un poco de sombra de ojos put on a little eyeshadow

me puse el collar de perlas I wore o put on my pearl necklace

Sentido II

A (en un estado, una situación) (+ compl):

me puse furiosa I got very angry

cuando lo vio se puso muy contenta she was so happy when she saw it

adelante, pónganse cómodos come in, make yourselves comfortable

no te pongas así, que no es para tanto don't get so worked up, it's not that bad

¡mira cómo te has puesto de barro! just look at you, you're covered in mud!

no te imaginas cómo se puso, hecha una fiera you wouldn't believe the way she reacted, she went absolutely wild

la vida se está poniendo carísima everything's getting so expensive

B

1 (empezar) ponerse A + INF to start -ING

se va a poner a llover de un momento a otro it's going to start raining o to start to rain any minute

a ver si te pones a trabajar you'd better start working

se puso a llorar sin motivo aparente she started crying o to cry for no apparent reason

2 ( fam) (esforzarse, esmerarse) to try, make an effort

si te pones lo acabas hoy mismo if you make an effort o if you try o if you put your mind to it, you'll finish it today

3

(CS arg) (contribuir dinero): cuando se casaron el viejo se puso con $5.000 when they got married, her old man shelled out $5,000 ( colloq)

cuando llega la cuenta hay que ponerse when the check comes, everyone has to cough up ( colloq)

yo me pongo con cien I'll put in o chip in a hundred ( colloq)

Sentido III

( Esp) (al teléfono): ¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you

dile a tu madre que se ponga tell your mother I want to speak to her, ask your mother to come to the phone

* * *

poner ( conjugate poner) verbo transitivo
1
a) ( colocar) to put;

◊ ponlo en el suelo put it on the floor;

ponle el collar al perro put the dog's collar on;
poner una bomba to plant a bomb
b) ‹anuncio/aviso› to place, put

c) ‹ ropa› (+ me/te/le etc):

◊ le puse el sombrero I put his hat on (for him)

2 ( agregar) to put
3 ‹inyección/supositorio› to give
4
◊ poner la mesa to lay o set the table

5 (instalar, montar)
a) ‹oficina/restaurante› to open

b) ‹cocina/teléfono/calefacción› to install

c) ‹cerradura/armario› to fit

6 [ ave] ‹ huevo› to lay
7 (Esp) (servir, dar):
◊ póngame un café, por favor I'll have a coffee, please;

¿cuántos le pongo? how many would you like?
1 ‹ dinero› ( contribuir) to put in;
◊ pusimos 500 pesos cada uno we put in 500 pesos each

2 ‹ atención› to pay;
‹cuidado/interés› to take;
◊ pon más cuidado en la presentación take more care over the presentation

3
a) ( imponer) ‹ deberes› to give, set;

‹examen/problema› to set;
◊ le pusieron una multa he was fined

b) ( oponer) ‹ inconvenientes› to raise;

◊ me pusieron problemas para entrar they made it difficult for me to get in

c) ( adjudicar) ‹ nota› to give

4 ( dar) ‹nombre/apodo› to give;
‹ ejemplo› to give;
◊ le pusieron Eva they called her Eva

5 ( enviar) ‹ telegrama› to send
6 ( escribir) ‹dedicatoria/líneas› to write
7 (Esp) (exhibir, dar) ‹ película› to show;
◊ ¿ponen algo interesante en la tele? is there anything interesting on TV?;

¿qué ponen en el Royal? what's on o what's showing at the Royal?
1
a) (conectar, encender) ‹televisión/calefacción› to turn on, switch on, put on;

‹programa/canal› to put on;
‹cinta/disco/música› to put on;
◊ puso el motor en marcha she switched on o started the engine

b) (ajustar, graduar) ‹ despertador› to set;

◊ pon la música más alta turn the music up;

puso el reloj en hora she put the clock right
2 (Esp) ( al teléfono): poner a algn con algo/algn to put sb through to sth/sb
(en estado, situación) (+ compl):
◊ poner a algn nervioso to make sb nervous;

poner a algn en un aprieto to put sb in an awkward position
vi [ ave] to lay
ponerse verbo pronominal
1 ( refl) ( colocarse):
◊ pongámonos ahí let's stand (o sit etc) there;

ponerse de pie to stand (up);
ponerse de rodillas to kneel (down), get down on one's knees
2 [ sol] to set
3 ( refl) ‹calzado/maquillaje/alhaja› to put on;
◊ no tengo nada que ponerme I don't have a thing to wear

1 (en estado, situación) (+ compl):
◊ ponerse enfermo to get sick;

se puso triste she became sad;
cuando lo vio se puso muy contenta she was so happy when she saw it;
se puso como loco he went mad;
ponerse cómodo to make oneself comfortable
2 ( empezar) ponerse a + inf to start -ing, to start + inf;
◊ se puso a llover it started raining, it started to rain

(Esp):
◊ ponerse al teléfono to come to the phone

poner verbo transitivo
1 (en un lugar, una situación) to put: me puso en un aprieto, he put me in a tight corner
(seguido de adjetivo) to make: me pone contento, he makes me happy
2 (hacer funcionar) to turn o switch on
3 (un fax, telegrama) to send
poner una conferencia, to make a long-distance call
4 (una multa, un castigo) to impose
5 (abrir un negocio) to set up
6 (vestir) to put on
7 (exponer) tienes que poner la planta al sol/a la sombra, you have to put the plant in the sun/shade
8 (aportar) yo puse mil pesetas, I contributed a thousand pesetas
9 (conjeturar, imaginar) to suppose: pongamos que..., supposing (that)...
10 (estar escrito) lo pone aquí, it's written here
no pone nada de eso, it doesn't say anything about that
11 TV Cine to put on, show
12 Tel ponme con él, put me through to him
13 (un nombre) le pondremos Tadeo, we are going to call him Tadeo
ya le puso título a la novela, he has already given the novel a title
♦ Locuciones: poner a alguien a caldo, to pull sb to pieces
poner a cien, to make sb nervous: me pone a cien cuando habla de ese modo, when he talks that way I get nervous
poner en duda, to call into question: los inversores pusieron su competencia en duda, the investors questioned his competence
poner a alguien en evidencia, to show sb up
poner en evidencia, to show up: la situación pone en evidencia la falta de justicia del sistema, the situation exposes the system's unfairness
poner a alguien en su sitio, to put sb in his place
' poner' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
activar
- alinear
- alta
- alto
- altura
- antecedente
- antena
- arreglar
- arrinconar
- aunar
- bandeja
- brete
- cabeza
- calzar
- caldo
- calle
- cara
- cargar
- carta
- caso
- cien
- codificar
- comprometer
- confiar
- coto
- crecer
- cuenco
- cuestión
- dejar
- denuncia
- depositar
- descomponer
- descubierta
- descubierto
- desesperar
- diente
- dirigir
- discutir
- distribuir
- enchufar
- enderezar
- enervar
- enfermar
- enfrentar
- enmascarar
- entregar
- entregarse
- escenificar
- escobilla
- esmerarse
English:
acquaint
- action
- apply
- arm
- arrange
- aside
- best
- blur
- bond
- box
- bracket
- bundle
- bung
- cap
- cast
- cheek
- claim
- code
- collect
- compromise
- connect
- cork
- crack
- cross
- crown
- curb
- date
- dip
- discomfit
- dishwasher
- egg
- end
- endanger
- excite
- face
- fault
- feature
- fetter
- fill in
- fit
- fluster
- follow up
- forewarn
- free
- gather
- get
- glaze
- go
- gown
- grin

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poner

♦ vt

1. [situar, agregar, meter] to put;

me pusieron en la última fila I was put in the back row;

ponle un poco más de sal put some more salt in it, add a bit of salt to it;

pon los juguetes en el armario put the toys (away) in the cupboard;

¿dónde habré puesto la calculadora? where can I have put o left the calculator?;

poner un anuncio en el periódico to put an advert in the paper;

poner un póster en la pared to put a poster up on the wall;

poner una inyección a alguien to give sb an injection;

hubo que ponerle un bozal al perro we had to put a muzzle on the dog, we had to muzzle the dog

2. [ropa, zapatos, maquillaje]
poner algo a alguien to put sth on sb;

ponle este pañal al bebé put this Br nappy o US diaper on the baby

3. [servir]
¿qué le pongo? what can I get you?, what would you like?;

póngame una cerveza, por favor I'd like o I'll have a beer, please;

¿cuánto le pongo? how much would you like?;

póngame un kilo give me a kilo

4. [contribuir, aportar] to put in;

poner dinero en el negocio to put money into the business;

poner algo de mi/tu/ etc[m5]. parte to do my/your/ etc bit;

poner mucho empeño en (hacer) algo to put a lot of effort into (doing) sth;

pon atención en lo que digo pay attention to what I'm saying;

hay que poner más cuidado con o [m5] en la ortografía you have to take more care over your spelling

