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  • 21 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
    no consigo meterle en la cabeza (que…) (informal) I can't get it into his head (that…)
    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
    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.
    * * *
    1 (introducir) to put
    2 (implicar) to put into (en, -), get into (en, -), involve in (en, -)
    3 familiar (dar) to give
    4 (hacer) to make
    5 (ropa - acortar) to take up; (- estrechar) to take in
    6 AUTOMÓVIL (marcha) to put into
    7 DEPORTE to score
    1 (introducirse en) to get in
    ■ se metió en el coche rápidamente he got quickly into the car, he jumped into the car
    2 (tomar parte - negocio) to go into (en, -); (involucrarse en) to get involved (en, in/with), get mixed up (en, in/with)
    3 (introducirse) to get involved (en, in)
    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)
    \
    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
    2) insert, introduce
    5) make
    •
    - 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 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

    ¿quién le metió esas ideas en la cabeza? — who gave him those ideas?

    está lloviendo a todo meter — it's pelting with rain, it's pelting down

    2) (Dep) to score
    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 el acelerador! — put your foot down!

    5) (=internar)

    lo metieron en un colegio privado — they put him in o sent him to a private school

    6) [en una profesión]

    lo metieron a o de fontanero — they apprenticed him to a plumber

    7) (=implicar)

    no metas a mi madre en esto — don't drag o bring my mother into this

    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)
    10) * (=endosar)
    11) * (=aplicar)

    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:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1)
    a) (introducir, poner) to put

    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

    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

    meterle tijera/sierra a algo — to set to with the scissors/saw on something

    d) (Auto) < cambio>
    3)
    a) (provocar, crear)

    meterle miedo a alguien — to frighten o scare somebody

    a todo meter — (fam) <conducir/correr/estudiar> flat out

    meterle — (AmL) to get a move on (colloq)

    b) (fam) (encajar, endilgar)
    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

    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)

    meterse de or a cura/monja — to become a priest/nun

    c) ( entrometerse) to get involved

    meterse con alguien — (fam) to pick on somebody

    * * *
    = pack up, embroil, sandwich, dip, shove, bung + Nombe + in, put in, take in.
    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.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1)
    a) (introducir, poner) to put

    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

    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

    meterle tijera/sierra a algo — to set to with the scissors/saw on something

    d) (Auto) < cambio>
    3)
    a) (provocar, crear)

    meterle miedo a alguien — to frighten o scare somebody

    a todo meter — (fam) <conducir/correr/estudiar> flat out

    meterle — (AmL) to get a move on (colloq)

    b) (fam) (encajar, endilgar)
    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

    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)

    meterse de or a cura/monja — to become a priest/nun

    c) ( entrometerse) to get involved

    meterse con alguien — (fam) to pick on somebody

    * * *
    = pack up, embroil, sandwich, dip, shove, bung + Nombe + in, put in, take in.

    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)
    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!
    * * *

     

    meter ( conjugate meter) verbo transitivo
    1
    a) (introducir, poner) to put;

    meter algo en algo to put sth in(to) sth;

    logró meter todo en la maleta he managed to fit everything into the suitcase


    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


    d) (Auto):


    meter la marcha atrás to get into reverse
    3 (provocar, crear):

    meterle miedo a algn to frighten o scare sb;
    no metas ruido keep the noise down
    meterse verbo pronominal
    1
    a) ( entrar):



    ( en la piscina) I got into the water;

    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


    se metió el dinero en el bolsillo he put the money in(to) his pocket
    2
    a) ( en trabajo):


    meterse de or a cura/monja to become a priest/nun
    b) ( involucrarse) meterse en algo to get involved in sth;


    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
    * * *
    ♦ 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;
    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
    * * *
    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
    * * *
    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
    * * *
    meter vb
    1. (en general) to put [pt. & pp. put]
    ¿dónde has metido el abrelatas? where have you put the tin opener?
    2. (empleo) to get a job
    3. (implicar) to involve
    meter prisa to hurry [pt. & pp. hurried]

    Spanish-English dictionary > meter

  • 22 aguantar

    v.
    1 to bear.
    está aguantando bien las presiones she's holding o bearing up well under the pressure
    esa estantería no va a aguantar el peso de los libros that shelf won't take the weight of the books
    2 to bear, to stand.
    no lo aguanto I can't bear him
    no sé cómo la aguantas I don't know how you put up with her
    no sabe aguantar una broma he doesn't know how to take a joke
    3 to hold.
    aguanta los libros mientras limpio la estantería hold the books while I dust the shelf
    Aguante su respiración Hold your breath.
    4 to hold (contener) (respiración, mirada).
    apenas pude aguantar la risa it was all I could do not to laugh
    5 to hold on (time).
    aguanta un poco más hold on a bit longer
    no aguanto más I can't take any more
    Ella aguantará porque es fuerte She will hold on because she is strong.
    6 to wait for (esperar). (Mexican Spanish, River Plate)
    7 to last.
    estas botas aguantarán hasta al año que viene these boots should last me till next year
    aguantar hasta el final to stay the course o the distance
    8 to endure, to abide, to bear, to tolerate.
    Noel aguanta muchas penas Noel endures many sorrows.
    9 to withstand, to hold, to uphold, to support.
    El barrote aguanta el techo The crosspiece holds the roofing.
    10 to tolerate to, to suffer to, to bear to, to endure to.
    Silvia aguanta estudiar de noche Silvia tolerates to study nights.
    * * *
    1 (contener) to hold (back)
    2 (sostener) to hold, support
    3 (soportar) to tolerate
    ■ no aguanto más I can't stand any more, I can't take any more
    1 (contenerse) to keep back; (risa, lágrimas) to hold back
    2 (resignarse) to resign oneself
    \
    ¡que se aguante! familiar that's her/his tough luck!
    * * *
    verb
    1) to bear, endure, withstand
    2) hold
    •
    * * *
    1. VT
    1) (=soportar deliberadamente) to put up with, endure

    aguanté el dolor como pude — I bore o put up with o endured the pain as best as I could

    no aguantaré tus impertinencias ni un minuto más — I won't stand for o take o put up with your cheek a minute longer

    2) (=tener capacidad de resistir) to stand up to

    esta planta aguanta bien el calor — this plant withstands o can take heat well, this plant stands up well to heat

    • no aguantar, no aguanto a los cotillas — I can't bear o stand gossips

    no aguanto ver sufrir a un animal — I can't bear o stand to see an animal suffering

    • no hay quien te aguante — you're impossible o insufferable

    3) (=sostener) [persona] to hold; [muro, columna] to support, hold up
    4) (=contener) [+ respiración] to hold; [+ risa, llanto] to hold back

    el mundo aguantó la respiración temiendo un desastre — the world waited with bated breath, fearing a disaster

    • aguantar las ganas de hacer algo — to resist the urge to do sth

    no pude aguantar las ganas de decirle lo que pensaba — I couldn't resist telling her what I thought, I couldn't resist the urge to tell her what I thought

    5) (=durar) to last
    2. VI
    1) [persona]

    ya no aguanto más — I can't bear it o stand it o take it any longer, I can't bear o stand o take any more

    aguantaré en Madrid hasta que pueda — I'll hang on o hold on in Madrid as long as I can

    yo me emborracho enseguida, pero él aguanta mucho — I get drunk straight away but he can really hold his drink

    yo ya no aguanto mucho, a las diez estoy en la cama — I can't take the pace any more, I'm in bed by ten

    aguantan poco sin aburrirse — they have a low boredom threshold, they're easily bored

    es de guapo que no se puede aguantar — * he's drop dead gorgeous *, he's to die for *

    2) [clavo, columna] to hold

    ¿crees que este clavo aguantará? — do you think this nail will hold?

    3) LAm * (=esperar) to hang on *, hold on

    ¡aguanta! — hang on * o hold on a minute!

    3.
    See:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1) <dolor/sufrimiento> to bear, endure
    2)
    a) <peso/carga> to support, bear; < presión> to withstand
    b) ( durar)

    estas botas aguantarán otro invierno — these boots will last (me/you/him) another winter

    3) ( sostener) to hold
    4) (contener, reprimir) <risa/lágrimas> to hold back
    2.

    ¿puedes aguantar hasta que lleguemos? — can you hang o hold on until we arrive?

    3.
    aguantarse v pron
    1) (conformarse, resignarse)

    me tendré que aguantar — I'll just have to put up with it

    si no le gusta, que se aguante — if he doesn't like it, he can lump it (colloq)

    2) (euf) (reprimirse, contenerse)

    aguántate un poquito que ya llegamos — just hold o hang on a minute, we'll soon be there

    3) (AmL fam) ( esperarse) to hang on (colloq)
    * * *
    = stand up to, bear, withstand, endure, hold + fire, put up with, hold off, stand + the gaff, stomach, weather, hold + Nombre + in.
    Ex. However, he would prefer a binding that will stand up to being stuffed into after-hours book drops and being hauled from one library to another.
    Ex. One is tempted to say that the enthusiasts for postcoordinate systems, being forced to admit reluctantly that control was necessary, couldn't bear to use the old-fashioned term 'list of subject headings'.
    Ex. While the current problems associated with serial economics have driven a wedge between vendors, librarians and publishers, they should be cooperating and communicating in order to withstand the information explosion.
    Ex. On the other hand people passionately devoted to a hobby or sport or their work will endure without complaint conditions which less ardent folk think outrageously insupportable.
    Ex. However, in producing a bulletin one is often torn between including the scanty, undigested and possibly inaccurate details of a new proposal and holding fire until fuller information is available, and thereby missing a publication deadline.
    Ex. Have reading foisted on you as a duty, a task to be put up with, from which you expect no delight, and it can appear a drab business gladly to be given up.
    Ex. A dam at the Strait of Gibraltar could be constructed to limit the outflow and reverse the climate deterioration, thus holding off the next ice age.
    Ex. Thus far the oil companies have stood the gaff well, considering the burden thrown on them by declining prices and mounting stocks.
    Ex. Early man couldn't stomach milk, according to research.
    Ex. The small publishers seem to be weathering the industry changes, and have expectations of growth.
    Ex. The longer a fart is held in, the larger the proportion of inert nitrogen it contains, because the other gases tend to be absorbed into the bloodstream through the walls of the intestine.
    ----
    * aguantar con resignación = take it on + the chin.
    * aguantar el acoso de = run + the gauntlet of.
    * aguantar el aliento = hold + Posesivo + breath.
    * aguantar estoicamente = weather, take it on + the chin.
    * aguantar hasta el final = stick it out.
    * aguantar la respiración = hold + Posesivo + breath.
    * aguantarlo = live with it.
    * aguantarlo bien = take it in + Posesivo + stride.
    * aguantar mecha = stick it out, stand + the gaff.
    * aguantarse = hold + Posesivo + horses.
    * aguantar un golpe = take + a hit.
    * aguántate = lump it.
    * no aguantar más = have had enough.
    * no aguantar ver Algo o Alguien = can't stand + sight.
    * no poder aguantar a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.
    * no puedo aguantarlo = can't take it.
    * no voy a aguantarlo más = not going to take it any more.
    * si no aguantas el calor, sal de la cocina = if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
    * si no te gusta, te aguantas = like it or lump it, if you don't like it you can lump it.
    * tener que aguantar Algo = be stuck with, get + stuck with.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1) <dolor/sufrimiento> to bear, endure
    2)
    a) <peso/carga> to support, bear; < presión> to withstand
    b) ( durar)

    estas botas aguantarán otro invierno — these boots will last (me/you/him) another winter

    3) ( sostener) to hold
    4) (contener, reprimir) <risa/lágrimas> to hold back
    2.

    ¿puedes aguantar hasta que lleguemos? — can you hang o hold on until we arrive?

    3.
    aguantarse v pron
    1) (conformarse, resignarse)

    me tendré que aguantar — I'll just have to put up with it

    si no le gusta, que se aguante — if he doesn't like it, he can lump it (colloq)

    2) (euf) (reprimirse, contenerse)

    aguántate un poquito que ya llegamos — just hold o hang on a minute, we'll soon be there

    3) (AmL fam) ( esperarse) to hang on (colloq)
    * * *
    = stand up to, bear, withstand, endure, hold + fire, put up with, hold off, stand + the gaff, stomach, weather, hold + Nombre + in.

    Ex: However, he would prefer a binding that will stand up to being stuffed into after-hours book drops and being hauled from one library to another.

    Ex: One is tempted to say that the enthusiasts for postcoordinate systems, being forced to admit reluctantly that control was necessary, couldn't bear to use the old-fashioned term 'list of subject headings'.
    Ex: While the current problems associated with serial economics have driven a wedge between vendors, librarians and publishers, they should be cooperating and communicating in order to withstand the information explosion.
    Ex: On the other hand people passionately devoted to a hobby or sport or their work will endure without complaint conditions which less ardent folk think outrageously insupportable.
    Ex: However, in producing a bulletin one is often torn between including the scanty, undigested and possibly inaccurate details of a new proposal and holding fire until fuller information is available, and thereby missing a publication deadline.
    Ex: Have reading foisted on you as a duty, a task to be put up with, from which you expect no delight, and it can appear a drab business gladly to be given up.
    Ex: A dam at the Strait of Gibraltar could be constructed to limit the outflow and reverse the climate deterioration, thus holding off the next ice age.
    Ex: Thus far the oil companies have stood the gaff well, considering the burden thrown on them by declining prices and mounting stocks.
    Ex: Early man couldn't stomach milk, according to research.
    Ex: The small publishers seem to be weathering the industry changes, and have expectations of growth.
    Ex: The longer a fart is held in, the larger the proportion of inert nitrogen it contains, because the other gases tend to be absorbed into the bloodstream through the walls of the intestine.
    * aguantar con resignación = take it on + the chin.
    * aguantar el acoso de = run + the gauntlet of.
    * aguantar el aliento = hold + Posesivo + breath.
    * aguantar estoicamente = weather, take it on + the chin.
    * aguantar hasta el final = stick it out.
    * aguantar la respiración = hold + Posesivo + breath.
    * aguantarlo = live with it.
    * aguantarlo bien = take it in + Posesivo + stride.
    * aguantar mecha = stick it out, stand + the gaff.
    * aguantarse = hold + Posesivo + horses.
    * aguantar un golpe = take + a hit.
    * aguántate = lump it.
    * no aguantar más = have had enough.
    * no aguantar ver Algo o Alguien = can't stand + sight.
    * no poder aguantar a Alguien = have + it in for + Nombre.
    * no puedo aguantarlo = can't take it.
    * no voy a aguantarlo más = not going to take it any more.
    * si no aguantas el calor, sal de la cocina = if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
    * si no te gusta, te aguantas = like it or lump it, if you don't like it you can lump it.
    * tener que aguantar Algo = be stuck with, get + stuck with.

    * * *
    aguantar [A1 ]
    vt
    A
    1
    (tolerar, soportar): aguanto bien el calor I can take the heat
    tuvieron que aguantar temperaturas altísimas en el desierto they had to endure extremely high temperatures in the desert
    y como no tengo donde ir tengo que aguantar sus bromas estúpidas and since I have nowhere to go I have to put up with o suffer his stupid jokes
    aguantó el dolor con gran fortaleza she bore o endured the pain very bravely
    lo aguantó durante años she put up with him for years
    no tengo por qué aguantar que me traten así I don't have to stand for this kind of treatment, I don't have to put up with being treated like this
    a ése le aguantan todo porque es el hijo del jefe he gets away with anything because he's the boss's son
    aguantó su mirada un momento y desvió los ojos he held her stare for a moment, then averted his eyes
    2
    (uso hiperbólico): este calor no hay quien lo aguante this heat is unbearable
    no sabes aguantar una broma you can't take a joke
    no puedo aguantarlo I can't stand him
    no puedo aguantar este dolor de muelas this toothache's unbearable
    B
    1 ‹peso/presión›
    aguanta todo el peso del tejado it supports o bears the whole weight of the roof
    el puente no aguanta más de cierto tonelaje the bridge will only withstand o take o stand a certain tonnage
    no aguantó la presión it didn't take o withstand the pressure
    el mástil no aguantaría otra embestida del viento the mast wouldn't stand up to o take another gust
    ella aguanta el doble que yo bebiendo she can take twice as much drink as I can
    2
    (durar): estas botas aguantarán otro invierno these boots will last (me/you/him) another winter
    construcciones que han aguantado el paso del tiempo buildings that have survived the passing of time
    aguantó tres meses en ese trabajo he lasted three months in that job
    C (sostener) to hold
    aguántame los paquetes mientras compro las entradas hold (on to) the parcels for me while I buy the tickets
    una cuña para aguantar la puerta a wedge to hold the door open
    D (contener, reprimir) ‹risa/lágrimas› to hold back
    aguanta la respiración todo lo que puedas hold your breath for as long as you can
    ya no aguanto las ganas de decírselo I can't resist the temptation to tell him any longer
    ■ aguantar
    vi
    ¡ya no aguanto más! yo renuncio I can't take any more! I quit
    con ese tren de vida no hay salud que aguante that sort of lifestyle would be enough to destroy anyone's health
    ¿puedes aguantar hasta que lleguemos? can you hang o hold on until we arrive?
    no puedo aguantar hasta enero con este abrigo I can't last till January with this coat, this coat won't last me till January
    tenemos que aguantar hasta fin de mes con este dinero we have to make this money last o stretch till the end of the month, we have to get by on o manage on o survive on this money till the end of the month
    no creo que este clavo aguante I don't think this nail will hold
    A
    (conformarse, resignarse): no me apetece ir pero me tendré que aguantar I don't feel like going, but I'll just have to grin and bear it o put up with it
    si no le gusta, que se aguante if he doesn't like it, he can lump it ( colloq)
    me he quedado sin cena — te aguantas, por no haber llegado antes there's no dinner left for me — tough, you should have got(ten) here earlier ( colloq)
    B ( euf)
    (reprimirse, contenerse): aguántate un poquito que enseguida llegamos just hold o hang on a minute, we'll soon be there
    ya no se aguanta las ganas de abrir los paquetes he can't resist the temptation to open the packages any longer
    se aguantó hasta que no pudo más y se lo dijo todo she kept quiet as long as she could and then she told him everything
    C ( AmL fam) (esperarse) to hang on ( colloq)
    * * *

     

    aguantar ( conjugate aguantar) verbo transitivo
    1 ‹dolor/sufrimiento› to bear, endure;

    no tengo por qué aguantar esto I don't have to put up with this;
    este calor no hay quien lo aguante this heat is unbearable;
    no sabes aguantar una broma you can't take a joke;
    no los aguanto I can't stand them;
    no puedo aguantar este dolor de muelas this toothache's unbearable
    2
    a) ‹peso/carga› to support, bear;

    ‹ presión› to withstand
    b) ( durar):

    ◊ estas botas aguantarán otro invierno these boots will last (me/you/him) another winter

    3 ( sostener) to hold
    4 (contener, reprimir) ‹risa/lágrimas› to hold back;

    verbo intransitivo:
    ◊ ¡ya no aguanto más! I can't take any more!;

    no creo que este clavo aguante I don't think this nail will hold
    aguantarse verbo pronominal
    1 (conformarse, resignarse):
    ◊ me tendré que aguantar I'll just have to put up with it;

    si no le gusta, que se aguante if he doesn't like it, he can lump it (colloq)
    2 (euf) (reprimirse, contenerse):

    aguántate un poquito que ya llegamos just hold o hang on a minute, we'll soon be there
    3 (AmL fam) ( esperarse) to hang on (colloq)
    aguantar
    I verbo transitivo
    1 (soportar, tolerar) to tolerate: no puedo aguantar más tu prepotencia, I can't stand your arrogance any longer ➣ Ver nota en bear y stand
    2 (sujetar) to support, hold: por favor, aguanta la escalera mientras cambio la bombilla, please hold the ladder while I change the bulb
    3 (reprimirse) aguantó la respiración tres minutos, he held his breath for three minutes
    II verbo intransitivo
    1 (durar) to last
    2 (soportar) aguanta un poco más, hold on a bit longer
    ' aguantar' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    calibre
    - mecha
    - pasar
    - resistir
    - saber
    - sufrir
    - tipo
    - soplar
    - tragar
    English:
    abide
    - bear
    - bear up
    - brave
    - bullet
    - endure
    - going
    - hang on
    - hold
    - hold on
    - hold out
    - last
    - pace
    - put up with
    - ride out
    - ridicule
    - sit out
    - sit through
    - stand
    - stay
    - stick
    - stick out
    - stomach
    - suffer
    - sweat out
    - take
    - go
    - hang
    - keep
    - put
    - ride
    - sit
    - stuck
    - support
    - tolerate
    * * *
    ♦ vt
    1. [sostener] to hold;
    aguanta los libros mientras limpio la estantería hold the books while I dust the shelf
    2. [peso, presión] to bear;
    esa estantería no va a aguantar el peso de los libros that shelf won't take the weight of the books;
    la presa no aguantará otro terremoto the dam won't withstand another earthquake;
    está aguantando bien las presiones she's holding o bearing up well under the pressure
    3. [tolerar, soportar] to bear, to stand;
    estas plantas no aguantan bien el calor these plants don't like the heat;
    no aguantó el ritmo de sus rivales she couldn't keep up with her rivals;
    a tu hermana no hay quien la aguante your sister's unbearable;
    no puedo aguantarlo, no lo aguanto I can't bear him;
    no sé cómo la aguantas I don't know how you put up with her;
    ya no aguanto más este dolor this pain is unbearable;
    no sabe aguantar una broma he doesn't know how to take a joke
    4. [tiempo] to hold out for;
    aguantó dos meses en el desierto he survived for two months in the desert;
    no creo que aguante mucho tiempo fuera su país I don't think he'll be able to last long abroad;
    ¿cuánto tiempo aguantas sin fumar un cigarillo? how long can you go without smoking a cigarette?;
    este abrigo me ha aguantado cinco años this coat has lasted me five years
    5. [contener] [respiración, mirada] to hold;
    [risa] to contain;
    debes aguantar la respiración para hacerte la radiografía you'll have to hold your breath when you have the X-ray;
    apenas pude aguantar la risa it was all I could do not to laugh
    6. Méx, RP Fam [esperar] to wait for
    ♦ vi
    1. [tiempo] to hold on;
    aguanta un poco más, en seguida nos vamos hold on a bit longer, we'll be going soon;
    no aguanto más – necesito un vaso de agua I can't take any more, I need a glass of water;
    ¡ya no aguanto más, vámonos! I've had enough, let's go!
    2. [resistir] to last;
    estas botas aguantarán hasta al año que viene these boots should last me till next year;
    aguantar hasta el final to stay the course o the distance;
    a pesar de estar lesionado, aguantó hasta el final despite his injury, he carried on until the end
    3. Taurom to stand firm
    * * *
    I v/t
    1 un peso bear, support
    3 ( soportar) put up with;
    no lo puedo aguantar I can’t stand o bear it
    II v/i
    :
    no aguanto más I can’t take (it) any more, I can’t bear it any longer
    * * *
    1) soportar: to bear, to tolerate, to withstand
    2) : to hold
    3)
    aguantar las ganas : to resist an urge
    no pude aguantar las ganas de reír: I couldn't keep myself from laughing
    : to hold out, to last
    * * *
    1. (sufrir frases afirmativas) to put up with [pt. & pp. put]
    2. (sufrir frases negativas) to stand [pt. & pp. stood]
    3. (peso) to take [pt. took; pp. taken]
    4. (durar) to last
    5. (esperar) to hold on [pt. & pp. held]
    aguanta, que falta poco hold on, we're nearly there
    6. (en la mano) to hold
    ¿me aguantas la carpeta un momento? can you hold my folder for a minute?

    Spanish-English dictionary > aguantar

  • 23 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.
    * * *
    Present Indicative
    pongo, pones, pone, ponemos, ponéis, ponen.
    Past Indicative
    Future Indicative
    Conditional
    Present Subjunctive
    Imperfect Subjunctive
    Future Subjunctive
    Imperative
    pon (tú), ponga (él/Vd.), pongamos (nos.), poned (vos.), pongan (ellos/Vds.).
    Past Participle
    puesto,-a.
    * * *
    verb
    3) set
    4) set up, establish
    5) add
    6) switch on, put on
    7) lay
    •
    - ponerse
    * * *
    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?

    • 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
    3) (=añadir) to add

    ponle más sal — add some salt, put some more salt in it

    4) (=aplicar, administrar) to put
    5) (=disponer, preparar)

    • poner la [mesa] — to lay {o} set the table

    6) (=instalar)
    a) [+ teléfono, calefacción] to put in
    b) [+ tienda] to open; [+ casa] to furnish
    7) (=exponer)

    ponlo al sol — leave {o} put it out in the sun

    8) (=hacer funcionar) [+ radio, televisión, calefacción] to put on, turn on; [+ disco] to put on, play

    ¿pongo música? — shall I put some music on?

    9) (=ajustar) [+ despertador] to set

    • 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?

    • ¡no pongas esa [cara]! — don't look at me like that!

    11) (=volver) + adj, adv to make

    para no ponerle de mal humor — so as not to make him cross, so as not to put him in a bad mood

    ¡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

    ¿me pone con el Sr. García, por favor? — could you put me through to Mr García, please?

    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
    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

    • me han puesto una [multa] — I've been fined, I've been given a fine

    19) (=oponer) [+ inconvenientes] to raise

    • le pone [peros] a todo — he's always finding fault with everything

    20) (=aportar, contribuir)
    [+ dinero]

    yo pongo el dinero pero ella escoge — I do the paying, but she does the choosing

    21) (=invertir) to put in
    22) (=apostar)
    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?

    24) (=criticar, alabar)

    • te puso muy [bien] ante el jefe — she was very nice about you to the boss

    • ¡[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 [que] ganas la lotería — suppose {o} supposing you win the lottery

    poniendo que... — supposing that...

    27)

    • poner a algn [a] + infin —

    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

    30)
    31) [gallina] [+ huevos] to lay
    2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO
    1) [aves] to lay (eggs)
    2) (=apostar)
    3.
    See:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1)
    a) ( colocar) to put

    lo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class

    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)?

    4) <inyección/supositorio> to give
    5)

    poner la mesa — to lay o set the table

    6)
    a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to open
    b) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to install
    c) cerradura/armario to fit
    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?

    9)
    b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on
    10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take
    11)
    a) ( imponer) < deberes> to give, set; <examen/problema> to set
    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?

    12) ( dar) <nombre/apodo> to give; < ejemplo> to give

    ¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?

    le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'

    13) ( enviar) < telegrama> to send
    14) ( escribir) to put
    15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say
    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?

    17) (RPl) ( tardar) to take
    18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)
    19) ( adoptar) cara/voz
    20)

    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

    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

    b) (ajustar, graduar)
    23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

    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
    2)
    a) (refl) ( colocarse)

    pongámonos a la sombra — let's sit (o lie etc) in the shade

    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)
    3) sol to set
    4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put on

    me puse el collar de perlas — I wore o put on my pearl necklace

    5) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)

    cómo te has puesto de barro! — look at you, you're covered in mud!

    6)
    a) ( empezar)

    ponerse a + inf — to start -ing, to start + inf

    se puso a llover — it started raining o started to rain

    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

    7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

    ¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone — Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you

    * * *
    = 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
    1)
    a) ( colocar) to put

    lo pusieron en el curso avanzado — he was put o placed in the advanced class

    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)?

    4) <inyección/supositorio> to give
    5)

    poner la mesa — to lay o set the table

    6)
    a) (instalar, montar) <oficina/restaurante> to open
    b) <cocina/teléfono/calefacción> to install
    c) cerradura/armario to fit
    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?

    9)
    b) ( proporcionar) autobús/tren to lay on
    10) < atención> to pay; <cuidado/interés> to take
    11)
    a) ( imponer) < deberes> to give, set; <examen/problema> to set
    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?

    12) ( dar) <nombre/apodo> to give; < ejemplo> to give

    ¿qué título le pusiste? — what title did you give it?

    le pusieron el apodo de `el cojo' — they nicknamed him `el cojo'

    13) ( enviar) < telegrama> to send
    14) ( escribir) to put
    15) (esp Esp) ( expresar por escrito) to say
    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?

    17) (RPl) ( tardar) to take
    18) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)
    19) ( adoptar) cara/voz
    20)

    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

    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

    b) (ajustar, graduar)
    23) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

    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
    2)
    a) (refl) ( colocarse)

    pongámonos a la sombra — let's sit (o lie etc) in the shade

    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)
    3) sol to set
    4) (refl) <calzado/maquillaje/alhaja> to put on

    me puse el collar de perlas — I wore o put on my pearl necklace

    5) (en estado, situación) (+ compl)

    cómo te has puesto de barro! — look at you, you're covered in mud!

    6)
    a) ( empezar)

    ponerse a + inf — to start -ing, to start + inf

    se puso a llover — it started raining o started to rain

    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

    7) (Esp) ( al teléfono)

    ¿Pepe? sí, ahora se pone — Pepe? OK, I'll just get him for you

    * * *
    = 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 ]
    ■ poner (verbo transitivo)
    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
    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
    A en un estado, una situación
    B poner: cara, voz, etc
    C
    1 hacer empezar
    2 poner a alguien de algo
    D suponer
    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)
    A
    1 colocarse
    2 llegar
    B ponerse: el sol
    C ponerse: calzado etc
    A en un estado, una situación
    B
    1 empezar
    2 esforzarse, esmerarse
    3 contribuir dinero
    Sentido III ponerse al teléfono
    vt
    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?
    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
    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)
    el periódico no pone nada sobre el robo the newspaper doesn't say anything about the robbery
    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
    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
    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)
    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
    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)
    ( 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
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    poner ( conjugate poner) verbo transitivo
    1


    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):


    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;

    2 ‹ atención› to pay;
    ‹cuidado/interés› to take;

    3
    a) ( imponer) ‹ deberes› to give, set;

    ‹examen/problema› to set;



    c) ( adjudicar) ‹ nota› to give

    4 ( dar) ‹nombre/apodo› to give;
    ‹ ejemplo› to give;

    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;


    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 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;

    1 (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;
    ponerse cómodo to make oneself comfortable
    2 ( empezar) ponerse a + inf to start -ing, to start + inf;

    (Esp):

    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
    * * *
    ♦ 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…
    * * *
    <part puesto> v/t
    1 put;
    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.;
    * * *
    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
    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)
    poner a : to start (someone doing something)
    lo puse a trabajar: I put him to work
    poner de : to place as
    la pusieron de directora: they made her director
    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
    * * *
    poner vb
    1. (colocar) to put [pt. & pp. put]
    2. (ropa, etc) to put 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
    5. (programar) to set [pt. & pp. set]
    6. (encender) to put on / to turn on / to switch on
    7. (establecer) to open
    8. (enviar) to send [pt. & pp. sent]
    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]
    11. (proyectar) to be on
    ¿qué ponen en el Renoir? what's on at the Renoir?
    12. (dar un nombre) to call
    13. (imponer) to give [pt. gave; pp. given]
    14. (servir) to give
    ¿qué te pongo? what can I get you?
    ¿me pone un kilo de tomates? can I have a kilo of tomatoes, please?
    15. (aportar) to supply [pt. & pp. supplied] / to put in
    16. (suponer) to suppose / to say [pt. & pp. said]
    pongamos por caso... suppose... / let's say...
    poner huevos to lay eggs [pt. & pp. laid]

    Spanish-English dictionary > poner

  • 24 dar

    v.
    1 to give.
    dar algo a alguien to give something to somebody, to give somebody something
    se lo di a mi hermano I gave it to my brother
    Ella me da dinero She gives me money.
    Su elogio da ánimos His praise gives encouragement.
    El negocio da muchas ganancias The business yields much profit.
    2 to give, to produce.
    la salsa le da un sabor muy bueno the sauce gives it a very pleasant taste, the sauce makes it taste very nice
    3 to have, to hold (fiesta, cena).
    dar una cena en honor de alguien to hold o give a dinner in someone's honor
    4 to turn or switch on (luz, agua, gas) (encender).
    5 to show (Cine, Teatro & TV).
    dan una película del oeste they're showing a western, there's a western on
    6 to show.
    dar muestras de sensatez to show good sense
    7 to teach.
    dar inglés/historia to teach English/history
    9 to strike (horas).
    dieron las tres en el reloj three o'clock struck
    10 to get, to catch.
    11 to deliver, to render, to allot, to confer.
    12 to feel.
    Me da alegría I feel joy.
    13 to be given, to be granted, to be offered, to be handed in.
    Se nos dio una buena casa We were given a good house.
    14 to give forth, to burst out.
    Ella dio un grito She gave forth a cry.
    15 to make one feel.
    Eso da asco That makes one feel revolt.
    16 to hit.
    Da duro el sol en este lugar The sun hits hard in this place
    17 to give up.
    * * *
    Present Indicative
    doy, das, da, damos, dais, dan.
    Past Indicative
    Present Subjunctive
    dé, des, dé, demos, deis, den.
    Imperfect Subjunctive
    Future Subjunctive
    Imperative
    da (tú), dé (él/Vd.), demos (nos.), dad (vos.), den (ellos/Vds.).
    * * *
    verb
    2) hit, strike
    3) hand over, deliver
    4) produce, yield
    •
    - dar con
    - dar contra
    - dar por
    - darse a
    - darse de sí
    - dárselas de
    * * *
    Para las expresiones dar importancia, dar ejemplo, dar las gracias, dar clases, dar a conocer, dar a entender, darse prisa, ver la otra entrada.
    1. VERBO TRANSITIVO
    1) (=entregar, conceder) [+ objeto, mensaje, permiso] to give; [+ naipes] to deal (out); [+ noticias] to give, tell

    le dieron el primer premio — he was awarded {o} given first prize

    déme dos kilos — I'll have two kilos, two kilos, please

    • ir dando [cuerda] — to pay out rope

    • dar los buenos [días] a algn — to say good morning to sb, say hello to sb

    2) (=realizar) [+ paliza] to give; [+ paso] to take

    dar un grito — to let out a cry, give a cry

    dar un paseo — to go for a walk, take a walk

    dar un suspiro — to heave {o} give a sigh, sigh

    3) (=celebrar) [+ fiesta] to have, throw
    4) (=encender) [+ luz] to turn on

    ¿has dado el gas? — have you turned on the gas?

    5) (=presentar) [+ obra de teatro] to perform, put on; [+ película] to show, screen

    dan una película de Almodóvar — there's an Almodóvar film on, they're showing {o} screening an Almodóvar film

    ¿qué dan hoy en la tele? — what's on TV tonight?