5. [hacer estar de cierta manera]
poner a alguien en un aprieto/de mal humor to put sb in a difficult position/in a bad mood;

le has puesto colorado/nervioso you've made him blush/feel nervous;

ponérselo fácil/difícil a alguien to make things easy/difficult for sb;

lo puso todo perdido she made a real mess;

el profesor nos puso a hacer cuentas the teacher gave us some sums to do;

llegó y nos puso a todos a trabajar she arrived and set us all to work;

pon la sopa a calentar warm the soup up;

me pusieron de aprendiz de camarero they had me work as a trainee waiter;

poner cara de tonto/inocente to put on a stupid/an innocent face

6. [calificar]
poner a alguien de algo to call sb sth;

me pusieron de mentiroso they called me a liar;

poner bien algo/a alguien to praise sth/sb;

poner mal algo/a alguien to criticize sth/sb

7. [oponer]
poner obstáculos a algo to hinder sth;

poner pegas a algo to raise objections to sth

8. [asignar] [precio] to fix, to settle on;
[multa] to give; [deberes, examen, tarea] to give, to set;
le pusieron (de nombre) Mario they called him Mario;

me han puesto (en el turno) de noche I've been assigned to the night shift, they've put me on the night shift;

le pusieron un cinco en el examen he got five out of ten in the exam

9. [comunicar] [telegrama, fax, giro postal] to send;
[conferencia] to make; Esp
¿me pones con él? can you put me through to him?;
Esp
no cuelgue, ahora le pongo don't hang up, I'll put you through in a second

10. [conectar, hacer funcionar] [televisión, radio] to switch o put on;
[despertador] to set; [instalación, gas] to put in; [música, cinta, disco] to put on;
pon la lavadora put the washing machine on;

pon el telediario put the news on;

puse el despertador a las seis/el reloj en hora I set my alarm clock for six o'clock/my watch to the right time;

¿te han puesto ya el teléfono? are you on the phone yet?, have they connected your phone yet?;

ponlo más alto, que no se oye turn it up, I can't hear it

11. [en el cine, el teatro, la televisión] to show;

anoche pusieron un documental muy interesante last night they showed a very interesting documentary;

¿qué ponen en la tele/en el Rialto? what's on the TV/on at the Rialto?;

en el Rialto ponen una de Stallone there's a Stallone movie on at the Rialto

12. [montar] to set up;

poner la casa to set up home;

poner un negocio to start a business;

ha puesto una tienda she has opened a shop;

han puesto una cocina nueva they've had a new Br cooker o US stove put in;

hemos puesto moqueta en el salón we've had a carpet fitted in the living-room;

poner la mesa to lay the table;

pusieron la tienda (de campaña) en un prado they pitched their tent o put their tent up in a meadow

13. [decorar] to do up;

han puesto su casa con mucho lujo they've done up their house in real style

14. [suponer] to suppose;

pongamos que sucedió así (let's) suppose that's what happened;

pon que necesitemos cinco días suppose we need five days;

poniendo que todo salga bien assuming everything goes according to plan;

¿cuándo estará listo? – ponle que en dos días when will it be ready? – reckon on it taking two days

15. Esp [decir] to say;

¿qué pone ahí? what does it say there?

16. [escribir] to put;

¿qué pusiste en la segunda pregunta? what did you put for the second question?

17. [huevo] to lay

18. RP [demorar] to take;

el tren pone media hora en llegar allá the train takes half an hour to get there

19. Fam [excitar]
esa actriz me pone that actress totally does it for me

♦ vi
[gallina, aves] to lay (eggs)
♦ v impersonal
Am Fam [parecer]
se me pone que… it seems to me that…

♦ See also the pronominal verb ponerse

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poner

<part puesto> v/t

1 put;

poner en escena stage;

poner en marcha set in motion;

pongamos que let’s suppose o assume that

2 ropa put on

3 ( añadir) put in

4 RAD, TV turn on, switch on

5 la mesa set

6 ( escribir) put down

7 en periódico, libro etc say;

la crítica puso muy bien su última película the critics gave his last film very good reviews

8 negocio set up

9 telegrama send

10 huevos lay

11 AUTO marcha put the car in, move into

12 dinero deposit

13

:

poner a alguien furioso make s.o. angry;

ponerle a alguien con alguien TELEC put s.o. through to s.o.;

ponerle una multa a alguien fine s.o.

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poner {60} vt

1) colocar: to put, to place

pon el libro en la mesa: put the book on the table

2) agregar, añadir: to put in, to add

3) : to put on (clothes)

4) contribuir: to contribute

5) escribir: to put in writing

no le puso su nombre: he didn't put his name on it

6) imponer: to set, to impose

7) exponer: to put, to expose

lo puso en peligro: she put him in danger

8) : to prepare, to arrange

poner la mesa: to set the table

9) : to name

le pusimos Ana: we called her Ana

10) establecer: to set up, to establish

puso un restaurante: he opened up a restaurant

11) instalar: to install, to put in

12) (with an adjective or adverb) : to make

siempre lo pones de mal humor: you always put him in a bad mood

13) : to turn on, to switch on

14) suponer: to suppose

pongamos que no viene: supposing he doesn't come

15) : to lay (eggs)

16)

poner a : to start (someone doing something)

lo puse a trabajar: I put him to work

17)

poner de : to place as

la pusieron de directora: they made her director

18)

poner en : to put in (a state or condition)

poner en duda: to call into question

poner vi

1) : to contribute

2) : to lay eggs

♦ See also the reflexive verb ponerse

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poner vb

1. (colocar) to put [pt. & pp. put]

he puesto los libros en la estantería I've put the books on the shelf

2. (ropa, etc) to put on

ponle el abrigo al niño put the baby's coat on

3. (añadir) to put

¿le has puesto sal a las patatas? have you put any salt on the potatoes?

¿te pones azúcar? do you take sugar?

4. (escribir) to write [pt. wrote; pp. written] / to put

hay que poner la dirección en el sobre you have to write the address on the envelope

5. (programar) to set [pt. & pp. set]

he puesto el despertador a las siete I've set the alarm clock for seven

6. (encender) to put on / to turn on / to switch on

pon la tele turn the TV on

no pongas la radio muy alta don't put the radio on too loud

pon otro disco put another record on

7. (establecer) to open

han puesto una tienda de ordenadores they've opened a computer shop

8. (enviar) to send [pt. & pp. sent]

voy a poner un fax I'm going to send a fax

9. (comunicar) to put through

¿me pones con Asunción, por favor? can you put me through to Asunción, please?

10. (decir) to say [pt. & pp. said]

en el periódico pone que la película está muy bien it says in the newspaper that the film is very good

11. (proyectar) to be on

¿qué ponen en el Renoir? what's on at the Renoir?

esta noche no ponen nada interesante en la tele there's nothing interesting on TV tonight

12. (dar un nombre) to call

le han puesto Paula they've called her Paula

13. (imponer) to give [pt. gave; pp. given]

nos ponen muchos deberes they give us a lot of homework

le han puesto una multa he was fined

me han puesto un 8 I got 8 out of 10

14. (servir) to give

¿qué te pongo? what can I get you?

me puso una tapa de aceitunas he gave me some olives

¿me pone un kilo de tomates? can I have a kilo of tomatoes, please?

15. (aportar) to supply [pt. & pp. supplied] / to put in

yo pongo el pastel y tú traes el champán I'll supply the cake and you bring the champagne

pusimos mil pesetas cada uno we each put in a thousand pesetas

16. (suponer) to suppose / to say [pt. & pp. said]

pongamos por caso... suppose... / let's say...

poner cara de sorpresa to look surprised

poner huevos to lay eggs [pt. & pp. laid]

poner nervioso a alguien to get on somebody's nerves

Spanish-English dictionary > poner

20 cabeza

f.

1 head.

me duele la cabeza I've got a headache

lavarse la cabeza to wash one's hair

por cabeza per head

tirarse de cabeza (al agua) to dive (into the water)

cabeza de ajo head of garlic

cabeza (lectora) (gen)&(computing) head

cabeza nuclear nuclear warhead

2 unit.

3 lead, leading position.