    6) (=hacer sonar) [reloj] to strike

    ya han dado las ocho — it's past {o} gone eight o'clock

    7) (=producir) [+ fruto] to bear; [+ ganancias, intereses] to yield

    una inversión que da un 7% de interés — an investment that pays {o} yields 7% interest

    8) (=tener como resultado)
    9) (=hacer sentir) [+ placer] to give

    las babosas me dan asco — I find slugs disgusting {o} revolting

    este jersey me da demasiado calor — this jumper is too hot, I'm too hot in this jumper

    tu padre me da miedo — I'm scared {o} frightened of your father

    10) * (=fastidiar) to ruin

    ¡me estás dando las vacaciones! — you're ruining the holiday for me!

    11) dar por (=considerar) to consider

    doy el asunto por concluido — I consider the matter settled, I regard the matter as settled

    lo daba por seguro — he was sure {o} certain of it

    12)
    - estar/seguir dale que dale o dale que te pego o dale y dale
    - a mí no me la das
    - ¡ahí te las den todas!

    para dar y tomar —

    tenemos botellas para dar y tomar — we've got loads {o} stacks of bottles

    2. VERBO INTRANSITIVO
    1) (=entregar) to give

    dame, yo te lo arreglo — give it here, I'll fix it for you

    2) (=entrar)

    si te da un mareo siéntate — if you feel giddy, sit down

    3) (=importar)

    ¡qué más da!, ¡da igual! — it doesn't matter!, never mind!

    ¿qué más te da? — what does it matter to you?

    ¿qué más da un sitio que otro? — surely one place is as good as another!, it doesn't make any difference which place we choose

    lo mismo da — it makes no difference {o} odds

    me da igual, lo mismo me da, tanto me da — it's all the same to me, I don't mind

    4) [seguido de preposición]
    dar a (=estar orientado) [cuarto, ventana] to look out onto, overlook; [fachada] to face

    mi habitación da al jardín — my room looks out onto {o} overlooks the garden

    darle a (=hacer funcionar) [+ botón] to press; (=golpear) to hit; [+ balón] to kick

    dale a la tecla roja — hit {o} press the red key

    darle a la bomba — to pump, work the pump

    ¡dale! — hit him!

    dar con (=encontrar) [+ persona] to find; [+ idea, solución] to hit on, come up with

    al final di con la solución — I finally hit on the solution, I finally came up with the solution

    • dar [consigo] en — to end up in

    dar contra (=golpear) to hit dar de

    • dar de [beber] a algn — to give sb something to drink

    • dar de [comer] a algn — to feed sb

    • dar de [sí] — [comida, bebida] to go a long way

    dar en [+ blanco, suelo] to hit; [+ solución] to hit on, come up with

    • dar en [hacer] algo — to take to doing sth

    darle a algn por hacer algo dar para (=ser suficiente) to be enough for

    una película que da en qué pensar — a thought-provoking film, a film which gives you a lot to think about

    3.
    See:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1) ( entregar) to give

    500 dólares ¿quién da más? — any advance on 500 dollars?; conocer verbo transitivo 3b, entender verbo transitivo 2b

    2) (regalar, donar) to give

    ¿me lo prestas? - te lo doy, no lo necesito — can I borrow it? - you can keep it, I don't need it

    tener para dar y vender — to have plenty to spare

    3) <cartas/mano> to deal
    4)
    a) ( proporcionar) <fuerzas/valor/esperanza> to give
    b) (Mús) to give

    ¿me das el la? — can you give me an A?

    5) (conferir, aportar) <sabor/color/forma> to give
    6)
    a) ( aplicar) to give
    b) <sedante/masaje> to give
    7)
    a) ( conceder) <prórroga/permiso> to give

    nos dieron un premio — we won o got a prize

    b) (RPl) ( calcular)

    ¿qué edad le das? — how old do you think he is?

    8)
    a) (expresar, decir)

    ¿le diste las gracias? — did you thank him?, did you say thank you?

    dales saludos — give/send them my regards

    me dio su parecer or opinión — she gave me her opinion

    b) (señalar, indicar)

    me da ocupado or (Esp) comunicando — the line's busy o (BrE) engaged

    9) ( producir) <fruto/flor> to bear

    esos bonos dan un 7% — those bonds yield 7%

    10)
    a) ( rendir)

    ha dado todo lo que esperaba de él — he has lived up to my/his expectations

    b) (AmL) ( alcanzar hasta)

    ¿cuánto da ese coche? — how fast can that car go?

    da 150 kilómetros por hora — it can do o go 150 kilometers an hour

    11) (causar, provocar)

    estos niños dan tanto trabajo! — these kids are such hard work!; (+ me/te/le etc)

    ¿no te da calor esa camisa? — aren't you too warm in that shirt?

    este coche no me ha dado problemas — this car hasn't given me any trouble; ver tb asco, hambre, miedo, etc

    dar que + inf: el jardín da muchísimo que hacer there's always such a lot to do in the garden; lo que dijo me dio que pensar — what he said gave me plenty to think about; ver tb dar III 1)

    12) ( presentar) < concierto> to give

    ¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? — what's on TV tonight? (colloq)

    ¿dónde están dando esa película? — where's that film showing?

    13)
    a) < fiesta> to give; <baile/banquete> to hold
    b) < conferencia> to give; < discurso> (AmL) to make
    c) (CS) < examen> to take o (BrE) sit; ver tb clase 5)

    dar un grito/un suspiro — to give a shout/heave a sigh

    dar un paso atrás/adelante — to take a step back/forward

    dame un beso/abrazo — give me a kiss/hug; ver tb golpe, paseo, vuelta, etc

    15) ( considerar)

    dar algo/a alguien por algo: lo dieron por muerto they gave him up for dead; doy por terminada la sesión I declare the session closed; ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic; puedes dar por perdido el dinero you can say goodbye to that money; dalo por hecho! consider it done!; si apruebo daré el tiempo por bien empleado — if I pass it will have been time well spent

    2.
    dar vi
    1)
    a) ( entregar)

    no puedes con todo, dame que te ayudo — you'll never manage all that on your own, here, let me help you

    ¿me das para un helado? — can I have some money for an ice cream?

    b) ( en naipes) to deal
    2) (ser suficiente, alcanzar)

    dar para algo/alguien: este pollo da para dos comidas this chicken will do for two meals; con una botella no da para todos one bottle's not enough to go round; (+ me/te/le etc) eso no te da ni para un chicle you can't even buy a piece of chewing gum with that; no me dio (el) tiempo I didn't have time; dar de sí to stretch; qué poco dan de sí mil pesetas! a thousand pesetas doesn't go very far!; no dar para más: su inteligencia no da para más that's as much as his brain can cope with; lo que gano no da para más what I earn doesn't go any further; la fiesta no daba para más — the party was beginning to wind down

    a) puerta to give onto, open onto; ventana to look onto, give onto
    b) fachada/frente ( estar orientado hacia) to face
    c) ( llegar hasta) río to flow into, go into; calle to lead to

    el análisis le dio positivo/negativo — her test was positive/negative

    ¿cuánto da la cuenta? — what does it come to?

    5) ( importar)

    da lo mismo, ya iremos otro día — it doesn't matter, we'll go another day

    ¿qué más da un color que otro? — what difference does it make what color it is?; (+ me/te/le etc)

    ¿el jueves o el viernes? - me da igual — Thursday or Friday? - I don't mind o it doesn't make any difference to me

    ¿y a ti qué más te da si él viene? — what's it to you if he comes? (colloq)

    6)
    a) (pegar, golpear)

    darle a alguien — to hit somebody; ( como castigo) to smack somebody

    le dio en la cabeza/con un palo — he hit him on the head/with a stick

    b) (fam) (a tarea, asignatura)

    darle a algo: me pasé todo el verano dándole al inglés I spent the whole summer working on my English; cómo le da al vino! he really knocks back o (AmE) down the wine (colloq); cómo le han dado al queso! ya casi no queda! — they've certainly been at the cheese, there's hardly any left! (colloq)

    c) ( acertar) to hit

    dar en el blanco/el centro — to hit the target/the bull's-eye

    7) (accionar, mover)

    darle a algo — a botón/tecla to press something; a interruptor to flick something; a manivela to turn something; (+ compl)

    8)

    dale que dale or (Esp) dale que te pego! — (fam)

    dale que dale con lo mismo! — stop going on about it!

    b) (RPl fam) ( instando a hacer algo) come on

    dale, prestámelo — come on o go on, lend it to me

    9) dar con ( encontrar) < persona> to find; < solución> to hit upon, find; < palabra> to come up with
    10) (acometer, sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc)

    me va a dar algo — (fam) I'm going to have a fit (colloq); ver tb dar verbo transitivo II 3, escalofrío, frío, gana, etc

    11) (hablando de manías, ocurrencias)

    darle a alguien por + inf — to take to -ing

    le ha dado por decir que... — he's started saying that...

    12) sol/viento/luz
    3.
    1) darse v pron
    2) ( producirse) to grow
    3) ( presentarse) oportunidad/ocasión to arise
    4) ( resultar) (+ me/te/le etc)

    ¿cómo se te da a ti la costura? — are you any good at sewing?

    5)
    a) (dedicarse, entregarse)

    darse a algo: se dio a la bebida she took to drink; se ha dado por entero a su familia/a la causa — she has devoted herself entirely to her family/to the cause

    b) (CS, Ven) ( ser sociable)
    6)

    me di una ducha — I took o had a shower

    dárselas de algo: se las da de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he knows a lot; dárselas de listo to act smart; ¿y de qué se las da ése? — who does he think he is?

    b) (golpearse, pegarse)

    no te vayas a dar con la cabeza contra el techo — don't hit o bang your head on the ceiling

    c) (recípr)

    se estaban dando (de) patadas/puñetazos — they were kicking/punching each other

    darse por algo: con eso me daría por satisfecha I'd be quite happy with that; darse por vencido — to give up; ver tb aludir a, enterado 1

    * * *
    = allow, give, issue, pitch, hand over, pass over, give away, give out, get + free.
    Ex. Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.
    Ex. An abstract of a bibliography can be expected to note whether author affiliations are given = Es de esperar que el resumen de una bibliografía indique si se incluyen los lugares de trabajo de los autores.
    Ex. Once a user is registered, a password will be issued which provides access to all or most of the data bases offered by the host as and when the user wishes.
    Ex. Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.
    Ex. Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.
    Ex. She also indicated in passing that in future authors would not automatically pass over the copyright of research results in papers to publishers.
    Ex. This must be done in a fully commercial way, not by giving away machines or paper, nor by giving away imported books.
    Ex. Similarly, equipment such as this can often give out quite a lot of heat which has to be adequately dissipated.
    Ex. Most people know 'earbuds' as the cheap-o earphones you get free with a cell phone.
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    * acción de dar un nombre a Algo = naming.
    * antes de darse cuenta = before + Pronombre + know what + happen, before + Pronombre + know it.
    * con la sabiduría que da la experiencia = with the benefit of hindsight.
    * cosas que dan miedo = things that go bump in the night.
    * da la casualidad = as it happens.
    * dale alas a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.
    * dando sacudidas = jerkily.
    * dar el esquinazo a = give + Nombre + a wide berth.
    * dar a = look onto, give onto, overlook.
    * dar a Algo el nombre de = earn + Nombre + the name of.
    * dar a Algo más importancia de la que tiene = oversell.
    * dar a Algo una nueva dimensión = take + Nombre + into a new dimension.
    * dar a Algo una nueva perspectiva = give + Nombre + a new twist.
    * dar a Alguien el beneficio de la duda = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.
    * dar a Alguien una mano y te cogen el brazo = give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile, give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile.
    * dar a Alguien una oportunidad de triunfar = give + Nombre + a fighting chance.
    * dar a Alguien una palmada en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.
    * dar a Alguien una palmadita en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.
    * dar a Alguien una puñalada por la espalda = stab + Alguien + in the back.
    * dar a Alguien una puñalada trapera = stab + Alguien + in the back.
    * dar a Alguien un margen de confianza = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.
    * dar abasto = cope.
    * dar abasto con = cope with.
    * dar acceso = provide + access.
    * dar acceso a = give + access to.
    * dar a conocer = bring to + the attention, communicate, publicise [publicize, -USA], report, articulate, make + known.
    * dar a conocer la presencia de = make + Posesivo + presence known.
    * dar a entender = give to + understand, hint, send + a clear signal that, lull + Nombre + into thinking, insinuate, intimate.
    * dar agua = lose + water, leak.
    * dar a la calle = give onto + the street.
    * dar a la caza de = chase down.
    * dar Algo a conocer = get + the word out.
    * dar alguna esperanza = give + some cause for hope.
    * dar al traste con los planes = upset + the applecart.
    * dar al traste con + Posesivo + planes = upset + Posesivo + plans, ruin + Posesivo + plans.
    * dar al traste con todo = upset + the applecart.
    * dar a luz = birth, deliver.
    * dar a luz a = give + birth to.
    * dar ánimos = give + a word of encouragement, hearten.
    * dar apoyo = give + support, support, provide + support.
    * dar asco = stink, disgust.
    * dar aullidos = caterwaul.
    * dar autoría = lend + authoritativeness.
    * dar autoridad a Algo = lend + authority to.
    * dar bandazos = lurch.
    * dar bastante importancia a = place + great store on.
    * dar brillo a = buff, buff up.
    * dar buen uso a Algo = put to + good use.
    * dar cabida a = accommodate, include, hold, take, make + room (for), leave + room for, leave + room for.
    * dar cabida al crecimiento = accommodate + growth.
    * dar caladas = puff.
    * dar calidad = deliver + value.
    * dar caprichos = pamper.
    * dar cera = wax.
    * dar chillidos = shriek.
    * dar cien mil vueltas = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down.
    * dar clase = give + a lesson, teach + class, teach + lesson, hold + class.
    * dar coba = toady, fawn (on/upon/over).
    * dar comienzo a = give + a start to.
    * dar como ejemplo = cite + as an example.
    * dar como norma = rule.
    * dar como resultado = add up to, result (in), lead to.
    * dar con = hit on/upon, put + Posesivo + finger on, stumble on.
    * dar conferencia = lecture.
    * dar consejo sobre = give + advice on.
    * dar consentimiento = give + licence.
    * dar con una esponja húmeda = sponging.
    * dar con una idea = hit on/upon + idea.
    * dar con una solución = come up with + solution.
    * dar coraje = peeve.
    * dar corte = self-conscious, feel + shy.
    * dar credibilidad = give + credence, lend + credence, bestow + credibility, provide + credibility.
    * dar crédito = give + credence.
    * dar cualquier cosa por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.
    * dar cuenta = render + an account of.
    * dar cuenta de = account for.
    * dar cuenta de Algo = be held to account.
    * dar cuerda a un reloj = wind + clock.
    * dar cuerpo = give + substance.
    * dar cuerpo a = flesh out.
    * dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.
    * dar datos de = give + details of.
    * dar de alta = discharge from + hospital.
    * dar de baja = take out of + circulation.
    * dar de cara a = front.
    * dar de comer = feed.
    * dar de lado = short-circuit [shortcircuit], give + Nombre + the cold shoulder.
    * dar de lleno = hit + home.
    * dar de mala gana = begrudge, grudge.
    * dar de mamar = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].
    * dar de mamar a = breast-feed [breastfeed].
    * dar demasiada información y muy rápidamente = trot out.
    * dar de qué hablar = raise + eyebrows, fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.
    * dar de quilla = keel over.
    * dar derecho a = entitle to.
    * dar descanso de = give + relief from.
    * dar de sí = stretch out.
    * dar detalles de = give + details of.
    * dar de Uno mismo = give of + Reflexivo.
    * dar dinero = pay + money, donate + Posesivo + money.
    * dar dirección = lend + direction.
    * dar directrices = give + guidance, provide + guidance.
    * dar duro = pack + a wallop.
    * dar ejemplo = set + an example, lead by + example.
    * dar ejemplo de = illustrate.
    * dar el brazo a torcer = give in to.
    * dar el brazo derecho = give + Posesivo + right arm.
    * dar el do de pecho = do + Posesivo + best, pull out + all the stops, do + Posesivo + utmost.
    * dar el efecto de = give + the effect of.
    * dar el esquinazo = dodge.
    * dar el esquinazo a = steer + clear of, steer away from.
    * dar el golpe de gracia = administer + the coup de grace, deliver + the coup de grace.
    * dar el nombre = label.
    * dar el oro y el moro = give + Posesivo + right arm.
    * dar el pecho = breast-feed [breastfeed].
    * dar el pésame = pass + Posesivo + condolences.
    * dar el pistoletazo de salida = fire + the starting gun.
    * dar el primer paso = make + a start, take + the first step.
    * dar el puntillazo a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.
    * dar el salto = make + the leap.
    * dar el todo por el todo = give + Posesivo + all.
    * dar el último empujón = go + the last mile, go + the extra mile.
    * dar el último repaso = tie + the pieces together.
    * dar el visto bueno = approve, clear, give + green light, give + the go-ahead.
    * dar el visto bueno a una factura = clear + invoice.
    * dar el/un espectáculo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.
    * dar empujones = shove.
    * dar en el blanco = hit + the bull's eye, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth, hit + home.
    * dar en el clavo = hit + the nail on the head, be spot on, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth.
    * dar en el larguero = hit + the crossbar, hit + the crossbar.
    * dar en el travesaño = hit + the crossbar.
    * dar energía = energise [energize, -USA].
    * dar énfasis = give + emphasis, place + stress, give + stress.
    * dar énfasis a = place + emphasis on.
    * dar en garantía = pawn.
    * dar en la diana = hit + home.
    * dar en mano = hand (over).
    * dar entrada = enter.
    * dar esperanza = nurture + hope, give + hope, bring + visions of.
    * dar esperanzas = raise + expectations, raise + hopes.
    * dar estímulo = provide + boost.
    * dar evasivas = stonewall, play for + time.
    * dar evidencia = furnish with + evidence.
    * dar fe = attest, certify.
    * dar fe de = testify (to/of), vouch (for), be testimony to.
    * dar fe de que = attest to + the fact that.
    * dar fin = bring to + a close, draw to + a close, wind down.
    * dar forma = become + cast, give + shape, shape, mould [mold, -USA], inform.
    * dar forma cuadrada = square.
    * dar fruto = bear + fruit, come to + fruition.
    * dar fuerte = pack + a wallop.
    * dar fuerza = empower, bring + strength.
    * dar gato por liebre = buy + a pig in a poke, pass off + a lemon.
    * dar golpes = pound.
    * dar gracias por lo que Uno tiene = count + Posesivo + blessings.
    * dar gritos = shriek, shout.
    * dar guerra = act up, play up.
    * dar gustirrinín = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.
    * dar gusto = oblige, bring + pleasure, flavour [flavor, -USA].
    * dar hipo = hiccup.
    * dar ideas = offer + clues.
    * da rienda suelta a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.
    * dar ímpetu = lend + force, give + impetus.
    * dar importancia = attach + importance, give + prominence, stress, give + pre-eminence, give + relevance, place + importance, give + importance.
    * dar importancia a = give + weight to, place + emphasis on, attach + weight to, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, place + weight on.
    * dar importancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda, be on the agenda.
    * dar indicios de = show + signs of.
    * dar indicios y pistas = drop + hints and clues.
    * dar información = provide + information, give + information, release + information.
    * dar información adicional = give + further details.
    * dar información de = give + details of.
    * dar interés = spice up, add + spice.
    * dar la alarma = sound + alarm.
    * dar la apariencia de = place + a veneer of.
    * dar la bienvenida = welcome.
    * dar la casualidad que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.
    * dar la cuenta atrás = count + Nombre + out.
    * dar la enhorabuena = give + congratulations.
    * dar la entrada para = make + a deposit on.
    * dar la espalda = turn + aside.
    * dar la idea = give + the impression that.
    * dar la imagen = give + the impression that.
    * dar la impresión = convey + impression, strike + Pronombre Personal, give + the impression that, confer + impression, come off as.
    * dar la impresión de = contrive, conjure up + a picture of, come across as.
    * dar la impresión de seriedad en el trabajo = appear + businesslike.
    * dar la la lata = nag (at).
    * dar la lata = play up.
    * dar la mano = extend + Posesivo + hand.
    * dar la mano derecha = give + Posesivo + right arm.
    * dar la murga = be a pest.
    * dar la noticia = give + the news.
    * dar la opinión sobre = give + opinion on.
    * dar la oportunidad = give + chance.
    * dar la oportunidad de = present with + opportunities for, allow + the opportunity to.
    * dar la oportunidad de expresarse libremente = give + voice to.
    * dar la oportunidad de opinar = give + voice to.
    * dar la puntilla a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.
    * dar largas = stonewall, play for + time, fob + Alguien + off with + Algo.
    * dar las cosas masticadas = spoon-feeding [spoonfeeding], spoon-feed [spoon feed/spoonfeed].
    * dar la sensación = give + a sense.
    * dar la sensación de = give + the effect of.
    * dar la señal = give + the word, give + the signal.
    * dar la señal de alarma = sound + the clarion.
    * dar la señal de alerta = sound + the clarion.
    * dar la señal de estar listo = prompt.
    * dar lástima = feel + sorry for, pity.
    * dar la talla = be up to the mark, be up to scratch, measure up (to), be up to snuff, make + the cut.
    * dar latigazos = lash.
    * dar la vida = lay down + Posesivo + life, give + Posesivo + life.
    * dar la vuelta = turn + Nombre + (a)round, flip, swing around, swing back, turn (a)round.
    * dar la vuelta a = round, turn on + its head.
    * dar la vuelta en el aire = give + a toss.
    * darle a Alguien carta blanca = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.
    * darle a Alguien un cheque en blanco = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.
    * darle a la botella = booze.
    * darle a la lengua = shoot + the breeze, shoot + the bull.
    * darle a la manivela de arranque = turn + the crank.
    * darle alas a Alguien = let + Nombre + do things + Posesivo + (own) way.
    * darle al palique = gas.
    * darle a Uno escalofríos por Algo desagradable = make + Nombre + flinch.
    * darle caña = hurry up, get + a move on, put + pressure on.
    * darle caña a = have + a go at, get + stuck into.
    * dar lecciones = give + lessons.
    * darle cien mil vueltas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.
    * darle el puntillazo = nail it.
    * darle la razón a Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.
    * darle largas = play + Nombre + along.
    * darle largas a Algo = drag + Posesivo + feet, drag + Posesivo + heels.
    * darle la vuelta a la tortilla = turn + the tables (on).
    * darle sopas con hondas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.
    * darle una interpretación = give + interpretation.
    * darle una lección a Alguien = school.
    * darle una paliza a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners, give + Nombre + a beating, school.
    * darle un buen repaso a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.
    * darle un repaso a = buff up on, brush up on.
    * darle un repaso a Alguien = school.
    * darle vueltas a = dwell on/upon.
    * darle vueltas a Algo = mull over, agonise over [agonize, -USA].
    * darle vueltas a la idea = toy with, toy with + idea of.
    * darle vueltas a la idea de = flirt with + the idea of.
    * darle vueltas a un asunto = chew + the cud.
    * darle vueltas a un problema = puzzle over + problem.
    * dar libertad = give + licence.
    * dar libertad a un esclavo = manumit.
    * dar libertad para + Infinitivo = afford + the freedom to + Infinitivo.
    * dar lo mejor de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.
    * dar los pasos necesarios = take + steps.
    * dar los primeros pasos en = venture into.
    * dar los últimos retoques a = put + the finishing touches on.
    * dar lugar = produce.
    * dar lugar a = cause, generate, give + rise to, mean, result (in), leave + room for, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.
    * dar lugar a la reflexión = provide + food for thought.
    * dar lugar a problemas = give + rise to problems.
    * dar lugar a queja = evoke + complaint.
    * dar lugar a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.
    * dar luz verde = give + green light, give + the go-ahead.
    * dar mala impresión = look + bad.
    * dar marcha atrás = do + an about-face, back up, backpedal [back-pedal].
    * dar masaje = massage.
    * dar más de sí = go further.
    * dar más explicaciones = elaborate on.
    * dar materia para la reflexión = provide + food for thought.
    * dar mayor importancia a = give + pride of place to.
    * dar media vuelta = do + an about-face.
    * dar mejora (en) = give + improvement (in).
    * dar menos de lo debido = shortchange.
    * dar mucha importancia = put + a premium on.
    * dar mucho en qué pensar = give + Nombre + much to think about, give + Nombre + a lot to think about.
    * dar mucho valor a Algo = value + Nombre + highly.
    * dar muestras de = show + signs of.
    * dar + Nombre + una oportunidad = give + Nombre + a fair chance.
    * dar notoriedad a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.
    * dar nueva forma = reformat [re-format].
    * dar nueva vida = give + Nombre + new life, give + a second life.
    * dar opción = give + option.
    * dar origen = mother.
    * dar origen a = give + rise to, bring about, lead to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.
    * dar otro paso muy importante = reach + another milestone.
    * dar pábulo a = fuel, spark off.
    * dar pábulo a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.
    * dar palos de ciego = grope (for/toward).
    * dar pánico = scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, dread, scare + the hell out of.
    * dar parte de = report.
    * dar paso (a) = give + way (to), yield to, make + way (for).
    * dar patadas en el estómago = stick in + Posesivo + craw.
    * dar pavor = be scared stiff, be frightened to death, be petrified of, be terrified, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, scare + the hell out of.
    * dar pecho = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].
    * dar pereza = can't/couldn't be bothered.
    * dar permiso = give + permission, give + time off, grant + Alguien + leave.
    * dar permiso en el trabajo = give + time off work.
    * dar pie a = spark off, give + rise to, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.
    * dar pisotones = stomp.
    * dar pistas = throw + hints.
    * dar pistas falsas = throw out + false leads.
    * dar placer = give + pleasure, give + enjoyment.
    * dar poderes = give + powers.
    * dar por = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.
    * dar por concluido = put to + bed, close + the book on.
    * dar por culo = piss + Nombre + off.
    * dar por descontado = take for + granted, discount.
    * dar por hecho = take for + granted.
    * dar por perdido = be past praying for, write off.
    * dar por saldado = close + the book on.
    * dar por seguro que = rest + assured that.
    * dar por sentado = take for + granted.
    * dar por sentado Algo que realmente no lo está = beg + the question.
    * dar + Posesivo + vida = give + Posesivo + all.
    * dar preferencia = give + preference.
    * dar prestigio = lend + authoritativeness.
    * dar prioridad = award + priority, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], give + priority, give + precedence, assign + priority, give + preference.
    * dar prioridad a = give + pride of place to, place + emphasis on, prioritise [prioritize, -USA].
    * dar prioridad a algo = make + a priority.
    * dar problemas = play up.
    * dar propina = tipping.
    * dar pruebas = provide + evidence.
    * dar publicidad = publicise [publicize, -USA], give + publicity.
    * dar puntapiés = kick + Posesivo + feet.
    * dar punzadas = throb, twinge.
    * dar quebraderos de cabeza = give + headaches.
    * dar que hablar = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours, raise + eyebrows.
    * dar quehacer = make + trouble.
    * dar rabia = incense, gall, peeve.
    * dar razón de ser = bring + purpose.
    * dar recompensa = mete out + reward.
    * dar registro = accession.
    * dar relevancia = give + relevance.
    * dar relevancia a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.
    * dar relevancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda.
    * dar resoplidos = chug.
    * dar respuesta = provide + answer, elicit + answer, develop + answer.
    * dar resultado = be successful, give + result, work, pay off, be a success, pay.
    * dar resultados = produce + results.
    * dar rienda suelta = unleash.
    * dar rienda suelta a = give + free rein to, allow + vent for, give + vent to, vent.
    * dar rienda suelta a + Nombre = let + Nombre + run riot.
    * dar riqueza a = add + richness to.
    * dar risitas = giggle.
    * dar sabor = spice up, add + spice.
    * dar salida a = vent.
    * dar saltitos = hop, skip.
    * dar sangre = donate + Posesivo + blood.
    * darse = appear, occur.
    * darse a = lend + Reflexivo + to.
    * darse aires = strut.
    * darse aires de grandeza = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.
    * darse a la fuga = flee, lam (it), go into + hiding, make + a quick getaway, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.
    * darse a los demás = give of + Reflexivo.
    * darse con un canto en los dientes = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.
    * darse cuenta = become + aware, dawn on, detect, perceive, find, note, make + aware, come to + realise, wise up, reach + understanding, eye + catch, strike + home, suss (out), hit + home.
    * darse cuenta de = be aware of, be cognisant of, realise [realize, -USA], sense, wake up to, sink in, become + cognisant of, see through.
    * darse cuenta del peligro que = see + the danger that.
    * darse cuenta de un problema = alight on + problem.
    * darse de baja de una suscripción = unsubscribe.
    * darse el caso que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.
    * darse el gusto de = indulge in.
    * darse el gusto de comprar = splurge on.
    * darse el lote = snog, neck.
    * darse el lujo de = splurge on.
    * darse golpes de pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.
    * darse golpes en el pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.
    * darse la mano = join + hands, shake + hand.
    * dárselas de = fancy + Reflexivo.
    * dársele Algo bien a Uno = be good at.
    * dársele a Uno bien las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.
    * dársele a Uno mejor Algo = be better at.
    * dársele mejor a Uno = do + best.
    * darse media vuelta = turn on + Posesivo + heel.
    * darse (muchos) aires = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.
    * dar sentido = make + sense (out) of, make + sense of life.
    * dar sentido a = make + meaningful, give + meaning to.
    * dar sentido a las cosas = sense-making, meaning making.
    * dar sentido a la vida = give + meaning to life.
    * dar sentido a + Posesivo + vida = make + sense of + Posesivo + life.
    * dar señales de = show + signs of.
    * dar señales de vida = show + signs of life.
    * darse por afortunado = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.
    * darse por aludido = take + things personally, take + a hint, take + things personally, get + a hint.
    * darse por derrotado = sound + note of defeat.
    * darse por vencido = throw in + the towel, throw in/up + the sponge.
    * darse prisa = hurry, hurry up, get on + Posesivo + running shoes, shake + a leg, hot-foot it to, make + haste, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, get + a move on.
    * darse prisa con calma = make + haste slowly.
    * dar servicio = service.
    * darse una comilona = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).
    * darse una leche = come + a cropper.
    * darse un apretón de manos = clasp + hands.
    * darse una situación más esperanzadora = sound + a note of hope.
    * darse un atracón = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on), stuff + Posesivo + face.
    * darse una transacción económica = cash + change hands.
    * darse una tripotada = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).
    * darse una vacante = occur + vacancy.
    * darse un baño de sol = sunbathe.
    * darse un chapuzón = take + a dip.
    * darse un descanso = give + Reflexivo + a break, rest on + Posesivo + oars.
    * darse un festín de = feast on.
    * darse un garbeo = mosey.
    * darse un porrazo = come + a cropper.
    * darse un respiro = lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.
    * darse un tortazo = come + a cropper.
    * dar significado = imbue with + meaning.
    * dar sombra = shade.
    * dar su conformidad a = assent to.
    * dar sugerencias = give + suggestions.
    * dar terror = scare + the living daylights out of.
    * dar testimonio = bear + witness, give + testimony.
    * dar tiempo = give + time, donate + Posesivo + time.
    * dar tiempo a Alguien = give + Nombre + some time.
    * dar título = title.
    * dar todo de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.
    * dar todo el oro del mundo = give + Posesivo + right arm.
    * dar tono = tone.
    * dar trabajo = present + burden.
    * dar una advertencia = raise + caveat, issue + warning.
    * dar una apariencia de = provide + a semblance of, give + a semblance of.
    * dar una azotaina = spank.
    * dar una bofetada = cuff, slap.
    * dar una bofetada a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.
    * dar una buena paliza = whitewash, thrash.
    * dar una cabezadita = nap, catching 10, napping.
    * dar una carcajada = give + a laugh, let out + a laugh.
    * dar una charla = give + address, give + a talk, give + a presentation, give + speech.
    * dar una conferencia = deliver + talk, make + a speech, give + speech, deliver + lecture, give + a lecture.
    * dar una contractura muscular = pull + a muscle.
    * dar una cornada = gore.
    * dar una excusa = give + excuse.
    * dar una explicación = present + explanation.
    * dar una falsa impresión = keep up + facade, put on + an act.
    * dar una fiesta = give + a party.
    * dar una galleta = slap.
    * dar una guantada = slap.
    * 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.
    * dar una imagen = convey + image, present + picture, paint + a picture, present + an image, present + a picture.
    * dar una imagen de = give + an impression of.
    * dar una impresión = make + an impression, leave + an impression, present + an image.
    * dar una impresión de = give + an impression of.
    * dar una impresión equivocada = send + the wrong signals.
    * dar una lección de humildad = humble.
    * dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.
    * dar una norma = give + prescription.
    * dar una opinión = offer + opinion.
    * dar una oportunidad = give + opportunity, provide + opportunity, grant + opportunity, present + an opportunity, create + opportunity.
    * dar una oportunidad a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.
    * dar una orden = issue + command, issue + instruction.
    * dar una paliza = clobber, pummel, slaughter, knock + the living daylights out of, knock + the hell out out of, whip, whitewash, thrash, wallop, lick, baste, take + a pounding, take + a beating, belt, trounce, beat + Nombre + (all) hollow.
    * dar una paliza a Alguien = beat + Nombre + up, beat + Nombre + black and blue.
    * dar una patada = kick, boot.
    * dar una pista = give + a hint.
    * dar una posibilidad = afford + opportunity.
    * dar un apretón de manos = shake + hand.
    * dar una rabieta = throw + a tantrum.
    * dar una razón = give + reason.
    * dar una respuesta = furnish + answer, frame + response.
    * dar una sacudida = give + a shake, give + a jerk.
    * dar una segunda oportunidad = give + a second chance.
    * dar una segunda vida = give + a second life.
    * dar una solución = provide + solution, develop + solution.
    * dar una solución por buena que realmente no lo es = beg + the solution.
    * dar un aspecto + Adjetivo = give + a + Adjetivo + look.
    * dar un ataque de nervios = have + an attack of hysterics.
    * dar una torta = slap.
    * dar una torta a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.
    * dar una tunda = trounce.
    * dar una ventaja = give + Nombre + an edge.
    * dar una ventaja a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.
    * dar una visión = present + view, provide + an understanding.
    * dar una visión general = give + a general picture.
    * dar una visión global = give + overview, present + an overview, present + an overall picture, give + an overall picture, overview.
    * dar una visión total = give + a complete picture.
    * dar un aviso = make + warning.
    * dar una voltereta = somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.
    * dar una voz = holler.
    * dar una vuelta de campana = capsize, somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.
    * dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.
    * dar un berrinche = throw + a tantrum.
    * dar un beso de despedida = kiss + Nombre + goodbye.
    * dar un bocado a = take + a bite out of.
    * dar un bofetón = cuff, slap.
    * dar un bofetón a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.
    * dar un cachete = spank, cuff, slap.
    * dar un cachete a Alguien = slap + Nombre + on the wrist.
    * dar un calambre = cramp.
    * dar un chillido = holler.
    * dar un comienzo a = give + a start to.
    * dar un coscorrón = cuff.
    * dar un ejemplo = give + example.
    * dar un empujón = give + a boost.
    * dar un golpe = knock.
    * dar un golpe por detrás = rear-end.
    * dar un gran paso adelante = reach + milestone.
    * dar un grito = holler.
    * dar un guantazo = slap.
    * dar un hachazo = hack.
    * dar un hervor = parboil.
    * dar un impulso = kick-start [kickstart].
    * dar un lavado de cara = spruce up.
    * dar un manotazo = swat at, cuff, slap.
    * dar un manotazo a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.
    * dar un nivel de prioridad alto = put + Nombre + high on + Posesivo + list of priorities.
    * dar un nuevo acabado = refinish.
    * dar un nuevo impulso = pep up.
    * dar un nuevo nombre = rename.
    * dar un ojo de la cara por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.
    * dar unos azotes = spank.
    * dar un paseo = take + a stroll.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1) ( entregar) to give

    500 dólares ¿quién da más? — any advance on 500 dollars?; conocer verbo transitivo 3b, entender verbo transitivo 2b

    2) (regalar, donar) to give

    ¿me lo prestas? - te lo doy, no lo necesito — can I borrow it? - you can keep it, I don't need it

    tener para dar y vender — to have plenty to spare

    3) <cartas/mano> to deal
    4)
    a) ( proporcionar) <fuerzas/valor/esperanza> to give
    b) (Mús) to give

    ¿me das el la? — can you give me an A?

    5) (conferir, aportar) <sabor/color/forma> to give
    6)
    a) ( aplicar) to give
    b) <sedante/masaje> to give
    7)
    a) ( conceder) <prórroga/permiso> to give

    nos dieron un premio — we won o got a prize

    b) (RPl) ( calcular)

    ¿qué edad le das? — how old do you think he is?

    8)
    a) (expresar, decir)

    ¿le diste las gracias? — did you thank him?, did you say thank you?

    dales saludos — give/send them my regards

    me dio su parecer or opinión — she gave me her opinion

    b) (señalar, indicar)

    me da ocupado or (Esp) comunicando — the line's busy o (BrE) engaged

    9) ( producir) <fruto/flor> to bear

    esos bonos dan un 7% — those bonds yield 7%

    10)
    a) ( rendir)

    ha dado todo lo que esperaba de él — he has lived up to my/his expectations

    b) (AmL) ( alcanzar hasta)

    ¿cuánto da ese coche? — how fast can that car go?

    da 150 kilómetros por hora — it can do o go 150 kilometers an hour

    11) (causar, provocar)

    estos niños dan tanto trabajo! — these kids are such hard work!; (+ me/te/le etc)

    ¿no te da calor esa camisa? — aren't you too warm in that shirt?

    este coche no me ha dado problemas — this car hasn't given me any trouble; ver tb asco, hambre, miedo, etc

    dar que + inf: el jardín da muchísimo que hacer there's always such a lot to do in the garden; lo que dijo me dio que pensar — what he said gave me plenty to think about; ver tb dar III 1)

    12) ( presentar) < concierto> to give

    ¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? — what's on TV tonight? (colloq)

    ¿dónde están dando esa película? — where's that film showing?

    13)
    a) < fiesta> to give; <baile/banquete> to hold
    b) < conferencia> to give; < discurso> (AmL) to make
    c) (CS) < examen> to take o (BrE) sit; ver tb clase 5)

    dar un grito/un suspiro — to give a shout/heave a sigh

    dar un paso atrás/adelante — to take a step back/forward

    dame un beso/abrazo — give me a kiss/hug; ver tb golpe, paseo, vuelta, etc

    15) ( considerar)

    dar algo/a alguien por algo: lo dieron por muerto they gave him up for dead; doy por terminada la sesión I declare the session closed; ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic; puedes dar por perdido el dinero you can say goodbye to that money; dalo por hecho! consider it done!; si apruebo daré el tiempo por bien empleado — if I pass it will have been time well spent

    2.
    dar vi
    1)
    a) ( entregar)

    no puedes con todo, dame que te ayudo — you'll never manage all that on your own, here, let me help you

    ¿me das para un helado? — can I have some money for an ice cream?

    b) ( en naipes) to deal
    2) (ser suficiente, alcanzar)

    dar para algo/alguien: este pollo da para dos comidas this chicken will do for two meals; con una botella no da para todos one bottle's not enough to go round; (+ me/te/le etc) eso no te da ni para un chicle you can't even buy a piece of chewing gum with that; no me dio (el) tiempo I didn't have time; dar de sí to stretch; qué poco dan de sí mil pesetas! a thousand pesetas doesn't go very far!; no dar para más: su inteligencia no da para más that's as much as his brain can cope with; lo que gano no da para más what I earn doesn't go any further; la fiesta no daba para más — the party was beginning to wind down

    a) puerta to give onto, open onto; ventana to look onto, give onto
    b) fachada/frente ( estar orientado hacia) to face
    c) ( llegar hasta) río to flow into, go into; calle to lead to

    el análisis le dio positivo/negativo — her test was positive/negative

    ¿cuánto da la cuenta? — what does it come to?

    5) ( importar)

    da lo mismo, ya iremos otro día — it doesn't matter, we'll go another day

    ¿qué más da un color que otro? — what difference does it make what color it is?; (+ me/te/le etc)

    ¿el jueves o el viernes? - me da igual — Thursday or Friday? - I don't mind o it doesn't make any difference to me

    ¿y a ti qué más te da si él viene? — what's it to you if he comes? (colloq)

    6)
    a) (pegar, golpear)

    darle a alguien — to hit somebody; ( como castigo) to smack somebody

    le dio en la cabeza/con un palo — he hit him on the head/with a stick

    b) (fam) (a tarea, asignatura)

    darle a algo: me pasé todo el verano dándole al inglés I spent the whole summer working on my English; cómo le da al vino! he really knocks back o (AmE) down the wine (colloq); cómo le han dado al queso! ya casi no queda! — they've certainly been at the cheese, there's hardly any left! (colloq)

    c) ( acertar) to hit

    dar en el blanco/el centro — to hit the target/the bull's-eye

    7) (accionar, mover)

    darle a algo — a botón/tecla to press something; a interruptor to flick something; a manivela to turn something; (+ compl)

    8)

    dale que dale or (Esp) dale que te pego! — (fam)

    dale que dale con lo mismo! — stop going on about it!

    b) (RPl fam) ( instando a hacer algo) come on

    dale, prestámelo — come on o go on, lend it to me

    9) dar con ( encontrar) < persona> to find; < solución> to hit upon, find; < palabra> to come up with
    10) (acometer, sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc)

    me va a dar algo — (fam) I'm going to have a fit (colloq); ver tb dar verbo transitivo II 3, escalofrío, frío, gana, etc

    11) (hablando de manías, ocurrencias)

    darle a alguien por + inf — to take to -ing

    le ha dado por decir que... — he's started saying that...

    12) sol/viento/luz
    3.
    1) darse v pron
    2) ( producirse) to grow
    3) ( presentarse) oportunidad/ocasión to arise
    4) ( resultar) (+ me/te/le etc)

    ¿cómo se te da a ti la costura? — are you any good at sewing?

    5)
    a) (dedicarse, entregarse)

    darse a algo: se dio a la bebida she took to drink; se ha dado por entero a su familia/a la causa — she has devoted herself entirely to her family/to the cause

    b) (CS, Ven) ( ser sociable)
    6)

    me di una ducha — I took o had a shower

    dárselas de algo: se las da de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he knows a lot; dárselas de listo to act smart; ¿y de qué se las da ése? — who does he think he is?

    b) (golpearse, pegarse)

    no te vayas a dar con la cabeza contra el techo — don't hit o bang your head on the ceiling

    c) (recípr)

    se estaban dando (de) patadas/puñetazos — they were kicking/punching each other

    darse por algo: con eso me daría por satisfecha I'd be quite happy with that; darse por vencido — to give up; ver tb aludir a, enterado 1

    * * *
    = allow, give, issue, pitch, hand over, pass over, give away, give out, get + free.

    Ex: Folders allow a set of papers to be kept together when a set on a given topic is removed from the file.

    Ex: An abstract of a bibliography can be expected to note whether author affiliations are given = Es de esperar que el resumen de una bibliografía indique si se incluyen los lugares de trabajo de los autores.
    Ex: Once a user is registered, a password will be issued which provides access to all or most of the data bases offered by the host as and when the user wishes.
    Ex: Thus pitching instructions at the right level can be difficult.
    Ex: Eventually, teachers should be able to ' hand the chalk over to the students' and take a back seat.
    Ex: She also indicated in passing that in future authors would not automatically pass over the copyright of research results in papers to publishers.
    Ex: This must be done in a fully commercial way, not by giving away machines or paper, nor by giving away imported books.
    Ex: Similarly, equipment such as this can often give out quite a lot of heat which has to be adequately dissipated.
    Ex: Most people know 'earbuds' as the cheap-o earphones you get free with a cell phone.
    * acción de dar un nombre a Algo = naming.
    * antes de darse cuenta = before + Pronombre + know what + happen, before + Pronombre + know it.
    * con la sabiduría que da la experiencia = with the benefit of hindsight.
    * cosas que dan miedo = things that go bump in the night.
    * da la casualidad = as it happens.
    * dale alas a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.
    * dando sacudidas = jerkily.
    * dar el esquinazo a = give + Nombre + a wide berth.
    * dar a = look onto, give onto, overlook.
    * dar a Algo el nombre de = earn + Nombre + the name of.
    * dar a Algo más importancia de la que tiene = oversell.
    * dar a Algo una nueva dimensión = take + Nombre + into a new dimension.
    * dar a Algo una nueva perspectiva = give + Nombre + a new twist.
    * dar a Alguien el beneficio de la duda = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.
    * dar a Alguien una mano y te cogen el brazo = give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile, give + Pronombre + an inch and + Pronombre + take a mile.
    * dar a Alguien una oportunidad de triunfar = give + Nombre + a fighting chance.
    * dar a Alguien una palmada en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.
    * dar a Alguien una palmadita en la espalda = pat + Alguien + on the back for + Algo.
    * dar a Alguien una puñalada por la espalda = stab + Alguien + in the back.
    * dar a Alguien una puñalada trapera = stab + Alguien + in the back.
    * dar a Alguien un margen de confianza = give + Nombre + the benefit of the doubt.
    * dar abasto = cope.
    * dar abasto con = cope with.
    * dar acceso = provide + access.
    * dar acceso a = give + access to.
    * dar a conocer = bring to + the attention, communicate, publicise [publicize, -USA], report, articulate, make + known.
    * dar a conocer la presencia de = make + Posesivo + presence known.
    * dar a entender = give to + understand, hint, send + a clear signal that, lull + Nombre + into thinking, insinuate, intimate.
    * dar agua = lose + water, leak.
    * dar a la calle = give onto + the street.
    * dar a la caza de = chase down.
    * dar Algo a conocer = get + the word out.
    * dar alguna esperanza = give + some cause for hope.
    * dar al traste con los planes = upset + the applecart.
    * dar al traste con + Posesivo + planes = upset + Posesivo + plans, ruin + Posesivo + plans.
    * dar al traste con todo = upset + the applecart.
    * dar a luz = birth, deliver.
    * dar a luz a = give + birth to.
    * dar ánimos = give + a word of encouragement, hearten.
    * dar apoyo = give + support, support, provide + support.
    * dar asco = stink, disgust.
    * dar aullidos = caterwaul.
    * dar autoría = lend + authoritativeness.
    * dar autoridad a Algo = lend + authority to.
    * dar bandazos = lurch.
    * dar bastante importancia a = place + great store on.
    * dar brillo a = buff, buff up.
    * dar buen uso a Algo = put to + good use.
    * dar cabida a = accommodate, include, hold, take, make + room (for), leave + room for, leave + room for.
    * dar cabida al crecimiento = accommodate + growth.
    * dar caladas = puff.
    * dar calidad = deliver + value.
    * dar caprichos = pamper.
    * dar cera = wax.
    * dar chillidos = shriek.
    * dar cien mil vueltas = beat + Nombre + hands down, win + hands down.
    * dar clase = give + a lesson, teach + class, teach + lesson, hold + class.
    * dar coba = toady, fawn (on/upon/over).
    * dar comienzo a = give + a start to.
    * dar como ejemplo = cite + as an example.
    * dar como norma = rule.
    * dar como resultado = add up to, result (in), lead to.
    * dar con = hit on/upon, put + Posesivo + finger on, stumble on.
    * dar conferencia = lecture.
    * dar consejo sobre = give + advice on.
    * dar consentimiento = give + licence.
    * dar con una esponja húmeda = sponging.
    * dar con una idea = hit on/upon + idea.
    * dar con una solución = come up with + solution.
    * dar coraje = peeve.
    * dar corte = self-conscious, feel + shy.
    * dar credibilidad = give + credence, lend + credence, bestow + credibility, provide + credibility.
    * dar crédito = give + credence.
    * dar cualquier cosa por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.
    * dar cuenta = render + an account of.
    * dar cuenta de = account for.
    * dar cuenta de Algo = be held to account.
    * dar cuerda a un reloj = wind + clock.
    * dar cuerpo = give + substance.
    * dar cuerpo a = flesh out.
    * dar cuerpo y forma a = lend + substance and form to.
    * dar datos de = give + details of.
    * dar de alta = discharge from + hospital.
    * dar de baja = take out of + circulation.
    * dar de cara a = front.
    * dar de comer = feed.
    * dar de lado = short-circuit [shortcircuit], give + Nombre + the cold shoulder.
    * dar de lleno = hit + home.
    * dar de mala gana = begrudge, grudge.
    * dar de mamar = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].
    * dar de mamar a = breast-feed [breastfeed].
    * dar demasiada información y muy rápidamente = trot out.
    * dar de qué hablar = raise + eyebrows, fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.
    * dar de quilla = keel over.
    * dar derecho a = entitle to.
    * dar descanso de = give + relief from.
    * dar de sí = stretch out.
    * dar detalles de = give + details of.
    * dar de Uno mismo = give of + Reflexivo.
    * dar dinero = pay + money, donate + Posesivo + money.
    * dar dirección = lend + direction.
    * dar directrices = give + guidance, provide + guidance.
    * dar duro = pack + a wallop.
    * dar ejemplo = set + an example, lead by + example.
    * dar ejemplo de = illustrate.
    * dar el brazo a torcer = give in to.
    * dar el brazo derecho = give + Posesivo + right arm.
    * dar el do de pecho = do + Posesivo + best, pull out + all the stops, do + Posesivo + utmost.
    * dar el efecto de = give + the effect of.
    * dar el esquinazo = dodge.
    * dar el esquinazo a = steer + clear of, steer away from.
    * dar el golpe de gracia = administer + the coup de grace, deliver + the coup de grace.
    * dar el nombre = label.
    * dar el oro y el moro = give + Posesivo + right arm.
    * dar el pecho = breast-feed [breastfeed].
    * dar el pésame = pass + Posesivo + condolences.
    * dar el pistoletazo de salida = fire + the starting gun.
    * dar el primer paso = make + a start, take + the first step.
    * dar el puntillazo a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.
    * dar el salto = make + the leap.
    * dar el todo por el todo = give + Posesivo + all.
    * dar el último empujón = go + the last mile, go + the extra mile.
    * dar el último repaso = tie + the pieces together.
    * dar el visto bueno = approve, clear, give + green light, give + the go-ahead.
    * dar el visto bueno a una factura = clear + invoice.
    * dar el/un espectáculo = make + a spectacle of + Reflexivo.
    * dar empujones = shove.
    * dar en el blanco = hit + the bull's eye, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth, hit + home.
    * dar en el clavo = hit + the nail on the head, be spot on, strike + home, put + Posesivo + finger on, hit + the truth.
    * dar en el larguero = hit + the crossbar, hit + the crossbar.
    * dar en el travesaño = hit + the crossbar.
    * dar energía = energise [energize, -USA].
    * dar énfasis = give + emphasis, place + stress, give + stress.
    * dar énfasis a = place + emphasis on.
    * dar en garantía = pawn.
    * dar en la diana = hit + home.
    * dar en mano = hand (over).
    * dar entrada = enter.
    * dar esperanza = nurture + hope, give + hope, bring + visions of.
    * dar esperanzas = raise + expectations, raise + hopes.
    * dar estímulo = provide + boost.
    * dar evasivas = stonewall, play for + time.
    * dar evidencia = furnish with + evidence.
    * dar fe = attest, certify.
    * dar fe de = testify (to/of), vouch (for), be testimony to.
    * dar fe de que = attest to + the fact that.
    * dar fin = bring to + a close, draw to + a close, wind down.
    * dar forma = become + cast, give + shape, shape, mould [mold, -USA], inform.
    * dar forma cuadrada = square.
    * dar fruto = bear + fruit, come to + fruition.
    * dar fuerte = pack + a wallop.
    * dar fuerza = empower, bring + strength.
    * dar gato por liebre = buy + a pig in a poke, pass off + a lemon.
    * dar golpes = pound.
    * dar gracias por lo que Uno tiene = count + Posesivo + blessings.
    * dar gritos = shriek, shout.
    * dar guerra = act up, play up.
    * dar gustirrinín = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.
    * dar gusto = oblige, bring + pleasure, flavour [flavor, -USA].
    * dar hipo = hiccup.
    * dar ideas = offer + clues.
    * da rienda suelta a tu imaginación = let + your imagination fly!.
    * dar ímpetu = lend + force, give + impetus.
    * dar importancia = attach + importance, give + prominence, stress, give + pre-eminence, give + relevance, place + importance, give + importance.
    * dar importancia a = give + weight to, place + emphasis on, attach + weight to, create + a high profile for, give + a high profile, place + weight on.
    * dar importancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda, be on the agenda.
    * dar indicios de = show + signs of.
    * dar indicios y pistas = drop + hints and clues.
    * dar información = provide + information, give + information, release + information.
    * dar información adicional = give + further details.
    * dar información de = give + details of.
    * dar interés = spice up, add + spice.
    * dar la alarma = sound + alarm.
    * dar la apariencia de = place + a veneer of.
    * dar la bienvenida = welcome.
    * dar la casualidad que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.
    * dar la cuenta atrás = count + Nombre + out.
    * dar la enhorabuena = give + congratulations.
    * dar la entrada para = make + a deposit on.
    * dar la espalda = turn + aside.
    * dar la idea = give + the impression that.
    * dar la imagen = give + the impression that.
    * dar la impresión = convey + impression, strike + Pronombre Personal, give + the impression that, confer + impression, come off as.
    * dar la impresión de = contrive, conjure up + a picture of, come across as.
    * dar la impresión de seriedad en el trabajo = appear + businesslike.
    * dar la la lata = nag (at).
    * dar la lata = play up.
    * dar la mano = extend + Posesivo + hand.
    * dar la mano derecha = give + Posesivo + right arm.
    * dar la murga = be a pest.
    * dar la noticia = give + the news.
    * dar la opinión sobre = give + opinion on.
    * dar la oportunidad = give + chance.
    * dar la oportunidad de = present with + opportunities for, allow + the opportunity to.
    * dar la oportunidad de expresarse libremente = give + voice to.
    * dar la oportunidad de opinar = give + voice to.
    * dar la puntilla a = put + an end to, bring + an end to, bring to + an end.
    * dar largas = stonewall, play for + time, fob + Alguien + off with + Algo.
    * dar las cosas masticadas = spoon-feeding [spoonfeeding], spoon-feed [spoon feed/spoonfeed].
    * dar la sensación = give + a sense.
    * dar la sensación de = give + the effect of.
    * dar la señal = give + the word, give + the signal.
    * dar la señal de alarma = sound + the clarion.
    * dar la señal de alerta = sound + the clarion.
    * dar la señal de estar listo = prompt.
    * dar lástima = feel + sorry for, pity.
    * dar la talla = be up to the mark, be up to scratch, measure up (to), be up to snuff, make + the cut.
    * dar latigazos = lash.
    * dar la vida = lay down + Posesivo + life, give + Posesivo + life.
    * dar la vuelta = turn + Nombre + (a)round, flip, swing around, swing back, turn (a)round.
    * dar la vuelta a = round, turn on + its head.
    * dar la vuelta en el aire = give + a toss.
    * darle a Alguien carta blanca = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.
    * darle a Alguien un cheque en blanco = give + Nombre + a blank cheque.
    * darle a la botella = booze.
    * darle a la lengua = shoot + the breeze, shoot + the bull.
    * darle a la manivela de arranque = turn + the crank.
    * darle alas a Alguien = let + Nombre + do things + Posesivo + (own) way.
    * darle al palique = gas.
    * darle a Uno escalofríos por Algo desagradable = make + Nombre + flinch.
    * darle caña = hurry up, get + a move on, put + pressure on.
    * darle caña a = have + a go at, get + stuck into.
    * dar lecciones = give + lessons.
    * darle cien mil vueltas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.
    * darle el puntillazo = nail it.
    * darle la razón a Alguien = side in + Posesivo + favour.
    * darle largas = play + Nombre + along.
    * darle largas a Algo = drag + Posesivo + feet, drag + Posesivo + heels.
    * darle la vuelta a la tortilla = turn + the tables (on).
    * darle sopas con hondas a Alguien = knock + spots off + Nombre.
    * darle una interpretación = give + interpretation.
    * darle una lección a Alguien = school.
    * darle una paliza a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners, give + Nombre + a beating, school.
    * darle un buen repaso a Alguien = take + Nombre + to the cleaners.
    * darle un repaso a = buff up on, brush up on.
    * darle un repaso a Alguien = school.
    * darle vueltas a = dwell on/upon.
    * darle vueltas a Algo = mull over, agonise over [agonize, -USA].
    * darle vueltas a la idea = toy with, toy with + idea of.
    * darle vueltas a la idea de = flirt with + the idea of.
    * darle vueltas a un asunto = chew + the cud.
    * darle vueltas a un problema = puzzle over + problem.
    * dar libertad = give + licence.
    * dar libertad a un esclavo = manumit.
    * dar libertad para + Infinitivo = afford + the freedom to + Infinitivo.
    * dar lo mejor de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.
    * dar los pasos necesarios = take + steps.
    * dar los primeros pasos en = venture into.
    * dar los últimos retoques a = put + the finishing touches on.
    * dar lugar = produce.
    * dar lugar a = cause, generate, give + rise to, mean, result (in), leave + room for, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.
    * dar lugar a la reflexión = provide + food for thought.
    * dar lugar a problemas = give + rise to problems.
    * dar lugar a queja = evoke + complaint.
    * dar lugar a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.
    * dar luz verde = give + green light, give + the go-ahead.
    * dar mala impresión = look + bad.
    * dar marcha atrás = do + an about-face, back up, backpedal [back-pedal].
    * dar masaje = massage.
    * dar más de sí = go further.
    * dar más explicaciones = elaborate on.
    * dar materia para la reflexión = provide + food for thought.
    * dar mayor importancia a = give + pride of place to.
    * dar media vuelta = do + an about-face.
    * dar mejora (en) = give + improvement (in).
    * dar menos de lo debido = shortchange.
    * dar mucha importancia = put + a premium on.
    * dar mucho en qué pensar = give + Nombre + much to think about, give + Nombre + a lot to think about.
    * dar mucho valor a Algo = value + Nombre + highly.
    * dar muestras de = show + signs of.
    * dar + Nombre + una oportunidad = give + Nombre + a fair chance.
    * dar notoriedad a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.
    * dar nueva forma = reformat [re-format].
    * dar nueva vida = give + Nombre + new life, give + a second life.
    * dar opción = give + option.
    * dar origen = mother.
    * dar origen a = give + rise to, bring about, lead to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.
    * dar otro paso muy importante = reach + another milestone.
    * dar pábulo a = fuel, spark off.
    * dar pábulo a rumores = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours.
    * dar palos de ciego = grope (for/toward).
    * dar pánico = scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, dread, scare + the hell out of.
    * dar parte de = report.
    * dar paso (a) = give + way (to), yield to, make + way (for).
    * dar patadas en el estómago = stick in + Posesivo + craw.
    * dar pavor = be scared stiff, be frightened to death, be petrified of, be terrified, scare + the living daylights out of, frighten + the living daylights out of, scare + the hell out of.
    * dar pecho = breast-feeding [breastfeeding].
    * dar pereza = can't/couldn't be bothered.
    * dar permiso = give + permission, give + time off, grant + Alguien + leave.
    * dar permiso en el trabajo = give + time off work.
    * dar pie a = spark off, give + rise to, bring about, lead to, cause, open + the door to, give + cause to, give + occasion to.
    * dar pisotones = stomp.
    * dar pistas = throw + hints.
    * dar pistas falsas = throw out + false leads.
    * dar placer = give + pleasure, give + enjoyment.
    * dar poderes = give + powers.
    * dar por = tickle + Posesivo + fancy.
    * dar por concluido = put to + bed, close + the book on.
    * dar por culo = piss + Nombre + off.
    * dar por descontado = take for + granted, discount.
    * dar por hecho = take for + granted.
    * dar por perdido = be past praying for, write off.
    * dar por saldado = close + the book on.
    * dar por seguro que = rest + assured that.
    * dar por sentado = take for + granted.
    * dar por sentado Algo que realmente no lo está = beg + the question.
    * dar + Posesivo + vida = give + Posesivo + all.
    * dar preferencia = give + preference.
    * dar prestigio = lend + authoritativeness.
    * dar prioridad = award + priority, emphasise [emphasize, -USA], give + priority, give + precedence, assign + priority, give + preference.
    * dar prioridad a = give + pride of place to, place + emphasis on, prioritise [prioritize, -USA].
    * dar prioridad a algo = make + a priority.
    * dar problemas = play up.
    * dar propina = tipping.
    * dar pruebas = provide + evidence.
    * dar publicidad = publicise [publicize, -USA], give + publicity.
    * dar puntapiés = kick + Posesivo + feet.
    * dar punzadas = throb, twinge.
    * dar quebraderos de cabeza = give + headaches.
    * dar que hablar = fuel + rumours, give + rise to rumours, raise + eyebrows.
    * dar quehacer = make + trouble.
    * dar rabia = incense, gall, peeve.
    * dar razón de ser = bring + purpose.
    * dar recompensa = mete out + reward.
    * dar registro = accession.
    * dar relevancia = give + relevance.
    * dar relevancia a = create + a high profile for, give + a high profile.
    * dar relevancia a Algo = put + Algo + on the agenda.
    * dar resoplidos = chug.
    * dar respuesta = provide + answer, elicit + answer, develop + answer.
    * dar resultado = be successful, give + result, work, pay off, be a success, pay.
    * dar resultados = produce + results.
    * dar rienda suelta = unleash.
    * dar rienda suelta a = give + free rein to, allow + vent for, give + vent to, vent.
    * dar rienda suelta a + Nombre = let + Nombre + run riot.
    * dar riqueza a = add + richness to.
    * dar risitas = giggle.
    * dar sabor = spice up, add + spice.
    * dar salida a = vent.
    * dar saltitos = hop, skip.
    * dar sangre = donate + Posesivo + blood.
    * darse = appear, occur.
    * darse a = lend + Reflexivo + to.
    * darse aires = strut.
    * darse aires de grandeza = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.
    * darse a la fuga = flee, lam (it), go into + hiding, make + a quick getaway, take to + Posesivo + heels, run off.
    * darse a los demás = give of + Reflexivo.
    * darse con un canto en los dientes = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.
    * darse cuenta = become + aware, dawn on, detect, perceive, find, note, make + aware, come to + realise, wise up, reach + understanding, eye + catch, strike + home, suss (out), hit + home.
    * darse cuenta de = be aware of, be cognisant of, realise [realize, -USA], sense, wake up to, sink in, become + cognisant of, see through.
    * darse cuenta del peligro que = see + the danger that.
    * darse cuenta de un problema = alight on + problem.
    * darse de baja de una suscripción = unsubscribe.
    * darse el caso que + Indicativo = happen to + Infinitivo, chance to + Infinitivo.
    * darse el gusto de = indulge in.
    * darse el gusto de comprar = splurge on.
    * darse el lote = snog, neck.
    * darse el lujo de = splurge on.
    * darse golpes de pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.
    * darse golpes en el pecho = beat + Posesivo + breast.
    * darse la mano = join + hands, shake + hand.
    * dárselas de = fancy + Reflexivo.
    * dársele Algo bien a Uno = be good at.
    * dársele a Uno bien las plantas = have + a green thumb, have + green fingers.
    * dársele a Uno mejor Algo = be better at.
    * dársele mejor a Uno = do + best.
    * darse media vuelta = turn on + Posesivo + heel.
    * darse (muchos) aires = give + Reflexivo + such airs, aggrandise + Reflexivo.
    * dar sentido = make + sense (out) of, make + sense of life.
    * dar sentido a = make + meaningful, give + meaning to.
    * dar sentido a las cosas = sense-making, meaning making.
    * dar sentido a la vida = give + meaning to life.
    * dar sentido a + Posesivo + vida = make + sense of + Posesivo + life.
    * dar señales de = show + signs of.
    * dar señales de vida = show + signs of life.
    * darse por afortunado = count + Reflexivo + lucky, think + Reflexivo + lucky, consider + Reflexivo + lucky.
    * darse por aludido = take + things personally, take + a hint, take + things personally, get + a hint.
    * darse por derrotado = sound + note of defeat.
    * darse por vencido = throw in + the towel, throw in/up + the sponge.
    * darse prisa = hurry, hurry up, get on + Posesivo + running shoes, shake + a leg, hot-foot it to, make + haste, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, get + a move on.
    * darse prisa con calma = make + haste slowly.
    * dar servicio = service.
    * darse una comilona = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).
    * darse una leche = come + a cropper.
    * darse un apretón de manos = clasp + hands.
    * darse una situación más esperanzadora = sound + a note of hope.
    * darse un atracón = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on), stuff + Posesivo + face.
    * darse una transacción económica = cash + change hands.
    * darse una tripotada = make + a pig of + Reflexivo, pig out (on).
    * darse una vacante = occur + vacancy.
    * darse un baño de sol = sunbathe.
    * darse un chapuzón = take + a dip.
    * darse un descanso = give + Reflexivo + a break, rest on + Posesivo + oars.
    * darse un festín de = feast on.
    * darse un garbeo = mosey.
    * darse un porrazo = come + a cropper.
    * darse un respiro = lie on + Posesivo + oars, rest on + Posesivo + oars.
    * darse un tortazo = come + a cropper.
    * dar significado = imbue with + meaning.
    * dar sombra = shade.
    * dar su conformidad a = assent to.
    * dar sugerencias = give + suggestions.
    * dar terror = scare + the living daylights out of.
    * dar testimonio = bear + witness, give + testimony.
    * dar tiempo = give + time, donate + Posesivo + time.
    * dar tiempo a Alguien = give + Nombre + some time.
    * dar título = title.
    * dar todo de Uno mismo = give of + Posesivo + best.
    * dar todo el oro del mundo = give + Posesivo + right arm.
    * dar tono = tone.
    * dar trabajo = present + burden.
    * dar una advertencia = raise + caveat, issue + warning.
    * dar una apariencia de = provide + a semblance of, give + a semblance of.
    * dar una azotaina = spank.
    * dar una bofetada = cuff, slap.
    * dar una bofetada a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.
    * dar una buena paliza = whitewash, thrash.
    * dar una cabezadita = nap, catching 10, napping.
    * dar una carcajada = give + a laugh, let out + a laugh.
    * dar una charla = give + address, give + a talk, give + a presentation, give + speech.
    * dar una conferencia = deliver + talk, make + a speech, give + speech, deliver + lecture, give + a lecture.
    * dar una contractura muscular = pull + a muscle.
    * dar una cornada = gore.
    * dar una excusa = give + excuse.
    * dar una explicación = present + explanation.
    * dar una falsa impresión = keep up + facade, put on + an act.
    * dar una fiesta = give + a party.
    * dar una galleta = slap.
    * dar una guantada = slap.
    * 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.
    * dar una imagen = convey + image, present + picture, paint + a picture, present + an image, present + a picture.
    * dar una imagen de = give + an impression of.
    * dar una impresión = make + an impression, leave + an impression, present + an image.
    * dar una impresión de = give + an impression of.
    * dar una impresión equivocada = send + the wrong signals.
    * dar una lección de humildad = humble.
    * dar una llamada de atención = sound + a wake-up call.
    * dar una norma = give + prescription.
    * dar una opinión = offer + opinion.
    * dar una oportunidad = give + opportunity, provide + opportunity, grant + opportunity, present + an opportunity, create + opportunity.
    * dar una oportunidad a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.
    * dar una orden = issue + command, issue + instruction.
    * dar una paliza = clobber, pummel, slaughter, knock + the living daylights out of, knock + the hell out out of, whip, whitewash, thrash, wallop, lick, baste, take + a pounding, take + a beating, belt, trounce, beat + Nombre + (all) hollow.
    * dar una paliza a Alguien = beat + Nombre + up, beat + Nombre + black and blue.
    * dar una patada = kick, boot.
    * dar una pista = give + a hint.
    * dar una posibilidad = afford + opportunity.
    * dar un apretón de manos = shake + hand.
    * dar una rabieta = throw + a tantrum.
    * dar una razón = give + reason.
    * dar una respuesta = furnish + answer, frame + response.
    * dar una sacudida = give + a shake, give + a jerk.
    * dar una segunda oportunidad = give + a second chance.
    * dar una segunda vida = give + a second life.
    * dar una solución = provide + solution, develop + solution.
    * dar una solución por buena que realmente no lo es = beg + the solution.
    * dar un aspecto + Adjetivo = give + a + Adjetivo + look.
    * dar un ataque de nervios = have + an attack of hysterics.
    * dar una torta = slap.
    * dar una torta a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.
    * dar una tunda = trounce.
    * dar una ventaja = give + Nombre + an edge.
    * dar una ventaja a Alguien = give + Nombre + a head start.
    * dar una visión = present + view, provide + an understanding.
    * dar una visión general = give + a general picture.
    * dar una visión global = give + overview, present + an overview, present + an overall picture, give + an overall picture, overview.
    * dar una visión total = give + a complete picture.
    * dar un aviso = make + warning.
    * dar una voltereta = somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.
    * dar una voz = holler.
    * dar una vuelta de campana = capsize, somersault, do + a somersault, summersault.
    * dar una vuelta en coche = go out for + a drive.
    * dar un berrinche = throw + a tantrum.
    * dar un beso de despedida = kiss + Nombre + goodbye.
    * dar un bocado a = take + a bite out of.
    * dar un bofetón = cuff, slap.
    * dar un bofetón a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.
    * dar un cachete = spank, cuff, slap.
    * dar un cachete a Alguien = slap + Nombre + on the wrist.
    * dar un calambre = cramp.
    * dar un chillido = holler.
    * dar un comienzo a = give + a start to.
    * dar un coscorrón = cuff.
    * dar un ejemplo = give + example.
    * dar un empujón = give + a boost.
    * dar un golpe = knock.
    * dar un golpe por detrás = rear-end.
    * dar un gran paso adelante = reach + milestone.
    * dar un grito = holler.
    * dar un guantazo = slap.
    * dar un hachazo = hack.
    * dar un hervor = parboil.
    * dar un impulso = kick-start [kickstart].
    * dar un lavado de cara = spruce up.
    * dar un manotazo = swat at, cuff, slap.
    * dar un manotazo a Alguien = give + Nombre + a slap in the face.
    * dar un nivel de prioridad alto = put + Nombre + high on + Posesivo + list of priorities.
    * dar un nuevo acabado = refinish.
    * dar un nuevo impulso = pep up.
    * dar un nuevo nombre = rename.
    * dar un ojo de la cara por Algo = give + an eye-tooth for/to.
    * dar unos azotes = spank.
    * dar un paseo = take + a stroll, t