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cabeza

► nombre femenino

1 (gen) head

■ diez mil por cabeza ten thousand a head

■ dos mil cabezas de ganado two thousand head of cattle

2 figurado (juicio) good judgement; (talento) talent, intelligence

■ tiene una buena cabeza she's intelligent

3 (de región) main town

► nombre masculino

1 (jefe) head, leader

■ el cabeza de familia the head of the family

\

FRASEOLOGÍA

a la cabeza de at the front of, at the top of

■ a la cabeza de la lista at the top of the list

andar de cabeza / ir de cabeza to be rushed off one's feet

■ andamos de cabeza estos días we've been rushed off our feet for the past few days

andar de cabeza por alguien to be crazy about somebody

cabeza abajo upside down

cabeza arriba the right way up, upright

calentarse la cabeza por algo to get worked up about something

de cabeza (mentalmente) in one's head 2 (de memoria) from memory

darse de cabeza contra algo to bang one's head against something

de pies a cabeza from head to toe, from top to toe

estar mal de la cabeza figurado not to be right in the head

írsele a uno la cabeza figurado to feel dizzy

meterse algo en la cabeza familiar to get something into one's head

no levantar cabeza familiar (en deporte) not to find form 2 (en negocios) not to get off the ground

no tener ni pies ni cabeza figurado to be absurd, make no sense

pasarle a alguien por la cabeza figurado to occur to somebody

perder la cabeza figurado to lose one's head

quitarle a alguien algo de la cabeza figurado to talk somebody out of something

quitarse algo de la cabeza to get something out of one's head, forget something

ser un cabeza dura to be stubborn

subirse algo a la cabeza figurado to go to one's head

tengo la cabeza como un bombo familiar my head is splitting

tirarse de cabeza to dive head first (a/en, into)

traer a alguien de cabeza / llevar a alguien de cabeza to drive somebody crazy, drive somebody mad

volver la cabeza to look round

cabeza cuadrada familiar bigot

cabeza de ajo bulb of garlic

cabeza de chorlito familiar scatterbrain

cabeza de espárrago asparagus tip

cabeza de lista main candidate

cabeza de partido administrative capital

cabeza de puente bridgehead

cabeza de turco scapegoat

cabeza hueca scatterbrain

cabeza loca familiar scatterbrain

cabeza rapada skinhead

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noun f.

head

- cabeza de familia
- cabeza de serie
- cabeza de turco
- cabeza dura
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1. SF

1) [de persona] head

se rascó la cabeza — he scratched his head

me duele la cabeza — I've got a headache, my head aches

los aviones pasan por encima de nuestras cabezas — the planes are flying overhead

• afirmar con la cabeza — to nod (one's head)

• agarrarse la cabeza — to hold one's head in one's hands

• asentir con la cabeza — to nod (one's head)

• caer de cabeza — to fall headfirst o headlong

se tiró al agua de cabeza — he dived headfirst into the water

marcar de cabeza — (Dep) to score with a header

• lavarse la cabeza — to wash one's hair

• levantar la cabeza — (=mirar) to look up

• negar con la cabeza — to shake one's head

• por cabeza, cinco dólares por cabeza — five dollars a head, five dollars per person

• se me va la cabeza — I feel giddy

• volver la cabeza — to look round, turn one's head

al oírlos volví la cabeza — when I heard them I looked round o turned my head

• me da vueltas la cabeza — my head's spinning

2)

- andar o ir de cabeza

- andar en cabeza

cortar cabezas —

será necesario cortar cabezas — heads will have to roll

- esconder la cabeza

írsele a algn de la cabeza —

se me fue de la cabeza — it went right out of my mind

- jugarse la cabeza

- lanzarse de cabeza a

- levantar cabeza

el Sporting sigue sin levantar cabeza — Sporting still haven't managed to end their poor run of form, Sporting haven't managed to turn the corner

el país no termina de levantar cabeza — the country still hasn't managed to turn the corner

hay sectores como la construcción que empiezan a levantar cabeza — some sectors, such as construction, are starting to pick up

estar mal de la cabeza *, no estar bien de la cabeza * —

hace falta estar mal de la cabeza para hacer eso — you'd have to be out of your mind to do that

no quiero acabar mal de la cabeza — I don't want to go off my head

- mantener la cabeza fuera del agua

- meter la cabeza en la arena

meter algo en la cabeza a algn —

por fin le metimos en la cabeza que... — we finally got it into his head that...

metérsele a algn en la cabeza —

se le ha metido en la cabeza hacerlo solo — he's taken o got it into his head to do it alone

esa melodía la tengo metida en la cabeza — I can't get that tune out of my head

pasársele a algn por la cabeza —

jamás se me pasó por la cabeza — it never entered my head

- perder la cabeza por

- es cabeza de pescado

- hablar cabezas de pescado

- tener cabeza de pollo

quitar algo de la cabeza a algn — to get sth out of sb's head

- romper la cabeza a algn

- romperse la cabeza

- sacarse una idea de la cabeza

- sentar cabeza

subirse a la cabeza —

el vino se me subió a la cabeza — the wine went to my head

- tener cabeza

- tengo la cabeza como un bombo

- tener la cabeza dura

- tener la cabeza sobre los hombros

- tener mala cabeza

- estar tocado de la cabeza

- traer de cabeza a algn

- vestirse por la cabeza

3) (=frente)

• a la cabeza de, a la cabeza de la manifestación — at the head o front of the demonstration

con Pérez a la cabeza del gobierno — with Pérez at the head of the government

• ir en cabeza — to be in the lead

ir en cabeza de la lista — to be at the top of the list, head the list

4) (=distancia) head

ganar por una cabeza (escasa) — to win by a (short) head

le saca una cabeza a su hermano — he is a head taller than his brother

5) [de montaña] top, summit

6) (=objeto)

cabeza atómica — atomic warhead

cabeza buscadora — homing head, homing device

cabeza de ajo — bulb of garlic

cabeza de biela — (Mec) big end

cabeza de dragón — (Bot) snapdragon

cabeza de escritura — (Tip) golf ball

cabeza de guerra — warhead

cabeza de impresión — (Inform) head, printhead

cabeza de partido — administrative centre

cabeza de plátanos — LAm bunch of bananas

cabeza de playa — beachhead

cabeza de puente — bridgehead

cabeza explosiva — warhead

cabeza grabadora — recording head

cabeza impresora — (Inform) head, printhead

cabeza nuclear — nuclear warhead

cabeza sonora — recording head

2. SMF

1) (=líder) head, leader

es cabeza de las fuerzas armadas — he's head o the leader of the armed forces

es cabeza del grupo rebelde — he's the leader of the rebel group

2)

cabeza caliente — extremist

cabeza cuadrada — * bigot

cabeza de chorlito — * scatterbrain

cabeza de familia — head of the household

cabeza de serie — (Dep) seed

cabeza de serrín — * airhead *

cabeza de turco — scapegoat

cabeza dura — stubborn person

es un cabeza dura — he's as stubborn as a mule

cabeza hueca — idiot

cabeza pelada — ( Hist) Roundhead

cabeza rapada — skinhead

cabeza sin seso — idiot

cabeza visible — head, leader

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femenino

1)

a) (Anat) head

me duele la cabeza — I've got a headache

marcó de cabeza — he scored with a header

un día vas a perder la cabeza — (fam & hum) you'd lose your head if it wasn't screwed on (colloq & hum)

de la cabeza a los pies — from head to toe o foot

pararse en la or de cabeza — (AmL) to do a headstand

b) ( medida) head

ganó por una cabeza — he won by a head

le lleva or saca una cabeza a su hermana — he's a head taller than his sister

c) ( pelo) hair

me lavé la cabeza — I washed my hair

d) ( inteligencia)

tiene cabeza — he's bright, he has a good head on his shoulders

usa la cabeza — use your head

qué poca cabeza! — have you/has he no sense?

e) ( mente)

que cabeza la mía! se me había olvidado — what a memory! I had forgotten

tenía la cabeza en otra cosa — my mind was on other things

tú estás mal de la cabeza — you're out of your mind

se me ha ido de la cabeza — it's gone right out of my head

se le ha metido en la cabeza que... — she's got it into her head that...