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    dar [ A25 ]
    ■ dar (verbo transitivo)
    A entregar
    B regalar, donar
    C en naipes
    D
    1 proporcionar
    2 Música
    E conferir, aportar
    F
    1 aplicar capa de barniz etc
    2 dar: inyección etc
    G
    1 conceder prórroga etc
    2 atribuir
    3 pronosticando duración
    4 dar: edad, años
    H
    1 expresar, decir
    2 señalar, indicar
    A producir
    B rendir, alcanzar hasta
    C causar, provocar
    D arruinar, fastidiar
    A presentar
    B ofrecer, celebrar
    C dar: conferencia
    A realizar la acción indicada
    B dar: limpiada etc
    Sentido V considerar
    ■ dar (verbo intransitivo)
    A
    1 entregar
    2 en naipes
    B ser suficiente, alcanzar
    C
    1 dar a: puerta etc
    2 llegar hasta
    3 estar orientado hacia
    D comunicar
    E arrojar un resultado
    F importar
    A
    1 pegar, golpear
    2 darle a algo: tarea
    3 darle a algo: hacer uso de
    4 acertar
    B
    1 darle a algo: accionar
    2 mover
    C
    1 indicando insistencia
    2 instando a alguien a hacer algo
    D dar con
    A acometer, sobrevenir
    B
    1 darle a alguien por algo
    2 darle a alguien con algo
    C dar en
    D dar: sol, viento, luz
    E acabar
    ■ darse (verbo pronominal)
    A producirse
    B ocurrir
    C resultar
    A dedicarse, entregarse
    B tratarse, ser sociable
    A realizar la acción indicada
    B
    1 golpearse, pegarse
    2 darse (de) golpes
    3 darse (de) patadas etc
    Sentido IV considerarse
    vt
    A (entregar) to give
    dale las llaves a Jaime give the keys to Jaime, give Jaime the keys
    se las di a Jaime I gave them to Jaime
    dale esto a tu madre de mi parte give this to your mother from me
    deme un kilo de peras can I have a kilo of pears?
    500 dólares ¿quién da más? any advance on 500 dollars?
    dar algo A + INF:
    da toda la ropa a planchar/lavar she sends all her clothes to be ironed/washed, she has all her ironing/washing done for her
    comer1 vi A 2. (↑ comer (1)), conocer, entender1 vt A 2. (↑ entender (1)), mamar
    B (regalar, donar) to give
    ¿me lo prestas? — te lo doy, yo no lo necesito can I borrow it? — you can have it o keep it, I don't need it
    a mí nunca nadie me dio nada nobody's ever given me anything
    daría cualquier cosa por que así fuera I'd give anything o ( colloq) I'd give my right arm for that to be the case
    donde las dan las toman two can play at that game
    estarlas dando ( Chi fam): entremos sin pagar, aquí las están dando let's just walk in without paying, they're asking for it ( colloq)
    con ese profesor las están dando they get away with murder with that teacher ( colloq)
    para dar y tomar or vender: coge los que quieras, tengo para dar y tomar or vender take as many as you want, I have plenty to spare o ( colloq) I've stacks of them
    C (en naipes) to deal
    ¡me has dado unas cartas horribles! you've dealt o given me a terrible hand
    D
    1 (proporcionar) ‹fuerzas/valor/esperanza› to give
    sus elogios me han dado ánimos his praise has given me encouragement o has encouraged me
    eso me dio la idea para el libro that's where I got the idea for the book, that's what gave me the idea for the book
    me dio un buen consejo she gave me some useful advice
    mi familia no pudo darme una carrera my family weren't in a position to send me to o put me through university o to give me a university education
    es capaz de robar si le dan la ocasión given the chance he's quite capable of stealing
    pide que te den un presupuesto/más información ask them to give you o supply you with an estimate/more information
    2 ( Música) to give
    ¿me das el la? can you give me an A?
    E (conferir, aportar) ‹sabor/color/forma› to give
    las luces le daban un ambiente festivo a la plaza the lights gave the square a very festive atmosphere, the lights lent a very festive atmosphere to the square
    les dio forma redondeada a las puntas he rounded off the ends
    necesita algo que le dé sentido a su vida he needs something that will give his life some meaning
    F
    1 (aplicar) ‹capa de barniz/mano de pintura› to give
    dale otra capa de barniz/otra mano de pintura give it another coat of varnish/paint
    hay que darle cera al piso we have to wax the floor
    dale una puntada para sujetarlo put a stitch in to hold it
    2 ‹inyección/lavativa/sedante› to give, administer ( frml); ‹masaje› to give
    G
    1 (conceder) ‹prórroga/permiso› to give
    te doy hasta el jueves I'll give you until Thursday
    ¿quién te ha dado permiso para entrar allí? who gave you permission to go in there?, who said you could go in there?
    si usted nos da permiso with your permission, if you will allow us
    el dentista me ha dado hora para el miércoles I have an appointment with the dentist on Wednesday
    dan facilidades de pago they offer easy repayment facilities o terms
    nos dieron el tercer premio we won o got third prize, we were awarded third prize
    al terminar el cursillo te dan un diploma when you finish the course you get a diploma
    2
    (atribuir): no le des demasiada importancia don't attach too much importance to it
    yo le doy otra interpretación a ese pasaje I see o interpret that passage in a different way
    tuvieron que darme la razón they had to admit I was right
    no le dan ni dos meses de vida they've given him less than two months to live
    no le doy ni un mes a esa relación I don't think they'll last more than a month together
    4
    ( RPl) ‹edad/años› ¿cuántos años or qué edad le das? how old do you think o reckon she is?
    yo no le daba más de 28 I didn't think he was more than 28
    H
    1
    (expresar, decir): ¿le diste las gracias? did you thank him?, did you say thank you?
    no me dio ni los buenos días she didn't even say hello
    dales recuerdos de mi parte give/send them my regards
    tenemos que ir a darles el pésame we must go and offer our condolences
    me gustaría que me dieras tu parecer or opinión I'd like you to give me your opinion
    le doy mi enhorabuena I'd like to congratulate you
    ¿me da la hora, por favor? have you got the time, please?
    me tocó a mí darle la noticia I was the one who had to break the news to him
    te han dado una orden you've been given an order, that was an order
    han dado orden de desalojar el edificio they've ordered that the building be vacated
    2
    (señalar, indicar): me da ocupado or ( Esp) comunicando the line's busy o ( BrE) engaged
    el reloj dio las cinco the clock struck five
    A
    (producir): estos campos dan mucho grano these fields have a high grain yield
    esta estufa da mucho calor this heater gives out a lot of heat
    esta clase de negocio da mucho dinero there's a lot of money in this business
    esos bonos dan un 7% those bonds give a yield of 7%
    los árboles han empezado a dar fruto the trees have begun to bear fruit
    no le pudo dar un hijo she was unable to bear o give him a child
    B
    (rendir, alcanzar hasta): ¿cuánto da ese coche? how fast can that car go?
    da 150 kilómetros por hora it can do o go 150 kilometers an hour
    ha dado todo lo que el público esperaba de él he has lived up to the public's expectations of him
    el coche venía a todo lo que daba the car was traveling at full speed
    ponen la radio a todo lo que da they turn the radio on full blast
    C
    (causar, provocar): la comida muy salada da sed salty food makes you thirsty
    ¡estos críos dan tanto trabajo! these kids are such hard work!
    (+ me/te/le etc): ¿no te da calor esa camisa? aren't you too warm in that shirt?
    el vino le había dado sueño the wine had made him sleepy
    me da mucha pena verla tan triste I can't bear o it hurts me to see her so sad
    ¡qué susto me has dado! you gave me such a fright!
    me da no sé qué que se tenga que quedar sola I feel a bit funny about leaving her on her own
    este coche no me ha dado problemas this car hasn't given me any trouble
    ver tb asco, hambre, miedo, etc dar QUE + INF:
    el jardín da muchísimo que hacer there's always such a lot to do in the garden
    los niños dan que hacer children are a lot of work
    lo que dijo me dio que pensar what he said gave me plenty of food for thought o plenty to think about
    D ( Esp fam) (arruinar, fastidiar) to spoil, ruin
    Isabelita nos dio la noche we had an awful night thanks to little Isabel
    A
    (presentar): ¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? what's on TV tonight? ( colloq)
    en el cine Avenida dan una película buenísima there's a really good movie on at the Avenida, they're showing a really good movie at the Avenida
    ayer fuimos al teatro, daban una obra de Calderón we went to the theater yesterday, it was a play by Calderón
    va a dar un concierto el mes que viene he's giving a concert next month
    deja de gritar así, estás dando un espectáculo stop shouting like that, you're making a spectacle of yourself
    B (ofrecer, celebrar) ‹fiesta› to give; ‹baile/banquete› to hold
    C ‹conferencia› to give
    dar examen (CS); to take o ( BrE) sit an exam
    ver tb clase1 f E. (↑ clase (1))
    A
    (realizar la acción indicada): dieron lectura al comunicado they read out the communiqué
    estuvo dando cabezadas durante toda la película he kept nodding off all through the film
    dio un grito/un suspiro she shouted/sighed, she gave a shout/heaved a sigh
    dio un paso atrás/adelante he took a step back/forward
    (+ me/te/le etc): dame un beso/abrazo give me a kiss/hug
    me dio un tirón del pelo he pulled my hair
    dársela a algn ( Esp fam); to take sb in, put one over on sb
    dárselas a algn ( Chi fam); to beat sb up
    B
    ‹limpiada/barrida/planchazo› con que le des una enjuagada alcanza just a quick rinse will do
    hay que darle una barrida al suelo de la cocina the kitchen floor needs a sweep o needs sweeping
    quiero darle otra leída a este capítulo ( AmL); I want to run o read through this chapter again
    Sentido V (considerar) dar algo/a algn POR algo:
    lo dieron por muerto they gave him up for dead
    doy por terminada la sesión I declare the session closed
    ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic
    si le has prestado dinero ya lo puedes dar por perdido if you've lent him money you can kiss it goodbye
    ¿eso es lo que quieres? ¡dalo por hecho! is that what you want? consider it done! o ( AmE colloq) you got it!
    si apruebo daré el tiempo por bien empleado if I pass it will have been time well spent
    ■ dar
    vi
    A
    1
    (entregar): dame, yo te lo coso let me have it o give it here, I'll sew it for you
    no puedes con todo, dame que te ayudo you'll never manage all that on your own, here, let me help you
    ¿me das para un helado? can I have some money for an ice cream?
    2 (en naipes) to deal
    te toca dar a ti it's your deal, it's your turn to deal
    B (ser suficiente, alcanzar) dar PARA algo/algn:
    este pollo da para dos comidas this chicken is enough o will do for two meals
    con una botella no da para todos one bottle's not enough to go round
    da para hablar horas y horas you could talk about it for hours
    (+ me/te/le etc): eso no te da ni para un chicle you can't even buy a piece of chewing gum with that
    no le da la cabeza para la física he hasn't much of a head for physics
    no me dio (el) tiempo I didn't have time
    dar de sí to stretch
    me quedan un poco ajustados, pero ya darán de sí they're a bit tight on me, but they'll stretch o give
    ¡cuánto ha dado de sí esa botella de jerez! that bottle of sherry's gone a long way!
    ¡qué poco dan de sí seis euros! six euros don't go very far!
    el pobre ya no da más de sí the poor guy's fit to drop
    no dar para más: su inteligencia no da para más that's as much as his brain can cope with
    yo me voy, esto ya no da para más I'm leaving, this is a waste of time
    ya no da para más or (CS) ya no da más de tanto trabajar he's worked himself into the ground
    estoy que no doy más I'm all in ( colloq), I'm shattered o dead beat ( colloq), I'm pooped ( AmE colloq)
    1 «puerta/habitación» (comunicar con) to give on to
    la puerta trasera da a un jardín/a la calle Palmar the back door opens o gives onto a garden/onto Palmar Street
    todas las habitaciones dan a un patio all the rooms look onto o give onto a courtyard
    2 (llegar hasta) «río» to go o flow into; «camino/sendero» to lead to
    la calle va a dar directamente a la playa the street goes right down o leads straight to the beach
    3 «fachada/frente» (estar orientado hacia) to face
    la fachada principal da al sur the main facade faces south
    la terraza da al mar the balcony overlooks o faces the sea
    D
    ( RPl) (comunicar) darle a algn CON algn: ¿me das con Teresa, por favor? can I speak to Teresa, please?
    en seguida le doy con el señor Seco I'll just put you through to Mr Seco
    E
    (arrojar un resultado): ¿cuánto da la cuenta? what does it come to?
    a mí me dio 247 ¿y a ti? I made it (to be) 247, how about you?
    el análisis le dio positivo/negativo her test was positive/negative
    F
    (importar): ¿cuál prefieres? — da igual which do you prefer? — I don't mind
    da lo mismo, ya iremos otro día it doesn't matter, we'll go another day
    (+ me/te/le etc): ¿el jueves o el viernes? — a mí me da igual Thursday or Friday? — I don't mind o it doesn't matter o it doesn't make any difference to me o it's all the same to me
    la sopa se ha enfriado un poco — ¡qué más da! the soup's gone a bit cold — never mind o it doesn't matter
    ¿qué más da un color que otro? surely one color is as good as another!, what difference does it make what color it is?
    (+ me/te/le etc): ¡qué más le da a él que otros tengan que hacer su trabajo! what does he care if others have to do his work?
    ¿y a ti qué más te da si él viene? what difference does it make to you if he comes?, what's it to you if he comes? ( colloq)
    no quiere venir — tanto da she doesn't want to come — it makes no difference o so what?
    (+ me/te/le etc): ¿a qué hora quieren cenar? — tanto nos da what time do you want to have dinner? — it's all the same to us o whenever
    A
    1 (pegar, golpear) (+ me/te/le etc):
    le dio en la cabeza it hit him on the head
    dale al balón con fuerza kick the ball hard
    ¡te voy a dar yo a ti como no me obedezcas! you're going to get it from me if you don't do what I say ( colloq)
    le dio con la regla en los nudillos she rapped his knuckles with the ruler
    cuando te agarren te van a dar de palos when they get you they're going to give you a good beating
    2 ( fam) (a una tarea, asignatura) darle A algo:
    me pasé todo el verano dándole al inglés I spent the whole summer working on o studying my English ( colloq)
    vas a tener que darle más fuerte si quieres aprobar you're going to have to push yourself harder o put more effort into it if you want to pass
    quiero darle un poco más a esta traducción antes de irme I want to do a bit more work on this translation before I go
    3 ( fam) (hacer uso de) darle A algo:
    ¡cómo le da al vino! he really knocks back o ( AmE) down the wine ( colloq)
    ¡cómo le han dado al queso! ¡ya casi no queda! they've certainly been at the cheese, there's hardly any left! ( colloq)
    ¡cómo les has dado a estos zapatos! you've really been hard on these shoes!, you've worn these shoes out quickly!
    4 (acertar) to hit
    dar en el blanco/el centro to hit the target/the bull's-eye
    B
    1 (accionar) darle A algo:
    le dio al interruptor she flicked the switch
    le di a la manivela I turned the handle
    dale al pedal press the pedal
    tienes que darle a este botón/esta tecla you have to press this button/key
    2 (mover) (+ compl):
    dale al volante hacia la derecha turn the wheel to the right
    C
    1 ( fam)
    (indicando insistencia): ¡y dale! ya te he dicho que no voy there you go again! I've told you I'm not going ( colloq)
    estuvo todo el día dale que dale con el clarinete he spent the whole day blowing away on his clarinet
    ¡y dale con lo de la edad! ¿qué importa eso? stop going on about her age! what does it matter?
    ¡dale que te pego! ( fam): he estado toda la mañana dale que te pego con esto I've been slaving away at this all morning
    yo quiero olvidarlo y él ¡dale que te pego con lo mismo! I want to forget about it and he keeps on and on about it o he keeps banging on about it
    2
    ( RPl fam) (instando a algn a hacer algo): dale, metete, el agua está lindísima come on, get in, the water's lovely
    dale, prestámelo come on o go on, lend it to me
    por mucho que buscaron no dieron con él although they searched high and low they couldn't find him
    creo que ya he dado con la solución I think I've hit upon o found the solution
    cuando uno no da con la palabra adecuada when you can't come up with o find the right word
    A (acometer, sobrevenir) (+ me/te/le etc):
    le dio un mareo she felt dizzy
    le dio un infarto he had a heart attack
    como no se calle, me va a dar algo ( fam); if you don't shut up, I'm going to have a fit ( colloq)
    ¡me da una indignación cuando hace esas cosas …! I feel so angry when he does those things!
    me da que ya no vienen ( fam); I have a (funny o sneaky) feeling they're not coming ( colloq)
    B (hablando de ocurrencias, manías)
    1 darle a algn POR algo:
    le ha dado por decir que ya no lo quiero he's started saying that I don't love him any more
    le ha dado por beber he's taken to drink, he's started drinking
    le ha dado por el yoga she's got into yoga
    ¡menos mal que me dio por preguntar por cuánto saldría! it's just as well it occurred to me to ask o I thought to ask how much it would be!
    darle a algn por ahí ( fam): ¿ahora hace pesas? — sí, le ha dado por ahí is he doing weights now? — yes, that's his latest craze o that's what he's into now
    ¿por qué lo hiciste? — no sé, me dio por ahí why did you do it? — I don't know, I just felt like it
    cualquier día le da por ahí y la deja one of these days he'll just up and leave her
    2 darle a algn CON algo:
    le ha dado con que me conoce he's got it into his head he knows me
    (tender a): ha dado en salir acompañada por galanes jóvenes she has taken to being escorted in public by handsome young men
    ha dado en esta locura she has got this crazy idea into her head
    lo que se ha dado en llamar `drogodependencia' what has come to be known as `drug-dependence'
    D
    «sol/viento/luz»: aquí da el sol toda la mañana you get the sun all morning here
    siéntate aquí, donde da el sol sit down here in the sun
    en esa playa da mucho el viento it's very windy on that beach
    la luz le daba de lleno en los ojos the light was shining right in his eyes
    E
    (acabar): ir/venir a dar: la pelota había ido a dar al jardín de al lado the ball had ended up in the next door garden
    ¿cómo habrá venido a dar esto aquí? how on earth did this get here?
    ■ darse
    A (producirse) to grow
    en esta zona se da bien el trigo wheat grows well in this area
    B
    (ocurrir) «caso/situación»: bien podría darse una situación así this kind of situation could well arise o occur
    para esto se tienen que dar las siguientes circunstancias this requires the following conditions
    ¿qué se da? ( fam); what's going on o happening? ( colloq)
    C (resultar) (+ me/te/le etc):
    se le dan muy bien los idiomas she's very good at languages
    ¿cómo se te da a ti la costura? how are you at sewing?, how's your sewing?
    A (dedicarse, entregarse) darse A algo:
    se dio a la bebida she took to drink, she hit the bottle ( colloq)
    se da a la buena vida he spends his time having fun o living it up
    se ha dado por entero a su familia/a la causa she has devoted herself entirely to her family/to the cause
    B
    ( RPl) (tratarse, ser sociable) darse CON algn: no se da con la familia del marido she doesn't have much to do with her husband's family
    A ( refl)
    (realizar la acción indicada): voy a darme una ducha I'm going to take o have a shower
    vamos a darnos un banquete we're going to have a feast
    dárselas de algo: se las da de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he knows a lot
    va dándoselas de rico y no tiene un duro he makes out he's rich but he hasn't got a penny
    ¿pero ése de qué se las da? si es un obrero como tú y yo who does he think he is? he's just another worker like you and me
    no te las des de listo don't act so smart
    B
    1
    (golpearse, pegarse): se dio con el martillo en el dedo he hit his finger with the hammer
    no te vayas a dar con la cabeza contra el techo don't hit o bang your head on the ceiling
    se dieron contra un árbol they crashed o went into a tree
    se va a dar un golpe en la cabeza/espalda he's going to hit o bump his head/hit his back
    se dio con la nariz or de narices contra la puerta he ran/walked straight into the door, he went smack into the door ( colloq)
    2 ( refl):
    darse (de) golpes to hit oneself
    ¡podría darme (de) patadas! I could kick myself!
    3 ( recípr):
    se estaban dando (de) patadas/tortazos en plena calle they were kicking/punching each other right there on the street
    Sentido IV (considerarse) darse POR algo:
    con eso me daría por satisfecha I'd be quite happy with that
    no se dará por vencida hasta que lo consiga she won't give up until she gets it
    puedes darte por contento de haber salido con vida you can count yourself lucky you weren't killed
    no quiere darse por enterado he doesn't want to know
    aludir vi 1. (↑ aludir)
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    dar ( conjugate dar) verbo transitivo
    1


    déme un kilo de peras can I have a kilo of pears?;
    See Also→ conocer verbo transitivo 3 b, entender verbo transitivo
    b) ‹cartas/mano› to give

    2
    a) (donar, regalar) ‹sangre/limosna› to give;


    b) ( proporcionar) ‹fuerzas/valor/esperanza› to give;

    ‹información/idea› to give
    3
    a) (conferir, aportar) ‹sabor/color/forma› to give

    b) ( aplicar) ‹mano de pintura/barniz› to give

    c) ‹sedante/masaje› to give

    4 ( conceder) ‹prórroga/permiso› to give;

    nos dieron un premio we won o got a prize
    5
    a) (expresar, decir) ‹parecer/opinón› to give;

    ◊ ¿le diste las gracias? did you thank him?, did you say thank you?;

    dales saludos give/send them my regards;
    tuve que darle la noticia I was the one who had to break the news to him
    b) (señalar, indicar): me da ocupado or (Esp) comunicando the line's busy o (BrE) engaged;


    1
    a) ( producir) ‹fruto/flor› to bear;

    ‹ dividendos› to pay;

    b) (AmL) ( alcanzar hasta):

    ◊ da 150 kilómetros por hora it can do o go 150 kilometres an hour;

    venía a todo lo que daba it was travelling at full speed;
    ponen la radio a todo lo que da they turn the radio on full blast
    2 (causar, provocar) ‹placer/susto› to give;
    ‹ problemas› to cause;

    el calor le dio sueño/sed the heat made him sleepy/thirsty
    1 ( presentar) ‹ concierto› to give;
    ◊ ¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? what's on TV tonight? (colloq);

    ¿dónde están dando esa película? where's that film showing?
    2
    a) ‹fiesta/conferencia› to give;

    ‹baile/banquete› to hold;
    ‹ discurso› (AmL) to make
    b) (CS) ‹ examen› to take o (BrE) sit;

    ver tb clase 4
    ( realizar la accion que se indica) ‹ grito› to give;

    dame un beso give me a kiss;
    ver tb golpe, paseo, vuelta, etc
    ( considerar) dar algo/a algn por algo:

    ese tema lo doy por sabido I'm assuming you've already covered that topic;
    ¡dalo por hecho! consider it done!
    verbo intransitivo
    1


    [ventana/balcón] to look onto, give onto;
    [fachada/frente] to face
    2 (ser suficiente, alcanzar) dar para algo/algn to be enough for sth/sb;

    dar de sí ‹zapatos/jersey› to stretch
    3 ( arrojar un resultado):

    ¿cuánto da la cuenta? what does it come to?;
    a mí me dio 247 I made it (to be) 247
    4 ( importar):

    ¡qué más da! what does it matter!;
    ¿qué más da? what difference does it make?;
    me da igual I don't mind
    5 ( en naipes) to deal
    1
    a) (pegar, golpear): darle a algn to hit sb;

    ( como castigo) to smack sb;

    el balón dio en el poste the ball hit the post


    2 (accionar, mover) darle a algo ‹a botón/tecla› to press sth;
    ‹ a interruptor› to flick sth;
    ‹a manivela/volante› to turn sth
    3


    ‹ solución› to hit upon, find;
    ‹ palabra› to come up with
    4 (hablando de manías, ocurrencias) darle a algn por hacer algo ‹por pintar/cocinar› to take to doing sth;
    ◊ le ha dado por decir que … he's started saying that …

    5 [sol/luz]:

    la luz le daba de lleno en los ojos the light was shining right in his eyes
    darse verbo pronominal
    1 ( producirse) [fruta/trigo] to grow
    2 ( presentarse) [oportunidad/ocasión] to arise
    3 ( resultar) (+ me/te/le etc):

    a) ( refl) ( realizar lo que se indica) ‹ducha/banquete› to have;

    ◊ dárselas de algo: se las da de valiente/de que sabe mucho he likes to make out he's brave/he knows a lot;

    dárselas de listo to act smart
    b) (golpearse, pegarse):


    se dieron contra un árbol they crashed into a tree;
    se dio dar un golpe en la rodilla he hit his knee
    ( considerarse) darse por algo:

    ver tb aludir a, enterado 1
    dar
    I verbo transitivo
    1 to give: dame la mano, hold my hand
    2 (conceder) to give: mi padre me dio permiso, my father gave me permission
    le doy toda la razón, I think he is quite right
    3 (transmitir una noticia) to tell
    (un recado, recuerdos) to pass on, give
    dar las gracias, to thank
    4 (retransmitir u ofrecer un espectáculo) to show, put on
    5 (organizar una fiesta) to throw, give
    6 (producir lana, miel, etc) to produce, yield
    (fruto, flores) to bear
    (beneficio, interés) to give, yield
    7 (causar un dolor, malestar) dar dolor de cabeza, to give a headache
    (un sentimiento) dar pena, to make sad
    le da mucha vergüenza, he's very embarrassed
    8 (proporcionar) to provide: su empresa da trabajo a cincuenta personas, his factory gives work to fifty people
    9 (una conferencia, charla) to give
    (impartir clases) to teach
    (recibir una clase) to have
    US to take
    10 (presentir) me da (en la nariz/en el corazón) que eso va a salir bien, I have a feeling that everything is going to turn out well
    11 (estropear) to ruin: me dio la noche con sus ronquidos, he spoilt my sleep with his snoring
    12 (abrir el paso de la luz) to switch on
    (del gas, agua) to turn on
    13 (propinar una bofetada, un puntapié, etc) to hit, give
    14 (aplicar una mano de pintura, cera) to apply, put on
    (un masaje, medicamento) to give
    15 (considerar) dar por, to assume, consider: lo dieron por muerto, he was given up for dead
    ese dinero lo puedes dar por perdido, you can consider that money lost
    dar por supuesto/sabido, to take for granted, to assume
    16 (la hora, un reloj) to strike: aún no habían dado las ocho, it was not yet past eight o'clock
    17 (realizar la acción que implica el objeto) dar un abrazo/susto, to give a hug/fright
    dar un paseo, to go for a walk
    dar una voz, to give a shout
    II verbo intransitivo
    1 (sobrevenir) le dio un ataque de nervios, she had an attack of hysterics
    2 dar de comer/cenar, to provide with lunch/dinner 3 dar a, (mirar, estar orientado a) to look out onto, to overlook
    (una puerta) to open onto, lead to: esa puerta da al jardín, this door leads out onto the garden 4 dar con, (una persona, objeto) to come across: no fuimos capaces de dar con la contraseña, we couldn't come up with the password
    dimos con él, we found him 5 dar de sí, (una camiseta, bañador) to stretch, give 6 dar en, to hit: el sol me daba en los ojos, the sun was (shining) in my eyes 7 dar para, to be enough o sufficient for: ese dinero no me da para nada, this money isn't enough for me
    ♦ Locuciones: dar a alguien por: le dio por ponerse a cantar, she decided to start singing
    le dio por nadar, he got it into his head to go swimming
    dar a entender a alguien que..., to make sb understand that...
    dar la mano a alguien, to shake hands with sb
    dar para: el presupuesto no da para más, the budget will not stretch any further
    dar que hablar, to set people talking
    dar que pensar: el suceso dio que pensar, the incident gave people food for thought
    dar a conocer, (noticia) to release
    ' dar' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    abasto
    - abrigar
    - acelerón
    - acertar
    - acogerse
    - acomodar
    - acreditar
    - admitir
    - aflojar
    - agradecer
    - alarma
    - albergue
    - alcance
    - alerta
    - alimentar
    - alojamiento
    - alta
    - amagar
    - apetecer
    - apurar
    - armar
    - asesorar
    - atinar
    - baño
    - batalla
    - blanca
    - blanco
    - bola
    - bote
    - brazo
    - brinco
    - buena
    - bueno
    - cabezada
    - cabida
    - cada
    - calabaza
    - calentar
    - callar
    - callada
    - callo
    - campanada
    - cancha
    - cante
    - cara
    - carpetazo
    - carrete
    - casar
    - chivatazo
    - citar
    English:
    about-face
    - about-turn
    - act up
    - advance
    - amplify
    - announce
    - around
    - attach
    - attest
    - back
    - backpedal
    - barge into
    - bear
    - beat
    - beat up
    - beg
    - begrudge
    - birth
    - block
    - bluster
    - bolster
    - bop
    - boss about
    - boss around
    - bother
    - bounce
    - bound
    - breast-feed
    - brief
    - buff
    - bull's-eye
    - butt
    - call
    - chase down
    - checkmate
    - cheer
    - chime
    - circle
    - clout
    - coach
    - come across
    - credence
    - day
    - deal
    - death
    - deliver
    - deposit
    - direct
    - discharge
    - disgust
    * * *
    ♦ vt
    1. [entregar, otorgar] to give;
    dar algo a alguien to give sth to sb, to give sb sth;
    da parte de sus ingresos a los necesitados she gives o donates part of her income to the poor;
    dame el azúcar, por favor could you pass o give me the sugar, please?;
    ¡dámelo! give it to me!, give me it!;
    se lo di a mi hermano I gave it to my brother;
    daría cualquier cosa por saber lo que piensa I'd give anything to know what he's thinking
    2. [pagar] to give;
    [ofrecer en pago] to offer;
    ¿cuánto te dieron por la casa? how much did they give you for the house?;
    el concesionario me da 2.000 euros por la moto vieja the dealer's offering 2,000 euros for my old motorbike;
    300 dólares, ¿quién da más? [en subasta] is there any advance on 300 dollars?
    3. [proporcionar] to give, to provide with;
    la salsa le da un sabor muy bueno the sauce gives it a very pleasant taste, the sauce makes it taste very nice;
    este color le da un aspecto diferente a la habitación this colour makes the room look different;
    le di instrucciones de cómo llegar a casa I gave her directions for getting to my house;
    no nos dio ninguna explicación sobre su ausencia he didn't give us o provide us with any explanation for his absence;
    le dimos ánimos para que siguiera con su trabajo we encouraged her to continue with her work;
    su familia hizo un gran esfuerzo por darle estudios universitarios his family went to a great deal of effort to enable him to go to university
    4. [conceder] to give;
    le han dado el Premio Nobel she has been awarded o given the Nobel Prize;
    le dieron una beca he was awarded o given a grant;
    yo no le daría demasiada importancia I wouldn't attach too much importance to it;
    al final me dieron la razón in the end they accepted that I was right;
    le dieron una semana más para presentar el informe they gave o allowed him one more week to hand in the report;
    me dieron permiso para ir al médico I got o was allowed time off work to go to the doctor;
    ¿da su permiso para entrar? may I come in?;
    nos dieron facilidades de pago they offered us easy payment terms;
    los médicos no le dan más de seis meses de vida the doctors don't give him more than six months (to live);
    ¿qué interpretación das a este descubrimiento? how would you interpret this discovery?
    5. [decir]
    dar los buenos días to say hello;
    le di las gracias por su ayuda I thanked her for her help;
    fuimos a darles el pésame we went to offer them our condolences;
    dale recuerdos de mi parte give him my regards, say hello to him from me;
    dale la enhorabuena give her my congratulations;
    me dio su opinión al respecto he gave me his opinion on the matter;
    ¿quién le dará la noticia? who's going to tell o give her the news?
    6. [producir] to give, to produce;
    [frutos, flores] to bear; [beneficios, intereses] to yield;
    estas vacas dan mucha leche these cows produce a lot of milk;
    esta cuenta da un 5 por ciento de interés this account offers a 5 percent interest rate, this account bears interest at 5 percent;
    esta lámpara da mucha luz this light is very bright;
    le dio tres hijos she bore him three children
    7. [provocar] to give;
    me da vergüenza/pena it makes me ashamed/sad;
    me da risa it makes me laugh;
    me da miedo it frightens me;
    ¡me da una rabia que me traten así! it infuriates me that they should treat me in this way!;
    me dio un susto tremendo she gave me a real fright;
    el viaje me dio mucho sueño the journey made me really sleepy;
    da gusto leer un libro tan bien escrito it's a pleasure to read such a well-written book;
    los cacahuetes dan mucha sed peanuts make you very thirsty;
    este paseo me ha dado hambre this walk has made me hungry o given me an appetite;
    estas botas dan mucho calor these boots are very warm
    8. [luz, agua, gas] [encender] to turn o switch on;
    [suministrar por primera vez] to connect; [suministrar tras un corte] to turn back on
    9. [fiesta, cena] to have, to hold;
    dar una cena en honor de alguien to hold o give a dinner in sb's honour;
    darán una recepción después de la boda there will be a reception after the wedding
    10. [en naipes] [repartir] to deal
    11. [sujeto: reloj] to strike;
    el reloj dio las doce the clock struck twelve
    12. Cine, Teatro & TV to show;
    [concierto, interpretación] to give;
    ¿qué dan esta noche en la tele? – dan una película del oeste what's on the TV tonight? – they're showing a western o there's a western on;
    dieron la ceremonia en directo they broadcast the ceremony live
    13. [propinar]
    le di una bofetada I slapped him, I gave him a slap;
    dio una patada a la pelota he kicked the ball;
    darle un golpe/una puñalada a alguien to hit/stab sb
    14. [untar con, aplicar]
    dar una capa de pintura al salón to give the living-room a coat of paint;
    dar barniz a una silla to varnish a chair
    15. [señales, indicios] to show;
    dar pruebas de sensatez to show good sense;
    dar señales de vida to show signs of life
    16. [enseñar] to teach;
    [conferencia] to give;
    dar inglés/historia to teach English/history;
    dio una clase muy interesante she gave a very interesting class;
    mañana no daremos clase there won't be a class tomorrow
    17. Esp [recibir] [clase] to have;
    doy clases de piano con una profesora francesa I have piano classes with a French piano teacher;
    doy dos clases de francés a la semana I have two French classes a week
    18. [expresa acción]
    dar un grito to give a cry;
    dar un suspiro to sigh, to give a sigh;
    dar un vistazo a to have a look at;
    dio lectura a los resultados de la elección she read out the election results;
    cuando se enteró de la noticia, dio saltos de alegría when he heard the news, he jumped for joy;
    voy a dar un paseo I'm going (to go) for a walk
    19. Esp Fam [fastidiar] to ruin;
    es tan pesado que me dio la tarde he's so boring that he ruined the afternoon for me;
    el bebé nos da las noches con sus lloros the baby never lets us get a decent night's sleep
    20. [considerar]
    dar algo por to consider sth as;
    eso lo doy por hecho I take that for granted;
    doy por sentado que vendrás a la fiesta I take it for granted that o I assume you'll be coming to the party;
    doy por explicado este periodo histórico that's all I want to say about this period of history;
    doy esta discusión por terminada I consider this discussion to be over;
    dar a alguien por muerto to give sb up for dead
    21. Fam [presentir]
    me da que no van a venir I have a feeling they're not going to come
    22. RP [inyección] to give
    23. Comp
    donde las dan las toman you get what you deserve;
    no dar una to get everything wrong
    ♦ vi
    1. [en naipes] [repartir] to deal;
    me toca dar a mí it's my deal
    2. [entregar]
    dame, que ya lo llevo yo give it to me, I'll carry it
    3. [horas] to strike;
    dieron las tres three o'clock struck
    4. [golpear]
    le dieron en la cabeza they hit him on the head;
    la piedra dio contra el cristal the stone hit the window;
    como no te portes bien, te voy a dar if you don't behave, I'll smack you
    5. [accionar]
    dar a [llave de paso] to turn;
    [botón, timbre] to press;
    dale al control remoto hit the remote control;
    dale al pedal press down on the pedal;
    Informát
    dale a la tecla de retorno hit o press return;
    dale a la manivela turn the handle
    6. [estar orientado]
    dar a [sujeto: ventana, balcón] to look out onto, to overlook;
    [sujeto: pasillo, puerta] to lead to; [sujeto: casa, fachada] to face;
    todas las habitaciones dan al mar all the rooms look out onto o face the sea
    7. [sujeto: luz, viento]
    el sol daba de lleno en la habitación the sunlight was streaming into the room;
    la luz me daba directamente en la cara the light was shining directly in my face;
    aquí da mucho viento it's very windy here
    8. [encontrar]
    dar con algo/alguien to find sth/sb;
    he dado con la solución I've hit upon the solution
    9. [proporcionar]
    dar de beber a alguien to give sb something to drink;
    da de mamar a su hijo she breast-feeds her son
    10. [ser suficiente]
    dar para to be enough for;
    no dar ni para pipas: ¡eso no te da ni para pipas! that's not even enough to buy a bag of peanuts!
    11. [motivar]
    esta noticia va a dar mucho que hablar this news will set people talking;
    aquello me dio que pensar that made me think
    12. [importar]
    ¡y a ti qué más te da! what's it to you?;
    me da igual o [m5] lo mismo it's all the same to me, I don't mind o care;
    no vamos a poder ir al cine – ¡qué más da! we won't be able to go to the cinema – never mind!;
    y si no lo conseguimos, ¿qué más da? if we don't manage it, so what?;
    ¡qué más da quién lo haga con tal de que lo haga bien! what does it matter o what difference does it make who does it as long as they do it properly?;
    lo siento, no voy a poder ayudar – da igual, no te preocupes I'm sorry but I won't be able to help – it doesn't matter, don't worry;
    ¿vamos o nos quedamos? – da lo mismo should we go or should we stay? – it doesn't make any difference
    13. [acertar]
    dio en el blanco she hit the target;
    diste en el blanco, hay que intentar reducir las pérdidas you hit the nail on the head, we have to try and reduce our losses
    14. [tomar costumbre]
    le ha dado por el yoga he's decided to go in for yoga;
    ahora le ha dado por no comer fruta now she's decided not to eat fruit;
    le dio por ponerse a cantar en medio de la clase he took it into his head to start singing in the middle of the class;
    ¿está aprendiendo ruso? – sí, le ha dado por ahí is she learning Russian? – yes, that's her latest thing;
    Formal
    dar en hacer algo to take to doing sth;
    el viejo dio en leer libros de caballería the old man took to reading books on chivalry
    15. [expresa repetición]
    le dieron de palos they beat him repeatedly with sticks
    16. [afectar]
    le dio un infarto he had a heart attack
    17.
    dar de sí [ropa, calzado] to give, to stretch;
    no dar más de sí o [m5] para más [persona, animal] not to be up to much any more;
    este sueldo da mucho de sí this salary goes a long way;
    estos zapatos no dan para más these shoes have had it;
    es un poco tonto, no da para más he's a bit stupid, he's not up to anything else
    18. [expresa enfado]
    te digo que pares y tú, ¡dale (que dale)! I've told you to stop, but you just carry on and on!;
    ¡y dale con la música! there he goes again, playing loud music!;
    te hemos dicho que no menciones el tema, y tú, dale que te pego we've told you not to mention the subject, but you just carry on regardless o but here you are, bringing it up again;
    ¡y dale! te lo he dicho bien claro, no voy a ir how many times do I have to tell you? o I've said it once and I'll say it again, I'm not going
    19. RP [comunicar]
    ¿me darías con tu madre? could I speak to your mother?, could you put your mother on?;
    le doy con el Sr. Hualde I'll put you through to Mr Hualde
    20. Comp
    Fam
    para dar y tomar: había cerveza para dar y tomar there was loads of beer;
    Fam
    darle a: ¡cómo le da a la cerveza! he certainly likes his beer!;
    Fam
    darle algo a alguien: si no se calla me va a dar algo if he doesn't shut up soon, I'll go mad;
    si sigues trabajando así te va a dar algo you can't go on working like that;
    Esp muy Fam
    ¡que le den!: ¿que no quiere cooperar? ¡que le den! he doesn't want to co-operate? well, stuff him!
    * * *
    <part dado>
    I v/t
    1 give; fiesta give, have;
    dar un salto/una patada jump/kick, give a jump/kick;
    dar miedo a frighten;
    el jamón me dio sed the ham made me thirsty;
    dar de comer/beber a alguien give s.o. something to eat/drink
    2 fruta bear; luz give off; beneficio yield
    3 película show, screen
    4
    :
    el reloj dio las tres the clock struck three
    5
    :
    ¡dale (que dale)! fam don’t keep on! fam ;
    y siguió dale que te pego fam and he kept on and on
    II v/i
    1 give; de cartas en juego deal;
    dame give it to me, give me it
    2
    :
    dar a de ventana look onto
    3
    :
    dar con algo/alguien come across sth/s.o., find sth/s.o.;
    no di con el nombre I couldn’t think of the name
    4
    :
    dar de sí de material stretch, give;
    dar para be enough for;
    no da para más it’s past its best
    5
    :
    le dio por insultar a su madre fam she started insulting her mother
    6
    :
    ¡qué más da! what does it matter!;
    da igual it doesn’t matter
    7
    :
    en algo hit sth;
    el sol le daba en la cara he had the sun in his eyes, the sun was in his eyes
    8
    :
    dar por muerto a alguien give s.o. up for dead
    9
    :
    dar que hablar give people something to talk about;
    da que pensar it makes you think, it gives you something to think about
    * * *
    dar {22} vt
    1) : to give
    2) entregar: to deliver, to hand over
    3) : to hit, to strike
    4) : to yield, to produce
    5) : to perform
    6) : to give off, to emit
    7)
    dar por : to regard as, to consider
    dar vi
    1) alcanzar: to suffice, to be enough
    no me da para dos pasajes: I don't have enough for two fares
    2)
    dar a or
    dar sobre : to overlook, to look out on
    3)
    dar con : to run into
    4)
    dar con : to hit upon (an idea)
    5)
    dar de sí : to give, to stretch
    * * *
    dar vb
    1. (en general) to give [pt. gave; pp. given]
    ¿cuánto me das por lavarte el coche? how much will you give me for washing your car?
    ¿me da un kilo de naranjas, por favor? could I have a kilo of oranges, please?
    5. (ofrecer fiesta) to have
    6. (impartir clases) to teach [pt. & pp. taught]
    7. (tener ataque, enfermedad) to have
    8. (producir fruto, flores) to bear [pt. bore; pp. borne]
    9. (sonar las horas) to strike [pt. & pp. struck]
    10. (encender, conectar) to turn on
    ¿has dado el gas? have you turned the gas on?
    11. (chocar, golpear) to hit [pt. & pp. hit]
    12. (decir) to say [pt. & pp. said]
    me dio las buenas noches he said goodnight to me / he wished me goodnight
    dar a to overlook / to look onto
    dar a entender to imply [pt. & pp. implied]
    dar a luz to give birth [pt. gave; pp. given]
    dar de comer to feed [pt. & pp. fed]
    dar igual not to matter / not to mind

    Spanish-English dictionary > dar

  • 25 subir

    v.
    1 to go/come up (ascender) (calle, escaleras).
    subió las escaleras a toda velocidad she ran up o climbed the stairs as fast as she could
    subir por la escalera to go/come up the stairs
    2 to lift up (poner arriba).
    3 to put up, to increase (increase) (precio, peso).
    La empresa sube los precios The company increases the prices.
    Me subió la calentura My fever increased.
    4 to raise (alzar) (mano, bandera, voz).
    El chico sube la cama The boy raises the bed.
    5 to raise the pitch of (Music).
    6 to go up, to rise (increase) (precio, temperatura).
    El elevador sube The elevator climbs.
    7 to get on (montar) (en avión, barco).
    sube al coche get into the car
    9 to walk up, to climb.
    Ella subió el sendero She walked up the path.
    * * *
    1 (ir hacia arriba - gen) to go up, come up; (- avión) to climb
    2 (en un vehículo - coche) to get in; (autobús, avión, barco, tren) to get on, get onto
    ■ ¡venga, sube! go on, get in!
    3 (montar - bicicleta) to get on; (- caballo) to get on, mount
    4 (a un árbol) to climb up
    5 figurado (elevarse, aumentar) to rise
    6 figurado (categoría, puesto) to be promoted
    7 figurado (cuenta) to come (a, to)
    1 (escaleras, calle) to go up, climb; (montaña) to climb
    2 (mover arriba) to carry up, take up, bring up; (poner arriba) to put upstairs
    3 (cabeza etc) to lift, raise
    4 (pared) to raise
    5 COSTURA to take up
    6 figurado (precio, salario, etc) to raise, put up
    8 figurado (color) to strengthen
    1 (piso, escalera) to go up
    2 (árbol, muro, etc) to climb up (a, -)
    3 (en un vehículo - coche) to get in (a, -); (autobús) to get on (a, -); (avión, barco, tren) to get on (a, -), get onto (a,-)
    ■ ¡súbete, súbete al coche! get in, get into the car!
    4 (en animales, bicicleta) to get on (a, -), mount
    5 (ropa, calcetines) to pull up; (cremallera) to do up, zip up; (mangas) to roll up
    \
    subir a bordo to get on board
    subir al trono figurado to ascend to the throne
    subir como la espuma familiar to spread like wildfire
    * * *
    verb
    1) to increase, rise
    •
    * * *
    1. VT
    1) (=levantar) [+ pierna, brazo, objeto] to lift, lift up, raise; [+ calcetines, pantalones, persianas] to pull up

    sube los brazos — lift your arms (up), raise your arms

    2) (=poner arriba) [llevando] to take up; [trayendo] to bring up

    ¿me puedes ayudar a subir las maletas? — can you help me to take up the cases?

    ¿puedes subir ese cuadro de abajo? — could you bring that picture up from down there?

    3) (=ascender) [+ calle, cuesta, escalera, montaña] (=ir arriba) to go up; (=venir arriba) to come up
    4) (=aumentar) [+ precio, salario] to put up, raise, increase; [+ artículo en venta] to put up the price of

    van a subir la gasolina — they are going to put up o increase the price of petrol

    5) (=elevar) [+ volumen, televisión, radio] to turn up; [+ voz] to raise

    sube la radio, que no se oye — turn the radio up, I can't hear it

    6) [en escalafón] [+ persona] to promote
    7) (Arquit) to put up, build

    subir una pared — to put up o build a wall

    8) (Mús) to raise the pitch of
    2. VI
    1) (=ir arriba) to go up; (=venir arriba) to come up; [en un monte, en el aire] to climb

    sube, que te voy a enseñar unos discos — come up, I've got some records to show you

    2) (Transportes) [en autobús, avión, tren, bicicleta, moto, caballo] to get on; [en coche, taxi] to get in

    subir a un autobús/avión/tren — to get on(to) a bus/plane/train

    subir a un caballo — to mount a horse, get on(to) a horse

    subir a bordo — to go o get on board

    3) [en el escalafón] to be promoted (a to)
    4) (=aumentar) [precio, valor] to go up, rise; [temperatura] to rise
    tono 2)
    5) (=aumentar de nivel) [río, mercurio] to rise; [marea] to come in
    6) [cantidad]

    subir a — to come to, total

    3.
    See:
    SUBIR Otros verbos de movimiento ► Subir la cuesta/ la escalera {etc}, por regla general, se suele traducir por to come up o por to go up, según la dirección del movimiento (hacia o en sentido contrario al hablante), pero come y go se pueden reemplazar por otros verbos de movimiento si la oración española especifica la forma en que se sube mediante el uso de adverbios o construcciones adverbiales: Tim subió las escaleras a gatas Tim crept up the stairs El mes pasado los precios subieron vertiginosamente Prices shot up last month Para otros usos y ejemplos ver la entrada
    * * *
    1.
    verbo intransitivo
    1)
    a) ascensor/persona ( alejándose) to go up; ( acercándose) to come up

    el camino sube hasta la cima — the path goes up to o leads to the top of the hill

    b)

    subir A algo — a autobús/tren/avión to get on o onto sth; a coche to get in o into sth; a caballo/bicicleta to get on o onto sth, to mount sth (frml)

    subir a bordo — to go o get on board

    c) ( de categoría) to go up; ( en el escalafón) to be promoted

    han subido a primera división — they've been promoted to o they've gone up to the first division

    d) ( en tenis)
    2)
    a) marea to come in; aguas/río to rise
    b) fiebre/tensión to go up, rise; temperatura to rise
    c) leche materna to come in
    3) precio/valor/cotización/salario to rise, go up
    2.
    subir vt
    1) < montaña> to climb; < cuesta> to go up, climb; < escaleras> to go up, climb
    2)
    a) <objeto/niño> ( llevar arriba - acercándose) to bring up; (- alejándose) to take up
    b) <objeto/niño> ( poner más alto)
    c) <persiana/telón> to raise; < pantalones> to pull up

    ¿me subes la cremallera? — will you zip me up?, will you fasten my zipper (AmE) o (BrE) zip?

    d) < dobladillo> to take up; < falda> to take o turn up
    3) (Inf) to upload
    4)
    a) <precios/salarios> to raise, put up

    ¿cuánto te han subido este año? — how much did your salary go up this year?

    b) <volumen/radio> to turn up
    3.
    subirse verbo pronominal
    1)
    a) (a coche, autobús, etc) verbo intransitivo 1 b
    b) ( trepar) to climb

    se subió al árbol/al muro — she climbed up the tree/(up) onto the walls

    estaba subido a un árbol/caballo — he was up a tree/sitting on a horse

    c) (a la cabeza, cara) (+ me/te/le etc)
    2) (refl) <calcetines/pantalones> to pull up
    * * *
    = go up, move up, raise, rise, ascend, mount, walk up, elevate, climb, bring up, zip, move down, hike up, scale, spike, crank up, get + high, move it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch, ratchet up, mark + Nombre + up, amp up, turn up.
    Ex. Since recall goes up as precision goes down, it is clearly not possible to achieve in general a system which gives full recall at the same time as full precision.
    Ex. Now we move up the chain providing index entries for each of the potentially sought terms.
    Ex. The speaker said that James estimated people function at only 20% of their capacity, and concluded that they could raise this percentage considerable if they knew how to manage their time more efficiently.
    Ex. If suppliers are forced out of business, there will be less software to lend and prices will rise with the lack of competition.
    Ex. As she ascended the staircase to the library director's office, she tried to fathom the reason for the imperious summons.
    Ex. He fully expected the director to acquiesce, for his eyebrows mounted ever so slightly.
    Ex. Some of the questions to ask ourselves are will people walk up or down stairs, across quadrangles, etc just to visit the library?.
    Ex. Some of the things that are said about genuine bookselling do at times seem to elevate this occupation to a level far beyond mere commerce.
    Ex. Stanton felt a bit like someone who, after boasting that she could dive into water from a great height has climbed to the height and dares not jump, but knows that she must jump.
    Ex. Matrix and mould were pivoted and were brought up to the nozzle of a metal pump for the moment of casting, and then swung back to eject the new-made letter.
    Ex. The study investigated the use of a video to teach 3 self-help skills (cleaning sunglasses, putting on a wristwatch, and zipping a jacket) to 3 elementary students with mental disabilities.
    Ex. Of the 32 institutions indicating some change in status from July 1982 to January 1983, 19 moved down in status and 13 moved up.
    Ex. The government has hiked up the rate of income tax being paid by oil multinationals.
    Ex. You'll be scaling walls, jumping between rooftops, swinging on ropes, hanging from pipes, sliding under 4WDs and doing anything you can to avoid those zombies.
    Ex. Baby boomers are desperately trying to hold onto their salad days -- plastic surgery, vitamins and drugs like Viagra have spiked in public demand.
    Ex. Refiners are cranking up diesel output to meet rising global demand.
    Ex. Yes, some people with thin blood or whose pulse and blood pressure get high enough will have a nose bleed when excited.
    Ex. Liverpool and Chelsea are grabbing all the headlines, but Arsenal have quietly moved it up a gear scoring 10 goals in their last three league games.
    Ex. Start gently, ease yourself in by breaking the workout down into three one minute sessions until you are ready to notch it up a gear and join them together.
    Ex. There was not much to separate the sides in the first ten minutes however Arsenal took it up a gear and got the goal but not without a bit of luck.
    Ex. We have a good time together and we're good friends.. but I'd like to take it up a notch.
    Ex. David quickly comprehended our project needs and then cranked it up a notch with impactful design.
    Ex. Went for a bike ride with a mate last week, no problems so will crank it up a gear and tackle some hills in the next few weeks.
    Ex. After a regular walking routine is established, why not move it up a notch and start jogging, if you haven't already.
    Ex. The health department has ratcheted up efforts to prevent or slow down the spread of swine flu in schools.
    Ex. Determine how much it costs to make the item, how much it costs to market that item, and then mark it up by 15-30% or more.
    Ex. In order to gain strength fast, you need to immediately begin amping up your strength thermostat in your mind.
    Ex. Cytokines are small proteins used to communicate messages between the immune cells in the immune system to either turn up or down the immune response.
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    * estar que + subirse + por las paredes = tear + Posesivo + hair out.
    * obligar a subir el precio = force up + prices.
    * subir a = board.
    * subir al poder = rise to + power.
    * subir al trono = ascend (to) + the throne.
    * subir a un barco = board + ship.
    * subir de nivel = move it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch.
    * subir de precio = rise in + price.
    * subir el listón = raise + the bar, move it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch.
    * subir el nivel = raise + standard, raise + the bar.
    * subir el precio = push + cost + up, raise + price, jack up + the price, rack up + the price.
    * subir el volumen = pump up + the volume.
    * subir en = ride.
    * subir en bici = ride + a bike.
    * subir en bicicleta = ride + a bike.
    * subir exageradamente = rise + steeply.
    * subir la moral = boost + Posesivo + morale, lift + morale, increase + morale, improve + morale, boost + Posesivo + confidence, bolster + confidence.
    * subirle la nota a Alguien = mark + Nombre + up.
    * subir ligeramente = nudge up.
    * subir los impuestos = push + taxes.
    * subir repentinamente = shoot up.
    * subirse al autobús = get on + the bus.
    * subirse al tren = jump on + the bandwagon, ride + the hype, catch + the fever.
    * subírsele a la cabeza = go to + Posesivo + head.
    * subírsele los colores = go + bright red.
    * subírsele los humos a la cabeza = get + too big for + Posesivo + boots, get + too big for + Posesivo + breeches.
    * subirse por las paredes = be beside + Reflexivo.
    * subir y/o bajar = move up and/or down.
    * telón + subir = curtain + rise.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo intransitivo
    1)
    a) ascensor/persona ( alejándose) to go up; ( acercándose) to come up

    el camino sube hasta la cima — the path goes up to o leads to the top of the hill

    b)

    subir A algo — a autobús/tren/avión to get on o onto sth; a coche to get in o into sth; a caballo/bicicleta to get on o onto sth, to mount sth (frml)

    subir a bordo — to go o get on board

    c) ( de categoría) to go up; ( en el escalafón) to be promoted

    han subido a primera división — they've been promoted to o they've gone up to the first division

    d) ( en tenis)
    2)
    a) marea to come in; aguas/río to rise
    b) fiebre/tensión to go up, rise; temperatura to rise
    c) leche materna to come in
    3) precio/valor/cotización/salario to rise, go up
    2.
    subir vt
    1) < montaña> to climb; < cuesta> to go up, climb; < escaleras> to go up, climb
    2)
    a) <objeto/niño> ( llevar arriba - acercándose) to bring up; (- alejándose) to take up
    b) <objeto/niño> ( poner más alto)
    c) <persiana/telón> to raise; < pantalones> to pull up

    ¿me subes la cremallera? — will you zip me up?, will you fasten my zipper (AmE) o (BrE) zip?

    d) < dobladillo> to take up; < falda> to take o turn up
    3) (Inf) to upload
    4)
    a) <precios/salarios> to raise, put up

    ¿cuánto te han subido este año? — how much did your salary go up this year?

    b) <volumen/radio> to turn up
    3.
    subirse verbo pronominal
    1)
    a) (a coche, autobús, etc) verbo intransitivo 1 b
    b) ( trepar) to climb

    se subió al árbol/al muro — she climbed up the tree/(up) onto the walls

    estaba subido a un árbol/caballo — he was up a tree/sitting on a horse

    c) (a la cabeza, cara) (+ me/te/le etc)
    2) (refl) <calcetines/pantalones> to pull up
    * * *
    = go up, move up, raise, rise, ascend, mount, walk up, elevate, climb, bring up, zip, move down, hike up, scale, spike, crank up, get + high, move it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch, ratchet up, mark + Nombre + up, amp up, turn up.

    Ex: Since recall goes up as precision goes down, it is clearly not possible to achieve in general a system which gives full recall at the same time as full precision.

    Ex: Now we move up the chain providing index entries for each of the potentially sought terms.
    Ex: The speaker said that James estimated people function at only 20% of their capacity, and concluded that they could raise this percentage considerable if they knew how to manage their time more efficiently.
    Ex: If suppliers are forced out of business, there will be less software to lend and prices will rise with the lack of competition.
    Ex: As she ascended the staircase to the library director's office, she tried to fathom the reason for the imperious summons.
    Ex: He fully expected the director to acquiesce, for his eyebrows mounted ever so slightly.
    Ex: Some of the questions to ask ourselves are will people walk up or down stairs, across quadrangles, etc just to visit the library?.
    Ex: Some of the things that are said about genuine bookselling do at times seem to elevate this occupation to a level far beyond mere commerce.
    Ex: Stanton felt a bit like someone who, after boasting that she could dive into water from a great height has climbed to the height and dares not jump, but knows that she must jump.
    Ex: Matrix and mould were pivoted and were brought up to the nozzle of a metal pump for the moment of casting, and then swung back to eject the new-made letter.
    Ex: The study investigated the use of a video to teach 3 self-help skills (cleaning sunglasses, putting on a wristwatch, and zipping a jacket) to 3 elementary students with mental disabilities.
    Ex: Of the 32 institutions indicating some change in status from July 1982 to January 1983, 19 moved down in status and 13 moved up.
    Ex: The government has hiked up the rate of income tax being paid by oil multinationals.
    Ex: You'll be scaling walls, jumping between rooftops, swinging on ropes, hanging from pipes, sliding under 4WDs and doing anything you can to avoid those zombies.
    Ex: Baby boomers are desperately trying to hold onto their salad days -- plastic surgery, vitamins and drugs like Viagra have spiked in public demand.
    Ex: Refiners are cranking up diesel output to meet rising global demand.
    Ex: Yes, some people with thin blood or whose pulse and blood pressure get high enough will have a nose bleed when excited.
    Ex: Liverpool and Chelsea are grabbing all the headlines, but Arsenal have quietly moved it up a gear scoring 10 goals in their last three league games.
    Ex: Start gently, ease yourself in by breaking the workout down into three one minute sessions until you are ready to notch it up a gear and join them together.
    Ex: There was not much to separate the sides in the first ten minutes however Arsenal took it up a gear and got the goal but not without a bit of luck.
    Ex: We have a good time together and we're good friends.. but I'd like to take it up a notch.
    Ex: David quickly comprehended our project needs and then cranked it up a notch with impactful design.
    Ex: Went for a bike ride with a mate last week, no problems so will crank it up a gear and tackle some hills in the next few weeks.
    Ex: After a regular walking routine is established, why not move it up a notch and start jogging, if you haven't already.
    Ex: The health department has ratcheted up efforts to prevent or slow down the spread of swine flu in schools.
    Ex: Determine how much it costs to make the item, how much it costs to market that item, and then mark it up by 15-30% or more.
    Ex: In order to gain strength fast, you need to immediately begin amping up your strength thermostat in your mind.
    Ex: Cytokines are small proteins used to communicate messages between the immune cells in the immune system to either turn up or down the immune response.
    * estar que + subirse + por las paredes = tear + Posesivo + hair out.
    * obligar a subir el precio = force up + prices.
    * subir a = board.
    * subir al poder = rise to + power.
    * subir al trono = ascend (to) + the throne.
    * subir a un barco = board + ship.
    * subir de nivel = move it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch.
    * subir de precio = rise in + price.
    * subir el listón = raise + the bar, move it up + a gear, take it up + a gear, notch it up + a gear, take it up + a notch, crank it up + a notch, crank it up + a gear, move it up + a notch.
    * subir el nivel = raise + standard, raise + the bar.
    * subir el precio = push + cost + up, raise + price, jack up + the price, rack up + the price.
    * subir el volumen = pump up + the volume.
    * subir en = ride.
    * subir en bici = ride + a bike.
    * subir en bicicleta = ride + a bike.
    * subir exageradamente = rise + steeply.
    * subir la moral = boost + Posesivo + morale, lift + morale, increase + morale, improve + morale, boost + Posesivo + confidence, bolster + confidence.
    * subirle la nota a Alguien = mark + Nombre + up.
    * subir ligeramente = nudge up.
    * subir los impuestos = push + taxes.
    * subir repentinamente = shoot up.
    * subirse al autobús = get on + the bus.
    * subirse al tren = jump on + the bandwagon, ride + the hype, catch + the fever.
    * subírsele a la cabeza = go to + Posesivo + head.
    * subírsele los colores = go + bright red.
    * subírsele los humos a la cabeza = get + too big for + Posesivo + boots, get + too big for + Posesivo + breeches.
    * subirse por las paredes = be beside + Reflexivo.
    * subir y/o bajar = move up and/or down.
    * telón + subir = curtain + rise.

    * * *
    subir [I1 ]
    vi
    A
    1 «ascensor/persona» (alejándose) to go up; (acercándose) to come up
    hay que subir a pie you have to walk up
    ahora subo I'll be right up, I'm coming up now
    voy a subir al caserío I'm going up to the farmhouse
    los autobuses que suben al pueblo the buses that go up to the village
    el camino sube hasta la cima the path goes up to o leads to the top of the hill
    2 (a un coche) to get in; (a un autobús, etc) to get on subir A algo ‹a un autobús/un tren/un avión› to get ON o ONTO sth; ‹a un coche› to get IN o INTO sth; ‹a un caballo/una bicicleta› to get ON o ONTO sth, to mount sth ( frml)
    subir a bordo to go/get on board
    3 (de categoría) to go up
    ha subido en el escalafón he has been promoted
    han subido a primera división they've been promoted to o they've gone up to the first division
    ha subido mucho en mi estima she has gone up a lot o ( frml) risen greatly in my estimation
    4 ( Arg fam) to take up office/one's post
    5
    (en tenis): subir a la red to go up to the net
    B
    1 «marea» to come in; «aguas/río» to rise
    las aguas no subieron de nivel the water level did not rise
    2 «fiebre/tensión» to go up, rise
    han subido las temperaturas temperatures have risen
    3 ( Med) «leche» to come in, be produced
    C «precio/valor/cotización» to rise, go up
    la leche subió a 60 céntimos milk went up to sixty cents
    el desempleo subió en 94.500 personas en el primer trimestre unemployment rose by 94,500 in the first quarter
    ha subido el dólar con respecto al euro the dollar has risen against the euro
    D ( Inf) to upload
    ■ subir
    vt
    A ‹montaña› to climb; ‹cuesta› to go up, climb
    tiene problemas para subir la escalera he has trouble getting up o climbing the stairs
    subió los escalones de dos en dos he went o walked up the stairs two at a time
    B
    1 ‹objeto/niño› (acercándose) to bring up; (alejándose) to take up
    voy a subir la compra I'm just going to take the shopping upstairs
    tengo que subir unas cajas al desván I have to put some boxes up in the attic
    ¿puedes subir las maletas? could you take the cases up?
    sube al niño al caballo lift the child onto the horse
    ese cuadro está muy bajo, ¿puedes subirlo un poco? that picture is very low, can you put it up a little higher?
    traía el cuello del abrigo subido he had his coat collar turned up
    2 ‹persiana/telón› to raise
    ¿me subes la cremallera? will you zip me up?, will you fasten my zipper ( AmE) o ( BrE) zip?
    subió la ventanilla she wound the window up o closed o raised the window
    ven que te suba los pantalones come here and let me pull your pants ( AmE) o ( BrE) trousers up for you
    3 ‹dobladillo› to take up; ‹falda› to take o turn up
    C
    1 ‹precios/salarios› to raise, put up
    ¿cuánto te han subido este año? how much did your salary go up this year?
    2 ‹volumen/radio› to turn up
    sube el volumen turn the volume up
    sube el tono que no te oigo speak up, I can't hear you
    sube un poco la calefacción turn the heating o heat up a little
    A
    1 (a un coche, autobús, etc) subir vi A 2.
    2 (trepar) to climb
    se subió al muro she climbed (up) onto the wall
    les encanta subirse a los árboles they love to climb trees
    estaban subidos a un árbol they were up a tree
    el niño se le subió encima the child climbed on top of him
    3 (a la cabeza, cara) (+ me/te/le etc):
    el vino enseguida se me subió a la cabeza the wine went straight to my head
    el éxito se le ha subido a la cabeza success has gone to his head
    noté que se me subían los colores (a la cara) I realized that I was going red o blushing
    B ( refl) ‹calcetines/pantalones› to pull up
    * * *

     

    subir ( conjugate subir) verbo intransitivo
    1
    a) [ascensor/persona/coche] ( ir arriba) to go up;

    ( venir arriba) to come up;

    ahora subo I'll be right up;
    el camino sube hasta la cima the path goes up to o leads to the top of the hill
    b) subir A algo ‹a autobús/tren/avión› to get on o onto sth;

    ‹ a coche› to get in o into sth;
    ‹a caballo/bicicleta› to get on o onto sth, to mount sth (frml);
    ◊ subir a bordo to go o get on board


    ( en el escalafón) to be promoted
    2

    [aguas/río] to rise
    b) [fiebre/tensión] to go up, rise;

    [ temperatura] to rise
    3 [precio/valor/cotización/salario] to rise, go up
    verbo transitivo
    1 ‹ montaña› to climb;
    ‹escaleras/cuesta› to go up, climb
    2
    a) ‹objeto/niño› ( traer arriba) to bring up;

    ( llevar arriba) to take up;

    b) ( poner más alto) ‹ objeto› to put up … (higher);

    ‹ cuello de prenda› to turn up:

    c) ‹persiana/telón/ventanilla› to raise;

    ‹ pantalones› to pull up;
    ◊ ¿me subes la cremallera? will you zip me up?, will you fasten my zipper (AmE) o (BrE) zip?