lo primero que me vino a la cabeza — the first thing that came into my head

no se me pasó por la cabeza — it didn't cross my mind

andar or ir de cabeza — (fam)

ando de cabeza con tanto trabajo — I'm up to my eyeballs o eyes in work

anda de cabeza por ella — he's crazy about her

calentarle a algn la cabeza con algo — (fam) to fill sb's head with sth

calentarse la cabeza — (fam) to get worked up (colloq)

cortar cabezas: en cuanto asumió el cargo entró a cortar cabezas as soon as she took up her post, heads started to roll; darse (con) la cabeza contra la pared ver cabezazo; ir con la cabeza ( bien) alta to hold one's head high; írsele a algn la cabeza: se me va la cabeza I feel dizzy; jugarse la cabeza (RPl fam): va a llegar tarde, me juego la cabeza you can bet your bottom dollar she'll be late (colloq); levantar cabeza (fam) ( superar problemas) to get back on one's feet; levantar la cabeza: ha estado estudiando sin levantar la cabeza she's had her head buried in her work; si tu padre levantara la cabeza! if your father was alive today...!; meterse de cabeza en algo (fam) to throw oneself into sth; no caberle a algn en la cabeza (fam): no me cabe en la cabeza que te guste I just can't understand how you can like it; en qué cabeza cabe! how could anyone be so stupid!; perder la cabeza: no perdamos la cabeza let's not panic o lose our heads; perdió la cabeza por esa mujer he lost his head over that woman; quebrarse la cabeza (Andes fam) to rack one's brains; quitarle a algn algo de la cabeza to get sth out of sb's head; quitarse algo de la cabeza < idea> to get sth out of one's head; romperse la cabeza (fam) ( preocuparse) to rack one's brains; ( lastimarse) to break one's neck (colloq); sentar (la) cabeza (fam) to settle down; subírsele a algn a la cabeza vino/éxito to go to one's head; tener la cabeza sobre los hombros (fam) to have one's head screwed on tight (AmE colloq) o (BrE colloq) screwed on; tener la cabeza llena de pájaros (fam) to have one's head in the clouds; tengo/tiene la cabeza como un bombo (fam) (me/le duele) my/his/her head feels ready to burst (colloq); (estoy/está confundido) my/his/her head's spinning; traer or llevar a algn de cabeza (fam) to drive sb crazy (colloq); nadie escarmienta en cabeza ajena — people only learn from their own mistakes

- cabeza de chorlito

- cabeza de jabalí

- cabeza de turco

- cabeza dura

- cabeza hueca

- cabeza rapada

2)

a) ( individuo)

por cabeza — each, a head

b) ( de ganado) head

50 cabezas de ganado — 50 head of cattle

3) (primer lugar, delantera)

a la or en cabeza: estamos a la cabeza del sector we are the leading company in this sector; se colocaron a la cabeza de los otros partidos they took the lead over the other parties; iban a la cabeza de la manifestación they were at the front o head of the demonstration; el equipo va en cabeza de la clasificación — the team is at the top of the division

- cabeza de familia

- cabeza de la Iglesia

- cabeza de lista

- cabeza de partido

- cabeza de puente

- cabeza de serie

4)

a) (de alfiler, clavo, fósforo) head

b) ( de misil) warhead

- cabeza atómica

- cabeza nuclear

5) (Audio, Video) head

6) ( de plátanos) hand, bunch

•

- cabeza de ajo

* * *

= head, knocker.

Ex. From the way his left shoulder is tipped forward, from the set of his head and the length of his stride, one gets the feeling that he is a fully clothed sprinter just leaving the starting blocks.

Ex. He got hit with a cricket ball, smack right on top of his knocker.

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* abrirse la cabeza = smash + Posesivo + head, smash + Posesivo + head open.

* águila de cabeza blanca = bald eagle.

* a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.

* apostarse la cabeza = bet + Posesivo + life.

* asentimiento con la cabeza = head-nod [head nod], nodding assent, nod.

* asentir con la cabeza = nod, nod + assent, concur with + an assenting nod, agree with + a nod.

* asomar la cabeza = poke + Posesivo + head, pop + Posesivo + head.

* caber en la cabeza = get + Posesivo + head around, wrap + Posesivo + head around.

* cabeza de ajo = head of garlic, bulb of garlic.

* cabeza de chorlito = scatterbrain, ditzy [ditzier -comp., ditziest -sup.], ditz, dits, ditsy [ditsier -comp., ditsiest -sup.], airhead, airheaded, empty-headed, bonehead, birdbrain, nong, ning-nong.

* cabeza de familia = head of the household, householder, head of the family.

* cabeza de impresión = print head.

* cabeza de la manada = leader of the pack.

* cabeza de lanza = spearhead.

* cabeza de lectura = scanning head.

* cabeza de línea = railhead.

* cabeza de muñeco que se balancea ligeramente = bobble head.

* cabeza de playa = beachhead.

* cabeza de puente = bridgehead.

* cabeza de puente aéreo = airhead.

* cabeza de semillas = seed head.

* cabeza de serrín = ditz, dits, airhead, airheaded.

* cabeza de turco = patsy, scapegoat, whipping boy.

* cabeza dura = pigheaded.

* cabeza fría = cool head.

* cabeza hueca = empty-headed, ditzy [ditzier -comp., ditziest -sup.], ditz, dits, ditsy [ditsier -comp., ditsiest -sup.], airhead, airheaded, bonehead, nong, ning-nong.

* cabeza lectora = read head, reading head.

* cabeza lectora de disco = disc reading head.

* cabeza llena de pájaros = head in the clouds.

* cabeza nuclear = warhead.

* cabeza + rodar = head + roll.

* caer de cabeza = go over + Posesivo + head.

* cigüeña de cabeza pelada = wood stork.

* con la cabeza en las nubes = ditzy [ditzier -comp., ditziest -sup.], ditsy [ditsier -comp., ditsiest -sup.].

* cortar la cabeza = behead.

* dar quebraderos de cabeza = give + headaches.

* declarar la guerra a muerte a = declare + open season on.

* de la cabeza a los pies = from head to foot, from head to toe.

* de pies a cabeza = from head to toe, from head to foot.

* desde la cabeza hasta los pies = from head to toe.

* desde la cabeza hasta los pies = head to toe, from head to foot.

* destornillador de cabeza plana = flathead screwdriver.

* dolor de cabeza = headache.

* dolor de cabeza espantoso = splitting headache.

* echar una cana al aire antes de sentar la cabeza = sow + Posesivo + wild oats.

* en + Posesivo + cabeza = on + Posesivo + mind.

* entrar en la cabeza = get + Posesivo + head around, wrap + Posesivo + head around, get it into + Posesivo + head.

* esconder la cabeza como el avestruz = bury + Posesivo + head in the sand (like an ostrich), stick + Posesivo + head in the sand.

* herida en la cabeza = head injury.

* irse la cabeza = go + bananas.

* írsele la cabeza = go off + Posesivo + head.

* jugarse la cabeza = bet + Posesivo + life.

* lanzarse de cabeza = jump in with + both feet.

* lavarse la cabeza = wash + Posesive + hair, shampoo + Posesivo + hair.

* lesión en la cabeza = head injury.

* levantar la cabeza = cock + Posesivo + head.

* liarse la manta a la cabeza = jump in + head first, jump in at + the deep end, throw + caution to the wind.

* mantener la cabeza = keep + Posesivo + head, keep + Posesivo + head together.

* mantener la cabeza alta = hold + Posesivo + head high.

* mantener la cabeza fría = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.

* mantenerse a la cabeza = stay + ahead of the pack.

* meter en la cabeza = get it into + Posesivo + head.

* mover la cabeza = shake + head.

* mover la cabeza de arriba abajo = bob.

* mover la cabeza de forma brusca hacia delante y hacia atrás = jerk + head.

* no dejar títere con cabeza = turn + everything upside down.

* no encontrar ni el pie ni la cabeza = can't make head(s) or tail(s) of.

* no perder la cabeza = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.

* no poder quitarse Algo de la cabeza = can't get it out of my mind.

* no tener ni pies ni cabeza = can't make head(s) or tail(s) of, be pointless.

* pasar por encima de la cabeza = go over + Posesivo + head.

* pedir la cabeza de Alguien = bay for + Posesivo + blood.

* pensamiento que ronda la cabeza de uno = thought + run through + Posesivo + head.

* perder la cabeza = lose + Posesivo + mind, lose + Posesivo + head, lose + Posesivo + marbles, go + bonkers, fly off + the handle, go (right) off + Posesivo + rocker, go out of + Posesivo + mind, go + soft in the head.

* piojo de la cabeza = head louse.

* poner a + Nombre + a la cabeza de = put + Nombre + ahead in.

* poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = put + a price on + Posesivo + head.

* por cabeza = per person.

* quebradero de cabeza = headache.

* rascarse la cabeza = scratch + Posesivo + head.

* reventarse la cabeza = smash + Posesivo + head.

* romperse la cabeza = puzzle + Reflexivo, scratch + Posesivo + head, rack + Posesivo + brains.

* sentar la cabeza = settle down.

* señal con la cabeza = nod.

* sin cabeza = headless, decapitated.

* sin pies ni cabeza = without rhyme or reason.

* subírsele a la cabeza, creérselo = go to + Posesivo + head.

* subírsele los humos a la cabeza = get + too big for + Posesivo + boots, get + too big for + Posesivo + breeches.

* tirarse de cabeza = jump in + head first, dive in, dive + head-first.

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femenino

1)

a) (Anat) head

me duele la cabeza — I've got a headache

marcó de cabeza — he scored with a header

un día vas a perder la cabeza — (fam & hum) you'd lose your head if it wasn't screwed on (colloq & hum)

de la cabeza a los pies — from head to toe o foot

pararse en la or de cabeza — (AmL) to do a headstand

b) ( medida) head

ganó por una cabeza — he won by a head

le lleva or saca una cabeza a su hermana — he's a head taller than his sister

c) ( pelo) hair

me lavé la cabeza — I washed my hair

d) ( inteligencia)

tiene cabeza — he's bright, he has a good head on his shoulders

usa la cabeza — use your head

qué poca cabeza! — have you/has he no sense?

e) ( mente)

que cabeza la mía! se me había olvidado — what a memory! I had forgotten

tenía la cabeza en otra cosa — my mind was on other things

tú estás mal de la cabeza — you're out of your mind

se me ha ido de la cabeza — it's gone right out of my head

se le ha metido en la cabeza que... — she's got it into her head that...

lo primero que me vino a la cabeza — the first thing that came into my head

no se me pasó por la cabeza — it didn't cross my mind

andar or ir de cabeza — (fam)

ando de cabeza con tanto trabajo — I'm up to my eyeballs o eyes in work

anda de cabeza por ella — he's crazy about her

calentarle a algn la cabeza con algo — (fam) to fill sb's head with sth

calentarse la cabeza — (fam) to get worked up (colloq)

cortar cabezas: en cuanto asumió el cargo entró a cortar cabezas as soon as she took up her post, heads started to roll; darse (con) la cabeza contra la pared ver cabezazo; ir con la cabeza ( bien) alta to hold one's head high; írsele a algn la cabeza: se me va la cabeza I feel dizzy; jugarse la cabeza (RPl fam): va a llegar tarde, me juego la cabeza you can bet your bottom dollar she'll be late (colloq); levantar cabeza (fam) ( superar problemas) to get back on one's feet; levantar la cabeza: ha estado estudiando sin levantar la cabeza she's had her head buried in her work; si tu padre levantara la cabeza! if your father was alive today...!; meterse de cabeza en algo (fam) to throw oneself into sth; no caberle a algn en la cabeza (fam): no me cabe en la cabeza que te guste I just can't understand how you can like it; en qué cabeza cabe! how could anyone be so stupid!; perder la cabeza: no perdamos la cabeza let's not panic o lose our heads; perdió la cabeza por esa mujer he lost his head over that woman; quebrarse la cabeza (Andes fam) to rack one's brains; quitarle a algn algo de la cabeza to get sth out of sb's head; quitarse algo de la cabeza < idea> to get sth out of one's head; romperse la cabeza (fam) ( preocuparse) to rack one's brains; ( lastimarse) to break one's neck (colloq); sentar (la) cabeza (fam) to settle down; subírsele a algn a la cabeza vino/éxito to go to one's head; tener la cabeza sobre los hombros (fam) to have one's head screwed on tight (AmE colloq) o (BrE colloq) screwed on; tener la cabeza llena de pájaros (fam) to have one's head in the clouds; tengo/tiene la cabeza como un bombo (fam) (me/le duele) my/his/her head feels ready to burst (colloq); (estoy/está confundido) my/his/her head's spinning; traer or llevar a algn de cabeza (fam) to drive sb crazy (colloq); nadie escarmienta en cabeza ajena — people only learn from their own mistakes

- cabeza de chorlito

- cabeza de jabalí

- cabeza de turco

- cabeza dura

- cabeza hueca

- cabeza rapada

2)

a) ( individuo)

por cabeza — each, a head

b) ( de ganado) head

50 cabezas de ganado — 50 head of cattle

3) (primer lugar, delantera)

a la or en cabeza: estamos a la cabeza del sector we are the leading company in this sector; se colocaron a la cabeza de los otros partidos they took the lead over the other parties; iban a la cabeza de la manifestación they were at the front o head of the demonstration; el equipo va en cabeza de la clasificación — the team is at the top of the division

- cabeza de familia

- cabeza de la Iglesia

- cabeza de lista

- cabeza de partido

- cabeza de puente

- cabeza de serie

4)

a) (de alfiler, clavo, fósforo) head

b) ( de misil) warhead

- cabeza atómica

- cabeza nuclear

5) (Audio, Video) head

6) ( de plátanos) hand, bunch

•

- cabeza de ajo

* * *

= head, knocker.

Ex: From the way his left shoulder is tipped forward, from the set of his head and the length of his stride, one gets the feeling that he is a fully clothed sprinter just leaving the starting blocks.

Ex: He got hit with a cricket ball, smack right on top of his knocker.

* abrirse la cabeza = smash + Posesivo + head, smash + Posesivo + head open.

* águila de cabeza blanca = bald eagle.

* a la cabeza de = in the forefront of/in.

* apostarse la cabeza = bet + Posesivo + life.

* asentimiento con la cabeza = head-nod [head nod], nodding assent, nod.

* asentir con la cabeza = nod, nod + assent, concur with + an assenting nod, agree with + a nod.

* asomar la cabeza = poke + Posesivo + head, pop + Posesivo + head.

* caber en la cabeza = get + Posesivo + head around, wrap + Posesivo + head around.

* cabeza de ajo = head of garlic, bulb of garlic.

* cabeza de chorlito = scatterbrain, ditzy [ditzier -comp., ditziest -sup.], ditz, dits, ditsy [ditsier -comp., ditsiest -sup.], airhead, airheaded, empty-headed, bonehead, birdbrain, nong, ning-nong.

* cabeza de familia = head of the household, householder, head of the family.

* cabeza de impresión = print head.

* cabeza de la manada = leader of the pack.

* cabeza de lanza = spearhead.

* cabeza de lectura = scanning head.

* cabeza de línea = railhead.

* cabeza de muñeco que se balancea ligeramente = bobble head.

* cabeza de playa = beachhead.

* cabeza de puente = bridgehead.

* cabeza de puente aéreo = airhead.

* cabeza de semillas = seed head.

* cabeza de serrín = ditz, dits, airhead, airheaded.

* cabeza de turco = patsy, scapegoat, whipping boy.

* cabeza dura = pigheaded.

* cabeza fría = cool head.

* cabeza hueca = empty-headed, ditzy [ditzier -comp., ditziest -sup.], ditz, dits, ditsy [ditsier -comp., ditsiest -sup.], airhead, airheaded, bonehead, nong, ning-nong.

* cabeza lectora = read head, reading head.

* cabeza lectora de disco = disc reading head.

* cabeza llena de pájaros = head in the clouds.

* cabeza nuclear = warhead.

* cabeza + rodar = head + roll.

* caer de cabeza = go over + Posesivo + head.

* cigüeña de cabeza pelada = wood stork.

* con la cabeza en las nubes = ditzy [ditzier -comp., ditziest -sup.], ditsy [ditsier -comp., ditsiest -sup.].

* cortar la cabeza = behead.

* dar quebraderos de cabeza = give + headaches.

* declarar la guerra a muerte a = declare + open season on.

* de la cabeza a los pies = from head to foot, from head to toe.

* de pies a cabeza = from head to toe, from head to foot.

* desde la cabeza hasta los pies = from head to toe.

* desde la cabeza hasta los pies = head to toe, from head to foot.

* destornillador de cabeza plana = flathead screwdriver.

* dolor de cabeza = headache.

* dolor de cabeza espantoso = splitting headache.

* echar una cana al aire antes de sentar la cabeza = sow + Posesivo + wild oats.

* en + Posesivo + cabeza = on + Posesivo + mind.

* entrar en la cabeza = get + Posesivo + head around, wrap + Posesivo + head around, get it into + Posesivo + head.

* esconder la cabeza como el avestruz = bury + Posesivo + head in the sand (like an ostrich), stick + Posesivo + head in the sand.

* herida en la cabeza = head injury.

* irse la cabeza = go + bananas.

* írsele la cabeza = go off + Posesivo + head.

* jugarse la cabeza = bet + Posesivo + life.

* lanzarse de cabeza = jump in with + both feet.

* lavarse la cabeza = wash + Posesive + hair, shampoo + Posesivo + hair.

* lesión en la cabeza = head injury.

* levantar la cabeza = cock + Posesivo + head.

* liarse la manta a la cabeza = jump in + head first, jump in at + the deep end, throw + caution to the wind.

* mantener la cabeza = keep + Posesivo + head, keep + Posesivo + head together.

* mantener la cabeza alta = hold + Posesivo + head high.

* mantener la cabeza fría = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.

* mantenerse a la cabeza = stay + ahead of the pack.

* meter en la cabeza = get it into + Posesivo + head.

* mover la cabeza = shake + head.

* mover la cabeza de arriba abajo = bob.

* mover la cabeza de forma brusca hacia delante y hacia atrás = jerk + head.

* no dejar títere con cabeza = turn + everything upside down.

* no encontrar ni el pie ni la cabeza = can't make head(s) or tail(s) of.

* no perder la cabeza = keep + a cool head, remain + cool-headed, play it + cool.

* no poder quitarse Algo de la cabeza = can't get it out of my mind.