    ‹ falda› to take o turn up
    e) (Inf) to upload

    3
    a) ‹precios/salarios› to raise, put up

    b) ‹volumen/radio/calefacción› to turn up

    subirse verbo pronominal
    1
    a) (a coche, autobús, etc) See Also→ subir verbo intransitivo 1b


    ◊ se subió al árbol/al muro she climbed up the tree/(up) onto the wall;

    estaba subido a un árbol he was up a tree
    c) ( a la cabeza) (+ me/te/le etc):


    2 ( refl) ‹calcetines/pantalones› to pull up;
    ‹ cuello› to turn up
    subir
    I verbo transitivo
    1 (una pendiente, las escaleras) to go up
    (hacia el hablante) to come up
    (una montaña) to climb
    2 (llevar arriba) to take up: voy a subir las cajas, I'm going to take the boxes upstairs
    (hacia el hablante) to bring up
    3 (elevar) to raise: sube la mano izquierda, lift your left hand
    (el sueldo, la temperatura, la voz, etc) to raise: sube (el volumen de) la radio, turn the radio up
    II verbo intransitivo
    1 (ascender) to go up: ¿por qué no subimos a verla?, why don't we go up to see her?
    (acercándose al hablante) to come up ➣ Ver nota en ir 2 (a un avión, tren, autobús) to get on o onto: subimos al tren, we boarded the train
    (a un coche) to get into o in
    3 (la marea, las aguas) to rise
    4 (la temperatura) to rise
    5 (los precios, el sueldo, etc) to rise, go up
    6 (de categoría) to go up
    ' subir' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    A
    - abrochar
    - ascender
    - bordo
    - cajón
    - cerrar
    - cortante
    - embarcación
    - escena
    - estrado
    - irse
    - trono
    - abordar
    - alto
    - bien
    - escalafón
    - montar
    - volumen
    English:
    aboard
    - ascend
    - board
    - boarding card
    - boarding pass
    - climb
    - come in
    - come up
    - curl
    - elevate
    - escalate
    - flight
    - get into
    - get on
    - go up
    - hand up
    - heave
    - hoist
    - increase
    - jump on
    - mount
    - move up
    - pile in
    - push
    - raise
    - rise
    - roll up
    - send up
    - sharply
    - shoot up
    - show up
    - slope
    - spiral up
    - stair
    - stand
    - steeply
    - tree
    - turn up
    - up
    - volume
    - walk up
    - zip up
    - air
    - come
    - do
    - flow
    - gain
    - get
    - go
    - jump
    * * *
    ♦ vt
    1. [poner arriba] [libro, cuadro] to put up;
    [telón] to raise; [persiana] to roll up; [ventanilla] to wind up, to close;
    he subido la enciclopedia de la primera a la última estantería I've moved the encyclopedia up from the bottom shelf to the top one;
    sube el cuadro un poco move the picture up a bit o a bit higher;
    ¿me ayudas a subir las bolsas? could you help me take the bags up?;
    ayúdame a subir la caja [a lo alto] help me get the box up;
    [al piso de arriba] help me carry the box upstairs
    2. [montar]
    subir algo/a alguien a to lift sth/sb onto
    3. [alzar] [bandera] to raise;
    subir la mano to put one's hand up, to raise one's hand
    4. [ascender] [calle, escaleras] to go/come up;
    [escalera de mano] to climb; [pendiente, montaña] to go up;
    subió las escaleras a toda velocidad she ran up o climbed the stairs as fast as she could;
    subió la calle a todo correr he ran up the street as fast as he could
    5. [aumentar] [precio, impuestos] to put up, to increase;
    [música, volumen, radio] to turn up;
    subió la voz o [m5] el tono para que se le oyera she raised her voice so she could be heard;
    sube la voz o [m5]el tono, no te oigo speak up, I can't hear you;
    subir el fuego de la cocina to turn up the heat;
    subir la moral a alguien to lift sb's spirits, to cheer sb up
    6. [hacer ascender de categoría] to promote
    7. Mús to raise the pitch of
    8. Fam Informát to upload
    ♦ vi
    1. [a piso, azotea] to go/come up;
    ¿podrías subir aquí un momento? could you come up here a minute?;
    subo enseguida I'll be up in a minute;
    subir corriendo to run up;
    subir en ascensor to go/come up in the Br lift o US elevator;
    subir por la escalera to go/come up the stairs;
    subir (a) por algo to go up and get sth;
    subir a la red [en tenis] to come (in) to the net
    2. [montar] [en avión, barco] to get on;
    [en coche] to get in; [en moto, bicicleta, tren] to get on; [en caballo] to get on, to mount; [en árbol, escalera de mano, silla] to climb up;
    subir a [coche] to get in(to);
    [moto, bicicleta, tren, avión] to get on; [caballo] to get on, to mount; [árbol, escalera de mano] to climb up; [silla, mesa] to get o climb onto; [piso] to go/come up to;
    subir a bordo to go on board;
    es peligroso subir al tren en marcha it is dangerous to board the train while it is moving
    3. [aumentar] to rise, to go up;
    [hinchazón, cauce] to rise; [fiebre] to raise, to go up;
    los precios subieron prices went up o rose;
    subió la gasolina the price of petrol went up o rose;
    el euro subió frente a la libra the euro went up o rose against the pound;
    las acciones de C & C han subido C & C share prices have gone up o risen;
    han subido las ventas sales are up;
    este modelo ha subido de precio this model has gone up in price, the price of this model has gone up;
    el coste total no subirá del millón the total cost will not be more than o over a million;
    no subirá de tres horas it will take three hours at most, it won't take more than three hours;
    está subiendo la marea the tide is coming in;
    el jefe ha subido mucho en mi estima the boss has gone up a lot in my estimation
    4. [cuenta, importe]
    subir a to come o amount to
    5. Culin [crecer] to rise
    6. Fam [ir, venir] to come/go up;
    subiré a la capital la próxima semana I'll be going up to the capital next week;
    ¿por qué no subes a vernos este fin de semana? why don't you come up to see us this weekend?
    7. [ascender de categoría] to be promoted (a to); Dep to be promoted, to go up (a to);
    * * *
    I v/t
    1 cuesta, escalera go up, climb; montaña climb
    2 objeto raise, lift; intereses, precio raise
    II v/i
    2 de precio rise, go up
    3 a un tren, autobús get on; a un coche get in
    4
    :
    subir al poder rise to power;
    subir al trono ascend to the throne
    * * *
    subir vt
    1) : to bring up, to take up
    2) : to climb, to go up
    3) : to raise
    subir vi
    1) : to go up, to come up
    2) : to rise, to increase
    3) : to be promoted
    4)
    subir a : to get on, to mount
    subir a un tren: to get on a train
    * * *
    subir vb
    1. (ir arriba) to go up
    ¡sube! ¡la vista es fantástica! come up! the view is fantastic!
    2. (escalar) to climb
    3. (en un coche) to get in
    4. (en un tren, autobús, avión) to get on
    5. (aumentar) to rise [pt. rose; pp. risen] / to go up
    6. (llevar arriba) to take up [pt. took; pp. taken] / to put up [pt. & pp. put]
    7. (incrementar) to put up [pt. & pp. put] / to raise
    8. (hacer más fuerte) to turn up

    Spanish-English dictionary > subir

  • 26 tapar

    v.
    1 to close (the lid of) (cerrar) (ataúd, cofre).
    2 to cover.
    quítate, que me tapas la tele could you move out of the way? — I can't see the TV with you in the way
    María tapa la comida Mary covers the food.
    3 to cover up.
    lo tapó con una manta she put a blanket over him to keep him warm
    4 to cover up.
    5 to block. ( Latin American Spanish)
    Las hojas taparon el caño The leaves clogged the gutter.
    6 to conceal, to disguise.
    María tapa la verdad Mary conceals the truth.
    7 to block up, to block, to bung up.
    El medicamento tapó mi nariz The medicine blocked up my nose.
    8 to hide.
    * * *
    1 (cubrir) to cover; (con tapa) to put the lid on, put the top on
    2 (con ropas etc) to wrap up
    3 (obstruir) to obstruct; (tubería) to block
    4 (ocultar) to hide; (a la vista) to block
    5 figurado (encubrir) to cover up
    1 (abrigarse) to wrap up
    2 (la nariz) to be blocked up
    \
    taparse los oídos to put one's fingers in one's ears
    * * *
    verb
    3) hide, keep secret
    * * *
    1. VT
    1) (=cubrir) [gen] to cover; [más deliberada o completamente] to cover up
    2) (=cerrar) [con tapadera] [+ olla, tarro] to put the lid on; [+ botella] [gen] to put the top on; [con corcho] to put the cork in
    3) [+ tubo, túnel, agujero, ranura] (=obstruir) block up; (=rellenar) to fill, fill in
    4) (=abrigar) [con ropa] to wrap up; [en la cama] to cover up

    tapa bien al niño, que no se enfríe — wrap the child (up) well so that he doesn't catch cold

    5) (=ocultar) [+ objeto] to hide; [+ vista] to block; [+ hecho, escándalo] to cover up

    la madre le tapa las travesuras — when he does something naughty, his mother always covers up for him

    6) Chile, Méx, And [+ diente] to fill
    7) LAm [+ cañería, excusado] to block
    8) And (=aplastar) to crush, flatten; (=chafar) to crumple, rumple
    9) And (=insultar) to abuse, insult
    2.
    See:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1) ( cubrir) < caja> to put the lid on; <botella/frasco> to put the top on; < olla> to cover, put the lid on
    2)
    a) <agujero/hueco> to fill in; <puerta/ventana> to block up
    b) (Andes, Méx) < muela> to fill
    c) <defecto/error> to cover up
    3)
    a) <vista/luz> to block
    b) <salida/entrada> to block; <excusado/cañería> (AmL) to block
    2.
    tapar vi (Per) (Dep) to keep goal, play in goal
    3.
    taparse v pron
    1) (refl) ( cubrirse) to cover oneself up
    2)
    a) oídos/nariz (+ me/te/le etc) to get o become blocked
    b) (AmL) cañería/excusado to get blocked
    * * *
    = whitewash, cover up, screen, blot out, pug.
    Ex. A number of volumes whitewashing this fascist wartime state were published in 2001.
    Ex. The grating was used to cover up dryer and toilet vents on the side of the building.
    Ex. During the war, all of the light fittings on the bridge were screened as a blackout measure.
    Ex. Las Vegas was once notorious for loose morals, fast living and financial transactions murky enough to blot out the desert sun.
    Ex. He fixed the leaky faucet by pugging it with a cork, hammering it in with a mallet, wrapping it up with electrical tape, and leaving it to increase in water pressure until the pipe exploded.
    ----
    * tapar grietas = caulk + cracks, chink.
    * tapar rendijas = caulk + cracks, chink.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1) ( cubrir) < caja> to put the lid on; <botella/frasco> to put the top on; < olla> to cover, put the lid on
    2)
    a) <agujero/hueco> to fill in; <puerta/ventana> to block up
    b) (Andes, Méx) < muela> to fill
    c) <defecto/error> to cover up
    3)
    a) <vista/luz> to block
    b) <salida/entrada> to block; <excusado/cañería> (AmL) to block
    2.
    tapar vi (Per) (Dep) to keep goal, play in goal
    3.
    taparse v pron
    1) (refl) ( cubrirse) to cover oneself up
    2)
    a) oídos/nariz (+ me/te/le etc) to get o become blocked
    b) (AmL) cañería/excusado to get blocked
    * * *
    = whitewash, cover up, screen, blot out, pug.

    Ex: A number of volumes whitewashing this fascist wartime state were published in 2001.

    Ex: The grating was used to cover up dryer and toilet vents on the side of the building.
    Ex: During the war, all of the light fittings on the bridge were screened as a blackout measure.
    Ex: Las Vegas was once notorious for loose morals, fast living and financial transactions murky enough to blot out the desert sun.
    Ex: He fixed the leaky faucet by pugging it with a cork, hammering it in with a mallet, wrapping it up with electrical tape, and leaving it to increase in water pressure until the pipe exploded.
    * tapar grietas = caulk + cracks, chink.
    * tapar rendijas = caulk + cracks, chink.

    * * *
    tapar [A1 ]
    vt
    A (cubrir) ‹caja› to put the lid on; ‹botella/frasco› to put the top on; ‹olla› to cover, put the lid on
    tapé bien el agua I put the top tightly on the water (bottle)
    tapó los muebles con unas sábanas viejas she covered the furniture with some old sheets
    cuélgalo ahí y así tapa la mancha hang it there, that way it'll cover (up) the stain
    le tapó la boca para que no gritara he put his hand over her mouth so that she wouldn't scream
    la bufanda le tapaba parte de la cara the scarf covered o hid part of his face
    B
    1 ‹agujero/hueco› to fill in; ‹puerta/ventana› to block up
    2 (Andes, Méx) ‹muela› to fill
    me taparon dos muelas I had two fillings
    tengo todas las muelas tapadas all my teeth are filled
    3 ‹defecto/error/crimen› to cover up
    el maquillaje le tapa la cicatriz the makeup hides the scar
    C
    1 ‹vista/luz› to block
    quítate, que me estás tapando get out of the way, you're blocking my view
    el edificio de enfrente nos tapa todo el sol the building opposite us completely blocks out the sun
    no me tapes la luz you're in my light
    2 ‹salida/entrada› to block
    3 ‹excusado/caño› ( AmL) to block
    ■ tapar
    vi
    ( Per) ( Dep) to keep goal, play in goal
    A ( refl)
    (cubrirse): se tapó la cara con las manos he covered his face with his hands
    tápate la garganta, que vas a coger frío put something around your neck; you'll catch cold
    se metió en la cama y se tapó bien he got into bed and covered himself up
    si sales, tápate bien que hace frío wrap up well o warm if you're going out, it's cold
    B
    1 «oídos/nariz» (+ me/te/le etc) to get o become blocked
    cada vez que viajo en avión se me tapan los oídos every time I fly, my ears get blocked
    tengo la nariz tapada my nose is blocked
    2 ( AmL) «caño/excusado» to get blocked
    * * *

     

    tapar ( conjugate tapar) verbo transitivo
    1 ( cubrir) ‹ caja› to put the lid on;
    ‹botella/frasco› to put the top on;
    ‹ olla› to cover, put the lid on;
    ‹bebé/enfermo/cara› to cover
    2
    a) ‹agujero/hueco› to fill in;

    ‹puerta/ventana› to block up
    b) (Andes, Méx) ‹ muela› to fill;


    c) ‹defecto/error› to cover up

    3
    a) ‹vista/luz› to block

    b) ‹salida/entrada› to block;

    ‹excusado/cañería› (AmL) to block
    taparse verbo pronominal
    1 ( refl) ( cubrirse) to cover oneself up;
    ‹ cara› to cover
    2
    a) [oídos/nariz] to get o become blocked;


    b) (AmL) [cañería/excusado] to get blocked

    tapar verbo transitivo
    1 (cubrir) to cover
    (una botella) to put the top on
    (un frasco, una caja, etc) to put the lid on
    2 (un orificio) to plug, fill: tapó el agujero con cemento, he filled the hole with cement
    (obstruir) to block: una rama tapa la entrada del túnel, a branch blocks the tunnel mouth
    3 (abrigar, arropar) to wrap up
    (en la cama) to tuck in
    4 fam (interponerse) me estás tapando el sol, you're blocking out the sun
    5 fig (ocultar una falta) to cover up for sb
    ' tapar' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    abrigar
    - amordazar
    - tapiar
    - alcahuetear
    English:
    blot out
    - cap
    - close
    - cover
    - cover up
    - hush up
    - mask
    - obstruct
    - plug
    - screen
    - stop
    - stop up
    - black
    - blindfold
    - block
    - blot
    - fill
    - hide
    - stuff
    * * *
    ♦ vt
    1. [cerrar] [olla] to put the lid o top on, to cover;
    [caja] to put the lid o top on, to close; [ataúd, cofre, baúl] to close (the lid of); [frasco, botella] to put the top on
    2. [ocultar, cubrir] to cover;
    [no dejar ver] to block (out); [rellenar] to fill;
    tapó el monitor con una funda she put a cover on o over the monitor;
    colgaba cuadros para tapar las grietas he hung pictures to hide o cover the cracks;
    un velo le tapaba el rostro a veil covered o hid her face;
    la fábrica nos tapa la vista the factory blocks our view;
    apártate, que me tapas la tele move over, you're blocking the TV;
    tapó el agujero con yeso she filled the hole with plaster;
    un montón de cajas tapa la salida de emergencia a pile of boxes is blocking the emergency exit;
    me tapó los ojos [con las manos] he put his hands over my eyes;
    [con venda] he blindfolded me;
    tapar la boca a alguien to silence sb, to shut sb up;
    le han tapado la boca con amenazas they've silenced him with threats;
    con su brillante actuación tapó la boca a sus detractores with her brilliant performance she silenced her critics
    3. [abrigar] to cover up;
    [en la cama] to tuck in;
    lo tapó con una manta she covered him with a blanket, she put a blanket over him
    4. [encubrir] to cover up;
    trató de tapar sus errores he tried to cover up his mistakes
    5. Am [taponar] to block;
    no tires basura al wáter, que tapa los caños don't throw rubbish down the toilet, it blocks the pipes
    6. Chile [empastar] to fill
    * * *
    v/t cara cover; fig: nerviosismo cover up; recipiente put the lid on
    * * *
    tapar vt
    1) cubrir: to cover, to cover up
    2) obstruir: to block, to obstruct
    * * *
    tapar vb
    1. (cubrir) to cover
    2. (abrigar) to wrap up [pt. & pp. wrapped]
    tápate bien, hace frío wrap up well, it's cold
    3. (caja) to put the lid on [pt. & pp. put]
    4. (botella) to put the top on [pt. & pp. put]
    5. (agujero) to fill in
    6. (obstruir) to block

    Spanish-English dictionary > tapar

  • 27 someter

    v.
    1 to subdue.
    2 to submit, to bring up for discussion, to bring up for consideration, to hand in.
    María sometió su propuesta Mary submitted her proposal.
    El tirano somete al pueblo The tyrant submits the people.
    * * *
    1 (rebeldes) to subdue, put down; (rebelión) to quell
    2 (hacer recibir) to subject (a, to)
    3 (pasiones) to subdue
    4 (proponer, presentar) to submit, present
    1 (rendirse) to surrender (a, to)
    2 (tratamiento etc) to undergo (a, -)
    \
    someterse a la opinión de alguien to bow to somebody's opinion
    someter a prueba to test, put to the test
    someter algo a la autoridad to refer something to an authority
    someter algo a votación to put something to the vote, vote on something
    * * *
    verb
    •
    - someterse a
    * * *
    1. VT
    1) (=dominar) [+ territorio, población] to subjugate; [+ rebeldes] to subdue, put down; [+ asaltante] to overpower, overcome
    2) (=subordinar)

    sometió sus intereses a los de su pueblo — he put the interests of the people before his own, he subordinated his interests to those of the people frm

    3)

    • someter a —

    a) (=exponer) [+ represión, tortura, interrogatorio] to subject to

    • someter algo/a algn a prueba — to put sth/sb to the test

    • someter algo a votación — to put sth to the vote

    b) (=entregar) to submit sth to
    2.
    See:
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1)
    a) ( dominar)
    2)
    a) (a torturas, presiones) to subject
    c) ( a prueba) to subject
    d) (a votación, aprobación)
    2.
    someterse v pron
    a) ( a autoridad) to submit to, yield to; ( a capricho) to give in to; ( a ley) to comply with
    b) (a prueba, exámen, operación) to undergo
    * * *
    = subject, subdue, wage, subjugate, lord it over, conquer.
    Ex. Author abstracts are the abstracts prepared by authors of the document that has been subjected to abstracting.
    Ex. Anyway, experience had taught him that a subordinate who attempts to subdue a superordinate is almost always lost; the superordinate has too many advantages in such a contest.
    Ex. It is as if libraries find themselves once again mired down in the bureaucratic information policy firefights waged during the Reagan and Bush administrations (1980-1992).
    Ex. Only majorities have the power to terrorize and subjugate minority groups.
    Ex. They believe that the main use for government is for some people to lord it over others at their expense.
    Ex. The tools and technologies provided by the Internet enable scholars to communicate or disseminate information in ways which conquer the barriers of time and space.
    ----
    * someter a = submit to, subject to.
    * someter a Alguien = bring + Nombre + under + Posesivo + sway.
    * someter a control = place under + control.
    * someter a disciplina = subject to + discipline.
    * someter a engaño = perpetrate + deception.
    * someter a examen = expose to + examination.
    * someter a juicio = try.
    * someter a presión = place under + pressure.
    * someter a prueba = place + strain on.
    * someter a una evaluación por expertos doble = double referee.
    * someterse a = truckle to, bow down before, bow to.
    * * *
    1.
    verbo transitivo
    1)
    a) ( dominar)
    2)
    a) (a torturas, presiones) to subject
    c) ( a prueba) to subject
    d) (a votación, aprobación)
    2.
    someterse v pron
    a) ( a autoridad) to submit to, yield to; ( a capricho) to give in to; ( a ley) to comply with
    b) (a prueba, exámen, operación) to undergo
    * * *
    = subject, subdue, wage, subjugate, lord it over, conquer.

    Ex: Author abstracts are the abstracts prepared by authors of the document that has been subjected to abstracting.

    Ex: Anyway, experience had taught him that a subordinate who attempts to subdue a superordinate is almost always lost; the superordinate has too many advantages in such a contest.
    Ex: It is as if libraries find themselves once again mired down in the bureaucratic information policy firefights waged during the Reagan and Bush administrations (1980-1992).
    Ex: Only majorities have the power to terrorize and subjugate minority groups.
    Ex: They believe that the main use for government is for some people to lord it over others at their expense.
    Ex: The tools and technologies provided by the Internet enable scholars to communicate or disseminate information in ways which conquer the barriers of time and space.
    * someter a = submit to, subject to.
    * someter a Alguien = bring + Nombre + under + Posesivo + sway.
    * someter a control = place under + control.
    * someter a disciplina = subject to + discipline.
    * someter a engaño = perpetrate + deception.
    * someter a examen = expose to + examination.
    * someter a juicio = try.
    * someter a presión = place under + pressure.
    * someter a prueba = place + strain on.
    * someter a una evaluación por expertos doble = double referee.
    * someterse a = truckle to, bow down before, bow to.

    * * *
    someter [E1 ]
    vt
    A
    1
    (dominar): un puñado de hombres logró someter a todo el país a handful of men managed to subjugate o conquer the whole country
    fue necesario usar la fuerza para someterlo they had to use force to subdue him
    2
    (subordinar): los sometió a su autoridad he forced them to submit to o yield to his authority, he imposed his authority on them
    quieren someter nuestros intereses a los de una multinacional they are trying to subordinate our interests to those of a multinational, they are trying to put the interests of a multinational before ours
    B
    1 (a torturas, presiones) to subject
    lo sometieron a un exhaustivo interrogatorio they subjected him to a thorough interrogation
    2
    (a un tratamiento): fue sometido a una intervención quirúrgica he underwent o had surgery, he underwent o had an operation, he was operated on
    3 (a una prueba) to subject
    someten los productos a pruebas de calidad the products are subjected to o undergo quality control tests
    el avión fue sometido a una minuciosa revisión the aircraft was given a thorough overhaul
    4
    (a una votación): el acuerdo está sometido a la aprobación del Parlamento the agreement is subject to the approval of Parliament
    el proyecto de ley será sometido a votación the bill will be put to the vote o will be voted on
    la propuesta será sometida a la aprobación de los socios the proposal will be submitted to o presented to o put before the members for approval
    1
    (a una autoridad): no me someteré a la autoridad de este comité I shall not submit to o yield to the authority of this committee
    no te sometas a sus caprichos don't bow to o give in to his whims
    los extranjeros deben someterse a las leyes del país foreigners must comply with the laws of the country
    2
    (a una prueba): tendrá que someterse a un examen médico you will have to undergo o have a medical examination
    * * *

     

    someter ( conjugate someter) verbo transitivo
    1 ( dominar) ‹ país› to subjugate;

    2 (a torturas, presiones, prueba) to subject;

    someter algo a votación to put sth to the vote
    someterse verbo pronominal

    ( a capricho) to give in to;
    ( a ley) to comply with
    b) (a prueba, examen, operación) to undergo

    someter verbo transitivo
    1 (subyugar, sojuzgar) to subdue, put down
    2 (a votación, opinión, juicio) lo sometió a nuestro juicio, he left it to us to judge
    3 (a una prueba, un experimento, interrogatorio, etc) to subject [a, to]
    ' someter' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    exponer
    - oprimir
    - regular
    - subyugar
    - sujetar
    - tratar
    - votación
    - examen
    - referéndum
    English:
    ballot
    - degree
    - keep under
    - polygraph
    - screen
    - subject
    - submit
    - test
    - test drive
    - vet
    - vote
    - put
    - strain
    - subdue
    * * *
    ♦ vt
    1. [dominar, subyugar] to subdue;
    los sometieron a su autoridad they forced them to accept their authority;
    no consiguieron someter a la guerilla they were unable to subdue o put down the guerrillas
    2. [presentar]
    someter algo a la aprobación de alguien to submit sth for sb's approval;
    someter algo a votación to put sth to the vote;
    sometieron sus conclusiones a la comisión they submitted o presented their conclusions to the committee
    3. [subordinar]
    someto mi decisión a los resultados de la encuesta my decision will depend on the results of the poll;
    sometió su opinión a la de la mayoría she went along with the opinion of the majority
    4. [a interrogatorio, presiones]
    someter a alguien a algo to subject sb to sth;
    sometieron la estructura a duras pruebas de resistencia the structure was subjected to stringent strength tests;
    sometieron la ciudad a un fuerte bombardeo the city was subjected to heavy bombing
    * * *
    v/t
    1 subjugate
    2
    :
    someter a alguien a algo subject s.o. to sth
    3
    :
    someter algo a votación put sth to the vote
    * * *
    1) : to subjugate, to conquer
    2) : to subordinate
    3) : to subject (to treatment or testing)
    4) : to submit, to present
    * * *
    1. (exponer) to subject
    2. (proponer) to put [pt. & pp. put]

    Spanish-English dictionary > someter

  • 28 aushalten

    (unreg., trennb., hat -ge-)
    I v/t
    1. put up with, endure; bes. bei Verneinung: stand, take; (standhalten) bear up under; (überstehen) stand up to; TECH. (Belastung) tolerate, take; den Vergleich mit jemandem / etw. aushalten stand comparison with s.o. / s.th.; es nicht mehr aushalten vor ( lauter) Angst, Schmerzen, Hitze etc. be so scared, hurt, hot etc. that one cannot take (it) any more; nicht auszuhalten oder zum Aushalten unbearable; so lässt es sich aushalten hum. I could get used to this ( oder come to like this); ich halt’s nicht mehr aus I can’t stand ( oder take) it any longer, I can’t take any more of this; ich halt’s hier nicht mehr aus I can’t stand this place any longer, I’ve (just) got to get out of this place; ich weiß nicht, wie sie es aushalten zu (+ Inf.) I don’t know how they can stand (+ Ger.) wie hältst du es nur bei ihm aus? how (on earth) do you put up with him?; hält er’s bis zur nächsten Raststätte aus? can he hold out ( oder will he last out) till the next service station?; das hältste ja im Kopf nicht aus umg. it’s enough to drive you (a)round the bend
    2. umg., pej. (Liebhaber etc.) keep; er lässt sich von ihr aushalten he’s her kept man, he lives off her
    3. MUS. (Note, Ton) hold
    II v/i (ausdauern) hold out; er hält nirgends lange aus he never lasts long in any place
    * * *
    das Aushalten
    perseverance
    * * *
    aus|hal|ten sep
    1. vt
    1) (= ertragen können) to bear, to stand, to endure; (= standhalten) Gewicht etc to bear; Druck to stand, to withstand; jds Blick to return

    den Vergleich mit etw áúshalten — to bear comparison with sth

    es lässt sich áúshalten — it's bearable

    hier lässt es sich áúshalten — this is not a bad place

    ich halte es vor Hitze/zu Hause nicht mehr aus — I can't stand the heat/being at home any longer

    er hält es in keiner Stellung lange aus — he never stays in one job for long

    wie kann man es bei der Firma bloß áúshalten? — how can anyone stand working for that firm?

    es bis zum Ende áúshalten (auf Party etc) — to stay until the end

    hältst dus noch bis zur nächsten Tankstelle aus? (inf) — can you hold out till the next garage?

    er hält viel aus — he can take a lot

    er hält nicht viel aus — he can't take much

    ein Stoff, der viel áúshalten muss — a material which has to take a lot of wear (and tear)

    2) Ton to hold
    3) (inf = unterhalten) to keep

    sich von jdm áúshalten lassen — to be kept by sb

    2. vi
    1) (= durchhalten) to hold out

    hältst du noch aus? — can you hold out( any longer)?

    2)

    auf einem Ton áúshalten — to hold a note

    * * *
    1) (to bear patiently; to tolerate: She endures her troubles bravely; I can endure her rudeness no longer.) endure
    2) ((also hold the line) (of a person who is making a telephone call) to wait: Mr Brown is busy at the moment - will you hold or would you like him to call you back?) hold
    3) (to go on resisting or to refuse to yield: The garrison stood out (against the besieging army) as long as possible.) stand out
    * * *
    aus|hal·ten
    I. vt
    1. (ertragen können)
    ▪ es \aushalten to bear [or stand] [or endure] it
    er hält es in keiner Stellung lange aus he never stays in one job for long
    hältst du es noch eine Stunde aus? can you hold out [or manage] another hour?
    hält ein Mensch das überhaupt aus? is it humanly possible?
    man kann es wochenlang ohne Essen \aushalten you can go without food for weeks
    hier lässt es sich \aushalten it's not a bad place
    mit ihm lässt es sich \aushalten he's OK really fam
    ▪ etw \aushalten to stand [or bear] sth
    die Kälte \aushalten to endure the cold
    jds Blick \aushalten to return sb's stare
    sie ist nicht zum A\aushalten! she's awful!
    ▪ etw \aushalten to be resistant to sth
    eine hohe Temperatur \aushalten to withstand a high temperature
    viel \aushalten to take a lot; Stoff to take a lot of wear [and tear]
    eine hohe Last \aushalten to bear a heavy load
    den Druck \aushalten to [with]stand the pressure; s.a. Vergleich
    ▪ jdn \aushalten to keep [or support] sb
    II. vi to hold out
    hältst du noch aus? can you hold out [any longer]?
    * * *
    1.
    unregelmäßiges transitives Verb
    1) stand, bear, endure <pain, suffering, hunger, blow, noise, misery, heat, etc.>; withstand <attack, pressure, load, test, wear and tear>; stand up to <strain, operation>

    den Vergleich mit jemandem/etwas aushalten — stand comparison with somebody/something

    es lässt sich aushalten — it's bearable; I can put up with it

    es ist nicht/nicht mehr zum Aushalten — it is/has become unbearable or more than anyone can bear

    2) (ugs. abwertend): (jemandes Unterhalt bezahlen) keep

    er lässt sich von seiner Freundin aushalten — he gets his girlfriend to keep him

    2.
    unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb (durchhalten) hold out
    * * *
    aushalten (irr, trennb, hat -ge-)
    A. v/t
    1. put up with, endure; besonders bei Verneinung: stand, take; (standhalten) bear up under; (überstehen) stand up to; TECH (Belastung) tolerate, take;
    den Vergleich mit jemandem/etwas aushalten stand comparison with sb/sth;
    es nicht mehr aushalten vor (lauter) Angst, Schmerzen, Hitze etc be so scared, hurt, hot etc that one cannot take (it) any more;
    zum Aushalten unbearable;
    so lässt es sich aushalten hum I could get used to this ( oder come to like this);
    ich halt’s nicht mehr aus I can’t stand ( oder take) it any longer, I can’t take any more of this;
    ich halt’s hier nicht mehr aus I can’t stand this place any longer, I’ve (just) got to get out of this place;
    ich weiß nicht, wie sie es aushalten zu (+inf) I don’t know how they can stand (+ger)
    wie hältst du es nur bei ihm aus? how (on earth) do you put up with him?;
    hält er’s bis zur nächsten Raststätte aus? can he hold out ( oder will he last out) till the next service station?;
    das hältste ja im Kopf nicht aus umg it’s enough to drive you (a)round the bend
    2. umg, pej (Liebhaber etc) keep;
    er lässt sich von ihr aushalten he’s her kept man, he lives off her
    3. MUS (Note, Ton) hold
    B. v/i (ausdauern) hold out;
    er hält nirgends lange aus he never lasts long in any place
    * * *
    1.
    unregelmäßiges transitives Verb
    1) stand, bear, endure <pain, suffering, hunger, blow, noise, misery, heat, etc.>; withstand <attack, pressure, load, test, wear and tear>; stand up to <strain, operation>

    den Vergleich mit jemandem/etwas aushalten — stand comparison with somebody/something

    es lässt sich aushalten — it's bearable; I can put up with it

    es ist nicht/nicht mehr zum Aushalten — it is/has become unbearable or more than anyone can bear

    2) (ugs. abwertend): (jemandes Unterhalt bezahlen) keep
    2.
    unregelmäßiges intransitives Verb (durchhalten) hold out
    * * *
    v.
    to bear v.
    (§ p.,p.p.: bore, borne)
    to endure v.
    to hold out v.
    to sustain v.
    to withstand v.
    (§ p.,p.p.: withstood)

    Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > aushalten

  • 29 impegnare

    ( riservare) reserve, book
    spazio, corsia occupy, take up
    sports avversario keep under pressure
    ( costringere) oblige
    impegnare qualcuno di lavoro keep someone busy or occupied
    impegnare qualcuno per contratto bind s.o. by contract
    * * *
    impegnare v.tr.
    1 (dare in pegno) to pawn, to pledge: impegnare i propri gioielli, to pawn one's jewels; ha impegnato anche l'orologio, he's even pawned his watch; impegnare il proprio onore, la propria parola, to pledge one's honour, one's word
    2 (investire) to invest: impegnare denaro, capitali, to invest (o to lock up) money, capital
    3 (vincolare) to bind*, to commit: il contratto ci impegna a consegnare tutto entro giugno, the contract commits us to deliver everything by June; questo ti impegna a rimanere per due anni, this binds you to remain for two years
    4 (prenotare, ingaggiare) to reserve, to hire, to book: impegnare una sala per un concerto, to book a hall for a concert; impegnare un cameriere per una serata, to hire a waiter for an evening
    5 (assorbire) to take* up: questo lavoro impegna tutto il mio tempo, this work takes up all my time // ( sport) impegnare l'avversario, to put one's opponent under pressure.
    ◘ impegnarsi v.rifl.
    1 (assumersi un impegno) to commit oneself, to undertake*, to bind* oneself, to engage oneself: mi impegno a procurare il denaro, I undertake to provide the money; non posso impegnarmi a farlo da solo, I can't undertake to do that by myself; si impegnò a pagare la somma richiesta, he committed himself to pay the required amount
    2 (mettersi con impegno) to devote oneself, to engage in: impegnare in una lite con qlcu., to engage in an argument with s.o.; impegnare a fondo, to commit oneself completely
    3 (non com.) (indebitarsi) to get* into debt
    4 (farsi garante) to go* bail; to stand* surety: impegnare per qlcu., to go bail (o to stand surety) for s.o.
    5 (essere, rimanere coinvolto) to be involved, to get* involved; to be entangled, to get* entangled: non voglio impegnarmi in una faccenda del genere, I don't want to get involved in such a matter; mi sono troppo impegnato per ritirarmi, I have gone too far (o I am too deeply entangled) to draw back.
    * * *
    [impeɲ'ɲare]
    1. vt
    1) (dare in pegno) to pawn
    2) (vincolare) to bind
    3) (sogg : lavoro) to keep busy
    4) Mil to engage, Sport to put under pressure

    impegnarsi con qn — (accordarsi) to come to an agreement with sb

    impegnarsi in qc — (dedicarsi) to devote o.s. to sth

    * * *
    [impeɲ'ɲare] 1.
    verbo transitivo
    1) (vincolare) to commit, to bind*
    2) (dare in pegno) to pawn, to hock, to pledge
    3) econ. to commit, to lock up, to tie up [ capitali]
    4) (tenere occupato) to take* up, to keep* [sb.] busy

    il lavoro mi impegna totalmente — (richiedere impegno) my work absorbes all my energies

    5) (riservare) to book, to reserve [camera, tavolo]

    impegnare l'avversario — to put one's opponent under pressure, to give one's opponent a hard time

    7) (attaccare) to start [ battaglia]; to engage [ nemico]
    2.
    verbo pronominale impegnarsi
    1) (assumersi un impegno) to commit oneself, to pledge oneself

    -rsi in trattative, in un progetto — to embark in negotiations, a project

    3) (dedicarsi) to involve oneself (in with, in)
    4) (applicarsi) to devote oneself, to apply oneself (in to), to concentrate (in on)
    * * *
    impegnare
    /impeŋ'ŋare/ [1]
     1 (vincolare) to commit, to bind*
     2 (dare in pegno) to pawn, to hock, to pledge
     3 econ. to commit, to lock up, to tie up [ capitali]
     4 (tenere occupato) to take* up, to keep* [sb.] busy; il lavoro mi impegna totalmente (richiedere impegno) my work absorbes all my energies
     5 (riservare) to book, to reserve [camera, tavolo]
     6 sport impegnare l'avversario to put one's opponent under pressure, to give one's opponent a hard time
     7 (attaccare) to start [ battaglia]; to engage [ nemico]
    II impegnarsi verbo pronominale
     1 (assumersi un impegno) to commit oneself, to pledge oneself
     2 (intraprendere) -rsi in trattative, in un progetto to embark in negotiations, a project
     3 (dedicarsi) to involve oneself (in with, in)
     4 (applicarsi) to devote oneself, to apply oneself (in to), to concentrate (in on).