* no tener ni pies ni cabeza = can't make head(s) or tail(s) of, be pointless.

* pasar por encima de la cabeza = go over + Posesivo + head.

* pedir la cabeza de Alguien = bay for + Posesivo + blood.

* pensamiento que ronda la cabeza de uno = thought + run through + Posesivo + head.

* perder la cabeza = lose + Posesivo + mind, lose + Posesivo + head, lose + Posesivo + marbles, go + bonkers, fly off + the handle, go (right) off + Posesivo + rocker, go out of + Posesivo + mind, go + soft in the head.

* piojo de la cabeza = head louse.

* poner a + Nombre + a la cabeza de = put + Nombre + ahead in.

* poner precio a la cabeza de Alguien = put + a price on + Posesivo + head.

* por cabeza = per person.

* quebradero de cabeza = headache.

* rascarse la cabeza = scratch + Posesivo + head.

* reventarse la cabeza = smash + Posesivo + head.

* romperse la cabeza = puzzle + Reflexivo, scratch + Posesivo + head, rack + Posesivo + brains.

* sentar la cabeza = settle down.

* señal con la cabeza = nod.

* sin cabeza = headless, decapitated.

* sin pies ni cabeza = without rhyme or reason.

* subírsele a la cabeza, creérselo = go to + Posesivo + head.

* subírsele los humos a la cabeza = get + too big for + Posesivo + boots, get + too big for + Posesivo + breeches.

* tirarse de cabeza = jump in + head first, dive in, dive + head-first.

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cabeza

feminine

A

1 ( Anat) [ Vocabulary notes (Spanish) ] head

negó con la cabeza she shook her head

asintió con la cabeza he nodded, he nodded his head

sacó la cabeza por la ventanilla he stuck o put his head out of the window

volvió la cabeza para ver si lo seguían he looked around o turned his head to see if he was being followed

bajó la cabeza avergonzado he lowered his head in shame

me duele la cabeza I've got a headache, my head aches

es para darse de or la cabeza contra la pared it's enough to make you cry

se tiró al agua de cabeza she dived into the water (head first)

marcó de cabeza he scored with a header o with his head, he headed the ball into the net

un día vas a perder la cabeza ( fam hum); you'd lose your head if it wasn't screwed on ( colloq hum)

me unté de grasa de la cabeza hasta los pies I got covered in grease from head to toe o foot

pararse en la or de cabeza ( AmL); to stand on one's head, to do a headstand

2 (medida) head

ganó por una cabeza he won by a head

le lleva una cabeza a su hermana he's a head taller than his sister, his sister only comes up to his shoulder

3 (pelo) hair

me tengo que lavar la cabeza I have to wash my hair

4

(inteligencia): tiene cabeza, pero es muy vago he's bright o ( AmE) smart o he has a good head on his shoulders, but he's very lazy

al pobre niño no le da la cabeza the poor kid doesn't have the brains for it

usa la cabeza use your head

nunca tuve cabeza para las ciencias I never had a head for science

no lo copié, salió todo de mi cabeza I didn't copy it, it was all out of my own head

¡qué poca cabeza! have you/has he no sense?

5

(mente): ¡que cabeza la mía! se me había olvidado completamente su cumpleaños what a memory! I had totally forgotten her birthday

tenía la cabeza en otra cosa my mind was elsewhere o I was thinking about something else

tú estás mal or no estás bien de la cabeza you're crazy, you're out of your mind, you're out of ( AmE) o ( BrE) off your head ( colloq)

con tantos halagos se le llenó la cabeza de humos all that praise went to his head

se me ha ido de la cabeza it's gone right out of my head

¿quién te ha metido esas ideas en la cabeza? who's put those ideas into your head?

se le ha metido en la cabeza que se quiere casar she's got it into her head that she wants to get married

le dije lo primero que me vino a la cabeza I said the first thing that came into my head

jamás se me pasó por la cabeza semejante idea the idea never even crossed my mind

ya te puedes ir quitando or sacando a esa mujer de la cabeza you'd better start getting that woman out of your head, you'd better start forgetting about that woman

andar or ir de cabeza ( fam): ando de cabeza con tanto trabajo I'm up to my eyeballs o eyes in work

anda de cabeza por ella he's crazy about her

calentarle a algn la cabeza con algo ( fam); to fill sb's head with sth

calentarse la cabeza ( fam); to get worked up ( colloq)

como malo de la cabeza ( fam): se puso a comer como malo de la cabeza he stuffed himself silly ( colloq), he ate like there was no tomorrow ( colloq)

cortar cabezas: en cuanto asumió el cargo entró a cortar cabezas as soon as she took up her post, heads started to roll

darle por la cabeza a algn ( RPl); to criticize sb, knock sb ( colloq)

darse (con) la cabeza contra la pared ver cabezazo:

esconder la cabeza ( Chi fam); to make oneself scarce

ir con la cabeza alta to hold one's head high

írsele a algn la cabeza: se me va la cabeza I feel dizzy

jugarse la cabeza ( RPl fam): seguro que llega tarde, me juego la cabeza you can bet your life o your bottom dollar she'll be late ( colloq)

levantar cabeza ( fam); to get back on one's feet

aún tienen muchas deudas pero ya levantarán cabeza they've still got a lot of debts but they'll pull through o pick themselves up o get back on their feet

la selección no levanta cabeza the national team can't get out of its rut

levantar la cabeza: ha estado estudiando todo el día sin levantar la cabeza she's had her head buried in her work all day

¡si tu padre levantara la cabeza! your father would turn in his grave!, if your father was alive today … !

meterse de cabeza en algo ( fam); to throw oneself into sth

no caberle a algn en la cabeza ( fam): no me cabe en la cabeza que te guste vivir aquí I just can't understand how you like living here

¡en qué cabeza cabe meter un plato de plástico en el horno! who'd be stupid enough to put a plastic plate in the oven?

perder la cabeza: tranquilidad, no perdamos la cabeza keep calm, let's not panic o lose our heads

¿has perdido la cabeza? have you gone crazy?, are you out of your mind?

perdió la cabeza por esa mujer he lost his head over that woman

romperse or ( Andes) quebrarse la cabeza ( fam) (preocuparse) to rack one's brains; (lastimarse) to break one's neck ( colloq)

sentar (la) cabeza ( fam); to settle down

ser duro de cabeza ( fam); to be stupid

subírsele a algn a la cabeza: el vino/éxito se le ha subido a la cabeza the wine/her success has gone to her head

tener la cabeza como un bombo ( fam): tengo la cabeza como un bombo (me duele) I have o I've got a splitting headache! ( colloq), my head feels ready o ( BrE) fit to burst ( colloq) (estoy confundido) my head's spinning, my head feels ready o ( BrE) fit to burst ( colloq)

tener la cabeza como un colador to have a head like a sieve

tener la cabeza en su sitio or bien puesta or sobre los hombros ( fam); to have one's head screwed on tight ( AmE colloq), to have one's head screwed on ( BrE colloq)

tener la cabeza llena de pájaros ( fam); to have one's head in the clouds, be living in a fantasy world, be living in cloud-cuckoo-land

traer or llevar a algn de cabeza ( fam); to drive sb crazy ( colloq)

trae a los hombres de cabeza she drives men wild o crazy ( colloq)

más vale ser cabeza de ratón que cola de león it's better to be a big fish in a small pond than a small fish in a big pond

nadie escarmienta en cabeza ajena people only learn from their own mistakes, you have to make your own mistakes

Compuestos:

● cabeza caliente

masculine and feminine ( Ven fam) pinko ( AmE colloq), leftie ( BrE colloq)

● cabeza de chorlito

masculine and feminine ( fam) scatterbrain ( colloq)

● cabeza de jabalí

headcheese ( AmE), brawn ( BrE)

● cabeza de ñame

masculine and feminine ( Ven fam) clumsy idiot ( colloq)

● cabeza de pescado

feminine ( Chi fam): salió con su cabeza de pescado he made a silly remark

hablaban cabezas de pescado they were talking a load of nonsense ( colloq)

● cabeza de pollo

masculine and feminine ( Chi fam) scatterbrain ( colloq)

● cabeza de turco

masculine and feminine scapegoat

● cabeza dura

A

masculine and feminine ( fam): es un cabeza dura he's so stubborn o ( colloq) pigheaded

B adjective pigheaded ( colloq), stubborn

● cabeza hueca

masculine and feminine ( fam) scatterbrain ( colloq)