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    аварийная обстановка на аэродроме
    aerodrome emergency
    аварийный бюллетень на доработку
    alert service bulletin
    авиаперевозчик на короткие расстояния
    commuter air carrier
    автоматический заход на посадку
    1. autoapproach
    2. automatic approach азимутальная антенна захода на посадку
    approach azimuth antenna
    азимут захода на посадку
    approach azimuth
    азимут ухода на второй круг
    missed approach azimuth
    аэродинамическая труба для испытаний на сваливание в штопор
    spin wind tunnel
    аэродинамический гребень на крыле
    wing fence
    аэродром выхода на радиосвязь
    aerodrome of call
    аэродром на трассе полета
    en-route aerodrome
    аэродромные средства захода на посадку
    aerodrome approach aids
    балансировочный нож на задней кромке крыла
    wing trim strip
    билет на полет в одном направлении
    single ticket
    брать на борт
    take aboard
    брать ручку управления на себя
    pull the control stick back
    брать управление на себя
    1. assume the control
    2. take over the control брать штурвал на себя
    1. pull the control column back
    2. pull the aircraft out of бронирование на обратный рейс
    return reservation
    буксировка на земле
    ground tow
    введение поправки на снос
    windage adjustment
    вертолетная площадка на крыше здания
    roof-top heliport
    вести передачу на частоте
    transmit on frequency of
    ветер на определенном участке маршрута
    stage wind
    взлет на максимальном газе
    full-throttle takeoff
    взлет на режимах работы двигателей, составляющих наименьший шум
    noise abatement takeoff
    взятие ручки на себя
    backward movement of the stick
    видимость на ВПП
    runway visibility
    виза на промежуточную остановку
    stop-over visa
    визуальные средства захода на посадку
    visual aids to approach
    визуальный заход на посадку
    1. contact approach
    2. visual approach визуальный заход на посадку по упрощенной схеме
    abbreviated visual approach
    владелец сертификата на воздушное судно
    aircraft certificate holder
    влиять на безопасность
    affect the safety
    влиять на безопасность полетов
    effect on operating safety
    влиять на летную годность
    affect airworthiness
    влиять на летные характеристики
    effect on flight characteristics
    влиять на регулярность
    affect the regularity
    влиять на состояние воздушного судна
    effect on an aircraft
    вмятина на обшивке
    dent in surface
    внешняя подвеска на тросах
    sling load
    вносить поправку на снос
    make drift correction
    возвращаться на глиссаду
    regain the glide path
    возвращаться на заданный курс
    regain the track
    воздухозаборник, раздвоенный на выходе
    bifurcated air intake
    воздушная яма на пути полета
    in flight bump
    воздушное судно для полетов на большой высоте
    high-altitude aircraft
    воздушное судно, имеющее разрешение на полет
    authorized aircraft
    воздушное судно, летящее курсом на восток
    eastbound aircraft
    воздушное судно на подходе
    in-coming aircraft
    воздушное судно, находящееся на встречном курсе
    oncoming aircraft
    воздушное судно, оставшееся на плаву
    stayed afloat aircraft
    воздушное судно, совершающее заход на посадку
    approaching aircraft
    воздушный винт на режиме малого газа
    idling propeller
    восходящий поток воздуха на маршруте полета
    en-route updraft
    ВПП, не оборудованная для точного захода на посадку
    nonprecision approach runway
    ВПП, не соответствующая заданию на полет
    wrong runway
    ВПП, оборудованная для точного захода на посадку
    precision approach runway
    время захода на посадку
    approach time
    время налета по приборам на тренажере
    instrument flying simulated time
    время на подготовку к обратному рейсу
    turnaround time
    время нахождения на ВПП
    run-down occupancy time
    время нахождения на земле
    wheels-on time
    время, необходимое на полное обслуживание и загрузку
    ground turn-around time
    время опробования двигателя на земле
    engine ground test time
    время прекращения действия ограничения на воздушное движение
    traffic release time
    время простоя на земле
    ground time
    время простоя на техническим обслуживании
    maintenance ground time
    входное устройство с использованием сжатия воздуха на входе
    internal-compression inlet
    выбранная высота захода на посадку
    selected approach altitude
    выбранный наклон глиссады захода на посадку
    selected approach slope
    вывешивать воздушное судно на подъемниках
    jack an aircraft
    выводить воздушное судно из сваливания на крыло
    unstall the aircraft
    выводить воздушное судно на заданный курс
    put the aircraft on the course
    выводить на заданный курс
    roll on the course
    выводить на курс
    track out
    выводить на режим малого газа
    set idle power
    вывод на линию пути
    tracking guidance
    выдерживать воздушное судно на заданном курсе
    hold the aircraft on the heading
    выдерживать на заданном курсе
    hold on the heading
    вызов на связь
    1. call-in
    2. aircall 3. callup вынужденная посадка воздушного судна на воду
    aircraft ditching
    выполнение промежуточного этапа захода на посадку
    intermediate approach operation
    выполнять заход на посадку
    1. complete approach
    2. execute approach выполнять работу на воздушном судне
    work on the aircraft
    выполнять уход на второй круг
    execute go-around
    выруливание на исполнительный старт для взлета
    1. taxiing to takeoff position
    2. takeoff taxiing выруливать воздушное судно на исполнительный старт
    line up the aircraft
    выруливать на исполнительный старт
    line up
    высота начального этапа захода на посадку
    initial approach altitude
    высота полета вертолета при заходе на посадку
    helicopter approach height
    высота при заходе на посадку
    approach height
    высота разворота на посадочную прямую
    final approach altitude
    высота траектории начала захода на посадку
    approach ceiling
    высота установленная заданием на полет
    specified altitude
    высота хода поршня на такте всасывания
    suction head
    выходить на авиатрассу
    enter the airway
    выходить на взлетный режим
    come to takeoff power
    выходить на заданную высоту
    take up the position
    выходить на заданную траекторию
    obtain the correct path
    выходить на заданный курс
    1. get on the course
    2. put on the course 3. roll out on the heading выходить на критический угол
    reach the stalling angle
    выходить на курс с левым разворотом
    roll left on the heading
    выходить на курс с правым разворотом
    roll right on the heading
    выходить на ось луча
    intercept the beam
    выходить на посадочную прямую
    1. enter the final approach track
    2. roll into final выход на закритический угол атаки
    exceeding the stalling angle
    выход на посадку
    1. loading gate
    2. gate выход на посадочный курс отворотом на расчетный угол
    teardrop procedure turn
    вычислитель параметров автоматического ухода на второй круг
    auto go around computer
    вычислитель параметров захода на посадку
    approach computer
    вычислитель параметров ухода на второй круг
    1. overshoot computer
    2. go-around computer географическое положение на данный момент
    current geographical position
    глиссада захода на посадку
    approach glide slope
    глушитель шума на выхлопе
    exhaust noise suppressor
    гондола двигателя на пилоне
    side engine nacelle
    гонка двигателя на земле
    ground runup
    горизонтальный полет на крейсерском режиме
    level cruise
    груз на внешней подвеске
    1. undersling load
    2. suspended load грузовая ведомость на рейс
    cargo boarding list
    давать разрешение на взлет
    clear for takeoff
    давать разрешение на левый разворот
    clear for the left-hand turn
    давление на аэродроме
    aerodrome pressure
    давление на входе в воздухозаборник
    air intake pressure
    давление на срезе сопла
    nozzle-exit pressure
    дальность видимости на ВПП
    1. runway visual range
    2. runway visual length дальность полета на предельно малой высоте
    on-the-deck range
    дальность полета на режиме авторотации
    autorotation range
    датчик скольжения на крыло
    side-slip sensor
    двигатель на режиме малого газа
    idling engine
    двигатель, установленный на крыле
    on-wing mounted engine
    двигатель, установленный на пилоне
    pylon-mounted engine
    движение на авиационной трассе
    airway traffic
    движение на пересекающихся курсах
    crossing traffic
    движение на сходящихся курсах
    coupling traffic
    девиация на основных курсах
    cardinal headings deviation
    действия при уходе на второй круг
    go-around operations
    декларация экипажа на провоз багажа
    crew baggage declaration
    держаться на безопасном расстоянии от воздушного судна
    keep clear of the aircraft
    деталь, установленная на прессовой посадке
    force-fit part
    диспетчер захода на посадку
    approach controller
    диспетчерская служба захода на посадку
    approach control service
    диспетчерский пункт захода на посадку
    approach control point
    диспетчерский пункт управления заходом на посадку
    approach control unit
    дистанция при заходе на посадку
    approach flight track distance
    дозаправлять топливом на промежуточной посадке по маршруту
    refuel en-route
    доклад о развороте на обратный курс
    turnaround report
    документация на вылет
    outbound documentation
    документация на прилет
    inbound documentation
    допуск на испытания
    test margin
    допуск на максимальную высоту препятствия
    dominant obstacle allowance
    допуск на массу воздушного судна
    aircraft weight tolerance
    допуск на машинную обработку
    machining allowance
    допуск на погрешность
    margin of error
    допуск на размеры воздушного судна
    aircraft dimension tolerance
    допуск на снижение
    degradation allowance
    допуск на установку
    installation tolerance
    доход на единицу воздушной перевозки
    revenue per traffic unit
    единый тариф на полет в двух направлениях
    two-way fare
    жесткость крыла на кручение
    1. wing torsional stiffness
    2. wing torsion stiffness завал на крыло
    1. wing dropping
    2. wing drop зависать на высоте
    hover at the height of
    завихрение на конце лопасти
    blade-tip vortex
    задержка на маршруте
    delay en-route
    заканчивать регистрацию на рейс
    close the flight
    заливная горловина на крыле
    overwing filler
    замок выпущенного положения ставить на замок выпущенного положения
    downlock
    запас топлива на борту
    on-board fuel
    запас топлива на рейс
    block fuel
    запрашивать разрешение на сертификацию
    request certification for
    запрещение посадки на воду
    waveoff
    запрос на взлет
    takeoff request
    запрос на посадку
    landing request
    запрос на руление
    taxi request
    заруливать на место стоянки
    taxi in for parking
    заруливать на место стоянки воздушного судна
    enter the aircraft stand
    засветка на экране локатора
    radar clutter
    засечка объекта на экране локатора
    radar fix
    заход на посадку
    1. approach operation
    2. approach 3. land approach 4. approach landing заход на посадку без использования навигационных средств
    no-aids used approach
    заход на посадку без использования средств точного захода
    nonprecision approach
    заход на посадку в режиме планирования
    gliding approach
    заход на посадку в условиях ограниченной видимости
    low-visibility approach
    заход на посадку на посадку под контролем наземных средств
    ground controlled approach
    заход на посадку на установившемся режиме
    steady approach
    заход на посадку не с прямой
    nonstraight-in approach
    заход на посадку, нормированный по времени
    timed approach
    заход на посадку под углом
    offset approach
    заход на посадку под шторками
    blind approach
    заход на посадку по командам наземных станций
    advisory approach
    заход на посадку по коробочке
    rectangular traffic pattern approach
    заход на посадку по криволинейной траектории
    curved approach
    заход на посадку по кругу
    circling approach
    заход на посадку по крутой траектории
    steep approach
    заход на посадку по курсовому маяку
    localizer approach
    заход на посадку по маяку
    beam approach
    заход на посадку по обзорному радиолокатору
    surveillance radar approach
    заход на посадку по обычной схеме
    normal approach
    заход на посадку по осевой линии
    center line approach
    заход на посадку по полной схеме
    long approach
    заход на посадку по пологой траектории
    flat approach
    заход на посадку по приборам
    1. instrument approach landing
    2. instrument landing approach заход на посадку по прямому курсу
    front course approach
    заход на посадку по радиолокатору
    radar approach
    заход на посадку по сегментно-криволинейной схеме
    segmented approach
    заход на посадку после полета по кругу
    circle-to-land
    заход на посадку по укороченной схеме
    short approach
    заход на посадку по упрощенной схеме
    simple approach
    заход на посадку при боковом ветре
    crosswind approach
    заход на посадку при симметричной тяге
    symmetric thrust approach
    заход на посадку против ветра
    upwind approach
    заход на посадку с выпущенными закрылками
    approach with flaps down
    заход на посадку с использованием бортовых и наземных средств
    coupled approach
    заход на посадку с левым разворотом
    left-hand approach
    заход на посадку с непрерывным снижением
    continuous descent approach
    заход на посадку с обратным курсом
    1. back course approach
    2. one-eighty approach заход на посадку с отворотом на расчетный угол
    teardrop approach
    заход на посадку с правым разворотом
    right-hand approach
    заход на посадку с прямой
    straight-in approach
    заход на посадку с прямой по приборам
    straight-in ILS-type approach
    заход на посадку с уменьшением скорости
    decelerating approach
    заявка на полет
    flight request
    заявка на сертификацию
    application for certification
    зона захода на посадку
    approach area
    зона захода на посадку по кругу
    circling approach area
    зона разворота на обратный курс
    turnaround area
    изменение эшелона на маршруте
    en-route change of level
    измерение шума при заходе на посадку
    approach noise measurement
    изображение на экране радиолокатора
    radar screen picture
    индикатор глиссады захода на посадку
    approach slope indicator
    индикатор на лобовом стекле
    head-up display
    информация о заходе на посадку
    approach information
    испытание на аварийное приводнение
    ditching test
    испытание на амортизационный ресурс
    service life test
    испытание на вибрацию
    vibration test
    испытание на воспламеняемость
    ignition test
    испытание на герметичность
    containment test
    испытание на максимальную дальность полета
    full-distance test
    испытание на подтверждение
    substantiating test
    испытание на прочность
    structural test
    испытание на свободное падение
    free drop test
    испытание на скороподъемность
    climbing test
    испытание на соответствие
    compliance test
    испытание на ударную нагрузку
    1. shock test
    2. impact test испытание на шум
    noise test
    испытание на шум при взлете
    takeoff noise test
    испытание на шум при пролете
    flyover noise test
    испытание на эффективность торможения
    braking action test
    испытание по уходу на второй круг
    go-around test
    испытания воздушного судна на перегрузки
    aircraft acceleration tests
    испытания воздушного судна на переменные нагрузки
    aircraft alternate-stress tests
    испытания на соответствие заданным техническим условиям
    1. proof-of-compliance tests
    2. functional tests испытания на усталостное разрушение
    fatigue tests
    испытания на флаттер
    flatter tests
    исходная высота полета при заходе на посадку
    reference approach height
    исходный угол захода на посадку
    reference approach angle
    канал связи на маршруте
    on-course channel
    карта местности зоны точного захода на посадку
    precision approach terrain chart
    карта - наряд на выполнение регламентного технического обслуживания
    scheduled maintenance record
    карта - наряд на выполнение технического обслуживания
    maintenance release
    карта - наряд на техническое обслуживание
    maintenance record
    карта планирования полетов на малых высотах
    low altitude flight planning chart
    карта прогнозов на заданное время
    fixed time prognostic chart
    квитанция на платный багаж
    excess baggage ticket
    конец этапа захода на посадку
    approach end
    конечная прямая захода на посадку
    approach final
    конечный удлиненный заход на посадку с прямой
    long final straight-in-approach operation
    конечный этап захода на посадку
    final approach
    консультативное сообщение о воздушной обстановке, регистрируемой на первичной РЛС
    traffic advisory against primary radar targets
    контакт с объектами на земле
    ground contact
    контейнер для перевозки грузов и багажа на воздушном судне
    aircraft container
    контракт на воздушную перевозку
    air carriage contract
    контракт на обслуживание в аэропорту
    airport handling contract
    контракт на перевозку разносортных грузов
    bulk contract
    контрольная площадка на аэродроме
    aerodrome checkpoint
    контрольная точка замера шумов на участке захода на посадку
    approach noise reference point
    контрольная точка захода на посадку
    approach fix
    контрольная точка конечного этапа захода на посадку
    final approach fix
    контрольная точка на маршруте
    en-route fix
    контрольная точка начального этапа захода на посадку
    initial approach fix
    контрольная точка промежуточного этапа захода на посадку
    intermediate approach fix
    контрольная точка траектории захода на посадку
    approach flight reference point
    конфигурация при полете на маршруте
    en-route configuration
    коррекция угла захода на посадку
    approach angle correction
    крепление колеса на штоке амортизатора
    wheel-to-shock strut suspension
    (шасси) кресло на поворотном кронштейне
    swivel seat
    крышка заливной горловины на крыле
    overwing filler cap
    курс захода на посадку
    1. approach course
    2. approach heading курс захода на посадку по приборам
    instrument approach course
    курс на радиостанцию
    radio directional bearing
    летательный аппарат на воздушной подушке
    air-cushion vehicle
    летать на автопилоте
    fly on the autopilot
    летать на воздушном судне
    fly by an aircraft
    летать на заданной высоте
    fly at the altitude
    летать на тренажере
    fly a simulator
    летать на эшелоне
    fly level
    линия безопасности на перроне
    apron safety line
    линия заруливания воздушного судна на стоянку
    aircraft stand lead-in line
    линия руления на место стоянки
    parking bay guideline
    лицензия на коммерческие перевозки
    commercial license
    лицензия на производство
    production certificate
    луч захода на посадку
    approach beam
    луч наведения на цель
    guidance beam
    люк аварийного выхода на крыло
    overwing emergency exit
    люк для покидания при посадке на воду
    ditching hatch
    максимально допустимая масса при стоянке на перроне
    maximum apron mass
    маневр на летном поле
    airfield manoeuvre
    маневр разворота на посадочный курс
    circle-to-land manoeuvre
    маршрут захода на посадку
    procedure approach track
    маршрутная карта полетов на малых высотах
    low altitude en-route chart
    маршрут перехода в эшелона на участок захода на посадку
    feeder route
    маршрут ухода на второй круг
    missed approach procedure track
    масштаб развертки на экране радиолокационной станции
    range marker spacing
    мат на крыло
    wing walk mat
    меры на случай аварийной посадки
    emergency landing provisions
    меры на случай аварийных ситуаций
    provisions for emergencies
    место на крыле для выполнения технического обслуживания
    overwing walkway
    место ожидания на рулежной дорожке
    taxi-holding position
    метеообслуживание на маршруте
    en-route meteorological service
    метеоусловия на авиалинии
    airway weather
    метеоусловия на аэродроме посадки
    terminal weather
    метеоусловия на запасном аэродроме
    alternate weather
    метеоусловия на маршруте
    en-route weather
    метеоусловия на нулевой видимости
    zero-zero weather
    методика испытаний при заходе на посадку
    approach test procedure
    метод разбивки атмосферы на слои
    atmospheric layering technique
    механизм измерителя крутящего момента на валу двигателя
    engine torquemeter mechanism
    минимальные расходы на установку
    minimum installation costs
    монтировать на воздушном судне
    install on the aircraft
    монтировать на шпангоуте
    mount on the frame
    мощность на валу
    shaft horsepower
    мощность на преодоление аэродинамического сопротивления
    induced drag power
    мощность на преодоление профильного сопротивления
    profile drag power
    мощность на режиме полетного малого газа
    flight idle power
    мощность на чрезвычайном режиме
    contingency power
    мощность, поступающая на вал трансмиссии
    transmission power input
    наблюдение за дальностью видимости на ВПП
    runway visual range observation
    набор высоты на маршруте
    en-route climb
    набор высоты на начальном участке установленной траектории
    normal initial climb operation
    набор высоты после прерванного захода на посадку
    discontinued approach climb
    на борту
    1. aboard
    2. on board наведение по азимуту при заходе на посадку
    approach azimuth guidance
    наведение по глиссаде при заходе на посадку
    approach slope guidance
    на взлете
    on takeoff
    на втором круге
    on go-around
    нагрузка на единицу площади
    load per unit area
    нагрузка на колесо
    wheel load
    нагрузка на крыло
    wing load
    нагрузка на поверхность управления
    control surface load
    нагрузка при стоянке на земле
    ground load
    нажимать на педаль
    depress the pedal
    нажимать на тормоза
    engage brakes
    наземный ориентир на трассе полета
    en-route ground mark
    на исполнительном старте
    at lineup
    накладная на доставку
    delivery bill
    накладывать ограничения на полеты
    restrict the operations
    на курсе
    on-course
    на левом траверзе
    1. abeam the left pilot position
    2. left abeam на максимальном газе
    at full throttle
    на малом газе
    at idle
    на маршруте
    1. on route
    2. en-route на пересекающихся курсах
    abeam
    на полной скорости
    at full speed
    на посадочном курсе
    on final
    направление захода на посадку
    direction of approach
    на правом траверзе
    1. abeam the right pilot position
    2. right abeam на протяжении всего срока службы
    throughout the service life
    наработка на земле
    ground operating time
    на режиме малого газа
    at idle power
    на скорости
    1. on the speed
    2. at a speed of на уровне земли
    at the ground level
    на установленной высоте
    at appropriate altitude
    на участке
    in segment
    (полета) на участке маршрута в восточном направлении
    on the eastbound leg
    находясь на трассе
    when making way
    находящийся на земле
    groundborne
    начальный участок захода на посадку
    initial approach segment
    начальный участок ухода на второй круг
    initial stage of go-around
    начальный этап захода на посадку
    initial approach
    начинать уход на второй круг
    initiate go-around
    не использовать возможность ухода на второй круг
    fail to initiate go-around
    нервюра, воспринимающая нагрузку на сжатие
    compression rib
    номинальная траектория захода на посадку
    nominal approach path
    нормы шума при полетах на эшелоне
    level flight noise requirements
    обеспечивать заход на посадку
    serve approach
    оборудование для обеспечения захода на посадку
    approach facilities
    обратная тяга на режиме малого газа
    reverse idle thrust
    обратное давление на выходе газов
    exhaust back pressure
    обучение на рабочем месте
    on-the-job training
    общий налет на определенном типе воздушного судна
    on-type flight experience
    общий тариф на перевозку разносортных грузов
    freight-all-kinds rate
    огни зоны приземления на ВПП
    runway touchdown lights
    огни на трассе полета
    airway lights
    ограничения на воздушных трассах
    air rote limitations
    ожидать на месте
    hold the position
    опробование на привязи
    tie-down run
    орган обеспечения безопасности на воздушном транспорте
    aviation security authority
    орган управления движением на перроне
    apron management unit
    ориентировочный прогноз на полет
    provisional flight forecast
    особые явления погоды на маршруте полета
    en-route weather phenomena
    остановка на маршруте полета
    en-route stop
    останов при работе на малом газе
    idle cutoff
    отбирать мощность на вал
    take off power to the shaft
    отверстие для отсоса пограничного слоя на крыле
    boundary layer bleed perforation
    отвечать на запрос
    respond to interrogation
    Отдел обслуживания проектов на местах
    Field Services Branch
    Отдел осуществления проектов на местах
    Field Operation Branch
    отработка действий на случай аварийной обстановки в аэропорту
    aerodrome emergency exercise
    отрицательно влиять на характеристики
    adversely affect performances
    отсчет показаний при полете на глиссаде
    on-slope indication
    оценка способности принимать на слух
    aural reception test
    очаг пожара на воздушном судне
    aircraft fire point
    очередность захода на посадку
    approach sequence
    падение давления на фильтре
    excessive pressure drop
    переводить винт на отрицательную тягу
    reverse the propeller
    перевозимый на воздушном шаре
    planeborne
    перевозка пассажиров на короткое расстояние
    passenger hop
    перевозчик на договорных условиях
    contract carrier
    перевозчик на магистральной линии
    trunk carrier
    перекладка реверса на прямую тягу
    thrust reverser stowage
    переключать на прямую тягу
    return to forward thrust
    переходить на ручное управление
    change-over to manual control
    переходить на управление с помощью автопилота
    switch to the autopilot
    переход на другую частоту
    frequency changeover
    переход на кабрирование
    nose-up pitching
    переход на пикирование
    nose-down pitching
    переход на режим висения
    reconversion hovering
    плавно выводить на заданный курс
    smooth on the heading
    планирование при заходе на посадку
    approach glide
    плотность воздуха на уровне моря
    sea level atmospheric density
    плотность движения на маршруте
    route traffic density
    плотность размещения кресел на воздушном судне
    aircraft seating density
    повторный запуск на режиме авторотации
    windmilling restart
    подавать жалобу на компанию
    make a complaint against the company
    подавать электропитание на шину
    energize the bus
    подземные сооружения на аэродроме
    underaerodrome utilities
    подниматься на борт воздушного судна
    board an aircraft
    подтверждение разрешения на взлет
    takeoff clearance confirmation
    подтверждение разрешения на посадку
    landing clearance confirmation
    подъем на гидроподъемниках
    jacking
    позывной общего вызова на связь
    net call sign
    покидание при посадке на воду
    evacuation in ditching
    полет в направлении на станцию
    flight inbound the station
    полет в режиме ожидания на маршруте
    holding en-route operation
    полет на автопилоте
    autocontrolled flight
    полет на аэростате
    ballooning
    полет на буксире
    aerotow flight
    полет на дальность
    distance flight
    полет на конечном этапе захода на посадку
    final approach operation
    полет на короткое расстояние
    1. flip
    2. short-haul flight полет на крейсерском режиме
    normal cruise operation
    полет на критическом угле атаки
    stall flight
    полет на малой высоте
    low flying operation
    полет на малой скорости
    low-speed flight
    полет на малом газе
    idle flight
    полет на малых высотах
    low flight
    полет на номинальном расчетном режиме
    with rated power flight
    полет на одном двигателе
    single-engined flight
    полет на ориентир
    directional homing
    полет на полном газе
    full-throttle flight
    полет на продолжительность
    endurance flight
    полет на режиме авторотации
    autorotational flight
    полет на среднем участке маршрута
    mid-course flight
    полет на участке между третьим и четвертым разворотами
    base leg operation
    полет по индикации на стекле
    head-up flight
    полеты на высоких эшелонах
    high-level operations
    полеты на малых высотах
    low flying
    положение закрылков при заходе на посадку
    flap approach position
    положение на линии исполнительного старта
    takeoff position
    получать задания на полет
    receive flight instruction
    помещение на аэродроме для размещения дежурных экипажей
    aerodrome alert room
    поправка на ветер
    wind correction
    поправка на взлетную массу
    takeoff mass correction
    поправка на воздушную скорость
    airspeed compensation
    поправка на высоту
    altitude correction
    поправка на изменение угла атаки лопасти
    blade-slap correction
    поправка на массу
    mass correction
    поправка на массу при заходе на посадку
    approach mass correction
    поправка на продолжительность
    1. duration correction
    2. duration correction factor поправка на смещение
    correction for bias
    поправка на снос
    drift correction
    поправка на снос ветром
    crosswind correction
    поправка на температуру
    temperature correction
    поправка на уход курсового гироскопа
    z-correction
    порядок действий по тревоге на аэродроме
    aerodrome alerting procedure
    порядок набора высоты на крейсерском режиме
    cruise climb technique
    порядок перехода на другую частоту
    frequency changeover procedure
    порядок установки на место стоянки
    docking procedure
    посадка на авторотации
    autorotation landing
    посадка на воду
    water landing
    посадка на две точки
    1. level landing
    2. two-point landing посадка на критическом угле атаки
    stall landing
    посадка на маршруте полета
    intermediate landing
    посадка на палубу
    deck landing
    посадка на режиме малого газа
    idle-power
    посадка на точность приземления
    spot landing
    посадка на три точки
    three-point landing
    посадка на хвост
    tail-down landing
    потери на трение
    friction losses
    правила захода на посадку
    approach to land procedures
    право на передачу билетов
    ticket transferability
    предварительная заявка на полет
    advance flight plan
    предел скоростей на крейсерском режиме
    cruising speeds range
    предоставлять права на воздушные перевозки
    grant traffic privileges
    предохранительная металлическая окантовка на передней кромке лопасти
    blade metal cap
    предполагаемое время захода на посадку
    expected approach time
    препятствие в зоне захода на посадку
    approach area hazard
    препятствие на пути полета
    air obstacle
    прерванный заход на посадку
    discontinued approach
    прерывать заход на посадку
    discontinue approach
    прибор для проверки кабины на герметичность
    cabin tightness testing device
    прибор для проверки систем на герметичность
    system leakage device
    пригодность для полета на местных воздушных линиях
    local availability
    приземляться на аэродроме
    get into the aerodrome
    принимать груз на борт
    1. uplift the freight
    2. take on load 3. take up load принимать на себя ответственность
    assume responsibility
    принимать на хранение
    receive for storage
    принимать решение идти на посадку
    commit landing
    принимать решение об уходе на второй круг
    make decision to go-around
    пробег при посадке на воду
    landing water run
    проверка на герметичность
    1. leak test
    2. pressurized leakage test проверка на исполнительном старте
    lineup inspection
    проверка обеспечения полетов на маршруте
    route-proving trial
    проверять на наличие течи
    check for leakage
    проверять на наличие трещин
    inspect for cracks
    проверять на параллельность
    check for parallelism
    проверять шестерни на плавность зацепления
    test gears for smooth
    прогноз на вылет
    flight forecast
    прогноз на момент взлета
    takeoff forecast
    прогноз на момент посадки
    landing forecast
    продолжать полет на аэронавигационном запасе топлива
    continue operating on the fuel reserve
    продолжительность работы двигателя на взлетном режиме
    full-thrust duration
    происшествие на территории государства регистрации воздушного судна
    domestic accident
    происшествие на территории другого государства
    international accident
    прокладывать на карте маршрут
    chart a course
    промежуточный этап захода на посадку
    intermediate approach
    пропуск на вход в аэропорт
    airport laissez-passer
    профиль захода на посадку
    approach profile
    прочность на разрыв
    tensile strength
    прямая тяга на режиме малого газа
    forward idle thrust
    прямые расходы на техническое обслуживание
    direct maintenance costs
    пункт выхода на связь
    point of call
    пункт контроля на наличие металлических предметов
    metal-detection gateway
    пункт управления заходом на посадку
    approach control tower
    работа двигателя на режиме малого газа
    idling engine operation
    работа на малом газе
    light running
    работа на режиме холостого хода
    idle running
    работа на смежных диапазонах
    cross-band operation
    работать на малом газе
    run idle
    работать на полном газе
    run at full throttle
    работать на режиме малого газа
    run at idle power
    работать на режиме холостого хода
    run idle
    работать на топливе
    operate on fuel
    радиолокатор точного захода на посадку
    precision approach radar
    радиолокатор управления заходом на посадку
    approach control radar
    радиолокационная система захода на посадку
    approach radar system
    радиолокационная система точного захода на посадку
    precision approach radar system
    радиопеленг на маршруте
    en-route radio fix
    радиосредства захода на посадку
    radio approach aids
    разбивать на этапы
    break down into steps
    (траекторию полета) разбитый на участки профиль захода на посадку
    measured approach profile
    разворот на курс полета
    joining turn
    разворот на обратный курс
    reverse turn
    разворот на посадку
    landing turn
    разворот на посадочную площадку
    base turn
    разворот на посадочную прямую
    1. final turn
    2. turn to final разворот на посадочный курс
    teardrop turn
    размещение воздушных судно на стоянке
    parking arrangement
    размещение на аэродроме
    on-aerodrome location
    разработка мероприятий на случай аварийной обстановки на аэродроме
    aerodrome emergency planning
    разрешение на беспошлинный ввоз
    duty-free admittance
    разрешение на ввоз
    import license
    разрешение на взлет
    1. takeoff clearance
    2. clearance for takeoff разрешение на вход
    1. entry clearance
    2. clearance to enter разрешение на вывоз
    export license
    разрешение на вылет
    1. departure clearance
    2. outbound clearance разрешение на выполнение воздушных перевозок
    operating permit
    разрешение на выполнение плана полета
    flight plan clearance
    разрешение на выполнение полета
    permission for operation
    разрешение на запуск
    start-up clearance
    разрешение на заход на посадку
    approach clearance
    разрешение на заход на посадку с прямой
    clearance for straight-in approach
    разрешение на начало снижения
    initial descent clearance
    разрешение на полет
    1. flight clearance
    2. operational clearance разрешение на полет в зоне ожидания
    holding clearance
    разрешение на полет по приборам
    instrument clearance
    разрешение на посадку
    landing clearance
    разрешение на провоз багажа
    baggage clearance
    разрешение на проживание иностранного пассажира
    alien resident permit
    разрешение на пролет границы
    border flight clearance
    разрешение на руление
    taxi clearance
    разрешение на снижение
    descent clearance
    разрешение на эксплуатацию воздушной линии
    route license
    разрешенные полеты на малой высоте
    authorized low flying
    районный диспетчерский центр управления движением на авиатрассе
    area control center
    расстояние до точки измерения при заходе на посадку
    approach measurement distance
    расстояние от воздушного судна до объекта на земле
    air-to-ground distance
    расход на крейсерском режиме
    cruise consumption
    расходы на аренду воздушного судна
    aircraft rental costs
    расходы на единицу перевозки
    expenses per traffic unit
    расходы на изготовление
    manufacturing costs
    расходы на модернизацию
    development costs
    расходы на оперативное обслуживание
    operational expenses
    расходы на техническое обслуживание
    maintenance costs
    расчет удельной нагрузки на поверхность
    area density calculation
    реагировать на отклонение рулей
    respond to controls
    реакция на отклонение
    response to deflection
    режим малого газа при заходе на посадку
    approach idle
    режим стабилизации на заданной высоте
    height-lock mode
    резкий разворот на земле
    ground loop
    сближение на встречных курсах
    head-on approach
    сбор за аэронавигационное обслуживание на трассе полета
    en-route facility charge
    сборник пассажирских тарифов на воздушную перевозку
    Air Passenger Tariff
    сбрасывать топливо на вход
    bypass fuel back
    сваливаться на нос
    drop the nose
    связь на маршруте
    en-route communication
    сегментная траектория захода на посадку
    segmented approach path
    Сектор закупок на местах
    Field Purchasing Unit
    Сектор найма на местах
    Field Recruitment Unit
    Сектор обеспечения снабжения на местах
    Field Procurement Services Unit
    Сектор учета кадров на местах
    Field Personal Administration Unit
    Секция осуществления проектов на местах
    Field Operations Section
    (ИКАО) Секция снабжения на местах
    Field Procurement Section
    (ИКАО) Секция управления кадрами на местах
    Field Personnel Section
    (ИКАО) сертификация по шуму на взлетном режиме
    take-off noise
    сигнал отклонения от курса на маяк
    localizer-error signal
    система автоматического захода на посадку
    automatic approach system
    система захода на посадку
    approach system
    система объявления тревоги на аэродроме
    aerodrome alert system
    система огней точного захода на посадку
    precision approach lighting system
    система предупреждения о сдвиге ветра на малых высотах
    low level wind-shear alert system
    система управления воздушным судном при установке на стоянку
    approach guidance nose-in to stand system
    скольжение на крыло
    1. squashing
    2. wing slide скользить на крыло
    squash
    (о воздушном судне) скорость захода на посадку
    1. approach speed
    2. landing approach speed скорость захода на посадку с убранной механизацией крыла
    no-flap - no-slat approach speed
    скорость захода на посадку с убранными закрылками
    no-flap approach speed
    скорость захода на посадку с убранными предкрылками
    no-slat approach speed
    скорость истечения выходящих газов на срезе реактивного сопла
    nozzle exhaust velocity
    скорость на начальном участке набора высоты при взлете
    speed at takeoff climb
    скорость полета на малом газе
    flight idle speed
    скорость снижения при заходе на посадку
    approach rate of descent
    служебная дорога на аэродроме
    aerodrome service road
    снежные заносы на аэродроме
    aerodrome snow windrow
    снижение на крейсерском режиме
    cruise descent
    снижение на режиме авторотации
    autorotative descend operation
    снижение шума при опробовании двигателей на земле
    ground run-up noise abatement
    совершать посадку на борт воздушного судна
    join an aircraft
    совершать посадку на воду
    land on water
    согласованный пункт выхода на связь
    agreed reporting point
    способ захода на посадку
    approach technique
    способ ухода на второй круг
    go-around mode
    средняя нагрузка на одно колесо
    equivalent wheel load
    средняя тарифная ставка на пассажиро-милю
    average fare per passenger-mile
    средства захода на посадку
    aids to approach
    срок годности при хранении на складе
    shelf life
    срок представления плана на полет
    flight plan submission deadline
    срыв потока на лопасти
    1. blade slap phenomenon
    2. blade slap ставить воздушный винт на полетный упор
    latch the propeller flight stop
    ставить воздушный винт на упор
    latch a propeller
    ставить на тормоз
    block the brake
    ставить шасси на замки
    lock the landing gear
    ставить шасси на замок выпущенного положения
    lock the landing gear down
    ставить шасси на замок убранного положения
    lock the landing gear up
    стандартная система захода на посадку
    standard approach system
    стандартная система управления заходом на посадку по лучу
    standard beam approach system
    стандартный заход на посадку
    standard approach
    створка на выходе из радиатора
    radiator exit shutter
    стендовые испытания на выносливость
    bench-run tests
    степень перепада давления на срезе сопла
    nozzle exhaust pressure ratio
    стойка регистрации у выхода на перрон
    gate check
    столкновение на встречных курсах
    head-on collision
    ступенчатый заход на посадку
    step-down approach
    стыковка рейсов на полный маршрут
    end-to-end connection
    судно на воздушной подушке
    hovercraft
    схема визуального захода на посадку
    visual approach streamline
    схема захода на посадку
    1. approach procedure
    2. approach chart 3. approach pattern схема захода на посадку без применения радиолокационных средств
    nonprecision approach procedure
    схема захода на посадку по командам с земли
    ground-controlled approach procedure
    схема захода на посадку по коробочке
    rectangular approach traffic pattern
    схема захода на посадку по приборам
    1. instrument approach chart
    2. instrument approach procedure схема разворота на посадочный круг
    base turn procedure
    схема точного захода на посадку
    precision approach procedure
    схема ухода на второй круг
    1. overshoot procedure
    2. missed approach procedure таможенное разрешение на провоз
    clearance of goods
    тариф на воздушную перевозку пассажира
    air fare
    тариф на оптовую чартерную перевозку
    wholesale charter rate
    тариф на отдельном участке полета
    sectorial rate
    тариф на перевозку почты
    mail rate
    тариф на перевозку товаров
    commodity rate
    тариф на полет в ночное время суток
    night fare
    тариф на полет по замкнутому кругу
    round trip fare
    тариф на полет с возвратом в течение суток
    day round trip fare
    тариф на путешествие
    trip fare
    температура газов на входе в турбину
    turbine entry temperature
    температура на входе
    inlet temperature
    температура на входе в турбину
    turbine inlet temperature
    температура на выходе
    outlet temperature
    температура на выходе из компрессора
    compressor delivery temperature
    температура на уровне моря
    sea-level temperature
    тенденция сваливания на крыло
    wing heaviness
    территория зоны захода на посадку
    approach terrain
    техника пилотирования на крейсерском режиме
    aeroplane cruising technique
    топливный бак, устанавливаемый на конце крыла
    wingtip fuel tank
    топливо на опробование
    run-up fuel
    топливо расходуемое на выбор высоты
    climb fuel
    торможение на мокрой ВПП
    wet braking acquisition
    тормозное устройство на ВПП
    runway arresting gear
    точный заход на посадку
    precision approach
    траектория захода на посадку
    approach path
    траектория захода на посадку по азимуту
    azimuth approach path
    траектория захода на посадку по лучу курсового маяка
    localizer approach track
    траектория захода на посадку, сертифицированная по шуму
    noise certification approach path
    траектория захода на посадку с прямой
    straight-in approach path
    траектория конечного этапа захода на посадку
    final approach path
    траектория точного захода на посадку
    precision approach path
    тренировочный заход на посадку
    practice low approach
    тяга на взлетном режиме
    takeoff thrust
    тяга на максимально продолжительном режиме
    maximum continuous thrust
    тяга на режиме максимального газа
    full throttle thrust
    тяга на режиме малого газа
    idling thrust
    тяга на установившемся режиме
    steady thrust
    угломестная антенна захода на посадку
    approach elevation antenna
    угол захода на посадку
    angle of approach
    угол распространения шума при заходе на посадку
    approach noise angle
    удельное давление колеса на грунт
    wheel specific pressure
    удельное давление на поверхность ВПП
    footprint pressure
    удельный расход топлива на кг тяги в час
    thrust specific fuel consumption
    удлиненный конечный этап захода на посадку
    long final
    удостоверение на право полета по авиалинии
    airline certificate
    удостоверение на право полета по приборам
    instrument certificate
    указатель места ожидания на рулежной дорожке
    taxi-holding position sign
    указатель скорости снижения на ВПП
    rising runway indicator
    указатель траектории точного захода на посадку
    precision approach path indicator
    указатель угла захода на посадку
    approach angle indicator
    управление в зоне захода на посадку
    approach control
    управление воздушным движением на трассе полета
    airways control
    управление на переходном режиме
    control in transition
    управление при выводе на курс
    roll-out guidance
    уровень шума при заходе на посадку
    approach noise level
    усилие на органах управления от автомата загрузки
    artificial feel
    усилие на педали
    pedal force
    усилие на ручку управления
    stick force
    усилие на систему управления
    control system load
    усилие на штурвале
    control wheel force
    усилие пилота на органах управления
    pilot-applied force
    условия, моделируемые на тренажере
    simulated conditions
    условия на маршруте
    en-route environment
    условия посадки на воду
    ditching conditions
    устанавливать на борту
    install aboard
    устанавливать на борту воздушного судна
    install in the aircraft
    устанавливать на требуемый угол
    set at the desired angle
    устанавливать на упор шага
    latch the pitch stop
    (лопасти воздушного винта) устанавливать шасси на замки выпущенного положения
    lock the legs
    установка в положение для захода на посадку
    approach setting
    установка закрылков на взлетный угол
    flaps takeoff setting
    установка закрылков на посадочный угол
    flaps landing setting
    установка на замок выпущенного положения
    lockdown
    установка на замок убранного положения
    lockup
    установка на место обслуживания
    docking manoeuvre
    установка на место стоянки
    1. docking
    2. parking manoeuvre установленная схема ухода на второй круг по приборам
    instrument missed procedure
    установленный на воздушном судне
    airborne
    установленный на двигателе
    engine-mounted
    устойчивость на воде
    stability on water
    (после аварийной посадки воздушного судна) устойчивость на курсе
    course keeping ability
    устойчивость на траектории полета
    arrow flight stability
    устойчивость при заходе на посадку
    steadiness of approach
    устойчивость при скольжении на крыло
    side slipping stability
    устройство для транспортировки древесины на внешней подвеске
    timber-carrying suspending device
    утопленный огонь на поверхности ВПП
    runway flush light
    уточнение задания на полет
    flight coordination
    уходить на второй круг
    1. go round again
    2. miss approach уходить на второй круг по заданной схеме
    take a missed-approach procedure
    уход на второй круг
    1. go-around flight manoeuvre
    2. go-around 3. missed approach 4. balked landing уход на второй круг с этапа захода на посадку
    missed approach operation
    участок захода на посадку
    1. approach leg
    2. approach segment участок захода на посадку до первого разворота
    upwind leg
    участок разворота на ВПП
    runway turning bay
    флажок на рейке
    tracking flag
    характеристики на разворотах
    turn characteristics
    центр радиолокационного управления заходом на посадку
    radar approach control
    частота вызова на связь
    calling frequency
    частота на маршруте полета
    en-route frequency
    число оборотов двигателя на взлетном режиме
    engine takeoff speed
    шаблон схемы разворота на посадочный курс
    base turn template
    шасси выпущено и установлено на замки выпущенного положения
    landing gear is down and locked
    швартовка груза на воздушном судне
    aircraft cargo lashing
    штуцер для проверки наддува на земле
    ground pressurization connection
    штуцер для проверки на земле
    ground testing connection
    штырь фиксации на земле
    ground locking pin
    эквивалентная мощность на валу
    equivalent shaft power
    экзамен на получение квалификационной отметки
    rating test
    эксплуатационные расходы на воздушное судно
    aircraft operating expenses
    электропроводка высокого напряжения на воздушном судне
    aircraft high tension wiring
    электропроводка низкого напряжения на воздушном судне
    aircraft low tension wiring
    этап захода на посадку
    approach phase