● cabeza rapada

masculine and feminine skinhead

B

1

(individuo): por cabeza each, a head

pagamos $50 por cabeza we paid $50 a head o each

2 (de ganado) head

tienen más de 600 cabezas (de ganado) they have more than 600 head of cattle

C

(primer lugar, delantera): se hizo con la cabeza she got to the front, she went into the lead

a la or en cabeza: estamos a la cabeza de las empresas del sector we are the leading company in this sector

se colocaron a la cabeza de los otros partidos en los sondeos they took the lead over the other parties in the opinion polls

iban a la cabeza de la manifestación they were at the front o head of the demonstration, they were leading o heading the demonstration

el equipo va en cabeza de la clasificación the team is at the top of o leads the division

Compuestos:

● cabeza de cordada

masculine and feminine leader, lead climber

● cabeza de familia

masculine and feminine head of the family

● cabeza de la Iglesia

masculine head of the Church

● cabeza de lista

masculine and feminine candidate at the top of an electoral list

● cabeza de partido

feminine administrative center of a partido² m E. (↑ partido (2))

● cabeza de playa

feminine beachhead

● cabeza de puente

feminine bridgehead

● cabeza de serie

masculine and feminine seed

derrotó a Guillén, cabeza de serie número cuatro he beat Guillén, seeded number four o the fourth seed o the number four seed

D

1 (de un alfiler, un clavo, una cerilla) head

2 (de un misil) warhead

Compuestos:

● cabeza atómica

atomic warhead

● cabeza de biela or émbolo

main bearing, big end ( BrE)

● cabeza explosiva

warhead

● cabeza nuclear

nuclear warhead

E ( Audio, Vídeo) head

Compuestos:

● cabeza de escritura

write head

● cabeza de grabación

recording head

● cabeza de reproducción

playback head

● cabeza lectora

playback head

F (de plátanos) hand, bunch

Compuesto:

cabeza de ajo

bulb of garlic

G (de un camión) tractor unit

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cabeza sustantivo femenino
1
a) (Anat) head;

◊ de la cabeza a los pies from head to toe o foot;

me duele la cabeza I've got a headache;
marcó de cabeza he scored with a header;
pararse en la or de cabeza (AmL) to do a headstand;
cabeza rapada skinhead
b) ( medida) head;

◊ me saca una cabeza he's a head taller than me

c) ( pelo) hair;

◊ me lavé la cabeza I washed my hair

d) ( inteligencia):

◊ usa la cabeza use your head;

¡qué poca cabeza! have you/has he no sense?
e) ( mente):

◊ ¡que cabeza la mía! what a memory!;

tú estás mal de la cabeza you're out of your mind;
se me ha ido de la cabeza it's gone right out of my head;
se le ha metido en la cabeza que … she's got it into her head that …;
no se me pasó por la cabeza it didn't cross my mind;
cabeza de chorlito sustantivo masculino y femenino (fam) scatterbrain (colloq);
írsele a algn la cabeza to feel dizzy;
levantar cabeza (fam) ( superar problemas) to get back on one's feet;
perder la cabeza: no perdamos la cabeza let's not panic o lose our heads;
perdió la cabeza por esa mujer he lost his head over that woman;
quitarle a algn algo de la cabeza to get sth out of sb's head;
romperse la cabeza (fam) ( preocuparse) to rack one's brains;

( lastimarse) to break one's neck (colloq);
◊ subírsele a algn a la cabeza [vino/éxito] to go to one's head;

tener la cabeza llena de pájaros (fam) to have one's head in the clouds
2
a) ( individuo):

◊ por cabeza each, a head

b) ( de ganado) head;

◊ 50 cabezas de ganado 50 head of cattle

3 (primer lugar, delantera):
◊ estamos a la cabeza del sector we are the leading company in this sector;

a la cabeza de la manifestación at the front o head of the demonstration;
el equipo va en cabeza de la clasificación the team is at the top of the division;
cabeza de familia head of the family;
cabeza de serie seed
4
a) (de alfiler, clavo, fósforo) head

b) ( de misil) warhead

5 (Audio, Video) head
6 ( de plátanos) hand, bunch;
◊ cabeza de ajo bulb of garlic

cabeza sustantivo femenino
1 head: le dolía la cabeza, she had a headache
2 (sentido común) sense
3 (mente) mind, head: no se me pasó por la cabeza it didn't even occur to me
no puedo quitármelo de la cabeza, I can't get it out of my mind
me vino a la cabeza la idea, the idea sprang to my mind
4 (habilidad) no tiene cabeza para los negocios, he hasn't got a good head for business
5 (cabellera) hair: se lavó la cabeza, he washed his hair
6 (responsable, líder) es la cabeza pensante de la banda, he's the brains behind the gang
la cabeza de la Iglesia Anglicana, the head of the Anglican Church
cabeza de familia, head of the family 7 cabeza de ajo, bulb of garlic
8 familiar cabeza de chorlito, scatterbrain, featherhead
cabeza dura, stubborn o obstinate person
cabeza de turco, scapegoat
cabeza rapada, skinhead
Dep cabeza de serie, heat, seed: jugará contra el cabeza de serie número 2, she's going to play against the second seed
9 cabeza de ganado, head of cattle
♦ Locuciones: a la cabeza de, at the front o top of
con la cabeza alta, with one's head held high: puedes decirlo con la cabeza bien alta, you can say it with your head held high
de cabeza, (de lleno) completely
(en natación) se tiró de cabeza a la piscina, he dived headfirst into the pool
Dep metió un gol de cabeza, he headed a goal
en cabeza, in the lead
estar mal/tocado de la cabeza, to be a mental case
perder la cabeza, to lose one's temper
rodar cabezas: si baja la cotización, van a rodar cabezas, if the share price goes down heads will roll
romperse la cabeza, to rack one's brains
traer a alguien de cabeza, to drive sb mad
por cabeza, per person: debemos poner cinco mil pesetas por cabeza, we should charge five thousand pesetas per head
sentar la cabeza: ya tienes edad de sentar la cabeza, it's about time you settled down
' cabeza' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acéfala
- acéfalo
- ajo
- asentir
- bajar
- brecha
- cabecear
- caber
- cabezazo
- cabezón
- cabezona
- cabezudo
- calentar
- calentarse
- cantidad
- casco
- chorlito
- coco
- dar
- descolgarse
- descontar
- desgraciada
- desgraciado
- entrar
- escalabrar
- escarmentar
- gacha
- gacho
- girar
- hueca
- hueco
- inclinar
- infernal
- jaqueca
- ladear
- matar
- melón
- mover
- negación
- pájaro
- pañuelo
- pie
- por
- quebradero
- reclinar
- remate
- reposar
- romperse
- rondar
- sacar
English:
above
- ache
- aching
- ahead
- bad
- balance
- bang
- bare
- bash
- bash in
- bend
- bonk
- bow
- bump
- catch up
- clear
- cock
- crack
- crush
- crushing
- dive
- dizzy
- excruciating
- giddy
- grave
- hair
- hammer
- hang
- head
- head-first
- headache
- headroom
- hit
- hold
- idea
- incline
- keep down
- knock
- lead
- lift
- look round
- lose
- mind
- monstrous
- nod
- nut
- one-track
- overhead
- pat
- per capita

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cabeza

♦ nf

1. [de persona, animal] head;

me duele la cabeza I've got a headache;

bajar o [m5] doblar la cabeza to bow one's head;

de cabeza [en fútbol] with a header;

marcó de cabeza he scored with his head o with a header, he headed a goal;

tirarse de cabeza (al agua) to dive (into the water);

se tiró de cabeza a la piscina she dived into the pool;
Am
en cabeza [sin sombrero] bareheaded;

le lleva una cabeza a su madre she's a head taller than her mother;
Fam
le abrieron la cabeza de un ladrillazo they split his skull with a brick;

lavarse la cabeza to wash one's hair;

Comp
Fam
alzar o [m5] levantar cabeza to get back on one's feet, to recover;

desde que perdieron la final, no han conseguido alzar o [m5] levantar cabeza they still haven't recovered from losing the final, they still haven't managed to pick themselves up after losing the final;

no hay manera de que alce o [m5] levante cabeza it's hard to see her recovering o getting over it;

Comp

¡si tu padre levantara la cabeza…! your father would turn in his grave…!;

Comp
Fam
calentar o [m5] hinchar la cabeza a alguien to drive sb mad;

no te calientes más la cabeza, no hay nada que hacer stop getting worked up o Br het up about it, there's nothing we can do;

Comp

con la cabeza (bien) alta with one's head held high;

Comp
Fam
la cabeza me da vueltas my head's spinning;

Comp

darse de cabeza en la pared: se dio de cabeza en la pared por haber actuado tan torpemente she kicked herself for behaving so stupidly;

Comp
Fam
se me va la cabeza [me mareo] I feel dizzy;

Comp
RP Fam
jugarse la cabeza to be absolutely sure;

¿te parece que al final se van a casar? – ¡me juego la cabeza! do you think that they'll end up getting married? – you can bet on it!;

me juego la cabeza que hoy gana Nacional I'll give you any odds Nacional wins today;