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  • 31 Druck

    1. Druck <-[e]s, Drücke> [ʼdrʊk, pl ʼdrʏkə] m
    1) phys pressure;
    unter \Druck stehen to be under pressure
    2) kein pl ( Zwang) pressure;
    \Druck bekommen ( fam) to be put under pressure;
    in \Druck sein, unter \Druck stehen to be pressed for time;
    \Druck [hinter etw akk] machen ( fam) to put some pressure [or bring some pressure to bear] on [sth];
    jdn unter \Druck setzen [o \Druck auf jdn ausüben] to put [or exert] pressure on sb, to pressurize sb
    3) ( drückendes Gefühl) pressure;
    ich habe so einen \Druck im Kopf I have such a feeling of pressure in my head
    4) ( das Drücken) pressure;
    die Raketen werden durch einen \Druck auf jenen Knopf dort gestartet the missiles are released by pressing this button;
    \Druck auf etw akk ausüben ( geh) to put [or exert] pressure on sth
    5) (sl: Rauschgiftspritze) fix (sl)
    WENDUNGEN:
    \Druck erzeugt Gegendruck pressure creates resistance
    2. Druck <-[e]s, -e> [ʼdrʊk] m
    1) typo ( das Drucken) printing;
    Satz und \Druck von F. Schmidtmann & Söhne [type-]setting and printing by F. Schmidtmann & Sons;
    in \Druck gehen to go into print [or to press];
    etw in \Druck geben to send sth to print [or press];
    im \Druck sein to be in print
    2) typo ( Druckwerk) printed work, publication;
    (Kunst\Druck) [art] print
    3) typo ( Art des Drucks) print

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  • 32 pestillo

    m.
    bolt (cerrojo).
    correr o echar el pestillo to shoot the bolt
    * * *
    \
    * * *
    noun m.
    * * *
    SM [de puerta, ventana] bolt; [de cerradura] latch; Cono Sur (=picaporte) door handle
    * * *
    masculino ( cerrojo) bolt; ( de cerradura) latch, catch

    echó or corrió el pestillo — she put the bolt across

    * * *
    = catch, latch, deadbolt.
    Ex. Finally, resting the bar on its catch on the off-side cheek, he gave the rounce one and a half turns clockwise to run the carriage right out again = Finalmente, depositando la barra en su engache en el lado externo de la pierna, le daba a la manija una vuelta y media en el sentido del reloj para volver a sacar el carro.
    Ex. The latch lever is plastic and seems like it might snap right off if you put too much pressure on it.
    Ex. Most types of door fasteners and deadbolts extend into a recess in the door jamb when engaged, making the strength of the door jambs vitally important to the overall security of the door.
    * * *
    masculino ( cerrojo) bolt; ( de cerradura) latch, catch

    echó or corrió el pestillo — she put the bolt across

    * * *
    = catch, latch, deadbolt.

    Ex: Finally, resting the bar on its catch on the off-side cheek, he gave the rounce one and a half turns clockwise to run the carriage right out again = Finalmente, depositando la barra en su engache en el lado externo de la pierna, le daba a la manija una vuelta y media en el sentido del reloj para volver a sacar el carro.

    Ex: The latch lever is plastic and seems like it might snap right off if you put too much pressure on it.
    Ex: Most types of door fasteners and deadbolts extend into a recess in the door jamb when engaged, making the strength of the door jambs vitally important to the overall security of the door.

    * * *
    (cerrojo) bolt; (de una cerradura) latch, catch
    echó or corrió el pestillo she put the bolt across
    * * *

    pestillo sustantivo masculino ( cerrojo) bolt;
    ( de cerradura) latch, catch;
    echó or corrió el pestillo she put the bolt across
    pestillo sustantivo masculino
    1 (cerrojo, pasador) bolt: se me olvidó correr el pestillo, I forgot to bolt the door
    2 (de una cerradura) latch
    ' pestillo' also found in these entries:
    Spanish:
    cerrojo
    English:
    catch
    - latch
    - bolt
    - unbolt
    * * *
    1. [cerrojo] bolt;
    correr o [m5] echar el pestillo de la puerta to bolt the door
    2. [pieza] latch
    * * *
    m
    1 ( picaporte) door handle
    2 ( cerradura) bolt
    * * *
    cerrojo: bolt, latch
    * * *
    pestillo n bolt

    Spanish-English dictionary > pestillo

  • 33 показвам

    1. show, display, manifest, present; produce
    (посочвам) point (at, to); indicate, show
    (билет, паспорт и пр.) produce, present
    (за уред) register, give, show, read, разг. say
    показвам кой съм show who one is, ( перча се) show off, swank
    показвам на какво съм способен show o.'s mettle, show what one is made of
    показвам местата на (в театър, кино и пр.) show/usher people to their seats
    показвам с пръст point o.'s finger at
    тя го показа с пръст she pointed at him with her finger
    показвам радостта си show/betray o.'s joy
    показвам храброст display courage
    показвам юмрук на shake o.'s fist at
    показвам главата си от прозореца stick o.'s head out of the window
    показвам вратата/пътя на някого show s.o. the door
    показват ми вратата/пътя get o.'s marching orders
    самият факт показва, че the mere fact suggests that
    което иде да покаже, че which goes to show that
    показвам си рогата show the cloven hoof, betray the cloven hoof/foot
    той си показа рогата he gave us a taste of his ill-nature/showed his true face, he showed his bad temper
    2. (виждам ce) show
    (явявам се) appear, put in an appearance; come into sight, come into view, come out
    (изведнаж) pop up/out
    (за слънцето и пр.) come out
    детето се показа зад оградата the child peeped out from behind the fence
    слънцето се е показало the sun is out/has come out
    3. геол., мин. outcrop
    4. прен. (докарвам се) show off, put o.'s best foot forward
    * * *
    пока̀звам,
    гл. show, display, manifest, present; evince; produce; ( високо) hold up; ( посочвам) point (at, to); indicate, show; ( излагам) exhibit; ( билет, паспорт и пр.) produce, present; (за уред) register, give, show, read, разг. say; (за стрелка) stand at; (за ска̀ла при апарат) dial; \показвам главата си от прозореца stick o.’s head out of the window; \показвам местата на (в театър, кино и пр.) show/usher people to their seats; \показвам на какво съм способен show o.’s mettle, show what one is made of, show o.’s paces, come into o.’s own; \показвам с пръст point o.’s finger at; \показвам юмрук на shake o.’s fist at; показват ми вратата/пътя get o.’s marching orders; самият факт показва, че the mere fact suggests that; това ясно показва липса на интерес this evinces a lack of interest;
    \показвам се 1. ( виждам се) show; ( явявам се) appear, put in an appearance; come into sight, come into view, come out; ( изведнъж) pop up/out; (за слънцето и пр.) come out;
    2. геол., миньорск. outcrop;
    3. прен. ( докарвам се) show off, put o.’s best foot forward; • \показвам си рогата show the cloven hoof, betray the cloven hoof/foot; той си показа рогата he gave us a taste of his ill-nature/showed his true face, he showed his bad temper.
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    1. (билет, паспорт и пр.) produce, present 2. (виждам ce) show 3. (високо) hold up 4. (за скала при апарат) dial 5. (за слънцето и пр.) come out 6. (за стрелка) stand at 7. (за уред) register, give, show, read, разг. say 8. (изведнаж) pop up/out 9. (излагам) exhibit 10. (посочвам) point (at, to);indicate, show 11. (явявам се) appear, put in an appearance;come into sight, come into view, come out 12. 2; часовникът показва времето a clock tells the time 13. show, display, manifest, present;produce 14. ПОКАЗВАМ ce 15. ПОКАЗВАМ вратата/пътя на някого show s.o. the door 16. ПОКАЗВАМ главата си от прозореца stick o.'s head out of the window 17. ПОКАЗВАМ кой съм show who one is, (перча се) show off, swank 18. ПОКАЗВАМ местата на (в театър, кино и пр.) show/usher people to their seats 19. ПОКАЗВАМ на какво съм способен show o.'s mettle, show what one is made of 20. ПОКАЗВАМ радостта си show/betray o.'s joy 21. ПОКАЗВАМ с пръст point o.'s finger at 22. ПОКАЗВАМ си рогата show the cloven hoof, betray the cloven hoof/ foot 23. ПОКАЗВАМ храброст display courage: ПОКАЗВАМ юмрук на shake o.'s fist at 24. геол., мин. outcrop 25. детето се показа зад оградата the child peeped out from behind the fence 26. което иде да покаже, че which goes to show that 27. налягането показва 1 the pressure dials 28. показват ми вратата/пътя get o.'s marching orders 29. прен, (докарвам се) show off, put o.'s best foot forward 30. самият факт показва, че the mere fact suggests that 31. слънцето се е показало the sun is out/has come out 32. той си показа рогата he gave us a taste of his ill-nature/showed his true face, he showed his bad temper 33. тя го показа с пръст she pointed at him with her finger 34. часовникът показваше седем the clock pointed to seven

    Български-английски речник > показвам

  • 34 Druckmittel

    n fig. lever; Druckmittel anwenden apply pressure, put the screws on umg.
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    Drụck|mit|tel
    nt (fig)
    form of pressure, means of exerting pressure

    als politisches Druckmittel — as a form of political pressure, as a means of exerting political pressure

    * * *
    Druck·mit·tel
    nt means of bringing pressure to bear
    jdn/etw als \Druckmittel benutzen [o einsetzen] to use sb/sth as a means of exerting pressure
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    das means of bringing pressure to bear ( gegenüber on)
    * * *
    Druckmittel n fig lever;
    Druckmittel anwenden apply pressure, put the screws on umg
    * * *
    das means of bringing pressure to bear ( gegenüber on)

    Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > Druckmittel

  • 35 Faust

    f; -, Fäuste fist; mit der Faust schlagen punch; die Faust ballen clench one’s fist; jemandem die Faust zeigen oder jemandem mit der Faust drohen raise one’s fist to s.o.; mit den Fäusten auf jemanden losgehen go for s.o. with fists flying; es gab Brote auf die Faust umg. there were sandwiches to hold in your hand, Am. there was finger food; etw. aus der Faust essen umg. eat s.th. with one’s hands ( oder fingers); mit der Faust auf den Tisch hauen bang one’s fist on the table; fig. put one’s foot down; auf eigene Faust fig. on one’s own initiative, off one’s own bat umg.; die Faust im Nacken spüren fig. really feel the pressure; die Faust oder Fäuste in der Tasche ballen fig. be seething inwardly (with rage), bottle up one’s anger; das passt wie die Faust aufs Auge umg. fig. (passt nicht) they go together like chalk and cheese; (passt genau) it’s a perfect fit ( oder match); eisern I
    * * *
    die Faust
    fist
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    [faust]
    f -, Fäuste
    ['fɔystə] fist

    die ( Hand zur) Fáúst ballen — to clench one's fist

    jdm eine Fáúst machen (inf) — to shake one's fist at sb

    jdm mit der Fáúst ins Gesicht schlagen — to punch sb in the face

    jdm die Fáúst unter die Nase halten — to shake one's fist in sb's face or under sb's nose

    mit der Fáúst auf den Tisch schlagen (lit) — to thump on the table (with one's fist); (fig) to take a hard line, to put one's foot down

    etw aus der Fáúst essen — to eat sth with one's hands

    ein Butterbrot auf die Fáúst — a sandwich in one's hand

    die Fáúst/Fäuste in der Tasche ballen (fig) — to bottle up or choke back one's anger

    jds Fáúst im Nacken spüren (fig) — to have sb breathing down one's neck

    auf eigene Fáúst (fig) — off one's own bat (Brit inf), on one's own initiative; reisen, fahren under one's own steam

    See:
    → eisern
    * * *
    (a tightly closed hand: He shook his fist at me in anger.) fist
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    <-, Fäuste>
    [faust, pl fɔystə]
    die [Hand zur] \Faust ballen to clench one's fist
    es flogen die Fäuste (fam) fists were flying
    ▶ wie die \Faust aufs Auge passen (nicht passen) to clash horribly; (perfekt passen) to be a perfect match; (passend sein) to be [very] convenient
    ▶ auf eigene \Faust off one's own bat BRIT, on one's own initiative [or under our own steam]
    ▶ mit eiserner \Faust with an iron fist [or hand]
    ▶ jds \Faust im Nacken spüren to have sb breathing down your neck
    ▶ die \Faust/Fäuste in der Tasche ballen to hold [or choke] back [or bottle up] one's anger
    ▶ mit der \Faust auf den Tisch schlagen to bang [or thump] the table with one's fist
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    die; Faust, Fäuste fist

    eine Faust machen, die Hand zur Faust ballen — clench one's fist

    die Faust ballen/öffnen — clench/unclench one's fist

    das passt wie die Faust aufs Auge — (ugs.) (paßt nicht) that clashes horribly; (paßt) that matches perfectly

    die Faust/Fäuste in der Tasche ballen — (fig.) be seething inwardly

    auf eigene Faust — on one's own initiative; off one's own bat (coll.)

    mit der Faust auf den Tisch schlagen od. hauen — (fig.) put one's foot down

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    Faust f; -, Fäuste fist;
    die Faust ballen clench one’s fist;
    jemandem mit der Faust drohen raise one’s fist to sb;
    mit den Fäusten auf jemanden losgehen go for sb with fists flying;
    es gab Brote auf die Faust umg there were sandwiches to hold in your hand, US there was finger food;
    etwas aus der Faust essen umg eat sth with one’s hands ( oder fingers);
    mit der Faust auf den Tisch hauen bang one’s fist on the table; fig put one’s foot down;
    auf eigene Faust fig on one’s own initiative, off one’s own bat umg;
    die Faust im Nacken spüren fig really feel the pressure;
    Fäuste in der Tasche ballen fig be seething inwardly (with rage), bottle up one’s anger;
    das passt wie die Faust aufs Auge umg fig (passt nicht) they go together like chalk and cheese; (passt genau) it’s a perfect fit ( oder match); → eisern A
    * * *
    die; Faust, Fäuste fist

    eine Faust machen, die Hand zur Faust ballen — clench one's fist

    die Faust ballen/öffnen — clench/unclench one's fist

    das passt wie die Faust aufs Auge — (ugs.) (paßt nicht) that clashes horribly; (paßt) that matches perfectly

    die Faust/Fäuste in der Tasche ballen — (fig.) be seething inwardly

    auf eigene Faust — on one's own initiative; off one's own bat (coll.)

    mit der Faust auf den Tisch schlagen od. hauen — (fig.) put one's foot down

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    ¨-e f.
    fist n.

    Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch > Faust

  • 36 darse prisa

    v.
    to hurry up, to hurry, to be quick, to race.
    María se apresuró por Ricardo Mary hurried up because of Richard.
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    to hurry
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    (v.) = hurry, hurry up, get on + Posesivo + running shoes, shake + a leg, hot-foot it to, make + haste, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, get + a move on
    Ex. By systematic, step-by-step consideration free from the pressure to hurry to the next waiting individual, the number of false assumptions can be minimized.
    Ex. Hurry Up! Last Chance for the Professionals!.
    Ex. We would like to encourage other institutions who have been teetering on the edge of implementation to get on their running shoes and go for it.
    Ex. Before daylight on the following morning, we were abruptly awakened by a guard and told to shake a leg or miss breakfast.
    Ex. Read on for 10 eco-friendly things that you can do with lemons, then hot-foot it to your local farmers' market to stock up.
    Ex. Lastly, get thou to the apothecary and make haste with a purified protein derivative.
    Ex. We were often told to ' rattle our dags' as kids when we were getting ready to go out somewhere.
    Ex. The commission asked the legislators to get a wiggle on, start making changes now.
    Ex. So it looks like we will have to put our skates on to get there on time.
    Ex. But the future is just around the corner and we have to get our skates on.
    Ex. If they want this finished by Autumn 2009 they are going to have to a get a move on, so hopefully they will swing into action pretty soon.
    * * *
    (v.) = hurry, hurry up, get on + Posesivo + running shoes, shake + a leg, hot-foot it to, make + haste, rattle + Posesivo + dags, get + a wiggle on, put + Posesivo + skates on, get + Posesivo + skates on, get + a move on

    Ex: By systematic, step-by-step consideration free from the pressure to hurry to the next waiting individual, the number of false assumptions can be minimized.

    Ex: Hurry Up! Last Chance for the Professionals!.
    Ex: We would like to encourage other institutions who have been teetering on the edge of implementation to get on their running shoes and go for it.
    Ex: Before daylight on the following morning, we were abruptly awakened by a guard and told to shake a leg or miss breakfast.
    Ex: Read on for 10 eco-friendly things that you can do with lemons, then hot-foot it to your local farmers' market to stock up.
    Ex: Lastly, get thou to the apothecary and make haste with a purified protein derivative.
    Ex: We were often told to ' rattle our dags' as kids when we were getting ready to go out somewhere.
    Ex: The commission asked the legislators to get a wiggle on, start making changes now.
    Ex: So it looks like we will have to put our skates on to get there on time.
    Ex: But the future is just around the corner and we have to get our skates on.
    Ex: If they want this finished by Autumn 2009 they are going to have to a get a move on, so hopefully they will swing into action pretty soon.

    Spanish-English dictionary > darse prisa

  • 37 оказать давление

    2) Colloquial: put the heat on someone (на кого-л.)
    3) Literal: put the screw on
    4) Diplomatic term: bring pressure on (на кого-л.), press into doing (на кого-л.)
    5) Makarov: exert pressure (на)

    Универсальный русско-английский словарь > оказать давление

  • 38 Б-151

    (БРАТЬ/ВЗЯТЬ) ЗА БОКА кого highly coll VP (with subj: human or PrepP (used as predic, often as imper
    )
    1. to censure, blame s.o., holding him responsible for sth. he has done wrong
    X взял Y-a за бока - X called Y to account
    X had Y on the carpet X took Y to task.
    2. to compel, force s.o. to do sth.: X взял Y-a за бока = X put (turned) the heat on Y
    X put the screws on Y X strong-armed Y X twisted Y's arm X put pressure on Y.
    (Авдотья Назаровна:) Шутка ли, с пяти часов сижу, а она (Зинаида Савишна) хоть бы ржавою селёдкой попотчевала!.. (1-й гость:)...Со скуки да с голоду волком завоешь и людей грызть начнёшь... (Авдотья Назаровна:) Пойдём поищем, что ли... (1-й гость:) Тсс!.. Потихоньку! Шнапс, кажется, в столовой, в буфете стоит. Мы Егорушку за бока... Тсс!.. (Чехов 4). (A.N.:) It's no joke, I've been sitting here since five o'clock, and she (Zinaida Savishna) hasn't offered me so much as a piece of moldy herring!... (First Guest:)...I'm so bored and hungry, I could howl like a wolf and start gnawing on someone.... (A.N.:) Let's go and see if we can find- (First Guest:) Sh!...Quietly. I think there's some schnapps on the sideboard in the dining room. We'll put the screws on Yegorushka....Sh!... (4a).
    He приехал бы некий Виктор в гости к брату, тот не выпил бы лишку и не умер, тётя Глаша не отдала бы иконы, Гартвиг их не привёз бы, Нюра не стала бы просить старую икону в больницу как раз в тот момент, когда приятели Кирилла взяли его за бока, и не случилось бы всего остального... (Трифонов 5). If a certain Viktor hadn't come to visit his brother, the brother wouldn't have drunk too much and died, Aunt Glasha wouldn't have given up her ikons, Gartvig wouldn't have brought them to us, Nyura wouldn't have started asking for the old ikon in the hospital just at the moment when Kirill's friends were putting pressure on him, and none of the rest would have happened... (5a).

    Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > Б-151

  • 39 брать за бока

    • (БРАТЬ/ВЗЯТЬ) ЗА БОКА кого highly coll
    [VP (with subj: human) or PrepP (used as predic, often as imper)]
    =====
    1. to censure, blame s.o., holding him responsible for sth. he has done wrong:
    - X took Y to task.
    2. to compel, force s.o. to do sth.:
    - X put pressure on Y.
         ♦ [Авдотья Назаровна:] Шутка ли, с пяти часов сижу, а она [Зинаида Савишна] хоть бы ржавою селёдкой попотчевала!.. [1-й гость:]...Со скуки да с голоду волком завоешь и людей грызть начнёшь... [Авдотья Назаровна:] Пойдём поищем, что ли... [1-й гость:] Тсс!.. Потихоньку! Шнапс, кажется, в столовой, в буфете стоит. Мы Егорушку за бока... Тсс!.. (Чехов 4). [A.N.:] It's no joke, I've been sitting here since five o'clock, and she [Zinaida Savishna] hasn't offered me so much as a piece of moldy herring!... [First Guest:]... I'm so bored and hungry, I could howl like a wolf and start gnawing on someone.... [A.N.:] Let's go and see if we can find - [First Guest:] Sh!...Quietly. I think there's some schnapps on the sideboard in the dining room. We'll put the screws on Yegorushka....Sh!... (4a).
         ♦ Не приехал бы некий Виктор в гости к брату, тот не выпил бы лишку и не умер, тётя Глаша не отдала бы иконы, Гартвиг их не привёз бы, Нюра не стала бы просить старую икону в больницу как раз в тот момент, когда приятели Кирилла взяли его за бока, и не случилось бы всего остального... (Трифонов 5). If a certain Viktor hadn't come to visit his brother, the brother wouldn't have drunk too much and died, Aunt Glasha wouldn't have given up her ikons, Gartvig wouldn't have brought them to us, Nyura wouldn't have started asking for the old ikon in the hospital just at the moment when Kirill's friends were putting pressure on him, and none of the rest would have happened... (5a).

    Большой русско-английский фразеологический словарь > брать за бока

  • 40 взять за бока

    • (БРАТЬ/ВЗЯТЬ) ЗА БОКА кого highly coll
    [VP (with subj: human) or PrepP (used as predic, often as imper)]
    =====
    1. to censure, blame s.o., holding him responsible for sth. he has done wrong:
    - X took Y to task.
    2. to compel, force s.o. to do sth.:
    - X put pressure on Y.
         ♦ [Авдотья Назаровна:] Шутка ли, с пяти часов сижу, а она [Зинаида Савишна] хоть бы ржавою селёдкой попотчевала!.. [1-й гость:]...Со скуки да с голоду волком завоешь и людей грызть начнёшь... [Авдотья Назаровна:] Пойдём поищем, что ли... [1-й гость:] Тсс!.. Потихоньку! Шнапс, кажется, в столовой, в буфете стоит. Мы Егорушку за бока... Тсс!.. (Чехов 4). [A.N.:] It's no joke, I've been sitting here since five o'clock, and she [Zinaida Savishna] hasn't offered me so much as a piece of moldy herring!... [First Guest:]... I'm so bored and hungry, I could howl like a wolf and start gnawing on someone.... [A.N.:] Let's go and see if we can find - [First Guest:] Sh!...Quietly. I think there's some schnapps on the sideboard in the dining room. We'll put the screws on Yegorushka....Sh!... (4a).
         ♦ Не приехал бы некий Виктор в гости к брату, тот не выпил бы лишку и не умер, тётя Глаша не отдала бы иконы, Гартвиг их не привёз бы, Нюра не стала бы просить старую икону в больницу как раз в тот момент, когда приятели Кирилла взяли его за бока, и не случилось бы всего остального... (Трифонов 5). If a certain Viktor hadn't come to visit his brother, the brother wouldn't have drunk too much and died, Aunt Glasha wouldn't have given up her ikons, Gartvig wouldn't have brought them to us, Nyura wouldn't have started asking for the old ikon in the hospital just at the moment when Kirill's friends were putting pressure on him, and none of the rest would have happened... (5a).

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