Comp

meter la cabeza to get one's foot in the door;

Comp

meterse de cabeza en algo to plunge into sth;

Comp
Fam
tengo la cabeza como un bombo my head is throbbing;
Fam
me estás poniendo la cabeza como un bombo con tantas preguntas estúpidas you're making my head spin o hurt with all those stupid questions;

Comp
Fam
rodar cabezas: si no se producen resultados, rodarán cabezas if things don't get better, heads will roll;

Comp
Fam
romperse o [m5] quebrarse la cabeza to Br rack o US cudgel one's brains;

le amenazó con romperle la cabeza he threatened to smash her head in o to bash her brains in;

Comp

sacar la cabeza [aparecer] to show one's face;
[atreverse] to speak up;
Comp
Fam
subirse a la cabeza: se le subió a la cabeza it went to his head;

el vino se le subió a la cabeza the wine went to her head;

se le ha subido a la cabeza el ascenso his promotion has gone to his head;

Comp
Fam
tener la cabeza a pájaros o [m5] llena de pájaros to have one's head in the clouds;

Comp
Fam
tener la cabeza como una olla de grillos to be round the bend;

Comp
Fam
tenía la cabeza en otra parte my mind was wandering, my thoughts were elsewhere;

Comp
Fam
tener la cabeza en su sitio o [m5] bien puesta to have a sound head on one's shoulders, to have one's head screwed on (properly);

Comp

volver la cabeza [negar el saludo] to turn away;

Prov

más vale ser cabeza de ratón que cola de león it's better to reign in Hell than to serve in Heaven

Comp
Culin cabeza de jabalí Br brawn, US headcheese
2. [mente]
tiene buena cabeza para los números she has a (good) head for numbers;

Comp
Fam
andar o [m5]estar mal de la cabeza, RP [m5] estar de la cabeza to be funny in the head;

Comp

no me cabe en la cabeza I simply can't understand it;

no me cabe en la cabeza que haya sido él I can't believe it was him;

Comp

írsele a alguien de la cabeza: se me ha ido completamente de la cabeza it's gone clean out of my mind o head;

no consigo que el accidente se me vaya de la cabeza I can't get the accident out of my mind;

Comp

meter algo en la cabeza a alguien to get sth into sb's head;

métete en la cabeza que no vas a poder ir get it into your head that you're not going to be able to go;

se le ha metido en la cabeza que… he has got it into his head that…;

Comp

se me pasó por la cabeza it crossed my mind;

Comp

venir a la cabeza to come to mind;

ahora no me viene a la cabeza I can't think of it right now;

Comp

me he olvidado, ¡qué mala cabeza tengo! how silly of me to forget!

Comp

tener mucha cabeza to have brains

3. [juicio] sense;

tener poca cabeza to have no sense;

obrar con cabeza to use one's head;

tener mala cabeza to act foolishly;

perder la cabeza to lose one's head;

Pedro ha perdido la cabeza por esa chica Pedro has lost his head over that girl;

¿has perdido la cabeza o qué? are you out of your mind?

4. [posición] front, head;

cabeza abajo upside down;

cabeza arriba the right way up;

a la o [m5] en cabeza [en competición] in front, in the lead;
[en lista] at the top o head;
el equipo francés está a la cabeza de la clasificación the French team is top of the league;

está situado en (la) cabeza del pelotón he's at the front of the pack, he's amongst the leaders of the pack;

a la cabeza de [delante de] at the head of;
[al cargo de] in charge of;
estar a la cabeza de la empresa to run the company;

Juan está a la cabeza de la expedición Juan is the leader of the expedition;

la cabeza visible del movimiento the public face of the movement

Comp
cabeza de mina coalface; Mil cabeza de playa beachhead; Mil & Fig cabeza de puente bridgehead;
5. [de clavo, alfiler, fémur, cometa] head

Comp
cabeza de ajo head of garlic;
cabeza atómica nuclear warhead;
Aut cabeza de biela big end; Informát & TV cabeza de borrado erase head;
cabeza buscadora [en misil] homing device;

cabeza de combate warhead;

cabeza grabadora [en vídeo, casete] recording head;

cabeza de guerra warhead;

cabeza lectora [en vídeo, casete] (read) head;
Informát cabeza lectora-grabadora read-write head;
cabeza magnética magnetic head;

cabeza nuclear nuclear warhead;

cabeza reproductora [en vídeo, casete] (playback) head

6. [animal cuadrúpedo]
cabeza (de ganado) head (of cattle)

7.
por cabeza [persona] per head;

costará 500 por cabeza it will cost 500 per head;

pagamos diez euros por cabeza we paid ten euros each

8. [población] cabeza de partido Br ≈ county town, US ≈ county seat

9. Comp
Esp Fam
andar o [m5] ir de cabeza [muy atareado] to be snowed under;

esta semana voy de cabeza y no he tenido tiempo de llamar a nadie I'm really snowed under this week and I haven't had time to call anyone;
Esp
escarmentar en cabeza ajena to learn from another's mistakes;
RP
darle por la cabeza a alguien to really lay o slang into sb;
Fam
ir de cabeza a to head straight for;
Esp Fam
ir de cabeza con alguien [enamorado] to be head over heels in love with sb;
Esp Fam
llevar a alguien de cabeza: los hijos la llevan de cabeza the children drive her up the wall;
Fam
sentar la cabeza to settle down;
Fam
(estar) tocado de la cabeza (to be) touched;
Esp Fam
traer de cabeza a alguien to drive sb mad

♦ nmf
Fam cabeza de chorlito [despistado] scatterbrain; [estúpido] airhead; Fam cabeza cuadrada:
es un cabeza cuadrada he's got his ideas and he won't listen to anyone else;
Fam cabeza dura:
es un cabeza dura he's got his ideas and he won't listen to anyone else;

cabeza de familia head of the family;
Fam cabeza hueca airhead; Pol cabeza de lista = person who heads a party's list of candidates;
va como cabeza de lista por Salamanca he's the head of the party list for Salamanca;
Fam cabeza loca airhead; RP cabeza de novia airhead;
cabeza pensante: [m5] las cabezas pensantes de la derecha venezolana the policy-makers of the Venezuelan right;

las cabezas pensantes de la organización the brains behind the organization;

cabeza rapada skinhead;
Dep cabeza de serie seed;
el primer cabeza de serie se enfrenta al segundo the top o number one seed will play the second o number two seed;

cabeza de turco scapegoat

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cabeza

I f

1 ANAT head;

de cabeza caerse, tirarse etc headlong;

estar mal o

no estar bien de la cabeza fam not be right in the head fam ;

írsele la cabeza feel giddy o dizzy;

con la cabeza alta with one’s head held high;

subírsele a alguien a la cabeza fig go to s.o.’s head;

llevarse las manos a la cabeza fig throw one’s hands up (in the air);

andar o

ir de cabeza be snowed under;

sentar la cabeza settle down;

levantar cabeza ( recuperarse) pick up;

no levantar cabeza fig be knocked sideways;

tras la derrota, el equipo no consiguió levantar cabeza the team was knocked sideways by the defeat

2 ( razón)

:

perder la cabeza fig lose one’s head;

llevar o

traer a alguien de cabeza drive s.o. crazy;

3 ( memoria)

:

tener mala cabeza have a bad memory

4 ( pensamiento)

:

pasarle a alguien por la cabeza occur to s.o.;

se me viene a la cabeza … it occurs to me …;

meterse algo en la cabeza get sth into one’s head;

quitarse algo de la cabeza get sth out of one’s head;

calentarle la cabeza a alguien fig fill s.o.’s head with ideas;

calentarse la cabeza get worked up;

mantener la cabeza fría keep a cool head;

romperse la cabeza fig rack one’s brains

5 ( persona)

:

por cabeza per head, per person

6

:

el equipo a la cabeza o

en cabeza the team at the top;

estar a la cabeza be out in front, be the leader

II m/f de familia, grupo head

* * *

cabeza nf

1) : head

2)

cabeza hueca : scatterbrain

3)

de cabeza : head first

4)

dolor de cabeza : headache

* * *

cabeza n

1. (en general) head

se ha dado un golpe en la cabeza he's bumped his head

2. (seso) intelligence

tiene muy buena cabeza she's very intelligent

3. (memoria) memory

tiene mala cabeza he's forgetful

ir a la cabeza / ir en cabeza to be at the top / to lead [pt. & pp. led]

meter en la cabeza to get into your head

perder la cabeza to lose your head [pt. & pp. lost]

tener la cabeza dura to be stubborn

de cabeza headlong / headfirst

por cabeza a head / per head

cabeza de ajo head of garlic

cabeza de familia head of the family

cabeza de serie seed

cabeza rapada skinhead

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